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Panasonic AK-HC5000G Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
AK-HC5000G
Model No.
AK-HC5000GS
Model No.
Studio Handy Camera
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VQT5M26A-4(E)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Studio Handy Camera AK-HC5000G Model No. AK-HC5000GS Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6).

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: CAUTION The optical cable shall remain readily operable. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN To completely disconnect this equipment from the power supply, disconnect the optical cable from the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, equipment.
  • Page 3 Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: This product uses a semiconductor laser system and is a Class 1 Laser Product complies with Radiation Performance Standards, 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 4 Read this first! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 5 4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances. AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...
  • Page 6 Read this first! Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР). Вміст...
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Read this first! [Network] screen [Maintenance] screen Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 6 Maintenance Before using the camera Troubleshooting Notes For operations Required environment for computer For IP images Disclaimer Web screen Notes regarding network Checking the operating time SD memory card Warning displays Using the camera in a system...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.

  • Page 10: Before Using The Camera

    The cooling fan is a consumable supply. Replace it after approximately 50,000 hours of use. Be sure to contact your dealer for the replacement. r Peripheral devices and software f The software of the peripheral devices (CCU and ROP) that are connected to AK-HC5000G/AK-HC5000GS may require upgrading. f For details, contact your dealer.

  • Page 11: Notes

    OS X 10.8 Safari 6.1.2 Disclaimer In any case, Panasonic will not liable for any of the following: f Incidental, special, or consequential damage or harm caused directly or indirectly in regard to the camera f Trouble or malfunctions caused by the misuse or careless use of a user...

  • Page 12: Sd Memory Card

    SDXC: 64 GB Visit the support desk available on the following website for the latest information not included in the Operating Instructions. (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e) Observe the following precautions in regard to use and storage of the camera. f Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

  • Page 13: Using The Camera In A System

    Chapter 1 Overview — Using the camera in a system Using the camera in a system An example of a standard system consisting of the Studio Handy Camera (AK-HC5000G/AK-HC5000GS) and peripheral devices is as follows. For details on the connected devices, refer to the Operating Instructions of each device.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1 Overview — Using the camera in a system System block diagram (AK-HC5000G/AK-HC5000GS) a: Microphone kit b: 3.45-inch color viewfinder/2-inch HD viewfinder c: Handy lens d: Microphone holder e: 9-inch LCD viewfinder f: Master setup unit g: Camera Control Unit (CCU)

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Camera number sheet (1 to 12) Mount cap (already attached to the product) D-sub connector cover (already attached to the product) Camera hanger (x 2) Screw (M3 × 8 mm) (x 4) NOTE t Properly dispose of the packaging materials after unboxing the product. t The camera hangers and screws are used to attach to the Build-up Unit (AK-HBU500G).

  • Page 16: Working Frequency Setting

    Chapter 1 Overview — Working frequency setting Working frequency setting When the camera is shipped, the working frequency is not set. Before using the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to set the working frequency. SELECT FORMAT TYPE SELECT FORMAT TYPE PLEASE SELECT FORMAT TYPE SET FORMAT TYPE 60Hz?

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names of the parts, functions, and operations of this camera.

  • Page 18: Front Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Front side Front side 1 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp Used for securing the lens and microphone cables. 2 Lens mount (Bayonet type) This is where the lens is mounted. 3 <SHUTTER> switch This is the electronic shutter switch. <OFF>: Disables the electronic shutter.

  • Page 19: Left Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side Left side 12 13 1 <LOCAL> lamp While this lamp is lit, the <ND> filter and <CC> filter can be adjusted manually. 2 <FILTER LOCAL> switch This switch sets whether to adjust the <ND> filter and <CC> filter manually or remotely. 3 <CC>...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side NOTE t Do not remove or insert the card while this lamp is lit. Doing so may damage the SD memory card. 11 SD memory card slot This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). An SD memory card is used for saving/loading the setting menus of the camera, loading CAC files, updating the software, etc.

  • Page 21: Right Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Right side Right side 1 <USB2.0> terminal (host) Used to connect the USB 2.0 cable. NOTE t Use a double-shielded cable when connecting a cable to the <USB2.0> terminal. 2 <OPT FIBER> terminal Used to connect with the CCU using the optical fiber multi cable. When the terminal is not in use, attach the dust cap. 3 <LAN>...

  • Page 22: Rear Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side Rear side 6 7 8 12 13 23 24 1 <LIGHT> switch Used to turn the back panel lamp on/off. 2 <PGM1> dial (<INTERCOM1>) Used to adjust the level of the audio or mixing ratio set from [MAIN MENU] → [INTERCOM SETTING] → [LEVEL/PGM1/PGM2 VR SETTING] → [INTERCOM1 PGM1 VR].
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side 11 <LEVEL> dial (<INTERCOM1>) Used to adjust the volume level of the intercom 1 when the the mixing function of the intercom connected to the <INTERCOM1> terminal and the PGM is enabled. The mixing function of the intercom and the PGM can be enabled/disabled from [MAIN MENU] → [INTERCOM SETTING] → [INTERCOM1] →...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Rear side 30 <TRUNK> terminal This is an input/output terminal for the CCU trunk data (RS-422 × 2 or RS-232C × 2). Set this in [MAIN MENU] → [IN/OUT SELECT] → [TRUNK1]/[TRUNK2]. 31 <G/L IN/PROMPTER OUT> terminal This is the input terminal for genlock signals.

  • Page 25: Upper Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Upper side Upper side 1 Viewfinder front/back positioning lever To adjust the front/back position of the viewfinder, loosen this lever and slide the viewfinder forwards or backwards to adjust the viewfinder to a position that enables easy viewing. After adjusting the viewfinder, turn the lever towards <LOCK> to lock the position. 2 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring To adjust the left/right position of the viewfinder, loosen this lever and slide the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust the viewfinder to a position that enables easy viewing.

  • Page 26: Bottom Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Bottom side Bottom side 1 Build-up terminal Used to connect the Build-up Unit AK-HBU500G (optional). – 26 –...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 3 Follow the procedures described in this chapter to mount the accessories before using the camera.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinder Attach the viewfinder (optional). Attaching the viewfinder HD viewfinder AJ-HVF21KG (optional) can be used with this camera. For details on handling the HD viewfinder, refer to the Operating Instructions of the viewfinder. Viewfinder left-right positioning ring Knob Fig.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Rear Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching the viewfinder Attaching the rear viewfinder LCD viewfinder AK-HVF100G (optional) can be used with this camera. For details on handling the LCD viewfinder, refer to the Operating Instructions of the viewfinder. Connector cover V-groove Lock release button V-shaped protrusion Fig.

  • Page 30: On-Screen Displays Of The Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder On-screen displays of the viewfinder Studio Handy Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. All items that can be displayed are located as follows. 59.94p HDR 1080/59.94p FAN OFF MENU RET1...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder f [G] f [B] f [Y/C] f [NAM] 10 High-sensitivity mode display Displayed when [MAIN MENU] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [SHOOTING MODE] → [HIGH SENS] is set. 11 Voltage display Indicates the voltage coming in from the power supply. 12 Focus assist magnification display The focus assist magnification display function is displayed while active.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Preparation — On-screen displays of the viewfinder 20 Flash band compensation display Displayed when the flash band compensation function is active. 21 Dynamic range stretcher display Displayed when the dynamic range stretcher function is active. 22 Chromatic aberration compensation display Displayed when the chromatic aberration compensation function is active.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Microphone

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting a microphone Connecting a microphone When mounting a microphone on the viewfinder (optional) for use A microphone such as microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional) can be mounted on the viewfinder. Microphone holder Clamp screw Fig. 1 Fig.

  • Page 34: When Mounting A Microphone Holder (Optional) For Use

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting a microphone When mounting a microphone holder (optional) for use Clamping screw Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Lock lever <MIC 1> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Remove the screws on the microphone holder mounting position and mount the microphone holder AJ-MH800G (optional). (Fig. Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping screw.

  • Page 35: Using External Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Using external DC power supply Using external DC power supply DC cable External DC power supply <DC IN> terminal Connect the external DC power supply to the <DC IN> terminal on the camera. Turn on the <POWER> switch of the external DC power supply (if the external DC power supply has a <POWER> switch). Set the <POWER>...

  • Page 36: Data

    CAC file has a name specific to each lens and it can be downloaded from the website. You can check the CAC compatible lenses guaranteed for use with this camera on the Panasonic website. You can also obtain a CAC file from the support desk on the Panasonic website.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 4 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus and the structure and details of the setting menu.

  • Page 38: Menu Operations

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu operations Menu operations Basic operations MAIN MENU (1/2) DISPLAY SETUP SWITCH MODE RETURN SETTING INTERCOM SETTING MIC SETTING PAINT SYSTEM MODE IN/OUT SELECT AUTO SET UP <MENU> button Fig. 1 <SELECT> dial button DISPLAY SETUP DSP SETUP >...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu operations Entering characters FILE > SD CARD FILE > SD CARD MODE STORE MODE STORE FILE SEL SCENE FILE SEL SCENE FILE NO. FILE NO. FILE NAME :SCENE1 FILE NAME :SCENE1 SD FILE NO. SD FILE NO.

  • Page 40: Menu Configuration

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu configuration Menu configuration [MAIN MENU] [DISPLAY SETUP] Configures the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder. [SWITCH MODE] Configures the function assigned to the switch. [RETURN SETTING] Configures the return switch and return signal name. [INTERCOM SETTING] Configures the details such as gain, etc.

  • Page 41: Menu List

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list : Can be saved and loaded as a scene file data. : Can be saved and loaded as a user file data. : Can be saved and loaded as an operation file data. : Can be saved and loaded as a reference file data.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SAFETY MARK2 SWITCH] Shows/hides the safety marker 2. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [SAFETY MARK2] Sets the aspect ratio of safety marker 2. [16:9], [15:9], [14:9], [13:9], [4:3] f Factory setting: [4:3] [SAFETY AREA2] Sets the size of safety marker 2.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ZOOM LINK LEVEL] Adjusts the detail level of the zoom-interlocked viewfinder. [1]…[5] f Factory setting: [3] [RETURN SIGNAL] [HD PEAK Adjusts the peak frequency of the return signal. [LOW], [MID], [HIGH] FREQUENCY] f Factory setting: [LOW] [HD OFFSET GAIN]...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SENSOR RATE] Shows/hides the sensor imaging rate display. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [VOLTAGE] Shows/hides the power supply display. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [SYSTEM MODE] Shows/hides the system frequency/resolution display. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [FAN OFF]...

  • Page 45: [Switch Mode]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SHUTTER] Shows/hides the status display when the electronic shutter is enabled. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [EXTENDER] Shows/hides the status display when the lens extender is enabled. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [FAN OFF] Shows/hides the status display when the fan is off.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [GAIN SETTING] Item Description of settings [LOW GAIN] Sets the amount of gain increase when <L> is selected for the <GAIN> switch. [−6dB]…[36dB] When [MAIN MENU] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [SHOOTING MODE] → [NORMAL] is set: [−3dB]…[36dB] f Factory setting: [0dB] [OFFSET LOW GAIN]...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LENS EXT COMP LEVEL] Sets the iris compensation level when lens extender 2 is enabled. [−100]…[+100] f Factory setting: [0] [EXTENDER3] Sets the magnification of lens extender 3. [NONE], [0.1]…[9.9] f Factory setting: [NONE] [LENS EXT COMP LEVEL] Sets the iris compensation level when lens extender 3 is enabled.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SYNCHRO SCAN] Sets the shutter speed when [SHUTTER MODE] is [SYNCHRO]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [61.7Hz]…[6130Hz] f Factory setting: [61.7Hz] [50i]/[50p] mode: [51.5Hz]…[6250Hz] [29.97p] mode: [30.9Hz]…[2600Hz] [25p] mode: [25.7Hz]…[3130Hz] [23.98p] mode: [24.7Hz]…[2880Hz] [240fps] mode: [240Hz]…[6130Hz]...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION3] Sets the shutter speed of [POSITION3]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] f Factory setting: [1/125] [50i]/[50p] mode: [1/60], [1/100], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] f Factory setting: [1/125] [29.97p] mode: [1/48], [1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000]...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION7] Sets the shutter speed of [POSITION7]. [59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] f Factory setting: [1/1500] [50i]/[50p] mode: [1/60], [1/100], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000] f Factory setting: [1/1500] [29.97p] mode: [1/48], [1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], [1/125], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000]...

  • Page 51: [Return Setting]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [RETURN SETTING] Item Description of settings [RETURN MODE] Sets the operation mode of the <RET> switch. [NORM], [TOGGLE], [BOX] f Factory setting: [NORM] [RETURN SELECT] [RETURN C] Sets the function assigned to return C. [RETURN1], [RETURN2], [RETURN3], [RETURN4] f Factory setting: [RETURN1] Sets the name of return video 1.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CRANE INCOM MIX] Sets whether to mix the crane intercom signal with the intercom 1 CH2 output. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [INCOM2 MIX] Sets whether to mix the intercom 2 signal (CLEAR COM signal for the Clear-Com option) with the intercom ([CLEAR COM MIX]) 1 CH2 output.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [OUTPUT LEVEL] Sets the output signal level of the stand-by intercom. [−36dB]…[+12dB] f Factory setting: [0dB] [CANCEL LEVEL] Sets the input/output cancel signal level of the stand-by intercom. [−20.0dB]…[+20.0dB] (0.5 dB step) f Factory setting: [0.0dB] [STBY INCOM ON/OFF] Enables/disables the stand-by intercom.
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [EAR PHONES SETTING] Item Description of settings [LCH OUTPUT SELECT] Sets the audio signal output to the L channel of the earphones. [INCOM1(CH1)], [INCOM2(CH1)] (for Clear-Com option: [CLEAR COM]), [INCOM1/2 MIX(CH1)] (for Clear-Com option: [INCOM1(CH1)/CLEAR COM MIX]), [PGM1], [PGM2], [PGM1/PGM2 MIX], [MIC1], [OFF] f Factory setting: [INCOM1(CH1)] [RCH OUTPUT SELECT]...

  • Page 55: [Mic Setting]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [MIC SETTING] Item Description of settings [MIC1 GAIN] Sets the gain when there is a microphone input to the <MIC 1> terminal. [60dB], [40dB], [20dB] f Factory setting: [60dB] [MIC1 LINE INPUT LEVEL] Sets the input level when there is a line input to the <MIC 1>...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PRESET MATRIX] Sets the preset matrix. [NORM], [EBU], [NTSC] f Factory setting: [NORM] [BLACK SHADING] Item Description of settings [CORRECT] Enables/disables black shading (saw-toothed waveform or parabolic waveform) correction. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [ON] [H SAW R]...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [CHROMA] Item Description of settings [CHROMA LEVEL SWITCH] Enables/disables the gain adjustment of chroma. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [CHROMA LEVEL] Sets the gain adjustment of chroma. [−100%]…[+40%] f Factory setting: [0%] [COLOR TEMP SETTING] Item Description of settings...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [RGB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] Item Description of settings [RGB GAIN ABS DISP SWITCH] Sets whether to show the absolute value display for Ach/Bch inRGB gain. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [G GAIN REL CONTROL SWITCH] Enables/disables the relative value control of Gch gain.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [V SAW G] Adjusts the white shading gain for Gch vertically using a saw-toothed waveform. [−100]…[+100] f Factory setting: [0] [V SAW B] Adjusts the white shading gain for Bch vertically using a saw-toothed waveform. [−100]…[+100] f Factory setting: [0] [V PARA R]...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [BLACK GAMMA] Enables/disables black gamma. This cannot be set when [MAIN MENU] → [PAINT] → [DRS] → [DRS] → [ON] is set. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [MASTER BLACK GAMMA] Adjusts the gamma characteristic adjacent to black.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [DRS] Item Description of settings [DRS] Enables/disables the dynamic range stretcher function. Set this to [ON] to automatically adjust the contrast. This cannot be set in HDR mode. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [EFFECT DEPTH] Sets the compression level of the high-luminance areas of the dynamic range stretcher function.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DARK DETAIL] Sets the level to emphasize details of dark areas. [00]…[7] f Factory setting: [3] [SKIN TONE DETAIL SETTING] Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE DETAIL] Enables/disables the skin tone detail function. This cannot be set if [MAIN MENU] →...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [MATRIX (R-G)_N] Adjusts the linear matrix between red and green. This item is not available when [MATRIX] is set to [OFF]. [−31]…[+31] f Factory setting: [0] [MATRIX (R-G)_P] Adjusts the linear matrix between red and green. This item is not available when [MATRIX] is set to [OFF].
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [G_CY SAT] Adjusts the color saturation between green and cyan. [−127]…[+126] f Factory setting: [0] [CY SAT] Adjusts cyan color saturation. [−127]…[+126] f Factory setting: [0] [CY_B SAT] Adjusts the color saturation between cyan and blue. [−127]…[+126] f Factory setting: [0] [B SAT]...

  • Page 65: [System Mode]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CURSOR] Shows/hides the box cursor in the center of the screen. [OFF], [ON] f Factory setting: [OFF] [H POSITION] Adjusts the horizontal position of the cursor. [0%]…[100%] (0.25% step) f Factory setting: [50%] [V POSITION] Adjusts the vertical position of the cursor.

  • Page 66: [In/Out Select]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SHOOTING MODE] Sets the shooting mode. [NORMAL], [HIGH SENS] f Factory setting: [NORMAL] [CABLE CONNECTION] Set the connection method used between the camera and CCU. [HYBRID], [FIBER] f Factory setting: [HYBRID] [IN/OUT SELECT] Item Description of settings...

  • Page 67: [Auto Set Up]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TRUNK1] Sets the serial interface standard of the <TRUNK> terminal. [RS422], [RS232C] f Factory setting: [RS422] [TRUNK2] Sets the serial interface standard of the <TRUNK> terminal. [RS422], [RS232C] f Factory setting: [RS422] [BACK LIGHT] Sets the brightness of the backlight.

  • Page 68: [File]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [FILE] [SD CARD] [SD CARD] cannot be selected right after the power is turned on, because boot of the camera is in progress. This is not an error. Perform operation after a while. Item Description of settings [MODE]...

  • Page 69: [Maintenance]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [CAC FILE] [CAC FILE] cannot be selected right after the power is turned on, because boot of the camera is in progress. This is not an error. Perform operation after a while. Item Description of settings [CARD FILE SELECT] Selects a file.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [W H PARA R] Adjusts Rch white shading for the data selected in [FILE NO.] horizontally using a parabolic waveform. [−100]…[+100] f Factory setting: [0] [W H PARA G] Adjusts Gch white shading for the data selected in [FILE NO.] horizontally using a parabolic waveform.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [B/U LIGHT ADJUST] Item Description of settings [BOX SW(PUSH SW)] Sets the luminance of the box switch of the Build-up Unit. [1]…[10] f Factory setting: [5] [LED(POWER)] Sets the luminance of the lamp (<POWER>) of the Build-up Unit. [1]…[10] f Factory setting: [5] [LED(ND/CC)]...

  • Page 72: [Diagnostic]

    Chapter 4 Menu Operations — Menu list [DIAGNOSTIC] [VERSION] Item Description of settings [CAM MAIN] Displays the software version of the camera. [NETWORK] Displays the version of the network software. [ROM TABLE] Displays the version of the camera table. [CAM FPGA] Displays the FPGA version of the camera.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Web Screen

    Web Screen Chapter 5 This chapter describes how to configure the settings from a computer.

  • Page 74: Setting The Network

    To install the software, download EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) and the installer for the plugin software for the display (nwcv4SSetup.exe) from the following website. (Windows) http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) This software is used for configuring the network settings of the camera. (page 74) r Installer for the plugin software for the display (nwcv4SSetup.exe)

  • Page 75: Installing The Plugin Software For Display

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Setting the network f After clicking the [Save] button, it will take approximately two minutes to complete configuration of the camera. Disconnecting the AC adaptor or LAN cable before the configuration has been completed will invalidate the settings. In such a case, configure the settings again.

  • Page 76: Displaying The Web Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Displaying the web screen Displaying the web screen You can connect the camera to a computer to view IP images of the camera on a web browser or to configure various settings. To connect the camera’s IP control LAN terminal and a computer directly, use a crossover LAN cable. To connect via a switching hub, etc., use a straight-through LAN cable.

  • Page 77: Switching [Live]/[Setup] Screens

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — Displaying the web screen It is also recommended that the password is changed regularly. t If you attempt to display multiple H.264 videos on a single computer, the IP images may not be displayed depending on the specifications of the computer.

  • Page 78: [Live] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen [Live] screen The camera image can be displayed on the computer. The items displayed differ between when [H.264] is selected and when [JPEG] is selected with the [Compression] button. r H.264 r JPEG 1 Main area (IP image display area) (page 78) 2 [Compression] button (page 79) 3 [Stream] button (page 79)
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen f Depending on the computer being used, the drawing processor (GDI) of the OS may have restrictions and the images may cause tearing (part of images show deviated display) at major changes of shooting scenes. f On a Windows computer, when [H.264 transmission] is set to [On], the H.264 videos or JPEG images are displayed.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen 3 [3] The main area image is displayed as set in [H.264(3)]. (page 84) 4 [4] The main area image is displayed as set in [H.264(4)]. (page 84) In the following cases, the selection status of the [Stream] button returns to the setting in [Stream] for [Initial display settings for "Live" page] in the [Video over IP] tab.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Live] screen Full screen display button/snapshot button The images are displayed in full screen. (Full screen display button) It captures snapshots. (Snapshot button) 1 Full screen display button (left) Displays the images in full screen. When the image in the main area is displayed in a reduced size, pressing this button once displays the image in its actual resolution in the main area.

  • Page 82: [Setup] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [Setup] screen Various settings of this camera can be configured. The setup menu is only available to users set as [1. Administrator] in [Access level]. (page 88) Logging in to the [Setup] screen Fig.

  • Page 83: [Basic] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [Basic] screen Item Description of settings [Camera title] Enter the name of the camera. Clicking the [Set] button displays the entered name on the camera title display area. The factory setting value is the product number of the camera. You can enter 0 to 20 single-byte characters.
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Stream] Selects the image to be displayed on the [Live] screen. [H.264(1)]: Displays movie (H.264 (1)). [H.264(2)]: Displays movie (H.264 (2)). [H.264(3)]: Displays movie (H.264 (3)). [H.264(4)]: Displays movie (H.264 (4)). [JPEG(1)]: Displays still image (JPEG (1)).
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [H.264 transmission] Sets whether to transmit H.264 images. [On]: Transmits H.264 images. [Off]: Does not transmit H.264 images. When [H.26 transmission] is set to [On], both H.264 and JPEG images can be displayed on the [Live] screen.
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Control time period] Sets the duration for which the H.264 bitrate is controlled. Images are transmitted so that the average transmission amount in the selected duration will be the bitrate set in [Max bit rate (per client)].

  • Page 87: [User Mng.] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Unicast port1 (Image)] Sets the unicast port number (to be used when images are transmitted from the camera). This item must be configured when [Transmission type] is set to [Unicast port (MANUAL)]. [1024]…[50000] Only even numbers can be configured.

  • Page 88: [Network] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [User name] Enter a user name. Number of characters that can be entered: 1 to 32 Characters that cannot be entered: Double-byte and single-byte symbols " & : ; \ Entering a user name that has been already registered and clicking the [Set] button overwrites the user information.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen [IPv4 network] Item Description of settings [IP address(IPv4)] Enter the IP address of the camera. Enter an IP address that does not conflict with the ones set for computers or other network cameras. f Factory setting: [192.168.0.30] [Subnet mask] Enter the subnet mask of the camera.

  • Page 90: [Maintenance] Screen

    Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [HTTP max segment size (MSS)] Sets whether to limit the maximum segment size (MSS) transmitted from the camera while viewing camera images using HTTP. [Unlimited (1460byte)]: Unlimited (1460 bytes) [Limited (1280byte)]: Limited (1280 bytes) [Limited (1024byte)]: Limited (1024 bytes) It is recommended to set [Unlimited (1460byte)] for normal use.
  • Page 91 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Item Description of settings [Model no.] Displays the model number of the camera. [MAC address] Displays the MAC address of the camera. [Firmware version] [CPU Software - CAM MAIN]: Displays the camera’s main software version. [CPU Software - NETWORK]: Displays the software version of the network component.
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Web Screen — [Setup] screen Click the [OK] button. Uploading will start. When uploading has finished, a message dialog box appears. Click the [OK] button. The camera will be restarted automatically. – 92 –...

  • Page 93: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 6 This chapter describes the warning displays and after-sales services of the camera.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For operations Problem Cause/solution The camera cannot be turned on. Does the power cable plugged into the power outlet securely? The camera cannot be operated from the ROP Is the power turned on? (AK-HRP1000G) that is connected via IP. f If the power lamp of the camera is not lit, the power of the camera is off.

  • Page 95: For Ip Images

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Problem Cause/solution The setting file cannot be downloaded. Is the file download function disabled? (Windows) Perform the following procedure to set. 1) Select [Tools] - [Internet Options] on Internet Explorer. 2) Click the [Security] tab, and then click the [Custom Level…] button on [Security level for this zone]. 3) On the [Security Setting] dialog box, set the [Enable] radio button of [Download file] to on.

  • Page 96: Web Screen

    Internet Explorer 1) Select [Grant(A)]. 9.0/10.0/11.0. [This webpage wants to run the following add- on: 'WebVideo Module' from 'Panasonic System Networks Co.,Ltd.'.] The information bar indicating the following Perform the following procedure to grant the permission. message appears on Internet Explorer 8.0.

  • Page 97: Checking The Operating Time

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Checking the operating time Checking the operating time The operating time can be checked in [MAIN MENU] → [DIAGNOSTIC] → [HOUR METER]. [HEAD]: The operating time of the camera head can be checked. – 97 –...

  • Page 98: Warning Displays

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Warning displays Warning displays Warning displays appear when errors have occurred in camera’s auto functions. Camera warning displays r When AWB (automatic white balance) is executed [AWB BREAK] Automatic white balance has been interrupted. [AWB HIGH LIGHT NG] Automatic white balance cannot be executed because the light amount is excessive.

  • Page 99: Other Warning Displays

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Warning displays [ASU NG] An error in master pedestal has occurred. [ABB MPED NG] Check the master pedestal settings of automatic black balance. [ASU NOT RUNNING(BAR)] Automatic setup is prohibited. [ASU NOT RUNNING(TEST)] Automatic setup is prohibited. [ASU NOT RUNNING(D.EXT)] Automatic setup is prohibited.

  • Page 100: Updating The Camera Firmware

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Updating the camera firmware Updating the camera firmware Refer to the following website for new updates of the firmware and for operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 100 –...

  • Page 101: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 7 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 151 mm (5-31/32 inches) 371.5 mm (14-21/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC e 12 V (when using an external power supply) AC d 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (when AK-UCU500P/AK-UCU500PS/AK-UCU500E/AK-UCU500ES is connected) Power consumption 119 W (maximum, when connecting to an external 12 V and including supply to an externally connected devices) 360 W (maximum, when AK-UCU500P/AK-UCU500PS/AK-UCU500E/AK-UCU500ES is conncected and including supply to an externally connected devices) indicates safety information.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications Dimensions (W×H×D) Body only 151 mm × 267 mm × 371.5 mm (5-31/32 inches × 10-17/32 inches × 14-21/32 inches) (excluding protrusions) Camera unit Pickup device 2/3-type, 2.2 million pixels, MOS × 3 Optical filter CC: 3200 K, 4300 K, 6300 K, Cross, Diffusion ND: CAP, Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Lens mount...
  • Page 104 Chapter 7 Specifications — Specifications Other input/output <OPT FIBER> terminal Optical composite connector × 1 <LENS> terminal 12-pin × 1 <VF> terminal 20-pin × 1 <VF> terminal (rear) 29-pin × 1 <DC IN> terminal XLR × 1, 4-pin, DC 12 V <DC OUT 12V 1A>...

  • Page 105: Details Of The Connector Signals

    Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals OPT FIBER OPT-TX(Mark Band=IN) OPT-RX(Mark Band=OUT) AC240V(C) AC240V(H) STBY-SIG STBY-CONT TAJIMI ELECTRONICS OPT-TX(Mark Band=IN) OPT-RX(Mark Band=OUT) STBY-SIG STBY-CONT AC240V(C) AC240V(H) LEMO INTERCOM TALK GND TALK RECEIVE GND RECEIVE CH1 RECEIVE CH2 HA16PRH-5S (Hirose Electric Co.)
  • Page 106 Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals EXT IO CRANE DATA(H) CRANE DATA(C) CRANE CONT(H) 1 2 3 4 CRANE CONT(C) 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 CRANE INTERCOM RECEIVE 17 18 19 20 CRANE INTERCOM RECEIVE GND CRANE INTERCOM TALK CRANE INTERCOM TALK GND CRANE PGM1 LEVEL...
  • Page 107 Chapter 7 Specifications — Details of the connector signals EARPHONE — AUDIO OUT1 AUDIO OUT2 TRUNK CMD OUT0(H) CMD OUT0(C) CMD IN0(H) CMD IN0(C) CMD OUT1(H) CMD OUT1(C) CMD IN1(H) CMD IN1(C) Not used Not used Not used HR10A-10R-12SC (Hirose Electric Co.) LENS RET-SW IRIS-AUTO...
  • Page 108 CAM DATA CAM CONT Not used AC(H) Not used IRIS POS IRIS CNT FOCUS POS/L2C DATA C2L DATA BU ACT Not used AC(C) QR/P8-20S-C (Hirose Electric Co.) DC OUT 2.5A UNREG +12 V UNREG GND VJS4444 (Panasonic) – 108 –...

  • Page 109: Index

    Index Index [AUTO SET UP] CAC file Connector signal DC power supply [DIAGNOSTIC] [DISPLAY SETUP] Environment for computer External DC power supply External power supply [FILE] [IN/OUT SELECT] [INTERCOM SETTING] [Live] screen [MAINTENANCE] Menu Configuration Operations Microphone Attaching to the microphone holder Attaching to the viewfinder [MIC SETTING] Network settings...
  • Page 110 Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2016...

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