Panasonic Remote Camera Controller Aw Rp50n Operating Instructions

For instructions on how to operate this Remote Camera Controller and 
how to establish its settings, refer to the “Operations and Settings” manual 
(PDF file) which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for 
future use.
Operating Instructions 
Remote Camera Controller
Model No.  AW-RP50N
3TR006515BAA
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 Safety precautions
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
WARNING:
 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must 
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power 
point which is effectively earthed through the 
normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the apparatus must 
have three cores and be correctly wired to 
provide connection to...

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 indicates safety information.
  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)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
 8)   Do not install near any heat sources such 
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
 9)   Do not defeat the safety...

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Contents
Before use .................................................................. 5Overview ................................................................. 5
Trademarks and registered trademarks .................. 5
About copyright and licence .................................... 5
Concerning the ratings display ................................ 5
Disclaimer of warranty............................................. 5
Network security ..................................................... 5...

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 Before use
 Overview
This unit is a controller which is designed to control 
remote cameras (cameras integrated with pan-tilt 
heads) and pan-tilt head systems (which consist of 
pan-tilt heads and the cameras which are mounted on 
them).
By means of an IP connection, an operating 
environment where the unit is tied in with the 
AW-HE50 HD integrated camera and AW-HS50 
compact live switcher is achieved.
When IP connections are used, the unit can be used 
to control up to 100 remote cameras.
When...

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 Characteristics
Compact designThe unit features a compact design with its half-
rack size width (210 mm [8-1/4]) and its 4RU size 
(177 mm [6-15/16]) depth.
The unit is the same size as the AW-HS50 compact 
live switcher (option), and when the switcher is 
placed alongside the unit, the two units are housed 
in the full rack width.
IP connection and serial connection supported
IP connection
 Up to 100 remote cameras
(1) can be controlled 
through a network hub (switching hub).
 Using the unit’s...

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 Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported
 Remote cameras supported (cameras integrated with a pan-tilt head)
AW-HE100, AW-HE50
 Pan-tilt heads supported
AW-PH360, AW-PH405, AW-PH650, AW-PH400 (AW-IF400 required)
 Cameras supported (must be combined with the pan-tilt head supported)
AW-HE870, AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350, AK-HC1500, AK-HC1800Prior to use, be absolutely sure to set the movement ranges (limiters).
 When serial connections are used for the unit and remote cameras or pan-tilt head...

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 Required personal computer environment
Run the software that is provided with the switcher on a host computer which satisfies the following specifications.
CPUIntel® CoreTM2 DUO 2.4 GHz or faster recommended
Memory Windows
® XP:
  512 MB or more
Microsoft
® Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® 7:
  1 GB or more
Network function 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
Image display 
function Resolution: 1024 
 768 pixels or more
Color generation:   True Color (24 bits or more)
Supported operating 
system Microsoft
®...

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 Installation precautions
In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”, 
observe the following precautions as well.
Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the jobs of installing and connecting the unit.
Connecting the power supply
 Use within AC 100 V to 120 V.
 Be absolutely sure to use only the power cable and AC adapter supplied with the unit.
The power cable supplied with the unit has a 3-pin plug with a grounding terminal.
Connect it to a 3-pole outlet which...

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 Installation precautions
Handle carefully!
Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact or vibration may cause trouble and/or malfunctioning.
Do not allow any foreign objects to enter inside the unit!
Allowing water, metal items, scraps of food or other foreign objects inside the unit may cause a fire and/or 
electric shocks.
Choosing the best installation location
This unit is designed for indoor use only.
 Install the unit on a sufficiently strong, stable and level surface for use....