Panasonic AK-HC5000, AK-UCU500PSJ User Manual

HD Studio Camera

AK-HC5000

HD Studio Camera

AK-HVF100

AK-HBU500

AK-HC5000

AK-UCU500

AK-HRP1005 AK-HRP1000

Superior usability for HD video production at 720p, 1080i or 1080p with high speed shooting capability and 24p production

AK-HC5000 HD Studio Camera allows for superior 1080p video & 4x high-speed shooting for vivid imaging for capturing exciting moments in sports and events.

AK-HC5000

HD Studio Camera

AK-HC5000GJ (Tajimi connector model) AK-HC5000GSJ (LEMO connector model)

* Lens and viewfinder are optional.

The state-of-the-art 3MOS sensors from constantly evolving EFP/ENG production camcorders are now available in a studio camera

1080p 4x high-speed shooting included as standard function

The AK-HC5000 camera system has a high-speed shooting function that adds rich expressions to video content production. High speed shooting at up to 240 fps is achieved with four interleaved 1080p 3G SDI outputs, compatible with leading slow motion playback servers.

* Image is simulated.

Newly developed 2/3-type MOS sensor

High-image-quality video production is realized with the newly developed 2/3-type MOS sensor. (See below chart for the supported video format.)

List of supported formats*

(3G-SDI)

High-Speed(

*1:

To obtain the 1/4 slow effect, a device to separately record 1080/239.76p, 200p is necessary.

*2: AK-UCU500 Camera Control Unit (CCU) outputs 4x HD/HD/SD video.

3G-SDI x 4

)

Control via serial or IP mode

CCU, Serial Mode

1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p over 59.94i,

29.97PsF, 25PsF, 23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 50p

1080/239.76p, 200p, 239.76i, 200i

480/59.94i, 576/50i

AK-HC5000GJ/GSJ

Optical Fiber

AK-UCU500

CCU, IP Mode

Serial Connection

IP Connection

(PoE Hub)

AK-HRP1000GJ

AK-HRP1005GJ

AK-HC5000 Key Features

High-quality video and excellent operability

With the AK-UCU500 Camera Control Unit (CCU), uncompressed longdistance transmission of 4K/HD video signals via optical fiber is supported. The AK-HRP1000GJ/1005GJ Remote Operation Panel (ROP) is equipped with a color LCD display that provides excellent visibility. In combination, this system achieves high-quality video and excellent operability. In cases where power is supplied by the CCU, it is possible to transmit at a long distance of up to approx. 2,000 m between the camera and the CCU. The distance can be extended up to 10,000 m

*1 by providing a local power supply at the camera head and using general-purpose single mode optical fiber. Between the CCU and the ROP, in addition to a dedicated serial line, IP connection via LAN cable is also supported.

High sensitivity and low noise

The AK-HC5000 is equipped with a 2/3-type 3MOS sensor, and it also has two shooting modes to choose from. In High Sense Mode, it achieves F10 59.94p and F11 50p high sensitivity and low noise with an S/N ratio of 60 dB or higher.

Skew reduction realized through high-speed scans

Building on the knowhow accumulated in Panasonic's ENG camera experience, the skewing characteristic of MOS sensors has been reduced by reading out the MOS sensor signal at high speed.

Skew reduction images

Without compensation

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function

The DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights. When dark and bright areas are mixed in the same scene, such as when looking outside from indoors, DRS can maintain a high level of gradation expression in dark, bright, and intermediate tones, thereby minimizing blocked shadows, blown highlights, and washed out colors. This makes it possible to obtain visually wide dynamic range video in real time.

Images showing DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) effect

Blocked shadows occur

DRS OFF

Blown highlights occur

DRS ON

* Images are simulated.

Selectable gamma curves

In addition to the Film Rec Gamma functions (V-REC, F-REC) supporting digital film production, you can select the Filmlike 1/2/3 modes. They produce natural gradations and rich color reproduction with a film-like quality.

With compensation

* Images are simulated.

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

This exclusive technology utilizes communication between the lens and camera to deploy for a sophisticated algorithm that will automatically compensate for the registration error caused by lens chromatic aberration, and minimize the circumjacent blur.

Images showing CAC (Chromatic Aberration Compensation) function effect

CAC OFF CAC ON

HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility

This mode enables the camera to apply an alternative optical electro transfer function (OETF) to selected camera outputs so that the camera can provide a high dynamic range (HDR) image for capable displays or function in a complete HDR live broadcast system. HDR displays use their increased brightness and contrast capabilities to take advantage of the cameras full dynamic range to deliver compelling high contrast images with very bright highlights.

Shockless gain

It is possible to smoothly transition the image changes that occur when gain is changed. In addition, with the 0.1 dB step master gain adjustment function, you can fine tune the adjustments to match the scene being shot.

Diverse color correction functions

In addition to EBU and NTSC preset color matrix, camera users can save two custom specified linear matrix tables, and additionally tune the saturation and hue individual colors with 12-pole color correction system. Specific skin tones can also be adjusted in addition to the primary secondary and tertiary colors in the 12-pole system.

Skin Tone Detail Correction

one down wrinkles and blemishes in on air personalities to beautifully shoot natural skin tones. While designed to soften skin tones the skin tone detail feature can be applied to any hue phase so it could likewise be used to soften areas of other colors (such as green grass). The skin tone detail feature can define three independent skin tone ranges to manage different light levels or different people on camera. Skintone-get feature finds a specific color in frame to simplify the set up process.

Images showing Skin Tone Detail Correction effect

No correction

* Images are simulated.

*1: Adverse conditions, additional patching and longer runs will require repeater devices. *2: For software supporting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) file, please download from "Software download" on Panasonic website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ *3: Only when in HD mode.

* Images are simulated.

Correction

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