Panasonic 3TR006490BAA manual

Bef ore operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and sav e this manual f or future use . Operating Instructions <Basics> HD Integrated Camera Model No . A W ‑H E 50 H N A W ‑HE50SN 3TR006490BAA Installation Instructions pro vided For instructions on how to operate this HD Integrated Camera and ho w to establish its s[...]

2 This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. F or CANAD A W ARNING:  THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EARTHED T o ensure safe oper ation, the three‑pin plug must be inser ted only into a standard three‑pin power point which is eff ectively earthe[...]

3 indicates saf ety inf or mation. 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follo w all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dr y cloth. 7) Do not b lock any v entilation openings . Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’ s instr uctions. 8) Do not install near a[...]

4 Contents Safety precautions ........................................................... 2 Before use ......................................................................... 5 Overview ........................................................................ 5 Concerning the Operating Instr uctions .......................... 5 Required personal c[...]

5 Bef ore use   Overview   This unit is a compact full HD camera integr ated with a pan‑tilt head and f eaturing a newly de veloped 1/3‑inch full HD MOS sensor and digital signal processor (DSP).   In addition to its optical 18  zoom lens , the unit comes with a 10  digital zoom to achie v e high‑quality shooting that [...]

6 Bef ore use   Required personal computer en vironment CPU Intel ® Core TM 2 DUO 2.4 GHz or f aster recommended Memory 512 MB or more (When using Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® : 1 GB or more, and when using Microsoft ® Windows ® 7: 1 GB [32 bits] or 2 GB [64 bits] or more) Network function 10Base‑T or 100Base‑TX por t  1 Image disp[...]

7 Bef ore use   Disc laimer of warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL P anasonic System Networks Co ., Ltd. BE LIABLE T O ANY P AR TY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLA CEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PR ODUCT , FOR THE CASES , INCLUDING BUT NO T LIMITED TO BELO W: 1 ANY D AMA GE AND LOSS , INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT , SPECIA[...]

8 Characteristics Multiple number of f ormats supported   Switching between the 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i f or mats can be accomplished using a menu. By using VIDEO OUT signals , HD f or mat signals and SD f or mat signals can be output at the same time.   With the SD f or mat, either Squeeze (16:9), LetterBo x (16:9) or Si[...]

9 Contr oller suppor ted   A W-RP655   A W-RP555   A W-RP50  It may be necessary to upgrade the version of the controller in or der to support the unit. Consult with your dealer .  When connecting the A W -RP655   The camera menus that are oper ated using the LCD panel on the A W ‑RP655 cannot be used.  Use the[...]

10 Installation precautions In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Saf ety precautions”, observe the follo wing precautions as well. Ensure that the installation work complies with the technical standar ds governing electrical equipment. This unit is for indoor use onl y . It cannot be used outdoors. A v oid installation in a locat[...]

11 Installation precautions Be absolutely sure to use the brac ket and screws supplied when installing the unit.   Do not mount the unit by emplo ying an y methods other than those specified.   Do not remodel the mounting brac ket or mounting scre ws provided with the unit. Tightening up the mounting screws   Tighten up the screws[...]

12 Operating precautions Shoot under the proper lighting conditions. T o produce pictures with ey e‑pleasing colors, shoot under the proper lighting conditions. The pictures ma y not appear with their proper colors when shooting under fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required. T o ensure a stable perf ormance in the long term Usi[...]

13 Operating precautions T urn off the power bef ore connecting or disconnecting the cables. Alwa ys be sure to turn off the power bef ore connecting or disconnecting the cables . Handle the unit carefully . Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. When the unit is not in use T ur[...]

14 Concerning the wireless remote contr ol (optional accessory) This unit can be operated by remote contr ol using a wireless remote control (model n umber: A W-RM50G) purc hased separately . Check out the f ollowing points bef ore using the wireless remote control. Consult your dealer concerning the pur chase of a wireless remote control.   [...]

15 P ar ts and their functions   Camera unit <Rear panel (A W -HE50H)> <Rear panel (A W -HE50S)> <Bottom panel> 1 Mount brac ket for installation surface (supplied accessory) Mount this brac ket onto the installation surf ace , and then attach the camera main unit to the brac ket. 2 Drop-prevention wire Pull out the wire fro[...]

16 P ar ts and their functions 9 LAN connector for IP contr ol [LAN A CT/LINK] This LAN connector (RJ45) is connected when e xercising IP control ov er the unit from an e xternal device. Use a cable with the f ollo wing specifications f or the connection to the LAN connector : When connecting through a hub: LAN cable * (category 5 or above , straig[...]

17 P ar ts and their functions   Wireless remote contr ol (optional accessory) 1 ON/ST ANDBY b utton Each time this is pressed f or 2 seconds, operation s witches between turning on the unit’ s power and establishing the standb y status.   When operation is transf erred to the standb y mode: The current pan‑tilt position is stored i[...]

18 P ar ts and their functions 9 PRESET/LIMIT button This is used to register the settings in the preset memories or set or release the limiters. When a preset memor y call b utton is pressed while the PRESET/LIMIT button is held do wn, the inf ormation on the unit’ s current direction and other settings is registered in the call button. Preset m[...]

19 Setting the remote contr ol IDs The wireless remote control (optional accessor y) is capab le of operating up to f our units. IDs are used to set which units are selected when the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] and [CAM4] buttons on the wireless remote control hav e been pressed.   When using a multiple number of units , set a diff erent remote co[...]

20 Ho w to install and connect the unit Be absolutely sure to read thr ough the “Installation precautions” on pages 10 to 11. The procedure given here is f or the kind of installation where the unit is suspended from an overhead surf ace , but the same steps are f ollowed f or a stand‑alone installation. If the ceiling panel is not strong eno[...]

21 Ho w to install and connect the unit 2 Mount the mount bracket onto the installation surface.   Use the brac ket mounting scre ws (M4, bind‑head: 10 mm long) supplied with the unit.   F or proper clamping torque, securely attach the scre ws using the specified tools. Screw diameter Clamping torque M4 1.47 N · m (15 kgf · cm) B[...]

22 Ho w to install and connect the unit 4 Mount the unit.   Align the position of the hole f or checking the positioning with the status displa y lamp .   Align the holes on the camera main unit used to inser t the bottom panel with the protrusions on the mount brack et used f or inser ting the camera, push the brac ket and camer a f[...]

23 Ho w to install and connect the unit 6 Connect the rear panel connectors. Anchor the A C adapter cable in place using the cab le clamp . Cable clamp Cable clamp LAN cable LAN cable Interface cable Interface cable Video output cable Coaxial cables A C adapter cable A C adapter cable [A W-HE50H] [A W-HE50S] Square hole (one at either side) Squa[...]

24 Ho w to install and connect the unit   When using the WV -Q105 (optional accessory) It is recommended that you pro vide an inspection opening or other such space f or access pur poses in the area near where the equipment is installed in order to f acilitate installation and the wiring connections work. Bef ore mounting the mount brack et, [...]

25 Changing the direction of the nameplate When the unit is mounted on the ceiling, its nameplate will be upside down. The direction of the unit’ s nameplate can be changed. 1 Push in the part indicated by the arro w , and pull out the nameplate . 2 Change the direction of the nameplate . 3 Push the nameplate back into place.[...]

26 Remo ving the camera 1 T urn off the cir cuit breaker and power . 2 Remove the cab le cover .   Remov e the screw (M3) f or the cable cov er used to secure the cov er .   Push the tab par ts of the cov er to disengage the cov er . 3 Disconnect the cables. Disconnect the power cab le, video cab le , and control cable , etc. 4[...]

27 Stand-alone installation (when the mount brac ket is going to be used) The same steps are f ollowed as f or the kind of installation where the unit is suspended from an overhead surf ace (pages 20 to 23). 1 Check the mounting space.   As with installing the unit suspended from an ov erhead surf ace, carefully chec k the space where the [...]

28 Stand-alone installation (when the mount brac ket is going to be used) 5 Check the mounting. 6 Connect the rear panel connectors. Cable clamp Cable clamp LAN cable LAN cable Interface cable Interface cable Video output cable Coaxial cables A C adapter cable A C adapter cable [A W-HE50H] [A W-HE50S] Square hole (one at either side) T ab (on[...]

29 Stand-alone installation (when the mount brac ket is not going to be used)   When installing the unit on a desktop Place the unit flat on the surface.   Install the unit in a stable location which will not be susceptib le to shaking. If the unit is installed in a location which is susceptible to shaking, this will cause the unit’ s[...]

30 Connections   Connections with an HD monitor HD monitor HDMI signal (A W-HE50H only), SDI signal (A W -HE50S only) or HD analog component signal HD Integrated Camera A W-HE50 Wireless remote control (optional accessory) Up to four units can be oper ated using one remote control.[...]

31 Connections   Connections with a contr oller (A W -RP655 or A W -RP555) Y PB PR V IN OUT LAN cable (straight cable) Pan-tilt head/ camera control signals HD Integrated Camera A W-HE50 Multi Hybrid Control P anel A W-RP555 HDMI/SDI video signal A C Adapter A W-PS510A Accessory A C adapter Monitor Multi-Function Controller A W-RP655 A C Adap[...]

32 Connections   System example 1 Accessory A C adapter HD Integrated Camera A W-HE50S HD Integrated Camera* A W-HE50S SDI video signal Switcher Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor Monitor Pan-tilt head and camera control signal System T ALL Y A C Adapter A W-PS510A Multi-Function Controller A W-RP655 Genlock signal generator *: The A C adapter pro v[...]

33 Connections   System example 2 Accessory A C adapter HD Integrated Camera A W-HE50S HD Integrated Camera* A W-HE50S Genlock signal generator SDI video signal Switching hub LAN cable (straight cable) Compact Live Switcher A W-HS50 Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor Monitor LAN cable (straight cable) Remote Camera Controller A W-RP50 *: The A C ada[...]

34 Netw ork settings   Installing the software Be absolutely sure to read through the “Readme.txt” on the CD‑ROM supplied with the unit first bef ore attempting to install the software . Software pro vided on the CD-R OM   Easy IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) This software estab lishes the unit’ s networ k settings. F or det[...]

35 Netw ork settings 1 Start the Easy IP Setup Software . 2 Click the MA C address/IP address of the camera to be set, and c lick the [IP setting] button.   When a DHCP ser v er is being used, the IP address allocated to the unit can be check ed by clicking the [Refresh] b utton of the Easy IP Setup Software .   If IP addresses ar[...]

36 T r oub leshooting   Operation Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages No power   Is the A C adapter securely connected to the A C outlet? –––   If the power plug of the A C adapter connected properly? –––   If the unit is connected to the controller , has it been connected properl y?  Ref er to t[...]

37 Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages The adjustment of the slowest speed at which the camera is to start panning and tilting fails to be completed for the A W -RP655 or A W -RP555 Do not attempt to adjust the slowest speed at which the camera is to start panning and tilting since this adjustment does not need to be undertaken when t[...]

38 Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages The web setting screen cannot be accessed   Has the same IP address setting been used f or another device? Is there a lack of consistenc y between the address set and the network subnet at the installation destination?  [When the personal computer is connected to the unit within the same[...]

39 T r oub leshooting   Video Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages No pictures are display ed or the pictures are disturbed   Has the unit been connected properl y to the other connected devices? P .30 to 33   If the system is configured in such a wa y that the picture is also switched when the unit to be operated is [...]

40 Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages Ring-shaped reflections appear in the four corner s of the images   These are caused by the reflections of the light between the lens and the cover in fr ont of the lens. Find a wa y of optimizing the position of the lighting relative to the position of the unit, and install and use the uni[...]

41 T r oub leshooting   W eb settings Depending on the OS installed on the PC , the follo wing ma y occur . F ollow the instructions below when the f ollowing has occurred. By performing the follo wing solutions, other applications and the security le vel ma y not be affected. The “Information bar” e xpressed in the f ollowing symptom and[...]

42 Appearance Unit: mm (inch) R80 (R3-5/32) 160 (6-5/16) 85 (3-11/32) 80 (3-5/32) 72 (2-13/16) 166 (6-9/16) 3 (1/8) 55 (2-3/16) 123 (4-13/16) 175 (6-7/8) A W-HE50H A W-HE50S[...]

43 Specifications P ower requirements: DC 12 V  10 % (A C adapter provided) P ower consumption: DC 12 V , 1.2 A (A W‑HE50H) DC 12 V , 1.3 A (AW ‑HE50S)   GENERAL Ambient operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F) Allowable humidity ranges: 20 % to 90 % ([...]

44 Specifications   FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE [Camera unit] Imaging sensors: 1/3 ˝ Full‑HD MOS Lens: Motorized 18  zoom, f/1.6 to 2.8 (f=4.7 to 84.6 mm; 35 mm equivalent: 36.9 mm to 664.5 mm) Focus: Switching between auto and manual Focus distance: Entire zooming range: 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) Wide end: 30 cm (0.98 ft.) Color separation optical[...]

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Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings> HD Integrated Camera Model No . A W ‑H E 50 H N A W ‑HE50SN 3TR006484AAA[...]

2 Contents Before use ......................................................................... 3 Overview ........................................................................ 3 Concerning the Operating Instr uctions .......................... 3 Required personal computer environment ..................... 4 T rademarks and registered trademarks[...]

3 Bef ore use   Overview   This unit is a compact full HD camera integr ated with a pan‑tilt head and f eaturing a newly de veloped 1/3‑inch full HD MOS sensor and digital signal processor (DSP).   In addition to its optical 18  zoom lens , the unit comes with a 10  digital zoom to achie v e high‑quality shooting that [...]

4 Bef ore use   Required personal computer en vironment CPU Intel ® Core TM 2 DUO 2.4 GHz or f aster recommended Memory 512 MB or more (1 GB or more when using Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® ) Network function 10Base‑T or 100Base‑TX por t  1 Image display function Resolution: 1024  768 pixels or more Color generation: T r ue Color 2[...]

5 Bef ore use   Disc laimer P anasonic Corporation will accept absolutely no responsibility whatsoe ver when an y of the f ollowing is applicable: 1 Any accidental, special or consequential damages or harm caused either directly or indirectly in connection with the unit 2 Any prob lems with or damage to the unit, etc. resulting from misuse, a[...]

6 Basic shooting operations 1 Set the subject brightness to the appropriate level. 2 T urn on the po wer of all the units and devices in the system. 3 Select the unit to be operated. Even when using only one unit, it m ust still be selected from the wireless remote control or controller . 4 Select the shooting mode. Select one of the f [...]

7 Ho w to turn the po wer on and off   T urning the power on When performing the operations using the wireless remote control 1 Set all the power s witches of the units and devices connected in the system to ON.   This unit does not hav e a pow er s witch. When power is supplied to it, the status displa y lamp will light up orange. T[...]

8 Ho w to turn the po wer on and off   T urning the power off When performing the operations using the wireless remote control 1 Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on the wireless remote control to select the unit. 2 Press the [ON/ST ANDBY] b utton on the wireless remote control f or 2 seconds. The unit’ s po wer is turned off.[...]

9 Selecting the units Up to f our units can be operated using one wireless remote control. Up to five units and de vices can be operated using one controller . Select the unit (or units) to be operated from the wireless remote control or controller . Even when using only one unit, it m ust still be selected. When performing the operations using the[...]

10 Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)   How to select the shooting mode When performing the operations using the wireless remote control 1 Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to select the unit. 2 Press the [MENU] button f or 2 seconds. The T op Menu is displa y ed. Top Menu Camera Scene: FullAuto System Maintenanc[...]

11 Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) When performing the operations using the contr oller When the A W‑RP655 is connected: 1 Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] b utton of [CONTROL/PREVIEW MONIT OR OUT SEL]. 2 Press the [MENU] button. The displa y on the LCD panel of the A W ‑RP655 s witches to the menu mode. 3 T urn the jog d[...]

12 Shooting When performing the operations using the wireless remote control   Changing the camera’ s direction Moving the camera to ward the left or right (panning): Press the [  ] or [  ] button. Moving the camera up or do wn (tilting): Press the [  ] or [  ] button. Moving the camera dia gonally: Press the [  ] or [  ] [...]

13 What to do when encountering pr ob lems in the basic shooting operations If the trouble is not resolv ed b y taking the action suggested below , refer to “T roub leshooting” (page 36 in the <Basics>). When performing the operations using the wireless remote control The unit does not move.   Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CA[...]

14 More ad v anced operations Manual shooting (see pages 15 to 18)   Manual adjustment of f ocus   Manual adjustment of iris   Manual adjustment of shutter speed   Manual adjustment of gain Preset memories (see pages 19 to 21)   Up to 100 settings f or the camera direction (panning and tilting), zoom, f ocus, iris, gai[...]

15 Manual shooting   Manuall y adjusting the f ocus The lens f ocus can be adjusted manually . When performing the operations using the wireless remote control 1 Press the [M/FOCUS] button to s witch the focus to man ual adjustment. 2 Press the [F] or [N] button of [FOCUS], and adjust the focus. When the [F] button is pressed, the f ocu[...]

16 Manual shooting   Manuall y adjusting the iris The lens iris can be adjusted manually . When performing the operations using the wireless remote control 1 Press the [M/IRIS] button to s witch the iris to manual adjustment. 2 Adjust the iris using the [IRIS +] or [IRIS –] button. Press the [IRIS +] button to adjust the lens iris in [...]

17 Manual shooting   Manuall y adjusting the shutter speed The shutter speed can be set using two methods. One is a method that specifies the time (where a time such as 1/250 sec. is designated), and the other is a method that specifies the frequency (where synchro scan, 60.24 Hz, etc. is designated). When shooting a TV screen or PC monitor s[...]

18 Manual shooting   Manuall y adjusting the gain There are two wa ys to adjust the gain. One wa y in volv es using the buttons on the wireless remote control or controller ; the other way in v olv es using the Camera menu or W eb setting. The gain can be adjusted more precisely using the Camera menu or W eb setting. F or fur ther details, re[...]

19 Preset memories This unit enables up to 100 settings f or the camera direction (panning and tilting), zoom, f ocus, iris, gain and white balance to be registered in its preset memories, and called. Howe ver , the number of settings that can be registered and called depends on the type of wireless remote control or controller that is used f or op[...]

20 Preset memories When performing the operations using the contr oller When the A W‑RP655 is connected: Up to 50 settings can be registered and called. The [1] to [50] buttons of [TRA CING/PRESET MEMOR Y] correspond to the unit’ s preset memories No .1 to No .50.   Registering the settings in the preset memories 1 Set to the preset me[...]

21 Preset memories When the A W‑RP555 is connected: Up to 10 settings can be registered and called. The [1] to [10] buttons of [PRESET] correspond to the unit’ s preset memories No.1 to No .10.   Registering the settings in the preset memories 1 Display the picture to be shot on the monitor . Operate the [P AN/TIL T] lev er and [ZOOM] [...]

22 White balance adjustment   White balance adjustment In order f or the white to be reproduced accurately , the ratio between the three primar y colors (RGB) is adjusted. If the white balance has shifted out of adjustment, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be degraded.   Thi[...]

23 White balance adjustment 5 Press the [  ] or [  ] button to bring the cur sor to “A WB Mode”. 6 Press the [  ] button. “A WB Mode” star ts blinking. 7 Press the [  ] or [  ] b utton to change the A WB mode to be used to “A WB A” or “A WB B”, and press the [  ] button to enter the selection. 8 Press t[...]

24 White balance adjustment When the A W‑RP50 is connected: Ref er to the Operating Instructions of the controller .   White balance ma y not be correctly set if the lighting of the object is too weak.   Since the unit has a built‑in memory , the set white balance will remain in the memor y e v en if power is turned off. Theref ore,[...]

25 Blac k le vel (master pedestal) adjustment   Blac k level (master pedestal) adjustment The blac k le v el can be adjusted when using a multiple number of cameras including the unit. Ask your dealer to perf or m this adjustment. (Use an oscilloscope or wa vef or m monitor for the adjustment.) Adjust the blac k le v el in accordance with the[...]

26 Blac k le vel (master pedestal) adjustment When performing the operations using the contr oller When the A W‑RP655 is connected: 1 Press the [IRIS] button se veral times to turn off its lamp. Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode. 2 T urn the [FOCUS/IRIS] dial to stop do wn the lens iris. 3 Press the [R/B GAIN/PED] button se veral [...]

27 Genloc k adjustment (A W ‑HE50S only)   Genloc k adjustment The genlock adjustment is perf ormed to achiev e phase alignment by applying e xternal synchronization (genlock) when a multiple number of camer as will be used or when the unit will be used in combination with other de vices. This unit suppor ts the BBS signal as the genlock si[...]

28 Genloc k adjustment (A W ‑HE50S only)   Color phase adjustment The color phase adjustment must be perf ormed if the pictures are to be s witched using a video switcher or other de vice when the video output signals hav e been set as composite signals. It need not be perf or med when the video output signals hav e been set as component si[...]

29 Genloc k adjustment (A W ‑HE50S only) When performing the operations using the contr oller These operations can be perf ormed using the camera menus b y follo wing the operation steps in “Basic operations” (pages 30 to 37). T o switch betw een “BAR” (color bar displa y) and “CAM” (camera pictures), press the [MODE] or [BAR/CAM] b u[...]

30 Basic operations Menus are displa yed on the monitor when the unit’ s settings are to be selected. The monitor is connected to the video signal output connector . The basic menu operations in v olve displa ying sub‑menus from the T op Menu items , and selecting settings on the sub‑menus. Some sub‑menus ha ve men u items f or performing m[...]

31 Basic operations Menu operation Wireless remote control Controller A W‑RP655 A W‑RP555 A W‑RP50 Returning to the previous menu With the cursor at the [Return] position, press the [  ] button. With the cursor at the [Return] position, press the jog dial (main). With the cursor at the [Return] position, press the [ITEM] button. With the c[...]

32 Basic operations   When perf orming the operations using the wireless remote contr ol 1 Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to select the unit whic h is to be operated. 2 Press the [MENU] button f or 2 seconds. The T op Menu is displa y ed. 3 Press the [  ] or [  ] button to bring the cur sor to the item to be [...]

33 Basic operations   Contr ol ex er cised fr om the Multi‑Function Contr oller A W ‑RP655 For executing A WB. *1, *2 Jog dial (main) When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode ([GAIN] button: MANU) Select the desired gain setting from GAIN 0 dB to 18 dB. *4 When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode ([GAIN] button: AUT O) Select the de[...]

34 Basic operations   Procedure f or camera menu operation (A W ‑RP655) 1 Press one of the [1] to [5] buttons of [CONTROL/PREVIEW MONIT OR OUT SEL] to select the unit which is to be operated. 2 Press the [MENU] button to set the LCD panel display to the men u mode. 3 T urn the jog dial (main) until CAMERA SETTING appears, and press[...]

35 Basic operations   Contr ol ex er cised fr om the Multi Hybrid Contr ol P anel A W ‑RP555 For switching the SCENE file (FullAuto, Manual1 to 3). For operating the camera menus. MENU: This operates in the same wa y as MENU on the camera. ITEM: This operates in the same wa y as ENTER on the camera. YES: This operates in the same wa y as UP[...]

36 Basic operations   Procedure f or camera menu operation (A W ‑RP555) 1 Press one of the [1] to [5] buttons of [CONTROL] to select the unit whic h is to be operated. 2 Press the [MENU] button of the A W ‑RP555 for 2 seconds. The camera menu of the A W ‑HE50 is displa yed on the monitor . 3 P erform one of the f ollo wing step[...]

37 Basic operations   Contr ol ex er cised fr om the Remote Camera Contr oller A W ‑RP50 POWER ALARM F1 CAMERA OSD R/B GAIN R/B PED SYSTEM SETUP CAMERA SCENE/MODE DETAIL DELETE STORE PAGE MENU F2 EXIT USER2 USER1 PT ACTIVE AUTO IRIS AUTO HI LOW PTZ/FOCUS SPEED FOCUS/PUSH OAF TELE ZOOM WIDE CAMERA STATUS / SELECTION PRESET MEMORY / MENU GAIN[...]

38 Setting the menu items   Setting the menu items When the unit’ s settings are to be selected, the menus are displa yed on the monitor . The monitor is connected to the video signal output connector . The basic menu operations in v olve displa ying sub‑menus from the T op Menu items , and selecting settings on the sub‑menus. Some sub?[...]

39 Setting the menu items   Camera screen (when FullA uto is selected) This menu is used f or the camera image settings . Camera Scene FullAuto Contrast Level 0 Return Scene [FullA uto, Manual1, Manual2, Manual3] Selected here is the shooting mode that matches the shooting situation. Select the mode which best suits the pre vailing shooting c[...]

40 Setting the menu items   Contrast screen Contrast Contrast Mode Auto Contrast Level 0 Shutter Mode ---- Step/Synchro ---- Frame Mix ---- AutoF.Mix Max Gain 18dB Gain Auto AGC Max Gain 18dB Return Contrast Mode [A uto, Manual] This item is used to select whether the image brightness (contrast) is to be controlled automatically or manually .[...]

41 Setting the menu items   Picture 1/2 screen Picture 1/2 Chroma Level 0 AWB Mode AWB A Detail High Flesh Tone Mode Off Color Matrix EBU DNR High Return Chroma Le vel [–3 to +3] Set here is the color intensity (chroma le vel) of the images. A WB Mode [A TW , A WB A, A WB B] The white balance mode is selected here. Select the mode when the [...]

42 Setting the menu items   Picture 2/2 screen Picture 2/2 Pedestal 0 DRS Off Gamma Type Normal Gamma Level Mid Back Light COMP. Off Return P edestal [–10 to +10] This item is used to adjust the blac k le v el (adjust the pedestal) so that the dark par ts of the images are easier to see. These par ts become darker when a negativ e setting i[...]

43 Setting the menu items   Genloc k screen (A W ‑HE50S onl y) Genlock Horizontal Phase 0 Subcarrier Phase Coarse 90° Fine 0 H Phase.SC Fine Step 1 Return Horizontal Phase [–206 to +49] This is used to adjust the horizontal phase during genlock. Subcarrier Phase Coarse [0 ° to 315 ° ] This is used to adjust coarsely the color phase dur[...]

44 Setting the menu items HDMI Color (A W ‑HE50H only) [RGB‑NOR, RGB‑ENH, YCbCr422, YCbCr444] Set here is the HDMI color output.  When an HDMI monitor is used, use “YCbCr422” under normal circumstances.  In cases where, f or instance, HDMI (RGB) signals are conv er ted and output to a D VI monitor , the settings required will diff e[...]

45 Setting the menu items   Changing the format When the f or mat is changed on the Output screen from its current setting, the F or mat change chec k screen appears. Format change chec k screen Format Do you want to set Format(1080i)? CANCEL O.K.  The format (1080i, 720p or 480i) to be set is displa yed within the parentheses on the scree[...]

46 Setting the menu items   Other 1/2 screen Other 1/2 Install Position Desktop Preset Speed 10 Preset Scope Mode A Digital Zoom Disable Speed With Zoom POS. On Focus Mode Auto Focus ADJ With PTZ. On Return Install P osition [Desktop, Hanging] “Desktop” or “Hanging” is selected here as the method used to install the unit. Desktop: Sta[...]

47 Setting the menu items   Other 2/2 screen Other 2/2 Tally Enable Enable OSD Off With Tally Off OSD Status Off Wireless Control Enable Return T ally Enab le [Disable, Enable] “Enable” or “Disab le” is set here f or the function which turns on or tur ns off the tally lamp using the tally control signal. OSD Off With T ally [Off , On][...]

48 Setting the menu items   Maintenance screen Maintenance Firmware Version Initialize Return Firmware V ersion This is selected to displa y the Fir mware V ersion screen on which to check the v ersion of the firmware used. Initialize This is selected to displa y the Initialize screen on which to initialize the camera’ s settings. F or deta[...]

49 Setting the menu items   Concerning initialization When “Initialize” is selected on the Maintenance screen, the Initialize screen appears . Initialize screen Initialize Do you want to initialize Menu settings? CANCEL O.K. Return  When the cursor is mov ed to “O .K. ” on the Initializ e screen and the setting is entered, the Menu[...]

50 Menu item tab le Menu Item Factory setting Selection items FullA uto Manual1 to 3 T op Menu Camera Scene Scene FullAuto FullAuto , Manual1, Manual2, Manual3 Contrast Contrast Mode ‑‑‑‑ Auto Auto , Manual Contrast Le vel 0 0 –5 to +5 Shutter Mode ‑‑‑‑ ‑‑‑‑ Off, Step , Synchro Step/Synchro ( When “Step” is selected as[...]

51 W eb setting screen Connect the unit and a personal computer , and estab lishing the settings on the W eb browser screen. The LAN crossov er cable is used when connecting a personal computer directly to the unit’ s LAN connector f or IP control, and the LAN straight cab le is used when making the connection through a s witching hub . Select an[...]

52 W eb setting screen   Menu operations Star t the W eb browser , and enter “ http://192.168.0.10/ ” in the [Address] box of the Web browser . When the IP address has been changed, the URL will also change. If this is the case, set the changed IP address to the URL (http://changed IP address/).   The menus can be s witched by selec[...]

53 W eb setting screen  Control b utton / Setup button Press the Control button to s witch to the Control screen on which to control such operations as the panning, tilting, zooming and f ocusing of the camera. (See page 54) Press the Setup button to s witch to the Image Adjust screen on which to establish the camer a’ s settings . (See page 5[...]

54 W eb setting screen   Contr ol screen This is the screen on which such operations as the panning, tilting, zooming and f ocusing of the unit can be controlled.  Zoom Use this to adjust the zoom (magnification) in the Wide direction. Use this to adjust the zoom (magnification) to 1.0  . Use this to adjust the zoom (magnification) in t[...]

55 W eb setting screen  Control pad and its b uttons T o adjust the image in the horizontal or vertical direction (panning or tilting), left‑click the pad and the buttons . The more the outside of the pad is click ed, the f aster the camera operates. Adjustment is also possible by dr agging the mouse. Right‑click the pad to initiate zooming [...]

56 W eb setting screen   Setup screen Pressing the Setup button s witches the displa y to this screen on which the unit’ s settings are established.   Basic screen  Basic button When the Basic button is pressed, the Basic screen is displa yed in the area on the right. Camera title [0 to 20 half‑size characters] <Initial settin[...]

57 W eb setting screen   Image screen Image  Image Image adjust This is used to displa y the Image Adjust screen. Preset position This is used to displa y the Preset P osition setting screen.[...]

58 W eb setting screen Image adjust screen When Scene is set to “FullA uto” When Scene is set to “Manual1 to 3”[...]

59 W eb setting screen  Scene [FullA uto, Manual1, Manual2, Manual3] Selected here is the shooting mode that matches the shooting situation. Select the mode which best suits the pre vailing shooting conditions and the user’ s pref erences . FullA uto In this mode, the optimum settings and adjustments f or the shooting conditions at hand are au[...]

60 W eb setting screen  Picture Chroma Le vel [–3 to +3] Set here is the color intensity (chroma le vel) of the images. A WB This is used to e xecute automatic white balance (A WB) to set the white balance. F or details, ref er to page 22. A WB Mode [A TW , A WB A, A WB B] The white balance mode is selected here. Select the mode when the color[...]

61 W eb setting screen Preset position setting screen  Preset This selects the preset position to be operated from the pull‑down men u. This is used to register the current status in the preset position now selected on the pull‑down menu. It does not function if “Home” has been selected on the pull‑down menu. The camera direction mov e[...]

62 W eb setting screen  Brightness Use this to adjust the image brightness manually . Use this to make the image darker . It does not work during automatic adjustments. Use this to make the image lighter . It does not work during automatic adjustments. Use this to adjust the image brightness automatically .  Control pad and its b uttons T o a[...]

63 W eb setting screen System This menu has items that relate to the genloc k phase adjustment and camera’ s output image settings.  Genlock (A W ‑HE50S onl y) This item’ s setting is reflected immediately . Horizontal Phase [–206 to +49] This is used to adjust the horizontal phase during genlock. Subcarrier Phase Coarse [0 ° to 315 ° [...]

64 W eb setting screen  Output This item’ s setting is reflected when the Set b utton is pressed. Format [1080i, 720p, 480i] The video f or mat is changed on this screen. Down CONV . Mode [Squeeze, SideCut, LetterBox] The down‑con version mode is selected here . Squeeze When the 4:3 aspect ratio has been set f or the monitor screen, the imag[...]

65 W eb setting screen  Other This item’ s setting is reflected when the Set b utton is pressed. Install P osition [Desktop, Hanging] “Desktop” or “Hanging” is selected here as the method used to install the unit. Desktop Stand‑alone installation Hanging Suspended installation  When “Hanging” has been selected, the top, bottom[...]

66 W eb setting screen   User mng. The authorization of those users who can access the camera from a PC or A W ‑RP50 and those IP addresses, from which the camera can be accessed, is registered on this screen in order to restrict any other access. The screen itself consists of two tabs, “User auth. ” and “Host auth”. User auth. scre[...]

67 W eb setting screen Host auth. screen  Host auth. <Initial setting: Off> Host authorization is set to “On” or “Off ” here .  IP address <Initial setting: b lank> The IP address of the PC from which access to the camera is allow ed is input here. The host name cannot be input as the IP address.   When the “IP add[...]

68 W eb setting screen   Server This screen has items that relate to the NTP ser v er addresses, port numbers and other NTP ser ver settings . NTP screen  Time adjustment <Initial setting: Off> Select one of the f ollowing settings as the time adjustment method. The time is adjusted by the method selected here and used as the unit’[...]

69 W eb setting screen   Network This screen has items that relate to the network settings, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). It consists of the three tabs of “Network”, “DDNS” and “SNMP”. Network screen  IP network DHCP <Initial setting: Off> Whether the DHCP function is to be used is set [...]

70 W eb setting screen Subnet mask <Initial setting: 255.255.255.0> Input the unit’ s subnet mask here if the DHCP function is not going to be used. Default gatewa y <Initial setting: 192.168.0.1> Input the unit’ s def ault gate wa y if the DHCP function is not going to be used.   Multiple IP addresses cannot be used f or the [...]

71 W eb setting screen DDNS screen Use DHCP to acquire the global IP address. The DDNS function must be set in order to access the unit ov er the Internet. When using the DDNS function, access the unit using the “address of host name.nmdns.net” which was registered in the DDNS ser v er . T o use the DDNS function, a connection with a dedicated [...]

72 W eb setting screen SNMP screen The settings related to the SNMP function are selected on this screen. When the SNMP manager is used f or the connection, the unit’ s statuses can be chec ked. When the SNMP function is to be used, consult with your netw ork administrator .  Community [0 to 32 half‑size character s] <Initial setting: b l[...]

73 W eb setting screen   Maintenance Among the various maintenance operations perf or med on this screen are system log checks, system v ersion upgr ading and initialization of the unit. The screen itself consists of five tabs: “System log”, “Upgrade”, “Default reset”, “Back up” and “Other”. System log screen A maximum of [...]

74 W eb setting screen Upgrade screen On this screen, it is possible to chec k the unit’ s software versions and upg rade them to the latest v ersions. F or details on the software used f or v ersion upgrading, consult y our dealer . The “Model no . ”, “MA C address”, “Serial no. ”, “Firmware v ersion” and other inf ormation about[...]

75 W eb setting screen   Use the personal computer on the same subnet as the camera to upgr ade the software v ersion.   Bef ore using the version upg rading software , be absolutely sure to check the precautions to be obser v ed with your dealer , and follo w the dealer’ s instructions.   Use the f ollowing files specified b y [...]

76 W eb setting screen Default reset screen The unit’ s setting data and HTML files are initializ ed and the unit is restar ted on this screen.  Reset to the default (Except the network settings) When the Ex ecute button is clic ked, the unit’ s settings are returned to their defaults. Howe ver , the networ k‑related settings are not initi[...]

77 W eb setting screen Back up screen On this screen, the unit’ s settings can be sa v ed to a personal computer or settings sav ed in a personal computer can be loaded into the unit f or use.  Download The unit’ s settings are sa v ed in the personal computer . After displa ying the sav e destination dialog bo x using the Ex ecute button, s[...]

78 W eb setting screen Other screen The images output from the unit can be s witched between camera images and color bars on this screen.  CAM/BAR Camera The unit’ s output images are switched to “camera images”. Colorbar The unit’ s output images are s witched to “color bar”.[...]

79 System log displa ys DDNS‑related error displa ys Category Display Description of error Connection error No response from the DDNS ser v er .   A mistake ma y hav e been made in specifying the DDNS ser v er . Check the DDNS settings again.   The DDNS ser v er ma y be down. Consult your netw ork administrator . User name or pass wor[...]

80 Limiter s This unit comes with settings (ref erred to as “limiters”) that restrict the panning and tilting movement r anges. Depending on where the unit has been installed, a subject which the user does not wish to be shot ma y be present in the mov ement ranges . In a case like this , the unit’ s shooting range can be limited by setting t[...]

81 Setting/releasing the limiter s   Basic limiter operations 1 Press the [MENU] button. T ap the button (rather than pressing it). When it is pressed f or 2 seconds, a menu will appear . If this happens, press the [MENU] b utton again f or 2 seconds to clear the menu. Then star t again from step 1 . 2 Press the [  ], [  ], [  [...]

82 Setting/releasing the limiter s   Releasing the limiters The limiter positions that are set can be released by f ollowing the steps below . When the position is released, the tally lamp blinks twice . 1 Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons to select the unit. 2 Release the limiters b y taking the steps below .   Releasing [...]

83 Safe mode   Concerning the safe mode The unit is equipped with a saf e mode for protection from damage. When a saf e mode is established, some or all of operations will no longer be accepted. T r ouble‑triggered safe mode When the unit has detected trouble , the “trouble‑triggered saf e mode” is established: In this mode, the unit?[...]

84 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7 When using Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® or Microsoft ® Windows ® 7, symptoms described in this document ma y happen. If any of them occurred, f ollow the instructions to solv e each problem. The symptoms that happen when using Windows Vista ® may also happen when using Windows ® 7. If using Windows [...]

85 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7   Precautions when using Windo ws Vista Symptom 1   When accessing the web browser , the follo wing message is displa yed on the inf or mation bar . “P op‑up b lock ed. T o see this pop‑up or additional options, clic k here…” Solution Add the IP address of the product to “T rusted[...]

86 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7 Symptom 2   Easy IP Setup Software does not displa y the detected IP address. Solution Check the fire wall settings . If firewall is activ ated, add the web bro wser or Easy IP Setup Software to the [Exceptions] tab on the “Windows Fire wall Settings” menu. 1 Open the control panel, and clic[...]

87 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7 Symptom 4   The screens of the administrator console or the windows of the bro wser are not displa yed properly . (Ref er to the screenshot.) Solution Check the f ont siz e (DPI) of screenshot by clic king “P ersonalize”– “Adjust f ont siz e (DPI)”. If the DPI is set to “Larger scale”[...]

88 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7   Precautions when using Windo ws 7 Symptom 1   Screen is def or med. / When activating the compatibility vie w , par t of the screen is not display ed or a pop‑up window appears to sa y that the screen is not display ed again. Solution Check “Displa y all websites in Compatibility View?[...]

89 Notes on Windo ws Vista ® / Windows ® 7 Symptom 4   Software upgr ade is impossible e ven when selecting a file from the dialog bo x display ed from the window or tab to upg rade the software . Solution P erf orm the custom lev el setting on the “Security Settings” window . 1 Star t up the web browser , and click “T ools” on t[...]

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