Panasonic Multi Porpose Camera Ak Hc1500g Operating Instructions

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 HD SDI output connector [HD SDI OUT]
HD SDI signal output is given by this line.
  G/L input connector [G/L IN]
For gen-lock with the camera, the external sync signal (black burst) or tri-level sync 
signal is supplied to this input connector.
  Cable clamp
Clamp the DC power supply cable connected to the DC 1 V input connector  to 
prevent it from slipping out.
  Optional card slot
Slot for inserting an optional card. For details, refer to the manual for optional cards.
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 Tally output connector [TALLY OUT]
The R tally and G tally signals are output from this connector.
Pin No.Signal
1GND
R_TALLY_OUT
G_TALLY_OUT
4 +1 V (500 mA Max)
 IRIS connector [IRIS]
Used to connect the IRIS control cables of the lens.
Pin No.SignalPin No.Signal
1Return control7Iris follow
VTR-S/S8Iris auto selection
UNREG GND9—
4Iris manual selection10Zoom position information
5Iris control11Focus position information
6 UNREG 1 V 1NC
 Zoom/Focus...

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How to installBe sure to ask the dealer for the installation, adjustment and connection of this equipment.
How to set the lens
 Standard 2/3˝ bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.
  Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap.
   Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the 
lens.
  Connect the iris control cable to the IRIS connector.
  Connect the zoom/focus control cable to...

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How to set up the system
Configuration example 1: Connection of camera controller
   Use multi cable supplied with AK-HRP150 for the connection of camera controller  
AK-HRP150 and this unit.
  Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the power switch of AC adapter to OFF.
   Connect the multi cable to the interface connector of the camera, and the opposite 
side to camera controller.
  Set the AC adapter power switch to ON, then the camera can be controlled.
  After shooting,...

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How to set up the system
Configuration example 2: High-speed P/T system (1)
Cable kitAW-CAK4HIGLens
Monitor
IRIS
HD SDI
AC adapterAW-PS505A
ZOOM/FOCUS
Indoor pan/tilt headAW-PH400
Pan/tilt control panelAW-RP400Camera controllerAK-HRP150
HD SDI
AC adapterAW-PS505A
Cable kitAW-CAK4HIG(Camera control)
10BASE-T straight cable(Pan/tilt control)
AK-HC1500Select “1” as the PROTOCOL setting. 

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How to set up the system
Configuration example 3: High-speed P/T system (2)
Set and check the communication protocol and video format prior to installation.When mounting the camera on the AW-PH400 pan/tilt head and controlling it from the AW-CB400 remote operation panel, select “4” as the PROTOCOL setting of the AK-HC1500.
When connecting it directly to and controlling it from the AW-CB400, select “” as the PROTOCOL 
setting.
HD SDI
10BASE-T straight cable (Pan/tilt + camera control)...

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How to set up the system
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Configuration example 4: Controlling the camera from the 
AW-RP655 or AW-RP555 controller
When installing the camera on the AW-PH650 outdoor pan/tilt head, refer to the operating instructions of the AW-PH650.When placing the camera on the AW-PH650 and controlling it from the AW-RP655 or AW-RP555 controller, select “4” as the PROTOCOL setting of the AK-HC1500, and set the camera control selector switch inside the housing of the AW-PH650 to “CB400.”When...

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How to set up the system
Control exercised from the AW-CB400
When using the AW-CB400 for the AK-HC1500, its switches and dials function as shown in the figure below.
For executing AWB.*1
For executing ABB.*1
For controlling R/B GAIN.(–150 to +150)
For controlling R/B PED.(–100 to +100)
For switching the GAIN/PED display and controller setting menu display. For details on the camera’s functions, open the camera’s menu and select the settings.
When these switches are pressed while their lamps...

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How to set up the system
When the camera is to be controlled from the AW-RP655 controller
In the case of the AK-HC1500 camera, the following buttons on the AW-RP655 will not work.• WHITE BAL A/B/ATW• GAIN AUTO/MANU        • DATA SET
Procedure for camera menu operation (AW-RP655)
 Press the MENU button to set the LCD panel display to the menu mode.
  Turn the jog dial (main) to select CAMERA SETTING.
  Press the OK button.
   The right display appears on the LCD panel:   When the...

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When the camera is to be controlled from the AW-RP555 controller
In the case of the AK-HC1500 camera, the following buttons on the AW-RP555 will not work.• WHITE BAL A/B/ATW• SCENE FILE 3
When the AK-HC1500, to which the motor drive lens is connected, has been directly connected to the AW-RP555 controller, zooming and focusing can be controlled using the controller’s joystick.
Each time the GAIN button is pressed, the setting is switched in the sequence of LOW  MID...