Panasonic AK-HCU200E manual

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    Operating Instructions <Basics> Camera Control Unit  ModelNo.  AK-HCU200P  ModelNo.  AK-HCU200PS  ModelNo.  AK-HCU200E  ModelNo.  AK-HCU200ES VQT4T42 SS1012TY0-FJ PrintedinJapan ENGLISH Beforeoperatingthisproduct,pleasereadtheinstructionscarefullyandsavethismanua[...]

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    2 ENGLISH p  How to open the operating instruction manual PDF files Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as a result of inserting the CD-ROM. When [INDEX.pdf] on the CD-ROM is opened, a list of the operating instruction manuals will be displayed. Click on the document name of the manual to be opened. p  Ad[...]

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    3 W ARNING: Always keep memory cards or accessories out of the reach of babies and small children. CAUTION RI SK O F E L E C T R IC S H O C K D O N O T O P E N CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER T O SERVICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash wit[...]

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    4 indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Note: This equipment [...]

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    5 W ARNING: • T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. • T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on t[...]

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    6 EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APP ARA TUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and • electromagnetic environ ments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1> Peripheral equipment to be co[...]

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    7 Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENT AL EUROPE,[...]

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    8 About trademarks and registered trademarks   Microsoft ® , Windows ® , Windows ® 7, and Internet Explorer ® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, Japan, and/or other countries.   Intel ® and Intel ® Core TM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation and its subsi[...]

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    9 Introduction   Overview This camera control unit (CCU) is designed to be used with the AK-HC3800 studio handy camera (sold separately). Connect it to the studio handy camera (hereinafter referred to as the camera) with an optical fiber multi cable (sold separately). When the unit’s power is turned on, power is supplied to the camera. (Thi[...]

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    10 Features   HD and SD format simultaneous operation possible As a standard feature, the unit incorporates not only HD video signal outputs but SD video signal outputs (SDI and analog composite).   BAR ID display Characters can be displayed on the color bar signals so as to identify the output source of the images, and then output. [...]

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    1 1 Precautions for Installation In addition to the safety precautions given in “Read this first!”, also observe the following instructions. Be sure to ask your dealer to perform the installation and connection work for the unit. Connecting a power supply   Be sure to use the power cable supplied with the unit.   The power cable sup[...]

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    12 Connections System configuration Camera: AK-HC3800 Optical fiber multi cable (sold separately) Camera control unit (CCU): AK-HCU200 ROP cable (sold separately) ROP: AK-HRP200 Equipment connections   Before proceeding with the connections, check that the power of the unit and camera is OFF .   Use the optical fiber multi cable to conn[...]

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    13 Parts and their functions Front panel              1 POWER switch This is the unit’s power switch. Move it to the ON position to turn on the power . 2 POWER lamp This lights when power switch 1 is set to ON and power is supplied to the unit. 3 ALARM lamp [OPEN] This lights when the unit and camera are not[...]

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    14 Rear panel                > HD/SD SDI OUT connectors [1], [2], [3/PM], and [4/PM] These connectors (BNC) are for outputting SDI signals in HDTV and SDTV formats. The HD/SD output mode can be selected by setting a menu item. The output mode can be switched between the [1] and [2] combination and bet[...]

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    15 I INCOM switches [1/ 2] This switch allows you to switch the intercom to be input to the COMMUNICA TION connector  between 1 and 2 to enable calls with the selected camera. Initial value: [1] [4W/RTS] This switch allows you to switch the system of the intercom signal to be input to the COMMUNICA TION connector  between 4-wire (4W) and RTS.[...]

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    16 T roubleshooting Symptom Cause and Measure Reference Page Cannot turn the power on.   Is the power cable connected to the outlet properly? P . 1 1 Cannot access the Web settings screen.   Did you use a LAN cable of category 5 or higher for connecting to the LAN connector? P . 14   Is the [LINK] LED of the LAN connector lit? [...]

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    17   Web settings The following problems may occur depending on your computer settings. If a problem occurs, take the corresponding measure. The following measures will not affect the operation of other applications or compromise security . The message that appears below the address bar in the Internet Explorer is referred to as “informatio[...]

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    18 Appearance Unit: mm (inch) 424 (16-1 1/16) 29 (1-1/8) 29 (1-1/8) 482 (19) 400 (15-3/4) 13 (1/2) 88 (3-7/16) AK-HCU200P , AK-HCU200E: 20 (13/16) AK-HCU200PS, AK-HCU200ES: 29 (1-1/4)[...]

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    19 Specifications Power supply: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 170 W (Without CAMERA connected: 32 W) Capacity for supplying power to a camera: 190 V DC, 0.6 A indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (no condensation) Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth): 424 m[...]

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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2012 Information on Disposal for Users of W aste 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, recov[...]