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.
  Cooling fan
•   Do not block or obstruct the ventilation during operation. It may otherwise cause 
internal heating or fire.
•   
The life of this fan is approximately 0,000 hours (at room temp. 77°F (5°C)). 
 
Replace the fan as needed. 
(When the room temperature is higher than 95°F (5°C), replace the fan 0% earlier.)
 
Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.
  Interface connector [I/F]
Pin No.Signal
1Gen-lock signal GND
Time code signal input
Not used
4 TX_N (EIA4)/TXD (EIA) output
5RX_N (EIA4)/RXD (EIA) output
6Camera power supply input (DC +1 V)
7Gen-lock signal input
8GND
9 TX_P (EIA4) output
10 RX_P (EIA4) input
11GND
1
Time code signal GND
1
GND
14GND
15GND
Major operating controls and their functions 
						

							
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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 connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]
Used to connect the zoom/focus control cables of lens.
Pin No.SignalPin No.Signal
1Focus control selection7COM
Zoom control selection8Focus control
GND9Zoom control
4Forcible iris closing10Iris control selection
5Iris control11COM +Voltage
6+Voltage 1COM –Voltage
 Operate indicator
Green LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC power is supplied to  
the DC 1 V input connector 
.
When the video format is changed, the operate LED flashes twice when the format is 
70/60p and once with any other format.
  DC 12 V input connector [DC12V IN]
1 V DC is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1).
Major operating controls and their functions 
						

							
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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 the ZOOM/FOCUS connector.
* Note that there are some lenses uncontrollable with respect to zoom, focus function.
How to install on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc.
   Precisely set the camera on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc. by using 
the camera set-screw hole (1/4-0UNC, /8-16UNC).
   When mounting the camera on a pan/tilt head, be sure to use proper tools and make 
sure that there is no fear of falling off.
Attach the provided filter to the iris control cable and zoom/focus control cable.
Zoom/focus control cable (to ZOOM/FOCUS connector)(When a pan/tilt head is  used, connect the cable  to the pan/tilt head.)
Iris control cable (to IRIS connector)
Lens fixing ring knob
Filter 
						

							
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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, set the AC adapter power switch to OFF.
Multi cable(POWER + CONTROL) 
Lens
Camera controllerAK-HRP150
AC adapterAW-PS505AMonitor
HD SDI OUT
IRIS
AK-HC1500Select “1” as the PROTOCOL setting. 
						

							
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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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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)
Motor drive lens
Monitor
IRIS
AC adapterAW-PS505A
ZOOM/FOCUS
Indoor  pan/tilt headAW-PH400
Pan/tilt control panelAW-RP400Remote operation panelAW-CB400
Camera connecting cableAW-CA15H29
Monitor
AC adapterAW-PS505A
HD SDI
HD SDI
Motor drive lens
AK-HC1500When mounting the camera on the pan/tilt head:Select “4” as the PROTOCOL setting.
AK-HC1500When connecting the camera directly to the AW-CB400: Select “3” as the PROTOCOL setting. 
						

							
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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 using G/L signals, select “DSUB” as the GEN-LOCK INPUT setting of the AK-HC1500.Be absolutely sure to perform and check these settings prior to installation.
When the AK-HC1500, to which the motor drive lens is connected, has been directly connected to the AW-RP655 or AW-RP555 controller, zooming and focusing can be controlled using the controller’s joystick.
To be locally purchased
ControllerAW-RP655 or AW-RP555
Monitor
POWERSDI OUT
RJ-45 relay adapter
10BASE-T (UTP category 5) straight cable
MULTI
AC adapterAW-PS505A
G/L input
Outdoor pan/tilt headAW-PH650
Monitor
AK-HC1500When mounting the camera on the pan/tilt head:Select “4” as the PROTOCOL setting.Select “DSUB” as the GEN-LOCK INPUT setting.
AK-HC1500When connecting this unit directly to the controller:Select “3” as the PROTOCOL setting.Set GEN-LOCK INPUT as required.
AC adapterAW-PS505A
AW-PH650
Set the camera control selector switch inside the housing to “CB400”. 
						

							
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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 are off, the PRESET, USER1 and USER2 files are opened, respectively.When any one of these switches is pressed while its lamp is lighted, the CURRENT file is opened. The switch lamp lights while the file is being opened.
These are the OPTION switches, and each switch makes it possible to control one of the items listed below. (The items are set on the controller setting menu.)• Camera menu operationsA: MENU  B: ENTER
C: UP  D: DOWN
• ZOOM TELE/WIDE control• FOCUS NEAR/FAR control• ND FILTER control• DIGITAL EXTENDER control
For capturing the camera statuses, and synchronizing the data. (Statuses of panel switches only)
For setting DTL to either ON or OFF.
For selecting GAIN L, M, H or S1.• S2 and S3 cannot be set.
For switching between CAM or BAR.
For controlling the MASTER PEDESTAL. (−150 to +150)
For controlling IRIS AUTO, MANU and LOCK.
For controlling the iris when IRIS is set to MANUAL.
*1:  
The lamp of the ABB or AWB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic black balance is being executed, respectively. When ABB or AWB is completed successfully, the corresponding lamp goes off; when it is not completed successfully, it lights up.
Ver..00 or a subsequent version of the AW-CB400 software must be installed in order for the 
AK-HC1500 to be controlled using the AW-CB400.
To check the software version of your AW-CB400, contact your dealer.
   When changing the panel display for use with the AK-HC1500, please use panel sheet VGKB0008 (sold separately as a replacement part). 
						

							
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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 OK button is pressed again, the menu of the AK-HC1500 appears on the monitor.
   Turn the jog dial (main) to modify menu items of the AK-HC1500 and change the data. When changing the data, the data settings are decremented by turning the dial clockwise and incremented by turning it counterclockwise. Push the jog dial (main) down to enter the settings.
6  To exit the camera menu, press the MENU button or R/B GAIN/PED button.
When the AK-HC1500, to which the motor drive lens is connected, has been directly connected to the AW-RP655 controller, zooming and focusing can be controlled using the controller’s joystick.
Each time the MODE button is pressed, the setting is switched between CAM and BAR.The MODE button lights up at the BAR setting.
When the LCD is in the gain adjustment mode
    Select the desired gain setting from GAIN SELECT 
LOW to S.GAIN.
When the LCD is in the pedestal adjustment mode  Adjust the M PEDESTAL setting (–150 to +150).When the camera menu mode is established  Perform the camera menu operations.
Switch between gain adjustment mode and pedestal adjustment mode.For executing ABB.*1
When the LCD panel is in the gain adjustment mode  Adjust the B GAIN setting (–150 to +150).When the LCD panel is in the pedestal adjustment mode  Adjust the B PEDESTAL setting (–100 to +100).
Ver.0010 or a subsequent version of the AW-RP655 software must be installed in order for the 
AK-HC1500 to be controlled using the AW-RP655.
To check the software version of your AW-RP655, contact your dealer.
*1:    The lamp of the ABB or AWB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic black balance is being executed, respectively. When ABB or AWB is completed successfully, the corresponding lamp goes off; when it is not completed successfully, it lights up.
For executing AWB.*1
When the LCD panel is in the gain adjustment mode  Adjust the R GAIN setting (–150 to +150).When the LCD panel is in the pedestal adjustment mode  Adjust the R PEDESTAL setting (–100 to +100).
   When changing the panel display for use with the AK-HC1500, please use panel sheet VGKB0007 (sold separately as a replacement part). 
						

							
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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  HIGH  S.GAIN1, and the mode is displayed by the LEDs as shown below.GAIN buttonMANU L LEDMANU H LEDLOWOFFOFFOFFMIDOFFONOFFHIGHOFFOFFONS.GAIN1ONOFFOFFFor executing AWB.*1
When these buttons are pressed while their LEDs are off, the PRESET, USER1 and USER2 files are opened respectively. When a button is pressed while its LED is lit, the CURRENT file is opened.The LED of a button blinks while its file is being opened.
For executing ABB.*1
Shutter mode selectionEach time this button is pressed, one of the shutter modes set by the controller or “shutter OFF” is selected.The SHUTTER button lights up in all modes except shutter OFF.The shutter mode settings established by the PRESET buttons are as follows.
MODEPRESET No.MODEPRESET No.1/100PRESET11/000PRESET6
1/10 PRESET---PRESET7
1/50 PRESETSYNCHROPRESET81/500PRESET4---PRESET91/1000PRESET5OFFPRESET10
Each time the MODE button is pressed, the setting is switched between CAM and BAR.The MODE button lights up at the BAR setting.
Use these buttons to perform the camera menu operations.
MENU:   This operates in the same way 
as MENU on the camera.
ITEM:    This operates in the same way 
as ENTER on the camera.
YES:    This operates in the same way 
as UP on the camera.
NO:    This operates in the same way 
as DOWN on the camera.
*1:  
The lamp of the ABB or AWB switch flashes while automatic white balance or automatic black balance is being executed, respectively. When ABB or AWB is completed successfully, the corresponding lamp goes off; when it is not completed successfully, it lights up.
Ver.041 or a subsequent version of the AW-RP555 software must be installed in order for the 
AK-HC1500 to be controlled using the AW-RP555.
To check the software version of your AW-RP555, contact your dealer.
   When changing the panel display for use with the AK-HC1500, please use panel sheet VGKB0006 (sold separately as a replacement part).