Panasonic AK-HRP200G User Manual

Operating Instructions

<Basics>

Remote Operation Panel

Model No.

  AK-HRP200G

●● How●the●operating●instructions●are●organized

・●Basics●(this●manual):

This manual describes how to connect the unit to
the required equipment and set it up.
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the
<Basics> manual to ensure that you know how to
install it correctly.
The <Basics> manual is provided as a PDF file on the
CD-ROM supplied with the unit.

・●Operations●and●Settings:

Operations and Settings describe how to operate
and set up the unit.
The <Operations and Settings> manual is provided
as a PDF file on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.

●● To●read●PDF●files,●you●will●need●Adobe

You●can●download●it●from●Adobe●Systems'●website.

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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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ENGLISH

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 DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING

THEM.

No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this equipment to rain
or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of fire, keep this 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:

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.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying
interference, use the recommended accessories only.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) out of the reach
of babies and small children.

indicates safety information.

FCC NOTICE(USA)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION(Canada)

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

indicates safety information.

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

Note:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-HRP200)

The apparatus is compliant with:

• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and

• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the
apparatus.

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

• Video signal connecting cables
Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

• Audio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

• Other connecting cables (LAN, RS-422)
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.

• When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.

• If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong
electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse
effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being
affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні

(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)

Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному
обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).

Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, :

1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

2. кадмій (Cd)– не перевищує 0,01 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон;

3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+ ) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон.

Декларація про Відповідність

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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instruction manuals will be displayed.
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Se inserendo il CD-ROM si apre la schermata di installazione del
software, interrompere l’installazione.
Aprendo [INDEX.pdf] sul CD-ROM, viene visualizzato un elenco di
manuali di istruzioni per l’uso.
Fare clic sul nome del documento corrispondente al manuale da aprire.

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CD-ROM est inséré.
Quand [INDEX.pdf] sur le CD-ROM s’ouvre, la liste des manuels du
mode d’emploi s’affiche.
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consulter.

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Ce logiciel peut être téléchargé depuis la page d’accueil
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About this instruction manual

 About trademarks and registered trademarks

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• SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C and LLC.

• Other names of companies or products in this manual are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

 About copyright

Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering and also exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided
with this unit are expressly prohibited.

 Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this manual.

• The AK-HRP200G is referred to as the AK-HRP200 in this manual.

• The term memory card will be used below as a generic term for both SD and SDHC memory cards.
SD or SDHC will be used in descriptions that refer to only one of the two card types.

• A studio handy camera is referred to as a camera in this manual.

• A camera control unit is referred to as a CCU in this manual.

• A remote operation panel is referred to as an ROP in this manual.

 Illustrations and screen displays in this manual

• Illustrations and screen displays in the manual may differ from those actually displayed.

Table of Contents

Read this first! .......................................................................................2

About this instruction manual .............................................................. 5

Introduction ............................................................................................ 6

Features.................................................................................................. 7

Accessories ...........................................................................................7

Precautions for use ............................................................................... 7

Precautions for installation .................................................................. 8

Setting up the unit ................................................................................. 8

Installing and removing rack mount brackets....................................... 8

Rack installation (rack mounting) ......................................................... 8

System component connections .......................................................... 9

Outside dimension drawing .................................................................9

Parts and their functions .................................................................... 10

Operation panel .................................................................................10

Connector Panel ................................................................................ 18

Dip Switches ...................................................................................... 18

Specifications ...................................................................................... 19

Index ..................................................................................................... 19

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Introduction

 Overview

This unit is a remote operation panel for controlling a studio handy
camera (AK-HC3800) and a camera controller unit (AK-HCU200).
Use a dedicated optical fiber cable to connect a studio handy camera
to a camera controller unit and use an ROP cable to connect this unit
to the camera controller unit.

 Memory Cards

Use only memory cards that comply with the SD and SDHC
specifications in this unit.
Be sure to format memory cards in this unit.
This unit supports the following memory card capacities.
It does not support SDXC memory cards.

SD memory cards: 8 MB to 2 GB
SDHC memory cards: 4 GB to 32 GB

For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions,
visit the following Web site.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Pay attention to the following when using and storing the unit.

• Avoid locations exposed to high temperature and humidity

• Avoid exposure to condensation

• Avoid static electricity.

 Software upgrades

For upgrades, visit Support & Download on the Panasonic website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Follow the instructions included in the download file to perform the
upgrade.

 Disclaimer

Panasonic Corporation will not accept any liability whatsoever for any
of the following.

(1) Any direct, indirect, accidental, special or consequential damage

or loss related to this unit

(2) Personal injury or equipment damage caused by inappropriate use

or negligent operation of the user
(3) Disassembly, repair or modification of the unit by the user
(4) Inconvenience, loss or damage when images cannot be displayed

for whatever reason including unit failure or defects
(5) Any defect or inconvenience, loss or damage resulting from such

a defect arising when the unit is combined with the device of a

third party
(6) Loss of recorded data for whatever reason

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Features

z This unit is a remote operation panel for controlling a studio

handy camera (AK-HC3800) and a camera controller unit like the
AK-HCU200.

z A simple button layout and an IRIS control lever ensure intuitive and

stable operation.

z Scene files, user files and lens files can be stored on memory cards.

Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied.

• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product.

CD-ROM .................................................................................................... 1

• Operating Instructions <Basics>

• Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings>

Precautions for use

Observe the following in addition to the information included in “Read this first!”.

 Handle carefully

Do not drop the unit or expose it to strong impacts or vibrations. Do
not carry the unit by the iris lever. The unit could be damaged or
cause an accident.

 Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

Exposure to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F)
could adversely affect Internal components.

 Power off before connecting or disconnecting cables

Connect and disconnect cables when the unit is turned off (when the
CCU is off, the ROP cable is disconnected and an external DC power
supply is not connected).

 Avoid humidity and dust

Avoid using the unit in an excessively humid or dusty location to
prevent damage to internal components.

 Maintenance

Turn the unit off and wipe it with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn
soiling, immerse a cloth in a solution of a neutral kitchen detergent
and water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the unit gently. Then wipe
it with a dry cloth to remove any moisture.

<Note>

• Do not use benzine, paint thinner or other volatile fluids.

• If you use a chemical cloth for cleaning, read through the
precautions before use.

 Avoid exposure to water

Make sure that the unit is not directly exposed to water. Exposure to
water could damage it.

 Disposal

When the unit reaches the end of its service life, ask a special
contractor to dispose of it properly according to environmental
regulations.

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Precautions for installation

Observe the following in addition to the information included in “Read this first!”.

Have your supplier install the unit and handle connections.

 Cable connections

• Be sure to use dedicated remote operation panel (ROP) cables.

• If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect
the ROP cables to save electricity.

 Handle carefully

• Make sure you do not drop or expose the unit to strong impacts or
vibrations that could damage the product or cause accidents.

 Do not insert foreign material in the unit.

• Foreign materials such as water, metal objects, food or drink that
enter the unit could cause a fire or electrical shock.

Setting up the unit

Installing and removing rack mount brackets

Rack mount bracket

Securing screws

 Installation location

• This unit is designed for indoor use.

• Use the unit on a stable and horizontal surface that is sufficiently
capable of supporting its weight.

• When the unit will be recessed into a panel or table, make sure that
enough space is provided for ventilation and cables.

• Do not install the unit in a location where it and the cables can be
easily damaged.

• Do not install the unit in a location where the temperature drops to
0°C (32°F) or lower or reaches 40°C (104°F) or higher.

• Do not install the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near
exhaust vents that expel hot air.

• Do not install the unit in a location exposed to excessive humidity,
dust or vibrations to prevent malfunction.

The unit is shipped from the factory with the rack mount brackets
installed.
The customer can remove the four screws that hold the rack mount
brackets in place using a Phillips screwdriver.

<Note>

• After detaching, store the rack mount brackets and the screws in a
location easily accessible when required.

• Next time you use the rack mount brackets to secure the unit, tighten
the four screws to a torque of 50 N•cm or more.

Rack mount bracket

Securing screws

Rack installation (rack mounting)

Securing screw (commercially available)

Secure the unit to the rack using two screws.

<Note>

• The securing screws are not supplied with the unit. Purchase screws
that will fit the 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter holes before rack
mounting.

• The temperature in the rack must be between 0 °C (32°F) and 40 °C
(104°F).

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Setting up the unit (continued)

System component connections

1. Connect the CCU connector on this unit to the ROP

connector on the CCU rear panel using a dedicated ROP
cable (sold separately).

Connection example:
AK-HCU200

ROP cable

12V IN

LAN RS-422 PREVIEW

CCU

SIGNAL GND

AK-HRP200

Outside dimension drawing

Unit: mm (inch)

2-Φ5

46(1-13/16)

VF

HEAD

BARS

WHITE

POWER

POWER

TEST

KNEE

OFF

SKINDTLMATRIX5600K

SCENE/USER FILE

SCENE 2

SCENE 1

SHIFT

VR LOCK

SCENE 3

USER 2USER 1

USER 3

GAIN

AUTO

BLACK

SCENE 4

2. After having connected all the components, turn the CCU

main power on, and then turn the camera on.

<Note>

• If no camera is connected, the number of CCU functions that this unit
can control is limited.

• Turn off the CCU before disconnecting the ROP cable.

55(2-3/16)

53(2-1/16)

9(3/8)

20.3(13/16)

SET UP

DTL

SHUTTER

OFF

ON

STEP/SYNC

STORE

22(7/8)

70(2-3/4)

UP

DATA

SET

DOWN

SET UP

SHIFT

+

UP+DOWN

CHARA

MENU

SELECT

DTL

ND

M.GAIN

DISPLAY SELECT

ND/CC M.GAIN/M.PED

SAVE/LOAD

TALLY/CALL

ALM OPT

EXT

D.EXT

CLOSE

FLARE/PED

CC SHT SYNC

M.PED 10-19

IRIS

SHUTTER

EXECUTEEXIT

IRIS/M.PED LOCK IRIS

SENSE

COARSEAUTO

OPENCLOSE

FULL

46(1-13/16)

92(3-5/8)

CAMERA

No.

SELECT

M.PED

PUSH

PREVIEW

308(12-1/8)

290(11-7/16)

264(10-3/8)

120(4-3/4)

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Parts and their functions

Operation panel

A beep (buzzer) sounds when a button is pressed. However, buttons do not beep when the buzzer is set to Off in setup mode.

1 2 3 4 5 6

HEAD

POWER

7 8 9 10 11 12

1. Camera power button <HEAD POWER>

Use this button to control camera power remotely. However, it will not
function unless the CCU and the camera are turned on.
Each press of the button turns the power on and off.

On (green): The camera is turned on.
On (red): The camera is turned off.
Flashing
(red):

The unit is off.

When the camera is powered from an external DC power supply, the
button lights green and the camera power supply cannot be remotely
controlled from this unit.

2. Viewfinder power button <VF POWER>

Use this button to control camera viewfinder power remotely. It lights
when the unit is ON.
When the camera is turned on by the unit, the viewfinder is also
turned on.
Each press of the button turns the power On (power on) and Off
(power off).

On (green): Both the camera and viewfinder are On.
Off: The viewfinder has been turned off from the unit

<Note>

The button lights (green) or goes off with each press of the button
also when the viewfinder is turned off.

3. Color Bar Signal Output button <BARS/TEST>

Use this button to output the camera color bar signal from the camera
via the camera video output on the CCU rear panel.
To select a CCU color bar type, choose [SYSTEM(1/2)]  [HD
COLOR BAR] in the ROP menu. (For details, refer to Operations and
Settings on the supplied CD-ROM)
Select the camera color bar from the camera menu. (Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the camera.)
When the video signal is a camera signal or a color bar signal, press
and hold the Color Bar Signal Output <BARS/TEST> button to select
the TEST signal. To switch from TEST signal output, press the Color
Bar Signal Output button <BARS/TEST> to select camera video
output.

On (yellow): CCU color bar and camera color bar On
On (green): TEST signal On
Off: Camera video

VF

POWER

AUTO

BLACK

BARS

WHITE

TEST

KNEE

OFF

SKINDTLMATRIX5600K

SET UP

DTL

SHUTTER

OFF

ON

STEP/SYNC

4. Auto White Balance button <WHITE>

Use this button to automatically adjust the white balance.

On:

This indicates that the auto white balance adjustment has
started.
This warns that the automatic white balance adjustment
ended without being completed. When highlights and

Flashing:

lowlights are lost, white balance is returned to its previous
value. When correct white balance cannot be obtained,
adjustment stops at the last obtained value.

Off:

This indicates that the white balance has been adjusted
correctly.

Pressing the Auto White Balance button <WHITE> during white
balance adjustment (lamp on) cancels adjustment and turns the lamp
off. Then the white balance value returns to the value it had prior to
auto white balance adjustment.

<Note>

If the auto white balance adjustment is not completed, check the
message on the picture monitor (PM) on the CCU.

5. Auto Black Balance button <BLACK>

Use this button to automatically adjust the black balance.
Automatic white spot correction is performed simultaneously.

On:

This indicates that the automatic black balance adjustment
has started.
This warns that the automatic black balance adjustment

Flashing:

ended without being completed.
Auto black balance returns to the value it had prior to
adjustment.

Off:

This indicates that the black balance has been adjusted
correctly.

Pressing the Auto Black Balance button <BLACK> during black
balance adjustment (lamp on) cancels adjustment and turns the lamp
off. Then the black balance value returns to the value it had prior to
auto black balance adjustment.

<Note>

If the auto black balance adjustment is not completed, check the
message on the picture monitor (PM) on the CCU.

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Parts and their functions (continued)

6. Auto Setup button <SETUP>

Use this button to start auto setup.
The setup status is output to the picture monitor.
Choose [FUNCTION]  [ASU SETUP] in the ROP menu to select
[OUT FULL] or [OUT EASY] mode. (For details, refer to Operations
and Settings on the supplied CD-ROM)

OUT FULL:

OUT EASY:

Align the position of the gray scale wedge with the angle of view in
the vertical direction of the viewfinder. Be sure to correctly select the
position from which you shoot the chart since some positions may not
enable a satisfactory auto setup.

(Recommended gray scale)

Standard setup based on an outdoor shooting chart

<Sequence of operation execution>

AWB→ABB→BSHD→ABB→AWB→FLARE→AWB
Easy setup based on an outdoor shooting chart

<Sequence of operation execution>

AWB→ABB→AWB→FLARE→AWB

10. Knee OFF button <KNEE OFF>

Use this button to cancel the knee function that attenuates those
areas of the video signals where a particular level (knee point) has
been exceeded so that they will not become saturated as easily.

On: Knee function is canceled. (Knee OFF)
Off: Knee function is on.

11. Detail OFF button <DTL OFF>

Use this button to cancel contour enhancement (hard/soft) (detail
enhancer) of image output.

On: Turns off contour enhancement (detail enhancer off)
Off: Turns on contour enhancement (detail enhancer on)

12. Shutter On/Off button <SHUTTER ON>

STEP/SYNC select button<STEP/SYNC>

Use thus button to turn the SHUTTER on or off. Press and hold the
button to switch between STEP and SYNCRO. In SHUTTER ON
mode, the SHUTTER display select button <SHUTTER> and the
SHUTTER display <SHT> goes on, and the setting appears on the
setting display for about 2 seconds.

On: SHUTTER ON (STEP/SYNCRO setting is available)
Off: SHUTTER OFF (STEP/SYNCRO setting is available)

z Starting auto setup

1. Press <SETUP>.

<SETUP> flashes at about 2-second intervals while the auto
setup start preparation mode is established, and a square
marker appears in the center of the camera viewfinder. Align
the white at the center of the gray scale with this square marker.
(To cancel setup button, press and hold the switch.)

2. Press <SETUP> again.

<SETUP> lights as auto setup starts. (Pressing <SETUP>
during the auto setup operation will abort auto setup.)
<SETUP> goes off when auto setup ends successfully.
If <SETUP> flashes at approximately 1-second intervals, auto
setup has ended without being completed. During the auto
setup operation, the picture monitor (PM) displays characters to
indicate operation status.

<Note>

If auto setup is not completed, check the message on the picture
monitor (PM) on the CCU.

7. 5600 K button <5600K>

Use this function to change the amplification rate of the RB signals
by an electrical circuit to achieve a white balance that corresponds
to a 5600K color temperature. When the 5600K button <5600K> is
set to On, the B video signal is attenuated by about −6 dB, the R
video signal is boosted by about 3 dB while the G video signal is not
attenuated.
Select this setting for shooting under a 5600K light source or when
shooting outdoors.

On: ON
Off: OFF

8. Matrix button <MATRIX>

Use this function to correct saturation and color phase according to
the gain setting of each color component in matrix memory. Each
press of the button turns the function on or off.

On: ON
Off: OFF

9. Skin Detail button <SKINDTL>

Use this button to apply coring to the detail enhancement of the skin
tone areas in the HDTV video output signals to soften or increase the
enhancement of skin tone details. Each press of the button turns the
function on or off.

On: ON
Off: OFF

Parts and their functions (continued)

13

13 14 15

SHIFT

SCENE 1

SCENE/USER FILE

SCENE 2

USER 2USER 1

SCENE 3

USER 3

SCENE 4

STORE

13. Scene/User File selector button <SHIFT>

Use this button to determine whether the SCENE/USER FILE
select button will be used for selecting scene files or user files.
Simultaneously pressing this button and a SCENE/USER FILE select
button 1 to 3 <SCENE1/USER1> to <SCENE3/USER3> allows you to
select user files 1 to 3.

Scene file Scene files are mainly used by video

User file A user file is system setting data (reference

engineers (VE) to create the required image
characteristics.

file) composed of scene files and operation
data. The user can record user files.

For details on scene files and user files, refer to Operations and
Settings on the supplied CD-ROM and also Operating Instructions of
studio handy camera (AK-HC3800).

14. SCENE/USER FILE select buttons

<SCENE 1/USER1> to <SCENE 3/USER 3> <SCENE 4>

Use these buttons to open previously saved scene files (1 to 4) or
user files (1 to 3) when needed. You can also use them to store your
own scene files (1 to 4) or user files (1 to 3).

On: A scene file is selected
Off: A scene file is not selected
The button lights
for about 1 second
before going off:

z Opening a scene file

Press the SCENE/USER FILE select button <SCENE1/USER1>
to <SCENE3/USER3> or <SCENE4> for the number of the
scene file (1 to 4) you want to open.

The pressed button lights and the scene file opens.
The button remains lit even after the file has opened.
To cancel opening a scene file, press the SCENE/USER FILE
select button that is on to turn it off.
The setting information that was temporarily saved before the
scene file was opened is now restored, and the settings made
prior to the scene file call are also restored.
Pressing a SCENE/USER FILE select button other than the lit
scene/user file select button lights the button of that scene/user
file and opens it.

<Note>

Settings that are adjusted while the scene file is being opened or
after it has opened will persist when the power is turned off.

A user file is selected

15. Scene/user file store button <STORE>

Use this button to store your own scene files (1 to 4) or user files (1
to 3).

On: Indicates that a scene or user file can be stored

Off:

z Storing scene files to buttons 1 to 4

1. Press <STORE>.

2. Press the SCENE/USER FILE select button <SCENE1/

<Note>

Adjustments made after opening a scene file that is later stored
will be stored with the adjustments. The stored scene file is then
selected and the corresponding SCENE/USER FILE select button
lights.

z Storing settings to user files 1 to 3

1. Adjust and set up the camera to the status you want to

2. Press <STORE>.

3. In this condition, hold down <SHIFT> and press the SCENE/

<Note>

A scene file that is open or about to open will remain selected
when stored in a user file.

Indicates that the scene or user file has been stored or
canceled

The button lights.

USER1> to <SCENE3/USER3> or <SCENE4> for the number
of the scene file or user file you want to store.

The button lights and scene file storage starts.
The button goes off when storage ends.
When the file has been stored, it is selected and the SCENE/
USER FILE select button lights.

store in a file.

The button lights.

USER FILE select button <SCENE1/USER1> to <SCENE3/
USER3> for the number of the user file you want to store
the settings in.

The button lights and file storage starts.
When storage is completed, the scene/user file <STORE>
button goes off. The SCENE/USER FILE select button also
goes off.

z Opening a user file

Hold down <SHIFT> while pressing the SCENE/USER FILE
select button <SCENE1/USER1> to <SCENE3/USER3> for the
number of the scene file (1 to 3) you want to open.

The pressed button lights and the user file opens in about 1
second. About a second later the button goes off.

<Note>

Opening a user file will cancel a previously selected scene file.

• Hold down <TALLY/CALL> and press <SHIFT> and <SCENE4>
to return camera scene files and user files to their factory default
settings. Then turn off the CCU.

• To return the CCU scene files and user files to their factory default
settings, choose [MAINTENANCE]> [SYSTEM] > [INITIALIZE] in
the CCU menu.

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Parts and their functions (continued)

16 17 18

VR LOCK

GAIN

DTL

21 19 20

16. Control lock button <VR LOCK>

Use this button to lock (disable) the paint control operation. It controls
GAIN (R, B), PED/FLARE (R,B) and DTL paint.
Each press of the button turns the function on or off.

On: ON (locks the paint control value)
Off: OFF (the paint control value changes)

z Using the control lock button <VR LOCK>

1. Use the controls (17 to 21) to make adjustments.

2. Press <VR LOCK>.

The button lights.
The unit will register this paint control value.

3. Turn the control to its center position.

4. Press <VR LOCK> again.

The button goes off and the control lock is released.
Then the control is set to the paint control value stored in step

2.

17. R gain control <GAIN R>

Use this control to adjust the red (R) components of the white
balance.
It is controlled by control lock (VR LOCK).

FLARE/PED

18. B gain control <GAIN B>

Use this control to adjust the blue (B) components of the white
balance.
It is controlled by the control lock (VR LOCK).

19. R flare/pedestal control <FLARE/PED R>

Use this control to adjust the red (R) components in pedestal or flare.
Setup mode determines whether it controls pedestal or flare.
It is controlled by the control lock (VR LOCK).

20. B flare/pedestal control <FLARE/PED B>

Use this control to adjust the blue (B) components in pedestal or flare.
Setup mode determines whether it controls pedestal or flare.
It is controlled by the control lock (VR LOCK).

21. DTL control <DTL>

Use this control to adjust detail enhancer effects.
It is controlled by the control lock (VR LOCK).

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Parts and their functions (continued)

15

22
24

23

2730

UP

DATA

SET

DOWN

ND/CC M.GAIN/M.PED

SET UP

SHIFT

+

SAVE/LOAD

UP+DOWN

26 29 32

28 33 34 31

ND

CC SHT SYNC

M.GAIN

IRIS

DISPLAY SELECT

CAMERA

M.PED 10-19

SELECT

SHUTTER

EXECUTEEXIT

35
36

No.

25

37

22. DATA SET button <UP>

Use this button to increase set values when ND filter/CC filter,
M.GAIN or SHUTTER/SYNCRO is displayed. Each press of the
button increases the set value.

On: Enabled
Off: Disabled

<Note>

The CC filter cannot be used on the AK-HC3800 studio handy
camera.

23. DATA SET button <DOWN>

Use this button to decrease set values when ND filter/CC filter,
M.GAIN or SHUTTER/SYNCRO is displayed. Each press of the
button decreases the set value.

On: Enabled
Off: Disabled

<Note>

The CC filter cannot be used on the AK-HC3800 studio handy
camera.

24. Setting display (4 digits)

This function indicates settings.
It indicates IRIS values when the power is on. Pressing one of the
display select buttons displays the selected setting. It displays the
range of settings and standard position (default setting).

Item Adjustable range Display

IRIS _■■■

ND 1 to 4

■___ 1

1: Clear
2: 1/4
3: 1/16
4: 1/64

CC Not supported by the

_■__ 1

AK-HC3800 studio handy
camera.

M.GAIN −3 to 12 (in 3 dB steps), 18,

■■__ 0

27, 36

• Depends on camera
setting.

M.PED _■■■ 0

SHUTTER - At 59.94 Hz

■■■■ ­STEP: 1/100 to 1/2000
SYNCRO: 61.7 to 6130

- At 50 Hz
STEP: 1/60 to 1/2000
SYNCRO: 51.5 to 6250

25. IRIS display <IRIS>

The setting display lights green when an IRIS setting is displayed.
It indicates IRIS values when the power is on.
Operating the Iris lever when the setting display shows something
other than IRIS will replace this indication with the IRIS value for
about 2 seconds.

Standard

position

26. ND filter/CC filter DISPLAY SELECT button <ND/CC>

SAVE/LOAD button <SAVE/LOAD> (In setup mode)

Press this button to display and change set values for the ND or CC
filters.

On (white): Displays the ND filter and CC filter settings

Off:

Displays settings other than the ND filter and CC filter
settings

<Note>

The CC filter cannot be used on the AK-HC3800 studio handy
camera.

z Setting and displaying the ND filter and CC filter

1. Press <ND/CC> when IRIS or other (M.GAIN/M.PED or
SHUTTER) DISPLAY SELECT status is displayed.

The button lights and the ND filter display <ND> lights green.
(However, when the ND filter or CC filter is not at the standard
position, the display always lights yellow)

2. Press the lit DATA SET button <UP> <DOWN>.

This allows you to change the ND filter setting.

3. Press <ND/CC> again.

The ND filter display <ND> goes off, the CC filter display <CC>
lights green and the setting display indicates the CC setting.
Press the lit DATA SET button <UP> <DOWN> to change the
CC filter setting.
Since the AK-HC3800 is not equipped with a CC filter function,
a bar display appears.

4. Press <ND/CC> again.

The button goes off and the ND filter display <ND> and CC
filter display <CC> go off. (However, when the ND filter or CC
filter is not at the standard position, the display stays yellow)
Then the setting display returns to IRIS indication.
Pressing another DISPLAY SELECT button (<M.GAIN/M.PED>
or <SHUTTER>) turns off the button and lights the selected
button.

In setup mode, use it to switch submenus.
For details on setup mode, refer to Operations and Settings on the
supplied CD-ROM.

27. ND filter display <ND>

The setting display lights green when ND filter settings are displayed.
When the ND filter setting is not at the standard position, the setting
display always lights yellow regardless of what it shows.
(Standard position: 1)

28. CC filter display <CC>

The setting display lights green when CC filter settings are displayed.
When the CC filter setting is not at the standard position, the setting
display always lights yellow regardless of what it shows.
(Standard position: 1)

<Note>

The CC filter cannot be used on the AK-HC3800 studio handy
camera.

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Parts and their functions (continued)

29. M.GAIN/M.PED DISPLAY SELECT button <M.GAIN/

M.PED>
EXIT button <EXIT> (In setup mode)

Press this button to display and change M.GAIN or M.PED settings.
M.PED settings are only displayed, the DATA SET buttons <UP>
<DOWN> cannot be used to make settings. Use the Master pedestal
control <M.PED> to adjust the iris lever.

z Setting and Displaying M.GAIN/M.PED

1. Press <M.GAIN/M.PED> when IRIS or other (ND/CC,
SHUTTER) DISPLAY SELECT status is displayed.

The button lights and the M.GAIN display <M.GAIN> lights
green. (However, when M.GAIN is not at the standard position,
the display always lights yellow)

2. Press the lit DATA SET button <UP> <DOWN>.

This allows you to change the M.GAIN setting.

3. Press <M.GAIN/M.PED> again.

The M.GAIN display <M.GAIN> goes off and the M.PED display
<M.PED> lights green. (However, when M.PED is not at the
standard position, the display always lights yellow)

4. Press <M.GAIN/M.PED> again.

The button goes off and the M.PED display <M.PED> goes
off. (However, when M.GAIN or M.PED is not at the standard
position, the display stays yellow)
Then the setting display returns to IRIS indication.

<Note>

Use the master pedestal control to adjust M.PED. (This setting is
always available regardless of display status)
Pressing another Display Select button (<ND/CC> or
<SHUTTER>) turns off the button and lights the selected button.

To exit setup mode, hold down this button for about 2 seconds.
For details on setup mode, refer to Operations and Settings on the
supplied CD-ROM.

3. Press <SHUTTER> again.

The button goes off and the SHUTTER display <SHT> goes off.
Then the setting display returns to IRIS indication.
Pressing another Display Select button (<ND/CC> or
<M.GAIN/M.PED>) turns off the button and lights the selected
button.

In setup mode, it confirms menus and set values.
For details on setup mode, refer to Operations and Settings on the
supplied CD-ROM.

33. SHUTTER display <SHT>

The setting display lights green when a SHUTTER setting is
displayed.

<Note>

Hold down the STEP/SYNC select button <STEP/SYNC> for about
2 seconds to switch between STEP and SYNC settings. When
SYNCRO is selected, the SYNCRO display <SYNC> lights green.

34. SYNCRO display <SYNC>

The setting display lights green when a SHUTTER (SYNC) setting is
displayed. The STEP display light goes off.

Off: SHUTTER is in STEP mode
On: SHUTTER is in SYNCRO mode

<Note>

Hold down the STEP/SYNC select button <STEP/SYNC> for about 2
seconds to switch between the STEP and SYNCRO settings.

35. Camera number tens' place digit display <10 to 19>

This LED lights when the camera number is a number between 10
and 19. Use setup mode to set camera number.

On: The camera number is a number between 10 and 19.
Off: The camera number is a number between 1 and 9.

30. M.GAIN display <M.GAIN>

The setting display lights green when a M.GAIN setting is displayed.
When the M.GAIN setting is not at the standard position, the setting
display always lights yellow regardless of what it shows.
(Standard position: 0)
When a M.GAIN setting is selected, the M.GAIN display lights.

31. M.PED display <M.PED>

The setting display lights green when an M.PED setting is displayed.
When the M.PED setting is not at the standard position, the setting
display always lights yellow regardless of what it shows.
(Standard position: 0)
Operating the master pedestal control <M.PED> when the setting
display shows something other than M.PED will replace this indication
with the M.PED value for about 2 seconds.

<Note>

Use the master pedestal control <M.PED> to adjust M.PED. (This
setting is always available regardless of display status)

32. SHUTTER DISPLAY SELECT button <SHUTTER>

EXECUTE button <EXECUTE> (In setup mode)

Press this button to display and change SHUTTER settings.

<Note>

When the Shutter On/Off button <SHUTTER ON> is set to Off, the
SHUTTER DISPLAY SELECT button <SHUTTER> is available and
the SHUTTER can be adjusted. (Adjustments can be made prior to
operation)

z Setting and displaying the SHUTTER

Hold down the STEP/SYNC select button <STEP/SYNC> for
about 2 seconds to switch between STEP and SYNC settings.
When SYNCRO is selected, the SYNCRO display lights green.

1. Press <SHUTTER> when IRIS or other (ND/CC, M.GAIN/M.
PED) DISPLAY SELECT status is displayed.

The button lights and the SHUTTER display <SHT> where
STEP/SYNC is selected lights green.
Then the setting display shows the SHUTTER setting of STEP
or SYNCHRO selected using the STEP/SYNC select button
<STEP/SYNC>.

2. Press the lit DATA SET button <UP> <DOWN>.

This allows you to change the SHUTTER setting.

36. Camera number display <No.>

This function displays the camera number. Indicates the one's digit
of a camera number between 10 to 19. The ten's digit is indicated by
the ten's digit display.
Use setup mode to set the camera number.

37. Camera select button <SELECT>

For future use.

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Parts and their functions (continued)

17

39

CHARA

MENU

52

SELECT

55
53
54

38. Character/Menu button <CHARA/MENU>

Use this function to switch on and off the characters (status screen)
displayed on the picture monitor (PM).
Press and hold (for 2 seconds) to display the ROP menu on the
picture monitor.
For details on the ROP menu, refer to Operations and Settings on the
supplied CD-ROM.

Short press
(On):
Press and
hold
(Off):

Displays characters on the PM
Each short press changes the display data.

Turns off the PM character display

To open the ROP menu when characters are displayed on the PM,
hold down the button to turn off the character display.

Press and
hold
(On):
Press and
hold
(Off):

Displays the ROP menu on the PM.

Turns off the ROP menu display on the PM

To display characters when the ROP menu is open, hold down the
button to close the ROP menu.

<Note>

When characters do not appear, the video output has not been set
to PM. Since characters appear in SDI 3&4 or VBS output from the
CCU, make the settings that your operating environment requires.

4038 43

TALLY/CALL

ALM OPT

EXT

D.EXT

COARSEAUTO

CLOSE

IRIS/M.PED LOCK IRIS

SENSE

M.PED

PUSH

PREVIEW

41
42

50
46

OPENCLOSE

FULL

45

4451474948

41. Alarm display <ALM>

This indicator displays alarms.
Consult your supplier if a failure occurs.

Lights when the camera fan stops due to a failure.

On:

Flashing: Indicates that the power voltage of the unit has decreased
Off: Normal operating status

• Alarm data can be displayed on the CCU PM.

• When an alarm occurs, the Character/Menu button
<CHARA/MENU> on the unit lights and an alarm display
appears like an interrupt on the CCU PM.

42. Optical alarm display <OPT>

This is the optical transmission warning indicator light.
When camera/CCU reception strength level is low, the display lights
yellow or red.
When the optical fiber cable has not been properly connected or
seated, disconnect the camera/CCU optical cable. Then connect
the cable again making sure that it is properly seated. If this does
not remedy the problem, turn off the CCU, disconnect the optical
fiber cable between the camera and the CCU and clean the optical
connectors. Use a cotton swab moistened in alcohol to gently clean
the fiber surfaces.

Off:

On (yellow): Optical reception level 2 or 3
On (green): Optical reception level is 1, or the cable is disconnected

Normal operating status (optical reception strength level
is 4 or 5)

39. Select dial <SELECT>

Perform the following menu operations when the ROP menu is
displayed on the picture monitor (PM).
For details on the ROP menu, refer to Operations and Settings on the
supplied CD-ROM.

Turn
clockwise:
Turn
counterclockwise:
Press: Confirms the selected value and the menu

Increases the selected value and selects the bottom of
the menu
Decreases the selected value and selects the top of the
menu

40. Red/green tally display, Call button <TALLY/CALL>

The tally lights red when the red tally is input to the CCU
communication connector.
The tally lights green when the green tally is input. When both are
input, the tally lights red.
Press this button to use it as a Call switch. Pressing the button when
it is not on will light it. Pressing it when it is on will light turn it off.
Pressing it when it is on or off will light the Call lamp on the CCU and
the indicator (TALLY) on the camera.
Pressing the call switch on the camera or CCU sounds the unit
buzzer. It stays on as long as the switch is depressed (when the
buzzer is set to On). The tally also lights red when the button is off,
but goes off if the button is lit red or green.

43. Iris/master pedestal lock button <IRIS/M.PED LOCK>

Use this function to disable iris and M.PED operation.
The button lights red when they are disabled.
Press the button again to release the lock.

Off: Iris and M.PED can be controlled
Lights red: Disabled (locked)

Flashes red:

Indicates that the Iris lever was operated when the
function was disabled (locked).
When the Iris lever is returned to lock position, the button
goes off and normal control is available.

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44. Iris lever <IRIS ( )>

Use this to control the iris level.
This function is enabled when the iris/master pedestal lock is
released.
If the auto iris is not on, the iris can be controlled manually.
When the auto iris is on, the iris level (standard value for automatic
aperture adjustment) is automatically adjusted.
Press the button at the front end of the lever to connect the preview
signal from the preview connector.

During manual iris adjustments (when the <IRIS/M.PED LOCK>,
<AUTO>, <FULL> buttons are all off)

Front
position:
Rear
position:

Adjusts the iris in the CLOSE direction within the range set
by the sense and range control.
Adjusts the iris in the OPEN direction within the range set
by the sense and range control.

In auto iris adjustment mode

Front
position:
Rear
position:

Adjusts the auto iris level in the CLOSE direction

Adjusts the auto iris level in the OPEN direction

45. Master pedestal control <M.PED>

Use this function to control the master pedestal level. Turn it
clockwise to increase the master pedestal.
Turning the master pedestal control <M.PED> will display the setting
on the setting display for about 2 seconds.
The master pedestal and the R, G and B pedestal can be adjusted
independently. A master pedestal adjustment does not affect the R, G
and B pedestal values.
Pressing the M.GAIN/M.PED DISPLAY SELECT button twice displays
the setting on the setting display.

46. Preview button <PREVIEW>

Use this function to output the preview signal from the preview output
connector. (→page 18)

On (press): Preview output is On
OFF: Preview output is Off

47. Fader full button <FULL>

Use this button to set the range of the iris lever all the way from
OPEN to CLOSE. To use the SENSE and COARSE controls, press
the Fader Full button again to turn it off.

On: Iris lever range is full (all the way from OPEN to CLOSE)

Off:

Iris lever range depends on the SENSE and COARSE
control settings.

50. Sense control <SENSE>

Use this control to adjust the iris range when the iris lever is moved
from the center to the upper and lower edges.
The aperture at the control center position is about ±1 f-stop

Turn
clockwise:

Turn
counterclockwise:

Widens the range (iris lever sensitivity increases)
The aperture at the rightmost control position is about ±2
f-stops
Narrows the range (iris lever sensitivity decreases)
The aperture at the leftmost control position is about ±2
f-stops

51. Coarse control <COARSE>

Use this control to adjust the iris value when the iris lever is moved to
the center.

Turn
clockwise
(OPEN):
Turn
counterclockwise
(CLOSE):

Increases the IRIS value
At the rightmost position, the aperture is 3 f-stops higher
than at the control center position.
Decreases the IRIS value
At the leftmost position, the aperture is 3 f-stops lower
than at the control center position.

52. Lens extender indicator <EXT>

This indicator lights to warn that the lens extender is set to something
other than 1x.

On: The lens extender is set to something other than 1x.

Off:

This indicates that the lens extender is not being used or
that it is not available.

53. Digital extender indicator <D.EXT>

This indicator lights to warn that the digital extender is set to
something other than 1x.

On: The digital extender is set to something other than 1x.

Off:

This indicates that the digital extender is not being used or
that it is not available.

<Note>

Set to 2x on the AK-HC3800 studio handy camera.

54. Memory card slot

Insert a memory card in this slot. You can save scene files, user files
and other files to a memory card.
For details on what memory cards can be used with the unit, refer to
page 6.

55. Memory card access indicator

This indicator lights when data is read from or loaded to a memory
card.

48. Auto iris button <AUTO>

Use this button to activate the auto iris function.
Moving the Iris lever forward adjusts the auto iris level in CLOSE
direction. Moving it to the rear adjusts it in the OPEN direction.

On: The auto iris mode is enabled.
Off: Manual (manual) adjustment using the iris bar is possible

For details on auto iris settings, refer to "ROP menu setting" in
Operations and Settings on the supplied CD-ROM.

49. Iris close button <CLOSE>

Use this button to forcibly set the iris to CLOSE.

On: Forcibly sets the iris to CLOSE.
Off: Cancels iris CLOSE

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Parts and their functions (continued)

Connector Panel

12V IN

LAN RS-422 PREVIEW

5

SIGNAL GND

CCU

2
1

4 3

1. CCU connector <CCU>

(Hirose Electric: HR10A-10R-10P (71))

Connect this connector to the CCU of a camera.

Pin

number

1 CAM DATA(H) + CAM→ROP

2 CAM DATA(L) - CAM→ROP

3 CAM CONT(H) + ROP→CAM

4 CAM CONT(L) - ROP→CAM

5 CAM No.A

6 CAM No.B

7 CAM No.C

8 CAM No.D

9 12V

10 GND

Function Polarity Signal flow

2. Preview connector <PREVIEW>

(Hirose Electric: HR10A-7R-4PC(73))

This connector outputs the preview signal. It provides contact output
when the iris lever is depressed.
This is a dry contact.

Pin

number

1 P.VIEW1

2 P.VIEW2

3 EXTRA1 External control

4 EXTRA2 External control

Function Signal flow Remarks

ROP  external

control

ROP  external

control

 ROP

 ROP

Dry contact

Dry contact

For future

connections

For future

connections

3. RS-422 connector <RS-422> (RJ-45 connector)

This connector is designed for future use. Do not use this connector.

4. IP connector <LAN> (RJ-45 connector)

This connector is designed for future use. Do not use this connector.

5. 12 V DC connector <12 V IN>

(Hirose Electric: HA16RA-4P (77))

A 12 V DC connector for connecting an AC adapter.

Pin

number

1 GND

2 NC

3 NC

4 +12V

Function

<Note>

An external power supply is used when the unit is connected to LAN
(and the CCU is not connected). (For future use)

Dip Switches

The dip switches (4 pins) on the side panel are for factory adjustments and should not be touched.

Dip Switches

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Specifications

 General

Power input

Power supply: 12 V DC, 0.35 A (DC input range; 10 V DC - 16 V DC)
Power consumption: 4.2 W

indicates safety information.

CCU control - Control signals (camera, CCU control)

- Power supply (12 V DC)

1

Can be provided from CCU or AC adapter

*

1

*

Index

Numerics

12 DC V connector .............................................................................. 18

5600 K button ...................................................................................... 11

A

Accessories ............................................................................................ 7

Alarm display ....................................................................................... 16

Auto Black Balance button .................................................................. 10

Auto iris button ..................................................................................... 17

Auto setup ........................................................................................... 11

Auto Setup button ................................................................................ 11

Auto White Balance button .................................................................. 10

B

B flare/pedestal control ........................................................................ 13

B gain control ....................................................................................... 13

C

Call button ........................................................................................... 16

Camera number display ...................................................................... 15

Camera number tens' place digit display ............................................. 15

Camera power button .......................................................................... 10

Camera select button .......................................................................... 15

CC filter ................................................................................................ 14

CC filter display ................................................................................... 14

CCU connector .................................................................................... 18

Character/Menu button ........................................................................ 16

Coarse control ..................................................................................... 17

Color Bar Signal Output button ............................................................ 10

Connection ............................................................................................. 9

Control lock .......................................................................................... 13

Control lock button ............................................................................... 13

D

DATA SET button ................................................................................ 14

Detail OFF button ................................................................................ 11

Digital extender indicator ..................................................................... 17

Dip Switche .......................................................................................... 18

DTL control .......................................................................................... 13

E

EXECUTE button ................................................................................. 15

EXIT button .......................................................................................... 15

F

Fader full button ................................................................................... 17

I

IP connector ........................................................................................ 18

Iris close button ................................................................................... 17

IRIS display ......................................................................................... 14

Iris lever ............................................................................................... 17

Iris/master pedestal lock button ........................................................... 16

K

Knee OFF button ................................................................................. 11

L

Lens extender indicator ....................................................................... 17

PREVIEW control : Contact output
Maximum cable length : 50 m (164 ft)
Operating temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature : −20 °C to 60 °C (−4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity : 90 % or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 92 mm x 308 mm x 55 mm (3-5/8 inches x

Mass : approx. 1.3 kg (approx. 2.87lb)

12-1/8 inches x 2-3/16 inches) (excluding
protrusions)

M

Master pedestal control ....................................................................... 17

Matrix button ........................................................................................ 11

Memory card access indicator ............................................................. 17

Memory card slot ................................................................................. 17

M.GAIN display .................................................................................... 15

M.GAIN/M.PED ................................................................................... 15

M.GAIN/M.PED DISPLAY SELECT button ......................................... 15

M.PED display ..................................................................................... 15

N

ND filter ................................................................................................ 14

ND filter/CC filter DISPLAY SELECT button ....................................... 14

ND filter display ................................................................................... 14

O

Optical alarm display ........................................................................... 16

Outside dimension drawing .................................................................... 9

P

Preview button ..................................................................................... 17

Preview connector ............................................................................... 18

R

Rack mount brackets .............................................................................. 8

Rack mounting ........................................................................................ 8

Red/green tally display ........................................................................ 16

R flare/pedestal control ........................................................................ 13

R gain control ...................................................................................... 13

RS-422 connector ................................................................................ 18

S

SAVE/LOAD button ............................................................................. 14

Scene file

Opening .......................................................................................

Storing ......................................................................................... 12

SCENE/USER FILE select buttons ..................................................... 12

Scene/User File selector button .......................................................... 12

Scene/user file store button ................................................................. 12

Select dial ............................................................................................ 16

Sense control ....................................................................................... 17

Setting display ..................................................................................... 14

SHUTTER ............................................................................................ 15

SHUTTER display ............................................................................... 15

SHUTTER DISPLAY SELECT button ................................................. 15

Shutter On/Off button .......................................................................... 11

Skin Detail button ................................................................................ 11

Specifications ...................................................................................... 19

STEP/SYNC select button ................................................................... 11

SYNCRO display ................................................................................. 15

12

U

User file

Opening .......................................................................................

Storing ......................................................................................... 12

12

V

Viewfinder power button ...................................................................... 10

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