Panasonic 720p Multi Purpose Digital Camera Ak Hc900p Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, 
please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use.
Model AK-HC900P
 
720P Multi-purpose
Digital Camera 

2
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. To assure continued
compliance follow the attached instal-
lation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates,
uses,...

3
CONTENTS
For Your Safety ................................ 2
Preface ............................................. 4
Features ........................................... 4
Precautions ...................................... 5
Major Operating Controls and
Their Functions ......................... 6, 7
How to Install .................................... 8
_How to set the lens .................... 8
_How to install on the camera
housing, pan/tilt head,
tripod, etc. .................................. 8
How...

4
Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the multi-purpose digital
camera.
New 2/3q 1 million-pixel CCD is employed.
[1280(H) k720(V)]
≥1 million-pixel CCD is 2/3q in size, being
compact and light-weight.
The camera section is equipped with a
high picture quality digital signal pro-
cessing LSI.
≥ 10 Bit, 74 MHz high picture quality digital
processing after the process circuit.
≥ New type CCD flaw correcting function.
≥High reliability, multi-function, and im-
provement of maneuverability are real-...

5≥Refer any servicing to qualified service
personnel.
≥Handle the camera with care.
≥Protect the precision made lens by plac-
ing the lens cap over when the camera is
not in use. If the lens is not installed, pro-
tect the surface of the prism by placing
the body cap into the lens mount hole.
≥Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue
designed for coated lenses, to clean the
surface of the lens or prism in the event
that it should become dirty.
≥Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is
dirty. In case...

6
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Front Panel
_Top and Bottom Panels
5Cooling Fan
≥Do not block or obstruct the ventilation during operation.  It may otherwise cause inter-
nal heating or fire.
≥The life of this fan is approximately 50,000 hours (at room temp. 25eC).  Replace the
fan as needed.
(When the room temperature is higher than 35eC, replace the fan earlier.)
Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.
3
4
1
2
LENS
5
6
6
7
1
2
3
4
5 6 789
10
11
12
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal...

7 8Breaker [BREAKER]
If the breaker is operated due to over-current or the like, check the cause and eliminate
the trouble, then press the breaker button.
9Zoom/Focus Connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]
Used to connect the zoom/focus control cables of lens. 6Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)
7Camera 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.
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Side Panel
:SDI...

8
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F720PROGRESSIVE
How to Install
_How to set the lens
≥Standard 2/3q bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.
1Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap.
2Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the
lens.
3Connect the lens cable to the lens connector.
4Connect the remote (zoom/focus control) cable to the zoom/focus connector on the
rear panel.
* Note that there are some lenses...

9
O    I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F
AK-HC900P
YPbPr D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin
How to Set Up the System (Connection)
_Connection of remote control box
≥Use multi-cable for the connection of HD controller AK-HRP900 and this unit.
HD-SDI
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05Coaxial Cable
(5C-FB)
HD Monitor
*
1 To be sold in September 2002
1Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the Power Switch of AC Adaptor and HD
Controller to OFF.
2Connect the multi-cable to the interface connector of the camera,...

10
O    I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F
HD-SDI
D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
HD Controller
AK-HRP900*
1
HD Monitor
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Control System Configuration 1
Remote
controllable
lensMulti-purpose
Digital Camera
AK-HC900P
*1 To be sold in September 2002
External sync signal
(3 value sync)
Remote (zoom/focus
control) cable
DC
Power
Cable