Setting the functions

￿￿Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speed

The minimum speed at which the pan-tilt head is to start moving is automatically adjusted to ensure that the remote camera will start moving smoothly in line with the inclination of the PAN/TILT lever when manually operating the pan-tilt head using the joystick.

This adjustment enables the play in the PAN/TILT lever to be reduced.

From the [SETUP] menu, select [PTZ ADJ] and display [P/T MIN SPEED].Then press the F2 dial.

1.P/T MIN SPEED▼

START

When the automatic adjustment is completed, the indicators of both the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 9 button (SETUP) and the corresponding CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION button of the camera go off.

￿￿Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed

This adjustment ensures that the lens zoom will start moving smoothly in line with the inclination of the ZOOM button when operating the lens zoom using the ZOOM button.

From the [SETUP] menu, select [PTZ ADJ] and display [Z MIN SPEED]. Then turn the F2 dial to set the compensation amount.

2.Z MIN SPEED

0

The lowest compensation amount is “1”, and the highest is “8”.

No compensation is provided at the “0” setting.

While observing the images on a monitor, move the ZOOM button slowly, and check whether the lens zoom starts moving smoothly.

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Panasonic AW-RP50N Adjusting the minimum pan/tilt start speed, Adjusting the minimum lens zoom start speed, MIN Speed

AW-RP50N specifications

The Panasonic AW-RP50N is a sophisticated remote camera controller designed for professional video production environments. Renowned for its advanced features and versatility, the AW-RP50N serves as an essential tool for operators needing precise control over multiple cameras in real-time.

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The AW-RP50N boasts a user-friendly interface, equipped with a large LCD touch panel that allows easy navigation and adjustment of camera settings. The intuitive layout makes it simple for operators to switch between camera feeds, adjust PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) settings, and monitor video feeds without interruption. Customizable settings enable users to tailor the interface to suit their workflow preferences.

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