Panasonic VQTB0088D manual

Convertible Camera A W -E860N Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Japan F0205Y0 VQTB0088 D コンバーチブルカメラ 取扱説明書 A W -E860N 保証書は、必ず「お買い上げ日・販売店名」等の記入をお確 かめのうえ、お受け取りくだ[...]

-2- CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “d[...]

-3- 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 ) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, he[...]

-4- CONTENTS Preface ....................................................................................................................... .............................................................. 5 Features ...................................................................................................................... ................[...]

-5- • The Panasonic AW-E860N is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 2/3” wide CCDs. A digital video signal processing system is packed in a compact, lightweight body while assuring high picture quality, high reliability and high performance. • System setup and adjustments can be easily performed by following[...]

-6- Features 1. Digital video signal processing for high quality, high reliability, high performance, lightweight and compact size. 2. Resolution: 850 lines (HIGH BAND DTL: ON), S/N ratio: 65 dB (DNR ON) 3. Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (F1.7, Night eye H mode) 4. SET UP menu for system check and readjustments. 5. Built-in automatic controls, includ[...]

-7- Special notes on operation • Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables. • Connection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of equipment must be performed while power is off. • While the camera is in automatic mode; Shooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared [...]

-8- Precautions DON’TS • 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 by[...]

-9- DOS • Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. • Handle the camera with care. • Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap over when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not installed, protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap into the lens mount hole. • Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissu[...]

-10- Major operating controls and their functions <Front view> <Top view> <Side view>[...]

-11- 2 Lens fixing ring knob Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap. Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely. 3 Mounting hole A screw hole (1/4” - 20 UNC) for mounting the camera on a wall, ceiling with a mounting bracket or tripod. 4 Co[...]

-12- 6 MENU switch (MENU/ A ) A menu will appear on the monitor screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds. This item can be selected by pressing the switch while the menu is on the screen. 7 ITEM/AWC switch (ITEM/AWC/ S ) The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the menu is on the screen. When the menu is not d[...]

-13- < I/F Remote connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the optional remote control box (RCB) (WV-CB700A, etc.) and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550, etc.) and the camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH400, etc.). • WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB cable (AW-CA50T10/AW-CA50B10). • WV-RC700A/WV-RC550 is conne[...]

-14- Mounting Camera cable Lens fixing ring knob • Lenses of any make can be mounted on the camera as long as they are equipped with a 2/3” standard bayonet. • Use the lens extension cable AW-CA12T12A (6”/15 cm) if your lens cable is too short. 1. Lens mounting Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap.[...]

-15- 2. Camera mounting 1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting bracket or the like, attach the mounting adapter (supplied) to the bottom of the camera in case of bottom mounting. 2. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in the screw hole (1/4”-20UNC) of the camera or the mounting adapter. 3. If the camera[...]

-16- Flange back adjustment (For zoom lens) 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 wide[...]

-17- Iris gain control in a lens An iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front of the lens. Adjustment of the iris gain, with a screwdriver through the hole may be done as follows. (Shape and location of the hole may vary depending on the type of lens.) 1. Turn the iris selection switch to Position A (AUTO). 2. Rotate the iris gain con[...]

-18- Connections Caution: The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. $ Connection of device with a composite input connector • Connection to any device which has a composite input connector, such as a video monitor or a VTR, must be made t[...]

-19- Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI (in case of using the WV-RC700A) 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCU cable to the I/F REMOTE connector of the camera. 4. Turn RCU power on an[...]

-20- Connections $ Connection of a remote control box (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10. 1. Turn RCB power off before connecting cables. 2. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCB cable to I/F REMOTE connector of the camera. The 10-pin connector must be connected to the RCB. 3. Turn RC[...]

-21- $ Connection with multiple cameras (Color lock mode) An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L input connectors of each cameras. • Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the reference signa[...]

-22- DC Power supply Cable AW-CA4T1 Computer VIDEO OUT connector AC adapter AW-PS505 75 Ω coaxial cable Composite video input connector (VIDEO IN) Video monitor RS-232C PC control cable AW-CA50T9 (10m) $ Connection of computer The system shown here can remotely control this camera by using a computer. The software and the cable for RS-232C requir[...]

-23- Adjustment $ 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 automatic white balance setting. Then, when the two different light sources are encountered, you may operate the camera properly by simply change the white balance mode[...]

-24- 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 objects in the scene. • White balance may not be correctly set if the lighting of the object is too weak. • Since [...]

-25- $ Reset to 3200K or 5600K white balance When the white balance setting is set to either “3200K” or “5600K” the white balance will be automatically set to the color temperature 3200K or 5600K, respectively. $ Black balance adjustment • Close the lens. If the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, the lens is automatically clo[...]

-26- Adjustment $ Total pedestal level adjustment (Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for this adjustment.) This step is to adjust the black levels (pedestal levels) of two or more cameras to be the same. [ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA] 1. Close the lens. 2. Select Pedestal item in the brightness setting Sub Menu. (Select [Pedestal] in the [Iris, Shu[...]

-27- $ 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. U Horizontal phase control Observe the waveform of the external synchronizing input signal (black burst signal) a[...]

-28- Caution: • When horizontal phase adjustment is required using RCU (RCB) or hybrid control panel, BAR/CAM switch should be set to BAR. Horizontal phase cannot be adjusted if the switch is in the CAM position. After adjustment set BAR/CAM switch back to CAM. • When horizontal phase adjustment is moved, color phase is also moved. Adjust color[...]

-29- Use mode setting $ Use Mode Setting The camera has four use modes, and various functions for four use modes have been preset. Functions can be set as best suited to each use mode. • Halogen mode Suited to indoor shooting, such as at weddings, parties, lecture meetings, events, etc. Settings can be changed using a simple menu. • Fluorescent[...]

-30- Scene File Switch Scene File Switch Operation mode Position of Position of Hybrid RCU (RCB) control panel Halogen Mode 1 1 Fluorescent Mode 2 2 Outdoor Mode 3 3 User’s Mode USER SET 4 $ Setting by RCU (RCB) or hybrid control panel An operation mode is selected depending on the position of the scene file switch. CAMERA RCU (RCB) Hybrid contro[...]

-31- Menu item setting $ Menu item setting • Each of the four use modes of the camera has a main menu. (Shown at right) • Each item of the main menu has a submenu, which consists of several settings. • These settings have been preset to the optimum values to suit each use mode, and can be changed to suit actual shooting conditions. • They c[...]

-32- Menu item setting ❈ If the output signal from camera is color bar, only “G/L, Color Bar Set” screen is displayed. $ Setting 1. From the camera alone: Keep the MENU switch depressed for 5 seconds or more. From RCU (RCB): Set the user set switch in the pocket to the ON position. The main menu appears on the monitor screen. 2. Each time the[...]

-33- 1 Brightness Set Display 1 ––––– 2 ––––– 3 ––––– 4 ––––– 5 ––––– 6 –––––– 7 ––––– 8 ––––– 2 Color Set Display 9 ––––– : ––––– ; ––––– < –––––– 3 G/L, Color Bar Set Display = ––––– > ––––– ? –?[...]

-34- Menu item setting $ Setting and changing of the setting (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode) 1 Brightness Set Display 1 Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AUTO GAIN UP/ AUTO ND (ELC) can be adjusted. 2 Detecting Ratio Adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50] The ratio of AUTO IRIS/AUTO [...]

-35- 5 Auto Gain Up Control Setting [Auto Gain Up: OFF, ON] OFF: The light quantity is not adjusted automatically. ON: The light quantity is adjusted automatically. The maximum to which the gain can be increased using the auto gain up function is selected by the AGC maximum gain setting ( 6 ). 6 AGC Maximum Gain [AGC Max Gain: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB[...]

-36- Menu item setting 8 Black Level Setting [Pedestal: –150 to +150] The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set. Used in adjusting the black levels of two or more cameras. 2 Color Set Display 9 Chroma Level Adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3] Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to any of three levels each.The sign[...]

-37- 5600K: The white balance is adjusted to 5600K illumination. < ATW Speed Setting [ATW Speed: Slow 2, Slow 1, Mid, Fast 1, Fast 2] ATW Speed can be set. 3 G/L, Color Bar Set Display = Horizontal Phase Adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied. > Subcarrier Phase Coarse Adjustment[...]

-38- Menu item setting 4 Sharpness (DTL) Set Display B Detail Select Setting [DTL Select: Sharpness, Super DTL] If contour correction is not sufficient at the Sharpness position when Detail Level setting is set to Low or High, select the Super DTL position. C Detail Level Setting [Level: OFF, Low, High] Detail level can be adjusted when Detail Sele[...]

-39- 5 Other Set Display G Contrast Adjustment [Contrast (Gamma): Low, Mid, High] Contrast can be adjusted to any of three levels. H Electronic Shutter Setting [Shutter Speed: OFF, 1/100 to 1/10000, S/Scan, Auto ND] OFF: Electronic shutter is turned off. 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000: Electronic shutter operates at one of the[...]

-40- Menu item setting K PC Control Access Speed Setting [Baud Rate: 1200bps, 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps] Select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer. L Component Output Setting [Component: RGB, Y/Pr/Pb, Y/C] This enables RGB, Y/Pr/Pb or Y/C to be selected as the component signals which are to be output from the I/F REMO[...]

-41- 6 Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Display P ––––– Q ––––– R ––––– S ––––– T ––––– U ––––– V ––––– W –––––– 7 Color Set Display X ––––– Y ––––– Z –––––– [ ––––– ––––– 8 G/L, Color Bar Set Display ] ––––– ^ ?[...]

-42- Menu item setting n ––––– n ––––– –––– –––– : Color Matrix Set Display ; Other Set Display o ––––– p ––––– q ––––– – r –––– – s ––––– t ––––– u ––––– v ––––– w ––––– x ––––– y ––––– z ––––?[...]

-43- $ Setting and changing of the setting items (User Mode) 6 Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Display P Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS, AUTO GAINUP, ELC can be adjusted. Q Detecting Ratio Adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50] The ratio of AUTO IRIS, AUTO GAINUP, ELC detected peak to average can be adj[...]

-44- Menu item setting T Electronic Shutter Mode Setting [Shutter Mode: Step, S/Scan, ELC] Step: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step/Synchro Scan Setting. S/Scan (Synchro Scan): Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected in Electronic Shutter Step/Synchro Scan Setting. ELC: Electronic shutter is c[...]

-45- V Gain Setting [Gain: Auto, 0 dB to 30 dB, N/Eye L, N/Eye H] Auto: The light quantity is adjusted automatically. 0 dB: 0 dB should be selected in normal cases. 1 dB to 30 dB: Use this range if sufficient video output cannot be obtained even when the lens iris is opened in shooting dark scenes. N/Eye L (Night Eye L): Use this mode if sufficient[...]

-46- Menu item setting W AGC Maximum Gain Setting [AGC Max Gain: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, N/Eye L, N/Eye H] This is used to set the maximum gain up when “Auto” has been selected as the gain setting. 7 Color Set Display X Chroma Level Adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3] Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to three levels. The signal outpu[...]

-47- Z ATW Speed Setting [ATW Speed: Slow 2, Slow 1, Mid, Fast 1, Fast 2] ATW Speed can be set. [ Black Level Setting [Pedestal: –150 to +150] The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set. Used in adjusting the black levels of two or more cameras. Painting Setting [Painting: R Gain, B Gain, R Pedestal, B Pedestal: –150 to[...]

-48- Menu item setting 8 G/L, Color Bar Set Display ] Horizontal Phase Adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied. ^ Subcarrier Phase Coarse Adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3, 4] Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied. _ Subcarrier Phase Fine Adjus[...]

-49- h Noise Suppress Level Setting [Noise Suppress: 1 to 10] Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting at High or Low. If the noise suppress level is set too high, a fine object will be reproduced less sharply. i Level Dependent Level Setting [Level Dependent: 0% to 25%] Screen noise due to the detail of dark parts of an object can[...]

-50- Menu item setting : Color Matrix Set Display n B_Mg Gain: Increases or decreases the intermediate color between blue and magenta. B_Mg Phase: Varies the hue of the intermediate color between blue and magenta. Mg Gain: Increases or decreases the magenta. Mg Phase: Varies the hue of the magenta. Mg_R Gain: Increases or decreases the intermediate[...]

-51- ; Other Set Display o Gamma Level Setting [Gamma: 0.35 to 0.55] Gamma correction level can be set. p Knee Level Setting [Knee Point: 88% to 98%, Dynamic] 88% to 98%: The level of video signals subject to knee (knee point) can be set. Dynamic: Knee level is automatically adjusted according to the scene. q White Clip Level Setting [White Clip: 9[...]

-52- < Optional Card Setting Sub Menu This sub menu appears when a studio card (AW-PB305 or AW-PB506) has been inserted into the optional card slot. 1. Zebra Indicator Setting [Zebra: OFF, ON] This is used to select whether to display the zebra pattern on the viewfinder. OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed on the viewfinder. ON: The zebra pa[...]

-53- $ Setting to initial set In case of the wrong setting in any use mode, take the following steps to return to the initial settings. (1) Select [Initialize Data] on the main menu screen of each Use Mode. (See page 29.) Press the YES/ABC switch, then [Initialize Data] screen shown for about 10 seconds. (2) Press the YES/ABC switch within about 10[...]

-54- $ Initial settings of the setting items (Factory preset values) U Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode Picture Level ±0 ±0 ±0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 0 0 Light Area Top cut Top cut Top cut Brightness Auto ND (ELC) OFF OFF ON Set Auto Gain Up OFF OFF ON AGC Max Gain ––– ––– N/Eye H Manu Gain Up 0dB 0dB ––– Pedestal ±0 ±0 –40 Chr[...]

-55- U User Mode Picture Level ±0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 Light Area Top cut Iris,Shutter, Auto Iris Adjust OFF Gain Set Shutter Mode Step Step/Synchro OFF Gain 0dB AGC Max Gain ––– Chroma Level +2 White Bal AWC A ATW Speed ––– Color Set Pedestal ±0 Painting R Gain ±0 B Gain ±0 R Pedestal ±0 B Pedestal ±0 H Phase ±0 G/L, Color SC Coarse[...]

-56- B_Mg Gain ±0 B_Mg Phase ±0 Mg Gain +27 Mg Phase ±0 Mg_R Gain ±0 Mg_R Phase ±0 R Gain +15 R Phase ±0 R_Yl Gain ±0 R_Yl Phase ±0 Yl Gain +18 Color Yl Phase +6 Matrix Set Yl_G Gain ±0 Yl_G Phase ±0 G Gain +30 G Phase +112 G_Cy Gain ±0 G_Cy Phase ±0 Cy Gain +44 Cy Phase –15 Cy_B Gain ±0 Cy_B Phase ±0 B Gain –20 B Phase +36 Item U[...]

-57- Appearance 3-5/16" (84) 6-11/16" (170) 15/32" (12) 25/64" (10) 3-1/32" (77) 23/32" (18) Unit: inch (mm)[...]

-58- Specifications Source voltage: DC 12V Power consumption: 15.4 W 1 indicates safety information. Optical system: 2/3 ” Prism optical system, F1.4 Pickup device: 2/3 ” interline wide CCD Number of valid pixels: 948 (H) ! 485 (V) (About 460000 pixels) Total number of pixels: 1020 (H) ! 505 (V) (About 510000 pixels) Scanning system: 525 lines,[...]

-59- Chroma amount variability : 7 levels variability Encoding system: Y, R-Y, B-Y Gain selection: 0 to 30 dB in step, AGC, Night Eye L/H Electronic shutter speed: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, ELC, Synchro scan (60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz) CCD readout selection: Field, Flame 1, Flame 2 Color bars: SMPTE Lens mount: 2/3 ” bayon[...]

-60- Standard accessories Rubber sheet ...................................................................... 1 Mounting adapter ................................................................ 1 Screw .................................................................................. 2 Mounting spacer ...............................................[...]

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