Panasonic GP-US932CUS, GP-US932CUSE, GP-US932CUE, GP-US932CU User Manual

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Operating Instructions

3CCD Color Camera CCU

Model Nos. GP-US932CU GP-US932CUE GP-US932CUS

GP-US932CUSE

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Camera head: option

Camera cable: option

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

No model number suffix is shown in these Operating Instructions.

Panasonic GP-US932CUS, GP-US932CUSE, GP-US932CUE, GP-US932CU User Manual

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.

Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der folgenden Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.

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WARNING:

To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.

The connections should comply with local electrical code.

CAUTION:

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the bottom.

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 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 "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For U.S.A

The serial number of this product may be found on the surface of the unit.

You should note the model number and serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

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Important Safety Instructions

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, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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CONTENTS

 

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................

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Limitation of Liability .........................................................................................................................

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Disclaimer of Warranty ......................................................................................................................

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Precautions .......................................................................................................................................

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Preface ..............................................................................................................................................

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Trademarks and Registered Trademarks .........................................................................................

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions .................................................................................

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■ Camera head .............................................................................................................................

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■ Camera control unit (CCU) .........................................................................................................

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Installation/Connection ...................................................................................................................

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■ How to mount lens ....................................................................................................................

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Setting Procedures .........................................................................................................................

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■ SETUP menu ............................................................................................................................

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■ Basic operations ......................................................................................................................

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Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] .......................................................................................

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ELC setting [ELC] ................................................................................................................

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Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] ..................................................................................

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Gain adjustment [GAIN] ......................................................................................................

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Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP] .......................................................

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Output signal setting [OUTPUT SEL] ..................................................................................

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Scene file setting [SCENE FILE] ..........................................................................................

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White balance setting [WHITE BAL] ....................................................................................

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Black balance setting [BLACK BAL] ...................................................................................

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Synchronization setting [SYNC] ..........................................................................................

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Electronic zoom setting [ELECTRIC ZOOM] .......................................................................

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Image freezing [FREEZE] ....................................................................................................

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■ Default setting restoring ...........................................................................................................

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SEL Menu ........................................................................................................................................

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■ How to display or operate the SEL menu .................................................................................

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■ Button assignment ...................................................................................................................

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Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................

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Specifications .................................................................................................................................

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Standard Accessories ....................................................................................................................

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Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................

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Limitation of Liability

THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT.

THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).

Disclaimer of Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO,. LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:

(1)ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;

(2)PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;

(3)UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;

(4)INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;

(5)ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;

(6)ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMER- A'S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN SURVEILLANCE.

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Precautions

Do not attempt to disassemble this product.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Ask a qualified service person for servicing.

Handle this product with care.

Do not abuse the product. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The product could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

Cleaning this product body

Turn the power off when cleaning the product. Use a dry cloth to clean the product.

Do not use strong abrasive detergent when cleaning the product. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently. Then, wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry cloth.

Otherwise, it may cause discoloration. When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the caution provided with the chemical cloth product.

Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, or try to operate it in wet areas.

Turn the power off immediately and ask a qualified service person for servicing. Moisture can damage the product, and also create the danger of electric shock.

Use this product for indoor use only.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the product near a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause deformation, discoloration and malfunction. Keep the product away from water.

Do not drop anything inside this product.

Dropping a metal part or other materials inside the product could permanently damage the product.

Do not operate this product beyond the specified temperature, humidity, or power source ratings.

Use the product under conditions where temperature is between 0°C and +40°C {32°F and 104°F}, and humidity is below 90 %. The input power resource is 12 V DC.

Clean the faceplate with care.

Do not clean the faceplate with strong or abrasive detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol.

Discoloration on the CCD color filter

When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the CCD may have deteriorated and it may cause discoloration. Even when changing the fixed shooting direction after continuously shooting a spotlight for a certain period, the discoloration may remain.

Do not aim the camera head at strong light sources.

A light source such as a spot light causes a blooming (light bleeding) or a smear (vertical lines).

Smear

 

Bright subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blooming

Installing place

Contact your dealer for assistance if you are unsure of an appropriate place in your particular environment.

Make sure that the installation area is strong enough to hold the product, such as a concrete ceiling. When the installation area is not strong enough, reinforce and strengthen it.

Avoid installing in the following locations.

Locations where it may get wet from rain or water splash

Locations where a chemical agent is used such as a swimming pool (not only outdoor)

Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a kitchen

Locations near flammable gas or vapor

Locations where radiation or x-ray emissions are produced

Locations subject to strong magnetic field or radio waves

Locations where corrosive gas is produced

Locations where it may be damaged by briny air such as seashores

Locations where the temperature is not between 0°C and +40°C {32°F and 104°F}.

Locations subject to vibrations (the product is not designed for on-vehicle use.)

Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature

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Be sure to remove this product if it is not in use.

Radio interference

When the product is used near TV/radio antenna, strong electric field or magnetic field (near a motor or a transformer), images may be distorted and noise sound may be produced.

Do not install this product in a humid or dust-laden environment.

Otherwise, lifetime of the internal parts may be shortened.

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Preface

This system is a compact and light type HD camera control unit (hereafter called CCU) with high image quality and multiple functions by introducing digital signal processing. The camera head is separately mounted.

GP-US932CU, GP-US932CUE, CCU for 3CCD color camera (HDMI output connector equipped)

GP-US932CUS, GP-US932CUSE, CCU for 3CCD color camera (SDI output connector equipped) This unit is used in combination with the optional 3CCD HD camera head.

GP-US932H, GP-US932HE, camera head for 3CCD color camera

The multi-format output applicable to 1 080i, 720p, 480p (576p*) and 480i (576i*) is available.

*The value is for GP-US932CUE/GP-US932CUSE.

Signal transmission without signal degradation has been achieved thanks to the HDMI or SDI output connectors.

The dynamic range expansion function allows users to shoot even images with a wide range of brightness contrast and facilitate their visibility.

These instructions explain the system that consists of this unit and the optional camera head.

Trademarks and Registered Trademarks

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions

Camera head

qLens mount section

C-mount lens is mounted on this section. ( page 14)

wCamera cable connector

This connector is used to connect the camera cable (option).

<Camera cable> (option)

GP-CA932/4, GP-CA932/4E (4 m {13.1 ft.}) GP-CA932/6, GP-CA932/6E (6 m {19.7 ft.})

eTripod socket

The tripod socket hole is used when the camera head is secured to the tripod.

The tripod socket can be mounted on either top or bottom of the camera head.

Tripod socket hole: 1/4-20 UNC

Important:

Be sure to turn off the power of the CCU before connecting or disconnecting the camera cable.

Avoid bending excessively or breaking the camera cable.

Use the specific-camera head only.

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rPower switch [DC POWER]

This switch toggles the power of the CCU and camera head on and off. The switch lights green while the power is turned on.

tScene file selection button [SCENE]

The button selects a scene file from 1 to 3. Each scene file should be set up beforehand using the SETUP menu. ( page 20)

Selection of a scene file turns on the green LED of the selected file number.

Selectable gain varies depending on the setting in the SETUP menu ( page 19).

When GAIN is set to "AUTO" and SENS UP is set to "OFF": The gain is always set to "HIGH".

uFreeze/menu button [FREEZE (MENU)]

Pressing this button: Displays the current image as a static image when "FREEZE" in the SETUP menu is set to "ON".

yGain selection button [GAIN]

This button selects a gain from OFF, LOW, and HIGH. Selection of a gain turns on the green LED of the selected gain. No LED is turned on when the gain is set to off.

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Notes:

Pressing a button other than the [g] and [h] buttons provides freeze cancellation.

When the zoom in and out functions are assigned to the [e] and [f] buttons respectively, the image can be scaled up and down in the image freezing state.

Refer to page 25 for function assignment to buttons.

Holding down this button (for more than 2 seconds):

Displays the SETUP menu.

iSelection button [SEL]

Pressing this button while the SETUP menu is displayed determines the setting.

Pressing this button except while the SETUP menu is displayed calls up the SEL menu. ( page 25)

oUp/down/left/right buttons

Up button [g]: This button moves the cursor upward to change a setting item while the SETUP menu is displayed.

Down button [h]: This button moves the cursor downward to change a setting item while the SETUP menu is displayed.

Left button [e]: This button moves the cursor leftward or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is displayed.

This button moves the cursor in the minus direction on the level adjustment scale or selects a setting item while the SEL menu is displayed.

When the zoom out function is assigned to the left button, the image can be scaled down ( page 25).

Right button [f]: This button moves the cursor rightward or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is displayed.

This button moves the cursor in the plus direction on the level adjustment scale or selects a setting item while the SEL menu is displayed.

When the zoom in function is assigned to the right button, the image can be scaled up (up to 2.5-fold) ( page 25).

!0Color bar display/AWC button [BAR/AWC]

Pressing this button: Calls up the color bar on the screen while an image is displayed. The color bar becomes a blue back display while the SETUP menu is displayed.

Holding down this button (for more than 2 seconds):

Starts up AWC while an image is displayed if “WHITE BAL” in the SETUP menu is set to “AWC”.

Important:

When the camera head is not connected, pressing the [BAR/AWC] button does not activate any operation.

!1Dynamic range button [D RANGE]

This button toggles the dynamic range between NORMAL and EXPAND. The button lights green when "EXPAND" is selected.

“EXPAND” shall be selected when dark portions are less viewable because too bright portions are present in a screen. ( page 21)

Note: The dynamic range can also be set in the scene file. ( page 20)

!2Camera cable connector

This connector is used to connect the camera cable (option).

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