Panasonic AK-HRP931P User Manual

AK-HRP931P

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Remote Operation Panel

Safety precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

WARNING:

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

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

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

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

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 their own expense.

indicates safety information.

For CANADA

Overview

≥ This remote operation panel (ROP) is used to control a multi-format camera (AK-HC931P) and a camera control unit (CCU). An

optical fiber cable is used to connect the multi-format camera and CCU, and a dedicated multi-cable (optional accessory) is used to connect the ROP and CCU.

≥ When the designated multi-cable is used to connect the ROP and CCU, the distance between these two components can be

extended to a maximum of 50 meters.

Contents

Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Operating precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Parts and their functions ................................................................................................................................................. 5

ROP operation panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

ROP connector panel .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

System component connections .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Reference files .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Calling reference files .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Storing reference files .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

External dimension drawings ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Accessories

Mounting screws (M4, 8 mm) .......................................... a2

Operating precautions

≥ The panel’s power is supplied from the camera control unit (AK-HCU931P).

≥ Handle the panel carefully.

Dropping the panel or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and failures.

≥ Operate the panel within a temperature range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).

Operation in locations below 32 °F or above 104 °F may adversely affect the internal parts.

≥ Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

≥ Do not use the ROP outdoors.

≥ Maintenance

Disconnect the multi-cable, and wipe the panels with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in some diluted kitchen detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the panels gently.

≥ Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile substances. ≥ If a chemically treated cleaning cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully.

Parts and their functions

Camera number indicator [CAMERA NO.]

This indicates the camera number information. If the camera number is not indicated, “–” appears instead.

Camera video output selector switch [CLOSE/BAR/ TEST]

This is used to select the camera video signals which are to be output from the CCU’s rear panel. The camera video signal, color bar display signal or test display signal is selected by pressing the BAR switch and/or TEST switch.

Both BAR and TEST switch lamps off:

Camera video output

BAR switch lamp lighted: Color bar signal output TEST switch lamp lighted: Test signal output CLOSE switch lamp lighted: Lens closed status with

camera video output

1Auto white balance switch [AUTO WHITE]

This is used to automatically adjust the white balance. Lighted: This indicates that the automatic white balance

adjustment has started.

Flashing: This indicates that the automatic white balance

adjustment ended without being completed.

Off: This indicates that the automatic white balance

adjustment was completed correctly.

ROP ON switch

This switch enables the controls on the ROP’s operation panel to be operated. Its lamp lights as soon as the CCU power is turned on.

Lighted: The lamp of the switch lights when the CCU power

is turned on. When communication with the camera is enabled, the settings at which the panel's switches are selected are established. The panel is set on the basis of the camera setting information also immediately after the ROP ON switch is pressed and its lamp is lighted. However, if it is judged that communication with the camera has been cut off, the setting at which the panel’s switches are selected will not be established, and the ROP ON switch lamp will remain lighted.

Off: The lamp turns off and the panel’s operations are

cancelled (protected status) when this switch is pressed (while its lamp is lighted) while the CCU’s power and the camera’s power is ON. However, even when the ROP ON switch lamp is off, the panel’s GAIN, FLARE and DTL controls can be operated provided that the active indicator is lighted. It is also possible to operate the iris close switch irrespective of the ROP ON switch setting provided that communication with the camera is enabled.

Camera power switch [HEAD ON]

This switch enables the panel to be used to operate the camera’s power by remote control. However, this function will not work unless both the CCU’s camera power switch and the power switch on the camera itself are at the ON position. Each time the switch is pressed, the status alternates between ON (power ON: LED lighted) and OFF (power OFF: LED off).

Camera power switch indicator

This indicates whether the camera power is ON or OFF. Lights up green:The panel is communicating with the

camera.

Lights up red: The panel is not communicating with the

camera.

Flashes red: POWER OFF status established by

software.

VF power OFF switch [VF OFF]

This is the camera VF power switch for exercising remote control from the panel. It lights when the switch is in the ON position. Each time the switch is pressed, the status alternates between ON (power ON) and OFF (power OFF).

SD card slot

This is where the SD cards are inserted. The data of the camera and CCU can be saved on these cards and then called.

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ROP operation panel

When any of the panel switches is pressed, the buzzer sounds. However, the buzzer does not sound when the panel's ON switch lamp is off or when BUZZ OFF has been selected on the FUNC menu.

WHITE

SET UP

BLACK

AUTO

CHARACTER

RST

WHITEONMATRIX

CLIP OFF

CAMERA NO.

OPT FAN

CABLE

HD. DTL

ALARM

OFF

60Hz

SD. DTL

OFF

ROP ON

HEAD ON VFPW

SD CARD

AUTO

5600K OFF

BAR TEST

FLARE

GAMMA ON

WHITE

BLK

GAMMA

SET UP

BLACK

MODE

OFF

KNEE

OFF

Parts and their functions

2Auto black balance switch [AUTO BLACK]

This is used to automatically adjust the black balance.

Lighted: This indicates that the automatic black balance

adjustment has started.

Flashing: This indicates that the automatic black balance

adjustment ended without being completed.

Off: This indicates that the automatic black balance

adjustment was completed correctly.

3Auto setup switch [AUTO SET UP]

This is used to perform auto setup. The setup status is output to PM each time. The mode settings are performed using AUTO SETUP MODE on the FUNC menu. OUTSIDE FULL: Standard setup based on the external

shooting chart is performed.

OUTSIDE EASY: Simplified setup based on the external

shooting chart is performed. In either OUTSIDE mode, align the position of the 4:3 gray scale (GS-3) wedge with the position of the 4:3 marker. Depending on the chart setting conditions, auto setup may not go smoothly. For this reason, attention must be paid to how the chart is set.

Auto setup methods

Lighted: This indicates that the auto setup has started. Flashing at 1 sec intervals:

This indicates that the auto setup ended without being completed.

Flashing at 2 sec intervals:

When the AUTO SET UP switch is pressed while the indicator is off, the auto setup start preparation mode is established, and a square marker appears in the center of the camera's viewfinder. Roughly align this square with the white at the gray scale center. Auto setup now starts when the side switch is pressed. If the switch is pressed for 1 or more seconds, auto setup is canceled.

Off: This indicates that the auto setup was

completed correctly.

<Note>

During the auto setup operation, the operation status is displayed using characters on the PM.

CPU reset switch [RST]

This is used to reset the panel’s CPU. Normally, refrain from touching it.

PM character display switch [CHARACTER]

This is used to set the characters to be displayed on the PM to ON or OFF.

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OPT FAN

CABLE

ALARM

1Optical transmission alarm indicator [OPT ALARM]

This is the optical transmission warning indicator. Lighted: The indicator lights when the optical signals

received in the transmission between the camera and CCU are too weak or when a CCU optical transmission receiver unit data error has occurred. If the optical signals received in the transmission between the camera and CCU are too weak, an alarm display appears in character form. Check the optical connector connections and mating. If the problem persists, turn off the CCU power, disconnect the cable between the camera and CCU, and clean the optical contact area. Use cotton swabs moistened with alcohol to wipe the optical fiber part gently.

Off: This indicates that the signals received in the

optical transmission are strong enough.

2Cable alarm indicator [CABLE ALARM]

This is the camera cable warning indicator. Lighted: This indicates that the camera and CCU are not

connected. If the indicator is lighted all the time, turn off the CCU power, inspect and check the cables and connectors. If it still fails to light, consult your dealer.

Off: This indicates that the camera cable has been

connected correctly.

3Fan alarm indicator [FAN ALARM]

This indicates that the CCU’s fan has stopped or that the camera’s fan is OFF. Lighted: The CCU’s fan has stopped or the camera’s fan

is OFF.

Off: Both the CCU’s fan and the camera’s fan are

operating normally.

Vertical frequency status indicator [60Hz]

This indicates the vertical frequency status of the camera system. It remains off when the system’s operating frequency is 59.94 Hz, but it lights when it is set to 60 Hz.

<Note>

60Hz operation is not supported at the present time.