Panasonic AW-RP50N Turn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press the F2 dial, AWB Mode AWB a SET

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Selecting the settings for a selected remote camera

Automatically adjusting the white balance

Set the automatic adjustment if the coloring appears unnatural under certain light sources or other conditions.

If the white serving as the reference can be recognized, it is possible to shoot with natural coloring.

4Turn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press the F2 dial.

The remote camera now automatically adjusts the white balance, and registers it at the place selected in step 3.

When automatic adjustment is performed, the following details are displayed on the LCD panel.

￿ Memo ￿

When adjusting the white balance, display a white subject (such as a white wall or white handkerchief) so that it fills the screen.

The white subject must be large enough to take up at least 10 % of the screen’s surface area, and it must be displayed at the center.

Do not allow shiny or high-brightness subjects to be displayed.

The white area must be at least 10 % of the surface area of the screen

AWB ACTIVE:

This appears while AWB is being executed.

AWB OK:

This appears for 3 seconds after AWB is completed successfully.

AWB NG:

This appears for 3 seconds after AWB is completed unsuccessfully.

(AWB was executed while ATW, 3200K or 5600K was selected.)

￿￿ If it was not possible to adjust the white balance properly,

change the brightness, iris, subject, light source or other

aspect, and try adjusting it again.

1Set the MENU button to ON.

Press the MENU button to light its indicator.

2Set the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 4 button (AWB/ABB) to ON.

When the button is pressed and its indicator lights, the [AWB/ABB] menu is displayed on the LCD panel.

AWB MODE: AWB A

SET

:

AWB

3Turn the F1 dial to select the place where the white balance is to be stored.

Select “AWB A” or “AWB B” to select the place where the white balance is stored.

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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 onHold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button of the number on Setting and operating the preset memoriesRegistering data in the preset memories Preset numbers and registered pagesDeleting the preset memory data Executing the preset dataHold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button for the number on Setting the gain Selecting the settings for a selected remote cameraSetting the pedestal Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/B Gain to on Setting the R and B gain valuesSetting the R and B pedestal Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 3 button R/B PED to onTurn 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 Mode AWB a SET Automatically adjusting the white balanceTurn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press the F2 dial AWB Mode ATW SET Manually adjusting the white balanceAutomatic color temperature tracking ATW Turn the F1 dial to select ATWAWB Mode AWB B SET ABB Setting the black balanceAutomatically adjusting the black balance Manually adjusting the black balanceSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to on Setting the shutter speedSetting 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 barsOperating the menu items of the selected remote camera Table of operationsRegistering functions User buttons Setting the User buttonsSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on SwlinkSetting the functions Turn the F1 dial to select the target menu itemZoom DIR Normal Setting the remote camera operationsSetting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directions Focus DIR NormalSpeed Target Selecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focusSpeed with Z Off Z/FFOCUS/IRIS Normal Switching from focus control to iris control or vice versaSetting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speed T CurvScope Mode a Diag SpeedSetting the upper limit Setting the lower limitSetting the left limit Setting the right limitReturning the remote cameras to their home position Home Position SET6FUNCTION T MIN Speed Start Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speedAdjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed MIN SpeedMenu Control Enable 8GPI Setting the preset numbers10MENU CTL Setting button operation enable or disable Locking the button operationsSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to on Linking the unit with the switcherSwitcher network settings Ipsw1CAMERA CTL Setting the image output and image inputTurn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher 3SW AssignTurn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be set Switcher settingsSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on 2SW LinkFasist Off BUS AUXCamsel 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 OSDSetting all the information displays together 3SW DispSetting each information item to be displayed Power No Alarm Checking the equipment alarm information8ALARM Turn the F2 dial to display the remote camera itemPress the F2 dial to initialize the settings Turn the F2 dial to select the initializing modeReturning the unit to its factory status Example of GPIOut connections Control interface for external devicesSub 15-pin, female, inch thread Current Max mA AW-RP50IP settings RP setting toolInstalling the software Software provided on the CD-ROMChanging the camera numbers Auto IP settingChanging the IP addresses Click RenewInitializing the IP addresses Alarm displaysDisplaying the camera names Acquiring informationSystem section, click Save under From AW-RP50 Saving the setting filesSaving and loading data Input the filename, and click SaveLoading the setting files Saving the log filesTable of menu items Pedestal AW-HE50Video Setup Setup PTZ ADJ MIN Speed Start Limit UP AW-HE50 F0410Y0 Operating Instructions Basics Safety precautions FCC NoteImportant Safety Instructions Before use Overview Before use Characteristics Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported AccessoriesPan-tilt heads supported Required personal computer environment CPUChoosing the best installation location Installation precautionsConnecting the power supply Handle carefullyOperating precautions Parts and their functions Power indicator Power F1 dial, F2 dialAlarm indicator Alarm Control panelExit button Exit Preset MEMORY/MENU buttonsCamera OSD button Camera OSD User buttons USER1, USER2Iris dial Iris Auto focus button AutoFOCUS/PUSH OAF dial FOCUS/PUSH OAF Auto iris button AutoService switch SV/NM Power switch Power DC in socket DC 12Ground terminal Signal GND LAN connector LAN RJ-45 10BaseT/100BaseTXBasic operations of the unit Basic operations for the menus Change the settings using the F1 dial and F2 dialSelect the target menu Network settings Setting the unit000 MAC AddressExample of IP connections ConnectionsConnections with the AW-HE50 and AW-HS50 Connection with the AW-HE50 Example of serial connectionsConnection with the AW-HE100 Connections with the AW-PH400 and camera Max m 3280 ftConnections with the AW-PH405 and camera Connection with the AW-PH650 Serial connection Settings for connection with the remote camerasIP connection Auto Setup Renew Setting the IP addresses automatically auto IP settingWhen setting the IP addresses for the first time YESTurn the F2 dial, select Yes, and then press the F2 dial Auto Setup Keep IP Duplicate ERR Selecting the camera group Setting the IP addressesChanging the IP addresses of the remote cameras Group SelectChanging the camera numbers Changing the IP address of the switcherAuto Setup ALL Clear Clearing the IP address control tablesIndicator lighting statuses and remote camera statuses Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 8 Button Camera to onSelecting the remote cameras to be operated Power plug from the power outlet, and allow the unit MaintenanceTo cool down Appearance Unit mm inchInput/Output connector SpecificationsAC adapter F0410Y0
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