Panasonic AK-HRP150 User manual

Camera Controller

AK-HRP150G

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY

UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

Executive Office:

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

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РУССКИЙ

indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only

shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any

unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s

authority to operate it.

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

For CANADA

ENGLISH VERSION

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ENGLISH

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Note:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL

BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding-type plug has

two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord form being

walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience 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 or when unused

for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety

instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep

these operating instructions handy for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

indicates safety information.

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ENGLISH

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used

electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household

waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to

designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge

basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to

your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential

negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national

legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier

for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Accessories

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5

Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 5

Precautions for use ........................................................................................................... 6

Major operating controls and their functions ................................................................. 7

Multi purpose camera control system configuration ................................................... 12

Appearance ...................................................................................................................... 13

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 14

Multi cable (5 m) .................................... 1

Setscrews (M48 mm) .......................... 2

Introduction

This unit is a camera controller for multi purpose camera (AK-HC1500G).

This unit is connected to a multi purpose camera with one multi cable, and capable of

transmitting and receiving various camera and lens control signals and generator lock

signals (3-value SYNC/BB-SYNC).

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ENGLISH

 We recommend that the AC adapter AW-PS505A is used for power supply.

 Handle the controller carefully.

Dropping the controller or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning

or accidents.

 Use the controller in an ambient temperature of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).

Using the controller in cold places below 32°F (0°C) or hot places above 104°F (40°C)

may adversely affect its internal parts.

 Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

 Avoid using the unit outdoors.

 Install the unit 3.3 ft. (1 m) away from the monitor.

 Maintenance

Wipe the controller using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted

solution of kitchen detergent, wring it out well, and wipe the controller gently.

Precautions for use

Caution

 Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.

 If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions

for its use.

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Major operating controls and their functions

Operation panel

 OPERATE switch [OPERATE]

This switch allows operations to be performed using the controls on the remote control

panel. Its lamp lights up as soon as the power is turned on.

Lighted: The switch lamp lights up when the power is turned on.

When communication with the camera is enabled, switch selection is

set.

Extinguished: If the power has been turned on and the camera’s power is on, the

operations will be canceled (set to the protected status).

 Alarm indicator [ALARM]

This lights up red when the camera’s fan has shut down. Normally, it goes off.

 MENU ON/OFF switch [MENU ON]

This is used to display the menus on the main line images.

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ENGLISH

Major operating controls and their functions

 Menu switch [MENU]

When this switch is rotated, menu items can be selected and data changed.

When it is pressed, items can be verified and data entered.

 Scene file switches [SCENE PRE, USER1, USER2]

These switches are used to call the scene file data registered by the camera.

 Camera video output selector switches [MODE CAM/BAR/TEST]

These switches are used to select the camera video output. Camera video, color bar

display or test display is selected.

CAM switch lamp lighted: Output of images shot by camera

BAR switch lamp lighted: Color bar output

TEST switch lamp lighted: Test signal output

 Auto white balance switch [AUTO WHITE]

This switch is used for automatic white balance adjustments.

Switch lamp lights: When the switch is pressed, the start of the automatic white

balance operation is indicated by the lighting of the switch lamp.

Switch lamp flashes: If the white balance is not adjusted adequately upon completion

of the automatic white balance adjustment, the lamp flashes to

warn the user.

Switch lamp goes off: The lamp goes off when the white balance has been adjusted

satisfactorily.

 Auto black balance switch [AUTO BLACK]

This switch is used for automatic black balance adjustments.

Switch lamp lights: When the switch is pressed, the start of the automatic black

balance operation is indicated by the lighting of the switch lamp.

Switch lamp flashes: If the black balance is not adjusted adequately upon completion

of the automatic black balance adjustment, the lamp flashes to

warn the user.

Switch lamp goes off: The lamp goes off when the black balance has been adjusted

satisfactorily.

 R/B gain control [GAIN]

This control is used to adjust the red (R) and blue (B) of the white balance. Automatic

white balance operations can be performed while these colors are being adjusted.

 R/B pedestal control [BLACK]

This control is used to adjust the red (R) and blue (B) of the pedestal. Automatic black

balance operations can be performed while these colors are being adjusted.

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 ND filter switch [ND FILTER]

This switch is used to select the ND filter setting.

ND_1: CLEAR

ND_2: 1/4

ND_3: 1/16

ND_4: 1/32 or 1/64

 The ND filter differs depending on the camera concerned. For details, refer to the camera’s

instruction manual.

 CC filter switch [CC FILTER]

This switch is used to select the CC filter selection.

CC_A: 3200K

CC_B: 4300K

CC_C: 6300K

CC_D: Cross screen

 This function does not work with AK-HC1500G.

 Gain switching status display [GAIN]

This indicates the gain of the video input sensitivity.

LOW gain status

MID gain status

HIGH gain status

Super gain 1 status

Super gain 2 status

Super gain 3 status

 Electronic shutter switch [SHUTTER]

This switch is used to set the step shutter or synchro scan shutter set using the camera

menu to ON or OFF. The switch lamp lights when one of the shutters is selected.

Major operating controls and their functions

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