Panasonic AK-HC1800N operating instructions Procedure for camera menu operation AW-RP655

How to set up the system

When the camera is to be controlled from the AW-RP655 controller

Each time the MODE button is pressed, the setting is switched between CAM and BAR. The MODE button lights up at the BAR setting.

For executing AWB.*1

When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode Select the desired gain setting from GAIN SELECT LOW to S.GAIN3.

When the LCD is in the pedestal adjustment mode

Adjust the M PEDESTAL setting (–150 to +150).

When the camera menu mode is established

Perform the camera menu operations.

For executing ABB.*1

When the LCD panel is in the gain adjustment mode

Adjust the R GAIN setting (–150 to +150).

When the LCD panel is in the pedestal adjustment mode

Adjust the R PEDESTAL setting (–100 to +100).

Switch between gain adjustment mode and pedestal adjustment mode.

When the LCD panel is in the gain adjustment mode

Adjust the B GAIN setting (–150 to +150).

When the LCD panel is in the pedestal adjustment mode

Adjust the B PEDESTAL setting (–100 to +100).

*1: The lamp of the ABB or AWB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic black balance is being executed, respectively. When ABB or AWB is completed successfully, the corresponding lamp goes off; when it is not completed successfully, it lights up.

In the case of the AK-HC1800N camera, the following buttons on the AW-RP655 will not work.

• WHITE BAL A/B/ATW
• GAIN AUTO/MANU	• DATA SET

When the AK-HC1800N, to which the motor drive lens is connected, has been directly connected to the AW-RP655 controller, zooming and focusing can be controlled using the controller’s joystick.

When changing the panel display for use with the AK-HC1800N, please use panel sheet VGKB0007 (sold separately as a replacement part).

Procedure for camera menu operation (AW-RP655)

1Press the MENU button to set the LCD panel display to the menu mode.

2 Turn the jog dial (main) to select CAMERA SETTING.

3 Press the OK button.

4 The right display appears on the LCD panel:

When the OK button is pressed again, the menu of the AK-HC1800N appears on the monitor.

5Turn the jog dial (main) to modify menu items of the AK-HC1800N and change the data. When changing the data, the data settings are decremented by turning the dial clockwise and incremented by turning it counterclockwise. Push the jog dial (main) down to enter the settings.

6To exit the camera menu, press the MENU button or R/B GAIN/PED button.

Ver.0010 or a subsequent version of the AW-RP655 software must be installed in order for the AK‑HC1800N to be controlled using the AW-RP655.

To check the software version of your AW-RP655, contact your dealer.

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