Panasonic AW-E300SP, AW-E300S User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

1/3-inch Camera With Separate Head

Model AW- P

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indicates safety information.

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 TO 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.

CAUTION:

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

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 his
own expense.

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Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Special Notes on Operation. . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 7

$ Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

$ Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

$ Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

$ Installation on a camera stand

(tripod, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Configuration (Connections)

. . . 11

$ Connecting equipment with a

composite video input connector. . . 11

$ Connecting a remote control unit

(RCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

$ Connecting a remote control box

(RCB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

$ Connecting multiple cameras

(achieving genlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

$ Connections for exercising control

from a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

$ Reference: Model numbers of related

equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operating Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . 17

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How to select the operating mode

. . 18

Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

$ Flange back adjustment . . . . . . . . . 20

$ White balance adjustment . . . . . . . . 21

$ Black balance adjustment . . . . . . . . 23

$ Black level (total pedestal)

adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

$ Genlock adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Menu Item Settings and Changes . . . . 27

$ Setting the menu items . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Halogen light, fluorescent light and
outdoor mode sub-menu screens

. . . 29

$ User mode sub-menu screens . . . . 35

Returning to Initial Settings. . . . . . . . . 42

$ Initial settings (factory settings) . . . . 43

Outline Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

$ Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

$ Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

$ Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Introduction

O Featuring digital video signal processing, this 1/3-inch 3-CCD system color camera with

its separate head achieves a high picture quality and high reliability as well as many and
varied functions despite its compact size and light weight.

O The head is separate which means that it can easily be mounted on a microscope (C

mount), for instance.

O Using a menu screen format, the camera’s shooting conditions and functions can easily

be set and changed.

O The camera can be connected to a peripheral unit such as an RCB or RCU for

expanding the capabilities of the system to suit the intended applications.

O A wide range of applications can be supported by installing optional cards.

Features

High picture quality, high reliability, many and varied functions, a compact size and
light weight achieved by incorporating digital video signal processing

O Resolution: 800 lines (high band DTL ON), S/N ratio: 62 dB (DNR ON)
O Minimum illumination: 1.5 lux (f/1.4 ‘night eye’ mode)

Many and varied functions despite compact size

O Setting of camera parameters using menu screens enabled
O Auto functions such as ATW, ELC and AGC incorporated
O CCD readout (field, frame) switching supported

The vertical resolution can be improved by switching to the frame mode, and this is
useful for capturing still images and other kinds of image processing.

O Synchro scan function provided to reduce horizontal line noise when computer screens

are shot

O Functions for controlling camera by computer incorporated
O Extension of cable (standard length of 3 meters) between head unit and main unit up to

10 meters possible

Faithful image reproduction assured by many compensation circuits

O Even areas with dark colors reproduced clearly by chroma detail enhancement
O Natural detail enhancement enabled even for dark areas by dark detail circuit
O Natural dynamic range reproduced by digital highlight chroma
O Faithful reproduction of colors enabled by digital color matrix

Full spectrum of video productions supported

O Conditions optimally suited to each application selectable from 4 operation modes

(halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor mode and user mode)

O SMPTE color bar display provided
O Remote control enabled by RCU or RCB

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Special Notes on Operation

O Turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
O Connection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of

equipment must be performed while power is off.

While the camera is in automatic mode:

O Shooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared picture

unique to the CCD.

O The ATW function under fluorescent illumination can adversely change the white

balance.

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Precautions

O Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units.

In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user­serviceable parts inside.

O Do not mishandle the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains

precision components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

O Do not let the lens remain uncovered when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not

installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered.

O Do not touch the surface of the lens or prism.
O Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.
O Do not aim the camera toward the sun, irrespective of whether it is turned on or not.
O Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not

try to operate the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is
wet.

O Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during a thunder

storm.

O Do not use the camera where it will be subject to high temperatures or high humidity.
O Do not leave the camera and Remote Control Unit (RCU) turned on when not in use. Do

not unnecessarily turn the camera power on and off repeatedly. Do not block the
ventilation slots.

O Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.
O Handle the camera with care.
O Place the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not installed,

protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap over the lens mount hole.

O Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses to clean the

surface of the lens or prism if it requires cleaning.

O Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. If the dirt is hard to remove, use mild

detergent and wipe gently.

O Use caution when operating the camera near spot lights or bright lights, as well as any

objects and surfaces which may reflect light.

O If the camera or RCU gets wet, turn the power off immediately and have the unit

checked by an authorized service facility.

O Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury.
O Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within 14°F to 113°F

(–10°C to +45°C), and the relative humidity is within 30 % to 90 %.

O Always turn the power off when the camera is not going to be used. Operate the

camera and RCU only when there is adequate ventilation.

O Operating a wireless device that generates powerful radio waves near the camera may

adversely affect the output images.

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$ Main unit

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OPTION CARD

MENU

ITEM / AWC

YES / ASC

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NO / BAR

VIDEO OUT

G / L IN

I / F REMOTE

IRIS

DC12V IN

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Parts and Their Functions

1Cable connector

This is used to connect the camera to the camera head unit using a cable.

2MENU switch [MENU (t)]

The menu will appear on the screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds.
When it is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu item immediately above is
selected.

3ITEM/AWC switch [ITEM/AWC (y)]

When this switch is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu item immediately
below is selected. While a menu is not displayed (when the camera is in the shooting
mode), it serves as the automatic white balance control (AWC) switch.

4YES/ABC switch [YES/ABC (+)]

When this switch is pressed while a menu is displayed, the sub-menu of a menu item
appears on the screen. When it is pressed while a sub-menu is displayed, the higher of
the two settings shown is selected. While a menu is not displayed, it serves as the
automatic black balance control (ABC) switch.

5NO/BAR switch [NO/BAR (–)]

When this switch is pressed while the main menu is displayed, the next item down can
be selected. When it is pressed while a sub-menu is displayed, the lower of the two
settings shown is selected. When it is pressed for about 5 seconds while a menu is not
displayed, the color bar signals and camera (shooting mode) are switched.

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Parts and Their Functions

6Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]

The composite video signals are output from this connector.
(1 V [p-p], 75 Ω, BNC connector)

7Iris connector [IRIS]

This is the standard input connector of the lens which comes with an auto iris function.

8Interface/remote connector [I/F REMOTE]

This is used to connect the remote control unit (RCU: WV-RC700A or WV-RC550),
remote control box (RCB: WV-CB700A), etc.
The AW-CA50A26 RCU cable is required to connect the WV-RC700A or WV-RC550.
The AW-CA50T10 RCB cable is required to connect the WV-CB700A.

9Power LED

This lights up red when DC power is supplied to the DC 12V input socket :.

:DC 12V input socket [DC 12V IN]

The DC 12 V power supply (2 A or above) is connected here using the AW-CA4T1 DC
power cable.

;Cable clamp

This clamps the AW-CA4T1 DC power cable which has been connected to the DC 12V
input socket : to prevent the cable from becoming disconnected.

<Genlock input connector [G/L IN]

The external sync (black burst) signals are supplied to this connector to achieve genlock
with the camera.

=Option card slot

This slot is used by the option cards.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the option card concerned.

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$ Camera head unit

Parts and Their Functions

>Lens mount

A 1/3-inch C mount lens or microscope adapter, etc. is attached here.

?Flange back adjust screw [FOCUS/LOCK]

When the flange back needs to be adjusted, remove the cap, loosen the LOCK screw,
and adjust by turning the FOCUS screw. (Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm)
Upon completion of the adjustment, re-tighten the LOCK screw.

@Cable connector

This is used to connect the head unit to the main unit using a cable.

ACamera mounting adapter

(mounting screw holes: M2.6a10, spring washers provided)

This is used to secure the head unit when it is to be installed on a wall or ceiling or a
tripod is to be used. The head unit can be mounted on the top or bottom surface.

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Connecting cable

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Installation

You must ask your dealer to take charge of installing, adjusting and connecting this
unit.

$ Attaching the lens

Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and
screw it firmly into place.
O A 1/3-inch C mount type of lens can be used.

Be absolutely sure that a lens whose mount threads extend no more than 4.3 mm
from the lens mount surface is used. Use of any other kind of lens may damage the
camera unit.

O Some lenses need to be attached in a different way. Therefore, reference should also

be made to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.

$ Installation on a camera stand (tripod, etc.)

1Mount the camera mounting adapter onto the top or bottom surface of the camera

head unit.

2Use the screw holes (1/4-20UNC) in the camera mounting adapter to secure the

camera stand (tripod, etc.) firmly.

Preventing the head unit from falling off or dropping

Check that the stand can adequately withstand the total weight including the weight of
the connecting cable and other parts. Use the prescribed tool to mount the head unit
securely, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the camera from dropping.

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–

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MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

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POWER

OFF

POWER

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FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

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System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting equipment with a composite video input

connector

O Connect the output from the camera’s video output connector to the video monitor,

VTR or other such unit which is provided with a composite video input connector.

O Use the AW-PS505 AC adapter for the power supply.

Use the AW-CA4T1 as the DC power cable.

VIDEO OUT

AW-CA4T1 DC power cable

75 Ω coaxial cable

Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)

Video monitor

AW-PS505 AC adapter

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GEN-LOCKINAUX

IN

AUTO

75 Ω/Hi-Z

AUTO

75 Ω/Hi-Z

R/PR /C

OUT OUT

AUDIO

SEE MANUAL

VIDEO 1

G/Y/Y VIDEO 2

B/PB /B SYNC

S-VIDEO

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TALLY

CAMERA (MULTI)

CABLE SELECT

FUSE

250V 1.25A

TALK

INCOM

RECEIVE

CONTROL

TALLY & INCOM

MULTI OVP

MPX

MPX

OUTPUT

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting a remote control unit (RCU)

O Use the AW-CA50A26 RCU cable to connect the RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550)

and the camera.

O The distance between the WV-RC700A and the camera can be extended up to a

maximum of 300 meters.
The distance between the WV-RC550 and the camera can be extended up to a
maximum of 100 meters.
Use the WV-CA26U15 (15 meters), WV-CA26U30 (30 meters) and WV-CA26U100
(100 meters) studio cables and the WV-CA26T26 cable joint adapter for extension.

O The power for the camera is supplied from the RCU.

1Before proceeding to connect the RCU to the camera, set the RCU’s power switch to

OFF.

2If the WV-RC700A is to be used, set the cable selector switch on the RCU to MULTI.
3Connect the 50-pin end of the RCU cable to the interface/remote connector on the

camera, and connect the 26-pin end to the RCU.

4When the RCU’s power is set to ON, the camera’s power LED lights up, and the

camera is controlled from the RCU.

Set the cable selector
switch to MULTI.

AW-CA50A26 RCU cable
(15 meters)

RCU WV-RC700A

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MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ALL 1

2

USER SET

ON

POWER

OFF

POWER

O I

FUSE(POWER)

FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

AW-

PS505

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting a remote control box (RCB)

O Use the AW-CA50T10 RCB cable to connect the RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera.

1Before proceeding with the connections, set the AC adapter’s power switch to OFF

and the RCB ON/OFF switch on the RCB panel to OFF.

2Connect the 50-pin end of the RCB cable to the interface/remote connector on the

camera, and connect the 10-pin end to the RCB.

3Once the AC adapter’s power switch is set to ON and the RCB ON/OFF switch is set

to ON, the camera can be controlled from the RCB.

4Upon completion of shooting, first set the RCB ON/OFF switch to OFF and then set

the AC adapter’s power switch to OFF.

<Notes>

O The camera’s setting will not be stored in the memory if the AC adapter’s power switch

is set to OFF before the RCB ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

O Since use of a cable which is too long causes a deterioration in the RCB’s monitor

output due to attenuation, this output should be used only for monitoring (verification)
purposes.

O Genlock input signals cannot be supplied from the RCB.

AW-CA50T10 RCB cable
(3 meters)

AW-CA4T1
DC power cable

Video monitor

RCB WV-CB700A

Video signal IN
connector

RCB

AW-PS505 AC adapter

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Camera

Camera (or special effects
unit) used to achieve genlock

VIDEO OUT

G/L IN

VIDEO OUT

INPUT

Video output

To special effects unit or monitoring
system

Genlock signal (BB)

OUTPUT

WJ-300C video
divider

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting multiple cameras (achieving genlock)

O Input the sync signal (BB) to the genlock input connector.
O Do not turn off the power of the camera which is used to achieve genlock.
O The genlock adjustment must be performed when genlock is to be achieved. (See

page 25)

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–

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MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ON

POWER

OFF

POWER

O I

FUSE(POWER)

FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

AW-

PS505

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connections for exercising control from a computer

The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable and the dedicated software program are required for
the camera to be controlled from the computer. Ask your dealer for details.

VIDEO OUT

AW-CA4T1
DC power cable

75 Ω coaxial cable

AW-CA50T9 (10 meters) PC control cable

RS-232C

Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)

Video monitor

Computer

AW-PS505
AC adapter

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System Configuration (Connections)

$ Reference: Model numbers of related equipment

Read the operating instructions of the equipment concerned along with these
instructions.

Remote control unit:

WV-RC700A

Remote control unit:

WV-RC550

Remote control box:

WV-CB700A

RCU rack-mounting chassis:

WV-Q70

Connecting cable:

WV-CA9T5 (D-sub 9-pin—BNC, approx. 5 meters)

Studio cable:

WV-CA26U15, WV-CA26U30, WV-CA26U100

Cable joint adapter:

WV-CA26T26

RCB cable:

AW-CA50T10

RCU able:

AW-CA50A26

PC control cable:

AW-CA50T9

DC power cable:

AW-CA4T1

RGB cable:

AW-CA50T6

Studio card 1 (with RGB/YPrPb output):

AW-PB301

Studio card 2 (with no RGB/YPrPb output):

AW-PB305

RGB card:

AW-PB302

AC adapter:

AW-PS505

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Operating Mode Selection

The user can select the camera’s functions to match the operating conditions from the four
modes which have been preset. Select the mode that suits the shooting conditions and the
user’s preferences.

Halogen light mode

This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions, parties, seminars and other
indoor events. Its settings can be changed using a simple menu.

Fluorescent light mode

This mode is suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting. Its settings can be
changed using a simple menu.

Outdoor mode

This mode is suited to shooting outdoors. Its settings can be changed using a simple
menu.

User mode

This mode’s settings can be changed using a detailed menu.

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Use Mode Set¢

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Halogen
Fluorescent
Outdoor
User

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R B

PED

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PED

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B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

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USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

Operating Mode Selection

$ How to select the operating

mode

O Operations using the camera by itself

1When the camera’s power is turned

on while the MENU switch is held
down, the Use Mode Set screen
appears on the monitor.

2Each time the MENU switch,

ITEM/AWC switch or NO/BAR switch
is pressed, the flashing operating
mode changes. Make the desired
operating mode flash by pressing of
these switches.

3When the YES/ABC switch is

pressed, the flashing item is set, and
the setting screen appears for about 5
seconds, after which the shooting
mode is restored. After this, the
camera will operate the mode which
has been set.

O Operations using the RCU or RCB

The operating mode can be selected using the scene file switch on the RCU or RCB.

Operating mode

RCU (RCB)

scene file switch

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

RCU (RCB)

Scene file switch

Halogen light mode 1

Fluorescent light mode 2

Outdoor mode 3

User mode USER SET

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Operating Procedures

1. Turn on the power to the units concerned.

2. Adjust the subject brightness to the appropriate level.

3. Select the operating mode.

Once this mode is selected, it need not be changed so long as the camera is to be
used under the same conditions.

4. Adjust the flange back of the lens, and adjust the iris and focus.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the lens has been changed.

5. Adjust the white balance.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.

O It must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
O Once this adjustment has been performed, it need not be repeated so long as the

camera is to be used under the same conditions.

6. Adjust the black balance.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.

O It must be performed when the ambient temperature has changed significantly or at

the turning of the seasons.

O Once this adjustment has been performed, it need not be repeated so long as the

camera is to be used under the same conditions.

7. Start shooting.

Upon completion of shooting, turn off the power to the units concerned.

8. To change the camera’s settings to match other applications or conditions, refer

to page 27 and following.

The settings performed when the camera was shipped are appropriate for most
situations.

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Focus ring

LOCK screw

FOCUS screw

Adjustments

$ Flange back adjustment

This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the
maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens.
Perform this adjustment when back focusing is not achieved with a fixed focus lens.
(Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm)

1Shoot a dark subject to open the iris.
2Reduce the distance between the camera and subject to less than 2 meters, remove

the cap over the camera’s flange back adjust screw, and loosen the LOCK screw.

3Set the lens to the maximum telephoto position, and bring the subject into focus using

the focus ring.

4Set the lens to the widest angle position, and turn the FOCUS screw to bring the

subject into focus.

5Repeatedly adjust the focus ring and FOCUS screw until the subject is focused within

the the zoom range. Upon completion of the adjustment, tighten up the LOCK screw.

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R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

Adjustments

$ White balance adjustment

Automatic adjustment (AWC: AWC A/AWC B)

O Use the camera in the AWC mode if the lighting conditions at the shooting site will

remain unchanged.

O When “AWC A” or “AWC B” has been selected for the white balance on the Color Set

sub-menu (pages 32, 38), the color temperature conditions of two locations can be
preset (stored in the memory) using A/B.

O When the camera is to be used under the same conditions as those of the settings,

simply perform the adjustment once, and set the menu or RCU (RCB) switch to A or
B. After this, there is no need to perform the adjustment again.

O When new settings are established, the previous settings will be erased from the

memory.

1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the

white balance.

2Shoot a white subject (such as a white

wall or white handkerchief) to fill the
screen.
The size of the white subject must be
at least 10% of the screen, and it must
appear in the middle. Keep shiny
objects or very bright objects off the
screen.

3

The white balance can be set by
pressing the ITEM/AWC switch for at
least 2 seconds in the shooting
mode.

4The white balance can be set when

the auto set switch is set to “AWC.”
The AUTO LED flashes while the
white balance is being set.
The AUTO LED goes off to indicate
the successful completion of the
setting, and it lights to indicate a failed
setting procedure. Repeat the setting
procedure in the latter case.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

The white area size must fill at least
10% of the screen.

Camera

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MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ITEM/AWC switch

RCU (RCB)

Auto set switch
AUTO LED

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Adjustments

Manual adjustment

Manual adjustment can be performed only in the user
mode.

1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the white balance.
2Shoot a white subject to fill the screen, and attain the

automatic white balance.

3Vary the R (red) and B (blue) gain using Painting on

the color set sub-menu, and adjust it so that the
carrier in the white area of the video signals is
minimized (or so that the white area of the image
turns white). (Perform this adjustment using an
oscilloscope or waveform monitor.)

When performing the adjustment using the
camera

After having attained the automatic white balance, adjust the R (red) and B (blue) gain
using the R and B gain controls of the RCU (RCB).

<Notes>

O The white balance may not be attained properly if the subject brightness is insufficient.
O After setting the white balance, the level is stored for a prolonged period in the

memory inside the camera even when the camera’s power is turned off. There is no
need to set it again provided that the status of the subject’s color temperature remains
unchanged. However, if the setting conditions change (if the shooting location
changes from outdoors to indoors or vice versa, for example), set the white balance
again.

O If the white balance is set when using the camera by itself, the setting for the R (red)

and B (blue) gain adjustment using Painting will return to ±0. (The Painting settings
are valid only in the user mode.)

Automatic color temperature tracking (ATW)

It is a good idea to use the camera in the ATW mode if the lighting conditions at the
shooting site are likely to change (prolonged shooting outdoors, etc.).
When “ATW” is selected as the white balance setting, compensation is provided
automatically so that the white balance is attained automatically even when the light
source or color temperature changes to ensure that the images look natural.

<Note>

The white balance may shift if there is no white on the screen.

3200 K, 5600 K presettings

When “P SET 3200K” or “P SET 5600K” is selected as the white balance setting, the
status is established in which the white balance is set at a color temperature of 3200 K
or 5600 K, respectively.

When performing the adjustment using the RCU (RCB)

Minimize the carrier.

Waveform from white
balance setting chart

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Adjustments

$ Black balance adjustment

This adjustment is performed when using the camera for the first time, when the camera
has not been used for a prolonged period or when the lighting conditions have changed,
causing the white balance to change significantly which in turn has caused the black
balance to alter.

O Close the lens before proceeding.
O If the black balance is set when using the camera by itself, the setting for the R (red)

and B (blue) gain adjustment using Painting will return to ±0. (The Painting settings
are valid only in the user mode.)

The black balance is set in about 10
seconds when the YES/ABC switch is
held down for two or more seconds.
After the black balance has been set,
the black balance can be finely adjusted
by varying the R pedestal and B
pedestal using Painting on the color set
sub-menu in the user mode.

The black balance is set when the auto
set switch is set to “ABC.” The AUTO
LED flashes while the black balance is
being set.
The AUTO LED goes off to indicate a
successful completion of the setting, and
it lights to indicate a failed setting
procedure. Repeat the setting
procedure in the latter case.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Auto set switch
AUTO LED

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch

24

¢¢

Brightness Set

¢¢

Picture Level ±0
Light PEAK/AVG 0
Light Area Top cut
Auto ND (ELC) OFF
Auto Gain Up OFF
Manu Gain Up 0dB
Pedestal ±0
Contrast(Gamma) MID

Return

Adjustments

$ Black level (total pedestal) adjustment

This adjustment is performed to align the black level (pedestal level) of multiple
cameras. Ask your dealer to perform it.
(This adjustment is performed using an oscilloscope or waveform monitor.)

1Close the lens.
2Select the black level using the

brightness setting on the sub-menu
(or iris/shutter/gain settings in the user
mode).

3Adjust the black level to 5 IRE (0.035

V) using the YES/ABC switch or
NO/BAR switch.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Adjust the black level to 5 IRE (0.035 V)
using the total pedestal control.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

5 IRE

(0.035V)

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Total pedestal

25

¢¢

G/L. Color Bar Set

¢¢

H Phase ±0
SC Coarse 1
SC Fine ±0
Color Bar Set 7.5IRE

Return

PAGE ITEM UP DOWN

COARSE FINE

SC PHASE

270°

180°90°

0°

H.PHASE

USER SET

OFFENC

VF ON

Adjustments

$ Genlock adjustment

When multiple cameras are to be used or the camera is to be used in combination with
other equipment, the phase adjustments must be performed using the camera or RCU
(RCB) in order to achieve genlock and bring the phases into alignment. Ask your dealer
to perform it.

Horizontal phase adjustment

Monitor the genlock signal input (black burst signal) and video signal output waveforms
on a dual-trace oscilloscope, and bring the horizontal phase into alignment using the
camera or RCU (RCB).

1Hold down the NO/BAR switch for at

least 5 seconds or so, and set to color
bar signals.

2Select “H phase” as the genlock/color

bar setting on the sub-menu.

3Bring the horizontal phase into

alignment using the YES/ABC switch
or NO/BAR switch.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Use the horizontal phase control to
perform the adjustment.

<Note>

When adjusting the horizontal phase from
the RCU (RCB), set the BAR/CAM switch
to BAR before performing the adjustment.
The horizontal phase cannot be adjusted if
this switch is set to CAM. Upon completion
of the adjustment, be absolutely sure to
return the BAR/CAM switch to CAM.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

RCU (RCB)

Horizontal phase control

Subcarrier phase coarse
adjustment switch

Subcarrier phase fine
adjustment control

Genlock signal input
(black burst)

Video signal

Adjusting the horizontal phase

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White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Blue

White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Red

Blue

Camera’s color bars

Split line

Color bars of special
effects unit

Adjustments

Color phase adjustment

Align the camera’s color phase to the reference color tones such as the program output
(color bar output which has been split) of a color special effects unit.
Adjusting the color phase with the vectorscope makes it possible to obtain an even finer
adjustment.

1Hold down the NO/BAR switch for at

least 5 seconds or so, and set to color
bar signals.

2Select “SC coarse” for the genlock

color bar setting on the sub-menu,
and use the YES/ABC switch or
NO/BAR switch to perform the coarse
adjustment.

3Select “SC fine,” and use the

YES/ABC switch or NO/BAR switch to
adjust finely so that the color phase is
brought into alignment.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Use the “subcarrier phase coarse adjustment switch” and “subcarrier phase fine
adjustment control” to perform the adjustment.

<Note>

When adjusting the color phase from the RCU (RCB), set the BAR/CAM switch to BAR
before performing the adjustment.
The color phase cannot be adjusted if this switch is set to CAM.
Upon completion of the adjustment, be absolutely sure to return the BAR/CAM switch to
CAM.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

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Menu Item Settings and Changes

$ Setting the menu items

O The unit’s 4 operation modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor

mode and user mode) each have a main menu.

O Each item on the main menu has a sub-menu, and each sub-menu has several

setting items.

O Although the setting items were preset to the optimum values or levels for each

operation mode before the unit was shipped, they can be changed to suit the actual
shooting conditions.

O The settings can be performed from the camera or RCU (RCB).

Setting procedure

1Settings using the camera itself

Hold down the MENU switch for at least 5 seconds.

Settings using RCU (RCB)

Set the user set switch inside the pocket to ON.
The main menu screen for the operation mode selected now appears. Refer to
page 18 for details on selecting the operation mode.

2Each time the MENU switch, ITEM/AWC switch or NO/BAR switch is pressed, the

flashing item changes.

3When the YES/ABC switch is pressed, the sub-menu screen for the flashing item

appears.

4Select the item to be set or changed using the menu screen or ITEM/AWC switch.
5Change the setting using the YES/ABC switch or NO/BAR switch.
6Select “Return” using the MENU switch or ITEM/AWC switch, and press the YES/ABC

switch. Operation now returns to the main menu.

7When the settings are completed

Settings using the camera itself

Select “End,” and press the YES/ABC switch.

Settings using RCU (RCB)

Set the user set switch inside the pocket to OFF.

The camera will now operate under these setting conditions.

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

PAGE ITEM UP DOWN

COARSE FINE

SC PHASE

270°

180°90°

0°

H.PHASE

USER SET

OFFENC

VF ON

RCU (RCB)

User set switch

28

¢¢

Halogen Mode Set

¢¢

Brightness Set
Color Set
G/L. Color Bar Set
Sharpness (DTL) Set
Other Set

Initialize Data

End

¢¢

User Mode Set

¢¢

Iris, Shutter, Gain Set
Color Set
G/L. Color Bar Set
Detail Set1 Detail Set2
Color Matrix Set
Other Set

Initialize Data

End

Main menu screen

Main menu for user mode

Main menus for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode

Menu Item Settings and Changes

The mode selected is displayed here.
Displayed by flashing cursor

To return to the shooting conditions (displayed when
the camera is used to perform the settings)

<Notes>

O Composite signals are supplied to the video output whether the RCU (RCB) user set

switch is at the ENC or VF position.

O “End” appears when the camera is used to perform the settings.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

¢¢

Brightness Set

¢¢

Picture Level ±0
Light PEAK/AVG 0
Light Area Top cut
Auto ND (ELC) (OFF)
Auto Gain Up (OFF)
Manu Gain Up (0dB)
Pedestal (±0)
Contrast(Gamma) MID

Return

9
:
;
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¢¢

Color Set

¢¢

Chroma Level ±0
Flesh Tone ±0
White Bal (AWC A)
Highlight Chroma OFF

Return

A
B
C
D
E

¢¢

Sharpness (DTL) Set

¢¢

DTL Select Sharpness

Level (HIGH)
Noise Suppress OFF
Clean DNR OFF
DTL Flesh Tone MID

Return

F
G
H
I
J

¢¢

Other Set

¢¢

Shutter Speed (OFF)

Syncro Scan --­V Resolution Normal
Baud Rate 9600bps
Nega/Posi Posi

Return

=
>
?
@

¢¢

G/L. Color Bar Set

¢¢

H Phase ±0
SC Coarse (1)
SC Fine (±0)
Color Bar Set (7.5IRE)

Return

$

Halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor mode sub-menu
screens

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

<Notes>

O When the RCU (RCB) is used, items whose settings are enclosed in the parentheses

are set using the switches or controls on the RCU (RCB).

O To return to the initial (factory) settings, refer to page 42.

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1Picture level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50]

This is for adjusting the convergence level of Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND
(ELC). (The auto iris is adjusted when a motor-driven lens is used.)

2Light-metering detection ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50]

This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which Auto Iris, Auto
Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC) are detected to be adjusted.

3Light metering method selection

[Light Area: All, center, top cut, bottom cut, R/L cut]

This enables the light-metering method for Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC)
to be selected.
All : Light metering over the entire screen area; the light of the whole screen is

metered.

Center : Light metering with priority given to the center of the screen; about one-

third of the screen at the top and bottom and one-third on the left and right
sides are cut off.

Top cut : Light metering with one-third at the top cut off; about one-third of the screen

at the top is cut off.

Bottom cut : Light metering with one-third at the bottom cut off; about one-third of the

screen at the bottom is cut off.

R/L cut : Light metering with one-third on the left and right sides cut off; about one-

third of the screen on the left and right sides is cut off.

All

Center Top cut Bottom cut R/L cut

4Auto ND (ELC) selection [Auto ND (ELC): OFF or ON]

ON : The light quantity is automatically adjusted by

controlling the electronic shutter speed.

OFF: The light quantity is not automatically adjusted by

the electronic shutter speed.

<Notes>

O When “Auto ND” is selected as the electronic shutter

speed setting F in the “Other set” sub-menu, this
menu item is automatically set to ON; it is set to OFF if
a setting other than “Auto ND” is selected for F.

O When the shutter selector switch is set to “ELC” while

the RCU (RCB) is being used, this item is set to ON; it
is set to OFF if a setting other than “ELC” is selected
for the switch.

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Shutter selector switch

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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5Auto gain increase selection [Auto Gain Up: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is

activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.

HIGH : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 30 dB is

activated, and if the light quantity is still insufficient, ‘night eye’ (digital gain
increase) is added, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.

OFF : The function for automatically increasing the gain is not activated (the gain can

still be increased manually).

<Note>

The auto gain increase function may not be activated when the camera alone is used.
Similarly, it may not be activated when AUTO has been selected as the RCU’s (RCB)
iris switch setting.

6Manual gain increase selection [Manu Gain Up: 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)]

This item can be set only when “OFF” has been selected for the auto gain increase
selection 5 setting.
0 dB:

This setting is the one which is normally used.

1 dB to 30 dB:

Use this setting when shooting in dark locations and an adequate video output cannot
be obtained even if the lens iris is opened.

N-Eye:

This increases the sensitivity by adding the digital gain increase to the 30 dB gain
increase.

<Note>

Only “0 dB,” “9 dB” or “18 dB” can be set when the RCU (RCB) is used.

7Black level adjustment [Pedestal: -30 to +30]

This enables the black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal to be set. It is used to
align the black level of two or more cameras.

8Contrast adjustment [Contrast: LOW, MID or HIGH]

This enables the contrast to be set in 3 stages.

9Chroma level adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3]

This enables the chroma level to be set in ±3 stages.

:Flesh tone adjustment [Flesh Tone: –3 to +3]

This enables the flesh tones to be set in ±3 stages.

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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;White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET

ATW:

Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at all
times.

AWC A, AWC B:

If the white balance is first set and the camera is then used under identical conditions,
the need to repeat the white balance setting can be obviated by simply selecting AWC
A or AWC B.
The colors can be finely adjusted after executing AWC by adjusting the red and blue
gain when the camera is used in the user mode or when RCU (RCB) is used.

P SET 3200K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 3200K lighting is set.

P SET 5600K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 5600K lighting is set.

<Note>

When RCU (RCB) is used, P SET 3200K and P SET 5600K cannot be set.

<Highlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colors is increased to
prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions.

=Horizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49]

This enables the horizontal phase during genlock to be adjusted.

>Color phase adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3 or 4]

This enables the color phase during genlock to be coarsely adjusted.

?Color phase fine adjustment [SC Fine: –511 to +511]

This enables the color phase during genlock to be finely adjusted.

@Color bar setup selection [Color Bar Set: 0.0 IRE or 7.5 IRE]

This enables the setup level of the color bars to be selected.

ASharpness (detail)/super hard switching

[Sharpness/super-hard: sharpness/super-hard]

Set to “Super-hard” if the detail enhancement is inadequate even when “Sharpness” has
been selected and the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B has been set to
LOW or HIGH.

<Note>

When OFF has been selected as the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B
setting, the detail enhancement feature will not work for “Sharpness” or “Super-hard.”

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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CNoise cancellation compensation level selection

[Noise Suppress: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise when HIGH or LOW has been selected
as the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B setting.

DClean DNR selection [Clean DNR: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected.

EFlesh tone sharpness level selection [DTL Flesh Tone: LOW, MID or HIGH]

LOW : The roughness of the flesh tones is suppressed.
MID : Standard setting
HIGH : The detail enhancement of the flesh tones is boosted.

FElectronic shutter speed selection

[Shutter Speed: OFF, 1/100 to 1/10000, synchro scan or auto ND]

OFF:

The electronic shutter is set to OFF.

1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed. When the shutter is
used at the 1/100 speed in a 50 Hz area, the flicker caused by fluorescent lighting is
minimized.

Synchro scan:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed set by the electronic shutter
synchro scan setting G.

Auto ND:

The light quantity is automatically adjusted by controlling the electronic shutter. (ELC)

<Notes>

O The speed cannot be set to 1/250, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000 by operating the RCU

(RCB).

O When the auto ND setting is selected under fluorescent lighting, the flicker may

increase.

O When ON is selected as the auto ND (ELC) selection 4 setting on the “Brightness

Set” sub-menu, the electronic shutter is automatically set to “Auto ND.”

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

120

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

OFF

ON

+18
+9
0(dB)

+6
OFF
–6(dB)

GAIN

BAR

CAM

HIGH
LOW
OFF

RCB

DTL

AGC

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Detail
enhancement
selector switch
(DTL)

BSharpness (detail)/super-hard level

adjustment [Level: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the sharpness (detail) level to
be adjusted when “Sharpness” has been
selected for the sharpness (detail)/super
hard switching A setting. When “Super­hard” has been selected, it enables the
super-hard level to be adjusted. When RCU
(RCB) is used, adjustment is possible using
the detail enhancement selector switch
(DTL).

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GElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz]

This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter
speed selection F setting. The horizontal bar noise can be reduced by adjusting the
synchro scan frequency when shooting the screen of a work station, etc.
Refer to the table below for the light quantity that should be set at different shutter
speeds and synchro scan frequencies.

HImage (CCD readout method) selection [V Resolution: Normal or fine]

Normal:

Normal image. (Field storage is used as the CCD storage method.)

Fine:

The vertical resolution is improved. (It is improved by frame storage and the
electronic shutter with no accompanying increase in the residual image.)

IPC control communication speed selection [Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600

bps]

This is for selecting the baud rate at which the camera is to be controlled from a
computer.

JNegative/positive selection [Nega/Posi: Posi or Nega]

Posi:

Normal images.

Nega:

Images whose light and dark sections and colors are reversed.

<Note>

Negative images are shown only for composite outputs and Y/C outputs when the option
cards are used.

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

Shutter speed

Synchro scan

frequency

Light quantity

ratio required

OFF

==

1

1/100 99.68Hz 2

1/250 250.0Hz 4

1/500 492.2Hz 8

1/1000 984.4Hz 16

1/2000 1.969kHz 32

1/4000 3.938kHz 64

1/10000 7.875kHz 160

35

¢¢

Detail Set1

¢¢

Detail (HIGH)

H Detail Level H +11
V Detail Level H +12
H Detail Level L +7

V Detail Level L +6
Detail Band 2
Noise Suppress 3
Level Dependent 0%
Dark Detail 0

Return

Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

<Notes>

O When the RCU (RCB) is used, items

whose settings are enclosed in the
parentheses are set using the switches
or controls on the RCU (RCB).

O To return to the initial (factory) settings,

refer to page 42.

K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T

¢¢

Iris, Shutter, Gain Set

¢¢

Picture Level ±0
Light PEAK/AVG 0
Light Area Top cut
Auto Iris Adjust OFF
Shutter Mode (Step)

Step (OFF)

Syncro Scan --­Field/Frame Field
Gain (0dB)
Pedestal (±0)

Return

d
e
f
g

¢¢

Detail Set2

¢¢

Chroma Detail 0
DTL Flesh Tone MID
Corner Detail OFF
Precision Detail OFF

Return

¢¢

Color Matrix Set

¢¢

Matrix(R-G) ±0
Matrix(R-B) ±0
Matrix(G-R) ±0
Matrix(G-B) ±0
Matrix(B-R) ±0
Matrix(B-G) ±0

Return

i
j
k

m
n
o
p

¢¢

Other Set

¢¢

Gamma 0.45
Knee Point 88%
White Clip 110%
Flare R 0
Flare G 0
Flare B 0
Black Stretch OFF
Clean DNR OFF
Baud Rate 9600bps
Nega/Posi Posi

Return

U
V
W
X

Y

¢¢

Color Set

¢¢

Chroma Level ±0
White Bal (AWC A)
Highlight Chroma OFF
Painting

R Gain (±0)

B Gain (±0)

R Pedestal (±0)

B Pedestal (±0)
2D LPF OFF

Return

Z
[
\
]

¢¢

G/L. Color Bar Set

¢¢

H Phase (±0)
SC Coarse (1)
SC Fine (±0)
Color Bar Set 7.5IRE

Return

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$ User mode sub-menu screens

h

36

Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

KPicture level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50]

This is for adjusting the AGC/ELC convergence level.

LLight-metering detection ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50]

This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which AGC/ELC is
detected to be adjusted.

MLight metering method selection [Light Area: All, center, top cut, bottom cut, R/L

cut]

This enables the AGC/ELC light-metering method to be selected.
All : Light metering over the entire screen area; the light of the whole screen is

metered.

Center : Light metering with priority given to the center of the screen; about one-

third of the screen at the top and bottom and one-third on the left and right
sides are cut off.

Top cut : Light metering area with one-third at the top cut off; about one-third of the

screen at the top is cut off.

Bottom cut : Light metering area with one-third at the bottom cut off; about one-third of

the screen at the bottom is cut off.

R/L cut : Light metering area with one-third on the left and right sides cut off; about

one-third of the screen on the left and right sides is cut off.

NAuto iris fine level adjustment [Auto

Iris Adjust: OFF or ON]

ON : When the iris switch on the RCU

(RCB) is at AUTO, the AGC/ELC

convergence level can be finely

adjusted using the iris control.

OFF: The iris control does not work

when the iris switch on the RCU

(RCB) is at AUTO.

OElectronic shutter mode selection [Shutter Mode: Step, ELC or synchro scan]

Step : The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed selected for electronic

shutter step selection P.

ELC : The light quantity is automatically adjusted by controlling the electronic shutter.
Synchro scan:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed set by the synchro scan setting
Q.

<Note>

When “Frame1” is selected as the CCD readout method selection R setting, the
electronic shutter mode cannot be set.

All

Center Top cut Bottom cut R/L cut

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Iris switch

Iris control

37

Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

PElectronic shutter step selection [Step: OFF or 1/100 to 1/10000]

This can only be set when “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode
selection O setting.
OFF:

The electronic shutter is set to OFF.

1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed. When the shutter is
used at the 1/100 speed in a 50 Hz area, the flicker caused by fluorescent lighting is
minimized.

<Notes>

O The speed cannot be set to 1/250, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000 by operating the RCU

(RCB).

O ELC may not operate when the camera alone is used.

Similarly, it may not work when AUTO has been selected as the RCU (RCB) iris
switch setting.

O When ELC is set under fluorescent lighting, the flicker may increase.

QElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz]

This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter
mode selection O setting.
The horizontal bar noise can be reduced by adjusting the synchro scan frequency when
shooting the screen of a work station, etc.
Refer to the table below for the light quantity that should be set at different shutter
speeds and synchro scan frequencies.

RCCD readout method selection [Field/Frame: Field, frame1 or frame2]

Field : Field storage is used as the CCD storage method.
Frame1 : Frame storage is used, and the vertical resolution is improved as a result.
Frame2 : Field storage and the electronic shutter are used, and the vertical resolution is

improved with no accompanying increase in the residual image as a result.

Shutter speed

Synchro scan

frequency

Light quantity

ratio required

OFF

==

1

1/100 99.68Hz 2

1/250 250.0Hz 4

1/500 492.2Hz 8

1/1000 984.4Hz 16

1/2000 1.969kHz 32

1/4000 3.938kHz 64

1/10000 7.875kHz 160

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

S

Gain increase adjustment
[Gain: AGC HIGH, AGC LOW, 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)]

AGC LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18

dB is activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.

AGC HIGH : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 30

dB is activated, and if the light quantity is still insufficient, ‘night eye’
(digital gain increase) is added, and the light quantity is thereby

automatically adjusted.
0 dB : This setting is the one which is normally used.
1 dB to 30 dB : Use this setting when shooting in dark locations and an adequate video

output cannot be obtained even if the lens iris is opened.
N-Eye : This increases the sensitivity by adding the digital gain increase to the

30 dB gain increase.

<Notes>

O “0 dB,” “9 dB,” “18 dB,” “AGC LOW” and “AGC HIGH” can be set by operating the

RCU (RCB).

O AGC may not operate when the camera alone is used.

Similarly, it may not work when AUTO has been selected as the RCU (RCB) iris
switch setting.

TBlack level adjustment [Pedestal: –30 to +30]

This enables the black level (pedestal level) of the luminance (Y) signal to be set. It is
used to adjust the black level of two or more cameras.

UChroma level adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3]

This enables the chroma level to be set in ±3 stages.

V

White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET 3200K, P SET 5600K]

ATW:

Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at all
times.

AWC A, AWC B:

The color temperature conditions at two locations can be stored in the memory using
A and B.
If the white balance is first set and the camera is then used under identical conditions,
the need to repeat the white balance setting can be obviated by simply selecting AWC
A or AWC B.
The colors can be finely adjusted after executing AWC by using R Gain and B gain in
Painting adjustment X or by adjusting the R (red) and B (blue) gain controls on the
RCU (RCB).

P SET 3200K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 3200K lighting is set.

P SET 5600K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 5600K lighting is set.

<Note>

When RCU (RCB) is used, P SET 3200K and P SET 5600K cannot be set.

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

WHighlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colors is increased to
prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions.

XPainting adjustment [Painting, R Gain, B Gain, R Pedestal, B Pedestal: –30 to +30]

R Gain, B Gain:

These enable the white balance after AWC to be finely adjusted when AWC A or
AWC B has been selected as the white balance selection V setting.
When the RCU (RCB) is to be used for the adjustments, its R (red) and B (blue) gain
controls are used.
If AWC is executed when using the camera by itself, the settings will return to ±0.

R Pedestal, B Pedestal:

These enable the black balance after ABC to be finely adjusted.
When the RCU (RCB) is to be used for the adjustments, its R (red) and B (blue)
pedestal controls are used.
If ABC is executed when using the camera by itself, the settings will return to ±0.

Y2-dimensional low-pass filter selection [2D LPF: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for setting the 2-dimensional low-pass filter which reduces moire and cross color
(color blur).

ZHorizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49]

This enables the horizontal phase during genlock to be adjusted.

[Color phase adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3 or 4]

This enables the color phase during genlock to be coarsely adjusted.

\Color phase fine adjustment [SC Fine: –511 to +511]

This enables the color phase during genlock to be finely adjusted.

]Color bar setup selection [Color Bar Set: 0.0 IRE or 7.5 IRE]

This enables the setup level of the color bars to be selected.

^Detail level selection [Detail: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the detail enhancement amount to be set.
The detail is enhanced at the levels set by the horizontal and vertical detail level
HIGH/LOW settings _.

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

R and B gain controls

R and B pedestal controls

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

_Horizontal detail level HIGH setting [H Detail Level H: +1 to +63]

Vertical detail level HIGH setting [V Detail Level H: +1 to +31]
Horizontal detail level LOW setting [H Detail Level L: 0 to +62]
Vertical detail level LOW setting [V Detail Level L: 0 to +30]

These are for setting the detail levels in the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) directions at
the detail level selection ^ HIGH and LOW settings.
The HIGH setting must be higher than the LOW setting by at least “1” in both the
horizontal and vertical directions.

`Detail band selection [Detail Band: 1 to 5]

This is for setting the detail enhancement band when HIGH or LOW has been selected
for the detail level selection ^ setting. The higher the setting, the finer the detail.

aNoise suppression compensation level adjustment [Noise Suppress: 1 to 10]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise when HIGH or LOW has been selected
for the detail level selection ^ setting. However, if the setting is too high, the sharpness
of detailed subjects is reduced.

bLevel dependent compensation level adjustment [Level Dependent: 0% to 25%]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise caused by the detail in the dark areas of
the subject. However, if the setting is too high, the sharpness of hair, etc. may be lost.

cDark detail compensation level adjustment [Dark Detail: 0 to 5]

This is for emphasizing the detail in the dark areas of the subject. It can be set only
when “0%” has been selected as the level dependent compensation level adjustment b
setting.

dChroma detail compensation level adjustment [Chroma Detail: 0 to 15]

This is for emphasizing the detail in the high-chroma areas of the subject.

eFlesh tone detail level selection [DTL Flesh Tone: LOW, MID or HIGH]

LOW : The roughness of the flesh tones is suppressed.
MID : Standard setting
HIGH : The detail enhancement of the flesh tones is boosted.

fCorner detail selection [Corner Detail: OFF or ON]

This enables the corner detail, which enhances the resolution of the peripheral areas, to
be set to ON or OFF when HIGH or LOW has been selected for the detail level selection

^ setting.

gPrecision detail level selection [Precision Detail: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for narrowing the detail width to suppress the glaring caused by the detail.

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

hColor matrix compensation level adjustment

[Matrix (R-G), (R-B), (G-R), (G-B), (B-R), (B-G): –31 to +31]

These are for adjusting the color matrix compensation.
(R-G) : The colors between red and magenta are toned up or down.
(R-B) : The colors between red and yellow are toned up or down.
(G-R) : The colors between green and cyan are toned up or down.
(G-B) : The yellowish green color is toned up or down.
(B-R) : The colors between blue and cyan are toned up or down.
(B-G) : The purple color is toned up or down.

iGamma correction level setting [Gamma: 0.35 to 0.55]

This enables the gamma correction level to be set.

jKnee compensation level setting [Knee Point: 88% to 98% or dynamic]

88% to 98%:

The level of the knee-compensated video signals can be set (knee point).

Dynamic:

The knee compensation level is automatically adjusted to match the light quality.

kWhite clip level setting [White Clip: 95% to 110%]

The peak level of the white-clipped video signals can be set.

lFlare compensation level adjustment [Flare R/G/B: 0 to 100]

These enable the flare compensation level to be adjusted.

<Note>

The flare compensation level is set prior to shipment.

mBlack stretch selection [Black Stretch: ON or OFF]

This makes it possible to set the black stretch which compensates for blacking-out under
low-brightness conditions to ON or OFF.

nClean DNR selection [Clean DNR: HIGH, LOW or OFF]

This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected.

oPC control communication speed selection

[Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps]

This is for selecting the baud rate at which the camera is to be controlled from a
computer.

pNegative/positive selection [Nega/Posi: Posi or Nega]

Posi : Normal images.
Nega : Images whose light and dark sections and colors are reversed.

<Note>

Negative images are shown only for composite outputs and Y/C outputs when the option
cards are used.

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¢¢

Initialize Data

¢¢

(Halogen Mode)

Do you want to
initialize Halogen
Mode settings?

O.K. : YES SW
Cancel : NO SW

Returning to Initial Settings

The initial (factory) settings can be restored when, for example, mistakes have been made
in the settings in the respective mode.

<Note>

When an option card is being used, the Option Card Set sub-menu does not return to the
initial settings even if the “return to initial settings” operation is performed.

1. Select Initialize Data on the main menu

for the selected mode, and press the
YES/ABC switch. The Initialize Data
sub-menu screen shown on the right
will now appear for about 10 seconds.

2. Once the Initialize Data sub-menu

screen has appeared, press the
YES/ABC switch within 10 about
seconds to initialize the settings. A
message is then displayed on the
screen such as the one shown in 2,
and operation returns to the main
menu.

3. If, after the Initialize Data sub-menu

screen has appeared, the NO/BAR
switch is pressed or the YES/ABC
switch is not pressed within 10 about
seconds, a message such as the one
shown in 3 will be displayed on the
screen, and operation will return to the
main menu without initializing the
settings.

Initialize Data sub-menu

The mode selected is displayed here.

1

2

Halogen Mode
Initialized

3

Halogen Mode
unchanged

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Returning to Initial Settings

$ Initial settings (factory settings)

O Initial settings in halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor modes

Item

Brightness Set

Picture Level
Light PEAK/AVG
Light Area
Auto ND (ELC)
Auto Gain Up
Manu Gain Up
Pedestal
Contrast (Gamma)

Halogen mode

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
OFF
0dB
±0
MID

Fluorescent

mode

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
OFF
0dB
±0
MID

Outdoor mode

±0
0
Top cut
ON
HIGH

--­–10
MID

Color Set

Chroma Level
Flesh Tone
White Bal
High-light Chroma

±0
±0
AWC A
OFF

+1
±0
AWC A
OFF

+2
±0
ATW
OFF

G/L. Color Bar

Set

H Phase
SC Coarse
SC Fine
Color Bar Set

±0
1
±0

7.5 IRE

±0
1
±0

7.5 IRE

±0
1
±0

7.5 IRE

Sharpness

(DTL) Set

DTL Select

Level
Noise Suppress
Clean DNR
DTL Flesh Tone

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Other Set

Shutter Speed

Synchro Scan
V Resolution
Baud Rate
Nega/Posi

OFF

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

OFF

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

Auto ND

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

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Returning to Initial Settings

O Initial settings in user mode

Item User mode

Iris,

Shutter,

Gain Set

Picture Level
Light PEAK/AVG
Light Area
Auto Iris Adjust
Shutter Mode

Step

Synchro Scan
Field/Frame
Gain
Pedestal

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
Step
OFF

--­Field
0dB
±0

Color Set

Chroma Level
White Bal
High-light Chroma
Painting R Gain

B Gain
R Pedestal
B Pedestal

2D LPF

±0
AWC A
OFF
±0
±0
±0
±0
OFF

G/L. Color

Bar Set

H Phase
SC Coarse
SC Fine
Color Bar Set

±0
1
±0

7.5 IRE

Detail Set

1

Detail

H Detail Level H

V Detail Level H

H Detail Level L

V Detail Level L
Detail Band
Noise Suppress
Level Dependent
Dark Detail

HIGH
+11
+12
+7
+6
2
3
0%
0

Detail Set

2

Chroma Detail
Flesh DTL Level
Corner Detail
Precision Detail

0
MID
OFF
OFF

Item

User mode

Color

Matrix Set

Matrix(R-G)
Matrix(R-B)
Matrix(G-R)
Matrix(G-B)
Matrix(B-R)
Matrix(B-G)

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

Other Set

Gamma
Knee Point
White Clip
Flare R
Flare G
Flare B
Black Stretch
Clean DNR
Baud Rate
Nega/Posi

0.45
88%
110%
0
0
0
OFF
OFF
9 600bps
Posi

45

Separate Camera AW –

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

7

/16˝ (10)5 3/4˝ (145)

3

1

/16˝ (77)

3

/16˝ (4)

3 5/16˝ (84)

Outline Drawings

$ Main unit

$ Camera head unit

1

/16˝ (1)

2˝ (49.6)5/16˝ (7.9)2 5/16˝ (58.5)1/16˝ (1.5)

2

3

/4˝ (69)

7

/16˝ (10)

LOCK

FOCUS

Unit: inch (mm)

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Specifications

Operating temperature range:

14°F to +113°F (–10°C to +45°C)

Allowable humidity:

30 % to 90 %

Dimensions (WaHaD):

Main unit:

3

5

/16˝a3 1/16˝a6 5/16˝

(84a77a159 mm)

Camera head unit:

3

1

/8˝a2 3/8˝a2 5/16˝

(79a60a58.5 mm)

Weight:

Main unit:

Approx. 1.408 lb (0.64 kg)

Camera head unit:

Approx. 0.506 lb (0.23 kg)

Finish:

AV ivory-colored paint (color
approximates Munsell 7.9Y6.8/0.8)

Optical system:

1/3-inch prism optical system, f/1.4

Pickup device:

1/3-inch IT-type CCD 3-panel system

Total number of pixels:

811(H)a508(V) for NTSC

Number of effective pixels:

768(H)a494(V) for NTSC

Pickup area:

4.8(H)a3.6(V) mm

Scanning system:

NTSC 2:1 interlace, 525 lines, 60 fields,
30 frames

Scanning frequency:

15.734 kHz horizontal, 59.94 Hz vertical

Synchronization system:

Internal sync/gen-lock

Power requirements: DC 12V
Power consumption: 0.8 A

Gen-lock input:

1.0 V [p-p] black burst signal
(BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub
connector)

Video outputs:

NTSC composite 1.0 V [p-p]/75 Ω
(BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub
connector)
YC:

1.0 V [p-p] for Y, 0.286 V [p-p] for C
(50-pin D-sub connector)

Standard illumination:

2,000 lux (3,200K, f/8)

Minimum illumination:

1.5 lux (f/1.4, ‘night eye’ mode)

S/N ratio:

62 dB (with DNR ON)

Horizontal resolution:

800 lines (high band DTL ON)

Registration:

0.05%

Detail enhancement:

Horizontal/vertical (works for both)

White balance:

Automatically adjusted for A and B in 2
memories, fine adjustment, ATW,
3200K, 5600K

Black balance:

Automatically adjusted

Gain switching:

AGC LOW/HIGH, 0 dB to 30 dB, N-Eye

Iris:

Auto, manual

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Specifications

Electronic shutter:

Synchro scan:

60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz

Step shutter:

OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

ELC:

Target level variable

Operation mode selection:

halogen light, fluorescent light, outdoor,
user

Color bars:

SMPTE color bars (setup: 0/7.5%)

Lens mount:

1/3-inch C mount

Switches:

Back panel:

MENU, ITEM/AWC, YES/ABC,
NO/BAR

Menu item setting:

Gain, Shutter, White Balance, Detail
Level (OFF/LOW/HIGH), Corner
Detail, Precision Detail Level, Black
Stretch, High Light Chroma, Skin
Color Detail, Photometric
Measurement Method
(ALL/CENTER/TOP CUT/BOTTOM
CUT/R/L CUT) CCD Read Out Mode
(FIELD/FRAME 1/FRAME 2) Clean
DNR, Color Bar Setup, Use Mode,
Nega/Posi, PC Control Access Speed

Adjustment function:

Menu adjustment:

R/B Gain, R/B Pedestal, Black Level,
Video Level, Detecting Ratio, Genlock
Horizontal Phase/Color Phase,
Gamma Compensation Level, Knee
Compensation Level, White Clip
Level, Horizontal Detail Level, Vertical
Detail Level, Detail Band Level, Noise
Suppress Compensation Level, Level
Dependent Compensation Level,
Chroma Detail Compensation Level,
Dark Detail Compensation Level,
Matrix Compensation Level, Flare
Correction Level

Weight and dimensions indicated are
approximate.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

$ Accessories

Connection cable for the camera head
and the main unit (3m a1)

F0301W

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

1/3-inch Camera With Separate Head

Model AW- E

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ENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANÇAISITALIANO

1 (E)

indicates safety information.

$

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING.

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 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:

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

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Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Special Notes on Operation. . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 6

$ Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

$ Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

$ Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

$ Installation on a camera stand

(tripod, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Configuration

(Connections) . . . 10

$ Connecting equipment with a

composite video input connector. . . 10

$ Connecting a remote control unit

(RCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

$ Connecting a remote control box

(RCB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

$ Connecting multiple cameras

(achieving genlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

$ Connections for exercising control

from a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

$ Reference: Model numbers of related

equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . 16

$ How to select the operating mode . . 17

Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

$ Flange back adjustment . . . . . . . . . 19

$ White balance adjustment . . . . . . . . 20

$ Black balance adjustment . . . . . . . . 22

$ Black level (total pedestal)

adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

$ Genlock adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Menu Item Settings and Changes . . . . 26

$ Setting the menu items . . . . . . . . . . 26

$

Halogen light, fluorescent light and
outdoor mode sub-menu screens

. . . 28

$ User mode sub-menu screens . . . . 34

Returning to Initial Settings. . . . . . . . . 41

$ Initial settings (factory settings) . . . . 42

Outline Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

$ Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

$ Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

$ Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

3 (E)

Introduction

O Featuring digital video signal processing, this 1/3-inch 3-CCD system colour camera with

its separate head achieves a high picture quality and high reliability as well as many and
varied functions despite its compact size and light weight.

O The head is separate which means that it can easily be mounted on a microscope (C

mount), for instance.

O Using a menu screen format, the camera’s shooting conditions and functions can easily

be set and changed.

O The camera can be connected to a peripheral unit such as an RCB or RCU for

expanding the capabilities of the system to suit the intended applications.

O A wide range of applications can be supported by installing optional cards.

Features

High picture quality, high reliability, many and varied functions, a compact size and
light weight achieved by incorporating digital video signal processing

O Resolution: 800 lines (high band DTL ON), S/N ratio: 62 dB (DNR ON)
O Minimum illumination: 1.5 lux (f/1.4 ‘night eye’ mode)

Many and varied functions despite compact size

O Setting of camera parameters using menu screens enabled
O Auto functions such as ATW, ELC and AGC incorporated
O CCD readout (field, frame) switching supported

The vertical resolution can be improved by switching to the frame mode, and this is
useful for capturing still images and other kinds of image processing.

O Synchro scan function provided to reduce horizontal line noise when computer screens

are shot

O Functions for controlling camera by computer incorporated
O Extension of cable (standard length of 3 meters) between head unit and main unit up to

10 meters possible

Faithful image reproduction assured by many compensation circuits

O Even areas with dark colours reproduced clearly by chroma detail enhancement
O Natural detail enhancement enabled even for dark areas by dark detail circuit
O Natural dynamic range reproduced by digital highlight chroma
O Faithful reproduction of colours enabled by digital colour matrix

Full spectrum of video productions supported

O Conditions optimally suited to each application selectable from 4 operation modes

(halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor mode and user mode)

O Full colour bar display provided
O Remote control enabled by RCU or RCB

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Special Notes on Operation

O Turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
O Connection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of

equipment must be performed while power is off.

While the camera is in automatic mode:

O Shooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared picture

unique to the CCD.

O The ATW function under fluorescent illumination can adversely change the white

balance.

5 (E)

Precautions

O Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units.

In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user­serviceable parts inside.

O Do not mishandle the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains

precision components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

O Do not let the lens remain uncovered when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not

installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered.

O Do not touch the surface of the lens or prism.
O Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.
O Do not aim the camera toward the sun, irrespective of whether it is turned on or not.
O Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not

try to operate the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is
wet.

O Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during a thunder

storm.

O Do not use the camera where it will be subject to high temperatures or high humidity.
O Do not leave the camera and Remote Control Unit (RCU) turned on when not in use. Do

not unnecessarily turn the camera power on and off repeatedly. Do not block the
ventilation slots.

O Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.
O Handle the camera with care.
O Place the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not installed,

protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap over the lens mount hole.

O Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses to clean the

surface of the lens or prism if it requires cleaning.

O Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. If the dirt is hard to remove, use mild

detergent and wipe gently.

O Use caution when operating the camera near spot lights or bright lights, as well as any

objects and surfaces which may reflect light.

O If the camera or RCU gets wet, turn the power off immediately and have the unit

checked by an authorized service facility.

O Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury.
O Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within –10°C to +45°C, and

the relative humidity is within 30 % to 90 %.

O Always turn the power off when the camera is not going to be used. Operate the

camera and RCU only when there is adequate ventilation.

O Operating a wireless device that generates powerful radio waves near the camera may

adversely affect the output images.

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$ Main unit

1

OPTION CARD

MENU

ITEM / AWC

YES / ASC

+

-

NO / BAR

VIDEO OUT

G / L IN

I / F REMOTE

IRIS

DC12V IN

6=

;

2

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8

7

9
:

3

4

5

Parts and Their Functions

1Cable connector

This is used to connect the camera to the camera head unit using a cable.

2MENU switch [MENU (t)]

The menu will appear on the screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds.
When it is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu item immediately above is
selected.

3ITEM/AWC switch [ITEM/AWC (y)]

When this switch is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu item immediately
below is selected. While a menu is not displayed (when the camera is in the shooting
mode), it serves as the automatic white balance control (AWC) switch.

4YES/ABC switch [YES/ABC (+)]

When this switch is pressed while a menu is displayed, the sub-menu of a menu item
appears on the screen. When it is pressed while a sub-menu is displayed, the higher of
the two settings shown is selected. While a menu is not displayed, it serves as the
automatic black balance control (ABC) switch.

5NO/BAR switch [NO/BAR (–)]

When this switch is pressed while the main menu is displayed, the next item down can
be selected. When it is pressed while a sub-menu is displayed, the lower of the two
settings shown is selected. When it is pressed for about 5 seconds while a menu is not
displayed, the colour bar signals and camera (shooting mode) are switched.

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Parts and Their Functions

6Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]

The composite video signals are output from this connector.
(1 V [p-p], 75 Ω, BNC connector)

7Iris connector [IRIS]

This is the standard input connector of the lens which comes with an auto iris function.

8Interface/remote connector [I/F REMOTE]

This is used to connect the remote control unit (RCU: WV-RC700A or WV-RC550),
remote control box (RCB: WV-CB700A), etc.
The AW-CA50A26 RCU cable is required to connect the WV-RC700A or WV-RC550.
The AW-CA50T10 RCB cable is required to connect the WV-CB700A.

9Power LED

This lights up red when DC power is supplied to the DC 12 V input socket :.

:DC 12V input socket [DC 12V IN]

The DC 12 V power supply (2 A or above) is connected here using the AW-CA4T1 DC
power cable.

;Cable clamp

This clamps the AW-CA4T1 DC power cable which has been connected to the DC 12 V
input socket : to prevent the cable from becoming disconnected.

<Genlock input connector [G/L IN]

The external sync (black burst) signals are supplied to this connector to achieve genlock
with the camera.

=Option card slot

This slot is used by the option cards.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the option card concerned.

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AA

FOCUS

LOCK

FO

CUS

LOCK

$ Camera head unit

Parts and Their Functions

>Lens mount

A 1/3-inch C mount lens or microscope adapter, etc. is attached here.

?Flange back adjust screw [FOCUS/LOCK]

When the flange back needs to be adjusted, remove the cap, loosen the LOCK screw,
and adjust by turning the FOCUS screw. (Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm)
Upon completion of the adjustment, re-tighten the LOCK screw.

@Cable connector

This is used to connect the head unit to the main unit using a cable.

ACamera mounting adapter

(mounting screw holes: M2.6a10, spring washers provided)

This is used to secure the head unit when it is to be installed on a wall or ceiling or a
tripod is to be used. The head unit can be mounted on the top or bottom surface.

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C

U

S

L

O

C

K

Less than 4.3 mm

Lens

Camera head unit

Connecting cable

Main unit

FO

C

U

S

LO

C

K

Installation

You must ask your dealer to take charge of installing, adjusting and connecting this
unit.

$ Attaching the lens

Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and
screw it firmly into place.
O A 1/3-inch C mount type of lens can be used.

Be absolutely sure that a lens whose mount threads extend no more than 4.3 mm
from the lens mount surface is used. Use of any other kind of lens may damage the
camera unit.

O Some lenses need to be attached in a different way. Therefore, reference should also

be made to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.

$ Installation on a camera stand (tripod, etc.)

1Mount the camera mounting adapter onto the top or bottom surface of the camera

head unit.

2Use the screw holes (1/4-20UNC) in the camera mounting adapter to secure the

camera stand (tripod, etc.) firmly.

Preventing the head unit from falling off or dropping

Check that the stand can adequately withstand the total weight including the weight of
the connecting cable and other parts. Use the prescribed tool to mount the head unit
securely, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the camera from dropping.

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ENGLISH

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ON

POWER

OFF

POWER

O I

FUSE(POWER)

FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

AW-

PS505

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting equipment with a composite video input

connector

O Connect the output from the camera’s video output connector to the video monitor,

VTR or other such unit which is provided with a composite video input connector.

O Use the AW-PS505 AC adapter for the power supply.

Use the AW-CA4T1 as the DC power cable.

VIDEO OUT

AW-CA4T1 DC power cable

75 Ω coaxial cable

Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)

Video monitor

AW-PS505 AC adapter

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GEN-LOCKINAUX

IN

AUTO

75 Ω/Hi-Z

AUTO

75 Ω/Hi-Z

R/PR /C

OUT OUT

AUDIO

SEE MANUAL

VIDEO 1

G/Y/Y VIDEO 2

B/PB /B SYNC

S-VIDEO

14
23

TALLY

CAMERA (MULTI)

CABLE SELECT

FUSE

250V 1.25A

TALK

INCOM

RECEIVE

CONTROL

TALLY & INCOM

MULTI OVP

MPX

MPX

OUTPUT

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting a remote control unit (RCU)

O Use the AW-CA50A26 RCU cable to connect the RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550)

and the camera.

O The distance between the WV-RC700A and the camera can be extended up to a

maximum of 300 meters.
The distance between the WV-RC550 and the camera can be extended up to a
maximum of 100 meters.
Use the WV-CA26U15 (15 meters), WV-CA26U30 (30 meters) and WV-CA26U100
(100 meters) studio cables and the WV-CA26T26 cable joint adapter for extension.

O The power for the camera is supplied from the RCU.

1Before proceeding to connect the RCU to the camera, set the RCU’s power switch to

OFF.

2If the WV-RC700A is to be used, set the cable selector switch on the RCU to MULTI.
3Connect the 50-pin end of the RCU cable to the interface/remote connector on the

camera, and connect the 26-pin end to the RCU.

4When the RCU’s power is set to ON, the camera’s power LED lights up, and the

camera is controlled from the RCU.

Set the cable selector
switch to MULTI.

AW-CA50A26 RCU cable
(15 meters)

RCU WV-RC700A

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–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ALL 1

2

USER SET

ON

POWER

OFF

POWER

O I

FUSE(POWER)

FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

AW-

PS505

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting a remote control box (RCB)

O Use the AW-CA50T10 RCB cable to connect the RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera.

1Before proceeding with the connections, set the AC adapter’s power switch to OFF

and the RCB ON/OFF switch on the RCB panel to OFF.

2Connect the 50-pin end of the RCB cable to the interface/remote connector on the

camera, and connect the 10-pin end to the RCB.

3Once the AC adapter’s power switch is set to ON and the RCB ON/OFF switch is set

to ON, the camera can be controlled from the RCB.

4Upon completion of shooting, first set the RCB ON/OFF switch to OFF and then set

the AC adapter’s power switch to OFF.

<Notes>

O The camera’s setting will not be stored in the memory if the AC adapter’s power switch

is set to OFF before the RCB ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

O Since use of a cable which is too long causes a deterioration in the RCB’s monitor

output due to attenuation, this output should be used only for monitoring (verification)
purposes.

O Genlock input signals cannot be supplied from the RCB.

AW-CA50T10 RCB cable
(3 meters)

AW-CA4T1
DC power cable

Video monitor

RCB WV-CB700A

Video signal IN
connector

RCB

AW-PS505 AC adapter

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Camera

Camera (or special effects
unit) used to achieve genlock

VIDEO OUT

G/L IN

VIDEO OUT

INPUT

Video output

To special effects unit or monitoring
system

Genlock signal (BB)

OUTPUT

WJ-300C video
divider

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connecting multiple cameras (achieving genlock)

O Input the sync signal (BB) to the genlock input connector.
O Do not turn off the power of the camera which is used to achieve genlock.
O The genlock adjustment must be performed when genlock is to be achieved.

(See page 24)

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ENGLISH

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ON

POWER

OFF

POWER

O I

FUSE(POWER)

FUSE

FUSE

AC Adaptor

AW-

PS505

System Configuration (Connections)

$ Connections for exercising control from a computer

The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable and the dedicated software programme are required
for the camera to be controlled from the computer. Ask your dealer for details.

VIDEO OUT

AW-CA4T1
DC power cable

75 Ω coaxial cable

AW-CA50T9 (10 meters) PC control cable

RS-232C

Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)

Video monitor

Computer

AW-PS505
AC adapter

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System Configuration (Connections)

$ Reference: Model numbers of related equipment

Read the operating instructions of the equipment concerned along with these
instructions.

Remote control unit:

WV-RC700A

Remote control unit:

WV-RC550

Remote control box:

WV-CB700A

RCU rack-mounting chassis:

WV-Q70

Connecting cable:

WV-CA9T5 (D-sub 9-pin—BNC, approx. 5 meters)

Studio cable:

WV-CA26U15, WV-CA26U30, WV-CA26U100

Cable joint adapter:

WV-CA26T26

RCB cable:

AW-CA50T10

RCU able:

AW-CA50A26

PC control cable:

AW-CA50T9

DC power cable:

AW-CA4T1

RGB cable:

AW-CA50T6

Studio card 1 (with RGB/YPrPb output):

AW-PB301

Studio card 2 (with no RGB/YPrPb output):

AW-PB305

RGB card:

AW-PB302

AC adapter:

AW-PS505

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Operating Mode Selection

The user can select the camera’s functions to match the operating conditions from the four
modes which have been preset. Select the mode that suits the shooting conditions and the
user’s preferences.

Halogen light mode

This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions, parties, seminars and other
indoor events. Its settings can be changed using a simple menu.

Fluorescent light mode

This mode is suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting. Its settings can be
changed using a simple menu.

Outdoor mode

This mode is suited to shooting outdoors. Its settings can be changed using a simple
menu.

User mode

This mode’s settings can be changed using a detailed menu.

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¢¢

Use Mode Set¢

¢¢

Halogen
Fluorescent
Outdoor
User

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

Operating Mode Selection

$ How to select the operating

mode

O Operations using the camera by itself

1When the camera’s power is turned

on while the MENU switch is held
down, the Use Mode Set screen
appears on the monitor.

2Each time the MENU switch,

ITEM/AWC switch or NO/BAR switch
is pressed, the flashing operating
mode changes. Make the desired
operating mode flash by pressing of
these switches.

3When the YES/ABC switch is

pressed, the flashing item is set, and
the setting screen appears for about 5
seconds, after which the shooting
mode is restored. After this, the
camera will operate the mode which
has been set.

O Operations using the RCU or RCB

The operating mode can be selected using the scene file switch on the RCU or RCB.

Operating mode

RCU (RCB)

scene file switch

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

RCU (RCB)

Scene file switch

Halogen light mode 1

Fluorescent light mode 2

Outdoor mode 3

User mode USER SET

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Operating Procedures

1. Turn on the power to the units concerned.

2. Adjust the subject brightness to the appropriate level.

3. Select the operating mode.

Once this mode is selected, it need not be changed so long as the camera is to be
used under the same conditions.

4. Adjust the flange back of the lens, and adjust the iris and focus.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the lens has been changed.

5. Adjust the white balance.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.

O It must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
O Once this adjustment has been performed, it need not be repeated so long as the

camera is to be used under the same conditions.

6. Adjust the black balance.

O This adjustment must be performed when using the camera for the first time or

when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.

O It must be performed when the ambient temperature has changed significantly or at

the turning of the seasons.

O Once this adjustment has been performed, it need not be repeated so long as the

camera is to be used under the same conditions.

7. Start shooting.

Upon completion of shooting, turn off the power to the units concerned.

8. To change the camera’s settings to match other applications or conditions, refer

to page 26 and following.

The settings performed when the camera was shipped are appropriate for most
situations.

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Focus ring

LOCK screw

FOCUS screw

Adjustments

$ Flange back adjustment

This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the
maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens.
Perform this adjustment when back focusing is not achieved with a fixed focus lens.
(Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm)

1Shoot a dark subject to open the iris.
2Reduce the distance between the camera and subject to less than 2 meters, remove

the cap over the camera’s flange back adjust screw, and loosen the LOCK screw.

3Set the lens to the maximum telephoto position, and bring the subject into focus using

the focus ring.

4Set the lens to the widest angle position, and turn the FOCUS screw to bring the

subject into focus.

5Repeatedly adjust the focus ring and FOCUS screw until the subject is focused within

the the zoom range. Upon completion of the adjustment, tighten up the LOCK screw.

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R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

$ White balance adjustment

Automatic adjustment (AWC: AWC A/AWC B)

O Use the camera in the AWC mode if the lighting conditions at the shooting site will

remain unchanged.

O When “AWC A” or “AWC B” has been selected for the white balance on the Colour

Set sub-menu (pages 31, 37), the colour temperature conditions of two locations can
be preset (stored in the memory) using A/B.

O When the camera is to be used under the same conditions as those of the settings,

simply perform the adjustment once, and set the menu or RCU (RCB) switch to A or
B. After this, there is no need to perform the adjustment again.

O When new settings are established, the previous settings will be erased from the

memory.

1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the

white balance.

2Shoot a white subject (such as a white

wall or white handkerchief) to fill the
screen.
The size of the white subject must be
at least 10% of the screen, and it must
appear in the middle. Keep shiny
objects or very bright objects off the
screen.

3

The white balance can be set by
pressing the ITEM/AWC switch for at
least 2 seconds in the shooting
mode.

4The white balance can be set when

the auto set switch is set to “AWC.”
The AUTO LED flashes while the
white balance is being set.
The AUTO LED goes off to indicate
the successful completion of the
setting, and it lights to indicate a failed
setting procedure. Repeat the setting
procedure in the latter case.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

The white area size must fill at least
10% of the screen.

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

ITEM/AWC switch

RCU (RCB)

Auto set switch
AUTO LED

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Adjustments

Manual adjustment

Manual adjustment can be performed only in the user
mode.

1Select “AWC A” or “AWC B” for the white balance.
2Shoot a white subject to fill the screen, and attain the

automatic white balance.

3Vary the R (red) and B (blue) gain using Painting on

the colour set sub-menu, and adjust it so that the
carrier in the white area of the video signals is
minimized (or so that the white area of the image
turns white). (Perform this adjustment using an
oscilloscope or waveform monitor.)

When performing the adjustment using the
camera

After having attained the automatic white balance, adjust the R (red) and B (blue) gain
using the R and B gain controls of the RCU (RCB).

<Notes>

O The white balance may not be attained properly if the subject brightness is insufficient.
O After setting the white balance, the level is stored for a prolonged period in the

memory inside the camera even when the camera’s power is turned off. There is no
need to set it again provided that the status of the subject’s colour temperature
remains unchanged. However, if the setting conditions change (if the shooting
location changes from outdoors to indoors or vice versa, for example), set the white
balance again.

O If the white balance is set when using the camera by itself, the setting for the R (red)

and B (blue) gain adjustment using Painting will return to ±0. (The Painting settings
are valid only in the user mode.)

Automatic colour temperature tracking (ATW)

It is a good idea to use the camera in the ATW mode if the lighting conditions at the
shooting site are likely to change (prolonged shooting outdoors, etc.).
When “ATW” is selected as the white balance setting, compensation is provided
automatically so that the white balance is attained automatically even when the light
source or colour temperature changes to ensure that the images look natural.

<Note>

The white balance may shift if there is no white on the screen.

3200 K, 5600 K presettings

When “P SET 3200K” or “P SET 5600K” is selected as the white balance setting, the
status is established in which the white balance is set at a colour temperature of 3200 K
or 5600 K, respectively.

When performing the adjustment using the RCU (RCB)

Minimize the carrier.

Waveform from white
balance setting chart

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Adjustments

$ Black balance adjustment

This adjustment is performed when using the camera for the first time, when the camera
has not been used for a prolonged period or when the lighting conditions have changed,
causing the white balance to change significantly which in turn has caused the black
balance to alter.

O Close the lens before proceeding.
O If the black balance is set when using the camera by itself, the setting for the R (red)

and B (blue) gain adjustment using Painting will return to ±0. (The Painting settings
are valid only in the user mode.)

The black balance is set in about 10
seconds when the YES/ABC switch is
held down for two or more seconds.
After the black balance has been set,
the black balance can be finely adjusted
by varying the R pedestal and B
pedestal using Painting on the colour set
sub-menu in the user mode.

The black balance is set when the auto
set switch is set to “ABC.” The AUTO
LED flashes while the black balance is
being set.
The AUTO LED goes off to indicate a
successful completion of the setting, and
it lights to indicate a failed setting
procedure. Repeat the setting
procedure in the latter case.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Auto set switch
AUTO LED

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch

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Brightness Set

¢¢

A.Iris Level ±0
A.Iris PEAK/AVG 0
A.Iris Area Top cut
Auto ND (ELC) OFF
Auto Gain Up OFF
Manu Gain Up 0dB
Pedestal ±0
Contrast(Gamma) MID

Return

Adjustments

$ Black level (total pedestal) adjustment

This adjustment is performed to align the black level (pedestal level) of multiple
cameras. Ask your dealer to perform it.
(This adjustment is performed using an oscilloscope or waveform monitor.)

1Close the lens.
2Select the black level using the

brightness setting on the sub-menu
(or iris/shutter/gain settings in the user
mode).

3Adjust the black level to 0.035 V using

the YES/ABC switch or NO/BAR
switch.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Adjust the black level to 0.035 V using
the total pedestal control.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

0.035V

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Total pedestal

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¢¢

G/L. Adjustment

¢¢

H Phase ±0
SC Coarse 1
SC Fine ±0

Return

PAGE ITEM UP DOWN

COARSE FINE

SC PHASE

270°

180°90°

0°

H.PHASE

USER SET

OFFENC

VF ON

Adjustments

$ Genlock adjustment

When multiple cameras are to be used or the camera is to be used in combination with
other equipment, the phase adjustments must be performed using the camera or RCU
(RCB) in order to achieve genlock and bring the phases into alignment. Ask your dealer
to perform it.

Horizontal phase adjustment

Monitor the genlock signal input (black burst signal) and video signal output waveforms
on a dual-trace oscilloscope, and bring the horizontal phase into alignment using the
camera or RCU (RCB).

1Hold down the NO/BAR switch for at

least 5 seconds or so, and set to
colour bars.

2

Select “H phase” as the genlock/colour
bar setting on the sub-menu.

3Bring the horizontal phase into

alignment using the YES/ABC switch
or NO/BAR switch.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Use the horizontal phase control to
perform the adjustment.

<Note>

When adjusting the horizontal phase from
the RCU (RCB), set the BAR/CAM switch
to BAR before performing the adjustment.
The horizontal phase cannot be adjusted if
this switch is set to CAM. Upon completion
of the adjustment, be absolutely sure to
return the BAR/CAM switch to CAM.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

RCU (RCB)

Horizontal phase control

Subcarrier phase coarse
adjustment switch

Subcarrier phase fine
adjustment control

Genlock signal input
(black burst)

Video signal

Adjusting the horizontal phase

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Camera’s colour
bars

Split line

Colour bars of
special effects unit

Adjustments

Colour phase adjustment

Align the camera’s colour phase to the reference colour tones such as the programme
output (colour bar output which has been split) of a colour special effects unit.
Adjusting the colour phase with the vectorscope makes it possible to obtain an even
finer adjustment.

1Hold down the NO/BAR switch for at

least 5 seconds or so, and set to
colour bars.

2Select “SC coarse” for the genlock

colour bar setting on the sub-menu,
and use the YES/ABC switch or
NO/BAR switch to perform the coarse
adjustment.

3Select “SC fine,” and use the

YES/ABC switch or NO/BAR switch to
adjust finely so that the colour phase
is brought into alignment.

When performing the adjustment
using the camera

Use the “subcarrier phase coarse adjustment switch” and “subcarrier phase fine
adjustment control” to perform the adjustment.

<Note>

When adjusting the colour phase from the RCU (RCB), set the BAR/CAM switch to BAR
before performing the adjustment.
The colour phase cannot be adjusted if this switch is set to CAM.
Upon completion of the adjustment, be absolutely sure to return the BAR/CAM switch to
CAM.

When performing the adjustment
using the RCU (RCB)

White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Black

Blue

White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Black

Blue

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Menu Item Settings and Changes

$ Setting the menu items

O The unit’s 4 operation modes (halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode, outdoor

mode and user mode) each have a main menu.

O Each item on the main menu has a sub-menu, and each sub-menu has several

setting items.

O Although the setting items were preset to the optimum values or levels for each

operation mode before the unit was shipped, they can be changed to suit the actual
shooting conditions.

O The settings can be performed from the camera or RCU (RCB).

Setting procedure

1Settings using the camera itself

Hold down the MENU switch for at least 5 seconds.

Settings using RCU (RCB)

Set the user set switch inside the pocket to ON.
The main menu screen for the operation mode selected now appears. Refer to
page 17 for details on selecting the operation mode.

2Each time the MENU switch, ITEM/AWC switch or NO/BAR switch is pressed, the

flashing item changes.

3When the YES/ABC switch is pressed, the sub-menu screen for the flashing item

appears.

4Select the item to be set or changed using the menu screen or ITEM/AWC switch.
5Change the setting using the YES/ABC switch or NO/BAR switch.
6Select “Return” using the MENU switch or ITEM/AWC switch, and press the YES/ABC

switch. Operation now returns to the main menu.

7When the settings are completed

Settings using the camera itself

Select “End,” and press the YES/ABC switch.

Settings using RCU (RCB)

Set the user set switch inside the pocket to OFF.

The camera will now operate under these setting conditions.

Camera

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch

PAGE ITEM UP DOWN

COARSE FINE

SC PHASE

270°

180°90°

0°

H.PHASE

USER SET

OFFENC

VF ON

RCU (RCB)

User set switch

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¢¢

Halogen Mode Set

¢¢

Brightness Set
Colour Set
G/L. Adjustment
Sharpness (DTL) Set
Other Set

Initialize Data

End

¢¢

User Mode Set

¢¢

Iris, Shutter, Gain Set
Colour Set
G/L. Adjustment
Detail Set1 Detail Set2
Colour Matrix Set
Other Set

Initialize Data

End

Main menu screen

Main menu for user mode

Main menus for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode

Menu Item Settings and Changes

The mode selected is displayed here.
Displayed by flashing cursor

To return to the shooting conditions (displayed when
the camera is used to perform the settings)

<Notes>

O Composite signals are supplied to the video output whether the RCU (RCB) user set

switch is at the ENC or VF position.

O “End” appears when the camera is used to perform the settings.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

¢¢

Brightness Set

¢¢

A.Iris Level ±0
A.Iris PEAK/AVG 0
A.Iris Area Top cut
Auto ND (ELC) (OFF)
Auto Gain Up (OFF)
Manu Gain Up (0dB)
Pedestal (±0)
Contrast(Gamma) MID

Return

9
:
;
<

¢¢

Colour Set

¢¢

Chroma Level ±0
Flesh Tone ±0
White Bal (AWC A)
Highlight Chroma OFF

Return

A
B
C
D
E

¢¢

Sharpness (DTL) Set

¢¢

DTL Select Sharpness

Level (HIGH)
Noise Suppress OFF
Clean DNR OFF
DTL Flesh Tone MID

Return

F
G
H
I
J

¢¢

Other Set

¢¢

Shutter Speed (OFF)

Syncro Scan --­V Resolution Normal
Baud Rate 9600bps
Nega/Posi Posi

Return

=
>
?

¢¢

G/L. Adjustment

¢¢

H Phase ±0
SC Coarse (1)
SC Fine (±0)

Return

$

Halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor mode sub-menu
screens

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

<Notes>

O When the RCU (RCB) is used, items whose settings are enclosed in the parentheses

are set using the switches or controls on the RCU (RCB).

O To return to the initial (factory) settings, refer to page 41.

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1Picture level adjustment [A. Iris Level: –50 to +50]

This is for adjusting the convergence level of Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND
(ELC). (The auto iris is adjusted when a motor-driven lens is used.)

2Light-metering detection ratio adjustment [A. Iris PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50]

This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which Auto Iris, Auto
Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC) are detected to be adjusted.

3Light metering method selection

[A. Iris Area: All, centre, top cut, bottom cut, R/L cut]

This enables the light-metering method for Auto Iris, Auto Gain Up and Auto ND (ELC)
to be selected.
All : Light metering over the entire screen area; the light of the whole screen is

metered.

Centre : Light metering with priority given to the centre of the screen; about one-

third of the screen at the top and bottom and one-third on the left and right
sides are cut off.

Top cut : Light metering with one-third at the top cut off; about one-third of the screen

at the top is cut off.

Bottom cut : Light metering with one-third at the bottom cut off; about one-third of the

screen at the bottom is cut off.

R/L cut : Light metering with one-third on the left and right sides cut off; about one-

third of the screen on the left and right sides is cut off.

All

Centre Top cut Bottom cut R/L cut

4Auto ND (ELC) selection [Auto ND (ELC): OFF or ON]

ON : The light quantity is automatically adjusted by

controlling the electronic shutter speed.

OFF: The light quantity is not automatically adjusted by

the electronic shutter speed.

<Notes>

O When “Auto ND” is selected as the electronic shutter

speed setting F in the “Other set” sub-menu, this
menu item is automatically set to ON; it is set to OFF if
a setting other than “Auto ND” is selected for F.

O When the shutter selector switch is set to “ELC” while

the RCU (RCB) is being used, this item is set to ON; it
is set to OFF if a setting other than “ELC” is selected
for the switch.

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Shutter selector switch

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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5Auto gain increase selection [Auto Gain Up: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 18 dB is

activated, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.

HIGH : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to approximately 30 dB is

activated, and if the light quantity is still insufficient, ‘night eye’ (digital gain
increase) is added, and the light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.

OFF : The function for automatically increasing the gain is not activated (the gain can

still be increased manually).

<Note>

The auto gain increase function may not be activated when the camera alone is used.
Similarly, it may not be activated when AUTO has been selected as the RCU’s (RCB)
iris switch setting.

6Manual gain increase selection [Manu Gain Up: 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)]

This item can be set only when “OFF” has been selected for the auto gain increase
selection 5 setting.
0 dB:

This setting is the one which is normally used.

1 dB to 30 dB:

Use this setting when shooting in dark locations and an adequate video output cannot
be obtained even if the lens iris is opened.

N-Eye:

This increases the sensitivity by adding the digital gain increase to the 30 dB gain
increase.

<Note>

Only “0 dB,” “9 dB” or “18 dB” can be set when the RCU (RCB) is used.

7Black level adjustment [Pedestal: –30 to +30]

This enables the black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal to be set. It is used to
align the black level of two or more cameras.

8Contrast adjustment [Contrast: LOW, MID or HIGH]

This enables the contrast to be set in 3 stages.

9Chroma level adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3]

This enables the chroma level to be set in ±3 stages.

:Flesh tone adjustment [Flesh Tone: –3 to +3]

This enables the flesh tones to be set in ±3 stages.

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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;White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET]

ATW:

Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at all
times.

AWC A, AWC B:

If the white balance is first set and the camera is then used under identical conditions,
the need to repeat the white balance setting can be obviated by simply selecting AWC
A or AWC B.
The colours can be finely adjusted after executing AWC by adjusting the red and blue
gain when the camera is used in the user mode or when RCU (RCB) is used.

P SET 3200K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 3200K lighting is set.

P SET 5600K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 5600K lighting is set.

<Note>

When RCU (RCB) is used, P SET 3200K and P SET 5600K cannot be set.

<Highlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colours is increased to
prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions.

=Horizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49]

This enables the horizontal phase during genlock to be adjusted.

>Colour phase adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3 or 4]

This enables the colour phase during genlock to be coarsely adjusted.

?Colour phase fine adjustment [SC Fine: –511 to +511]

This enables the colour phase during genlock to be finely adjusted.

ASharpness (detail)/super hard switching

[Sharpness/super-hard: sharpness/super-hard]

Set to “Super-hard” if the detail enhancement is inadequate even when “Sharpness” has
been selected and the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B has been set to
LOW or HIGH.

<Note>

When OFF has been selected as the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B
setting, the detail enhancement feature will not work for “Sharpness” or “Super-hard.”

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

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CNoise cancellation compensation level selection

[Noise Suppress: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise when HIGH or LOW has been selected
as the sharpness (detail)/super-hard level adjustment B setting.

DClean DNR selection [Clean DNR: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected.

EFlesh tone detail level selection [DTL Flesh Tone: LOW, MID or HIGH]

LOW : The roughness of the flesh tones is suppressed.
MID : Standard setting
HIGH : The detail enhancement of the flesh tones is boosted.

FElectronic shutter speed selection

[Shutter Speed: OFF, 1/120 to 1/10000, synchro scan or auto ND]

OFF:

The electronic shutter is set to OFF.

1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed.

Synchro scan:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed set by the electronic shutter
synchro scan setting G.

Auto ND:

The light quantity is automatically adjusted by controlling the electronic shutter. (ELC)

<Notes>

O The speed cannot be set to 1/250, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000 by operating the RCU

(RCB).

O When the auto ND setting is selected under fluorescent lighting, the flicker may

increase.

O When ON is selected as the auto ND (ELC) selection 4 setting on the “Brightness

Set” sub-menu, the electronic shutter is automatically set to “Auto ND.”

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

120

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

OFF

ON

+18
+9
0(dB)

+6
OFF
–6(dB)

GAIN

BAR

CAM

HIGH

LOW
OFF

RCB

DTL

AGC

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Detail
enhancement
selector switch
(DTL)

BSharpness (detail)/super-hard level

adjustment [Level: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the sharpness (detail) level to
be adjusted when “Sharpness” has been
selected for the sharpness (detail)/super
hard switching A setting. When “Super­hard” has been selected, it enables the
super-hard level to be adjusted. When
RCU (RCB) is used, adjustment is possible
using the detail enhancement selector
switch (DTL).

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GElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz]

This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter
speed selection F setting. The horizontal bar noise can be reduced by adjusting the
synchro scan frequency when shooting the screen of a work station, etc.
Refer to the table below for the light quantity that should be set at different shutter
speeds and synchro scan frequencies.

HImage (CCD readout method) selection [V Resolution: Normal or fine]

Normal:

Normal image. (Field storage is used as the CCD storage method.)

Fine:

The vertical resolution is improved. (It is improved by frame storage and the
electronic shutter with no accompanying increase in the residual image.)

IPC control communication speed selection [Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600

bps]

This is for selecting the baud rate at which the camera is to be controlled from a
computer.

JNegative/positive selection [Nega/Posi: Posi or Nega]

Posi:

Normal images.

Nega:

Images whose light and dark sections and colours are reversed.

<Note>

Negative images are shown only for composite outputs and Y/C outputs when the option
cards are used.

Menu Item Settings and Changes

(in halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode or outdoor mode)

Shutter speed

Synchro scan

frequency

Light quantity

ratio required

OFF

==

1

1/120 120.2 Hz 2

1/250 250.0 Hz 4

1/500 492.2 Hz 8

1/1000 984.4 Hz 16

1/2000 1.969 kHz 32

1/4000 3.938 kHz 64

1/10000 7.875 kHz 160

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¢¢

Detail Set1

¢¢

Detail (HIGH)

H Detail Level H +11
V Detail Level H +12
H Detail Level L +7

V Detail Level L +6
Detail Band 2
Noise Suppress 3
Level Dependent 0%
Dark Detail 0

Return

Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

<Notes>

O When the RCU (RCB) is used, items

whose settings are enclosed in the
parentheses are set using the switches
or controls on the RCU (RCB).

O To return to the initial (factory) settings,

refer to page 41.

K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T

¢¢

Iris, Shutter, Gain Set

¢¢

A.Iris Level ±0
A.Iris PEAK/AVG 0
A.Iris Area Top cut
Auto Iris Adjust OFF
Shutter Mode (Step)

Step (OFF)

Syncro Scan --­Field/Frame Field
Gain (0dB)
Pedestal (±0)

Return

d
e
f
g

¢¢

Detail Set2

¢¢

Chroma Detail 0
DTL Flesh Tone MID
Corner Detail OFF
Precision Detail OFF

Return

¢¢

Colour Matrix Set

¢¢

Matrix(R-G) ±0
Matrix(R-B) ±0
Matrix(G-R) ±0
Matrix(G-B) ±0
Matrix(B-R) ±0
Matrix(B-G) ±0

Return

i
j
k

m
n
o
p

¢¢

Other Set

¢¢

Gamma 0.45
Knee Point 88%
White Clip 110%
Flare R 0
Flare G 0
Flare B 0
Black Stretch OFF
Clean DNR OFF
Baud Rate 9600bps
Nega/Posi Posi

Return

U
V
W
X

Y

¢¢

Colour Set

¢¢

Chroma Level ±0
White Bal (AWC A)
Highlight Chroma OFF
Painting

R Gain (±0)

B Gain (±0)

R Pedestal (±0)

B Pedestal (±0)
2D LPF OFF

Return

Z
[
\

¢¢

G/L. Adjustment

¢¢

H Phase (±0)
SC Coarse (1)
SC Fine (±0)

Return

^

_

`
a
b
c

l

$ User mode sub-menu screens

h

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

KPicture level adjustment [A. Iris Level: –50 to +50]

This is for adjusting the AGC/ELC convergence level.

LLight-metering detection ratio adjustment [A. Iris PEAK/AVG: P50 to A50]

This enables the ratio of the average level (A) to peak level (P) at which AGC/ELC is
detected to be adjusted.

MLight metering method selection

[A. Iris Area: All, centre, top cut, bottom cut, R/L cut]

This enables the AGC/ELC light-metering method to be selected.
All : Light metering over the entire screen area; the light of the whole screen is

metered.

Centre : Light metering with priority given to the centre of the screen; about one-

third of the screen at the top and bottom and one-third on the left and right
sides are cut off.

Top cut : Light metering area with one-third at the top cut off; about one-third of the

screen at the top is cut off.

Bottom cut : Light metering area with one-third at the bottom cut off; about one-third of

the screen at the bottom is cut off.

R/L cut : Light metering area with one-third on the left and right sides cut off; about

one-third of the screen on the left and right sides is cut off.

NAuto iris fine level adjustment [Auto

Iris Adjust: OFF or ON]

ON : When the iris switch on the RCU

(RCB) is at AUTO, the AGC/ELC

convergence level can be finely

adjusted using the iris control.

OFF: The iris control does not work

when the iris switch on the RCU

(RCB) is at AUTO.

OElectronic shutter mode selection [Shutter Mode: Step, ELC or synchro scan]

Step : The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed selected for electronic

shutter step selection P.

ELC : The light quantity is automatically adjusted by controlling the electronic shutter.
Synchro scan:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the shutter speed set by the synchro scan setting
Q.

<Note>

When “Frame1” is selected as the CCD readout method selection R setting, the
electronic shutter mode cannot be set.

All

Centre Top cut Bottom cut R/L cut

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

Iris switch

Iris control

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

PElectronic shutter step selection [Step: OFF or 1/120 to 1/10000]

This can only be set when “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode
selection O setting.
OFF:

The electronic shutter is set to OFF.

1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000:

The electronic shutter is actuated at the respective shutter speed.

<Notes>

O The speed cannot be set to 1/250, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000 by operating the RCU

(RCB).

O ELC may not operate when the camera alone is used.

Similarly, it may not work when AUTO has been selected as the RCU (RCB) iris
switch setting.

O When ELC is set under fluorescent lighting, the flicker may increase.

QElectronic shutter synchro scan setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz]

This can be set only when “Synchro scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter
mode selection O setting.
The horizontal bar noise can be reduced by adjusting the synchro scan frequency when
shooting the screen of a work station, etc.
Refer to the table below for the light quantity that should be set at different shutter
speeds and synchro scan frequencies.

RCCD readout method selection [Field/Frame: Field, frame1 or frame2]

Field : Field storage is used as the CCD storage method.
Frame1 : Frame storage is used, and the vertical resolution is improved as a result.
Frame2 : Field storage and the electronic shutter are used, and the vertical resolution is

improved with no accompanying increase in the residual image as a result.

Shutter speed

Synchro scan

frequency

Light quantity

ratio required

OFF

==

1

1/120 120.2 Hz 2

1/250 250.0 Hz 4

1/500 492.2 Hz 8

1/1000 984.4 Hz 16

1/2000 1.969 kHz 32

1/4000 3.938 kHz 64

1/10000 7.875 kHz 160

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

S

Gain increase adjustment
[Gain: AGC HIGH, AGC LOW, 0 dB to 30 dB or N-Eye (night eye)]

AGC LOW : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to

approximately 18 dB is activated, and the light quantity is
thereby automatically adjusted.

AGC HIGH : The function for automatically increasing the gain up to

approximately 30 dB is activated, and if the light quantity is still
insufficient, ‘night eye’ (digital gain increase) is added, and the

light quantity is thereby automatically adjusted.
0 dB : This setting is the one which is normally used.
1 dB to 30 dB : Use this setting when shooting in dark locations and an

adequate video output cannot be obtained even if the lens iris is

opened.
N-Eye : This increases the sensitivity by adding the digital gain increase

to the 30 dB gain increase.

<Notes>

O “0 dB,” “9 dB,” “18 dB,” “AGC LOW” and “AGC HIGH” can be set by operating the

RCU (RCB).

O AGC may not operate when the camera alone is used.

Similarly, it may not work when AUTO has been selected as the RCU (RCB) iris
switch setting.

TBlack level adjustment [Pedestal: –30 to +30]

This enables the black level (pedestal level) of the luminance (Y) signal to be set. It is
used to adjust the black level of two or more cameras.

UChroma level adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3]

This enables the chroma level to be set in ±3 stages.

V

White balance selection [White Bal: ATW, AWC A, AWC B, P SET 3200K, P SET 5600K]

ATW:

Automatic operation is performed to ensure that the white balance is attained at
all times.

AWC A, AWC B:

The colour temperature conditions at two locations can be stored in the memory
using A and B.
If the white balance is first set and the camera is then used under identical
conditions, the need to repeat the white balance setting can be obviated by simply
selecting AWC A or AWC B.
The colours can be finely adjusted after executing AWC by using R Gain and B
gain in Painting adjustment X or by adjusting the R (red) and B (blue) gain
controls on the RCU (RCB).

P SET 3200K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 3200K lighting is set.

P SET 5600K:

The white balance which was adjusted under 5600K lighting is set.

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

WHighlight chroma selection [Highlight Chroma: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

When this is set to LOW or HIGH, the dynamic range of the colours is increased to
prevent whitening-out in very bright conditions.

XPainting adjustment [Painting, R Gain, B Gain, R Pedestal, B Pedestal: –30 to +30]

R Gain, B Gain:

These enable the white balance after AWC to be finely adjusted when AWC A or
AWC B has been selected as the white balance selection V setting.
When the RCU (RCB) is to be used for the adjustments, its R (red) and B (blue) gain
controls are used.
If AWC is executed when using the camera by itself, the settings will return to ±0.

R Pedestal, B Pedestal:

These enable the black balance after ABC to be finely adjusted.
When the RCU (RCB) is to be used for the adjustments, its R (red) and B (blue)
pedestal controls are used.
If ABC is executed when using the camera by itself, the settings will return to ±0.

Y2-dimensional low-pass filter selection [2D LPF: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for setting the 2-dimensional low-pass filter which reduces moire and cross colour
(colour blur).

ZHorizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49]

This enables the horizontal phase during genlock to be adjusted.

[Colour phase adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3 or 4]

This enables the colour phase during genlock to be coarsely adjusted.

\Colour phase fine adjustment [SC Fine: –511 to +511]

This enables the colour phase during genlock to be finely adjusted.

^Detail level selection [Detail: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This enables the detail enhancement amount to be set.
The detail is enhanced at the levels set by the horizontal and vertical detail level
HIGH/LOW settings _.

R B

R B

PED

TOTAL

PED

A
B

ATW

AWC

AUTO

HOLD
ABC

IRIS

MAN

AUTO

1000

S/S

ELC

500

100

OFF

SHUTTER SCENE

21

3

USER

SET

AUTO/ATW

PAINTING

GAIN

RCU (RCB)

R and B gain controls

R and B pedestal controls

39 (E)

Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

_Horizontal detail level HIGH setting [H Detail Level H: +1 to +63]

Vertical detail level HIGH setting [V Detail Level H: +1 to +31]
Horizontal detail level LOW setting [H Detail Level L: 0 to +62]
Vertical detail level LOW setting [V Detail Level L: 0 to +30]

These are for setting the detail levels in the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) directions at
the detail level selection ^ HIGH and LOW settings.
The HIGH setting must be higher than the LOW setting by at least “1” in both the
horizontal and vertical directions.

`Detail band selection [Detail Band: 1 to 5]

This is for setting the detail enhancement band when HIGH or LOW has been selected
for the detail level selection ^ setting. The higher the setting, the finer the detail.

aNoise suppression compensation level adjustment [Noise Suppress: 1 to 10]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise when HIGH or LOW has been selected
for the detail level selection ^ setting. However, if the setting is too high, the sharpness
of detailed subjects is reduced.

bLevel dependent compensation level adjustment [Level Dependent: 0% to 25%]

This is for reducing the amount of screen noise caused by the detail in the dark areas of
the subject. However, if the setting is too high, the sharpness of hair, etc. may be lost.

cDark detail compensation level adjustment [Dark Detail: 0 to 5]

This is for emphasizing the detail in the dark areas of the subject. It can be set only
when “0%” has been selected as the level dependent compensation level adjustment b
setting.

dChroma detail compensation level adjustment [Chroma Detail: 0 to 15]

This is for emphasizing the detail in the high-chroma areas of the subject.

eFlesh tone detail level selection [DTL Flesh Tone: LOW, MID or HIGH]

LOW : The roughness of the flesh tones is suppressed.
MID : Standard setting
HIGH : The detail enhancement of the flesh tones is boosted.

fCorner detail selection [Corner Detail: OFF or ON]

This enables the corner detail, which enhances the resolution of the peripheral areas, to
be set to ON or OFF when HIGH or LOW has been selected for the detail level selection

^ setting.

gPrecision detail level selection [Precision Detail: OFF, LOW or HIGH]

This is for narrowing the detail width to suppress the glaring caused by the detail.

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Menu Item Settings and Changes (in user mode)

hColour matrix compensation level adjustment

[Matrix (R-G), (R-B), (G-R), (G-B), (B-R), (B-G): –31 to +31]

These are for adjusting the colour matrix compensation.
(R-G) : The colours between red and magenta are toned up or down.
(R-B) : The colours between red and yellow are toned up or down.
(G-R) : The colours between green and cyan are toned up or down.
(G-B) : The yellowish green colour is toned up or down.
(B-R) : The colours between blue and cyan are toned up or down.
(B-G) : The purple colour is toned up or down.

iGamma correction level setting [Gamma: 0.35 to 0.55]

This enables the gamma correction level to be set.

jKnee compensation level setting [Knee Point: 88% to 98% or dynamic]

88% to 98%:

The level of the knee-compensated video signals can be set (knee point).

Dynamic:

The knee compensation level is automatically adjusted to match the light quality.

kWhite clip level setting [White Clip: 95% to 110%]

The peak level of the white-clipped video signals can be set.

lFlare compensation level adjustment [Flare R/G/B: 0 to 100]

These enable the flare compensation level to be adjusted.

<Note>

The flare compensation level is set prior to shipment.

mBlack stretch selection [Black Stretch: ON or OFF]

This makes it possible to set the black stretch which compensates for blacking-out under
low-brightness conditions to ON or OFF.

nClean DNR selection [Clean DNR: HIGH, LOW or OFF]

This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected.

oPC control communication speed selection

[Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps]

This is for selecting the baud rate at which the camera is to be controlled from a
computer.

pNegative/positive selection [Nega/Posi: Posi or Nega]

Posi : Normal images.
Nega : Images whose light and dark sections and colours are reversed.

<Note>

Negative images are shown only for composite outputs and Y/C outputs when the option
cards are used.

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¢¢

Initialize Data

¢¢

(Halogen Mode)

Do you want to
initialize Halogen
Mode settings?

O.K. : YES SW
Cancel : NO SW

Returning to Initial Settings

The initial (factory) settings can be restored when, for example, mistakes have been made
in the settings in the respective mode.

<Note>

When an option card is being used, the Option Card Set sub-menu does not return to the
initial settings even if the “return to initial settings” operation is performed.

1. Select Initialize Data on the main menu

for the selected mode, and press the
YES/ABC switch. The Initialize Data
sub-menu screen shown on the right
will now appear for about 10 seconds.

2. Once the Initialize Data sub-menu

screen has appeared, press the
YES/ABC switch within 10 about
seconds to initialize the settings. A
message is then displayed on the
screen such as the one shown in 2,
and operation returns to the main
menu.

3. If, after the Initialize Data sub-menu

screen has appeared, the NO/BAR
switch is pressed or the YES/ABC
switch is not pressed within 10 about
seconds, a message such as the one
shown in 3 will be displayed on the
screen, and operation will return to the
main menu without initializing the
settings.

Initialize Data sub-menu

The mode selected is displayed here.

1

2

Halogen Mode
Initialized

3

Halogen Mode
unchanged

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Returning to Initial Settings

$ Initial settings (factory settings)

O Initial settings in halogen light, fluorescent light and outdoor modes

Item

Brightness Set

A.Iris Level
A.Iris PEAK/AVG
A.Iris Area
Auto ND (ELC)
Auto Gain Up
Manu Gain Up
Pedestal
Contrast (Gamma)

Halogen mode

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
OFF
0dB
±0
MID

Fluorescent

mode

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
OFF
0dB
±0
MID

Outdoor mode

±0
0
Top cut
ON
HIGH

--­–10
MID

Colour Set

Chroma Level
Flesh Tone
White Bal
High-light Chroma

±0
±0
AWC A
OFF

+1
±0
AWC A
OFF

+2
±0
ATW
OFF

G/L. Adjustment

H Phase
SC Coarse
SC Fine

±0
1
±0

±0
1
±0

±0
1
±0

Sharpness

(DTL) Set

DTL Select

Level
Noise Suppress
Clean DNR
DTL Flesh Tone

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Sharpness
HIGH
OFF
OFF
MID

Other Set

Shutter Speed

Synchro Scan
V Resolution
Baud Rate
Nega/Posi

OFF

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

OFF

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

Auto ND

--­Normal
9600bps
Posi

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Returning to Initial Settings

O Initial settings in user mode

Item User mode

Iris,

Shutter,

Gain Set

A.Iris Level
A.Iris PEAK/AVG
A.Iris Area
Auto Iris Adjust
Shutter Mode

Step

Synchro Scan
Field/Frame
Gain
Pedestal

±0
0
Top cut
OFF
Step
OFF

--­Field
0dB
±0

Colour Set

Chroma Level
White Bal
High-light Chroma
Painting R Gain

B Gain
R Pedestal
B Pedestal

2D LPF

±0
AWC A
OFF
±0
±0
±0
±0
OFF

G/L.

Adjustment

H Phase
SC Coarse
SC Fine

±0
1
±0

Detail Set

1

Detail

H Detail Level H

V Detail Level H

H Detail Level L

V Detail Level L
Detail Band
Noise Suppress
Level Dependent
Dark Detail

HIGH
+11
+12
+7
+6
2
3
0%
0

Detail Set

2

Chroma Detail
Flesh DTL Level
Corner Detail
Precision Detail

0
MID
OFF
OFF

Item

User mode

Colour

Matrix Set

Matrix(R-G)
Matrix(R-B)
Matrix(G-R)
Matrix(G-B)
Matrix(B-R)
Matrix(B-G)

±0
±0
±0
±0
±0
±0

Other Set

Gamma
Knee Point
White Clip
Flare R
Flare G
Flare B
Black Stretch
Clean DNR
Baud Rate
Nega/Posi

0.45
88%
110%
0
0
0
OFF
OFF
9 600bps
Posi

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Separate Camera AW –

–

+

MENU

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD

VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

10145

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4

84

Outline Drawings

$ Main unit

$ Camera head unit

1

49.6 7.958.5 1.5

6910

LOCK

FOCUS

Unit: mm

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Specifications

Operating temperature range:

–10°C to +45°C

Allowable humidity:

30 % to 90 %

Dimensions (WaHaD):

Main unit:

84a77a159 mm

Camera head unit:

79a60a58.5 mm

Weight:

Main unit:

Approx. 0.64 kg

Camera head unit:

Approx. 0.23 kg

Finish:

AV ivory-coloured paint (colour
approximates Munsell 7.9Y6.8/0.8)

Optical system:

1/3-inch prism optical system, f/1.4

Pickup device:

1/3-inch IT-type CCD 3-panel system

Total number of pixels:

795(H)a596(V)

Number of effective pixels:

752(H)a582(V)

Pickup area:

4.8(H)a3.6(V) mm

Scanning system:

2:1 interlace, 625 lines, 50 fields,
25 frames

Scanning frequency:

15.625 kHz horizontal, 50 Hz vertical

Synchronization system:

Internal sync/gen-lock

Power requirements: DC 12V
Power consumption: 0.8 A

Gen-lock input:

1.0 V [p-p] black burst signal
(BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub
connector)

Video outputs:

Composite 1.0 V [p-p]/75 Ω
(BNC connector, 50-pin D-sub
connector)
YC:

1.0 V [p-p] for Y, 0.3V [p-p] for C
(50-pin D-sub connector)

Standard illumination:

2,000 lux (3,200K, f/8)

Minimum illumination:

1.5 lux (f/1.4, ‘night eye’ mode)

S/N ratio:

60 dB (with DNR ON)

Horizontal resolution:

800 lines (high band DTL ON)

Registration:

0.05%

Detail enhancement:

Horizontal/vertical (works for both)

White balance:

Automatically adjusted for A and B in 2
memories, fine adjustment, ATW,
3200K, 5600K

Black balance:

Automatically adjusted

Gain switching:

AGC LOW/HIGH, 0 dB to 30 dB, N-Eye

Iris:

Auto, manual

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Specifications

Electronic shutter:

Synchro scan:

50.24 Hz to 15.63 kHz

Step shutter:

OFF, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

ELC:

Target level variable

Operation mode selection:

halogen light, fluorescent light, outdoor,
user

Colour bars:

Full colour bars (setup: 0)

Lens mount:

1/3-inch C mount

Switches:

Back panel:

MENU, ITEM/AWC, YES/ABC,
NO/BAR

Menu item setting:

Gain, Shutter, White Balance, Detail
Level (OFF/LOW/HIGH), Corner
Detail, Precision Detail Level, Black
Stretch, High Light Chroma, Skin
Colour Detail, Photometric
Measurement Method
(ALL/CENTRE/TOP CUT/BOTTOM
CUT/R/L CUT) CCD Read Out Mode
(FIELD/FRAME 1/FRAME 2) Clean
DNR, Colour Bar Setup, Use Mode,
Nega/Posi, PC Control Access Speed

Adjustment function:

Menu adjustment:

R/B Gain, R/B Pedestal, Black Level,
Video Level, Detecting Ratio, Genlock
Horizontal Phase/Colour Phase,
Gamma Compensation Level, Knee
Compensation Level, White Clip
Level, Horizontal Detail Level, Vertical
Detail Level, Detail Band Level, Noise
Suppress Compensation Level, Level
Dependent Compensation Level,
Chroma Detail Compensation Level,
Dark Detail Compensation Level,
Matrix Compensation Level, Flare
Correction Level

Weight and dimensions indicated are
approximate.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

$ Accessories

Connection cable for the camera head
and the main unit (3 m a1)

F0301W

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Printed in Japan
VQT9258

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8691, Japan

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