Panasonic AW-HE870N manual

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    A W-HE870 HD Convertible Camera DEFINITION HIGH 取扱説明書 HDコンバーチブルカメラ 品番 A W -HE870N このたびは、パナソニック製品をお買い上げいただき、まことにありがとうございます。  取扱説明書をよくお読みのうえ、正しく安全にお使いください。  ご使用前に?[...]

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    もくじ 概 要 ................................................................................... 8 付属品 ................................................................................... 8 特 長 ................................................................................... 9 使用上のお願い ..............................[...]

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    - 3 - indicates saf ety information. Note: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit. W ARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. • THE APP ARA TUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THA T NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS V ASES, S[...]

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    - 4 - indicates saf ety information. 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instr uctions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) F ollow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not bloc k any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’ s instr uctions. 8) Do not install near[...]

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    - 5 - Contents Preface ............................................................................... 7 Standard accessories ...................................................... 7 Features ............................................................................. 8 Special notes on operation .............................................. 9 Pr[...]

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    - 6 - Menu item setting/changing .......................................... 60  Menu item setting ...................................................... 60 Menu item setting/changing (Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode) ................... 62  Sub menu (Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode) ... 62  Description of the setting screen .........[...]

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    - 7 - Preface  This is an HD/SD multi-f or mat camera that adopts 14-bit analog to digital conv ersion and digital video signal processing, with a compact and lightweight 2/3˝ 3CCD system off er ing high reliability and av ailability of multiple functions.  Setting and s witching of the camera’ s status and its various functions can be per[...]

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    - 8 - Features  The camera features high reliability thr ough adoption of 14-bit analog to digital con version and digital video signal processing.  Compatible with multiple f ormats • The f ormat can be switched between 1080i, 720p , and 480i. The transition from an SD f or mat system to an HD f ormat system can be performed smoothly . •[...]

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    - 9 - Special notes on operation  T ur n power off bef ore connecting or disconnecting cables . Connection or disconnection of any studio cab le or other cable to an y unit of equipment must be performed while power is off .  While the camera is in automatic mode; Shooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared pictur[...]

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    - 10 - Precautions f or use DON’TS  Do not attempt to disassemble the camer a or other units. In order to pre vent electric shoc k, do not remov e screws or cov ers. There are no user-ser viceable parts inside.  Do not abuse the camer a. A void striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains sensitiv e components which could be damaged by impro[...]

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    - 11 - DOS  Ref er any servicing to qualified ser vice personnel.  Handle the camera with care.  Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap ov er when the camera is not in use. If the lens is not installed, protect the surf ace of the prism by placing the body cap into the lens mount hole.  Use a mild blo wer or lens cleani[...]

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    - 12 - Precautions f or installation Concerning the installation location of the camera Ensure that the installation location is strong enough to bear at least five times the total w eight of the camera, lens, and cables (appro x. 55.1 lbs. [25 kg]). When mounting to a pan-tilt head or to a mounting brac ket f or installation, ensure that the locat[...]

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    - 13 - Concerning the mounting screws and dr op-prevention wire Attach the drop-pre vention wire as a w ay to pre vent the camera from dropping.  When the unit is to be mounted onto a P anasonic pan-tilt head, use the mounting screws and drop-pre vention wire that are supplied with the pan-tilt head.  When the unit is to be mounted onto a sur[...]

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    - 14 - P ar ts to be pro vided by the customer for installation Provide the f ollowing par ts when the unit is to be mounted onto a surf ace other than a pan-tilt head. When the unit is to be mounted onto a P anasonic pan-tilt head, use the mounting screws and drop-pre vention wire that are supplied with the pan-tilt head.  Dr op-prevention wire[...]

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    - 15 - Major operating contr ols and their functions  Fr ont view / T op vie w / Rear view / Bottom view               <Front vie w> <T op view> <Bottom view> 1-1/4˝ (32 mm) 13/16˝ (20 mm) 3/8˝ (10 mm) 11/16˝ (18 mm) <Rear view> 13/16˝ (20 mm) 1-1/4˝ (32 mm) Mounting s[...]

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    - 16 -  Lens mount 2/3˝ ba yonet type lens or a microscope adapter can be mounted.  Lens fixing ring knob Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely .  Camera mounting screw holes (Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC) When installing the camera, use these scre w holes to secure the cam[...]

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    - 17 -  UP/ABB switch [UP/ABB] The item just abov e can be selected by pressing this s witch while the menu is displa yed. When this s witch is pressed while an item is able to be changed on a sub menu screen, the v alue is adjusted higher . When the menu is not displa yed or the camera is in shooting mode, the automatic b lack balance control ([...]

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    - 18 -  DC 12 V input connector [12 V IN] The model A W -PS510A AC adapter (optional accessory) is connected here. F or the connection, use a DC cable with ø5.5 plug which is supplied with A W -HE870. 1. Connect this to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only . 2. T o prev ent fire or shock, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be used as f o[...]

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    - 19 - Mounting  Lens mounting  Use the 2/3˝ ba yonet type lens (such as the A W -LZ17MD9AG and AK-LZ20M85G), av ailable as an optional accessor y .  Use the A W -LZ17MD9AG lens when using the camera mounted on the pan-tilt head A W -PH360. Lenses other than the A W -LZ17MD9AG cannot be used. Do not mount the camera on the A W -PH360 when[...]

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    - 20 -  Mounting the camera onto a pan-tilt head, tripod, camera mounting brac ket, or other par t 1. Use the camera mounting scre w holes to mount onto a pan-tilt head, tripod, camera mounting brack et, or other par t. 2. Fit the supplied mounting spacer into the camera mounting screw holes on the camer a’ s top surface when mounting the came[...]

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    - 21 -  Example where the camera is mounted on a ceiling or wall Mounting spacer (supplied) Mounting screw (M4) Drop-pre vention wire (Ceiling) Mounting screws (Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC) Camera mounting bracket Flat washers Spring washers Hitch the end of the wire onto the anchor bolt by tightening the nut or screw or b y using a hook. Notes  W[...]

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    - 22 -  Example of mounting the camera onto a brac ket or tripod made by another man ufacturer Mounting spacer (supplied) Camera mounting screw holes Mounting screw (M4) Drop-pre vention wire Mounting screws (Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC) Bracket or tripod made b y another manufacturer Flat washers Spring washers Hitch the end of the wire onto the anc[...]

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    - 23 - 3. When mounting the camera onto a pan-tilt head (A W -PH400), do not use the anchor ing rubber piece supplied with the pan-tilt head. If this rubber piece is used, the camera’ s ventilation holes will be bloc ked, causing the temperature inside the camera to rise and possibly resulting in a malfunction. Do not use the anchoring rubber pie[...]

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    - 24 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of device with a composite/component input connector  Connection to any de vice which has a composite signal input connector , such as a monitor or a VTR, must be made through the VIDEO OUT connector .  Use the A W -CA50T8 camera control cable, which is a vailable as an optional accesso[...]

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    - 25 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of a remote operation panel When an SDI card (A W -HHD870) has been installed  First, turn off the power of all the equipment bef ore proceeding with the connections.  Use the A W -PS510A for the A C adapter of the unit. Connect the DC 12 V OUT sock et on the AW -PS510A to the DC 12 V I[...]

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    - 26 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection with m ultiple cameras (Supplying the external sync hronizing signals)  Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L input connectors of each camera.  Do not s witch off the camera used f or supplying the external synchronizing signals.  Genlock adjustment is needed when supplying t[...]

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    - 27 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH360  T ur n off the power of all the equipment bef ore proceeding with the connections.  Connect the A C adapter (A W -PS300A) to the AW -PH360 indoor pan-tilt head.  Use 10BASE-T straight cab les to connect the RP connectors on the pan-tilt heads [...]

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    - 28 -  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH360 (continued) When an SDI card (A W -HHD870) has been installed  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI OUT connector on the SDI card and the SDI IN connector on the A W-PH360.  Use a coaxial cable to connect the Pr/SDI OUT connector on the A W-PH360 to the SDI input connector on the[...]

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    - 29 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH360 (continued) Motorized zoom lens Coaxial cable (to SDI connector) Camera cable (supplied) Indoor Pan-tilt Head A W -PH360 HD/SD-SDI Composite signal Monitor A C Adapter A W -PS300A DC cable (UL Type SPT -2 2  16 A WG or UL T ype NISPT -2 2  16 A WG[...]

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    - 30 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH400  T ur n off the power of all the equipment bef ore proceeding with the connections.  Connect the A C power cab le provided with the A W -PH400 to the AW -PH400 indoor pan-tilt head.  Use 10BASE-T straight cab les to connect the CONTROLLER conne[...]

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    - 31 -  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH400 (continued) When an SDI card (A W -HHD870) has been installed  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI OUT connector on the SDI card and the SDI IN connector on the A W-PH400.  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI connector on the A W-PH400 to the SDI input connector on the color [...]

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    - 32 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH400 (continued) *: The HD component signal cannot be output. Motorized zoom lens Camera cable supplied with A W -PH400 Coaxial cable (to SDI connector) Indoor Pan-tilt Head A W -PH400 HD/SD-SDI Composite signal Monitor Protocol Con verter A W -IF400 Pan/Til[...]

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    - 33 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH405  T ur n off the power of all the equipment bef ore proceeding with the connections.  Connect the A C power cab le provided with the A W -PH405 to the AW -PH405 indoor pan-tilt head.  Use 10BASE-T straight cab les to connect the RP connectors on[...]

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    - 34 -  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH405 (continued) When an SDI card (A W -HHD870) has been installed  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI OUT connector on the SDI card and the SDI IN connector on the A W-PH405.  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI connector on the A W-PH405 to the SDI input connector on the color [...]

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    - 35 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Indoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH405 (continued) Motorized zoom lens Coaxial cable (to SDI connector) Camera cable supplied with A W -PH405 Indoor Pan-tilt Head A W -PH405 HD/SD-SDI Coaxial cable Monitor A C power cable supplied with A W -PH405 Protocol Con ver ter A W -IF400 Pan/Tilt Cont[...]

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    - 36 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Outdoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH650  T ur n off the power of all the equipment bef ore proceeding with the connections.  Connect the A C adapter provided with the A W-PH650 to the A W-PH650 outdoor pan-tilt head.  Use 10BASE-T straight cab les to connect the RP connectors on the[...]

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    - 37 -  Connection of the Outdoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH650 (continued) When an SDI card (A W -HHD870) has been installed  Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI OUT connector on the SDI card and the SDI IN connector on the A W-PH650 main unit.  Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial connector (SDI OUT) on the A W-PH650 to the SDI inpu[...]

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    - 38 - System configuration (Connections)  Connection of the Outdoor P an-tilt Head A W -PH650 (continued) G/L input T o be locally purchased Pr Outdoor Pan-tilt Head A W -PH650 HD/SD-SDI HD/SD component signal Monitor D-SUB 15 pin RJ-45 relay adapter Protocol Con ver ter A W -IF400 Pan/Tilt Control Panel A W -RP400 Remote Operation Panel A W -C[...]

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    - 39 - Ho w to operate the system  Contr ol exer cised from the Remote Operation P anel A W -CB400 When using the A W -CB400, its switches and dials function as shown in the figure belo w . For switching the GAIN/PED displa y and controller setting menu display . For details on the camera’ s functions, open the camera’ s menu and select the [...]

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    - 40 -  Contr ol exer cised from the Remote Operation P anel A W -CB400 (continued) *1 : SCENE FILE, CAM/BAR, and DET AIL OFF/LO W/HIGH of each SCENE, as well as the GAINUP , A GC MAX GAIN, W/B MODE, R/B GAIN and T/R/B PED statuses are synchronized. Statuses are also acquired from the camera when the SCENE is s witched or when the CAMERA MENU is[...]

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    - 41 - Ho w to operate the system  Contr ol exer cised from the Remote Operation P anel A W -CB400 (continued) Procedure f or camera menu operation (A W-CB400)  Set the CAMERA MENU CNT item in the LCD menu of the A W -CB400 to ENABLE.  Press the [A] b utton of the [OPTION SW] on the A W -CB400 for 2 seconds.  The camer a menu of the A W[...]

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    - 42 -  Contr ol exer cised from the Multi-Function Contr oller A W -RP655 For executing ABB. *2, *5 For executing A WB. *2, *3 Jog dial (main) When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode (GAIN button: MANU) Select the desired gain setting from GAIN 0 dB to 18 dB.*8 When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode (GAIN button: AUT O) Select the desi[...]

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    - 43 -  Contr ol exer cised from the Multi-Function Contr oller A W -RP655 (continued) *1 : When PRESET 3200K or PRESET 5600K is selected in the camera menu, everything turns off when the camera menu is turned OFF . *2 : The lamp of the ABB or A WB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic blac k balance is being executed, respec[...]

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    - 44 - Ho w to operate the system  Contr ol exer cised from the Multi-Function Contr oller A W -RP655 (continued) When the A W -HE870, to whic h the motor drive lens is connected, has been directl y connected to the controller , zooming and focusing can be operated using the contr oller’ s joystick. (When an SDI card is installed without using[...]

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    - 45 -  T urn the jog dial (main) to select menu items of the A W -HE870 and change the data. When changing the data, the data settings are incremented by turning the dial clockwise and decremented b y tur ning it counterclockwise . T ur n the jog dial (main) while pressing the OK button to change the data setting in increments of 10 (it is not [...]

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    - 46 - Ho w to operate the system  Contr ol exer cised from the Multi Hybrid Contr ol P anel A W -RP555 For executing A WB. *1, *2 For switching WHITE BAL A, B or A TW . *5 For switching the SCENE file (User/Halogen/Fluorescent/ Outdoor). For executing ABB. *1, *4 Use these buttons to perf orm the camera menu operations. MENU: This operates in t[...]

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    - 47 -  Control e xer cised from the Multi Hybrid Contr ol P anel A W -RP555 (continued) *1 : The lamp of the ABB or A WB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic blac k balance is being executed, respectively . When ABB or A WB is completed successfully , the corresponding lamp goes off; when it is not completed successfully , [...]

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    - 48 - Ho w to operate the system  Control e xer cised from the Multi Hybrid Contr ol P anel A W -RP555 (continued) When the A W -HE870, to whic h the motor drive lens is connected, has been directl y connected to the controller , zooming and focusing can be operated using the contr oller’ s joystick. (When an SDI card is installed without usi[...]

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    - 49 - Use mode setting  Use Mode Setting The camera has f our use modes, and various functions f or four use modes hav e been preset. Functions can be set as best suited to each use mode.  Halogen mode Suited to indoor shooting, such as at weddings, parties, lecture meetings, e vents, etc. Settings can be changed using a simple menu.  Flu[...]

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    - 50 - Use mode setting  Selecting 1. T ur n the camera on while keeping the MENU s witch depressed. The use mode setting menu appears on the monitor screen. 2. The cursor mov es each time the UP/ABB switch or the DO WN/BAR s witch is pressed. Mov e the cursor to the desired use mode. 3. Press the ENTER/A WB switch. The selecting use mode comes [...]

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    - 51 - Operating pr ocedure 1 T urn on the po wer of the camera and other units. 2 Adjust the lighting of the subject to the appropriate le vel. 3 Select the operating mode. Once the mode has been selected, it need not be selected again when the camera is going to be used under the same conditions. 4 Adjust the flange bac k of the lens, and adjust [...]

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    - 52 - Adjustment  Flange back adjustment (For zoom lens) This is f or adjusting the zoom lens f ocus over the entire f ocusing range from the TELE end to the WIDE end. 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. 2. Aim the camera at any object o ver 6.56 ft. (2 m) awa y from the camera, and then loosen the flange back loc k knob. 3. Set t[...]

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    - 53 -  White balance adjustment  Automatic white balance contr ol (A WB: A WB A/A WB B)  When “A WB A” or “A WB B” has been selected as the white balance setting on the Color Set sub menu (pages 62, 70), two sets of color temperature conditions can be preset (stored in the memor y): one set f or A and another set f or B.  When [...]

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    - 54 -  White balance ma y not be correctly set if the lighting of the object is too weak.  Since the camera has a b uilt-in memor y , the set white balance will remain in the memor y e ven if power is turned off . Therefore , it is not necessar y to reset the white balance if the color temperature of those objects remains unchanged. Howe ver[...]

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    - 55 -  Blac k balance adjustment  Close the lens. If the motor dr iv e lens is controlled from the camera, the lens is automatically closed when the blac k balance is adjusted.  The R/B pedestal adjustment of painting setting will be automatically reset to ±0 after setting the blac k balance. (Painting setting in only User Mode .) Press [...]

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    - 56 -  T otal pedestal level adjustment (Use an oscilloscope or a wa vef or m monitor for this adjustment.) This step is to adjust the blac k lev els (pedestal lev els) of two or more cameras to be the same . Please contact your dealer f or the adjustment. 1. Close the lens. 2. Select P edestal item in the Brightness Set sub menu. 3. Set the pe[...]

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    - 57 - Adjustment  Genloc k adjustment Phase adjustments must be perf or med with the camera menu when e xter nal synchronizing signals are supplied to the system in cases where multiple cameras are used or peripheral devices are connected. Please contact your dealer f or the adjustment.  Horizontal phase control The phases of the HD signals [...]

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    - 58 - • When adjusting the phase of SD signals Obser v e the wav eforms of the external synchronizing input signal (blac k burst signal) and video output signal on a two-channel oscilloscope. Then match the horizontal phase of both signals by adjusting them with the horizontal phase control of the camera menu. Genlock input signal (black b urst)[...]

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    - 59 - Adjustment  Color phase adjustment Color phase adjustment is necessar y only f or the composite or Y/C signals of the SD f or mat. Adjust the color phase of the camera to the basic color tone such as program output signal (split color bar output signal) from the color special eff ect generator . Color bar of camera Split line Color bar of[...]

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    - 60 - Menu item setting/c hanging  Menu item setting  Each of the f our use modes of the camera (Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor and User) has a main menu. (Ref er to page 61.)  Each item of the main menu has a sub menu, which consists of se ver al settings.  These settings hav e been preset to the optimum values to suit each use mode , [...]

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    - 61 - 6. Upon completion of the settings, k eep the MENU s witch depressed f or 3 seconds or more to close the main menu screen. The camera will now oper ate according to the new settings. MENU switch ENTER/A WB switch UP/ABB switch DO WN/BAR switc h  Main menu screen Main menu of Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode Halogen Mode Set Brightness S[...]

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    - 62 - Menu item setting/c hanging (Halog en, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode)  Sub menu (Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode) Brightness Set Picture Level 0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 Light Area Top Cut Shutter Mode Step Step/Synchro Off Gain 0dB AGC Max Gain --- Pedestal 0 Return  –––––––  –––––––  ––––––– [...]

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    - 63 -  Description of the setting screen  Brightness Set  Video level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Conv ergence lev el of A UTO IRIS , AUT O GAIN UP and A UT O ND (ELC) can be adjusted.  Detecting ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/A V G: P50 to A50] The ratio of A UT O IRIS, A UT O GAIN UP and AUT O ND (ELC) detected peak (P) to[...]

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    - 64 -  Electronic shutter step/synchr o scan setting [Step/Synchr o: Off , 1/100 to 1/10000 (Step), 61.19 Hz to 1466 Hz (Synchr o Scan)] This setting is possible only when “Step” or “S/Scan” is selected in electronic shutter mode setting. • When “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting: Off: Electronic shutt[...]

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    - 65 -  Color Set  Chroma level adjustment [Chroma Le vel: –3 to +3] Chroma le vel can be decreased or increased to an y of three le vels each. The RGB signal cannot be adjusted.  Skin color adjustment [Flesh T one: –3 to +3] Skin color can be decreased or increased to any of three le vels each.  White balance setting [White Bal: A [...]

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    - 66 -  Sharpness (DTL) Set  Detail select setting [DTL Select: Sharpness, Super DTL] If contour correction is not sufficient at the “Shar pness” position when detail le vel setting is set to “Low” or “High”, select the “Super DTL ” position.  Neither “Shar pness” nor “Super DTL ” is v alid for contour correction if[...]

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    - 67 - Menu item setting/c hanging (Halog en, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode)  G/L Set  Horizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied.  Subcarrier phase coarse adjustment [SC Coarse: 0deg, 45deg, 90deg, 135deg, 180deg, 225deg, 270deg, 315deg] Coarse adjustment of subcarri[...]

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    - 68 -  Down-con version mode selection [Downcon v . Mode: Squeez e, Sidecut] Squeeze or Sidecut can be selected as the down-con version mode f or the SD (480i) format.  Component output setting [Component: RGB, Y/Pb/Pr , Y/C] This enables RGB , Y/Pb/Pr or Y/C to be selected as the component signals which are to be output from the I/F REMO TE[...]

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    - 69 -  Character output selection [ Character Mix Component: Off, On / Composite: Off , On / Option: Off, On] This is used to select how the camera men u, status and other characters are to be output (Off or On). Component: How the characters to the component signals (RGB, Y/Pb/Pr) are output is selected. Composite: Character output method f or[...]

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    - 70 - Menu item setting/c hanging (User Mode)  Sub menu (User Mode) HD Detail Set 1/2 Detail High H Detail Level H 30 V Detail Level H 23 H Detail Level L 18 V Detail Level L 15 Detail Band 4 Noise Suppress 5 Level Dependent 10% Dark Detail 0 Return  –––––––  –––––––––  –––––––––  ?[...]

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    - 71 - Color Correction 1/3 B_Mg Gain 0 B_Mg Phase 0 Mg Gain +27 Mg Phase 0 Mg_R Gain 0 Mg_R Phase 0 R Gain +15 R Phase 0 Return  Color Correction Set Display Color Correction 2/3 R_Yl Gain 0 R_Yl Phase 0 Yl Gain +18 Yl Phase +6 Yl_G Gain 0 Yl_G Phase 0 G Gain +30 G Phase +112 Return Color Correction 3/3 G_Cy Gain 0 G_Cy Phase 0 Cy Gain +44 Cy P[...]

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    - 72 - Other Set 1 Gamma 0.45 Knee Point 88% White Clip 110% Flare R 0 Flare G 0 Flare B 0 Black Stretch Off SD 2D LPF Off EBU Matrix Set Off Return  –––––––  –––––––  –––––––  ––––––  –––––––  –––––––  –––––––  Other Set Display [...]

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    - 73 -  Description of the setting screen  Brightness Set  Video level adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Conv ergence lev el of A UTO IRIS , AUT O GAIN UP and ELC can be adjusted.  Detecting ratio adjustment [Light PEAK/A V G: P50 to A50] The ratio of A UT O IRIS, A UT O GAIN UP and ELC detected peak (P) to av erage (A) can be ad[...]

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    - 74 -  Electronic shutter step/synchr o scan setting [Step/Synchr o: Off , 1/100 to 1/10000 (Step), 61.19 Hz to 1466 Hz (Synchr o Scan)] This setting is possible only when “Step” or “S/Scan” is selected in electronic shutter mode setting. • When “Step” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting: Off: Electronic shutt[...]

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    - 75 -  Color Set  Chroma level adjustment [Chroma Le vel: –3 to +3] Chroma Le vel can be decreased or increased to an y of three le vels each. The RGB signal cannot be adjusted.  White balance setting [White Bal: A TW , A WB A, A WB B, 3200K, 5600K] AT W : The white balance is automatically adjusted to the optimum position. The white ba[...]

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    - 76 -  HD (1080i, 720p) Detail Set  Detail level setting [Detail: Off, Low , High] Contour correction quantity can be selected. Detail settings made using the horizontal/vertical detail le vel high/lo w setting.  Horizontal detail level high setting [H Detail Level H: L+1 to +63]  V ertical detail level high setting [V Detail Level H: [...]

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    - 77 -  Dark detail level setting [Dark Detail: 0 to 5] The contours of the darker por tions of an object can be emphasized. This setting is possible only when the le vel dependent le vel setting is set to “0 %”.  Chroma detail level setting [Chroma Detail: 0 to 15] The contours of high-hue por tions of an object can be emphasized.  Cl[...]

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    - 78 -  SD (480i) Detail Set  Detail level setting [Detail: Off, Low , High] Contour correction quantity can be selected. Detail settings made using the horizontal/vertical detail le vel high/lo w setting.  Horizontal detail level high setting [H Detail Level H: L+1 to +63]  V ertical detail level high setting [V Detail Level H: L+1 to [...]

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    - 79 - Menu item setting/c hanging (User Mode)  Dark detail level setting [Dark Detail: 0 to 5] The contours of the darker por tions of an object can be emphasized. This setting is possible only when the le vel dependent le vel setting is set to “0 %”.  Chroma detail level setting [Chroma Detail: 0 to 15] The contours of high-hue por tion[...]

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    - 80 - Menu item setting/c hanging (User Mode)  Color Matrix Set Linear Matrix R-G [Matrix(R-G): –31 to +31] This is used to adjust the color in the R-G axis direction. Linear Matrix R-B [Matrix(R-B): –31 to +31] This is used to adjust the color in the R-B axis direction. Linear Matrix G-R [Matrix(G-R): –31 to +31] This is used to adjust t[...]

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    - 81 -  Color Correction Set B_Mg Gain [–127 to +127] Increases or decreases the intermediate color between blue and magenta. B_Mg Phase [–127 to +127] V ar ies the hue of the intermediate color between blue and magenta. Mg Gain [–127 to +127] Increases or decreases the magenta. Mg Phase [–127 to +127] V ar ies the hue of the magenta. Mg[...]

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    - 82 -  G/L Set  Horizontal phase adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied.  Subcarrier phase coarse adjustment [SC Coarse: 0deg, 45deg, 90deg, 135deg, 180deg, 225deg, 270deg, 315deg] Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied. V alid for[...]

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    - 83 -  Flare correction level setting [Flare R/G/B: 0 to 100] Flare correction le vel can be adjusted.  Black stretch setting [Blac k Stretch: Off, On] Black stretch to correct the suppression of b lack por tions at low luminance can be set to OFF or ON.  SD (480i) 2D LPF [SD 2D LPF: Off, Low , High] This enables the cross color of the co[...]

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    - 84 -  Component output setting [Component: RGB, Y/Pb/Pr , Y/C] This enables RGB , Y/Pb/Pr or Y/C to be selected as the component signals which are to be output from the I/F REMO TE connector . Y/C cannot be selected when “1080i” or “720p” has been selected as the “Video output f or mat (Format)” setting. If “1080i” or “720p?[...]

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    - 85 - Menu item setting/c hanging (User Mode)  Character output selection [ Character Mix Component: Off, On / Composite: Off , On / Option: Off, On] This is used to select how the camera men u, status and other characters are to be output (Off or On). Component: How the characters to the component signals (RGB, Y/Pb/Pr) are output is selected.[...]

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    - 86 - Changing the settings  Changing the f ormat settings A confirmation screen appears when the format setting is to be changed on the Other Set screen. 1. When the F ormat setting is changed on the Other Set screen and the ENTER/A WB switch is pressed, the “F ormat” sub menu screen such as the one sho wn below is displa yed f or about 10[...]

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    - 87 -  Changing the component setting A confirmation screen appears when the component setting is to be changed on the Other Set screen. 1. When the Component setting is changed on the Other Set screen and the ENTER/A WB switch is pressed, the “Component” sub menu screen such as the one shown belo w is displa yed for about 10 seconds . Comp[...]

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    - 88 -  Setting the EBU matrix A confirmation screen appears when the EBU matr ix is to be set on the Other Set screen. 1. When the EBU matrix setting is changed on the Other Set screen and the ENTER/A WB switch is pressed, the “EBU Matrix” sub menu screen such as the one shown belo w is displa yed for about 10 seconds . EBU Matrix Do you wa[...]

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    - 89 - Setting to initial set (F actor y presets)  Setting to initial set In case of the wrong setting in any use mode , take the f ollowing steps to return to the initial settings. When initialization is perf ormed, all of the camera menu’ s setting values e xcept for F ormat and Component will retur n to f actor y presets. 1. Select “Initi[...]

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    - 90 - Setting to initial set (F actor y presets)  Initial settings of the setting items (F actor y preset v alues)  Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode Item Halogen Fluorescent Outdoor Brightness Set Picture Le vel 0 0 0 Light PEAK/A VG 0 0 0 Light Area T op Cut T op Cut T op Cut Shutter Mode Step Step ELC Step/Synchro Off Off --- Gain 0dB 0d[...]

  • Page 91

    - 91 - Setting to initial set (F actor y presets)  User Mode Item User Brightness Set Picture Le vel 0 Light PEAK/A VG 0 Light Area T op Cut Shutter Mode Step Step/Synchro Off Gain 0dB AGC Max Gain --- P edestal 0 Color Set Chroma Lev el +2 White Bal A WB A A TW Speed --- P ainting R Gain 0 B Gain 0 R P edestal 0 B P edestal 0 HD Detail Set 1/2 [...]

  • Page 92

    - 92 - Setting to initial set (F actor y presets) Item User Color Correction 2/3 R_YI Gain 0 R_YI Phase 0 YI Gain +18 YI Phase +6 YI_G Gain 0 YI_G Phase 0 G Gain +30 G Phase +112 Color Correction 3/3 G_Cy Gain 0 G_Cy Phase 0 Cy Gain +44 Cy Phase –15 Cy_B Gain 0 Cy_B Phase 0 B Gain –20 B Phase +36 G/L Set* (*Items common to all scenes) H Phase 0[...]

  • Page 93

    - 93 - T roub leshooting  Operation Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages No power  When the pan-tilt head is not being used  Are the DC cable pro vided with the unit and the designated AC adapter connected?  Has the PO WER s witch of the AC adapter been set to the ON position? P .18, P .24 to 26  When the pan-tilt head a[...]

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    - 94 - Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages Cannot operate using the controller  It may be necessary to upgrade the version of the contr oller so that the controller will support the unit.  Consult with your dealer . —  When the A W -RP400 pan-tilt control panel and the A W-CB400 remote operation panel are used in combinatio[...]

  • Page 95

    - 95 - T roub leshooting  Video Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages The camera’ s images are not display ed or they are disturbed  Is the unit connected to the pan-tilt head and controller pr operly?  Ref er to the Operating Instructions of the pan-tilt head or the controller . P .27 to 38  Has the power of the connected[...]

  • Page 96

    - 96 - Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages Something is wrong with the coloring of the pictures  Have the white balance and blac k balance been adjusted?  Adjust the white balance and blac k balance.  The automatic tracking white balance setting (A TW) function ma y also be selected. P .53 to 55  Have the color matrix sett[...]

  • Page 97

    - 97 - T roub leshooting Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages Multiple color bands (color bars) are display ed  Switch to the camera picture. P .16, P .39 to 48 The controller’ s H/F and OPTION indicators flash The OPERA TE LED on the CB400 flashes  Restart the unit, and c heck that “F an Error” is displayed.  The coolin[...]

  • Page 98

    - 98 - Appearance Unit: inch (mm) AW-HE870 HD Convertible Camera DEFINITION HIGH 3-1/4 (83) 6-3/4 (171) 4-1/8 (104.5) 1/4 (12) 3/8 (9) 3-1/16 (77) 1-5/16 (34) 10 11/16 (17.5)[...]

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    - 99 - Specifications Source v oltage: DC 12 V P ower consumption: 18.5 W indicates saf ety inf or mation. Optical system: Dichroic prism optical system, F1.4 Pickup de vice: 2/3˝ Interline wide CCD Synchr onization system: Inter nal synchronization, External synchronization: BB (BNC  1, Dsub 50P  1) Video output: <HD format> Y/Pb/Pr Y[...]

  • Page 100

    - 100 - White balance: A WB A, A WB B (R/B painting), A TW , 3200K/5600K preset Black balance: A uto (R/B painting) Chroma amount v ariability: 7 le vels v ar iability Encoding system: Y , R-Y , B-Y Gain selection: –6 to 18 dB in step, A GC Electronic shutter speed: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, ELC , Synchro scan (61.19 H[...]

  • Page 101

    - 101 - Allowable temperature ranges: F or storage: –4 °F to 140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) F or guaranteeing perf or mance: 41 °F to 95 °F (+5 °C to +35 °C) F or guaranteeing operation: 14 °F to 113 °F (–10 °C to +45 °C) [The unit must be warmed up f or at least 30 minutes if the temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below .] Ambient opera[...]

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