Panasonic Camera Controller Ak Hrp150g Operating Instructions

							
Camera Controller
AK-HRP150G
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions completely.
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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.
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral  triangle  is  intended  to  alert 
the  user  to  the  presence  of  impor tant  operating  and  maintenance 
(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC Note:
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  designed 
 
t o   p r ov i d e   r e a s o n a bl e   p r o t e c t i o n   a g a i n s t   h a r m f u l   i n t e r fe r e n c e   w h e n   t h e 
equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial  environment.   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.
Warning:
To  assure  continued  FCC  emission  limit  compliance,  the  user  must  use  only 
 
sh ie ld ed   in t erfac e  ca bl es   w he n  co nn ec ti ng   t o  ex te r na l  un it s.    Al so,  any 
unauthorized  changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  could  void  the  user’s 
authority to operate it.
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  A  est  conforme  à  la  norme 
NMB-003 du Canada.
For CANADA
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CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Note:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.
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. 
						

							
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  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)  D o   n o t   b l o c k   a n y   v e n t i l a t i o n  openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8)  D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t  s o u r c e s   s u c h   a s   r a d i a t o r s , 
heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other 
apparatus  (including  amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
  9)  Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  o f   t h e   p o l a r i ze d   o r   gr o u n d i n g -
type  plug.  A  polar ized  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 
 
i n t o   y o u r   o u t l e t ,   c o n s u l t   a n 
electrician  for  replacement  of  the 
obsolete outlet.   10)  Protect  the  power  cord  form  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)  U n p l u g   t h i s   a p p a r a t u s   d u r i n g  lightning  storms  or  when  unused 
for long periods of time.
  14)  R e fe r   a l l   s e r v i c i n g   t o   q u a l i f i e d  ser vice  personnel.  Ser vicing  is 
required  when  the  apparatus  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way,  such 
as  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is 
damaged,  liquid  has  been  spilled 
o r   o b j e c t s   h ave   fa l l e n   i n t o   t h e 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed  to  rain  or  moisture,  does 
not  operate  normally,  or  has  been 
dropped.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment 
(private households)
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electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household 
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to 
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basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to 
your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential 
negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from 
inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national 
legislation.
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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier 
for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
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Contents
Accessories
Introduction  ........................................................................................................................ 5
Accessories  ....................................................................................................................... 5
Precautions for use  ...........................................................................................................
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Major operating controls and their functions  .................................................................
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Multi purpose camera control system configuration  ...................................................
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Appearance  ...................................................................................................................... 13
Specifications  .................................................................................................................. 14
Multi cable (5 m)  ....................................
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Setscrews 
(M48 mm)  .......................... 2
Introduction
This unit is a camera controller for multi purpose camera (AK-HC1500G). 
This unit is connected to a multi purpose camera with one multi cable, and capable of 
transmitting and receiving various camera and lens control signals and generator lock 
signals (3-value SYNC/BB-SYNC). 
						

							
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  We recommend that the AC adapter AW-PS505A is used for power supply.
  Handle the controller carefully.
   Dropping the controller or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents.
  Use the controller in an ambient temperature of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
   Using the controller in cold places below 32°F (0°C) or hot places above 104°F (40°C) may adversely affect its internal parts.
  Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
  Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
  Avoid using the unit outdoors.
  Install the unit 3.3 ft. (1 m) away from the monitor.
  Maintenance
   Wipe the controller using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent, wring it out well, and wipe the controller gently.
Precautions for use
Caution
  Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.
   If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use. 
						

							
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Major operating controls and their functions
Operation panel
 OPERATE switch [OPERATE]
This switch allows operations to be performed using the controls on the remote control 
panel. Its lamp lights up as soon as the power is turned on.
Lighted:   The switch lamp lights up when the power is turned on.  
When communication with the camera is enabled, switch selection is 
set.
Extinguished:   If the power has been turned on and the camera’s power is on, the  operations will be canceled (set to the protected status).
 Alarm indicator [ALARM]
This lights up red when the camera’s fan has shut down. Normally, it goes off.
 MENU ON/OFF switch [MENU ON]
This is used to display the menus on the main line images. 
						

							
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Major operating controls and their functions
 Menu switch [MENU]
When this switch is rotated, menu items can be selected and data changed.
When it is pressed, items can be verified and data entered.
 Scene file switches [SCENE  PRE, USER1, USER2]
These switches are used to call the scene file data registered by the camera.
 Camera video output selector switches [MODE  CAM/BAR/TEST]
These switches are used to select the camera video output. Camera video, color bar 
display or test display is selected.
CAM switch lamp lighted:  Output of images shot by camera 
BAR switch lamp lighted:  Color bar output
TEST switch lamp lighted:  Test signal output
 Auto white balance switch [AUTO WHITE]
This switch is used for automatic white balance adjustments.
Switch lamp lights:   When the switch is pressed, the start of the automatic white balance operation is indicated by the lighting of the switch lamp.
Switch lamp flashes:   If the white balance is not adjusted adequately upon completion 
of the automatic white balance adjustment, the lamp flashes to 
warn the user.
Switch lamp goes off:   The lamp goes off when the white balance has been adjusted 
satisfactorily.
 Auto black balance switch [AUTO BLACK]
This switch is used for automatic black balance adjustments.
Switch lamp lights:   When the switch is pressed, the start of the automatic black balance operation is indicated by the lighting of the switch lamp.
Switch lamp flashes:   If the black balance is not adjusted adequately upon completion  of the automatic black balance adjustment, the lamp flashes to 
warn the user.
Switch lamp goes off:   The lamp goes off when the black balance has been adjusted 
satisfactorily.
 R/B gain control [GAIN]
This control is used to adjust the red (R) and blue (B) of the white balance. Automatic 
white balance operations can be performed while these colors are being adjusted.
 R/B pedestal control [BLACK]
This control is used to adjust the red (R) and blue (B) of the pedestal. Automatic black 
balance operations can be performed while these colors are being adjusted. 
						

							
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 ND filter switch [ND FILTER]
This switch is used to select the ND filter setting.ND_1: CLEAR
ND_2: 1/4
ND_3: 1/16
ND_4: 1/32 or 1/64
  The ND filter differs depending on the camera concerned. For details, refer to the camera’s instruction manual.
 CC filter switch [CC FILTER]
This switch is used to select the CC filter selection.
CC_A: 3200K
CC_B: 4300K
CC_C: 6300K
CC_D: Cross screen
 This function does not work with AK-HC1500G.
 Gain switching status display [GAIN]
This indicates the gain of the video input sensitivity.
LOW gain status
MID gain status
HIGH gain status
Super gain 1 status
Super gain 2 status
Super gain 3 status
 Electronic shutter switch [SHUTTER]
This switch is used to set the step shutter or synchro scan shutter set using the camera 
menu to ON or OFF. The switch lamp lights when one of the shutters is selected.
Major operating controls and their functions