Operating procedures

$ Genlock adjustments for the respective cameras

For details on the genlock adjustments, refer to the operating instructions of the AW-CB400 remote operation panel or WV-CB700A remote control box.

$ Video adjustments for the cameras

Adjust the total pedestal (black level), white balance, black balance, etc. of the cameras.

For details on the camera adjustments, refer to the operating instructions of the AW-CB400 remote operation panel or WV-CB700A remote control box.

$ Tracing memory settings

Perform these settings on the AW-RP400 pan/tilt control panel.

The AW-RP400 comes with a tracing memory function for registering the paths along which the pan/tilt head systems move. Using this function, the data is registered in TRACING MEMORY buttons 1 to 10.

Setting the recording time and number of memories

1Select the first pan/tilt head system using one of the CONTROL SELECT buttons.

2Set the recording time in the tracing memory and the number of memories using the MEMORY LENGTH menu setting.

MEMORY LENGTH

Setting

 

 

60s

60 sec. ! 10 memories (buttons 1 to 10)

 

 

120s

120 sec. ! 5 memories (buttons 1 to 5)

 

 

300s

300 sec. ! 2 memories (buttons 1, 2)

 

 

600s

600 sec. ! 1 memory (button 1)

 

 

It is not possible to set MEMORY LENGTH if data has already been registered in the tracing memory.

Before selecting a different setting, delete the registered data in the tracing memory, and then perform the setting.

The recording time and the number of memories cannot be changed in each button in which they are registered.

3Select the other pan/tilt head systems using the other CONTROL SELECT buttons, and set the recording time and number of memories for each of the pan/tilt head systems.

Registering the tracing memory data

1Select the pan/tilt head system using one of the CONTROL SELECT buttons.

When using the AW-CB400 for camera control, select the same number for the AW-CB400.

2Set the statuses of the pan/tilt head and camera at the start point in the tracing memory.

Decide on the view angle and focus using the PAN, TILT, ZOOM and FOCUS controls.

Select auto iris, manual iris or manual lock using the IRIS [AUTO/MANUAL/LOCK] button.

If manual iris is selected, adjust the iris using the IRIS dial.

Adjust the black level, black balance and white balance using the camera controller.

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Panasonic AW-RC400, AW-PH400 manual $ Genlock adjustments for the respective cameras, $ Video adjustments for the cameras

AW-RP400, AW-RL400, AW-RC400, AW-PH400 specifications

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