Panasonic AW-RP50N Setting the black balance, Automatically adjusting the black balance

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Selecting the settings for a selected remote camera

￿￿Setting the black balance

The black balance must be adjusted when using a remote camera for the first time or when the remote camera has not been used for a prolonged period of time.

It must also be adjusted when significant changes have occurred in the ambient temperature or at the change of the seasons.

If the camera is used with the same settings and under the same conditions, the black balance need not be adjusted again.

When the black balance is adjusted again, the previous memory data will be erased and replaced with the new black balance settings.

When the black balance is set, the R and B pedestal adjustment settings are returned to ±0.

Automatically adjusting the black balance

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.

3Turn the F2 dial to select ABB, and press the F2 dial.

AWB MODE: AWB B

SET

:

ABB

The remote camera now automatically adjusts the black balance.

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

ABB ACTIVE:

This appears while ABB is being executed.

ABB OK:

This appears for 3 seconds after ABB was completed successfully.

ABB NG:

This appears for 3 seconds after ABB was completed unsuccessfully.

Note

The setting will differ depending on the remote camera connected.

For further details, check the operating instructions of the model concerned.

Manually adjusting the black balance

1Connect a waveform monitor or color monitor to the video output connector on the currently selected remote camera.

2Set the MENU button to ON.

Press the MENU button to light its indicator.

3Set the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 3 button (R/B PED) to ON.

When the button is pressed and its indicator lights, the [R/B PED] menu is displayed on the LCD panel.

RPED

:

±000

BPED

:

±000

4Turn the F1 dial to select the R pedestal setting; similarly, turn the F2 dial to select the B pedestal setting.

Note

The pedestal settings will differ depending on the remote camera connected.

For further details, check the operating instructions of the model concerned.

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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 onSetting and operating the preset memories Registering data in the preset memoriesHold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button of the number on Preset numbers and registered pagesExecuting the preset data Deleting the preset memory dataHold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button for the number on Selecting the settings for a selected remote camera Setting the gainSetting the pedestal Setting the R and B gain values Setting the R and B pedestalSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/B Gain to on Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 3 button R/B PED to onSetting the white balance Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 4 button AWB/ABB to onTurn the F1 dial to select the white balance mode Selecting the white balance modeAutomatically adjusting the white balance AWB Mode AWB a SETTurn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press the F2 dial Manually adjusting the white balance Automatic color temperature tracking ATWAWB Mode ATW SET Turn the F1 dial to select ATWSetting the black balance Automatically adjusting the black balanceAWB Mode AWB B SET ABB Manually adjusting the black balanceSetting the shutter speed Setting the detailSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to on Turn the F1 dial to select the shutter modeSetting the shooting mode Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 7 button SCENE/MODE to onTurn the F1 dial to select the shooting mode Specifying the color barsOperating the menu items of the selected remote camera Table of operationsSetting the User buttons Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to onRegistering functions User buttons SwlinkSetting the functions Turn the F1 dial to select the target menu itemSetting the remote camera operations Setting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directionsZoom DIR Normal Focus DIR NormalSelecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focus Speed with Z OffSpeed Target Z/FSwitching from focus control to iris control or vice versa Setting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speedFOCUS/IRIS Normal 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 Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speed Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speedT MIN Speed Start MIN Speed8GPI Setting the preset numbers 10MENU CTL Setting button operation enable or disableMenu Control Enable Locking the button operationsLinking the unit with the switcher Switcher network settingsSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to on IpswSetting the image output and image input Turn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher1CAMERA CTL 3SW AssignSwitcher settings Set Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to onTurn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be set 2SW LinkBUS AUX Fasist OffCamsel Off Tallyip Off T LeverSelf Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSD Setting all the information displays togetherTurn the F1 dial to and select the menu item to be set 3SW DispSetting each information item to be displayed Checking the equipment alarm information 8ALARMPower No Alarm Turn the F2 dial to display the remote camera itemTurn the F2 dial to select the initializing mode Press the F2 dial to initialize the settingsReturning the unit to its factory status Control interface for external devices Sub 15-pin, female, inch threadExample of GPIOut connections Current Max mA AW-RP50RP setting tool Installing the softwareIP settings Software provided on the CD-ROMAuto IP setting Changing the IP addressesChanging the camera numbers Click RenewAlarm displays Displaying the camera namesInitializing the IP addresses Acquiring informationSaving the setting files Saving and loading dataSystem section, click Save under From AW-RP50 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 Accessories Pan-tilt heads and cameras supportedPan-tilt heads supported Required personal computer environment CPUInstallation precautions Connecting the power supplyChoosing the best installation location Handle carefullyOperating precautions Power indicator Power F1 dial, F2 dial Alarm indicator AlarmParts and their functions Control panelPreset MEMORY/MENU buttons Camera OSD button Camera OSDExit button Exit User buttons USER1, USER2Auto focus button Auto FOCUS/PUSH OAF dial FOCUS/PUSH OAFIris dial Iris Auto iris button AutoPower switch Power DC in socket DC 12 Ground terminal Signal GNDService switch SV/NM LAN connector LAN RJ-45 10BaseT/100BaseTXBasic operations of the unit Change the settings using the F1 dial and F2 dial Basic operations for the menusSelect the target menu Network settings Setting the unit000 MAC AddressConnections Example of IP connectionsConnections with the AW-HE50 and AW-HS50 Example of serial connections Connection with the AW-HE50Connection 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 Settings for connection with the remote cameras Serial connectionIP connection Setting the IP addresses automatically auto IP setting When setting the IP addresses for the first timeAuto Setup Renew YESTurn the F2 dial, select Yes, and then press the F2 dial Auto Setup Keep IP Duplicate ERR Setting the IP addresses Changing the IP addresses of the remote camerasSelecting the camera group Group SelectChanging the IP address of the switcher Auto Setup ALL ClearChanging the camera numbers Clearing the IP address control tablesSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 8 Button Camera to on Indicator lighting statuses and remote camera statusesSelecting the remote cameras to be operated Maintenance Power plug from the power outlet, and allow the unitTo cool down Appearance Unit mm inchSpecifications Input/Output connectorAC adapter F0410Y0
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