Panasonic AW-E560 manual

Color Video Camera A W -E560 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.  (Lens : Purchased locally)[...]

Warning: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency ener - gy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rul[...]

-1- CONTENTS PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................[...]

-2- PREF ACE The Panasonic AW-E560 is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/2” CCDs. A digital video signal processing system is packed in a com- pact, lightweight body while assuring high picture quality, high reliability and high performance. System setup and adjustments can be easily performed by setup menu. [...]

-3- 13. A digital highlight compression circuit reproduces nat- ural dynamic ranges. 14. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 15. The optimum operation mode for each of your specific applications can be selected. 16. The scene file automatically sets up the most appro- priate shooting conditions. 17. System setup parameters, s[...]

-4- PRECAUTIONS DONT'S • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. • Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains sensitive components which could be damaged[...]

-5- • Do not aim the camera toward the sun, no matter whether it is turned on or not. • Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not try to operate the equipment in wet areas. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it becomes wet. • Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during a [...]

-6- 1 2 <Front View> <Top View> <Bottom View> MAJOR OPERA TING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS[...]

-7- 1. Lens Mount 1/2" standard bayonet type lens or a microscope adaptor can be mounted. 2. Mounting Hole A screw hole (1/4” - 20 UNC) for mounting the camera on a wall, ceiling with a mounting bracket or tripod. 3. Page Switch (PAGE) A menu will appear on the monitor screen when this switch is pressed for around 2 seconds. Pressing the swi[...]

-8- 7. Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT) A composite video signal is provided at this connec- tor. 8. Iris Connector (IRIS) Input terminal for lens with an iris control function. Some lenses may require an optional lens extension cable for connection. 9. Zoom/Focus Connector (ZOOM/FOCUS) Input terminal for lens with zoom and focus function that ca[...]

-9- Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 Composite Video Output 11 RCB Transmission 2 GND 12 Control (Command) 3 G/Y/Y Output 13 +9.2 V RCB 4 R/PR/C Output 14 DC 12 V Output 5 GND 15 DC 12 V Input 6 RCB Detect 16 DC 12 V Input 7 EXT SUB In 17 RCB Reception 8 B/PB Output 18 GND 9 GND 19 GND 10 G/L Input 20 Not used <Front View> Remote Connector (RE[...]

-10- 13. Video/RGB Output Connector (VIDEO/RGB) Composite/Y signal, RGB/Y-C/component signal and synchronizing signal are output from this connector. * Refer to Page 41 for signal selection. The optional cable WV-CA9T5 or WV-CA9T9 must be used for connection to this connector. Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 GND 6 SY/COMP 2 GND 7 SYNC 3 R/PR/C 8 GN[...]

-11- 15. G/L Signal 75-ohm ON/OFF Switch (75 Ω ON/OFF) A terminating switch for G/L signals at Items 16 and 17. 16. G/L VBS/HD Input Connector (G/L IN - VBS/HD) Signals synchronized with the reference signal are to be supplied to this connector when the camera is to be synchronized with the reference signal. VBS/BB, VS and HD signals are to be au[...]

-12- FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.) 2. Loosen the flange back lock knob. 3. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera. 4. Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring. 5. Set the lens to its widest angle next an[...]

ZOOM/FOCUS REMOTE EXT DC IN PAGE ITEM (AWC) UP (ABC) DOWN (BAR) IRIS SEE MANUAL CAUTION CONNECT TO SPECIFIED CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY SEE MANUAL VBS/HD 75 ¶ VD VIDEO/RGB CONTROL VIDEO OUT G/L IN ON OFF -13- ■ CONNECTION OF DEVICE WITH A COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS Caution : The connection and installation should be done by qualified s[...]

-14- How to assemble the power cable: The power cable is to be assembled with the connector provided with the camera. <Connector pin layout> 1. Prepare the wire. 2. Fix with a screw if necessary. Put the casing and the rubber bushing on after solder- ing wires to the connector. Caution : To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire VW-[...]

-15- Input signals to an RGB monitor or image processor must be supplied from the VIDEO/RGB connector through the optional D Sub/BNC cable WV-CA9T5 or D Sub/D Sub cable WV-CA9T9. NOTES: • Output signals at the VIDEO/RGB connector can be selected from the INITIAL SET menu. • SYNC level can be selected from the INITIAL SET menu. ■ CONNECTION OF[...]

-16- Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A) is made through the optional conversion cable WV-CA26T20 and a studio cable. 1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI. 3. Connect the 20 pin connector of the conversion cable to the REMOTE Connector of the camera. The conver- sion cable and the studi[...]

-17- ■ CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROLLER (RCU AND A COAXIAL MUL TIPLEX SYSTEM) The optional multiplex adaptor WV-PS550 is used for connection of a coaxial multiplex system. 1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Connect the optional multiplex adaptor WV-PS550 to the control connector of the camera through the stan- dard accessory cabl[...]

ALL 1 2 USER SET ZOOM/FOCUS REMOTE EXT DC IN PAGE ITEM (AWC) UP (ABC) DOWN (BAR) IRIS SEE MANUAL CAUTION CONNECT TO SPECIFIED CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY SEE MANUAL VBS/HD 75 ¶ VD VIDEO/RGB CONTROL VIDEO OUT G/L IN ON OFF -18- ■ CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connect- ed with the optional conver[...]

-19- ■ CONNECTION WITH MUL TIPLE CAMERAS ■ An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • A special effect generator is used as the source of refer- ence signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal (VBS/BB) to the GEN-LOCK Connectors of both the RCU and the camera. • Adjust the SC phase and H phase at the Program Out Connecto[...]

-20- CONNECTION OF COMPUTER INTERF ACE ADAPTOR The system shown here can remotely control this camera by using the Computer Interface Adaptor WJ-PC500. The software required for this operation should be obtained locally. Please contact qualified service personnel for this software. PC Mode System 1-1 CAMERA 2 IN MONITOR OUT G/L IN CAMERA 1 IN DC12V[...]

-21- • The kit WV-CA28T10 has the following two cables in it. • 20P-BNC cable CA20TBNC • Pan/Tilt control cable CA28T103 • Connect the camera AW-E560 to the remote control box WV-CB550 with the CA20TBNC coaxial cable. • Connect the camera AW-E560 to the receiver WV-RC100 with the CA28T103 cable according to the cable connecting instruc- t[...]

-22- B Remote Control Box WV-CB 550 WV-CA12T12 ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL IRIS CONTROL G/L VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO PAN/TILT CONTROL CAMERA VIDEO G/L VIDEO CONTROL SIGNAL PAN/TILT CONTROL Coaxial Cable Pan/tilt Contact Closure Type Pan/tilt Control Cable AW-E560 1/2" Zoom Lens Pan/Tilt Control Cable CA28T103 DC12V DC12V WV-CB550 Color Monitor Signal Genera[...]

-23- • Connecting Receiver and Control Cable CA28T103 • The control cable CA28T103 is provided with a circuit board and spacers. • Assemble the circuit board and spacer with the receiver WV-RC100 (WV-RC150), and connect the control cable to that circuit board. ■ CA28T103 CONNECTION PROCEDURE (1) Remove the two screws on the connector board [...]

-24- (3) Disconnect the connector from connector CN4 on the process circuit board, and connect it to connector CN2 on the circuit board mounted. (Cut off or remove the wire band.) (4) Connect the lead from the circuit board to the ALARM DC COM terminal. (5) Connect the control cable CA28T103 to connector CN1 on the circuit board. ALARM DC COM termi[...]

-25- ADJUSTMENT Color temperature and adjustment of white balance When carbon is burnt, it develops various colors of light depending on the temperature. Natural light can be spec- ified by color temperature referring to the color developed when carbon is burnt. The light of 3,200K (K=Kelvin, -273C equals to absolute zero temperature 0K) represents[...]

-26- ■ AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE CONTROL (AWC) There are two white balance memories, “AWC A” or “AWC B” for two different light sources color temperatures, with the white balance setting. Then, when the two different light sources are encountered, you may properly operate the camera by simply change the white balance mode to either AWC A (A[...]

-27- NOTES: • For white balance setting aim the camera at a white object and try to position it in the center of the monitor screen. The object must appear in over 10% of the total monitor screen area. Try to avoid overly bright object in the scene. • White balance may not be correctly set if the light- ing of the object is not strong enough. ?[...]

NO.1 ** INITIAL ** R GAIN +....I....- B GAIN +....I....- T PED +....I....- R PED +....I....- B PED +....I....- PAINTING OFF RET END -28- ■ RESET TO 3200K OR 5600K WHITE BALANCE When the white balance setting is set to either “P SET 3.2K” or “P SET 5.6K” the white balance will be automati- cally set to the color temperature 3,200K or 5,600[...]

-29- ■ GEN-LOCK ADJUSTMENT Phase adjustments must be performed with the camera or the RCU (RCB) when external synchronizing signals are supplied to the system in cases where multiple cameras are used or peripheral devices are connected. ■ HORIZONTAL PHASE CONTROL Observe the waveform of the external synchronizing input signal (black burst signa[...]

NO.4 ** INITIAL ** H PHASE +....I....- SC COARSE 0° SC FINE +....I....- RET END -30- ■ COLOR PHASE ADJUSTMENT Supply the output signal (split color bar) from the color special effect generator to a color monitor or vectorscope. Adjust the color phase of the camera with either the cam- era controls or the RCU (RCB) control. [ADJUSTMENT WITH RCU ([...]

-31- OPERA TION MODE SETTING • Operation Mode Setting The camera has three memories, including the setup mem- ory, initial set memory and scene file memory, and various functions for four operation modes, are preset in the facto- ry. Functions can be set as best suited to each operation mode. MODE 1: For shooting mainly indoors MODE 2: For monito[...]

-32- 4. The camera is now in scene file set mode and as shown on the right figure on the top appear on the monitor screen. 5. One of the scene files appears blinking and changes each time the item switch is pressed. 6. Press the page switch to select the desired scene file number while it is blinking. 7. Now the mode setting is completed and the ne[...]

-33- MENU ITEM SETTING Setup Item Setting ■ Setup Memory The AW-E560 has a setup menu memory, which stores data on the states of the individual functions of the camera preset before shipment from the factory. Camera operating conditions can be set using the setup function. The camera has a memory for each mode. ■ Setup State Camera alone: Press[...]

-34- 1 Gain Up Control Setting [GAIN: AGC LOW, AGC HIGH, 0DB, 9DB, 18DB] When the mode is set to AGC LOW or AGC HIGH, the AGC with a maximum gain increase of about 9 dB/18 dB operates to control gain up and automatically reg- ulate the amount of light. Normally, the mode should be set to 0DB. If a suffi- cient video output is not obtained in shooti[...]

-35- When the mode is set to ELC, the electronic shutter may not function if the iris is set to AUTO in the SETUP menu and the lens iris switch to M (manual). Make sure that the camera and lens settings are the same. If ELC is selected, flicker may increase under fluores- cent lights. 4 White Balance Setting [WHITE BAL: ATW, A CH, B CH, MANU, P SET[...]

** SETUP ** GAIN AGC HIGH IRIS AUTO SHUTTER OFF WHITE BAL ATW DTL LEVEL LOW SCENE FILE USER A INIT USER END -36- ■ How to Read Screens ■ How to Set (1) The cursor (blinking) moves each time the item switch is pressed. The item indicated by the cursor can be reset or its command can be executed. (2) Use the Up and Down switches to change setting[...]

-37- ■ Initial Set State (1) Display the SETUP menu by pressing the page button. (2) Move the cursor to INIT and press the page switch. The camera is initialized and the INITIAL set menu is displayed on the monitor. Setup operation can be per- formed at the camera head or RCU (RCB). ■ Initial Set Screen <Camera Alone> <Camera with RCU [...]

NO.5 ** INITIAL ** OUTPUT SEL1 R/G/B OUTPUT SEL2 Y/C SYNC SEL 0.3V CAMERA ID OFF TIME DATE OFF RET END NO.5 ** INITIAL ** OUTPUT SEL1 R/G/B OUTPUT SEL2 Y/C SYNC SEL 0.3V CAMERA ID OFF TIME DATE OFF RET NO.3 ** INITIAL ** SYNCHRO-SCAN 253/525 FLD/FRM FIELD GAMMA ON 2D LPF OFF COLOR BAR 1 RET END NO.3 ** INITIAL ** SYNCHRO-SCAN 253/525 FLD/FRM FIELD [...]

-39- 7 Red gain adjustment [R GAIN] 8 Blue gain adjustment [B GAIN] When the white balance setting is set to MANU, white balance can be adjusted by red/blue gain control. Fine adjustment of white balance can also be made after AWC by red/blue gain control when the white balance setting is set to A CH or B CH and the paint- ing mode is ON. * A memor[...]

-40- !5 Detecting Ratio Adjustment [PEAK/AVG] The ratio of AUTO IRIS/AGC/ELC detected peak to average can be adjusted in a range of 9 steps. !6 AUTO IRIS Level Fine Adjustment Setting [AUTO IRIS: ADJ ON/ADJ OFF] When the mode is set to ADJ ON, fine adjustment of ALC/ AGC/ELC convergence level can be made with the iris VR control on the RCU (RCB) if[...]

-41- @5 Output Signal Setting 1 [OUTPUT SEL1: R/G/B, Y/C, Y/PR/PB] Output signals from the VIDEO/RGB connector or REMOTE connector on the back of the camera can be selected. @6 Output Signal Setting 2 [OUTPUT SEL2: Y/C, COMPOSITE] Output signals from the VIDEO/RGB connector on the back of the camera can be selected. @7 Synchronizing Signal Output L[...]

-42- ■ SETUP/INITIAL Set Memory Reset The AW-E560 has a reset function, which restores the orig- inal settings if the wrong data is set in SETUP or INITIAL SET. (1) Switch camera power off, and switch it back on. (2) Complete the operation mode/scene file setting and press the page switch. When the new settings for reset are displayed, press the [...]

NO.1 USER A * 0DB (.35-.55) CURR NEW *GAMMA(NOR) .45 .45 *GAMMA(SHT) .45 .45 KNEE POINT 98 98% WHITE CLIP 110 110% *H.DTL LEVEL H 31 31 *V.DTL LEVEL H 31 31 *H.DTL LEVEL L 15 15 *V.DTL LEVEL L 15 15 RET END NO.1 USER A * 0DB (.35-.55) CURR NEW *GAMMA(NOR) .45 .45 *GAMMA(SHT) .45 .45 KNEE POINT 98 98% WHITE CLIP 110 110% *H.DTL LEVEL H 31 31 *V.DTL [...]

-44- <Camera Alone> <Camera with RCU (RCB)> NO.2 USER A * 0DB ( 2- 5) CURR NEW *DTL BAND 5 5 *NOISE SUP 1 1 *LEVEL DEP 0 0% *CHROMA DTL 0 0 DARK DTL 0 0 RET END NO.3 USER A * 0DB (-25- 25) CURR NEW MATRIX(R-G) 0 0% (R-B) 0 0% (G-R) 0 0% (G-B) 0 0% (B-R) 0 0% (B-G) 0 0% FLARE RED 0 0 GREEN 0 0 BLUE 0 0 RET NO.2 USER A * 0DB ( 2- 5) CURR [...]

-45- #0 Gamma Compensation Level Setting [GAMMA (NOR): .35 to .55] [GAMMA (SHT): .35 to .55] Gamma correction level can be set. [GAMMA (NOR)] can be set when the electronic shut- ter is OFF (normal state), or [GAMMA (SHT)] when it is ON. #1 Knee Compensation Level Setting [KNEE POINT: 88% to 98%] The level of video signals subject to knee correctio[...]

-46- Note: Dark detail setting is invalid unless level dependent correction level [LEVEL DEP] is set to 0. #9 Matrix Compensation Level Setting [MATRIX (R-G): -25% to 25%] [MATRIX (R-B): -25% to 25%] [MATRIX (G-R): -25% to 25%] [MATRIX (G-B): -25% to 25%] [MATRIX (B-R): -25% to 25%] [MATRIX (B-G): -25% to 25%] Matrix compensation level can be adjus[...]

(4) To return to the SETUP menu state, move the cursor to RET and press the page switch. (5) To change gain up, move the cursor to GAIN in the SETUP menu, and use the Up or Down switch. (This applies in cases where the camera is used alone.) -47- (6) To return to the normal state, do the following steps. If the camera is used alone, move the cursor[...]

(4) Unless NO is selected by pressing the Down (DOWN/BAR) switch within about 10 seconds after the screen shown in Step (2) above appears, or unless the Up (UP/ABC) switch or the Down (DOWN/BAR) switch is pressed in 10 seconds or more after the screen shown in Step (2) appears, the reset operation is suspended as indicated by the screen at right, a[...]

CAMERA ID SETTING ■ Camera ID The AW-E560 has a camera ID function, which enables you to mix the set characters with video output. The maximum number of characters that can be set is 16. Camera ID and display position are the same in all modes. ■ Camera ID Setting (1) Select the page No. 5 of the INITIAL SET menu. (2) Move the cursor to CAMERA [...]

■ Camera ID Setting (1) Display the page No.5 of the INITIAL SET menu. (2) Move the cursor to CAMERA ID, and press the page switch for more than 2 seconds to display the camera ID setting mode. ■ How to Set (1) Move the cursor (blinking) using the item switch, Up switch, or Down switch, and select characters or a command to set. -50- ** CAMERA [...]

■ Camera ID Display Position Camera ID display position can be set as desired. ■ Camera ID Display Position Setting (1) Set a camera ID. (2) Move the cursor to POSI, and press the page switch. Camera ID display position is ready to be set, and its screen appears on the monitor. Camera ID display position can be set at the camera head or RCU (RC[...]

TIME/DA TE SETTING ■ Time/Date Setting The AW-E560 has a time/date function, which enables you to mix year/month/day/hours/minutes with video output. Time/date display position is the same in all modes. -52- (1) Display the page No. 5 of the INITIAL SET menu. (2) Move the cursor to TIME DATE, and press the page switch for 2 seconds or more. The c[...]

■ How to Set (1) Select the date and time positions to change, or a command, using the item switch. (2) To change time/date, use the Up switch. The set value increases each time the Up switch is pressed. Stop pressing it when the desired figure appears. (If the Up switch is kept depressed, the figure increas- es rapidly.) (3) If the page switch i[...]

RANGE OF SETUP/INITIAL SET AND THEIR INITIAL V ALUES -54- SETUP MENU INITIAL SET PAGE 1 INITIAL SET PAGE 2 INITIAL SET PAGE 3 INITIAL SET PAGE 4 INITIAL SET PAGE 5 PURPOSE ITEM GAIN 0dB AGC HIGH AGC LOW 0dB IRIS AUTO AUTO MANU MANU SHUTTER OFF ELC ELC OFF WHITE BAL Ach Ach Ach Ach DTL LEVEL LOW LOW LOW LOW SCENE FILE SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE1 R G[...]

ITEM SCENE 1 SCENE 2 SCENE 3 USER A USER B 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB GAMMA (NOR) 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 GAMMA (SHT) 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 0.40 ← 0.45 KNEE POINT 88 ←←←← WHITE CLIP 110 ←←←← H DTL LEVEL H 31 ← 20[...]

-56- ITEM SCENE 1 SCENE 2 SCENE 3 USER A USER B 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB GAMMA (NOR) 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.35 ← 0.45 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 GAMMA (SHT) 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.35 ← 0.45 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 KNEE POINT 88 ←←←← WHITE CLIP 110 ←←←← H DTL LEVEL H 31 ?[...]

-57- ITEM SCENE 1 SCENE 2 SCENE 3 USER A USER B 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB GAMMA (NOR) 0.40 ←←←←←←←←←←←←←← GAMMA (SHT) 0.40 ←←←←←←←←←←←←←← KNEE POINT 88 ←←←← WHITE CLIP 110 ←←←← H DTL LEVEL H 31 ←←←←←←←←←←←←←← V [...]

-58- ITEM SCENE 1 SCENE 2 SCENE 3 USER A USER B 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB 0dB 9dB 18dB GAMMA (NOR) 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 GAMMA (SHT) 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 0.45 ← 0.55 KNEE POINT 88 ←←←← WHITE CLIP 110 ←←←← H DTL LEVEL H 31 ?[...]

-59- SPECIFICA TIONS Pickup element 1/2" interline, supersensitive CCD Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) pixels Scanning 2:1 interlace System NTSC Scanning frequency 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.94 Hz (vertical) Lens mount 1/2" standard bayonet mount Synchronizing Internal or external External sync input VBS, BB, HD, VD Sensitivity 2000 lux, F9.5, [...]

Source voltage 12 V DC Power consumption 12.0 W Operating temperature 14°F to +113°F ( − 10°C to +45°C) Storage temperature 4°F to +140°F ( − 20°C to +60°C) Dimensions 3-3/16" (W) x 3-3/8" (H) x 6-5/8" (D) [81 (W) x 86 (H) x 169 (D) mm] Weight 2.64 lbs. (1.2 kg) Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate. Specificati[...]

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