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White balance:

 

AWC A, AWC B, ATW, 300K, 5600K

Black balance:

 

Auto

Chroma amount variability:

 

7 levels variability

Shooting mode (SCENE FILE):

  Halogen, Fluorescent, Daylight, User

Color bars:

 

SMPTE (in the SD mode), FULL BAR (in the HD mode)

Output format:

 

 HD: 1080: 59.94i, 70: 59.94p 
SD: 480: 59.94i, 9.97psF

Video output:

 

 • Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 

 (BNC 

 1) 

• HD/SD analog component or SD Y/C (VGA 15P 

 1)

 

  Y/Pb/Pr  Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 

, Pr/Pb: 0.7 Vp-p/75 

 (VGA 15P 

 1) 

 

  Y/C 

Y:  1.0 Vp-p/75 

, C: 0.86 Vp-p/75 

 (burst) 480: 59.94i, 9.97psF

 

 

 In the Y/Pb/Pr mode, HD or SD can be selected. 

 

 

 In the SD mode, Y/Pb/Pr or Y/C can be selected. 

 

 

  In the Y/C mode, the VBS signal is output to the Y pin of the VGA 15P output 

connector, the Y signal to the Pb pin and the C signal to the Pr pin.

 

 

  The SETUP mode can be selected only in the composite or the Y/C mode. Setup is 

not available for other signals.

Synchronization system:

 

Internal/External synchronization (BBS or VBS, BNC 

 1)

[Pan-tilt head unit]

Installation method:

 

Stand-alone (Desktop) or suspended (Hanging)

   

 

  To ensure safety, the unit must be secured using the accessory brackets. 

Be sure to ask a qualified contractor to install the unit.

Controller connections:

 

Connecting cable:  10BASE-T (UTP category 5) straight cable, 

Max. 380 ft. (1000 m) 
(Control only: Use of an external device or some other means must be 
provided separately in order to extend the video signal connections.)

   

Protocol: RS-4A, AW series protocol

Pan range:

 

±175°

Tilt range:

 

–40° to +10°

Operating speed:

 

Max. 60°/s

Stop accuracy:

 

Less than ±3´ (0.05°)

Noise level:

 

 NC30 (during operation at 30°/s),  
NC35 (during operation at 60°/s)

Specifications

Summary of Contents for AWHE100N - HD INTEGRATED CAMERA

Page 1: ...this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Preliminary March 2008 Operating Instructions HD Integrated Camera Model No AW HE100N Installation Instructions provided separately ...

Page 2: ...n manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units Also any unauthori...

Page 3: ...ence receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms o...

Page 4: ...ent 35 Genlock adjustment 37 Basic menu operations 40 Setting the menu items 43 Menu item table 52 Limiters 53 Setting releasing the limiters 54 Safe modes 55 Troubleshooting 56 Maintenance 58 Replacing the consumable parts 58 Appearance 59 Specifications 60 Caution The manual of this HD integrated camera hereafter the unit is divided into two manuals one is the Operating Instructions this manual ...

Page 5: ...cket for floor or ceiling 1 Cable cover 1 Mounting screws with flat washers spring washers M4 8 mm 4 Cable cover screws flat head M3 6 mm 2 Screw concealment sheet 2 Rubber feet 4 Rubber foot screws black M4 6 mm 4 Overview This unit is a multi format camera that integrates a pan tilt head and a zoom lens By integrating the camera lens and pan tilt head it has now become easier to install the unit...

Page 6: ...x 3 0 05 Quiet operation with noise levels of NC30 for operations at 30 s and NC35 for operations at 60 s Storage of up to 100 positions in the preset memory The number of preset memory settings differs depending on the controller that is used with the unit High degree of compatibility with Panasonic s currently available controllers enabling a flexible system to be put together Up to five units a...

Page 7: ...on with high temperature and humidity levels will cause its parts to deteriorate and shorten its service life Do not expose the unit directly to the heat given off in the installation location or heat from a heater or other such appliance The accessory parts provided with the unit must be used without fail to install the unit Be absolutely sure to use the mounting brackets and mounting screws prov...

Page 8: ... be restored if for instance the power cable was disconnected during operation The unit comes with safe modes The safe modes are functions designed to protect people and property from injury and the pan tilt head unit from damage For further details refer to Safe modes page 55 Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables Always be sure to turn off the power before connecting or...

Page 9: ...necting the AW RP400 AW IF400 AW CB400 The AW CB400 cannot be connected directly to this unit The AW CB400 must be connected together with the AW RP400 and AW IF400 in combination The camera setting menus of the AW CB400 cannot be used Use the camera setting menus of the unit instead R B PED dials cannot be used The tracing memory function cannot be used TILT RANGE cannot be set MEMORY LENGTH cann...

Page 10: ...nding on the status of the unit Orange When the standby status is established Green When the power is on Red When trouble has occurred in the unit Green and blinks twice When a signal matched by the remote control ID has been received from the accessory wireless remote control while the power is on Orange and blinks twice When a signal which is not matched by the remote control ID has been receive...

Page 11: ... cable or D SUB 15 pin and BNC coaxial connector conversion cable as the connecting cable Use a high quality cable Pin No Signal name 1 Pr In Y C mode C 2 Y In Y C mode VBS 3 Pb In Y C mode Y 4 to 15 GND CONTROLLER connector This is the input connector for the control signals of the camera unit or pan tilt head unit Connect it to the TO PAN TILT HEAD connector on the controller SERVICE switches Th...

Page 12: ...d and registered in the memory currently selected 6MODE button This is used to select the video signals which are output from the unit Each time it is pressed the signals are switched between the color bar signals and camera video signals 7GAIN buttons OFF LOW HI AUTO These are used to set the gain The gain increase can be set in three steps using the OFF LOW and HI buttons When the AUTO button is...

Page 13: ...S button This is used when manually adjusting the lens focus The FOCUS buttons F and N are used when performing the actual adjustment OPT buttons ON OFF These are used for future expansion of the functions They are not used at the present time HOME button When this is pressed for two seconds the unit s direction panning or tilting returns to the reference position ZOOM buttons T W These are used t...

Page 14: ... away from fluorescent lights plasma monitors and other such products Operate the wireless remote control at positions within 9 8 ft 3 meters from the unit Use a controller that has been connected to the unit using a cable wired connection For about 10 minutes even after the batteries have been removed from the wireless remote control the selection of the operation to be performed the CAM1 CAM2 CA...

Page 15: ...ooting 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 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 as...

Page 16: ...ed 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 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 2 Set t...

Page 17: ...nits 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 When performing the operations using the controller 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 th...

Page 18: ... 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 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 RP400 AW CB400 is connected P...

Page 19: ...er adjustments are stored in the memory separately by shooting mode Be absolutely sure to select the shooting mode before making any adjustments Halogen light mode Halogen This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions parties seminars event venues and so on Fluorescent light mode Fluorescent This mode is suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent lighting Daylight mode Daylight T...

Page 20: ...a Setting sub menu is displayed Camera Setting Halogen Fluorescent Daylight User Return 5 Press the or button to make the shooting mode to be used blink Each time the or button is pressed the blinking item changes When Return is made to blink and the or button is pressed operation returns to the previous menu 6 Press the or button The unit is now set to the shooting mode that is blinking and a sub...

Page 21: ...o blink and the jog dial main is turned counterclockwise operation returns to the previous menu 9 Turn the jog dial main counterclockwise The unit is now set to the shooting mode that is blinking and a sub menu is displayed Halogen Mode Set Brightness Set Color Set G L Setup Set Other Set Initialize Return Example Halogen mode 10 Press the MENU button or R B GAIN PED button The menu display is exi...

Page 22: ... 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 subj...

Page 23: ...to the gain adjustment Something is wrong with the coloring of the camera pictures Refer to Auto tracking white adjustment ATW page 32 and switch to ATW 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 ...

Page 24: ... adjustment is required provided that the unit is going to be used under the same conditions Black balance adjustment This adjustment is performed to express the black 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 am...

Page 25: ...utomatic adjustment When the AW RP555 is connected 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 ...

Page 26: ...is to the automatic adjustment When the AW RP555 is connected 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 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 RP400 AW CB400 is connected 1 Press the IRIS bu...

Page 27: ...onnected the adjustments can also be performed by following the steps below 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 Follow the steps below to set the shutter speed using the AW RP555 1 With the MEMORY button still held down press th...

Page 28: ...UTO lamp in order to return the gain to the automatic adjustment AGC 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 button MANU H button GAIN button 0 dB Off Off Off LOW Lighted Off Off HIGH Off Lighted Off AUTO Off Off L...

Page 29: ...nding 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 When performing the operations using the controller When the AW RP655 is connected Up to 50 settings ca...

Page 30: ...or Operate the PAN TILT lever and ZOOM lever to determine the camera angle Adjust the focus and iris 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...

Page 31: ...ite 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 Automatic a...

Page 32: ...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 When the camera is used alone red blue gain adjustment of painting setting will be...

Page 33: ...r button The Color Set sub menu is displayed Color Set Chroma Level 1 White Bal AWC A Pedestal 1 Painting R Gain 1 B Gain 1 Return 6 Press the or button to make the R Gain or B Gain value blink 7 Press the or button to change the value and adjust this value in such a way that the carrier of the white parts of the video signals is minimized or that the white parts of the picture are made completely...

Page 34: ...Automatic adjustment in White balance adjustment page 31 The auto white balance adjustment AWC and auto black balance adjustment ABC can be performed and the black balance setting entered The white balance setting is also entered at the same time so ensure that the conditions for adjusting the white balance are met before proceeding The black balance cannot be adjusted when color bars are displaye...

Page 35: ...2 Press the IRIS button The lens iris is stopped down 3 Select the user mode following the steps in Selecting the shooting modes scene files page 20 At this time keep the User Mode Set sub menu on the display User Mode Set Brightness Set Color Set G L Setup Set Sharpness DTL Set Other Set Initialize Return 4 Press the or button to make Color Set blink 5 Press the or button The Color Set sub menu i...

Page 36: ...he same operations as those in steps 3 to 8 of When performing the operations using the accessory wireless remote control can be performed following the operation procedure for Basic menu operations page 42 When the AW RP400 AW CB400 is connected The following operations are performed using the AW CB400 1 Press the IRIS button several times to turn off its lamp Set the iris to the manual MANU mode...

Page 37: ... using the accessory wireless remote control 1 Set to the user mode by following the steps in Selecting the shooting modes scene files page 20 At this time keep the Mode Set sub menu on the display The horizontal phase adjustment is common to all shooting modes scene files but when the wireless remote control is used to perform the adjustment the shooting mode must be selected For this reason eith...

Page 38: ...to be switched using a video switcher or other device when the video output signals have been set as composite or Y C signals It need not be performed when the video output signals have been set as component signals The camera s color phase is aligned with the program output split color bar output signals of a color special effect device or other color tones that will serve as the reference The co...

Page 39: ...formed following the operation procedure for Basic menu operations pages 40 to 42 To switch between BAR color bar display and CAM camera pictures press the MODE or BAR CAM button When the AW RP655 is connected 1 Press the MODE button The button s lamp lights and the mode is switched to the color bar display 2 Press the MENU button 3 Turn the jog dial main to display G L SETTING on the LCD panel 4 ...

Page 40: ... MONITOR OUT SEL Press one of the 1 to 5 buttons of CONTROL Press one of the 1 to 5 buttons of CONTROL SELECT Displaying the main menu Press the MENU button for two seconds 1 Press the MENU button The display on the AW RP655 s LCD panel changes to the menu mode 2 Turn the jog dial main and display CAMERA SETTING on the LCD panel 3 Press the OK button and display OPEN CAMERA MENU OK Key on the LCD ...

Page 41: ...s The menu display is exited When performing the operations using the controller AW RP655 1 Press one of the 1 to 5 buttons of CONTROL PREVIEW MONITOR OUT SEL to select the unit which is to be operated 2 Press the MENU button The display on the LCD panel of the AW RP655 is set to the menu mode 3 Turn the jog dial main and display CAMERA SETTING on the LCD panel 4 Press the OK button Display OPEN C...

Page 42: ...the MENU button for two seconds The menu display is exited When performing the operations using the controller AW RP400 AW CB400 The following operations are performed using the AW CB400 1 Press one of the 1 to 5 buttons of CONTROL SELECT to select the unit which is to be operated 2 Press the A button of OPTION SW for two seconds The main menu is displayed 3 Press the A or B button of OPTION SW to...

Page 43: ...level of vibration accompanying the acceleration or deceleration initiated by the stop operation is less at the Soft setting than at the Just exact setting 5 Desktop stand alone installation Hanging suspended installation selection Install Position Desktop Hanging Factory setting Desktop Using this item select stand alone Desktop or suspension from an overhead surface Hanging as the manner in whic...

Page 44: ...operations 4 After changing this item turn off the unit s power and turn it back on 9Initialization Initialize Using this item the settings of all the items on the Pan Tilt Head Setting menu are returned to the factory settings Refer to the section on the right Return to the previous menu main menu Return Concerning initialization When Initialize is selected the initialization confirmation screen ...

Page 45: ...r Set Initialize Return 6 7 8 Daylight mode setting menu Daylight Mode Set Brightness Set Color Set G L Setup Set Other Set Initialize Return 6 7 8 User mode setting menu User Mode Set Brightness Set Color Set G L Setup Set Sharpness DTL Set Other Set Initialize Return 6 7 8 9 6 Brightness setting menu display Brightness Set The brightness setting menu of this shooting mode is displayed here 7Colo...

Page 46: ...en in the halogen light mode When O K is selected while the initialization confirmation screen is displayed the screen shown below appears and initialization is performed Press the or button to make O K blink and press the or button When initialization is completed the display returns to the setting menu for the shooting mode concerned Halogen Mode initialize Example Halogen mode When O K is not s...

Page 47: ...um gain selection AGC Max Gain 6dB 12dB 18dB Factory setting 18dB Using this item the maximum gain when Auto has been selected as the gain adjustment Gain setting is set 5 Return to the previous menu menu for selecting the shooting mode Return User mode brightness setting menu Brightness Set Picture Level 1 Shutter Mode Synchro Step Synchro 60 04Hz Gain Auto AGC Max Gain 18dB Return 1 6 7 3 4 5 Us...

Page 48: ...ous status is erased from the memory If AWC auto white balance adjustment or a manual white balance adjustment is performed in the status selected by AWC A or AWC B the resulting status will be stored in the memory 3200K The white balance that was adjusted under 3200K lighting conditions equivalent to a halogen light is established 5600K The white balance that was adjusted under 5600K lighting con...

Page 49: ...ting mode Return Sharpness setting menu user mode only The sharpness setting menu is provided in the user mode only Sharpness DTL Set Detail On Total Detail Level 2 V Detail Level 4 Noise Suppress 0 Return 1 2 3 4 5 1Detail ON OFF selection Detail On Off Using this item ON or OFF is selected for detail compensation When On is selected the amount of the detail compensation can be adjusted using the...

Page 50: ...ormat Format setting either 16 9 squeeze or 4 3 sides cut off is selected as the aspect ratio When 1080i or 720p has been selected as the video format Format setting appears and the aspect ratio cannot be selected At this time the aspect ratio of the composite signals is fixed at 16 9 squeeze 5 AWC ABC operation status display ON OFF selection Status Off On Factory setting Off Using this item the ...

Page 51: ...en shown below on which to confirm the setting changes appears when an operation involving a transfer to another item has been performed when the or button is pressed Other Set Focus Auto Iris Auto Format 1080i Change Setting O K CANCEL Return Example Halogen mode When O K is selected the video format is changed and the other setting menu Other Set is restored Press the or button select O K and pr...

Page 52: ...rmat 1080i Aspect 16 9 Status Off Component Y Pb Pr Focus ADJ With Zoom On Return Initialize Return Menu Item Factory setting Camera Setting Daylight Brightness Set Picture Level 0 Step Off Gain Auto AGC Max Gain 18dB Return Color Set Chroma Level 0 White Bal ATW Return G L Setup Set H Phase 0 SC Coarse 90deg SC Fine 0 Setup Level On Return Other Set Focus Auto Iris Auto Format 1080i Aspect 16 9 S...

Page 53: ...etting the limiters directly before any such obstacle The positions of four limiters namely the upper lower left most and right most limits of the travel range can be set Once they have been set the positions will not be lost even after the power has been turned off The limiters can be set and released using either the accessory wireless remote control or the controller Whatever was set or release...

Page 54: ...e position which will serve as the left most limit Next perform the steps in Basic limiter operations and press the button for two seconds while holding down the PRESET button Setting the right most limit position of the movement range Press the or button of the wireless remote control to turn the unit as far as the position which will serve as the right most limit Next perform the steps in Basic ...

Page 55: ...blished and all further panning or tilting in the direction of the collision is suspended To release the Collision triggered safe mode return the panning or tilting to a neutral position 2 Trouble triggered safe mode When trouble has occurred inside the unit the Trouble triggered safe mode is established the unit s functions are shut down and the status display lamp lights up red To release the Tr...

Page 56: ...control is operated near the wireless remote control signal light sensing area it means that the batteries have run down Replace the batteries Is there a fluorescent light or plasma monitor near the unit and if so is the wireless remote control signal light sensing area exposed to its light P 14 Cannot operate using the controller Is the unit connected to the controller properly Refer to the Opera...

Page 57: ... to the camera picture P 23 The menu screen is displayed Exit the menu P 40 to 42 No auto focusing Is the focus set to manual Auto focusing is initiated as soon as the focus is set to auto P 23 In some situations it may be hard to focus at the auto setting In cases like this select the manual setting and focus manually P 25 Something is wrong with the coloring of the pictures Activate the ATW Auto...

Page 58: ... used to clean eyeglasses and cameras Do not use benzine paint thinner or other volatile liquids When using a chemical duster carefully read the caution notes on its use Notes Replacing the consumable parts The belt is consumable It needs to be replaced at periodic intervals For details on the belt replacement consult your dealer Replacing the belt As a general rule of thumb the belt needs to be r...

Page 59: ...59 Appearance Unit inch mm ...

Page 60: ...BS signal supported OUTPUT Output connector Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 BNC 1 HD SD analog component or SD Y C signals VGA 15P 1 Y C signals available in SD mode only switching with Y Pb Pr signals possible using menu setting SD HD selection possible when Y Pb Pr signals are output INPUT OUTPUT Input Output connector CONTROL IN RS422A RJ 45 FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE Camera unit Imaging sensors 1 3 CCD i...

Page 61: ...e Pb pin and the C signal to the Pr pin The SETUP mode can be selected only in the composite or the Y C mode Setup is not available for other signals Synchronization system Internal External synchronization BBS or VBS BNC 1 Pan tilt head unit Installation method Stand alone Desktop or suspended Hanging To ensure safety the unit must be secured using the accessory brackets Be sure to ask a qualifie...

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