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Camera Controller AK-HRP900P Model Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use.
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Outline ≥ This unit is a camera controller for multi-purpose camera (AK-HC900P). This unit is connected to a multi-purpose camera with one multi-cable, and capable of transmitting and receiving various camera and lens control signals, analog picture signals of cameras, and generator lock signals (3-value SYNC). ≥...
Controls and their Functions _Operation panel POWER MENU SPEED TELE WIDE 1 Power indication LED [POWER] It is lighted green when the power control switch 2 is ON. It goes out when the power control switch 2 is OFF. 2 Power control switch [POWER ON/OFF] With this switch turned ON, the unit and the camera connected are simultaneously turned on.
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Controls and their Functions 5 Menu operation switch [MENU] Operation switch for camera menu. Item selection or data change can be done by turning this switch. When this switch pushed, the item and data are settled. 6 Menu ON switch [MENU ON] Used to turn the camera menu ON/OFF.
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Controls and their Functions = Alarm indication LED [ALARM] It lights up when an alarm is generated (in case of fan stop, wrong communication speed, etc.). Note: In case of wrong communication speed, change the DIP SW position in the unit to match the camera and communication speed so that the alarm goes out.
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Controls and their Functions F Gain select switch [GAIN] Used to select the master gain of the camera. It changes in the order of 0dB )9dB )18dB )S1 (Super gain 1) )S2 )3dB )0dB. Note: For super gain setting, check with the camera menu. G Shutter select switch [SHUTTER OFF/STEP/SYNCHRO] Used to select the electronic shutter of STEP and SYNCHRO set on the camera.
Controls and their Functions _Rear panel P/T CONT M Camera connector [CAMERA I/F] Connected to the camera (AK-HC900P) with the attached cable. N Swivel stand control signal input connector [P/T CONT (RJ-45)] Connects the swivel stand control signal output of the pan-tilt control panel (AW- RP301).
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Controls and their Functions R Breaker [BREAKER] DC power breaker. The breaker operates to cut off the power in case of over-current. S DC12V input connector [DC12V IN] (XLR4-pin) Connects the AC adapter. We recommend that the AW-PS505P (option) is used. Pin No 2, 3 Signal...
Controls and their Functions _Front panel T Zoom operation lever direction change switch [ZOOM REVERSE] Used to change the direction of the zoom operation lever. With this switch set at [NOR], when the zoom operation lever : is shifted to [TELE], the zoom operates in a telescopic mode, and when shifted to [WIDE], zooming is made in a wide angle mode.
How to Connect Make the connection with power supply to the unit turned off. ≥ Use AW-PS505P (option) as the AC adapter for control panel. ≥ Use a swivel stand, AW-PH300A, AW-PH500, AW-PH600, and an adapter suited for the swivel stand. ≥...
How to Connect _Lens connection in the case of no swivel stand _How to mount the lens ≥ A lens of any maker’s can be used provided that it is a bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of 2/3 inch standard.* 1 Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap.
MENU DC power MENU ND FLTER CC FLTER 1 / 4 1/16 1/32 3200 4300 6300 CROSS PRESET GAIN SHUTTER cable 18dB STEP SYNCRO SPEED ZOOM FOCUS TELE CHECK I R I S M-PED AUTO WIDE NEAR Camera controller AK-HRP900P...
BLACK MENU MENU ND FLTER CC FLTER 1 / 4 1/16 1/32 3200 4300 6300 CROSS PRESET GAIN SHUTTER power 18dB STEP SYNCRO SPEED ZOOM FOCUS TELE CHECK I R I S cable M-PED AUTO WIDE NEAR Camera controller AK-HRP900P...
BLACK MENU MENU ND FLTER CC FLTER 1 / 4 1/16 1/32 3200 4300 6300 CROSS PRESET GAIN SHUTTER power 18dB STEP SYNCRO SPEED ZOOM FOCUS TELE CHECK I R I S cable M-PED AUTO WIDE NEAR Camera controller AK-HRP900P...
Communication Speed Setting The communication speed is factory-adjusted to 38.4Kpbs. In case it does not match the communication speed of multi-purpose camera AK-HC900P, the alarm LED is lighted. Remove the rear panel and change the DIP SW on the board and adjust it to the communication speed of the camera.
Example of Rack Mount _How to rack-mount Install the main body on the rack as shown below. Remove the rack mount bracket screw when installing Coupler fitting holes Rack mount bracket Coupler Attached screw...
Example of Rack Mount _How to change the rear panel position 1 Remove the three screws on the bottom to remove the blank panel. Screw Blank panel 2 Remove the three screws on the rear panel to remove the rear panel. Screw CAMERA I / F MONITOR OUT...
Appearance and Dimensions CAMERA I / F MONITOR OUT G/L IN TALLY IN BREAKER P/T CONT OPERATE ALARM POWER SD CARD MODE TEST WHITE TALLY GAIN MENU MENU ND FLTER 1 / 4 1/16 1/32 3200 4300 PRESET GAIN 18dB STEP SPEED ZOOM...
Specifications Power supply: DC +12V (XLR 4-pin connector) Power consumption: 5 W (camera controller only) 1is the safety information. Swivel stand control input: System tally input: Switch function: Adjusting function: Connection cable: Cable max. extension distance: Operating temperature range: Dimensions: Weight: Finish: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
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