Panasonic Multi Purpose Camera Ak Hc1800n Operating Instructions

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   Use the multi-cable provided with the AK-HRP150G when supplying power from the 
AK-HRP150G.
  Use the cable provided with the AW-PH650 when supplying power from the AW-PH650.
    When supplying power from the AW-PH00, use the AW-CA15H29G or the 
AW -CAKH1G cable kit depending on the configuration of the control system.
 Use the AW-CA15H29G when supplying power from the AW-PH05.
    When supplying power separately, ensure that the specifications of the interface cable...

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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
2R_TALLY_OUT
G_TALLY_OUT
+12 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
2VTR-S/S8Iris auto selection
UNREG GND9—
Iris manual selection10Zoom position information
5Iris control11Focus position information
6UNREG 12 V12NC
  Zoom/Focus connector...

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How to install
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...

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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.
Multi cable(POWER + CONTROL) 
Lens
Camera controllerAK-HRP150G
AC adapterAW-PS510ANMonitor
HD SDI OUT
IRIS
AK-HC1800NSelect “1” as the PROTOCOL setting.
  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...

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Configuration example 2: High-speed P/T system (1)
Cable kitAW-CAK4H1GLens
Monitor
IRIS
HD SDI
AC adapterAW-PS510AN
ZOOM/FOCUS
Indoor pan/tilt headAW-PH400
Pan/tilt control panelAW-RP400Camera controllerAK-HRP150G
HD SDI
AC adapterAW-PS510AN
Cable kitAW-CAK4H1G(Camera control)
10BASE-T straight cable(Pan/tilt control)
AK-HC1800NSelect “1” as the PROTOCOL setting.
How to set up the system 

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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-PH00 pan/tilt head and controlling it from the AW-CB00 
remote operation panel, select “” as the PROTOCOL setting of the AK-HC1800N.
When connecting it directly to and controlling it from the AW-CB00, select “” as the PROTOCOL setting.
HD SDI
10BASE-T straight cable (Pan/tilt + camera control)
Motor drive...

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Configuration example 4: Controlling the camera from the 
AW-RP655 or AW-RP555 controllerWhen 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 “” as the PROTOCOL setting of the AK-HC1800N, and set the camera control 
selector switch inside the housing of the AW-PH650 to “CB00.”
When using G/L signals, select...

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Control exercised from the AW-CB400
When using the AW-CB00 for the AK-HC1800N, 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,...

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When the camera is to be controlled from the AW-RP655 controller
In the case of the AK-HC1800N camera, the following buttons on the AW-RP655 will not work.• WHITE BAL A/B/ATW• GAIN AUTO/MANU        • DATA SET
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...

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When the camera is to be controlled from the AW-RP555 controller
In the case of the AK-HC1800N camera, the following buttons on the AW-RP555 will not work.• WHITE BAL A/B/ATW• SCENE FILE 3
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...