Panasonic AW-RP50N operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Before use

3

Overview

3

Trademarks and registered trademarks

3

About copyright and licence

3

Concerning the ratings display

3

Disclaimer of warranty

3

Network security

3

How to turn the power of the remote cameras on

 

and off

4

Setting and operating the preset memories

6

Registering data in the preset memories

6

Executing the preset data

7

Deleting the preset memory data

7

Selecting the settings for a selected remote

 

camera

8

Setting the gain

8

Setting the pedestal

8

Setting the white balance

9

Setting the black balance

12

Setting the shutter speed

13

Setting the detail

13

Setting the shooting mode

14

Specifying the color bars

14

Setting the functions

18

Setting the remote camera operations

19

Setting the speed at which to move to the position set by the

 

preset memory

21

Setting the operations to be performed when a preset operation

is executed

21

Returning the remote cameras to their home position

21

Adjusting the panning, tilting, zooming and focusing speed

21

Setting the movement range of the remote camera

 

(limiter function)

22

Controlling the peripheral devices connected to the remote

 

cameras

24

Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed

25

Exercising external control over the preset memory data

25

Locking the button operations

26

Adjusting the LCD panel backlight

26

Setting linkup with the switcher

27

Switcher network settings

27

Link setting

28

Setting the functions when the unit is linked with

the switcher

29

Setting the image output and image input

29

Switcher settings

30

Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSD

33

Operating the menu items of the selected remote

camera

15

Setting the USER buttons

16

Tally settings

17

Checking the equipment alarm information

35

Returning the unit to its factory status

36

Control interface for external devices

37

Setup Software

38

Installing the software

38

IP settings

38

Saving and loading data

41

Referencing the network environment

42

Table of menu items

43

How the model’s Operating Instructions manuals are configured

 The manual of this Remote Camera Controller (hereafter, “the unit”) is divided into two manuals: one is the <Operations and Settings> (this manual in the CD-ROM), and the other is the <Basics>.

Before installing the unit, be sure to read the <Basics> to ensure that the unit is installed correctly.

 For the purposes of this manual, the model numbers of the units are given as listed in the table below.

Model number of

Model number

unit

given in manual

AW-HS50N

AW-HS50

AW-HE50HN

AW-HE50

AW-HE50SN

AW-HE50

AW-HE100N

AW-HE100

AW-HE870N

AW-HE870

AW-E350P

AW-E350

Model number of

Model number

unit

given in manual

AW-E650P

AW-E650

AW-E750P

AW-E750

AW-E860N

AW-E860

AW-PH360N

AW-PH360

AW-PH400P

AW-PH400

AW-PH405N

AW-PH405

Model number of

Model number

unit

given in manual

AW-PH650N

AW-PH650

AW-IF400G

AW-IF400

AK-HC1500G

AK-HC1500

AK-HC1800G

AK-HC1800

 In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera combination” and “camera integrated with a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as “remote camera” except in places where specific equipment is mentioned.

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Contents Operating Instructions Contents Before use How to turn the power of the remote cameras on and off How to turn the power of the remote cameras onTurn the F2 dial to select OFF, and press How to turn the power of the remote cameras offCAM Power Group OFF Turn the F2 dial to select ALL OFF, and press the F2 dialPreset number Number Setting and operating the preset memoriesPreset numbers and registered pages  Memo PRESET1 Executing the preset dataDeleting the preset memory data PAGE1Setting the pedestal Selecting the settings for a selected remote cameraSetting the gain Turn the F1 dial to select the white balance mode Setting the white balanceSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 4 button AWB/ABB to on Selecting the white balance modeAWB MOD AWB a SET AWB Automatically adjusting the white balanceTurn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press Rgain Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/BGAIN to onTurn the F1 dial to select ATW BgainTurn the F2 dial to select ABB, and press Setting the black balanceSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 3 button R/BPED to on Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to on Setting the shutter speedSetting the detail Turn the F1 dial to select the shutter modeTurn the F1 dial to select the shooting mode Setting the shooting modeSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 7 button SCENE/MODE to on Specifying the color barsRemote camera Menu ON/OFF Dial operation Menu operation Operating the menu items of the selected remote cameraTable of operations Registering functions User buttons Setting the User buttonsSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Tally OUT Tally settings3TALLY OffSetting the functions Turn the F1 dial to select the target menu itemFocus DIR Normal Setting the remote camera operationsZoom DIR Normal FOCUS/IRIS Standard Setting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speedSelecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focus Speed TargetReturning the remote cameras to their home position Scope Mode aMode Operations performed Diag SpeedWhen the AW-HE50 is used Setting the upper limitSetting the lower limit When any other remote camera is usedSetting the left limit Setting the right limit6FUNCTION Preset CTL1 Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speedExercising external control over the preset memory data Locking the button operations Adjusting the LCD panel backlightMenu Control Enable 9LCD BLSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to on Setting linkup with the switcherSwitcher network settings Press the Exit buttonSwlink Off Link setting2SW Link Swlink On4SW Assign Setting the image output and image inputTurn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher Turn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be set Switcher settingsBuscont Off Bus switching Buscont OffFasist Off BUS AUXCamsel Off Self Tallyip OffT Lever Together Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSDSetting all the information displays Turn the F1 dial to and select the menu item to be setSetting each information item to be displayed 10ALARM Checking the equipment alarm informationSelect Power Select CAM1 to CAM100Returning the unit to its factory status Turn the F2 dial to select the initializing modePress the F2 dial to initialize the settings Example of GPI OUT connections Control interface for external devicesSub 15-pin, female, inch thread Current Max mA AW-RP50IP settings Setup SoftwareInstalling the software Displaying the Setting tab Changing the camera numbers Auto IP settingChanging the IP addresses Initializing the IP addressesSaving and loading data Loading the setting filesSaving the setting files Saving the log filesReferencing the network environment Enter the IP addresses in the AW-RP50 IP Address boxes0dB to 12dB 1 step Button Menu item Control device Initial value SettingTable of menu items AW-HE50Video Buscont Option AW-HE50 Display only F0610Y1070 D
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AW-RP50N specifications

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