Panasonic GP-KS822HP, GP-US742CU, GP-US522HBE, GP-KS822CUE, GP-US522HB User Manual

Digital Signal Processing

CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

Head of the pack for industrial camera

image quality and operationality

Finest in high image quality and easiest to use

This industrial camera series which features a slim, compact body and definitive image technology, covers a
broad spectrum of innovative applications from production line monitoring to specialized effect
roentgenography. The long-awaited new models Micro Camera Series are now on the market. For the first
time in the industry, the series makes use of the new CCD drive system and new easy-to-use image
conversion functions resulting in higher image quality. This high performance brought about by Panasonic
technology promises to be a major breakthrough for business.

Color Micro-Camera Series

Color Micro-Camera Series

3CCD

3CCD

Camera Control Unit

GP-US742CU

1/2-type
3CCD Color Camera Head

GP-US522HB

1. Improved image quality by using
 the progressive system

For the first time in the industry, the detachable CCD
drive uses the progressive system. This drive creates
a sharper image by controlling flickering (GP­US732H).

2. Realizing high sensitivity and
 high resolution

The GP-US522HB has over 800-line horizontal
resolution, 5 lux minimum illumination, and in
addition has a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB, and is
equipped with a gamma correction function and 6­Axis color matrix control function, producing life­like sharp images.

CCD

CCD

1/2-type CCD Color Camera Head

GP-KS822H

(Lens: optional)

1/3-type 3CCD Color Camera Head

GP-US732H

Color Micro-Camera Series

Color Micro-Camera Series

(Lens: optional)

Camera Control Unit

GP-KS822CU

3. Superior operationality

There is a screen menu showing the camera set-up
and a scene (parameter) file that stores setting
information for switching parameters. These
advanced functions are easy to understand and use.

1. Equipped with mirror, rotation and
 freeze-image functions

In addition to a mirror function that permits right to
left image reversal, and a rotation function that
permits moving the image right and left and up and
down, cameras of this series are also equipped with a
freeze-image function for image verification. This
camera series has in mind user convenience and
operationality.

2. Super compact and ultra-light weight

1/2-type CCD Color Camera Head GP-KS822H:
weight, only 14 g*; diameter, 17 mm;
length, 35.5 mm. This camera is designed to be a
super compact, ultra-light camera.

* Excluding lens

3. Multiple adjustment functions

In addition to White Balance, AGC and ELC, the
camera is equipped with a photometry area selection
function enabling adjusting the image signal level to
conform to the conditions where it is used.

Applications

Research equipment

Production lines

Special Roentgenography

Medical Equipment*

*These products do not have a medical standards permit. It is necessary to confirm to the medical standards for the country in which they are to be used.

• Microscopy for biological research

• Production line monitoring

• Photographing volcanic craters, sport events, etc.

• Endscope cameras • Retinal cameras • Dental cameras

Unprecedented High Image Quality
High Specification Models to Match Multiple Environments

While continuing to maintain the same superior sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, horizontal resolution and
color reproduction capability as before, new camera heads have been added for use with this first in the industry
CCD drive system. To meet the metal fatigue test required for imaging dark areas and miniscule differences in
color shadings, appropriate solid images are provided for a wide variety of environments.

1/3-type 3CCD Color Camera Head

GP-US732H

Camera Control Unit

GP-US742CU

1/2-type 3CCD Color Camera Head

GP-US522HB

High image quality and high sensitivity

High image quality, high sensitivity

and high signal-to-noise ratio

Uses the progressive system for the first time
in the industry
Realizes sharp images with no flickering

For the first time in the industry, GP-US732H uses the progressive
system with a separated camera head and control unit. The progressive
system, compared to the former interlace scanning system which is
divided into two steps, accomplishes the scanning in one step by
dividing video images into even and odd fields. By so doing, the
resulting image is sharper with less flickering, making this an ideal
camera for use over a long period as a microscope camera for
research. Furthermore, because it is possible to switch the interlace
and progressive systems, when necessary, moving images can be
captured by the progressive system and image subjects with little
movement or where extra sensitivity is required can be captured by the
interlace system.

Even numbers fields

2

4

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

High Sensitivity, Clear Photography of Dark Areas

Both GP-US522HB and GP-US732H have high sensitivity level. With
sensitivity of F16 (2,000 lux), GP-US522HB can capture as scene with
minimum illumination reduced to 5 lux. These new cameras produce
clear images of areas that are typically lost in darkness because of
metal fatigue, particularly during research.

S/N (signal-to noise) Ratio of over 62 dB for
Better Picture Quality

The 3CCD Micro Camera Series has a high signal-to-noise ratio of over
62 dB.

Odd numbers fieldsOdd numbers fields

1

1

3

3

5

5

Interlace system

Video imaging* by scanning
odd and even numbers*
Excellent for freeze images
or subjects with little
movement.

Progressive system

Video imaging a scene by scanning
once. Information volume is twice that
of Interlace system*.
This system is best for animation
because there is less flickering.

* PAL: 25 frames, 50 fields
 NTSC: 30 frames, 60 fields

Video image results are clearly shown
in these image pictures.

Life-like Color reproduction Flexible Camera Adjustment, Optimum Setting

Gamma Correction, Improved Dynamic Range

The set-up menu includes the gamma correction function. You can
select optimum contrast settings for both bright and dark areas. This
function prevents blurring and thus provides a clearer picture even in
bright or dark areas.

6-Axis Color Matrix Control
Function-Reproduction of Life-like Colors

Each color can be adjusted separately without changing the white
balance of the whole image. For red colors, very fine adjustment is
available, which is particularly useful for biological research. With this
function, you can make optimum color adjustments for various systems
and applications.

Conventional image GP-US522HB/732H

High Resolution

Over 800-Line Horizontal Resolution

GP-US522HB: The 1/2-type 3CCD with super high sensitivity pixels
provides the best picture quality. Horizontal resolution is more than 800
lines. The GP-US732H using a 1/3-type 3CCD has a horizontal
resolution of 750 lines.

Upgraded Contour Correction

The high-band aperture function increases the resolution by amplifying
the high frequency.
You can make horizontal and vertical contour adjustments separately to
ensure clear images.

Red Enhancement

By switching the RED DTL in the set-up menu to ON, you can enhance
only red colors; other details are adjusted as usual. Red colors are
reproduced by means of high resolution. This function is particularly
useful for biological research.

Conventional image GP-US522HB/732H

Full-feature, easy-to-use Camera Control Unit (for two camera heads)

On-Screen Menu to Simplify the Setting of
Highly Advanced Functions

The on-screen menu facilitates simple and
efficient adjustment operations.
You can make these adjustments while
observing the object image. A list of the
functions of each camera is displayed on the
monitor screen. Simply select the appropriate
presets and press the appropriate buttons to
complete the setting of the Color Matrix Control, the Red
Enhancement, the Gamma Correction and many other highly advanced
functions.

A Scene File Function for Storing and
Recalling Setting Information

You can store in the memory up to two
different scene files containing the settings
you have made in the on-screen menu. For
example, you can store the setting for imaging
bright subjects as Scene 1, the setting for
imaging dark subjects as Scene 2 and either
may be called up when needed.

Sensing Area Selection to Ensure Correct Exposures

You can select a sensing area from five presets: ALL, CENTER,
CIRCLE (Small), CIRCLE (Medium) and CIRCLE (Large), when AGC
or ELC is selected. Otherwise, it can be set for automatic or manual
operation.
This function is effective for microscopy or situations when you cannot
illuminate the subject area uniformly.

Digital Signal Processing Diagram

Camera Head Camera Control Unit

CCD

CCD

CCD

R

G

B

CCD
Drive
Pulse

W/ B, AGC

Gamma

AGC

Gamma

W/ B, AGC

Gamma

A/D

System Block Diagram

Optional Accessories

C-Mount Lens *1 *2

Fiber Scope *1

Bore Scope *1

Microscope
Attachment *1

Adaptor

Adaptor

Camera Head

GP-US522HB

Camera Head

GP-US732H

Auto Knee

DNR
Detail
Matrix

Micro

Processor

Digital ProcessAnalog Process

Encoder

Sync

Generator

EEP ROM

Camera Cables

GP-CA522/4 : 4m

*1 Available from other manufactures
*2 Back focus function may not be applicable
with some C-Mount Lenses

Y

Video OUT

D/A

C

VBS, VS,

A/D

HD, VD

RGB Out

RS232C

Camera Control Unit

GP-US742CU

12V DC

2-Dimensional Low-Pass Filter to Control Moire

The set-up menu includes a 2D Low-Pass Filter. You can turn ON or
OFF this function from the menu. The 2D Low-Pass Filter prevents
moire and improves image clarity.

Other Functions

Syncro-Scan adjusts the shutter timing for synchronization with a
computer display. Electronic Shutter (7 steps between 1/100 (PAL :
1/120) sec and 1/10,000 sec) ELC (Electric Light Control) Function.
Other functions include the freeze-image capturing function and 2.5 x
electronic zoom function. When the imaging subject is a moving object,
imaging it by the progressive system produces a high resolution image
that is free of blurs.

Major Operating Control & Switches

GP-US742CU

Front View

Gain Switch (HIGH/LOW/OFF)

Power ON/OFF

Switch

Camera/Bar Switch

Rear view

S-Video Output

GP-US522HB / GP-US732H

Dimensions

GP-US742CU GP-US522HB / GP-US732H

PAGE ITEM

HIGH

ATW

DC POWER

LOW

AWC

OFF

MANU

(FREEZE) (AWC) (ABC) (E-ZOOM)

ON

CAM

BAR

OFF

GAIN

5-1/16'' (128)

6-11/16'' (170)

ON

OFF12

SCENE

ELC

White Balance Switch

R Gain Control

Video Output

RGB/YPbPr Output

Camera Head

8-15/16'' (227)

GP-US742

CAMRALEVEL

1-3/4'' (44)

Auto Warning Indicator

User Set Switch

B Gain Control

Scene File 1/2 Selector

Gen-lock
Signal Input

VD Input

RS-232C Connector

1-1/8'' (28.5)

1-5/16'' (34)

510001

1-7/16'' (36)

1-1/16'' (26)

ELC ON/ OFF Switch

75 Ω Termination ON/ OFF Switch

Function Setup Switch

DC12 V IN Connector

1-3/4'' (44)

1-9/16'' (40)

2-1/16'' (52)

3/16'' (5.5)

7/8'' (22.5)

ELC Level Control

Camera Input

Camera Cable
Connector

CCD Color Micro-Camera Series3CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

CCD Color Micro-Camera Series3CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

Super Compact and
High Performance

Camera Control Unit

The 1/2-type CCD Color Camera Head
GP-KS822H, weighing 14 g (excluding lens)

1/2-type CCD Color Camera Head

GP-KS822H

(Lens: optional)

and capable of 480-line horizontal resolution, equipped with
a new function for rotating and reversing images in the camera control
unit GP-KS822CU, has succeeded in reaching a new level of high performance and microminiaturization.

GP-KS822CU

Equipped with Mirror and Rotation Functions
The angle of photographed images can be altered
to make them easier to observe.

Conventional image

The camera control unit GP­KS822CU uses a mirror function for
left-right reversal of images and a
rotation function for up-down, left­right reversal. During operation, you
can manipulate an image to make it
easier to observe, resulting in
improved work efficiency.

Mirror image

Rotation image

Equipped with Freeze-Image Function

When necessary, you can freeze moving images in order to confirm
details.

Quality Engineering Features

•1/2-type Interline Transfer CCD with
 752(H) x 582(V) pixels at PAL, 768(H) x 494(V) at NTSC.

•480-line horizontal resolution

•50 dB signal-to-noise ratio

•Min. illumination: 6 lux at F 1.4

•Full compatibility between camera head and CCU

Details may be adjusted using AWC/ATW

For your specific requirements, Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU
facilitates detailed color adjustment by engaging Auto White Control
(AWC) or Auto Tracing White (ATW).

Digital Signal Processing Diagram

Camera Head Camera Control Unit

CCD

CCD
Drive

AGC

Gamma

A/D

Auto Knee

DNR
Detail
Matrix

Micro

Processor

Digital ProcessAnalog Process

Encoder

Generator

Sync

Y

Video OUT

D/A

C

Sensing Area Selection (AGC/ELC)

The Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU features a Sensing Area
Selection function. This function has four image sensing patterns:
ALL, small, wide and auto detection sensing zones.

Versatile output signals: composite x 2, Y/C x 1

To avoid cross color, the Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU
features Y/C (S-Video) output which provides well-balanced colors.

Cable length

Cable length between Camera Head GP-KS822H and Camera
Control Unit GP-KS822CU with optical cables:
GP-CA162/2P : 2 m, GP-CA162/38P : 3.8 m

Other Functions

The Brightness Control maintains a constant video signal level by
automatically controlling AGC and ELC functions.
ELC function continuously controls light coming into the CCD.
AGC, reliable single-board designed CCU, easy key access, 2
memory AWC, Aperture level selection, manual White Balance

Major Operating Control & Switches

GP-KS822CU

AWC LED

Front View

Power

ON/OFF

Switch

AWC Set Switch

Rear view

ELC ON/OFF Switch

AGC ON/OFF Switch

2-Memory AWC Mode
ON / OFF Switch

Mirror / Rotate
Selection Switch

Light Measurement Area Selection Switch

Video Out 1 Connector

Cable Selection Switch

Apereture Level Selection Switch

Dimensions

GP-KS822CU GP-KS822H

White Balance Switch

Image orientation Switch

White Balance Volume (Red)

Video Out 2 Connector

DC12V In Terminal

Brigtness Switch

White Balance Volume (Blue)

S-Video Connector

EVR Connector

GP-KS822H

Focus Lock Ring

Brigtness
control knob

Camera Input

Live / Freeze
Button

FOCUS LOCK

del No. GP-KS82

System Block Diagram

Super-Wide Angles Lens

GP-LM3TAP

Wide Angles Lens

Optional Accessories

C-Mount Lens *

Fiber Scope *

Bore Scope *

GP-LM7TAP

Telephoto Lenses

GP-LM15TAP
GP-LM24TAP

C-Mount Adaptor

GP-AD22TAP

Camera Head

GP-KS822H

Camera Control Unit

GP-KS822CU

Camera Cables

GP-CA162/2P : 2 m
GP-CA162/38P : 3.8 m

* Available from other manufactures

12V DC

FOCUS LOCK

del No. GP-KS82

6-3/16'' (157)

M15 P0.5

BRIGHTNESS

WHITE

IMAGE

DC POWER

BAL.

ORIENT.

GP-KS822

AWC

NORM.

AUTO

ATW

ROTA.

MANU

MANU

ON

START

OFF

3-9/16'' (90)
4-3/4'' (120)

CAMRA

R B

LIVE/FREEZE

1-7/16'' (36)1/8'' (3)

5/16'' (8)

11/16'' (17)

1-3/8'' (35.5)

Ø 5/8'' (16.5)

Model No

Ø 5/8'' (17)

SPECIFICATIONS

TV System
Model No.

Pick-up System
Pick-up Device

Scanning System

Synchronizing System

Video Outputs

Required Illumination

Minimum Illumination

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Horizontal Resolution

White Balance
Black Balance
Color Bar
Electronic Shutter:

Gain Selection
Controls

Computer Interface
Lens Mount

Power Source
Power Consumption
Ambient Operating Temperature
Ambient Operating Humidity
Dimensions

Weights
(Approx)

Control Unit
Camera Head

Video 1,2
S-Video (Y/C) Out

RGB/ YPbPr

Camera Head
(Excluding Mounting
Adaptor)

CCU
(Excluding Rubber
Foot and Connector)

Camera Head
(Excluding lens)

CCU

GP-US522HBE GP-US732HE GP-KS822HE GP-US522HBP GP-US732HP GP-KS822HP

Micro prism system — Micro prism system —
752 (H) x 582 (V) 753 (H) x 582 (V) 752 (H) x 582 (V) 768 (H) x 494 (V) 771 (H) x 492 (V) 768(H) x 494 (V)

Three 1/2-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

625 lines/ 50 fields/
25 frames

Internal or External (Gen-Lock), automatically switchable
Internal: CCIR standard
External (Gen-Lock) Input: VBS, VS, HD/VD is selectable
SC Phase for Gen-Lock (VBS): Free adjustable over 360˚
H Phase for Gen-Lock (VBS, VS): Adjustable

VBS: 1.0 V [P-P] Composite signal level/ 75 Ω
Y: 0.7 V [P-P] Luminance level/ 75 Ω

C: 0.3 V [P-P] Burst level/ 75 Ω
R,G,B: 0.7 V [P-P] each/ 75 Ω

Y: 0.7 V [P-P] Luminance level/ 75 Ω
PbPr: 0.525 V [P-P] each/ 75 Ω
SYNC: 0.3 V [P-P] Sync level/ 75 Ω

2000 lux 2000 lux —

at F16, 3200 K at F13, 3200 K (Interlace drive)

5 lux 7 lux 6 lux

(0.5 foot candle) at F2.8 with
+12 dB gain without Sensitivity Up,
30 % level atcenter

62 dB

(Typical, Y signal without Gain up, Enhance and Gamma)

800 lines

at center (Y signal)

ATW (Automatic Tracing White Balance Control), AWC (Automatic White Balance Control) and Manual
ABC (Automatic Black Balance) and Manual — ABC (Automatic Black Balance) and Manual —
EBU color bar with 0 % set-up — SMPTE color bar with 7.5 % set-up —
AUTO:1/50 - 1/10000s

STEP: Selectable 1/50(OFF),1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000,1/4000 and 1/10000s

AGC and Gain Up (Selectable) AGC (ON/OFF) AGC and Gain Up (Selectable) AGC (ON/OFF)
R Gain, B Gain and Brightness LEVEL White Balance R /B Gain

RS-232C: D-SUB 9-pin Connector x 1 — RS-232C: D-SUB 9-pin Connector x 1 —
Special C-Mount C-Mount C-Mount (with Optional

12 V DC 12 V DC
12 W 450 m A or less (at DC12V) 12 W 450 m A or less (at DC12V)
0 °C ~ 45 °C -10 °C ~ 45 °C 0 °C ~ 45 °C -10 °C ~ 45 °C
30 % ~ 90 % 30 % ~ 85 % 30 % ~ 90 % 30 % ~ 85 %
34 (W) x 44 (H) x 52 (D) mm Ø 17 x 35.5 mm (D) 1-5/16" (W) x 1-11/16" (H) x 2" (D) Ø 11/16" x 1-3/8" (D)

170 (W) x 44 (H) x 227 (D) mm 120 (W) x 157 (D) x 36 (H) mm 6-45/64" (W) x 1-11/16" (H) x 8-15/16" (D) 6-3/4" (W) x 1-3/4" (D) x 9" (H)

110 g {0.24 lbs}

1.2 kg {2.64 lbs}

GP-US742CUE GP-KS822CUE GP-US742CUP GP-KS822CUP

PAL

Three 1/3-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

625 lines/ 50 frames

(Progressive drive) (Progressive drive)

625 lines/ 50 fields/ 25 frames

(Interlace drive)

2000 lux

at F 9, 3200 K (Progressive drive)

(0.7 foot candle) at F 2.8 with
+12 dB gain without Sensitivity Up,
30 % level at center (Interlace drive)

14 lux

(1.4 foot candle) at F2.8 with
+12 dB gain 30 % level at center
(Progressive drive)

750 lines

at center (Y signal)

1/2-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

625 lines/ 50 fields/
25 frames

Internal Internal or External (Gen-Lock), automatically switchable

— R,G,B: 0.7 V [P-P] each/75 Ω

at F1.4

50 dB

or more for Y Signal with AGC off,
Enhance in minimum setup

480 lines

or more at center

AUTO (ON/OFF) AUTO: Adjustable between 1/60 - 1/10000s

Control and Brightness control

C-Mount adaptor) or Optional
lens

14 g {0.03 lbs} 110 g {0.24 lbs} 14 g {0.03 lbs}

530 g {1.17 lbs} 1.2 kg {2.64 lbs} 530 g {1.17 lbs}

— —

Three 1/2-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

525 lines/ 60 fields/
30 frames

Internal: EIA standard 
External (Gen-Lock) Input: VBS, VS, HD/VD is selectable
SC Phase for Gen-Lock (VBS): Free adjustable over 360˚
H Phase for Gen-Lock (VBS, VS): Adjustable

Y: 0.714 V [P-P] Luminance level/75 Ω
C: 0.286 V [P-P] Burst level/75 Ω

Y: 0.7 V [P-P] Luminance level/ 75 Ω
PbPr: 0.525 V [P-P] each/ 75 Ω
SYNC: 0.3 V [P-P] Sync level/75 Ω

2000 lux 2000 lux —

at F16, 3200 K at F13, 3200 K (Interlace drive)

5 lux 7 lux 6 lux

(0.5 foot candle) at F2.8 with
+12 dB gain without Sensitivity Up,
30 % level atcenter

62 dB

(Typical, Y signal without Gain up, Enhance and Gamma)

800 lines

at center (Y signal)

STEP: Selectable 1/60(OFF),1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000 and 1/10000s

R Gain, B Gain and Brightness LEVEL White Balance R /B Gain

Special C-Mount C-Mount C-Mount (with Optional

NTSC

Three 1/3-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

525 lines/ 60 frames 525 lines/ 60 fields/

525 lines/ 60 fields/ 30 frames

(Interlace drive)

2000 lux

at F 9, 3200 K (Progressive drive)

(0.7 foot candle) at F2.8 with
+12 dB gain without Sensitivity Up,
30 % level at center (Interlace drive)

14 lux

(1.4 foot candle) at F2.8 with
+12 dB gain 30 % level at center
(Progressive drive)

750 lines

at center (Y signal)

1/2-type interline transfer (IT)
super high sensitivity CCDs

30 frames

Internal

—

at F1.4

50 dB

or more for Y Signal with AGC off,
Enhance in minimum setup

480 lines

or more at center

AUTO (ON/OFF)

Control and Brightness control

C-Mount adaptor) or Optional
lens

Optional Accessories

Camera Cables

3CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

GP-CA522/4 : 4 m Super-Wide Angles Lens

CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

GP-CA162/2P : 2 m
GP-CA162/38P : 3.8 m

Important — Safety Precaution: carefully read the operating instructions and

• Weights and dimensions are approximate.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• These products may be subject to export control regulations.

installation manual before using this product.

Wide line-up optical lenses

CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

GP-LM3TAP

This lens accepts optional 3mm super-wide angles,

7.5 mm-wide angles, 15 mm/24 mm telephoto lenses.
An optical C-Mount adaptor GP-AD22TA enables use with C-Mount lenses.

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Wide Angles Lens

GP-LM7TAP

Telephoto Lenses

GP-LM15TAP

C-Mount Adaptor

GP-AD22TAP

GP-LM24TAP

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