Panasonic Multi Purpose Camera Ak Hc1500g Operating Instructions

AK-HC1500G
ULTI  FORMATDIGIT AL  CAMERA  SYSTEM

Multi Purpose Camera
AK-HC1500G
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions completely.
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY
UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Executive Office:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094   (201) 348-7000
EASTERN ZONE: 
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094   (201)...

 indicates safety information.
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...

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 indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Note:
The rating 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  sources  such  as  radiators,  heat 
 
r e g i s t e r s ,   s t o v e s ,   o r   o t h e r 
apparatus...

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment 
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used 
electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household 
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to 
designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge 
basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your...

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Contents
Accessories
Accessories  .......................................... 5
Introduction  ...........................................
 6
Characteristics  ...................................... 6
Precautions for use  ..............................
 7
Major operating controls and 
 
their functions  ................................. 8 
How to install  ......................................
 12
 How to set the lens  ........................ 12
 How to install on the camera housing,...

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Introduction
Characteristics
New 2/3˝ 1 million-pixel CCD is employed. [1280(H)720(V)]
  1 million-pixel CCD is 2/3˝ in size, being compact and light-weight.
Multiple HD formats supported
   Signal output of many different formats enabled by incorporating a format conversion circuit in Panasonic’s original LSI chip.
 
Fabrication of a circuit for 24 Hz-based formats also supported.
14-bit A/D conversion and brand-new DSP featured
  Wide dynamic range achieved
  Crystal-clear...

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   Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. In order to prevent 
electric shock, do not remove screws or 
covers. There are no user-serviceable 
parts inside.
   Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, 
shaking, etc. The camera contains 
sensitive components which could 
be damaged by improper handling or 
storage.
   Do not let the lens remain uncapped 
when the camera is not use. If the lens is 
not installed, do not leave the lens mount 
hole uncovered.
   Do not touch...

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Major operating controls and their functions
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Front viewTop view
Bottom viewRear view 

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Major operating controls and their functions
 Lens mount
2/3˝ standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed.
 Lens fixing ring knob
Lens is fixed by turning the knob clockwise.
 Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)
 Camera 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.
 MENU switch [MENU]
A menu will appear on the monitor screen when MENU switch is pressed for at least  
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