Panasonic Remote Camera Controller Aw Rp50n Operating Instructions

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 Example of IP connections
Connections with the AW-HE50 and AW-HS50
AW-HE50S
AW-RP50
AW-HS50
AW-HE50S
SDI video 
signal LAN cable 

Switching hub
LAN cable 

Monitor
Monitor 2
Monitor 1
Monitor
Connecting a multiple number of the units with the AW-HE50 units
AW-HE50S
AW-RP50 AW-HE50S
LAN cable 

Switching hub
:  Use straight cables (category 5 or above) for these connections.
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 Example of serial connections
Connection with the AW-HE50
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPITO PAN/TILT HEAD
54321
SVPOWER
ON
BOOT NM12V   INLAN
4
2
AW-HE50
AW-RP50
Monitor
Remote camera control signal
  
LAN cable 

1:   Use straight cables (category 5 or above) for these connections.
2:   The multi-interface cable (AW-CA20T6G) is required for the 
serial connection with the AW-HE50.
Connection with the AW-HE100
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPITO PAN/TILT HEAD
54321
SVPOWER
ON
BOOT NM12V   INLAN
AW-HE100
AW-RP50
Monitor
Remote camera control signal
  
LAN cable 

:   Use straight cables (category 5 or above) for these connections.
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Connections
Connections with the AW-PH400 and camera
Camera model:
AW-HE870, AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350, AK-HC1500 or AK-HC1800
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPITO PAN/TILT HEAD
54321
SVPOWER
ON
BOOT NM12V   INLAN
AW-PH400
max. 500 m (1640 ft.)
max. 1000 m (3280 ft.)
Protocol ConverterAW-IF400
AW-RP50
Switch settings
SW1 SW2 SET UP
1234
OFF OFF ON OFF ON
(300 deg) OFF
(190 deg) OFFZoom lens
Camera
LAN cable 


Connections with the AW-PH405 and camera
Camera model:
AW-HE870, AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350, AK-HC1500 or AK-HC1800
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPITO PAN/TILT HEAD
54321
SVPOWER
ON
BOOT NM12V   INLAN
AW-PH405
AW-RP50 Zoom lens
CameraMonitor
LAN cable 

:  
Use straight cables (category 5 or above) for these connections.
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Connection with the AW-PH650
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPITO PAN/TILT HEAD
54321
SVPOWER
ON
BOOT NM12V   INLAN
AW-PH650
AW-RP50 RJ-45 relay adapterMULTI
POWER
G/L input Pr
Pb Y SDI 
OUT
Monitor
LAN cable 

:  
Use straight cables (category 5 or above) for these connections.
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There are two procedures for the connection settings, 
and these are described in 
“Settings for connection with 
the remote cameras”
 and “Settings for connection with 
the switcher”.
There are two series of steps to be taken for 
“Settings 
for connection with the remote cameras”
.
 
 Setting method using the unit 
(Refer to the following items.)
    
“Settings for connection with the remote 
cameras”
   “Setting the IP addresses automatically (auto IP 
setting)”
   “Changing the IP addresses of the camera 
numbers controlled by the unit”
   “Changing the camera numbers”
 
 Setting method using the “Setup Software”
   Refer to “Setup Software” ( Operating Instructions).
  
The “Setup Software” is provided on the supplied 
CD-ROM.
The “Settings for connection with the switcher” are 
established using the unit.
  Refer to “Setting linkup with the switcher”  ( Operating Instructions).
If the same information on the settings for the 
connections with the remote cameras is shared among 
a multiple number (up to 5 units) of AW-RP50 remote 
camera controllers which are connected on the same 
network, the operations are performed using the 
“Setup Software” provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
  Refer to “Saving and loading data” in the “Setup  Software” section of the ( 
Operating Instructions).
 Settings for connection with 
the remote cameras
Either serial connection “Serial” or IP connection 
“Network” can be selected for the connections 
between the unit and the remote cameras for camera 
numbers CAM1 to CAM100.
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAMERA CTL], and 
display [CAM1] to [CAM100]. 
Then select the setting for the camera numbers.
Serial: Serial connection
Network: IP connection
NoAsign: No setting assigned (initial setting)
Serial connection
Select “Serial” as the setting for the target camera 
number.
1.CAM1         ▼
         Serial
Camera numbers CAM1 to CAM5 correspond to the 
TO PAN/TILT HEAD connectors [1] to [5] on the unit’s 
rear panel.
Serial connection “Serial” cannot be selected for 
camera numbers CAM6 to CAM100.
IP connection
Select “Network” as the setting for the target camera 
number.
2.CAM2
        Network
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAM IP ADR], and 
display [IP:CAM1] to [IP:CAM100]. Then use the IP 
addresses corresponding to the camera numbers for 
the connection.
When performing the steps described in “Auto 
IP setting”, set “NoAsign” for the target camera 
number.
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 Setting the IP addresses 
automatically (auto IP 
setting)
When “Auto IP setting” is initiated, the IP addresses 
are set automatically for the remote cameras and the 
switcher which are connected within the same subnet.
The IP addresses can be set for up to 100 remote 
cameras and one switcher.
[Remote camera settings]
The unit sets the IP addresses for the remote cameras 
that have been detected by associating them with 
camera numbers whose connection setting is set 
to “NoAsign”.
Connection settings:
   On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAMERA CTL], 
and then display items [CAM1] to [CAM100].
Setting or changing IP addresses:
   On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAM IP ADR], 
and then display items [CAM1] to [CAM100].
Example:
  Remote cameras A, B, and C are detected.
   In [CAMERA CTL], items [CAM1] to [CAM3] 
are all set to “NoAsign”.
   In [CAM IP ADR], the IP addresses of 
items [CAM1] to [CAM3] range from 
192.168.000.010 to 192.168.000.012.
In the above example, the IP addresses for the 
remote cameras are set as follows: Remote camera A: 192.168.000.010
Remote camera B: 192.168.000.011
Remote camera C: 192.168.000.012
 
 Subnet mask, default gateway, and port number 
settings are the same as those for the unit.
 
 The connection setting for camera numbers 
that have been set once with “Auto IP setting” 
becomes “Network”.
These camera numbers will be excluded as 
targets of “Auto IP setting” the next time that 
“Auto IP setting” is performed.
However, if the IP address for a camera number 
that has been set with “Auto IP setting” is 
changed, or if a camera number’s connection 
setting is changed to “NoAsign” or “Serial”, the 
corresponding camera numbers will be targeted 
in the next “Auto IP setting” operation.  
 If the IP address for a detected remote camera 
matches the IP address set for a camera number 
(a camera number with a connection setting 
other than “Serial”), the IP address setting for 
the remote camera will be used as is. If the 
IP address for a remote camera is set once 
and then changed so that it differs from the IP 
address set for the camera number, the remote 
camera IP address is set again to the camera 
number IP address.
[Switcher settings] The IP address set in the [IP:SW] item from 
[SW IP ADR] on the [SYSTEM] menu will be set for 
the switcher.
 Duplication in the IP addresses may arise when 
a device other than a remote camera or switcher 
has been connected within the same subnet.
Connect only devices which are covered by the 
“Auto IP setting” within the same subnet.
 If a remote camera with the same IP address as 
the unit’s exists, the IP address of the remote 
camera concerned cannot be set by following 
the steps in “Auto IP setting”.
 When a multiple number of AW-RP50 remote 
camera controllers have been connected in 
the same subnet, do not perform the steps 
described in “Auto IP setting” using each 
controller at the same time.
 When the steps described in “Auto IP setting” 
have been performed by operating the unit, do 
not use the “Setup Software” (provided with the 
unit) in the host computer end at the same time.
Similarly, do not use the “Easy IP Setup 
Software” provided with the AW-HE50 at the 
same time.  Otherwise, the settings may not be 
established correctly.
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When setting the IP addresses for 
the first time
The IP addresses are set while the remote cameras, 
switcher and unit are at their factory settings.
Before setting the IP addresses, check that 
“NoAsign” is shown as the remote camera’s 
connection setting.
Connection settings:
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAMERA CTL], and 
then display items [CAM1] to [CAM100].
Note
1 Connect the remote cameras, switcher 
and unit to the network within the same 
subnet.
192.168.000.010
    192.168.000.011
192.168.000.010
   
 192.168.000.010 192.168.000.010
    192.168.000.012
192.168.000.008
   
 192.168.000.008
192.168.000.009
2 On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [AUTO 
SET IP], and display [AUTO SETUP]. 
Then select “RENEW IP ADR”, and press 
the F2 dial.
1.AUTO SETUP
   RENEW IP ADR
Both the number of devices (all remote cameras 
and the switcher) currently being managed by the 
unit and the number of new devices detected are 
displayed on the LCD panel.
C:003/003 S:1/1
            YES
C:003/003
Number of devices currently 
managed by the unit + Number of 
new devices detected
Number of new devices detected
C: Remote camera, S: Switcher
 Memo 
If the number of new devices detected exceeds 
the number of devices that can be registered 
(100 remote cameras and 1 switcher), [C/S OVER!] 
will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD panel. 
Automatic IP address setting can be performed 
even in this state, but IP addresses will be set only 
for the number of devices that can be registered.
C:020/100 S:1/1
C/S OVER!   YES
When a multiple number of remote cameras have 
been started up at the same time, for instance, it 
may not be possible for all of these cameras to be 
detected by the unit.
In this case, select “RETRY”, and then press the F2 
dial to retry the operation.
The number of units to be added can be updated.
 The number displayed for “Number of new devices 
detected” may be lower than the actual number 
of devices to be set, due to a cause such as the 
remote cameras or switches not being powered on. 
In this case, eliminate the cause of the problem, 
select “RETRY”, and then press the F2 dial to retry 
the operation.
The number of units to be added can be updated.
C:020/020 S:1/1
          RETRY
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3 Turn the F2 dial, select “Yes”, and then 
press the F2 dial.
This starts the “Auto IP setting” process.
When “Auto IP setting” has been initiated, the 
progress is shown by the number of displayed 
dots which are reduced one by one.
AUTO SETUP






ttttt
When all the operations have been completed 
successfully, “COMPLETE!” is displayed.
AUTO SETUP
       COMPLETE!
The remote cameras and the switcher are 
automatically rebooted, and they restart with the 
new IP addresses which were set.
The remote cameras can now be operated from 
the unit.
The function for linking the switcher with the unit 
becomes available for use at this point.
 Memo 
If the IP addresses were not set successfully, 
“SET UP ERR!” is displayed.
AUTO SETUP    
     SET UP ERR!
The cause of the problem is likely a network 
malfunction.
Check the connection status of the hub and LAN 
cables, and then retry the “Auto IP setting” operation.
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When introducing additional remote 
cameras or a switcher into an 
environment where similar existing 
devices are already in use
Even when additional remote cameras or switcher are 
introduced into an environment where similar existing 
devices are already in use, the settings can be easily 
established using “Auto IP setting”.
There are two methods for setting the IP addresses 
of newly introduced devices (remote cameras or a 
switcher), as follows:
1.  Setting the IP address from the unit
2.   Changing the IP address on the unit to match 
the IP address of the remote camera or 
switcher
This section explains each of these methods.
Setting the IP address from the unit
[Remote camera settings] The unit sets the IP addresses for the remote 
cameras that have been detected by associating 
them with camera numbers whose connection 
setting is set to “NoAsign”.
Connection settings:
  On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAMERA CTL], 
and then display items [CAM1] to [CAM100].
Setting or changing IP addresses:
   On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [CAM IP ADR], 
and then display items [CAM1] to [CAM100].
Example:
  Three remote cameras are in operation.
   An additional remote camera is newly 
introduced (and becomes remote camera D).
   Remote camera D is detected.
   In [CAMERA CTL], the [CAM4] item is set to 
“NoAsign”.
   In [CAM IP ADR], the IP address for the 
[CAM4] item is 192.168.000.013.
In the above example, remote camera D’s camera 
number allocation becomes CAM4, and its IP 
address is set as follows: Remote camera D: 192.168.000.013
 
 Subnet mask, default gateway, and port number 
settings are the same as those for the unit.
[Switcher settings] The IP address set in the [IP:SW] item from 
[SW IP ADR] on the [SYSTEM] menu will be set for 
the switcher.
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1 Connect the additional remote cameras 
and the switcher to be introduced and 
the unit to the network within the same 
subnet.
2 On the [SYSTEM] menu, select [AUTO 
SET IP], and display [AUTO SETUP]. 
Then select “RENEW IP ADR”, and press 
the F2 dial.
1.AUTO SETUP
   RENEW IP ADR
Both the number of devices (all remote cameras 
and the switcher) currently being managed by the 
unit and the number of new devices detected are 
displayed on the LCD panel.
C:001/004 S:0/1
            YES
C:001/004
Number of devices currently 
managed by the unit + Number of 
new devices detected
Number of new devices detectedC: Remote camera, S: Switcher
 Memo 
If the number of new devices detected exceeds 
the number of devices that can be registered 
(100 remote cameras and 1 switcher), [C/S OVER!] 
will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD panel. 
Automatic IP address setting can be performed 
even in this state, but IP addresses will be set only 
for the number of devices that can be registered.
C:020/100 S:1/1
C/S OVER!   YES
The number displayed for “Number of new devices 
detected” may be lower than the actual number 
of devices to be set, due to a cause such as the 
remote cameras or switches not being powered on. 
In this case, eliminate the cause of the problem, 
select “RETRY”, and then press the F2 dial to retry 
the operation.
The number of units to be added can be updated.
C:020/020 S:1/1
          RETRY
3 Turn the F2 dial, select “Yes”, and then 
press the F2 dial.
This starts the “Auto IP setting” process.
When “Auto IP setting” has been initiated, the 
progress is shown by the number of displayed 
dots which are reduced one by one.
AUTO SETUP






ttttt
When all the operations have been completed 
successfully, “COMPLETE!” is displayed.
AUTO SETUP
       COMPLETE!
The remote cameras and the switcher are 
automatically rebooted, and they restart with the 
new IP addresses which were set.
The remote cameras can now be operated from 
the unit.
The function for linking the switcher with the unit 
becomes available for use at this point.
 Memo 
If the IP addresses were not set successfully, 
“SET UP ERR!” is displayed.
AUTO SETUP    
     SET UP ERR!
The cause of the problem is likely a network 
malfunction.
Check the connection status of the hub and LAN 
cables, and then retry the “Auto IP setting” operation.
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