Panasonic Multi Format Camera Ak Hc931p Operating Instructions

							Model AK-HC931P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Multi-Format Camera 
						

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“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
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HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numlérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation 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 designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the 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.
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For CANADA
CAUTION:
This product uses a semiconductor laser system
and is a laser class 1 product complies with
Radiation Performance Standards, 21CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Don’t make any modifications.
Don’t repair by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
Invisible Laser radiation is emitted from the
Optical fiber connector when this product is
turned on.
Don’t look into directly into the Optical fiber
connector of this product. 
						

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Contents
For your safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mounting the lens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adjusting the lens flange back  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Performing the viewfinder adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting the microphone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mounting the camera on a tripod  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Component system configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System connections 2 (with build-up unit)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
System connections 3 (with MSU)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Status displays on viewfinder screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting menu configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
AK-HC931P Connector pin assignment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
External dimension drawing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 
						

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Overview
This new-generation all-format HD camera is designed to support the 720P format.
By way of providing support for the 720P format, this model uses newly developed 2/3zCCDs with a million
pixels [1280 (H) x 720 (V)].  By taking a fresh approach to the on-chip lens, CCD structure and processes, these
new CCDs embody dramatically improved sensitivity, smear and dynamic range specifications compared with
conventional CCDs, and they achieve a high performance which is on a par with that of SD.  Furthermore, the
moire in the band has been slashed by offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line
readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing.
The newly developed digital signal processing LSI which supports 12-bit A/D conversion and which is provided in
the camera head processes the gamma, knee, detail, matrix and other process signals and uses a new system
for CCD defect correction to achieve improved operability with a greater number of functions, high quality and
high stability which only digital systems can deliver.  The 12-bit A/D converter yields a stable wide dynamic
circuit with a high signal-to-noise ratio from the dark areas to the highlights.
A newly developed casing is used to house the Multi-Format Camera head to achieve a compact size and light
weight.  The amount of heat generated has been significantly reduced by designing the new circuitry to consume
less power and by adopting an efficient heat dissipation design for the new casing.
SD signals (D1, VBS) can be output and RET images and PROMPT signals can be input by connecting the
Multi-Format Camera to the CCU (AK-HCU931P, optional accessory).
In terms of controlling the camera’s functions, the ROP (AK-HRP931P) or MSU (AK-MSU930P), also available
as an optional accessory, can be connected to the CCU to control such analog functions as the camera head’s
pedestal and iris and control such switches as the gain and output selector switches.
Features
Newly developed 720P, 2/3zmillion-pixel CCDs
incorporated
≥This achieves a high sensitivity that surpasses the
standard sensitivity of F10 and is on a par with SD.
≥Smear has been cut to 130 dB and the number of white
marks has been drastically reduced by process
improvements.
≥H-CCD drive is accomplished at a frequency of 74 MHz
to attain a high response and high resolution.
Digital signal processing LSI with high picture quality
featured in the camera unit
≥After the process circuits, the signals undergo 12-bit, 74
MHz high-picture-quality digital processing, yielding a
high reliability, more functions and enhanced operating
ease as a result.
Multi-functional enhancer
≥In addition to the many functions such as chroma DTL,
skin DTL and dynamic DTL, there is a choice of 8 boost
frequencies.  (For both HD and SD)
Designed to achieve low noise levels of below NC15
≥The fan mode can be switched to suit the application at
hand, and measures to reduce the power requirements
and improve the heat dissipation were adopted in the
final design.
Fuller complement of control circuits and auto setup
(ASU) function
≥The self-diagnosis functions have been enhanced, and it
has now become possible to select the ASU function by
combining the external shooting chart and internal test
signals as well as the normal, simplified or other mode.Peripheral components
≥Ease of operation can be further improved by configuring
a system where the Multi-Format Camera is used in
combination with the remote operation panel (ROP) and
master setup unit (MSU).
≥Using the ROP matrix, for instance, ROP assignment is
enabled without connector patch switching.
Data trunk function
≥Two RS-422 circuits are provided as a standard feature.
They obviate the need for the cables used with virtual
control, pan-tilt head and lens control, etc.
D/C output of camera supported (optional function)
≥The VF output or camera output can be selected as the
D/C output.
≥The VF images can be monitored on the NTSC LCD
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ALens mount (Bayonet type)
This is where the lens is mounted.
BLens clamp lever
The lens is inserted into the lens mount A, and this lever
is then turned to clamp the lens in place.
CLens cable, mic cable clamps
These are used to clamp the lens cable and mic cable in
place.
DTripod mount
Before securing the Multi-Format Camera to a tripod,
attach the tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) which is
available as an optional accessory.
EShoulder pad
Adjust this pad in such a way that the Multi-Format
Camera can be operated easily when carried on the
shoulder.
The pad position can be moved forward or backward
once the two fixing screws are loosened.
FOptical fiber connector (EDW.3K made by LEMO)
1Camera power switch [POWER]
This is used to select the camera power input (power
supplied from the CCU or from an external connector)
and turn the power ON and OFF.
2Power LED
This lights up red when power is supplied to the camera.
3Power circuit breaker [BREAKER]
When an overcurrent flows to the camera, the breaker is
tripped, and the power supply is cut off.
4INCOM connectors 1, 2 [INCOM1, INCOM2]
The INCOM or headset plugs are connected here.
5INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC1 TALK]
This is the INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.
6INCOM1 level control [INCOM1 LEVEL]
This is used to adjust the INCOM1 receive level.
7INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC2 TALK]
This is the INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.
8INCOM2 level control [INCOM2 LEVEL]
This is used to adjust the INCOM2 receive level.
9INCOM1 PGM selector switch [INCOM1 PGM]
This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with
INCOM1.
:INCOM1 PGM level control [INCOM1 PGM]
This is used to adjust the INCOM1 and PGM mixing
level.
;INCOM2 PGM selector switch [INCOM2 PGM]
This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with
INCOM2.RET-B selector switch [RET B]
This switch is used to select the return images to be
switched by RET-B.
?CALL LED
This lights when the CALL switch is pressed.  It also
lights in response to a call from the ROP or MSU.
@CALL switch [CALL]
This lights the CALL LED on the ROP or MSU and
sounds the buzzer.
AOPT LED
This indicates the camera’s optical signal reception
status.  It normally lights up green.  When any problem
has occurred, it lights up red.
BBack tally LED selector switch
This is used to set the back tally LED to ON or OFF.
CBack tally LED
This lights when the tally signal is supplied.
DRET switching control connector [RET CONT]
The cable of the RET switching box (optional accessory)
is connected here for controlling the ON/OFF settings of
RET1, 2, 3 and INCOM1 MIC.
EBuild-up unit connector [EXT I/O]
The cable from the build-up unit (optional accessory) is
connected here.
FCamera main line SDI output connector (BNC) [HD
SDI]
The camera main line’s HD-SDI images are output from
this connector.
GOptional video output connector (BNC) [AUX OUT]
When the camera D/C unit (AK-HDC931, optional
accessory) has been installed, the camera’s D/C images
(VBS) are output from this connector.
HGenlock sync input/PROMPT output connector
[PROMPT/GL]
When the GL/PROMPT selector switch is set to GL, the
reference signal (tri-level SYNC) which is used to
genlock the camera is input to this connector; when it is
set to PROMPT, the images input from the CCU are
output from this connector.
IGL/PROMPT selector switch
This is used to select the genlock input or the
input/output (genlock input and PROMPT output) signals
of the PROMPT output connector.
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JRCB connector [RCB]
The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional
accessory) is connected to this connector.
KExternal power supply input connector [DC IN]
The input of the external DC power supply is connected
to this connector.  (DC 12V)
LMIC1 selector switch [MIC1 F/R]
This is used to switch the MIC1 input signal to the front or
rear.
MRear MIC1 connector [MIC1]
An audio component or microphone is connected to this
connector.
NRear MIC2 connector [MIC2]
An audio component or microphone is connected to this
connector.
OTally output connector [TALLY OUT]
The R or G tally signal is output from this connector
(open collector).  A DC 12 V voltage (approx. 1.0 A) can
also supplied.
PEarphone jack [EARPHONE]
When an earphone (optional accessory) is connected to
this jack, the INCOM1 receive signal and MIC1 monitor
signal can be heard.
QData trunk connector [TRUNK]
The trunk data [RS-422 x2] of the CCU is input to and
output from this connector.
RMIC1 power selector switch
This is used to select what kind of power is to be
supplied to MIC1.  (The switch is set to phantom 48 V,
AB 12 V or OFF.)
SMIC2 power selector switch
This is used to select what kind of power is to be
supplied to MIC2.  (The switch is set to phantom 48 V,
AB 12 V or OFF.)
TInput gain selector switch
This is used to set the MIC1 input gain (in 10 dBm
increments from -20 to 60 dBm).
UMIC2 input gain selector switch
This is used to set the MIC2 input gain (in 10 dBm
increments from -20 to 60 dBm).
VRET selector switch [RET]
This is used as return image selector switch.WOptical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL]
This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually.
When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be
controlled by the ROP.
XMonitor output selector switch [MONI SEL]
This is used to select the images (Y, NAM, R, G, B]
which are to be output from the monitor output connector.
YND filter selector knob
This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when
LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting.
1: CAP, 2: Through, 3: 1/4, 4: 1/16, 5: 1/64
ZCC filter selector knob
This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when
LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting.
A: 3200K, B: 4300K, C: 6300K, D: Cross, E: DFO
[Power save switch [CAM/VTR]
This is used to select the power supply status when VTR
recording has been temporarily stopped.  It is not
effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.
\Gain selector switch [GAIN]
This is used to select the gain for the camera images.  It
is not effective when the CCU is connected to the
camera.
]Camera output selector switch [OUTPUT]
This is used to select the video output (CAM, BAR or
TEST).  It is not effective when the CCU is connected to
the camera.
^White balance selector switch [W.BAL]
This is set when there is no time to perform the coarse
adjustment of the white balance.  It is not effective when
the CCU is connected to the camera.
_PTT switch [PTT]
This selector switch is used to set the INCOM1 MIC to
ON or OFF.
`Assignable switch [USER SEL]
Using the setting menu, user settings can be assigned to
this switch.  When the switch is pressed, the assigned
user setting mode is established; when it is pressed
again, the selected mode is released.
aSD card connector [SD CARD]
The setup card (optional accessory) is inserted here.  For
details on its operation, refer to the menu.
bMenu switch [MENU]
When this switch is pressed, the camera’s user menu is
output; when it is pressed again, the menu screen
display is cleared.
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gLens connector [LENS]
The lens cable is connected to this connector.
hFront MIC1 connector [MIC1]
A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.
The power supply for the microphone can be connected
from this connector.  What kind power is to be supplied is
set using the MIC1 power selector switch.
iVF connector [VF]
The viewfinder cable is connected to this connector.
jMonitor output connector (BNC) [MONITOR OUT]
The video signals for the monitor are output from this
connector.  The images to be output are selected using
the monitor output selector switch.
kRear VF connector
This D-sub connector is used for Viewfinder interface. cJOG dial button
Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed
moves the cursor to the setting items.  The menu settings
are established by operating this dial button.
For details on the menu operations, refer to the section
on the menu operations.
dElectronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER]
This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be
used.  When it is set to the SEL position, the shutter
speed is switched in the preset range and the mode is
also switched.  It is not effective when the CCU is
connected to the camera.
eAWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL]
This switch is operated when the white balance (AWB) or
black balance (ABB) is to be adjusted automatically.  It is
not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.
fVTR start/RET selector switch [VTR/RET]
This is used as the REC start switch of the VTR and
return image selector switch.  It performs the same
operations as the VTR button of the lens.  Its function
can be allocated as desired on the menu.
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2Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the
top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens.
3Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place.
4Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to
the LENS connector.

≥For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions
that accompany the lens.
≥Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary to
perform the following lens and camera adjustments.
1. Flange back adjustment for the lens
2. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens
3. White shading adjustment for the lens (performed using
the controls on the camera)1Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap.
Mounting the lens
Mount capLens clamp lever
Center markLENS connector