Panasonic AKHRP900P - CAMERA CONTROLLER HC User manual

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Model AK-HRP900P

Camera Controller

For Your Safety

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. To assure continued

compliance follow the attached instal-

lation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

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 de-

signed 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 equip-

ment 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.

1is the safety information.

CAUTION

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 main-

tenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying

the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOM-

MENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

The serial number of this product may

be found on the bottom of the unit.

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

12 Volt Class II Power Supply Only.

(For Example: AW-PS505P)

For Your Safety

Contents

For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Check the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Controls and their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

_Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

_Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

_Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

How To Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

_Lens connection in the case of no swivel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Multi-purpose digital camera control system configuration 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Multi-purpose digital camera control system configuration 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Multi-purpose digital camera control system configuration 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Communication speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Example of Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

_How to rack-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

_How to change the rear panel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Appearance and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Outline

Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pc

Multi-cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pc

Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pc

Setscrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 pcs

M4 x 8 mm . . . . . . . .4 pcs

M5 x 8 mm . . . . . . . .4 pcs

≥This unit is a camera controller for multi-purpose camera (AK-HC900P). 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, analog

picture signals of cameras, and generator lock signals (3-value SYNC).

≥The extension distance between this unit and the camera is 33 ft (10m) max.

≥It is possible to control the swivel stand from the pan-tilt control panel AW-

RP301 by using the swivel stand control input connector.

Check the Accessories

Precautions for Use

≥We recommend that the AC adapter AW-PS505P is used for power supply.

≥Handle the unit with care.

If dropped or given a strong shock, it may cause a trouble or accident.

≥Use the unit in a temperature range of 32oF to 104oF (0oC to + 40oC).

If used at a temperature below 32oF or higher than 104oF, it may cause bad influences to

the component parts.

≥Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cable.

When connecting or disconnecting the cable, be sure to turn off the power switch of the

unit beforehand.

≥Avoid using the unit outdoors.

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

≥Maintenance

Pull out the power cord plug and clean the unit with dry cloth. If it is hard to clean,

moisten the cloth with a diluted neutral detergent solution and squeeze it well and lightly

wipe the unit.

≥Do not use volatile solvents such as benzene or thinner.

≥When using a chemical mop, carefully read the instructions.

Precautions

_Operation panel

POWER

ON OFF

SD CARD

OPERATE ALARM

SCENE

MODE

PRE

CAM BAR TEST

USER1 USER2

Camera Controller

TALLY

MENU ON

SPEED ZOOM

TELE

WIDE

FAR

NEAR

FOCUS

12345

PRESET

CC FLTER

3200

CROSS

63004300

ND FLTER

CLEAR 1/321/161/4

SHUTTER

OFF

SYNCRO

STEP

GAIN

S1 S2

9dB 18dB

AUTO

WHITE BLACK

GAIN

BLACK

AUTO

M-PED

IRIS

CHECK

123<=>

: ;HIJ K L

1Power indication LED [POWER]

It is lighted green when the power control switch 2is ON. It goes out when the power

control switch 2is OFF.

2Power control switch [POWER ON/OFF]

With this switch turned ON, the unit and the camera connected are simultaneously

turned on. With it turned OFF, both of the unit and the camera are turned off.

3SD card slot [SD CARD]

With an SD card inserted, the camera setting data can be recorded on the SD card.

4Tally LED [TALLY]

It is lighted red when tally signal is input to the tally signal input terminal Q.

Controls and their Functions

5Menu operation switch [MENU]

Operation switch for camera menu.

Item selection or data change can be done by turning this switch. When this switch

pushed, the item and data are settled.

6Menu ON switch [MENU ON]

Used to turn the camera menu ON/OFF.

7Preset memory switch [MEMO]

Preset memory can be done up to 5 points with respect to lens zoom, focus, and iris

position (when iris select switch Kis at [MANU]). When using the preset memory, first

set the lens focus, zoom, and iris. Next, push this switch, then the switch is lighted.

Subsequently, push the desired preset position select switch 8. With the data stored in

the memory, the switch is lighted.

8Preset position select switch [PRESET]

It calls the lens zoom, focus and iris settings previously stored in the memory, and

brings the lens into preset operation.

9Speed change switch [SPEED]

High speed operation is obtained when the zoom operation lever :and the focus

adjust lever ;are operated while pressing this switch. The switch is lighted while being

pressed.

:Zoom operation lever [ZOOM TELE/WIDE]

Used for zoom operation of the lens. The zoom speed changes with the shifting angles

of the lever. With the zoom operation lever direction change switch Tset at [NOR],

when the lever is shifted to [TELE], the zoom operates in a telescopic mode, and when

shifted to [WIDE], it operates in a wide angle mode. With the zoom operation lever

direction change switch Tset to [REV], the zoom can be operated in the opposite

direction.

;Focus adjust lever [FOCUS FAR/NEAR]

Used to adjust the lens focus. The focus can be controlled in speed variable fashion by

regulating the shifting angle of this lever.

With the focus adjust direction change switch set at [NOR], when this lever is shifted

to [FAR], the focus is adjusted to a far distance, and when shifted to [NEAR], the focus

is adjusted to a near distance. With the focus adjust direction change switch set to

[REV], the focus can be adjusted in the opposite direction.

<Operation panel active switch [OPERATE]

This is an active switch for panel function. It can be operated when the switch is lighted.

It does not work when the switch is not lighted.

Controls and their Functions

=Alarm indication LED [ALARM]

It lights up when an alarm is generated (in case of fan stop, wrong communication

speed, etc.).

Note:

In case of wrong communication speed, change the DIP SW position in the unit to

match the camera and communication speed so that the alarm goes out.

>Scene file select switch [SCENE]

Used to select the scene file previously set on the camera.

Note:

With [PRESET] selected, it results in the factory-adjusted setting.

?Mode select switch [MODE]

Used to select the camera color bar signal, test signal and camera picture signal. With

the switch set to [BAR], [TEST], the color bar signal and the test signal are output from

the monitor signal output terminal of this unit. With it set to [CAM], the picture taken by

the camera is output.

@Auto white start switch [AUTO WHITE]

With this switch pressed, the white balance is automatically adjusted. During the

operation, WHTE LED blinks, and it goes out when the adjustment is normally finished.

In case of NG, it lights up for a while and then goes out.

Note:

It does not operate when the mode is [BAR].

AAuto black start switch [AUTO BLACK]

With this switch pressed, the lens is automatically closed, and the black balance is

adjusted. During the operation, BLACK LED blinks, and it goes out when the

adjustment is normally finished. In case of NG, it lights up for a while and then goes

out.

BR/B gain adjust volume [GAIN]

Used to adjust the R/B signal gain of the camera.

CR/B pedestal adjust volume [BLACK]

Used to adjust the R/B signal pedestal level of the camera.

DND filter select switch [ND FILTER]

Used to select the optical filter (ND) of the camera.

ECC filter select switch [CC FILTER]

Used to select the optical filter (CC) of the camera.

FGain select switch [GAIN]

Used to select the master gain of the camera. It changes in the order of 0dB )9dB

)18dB )S1 (Super gain 1) )S2 )3dB )0dB.

Note:

For super gain setting, check with the camera menu.

GShutter select switch [SHUTTER OFF/STEP/SYNCHRO]

Used to select the electronic shutter of STEP and SYNCHRO set on the camera.

Note:

For electronic shutter setting, check with the camera menu.

HIndication change switch [CHECK]

Used to change the indication item.

IIndicator

It indicates the F value of iris.

JMaster pedestal adjust volume [M-PED]

Used to adjust the pedestal setting of Y (luminance) signal of the camera.

KLens iris auto/manual select switch [IRIS AUTO]

Used to select the lens iris adjusting method.

With the switch set to [AUTO], the lens is shifted to auto iris mode, and the iris is

automatically adjusted according to the amount of light coming into the lens.

With the switch set to [MANU], the lens iris can be moved in the range from close to

open by turning the lens iris adjust VR (volume) L.

When storing the lens iris in the preset position select switch 8by using the preset

memory switch 7, set to [MANU] mode. It does not work in [AUTO] mode.

LIris adjust volume [IRIS]

When the lens iris auto/manual select switch Kis set at [MANU], the lens iris can be

moved in the range from close to open.

When the lens iris auto/manual select switch Kis set at [MANU], press the preset

position select switch 8to call the preset memory, then the lens iris position is set to

the preset memory position irrespective of the VR (volume) position. After that, when

the VR is turned, the lens iris returns to the value of VR.

Controls and their Functions

Pin No

Signal

Y signal output

Pb signal output

Pr signal output

Sync signal input

DC 12V

Frame GND

TXD (H)

Signal

Y signal GND

Pb signal GND

Pr signal output

Sync signal GND

DC GND

TXD (C)

RXD (H)

RXD (C)

Pin No

CAMERA I / F

MONITOR OUT G/L IN TALLY IN

BREAKER

DC 12V IN

YPbPr

P/T CONT

MN O P Q R S

_Rear panel

17 234

9101112131415

TXD: Data from camera to remote controller.

RXD: Data from remote controller to camera.

NSwivel stand control signal input connector [P/T CONT (RJ-45)]

Connects the swivel stand control signal output of the pan-tilt control panel (AW-

RP301).

OMonitor signal output connector [Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R] (BNCk3)

Outputs the analog signal from the camera.

The output can be changed to R, G, B/Y, Pb, Pr by the camera menu setting.

PSynch signal input connector [G/L IN] (BNCk1)

Inputs the sync signal to the camera. Input 3-value SYNC as the synch signal.

QTally signal input connector [TALLY IN] (2-pin connector block)

Connected to the tally connector from the system. When the HOT connector is at GND

level, the tally LED is lighted.

Controls and their Functions

MCamera connector [CAMERA I/F]

Connected to the camera (AK-HC900P) with the attached cable.

RBreaker [BREAKER]

DC power breaker. The breaker operates to cut off the power in case of over-current.

SDC12V input connector [DC12V IN] (XLR4-pin)

Connects the AC adapter. We recommend that the AW-PS505P (option) is used.

Controls and their Functions

Pin No

2, 3

Signal

GND

–––

12V

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