Panasonic Multi Purpose 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 12 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...

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 Tally output connector [TALLY OUT]
The R tally and G tally signals are output from this connector.
These signals take effect when the optional card for studio applications has been 
inserted.
Pin No.Signal
1GND
2R_TALLY_OUT
3G_TALLY_OUT
4+12 V (500 mA Max)
 IRIS connector [IRIS]
Used to connect the IRIS control cables of the lens.
Pin No.SignalPin No.Signal
1 Return control7 Iris follow
2VTR-S/S8Iris auto selection
3UNREG GND9—
4Iris manual selection10Zoom position information
5 Iris...

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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...

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How to set up the system
Configuration example 1: Connection of camera controller
   Use multi cable supplied with AK-HRP150G for the connection of camera controller  
AK-HRP150G 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...

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How to set up the system
Configuration example 2: High-Speed P/T system
Cable kit
AW-CAK4HIGLens
Multi purpose cameraAK-HC1500G
Monitor
IRIS
HD SDI
AC adapter
AW-PS505A
ZOOM/FOCUS
Indoor pan/tilt head
AW-PH400
Pan/tilt control panel AW-RP400
Camera 
controller
AK-HRP150G
HD SDI
AC adapter
AW-PS505A Cable kit
AW-CAK4HIG
(Camera control)
10BASE-T straight cable
(Pan/tilt control) 

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Operation procedure
1  Turn on the power of each equipment.
2 
Properly adjust the light for the object.
3 
Adjust the flange back of the lens, 
the iris and the focus.
   Flange back must be adjusted when the camera is used for the first time 
or after replacement of the lens.
4Adjust the white balance.
   This adjustment is needed when the camera is used for the first time or 
after leaving unused for a long time.
   The adjustment is necessary when the lighting condition or brightness...

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How to adjust
Flange back adjustment (for zoom lens)
The adjustment is to adjust the focus in all the range from the maximum zoom to the widest 
angle of the zoom lens.
 Shoot a dark object to open the iris.
  Adjust the distance from the object to 6.6 ft. (2 m) at least, then loosen the flange back fixing knob of the lens.
 Set the lens to the maximum zoom and adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.
  Set the lens to the widest angle and adjust the focus by turning the...

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How to adjust
White balance adjustment
Adjust the white balance after shooting a white object by at least 50% of the screen.
NOTE:  If the white signal level is over 100% or less than 50%, the white balance may not be normally adjusted.
Color temperature and white balance adjustment (reference)
When carbon is burnt, it develops various 
colors of light depending on the temperature. 
Natural light can be specified by color 
temperature reflecting to the color developed 
when carbon is...

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Black balance adjustment
  Adjust it with the lens closed.
   When the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, adjusting the black balance 
causes the lens to be automatically closed.
Gen-lock adjustment
When multiple cameras are used or the camera is combined with other equipment, it is 
necessary to adjust the phase for phase matching by external synchronization.
  Horizontal phase adjustment
   Observe the waveforms of externally synchronizing signal input (black burst...

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Setting of menu items
How to display the menus
Two methods are used to display the menus.
  Using AK-HC1500G multi purpose camera to display the menus:
  Hold down the MENU switch on the rear panel of the main unit for at least 3 seconds to display the TOP menu.
  Use the UP/DOWN switch to move the cursor to the target item, and press the ENTER switch to move to a menu at a lower hierarchical level.
  Using AK-HRP150G camera controller
  Press the MENU ON/OFF switch on the AK-HRP150G...