Panasonic AW-RP50N Selecting the settings for a selected remote camera, Setting the gain

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Selecting the settings for a selected remote camera

The following settings and adjustments can be performed for a selected remote camera directly from this unit.

• Gain

• Shutter speed

• Pedestal

• Detail

• R and B gain values

• Shooting mode selection

• White balance

• Color bar selection

• Black balance

 

Note

It is not possible to perform operations for those functions which are not supported by the model concerned.

For further details, refer to the information on the settings table.

￿￿Setting the gain

In places which are too dark, increase the gain level; conversely, in places which are too light, reduce the gain level.

When “Auto” is selected, the light quantity is adjusted automatically.

When the gain is increased, the noise level also increases.

1Set the MENU button to ON.

Press the MENU button to light its indicator.

2Set the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 1 button (GAIN/PED) to ON.

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

3Turn the F1 dial to select the setting.

GAIN : 0dB

PED : 0

Turn the F1 dial.

GAIN : 3dB

PED : 0

Note

The gain setting will differ depending on the remote camera connected.

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

￿￿Setting the pedestal

Perform the black level (pedestal) adjustment in order to make it easier to see the very dark parts of the images. Adjustment in the “–” direction makes the parts closer to black; conversely, adjustment in the “+” direction makes the parts closer to white.

1Set the MENU button to ON.

Press the MENU button to light its indicator.

2Set the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 1 button (GAIN/PED) to ON.

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

3Turn the F2 dial to select the setting.

GAIN : 0dB

PED : 0

Turn the F2 dial.

GAIN : 0dB

PED

:

+5

Note

The pedestal setting 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 How to turn the power of the remote cameras on and offPreset numbers and registered pages Setting and operating the preset memoriesRegistering data in the preset memories Hold down the Preset MEMORY/MENU button of the number onDeleting 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 3 button R/B PED to on Setting the R and B gain valuesSetting the R and B pedestal Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 2 button R/B Gain to onSelecting the white balance mode Setting the white balanceSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 4 button AWB/ABB to on Turn the F1 dial to select the white balance modeAWB Mode AWB a SET Automatically adjusting the white balanceTurn the F2 dial to select AWB, and press the F2 dial Turn the F1 dial to select ATW Manually adjusting the white balanceAutomatic color temperature tracking ATW AWB Mode ATW SETManually adjusting the black balance Setting the black balanceAutomatically adjusting the black balance AWB Mode AWB B SET ABBTurn the F1 dial to select the shutter mode Setting the shutter speedSetting the detail Set the Preset MEMORY/MENU 5 button Shutter to onSpecifying the color bars Setting the shooting modeSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 7 button SCENE/MODE to on Turn the F1 dial to select the shooting modeTable of operations Operating the menu items of the selected remote cameraSwlink Setting the User buttonsSet the Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Registering functions User buttonsTurn the F1 dial to select the target menu item Setting the functionsFocus DIR Normal Setting the remote camera operationsSetting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directions Zoom DIR NormalZ/F Selecting the control items pan, tilt, zoom and focusSpeed with Z Off Speed TargetT Curv Switching from focus control to iris control or vice versaSetting the PAN/TILT lever inclination and speed FOCUS/IRIS NormalDiag 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 MIN Speed Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speedAdjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed T MIN Speed StartLocking the button operations 8GPI Setting the preset numbers10MENU CTL Setting button operation enable or disable Menu Control EnableIpsw Linking the unit with the switcherSwitcher network settings Set Preset MEMORY/MENU 10 button System to on3SW Assign Setting the image output and image inputTurn the F1 dial to select the input line of the switcher 1CAMERA CTL2SW Link Switcher settingsSet Preset MEMORY/MENU 9 button Setup to on Turn the F1 dial to select the menu item to be setFasist Off BUS AUXCamsel Off T Lever Tallyip OffSelf 3SW Disp Setting for the information to be displayed on the OSDSetting all the information displays together Turn the F1 dial to and select the menu item to be setSetting each information item to be displayed Turn the F2 dial to display the remote camera item Checking the equipment alarm information8ALARM Power No AlarmPress the F2 dial to initialize the settings Turn the F2 dial to select the initializing modeReturning the unit to its factory status Current Max mA AW-RP50 Control interface for external devicesSub 15-pin, female, inch thread Example of GPIOut connectionsSoftware provided on the CD-ROM RP setting toolInstalling the software IP settingsClick Renew Auto IP settingChanging the IP addresses Changing the camera numbersAcquiring information Alarm displaysDisplaying the camera names Initializing the IP addressesInput the filename, and click Save Saving the setting filesSaving and loading data System section, click Save under From AW-RP50Saving 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 environmentHandle carefully Installation precautionsConnecting the power supply Choosing the best installation locationOperating precautions Control panel Power indicator Power F1 dial, F2 dialAlarm indicator Alarm Parts and their functionsUser buttons USER1, USER2 Preset MEMORY/MENU buttonsCamera OSD button Camera OSD Exit button ExitAuto iris button Auto Auto focus button AutoFOCUS/PUSH OAF dial FOCUS/PUSH OAF Iris dial IrisLAN connector LAN RJ-45 10BaseT/100BaseTX Power switch Power DC in socket DC 12Ground terminal Signal GND Service switch SV/NMBasic 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 YES Setting the IP addresses automatically auto IP settingWhen setting the IP addresses for the first time Auto Setup RenewTurn the F2 dial, select Yes, and then press the F2 dial Auto Setup Keep IP Duplicate ERR Group Select Setting the IP addressesChanging the IP addresses of the remote cameras Selecting the camera groupClearing the IP address control tables Changing the IP address of the switcherAuto Setup ALL Clear Changing the camera numbersIndicator 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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