Panasonic aw-he50h, aw-he50s operating instructions
Operating Instructions
<Operations and Settings>
HD Integrated Camera
Model No. AW‑HE50HN
AW‑HE50SN
3TR006484BAA
Contents
Before use ......................................................................... 3
Overview ........................................................................ 3
Concerning the Operating Instructions .......................... 3
Required personal computer environment ..................... 4
Trademarks and registered trademarks ......................... 4
About copyright and licence ........................................... 4
Disclaimer of warranty .................................................... 5
Network security ............................................................ 5
Basic shooting operations .............................................. 6
How to turn the power on and off ................................... 7
Turning the power on ..................................................... 7
Turning the power off ..................................................... 8
Selecting the units ............................................................ 9
Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) ................... 9
Types of shooting modes ............................................... 9
How to select the shooting mode ................................. 10
Shooting .......................................................................... 12
What to do when encountering problems
in the basic shooting operations .............................. 13
More advanced operations ............................................ 14
Manual shooting ............................................................. 15
Manually adjusting the focus ........................................ 15
Manually adjusting the iris ............................................ 16
Manually adjusting the shutter speed .......................... 17
Manually adjusting the gain ......................................... 18
Preset memories ............................................................. 19
White balance adjustment ............................................. 22
White balance adjustment ............................................ 22
Black level (master pedestal) adjustment .................... 25
Black level (master pedestal) adjustment ..................... 25
Genlock adjustment (AW‑HE50S only) ......................... 27
Genlock adjustment ..................................................... 27
Basic operations ............................................................. 30
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control ....................... 32
Control exercised from the Multi‑Function
Controller AW‑RP655 .......................................... 33
Control exercised from the Multi Hybrid
Control Panel AW‑RP555 .................................... 35
Control exercised from the Remote
Camera Controller AW‑RP50 .............................. 37
Setting the menu items .................................................. 38
Setting the menu items ................................................ 38
Top Menu ..................................................................... 38
Camera screen (when FullAuto is selected) ................ 39
Camera screen (when Manual1 to 3 is selected) ......... 39
Contrast screen ............................................................ 40
Picture 1/2 screen ........................................................ 41
Picture 2/2 screen ........................................................ 42
System screen ............................................................. 42
Genlock screen (AW‑HE50S only) ............................... 43
Output screen .............................................................. 43
Other 1/2 screen .......................................................... 46
Other 2/2 screen .......................................................... 47
Maintenance screen ..................................................... 48
Firmware Version screen ............................................. 48
Menu item table .............................................................. 50
Web setting screen ......................................................... 51
Menu operations ........................................................... 52
Control screen .............................................................. 54
Setup screen ................................................................ 56
System log displays ....................................................... 79
Limiters ............................................................................ 80
Setting/releasing the limiters ........................................ 81
Basic limiter operations ................................................ 81
Setting the limiters ....................................................... 81
Releasing the limiters ................................................... 82
Resetting the limiters ................................................... 82
Safe mode ....................................................................... 83
Concerning the safe mode ........................................... 83
Notes on Windows Vista
®
/ Windows® 7 ....................... 84
2
Before use
Overview
This unit is a compact full HD camera integrated with a
pan‑tilt head and featuring a newly developed 1/3‑inch full
HD MOS sensor and digital signal processor (DSP).
In addition to its optical 18 zoom lens, the unit comes
with a 10 digital zoom to achieve high‑quality shooting
that overflows with ambiance.
Two models are available: the HDMI model AW‑HE50H
which is ideal for distributing the signals of TV conference
and other video events, and the SDI output model
AW‑HE50S which is ideal for creating content.
Besides IP control, both models allow connection with
existing camera controllers by way of serial control.
Concerning the Operating
Instructions
For the purposes of this manual, the model number
AW‑HE50HN is referred to as the “AW‑HE50H”, the
AW‑HE50SN as the “AW‑HE50S” and model numbers
AW‑HE50HN and AW‑HE50SN will be referred to
together as the “AW‑HE50”.
Similarly, the model number AW‑RP655N is referred as
the “AW‑RP655”, the AW‑RP555N as the “AW‑RP555”
and the AW‑RP50N as the “AW‑RP50”.
How the model’s Operating Instructions manuals are configured
The manual of this HD integrated camera (hereafter, “the unit”) is divided into two manuals: one is the <Operations
and Settings> (this manual in the CD‑ROM), and the other is the <Basics>.
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the <Basics> to ensure that the unit is installed correctly.
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Before use
Required personal computer
environment
CPU Intel® CoreTM2 DUO 2.4 GHz or faster
recommended
Memory 512 MB or more
(When using Microsoft
Network function
Image display
function
1 GB or more, and when using
Microsoft
or 2 GB [64 bits] or more)
10Base‑T or 100Base‑TX port 1
Resolution: 1024 768 pixels or
Color generation: True Color 24 bits or
®
Windows® 7: 1 GB [32 bits]
®
Windows Vista®:
more
more
IMPORTANT
Failure to provide the required personal computer
environment may slow down the delineation of
the images on the screen, make it impossible for
the web browser to work and cause other kinds of
problems.
When using Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft®
Windows
Windows
computer environment that is required and on the
precautions and other items.
®
7, refer to the “Notes on Windows Vista®/
®
7” (page 84) for details on the personal
Supported
operating
system and
Web browser
Other CD‑ROM drive
Microsoft
64‑bit*
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional
32‑bit*
Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0*
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
SP1 32‑bit
Windows
Microsoft
SP3*
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Edition SP3*
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3
*1: This cannot be used in the
*2: This cannot be used with the 64‑bit
*3: The Microsoft
(for using the Operating Instructions and
various software)
Adobe
(for browsing the Operating Instructions
on the CD‑ROM)
®
Windows® 7 Professional
1
1
®
Internet Explorer® 7.0
®
Windows® XP Home Edition
3
3
®
Reader
®
Windows
version of Internet Explorer
Professional x64 Edition is not
supported.
2
XP compatibility mode.
®
8.0.
®
Windows® XP
®
Trademarks and registered
trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
Other names of companies and products contained
in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About copyright and licence
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling,
reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation of export
laws of the software provided with this unit are expressly
prohibited.
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Before use
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT
FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE
OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
1 ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
2 PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;
3 UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4 INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY
REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5 ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE,
ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY
THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
6 LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY
FAILURE.
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your
attention is called to the following security risks.
1 Leakage or theft of information through this unit
2 Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with
malicious intent
3 Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons
with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those
described below to protect yourself against the above
network security risks.
Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs,
make sure that the system is not infected by computer
viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly
updated antivirus program, anti‑spyware program, etc.).
Protect your network against unauthorized access by
restricting users to those who log in with an authorized
user name and password.
Apply measures such as user authentication to protect
your network against leakage or theft of information,
including authentication information (user names and
passwords), FTP server information and DDNS server
information.
Do not install the camera in locations where the camera
or the cables can be destroyed or damaged by persons
with malicious intent.
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Basic shooting operations
1 Set the subject brightness to the appropriate
level.
2 Turn on the power of all the units and devices
in the system.
3 Select the unit to be operated.
Even when using only one unit, it must still be selected
from the wireless remote control or controller.
4 Select the shooting mode.
Select one of the four (FullAuto, Manual1, Manual2 and
Manual3) preset shooting modes (scene files), each of
which corresponds to a set of circumstances in which
the subject will be shot.
Select the mode that satisfies the shooting conditions
and suits your preferences.
When continuing to shoot in the same circumstances,
there is no need to select another mode.
5 Start shooting.
(After shooting, turn off the power of all the
units and devices in the system.)
With the basic operations, it is assumed that the focus, iris
and white balance will be adjusted automatically (as per the
factory settings).
If the settings have already been changed and the original
settings are to be restored, refer to the “What to do when
encountering problems in the basic shooting operations”
(page 13) and “Camera screen” (page 39) in “Setting the
menu items”.
Note
If “FullAuto” has been selected as the setting
for Scene on the camera menu, for example, all
the auto settings will be turned on, and manual
operations will no longer be possible for some of
the items.
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How to turn the power on and off
Turning the power on
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Set all the power switches of the units and
devices connected in the system to ON.
This unit does not have a power switch.
When power is supplied to it, the status display lamp
will light up orange.
The initial operation is then performed, and after this
the unit is set to the standby mode.
2 Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on
the wireless remote control to select the unit.
3 Press the [ON/STANDBY] button on the
wireless remote control for 2 seconds.
The POWER ON mode is established, images are
output, and control can be exercised.
The unit’s status display lamp now lights up green.
Notes
It takes about 30 seconds per unit for the initial
settings operation to be completed. During this
period, the unit cannot be operated.
(Status display lamp: light up orange)
When operation is transferred to the standby
mode: The current pan‑tilt position is stored in
the memory (as a POWER ON preset), and the
panning/tilting moves so that the camera points in
the backward‑facing direction.
When operation is transferred to the POWER ON
mode: Panning/tilting moves to the position which
was stored in the memory (as a POWER ON
preset) when operation was transferred to the
standby mode.
4 If a multiple number of units are going to be
used, repeat steps
2 and 3 as required.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 or AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Set all the power switches of the units and
devices connected in the system to ON.
This unit does not have a power switch.
When power is supplied to it, the status display lamp
will light up orange.
The initial operation is then performed, and after this
the unit is set to the standby mode.
2 Set the [OPERATE] switch on the controller to
ON.
The POWER ON mode is established, images are
output, and control can be exercised.
The unit’s status display lamp now lights up green.
Notes
It takes about 30 seconds per unit for the initial
settings operation to be completed. During this
period, the unit cannot be operated.
(Status display lamp: light up orange)
When operation is transferred to the standby
mode: The current pan‑tilt position is stored in
the memory (as a POWER ON preset), and the
panning/tilting moves so that the camera points in
the backward‑facing direction.
When operation is transferred to the POWER ON
mode: Panning/tilting moves to the position which
was stored in the memory (as a POWER ON
preset) when operation was transferred to the
standby mode.
Before setting the [OPERATE] switch on the controller to
ON, be absolutely sure to set all the power switches of the
units and devices connected in the system to ON.
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the
controller.
The unit’s status display lamp blinks green when a signal
matched by the remote control ID has been received, and
it blinks orange when a signal that is not matched by the
remote control ID has been received.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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How to turn the power on and off
Turning the power off
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on
the wireless remote control to select the unit.
2 Press the [ON/STANDBY] button on the
wireless remote control for 2 seconds.
The unit’s power is turned off.
The unit’s status display lamp now lights up orange.
3 If a multiple number of units are going to be
used, repeat steps
1 and 2 as required.
4 Set all the power switches of the units and
devices connected in the system to OFF.
Notes
When operation is transferred to the standby mode:
The current pan‑tilt position is stored in the memory
(as a POWER ON preset), and the panning/tilting
moves so that the camera points in the backward‑
facing direction.
When operation is transferred to the POWER ON
mode: Panning/tilting moves to the position which
was stored in the memory (as a POWER ON
preset) when operation was transferred to the
standby mode.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 or AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Set the [OPERATE] switch on the controller to
OFF.
The power of all the cameras (including the unit)
connected to the controller is turned off.
The unit’s status display lamp now lights up orange.
2 Set all the power switches of the units and
devices connected in the system to OFF.
Notes
When operation is transferred to the standby mode:
The current pan‑tilt position is stored in the memory
(as a POWER ON preset), and the panning/tilting
moves so that the camera points in the backward‑
facing direction.
When operation is transferred to the POWER ON
mode: Panning/tilting moves to the position which
was stored in the memory (as a POWER ON
preset) when operation was transferred to the
standby mode.
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the
controller.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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Selecting the units
Up to four units can be operated using one wireless remote
control.
Up to five units and devices can be operated using one
controller.
Select the unit (or units) to be operated from the wireless
remote control or controller.
Even when using only one unit, it must still be selected.
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4]
button.
The unit’s status display lamp blinks green when a
signal matched by the remote control ID has been
received, and it blinks orange when a signal that is not
matched by the remote control ID has been received.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of
[CONTROL/PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL].
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of
[CONTROL].
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)
Types of shooting modes
This unit has four preset shooting modes, each of which
corresponds to a set of circumstances in which the subject
will be shot.
Select the mode that satisfies the shooting conditions and
suits your preferences.
The settings can be changed by menu operations.
The results of the white balance and other adjustments
are stored in the memory separately by shooting mode.
Be absolutely sure to select the shooting mode before
making any adjustments.
Note
If “FullAuto” has been selected as the setting
for Scene on the camera menu, for example, all
the auto settings will be turned on, and manual
operations will no longer be possible for some of
the items.
FullAuto
The shutter speed and lens iris setting are adjusted
automatically.
Manual1
The settings of your preferences can be established
in line with the shooting scene, lighting and other
conditions.
Manual2
The settings of your preferences can be established
in line with the shooting scene, lighting and other
conditions.
Manual3
The settings of your preferences can be established
in line with the shooting scene, lighting and other
conditions.
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Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)
How to select the shooting mode
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4]
button to select the unit.
2 Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The Top Menu is displayed.
Top Me nu
Ca mer a S cen e: F ul l Au t o
Sy ste m
Ma int ena nce
4 Press the [] button.
The “Camera” sub‑menu is displayed on the monitor.
Ca m er a
Sc e ne F ul l Au t o
C o nt r as t L e ve l 0
Re t ur n
5 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Scene”.
6 Press the [] button.
The shooting mode blinks.
7 Press the [] or [] button to select the
shooting mode (FullAuto, Manual1, Manual2 or
Manual3) to be used, and press the [] button
to enter the selection.
8 Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
3 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Camera”.
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Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of
[CONTROL/PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL].
2 Press the [MENU] button.
The display on the LCD panel of the AW‑RP655
switches to the menu mode.
3 Turn the jog dial (main).
Display “CAMERA SETTING” on the LCD panel.
4 Press the [OK] button.
Display “OPEN CAMERA MENU? OK Key” on the
LCD panel.
5 Press the [OK] button again.
The Top Menu is displayed on the monitor.
Top Me nu
Ca mer a S cen e: F ul l Au t o
Sy ste m
Ma int ena nce
8 Turn the jog dial (main) to bring the cursor to
“Scene”, and then press the jog dial (main) to
start the shooting mode blinking.
9 Turn the jog dial (main) to select the shooting
mode to be used, and press the jog dial (main)
to enter the selection.
10
Press the [MENU] button or [R/B GAIN/PED]
button.
The menu display is exited.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of
[CONTROL] to select the unit.
2 Press the [1], [2], [3] or [USER] button of
[SCENE FILE] to select the shooting mode.
6 Turn the jog dial (main) to bring the cursor to
“Camera”.
7 Press the jog dial (main).
The “Camera” sub‑menu is displayed on the monitor.
Ca m er a
Sc e ne F ul l Au t o
C o nt r as t L e ve l 0
Re t ur n
Shooting mode [SCENE FILE] button
Manual1 [1]
Manual2 [2]
Manual3 [3]
FullAuto [USER]
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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Shooting
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
Changing the camera’s direction
Moving the camera toward the left or right (panning):
Press the [] or [] button.
Moving the camera up or down (tilting):
Press the [] or [] button.
Moving the camera diagonally:
Press the [] or [] button and [] or [] button at
the same time.
Returning the camera to the reference position:
Press the [HOME] button for 2 seconds.
Using the zoom function
Zooming in (the subject becomes magnified in size):
Press the [T] button of [ZOOM].
Zooming out (the subject becomes reduced in size):
Press the [W] button of [ZOOM].
Switching the direction or zoom speed
Changing the direction or zoom at high speed:
Press the [FAST] button.
When performing the operations using the controller
Changing the camera’s direction
Moving the camera toward the left or right (panning):
Tilt the [PAN/TILT] lever toward L or R.
Moving the camera up or down (tilting):
Tilt the [PAN/TILT] lever toward UP or DOWN.
Moving the camera diagonally:
Tilt the [PAN/TILT] lever diagonally.
Returning the camera to the reference position:
If the controller has a [HOME] button, press the
[HOME] button.
Using the zoom function
Zooming in (the subject becomes magnified in size):
Tilt the [ZOOM] lever toward the TELE direction.
Zooming out (the subject becomes reduced in size):
Tilt the [ZOOM] lever toward the WIDE direction.
Note
The indicator displays of the AW‑RP655 are
indicators that show the positions of the optical
zoom so they will not work for electronic zooming.
Changing the direction or zoom at low speed:
Press the [SLOW] button.
The lens focus control speed is also changed at the same
time.
Changing the direction or zoom speed
AW‑RP655 and AW‑RP555
1 Press the [SPEED] button.
Each time the [SPEED] button is pressed, the control
speed is switched between the high speed (the button’s
lamp is off) and low speed (the button’s lamp is lighted).
The lens focus control speed is also changed at the
same time.
AW‑RP50
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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What to do when encountering problems in the basic shooting operations
If the trouble is not resolved by taking the action suggested
below, refer to “Troubleshooting” (page 36 in the <Basics>).
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
The unit does not move.
Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to
select the unit which is to be operated.
If only one unit is being used, it is normally selected using
the [CAM1] button.
If the unit’s status display lamp is off or lights up orange, it
means that the unit’s power is not on.
Refer to “How to turn the power on and off” (page 7), and
turn on the power.
If the unit’s status display lamp does not blink even
when the wireless remote control is operated near the
unit’s wireless remote control signal light‑sensing area, it
means that the wireless remote control’s batteries have
run down.
Replace the batteries.
Multiple color bands (color bars) are displayed.
Press the [MODE] button to switch to the camera picture.
When performing the operations using the controller
The unit does not move.
Select the unit to be operated by following the procedure
below.
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL/
PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL].
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL].
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
If the [OPERATE] lamp on the controller is off, it means
that the power of the controller is not on.
If the unit’s status display lamp is off or lights up orange, it
means that the unit’s power is not on.
Refer to “How to turn the power on and off” (page 7), and
turn on the power.
The menu screen is displayed.
Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds to exit the menu.
The lens focus is not adjusted automatically.
Press the [A/FOCUS] button to switch to auto focusing.
The camera picture is too light or too dark.
1. Press the [A/IRIS] button to switch automatically to the
lens iris adjustment.
2. Press the [AUTO] button of [GAIN] to switch
automatically to the gain adjustment.
Something is wrong with the coloring of the
camera pictures.
Refer to “Auto tracking white adjustment (ATW)” (page 24),
and switch to “ATW”.
The camera menus are not displayed.
When color bar signals are output, the camera menus are
not displayed with composite signals.
To operate the camera menus with composite signals, set
the color bar display to OFF.
Multiple color bands (color bars) are displayed.
Press the [MODE] button to switch to the camera picture.
The menu screen is displayed.
Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
The lens focus is not adjusted automatically.
Press the [EXT(AF)] button to switch to auto focusing.
The camera picture is too light or too dark.
1. Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn on its lamp,
and switch the lens iris adjustment to auto.
2. Press the [GAIN] button several times to turn on its lamp,
and switch the gain adjustment to auto.
Something is wrong with the coloring of the
camera pictures.
Refer to “Auto tracking white adjustment (ATW)” (page 24),
and switch to “ATW”.
The camera menus are not displayed.
When color bar signals are output, the camera menus are
not displayed with composite signals.
To operate the camera menus with composite signals, set
the color bar display to OFF.
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More advanced operations
Manual shooting (see pages 15 to 18)
Manual adjustment of focus
Manual adjustment of iris
Manual adjustment of shutter speed
Manual adjustment of gain
Preset memories (see pages 19 to 21)
Up to 100 settings for the camera direction (panning and
tilting), zoom, focus, iris, gain up and white balance can
be registered in the preset memories, and called.
The number of settings that can be registered and
called depends on the type of wireless remote control
(12 settings) or controller that is used for operation.
White balance adjustment
(see pages 22 to 24)
This adjustment is performed to express the white
accurately. Its setting also has an effect on the color tones
of the entire screen.
It must be performed when using the unit for the first
time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged
period.
It must be performed when the lighting conditions or
brightness has changed.
Once the white balance has been attained, no further
adjustment is required provided that the unit is going to
be used under the same conditions.
Black level (master pedestal) adjustment
(see pages 25 to 26)
This adjustment is performed to align the black level
(pedestal level) of a multiple number of cameras.
Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment.
Genlock adjustment (AW‑HE50S only)
(see pages 27 to 29)
This adjustment is performed to achieve phase alignment
by applying external synchronization (genlock) when a
multiple number of cameras will be used or when the unit
will be used in combination with other devices.
Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment.
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Manual shooting
Manually adjusting the focus
The lens focus can be adjusted manually.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [M/FOCUS] button to switch the
focus to manual adjustment.
2 Press the [F] or [N] button of [FOCUS], and
adjust the focus.
When the [F] button is pressed, the focus moves further
away (far); conversely, when the [N] button is pressed, it
moves nearer (near).
The speed of focusing and other adjustments can
be switched to fast or slow by pressing the [FAST] or
[SLOW] button, respectively.
3 If necessary, press the [A/FOCUS] button to
return the focus to the automatic adjustment.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [EXT(AF)] button to switch the focus
to manual adjustment.
1 Press the [EXT(AF)] button to switch the focus
to manual adjustment.
2 Adjust the focus manually by tilting the
[FOCUS] lever.
Furthermore, every time the [SPEED] button is pressed,
the speed of the focusing and other adjustments can be
switched to fast or slow.
3 If necessary, press the [EXT(AF)] button to
return the focus to the automatic adjustment.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
Note
When the focus is set to manual, the subject may
go out of focus during panning, tilting or zooming.
Therefore, the unit comes with a function which
compensates for this. (Focus compensation during
zooming function: Focus ADJ With PTZ.)
This function was set to ON at the factory.
If the function has been set to OFF, either adjust the
focus, as required, after zooming or set the focus to
auto. (See page 46 and page 65.)
2 Adjust the focus manually by turning the dial
above the lighted [FOCUS] lamp whether it
is the lamp of the [PAN/TILT] lever or [ZOOM]
lever.
Furthermore, every time the [SPEED] button is pressed,
the speed of the focusing and other adjustments can be
switched to fast or slow.
3 If necessary, press the [EXT(AF)] button to
return the focus to the automatic adjustment.
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Manual shooting
Manually adjusting the iris
The lens iris can be adjusted manually.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [M/IRIS] button to switch the iris to
manual adjustment.
2 Adjust the iris using the [IRIS +] or [IRIS –]
button.
Press the [IRIS +] button to adjust the lens iris in the
opening direction; conversely, press the [IRIS –] button
to adjust the lens iris in the closing direction.
3 If necessary, press the [A/IRIS] button to return
the iris to the automatic adjustment.
When performing the operations using the controller
1 Press the [IRIS] button to turn off its lamp and
switch to manual adjustment.
2 Turn the [LEVEL] dial of [IRIS] to adjust the iris
manually.
The position of the [LEVEL] dial does not represent an
absolute value. This is why the brightness may differ
from one camera to another even when the dial is set to
the same position.
3 If necessary, press the [IRIS] button to turn on
its lamp and switch to automatic adjustment
in order to return the iris to automatic
adjustment.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn
off the button’s lamp and switch to manual
adjustment.
2 Adjust the iris manually by turning the dial
above the lighted [IRIS] lamp whether it is the
lamp of the [PAN/TILT] lever or [ZOOM] lever.
3 If necessary, press the [IRIS] button several
times and turn on its lamp to return the iris to
the automatic adjustment.
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Manual shooting
Manually adjusting the shutter speed
The shutter speed can be set using two methods. One is
a method that specifies the time (where a time such as
1/250 sec. is designated), and the other is a method that
specifies the frequency (where synchro scan, 60.24 Hz, etc.
is designated).
When shooting a TV screen or PC monitor screen, the
horizontal noise generated when the screen is shot can
be minimized by adjusting the frequency to the screen
frequency using synchro scan.
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
Perform the adjustments on the Camera menu.
For further details, refer to the [Shutter Mode] and
[Step/Synchro] items on page 40.
When performing the operations using the controller
The procedure is the same as for “When performing the
operations using the wireless remote control” in “Basic
operations” (pages 30 to 37).
How to set the shutter speed using the AW‑RP555
1 With the [MEMORY] button still held down,
press the [SHUTTER] button.
The [PRESET] [1] to [5] and [6] to [10] buttons blink
alternately.
2 Press one of the [1] to [8] buttons or the
[10] [PRESET] button — whichever button
corresponds to the shutter speed which is to
be set.
Any of the shutter speeds in the table below can be set.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
[6] [7] [8] [10]
1/4000 1/10000 Synchro Scan OFF
Any change in the shutter speed is reflected the next
time the [SHUTTER] button is pressed and its lamp
is turned on.
When OFF is selected, the shutter will not operate
even when the [SHUTTER] button is pressed.
Select the synchro scan setting on the menu.
The shutter speed setting performed here is stored in
the memory even when the power of the AW‑RP555
is turned off.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [SHUTTER] button and turn its lamp
on.
The shutter speed set ahead of time is selected.
2 If necessary, press the [SHUTTER] button and
turn its lamp off in order to return the shutter
to the OFF setting.
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the
AW‑RP555.
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Manual shooting
Manually adjusting the gain
There are two ways to adjust the gain. One way involves
using the buttons on the wireless remote control or
controller; the other way involves using the Camera menu or
Web setting.
The gain can be adjusted more precisely using the Camera
menu or Web setting.
For further details, refer to the [Gain] item on page 40 and
page 59.
Note
When adjusting the gain, the light quantity may
change suddenly (causing the image output to be
subjected to a shock).
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [OFF], [LOW] or [HI] button.
These buttons enable the gain increase to be selected
in three steps.
[LOW] is used to select 9 dB; [HI] is used to select
18 dB.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [GAIN] button to turn off its lamp.
Each time this button is pressed, one of the three gain
increase amounts can be selected in sequence.
The current status is displayed as follows.
[MANU]
[L] lamp
0 dB Off Off Off
LOW Lighted Off Off
HIGH Off Lighted Off
AUTO Off Off Lighted
Other Lighted Lighted Off
[MANU]
[H] lamp
[GAIN]
button
2 If necessary, press the [GAIN] button several
times and turn on its lamp in order to return
the gain to the automatic adjustment (AGC).
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
2 If necessary, press the [AUTO] button in order
to return the gain to the automatic adjustment
(AGC).
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [GAIN] button to turn off its lamp,
and then switch to manual adjustment.
The preset gain increase amount is now selected.
For further details on the gain increase amount setting,
refer to the Operating Instructions of the AW‑RP655.
2 If necessary, press the [GAIN] button and turn
on the button in order to return the gain to the
automatic adjustment (AGC).
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
In any case, the maximum gain of the automatic adjustment
can be set by the menu.
For further details, refer to the [AGC Max Gain] item on
page 40 and page 59.
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Preset memories
This unit enables up to 100 settings for the camera direction
(panning and tilting), zoom, focus, iris, gain and white
balance to be registered in its preset memories, and called.
However, the number of settings that can be registered and
called depends on the type of wireless remote control or
controller that is used for operation.
The operating mode (manual or auto setting) is not
registered for the focus and iris settings.
The current focus and iris values are registered.
The focus and iris values can be recalled only when the
manual settings are applicable.
AWB A, AWB B or ATW is registered as the white
balance setting. The values selected when AWB was
established are recalled as the adjustment values of
AWB A or AWB B.
The AWB Mode (ATW, AWB A or AWB B) stored using
the AW‑RP655 are recalled only when the AW‑RP655 is
connected.
Notes
When there is a large difference in the environmental
temperature between the time of registration and the
time the setting is called, displacement of the preset
position may occur.
If displacement occurs, perform registration again.
While preset settings are being called, it is not
possible to perform manual operations such as
panning, tilting, zooming or iris adjustments.
If, when one set of preset settings has been called,
another set of preset settings is then called, the first
set of preset settings which have been called will take
precedence.
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
Twelve settings (preset No.1 to No.12) can be registered and
called using the wireless remote control.
The [1] to [12] buttons correspond to the unit’s preset
memories No.1 to No.12.
Registering the settings in the preset memories
1 Display the picture to be shot on the monitor.
Operate the pan, tilt or zoom buttons to determine the
camera angle.
Adjust the focus, iris, gain and white balance if they
need to be adjusted.
2 While holding down the [PRESET] button,
press the button corresponding to the preset
memory number.
If a preset memory number with an already
registered setting has been selected, the existing
setting will be erased and replaced with the new one.
Calling the settings of the preset memories
1 Press the button in which the preset memory
setting has been registered.
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Preset memories
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
Up to 50 settings can be registered and called.
The [1] to [50] buttons of [TRACING/PRESET MEMORY]
correspond to the unit’s preset memories No.1 to No.50.
Registering the settings in the preset memories
1 Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2 Set to the memory recording mode.
Press the [M.LOCK] button to turn off its lamp.
3 Display the picture to be shot on the monitor.
Operate the [PAN/TILT] lever and [ZOOM] lever to
determine the camera angle.
Adjust the focus, iris, gain and white balance if they
need to be adjusted.
4 Hold down the [MEMORY] button.
The buttons among the [1] to [50] buttons of [TRACING/
PRESET MEMORY] in which settings can be registered
now start blinking in sequence.
Preset memory settings cannot be registered in
buttons whose lamps are off (since they contain
tracing memory settings).
5 With the [MEMORY] button still held down,
press the button of the preset memory number
in which the setting is to be registered.
Calling the settings of the preset memories
1 Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2 Press the button among the [1] to [50] buttons
of [TRACING/PRESET MEMORY] in which the
desired setting was registered.
Erasing preset memory settings
1 Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2 Set the memory recording mode.
Press the [M.LOCK] button to turn off its lamp.
3 Hold down the [RESET] button.
The buttons among the [1] to [50] buttons of [TRACING/
PRESET MEMORY] whose settings can be erased now
start blinking in sequence.
The settings for the buttons whose lamps are off
cannot be erased (since they contain tracing memory
settings).
4 With the [RESET] button still held down, press
the button of the preset memory number
whose setting is to be erased.
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Preset memories
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
Up to 10 settings can be registered and called.
The [1] to [10] buttons of [PRESET] correspond to the unit’s
preset memories No.1 to No.10.
Registering the settings in the preset memories
1 Display the picture to be shot on the monitor.
Operate the [PAN/TILT] lever and [ZOOM] lever to
determine the camera angle.
Adjust the focus, iris, gain and white balance if they
need to be adjusted.
2 Hold down the [MEMORY] button.
The buttons among the [1] to [10] buttons of [PRESET]
in which settings can be registered now start blinking in
sequence.
3 With the [MEMORY] button still held down,
press the button of the preset memory number
in which the setting is to be registered.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
Calling the settings of the preset memories
1 Press the button among the [1] to [10] buttons
of [PRESET] in which the desired setting was
registered.
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White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment
In order for the white to be reproduced accurately, the ratio
between the three primary colors (RGB) is adjusted. If the
white balance has shifted out of adjustment, not only will the
white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire
screen will also be degraded.
This adjustment must be performed when using the
unit for the first time or when the unit has not been
used for a prolonged period.
It must be performed when the lighting conditions or
brightness has changed.
Automatic adjustment
(AWB: AWB A or AWB B)
1 Shoot a white subject (such as a white wall or
handkerchief) so that it fills the screen.
Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects.
Either AWB (automatic white balance adjustment) which
initiates automatic adjustment when the AWB button on the
controller has been pressed or ATW (automatic tracking
white balance adjustment) which constantly adjusts the
white balance can be selected for adjustment purposes.
The results of the AWB adjustment can be stored in two
memories, A and B, when “AWB A” or “AWB B” has been
selected for the white balance.
Once the white balance has been adjusted when the
unit is used with the same settings and under the same
conditions, its setting is completed simply by selecting a
menu setting or pressing a button on the controller.
There is no need to set it again.
Once a new setting is entered, the previous setting will be
erased.
Use the two memories to store settings corresponding to
different shooting conditions.
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
Steps
2 through 8 represent the procedure for selecting
the “AWB A” or “AWB B” memory. They need not be taken
if a selection has already been made.
2 Select Manual1, Manual2 or Manual3 as the
shooting mode by following the procedure in
“Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)
(page 10).
Ca m er a
Sc e ne Ma n ua l 1
C o nt r as t
P i ct u re
Re t ur n
3 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Picture”.
4 Press the [] button.
The “Picture 1/2” sub‑menu is displayed.
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Fl esh To ne Mod e O f f
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White balance adjustment
5 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “AWB Mode”.
6 Press the [] button.
“AWB Mode” starts blinking.
7 Press the [] or [] button to change the AWB
mode to be used to “AWB A” or “AWB B”, and
press the [] button to enter the selection.
8 Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
9 Press the [SET] button for 2 seconds.
The auto white balance adjustment (AWB) is performed,
and the white balance setting is entered.
The white balance cannot be adjusted when color
bars are displayed. Press the [MODE] button to
switch to the camera picture.
When the white balance adjustment is completed
successfully, “AWB OK” appears in the center of the
screen.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 or AW‑RP555 is connected:
2 Press the [A] button or [B] button of [WHITE
BAL] to select “AWB A” or “AWB B” for the
white balance.
The selected button’s lamp lights.
The white balance setting is not entered if “ATW” has
been selected.
3 Press the [AWC] button.
The auto white balance adjustment (AWB) is executed,
and the white balance setting is entered.
The [AWC] button’s lamp blinks while the white balance
is being adjusted, and its lamp goes off when the
adjustment is completed successfully. Its lamp lights if
the white balance could not be adjusted.
If color bars have been selected (the [MODE] button
or [BAR/CAM] button’s lamp lights) or if ATW is
selected (the [ATW] button’s lamp lights), it means
that the [AWC] button is not working or that the auto
white balance adjustment has failed. (The button’s
lamp lights.)
Note
In the case of the AW‑RP655, even when it is not
possible to adjust the white balance, the [AWC]
button’s lamp will not light and after blinking it will
go off.
AW B O K
When the adjustment has failed, an error message
such as “OUT RANGE NG”, “HIGH LIGHT NG”,
“LOW LIGHT NG” or “ATW NG” is displayed.
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White balance adjustment
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
Notes
White balance may not be correctly set if the lighting
of the object is too weak.
Since the unit has a built‑in memory, the set white
balance will remain in the memory even if power is
turned off. Therefore, it is not necessary to reset the
white balance if the color temperature of those objects
remains unchanged. However, it must be reset if the
color temperature changes, such as when you move
from indoors to outside, or vice versa.
Auto tracking white adjustment (ATW)
When the white balance adjustment is set to “ATW”, the
white balance continues to be adjusted automatically all
the time, and it is automatically corrected even when the
light source or color temperature has changed to produce
completely natural pictures.
This function works when “ATW” is selected instead of
“AWB A” or “AWB B” by following the steps for “Automatic
adjustment” in “White balance adjustment” (page 22).
Notes
ATW might not function properly when high brightness
light (ex. fluorescent lamp) beams into a screen.
White balance may not be accurately set if there is no
white object in the scene being shot.
The white balance may shift out of adjustment when
a different kind of light source such as sunlight or
fluorescent lighting applies.
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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment
Black level (master pedestal) adjustment
The black level can be adjusted when using a multiple
number of cameras including the unit. Ask your dealer to
perform this adjustment.
(Use an oscilloscope or waveform monitor for the
adjustment.)
Adjust the black level in accordance with the units and
devices used.
The black level can be adjusted only when Manual1,
Manual2 or Manual3 is selected as the shooting mode
(scene file).
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Press the [M/IRIS] button.
Set the iris to the manual mode.
2 Press the [IRIS –] button.
The lens iris is stopped down.
3 Select Manual1, Manual2 or Manual3 by
following the procedure in “How to select the
shooting mode” (page 10) under “Selecting the
shooting modes (scene files)”.
6 Press the [] or [] button to move to the
“Picture 2/2” sub‑menu, and bring the cursor
to “Pedestal”.
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G amm a T ype N o rm a l
Gam ma Lev el M i d
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7 Press the [] button to start the “Pedestal”
value blinking.
8 Press the [] or [] button, change the
“Pedestal” value, and press the [] button to
enter the selection.
Adjust the black level to a value of approx. 5 IRE
(0.035 V).
4 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Picture”.
5 Press the [] button.
The “Picture 1/2” sub‑menu is displayed.
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De tai l Hi g h
Fl esh To ne Mod e O f f
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9 Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
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If necessary, press the [A/IRIS] button to adjust
the iris automatically.
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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW‑RP655 is connected:
1 Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off
its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2 Turn the [FOCUS/IRIS] dial to stop down the
lens iris.
3 Press the [R/B GAIN/PED] button several
times so that the “PEDESTAL TOTAL” item is
displayed on the LCD panel.
4 Turn the jog dial (main) and adjust the black
level to 5 IRE (0.035 V).
5 If necessary, adjust the iris automatically.
Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn on
its lamp.
When the AW‑RP555 is connected:
1 Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off
its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2 Turn the [LEVEL] dial of [IRIS] to stop down
the lens iris.
3 Follow the operation steps in “Basic
operations” (page 36), and use the menu to
perform the adjustment.
When the AW‑RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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Genlock adjustment (AW‑HE50S only)
Genlock adjustment
The genlock adjustment is performed to achieve phase
alignment by applying external synchronization (genlock)
when a multiple number of cameras will be used or when
the unit will be used in combination with other devices.
This unit supports the BBS signal as the genlock signal.
Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment.
(Use a dual‑trace oscilloscope for the adjustment.)
(The genlock function is not available with the AW‑HE50H.)
Horizontal phase adjustment
Observe the waveforms of the external sync signal input
(black burst signal) and video signal output on the dual‑trace
oscilloscope, and use the wireless remote control or
controller to bring the horizontal phase into alignment.
External sync signal
input (black burst signal)
3 Press the [] button.
The “System” sub‑menu is displayed.
Sy ste m
Ge nlo ck
Ou tpu t
Ot her
Re tur n
4 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Genlock”, and press the [] button.
The “Genlock” sub‑menu is displayed.
G enl ock
Video signal output
Bring the horizontal phase into alignment.
When performing the operations
using the wireless remote control
1 Follow the operation steps in “Basic
operations” (page 32) to display the “Top
Menu”.
2 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “System”.
Top Me nu
Ca mer a S cen e: F ul l Au t o
Sy ste m
Ma int ena nce
Ho riz ont al Pha se 0
Su bca rri er Pha se
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5 Press the [] or [] button to bring the cursor
to “Horizontal Phase”, and press the []
button.
The “Horizontal Phase” value starts blinking.
6 Press the [] or [] button to change the
“Horizontal Phase” value, adjust the value
so that the horizontal phase is brought into
alignment, and press the [] button.
7 Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
When performing the operations using the controller
These operations can be performed using the camera
menus by following the operation steps in “Basic operations”
(pages 30 to 37).
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