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 OAF 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 camera 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 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 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 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 modeAutomatically adjusting the white balance AWB Mode AWB a SETTurn 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 LinkBUS AUX Fasist OffCamsel Off Tallyip Off T LeverSelf 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 itemTurn the F2 dial to select the initializing mode Press the F2 dial to initialize the settingsReturning 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 Accessories Pan-tilt heads and cameras supportedPan-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 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 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 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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