Panasonic AK-HC931 User Manual

Model AK-HC931P

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Multi-Format Camera

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Contents

For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Controls and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Mounting the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Adjusting the lens flange back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Performing the viewfinder adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Mounting the camera on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Component system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System connections 2 (with build-up unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System connections 3 (with MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Status displays on viewfinder screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

AK-HC931P Connector pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

External dimension drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Overview

This new-generation all-format HD camera is designed to support the 720P format. By way of providing support for the 720P format, this model uses newly developed 2/3z CCDs with a million pixels [1280 (H) x 720 (V)]. By taking a fresh approach to the on-chip lens, CCD structure and processes, these new CCDs embody dramatically improved sensitivity, smear and dynamic range specifications compared with conventional CCDs, and they achieve a high performance which is on a par with that of SD. Furthermore, the moire in the band has been slashed by offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing. The newly developed digital signal processing LSI which supports 12-bit A/D conversion and which is provided in the camera head processes the gamma, knee, detail, matrix and other process signals and uses a new system for CCD defect correction to achieve improved operability with a greater number of functions, high quality and high stability which only digital systems can deliver. The 12-bit A/D converter yields a stable wide dynamic circuit with a high signal-to-noise ratio from the dark areas to the highlights. A newly developed casing is used to house the Multi-Format Camera head to achieve a compact size and light weight. The amount of heat generated has been significantly reduced by designing the new circuitry to consume less power and by adopting an efficient heat dissipation design for the new casing. SD signals (D1, VBS) can be output and RET images and PROMPT signals can be input by connecting the Multi-Format Camera to the CCU (AK-HCU931P, optional accessory). In terms of controlling the camera’s functions, the ROP (AK-HRP931P) or MSU (AK-MSU930P), also available as an optional accessory, can be connected to the CCU to control such analog functions as the camera head’s pedestal and iris and control such switches as the gain and output selector switches.

Features

Newly developed 720P, 2/3z million-pixel CCDs incorporated

≥ This achieves a high sensitivity that surpasses the

standard sensitivity of F10 and is on a par with SD.

≥ Smear has been cut to 130 dB and the number of white

marks has been drastically reduced by process improvements.

≥ H-CCD drive is accomplished at a frequency of 74 MHz

to attain a high response and high resolution.

Digital signal processing LSI with high picture quality featured in the camera unit

≥ After the process circuits, the signals undergo 12-bit, 74

MHz high-picture-quality digital processing, yielding a high reliability, more functions and enhanced operating ease as a result.

Multi-functional enhancer

≥ In addition to the many functions such as chroma DTL,

skin DTL and dynamic DTL, there is a choice of 8 boost frequencies. (For both HD and SD)

Designed to achieve low noise levels of below NC15

≥ The fan mode can be switched to suit the application at

hand, and measures to reduce the power requirements and improve the heat dissipation were adopted in the final design.

Fuller complement of control circuits and auto setup (ASU) function

≥ The self-diagnosis functions have been enhanced, and it

has now become possible to select the ASU function by combining the external shooting chart and internal test signals as well as the normal, simplified or other mode.

Peripheral components

≥ Ease of operation can be further improved by configuring

a system where the Multi-Format Camera is used in combination with the remote operation panel (ROP) and master setup unit (MSU).

≥ Using the ROP matrix, for instance, ROP assignment is

enabled without connector patch switching.

Data trunk function

≥ Two RS-422 circuits are provided as a standard feature.

They obviate the need for the cables used with virtual control, pan-tilt head and lens control, etc.

D/C output of camera supported (optional function)

≥ The VF output or camera output can be selected as the

D/C output.

≥ The VF images can be monitored on the NTSC LCD

monitor.

PUSH

AWB

OFF

SEL

ABB

W / B

VTR / RET

SHUTTER

BAL

AUTO

fed

OPT

OFF ON

RET A

PGM

TALK TALK

PGM

LEVEL

INCOM1

INCOM1 INCOM2

BREAKER

RET CONT

EXT I/O

POWER

CCU OFF EXT

CALL

1 OFF 2

ON OFF PTT

ON OFF

PTT

OFF

RET B

INCOM2

TALLY

OUT

MIC1 MIC2

EARPHONE

TRUNK

RCB

DC IN

PUSHPUSH

PROMPTER OUT

GL IN

2 3

5 6

7 8

9 :

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= >

O P Q

Controls and their functions

NT O

)

–

MIC1

–

) –

–

MIC2

NAM

Y /C

FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL

CAM/VTR

GAIN

STBY SAVE HIGH

LOW

MID BAR A

CAM B

TEST PRST

PTT

OUTPUT

W.BAL

USER SEL

FILTER

ND 1

CAP

CLEAR

1 / 4ND

1/16ND

1/64ND

3200K 4300K 6300K CROSS

DF0

A B C D E

PTT

RET

[

] \

MONITOR OUT

HD SDI OUT

OPT FIBER

AUX OUT

PROMPTER/GL

LENS

MIC1

ULTI FORMAT

DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM

Controls and their functions

A Lens mount (Bayonet type)

This is where the lens is mounted.

B Lens clamp lever

The lens is inserted into the lens mount A, and this lever is then turned to clamp the lens in place.

C Lens cable, mic cable clamps

These are used to clamp the lens cable and mic cable in place.

D Tripod mount

Before securing the Multi-Format Camera to a tripod, attach the tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) which is available as an optional accessory.

E Shoulder pad

Adjust this pad in such a way that the Multi-Format Camera can be operated easily when carried on the shoulder. The pad position can be moved forward or backward once the two fixing screws are loosened.

F Optical fiber connector (EDW.3K made by LEMO)

1 Camera power switch [POWER]

This is used to select the camera power input (power supplied from the CCU or from an external connector) and turn the power ON and OFF.

2 Power LED

This lights up red when power is supplied to the camera.

3 Power circuit breaker [BREAKER]

When an overcurrent flows to the camera, the breaker is tripped, and the power supply is cut off.

4 INCOM connectors 1, 2 [INCOM1, INCOM2]

The INCOM or headset plugs are connected here.

5 INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC1 TALK]

This is the INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.

6 INCOM1 level control [INCOM1 LEVEL]

This is used to adjust the INCOM1 receive level.

7 INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC2 TALK]

This is the INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.

8 INCOM2 level control [INCOM2 LEVEL]

This is used to adjust the INCOM2 receive level.

9 INCOM1 PGM selector switch [INCOM1 PGM]

This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with INCOM1.

: INCOM1 PGM level control [INCOM1 PGM]

This is used to adjust the INCOM1 and PGM mixing level.

; INCOM2 PGM selector switch [INCOM2 PGM]

This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with INCOM2.

< INCOM2 PGM level control [INCOM2 PGM]

This is used to adjust the INCOM2 and PGM mixing level.

= RET-A selector switch [RET A]

This switch is used to select the return images to be switched by RET-A.

> RET-B selector switch [RET B]

This switch is used to select the return images to be switched by RET-B.

? CALL LED

This lights when the CALL switch is pressed. It also lights in response to a call from the ROP or MSU.

@ CALL switch [CALL]

This lights the CALL LED on the ROP or MSU and sounds the buzzer.

A OPT LED

This indicates the camera’s optical signal reception status. It normally lights up green. When any problem has occurred, it lights up red.

B Back tally LED selector switch

This is used to set the back tally LED to ON or OFF.

C Back tally LED

This lights when the tally signal is supplied.

D RET switching control connector [RET CONT]

The cable of the RET switching box (optional accessory) is connected here for controlling the ON/OFF settings of RET1, 2, 3 and INCOM1 MIC.

E Build-up unit connector [EXT I/O]

The cable from the build-up unit (optional accessory) is connected here.

F Camera main line SDI output connector (BNC) [HD

SDI]

The camera main line’s HD-SDI images are output from this connector.

G Optional video output connector (BNC) [AUX OUT]

When the camera D/C unit (AK-HDC931, optional accessory) has been installed, the camera’s D/C images (VBS) are output from this connector.

H Genlock sync input/PROMPT output connector

[PROMPT/GL]

When the GL/PROMPT selector switch is set to GL, the reference signal (tri-level SYNC) which is used to genlock the camera is input to this connector; when it is set to PROMPT, the images input from the CCU are output from this connector.

I GL/PROMPT selector switch

This is used to select the genlock input or the input/output (genlock input and PROMPT output) signals of the PROMPT output connector.

Controls and their functions

J RCB connector [RCB]

The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional accessory) is connected to this connector.

K External power supply input connector [DC IN]

The input of the external DC power supply is connected to this connector. (DC 12V)

L MIC1 selector switch [MIC1 F/R]

This is used to switch the MIC1 input signal to the front or rear.

M Rear MIC1 connector [MIC1]

An audio component or microphone is connected to this connector.

N Rear MIC2 connector [MIC2]

An audio component or microphone is connected to this connector.

O Tally output connector [TALLY OUT]

The R or G tally signal is output from this connector (open collector). A DC 12 V voltage (approx. 1.0 A) can also supplied.

P Earphone jack [EARPHONE]

When an earphone (optional accessory) is connected to this jack, the INCOM1 receive signal and MIC1 monitor signal can be heard.

Q Data trunk connector [TRUNK]

The trunk data [RS-422 x2] of the CCU is input to and output from this connector.

R MIC1 power selector switch

This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied to MIC1. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or OFF.)

S MIC2 power selector switch

This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied to MIC2. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or OFF.)

T Input gain selector switch

This is used to set the MIC1 input gain (in 10 dBm increments from -20 to 60 dBm).

U MIC2 input gain selector switch

This is used to set the MIC2 input gain (in 10 dBm increments from -20 to 60 dBm).

V RET selector switch [RET]

This is used as return image selector switch.

W Optical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL]

This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually. When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be controlled by the ROP.

X Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL]

This is used to select the images (Y, NAM, R, G, B] which are to be output from the monitor output connector.

Y ND filter selector knob

This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. 1: CAP, 2: Through, 3: 1/4, 4: 1/16, 5: 1/64

Z CC filter selector knob

This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. A: 3200K, B: 4300K, C: 6300K, D: Cross, E: DFO

[ Power save switch [CAM/VTR]

This is used to select the power supply status when VTR recording has been temporarily stopped. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

\ Gain selector switch [GAIN]

This is used to select the gain for the camera images. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

] Camera output selector switch [OUTPUT]

This is used to select the video output (CAM, BAR or TEST). It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

^ White balance selector switch [W.BAL]

This is set when there is no time to perform the coarse adjustment of the white balance. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

_ PTT switch [PTT]

This selector switch is used to set the INCOM1 MIC to ON or OFF.

` Assignable switch [USER SEL]

Using the setting menu, user settings can be assigned to this switch. When the switch is pressed, the assigned user setting mode is established; when it is pressed again, the selected mode is released.

a SD card connector [SD CARD]

The setup card (optional accessory) is inserted here. For details on its operation, refer to the menu.

b Menu switch [MENU]

When this switch is pressed, the camera’s user menu is output; when it is pressed again, the menu screen display is cleared.

Controls and their functions

g Lens connector [LENS]

The lens cable is connected to this connector.

h Front MIC1 connector [MIC1]

A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. The power supply for the microphone can be connected from this connector. What kind power is to be supplied is set using the MIC1 power selector switch.

i VF connector [VF]

The viewfinder cable is connected to this connector.

j Monitor output connector (BNC) [MONITOR OUT]

The video signals for the monitor are output from this connector. The images to be output are selected using the monitor output selector switch.

k Rear VF connector

This D-sub connector is used for Viewfinder interface.

c JOG dial button

Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by operating this dial button. For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the menu operations.

d Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER]

This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used. When it is set to the SEL position, the shutter speed is switched in the preset range and the mode is also switched. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

e AWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL]

This switch is operated when the white balance (AWB) or black balance (ABB) is to be adjusted automatically. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.

f VTR start/RET selector switch [VTR/RET]

This is used as the REC start switch of the VTR and return image selector switch. It performs the same operations as the VTR button of the lens. Its function can be allocated as desired on the menu.

Controls and their functions

2 Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the

top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens.

3 Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place.

4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to

the LENS connector.

<Notes>

≥ For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions

that accompany the lens.

≥ Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary to

perform the following lens and camera adjustments.

1. Flange back adjustment for the lens

2. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens

3. White shading adjustment for the lens (performed using the controls on the camera)

1 Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap.

Mounting the lens

Mount cap

Lens clamp lever

Center mark

LENS connector

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