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Operating Instructions
AK-HC1500G
PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY
UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Executive Office:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000
EASTERN ZONE:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Southeast Region:
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835
Central Region:
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200
WESTERN ZONE:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W
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ENGLISH VERSION 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.
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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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Note: The rating plate is on the bottom of the unit. indicates safety information. - 2 (E) - ENGLISH
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly 2) Keep these instructions. at plugs, convenience receptacles, 3) Heed all warnings. and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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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
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Contents Accessories .......................................... 5 Co lor temperature and white balance adjustment (reference) .............. 17 Introduction ........................................... 6 Black balance adjustment ............... 18 Characteristics ...................................... 6 Gen-lock adjustment ...................... 18 Precautions for use .............................. 7 Setting of menu items ........................ 19 How to display the menus .....
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Introduction This camera employs new 2/3˝ 1 million-pixel IT CCD, realizing a compact light-weight system including the optical system. The newly developed CCD image sensor, 14-bit A/D converter and brand-new DSP make for a wide dynamic range. The self-contained format conversion circuit ensures support for a multiple number of HD formats including 1080/59.94i, 50i, 720/60p, 59.94p and 50p. Making the best use of the features of a small-sized self-contain camera, it is accommodated in the ca
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Precautions for use DON’TS DO’S Do not attempt to disassemble the Refer any servicing to qualified service camera or other units. In order to prevent personnel. electric shock, do not remove screws or Handle the camera with care. covers. There are no user-serviceable Protect the precision made lens by parts inside. placing the lens cap over when the Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, camera is not in use. If the lens is not shaking, etc. The camera contains installed,
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Major operating controls and their functions Front view Top view � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Bottom view Rear view � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � - 8 (E) - ENGLISH
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Major operating controls and their functions Lens mount 2/3” standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed. Lens fixing ring knob Lens is fixed by turning the knob clockwise. Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC) Camera mounting hole (3/8-16UNC) The screw holes can be used to secure the camera for installing it on camera housing, and when using a pan/tilt head or a tripod. MENU switch [MENU] A menu will appear on the monitor screen when MENU switch is pressed for at least 3 seconds.
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Major operating controls and their functions HD SDI output connector [HD SDI OUT] SDI signal output is given by this line. G/L input connector [G/L IN] For gen-lock with the camera, the external sync signal (black burst) or tri-level sync signal is supplied to this input connector. Cable clamp Clamp the DC power supply cable connected to the DC 12 V input connector to prevent it from slipping out. Optional card slot Slot for inserting an optional card. For details, refer to the manua
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Major operating controls and their functions Tally output connector [TALLY OUT] The R tally and G tally signals are output from this connector. These signals take effect when the optional card for studio applications has been inserted. Pin No. Signal 1 GND 2 R_TALLY_OUT 3 G_TALLY_OUT 4 +12 V (500 mA Max) IRIS connector [IRIS] Used to connect the IRIS control cables of the lens. Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 Return control 7 Iris follow 2 VTR-S/S 8 Iris auto selection 3 UNREG GND 9 — 4 Iri
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Be sure to ask the dealer for the installation, How to install adjustment and connection of this equipment. How to set the lens Standard 2/3” bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*. Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap. Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the lens. Connect the iris control cable to the IRIS connector. Connect the zoom/focus control cable to the ZOOM/FOCUS conne
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How to set up the system Configuration example 1: Connection of camera controller Use multi cable supplied with AK-HRP150G for the connection of camera controller AK-HRP150G and this unit. Multi purpose camera AK-HC1500G Lens ULTI FORMAT DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM HD SDI OUT AK-HC1500G IRIS Multi cable (POWER + CONTROL) AC adapter AW-PS505A Monitor Camera controller AK-HRP150G Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the power switch of AC adapter to OFF. Connect the m ulti cable to
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How to set up the system Configuration example 2: High-Speed P/T system IRIS Cable kit Lens AW-CAK4HIG HD SDI ZOOM/FOCUS Multi purpose camera AK-HC1500G HD SDI Indoor pan/tilt head AW-PH400 10BASE-T straight cable (Pan/tilt control) Cable kit AW-CAK4HIG (Camera control) Monitor AC adapter AC adapter AW-PS505A AW-PS505A Pan/tilt control panel Camera AW-RP400 controller AK-HRP150G - 14 (E) - ENGLISH
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Operation procedure 1 5 Turn on the power of each Adjust the black balance. equipment. This adjustment is needed when the camera is used for the first time or after leaving unused for a long time. The adjustment is necessar y when 2 Properly adjust the light for the the ambient temperature is greatly object. changed or at the change of season. After adjusting the b lack balance once, re-adjustment is not needed under the same condition. 3 Adjust the flange back of the lens,
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How to adjust Flange back adjustment (for zoom lens) The adjustment is to adjust the focus in all the range from the maximum zoom to the widest angle of the zoom lens. Shoot a dark object to open the iris. Adjust the distance from the object to 6.6 ft. (2 m) at least, then loosen the flange back fixing knob of the lens. Set the lens to the maximum zoom and adjust the focus by turning the focus ring. Set the lens to the widest angle and adjust the f ocus by turning the flange back adj
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How to adjust White balance adjustment Adjust the white balance after shooting a white object by at least 50% of the screen. NOTE: If the white signal level is over 100% or less than 50%, the white balance may not be normally adjusted. Color temperature and white balance adjustment (reference) When carbon is burnt, it develops various Blue sky colors of light depending on the temperature. Natural light can be specified by color Rainy temperature reflecting to the color developed when car
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How to adjust Black balance adjustment Adjust it with the lens closed. When the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, adjusting the black balance causes the lens to be automatically closed. Gen-lock adjustment When multiple cameras are used or the camera is combined with other equipment, it is necessary to adjust the phase for phase matching by external synchronization. Horizontal phase adjustment Observe the waveforms of externally synchronizing signal input (black burst s
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Setting of menu items How to display the menus Two methods are used to display the menus. Using AK-HC1500G multi purpose camera to display the menus: Hold do wn the MENU switch on the rear panel of the main unit for at least 3 seconds to display the TOP menu. Use the UP/DOWN switch to move the cursor to the target item, and press the ENTER switch to move to a menu at a lower hierarchical level. Using AK-HRP150G camera controller Press the MENU ON/OFF switch on the AK-HRP150G so th
