Panasonic AK-HC910L User Manual

1080I Multi-purpose

Digital Camera

AK-HC910L

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Printed in Japan F0905Y1105 VQTB0099

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indicates safety information.

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO RED UCE THE R ISK OF FIR E O R S HOCK H AZAR D, KEEP T H IS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

For Your Safety

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge

basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Your Safety

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For Your Safety...............................2, 3

Preface ...............................................5

Features..............................................5

Precautions.........................................6

Major Operating Controls and

Their Functions.............................7, 8

_ Front Panel ...................................7

_ Top and Bottom Panels ............7, 8

_ Side Panel ....................................8

How to Install ......................................9

_ How to set the lens .......................9

_ How to install on the camera

housing, pan/tilt head,

tripod, etc. .....................................9

How to Set Up the System

(Connection) ...................................10

Multi-purpose Digital Camera

Control System Configuration ..........11

Multi-purpose Digital Camera

Pan/Tilt Head Compatible

System Configuration.......................12

Operation Procedure ........................13

How to Adjust...........................14 to 16

_ Flange back adjustment

(for zoom lens)............................14

_ Lens iris gain volume

adjustment ..................................14

_ White balance adjustment ..........15

_ Colour temperature and

white balance adjustment

(reference) ..................................15

_ Black balance adjustment...........16

_ Gen lock adjustment ...................16

Setting of Menu Items..............17 to 29

_ Configuration of menu display

screen .........................................17

_ USER menu (Initial screen) ........18

! Maintenance menu ............19 to 25

1 Black shading correction

menu.......................................19

2 Pedestal, gamma, flare

adjustment menu ....................20

3 Knee&white clip

adjustment menu ....................21

4 Gain adjustment menu............22

5 Detail adjustment menu....22, 23

6 Master gain, auto iris setting

menu.......................................23

7 Super gain, Detail, Pedestal-

offset level setting menu .........24

8 Matrix menu ............................25

9 Colour correction 1 menu .......25

qZ Colour correction 2 menu .......25

@ Setting menu.........................26, 27

1 Camera mode setting

menu.................................26, 27

2 Electronic shutter setting

menu.......................................27

3 Horizontal phase adjustment

menu for external reference

signal ......................................27

# Camera ID setting menu.............28

$ File managing and renewing

menu.....................................28, 29

- File operation menu..........28, 29

Outside Dimension Diagram.............30

Specifications & Accessories............31

Contents

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Preface

Thank you very much for purchasing the multi-purpose digital camera.

New 2/3q 2.2 million-pixel CCD is employed. [1920(H) k1080(V)]

• 2.2 million-pixel CCD is 2/3q size, being

compact and light-weight.

The camera section is equipped with a high picture quality digital signal processing LSI.

• 10 Bit, 74 MHz high picture quality digital

processing after the process circuit.

• New type CCD flaw correcting function.

• High reliability, multi-function, and

improvement of maneuverability are realized.

• Max. +48 dB gain-up is possible.

(Memory addition, CCD pixel addition mode included)

Performance improvement by newgeneration FIT

• High sensitivity, wide dynamic range and low smear are realized by CCD most suited for high-quality pictures.

• High response and high resolution are realized by driving H-CCD at 74 MHz.

Multiple functions

• Multi-function DTL such as highluminance DTL and skin DTL.

• Two HD-SDI output lines.

This camera employs new 2/3q 2.2 million-pixel FIT CCD [1920(H)k1080(V)], realizing a compact light-weight system including the optical system. Also, the newly developed CCD having an FIT configuration suited for higher picture quality and the development of low-noise, high-speed amplifiers have enabled the realization of high sensitivity, high S/N ratio, and wide dynamic range. With the newly developed digital signal processing LSI mounted on the camera head, it performs signal processing such as GAMMA, KNEE and DTL matrix, and CCD flaw correction based on a new system, intending to improve the maneuverability with multifunction, high-quality, and high stability peculiar to a digital system. Making the best use of the features of a small-sized self-contain camera, it is accommodated in the camera housing and able to provide high-quality HD pictures as an multi-purpose digital camera.

Features

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• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains sensitive components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

• Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is not use. If the lens is not installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered.

• Do not touch the surface of the lens or prism.

• Do not use strong of abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.

• Do not aim the camera toward the sun, no matter whether it is turned on or not.

• Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture, and do not try to operate the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the camera if it becomes wet.

• Do not operate the camera outdoors during a lightning storm.

• Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperatures or high humidity exist.

• Do not leave the camera turned on when not in use. Do not unnecessarily turn the camera power on and off repeatedly. Do not block the ventilation slots.

• Do not cover the port otherwise block ventilation during operation. Internal heat buildup can cause a fire.

• Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Handle the camera with care.

• Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap over when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not installed, protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap into the lens mount hole.

• Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses, to clean the surface of the lens or prism in the event that it should become dirty.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use mild detergent and wipe gently.

• Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of spot lights or bright lights, as well as light reflecting objects and surfaces.

• Take immediate action if ever the camera should become wet. Turn the power off and have the unit checked by an authorized service facility.

• Follow normal safety precaution to avoid personal injury.

• Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within 0°C to +40°C, and the relative humidity is within 30% to 90% (no condensation).

• Always turn the power off when the camera is not going to be used. Operate the camera only when there is adequate ventilation.

• Cooling fan There is internally provided a cooling fan. Since the cooling fan is a consumable part, replace it after about 50,000 hours of operation. (Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.)

DON’TS DO’S

Precautions

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions

_ Front Panel

5 Cooling Fan

• Do not block or obstruct the ventilation during operation. It may otherwise cause internal heating or fire.

• The life of this fan is approximately 50,000 hours (at room temp. 25°C). Replace the fan as needed. (When the room temperature is higher than 35°C, replace the fan earlier.) Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.

_ Top and Bottom Panels

Pin No.

Signal

Return control

VTR-S/S

UNREG GND

Iris manual selection

Iris control

UNREG 12V

Pin No.

Signal

Iris follow

Iris auto selection

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1 Lens Mount

2/3q standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed.

2 Lens Fixing Ring Knob

Lens is fixed by turning the knob counterclockwise.

3 Cable Clamp

Used to clamp the lens cable.

4 Lens Connector [LENS]

Used to connect the camera cables of the lens.

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8 Breaker [BREAKER]

If the breaker is operated due to over-current or the like, check the cause and eliminate the trouble, then press the breaker button.

9 Zoom/Focus Connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]

Used to connect the zoom/focus control cables of lens.

6 Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)

7 Camera mounting hole (3/8-16UNC)

The screw holes can be used to secure the camera for installing it on camera housing, and when using a pan/tilt head or a tripod.

Major Operating Controls and Their Functions

_ Side Panel

: SDI Output Connectors [SDI OUT 1, 2]

SDI signal output is given by two lines.

; Interface Connector [I/F]

TXD: Data from Camera to remote controller RXD: Data from remote controller to camera

Pin No.

Signal

Focus control selection

Zoom control selection

GND

Forcible iris closing

Iris control

+Voltage

Pin No.

Signal

COM

Focus control

Zoom control

Iris control selection

COM +Voltage

COM –Voltage

Pin No.

Signal

Y signal output

Pb signal output

Pr signal output

Sync signal input

DC 12V

Frame GND

TXD (H)

Pin No.

Signal

Y signal GND

Pb signal GND

Pr signal GND

Sync signal GND

DC GND

TXD (C)

RXD (H)

RXD (C)

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How to Install

_ How to set the lens

• Standard 2/3q bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.

1 Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap. 2 Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the

lens.

3 Connect the lens cable to the lens connector. 4 Connect the remote (zoom/focus control) cable to the zoom/focus connector on the

rear panel.

* Note that there are some lenses uncontrollable with respect to zoom, focus function.

Be sure to ask the dealer for the installation, adjustment and connection of this equipment.

How to install on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc.

1 Precisely set the camera on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc. by using

the camera set-screw hole (1/4-20UNC, 3/8-16UNC).

2 When mounting the camera on a pan/tilt head, be sure to use proper tools and

make sure that there is no fear of falling off.

Remote (zoom/focus control) Cable (When a pan/tilt head is used, connect the cable to the pan/tilt head.)

Camera Cable (To Lens Connector)

Lens Fixing Ring Knob

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YPbPr

D-sub 15-pin

How to Set Up the System (Connection)

_ Connection of remote control box

• Use multi-cable for the connection of Camera Controller AK-HRP900L and this unit.

HD-SDI

Multi-cable (5m) AK-HDMLTCA05

Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)

HD Monitor

1 Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the Power Switch of AC Adapter and

Camera Controller to OFF.

2 Connect the multi-cable to the interface connector of the camera, and the opposite side

to Camera Controller.

3 Set the AC Adapter Power Switch to ON, and the Camera Controller Power Switch to

ON, then the camera can be controlled.

4 After shooting, set the Camera Controller Power Switch to OFF, and the AC Adapter

Power Switch to OFF.

Note that the monitor output is attenuated and deteriorated if the cable is too long.

External sync signal (3 value sync)

Video Input Signal

AC adapter AW-PS505A

DC Power Cable

Camera Controller

AK-HRP900L

NOTE

HD Monitor

Multi-purpose Digital Camera

AK-HC910L

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