Setting the functions

Setting the remote camera operations

Set these operations by selecting the [SETUP] menu followed by the [OPERATE] menu.

[4]OPERATE

Setting the pan, tilt, zoom and focus operation directions

Set the directions in which the remote camera is to move when the panning, tilting, zooming or focusing operation has been initiated from the unit.

Setting the panning direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [PAN DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

1.PAN DIR

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NORMAL

This sets the operation of the remote camera in the horizontal direction in response to the horizontal manipulation of the PAN/TILT lever.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the remote camera will move to the left when the PAN/TILT lever is leaned toward the left and, conversely, it will move to the right when the lever is leaned toward the right.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the remote camera will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the tilting direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [TILT DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

2.TILT DIR

NORMAL

This sets the operation of the remote camera in the vertical direction in response to the vertical manipulation of the PAN/TILT lever.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the remote camera will move upward when the PAN/TILT lever is leaned away from you and, conversely, it will move downward when the lever is leaned toward you.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the remote camera will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the zooming direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [ZOOM DIR].Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

3.ZOOM DIR

NORMAL

This sets the zooming operation of the lens in response to the operation of the ZOOM button.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the lens zooms toward the tele end when the TELE side of the ZOOM button is pressed and, conversely, it will zoom toward the wide end when the WIDE side is pressed.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the lens will move in the opposite directions.

Setting the focusing direction

From the [SETUP] menu, select [OPERATE] and display [FOCUS DIR]. Then select either “NORMAL” or “REVERSE”.

4.FOCUS DIR

NORMAL

This sets the focusing operation of the lens in response to the operation of the FOCUS/PUSH OTAF dial.

When “NORMAL” is selected as the setting, the lens focus moves toward the far end when the dial is turned clockwise and, conversely, it will move toward the near end when the dial is turned counterclockwise.

When “REVERSE” is selected, the lens will move in the opposite directions.

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Panasonic AW-RP50N operating instructions Setting the remote camera operations, Zoom DIR Normal, Focus DIR Normal
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AW-RP50N specifications

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