Panasonic AW-RP50N Power switch Power DC in socket DC 12, Ground terminal Signal GND

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Parts and their functions

￿￿Rear panel

 

 

 

￿

 

￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO PAN/TILT HEAD

 

 

 

12V

IN

TALLY/GPI

5

4

3

2

1

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOOT

￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

SV NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

￿

 

 

￿ ￿

 

￿POWER switch [POWER]

￿DC IN socket [12V

 

IN] (DC 12 V)

 

When the POWER switch is set to the ON position, the POWER indicator (￿) lights, and the unit can be operated.

￿TO PAN/TILT HEAD 1 to 5 connectors [TO PAN/TILT HEAD 1-5] (RJ-45)

Connect the remote cameras to these connectors using straight cables (category 5).

The AC adapter provided with the unit is connected to this socket.

￿Ground terminal [SIGNAL GND]

Connect this to the system’s ground.

￿SERVICE switch [SV/NM]

This switch is used for maintenance purposes. Normally, it is set at the “NM” position.

￿LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10BaseT/100BaseTX)

Connect the remote camera, switcher or host computer that supports IP connections to this connector using a LAN cable.

When directly connecting a device to the unit, use a crossover cable (category 5 or above).

When making the connection through a hub or other device, use a straight cable (category 5 or above).

￿TALLY/GPI input/output connector [TALLY/GPI] (D-sub 15-pin, female, inch thread)

￿For details, refer to “Control interface for external devices” (<Operations and Settings> Instructions).

￿Wire fastening fitting

An anti-theft wire available on the market can be fastened to this fitting to prevent theft.

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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 offRegistering data in the preset memories Setting and operating the preset memoriesHold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button of the number on 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 Setting the R and B pedestal Setting the R and B gain valuesSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/B Gain to on Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 3 button R/B PED to onSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 4 button AWB/ABB to on Setting the white balanceTurn the F1 dial to select the white balance mode 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 Automatic color temperature tracking ATW Manually adjusting the white balanceAWB Mode ATW SET Turn the F1 dial to select ATWAutomatically adjusting the black balance Setting the black balanceAWB Mode AWB B SET ABB Manually adjusting the black balanceSetting the detail Setting the shutter speedSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to on Turn the F1 dial to select the shutter modeSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 7 button SCENE/MODE to on Setting the shooting modeTurn the F1 dial to select the shooting mode Specifying the color barsTable of operations Operating the menu items of the selected remote cameraSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Setting the User buttonsRegistering functions User buttons SwlinkTurn the F1 dial to select the target menu item Setting the functionsSetting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directions Setting the remote camera operationsZoom DIR Normal Focus DIR NormalSpeed with Z Off Selecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focusSpeed Target Z/FSetting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speed Switching from focus control to iris control or vice versaFOCUS/IRIS Normal T CurvDiag Speed Scope Mode aSetting the lower limit Setting the upper limitSetting the right limit Setting the left limitHome Position SET Returning the remote cameras to their home position6FUNCTION Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speedT MIN Speed Start MIN Speed10MENU CTL Setting button operation enable or disable 8GPI Setting the preset numbersMenu Control Enable Locking the button operationsSwitcher network settings Linking the unit with the switcherSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to on IpswTurn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher Setting the image output and image input1CAMERA CTL 3SW AssignSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Switcher settingsTurn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be set 2SW LinkFasist Off BUS AUXCamsel Off T Lever Tallyip OffSelf Setting all the information displays together Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSDTurn the F1 dial to and select the menu item to be set 3SW DispSetting each information item to be displayed 8ALARM Checking the equipment alarm informationPower No Alarm 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 Sub 15-pin, female, inch thread Control interface for external devicesExample of GPIOut connections Current Max mA AW-RP50Installing the software RP setting toolIP settings Software provided on the CD-ROMChanging the IP addresses Auto IP settingChanging the camera numbers Click RenewDisplaying the camera names Alarm displaysInitializing the IP addresses Acquiring informationSaving and loading data Saving the setting filesSystem section, click Save under From AW-RP50 Input the filename, and click SaveSaving the log files Loading the setting filesPedestal AW-HE50 Table of menu itemsVideo Setup Setup PTZ ADJ MIN Speed Start Limit UP AW-HE50 F0410Y0 Operating Instructions Basics FCC Note Safety precautionsImportant Safety Instructions Before use Overview Before use Characteristics Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported AccessoriesPan-tilt heads supported CPU Required personal computer environmentConnecting the power supply Installation precautionsChoosing the best installation location Handle carefullyOperating precautions Alarm indicator Alarm Power indicator Power F1 dial, F2 dialParts and their functions Control panelCamera OSD button Camera OSD Preset MEMORY/MENU buttonsExit button Exit User buttons USER1, USER2FOCUS/PUSH OAF dial FOCUS/PUSH OAF Auto focus button AutoIris dial Iris Auto iris button AutoGround terminal Signal GND Power switch Power DC in socket DC 12Service switch SV/NM 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 Setting the unit Network settingsMAC Address 000Example of IP connections ConnectionsConnections with the AW-HE50 and AW-HS50 Connection with the AW-HE50 Example of serial connectionsConnection with the AW-HE100 Max m 3280 ft Connections with the AW-PH400 and cameraConnections with the AW-PH405 and camera Connection with the AW-PH650 Serial connection Settings for connection with the remote camerasIP connection When setting the IP addresses for the first time Setting the IP addresses automatically auto IP settingAuto Setup Renew YESTurn the F2 dial, select Yes, and then press the F2 dial Auto Setup Keep IP Duplicate ERR Changing the IP addresses of the remote cameras Setting the IP addressesSelecting the camera group Group SelectAuto Setup ALL Clear Changing the IP address of the switcherChanging the camera numbers 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 Unit mm inch AppearanceInput/Output connector SpecificationsAC adapter F0410Y0
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