Setting linkup with the switcher

This setting is used to link the unit with an optional switcher (AW-HS50).

To link the unit with the switcher, the following settings must be established in the unit.

IP address (switcher) setting

[SYSTEM] menu [SW IP ADR]

Assign information setting

[SYSTEM] menu [SW CTL]

Link connection setting

[SETUP] menu [SW LINK] [SWLINK]

Settings at the switcher

For details on the settings selected at the switcher, refer to the Operating Instructions of the switcher.

Switcher network settings

1 Set the MENU button to ON.

Press the MENU button to light its indicator.

2 Set PRESET MEMORY/MENU 10 button (SYSTEM) to ON.

When the button is pressed and its indicator is lighted, the [SYSTEM] menu is displayed on the LCD panel.

[1]CAMERA CTL ▼

3 Turn the F1 dial, display the SW IP ADR menu, and press the F1 dial.

[9]SW IP ADR

Press the F1 dial.

1.IP:SW

192 168.000.008

4 Turn the F2 dial, select the IP address, and then press the F2 dial to enter the selection.

Set the IP address which has been set in the switcher.

1.IP:SW

192 168.000.020

Turn the F2 dial, and then press it.

1.IP:SW

172.168 000.020

Input the IP address in four blocks of numerals.

When input advances to the last block and the F2 dial is pressed, the IP address is entered.

1.IP:SW

172.168.000.030

5 Press the EXIT button.

Operation now returns to the SW IP ADR menu.

[9]SW IP ADR

6 Turn the F1 dial to display the SW CTL menu, and press the F1 dial.

[3]SW CTL

Press the F1 dial.

1.SW

NoAsign

7 Turn the F2 dial to select “Network”, and then press the F2 dial to enter the selection.

1.SW

Network

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Panasonic AW-RP50N Setting linkup with the switcher, Switcher network settings, Press the Exit button

AW-RP50N specifications

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