Operating procedures

Changing 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.

2Press the button corresponding to the tracing memory whose registered data is to be changed, and call the start position.

3Press the RESTORE button.

The pan/tilt head system starts the operation registered in the tracing memory, and the lamp of the STOP button flashes. As when the data was registered, the PRESET MEMORY buttons 1 to 30 serve to provide a general indication of the time.

4Change the tracing memory operation.

It is not possible to change parts of the tracing memory operation. Re-register the whole operation from the point where the change was made all the way to the end.

5When the lamps of all PRESET MEMORY buttons have gone off, the buzzer sounds, and the changing of the tracing memory data is completed.

Erasing the tracing memory data

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

2Press the RESET button.

The lamps of the buttons (TRACING MEMORY buttons 1 to 10) corresponding to the tracing memories in which data has been registered now light.

3Press the button with the number whose data is to be erased.

The lamp of the button goes off, and the tracing memory data is erased.

$ Setting the preset memory data

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

The AW-RP400 comes with a preset memory function for registering the positions and settings used for shooting by the pan/tilt head systems. The preset memory data is registered in PRESET MEMORY buttons 1 to 50.

Registering the preset memory data

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

2Set the statuses of the pan/tilt heads and cameras.

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

Select auto iris or manual iris 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.

3While holding down the MEMORY button, press one of the buttons (PRESET MEMORY buttons 1 to 50) in which the preset memory data is to be registered.

4If necessary, register other shooting positions and settings in PRESET MEMORY buttons 1 to 50 as preset memory data.

5Select another pan/tilt head system using the CONTROL SELECT button, and proceed with the preset memory data settings for the pan/tilt head system concerned. Repeat this step for all the pan/tilt head systems.

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Panasonic AW-PH400 $ Setting the preset memory data, Changing the tracing memory data, Erasing the tracing memory data

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

The Panasonic AW-RC400, AW-PH400, AW-RL400, and AW-RP400 are advanced broadcast and production tools designed to streamline the process of remote control and automation in various environments, including television studios, houses of worship, and live event venues. Together, these devices enhance flexibility, precision, and usability in professional video production.

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