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Panasonic AK-UC4000G Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AK-UC4000G Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
AK-UC4000G
Model No.
AK-UC4000GS
Model No.
4K Studio Camera
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions 4K Studio Camera AK-UC4000G Model No. AK-UC4000GS Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6).

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: CAUTION The optical cable shall remain readily operable. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN To completely disconnect this equipment from the power supply, disconnect the optical cable from the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, equipment.
  • Page 3 Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: This product uses a semiconductor laser system and is a Class 1 Laser Product complies with Radiation Performance Standards, 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 4 Read this first! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 5 Read this first! EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables • The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.
  • Page 6 Рік: остання цифра року (5 – 2015, 6 – 2016,…0 – 2020) Місяць: А – Січень, В – Лютий… L – Грудень Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents [Basic] screen Read this first! [Image] screen Chapter 1 Overview [User mng.] screen [Network] screen Before using the camera [Maintenance] screen Notes Chapter 6 Maintenance Required environment for computer Disclaimer Troubleshooting Notes regarding network For operations SD memory card For IP images Using the camera in a system Web screen...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.

  • Page 10: Before Using The Camera

    • • The cooling fan is a consumable supply. Replace it after approximately 50,000 hours of use. Be sure to contact your dealer for the replacement. „ Peripheral devices and software • • The software of the peripheral devices (CCU and ROP) that are connected to AK-UC4000G/AK-UC4000GS may require upgrading. • • For details, contact your dealer.

  • Page 11: Notes

    OS X 10.8 Safari 6.1.2 Disclaimer In any case, Panasonic will not liable for any of the following: • • Incidental, special, or consequential damage or harm caused directly or indirectly in regard to the camera • • Trouble or malfunctions caused by the misuse or careless use of a user •...

  • Page 12: Sd Memory Card

    • • SDXC: 64 GB Visit the support desk available on the following website for the latest information not included in the Operating Instructions. (https://panasonic.biz/cns/sav/pass_e/) Observe the following precautions in regard to use and storage of the camera. • • Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

  • Page 13: Using The Camera In A System

    Chapter 1 Overview — Using the camera in a system Using the camera in a system An example of a standard system consisting of the 4K Studio Camera (AK-UC4000G/AK-UC4000GS) and peripheral devices is as follows. For details on the connected devices, refer to the Operating Instructions of each device.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1 Overview — Using the camera in a system System block diagram (AK-UC4000G/AK-UC4000GS) a: Microphone kit b: 3.45-inch color viewfinder/1.5-inch HD viewfinder c: Handy lens d: Microphone holder e: 9-inch LCD viewfinder f: Master setup unit g: Camera Control Unit (CCU)

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Camera number sheet (1 to 12) Mount cap (already attached to the product) D-sub connector cover (already attached to the product) Camera hanger (x 2) Screw (M3 × 8 mm) (x 4) NOTE • • Properly dispose of the packaging materials after unboxing the product. •...

  • Page 16: Working Frequency Setting

    Chapter 1 Overview — Working frequency setting Working frequency setting When the camera is shipped, the working frequency is not set. Before using the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to set the working frequency. SELECT FORMAT TYPE SELECT FORMAT TYPE PLEASE SELECT FORMAT TYPE SET FORMAT TYPE 60Hz?

  • Page 17: Frame Frequency Setting

    Chapter 1 Overview — Frame frequency setting Frame frequency setting To change the frame frequency, follow the steps below to set it. MAIN MENU (1/2) SYSTEM MODE DISPLAY SETUP FORMAT 2160/59.94p SWITCH MODE HDR SW RETURN SETTING HD_SDI1 OUT(HDR) INTERCOM SETTING HD_SDI2 OUT(HDR) MIC SETTING COLORIMETORY...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names of the parts, functions, and operations of this camera.

  • Page 19: Front Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Front side Front side 1 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp Used for securing the lens and microphone cables. 2 Lens mount (Bayonet type) This is where the lens is mounted. 3 <SHUTTER> switch This is the electronic shutter switch. <OFF>: Disables the electronic shutter.

  • Page 20: Left Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side Left side 12 13 1 <LOCAL> lamp While this lamp is lit, the <ND> filter and <CC> filter can be adjusted manually. 2 <FILTER LOCAL> switch This switch sets whether to adjust the <ND> filter and <CC> filter manually or remotely. 3 <CC>...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side NOTE • • Do not remove or insert the card while this lamp is lit. Doing so may damage the SD memory card. 11 SD memory card slot This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). An SD memory card is used for saving/loading the setting menus of the camera, loading CAC files, updating the software, etc.

  • Page 22: Right Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Right side Right side 1 <USB2.0> terminal (host) Used to connect the USB 2.0 cable. NOTE • • Use a double-shielded cable when connecting a cable to the <USB2.0> terminal. 2 <OPT FIBER> terminal Used to connect with the CCU using the optical fiber multi cable.

  • Page 23: Rear Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side Rear side 6 7 8 12 13 23 24 1 <LIGHT> switch Used to turn the back panel lamp on/off. 2 <PGM1> dial (<INTERCOM1>) Used to adjust the level of the audio or mixing ratio set from [MAIN MENU] → [INTERCOM SETTING] → [LEVEL/PGM1/PGM2 VR SETTING] → [INTERCOM1 PGM1 VR].
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side 11 <LEVEL> dial (<INTERCOM1>) Used to adjust the volume level of the intercom 1 when the mixing function of the intercom connected to the <INTERCOM1> terminal and the PGM is enabled. The mixing function of the intercom and the PGM can be enabled/disabled from [MAIN MENU] → [INTERCOM SETTING] → [INTERCOM1] →...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side 30 <TRUNK> terminal This is an input/output terminal for the CCU trunk data (RS-422 × 2 or RS-232C × 2). Set this in [MAIN MENU] → [IN/OUT SELECT] → [TRUNK1]/[TRUNK2]. 31 <G/L IN/PROMPTER OUT> terminal This is the input terminal for genlock signals.

  • Page 26: Upper Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Upper side Upper side 1 Viewfinder front/back positioning lever To adjust the front/back position of the viewfinder, loosen this lever and slide the viewfinder forwards or backwards to adjust the viewfinder to a position that enables easy viewing. After adjusting the viewfinder, turn the lever towards <LOCK> to lock the position. 2 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring To adjust the left/right position of the viewfinder, loosen this lever and slide the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust the viewfinder to a position that enables easy viewing.

  • Page 27: Bottom Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Bottom side Bottom side 1 Build-up terminal Used to connect the Build-up Unit AK-HBU500G (optional). – 27 –...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 3 Follow the procedures described in this chapter to mount the accessories before using the camera.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinder Attach the viewfinder (optional). Attaching the viewfinder HD viewfinder AJ-CVF50G (optional) can be used with this camera. For details on handling the HD viewfinder, refer to the Operating Instructions of the viewfinder. Viewfinder left-right positioning ring Knob Fig.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Rear Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching the viewfinder Attaching the rear viewfinder LCD viewfinder AK-HVF100G (optional) can be used with this camera. For details on handling the LCD viewfinder, refer to the Operating Instructions of the viewfinder. Connector cover V-groove Lock release button V-shaped protrusion Fig.

  • Page 31: On-Screen Displays Of The Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder On-screen displays of the viewfinder 4K Studio Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. All items that can be displayed are located as follows. 59.94p HDR 1080/59.94p FAN OFF MENU RET1...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder 8 Return ID display Displays the return ID of the current return output number. The ID (character string) set in [MAIN MENU] → [RETURN SETTING] → [RETURN1 ID] to [RETURN4 ID] is displayed. The following return IDs (character strings) are set in factory settings.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder 18 Master gain display Indicates the value set in [MAIN MENU] → [SWITCH MODE] → [GAIN SETTING] → [LOW GAIN]/[MID GAIN]/[HIGH GAIN]. • • [−6dB] to [36dB] 19 Offset gain display Indicates the value set in [MAIN MENU] →...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Microphone

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting a microphone Connecting a microphone When mounting a microphone on the viewfinder (optional) for use A microphone such as microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional) can be mounted on the viewfinder. Microphone holder Clamp screw Fig. 1 Fig.

  • Page 35: When Mounting A Microphone Holder (Optional) For Use

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting a microphone When mounting a microphone holder (optional) for use Clamping screw Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Lock lever <MIC 1> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Remove the screws on the microphone holder mounting position and mount the microphone holder AJ-MH800G (optional). (Fig.

  • Page 36: Using External Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Using external DC power supply Using external DC power supply DC cable External DC power supply <DC IN> terminal Connect the external DC power supply to the <DC IN> terminal on the camera. Turn on the <POWER> switch of the external DC power supply (if the external DC power supply has a <POWER> switch). Set the <POWER>...

  • Page 37: Data

    CAC file has a name specific to each lens and it can be downloaded from the website. You can check the CAC compatible lenses guaranteed for use with this camera on the Panasonic website. You can also obtain a CAC file from the support desk on the Panasonic website.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 4 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus and the structure and details of the setting menu.

  • Page 39: Menu Operations

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu operations Menu operations Basic operations MAIN MENU (1/2) DISPLAY SETUP SWITCH MODE RETURN SETTING INTERCOM SETTING MIC SETTING PAINT HDR-PAINT SYSTEM MODE IN/OUT SELECT AUTO SET UP <MENU> button Fig. 1 <SELECT> dial button DISPLAY SETUP DSP SETUP >...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu operations Entering characters FILE > SD CARD FILE > SD CARD MODE STORE MODE STORE FILE SEL SCENE FILE SEL SCENE FILE NO. FILE NO. FILE NAME :SCENE1 FILE NAME :SCENE1 SD FILE NO. SD FILE NO.

  • Page 41: Menu Configuration

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu configuration Menu configuration [MAIN MENU] [DISPLAY SETUP] Configures the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder. [SWITCH MODE] Configures the function assigned to the switch. [RETURN SETTING] Configures the return switch and return signal name. [INTERCOM SETTING] Configures the details such as gain, etc.

  • Page 42: Menu List

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list : Can be saved and loaded as a scene file data. : Can be saved and loaded as a user file data. : Can be saved and loaded as an operation file data. : Can be saved and loaded as a reference file data.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SAFETY MARK1 SWITCH] Shows/hides the safety marker 1. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [SAFETY MARK1] Sets the aspect ratio of safety marker 1. [16:9], [15:9], [14:9], [13:9], [4:3] •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [VIEW FINDER DETAIL] Item Description of settings [VIEW FINDER DETAIL] Adjusts the details of the viewfinder. [0]…[23] • • Factory setting: [7] [ZOOM LINK] Enables/disables the details of the zoom-interlocked viewfinder. [OFF], [ON] •...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [RETURN SELECT] Shows/hides the return ID display. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [STATUS] Shows/hides the display appearing when functions are selected. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [STATUS(AUTO)] Shows/hides the display appearing when AWB/ABB/ASU are activated or deactivated.

  • Page 46: [Switch Mode]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [!LED] For items whose setting is [ON], the LED in the viewfinder ( ) lights up when the operating status of the camera becomes irregular. Item Description of settings [!LED MODE] Enables/disables the yellow tally function for the front VF’s !LED lamp. [NORMAL], [YELLOW TALLY] •...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER SWITCH1] Selects the function of the <USER 1> switch. [RETURN A], [RETURN B], [RETURN C], [PTT], [DISP], [MARK OFF], [D.EXT], [C.TEMP], [ASSIST], [CALL], [LVL G RESET], [FA_INRED], [FA_SQ], [FA_BAR], [FA_MAG], [RETURN MIX] •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [IRIS RANGE] Sets the fine adjustment range of the auto iris level using the iris adjustment joystick. [NORMAL], [(3/4)], [(2/4)], [(1/4)] • • Factory setting: [NORMAL] [IRIS SPEED] Sets the auto iris speed. [1]…[25] •...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SHOCKLESS WB SW] — Enables/disables the shockless white balance when the color temperature is changed. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [SHOCKLESS WB SPEED] Sets the speed of the shockless white balance. [1]…[5] •...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION1] Sets the shutter speed of [POSITION1]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] • • Factory setting: [1/100] [50i]/[50p] mode: [1/60], [1/100], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION4] Sets the shutter speed of [POSITION4]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] • • Factory setting: [1/250] [50i]/[50p] mode: [1/60], [1/100], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] •...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION7] Sets the shutter speed of [POSITION7]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] • • Factory setting: [1/1500] [50i]/[50p] mode: [1/60], [1/100], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] •...

  • Page 53: [Return Setting]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION8] Enables/disables the [POSITION8] settings of the shutter position. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [SHUTTER SELECT BY ROP] Selects whether the shutter operation from ROP follows the [POSITION1] to [POSITION8] settings. [FULL], [SELECT] •...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PGM1 MIX] Sets whether to mix the PGM1 signal with the intercom 1 CH2 output. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [PGM2 MIX] Sets whether to mix the PGM2 signal with the intercom 1 CH2 output. [OFF], [ON] •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [STANDBY INTERCOM] Item Description of settings [STBY INCOM [INPUT LEVEL] Sets the input signal level of the stand-by intercom. SETTING] [−36dB]…[+12dB] • • Factory setting: [0dB] [OUTPUT LEVEL] Sets the output signal level of the stand-by intercom. [−36dB]…[+12dB] •...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CRANE INCOM MIX] Sets whether to mix the CRANE INCOM signal with Clear-Com output. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [EAR PHONES SETTING] Item Description of settings [LCH OUTPUT SELECT] Sets the audio signal output to the L channel of the earphones.

  • Page 57: [Mic Setting]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [OPT PGM1 INPUT LEVEL] Sets the input level of the PGM1 audio signal sent from the CCU to the camera. [−36dB]…[+12dB] • • Factory setting: [0dB] [OPT PGM2 INPUT LEVEL] Sets the input level of the PGM2 audio signal sent from the CCU to the camera.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DRS SW] Enables/disables dynamic range stretcher. [OFF], [ON] In the UHD mode, [---] is displayed. • • Factory setting: [OFF] [DETAIL] Enables/disables the detail. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [SKIN TONE DETAIL] Enables/disables the skin tone detail.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [R PEDESTAL] Sets the correction level of red to the master pedestal. [−800]…[+800] • • Factory setting: [0] [G PEDESTAL] Sets the correction level of green to the master pedestal. [−800]…[+800] •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [COLOR TEMP BCH] Sets the color temperature when the <WHITE BAL> switch is <B>. When the <CC> filter is set to <B><3200K>: [2000K]…[15000K] When the <CC> filter is set to <C><4300K>: [2300K]…[99999K] When the <CC>...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B GAIN BCH] Sets the correction level of blue to the gain. [−1000]…[+1000] • • Factory setting: [0] [GAIN OFFSET BCH] Sets whether to maintain the Rch, Gch, and Bch gain levels when adjusting the automatic white balance. [ON]: Maintains the values set in [R GAIN BCH], [G GAIN BCH], and [B GAIN BCH].
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [GAMMA/BLACK GAMMA] Item Description of settings [GAMMA] Enables/disables gamma correction. This cannot be set in HDR mode. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [GAMMA MODE SELECT] Selects the type of gamma. [HD], [FILMLIKE1], [FILMLIKE2], [FILMLIKE3], [FILM REC], [VIDEO REC] •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [KNEE R SLOPE] Adjusts the knee slope of red to [KNEE MASTER SLOPE]. [−99]…[+99] • • Factory setting: [0] [KNEE B SLOPE] Adjusts the knee slope of blue to [KNEE MASTER SLOPE]. [−99]…[+99] •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [V DETAIL FREQUENCY] Sets the vertical detail frequency. [00]…[31] In the UHD and HS mode, [---] is displayed. • • Factory setting: [18] [CRISP] Sets the detail signal noise removal level. [00]…[63] •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DETAIL SETTING] [DETAIL] Enables/disables all detail functions. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [MASTER DETAIL] Sets the master detail. [−31]…[+31] • • Factory setting: [0] [H DETAIL LEVEL] Sets the correction level of the horizontal detail.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE DETAIL [SKIN TONE DETAIL] Enables/disables the skin tone detail function. SETTING] [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [OFF] [SKIN GET] Selects whether to automatically obtain the color saturation and hue information from the cursor position. [NO], [YES] [MEMORY SELECT] Selects the skin tone table of the subject to apply the skin tone table to.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE EFFECT MEMORY] Selects the skin tone table used to apply the skin tone detail. [A], [B], [C], [A+B], [A+C], [B+C], [A+B+C] • • Factory setting: [A+B+C] [SKIN TONE CRISP] Adjusts the skin tone detail.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [MATRIX (B-R)_N] Adjusts the linear matrix between blue and red. This item is not available when [MATRIX] is set to [OFF]. [−31]…[+31] • • Factory setting: [0] [MATRIX (B-R)_P] Adjusts the linear matrix between blue and red.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [G PHASE] Adjusts green hue. [−127]…[+127] • • Factory setting: [0] [G_CY PHASE] Adjusts the hue between green and cyan. [−127]…[+127] • • Factory setting: [0] [CY PHASE] Adjusts cyan hue. [−127]…[+127] •...

  • Page 70: [Hdr-Paint]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DNR LEVEL] Sets the level of noise reduction. [1]…[5] • • Factory setting: [3] [SCENE FILE] Item Description of settings [MODE] Selects the operation mode. [LOAD], [STORE] • • Factory setting: [LOAD] [FILE NO.] Selects a file number.

  • Page 71: [System Mode]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [SDR CONVERT] The setting will be disabled and cannot be set when [FIX] is selected for [SDR CONVERT MODE]. Item Description of settings [GAIN] Sets the gain of SDR. [−12dB], [−11dB], [−10dB], [−9dB], [−8dB], [−7dB], [−6dB], [−5dB], [0dB] •...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [HD-SDI1 OUTPUT FORMAT] Sets the signal format of the video output from the <HD SDI1> terminal. [1080i], [1080P], [720P] • • Factory setting: [1080i] [HD-SDI1 OUTPUT ITEM] Selects details of the characters superimposed on images output from the <HD SDI1> terminal. [MENU ONLY]: Displays only on the menu.

  • Page 73: [Auto Set Up]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [GEN-LOCK] [H PHASE-COARSE] Roughly adjusts the phase of horizontal synchronization. [−5]…[+5] • • Factory setting: [0] [H PHASE-FINE] Finely adjusts the phase of horizontal synchronization. [−100]…[+100] • • Factory setting: [0] [AUTO SET UP] This cannot be set in HDR mode.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SD FILE NO.] Selects the file number of the SD memory card. [1]…[100] • • Factory setting: [1] [EXECUTE] Selects whether to execute with the configured settings. [NO], [YES] [SCENE FILE] Item Description of settings...

  • Page 75: [Maintenance]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [MAINTENANCE] [CAC ADJUST] Item Description of settings [CAC CONTROL] Enables/disables the chromatic aberration compensation. [OFF], [ON] • • Factory setting: [ON] [CAC FILE DELETE] Selects a file to delete. [YES], [NO] [CAC FILE NUMBER] Selects a file.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [W V SAW B] Adjusts Bch white shading for the data selected in [FILE NO.] vertically using a saw-toothed waveform. [−100]…[+100] • • Factory setting: [0] [W V PARA R] Adjusts Rch white shading for the data selected in [FILE NO.] vertically using a parabolic waveform.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [DATE/TIME] Item Description of settings [PRESENT] Displays the present date and time. [DATE YY] Sets the year. [18]…[99] • • Factory setting: [18] [DATE MM] Sets the month. [01]…[12] • • Factory setting: [01] [DATE DD] Sets the day.

  • Page 78: [Diagnostic]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [UPDATE] [UPDATE] cannot be selected right after the power is turned on, because boot of the camera is in progress. This is not an error. Perform operation after a while. Description of settings Updates the software.

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Web Screen

    Web Screen Chapter 5 This chapter describes how to configure the settings from a computer.

  • Page 80: Setting The Network

    To install the software, download EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) and the installer for the plugin software for the display (nwcv4SSetup.exe) from the following website. (Windows) https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ „ EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) This software is used for configuring the network settings of the camera. (page 80) „...

  • Page 81: Installing The Plugin Software For Display

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Setting the network • • After clicking the [Save] button, it will take approximately two minutes to complete configuration of the camera. Disconnecting the AC adaptor or LAN cable before the configuration has been completed will invalidate the settings. In such a case, configure the settings again.

  • Page 82: Displaying The Web Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Displaying the web screen Displaying the web screen You can connect the camera to a computer to view IP images of the camera on a web browser or to configure various settings. To connect the camera’s IP control LAN terminal and a computer directly, use a crossover LAN cable. To connect via a switching hub, etc., use a straight-through LAN cable.

  • Page 83: Switching [Live]/[Setup] Screens

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Displaying the web screen It is also recommended that the password is changed regularly. • • If you attempt to display multiple H.264 videos on a single computer, the IP images may not be displayed depending on the specifications of the computer.

  • Page 84: [Live] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen [Live] screen The camera image can be displayed on the computer. The items displayed differ between when [H.264] is selected and when [JPEG] is selected with the [Compression] button. „ H.264 „ JPEG 1 Main area (IP image display area) (page 84) 2 [Compression] button (page 85) 3 [stream] button (page 85)
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen • • Depending on the computer being used, the drawing processor (GDI) of the OS may have restrictions and the images may cause tearing (part of images show deviated display) at major changes of shooting scenes. •...
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen 3 [3] The main area image is displayed as set in [H.264(3)]. (page 90) 4 [4] The main area image is displayed as set in [H.264(4)]. (page 90) In the following cases, the selection status of the [stream] button returns to the setting in [Stream] for [Initial display settings for "Live" page] in the [Video over IP] tab.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen Full screen display button/snapshot button The images are displayed in full screen. (Full screen display button) It captures snapshots. (Snapshot button) 1 Full screen display button (left) Displays the images in full screen. When the image in the main area is displayed in a reduced size, pressing this button once displays the image in its actual resolution in the main area.

  • Page 88: [Setup] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [Setup] screen Various settings of this camera can be configured. The setup menu is only available to users set as [1. Administrator] in [Access level]. (page 94) Logging in to the [Setup] screen Fig.

  • Page 89: [Basic] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [Basic] screen Item Description of settings [Camera title] Enter the name of the camera. Clicking the [Set] button displays the entered name on the camera title display area. The factory setting value is the product number of the camera. You can enter 0 to 20 single-byte characters.
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Stream] Selects the image to be displayed on the [Live] screen. [H.264(1)]: Displays movie (H.264 (1)). [H.264(2)]: Displays movie (H.264 (2)). [H.264(3)]: Displays movie (H.264 (3)). [H.264(4)]: Displays movie (H.264 (4)). [JPEG(1)]: Displays still image (JPEG (1)).
  • Page 91 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [H.264 transmission] Sets whether to transmit H.264 images. [On]: Transmits H.264 images. [Off]: Does not transmit H.264 images. When [H.264 transmission] is set to [On], both H.264 and JPEG images can be displayed on the [Live] screen.
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Control time period] Sets the duration for which the H.264 bitrate is controlled. Images are transmitted so that the average transmission amount in the selected duration will be the bitrate set in [Max bit rate (per client)].

  • Page 93: [User Mng.] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Unicast port] Sets the unicast port number (to be used when images are transmitted from the camera). This item must be configured when [Transmission type] is set to [Unicast port (MANUAL)]. [1024]…[50000] Only even numbers can be configured.

  • Page 94: [Network] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [User name] Enter a user name. Number of characters that can be entered: 1 to 32 Characters that cannot be entered: Double-byte and single-byte symbols " & : ; \ Entering a user name that has been already registered and clicking the [Set] button overwrites the user information.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [IPv4 network] Item Description of settings [IP address(IPv4)] Enter the IP address of the camera. Enter an IP address that does not conflict with the ones set for computers or other network cameras. •...

  • Page 96: [Maintenance] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [HTTP max segment size (MSS)] Sets whether to limit the maximum segment size (MSS) transmitted from the camera while viewing camera images using HTTP. [Unlimited (1460byte)]: Unlimited (1460 bytes) [Limited (1280byte)]: Limited (1280 bytes) [Limited (1024byte)]: Limited (1024 bytes) It is recommended to set [Unlimited (1460byte)] for normal use.
  • Page 97 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Model no.] Displays the model number of the camera. [MAC address] Displays the MAC address of the camera. [CPU Software - CAM MAIN]: Displays the camera’s main software version. [Firmware version] [CPU Software - NETWORK]: Displays the software version of the network component.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Click the [OK] button. Uploading will start. When uploading has finished, a message dialog box appears. Click the [OK] button. The camera will be restarted automatically. – 98 –...

  • Page 99: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 6 This chapter describes the warning displays and after-sales services of the camera.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For operations Problem Cause/solution The camera cannot be turned on. Does the power cable plugged into the power outlet securely? The camera cannot be operated from the ROP Is the power turned on? (AK-HRP1000G) that is connected via IP. •...

  • Page 101: For Ip Images

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Problem Cause/solution The setting file cannot be downloaded. Is the file download function disabled? (Windows) Perform the following procedure to set. 1) Select [Tools] - [Internet Options] on Internet Explorer. 2) Click the [Security] tab, and then click the [Custom Level…] button on [Security level for this zone]. 3) On the [Security Setting] dialog box, set the [Enable] radio button of [Download file] to on.

  • Page 102: Web Screen

    Internet Explorer 1) Select [Grant(A)]. 9.0/10.0/11.0. [This webpage wants to run the following add- on: 'WebVideo Module' from 'Panasonic System Networks Co.,Ltd.'.] The information bar indicating the following Perform the following procedure to grant the permission. message appears on Internet Explorer 8.0.

  • Page 103: Checking The Operating Time

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Checking the operating time Checking the operating time The operating time can be checked in [MAIN MENU] → [DIAGNOSTIC] → [HOUR METER]. [HEAD]: The operating time of the camera head can be checked. – 103 –...

  • Page 104: Warning Displays

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Warning displays Warning displays Warning displays appear when errors have occurred in camera’s auto functions. Camera warning displays „ When AWB (automatic white balance) is executed [AWB BREAK] Automatic white balance has been interrupted. [AWB HIGH LIGHT NG] Automatic white balance cannot be executed because the light amount is excessive.

  • Page 105: Other Warning Displays

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Warning displays [ASU NG] An error in master pedestal has occurred. [ABB MPED NG] Check the master pedestal settings of automatic black balance. [ASU NOT RUNNING(BAR)] Automatic setup is prohibited. [ASU NOT RUNNING(TEST)] Automatic setup is prohibited. [ASU NOT RUNNING(D.EXT)] Automatic setup is prohibited.

  • Page 106: Updating The Camera Firmware

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Updating the camera firmware Updating the camera firmware Refer to the following website for new updates of the firmware and for operating instructions. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 106 –...

  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 7 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 151 mm (5-31/32 inches) 371.5 mm (14-21/32 inches) Specifications General Power 12 V (when using an external power supply) 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (when AK-UCU600P/AK-UCU600PS/AK-UCU600E/AK-UCU600ES is connected) Power consumption 119 W (maximum, when connecting to an external 12 V and including supply to an externally connected devices) 360 W (maximum, when AK-UCU600P/AK-UCU600PS/AK-UCU600E/AK-UCU600ES is conncected and including supply to an externally connected devices) indicates safety information.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications Body only Dimensions (W×H×D) 151 mm × 267 mm × 371.5 mm (5-31/32 inches × 10-17/32 inches × 14-21/32 inches) (excluding protrusions) Camera unit Pickup device 11.14 million pixels, MOS Sensor Optical filter CC: 3200 K, 4300 K, 6300 K, Cross, Diffusion ND: CAP, Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Lens mount 2/3-type bayonet...
  • Page 110 Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications <LENS> terminal 12-pin × 1 <VF> terminal 20-pin × 1 <VF> terminal (rear) 29-pin × 1 <DC IN> terminal XLR × 1, 4-pin, DC 12 V <DC OUT 12V 1A> terminal 4-pin × 1 <RET CTRL> terminal 6-pin ×...

  • Page 111: Details Of The Connector Signals

    Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals OPT FIBER OPT-TX(Mark Band=IN) OPT-RX(Mark Band=OUT) AC240 V(C) AC240 V(H) STBY-SIG STBY-CONT TAJIMI ELECTRONICS OPT-TX(Mark Band=IN) OPT-RX(Mark Band=OUT) STBY-SIG STBY-CONT AC240 V(C) AC240 V(H) LEMO INTERCOM TALK GND TALK RECEIVE GND...
  • Page 112 Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals EXT IO CRANE DATA(H) CRANE DATA(C) CRANE CONT(H) 1 2 3 4 CRANE CONT(C) 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 CRANE INTERCOM RECEIVE 17 18 19 20 CRANE INTERCOM RECEIVE GND CRANE INTERCOM TALK CRANE INTERCOM TALK GND CRANE PGM1 LEVEL...
  • Page 113 Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals EARPHONE — AUDIO OUT1 AUDIO OUT2 TRUNK CMD OUT0(H) CMD OUT0(C) CMD IN0(H) CMD IN0(C) CMD OUT1(H) CMD OUT1(C) CMD IN1(H) CMD IN1(C) Not used Not used Not used HR10A-10R-12SC (Hirose Electric Co.) LENS RET-SW IRIS-AUTO...
  • Page 114 CAM DATA CAM CONT Not used AC(H) Not used IRIS POS IRIS CNT FOCUS POS/L2C DATA C2L DATA BU ACT Not used AC(C) QR/P8-20S-C (Hirose Electric Co.) DC OUT 2.5 A UNREG +12 V UNREG GND VJS4444 (Panasonic) – 114 –...

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Index [AUTO SET UP] Viewfinder Attaching the rear viewfinder Attaching the viewfinder CAC file Connector signal Warning displays DC power supply [DIAGNOSTIC] [DISPLAY SETUP] Environment for computer External DC power supply External power supply [FILE] Frame frequency setting [HDR-PAINT] [IN/OUT SELECT] [INTERCOM SETTING] [Live] screen...
  • Page 116 Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2018...

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