Operating Instructions
<Operations and Settings>
HD Integrated Camera
Model No. AW HE50HN
AW HE50SN
3TR006484BAA
Contents
Before use .......................................................................... |
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Overview ......................................................................... |
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Concerning the Operating Instructions ........................... |
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Required personal computer environment ...................... |
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Trademarks and registered trademarks .......................... |
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About copyright and licence ........................................... |
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Disclaimer of warranty .................................................... |
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Network security ............................................................. |
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Basic shooting operations ............................................... |
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How to turn the power on and off .................................... |
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Turning the power on ...................................................... |
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Turning the power off ...................................................... |
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Selecting the units ............................................................ |
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Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) ................... |
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Types of shooting modes ................................................ |
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How to select the shooting mode ................................. |
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Shooting ........................................................................... |
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What to do when encountering problems |
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in the basic shooting operations .............................. |
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More advanced operations ............................................. |
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Manual shooting .............................................................. |
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Manually adjusting the focus ........................................ |
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Manually adjusting the iris ............................................ |
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Manually adjusting the shutter speed ........................... |
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Manually adjusting the gain .......................................... |
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Preset memories ............................................................. |
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White balance adjustment .............................................. |
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White balance adjustment ............................................ |
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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment ..................... |
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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment ..................... |
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Genlock adjustment (AW HE50S only) .......................... |
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Genlock adjustment ...................................................... |
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Basic operations ............................................................. |
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When performing the operations |
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using the wireless remote control ........................ |
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Control exercised from the Multi-Function |
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Controller AW RP655 .......................................... |
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Control exercised from the Multi Hybrid |
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Control Panel AW RP555 .................................... |
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Control exercised from the Remote |
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Camera Controller AW RP50 ............................... |
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Setting the menu items ................................................... |
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Setting the menu items ................................................. |
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Top Menu ...................................................................... |
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Camera screen (when FullAuto is selected) ................. |
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Camera screen (when Manual1 to 3 is selected) ......... |
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Contrast screen ............................................................ |
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Picture 1/2 screen ......................................................... |
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Picture 2/2 screen ......................................................... |
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System screen .............................................................. |
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Genlock screen (AW HE50S only) ................................ |
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Output screen ............................................................... |
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Other 1/2 screen ........................................................... |
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Other 2/2 screen ........................................................... |
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Maintenance screen ..................................................... |
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Firmware Version screen .............................................. |
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Menu item table ............................................................... |
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Web setting screen ......................................................... |
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Menu operations............................................................ |
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Control screen .............................................................. |
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Setup screen ................................................................ |
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System log displays ........................................................ |
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Limiters ............................................................................ |
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Setting/releasing the limiters ......................................... |
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Basic limiter operations ................................................ |
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Setting the limiters ........................................................ |
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Releasing the limiters ................................................... |
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Resetting the limiters .................................................... |
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Safe mode ........................................................................ |
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Concerning the safe mode ........................................... |
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Notes on Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 ........................ |
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Before use
wwOverview
ppThis 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).
ppIn addition to its optical 18 zoom lens, the unit comes with a 10 digital zoom to achieve high-quality shooting that overflows with ambiance.
ppTwo 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.
wwConcerning the Operating
Instructions
ppFor 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
ppThe 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
wwRequired personal computer environment
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Microsoft® Windows® 7: 1 GB [32 bits] |
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Network function |
10Base-T or 100Base-TX port 1 |
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Image display |
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1024 768 pixels or |
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Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional |
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64-bit*1 |
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Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional |
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Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business |
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition |
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional |
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IMPORTANT
ppFailure 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.
ppWhen using Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft® Windows® 7, refer to the “Notes on Windows Vista®/ Windows® 7” (page 84) for details on the personal computer environment that is required and on the precautions and other items.
wwTrademarks and registered trademarks
ppMicrosoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ppIntel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ppAdobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
ppOther names of companies and products contained in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
wwAbout 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
wwDisclaimer 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:
1ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
2PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
3UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
6LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE.
wwNetwork 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
2Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
3Interference 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.
pp Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
ppIf 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.).
pp Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log in with an authorized user name and password.
ppApply 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.
ppDo 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
1Set the subject brightness to the appropriate level.
2Turn on the power of all the units and devices in the system.
3Select the unit to be operated.
Even when using only one unit, it must still be selected from the wireless remote control or controller.
4Select 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.
5Start shooting.
(After shooting, turn off the power of all the units and devices in the system.)
Note
ppIf “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.
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”.
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How to turn the power on and off
wwTurning the power on
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Set all the power switches of the units and devices connected in the system to ON.
ppThis 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.
2Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on the wireless remote control to select the unit.
3Press 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.
pp The unit’s status display lamp now lights up green.
Notes
ppIt 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)
ppWhen 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.
ppWhen 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.
4If a multiple number of units are going to be used, repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.
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 or AW RP555 is connected:
1Set all the power switches of the units and devices connected in the system to ON.
ppThis 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.
2Set the [OPERATE] switch on the controller to ON.
The POWER ON mode is established, images are output, and control can be exercised.
pp The unit’s status display lamp now lights up green.
Notes
ppIt 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)
ppWhen 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.
ppWhen 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.
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
wwTurning the power off
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Press one of the [CAM1] to [CAM4] buttons on the wireless remote control to select the unit.
2Press the [ON/STANDBY] button on the wireless remote control for 2 seconds.
The unit’s power is turned off.
pp The unit’s status display lamp now lights up orange.
3If a multiple number of units are going to be used, repeat steps 1 and 2 as required.
4Set all the power switches of the units and devices connected in the system to OFF.
Notes
ppWhen 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.
ppWhen 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:
1Set the [OPERATE] switch on the controller to OFF.
The power of all the cameras (including the unit) connected to the controller is turned off.
pp The unit’s status display lamp now lights up orange.
2Set all the power switches of the units and devices connected in the system to OFF.
Notes
ppWhen 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.
ppWhen 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
1Press 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:
1Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL/PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL].
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press 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)
wwTypes 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.
ppThe 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
ppIf “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)
wwHow to select the shooting mode
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Press the [CAM1], [CAM2], [CAM3] or [CAM4] button to select the unit.
2Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The Top Menu is displayed.
Top |
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Camera |
Scene: FullAuto |
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Maintenance
3Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Camera”.
4Press the [ ] button.
The “Camera” sub menu is displayed on the monitor.
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Scene |
FullAuto |
Contrast Level |
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Return
5Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Scene”.
6Press the [ ] button.
The shooting mode blinks.
7Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the shooting mode (FullAuto, Manual1, Manual2 or Manual3) to be used, and press the [ ] button to enter the selection.
8Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
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Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW RP655 is connected:
1Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL/PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL].
2Press the [MENU] button.
The display on the LCD panel of the AW RP655 switches to the menu mode.
3Turn the jog dial (main).
Display “CAMERA SETTING” on the LCD panel.
4Press the [OK] button.
Display “OPEN CAMERA MENU? OK Key” on the LCD panel.
5Press the [OK] button again.
The Top Menu is displayed on the monitor.
Top |
Menu |
Camera |
Scene: FullAuto |
System |
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Maintenance
6Turn the jog dial (main) to bring the cursor to “Camera”.
7Press the jog dial (main).
The “Camera” sub menu is displayed on the monitor.
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Scene |
FullAuto |
Contrast Level |
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Return
8Turn the jog dial (main) to bring the cursor to “Scene”, and then press the jog dial (main) to start the shooting mode blinking.
9Turn the jog dial (main) to select the shooting mode to be used, and press the jog dial (main) to enter the selection.
10Press the [MENU] button or [R/B GAIN/PED] button.
The menu display is exited.
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press the [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] button of [CONTROL] to select the unit.
2Press the [1], [2], [3] or [USER] button of [SCENE FILE] to select the shooting mode.
Shooting mode |
[SCENE FILE] button |
Manual1 |
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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
qqChanging 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.
When performing the operations using the controller
qqChanging 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.
qqUsing 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].
qqSwitching the direction or zoom speed
Changing the direction or zoom at high speed:
Press the [FAST] button.
Changing the direction or zoom at low speed:
Press the [SLOW] button.
The lens focus control speed is also changed at the same time.
qqUsing 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
ppThe indicator displays of the AW RP655 are indicators that show the positions of the optical zoom so they will not work for electronic zooming.
qqChanging the direction or zoom speed
AW RP655 and AW RP555
1Press 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.
pp 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.
ppIf 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.
ppIf 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.
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.
When performing the operations using the controller
The unit does not move.
ppSelect 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.
ppIf the [OPERATE] lamp on the controller is off, it means that the power of the controller is not on.
ppIf 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.
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)
pp Manual adjustment of focus pp Manual adjustment of iris
pp Manual adjustment of shutter speed pp Manual adjustment of gain
Black level (master pedestal) adjustment (see pages 25 to 26)
ppThis adjustment is performed to align the black level (pedestal level) of a multiple number of cameras.
pp Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment.
Preset memories (see pages 19 to 21)
ppUp 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.
ppThe 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)
ppThis adjustment is performed to express the white accurately. Its setting also has an effect on the color tones
of the entire screen.
pp It must be performed when using the unit for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period.
ppIt must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
ppOnce the white balance has been attained, no further adjustment is required provided that the unit is going to be used under the same conditions.
Genlock adjustment (AW HE50S only) (see pages 27 to 29)
ppThis 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.
pp Ask your dealer to perform this adjustment.
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Manual shooting
wwManually adjusting the focus
The lens focus can be adjusted manually.
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Press the [M/FOCUS] button to switch the focus to manual adjustment.
2Press 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.
3If 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:
1Press the [EXT(AF)] button to switch the focus to manual adjustment.
2Adjust 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.
3If necessary, press the [EXT(AF)] button to return the focus to the automatic adjustment.
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press the [EXT(AF)] button to switch the focus to manual adjustment.
2Adjust 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.
3If 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
ppWhen 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.)
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Manual shooting
wwManually adjusting the iris
The lens iris can be adjusted manually.
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Press the [M/IRIS] button to switch the iris to manual adjustment.
2Adjust 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.
3If necessary, press the [A/IRIS] button to return the iris to the automatic adjustment.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW RP655 is connected:
1Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off the button’s lamp and switch to manual adjustment.
2Adjust 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.
3If necessary, press the [IRIS] button several times and turn on its lamp to return the iris to the automatic adjustment.
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press the [IRIS] button to turn off its lamp and switch to manual adjustment.
2Turn 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.
3If 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.
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Manual shooting
wwManually 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).
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press the [SHUTTER] button and turn its lamp on.
The shutter speed set ahead of time is selected.
2If necessary, press the [SHUTTER] button and turn its lamp off in order to return the shutter to the OFF setting.
qqHow to set the shutter speed using the AW RP555
1With the [MEMORY] button still held down, press the [SHUTTER] button.
The [PRESET] [1] to [5] and [6] to [10] buttons blink alternately.
2Press 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] |
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[4] |
[5] |
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1/100 |
1/250 |
1/500 |
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1/1000 |
1/2000 |
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[6] |
[7] |
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[8] |
[10] |
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1/4000 |
1/10000 |
Synchro Scan |
OFF |
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pp Any change in the shutter speed is reflected the next time the [SHUTTER] button is pressed and its lamp is turned on.
ppWhen OFF is selected, the shutter will not operate even when the [SHUTTER] button is pressed.
pp Select the synchro scan setting on the menu.
ppThe shutter speed setting performed here is stored in the memory even when the power of the AW RP555 is turned off.
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AW RP555.
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Manual shooting
wwManually 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
ppWhen 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
1Press 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.
2If 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:
1Press 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.
2If necessary, press the [GAIN] button and turn on the button in order to return the gain to the automatic adjustment (AGC).
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press 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.
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[MANU] |
[MANU] |
[GAIN] |
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[L] lamp |
[H] lamp |
button |
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0 dB |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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LOW |
Lighted |
Off |
Off |
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HIGH |
Off |
Lighted |
Off |
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AUTO |
Off |
Off |
Lighted |
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Other |
Lighted |
Lighted |
Off |
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2If 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:
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.
ppThe operating mode (manual or auto setting) is not registered for the focus and iris settings.
The current focus and iris values are registered.
ppThe focus and iris values can be recalled only when the manual settings are applicable.
ppAWB 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.
ppThe AWB Mode (ATW, AWB A or AWB B) stored using the AW RP655 are recalled only when the AW RP655 is connected.
Notes
ppWhen 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.
pp If displacement occurs, perform registration again. pp While preset settings are being called, it is not
possible to perform manual operations such as panning, tilting, zooming or iris adjustments.
ppIf, 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.
qqRegistering the settings in the preset memories
1Display 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.
2While holding down the [PRESET] button, press the button corresponding to the preset memory number.
ppIf a preset memory number with an already registered setting has been selected, the existing setting will be erased and replaced with the new one.
qqCalling the settings of the preset memories
1Press 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.
qqRegistering the settings in the preset memories
1Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2Set to the memory recording mode.
Press the [M.LOCK] button to turn off its lamp.
3Display 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.
4Hold 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.
ppPreset memory settings cannot be registered in buttons whose lamps are off (since they contain tracing memory settings).
5With the [MEMORY] button still held down, press the button of the preset memory number in which the setting is to be registered.
qqCalling the settings of the preset memories
1Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2Press the button among the [1] to [50] buttons of [TRACING/PRESET MEMORY] in which the desired setting was registered.
qqErasing preset memory settings
1Set to the preset memory mode.
Press the [TR/PSET] button to turn off its lamp.
2Set the memory recording mode.
Press the [M.LOCK] button to turn off its lamp.
3Hold 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.
ppThe settings for the buttons whose lamps are off cannot be erased (since they contain tracing memory settings).
4With 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.
qqRegistering the settings in the preset memories
1Display 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.
2Hold 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.
3With the [MEMORY] button still held down, press the button of the preset memory number in which the setting is to be registered.
qqCalling the settings of the preset memories
1Press the button among the [1] to [10] buttons of [PRESET] in which the desired setting was registered.
When the AW RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
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White balance adjustment
wwWhite 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.
ppThis adjustment must be performed when using the unit for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period.
ppIt must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
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.
ppOnce 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.
ppOnce a new setting is entered, the previous setting will be erased.
Use the two memories to store settings corresponding to different shooting conditions.
qqAutomatic adjustment
(AWB: AWB A or AWB B)
1Shoot a white subject (such as a white wall or handkerchief) so that it fills the screen.
pp Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects.
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
ppSteps 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.
2Select Manual1, Manual2 or Manual3 as the shooting mode by following the procedure in “Selecting the shooting modes (scene files) (page 10).
Camera |
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Scene |
Manual1 |
Contrast |
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Picture |
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Return
3Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Picture”.
4Press the [ ] button.
The “Picture 1/2” sub menu is displayed.
Picture |
1/2 |
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Chroma |
Level |
0 |
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AWB Mode |
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AWB A |
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Detail |
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High |
Flesh |
Tone |
Mode |
Off |
Color |
Matrix |
EBU |
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DNR |
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High |
Return
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White balance adjustment
5Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “AWB Mode”.
6Press the [ ] button.
“AWB Mode” starts blinking.
7Press 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.
8Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
9Press the [SET] button for 2 seconds.
The auto white balance adjustment (AWB) is performed, and the white balance setting is entered.
pp The white balance cannot be adjusted when color
bars are displayed. Press the [MODE] button to switch to the camera picture.
ppWhen the white balance adjustment is completed successfully, “AWB OK” appears in the center of the screen.
AWB OK
ppWhen the adjustment has failed, an error message such as “OUT RANGE NG”, “HIGH LIGHT NG”, “LOW LIGHT NG” or “ATW NG” is displayed.
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW RP655 or AW RP555 is connected:
2Press 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.
ppThe white balance setting is not entered if “ATW” has been selected.
3Press 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.
ppIf 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
ppIn 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.
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White balance adjustment
When the AW RP50 is connected:
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the controller.
Notes
ppWhite balance may not be correctly set if the lighting of the object is too weak.
ppSince 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.
qqAuto 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
pp ATW might not function properly when high brightness light (ex. fluorescent lamp) beams into a screen.
ppWhite balance may not be accurately set if there is no white object in the scene being shot.
ppThe 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
wwBlack 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
6Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move to the
“Picture 2/2” sub-menu, and bring the cursor to “Pedestal”.
Picture |
2/2 |
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|
Pedestal |
|
0 |
|
DRS |
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|
Off |
Gamma |
Type |
|
Normal |
Gamma |
Level |
Mid |
|
Back Light |
COMP. |
Off |
|
Return
1Press the [M/IRIS] button.
Set the iris to the manual mode.
2Press the [IRIS –] button.
The lens iris is stopped down.
3Select Manual1, Manual2 or Manual3 by following the procedure in “How to select the shooting mode” (page 10) under “Selecting the shooting modes (scene files)”.
4Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Picture”.
5Press the [ ] button.
The “Picture 1/2” sub menu is displayed.
Picture |
1/2 |
|
|
Chroma |
Level |
0 |
|
AWB Mode |
|
AWB A |
|
Detail |
|
|
High |
Flesh |
Tone |
Mode |
Off |
Color |
Matrix |
EBU |
|
DNR |
|
|
High |
7Press the [ ] button to start the “Pedestal” value blinking.
8Press 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).
9Press the [MENU] button for 2 seconds.
The menu display is exited.
10If necessary, press the [A/IRIS] button to adjust the iris automatically.
Return
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Black level (master pedestal) adjustment
When performing the operations using the controller
When the AW RP655 is connected:
1Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2Turn the [FOCUS/IRIS] dial to stop down the lens iris.
3Press the [R/B GAIN/PED] button several times so that the “PEDESTAL TOTAL” item is displayed on the LCD panel.
4Turn the jog dial (main) and adjust the black level to 5 IRE (0.035 V).
5If necessary, adjust the iris automatically.
Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn on its lamp.
When the AW RP555 is connected:
1Press the [IRIS] button several times to turn off its lamp.
Set the iris to the manual ([MANU]) mode.
2Turn the [LEVEL] dial of [IRIS] to stop down the lens iris.
3Follow 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)
wwGenlock 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.)
qqHorizontal 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)
Video signal output
Bring the horizontal phase into alignment.
When performing the operations using the wireless remote control
1Follow the operation steps in “Basic operations” (page 32) to display the “Top Menu”.
2Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “System”.
Top |
Menu |
Camera |
Scene: FullAuto |
System |
|
Maintenance
3Press the [ ] button.
The “System” sub menu is displayed.
System
Genlock
Output
Other
Return
4Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Genlock”, and press the [ ] button.
The “Genlock” sub menu is displayed.
Genlock |
|
|
Horizontal |
Phase |
0 |
Subcarrier |
Phase |
|
Coarse |
|
90° |
Fine |
|
0 |
H Phase.SC |
Fine Step |
1 |
Return
5Press the [ ] or [ ] button to bring the cursor to “Horizontal Phase”, and press the [ ] button.
The “Horizontal Phase” value starts blinking.
6Press 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.
7Press 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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