Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located on the bodie.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. RM-P210
Serial No.
SC961002-003-H
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to
insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed
to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks
to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3126A
2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT :
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE
OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Information for USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
These instructions are for RM-P210U.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme á la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
This unit is designed for professional use only.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book
are subject to possible change without prior notice.
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INTRODUCTION
REF.
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
RM-P210
INSTRUCTIONS
R
FEATURES
Cable extension up to 100 meters
The cable between the camera and the RM-P210 Remote
Control Unit can be extended up to 100 meters using the
optional VC-P110 series camera cables. Even when the
cable is extended, the power to the camera is supplied from
the RM-P210 so there is no need to provide a separate
power supply for the camera.
Genlock Function Built In
Genlocking is possible using a composite video (VBS) or a
black burst (BB) signal. The SC and H phases can be adjusted from the front panel.
Camera control using serial communication
The camera control signals are sent by the serial data transmission method.
The camera and the RM-P210 are connected by two data
lines so that the CPUs incorporated in the camera and the
RM-P210 are in intercommunication, thus facilitating accurate camera control operations.
Multiple output circuits
In addition to two composite video output circuits (VBS),
the R/G/B component signals, Y/R-Y/B-Y component signals or separate Y/C signals (for S-VHS VCR) can be selected according to the purpose or application.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AND DOCUMENTS
Power cordInstructions
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE
Do not supply power to the RTS terminals at the rear. These
terminals are not designed to accept a power supply.
To prolong the service life of the RM-P210, do not use it or
store it in the following places.
A place subject to extremely high or low temperatures.
A place subject to excessive vibration.
A place subject to excessive dust.
A place subject to high humidity.
A place near to a strong source of noise.
Do not apply strong vibrations or impact to the RM-P210
during installation or transportation.
If the supply voltage is too high or low, the service life of the
RM-P210 may be reduced or it may not be able to provide
an optimum performance.
Do not connect or disconnect the camera cable connector
while the RM-P210 is ON.
After turning the RM-210 OFF, wait at least 10 seconds
before turning it ON again.
Noise may interfere with the video when the RM-210 is in-
stalled near a source of strong magnetism, such as a radio
or TV transmitting antenna, power transformer or motor.
While the values set by using the menus are retained in the
memory even after the unit is turned off, those set using the
front panel switches and controls are retained for about 10
days only and then the factory-set defaults are reset.
As the LCD contrast is reduced at low temperatures, it should
be re-adjusted before use in such conditions.
: Item “6A: CONTRAST” on page 26.
REF.
When a transceiver or cellular phone is used near to a RM-
4
210 or to a camera connected to it, noise may interfere with
the video. However, this is not a malfunction.
When an intercom is used, radio interference may occa-
sionally affect any system that is connected to the RM-P210.
In such a case the INTERCOM G (GND) terminal provided
to the RM-P210 should be grounded.
In a multiple camera setup, if the adjustments made to the
different cameras deviate significantly, the cameras may not
be able to function satisfactorily. Be sure to adjust the cameras accordingly before using them with the RM-P210.
Use camera cables with standard lengths, as specified.
Otherwise, the camera cable compensation may not be able
to work efficiently.
The RM-P210 can be connected with the following cameras:
● GY-DV550
● KY-D29
● KY-D29W
● KY-27C
● KY-19
For the viewfinder to be used with each camera model, see
page 8. The controllable functions vary depending on the
camera model.
: "Functions Available Depending on Camera
Models" on page 29.
When connecting the RM-P210 to the camera, do not con-
nect a local remote controller to the camera.
If the RM-P210 is rack-mounted, be sure to insert venti-
lated panels above and below it in order to improve ventilation. Do not stack two RM-P210 units or place any object
on top of a RM-P210 unit.
To save power consumption, turn the RM-P210 OFF when
it is not in use.
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
Front panel
2
1
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INTRODUCTION
CALLTALLY
INTERCOM
LEVEL
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
F2
SHUTTER
GAIN
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Intercom jack
1
Connect the intercom headset to this jack.
: “Intercom” on page 14.
REF.
[INTERCOM LEVEL] control
2
Use this knob to adjust the intercom earphone volume.
[TALLY] lamp
3
This lamp lights when a signal is input to the TALLY termi-
nals
on the rear panel.
2
It lights in red when a tally signal is input to the TALLY
PGM terminal on the rear panel or in green when a tally
signal is input to the TALLY PVW terminal. It blinks in red
when there is a CALL signal from the camera.
NOTE
The order of priority among the above signals are; CALL
(red blinking), TALLY PGM (red lighting) then TALLY PVW
(green lighting).
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
F3
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
DOWN UP
^
6
WHITEMASTER BLACK
PAINTAUTO
STEP
HIGH
MID
PUSH-ON
LOW
[GAIN] lamp
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
W.BAL
B
A
BR
PRESET
AUTO
MANU
IRIS
CLOSEOPEN
@#$%*()
POWER
This lamp lights when the gain control is in the VARIABLE
GAIN mode.
[GAIN - STEP LOW/MID/HIGH] switch
7
The gain value can be selected according to the position
of this switch.
HIGH :
MID :
LOW :
Gain value set by item “5F: GAIN HIGH” on page 25.
REF.
Gain value set by item “5E: GAIN MID” on page 25.
REF.
Gain value set by item “5D: GAIN LOW” on page 25.
REF.
The selected gain value is shown in the LCD display
every time that the position of this switch is changed.
[MASTER BLACK] control
8
Use this knob to adjust the pedestal level, which is the
black reference (master black) value.
I
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)
[CALL] button (with lamp)
4
The camera operator can also be called without using the
intercom. When this button is pressed once, the button lamp
lights up and the tally lamp on the camera blinks to inform
the camera operator of a call. Pressing this button again
turns off both the button lamp and tally lamp on the camera.
NOTE
When the CALL button is pressed during VF-P400 operation, the picture on the viewfinder screen may vibrate. However, this is not a malfunction.
[GAIN - VARIABLE] control with ON/OFF button
5
When the button is pressed, the VARIABLE GAIN mode is
switched ON and OFF alternately.
The GAIN lamp
lights when the VARIABLE GAIN mode
6
is ON.
When the GAIN mode is set to VARIABLE, the GAIN value
can be varied from 0.1 dB (or 1.0 dB) to 18 dB in 0.1 dB (or
1.0 dB) steps. The variation per step and the maximum
gain value can be changed under the following items.
: Items “5B: V. GAIN STEP” and “5C: V. GAIN
REF.
MAX” on page 25.
[IRIS - AUTO/MANU] button (with lamp)
9
When this button is pressed so that the lamp in it lights the
lens iris is set to the manual iris control mode. The lens iris
level may be adjusted in this mode by using the IRIS control
.
0
When this button is pressed so that the lamp in it turns off,
the lens iris is set to the auto iris control mode.The auto
iris level can be fine adjusted with the IRIS control
[IRIS - CLOSE-OPEN] control
0
When the manual iris control mode is set (which is indicated by the lighting of the lamp in the AUTO/MANU but-
ton
), use this knob to adjust the iris aperture between
9
CLOSE and OPEN.
When the iris mode is AUTO (when the lamp in the button is
not lit up), the auto iris level can be fine adjusted with this
knob.
“Iris Adjustment” on page 17.
REF.
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INTRODUCTION
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
[POWER] switch
!
Press this switch to turn the power ON and OFF.
[WHITE - W.BAL B/A/PRESET] switch
@
This switch switches the white balance control setting between the value stored in Memory B (AUTO 2), that stored
in Memory A (AUTO 1) and the PRESET value (3200K).
When the white-balance adjustment is PRESET and the
PAINT
the white-balance adjustment is set to the Manual mode,
in which the white-balance can be adjusted with the R/B
gain controls
REF.
[WHITE - AUTO] button (with lamp)
#
Press this button to start an auto white-balance adjustment
of the camera (within a second). This button is activated only
when the W.BAL switch is set to “A” or “B”.
When the camera in use has the AUTO SETUP function,
pressing and holding this button for more than a second initiates the AUTO SETUP mode and then star ts the auto blackbalance and auto white-balance adjustment operations. If
the camera does not have an AUTO SETUP function, pressing and holding this button for more than a second starts
only the auto white-balance adjustment operation.
REF.
● When the camera performs the auto white operation
● The lamp in this button also lights up when the FAW
[WHITE - PAINT] button (with lamp)
$
When this button is pressed so that the lamp in it lights up,
the R and B gain values can be adjusted using the R and
B controls
the white paint adjustment (fine adjustment of the R and B
gain) can be performed using the R and B controls
If the W.BAL switch
button lights up and the R and B controls can vary the R
and B gain values by a larger amount than usual
[WHITE - R/B] gain controls
%
R:Use this knob to fine-adjust the R gain during the white
B:Use this knob to fine-adjust the B gain during the white
REF.
button is pressed so that the lamp in it lights up,
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.
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: “White Balance Adjustment” on page 18.
: “White Balance Adjustment” on page 18.
NOTE
or other AUTO SET operations, the lamp in this button normally lights up and turns off when the camera
completes the operation. If the adjustment has not
been done correctly, the LCD display shows an error
message.
(Full-time Auto White-balance) adjustment function of
the camera is functioning.
. If the W.BA L switch @ is set to “A” or “B”,
%
is set to PRESET, the lamp in this
@
paint operation or adjust the R gain during manual white
balance adjustment.
paint operation or adjust the B gain during manual white
balance adjustment.
: “White Balance Adjustment” on page 18.
6
%
%
.
[SHUTTER] control with ON/OFF button
^
When this knob is pressed, the shutter speed variation function is turned alternately ON and OFF.
When the shutter speed variation is ON, the SHUTTER
lamp
speed.
In STEP mode the shutter speed is varied in stages, fine
adjustments can be made in VARIABLE mode.
When the MENU lamp
between menu items, press the knob (to the ON position)
to select an item.
[SHUTTER] lamp
&
This lamp lights up to indicate that the shutter speed variation facility is ON.
Adjust the shutter speed using the SHUTTER control
[MENU] button (with lamp)
*
When this button is held depressed for about 1 second,
the button lamp is lit and the menu becomes variable. (The
SHUTTER and GAIN lamps should be off.)
Pressing this button terminates a menu and turns the lamp
in the button off.
[F1 to F4] function keys
(
Each of these keys can turn the function assigned to it
alternately ON and OFF.
LCD display
)
This panel shows the SHUTTER and GAIN settings as
well as the functions assigned to the function buttons.
This panel is also used to show menus and various operation messages.
[BARS] button (with lamp)
⁄
When this button is pressed, the lamp in it lights up and
.
the RM-P210 outputs the color bar signal. This signal is
used during genlock operation.
[FULL AUTO] button (with lamp)
¤
When this button is pressed, the lamp in it lights up and
the RM-P210 enters the FAS (Full-Auto Shooting) mode.
Pressing the button again turns the lamp off.
In the FAS mode, the BARS mode is switched OFF, and
the auto level control, auto iris control and full-auto white
balance control functions are performed automatically in
an integrated manner.
For details, please read the description of the FAS function in the manual of the camera in use.
The functions that can be controlled are variable depending on which camera model is connected.
lights and turning the knob will vary the shutter
&
: Item “5A: SHUTTER” on page 25.
is lit, turn the knob to switch
*
: “Menu Setup Method” on page 20.
: “Menu Setup Method” on page 20.
: “Function Keys” on page 15.
:
“Adjustments for Genlock Operation” on page 13.
: “Function Available Depending on Camera
Models” on page 29.
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
Rear panel
INTRODUCTION
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT GENLOCK INPUTVIDEO OUTPUTY/C OUT
HGCCPVWPGM
RTS
[AC ` IN] connector
1
Connect this socket to a commercial power supply outlet
using the power cord provided.
[TALLY] terminals
2
These terminals input the tally signals.
● When the contact between the PGM (Program) and C
(Common) terminals is closed, the TALLY lamp
the front panel lights in RED.
● When the contact between the PVW (Preview) and C
(Common) terminals is closed, the TALLY lamp
the front panel lights in GREEN.
: “Tally Input” on page 14.
REF.
[INTERCOM] terminals
3
These terminals input and output the intercom signals.
In a system composed of multiple cameras and remote
control units, the intercom function provides intercommunication between operators.
: “Intercom” on page 14.
REF.
3
3
on
on
R/R-YB/B-Y
G/Y
COMPOSITE VIDEO
CAMERA CABLE
984567123
[COMPOSITE VIDEO] signal output connectors
7
These terminals output two lines of VBS (composite video)
signals.
Y/C OUT connector (4-pin)
8
This connector outputs the separate Y/C video signals.
NOTE
This connector outputs Y/C signals only when Y/C is
selected as the output from the R/R-Y, G/Y and B/B-Y
connectors
[CAMERA CABLE] connector (26-pin)
9
Connect this socket to a camera using the optionally available camera cables.
6
.
[AUX VIDEO INPUT] connectors
4
These connectors are used to input the return video signal, which returns the SEG (Special Effects Generator) or
switcher output signal to the camera viewfinder.
The two terminals are loop-through connected inside to
enable a bridge connection.
They are terminated automatically when they are not
bridge-connected.
[GENLOCK INPUT] connectors
5
These connectors are used to input the VBS/BB signal for
use in genlocking.
They are terminated automatically when they are not
bridge-connected.
[R/R-Y, G/Y, B/B-Y] component video signal
6
output connectors
The settings of the output signals from these connectors
can be switched between RGB, R-Y/Y/B-Y and Y/C using
the SIG SELECT switch on the camera adapter or by using the menu setup of the camera.
When Y/C is selected, the Y signal is output from the G
connector and the C signal is output from the R connector.
Camera Cables (Optional)
The VC-P110 series camera cables that can be used to connect a camera to the RM-P210 are available in four lengths as
listed below.
VC-P110 : 5 meters
VC-P112 : 20 meters
VC-P113 : 50 meters
VC-P114 : 100 meters
A menu setup is required according to the cables in use.
: “Setup of Camera Cable Length” on page 12.
REF.
NOTE
● If it is required to extent the cable, use the KA-280
extension connector.
● The total cable length should not exceed 100 meters.
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CONNECTION
EXAMPLE OF BASIC CONNECTION
Standard connection of the RM-P210 (Connection of a single unit)
Intercom headset
KA-310
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
MODE
ON
FILTER
ALARM
1
3200k
2
5600k+1/8ND
3
5600k+1/64ND
SHUTTERSTATUS
MONITOR
MENU
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
LOLUX
STRETCH
BACK L
NORMAL
NORMAL
SPOT L
COMPRESS
L
A
.B
T
H
W
T
U
P
T
U
O
IN
A
G
R
T
V
OPERATE
NG
ON OFF
GY-DV550
RESET
MONITOR
SELECT
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO
CH-1
CH-2
LEVEL
RM
OFF
VTR
INCOM
COUNTER
MIC
CTL
CARBON
TC
DYNAMIC
UB
INCOM
MIC
LEVEL
ON
FRONT
REAR
AUDIO INPUT
OFF
CALL
OFFRM
DC IN
/BATT.
POWER
Camera cable
VC-P110
Intercom headset
KA-310
RM-P210
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT GENLOCK INPUTVIDEO OUTPUTY/C OUT
To power supply
HGCCPVWPGM
RTS
R/R-YB/B-Y
G/Y
COMPOSITE VIDEO
VBS
VCR
● Connection of Cameras and Viewfinders ( : Usable, : Not usable, — : Not connectable)
Viewfinder
Camera
VF-P550BVF-P550WVF-P400
VF-P115B
VF-P115
VF-P116
VF-P116W
CAMERA CABLE
YC
Monitor
GY-DV550
KY-D29
KY-D29W
KY-27C
KY-19
● When the RM-P210 is connected to a camera, a local remote controller cannot be connected to the camera.
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EXAMPLE OF RM-P210 (CONNECTION OF 2 UNITS)
Standard connection of RM-P210 (Connection of 2 units)
Intercom headset
KA-310
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
MODE
ON
FILTER
1
3200k
2
5600k+1/8ND
3
5600k+1/64ND
SHUTTERSTATUS
MENU
AUTO IRIS
T
V
RESET
MONITOR
SELECT
CH-1
ALARM
MIX
CH-2
MONITOR
FULL AUTO BLACK
LOLUX
STRETCH
BACK L
NORMAL
NORMAL
SPOT L
COMPRESS
L
A
B
.
T
H
W
T
U
P
T
U
O
N
I
A
G
R
OPERATE
NG
ON OFF
CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO
CH-1
CH-2
LEVEL
RM
OFF
VTR
INCOM
COUNTER
MIC
CTL
CARBON
TC
DYNAMIC
UB
INCOM
MIC
LEVEL
ON
FRONT
REAR
AUDIO INPUT
OFF
CALL
OFFRM
DC IN
/BATT.
POWER
Camera cable
VC-P110
CONNECTION
RTS unit
GY-DV550
RM-P210
To power supply
RM-P210
Monitor
Intercom headset
KA-310
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT GENLOCK INPUTVIDEO OUTPUTY/C OUT
HGCCPVWPGM
RTS
R/R-YB/B-Y
G/Y
COMPOSITE VIDEO
BB OUT
Return
video
Tally
Intercom
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT GENLOCK INPUTVIDEO OUTPUTY/C OUT
HGCCPVWPGM
R/R-YB/B-Y
G/Y
CAMERA CABLE
YC
Special effects
generator, etc.
YC
RTS
COMPOSITE VIDEO
CAMERA CABLE
To power supply
Intercom headset
KA-320
Monitor
Camera cable
VC-P110
● If more than three RM-P210 units are connected, the intercom volume level will be reduced.
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CONNECTION
CAMERA SETUP
Before turning the RM-P210 on, be sure to set up the camera as shown below.
GY-DV550 camera
MODE switch
RM
IRIS switch
“A” or “AUTO”
KY-D29/KY-D29W camera
IRIS switch
“A” or “AUTO”
FILTER
1
3200k
2
5600k+1/8ND
3
5600k+1/64ND
SHUTTER STATUS
MENU
AUTO IRIS
BACK L
NORMAL
SPOT L
VTR
FULL AUTO BLACK
GAIN
NG
STRETCH
NORMAL
COMPRESS
OUTPUT
OPERATE
ONOFF
ALARM
MONITOR
LOLUX
WHT.BAL
OPERATE switch
ON
RESET
MONITOR
SELECT
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
CH-1
OPERATE/WARNING
AUDIO
CH-2
LEVEL
LIGHT
ON
OFF
COUNTER
CTL
TC
UB
CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2
AUTO
FRONT
MANUAL
REAR
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO INPUT
Right side
panel
MODE
RM
VTR
INCOM
MIC
CARBON
DYNAMIC
INCOM
MIC
LEVEL
ON
OFF
CALL
OFFRM
DC IN
/BATT.
POWER
POWER switch
RM
VTR/RM switch
RM
SELECT
AUDIO
MIC
VTR
SIG
MODE
LEVEL
EAR PHONE
CAM
COMP
–20dB MgVTR
MIX
Y/C
AD –60dB BETA RGB RM
INCOM LEVEL
10
OPERATE switch
ON/ST-BY
POWER switch
VTR/RM
Y/C OUTPUT
12V DC}INPUT
VTR/RM
INTERCOM
MIC INPUT
CONNECTION
TURNING THE POWER ON
1.
Connect the camera to the RM-P210 using a proper connection method.
2.
Set the camera switches as shown on the previous page.
3.
Press the POWER switch of the RM-P210 to ON.
WHITEMASTER BLACK
PAINTAUTO
MID
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
W.BAL
B
A
BR
PRESET
AUTO
MANU
IRIS
CLOSEOPEN
POWER
I
O
POWER switch
NOTE
● When an item is controllable from both the RM-210 and the camera, the control from the camera is defeated. Note that the
items that are controllable from the RM-210 are variable depending on the camera models.
● When connecting the RM-P210 to the camera, do not connect a local remote controller to the camera.
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PREPARATIONS AND MAIN FUNCTIONS
P
CAMERA CABLE LENGTH SETUP
Cable length setup is required when a camera is connected to the RM-P210 for the first time or when
the camera cable length is changed. The cable length setup value is stored in the memory inside the
RM-P210 and is held even after it is turned OFF.
1.
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
F2
Cursor
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
2. CABLE
GAIN
LCD displayMENU button
F3
MENU
F4
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
STEP
HIGH
MID
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
Control knob
R
LOW
Press and hold the MENU button for about 1 second until
the LCD display shows the menu display. Turn the control knob to move the cursor (
2.
Press the control knob to display “2A: LENGTH”.
) to "2: CABLE".
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
1: GENLOCK
2: CABLE
Cursor
2A: LENGTH
2A: LENGTH
2A: LENGTH
2B: Y CABLE EQ
2B: Y CABLE EQ
5M
Setting
5M
100M
NORMAL
127
Setting the cable length
3.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the currently set length.
4.
Tu rn the control knob to select the cable length that is to
be used in meters (variable to 5M, 20M, 50M or 100M).
5.
After setting the value, press the control knob to move the
cursor (
) back to “2A: LENGTH”.
Fine adjusting the Y (luminance) signal level
6.
Tu rn the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to “2B: Y
CABLE EQ”, then press the control knob to move the
cursor (
7.
Tu rn the control knob to fine adjust the Y level (variable
from -128 to NORMAL and up to 127).
8.
After setting the value, press the control knob to move the
cursor (
) to the currently set value.
) back to “2A: LENGTH”.
9.
10.
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2C: C CABLE EQ
2C: C CABLE EQ
NORMAL
Fine adjusting the C (Chrominance) signal level
9.
Tu rn the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to “2C: C
CABLE EQ”, then press the control knob to move the
cursor (
10
.
Tu rn the control knob to fine adjust the C level (variable
1
from -128 to NORMAL and up to 127).
11
.
After setting the cable length, Y level and C level, press
the MENU button to return to the previous display.
When the above adjustment is performed, the color
phase (subcarrier phase = SC) varies.
) to the currently set value.
NOTE
PREPARATIONS AND MAIN FUNCTIONS
P
ADJUSTMENTS FOR GENLOCK OPERATION
Genlocking is required for a system, which uses an SEG (special effects generator) as the main
signal source.
: “Example of RM-P210 (Connection 2 units) ” on page 9.
REF.
NOTE
● The following adjustments can be made more accurately when using a vectorscope and waveform monitor.
● Be sure to use an underscanned video monitor.
● It is not permitted to genlock the system components using a VCR playback signal.
● Before phase adjustment, wait a little for the phases of the connected components to stabilize.
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
4.
5.
6.
7.
F2
LCD displayBARS buttonMENU button
Cursor
1: GENLOCK
2: CABLE
ItemSetting
1A: H PHASE
1A: H PHASE
1B: SC COARSE
SHUTTER
GAIN
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
F3
SHUTTER
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
PUSH-ON
Control knob
Cursor
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
128
255
0°
STEP
Preparation
HIGH
MID
R
LOW
1.
Press the BARS button to output the color bar signal. The
button lamp should light up.
2.
Output the built-in color bar signal of the SEG from the
program connector on the front panel of the SEG. (Refer
to the INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL of the SEG.)
3.
Observing the monitor screen at the same time, adjust
the H PHASE (horizontal phase) and SC (subcarrier
phase) while using the switch on the SEG to alternately
change between color bars of the internal RM-P210 that
of the SEG.
Adjusting the H PHASE
4.
Press and hold the MENU button for about 3 seconds until
the LCD display shows the menu display.
5.
Ensure that the cursor ( ) is located on “1: GENLOCK”,
then press the control knob to display “1A: H PHASE”.
6.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the currently set value, then turn the control knob to adjust the HPHASE value (from 0 to 255).
After the adjustment, press the control knob to move the
cursor (
) back to “1: GENLOCK”.
Adjusting SC phase
7.
Tu rn the control knob to display “1B: SC COARSE”.
8.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the currently set value, then turn the control knob to adjust the
SC COARSE value (to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°).
8.
9.
10.
11.
1B: SC COARSE
1C: SC FINE
1C: SC FINE
STR
CMP
OFF
0dB
9.
After the coarse adjustment, press the control knob to
90°
128
move the cursor (
press the control knob to display “1C: SC FINE”.
10
.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the currently set value, then turn the control knob to adjust the
SC FINE value (from 0 to 255).
NOTE
If the SC phase cannot be adjusted properly, restart the
procedure from the SC COARSE adjustment in step 7
again.
) back to “1B: SC COARSE”, then
255
ALC
LUX
11
.
After the adjustment, press the MENU button to return to
the previous display.
12
.
Press the BARS button to stop the color bar signal output.
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PREPARATIONS AND MAIN FUNCTIONS
G
G
INTERCOM
Intercommunications between operators are necessary in a system composed of multiple cameras
and remote control units.
Rear panel
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT
Front panel
INTERCOM LEVEL control
CALLTALLY
INTERCOM
LEVEL
Intercom jack
HGCCPVWPGM
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
RTS
SHUTTER
2. CABLE
F2
GAIN
The intercom employs the RTS system.
If it is required to change this to a 2-wire system, consult your
nearest JVC-authorized service agent. (The modification will
then be carried out with charge.)
An intercom jack is provided on the front panel of the RM-P210.
The volume level of the headset’s earphone can be adjusted
using the INTERCOM LEVEL control.
NOTE
● Examples of suitable headsets
JVC KA-310 (Microphone 50 W/DC, earphone 150 W/1kHz)
Headsets from other manufacturers with:
Microphone output impedance: 50 W to 100 W
Earphone input impedance: 50 W to 300 W
● The RM-P210 has been set at the factory to be compat-
ible with a dynamic type headset. If it is required to use a
carbon type headset, the setting of the internal circuitry
should be changed; consult your nearest JVC-authorized
service agent. (The modifications and adjustments will
be carried out with charge.)
CAMERA OPERATOR CALL
This function makes it possible to call the camera operator without using the intercom. The camera
operator is informed of the call by the blinking of the tally lamp on the camera.
CALLTALLY
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
INTERCOM
LEVEL
CALL button
SHUTTER
2. CABLE
F2
GAIN
When the CALL button is pressed, the button lamp is lit and
the tally lamp on the camera blinks. Pressing the button again
turns off both the button lamp and the blinking of the camera’s
tally lamp.
NOTE
The tally lamp on the camera does not blink or light when
either the camera or the RM-P210 are switched off.
When the CALL button of the camera is pressed, the TALLY
lamp of RM-P210 blinks in red.
TALLY INPUT
The TALLY lamp on the front panel lights when signals are applied to the TALLY input terminals on
the rear panel.
TALLYINTERCOMAUX VIDEO INPUT
HGCCPVWPGM
RTS
C (Common) terminal
PVW (Preview) terminal
PGM (Program) terminal
● The TALLY lamp lights in red when contact is made be-
tween the PGM (Program) and C (Common) terminals.
● The TALLY lamp lights in green when contact is made be-
tween the PVW (Preview) and C (Common) terminals.
NOTE
The RM-P210 has been set at the factory in the “make contact mode”. If it is required to set it to the “voltage supplied
mode”, the setting of the internal circuitry should be
changed; consult your nearest JVC-authorized service
agent. (The modification will then be carried out with charge.)
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PREPARATIONS AND MAIN FUNCTIONS
O
O
O
O
FUNCTION KEYS
Up to four of the functions listed at the bottom of this page can be assigned to function keys F1 to
F4 so that each function can be switched on or off by pressing the corresponding key.
(For the assignment of functions:
page 25.)
Items 5H to 5K, “FUNC1” to “FUNC4” in the OPERATION MENU description on
REF.
<Example of factory setting>
F1
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
STR
F2
CMP
SHUTTER
F2
1.
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
BLACK STRETCH
F2
SHUTTER
2.
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
BLACK STRETCH
F2
BLK STR
F2
BLK CMP
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
OFF
0dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
ALC
LUX
ON
OFF
ALC+EEI
LOLUX
F3
F3
F4
F4LCD display
In the example shown on the left, the functions are assigned
as shown in the following table.
Key DisplayFunction
MENU/S
MENU
D
F1STRBLACK STRETCH
F2CMPBLACK COMPRESS
F3ALCALC + EEI
F4LUXLOLUX
In the figure on the left, the lamps in all the function keys are
off, this indicates that all these functions are off.
With certain cameras, “--- ” may be displayed when none of
the above functions are available.
Switching an assigned function on/off
MENU/S
F3
F4
MENU
D
MENU/S
F3
MENU
F4
D
MENU/S
F3
MENU
F4
D
1.
When the F1 key is pressed, the BLACK STRETCH func-
tion assigned to the F1 key is switched from OFF to ON
and the lamp in the key lights up.
NOTE
● The on/off condition of each function key can be set
independently.
2.
When the F1 key is pressed again, the BLACK STRETCH
function is switched from ON to OFF and the lamp in the
key turns off.
Checking the assigned functions
Press the MENU button to display the functions assigned to
the function keys for about 3 seconds, in up to 7 characters
per function as shown in the figure on the left.
NOTE
When BLACK STRETCH and BLACK COMPRESS are
assigned to two of the F1 to F4 keys, it is not permitted
to switch the two functions ON simultaneously. It is not
permitted to switch both ALC+EEI and LOLUX ON.
Function Name
NONE
BLACK STRETCH
BLACK COMPRESS
ALC + EEI
LOLUX
FAW
AUTO KNEE
SKIN DETAIL
COLOR MATRIX
DETAIL
DNR
MENU button
Display (3-Character)
STR
CMP
ALC
LUX
FAW
KNE
SKN
MAT
DTL
DNR
Display (7-Character)
BLK STR
BLK CMP
ALC + EEI
LOLUX
FAW
AT KNEE
SKN DTL
COL MAT
DETAIL
DNR
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REF.
CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS
REF.
P
L
A
REF.
REF.
SHUTTER SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Turning the SHUTTER control can vary the shutter speed of the camera. The LCD display shows the
shutter speed during the adjustment operation.
1.
SHUTTER lamp
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
SHUTTER
F2
1/1000
GAIN
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
F3
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
STEP
HIGH
MID
LOW
SHUTTER control
NOTE
● When the FULL AUTO (Full Auto Shooting) is ON, the
shutter speed becomes EEI. However, the shutter speed
is OFF in the LoLux mode.
When FAS is ON, the SHUTTER control cannot be used
to vary the shutter speed.
● When ALC+EEI is ON, the shutter speed becomes EEI. At
this time, the SHUTTER control cannot be used to vary the
shutter speed.
R
Press the SHUTTER control to activate the shutter speed
variation facility, which is indicated by the lighting of the
SHUTTER lamp.
2.
Tu rn the SHUTTER control to vary the shutter speed. The
LCD display shows the shutter speed during the adjustment operation.
The shutter speed can be adjusted in either STEP mode
for adjustments in steps or in VARIABLE mode for fine
adjustments.
: ● Item “5A: SHUTTER” on page 25.
● “Functions available depending on camera
models” on page 29.
STEP : This mode allows the shutter speed to be set to
one of the following fixed values.
(Variation steps: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000)
VARIABLE: Use this mode when shooting an image on a
computer monitor, etc.
(Variation range: approx 1/60 to 1/2000)
* The fixed values are variable depending on the
camera in use.
NOTE
● The variation range is variable depending on the cam-
era in use.
● The shutter speed displayed on the RM-P210 may
be slightly different from the actual shutter speed of
the camera.
GAIN ADJUSTMENT
When the illumination of the object is insufficient, the electrical gain can be boosted as described
below.
GAIN lamp
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
9dB
GAIN
F3
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
STEP
HIGH
LOW
GAIN STEP switch
GAIN displayGAIN control
NOTE
● When the FULL AUTO or ALC+EEI is ON, the gain be-
comes ALC. However, the GAIN is Lolux in the Lolux
mode. The gain cannot be varied in this mode.
● The KY-D29/KY-D29W does not function correctly accord-
ing to the GAIN settings because it is not compatible with
the 3 dB gain and variable gain functions. Do not set the
GAIN adjustment items for this model.
PAINTAUTO
MID
WHITE
BR
W.BA
PRESET
B
1.
The gain is boosted according to the position of the GAIN
STEP switch as shown below. (The gain boost values
shown below are factory settings.)
LOW :0 dB (No gain boost)
MID :9 dB (Gain approximately tripled.)
HIGH: 18 dB (Gain approximately octupled.)
The gain boost values of these switch positions can be
modified to the following values.
(Available values: -3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB)
: Items 5D to 5F, “GAIN LOW, MID and HIGH”
on page 25.
NOTE
The variable values vary depending on the connected
camera model.
: “Functions available depending on camera
models” on page 29.
2.
When the GAIN control is pressed, the VARIABLE mode
starts and the GAIN lamp lights up.
NOTE
The gain value set in the VARIABLE mode is applied in
priority over the gain switch setting.
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3.
The gain can be fine adjusted between 0.1 dB and 18 dB in
0.1 dB steps in the VARIABLE mode. Also, in this mode, the
maximum gain value can be set to 9 dB, 12 dB or 18 dB.
When the variation step is set to 1.0 dB, the gain can be
varied from 1 dB to 18 dB in 1 dB steps.
: Item "5B: V.GAIN STEP" and "5C: V. GAIN
MAX" on page 25.
IRIS ADJUSTMENT
The camera lens iris can be adjusted from the RM-P210.
1.
2.
W
T
Iris MODE switch
IRIS control
CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS
When the lamp in the IRIS AUTO/MANU button is not lit,
the iris control is set to AUTO mode, in which the iris level
is controlled automatically according to the light intensity.
The auto iris value cannot be adjusted with the IRIS control.
When the lamp in the IRIS AUTO/MANU button is lit by
pressing the button, the iris control is set to MANUAL
mode, in which the iris level can be controlled using the
IRIS control.
NOTE
When ALC+EEI or FULL AUTO is ON, the AUTO/
MANUAL button is forced to the AUTO mode.
: Consult the INSTRUCTION MANUAL of
REF.
the camera in use.
WHITEMASTER BLACK
PAINTAUTO
MID
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
W.BAL
B
A
BR
PRESET
AUTO
MANU
IRIS AUTO/MANU button
IRIS
CLOSEOPEN
POWER
I
O
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CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS
REF.
WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Since color temperature varies depending on the light source, the white balance should be adjusted whenever the main light source illuminating the object being shot changes.
/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
DOWN UP
PAINT button
/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
DOWN UP
AUTO WHITE button
STEP
HIGH
LOW
PAINTAUTO
MID
W.BAL
BR
PRESET
WHITEMASTER BLACK
W.BAL switch
STEP
HIGH
LOW
PAINTAUTO
MID
W.BAL
BR
PRESET
WHITEMASTER BLACK
B gain control
R gain control
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
B
A
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
B
A
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
MANU
CLOSEOPEN
CLOSEOPEN
AUTO white balance adjustment (AUTO SETUP)
1.
Press the W.BAL switch to select memory “B” or “A”.
2.
IRIS
IRIS
POWER
I
O
POWER
I
O
Press the AUTO WHITE button to start the auto whitebalance adjustment of the camera within a second. When
the connected camera has an AUTO SETUP function,
pressing and holding the button for more than a second
initiates the AUTO SETUP mode and starts the auto blackbalance and auto white-balance adjustment operations.
When the camera does not have the AUTO SETUP function, it is only the auto white-balance adjustment that is
started by this button.
When the white balance is adjusted properly, the LCD display shows “AUTO WHITE A(B) OK”.
NOTE
● The lamp in the button lights up during an auto white-
balance adjustment or an auto setup of the camera
and turns off when it completes.
● The lamp in the button also lights up when the FAW
(Full Auto White) balance adjust function of the camera is working.
● The LCD display shows the operating status of the auto
white balance adjustment or auto setup operation.
If the white balance is not adjusted properly, the LCD
display shows an error message.
/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
DOWN UP
AUTO WHITE button
W.BAL switchPAINT button
WHITEMASTER BLACK
PAINTAUTO
STEP
HIGH
MID
LOW
BR
B gain control
R gain control
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210
W.BAL
B
PRESET
A
AUTO
MANU
IRIS AUTO/MANU
button
IRIS
CLOSEOPEN
POWER
: “ERROR MESSAGES” on page 28.
White paint operation
This can be performed after completion of the auto white balance adjustment and enables the fine adjustment of the white
balance using the R and B gain controls.
3.
Press the PAINT button so that the button lamp lights up.
I
O
4.
While observing the color monitor screen, finely adjust
the R and B gain levels using their respective controls.
NOTE
● The white paint operation is not capable of making
large variations in the R and B gain levels.
● The white paint operation is turned OFF automatically
when the auto white balance adjustment is started.
MANUAL white balance adjustment
This function enables the manual adjustment of the white balance using the R and B gain controls.
Use an oscilloscope or waveform monitor for this adjustment.
1.
Set the W.BAL switch to “PRESET”.
2.
Press the PAINT button so that the lamp in it turns off,
indicating the manual white balance adjust mode.
3.
While observing the oscilloscope or waveform monitor, adjust the R and B gain levels using their respective controls.
NOTE
When FULL AUTO or FAW is ON, the white balance
adjustment becomes the FAW (Full-time Auto White)
mode. In this mode, the AUTO lamp lights and all of the
white balance-related operation (GAIN control, W. BAL
switch or PAINT) are defeated.
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MENU OPERATION
FLOW OF MENUS
The menus displayed on the RM-210 are provided in the form shown below.
The displayed items and values are variable depending on the connected camera model.
(The items and values that are not available with the camera are not displayed.)
CategoryItemVariable value
1: GENLOCK
2: CABLE
3: FILE
4: PROCESS
5: OPERATION
6: LCD MODE
7: SYSTEM RESET
8: EXIT
( Page 21)
1A: H PHASE
1B: SC COARSE
1C: SC FINE
1Z: BACK
Page 21)
(
2A: LENGTH
2B: Y CABLE EQ
2C: C CABLE EQ
2Z: BACK
(
Page 22)
3A: READ FILE
3B: WRITE FILE
3C: RESET FILE
3Z: BACK
(
Page 23)
4A: DETAIL
4B: DETAIL LEVEL
4C: DETAIL V/H
4D: DETAIL FRQ.LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, AUTO
4E: SKIN DETAILOFF, ON
4F: AUTO KNEEOFF, ON
4G: KNEE POINT-10 to NORMAL to 10
4H: COLOR MATRIXOFF, ON
4I: V.RESOLUTIONNORMAL, V.MAX
4J: GAMMAOFF, ON
4K: GAMMA LEVEL-10 to NORMAL to 10
4L: BLACKNORMAL, STRETCH, COMPRESS
4M: ASPECT RATIO4:3, 16:9, LETTER
4N: DNROFF, ON
4O: DNR LEVELLOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, AUTO
4Z: BACK
Page 25)
(
5A: SHUTTER
5B: V. GAIN STEP0.1 dB, 1.0 dB
5C: V. GAIN MAX
5D: GAIN LOW
5E: GAIN MID-3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB
5F: GAIN HIGH-3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB
5G: SMOOTH TRANSOFF, ON
5H: FUNC1
5I: FUNC2
5J: FUNC3
5K: FUNC4
5Z: BACK
Page 26)
(
6A: CONTRAST
6B: BACKLIGHT
6Z: BACK
( Page 27)
7A: SYSTEM RESET
7Z: BACK
*1
*1
*2
*2
*2
*2
0 to 255
0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
0 to 255
5M, 20M, 50M, 100M
-128 to NORMAL to 127 (This value is retained according to LENGTH)
-128 to NORMAL to 127 (This value is retained according to LENGTH)
1 Check screens are provided for items READ FILE and WRITE FILE.
*
A, B, BACK
A, B, BACK
A, B, BACK
Netted items are saved in the scene file.
OFF, ON
-10 to NORMAL to 10
-10 to NORMAL to 10
Netted items are saved in the scene file.
STEP, VARIABLE
9.0 dB, 12.0 dB, 18.0 dB
-3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB
2 The options for FUNC1 to FUNC4 are common:
*
BLACK STRETCH, BLACK COMPRESS,
ALC + EEI,LOLUX,
FAW, AUTO KNEE,
SKIN DETAIL,COLOR MATRIX,
DETAIL,DNR,
NONE
-5 to NORMAL to 5
OFF, ON
CANCEL, OK.
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MENU OPERATION
P
MENU SETUP METHOD
Each menu is displayed on the LCD display and can be set up using the MENU button and the control knob.
The values set in the "4: PROCESS" and "5: OPERATION" menus can be saved in files A and B.
<Example of changing the camera cable length from 20 m to 100 m>
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
1.
2.
3.
STR
CMP
F2
Cursor
1: GEN LOCK
2: CABLE
1: GENLOCK
2: CABLE
2A: LENGTH
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
OFF
0dB
GAIN
LCD displayMENU button
F3
ALC
LUX
SHUTTER
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
Control knob
ItemSetting
20M
STEP
HIGH
1.
Press and hold the MENU button for about 1 second until
MID
R
LOW
the LCD display shows the menu display. The cursor (
indicates that the item being pointed to can be varied.
2.
Tu rn the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the de-
)
sired item.
3.
Press the control knob to display the name and current
setting of the next item.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2A: LENGTH
2A: LENGTH
2A: LENGTH
2Z: BACK
1: GENLOCK
2: CABLE
20M
100M
100M
4.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to the position of the currently set value.
5.
Tu rn the control knob to adjust the setting.
6.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) back to the
item.
7.
Tu rn the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to BACK.
8.
Press the control knob to return to the previous menu.
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9.
7: SYSTEM RESET
8: EXIT
9.
After completing the setup, move the cursor ( ) to “8: EXIT”
and press the control knob to return to the normal display.
GENLOCK MENU
This menu is used to set the camera cable length to the length actually used.
(
: “Adjustments for Genlock Operation” on page 13.)
REF.
MENU OPERATION
No.ItemFunction, Operation
1A
1B
1C
1Z
H PHASE
SC COARSE
SC FINE
BACK
Adjustment of the Horizontal sync phase of genlocking.
Coarse adjustment of the color phase of genlocking.
Use a vectorscope, etc.
Fine adjustment of the color phase, which should be performed
after completing the SC COARSE adjustment.
If the subcarrier cannot be adjusted with SC FINE, restart the
adjustment from SC COARSE.
Return to the previous display.
Available Settings
0 to 255
0°, 90°,
180°, 270°
0 to 255
CABLE MENU
This menu sets the camera cable length according to the actual length used.
(
: “Camera Cable Length Setup” on page 12.)
REF.
Initial Setting
128
0°
128
–
–
No.ItemFunction, Operation
2A
2B
2C
2Z
LENGTH
Y CABLE EQ
C CABLE EQ
BACK
Set according to the total length of the camera cables in use.
Fine adjustment of the luminance signal.
Fine adjustment of the chrominace component.
NOTE
This adjustment causes the phase to be altered. Be sure to
adjust SC FINE after this adjustment.
Return to the previous display.
Available Settings
5M, 20M,
50M, 100M
-128 to
NORMAL to
127
-128 to
NORMAL to
127
–
Initial Setting
20M
NORMAL
NORMAL
–
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MENU OPERATION
P
FILE MENU
The values set with the menu and applied to the RM-P210 can be saved in two files named A and B.
1.
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
SHUTTER
3. FILE
F2
GAIN
LCD displayMENU button
F3
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
STEP
HIGH
MID
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
Control knob
R
LOW
Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds until the
LCD display shows the menu display. The cursor (
dicates that the item being pointed to can be varied.
) in-
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1: GEN LOCK
2: CABLE
Cursor
3: FILE
4: PROCESS
3A: READ FILE
3B: WRITE FILE
3B: WRITE FILE
3B: WRITE FILE
WRITE FILE B
CANCEL
2.
Tu rn the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to “3: FILE”.
3.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) below to
“3A: READ FILE”.
A
Writing data in a file
4.
To write data in one of the two files, press the control knob
A
A
B
B
to move the cursor (
5.
Press the control knob again to move the cursor ( ) to
the position indicating “A”.
6.
To write data in file B, turn the control knob to move the
cursor (
7.
If the control knob is pressed now, the LCD display shows
“WRITE FILE B” and the cursor (
If it is not required to write data now, the control knob
should be pressed again.
) to file “B”.
) to the “3B: WRITE FILE”.
) moves to "CANCEL".
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8.
9.
WRITE FILE B
STR
CMP
OFF
0dB
OK
ALC
LUX
8.
B
To write data in a selected file, turn the control knob to
move the cursor (
9.
Press the control knob to write data in a selected file and
return to the previous display.
) to “OK”.
Reading the data in a file
To read previously written data, in step 3. move the cursor ( )
to “3A: READ FILE”, then perform the same operations as in
steps
4.
to
9.
Resetting data in a file
To reset saved data to the factory settings, in step 3 move the
cursor (
erations as those in steps
) to “3C: RESET FILE”, then perform the same op-
4.
to
9.
MENU OPERATION
PROCESS MENU
This menu sets the functions built into the camera.
(Some of the following items cannot be set if a local remote control unit is connected to the camera or depending on the connected
camera model.)
No.ItemFunction, Operation
4A
DETAIL
4B
DETAIL LEVEL
4C
DETAIL V/H
ON/OFF setting of the detail enhancement function.
OFF : Detail enhancement is deactivated.
ON : Detail enhancement is activated.
Adjusts the detail enhancement level.
Increasing the level : Sharpens details.
Decreasing the level : Softens details.
Selects whether the detail enhancement is applied more strongly
in a horizontal or vertical direction.
Increasing the level : Applies detail enhancement more
strongly in a H direction.
Decreasing the level : Applies low detail enhancement in the H
direction.
NOTE
This item cannot vary the detail enhancement in the V direction.
4D
DETAIL FRQ
Sets the detail enhancement frequency according to the object.
LOW:Low frequency to be used when shooting a coarsely
patterned object.
MIDDLE : Standard frequency.
HIGH: High frequency to be used when shooting a small or
finely patterned object.
AUTO:Automatic adjustment of the detail enhancement fre-
quency according to the object.
Available Settings
OFF
ON
10 to
NORMAL to
-10
(21 steps)
10 to
NORMAL to
-10
(21 steps)
LOW
MIDDLE
HIGH
AUTO
Initial Setting
ON
NORMAL
NORMAL
MIDDLE
4E
SKIN DETAIL
4F
AUTO KNEE
4G
KNEE POINT
4H
COLOR MATRIX
ON/OFF setting of the skin tone detail function, which displays
natural, wet skin colors by reducing detail enhancement on the
skin areas.
OFF : Skin tone detail function is deactivated.
ON : Skin tone detail function is activated.
ON/OFF setting whether the auto knee function is activated according to the knee point setting to be made below.
OFF :Auto knee function is deactivated.
ON :Auto knee function is activated.
Sets the knee point level at which the auto knee function is deactivated.
Increasing the level : The knee function is activated at a
higher video level.
Decreasing the level : The knee function is activated at a lower
video level.
NOTE
The actual variation in the knee point occurs step by step because
this is set as a result of the knee point setting of the camera.
ON/OFF setting of whether the color matrix function.
OFF : The color matrix function is deactivated.
ON : The color matrix function improves the color reproducibility.
Note that noise increases with this setting.
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
10 to
NORMAL to
-10
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
NORMAL
ON
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MENU OPERATION
PROCESS MENU (CONTINUED)
No.ItemFunction, Operation
V.RESOLUTION
4I
Increases the vertical resolution.
NORMAL : Standard value.
V.MAX: Increased value.
NOTE
When the vertical resolution is increased, the sensitivity deteriorates and bright areas of objects may appear to be colored.
GAMMA
4J
GAMMA LEVEL
4K
BLACK
4L
ON/OFF setting of the gamma curve correction, which determines
the reproduction of black.
OFF : Gamma correction is deactivated.
ON : Gamma correction is activated.
Adjusts the gamma correction level.
Increasing the level : Improves the reproduction of black but
leads to loss of gradation of white.
Decreasing the level:To be used when the reproduction of
black is not strongly required.
Sets the gain in the dark areas according to the captured video
signal.
NORMAL: Standard gain.
STRETCH: Stretches the signals of the dark areas in the im-
age to enhance them and clarify the difference
between the bright and dark areas.
COMPRESS : When the captured image is bright in overall and
has few contrast, the gain of the dark areas is
compressed to provide contrast.
Available Settings
NORMAL
V. MAX
OFF
ON
10 to
NORMAL to
-10
NORMAL
STRETCH
COMPRESS
Initial Setting
NORMAL
OFF
NORMAL
NORMAL
ASPECT RATIO
4M
DNR
4N
DNR LEVEL
4O
BACK
4Z
Sets the picture size of the video signal.
4:3: 4:3 screen output.
16:9: 16:9 screen output.
LETTER : Letter size (16:9) screen output.
ON/OFF setting of the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction).
OFF : DNR is deactivated.
ON : DNR is activated.
Sets the DNR effect level.
LOW:Low DNR level (effective for fast-moving objects).
MIDDLE : Standard DNR level (residual image is noticeable).
HIGH: High DNR level (residual image is noticeable).
AUTO:Automatic adjustment of the DNR level according to
the object.
Returns to the previous display.
4:3
16:9
LETTER
OFF
ON
LOW
MIDDLE
HIGH
AUTO
—
4:3
OFF
MIDDLE
—
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OPERATION MENU
This menu sets the functions built into the RM-P210.
MENU OPERATION
No.ItemFunction, Operation
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
SHUTTER
V. GAIN STEP
V. GAIN MAX
GAIN LOW
GAIN MID
GAIN HIGH
Selects whether the front panel SHUTTER control varies the
shutter speed in steps or in fine variation.
STEP: Shutter speed variation in steps.
VARIABLE: Fine, continual variation to be used when shooting
a computer monitor, etc.
Selects the step of the gain variation using the GAIN control in
the VARIABLE GAIN mode.
0.1 dB:Turning the GAIN control varies the gain in 0.1 dB
steps.
1.0 dB:Turning the GAIN control varies the gain in 1.0 dB
steps. 0.1 dB
Selects the maximum gain value in the VARIABLE GAIN mode.
9.0 dB: The GAIN control can vary the gain up to 9.0 dB.
12.0 dB: The GAIN control can vary the gain up to 12.0 dB.
18.0 dB: The GAIN control can vary the gain up to 18.0 dB.
Selects the gain value when the front panel GAIN switch is set to
the LOW position.
Selects the gain value when the front panel GAIN switch is set to
the MID position.
Selection of the gain value when the front panel GAIN switch is
set to the HIGH position.
Available Settings
STEP
VARIABLE
1.0 dB
0.1 dB
9.0 dB
12.0 dB
18.0 dB
-3 dB
0 dB
3 dB
6 dB
9 dB
12 dB
18 dB
Initial Setting
STEP
0.1 dB
18.0 dB
0 dB
9 dB
18 dB
SMOOTH TRANS
5G
FUNC1
5H
FUNC2
5I
FUNC3
5J
FUNC4
5K
BACK
5Z
The KY-D29/KY-D29W enables the GAIN HIGH to be set to 3 dB but this is
invalid because the camera itself is not compatible with this setting.
ON/OFF setting of the smooth transition function which prevents
sudden change when the position of the GAIN switch or W.BAL
switch on the front panel is changed.
OFF : SMOOTH TRANS is deactivated.
ON : SMOOTH TRANS is activated.
Sets the function assigned to function key F1 on the front panel.
Sets the function assigned to function key F2 on the front panel.
Sets the function assigned to function key F3 on the front panel.
Sets the function assigned to function key F4 on the front panel.
Returns to the previous display.
OFF
ON
NONE
BLACK STRETCH
BLACK COMPRESS
ALC+EEI
LOLUX
FAW
AUTO KNEE
SKIN DETAIL
COLOR MATRIX
DETAIL
DNR
OFF
BLACK
STRETCH
BLACK
COMPRESS
ALC+EEI
LOLUX
–
–
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MENU OPERATION
LCD MODE MENU
This menu sets up the LCD display.
No.ItemFunction, Operation
6A
6B
6Z
CONTRAST
BACKLIGHT
BACK
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
Adjusts the setting of the backlight of the LCD display.
OFF : Backlight is turned off.
ON: Backlight is turned on.
Returns to the previous display.
Available Settings
5 to
NORMAL
to -5
OFF
ON
–
Initial Setting
NORMAL
ON
–
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SYSTEM RESET MENU
P
This menu resets the values set by the user to the initial values.
MENU OPERATION
FULL AUTO F1
BARS
1.
2.
3.
SHUTTER
STR
1/1000
CMP
F2
+9dB
GAIN
LCD displayMENU button
6: LCD MODE
7: SYSTEM RESET
7A: SYSTEM RESET
7A: SYSTEM RESET
MENU/SHUTTERGAIN
F3
ALC
LUX
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
MENU
F4
DOWN UP
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
DOWN UP
STEP
HIGH
MID
R
LOW
Control knob
1.
Press and hold the MENU button (approx. 1 second) until
the LCD display shows the menu display. Then turn the control knob to move the cursor (
2.
Press the control knob to display "7A: SYSTEM RESET".
) to "7: SYSTEM RESET".
CANCEL
3.
Press the control knob to move the cursor ( ) to "CAN-
CANCEL
CEL". If you do not want to reset the values you have set,
press the control knob now.
4.
4.
5.
7A: SYSTEM RESET
STR
CMP
OFF
0dB
OK
ALC
LUX
If you want to reset the values, turn the control knob to
move the cursor (
5.
Press the control knob to reset the values you have set to
) to "OK".
the initial values and return to the normal display.
Initial values
● The values you've set in the menu items will be reset to the initial values shown on pages 21 to 27.
● Other status settings are reset as shown below.
Status SettingInitial ValuesStatus SettingInitial Values
IRIS buttonMANUAL
WHITE
W.BAL switch
PAINT button
WHITE PAINT
MANUAL PAINT
Switch position
OFF
Bch
A
Rch
Bch
B
Rch
Bch
Central value of the control
Central value of the control
Central value of the control
Rch
GAIN
SHUTTER
FULL AUTO
BARS
F1 to F4 buttons
LOLUX
ALC+EEI
STEP switch
V.GAIN LEVEL
SHUTTER
V.SCAN LEVEL
Switch position
0.1 dB
OFF
Approx. 1/100
OFF
OFF
Initial value, OFF
OFF
OFF
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GENERAL
WARNING MESSAGES
To prevent operational errors, the LCD display shows one of the following warning messages when
an erroneous operation is performed.
Displayed Message
INVALID ENTRY
GAIN : LOLUX
INVALID ENTRY
FULL AUTO : ON
INVALID ENTRY
GAIN : ALC + EEI
INVALID ENTRY
W.BAL : FAW
INVALID ENTRY
W.BAL : PRESET
INVALID ENTRY
W.BAL : MANUAL
INVALID ENTRY
BARS : ON
CauseCheck Point
The gain is set to the LoLux mode.
The FULL AUTO button is ON.
ACC+EEI is ON.
The white-balance is set to the FAW
mode.
The W.BAL button is set to PRESET.
The white balance adjustment is set to
manual mode by the AUTO/MANU button.
The BARS button is pressed.
Exit from the LoLux mode, and then
adjust the gain again.
Press the FULL AUTO button so that
the lamp in it turns off, then retry
operation.
Exit from the ACC+EEI mode, and then
retry operation.
Cancel FAW and start the white-balance
adjustment.
Auto white balance adjustment cannot
be started in this mode.
Auto white balance adjustment cannot
be started in this mode.
Press the BARS button so that the
lamp in it turns off, then retry operation.
ERROR MESSAGES
When the LCD display shows one of the following error messages during an auto white balance
adjustment and AUTO SET mode, check “Cause” and “Check Point” below and then retry the auto
white balance adjustment. (The error message is displayed for about 5 seconds.)
Displayed Message
AUTO WHITE A (B)
ERROR: LOW LIGHT
AUTO WHITE A (B)
NG: OBJECT
AUTO WHITE A (B)
ERROR: OVER LIGHT
AUTO BLACK LENS NOT CLOSED?
The light intensity is insufficient.
The object is not suitable for shooting.
● The amount of incident light is too high.
● The color temperature conversion fil-
ter is not set properly.
The lens will not close for auto black-balance adjustment.
CauseCheck Point
Increase the lighting (illumination) or
boost the gain with the GAIN button.
(Note that the sensitivity deteriorates
when the gain is boosted.)
Check if the object is white and change
the object if required.
● Check if a strong light source, such as
the sun, is shining into the camera either directly or as a result of a reflection caused by the object.
● Set the color temperature conversion
filter to the correct position.
Set the camera so that the lens can be
closed.
AUTO BLACK ERROR!
28
Auto black adjustment is not working
properly.
Check the setups of the RM-210 and
camera again.
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON CAMERA MODELS
GENERAL
Connected
Function
IRISAUTO IRIS
AI LEVEL
MANUAL IRIS
IRIS LEVEL
MASTER BLACK
WHITEPRESET
MANUAL BALANCE
BALANCE Rch
BALANCE Bch
AUTO A (1)
AUTO B (2)
PAINT Rch
PAINT Bch
FAW
AUTOSET
WHITE
GAIN–3 dB
0 dB
3 dB
6 dB
9 dB
12 dB
18 dB
ALC + EEI
VARIABLE GAIN
LOLUXOFF
ON
SHUTTER OFF
1/100
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
VARIABLE
TALLY
PREVIEW
CALL
BARSOFF
ON
DETAILOFF
(CONTOUR)
ON
Model
GYDV550
KY-
KY-
D29
D29W
*1*1
*2*2
*2*2
*3*3*3
KY-27C
KY-19
Connected
Function
DETAIL LEVEL
DETAIL V/H BAL
DETAIL FREQUENCY
SKIN DETAILOFF
AUTO KNEEOFF
KNEE POINT
COLOR MATRIX OFF
V. RESOLUTION NORMAL
(HI-RESO)
GAMMAOFF
GAMMA LEVEL
BLACKNORMAL
ASPECT RATIO4 : 3
DNROFF
DNR LEVELLOW
SMOOTH TRANS
FULL AUTOOFF
H. PHASE
: Available. : Not available.
: Connectable by modifying the KY-D29W. Consult your nearest
JVC-authorized service agent for details.
*1 Functions as AUTO WHITE with the KY-D29/KY-D29W.
*2 Although this function is displayed it is not available.
*3 The camera does not have a PVW lamp but the TALLY lamp on the RM-P210
lights in green.
Model
LOW
MIDDLE
HIGH
AUTO
ON
ON
ON
V. MAX
ON
STRETCH
COMPRESS
16 : 9
LETTER
ON
MIDDLE
HIGH
AUTO
OFF
ON
ON
GYDV550
KY-
KY-
D29
D29W
KY-27C
KY-19
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GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
SymptomPageCheck Points
Video
troubles
Control
troubles
Colors in the monitor screen
are abnormal. (During
genlocking)
Synchronization is not
possible.
• Is the SC phase adjusted properly?
• Are the BB or VBS signals applied to the GENLOCK INPUT
connectors?
• Is the VCR playback signal supplied directly without passing
through a TBC?
Pressing the corresponding
button cannot start the
operation.
<EXT> is displayed on the LCD.
The LCD display keeps on
displaying "NOW INITIALIZING
JUST A MOMENT" or "PLEASE
CHECK THE CAMERA".
LCD display shows "---".• The connected camera does not have the assigned function.
White-balance adjustment
cannot be started.
White-balance adjustment will
not complete.
• Functions that are not available on the camera cannot be
controlled.
Check the camera functions again.
• Are cables connected properly?
• Are the power switches of the RM-P210 and camera set to ON?
• Is the MODE (RM/VTR) switch on the camera adapter set to
“RM”?
Check the camera functions again and assign the proper
functions to the F1 to F4 keys.
• Is the W.BAL switch set to A or B?
• Is FAS or FAW ON (which is indicated by the lighting of the AUTO
lamp)?
•
Are the color temperature filters and lighting conditions appropriate?
• Does the object have colors?
P. 13
P. 13
P. 8
P. 25
P. 18
P. 18
The tally lamp does not light.• Is the tally system of the RM-P210 compatible with that of the
camera system?
The RM-P210 has been set at the factory in the “make contact
mode”. If it is required to set it to the “voltage supplied mode”, the
setting of the internal circuitry should be changed; consult your
nearest JVC-authorized service agent. (The modification will then
be carried out with charge.)
Intercom is not possible.• Is the headset impedance suitable? (Earphone: 50 W to 300 W/
1 kHz. Microphone: Carbon).
P. 14
P. 14
30
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Signals
Composite video signal
R/G/B signals: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 W, x 1 each (with-
Y/R-Y/B-Y signals:Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 W (including sync)