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 the earth.  Wrongly wired 
extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the apparatus operates satisfactorily 
does not imply that the power point is earthed or 
that the installation is completely safe.  For your 
safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective 
earthing of the power point, please consult a 
qualified electrician.
 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 important operating and 
maintenance (service) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE  RECOMMENDED  ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
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 to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when 
the 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 shielded 
interface cables when connecting to external 
units.  Also, any unauthorized changes or 
modifications to this equipment could void the 
user’s authority to operate it.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do 
not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or any other confined space. 
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard 
due to overheating, ensure that curtains 
and any other materials do not obstruct the 
ventilation.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the 
equipment and easily accessible or the mains 
plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily 
operable.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS 1 
construction shall be connected to a MAINS 
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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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 purpose of 
the polarized or grounding-type plug. 
A polarized 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 into your outlet, consult an 
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.
 13)   Unplug this apparatus during lightning 
storms or when unused for long periods of 
time.
 14)   Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. Servicing is required when 
the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the 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
Safety precautions
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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
Characteristics ........................................................... 6
Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported ................... 7
Accessories ............................................................\
... 7
Required personal computer environment ............. 8
Installation precautions ............................................ 9
Operating precautions ............................................ 11
Parts and their functions ........................................ 12 Control panel ......................................................... 12
Rear panel ............................................................ 15
How the model’s Operating Instructions manuals are 
configured
The manual of this Remote Camera Controller (hereafter, “the unit”) is divided into two manuals: one is 
the  (this manual), and the other is the  (CD-ROM).
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the  to ensure that the\
 unit is installed correctly.
 This manual explains how to install the unit, and it details the network connection and setting 
procedures.
For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings, refer to the “Operating Instructions 
” (PDF file) on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
To read PDF files, you will need Adobe
® Reader® which is available from Adobe Systems.
 For the purposes of this manual, the model numbers of the units are given as listed in the table below.
Model number of unit Model number given in 
manual Model number of unit Model number given in 
manual
AW-HS50N AW-HS50AW-E860N AW-E860
AW-HE50HN AW-HE50AW-PH360N AW-PH360
AW-HE50SN AW-HE50AW-PH400P AW-PH400
 AW-HE100N AW-HE100AW-PH405N AW-PH405
AW-HE870N AW-HE870AW-PH650N AW-PH650
AW-E350P AW-E350AW-IF400G AW-IF400
AW-E650P AW-E650
AK-HC1500GAK-HC1500
AW-E750P AW-E750
AK-HC1800GAK-HC1800
In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera combination” and “camera integrated with 
a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as  “remote camera” except in places where specific 
equipment is mentioned.
Basic operations of the unit ................................... 16
Basic operations for the menus ............................. 17
Network settings ...................................................... 18
Setting the unit ...................................................... 18
Connections ............................................................\
. 21 Example of IP connections ................................... 21
Example of serial connections .............................. 22
Settings for connection with the remote cameras .... 25
Se tting the IP addresses automatically  (auto IP setting) ................................................ 26
Ch anging the IP addresses of the camera numbers  controlled by the unit ........................................ 33
Changing the camera numbers ............................. 34
Changing the IP address of the switcher .............. 34
Clearing the IP address control tables .................. 34
Selecting the remote cameras to be operated ...... 35
Appearance .............................................................\
. 37
Specifications .........................................................\
. 38
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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 serial connections are used, up to five remote 
cameras and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
 Trademarks and registered 
trademarks
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 
Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and other countries.
 Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
 Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in 
the United States and/or other countries.
 Other names of companies and products contained 
in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
 About copyright and licence
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse 
compiling, reverse engineering, and also exporting in 
violation of export laws of the software provided with 
this unit are expressly prohibited.
 Concerning the ratings 
display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings 
are indicated on its bottom panel.
 Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks 
Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY 
PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR 
REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, 
FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO BELOW:
  ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING 
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, 
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, 
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE 
PRODUCT;
   PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE 
CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR 
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
   UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR 
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE 
USER;
   INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING 
WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE 
TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY 
FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
   ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL 
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, 
ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED 
BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
   ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR 
LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS 
CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION 
METHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A 
DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF;
   LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY 
ANY FAILURE;
   ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ETC. DUE TO 
LOSS OR LEAKAGE OF THE SETTING DATA 
SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR IN A PERSONAL 
COMPUTER.
 Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your 
attention is called to the following security risks.
  Leakage or theft of information through this unit
   Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons 
with malicious intent
   Interference with or stoppage of this unit by 
persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as 
those described below to protect yourself against the 
above network security risks.
Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
 If this unit is connected to a network that includes 
PCs, make sure that the system is not infected by 
computer viruses or other malicious entities (using 
a regularly updated antivirus program, anti-spyware 
program, etc.).
 Refrain from connections that use public lines.
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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 automatic IP setting function, 
the IP addresses of the remote cameras
(1) 
and switcher(2) can be assigned and controlled 
automatically.
1: Camera supported: AW-HE50
2: Switcher supported: AW-HS50
 Up to five units can be connected to the 
same network to control the remote cameras 
simultaneously.
 Using the Setup Software provided by the camera 
controller, it is possible to set the IP addresses of 
the remote cameras and switchers from a PC via 
the camera controller.
Serial connection
 Up to five remote cameras or pan-tilt head systems 
can be controlled.
Easy to operate the cameras The pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris operations of the 
cameras can be easily performed from the unit.
 The gain, shutter, detail, white balance and black 
balance adjustments can be performed on the unit’s 
LCD menu. (The adjustment items and range differ 
depending on the cameras connected.)
Easy to operate the preset memory data of the 
pan-tilt heads Up to 100 sets of preset memory data of the pan-tilt 
heads can be registered and then recalled later. Function for linkup with the switcher using IP 
connection
By linking the unit with one AW-HS50 compact 
live switcher using an IP connection to make 
the connection between them, a highly efficient 
operating environment is achieved.
Camera information display
 The camera setting information (such as the lens 
iris and gain setting) imported by the unit can be 
shown on the AUX image output from the switcher 
or on the split-screen display multi view display.
Tally information imported
 The switcher’s ON AIR tally information is imported, 
and the tally indicators (above the CAMERA 
STATUS/SELECTION buttons) on the panel are 
lighted.
Bus material selection
 The switcher’s bus materials can be selected from 
the unit.
By pressing the CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION 
button, these materials can be switched.
Control buses supported: AUX, PVW, PinP, KEY-F
Using a single-step action to operate one of these 
buttons, the switcher’s multi view screen can be 
switched to a full-screen display on which to show 
the camera images. (Focus assist function)
Control buses supported: AUX
Parameter changes
 Using the unit’s PAN/TILT lever or ZOOM button, 
the PinP position and other parameters of the 
switcher can be changed.
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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 systems, the cables 
can be extended up to 1000 meters (3280 ft.).
Notes
In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera combination” and “camera integrated with 
a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as “remote  camera” except in places where specific equipment 
is referred to.
 Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for.
Operating Instructions  (this manual)  ..........  1
CD-ROM  ....................................................................  1
 
 Operating Instructions 
 
 Operating Instructions 
 
 Setup Software AC adapter  ................................................................  1
Power cable  ...............................................................  1
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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
® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, 
Microsoft® Windows® 7
Hard disk drive At least 50 MB of free memory
Other CD-ROM drive
(for using the Operating Instructions and various software)
Adobe
® Reader®
(for browsing the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM)
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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 has been connected to ground.
 Be absolutely sure to connect the ground terminal (SIGNAL GND) at the rear of the unit to 
the system ground.
 When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, turn off its power, and disconnect the 
power plug from the AC outlet.
 To prevent the DC plug from being disconnected, secure the cable of the AC adapter to the cable clamp.
LAN
SV
NMBOOT12V
POWERON
1
Cable clampHow to secure the DC plug (side view)
Strap part
   Loosely secure the cable 
clamp.
   Fasten the cable clamp.
Take hold of the strap part, slide 
the cable clamp until it stops 
moving, and then secure it tightly. Loosely secure the cable clamp 
in the area shown above.
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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.
 Ensure a space of at least 100 mm (3-15/16) around the front vents to avoid obstructing ventilation. 
In particular, ensure sufficient space between ventilation and wiring when using mounted in a panel or table.
 Do not install the unit in a manner in which its cables and other accessories can be easily damaged.
 Do not install the unit in a cold place where the temperatures will drop below 0 °C (32 °F) or in a hot place 
where the temperatures will rise above +40 °C (104 °F).
 Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or to the hot air that is blown out from other 
products.
 Installing the unit in a very humid, dusty or vibration-prone location may give rise to trouble.
Ventilation holes
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