Panasonic Multi Purpose Camera Ak Hc1800n Operating Instructions

							
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マルチパーパスカメラ
品番  AK-HC1800N
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VQTB0328
Operating Instructions
Multi Purpose Camera
Model No.  AK-HC1800N
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQTB0328 
						

							
もくじ
付属品
付属品  ....................................................... 2
安全上のご注意   ....................................... 3
個人情報の保護について   ........................ 7
概要 ........................................................... 8
特長 ........................................................... 8
使用上のお願い   ....................................... 9
各部の名称とはたらき   ......................... 10
取り付けかた   ........................................ 15
  ■レンズの取り付けかた   .................
 15
  ■カメラハウジング、回転台、
 
三脚などへの取り付けかた   ..... 15
システムの組みかた ............................. 16
  ■構成例1：
 
カメラコントローラーの接続  ... 16
  ■構成例2：High-Speed 
 
P/Tシステム（1）   .................... 17
  ■構成例3：High-Speed 
 
P/Tシステム（2）   .................... 18
  ■構成例4：AW-RP655または
AW-RP555からの制御   ......... 19
  ■AW-CB400からコントロールする
場合   ............................................ 20
  ■AW-RP655からコントロールする
場合   ............................................ 21
  ■AW-RP555からコントロールする
場合   ............................................ 22
  ■AW-CB400、AW-RP655、
AW-RP555と直接接続する場合
のケーブル配線仕様  ...............　23
操作の手順   ............................................ 24
調整のしかた   ........................................ 25
  ■フランジバック調整   .....................
 25
  ■レンズ内のアイリスゲイン
 
ボリューム調整   ........................ 25
  ■ホワイトバランス調整   .................
 26
  ■色温度とホワイトバランス
 
調整（参考）   ............................... 26
  ■ブラックバランス調整   .................
 27
  ■ゲンロック調整 
............................. 27
インテリジェント機能について   ......... 28
メニュー項目の設定 ............................. 30
  ■メニューの表示方法   .....................
 30
  ■TOPメニュー   ...............................
 30
 MAINTENANCEメニュー   ......... 31
 SETTINGメニュー   ...................... 46
 CAMERA IDメニュー   ................. 64
 FILE OPERATIONメニュー   ...... 65
  ■メニュー一覧   ................................
 66
外形寸法図   ............................................ 70
定格 ........................................................ 71
保証とアフターサービス   ..................... 72
本書 ........................................................... 1
レンズキャップ   ....................................... 1
フィルター   ............................................... 2
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 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 electric shock to persons.
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral  triangle  is  intended  to  alert 
the  user  to  the  presence  of  impor tant  operating  and  maintenance 
(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A 
digital  device,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.   These  limits  are  designed  
t o   p r ov i d e   r e a s o n a bl e   p r o t e c t i o n   a g a i n s t   h a r m f u l   i n t e r fe r e n c e   w h e n   t h e 
equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial  environment.   This  equipment  generates, 
uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy,  and  if  not  installed  and  used  in 
accordance  with  the  instruction  manual,  may  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio 
communications.    Operation  of  this  equipment  in  a  residential  area  is  likely  to 
cause  harmful  interference  in  which  case  the  user  will  be  required  to  correct  the 
interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To  assure  continued  FCC  emission  limit  compliance,  the  user  must  use  only 
sh ie ld ed   in t erfac e  ca bles   w he n  co nn ec ti ng   t o  ex te r n al  un it s.    Al so,  any 
unauthorized  changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  could  void  the  user’s 
authority to operate it.
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  A  est  conforme  à  la  norme 
NMB-003 du Canada.
For CANADA
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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.
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.
  )  Heed all warnings.
  )  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  (including  amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
  9)   Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose 
o f   t h e   p o l a r i ze d   o r   gr o u n d i n g -
type  plug.  A  polar ized  plug  has 
two blades with one wider than the 
other.  A  grounding-type  plug  has 
two  blades  and  a  third  grounding 
prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third  
prong  are  provided  for  your  safety.  
If  the  provided  plug  does  not  fit  
i n t o   y o u r   o u t l e t ,   c o n s u l t   a n 
electrician  for  replacement  of  the 
obsolete outlet.  
10)   Protect  the  power  cord  form  being 
walked  on  or  pinched  particularly 
at  plugs,  convenience  receptacles, 
and  the  point  where  they  exit  from 
the apparatus.
  11)   Only  use  attachments/accessories 
specified by the manufacturer.
  12)   Use only with the cart, 
stand,  tripod,  bracket, 
or  table  specified  by 
the  manufacturer,  or 
sold 
     with  the  apparatus. When  a  cart  is 
 
used,  use  caution  when  moving 
the  cart/apparatus  combination  to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
  1)   U n p l u g   t h i s   a p p a r a t u s   d u r i n g 
lightning  storms  or  when  unused 
for long periods of time.
  1)   R e fe r   a l l   s e r v i c i n g   t o   q u a l i f i e d 
ser vice  personnel.  Ser vicing  is 
required  when  the  apparatus  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way,  such 
as  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is 
damaged,  liquid  has  been  spilled 
o r   o b j e c t s   h ave   fa l l e n   i n t o   t h e 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed  to  rain  or  moisture,  does 
not  operate  normally,  or  has  been 
dropped.
Read  these  operating  instructions  carefully  before  using  the  unit.  Follow  the  safety 
instructions  on  the  unit  and  the  applicable  safety  instructions  listed  below.  Keep 
these operating instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
 indicates safety information. 
						

							
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Contents
Accessories  .......................................... 5
Introduction   ........................................... 6
Characteristics   ...................................... 6
Precautions for use   .............................. 7
Major operating controls and  
their functions   ................................. 8 
How to install   ...................................... 13
 How to set the lens   ........................  1
 How to install on the camera housing, 
pan/tilt head, tripod, etc.   ............  1
Ho  
w to set up the system   ..................
 14
 Configuration example 1:  
Connection of camera controller  ...  1
 Configuration example 2: 
High-speed P/T system (1)  ........ 15
  Configuration example : 
High-speed P/T system (2)  ........ 16
  Configuration example :  
Controlling the camera from the 
AW-RP655 or AW-RP555  
controller   ................................... 17
 Control exercised  
from the AW-CB00  ...................
 18
 When the camera is to be controlled 
from the AW-RP655 controller   ... 19
 When the camera is to be controlled 
from the AW-RP555 controller   ... 20
 Cable wiring specifications when 
connecting the camera directly 
to the AW-CB00, AW-RP655 or 
AW -RP555  ..................................
 21
Operation procedure   .......................... 22
How to adjust   ...................................... 23 
 Flange back adjustment  
(for zoom lens)   ..........................  2
 Lens iris gain volume adjustment.... 2
 White balance adjustment   .............  2
 Color temperature and white balance 
adjustment (reference)   ..............  2
 Black balance adjustment  ............... 25
 Gen-lock adjustment   ...................... 25
Intelligent functions   ........................... 26
Setting of menu items   ........................ 28
 How to display the menus   .............. 28
 TOP menu   ...................................... 28
  MAINTENANCE menu   ................. 29
  SETTING menu   ............................  
  CAMERA ID menu   ....................... 62
  FILE OPERATION menu   ..............  6
 Menu list .......................................... 6 
Appearance  ......................................... 68
Specifications   ..................................... 69
Accessories
Operating instructions   .......................... 1
Lens cap   ................................................. 1
Filter   ........................................................ 2 
						

							
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Introduction
This camera employs new 2/˝ 2.2 million-pixel IT CCD, realizing a compact light-weight 
system including the optical system.
The newly developed CCD image sensor, 1-bit A/D converter and brand-new DSP make 
for a wide dynamic range.
The camera supports the 1080/59.9i HD format.
Making the best use of the features of a small-sized self-contain camera, it is 
accommodated in the camera housing and able to provide high-quality HD pictures as an 
multi purpose digital camera.
   This product does not support the optional boards (AK-HHD1500G and 
AK-HDC1500G).
Note
Characteristics
New 2/3˝ 2.2 million-pixel CCD is employed. [1920(H)  1080(V)]
  2.2 million-pixel CCD is 2/˝ in size, being compact and light-weight.
14-bit A/D conversion and brand-new DSP featured
  Wide dynamic range achieved
  Crystal-clear shooting even of images with different brightness levels
  Boosting of gain to a maximum 72 dB enabled
  Electronic extender function provided
  Cine gamma supported
Multiple functions
  Multi-function DTL such as high-luminance DTL and skin DTL.
  Right and left, top and bottom picture reversing function.
    In order to protect the environment when the multi purpose camera is to be 
discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it 
properly.
Note 
						

							
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Precautions for use
DON’TSDO’S
   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 the surface of the lens or 
prism.
    Do not use strong of abrasive 
detergents when cleaning the camera 
body.
    Do not aim the camera toward the sun, 
no matter whether it is turned on or not.
    Do not expose the camera to rain or 
moisture, and do not try to operate the 
equipment in wet conditions. Do not 
operate the camera if it becomes wet.
    Do not operate the camera outdoors 
during a lightning storm.
    Do not use the camera in an extreme 
environment where high temperatures 
or high humidity exist.
    Do not leave the camera turned on 
when not in use. Do not unnecessarily 
turn the camera power on and off 
repeatedly.  
Do not block the ventilation slots.
    Do not cover the port otherwise block 
ventilation during operation. Internal 
heat buildup can cause a fire.
    Refer any servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
  Handle the camera with care.
    Protect the precision made lens by 
placing the lens cap over when the 
camera is not in use. If the lens is not 
installed, protect the surface of the 
prism by placing the body cap into the 
lens mount hole.
    Use a mild blower or lens cleaning 
tissue designed for coated lenses, to 
clean the surface of the lens or prism in 
the event that it should become dirty.
    Use a dry cloth to clean the camera 
if it is dirty. In case the dirt is hard to 
remove, use mild detergent and wipe 
gently.
    Use caution when operating the camera 
in the vicinity of spot lights or bright 
lights, as well as light reflecting objects 
and surfaces.
    Take immediate action if ever the 
camera should become wet. Turn the 
power off and have the unit checked by 
an authorized service facility.
    Follow normal safety precaution to avoid 
personal injury.
    Use the camera in an environment 
where the temperature is within 2 °F 
– +10 °F (0 °C – +0 °C), and the 
relative humidity is within 0 % – 90 % 
(no condensation).
    Always turn the power off when the 
camera is not going to be used. Operate 
the camera only when there is adequate 
ventilation.
    Cooling fan 
There is internally provided a cooling 
fan. 
Since the cooling fan is a consumable 
part, replace it after about 0,000 hours 
of operation. 
(Be sure to ask the dealer for the 
replacement.) 
						

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

							
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 Lens mount
2/˝ standard bayonet type (B 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. The screw holes are 10 mm deep. Use 
screws which are less than 10 mm long.
  MENU switch [MENU]
A menu will appear on the monitor screen when MENU switch is pressed for at least  
  seconds. The menu screen is cleared when the switch is pressed for at least   seconds 
while the menu is displayed.
  ENTER/AWB switch [ENTER/AWB]
The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the menu is on the 
screen.
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode, the automatic white 
balance control (AWB) can be set with this switch.
  UP/ABB switch [UP/ABB]
The item just above can be selected by pressing this switch while the main menu is 
displayed.
While the Sub menu is displayed, any setting can be brought up to a higher value with 
this switch.
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode, the automatic black 
balance control (ABB) can be set with this switch.
  DOWN/BAR switch [DOWN/BAR]
The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the Sub menu is on 
the screen.
While the Sub menu is displayed, any setting can be brought down to a lower value with 
this switch.
When the menu is not displayed, the color bar and the shooting conditions are 
alternately indicated by pressing the switch for about 5 seconds.
Major operating controls and their functions 
						

							
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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.
  Operate indicator
Green LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC 12 V power is supplied to the 
interface connector .
  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 (25 °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
2Not used
Not used
 TX_N (EIA22)/TXD (EIA22) output
5 RX_N (EIA22)/RXD (EIA22) input
6DC power supply input (+12 V)
7Gen-lock signal input
8DC GND
9 TX_P (EIA22) output
10 RX_P (EIA22) input
11GND
12Not used
1
GND
1
GND
15GND
When supplying DC power, supply the DC +12 V voltage to pin 6 and connect GND to 
pin 8.
Major operating controls and their functions