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Panasonic Remote Camera Controller Aw Rp120 Operating Instructions
Panasonic Remote Camera Controller Aw Rp120 Operating Instructions
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11 Operating the OSD menu of a remote camera To set the advanced settings of a remote camera, operate the menu superimposed on the image output of the remote camera (this menu is referred to as the OSD menu in this manual) . The OSD menu of a connected remote camera can be operated from the unit . CAMERA OSD button F1 dial F2 dial EXIT button 1 . Hold down the CAMERA OSD button to turn on its indicator .The OSD menu of the selected remote camera appears and becomes able to be operated from the unit . 2 . Operate the OSD menu .Use the F1 dial, F2 dial, and EXIT button to operate the OSD menu .Operation dif fers depending on the model connected . Remote camera Dial/button operation OSD menu operation AW‑HE50 AW‑HE60 AW‑HE120 Turn the F1 dial . zzMoves the items (*1) .zzSelects a setting (*2) . Press the F1 dial . Confirms the change to the selected setting . Press the EXIT button . Cancels the selected setting . AK‑HC1500 AK‑HC1800 A W‑HE870 Turn the F1 dial . zz Moves the items (*1) .zz Selects a setting (*2) . Press the F1 dial . Confirms the change to the selected setting . A W‑E350 AW‑E650 AW‑E750 AW‑E860 AW‑HE100 Turn the F1 dial . Moves the items (*1) . Press the F1 dial . Confirms the sub‑menu selection . T urn the F2 dial . zz Changes the setting directly (*3) .zzConfirms the sub‑menu selection . (* 1) T urn clockwise : Moves the items down . T urn counterclockwise : Moves the items up . ( * 2) T urn clockwise : Changes the setting in the plus (+) direction . T urn counterclockwise : Changes the setting in the minus (–) direction . ( * 3) T urning the dial changes the setting and instantaneously reflects the new value on the remote camera . T urn clockwise : Changes the setting in the plus (+) direction and confirms the value . T urn counterclockwise : Changes the setting in the minus (–) direction and confirms the value . 3 . Hold down the CAMERA OSD button to turn off its indicator .The menus of the unit become able to be operated . zzWhen the unit is operating the OSD menu of a remote camera, the CAMERA OSD button lighting state and OSD menu display state may no longer match and OSD menu operation may not be able to be performed properly if the OSD menu OFF operation is performed for the same remote camera from, for example, another remote camera controller or a wireless remote controller . In such a case, hold down the CAMERA OSD button on the unit, and after the CAMERA OSD button lighting state (off) and OSD menu display state (OSD menu hidden) match, hold down the CAMERA OSD button again and then perform the operation . zzIf a camera selection button [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] is pressed to switch to another remote camera to control from the unit during the display of the OSD menu of a remote camera, the OSD menu of the remote camera that was selected disappears . zzFor details on the menu items that are displayed, check the Operating Instructions for the corresponding model . Notes
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12 Operating preset memory (PMEM) The preset memory of a remote camera can be operated from the unit .The following settings that you have adjusted in advance can be stored in preset memory . zzPan/tilt positions zz Zoom positions zz Focus positions zz Lens iris settings (manual iris only) zz White balance settings zz Gain zz If the MEM ENABLE button indicator is off, preset memory operation is not possible . Press the button to turn on its indicator and then perform operation . zzPreset numbers PMEM 1 to 10 are also used as start positions when recalling tracing memory . Preset data may be overwritten by tracing memory operation . zzThe number of preset memory that can be registered dif fers depending on the remote camera . For details, check the Operating Instructions for the corresponding model . zzThe white balance setting and gain are registered to only the preset memory of AW‑HE50, AW‑HE60, and AW‑HE120 . The white balance setting that is registered is that which results from application of manual R/B gain adjustment to the automatic white balance adjustment . When the preset memory is recalled, the same color tones as at the time of registration are reproduced but the R/B gain values become 0 . Notes PMEM button Number buttons [1] to [50] PMEM PAGE button PMEM PAGE indicators MEM SETTING button MEM DELETE button MEM STORE button MEM ENABLE button zz Changing pages Press one of the number buttons [1] to [50] to directly select any of the 50 preset memory .Furthermore, pressing the PMEM P AGE button to change pages allows you to operate up to 100 preset memory for each camera . Press the PMEM PAGE button . Page 1 selected Page 2 selected Button indicator on Button indicator on Preset number Page number Number button PMEM 1 to PMEM 50 Page 1 [1] to [50] PMEM 51 to PMEM 100 Page 2 Example: When specifying preset number “PMEM 51” 1 . Press the PMEM P AGE button to select Page 2 . 2 . Press number button [1] . zzLighting of number button indicators The lighting method of the number buttons differs depending on the remote camera or pan‑tilt head that the unit is controlling . Remote cameras and pan‑tilt heads Lighting method of number button indicators AW‑HE50, AW‑HE60, AW‑HE120 The indicators of the number buttons with preset memory registered turn on . A W‑HE100, AW‑PH360, AW‑PH405, AW‑PH650, AW‑PH400 The indicator of the number button that was last pressed turns on . However , when preset memory is deleted in DELETE mode, all of the number buttons turn off .
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13 Registering preset memory (STORE) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Output the images to be shot to the monitor . 3 . Press the PMEM button to turn on its indicator . 4 . Press the MEM STORE button to turn on its indicator . 5 . Operate the PAN/TILT lever and ZOOM button to determine the camera angle to register .If necessary, adjust the focus and iris as well . 6 . Hold down a number button to specify the preset number to register .“STORE COMPLETE” appears on the second line of the LCD panel .The current camera positions and settings are registered to the preset memory of the remote camera . z T o continue registering different camera angles to a preset memory belonging to the same “page number”, repeat steps 5 to 6 . zzWhen registering preset memory , hold down the number button . zzIf a number button that already has preset memory registered is held down, the saved data will be deleted as it will be overwritten . However, if a number button that already has tracing memory registered is held down, “Used by TMEM . ” will be displayed on the LCD panel and the corresponding preset memory data will not be overwritten . Notes Recalling preset memory (RECALL) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the PMEM button to turn on its indicator . 3 . Hold down a number button to specify the preset number to recall . The registered settings are recalled . z When the indicator of the MEM ST ORE button or MEM DELETE button is on, preset memory is not recalled when a number button is pressed . Press the PMEM button or press the MEM STORE button or MEM DELETE button with the indicator turned on to turn off its indicator, and then perform the operation . Deleting preset memory (DELETE) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the PMEM button to turn on its indicator . 3 . Press the MEM DELETE button to turn on its indicator . 4 . Hold down a number button to specify the preset number to delete . “DELETE COMPLETE” appears on the second line of the LCD panel and the registered settings are deleted . zzWhen deleting preset memory , hold down the number button . zzWhen the preset number used with tracing memory is held down, “Used by TMEM . ” will be displayed on the LCD panel and the corresponding preset memory data will not be deleted . ⇒ For details on tracing memory , refer to “Deleting tracing memory (DELETE)” (page 20) . zzIf the above operation is performed when controlling A W‑PH400 (connected via AW‑IF400), “DELETE COMPLETE” is displayed on the LCD panel but deletion of the preset memory is not be executed and the registered settings are retained . Notes Operating preset memory (PMEM) (continued)
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14 Setting the operation items for when preset memory is recalled (PRESET SCOPE) You can select whether to recall all or only some of the settings registered to preset memory . zzThis function is enabled when AW‑HE50, AW‑HE60, or AW‑HE120 is selected . Note 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the PMEM button to turn on its indicator . 3 . Press the MEM SETTING button .The setting of the selected remote camera is displayed . S P E E D : 3 0 S C O P E : M O D E A zIf approximately 3 seconds elapses without an operation being performed, the previous LCD panel display is redisplayed . 4 . Turn the F2 dial to select a setting for the “SCOPE” item from MODE A to MODE C, and then press the F2 dial to confirm the selection . The setting of the remote camera is changed .This is applied the next time the preset memory is recalled . SettingRecalled item Pan, tilt, zoom, and focus IrisWhite balance settings, Gain MODE A √ √√ MODE B √ √— MODE C √ —— √: Recalled —: Not recalled zz MODE A to MODE C are not registered to the remote camera preset memory or the unit . The settings become the common settings for when preset memory is recalled, and the same settings are applied regardless of which preset number is selected . Note Setting the speed at which to move to the position set in the preset memory (PRESET SPEED) The speed (PRESET SPEED) at which to move to the set position when preset memory is recalled can be set from the unit . With this unit, you can select from the following two PRESET SPEED recall modes . zzMove at the common PRESET SPEED set for the remote cameras . zzMove at the PRESET SPEED registered for each preset number of the unit . This allows the remote cameras to be operated at a dif ferent speed for each preset number depending on operation, enabling video playback at a variety of speeds . zzThe movement speeds registered in the procedure below are registered to the corresponding camera numbers in the unit, and are not registered to the preset memory of the remote cameras . Therefore, if the recall mode is set to “On” and the preset memory is recalled on a controller other than the AW‑RP120 on which the movement speed was registered, movement will be at a different speed even in the case of the same preset number . Note Setting PRESET SPEED on remote cameras 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the PMEM button to turn on its indicator . 3 . Press the MEM SETTING button .The setting of the selected remote camera is displayed . S P E E D : 3 0 S C O P E : M O D E A zIf approximately 3 seconds elapses without an operation being performed, the previous LCD panel display is redisplayed . zzWhen a remote camera other than AW‑HE50, AW‑HE60, or AW‑HE120 is controlled, the last value set for the corresponding remote camera on the unit is displayed . Note 4 . Turn the F1 dial to select the setting of the “SPEED” item, and then press the F1 dial to confirm the selection . The PRESET SPEED value is set on the remote cameras .The following shows the relationship between the set value and the speed at which the remote camera moves to the set position when preset memory is recalled . 130 Slow Fast Operating preset memory (PMEM) (continued)
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15 Registering PRESET SPEED on the unit To register the PRESET SPEED value to a preset number of the unit, perform the following steps after the previous procedure . 5 . Press the MEM STORE button to turn on its indicator . 6 . Hold down a number button to specify the preset number to register .The current remote camera settings are registered to preset memory, and PRESET SPEED is registered to the unit . z T o continue registering a different PRESET SPEED value to a preset memory belonging to the same “page number”, repeat steps 3 → 4 → 6 . Setting the PRESET SPEED recall mode 1 . Press the MENU button to turn on its indicator . 2 . Open CAMERA SETUP menu [24] . 3 . Turn the F1 dial to display the “3 . RECALL PST SPD” item . 3 . R E C A L L P S T S P D O f f 4 . Turn the F2 dial to select the recall mode, and then press the F2 dial to confirm the selection . Off :Recalling preset memory moves the remote cameras at the speed of the PRESET SPEED values set on the remote cameras . On :Recalling preset memory moves the remote cameras at the speed of the PRESET SPEED value registered for each preset number on the unit . Operating preset memory (PMEM) (continued)
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16 Operating preset memory groups (PMEM GROUP) The unit allows you register up to four “preset memory groups” created by selecting one preset memory for each of multiple remote cameras . Pressing any of the PM GRP 1 to PM GRP 4 buttons simultaneously recalls all preset memory registered to the corresponding preset memory group . The following setting procedures use the example of setting PMEM GROUP1 but the setting procedures are the same for PMEM GROUP2 to PMEM GROUP4 . Open the following menus and configure the settings . Preset memory groupMenu PMEM GROUP1 PM GRP1 menu [31] PMEM GROUP2 PM GRP2 menu [32] PMEM GROUP3 PM GRP3 menu [33] PMEM GROUP4 PM GRP4 menu [34] Setting the operation mode (SEPARATE/ ALL) 1 . Press the MENU button to turn on its indicator . 2 . Open PM GRP1 menu [31] . 1 . P M G R P 1 M O D E S E P A R A T E 3 . Turn the F1 dial to display the “1 . PM GRP1 MODE” item . 4 . Turn the F2 dial to select the operation mode, and then press the F2 dial to confirm the selection . OFF :Disables group creation .Even if you press any of the PM GRP1 to PM GRP4 buttons, a preset memory group will not be recalled . SEP ARATE : Allows you to create a group by selecting a different preset number from each remote camera . Up to ten preset numbers can be registered to one group . ALL :Allows you to create a group by selecting the same preset number from each remote camera . One preset number for each of all the remote cameras registered to the unit can be registered to one group . Creating preset memory groups Registering the preset memory to recall when in SEPARATE mode 1 . Press the MENU button to turn on its indicator . 2 . Open PM GRP1 menu [31] . 1 . P M G R P 1 M O D E S E P A R A T E 3 . Turn the F1 dial to display the “2 . PM GRP1 1/10” item . 2 . P M G R P 1 1 / 1 0 N o A s g n — — — — — — 4 . Turn the F2 dial to set the camera number and preset number to register to PMEM GROUP1 . If you turn the F2 dial to select the camera number and then press the F2 dial to confirm the selection, you will then be able to select the preset number .Set the preset number in the same way as the camera number . 2 . P M G R P 1 1 / 1 0 C A M 0 0 1 P R E 0 0 1 Camera number Preset number Camera number : Select from NoAsgn and CAM001 to CAM100 . When “NoAsgn” is set, preset memory is not registered . Preset number : Select from PRE001 to PRE100 . 5 . Turn the F1 dial to display the “3 . PM GRP1 2/10” to “11 . PM GRP1 10/10” items . 6 . Register the camera numbers and preset numbers . zConfigure the settings in the same way as step 4 . z Up to ten preset memory can be registered to one group . zzDo not set the same camera number two or more times for one preset memory group . Note
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17 Registering the preset memory to recall when in ALL mode 1 . Press the MENU button to turn on its indicator . 2 . Open PM GRP1 menu [31] . 1 . P M G R P 1 M O D E A L L 3 . Turn the F1 dial to display the “12 . PM GRP1 ALL” item . 1 2 . P M G R P 1 A L L P R E 0 0 1 4 . Turn the F2 dial to select a preset number, and then press the F2 dial to confirm the selection . Recalling preset memory groups Pressing a button to recall a preset memory group Use PM GRP 1 to PM GRP 4 to recall preset memory groups . PM GRP 1 to PM GRP 4 buttons USER ENABLE button SHIFT button 1 . Press the SHIFT button to turn on its indicator . 2 . Press the PM GRP 1 button . When the operation mode of PMEM GROUP1 is “SEPARATE”: Simultaneously recalls each remote camera preset memory registered to the “2 . PM GRP1 1/10” to “11 . PM GRP1 10/10” items . When the operation mode of PMEM GROUP1 is “ALL”: The preset memory registered in the “12 . PM GRP1 ALL” item is recalled for all of the remote cameras registered to the unit . z Preset memory is not recalled for a remote camera for which “NoAsign” is set in CTRL TYPE menu [36] . zzIf the USER ENABLE button indicator is off, operation of the PM GRP 1 to PM GRP 4 buttons is not possible . Perform operation while the button indicator is on . Note Recalling a preset memory group by GPI input A preset memory group can be recalled by contact input of the TALLY/ GPI connector on the rear panel of the unit . Pin numberSignal name Corresponding preset memory group 19 GPI IN 1 PMEM GROUP 1 7 GPI IN 2 PMEM GROUP 2 20 GPI IN 3 PMEM GROUP 3 8 GPI IN 4 PMEM GROUP 4 ⇒ “Control interface for external devices” (page 43) Operating preset memory groups (PMEM GROUP) (continued)
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18 Operating tracing memory (TMEM) The unit incorporates tracing memory (TMEM) for recording a series of operations that were performed for a connected remote camera . This feature allows you to duplicate the recorded operations of a remote camera . Recording target Camera numbers CAM1 to CAM10 Functions that can be recorded Pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, and white balance mode Recording time Up to 5 minutes per camera Number of recording memory Up to 10 per camera Record buttons Number buttons [1] to [10] zz If the MEM ENABLE button indicator is off, tracing memory operation is not possible . Perform operation while the button indicator is on . zzPreset numbers PMEM 1 to 10 of the preset memory are used as start positions at the time of recalling tracing memory so they are overwritten when the tracing memory registration operation is performed . zzThe last point when tracing memory is recalled may not match that at the time of recording because of the error of movement of the remote camera . Taking precautions such as the following can help reduce the error . • Use the lens zoom at the WIDE side (wide‑angle end) . • Perform pan, tilt, zoom, and focus operations slowly . • Set a short recording time . Execute tracing memory recalling several times to suf ficiently check the operation of the remote camera before you begin operation . Notes TMEM button Number buttons [1] to [10] START button [11] STOP button [12] MEM SETTING button MEM DELETE button RESTORE button MEM STORE button MEM ENABLE button Registering tracing memory (STORE) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Output the images to be shot to the monitor . 3 . Press the TMEM button to turn on its indicator .The tracing memory status appears .The indicators of number buttons with registered tracing memory turn on . C A M 0 1 : T M E M 3 m 5 0 s R e m a i n e d \f Selected camera number Remaining possible recording time (max . 5 m 00 s) zzA button with no tracing memory registered does not turn on even when it is a button with preset memory registered . Note 4 . Press the MEM STORE button to turn on its indicator . 5 . Operate the PAN/TILT lever and ZOOM button to determine the camera angle to register .If necessary, adjust the focus, iris, and white balance as well . z T o record the focus operation and iris operation to tracing memory , press the auto focus button and auto iris button to turn off their indicators and then perform the operations .
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19 Operating tracing memory (TMEM) (continued) 6 . Hold down one of the number buttons [1] to [10] that has its indicator turned off to specify the tracing memory number .The current camera position and settings are registered to the preset memory of the remote camera, and become the start position and settings at the time of recalling . The indicators of the number button that was held down and ST ART button [11] blink . (Recording standby state) zIf an operation that is target for recording such as moving the PAN/ TILT lever is performed at that time, the recording standby state is canceled and the status returns to that of step 3 . T M 0 5 : S t a n d b y S t o r e Tracing memory number zzIf you want to register tracing memory to a button whose indicator is on, delete the registered tracing memory and then register the new tracing memory .zzIf a button with the same number as a registered preset memory is held down, the saved preset memory will be deleted as it will be overwritten . Notes 7 . Press START button [11] .The indicator of START button [11] turns on . (Operation wait state) T M 0 5 : W a i t i n g O p r . 8 . Operate one of the PAN/TILT lever, ZOOM button, FOCUS dial, IRIS dial, and white balance mode selection buttons . The recording of tracing memory starts from the point in time that the operation began . T M 0 5 : 0 m 0 2 s S t o r i n g. . . Recording time 9 . Press STOP button [12] .Recording stops and the tracing memory is saved .The registered number button turns on and the status returns to that of step 3 . z When the possible recording time elapses, recording stops automatically . At that time, operations up until the point in time that recording stops are recorded . Recalling tracing memory (RECALL) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the TMEM button to turn on its indicator .The tracing memory status appears .The indicators of number buttons with registered tracing memory turn on . C A M 0 1 : T M E M 3 m 5 0 s R e m a i n e d \f Selected camera number Remaining possible recording time (max . 5 m 00 s) zzA button with no tracing memory registered does not turn on even when it is a button with preset memory registered . Note 3 . Press one of the number buttons that has its indicator turned on to specify the tracing memory number .The remote camera moves to the start position .The indicators of the number button that was pressed and ST ART button [11] blink . (Recall standby state) T M 0 3 : 0 m 0 0 s N T S t a n d b y R e c a l l 4 . Press START button [11] .The tracing memory is recalled and the remote camera starts moving . The indicator of ST ART button [11] turns on . T M 0 3 : 0 m 2 0 s N T R e c a l l i n g. . . Tracing memory numberCurrent recall positionTotal time of tracing memory during recalling 5 . When the recording time elapses, the remote camera stops automatically .The number button that was blinking turns on, the indicator of START button [11] turns off, and the process returns to step 2 . z Pressing the ST OP button [12] or performing an operation that is target for recording such as moving the PAN/TILT lever during recalling will stop recalling and return the process to step 2 .
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20 Operating tracing memory (TMEM) (continued) Deleting tracing memory (DELETE) 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be operated . 2 . Press the TMEM button to turn on its indicator .The tracing memory status appears .The indicators of number buttons with registered tracing memory turn on . C A M 0 1 : T M E M 3 m 5 0 s R e m a i n e d \f Selected camera number Remaining possible recording time (max . 5 m 00 s) zzA button with no tracing memory registered does not turn on even when it is a button with preset memory registered . Note 3 . Press the MEM DELETE button to turn on its indicator . 4 . Hold down one of the number buttons [1] to [10] that has its indicator turned on to specify the tracing memory number .The registered preset memory (start position) and tracing memory are deleted . Restoring tracing memory (RESTORE) Some of the recorded tracing memory data can be overwritten .For example, you can record just the ZOOM operation again while leaving the data recorded for the P AN/TILT operation as is . Or you can leave the data for the first half of the recorded PAN/TILT operation as is and record just the second half of the operation again . zzIt is not possible to correct just an arbitrary section of recorded tracing memory data . 1 . Press one of the camera selection buttons [CAMERA SELECT/GROUP SELECT] to select the remote camera to be controlled from the unit . 2 . Output the images to be shot to the monitor . 3 . Press the TMEM button to turn on its indicator .The tracing memory status appears .The indicators of number buttons with registered tracing memory turn on . C A M 0 1 : T M E M 3 m 5 0 s R e m a i n e d \f Selected camera number Remaining possible recording time (max . 5 m 00 s) zzA button with no tracing memory registered does not turn on even when it is a button with preset memory registered . Note 4 . Press the RESTORE button to turn on its indicator . 5 . Press one of the number buttons [1] to [10] that has its indicator turned on . The remote camera moves to the start position .The indicators of the number button that was pressed and ST ART button [11] blink . (Restore standby state) zAt this time, you can operate the P AN/TILT lever to change the start position . T M 0 3 : 0 m 0 0 s N T S t a n d b y R e s t o r e