Panasonic 3 Ccd Color Camera Ccu Gp Us932cu Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
3CCD Color Camera CCU
Model Nos.      GP-US932CU
GP-US932CUE
GP-US932CUS
GP-US932CUSE
Camera head: option
Camera cable: option
DC POWER
GP-US932
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
WARNING:
• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the apparatus.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be made
by qualified service personnel or system installers.
• The connections should comply with local electrical code.
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
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read the label on the bottom.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
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You should note the model number and serial number of this
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of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions  ............................................................................................................3
Limitation of Liability  .........................................................................................................................5
Disclaimer of Warranty  ......................................................................................................................5
Precautions .......................................................................................................................................6
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................8
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks  .........................................................................................8
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions  .................................................................................9
Camera head  .............................................................................................................................9
Camera control unit (CCU) .........................................................................................................9
Installation/Connection ...................................................................................................................13
How to mount lens ....................................................................................................................14
Setting Procedures  .........................................................................................................................15
SETUP menu  ............................................................................................................................15
Basic operations  ......................................................................................................................16
1. Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] .......................................................................................17
2. ELC setting [ELC]  ................................................................................................................18
3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] ..................................................................................19
4. Gain adjustment [GAIN]  ......................................................................................................19
5. Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP]  .......................................................19
6. Output signal setting [OUTPUT SEL]  ..................................................................................19
7. Scene file setting [SCENE FILE]  ..........................................................................................20
8. White balance setting [WHITE BAL]  ....................................................................................23
9. Black balance setting [BLACK BAL]  ...................................................................................23
10. Synchronization setting [SYNC]  ..........................................................................................24
11. Electronic zoom setting [ELECTRIC ZOOM]  .......................................................................24
12. Image freezing [FREEZE]  ....................................................................................................24
Default setting restoring  ...........................................................................................................24
SEL Menu ........................................................................................................................................25
How to display or operate the SEL menu .................................................................................25
Button assignment  ...................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................26
Specifications .................................................................................................................................28
Standard Accessories  ....................................................................................................................30
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................30 
						

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Limitation of Liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WAR-
RANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE
THIRD PARTYS RIGHT.THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INAC-
CURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN,
AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLI-
CATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
Disclaimer of Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRI-
AL CO,. LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PER-
SON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE
MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIM-
ITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSE-
QUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;
(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFI-
CATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON
OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM
OF THE PRODUCT;(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYS-
TEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
(6) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT
BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION BEING A PHO-
TOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY
WITH THE RESULT OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMER-
AS PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OTHER THAN SURVEILLANCE. 
						

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Precautions
Do not attempt to disassemble this product.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service person for servicing.
Handle this product with care.
Do not abuse the product. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The
product could be damaged by improper handling or stor-
age.
Cleaning this product body
Turn the power off when cleaning the product. Use a dry
cloth to clean the product.
Do not use strong abrasive detergent when cleaning the
product. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter-
gent and wipe gently. Then, wipe off the remaining deter-
gent with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration. When using a chemi-
cal cloth for cleaning, read the caution provided with the
chemical cloth product.
Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, or try to
operate it in wet areas.
Turn the power off immediately and ask a qualified service
person for servicing. Moisture can damage the product,
and also create the danger of electric shock.
Use this product for indoor use only.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for hours and
do not install the product near a heater or an air condition-
er. Otherwise, it may cause deformation, discoloration and
malfunction. Keep the product away from water.
Do not drop anything inside this product.
Dropping a metal part or other materials inside the product
could permanently damage the product.
Do not operate this product beyond the specified tem-
perature, humidity, or power source ratings.
Use the product under conditions where temperature is
between 0°C and +40°C {32°F and 104°F}, and humidity is
below 90 %. The input power resource is 12 V DC.Clean the faceplate with care.
Do not clean the faceplate with strong or abrasive deter-
gents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and
ethanol.
Discoloration on the CCD color filter
When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a
spotlight, the color filter of the CCD may have deteriorated
and it may cause discoloration. Even when changing the
fixed shooting direction after continuously shooting a spot-
light for a certain period, the discoloration may remain.
Do not aim the camera head at strong light sources.
A light source such as a spot light causes a blooming (light
bleeding) or a smear (vertical lines).
Installing place
Contact your dealer for assistance if you are unsure of an
appropriate place in your particular environment.
Make sure that the installation area is strong enough to hold
the product, such as a concrete ceiling. When the installa-
tion area is not strong enough, reinforce and strengthen it.
Avoid installing in the following locations.
• Locations where it may get wet from rain or water
splash
• Locations where a chemical agent is used such as a
swimming pool (not only outdoor)
• Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a
kitchen
• Locations near flammable gas or vapor
• Locations where radiation or x-ray emissions are pro-
duced
• Locations subject to strong magnetic field or radio
waves
• Locations where corrosive gas is produced
• Locations where it may be damaged by briny air such
as seashores
• Locations where the temperature is not between 0°C
and +40°C {32°F and 104°F}.
• Locations subject to vibrations (the product is not
designed for on-vehicle use.)
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of
severe changes in temperature
Smear
Bright subject
Blooming 
						

							Be sure to remove this product if it is not in use.
Radio interference
When the product is used near TV/radio antenna, strong
electric field or magnetic field (near a motor or a trans-
former), images may be distorted and noise sound may be
produced.
Do not install this product in a humid or dust-laden
environment.
Otherwise, lifetime of the internal parts may be shortened.
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Preface
This system is a compact and light type HD camera control unit (hereafter called CCU) with high image quality and multiple
functions by introducing digital signal processing. The camera head is separately mounted. 
• GP-US932CU, GP-US932CUE, CCU for 3CCD color camera (HDMI output connector equipped) 
• GP-US932CUS, GP-US932CUSE, CCU for 3CCD color camera (SDI output connector equipped) 
This unit is used in combination with the optional 3CCD HD camera head. 
• GP-US932H, GP-US932HE, camera head for 3CCD color camera 
• The multi-format output applicable to 1 080i, 720p, 480p (576p*) and 480i (576i*) is available.
* The value is for GP-US932CUE/GP-US932CUSE.
• Signal transmission without signal degradation has been achieved thanks to the HDMI or SDI output connectors.
• The dynamic range expansion function allows users to shoot even images with a wide range of brightness contrast and
facilitate their visibility. 
These instructions explain the system that consists of this unit and the optional camera head.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC. 
						

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
Camera head
qLens mount section
C-mount lens is mounted on this section. (page 14)
wCamera cable connector
This connector is used to connect the camera cable
(option).
 (option)
GP-CA932/4, GP-CA932/4E (4 m {13.1 ft.})
GP-CA932/6, GP-CA932/6E (6 m {19.7 ft.})
eTripod socket
The tripod socket hole is used when the camera head is
secured to the tripod.
The tripod socket can be mounted on either top or bot-
tom of the camera head.
Tripod socket hole: 1/4-20 UNCImportant:
• Be sure to turn off the power of the CCU before con-
necting or disconnecting the camera cable.
• Avoid bending excessively or breaking the camera
cable. 
• Use the specific-camera head only.
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rPower switch [DC POWER]
This switch toggles the power of the CCU and camera
head on and off. The switch lights green while the
power is turned on.
tScene file selection button [SCENE]
The button selects a scene file from 1 to 3. Each scene
file should be set up beforehand using the SETUP
menu. (page 20)
Selection of a scene file turns on the green LED of the
selected file number.
yGain selection button [GAIN]
This button selects a gain from OFF, LOW, and HIGH.
Selection of a gain turns on the green LED of the select-
ed gain. No LED is turned on when the gain is set to off.Selectable gain varies depending on the setting in the
SETUP menu (page 19).
When GAIN is set to AUTO and SENS UP is set to
OFF:The gain is always set to HIGH.
uFreeze/menu button [FREEZE (MENU)]
Pressing this button:Displays the current image as a
static image when FREEZE in the SETUP menu is
set to ON.
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Notes:
• Pressing a button other than the [g] and [h] but-
tons provides freeze cancellation.
• When the zoom in and out functions are assigned to
the [e] and [f] buttons respectively, the image
can be scaled up and down in the image freezing
state.
Refer to page 25 for function assignment to buttons.
Holding down this button (for more than 2 seconds):
Displays the SETUP menu.
iSelection button [SEL]
Pressing this button while the SETUP menu is displayed
determines the setting.
Pressing this button except while the SETUP menu is
displayed calls up the SEL menu. (page 25)
oUp/down/left/right buttons
Up button [g]:This button moves the cursor upward to
change a setting item while the SETUP menu is dis-
played.
Down button [h]:This button moves the cursor down-
ward to change a setting item while the SETUP
menu is displayed.
Left button [e]:This button moves the cursor leftward
or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is dis-
played.
This button moves the cursor in the minus direc-
tion on the level adjustment scale or selects a set-
ting item while the SEL menu is displayed.
When the zoom out function is assigned to the left
button, the image can be scaled down (page
25).
Right button [f]:This button moves the cursor right-
ward or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is
displayed.
This button moves the cursor in the plus direction
on the level adjustment scale or selects a setting
item while the SEL menu is displayed.
When the zoom in function is assigned to the right
button, the image can be scaled up (up to 2.5-fold)
(page 25).
!0Color bar display/AWC button [BAR/AWC]
Pressing this button:Calls up the color bar on the
screen while an image is displayed. The color bar
becomes a blue back display while the SETUP
menu is displayed.
Holding down this button (for more than 2 seconds): 
Starts up AWC while an image is displayed if
“WHITE BAL” in the SETUP menu is set to “AWC”.Important:
• When the camera head is not connected, pressing
the [BAR/AWC] button does not activate any opera-
tion.
!1Dynamic range button [D RANGE]
This button toggles the dynamic range between NOR-
MAL and EXPAND. The button lights green when
EXPAND is selected.
“EXPAND” shall be selected when dark portions are
less viewable because too bright portions are present
in a screen.  (page 21)
Note:The dynamic range can also be set in the scene
file. (page 20)
!2Camera cable connector
This connector is used to connect the camera cable
(option).