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Panasonic AW-E300SP Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 1/3-inch Camera With Separate Head Model AW- F O C L O C Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 3 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction..... . . 4 Menu Item Settings and Changes ..27 $ Setting the menu items ..27 $ Halogen light, fluorescent light and Features.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction OFeaturing digital video signal processing, this 1/3-inch 3-CCD system color camera with its separate head achieves a high picture quality and high reliability as well as many and varied functions despite its compact size and light weight. OThe head is separate which means that it can easily be mounted on a microscope (C mount), for instance.

  • Page 6: Special Notes On Operation

    Special Notes on Operation OTurn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables. OConnection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of equipment must be performed while power is off. While the camera is in automatic mode: OShooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared picture unique to the CCD.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions ODo not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. ODo not mishandle the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains precision components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

  • Page 8: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and Their Functions $ Main unit OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I / F REMOTE MENU G / L IN ITEM / AWC < YES / ASC IRIS NO / BAR DC12V IN 1Cable connector This is used to connect the camera to the camera head unit using a cable. 2MENU switch [MENU (t)] The menu will appear on the screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 9 Parts and Their Functions 6Video output connector [VIDEO OUT] The composite video signals are output from this connector. (1 V [p-p], 75 Ω, BNC connector) 7Iris connector [IRIS] This is the standard input connector of the lens which comes with an auto iris function. 8Interface/remote connector [I/F REMOTE] This is used to connect the remote control unit (RCU: WV-RC700A or WV-RC550), remote control box (RCB: WV-CB700A), etc.

  • Page 10: Camera Head Unit

    Parts and Their Functions $ Camera head unit > F O C F O C L O C L O C >Lens mount A 1/3-inch C mount lens or microscope adapter, etc. is attached here. ?Flange back adjust screw [FOCUS/LOCK] When the flange back needs to be adjusted, remove the cap, loosen the LOCK screw, and adjust by turning the FOCUS screw.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation You must ask your dealer to take charge of installing, adjusting and connecting this unit. $ Attaching the lens Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and screw it firmly into place. OA 1/3-inch C mount type of lens can be used.
  • Page 12 System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting equipment with a composite video input connector OConnect the output from the camera’s video output connector to the video monitor, VTR or other such unit which is provided with a composite video input connector. OUse the AW-PS505 AC adapter for the power supply. Use the AW-CA4T1 as the DC power cable.

  • Page 13: System Configuration (Connections)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting a remote control unit (RCU) OUse the AW-CA50A26 RCU cable to connect the RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550) and the camera. OThe distance between the WV-RC700A and the camera can be extended up to a maximum of 300 meters. The distance between the WV-RC550 and the camera can be extended up to a maximum of 100 meters.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Remote Control Box (Rcb)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting a remote control box (RCB) OUse the AW-CA50T10 RCB cable to connect the RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera. OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE MENU G/L IN AW-CA50T10 RCB cable ITEM/AWC (3 meters) YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR –...

  • Page 15: Connecting Multiple Cameras (Achieving Genlock)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting multiple cameras (achieving genlock) OInput the sync signal (BB) to the genlock input connector. ODo not turn off the power of the camera which is used to achieve genlock. OThe genlock adjustment must be performed when genlock is to be achieved. (See page 25) Camera VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 16: Connections For Exercising Control From A Computer

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connections for exercising control from a computer The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable and the dedicated software program are required for the camera to be controlled from the computer. Ask your dealer for details. Video monitor 75 Ω coaxial cable Composite video input connector (VIDEO IN) VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 17: Reference: Model Numbers Of Related Equipment

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Reference: Model numbers of related equipment Read the operating instructions of the equipment concerned along with these instructions. Remote control unit: WV-RC700A Remote control unit: WV-RC550 Remote control box: WV-CB700A RCU rack-mounting chassis: WV-Q70 Connecting cable: WV-CA9T5 (D-sub 9-pin—BNC, approx.

  • Page 18: Operating Mode Selection

    Operating Mode Selection The user can select the camera’s functions to match the operating conditions from the four modes which have been preset. Select the mode that suits the shooting conditions and the user’s preferences. Halogen light mode This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions, parties, seminars and other indoor events.

  • Page 19: How To Select The Operating Mode

    Operating Mode Selection $ How to select the operating ¢¢Use Mode Set¢¢¢ mode Halogen OOperations using the camera by itself Fluorescent 1When the camera’s power is turned Outdoor User on while the MENU switch is held down, the Use Mode Set screen appears on the monitor.

  • Page 20: Operating Procedures

    Operating Procedures Turn on the power to the units concerned. Adjust the subject brightness to the appropriate level. Select the operating mode. Once this mode is selected, it need not be changed so long as the camera is to be used under the same conditions.

  • Page 21: Adjustments

    Adjustments $ Flange back adjustment This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens. Perform this adjustment when back focusing is not achieved with a fixed focus lens. (Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm) 1Shoot a dark subject to open the iris.

  • Page 22: White Balance Adjustment

    Adjustments $ White balance adjustment Automatic adjustment (AWC: AWC A/AWC B) OUse the camera in the AWC mode if the lighting conditions at the shooting site will remain unchanged. OWhen “AWC A” or “AWC B” has been selected for the white balance on the Color Set sub-menu (pages 32, 38), the color temperature conditions of two locations can be preset (stored in the memory) using A/B.
  • Page 23 Adjustments Manual adjustment When performing the adjustment using the Minimize the carrier. camera Manual adjustment can be performed only in the user mode. 1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the white balance. 2Shoot a white subject to fill the screen, and attain the automatic white balance.

  • Page 24: Black Balance Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Black balance adjustment This adjustment is performed when using the camera for the first time, when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or when the lighting conditions have changed, causing the white balance to change significantly which in turn has caused the black balance to alter.

  • Page 25: Black Level (Total Pedestal) Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Black level (total pedestal) adjustment This adjustment is performed to align the black level (pedestal level) of multiple cameras. Ask your dealer to perform it. (This adjustment is performed using an oscilloscope or waveform monitor.) When performing the adjustment ¢¢Brightness Set¢¢...

  • Page 26: Genlock Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Genlock adjustment When multiple cameras are to be used or the camera is to be used in combination with other equipment, the phase adjustments must be performed using the camera or RCU (RCB) in order to achieve genlock and bring the phases into alignment. Ask your dealer to perform it.
  • Page 27 Adjustments Color phase adjustment Align the camera’s color phase to the reference color tones such as the program output (color bar output which has been split) of a color special effects unit. Adjusting the color phase with the vectorscope makes it possible to obtain an even finer adjustment.

  • Page 28: Menu Item Settings And Changes

    Menu Item Settings and Changes $ Setting the menu items OThe unit’s 4 operation modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor mode and user mode) each have a main menu. OEach item on the main menu has a sub-menu, and each sub-menu has several setting items.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Settings and Changes Main menu screen Main menus for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode ¢¢Halogen Mode Set¢¢ The mode selected is displayed here. Displayed by flashing cursor Brightness Set Color Set G/L. Color Bar Set Sharpness (DTL) Set Other Set Initialize Data...

  • Page 30: Halogen Light, Fluorescent Light And Outdoor Mode Sub-Menu Screens

    Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) $ Halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor mode sub-menu screens ¢¢Brightness Set¢¢ ¢¢Sharpness (DTL) Set¢¢ Picture Level ±0 DTL Select Sharpness Light PEAK/AVG Level (HIGH) Light Area Top cut Noise Suppress...
  • Page 31 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) 1Picture level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] This is for adjusting the convergence level of Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC). (The auto iris is adjusted when a motor-driven lens is used.) 2Light-metering detection ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50] This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC) are detected to be adjusted.
  • Page 32 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) 5Auto gain increase selection [Auto Gain Up: OFF, LOW or HIGH] LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.
  • Page 33 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) ;White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET ATW: Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at all times.
  • Page 34 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) BSharpness (detail)/super-hard level RCU (RCB) adjustment [Level: OFF, LOW or HIGH] GAIN Detail This enables the sharpness (detail) level to HIGH 0(dB) –6(dB) enhancement be adjusted when “Sharpness” has been PAINTING AUTO/ATW GAIN...
  • Page 35 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) GElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz] This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter speed selection F setting.

  • Page 36: User Mode Sub-Menu Screens

    Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) $ User mode sub-menu screens ¢¢Iris, Shutter, Gain Set¢¢ ¢¢Detail Set2¢¢ Picture Level ±0 Chroma Detail Light PEAK/AVG DTL Flesh Tone Light Area Top cut Corner Detail Auto Iris Adjust Precision Detail Shutter Mode (Step) Step...
  • Page 37 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) KPicture level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] This is for adjusting the AGC/ELC convergence level. LLight-metering detection ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50] This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which AGC/ELC is detected to be adjusted.
  • Page 38 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) PElectronic shutter step selection [Step: OFF or 1/100 to 1/10000] This can only be set when “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode selection O setting. OFF: The electronic shutter is set to OFF. 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000: The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed.
  • Page 39 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) SGain increase adjustment [Gain: AGC HIGH, AGC LOW, 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)] AGC LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted. AGC HIGH : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 30 dB is activated, and if the light quantity is still insufficient, ‘night eye’...
  • Page 40 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) WHighlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH] When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colors is increased to prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions. XPainting adjustment [Painting, R Gain, B Gain, R Pedestal, B Pedestal: –30 to +30] R Gain, B Gain: These enable the white balance after AWC to be finely adjusted when AWC A or...
  • Page 41 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) _Horizontal detail level HIGH setting [H Detail Level H: +1 to +63] Vertical detail level HIGH setting [V Detail Level H: +1 to +31] Horizontal detail level LOW setting [H Detail Level L: 0 to +62] Vertical detail level LOW setting [V Detail Level L: 0 to +30] These are for setting the detail levels in the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) directions at the detail level selection ^ HIGH and LOW settings.
  • Page 42 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) hColor matrix compensation level adjustment [Matrix (R-G), (R-B), (G-R), (G-B), (B-R), (B-G): –31 to +31] These are for adjusting the color matrix compensation. (R-G) : The colors between red and magenta are toned up or down. (R-B) : The colors between red and yellow are toned up or down.

  • Page 43: Returning To Initial Settings

    Returning to Initial Settings The initial (factory) settings can be restored when, for example, mistakes have been made in the settings in the respective mode. Initialize Data sub-menu Select Initialize Data on the main menu for the selected mode, and press the ¢¢Initialize Data¢¢...

  • Page 44: Initial Settings (Factory Settings)

    Returning to Initial Settings $ Initial settings (factory settings) OInitial settings in halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor modes Fluorescent Item Halogen mode Outdoor mode mode Picture Level ±0 ±0 ±0 Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Top cut Top cut Top cut Auto ND (ELC) Brightness Set Auto Gain Up...
  • Page 45 Returning to Initial Settings OInitial settings in user mode Item User mode Item User mode Picture Level ±0 Matrix(R-G) ±0 Light PEAK/AVG Matrix(R-B) ±0 Light Area Top cut Matrix(G-R) ±0 Color Auto Iris Adjust Matrix(G-B) ±0 Matrix Set Iris, Shutter Mode Step Matrix(B-R) ±0...

  • Page 46: Outline Drawings

    Outline Drawings $ Main unit Unit: inch (mm) OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE MENU G/L IN ITEM/AWC YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR – DC12V IN Separate Camera AW – ˝ (84) ˝ (145) ˝ (10) ˝ (4) $ Camera head unit ˝...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Gen-lock input: Power requirements: DC 12V 1.0 V [p-p] black burst signal Power consumption: 0.8 A (BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub connector) Video outputs: Operating temperature range: NTSC composite 1.0 V [p-p]/75 Ω 14°F to +113°F (–10°C to +45°C) (BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub Allowable humidity: connector) 30 % to 90 %...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Specifications Electronic shutter: Adjustment function: Synchro scan: Menu adjustment: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz R/B Gain, R/B Pedestal, Black Level, Step shutter: Video Level, Detecting Ratio, Genlock OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, Horizontal Phase/Color Phase, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Gamma Compensation Level, Knee ELC: Compensation Level, White Clip Target level variable...
  • Page 49 DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central Region:...
  • Page 50 1/3-inch Camera With Separate Head Model AW- F O C L O C Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 51 $ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID...
  • Page 52 Contents Introduction..... . . 3 Menu Item Settings and Changes ..26 $ Setting the menu items ..26 $ Halogen light, fluorescent light and Features.

  • Page 53: Introduction

    Introduction OFeaturing digital video signal processing, this 1/3-inch 3-CCD system colour camera with its separate head achieves a high picture quality and high reliability as well as many and varied functions despite its compact size and light weight. OThe head is separate which means that it can easily be mounted on a microscope (C mount), for instance.

  • Page 54: Special Notes On Operation

    Special Notes on Operation OTurn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables. OConnection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of equipment must be performed while power is off. While the camera is in automatic mode: OShooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared picture unique to the CCD.

  • Page 55: Precautions

    Precautions ODo not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. ODo not mishandle the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains precision components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

  • Page 56: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and Their Functions $ Main unit OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I / F REMOTE MENU G / L IN ITEM / AWC < YES / ASC IRIS NO / BAR DC12V IN 1Cable connector This is used to connect the camera to the camera head unit using a cable. 2MENU switch [MENU (t)] The menu will appear on the screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 57 Parts and Their Functions 6Video output connector [VIDEO OUT] The composite video signals are output from this connector. (1 V [p-p], 75 Ω, BNC connector) 7Iris connector [IRIS] This is the standard input connector of the lens which comes with an auto iris function. 8Interface/remote connector [I/F REMOTE] This is used to connect the remote control unit (RCU: WV-RC700A or WV-RC550), remote control box (RCB: WV-CB700A), etc.

  • Page 58: Camera Head Unit

    Parts and Their Functions $ Camera head unit > F O C F O C L O C L O C >Lens mount A 1/3-inch C mount lens or microscope adapter, etc. is attached here. ?Flange back adjust screw [FOCUS/LOCK] When the flange back needs to be adjusted, remove the cap, loosen the LOCK screw, and adjust by turning the FOCUS screw.

  • Page 59: Installation

    Installation You must ask your dealer to take charge of installing, adjusting and connecting this unit. $ Attaching the lens Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and screw it firmly into place. OA 1/3-inch C mount type of lens can be used.

  • Page 60: System Configuration

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting equipment with a composite video input connector OConnect the output from the camera’s video output connector to the video monitor, VTR or other such unit which is provided with a composite video input connector. OUse the AW-PS505 AC adapter for the power supply. Use the AW-CA4T1 as the DC power cable.

  • Page 61: Connecting A Remote Control Unit (Rcu)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting a remote control unit (RCU) OUse the AW-CA50A26 RCU cable to connect the RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550) and the camera. OThe distance between the WV-RC700A and the camera can be extended up to a maximum of 300 meters. The distance between the WV-RC550 and the camera can be extended up to a maximum of 100 meters.

  • Page 62: Connecting A Remote Control Box (Rcb)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting a remote control box (RCB) OUse the AW-CA50T10 RCB cable to connect the RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera. OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE MENU G/L IN AW-CA50T10 RCB cable ITEM/AWC (3 meters) YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR –...

  • Page 63: Connecting Multiple Cameras (Achieving Genlock)

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connecting multiple cameras (achieving genlock) OInput the sync signal (BB) to the genlock input connector. ODo not turn off the power of the camera which is used to achieve genlock. OThe genlock adjustment must be performed when genlock is to be achieved. (See page 24) Camera VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 64: Connections For Exercising Control From A Computer

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Connections for exercising control from a computer The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable and the dedicated software programme are required for the camera to be controlled from the computer. Ask your dealer for details. Video monitor 75 Ω coaxial cable Composite video input connector (VIDEO IN) VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 65: Reference: Model Numbers Of Related Equipment

    System Configuration (Connections) $ Reference: Model numbers of related equipment Read the operating instructions of the equipment concerned along with these instructions. Remote control unit: WV-RC700A Remote control unit: WV-RC550 Remote control box: WV-CB700A RCU rack-mounting chassis: WV-Q70 Connecting cable: WV-CA9T5 (D-sub 9-pin—BNC, approx.

  • Page 66: Operating Mode Selection

    Operating Mode Selection The user can select the camera’s functions to match the operating conditions from the four modes which have been preset. Select the mode that suits the shooting conditions and the user’s preferences. Halogen light mode This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions, parties, seminars and other indoor events.

  • Page 67: How To Select The Operating Mode

    Operating Mode Selection $ How to select the operating ¢¢Use Mode Set¢¢¢ mode Halogen OOperations using the camera by itself Fluorescent 1When the camera’s power is turned Outdoor User on while the MENU switch is held down, the Use Mode Set screen appears on the monitor.

  • Page 68: Operating Procedures

    Operating Procedures Turn on the power to the units concerned. Adjust the subject brightness to the appropriate level. Select the operating mode. Once this mode is selected, it need not be changed so long as the camera is to be used under the same conditions.

  • Page 69: Adjustments

    Adjustments $ Flange back adjustment This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens. Perform this adjustment when back focusing is not achieved with a fixed focus lens. (Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm) 1Shoot a dark subject to open the iris.

  • Page 70: White Balance Adjustment

    $ White balance adjustment Automatic adjustment (AWC: AWC A/AWC B) OUse the camera in the AWC mode if the lighting conditions at the shooting site will remain unchanged. OWhen “AWC A” or “AWC B” has been selected for the white balance on the Colour Set sub-menu (pages 31, 37), the colour temperature conditions of two locations can be preset (stored in the memory) using A/B.
  • Page 71 Adjustments Manual adjustment When performing the adjustment using the Minimize the carrier. camera Manual adjustment can be performed only in the user mode. 1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the white balance. 2Shoot a white subject to fill the screen, and attain the automatic white balance.

  • Page 72: Black Balance Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Black balance adjustment This adjustment is performed when using the camera for the first time, when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or when the lighting conditions have changed, causing the white balance to change significantly which in turn has caused the black balance to alter.

  • Page 73: Black Level (Total Pedestal) Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Black level (total pedestal) adjustment This adjustment is performed to align the black level (pedestal level) of multiple cameras. Ask your dealer to perform it. (This adjustment is performed using an oscilloscope or waveform monitor.) When performing the adjustment ¢¢Brightness Set¢¢...

  • Page 74: Genlock Adjustment

    Adjustments $ Genlock adjustment When multiple cameras are to be used or the camera is to be used in combination with other equipment, the phase adjustments must be performed using the camera or RCU (RCB) in order to achieve genlock and bring the phases into alignment. Ask your dealer to perform it.
  • Page 75 Adjustments Colour phase adjustment Align the camera’s colour phase to the reference colour tones such as the programme output (colour bar output which has been split) of a colour special effects unit. Adjusting the colour phase with the vectorscope makes it possible to obtain an even finer adjustment.

  • Page 76: Menu Item Settings And Changes

    Menu Item Settings and Changes $ Setting the menu items OThe unit’s 4 operation modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor mode and user mode) each have a main menu. OEach item on the main menu has a sub-menu, and each sub-menu has several setting items.
  • Page 77 Menu Item Settings and Changes Main menu screen Main menus for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode ¢¢Halogen Mode Set¢¢ The mode selected is displayed here. Displayed by flashing cursor Brightness Set Colour Set G/L. Adjustment Sharpness (DTL) Set Other Set Initialize Data To return to the shooting conditions (displayed when...

  • Page 78: Halogen Light, Fluorescent Light And Outdoor Mode Sub-Menu Screens

    Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) $ Halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor mode sub-menu screens ¢¢Brightness Set¢¢ ¢¢Sharpness (DTL) Set¢¢ A.Iris Level ±0 DTL Select Sharpness A.Iris PEAK/AVG Level (HIGH) A.Iris Area Top cut Noise Suppress...
  • Page 79 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) 1Picture level adjustment [A. Iris Level: –50 to +50] This is for adjusting the convergence level of Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC).
  • Page 80 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) 5Auto gain increase selection [Auto Gain Up: OFF, LOW or HIGH] LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.
  • Page 81 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) ;White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET] ATW: Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at all times.
  • Page 82 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) BSharpness (detail)/super-hard level RCU (RCB) adjustment [Level: OFF, LOW or HIGH] GAIN Detail This enables the sharpness (detail) level to HIGH 0(dB) –6(dB) enhancement be adjusted when “Sharpness” has been PAINTING AUTO/ATW GAIN...
  • Page 83 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode) GElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz] This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter speed selection F setting.

  • Page 84: User Mode Sub-Menu Screens

    Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) $ User mode sub-menu screens ¢¢Iris, Shutter, Gain Set¢¢ ¢¢Detail Set2¢¢ A.Iris Level ±0 Chroma Detail A.Iris PEAK/AVG DTL Flesh Tone A.Iris Area Top cut Corner Detail Auto Iris Adjust Precision Detail Shutter Mode (Step) Step...
  • Page 85 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) KPicture level adjustment [A. Iris Level: –50 to +50] This is for adjusting the AGC/ELC convergence level. LLight-metering detection ratio adjustment [A. Iris PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50] This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which AGC/ELC is detected to be adjusted.
  • Page 86 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) PElectronic shutter step selection [Step: OFF or 1/120 to 1/10000] This can only be set when “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode selection O setting. OFF: The electronic shutter is set to OFF. 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000: The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed.
  • Page 87 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) SGain increase adjustment [Gain: AGC HIGH, AGC LOW, 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)] AGC LOW The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.
  • Page 88 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) WHighlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH] When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colours is increased to prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions. XPainting adjustment [Painting, R Gain, B Gain, R Pedestal, B Pedestal: –30 to +30] R Gain, B Gain: These enable the white balance after AWC to be finely adjusted when AWC A or...
  • Page 89 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) _Horizontal detail level HIGH setting [H Detail Level H: +1 to +63] Vertical detail level HIGH setting [V Detail Level H: +1 to +31] Horizontal detail level LOW setting [H Detail Level L: 0 to +62] Vertical detail level LOW setting [V Detail Level L: 0 to +30] These are for setting the detail levels in the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) directions at the detail level selection ^ HIGH and LOW settings.
  • Page 90 Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode) hColour matrix compensation level adjustment [Matrix (R-G), (R-B), (G-R), (G-B), (B-R), (B-G): –31 to +31] These are for adjusting the colour matrix compensation. (R-G) : The colours between red and magenta are toned up or down. (R-B) : The colours between red and yellow are toned up or down.

  • Page 91: Returning To Initial Settings

    Returning to Initial Settings The initial (factory) settings can be restored when, for example, mistakes have been made in the settings in the respective mode. Initialize Data sub-menu Select Initialize Data on the main menu for the selected mode, and press the ¢¢Initialize Data¢¢...

  • Page 92: Initial Settings (Factory Settings)

    Returning to Initial Settings $ Initial settings (factory settings) OInitial settings in halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor modes Fluorescent Item Halogen mode Outdoor mode mode A.Iris Level ±0 ±0 ±0 A.Iris PEAK/AVG A.Iris Area Top cut Top cut Top cut Auto ND (ELC) Brightness Set Auto Gain Up...
  • Page 93 Returning to Initial Settings OInitial settings in user mode Item User mode Item User mode A.Iris Level ±0 Matrix(R-G) ±0 A.Iris PEAK/AVG Matrix(R-B) ±0 A.Iris Area Top cut Matrix(G-R) ±0 Colour Auto Iris Adjust Matrix(G-B) ±0 Matrix Set Iris, Shutter Mode Step Matrix(B-R) ±0...

  • Page 94: Outline Drawings

    Outline Drawings $ Main unit Unit: mm OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE MENU G/L IN ITEM/AWC YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR – DC12V IN Separate Camera AW – $ Camera head unit 58.5 49.6 FOCUS LOCK 44 (E)

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Gen-lock input: Power requirements: DC 12V 1.0 V [p-p] black burst signal Power consumption: 0.8 A (BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub connector) Video outputs: Operating temperature range: Composite 1.0 V [p-p]/75 Ω –10°C to +45°C (BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub Allowable humidity: connector) 30 % to 90 % Dimensions (WaHaD):...

  • Page 96: Accessories

    Specifications Electronic shutter: Adjustment function: Synchro scan: Menu adjustment: 50.24 Hz to 15.63 kHz R/B Gain, R/B Pedestal, Black Level, Step shutter: Video Level, Detecting Ratio, Genlock OFF, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, Horizontal Phase/Colour Phase, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Gamma Compensation Level, Knee ELC: Compensation Level, White Clip Target level variable...
  • Page 97 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8691, Japan Printed in Japan F0301W @ VQT9258...

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