Panasonic AW-RP50N Setting the remote camera operations, Zoom DIR Normal, Focus DIR Normal

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Setting the functions

Setting the remote camera operations

Set these operations by selecting the [SETUP] menu followed by the [OPERATE] menu.

[4]OPERATE

Setting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directions

Set the directions in which the remote camera is to move when the panning, tilting, zooming or focusing operation has been initiated from the unit.

Setting the panning direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [PAN DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

1.PAN DIR

NORMAL

This sets the operation of the remote camera in the horizontal direction in response to the horizontal manipulation of the PAN/TILT lever.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the remote camera will move to the left when the PAN/TILT lever is leaned toward the left and, conversely, it will move to the right when the lever is leaned toward the right.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the remote camera will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the tilting direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [TILT DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

2.TILT DIR

NORMAL

This sets the operation of the remote camera in the vertical direction in response to the vertical manipulation of the PAN/TILT lever.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the remote camera will move upward when the PAN/TILT lever is leaned away from you and, conversely, it will move downward when the lever is leaned toward you.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the remote camera will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the zooming direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [ZOOM DIR].Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

3.ZOOM DIR

NORMAL

This sets the zooming operation of the lens in response to the operation of the ZOOM button.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the lens zooms toward the tele end when the TELE side of the ZOOM button is pressed and, conversely, it will zoom toward the wide end when the WIDE side is pressed.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the lens will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the focusing direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [FOCUS DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

4.FOCUS DIR

NORMAL

This sets the focusing operation of the lens in response to the operation of the FOCUS/PUSH OTAF dial.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the lens focus moves toward the far end when the dial is turned clockwise and, conversely, it will move toward the near end when the dial is turned counterclockwise.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the lens will move in the opposite directions.

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Contents Operating Instructions Contents Before use How to turn the power of the remote cameras on How to turn the power of the remote cameras on and offTurn the F2 dial to select ALL OFF, and press the F2 dial How to turn the power of the remote cameras offCAM Power Group OFF Turn the F2 dial to select OFF, and press Memo  Setting and operating the preset memoriesPreset numbers and registered pages Preset number NumberPAGE1 Executing the preset dataDeleting the preset memory data PRESET1Setting the gain Selecting the settings for a selected remote cameraSetting the pedestal Selecting the white balance mode Setting the white balanceSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 4 button AWB/ABB to on Turn the F1 dial to select the white balance modeTurn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press Automatically adjusting the white balanceAWB MOD AWB a SET AWB Bgain Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/BGAIN to onTurn the F1 dial to select ATW RgainSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 3 button R/BPED to on Setting the black balanceTurn the F2 dial to select ABB, and press Turn the F1 dial to select the shutter mode Setting the shutter speedSetting the detail Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to onSpecifying the color bars Setting the shooting modeSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 7 button SCENE/MODE to on Turn the F1 dial to select the shooting modeTable of operations Operating the menu items of the selected remote cameraRemote camera Menu ON/OFF Dial operation Menu operation Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Setting the User buttonsRegistering functions User buttons Off Tally settings3TALLY Tally OUTTurn the F1 dial to select the target menu item Setting the functionsZoom DIR Normal Setting the remote camera operationsFocus DIR Normal Speed Target Setting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speedSelecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focus FOCUS/IRIS StandardDiag Speed Scope Mode aMode Operations performed Returning the remote cameras to their home positionWhen any other remote camera is used Setting the upper limitSetting the lower limit When the AW-HE50 is usedSetting the right limit Setting the left limit6FUNCTION Exercising external control over the preset memory data Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speedPreset CTL1 9LCD BL Adjusting the LCD panel backlightMenu Control Enable Locking the button operationsPress the Exit button Setting linkup with the switcherSwitcher network settings Set Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to onSwlink On Link setting2SW Link Swlink OffTurn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher Setting the image output and image input4SW Assign Buscont Off Switcher settingsBuscont Off Bus switching Turn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be setCamsel Off BUS AUXFasist Off T Lever Tallyip OffSelf Turn the F1 dial to and select the menu item to be set Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSDSetting all the information displays TogetherSetting each information item to be displayed Select CAM1 to CAM100 Checking the equipment alarm informationSelect Power 10ALARMPress the F2 dial to initialize the settings Turn the F2 dial to select the initializing modeReturning the unit to its factory status Current Max mA AW-RP50 Control interface for external devicesSub 15-pin, female, inch thread Example of GPI OUT connectionsInstalling the software Setup SoftwareIP settings Displaying the Setting tab Initializing the IP addresses Auto IP settingChanging the IP addresses Changing the camera numbersSaving the log files Loading the setting filesSaving the setting files Saving and loading dataEnter the IP addresses in the AW-RP50 IP Address boxes Referencing the network environmentAW-HE50 Button Menu item Control device Initial value SettingTable of menu items 0dB to 12dB 1 stepVideo Buscont Option AW-HE50 Display only F0610Y1070 D
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