Panasonic Remote Operation Panel Ak Hrp931p Operating Instructions

							AK-HRP931P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Remote Operation Panel 
						

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Safety precautions
CAUTION
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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 SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
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 their own expense.
indicates safety information.
For CANADA 
						

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Overview
≥This remote operation panel (ROP) is used to control a multi-format camera (AK-HC931P) and a camera control unit (CCU).  An
optical fiber cable is used to connect the multi-format camera and CCU, and a dedicated multi-cable (optional accessory) is used
to connect the ROP and CCU.
≥When the designated multi-cable is used to connect the ROP and CCU, the distance between these two components can be
extended to a maximum of 50 meters.
Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Operating precautions  ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Parts and their functions  ................................................................................................................................................. 5
ROP operation panel  ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ROP connector panel  .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
System component connections  .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Reference files  .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Calling reference files  .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Storing reference files  .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
External dimension drawings  ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Accessories
Mounting screws (M4, 8 mm)  ..........................................a2 
						

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Operating precautions
≥The panel’s power is supplied from the camera control unit (AK-HCU931P).
≥Handle the panel carefully.
Dropping the panel or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and failures.
≥Operate the panel within a temperature range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
Operation in locations below 32 °F or above 104 °F may adversely affect the internal parts.
≥Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
≥Do not use the ROP outdoors.
≥Maintenance
Disconnect the multi-cable, and wipe the panels with a dry cloth.  To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in some diluted kitchen
detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the panels gently.

≥Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile substances.
≥If a chemically treated cleaning cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully. 
						

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Parts and their functions
Camera number indicator [CAMERA NO.]
This indicates the camera number information.  If the camera
number is not indicated, “–” appears instead. 6
Camera video output selector switch
[CLOSE/BAR/ TEST]
This is used to select the camera video signals which are to
be output from the CCU’s rear panel.  The camera video
signal, color bar display signal or test display signal is
selected by pressing the BAR switch and/or TEST switch.
Both BAR and TEST switch lamps off:
Camera video output
BAR switch lamp lighted:Color bar signal output
TEST switch lamp lighted:Test signal output
CLOSE switch lamp lighted:Lens closed status with
camera video output
1Auto white balance switch [AUTO WHITE]
This is used to automatically adjust the white balance.
Lighted:This indicates that the automatic white balance
adjustment has started.
Flashing:This indicates that the automatic white balance
adjustment ended without being completed.
Off:This indicates that the automatic white balance
adjustment was completed correctly. 7
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ROP ON switch
This switch enables the controls on the ROP’s operation
panel to be operated.  Its lamp lights as soon as the CCU
power is turned on.
Lighted:The lamp of the switch lights when the CCU power
is turned on.  When communication with the
camera is enabled, the settings at which the
panels switches are selected are established.  The
panel is set on the basis of the camera setting
information also immediately after the ROP ON
switch is pressed and its lamp is lighted.  However,
if it is judged that communication with the camera
has been cut off, the setting at which the panel’s
switches are selected will not be established, and
the ROP ON switch lamp will remain lighted.
Off:The lamp turns off and the panel’s operations are
cancelled (protected status) when this switch is
pressed (while its lamp is lighted) while the CCU’s
power and the camera’s power is ON.
However, even when the ROP ON switch lamp is
off, the panel’s GAIN, FLARE and DTL controls
can be operated provided that the active indicator
is lighted.  It is also possible to operate the iris
close switch irrespective of the ROP ON switch
setting provided that communication with the
camera is enabled. 1
Camera power switch [HEAD ON]
This switch enables the panel to be used to operate the
camera’s power by remote control.  However, this function
will not work unless both the CCU’s camera power switch
and the power switch on the camera itself are at the ON
position.
Each time the switch is pressed, the status alternates
between ON (power ON: LED lighted) and OFF (power OFF:
LED off). 2
Camera power switch indicator
This indicates whether the camera power is ON or OFF.
Lights up green:The panel is communicating with the
camera.
Lights up red:The panel is not communicating with the
camera.
Flashes red:POWER OFF status established by
software. 3
VF power OFF switch [VF OFF]
This is the camera VF power switch for exercising remote
control from the panel.  It lights when the switch is in the ON
position.  Each time the switch is pressed, the status
alternates between ON (power ON) and OFF (power OFF). 4
SD card slot
This is where the SD cards are inserted.  The data of the
camera and CCU can be saved on these cards and then
called. 5
ROP ON
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However, the buzzer does not sound when the panels ON
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Parts and their functions
2Auto black balance switch [AUTO BLACK]
This is used to automatically adjust the black balance.
Lighted:This indicates that the automatic black balance
adjustment has started.
Flashing:This indicates that the automatic black balance
adjustment ended without being completed.
Off:This indicates that the automatic black balance
adjustment was completed correctly.
3Auto setup switch [AUTO SET UP]
This is used to perform auto setup.  The setup status is
output to PM each time.
The mode settings are performed using AUTO SETUP
MODE on the FUNC menu.
OUTSIDE FULL:Standard setup based on the external
shooting chart is performed.
OUTSIDE EASY:Simplified setup based on the external
shooting chart is performed.
In either OUTSIDE mode, align the position of the 4:3 gray
scale (GS-3) wedge with the position of the 4:3 marker.
Depending on the chart setting conditions, auto setup may
not go smoothly.  For this reason, attention must be paid
to how the chart is set.
Auto setup methods
Lighted:This indicates that the auto setup has started.
Flashing at 1 sec intervals:
This indicates that the auto setup ended without
being completed.
Flashing at 2 sec intervals:
When the AUTO SET UP switch is pressed
while the indicator is off, the auto setup start
preparation mode is established, and a square
marker appears in the center of the cameras
viewfinder. Roughly align this square with the
white at the gray scale center. Auto setup now
starts when the side switch is pressed. If the
switch is pressed for 1 or more seconds, auto
setup is canceled.
Off:This indicates that the auto setup was
completed correctly.

During the auto setup operation, the operation status is
displayed using characters on the PM.
CPU reset switch [RST]
This is used to reset the panel’s CPU.  Normally, refrain from
touching it. :
PM character display switch [CHARACTER]
This is used to set the characters to be displayed on the PM
to ON or OFF. 9
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1Optical transmission alarm indicator [OPT ALARM]
This is the optical transmission warning indicator.
Lighted:The indicator lights when the optical signals
received in the transmission between the camera
and CCU are too weak or when a CCU optical
transmission receiver unit data error has
occurred.
If the optical signals received in the transmission
between the camera and CCU are too weak, an
alarm display appears in character form.  Check
the optical connector connections and mating.
If the problem persists, turn off the CCU power,
disconnect the cable between the camera and
CCU, and clean the optical contact area.  Use
cotton swabs moistened with alcohol to wipe the
optical fiber part gently.
Off:This indicates that the signals received in the
optical transmission are strong enough.
2Cable alarm indicator [CABLE ALARM]
This is the camera cable warning indicator.
Lighted:This indicates that the camera and CCU are not
connected.
If the indicator is lighted all the time, turn off the
CCU power, inspect and check the cables and
connectors.  If it still fails to light, consult your
dealer.
Off:This indicates that the camera cable has been
connected correctly.
3Fan alarm indicator [FAN ALARM]
This indicates that the CCU’s fan has stopped or that the
camera’s fan is OFF.
Lighted:The CCU’s fan has stopped or the camera’s fan
is OFF.
Off:Both the CCU’s fan and the camera’s fan are
operating normally.
Vertical frequency status indicator [60Hz]
This indicates the vertical frequency status of the camera
system.  It remains off when the system’s operating
frequency is 59.94 Hz, but it lights when it is set to 60 Hz.

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MODE ON/OFF switches
These are used to set the camera operation modes.  The
switches with the lighted lamps are the ones which have
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Parts and their functions
15600K switch [5600K MODE]
This is used to change the amplification rate of the GBR
signals by an electrical circuit to achieve a white balance
that corresponds to the color temperature of 5600K.
When it is pressed, the B video signal is attenuated by
approximately -6 dB, the R video signal is boosted by
approximately 3 dB, and the G video signal is not
attenuated.  Select this switch setting for shooting under a
5600K light source or shooting outdoors.
When the lamp of the switch is off, the white balance is
made to correspond to a color temperature of 3200K.
2Flare OFF switch [FLARE OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the flare correction function (which
suppresses the rise of the pedestal in proportion to the
light quantity).  Its lamp lights when the function is
canceled.
3Black gamma ON switch [BL-K GAMMA ON MODE]
This is used to enable the black gamma function (which
changes the video signal amplification rate in parts where
the light quantity is low).  Its lamp lights when the function
is enabled.
4Gamma OFF switch [GAMMA OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the gamma correction function
(which provides the signal level of the video signals with
the reverse characteristics matching the TV video signal
input and light-emitting level characteristics).  Its lamp
lights when the function is canceled.
5This switch is not supported at the present time.
6Knee OFF switch [KNEE OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the knee function that attenuates
those parts of the video signals where a particular level
(knee point) has been exceeded so that they will not
become saturated as easily.  Its lamp lights when the
function is canceled.
7White clip OFF switch [WHITE CLIP OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the white clip function by which the
video signal output is clipped (saturated).  Its lamp lights
when the function is canceled.
8Matrix ON switch [MATRIX ON MODE]
This is used to enable the matrix function by which the
chroma saturation is compensated for the G (green), B
(blue), R (red), Ye (yellow), Cy (cyan) and Mg (magenta)
signals and by which the chroma saturation and hue are
compensated for the I (skin tone) signals.  Its lamp lights
when the function is enabled.
9HDTV detail OFF switch [HD.DTL OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the detail enhancer function that
enhances (adjusts the relative hardness/softness) of the
picture quality in the detailed parts of the HDTV video
output.  Its lamp lights when the function is canceled.
:SDTV detail OFF switch [SD.DTL OFF MODE]
This is used to cancel the detail enhancer function that
enhances (adjusts the relative hardness/softness) of the
picture quality in the detailed parts of the SDTV video
output.  Its lamp lights when the function is canceled.1Black shading control switch
[BLACK SHADING CONTROL]
This is used to correct the black shading (the coloring of
black images.)  When it is pressed and its lamp is lighted
and when one of the SHADING R, B or B switches is then
pressed and selected, the adjustment items for the black
shading appear on the LCD display.  The black shading
correction can be adjusted using four of the 16 adjustment
rotary encoders.
HSAW: Horizontal sawtooth wave correction
This is used to correct the coloring of black screen images
in the horizontal direction in the range of -100 to 100.
When the numerical setting is incremented, the video level
at the left of the screen is increased.
HPAR: Horizontal parabola correction
This is used to correct the coloring of black screen images
in the horizontal direction in the range of -100 to 100.
When the numerical setting is incremented, the video level
at the left and right of the screen is increased.
VSAW: Vertical sawtooth wave correction
This is used to correct the coloring of black screen images
in the vertical direction in the range of -100 to 100.  When
the numerical setting is incremented, the video level at the
top of the screen is increased.
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Control item selector switches
When these switches are selected (when their lamps are
lighted), the corresponding adjustment items and adjustment
values appear on the LCD display.  The adjustment values
can be changed by one of the 16 adjustment rotary
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Parts and their functions
VPAR: Vertical parabola correction
This is used to correct the coloring of black screen images
in the vertical direction in the range of –100 to 100.  When
the numerical setting is incremented, the video level at the
top and bottom of the screen is increased.
2White shading control switch
[WHITE SHADING CONTROL]
This is used to correct the white shading.  When it is
pressed and its lamp is lighted and when one of the
SHADING R, B or B switches is pressed and selected, the
adjustment items for the white shading appear on the LCD
display.  The white shading correction can be adjusted
using four of the 16 adjustment rotary encoders.
HSAWHPARVSAWVPAR
–100–490 +7
HSAW: Horizontal sawtooth wave correction
This is used to correct the coloring of white screen images
in the horizontal direction in the range of –100 to 100.
When the numerical setting is incremented, the video level
at the left of the screen is increased.
HPAR: Horizontal parabola correction
This is used to correct the coloring of white screen images
in the horizontal direction in the range of -100 to 100.
When the numerical setting is incremented, the video level
at the left and right of the screen is increased.
VSAW: Vertical sawtooth wave correction
This is used to correct the coloring of white screen images
in the vertical direction in the range of -100 to 100.  When
the numerical setting is incremented, the video level at the
top of the screen is increased.
VPAR: Vertical parabola correction
This is used to correct the coloring of white screen images
in the vertical direction in the range of –100 to 100.  When
the numerical setting is incremented, the video level at the
top and bottom of the screen is increased.
3R, G, B shading switches [R, G, B]
These are used to select the video signals targeted for
black and white shading correction from among the R, G
and B signals.  The lamp of the selected switch lights.
4Knee control switch [KNEE CONTROL]
This is selected to adjust the knee slope and knee point.
When it is selected, its lamp lights.
The menu is two-tiered: the adjustment items for the knee
point are displayed on the first tier, and the adjustment
items for the knee slope appear on the second tier.  With
auto knee, only the knee point can be adjusted.
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This adjusts the master knee point in the range of 110% to
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RPNT, BPNT
These adjust the R and B knee points in the range of
+20% to –20%.
MSLP
This adjusts the master knee slope in the range of 0 to
199.
RSLP, BSLP
These adjust the R and B knee slopes in the range of +31
to –31.
5White clip control switch [WHITE CLIP CONTROL]
This is selected to change the white clip level.  When it is
selected, its lamp lights.
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6Black gamma control switch [BKL GAMMA CONTROL]
This is selected to adjust the black gamma curve.  When it
is selected, its lamp lights.
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BLKR, BLKM, BLKB GAM
These adjust the black gamma curve (R, MASTER or B) in
the range of –32 (black compression) to +32 (black
expansion.
7Undo switch [UNDO]
When the control data displayed using the control item
selector switches has been changed, this switch is used to
cancel changed data and return to the data first shown on
the screen.
8Pedestal control switch [PED CONTROL]
This is selected to adjust the R,G and B pedestal levels.
When it is selected, its lamp lights.
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GPED, RPED, BPED: G, R, B pedestal level
These indicate the increases or decreases in the pedestal
levels in the range of –800 to +800 as referenced to the
pedestal position where the black balance was attained.
After the black balance is adjusted, 0 is set as the
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Parts and their functions
9Flare control switch [FLARE CONTROL]
This is selected to change the amount of flare correction.
When it is selected, its lamp lights.
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These adjust the R, G or B flare in the range of –100 to
+100, and at 0 the flare correction operation is turned off.
:Gamma curve control switch [GAMMA CONTROL]
This is selected to adjust the gamma correction.  When it
is selected, its lamp lights.
Since the M GAM adjustment value is independent of the
R and B GAM adjustment values, the R and B GAM
values remain unchanged even when M GAM is changed.
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M GAM: Master gamma
Adjustment range: 0.600 to 0.300
RGAM, BGAM: R, B gamma
Adjustment range: –75 to +75
RGAM and BGAM adjust the gamma correction as
referenced to the M GAM setting.  The control range
extends from GAMMA 0.600 to 0.300 and this value is
displayed as the adjustment value –75 to +75.  When
turned clockwise, GAMMA 0.300 (adjustment value +75) is
approached.
;Gain control switch [GAIN CONTROL]
This is selected to adjust the white balance.  When it is
selected, its lamp lights.
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G GAIN
This sets the amount by which the G gain setting is to be
increased or decreased from its reference in the range of
–800 to +800.
R GAIN, B GAIN
These set the amount by which the R or B gain is to be
increased or decreased as referenced to their amounts at
the pedestal position where the white balance was
attained in the range of –800 to +800.  After the white
balance is adjusted, 0 is set as the adjustment value.VDTL: Vertical detail level
This is used to adjust the amount of vertical detail.
HDTL: Horizontal detail level
This is used to adjust the amount of horizontal detail.
CRSP: Crisp
This is used to set the maximum amplitude of the very
faint noise components which are removed from the detail
components.
PEAK: Peak frequency
This is used to select the contour correction frequency
band (boost frequency or peak frequency).
LDP: Level depend
This function removes the detail in the dark parts by
means of a coefficient dependent upon the video signal
level so that the dark parts will not appear unnatural.
DARK: Dark detail
This function boosts the detail in the dark parts.
CORNER: Corner detail
This function boosts the detail around the edges of the
screen.
SRC: Detail source
This is used to select the source signals for creating the
detail components.
+CLP: Detail edge overshoot clip
This is used to limit the length of the overshoot parts of the
detail edge components.
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–CLP: Detail edge undershoot clip
This is used to limit the length of the undershoot parts of
the detail edge components.
+KNE: Detail edge overshoot knee
This function applies the knee to the detail edge overshoot
parts.
–KNE: Detail edge undershoot knee
This function applies the knee to the detail edge
undershoot parts.
KDTL: Knee detail
This is used to boost detail components of the parts where
the knee has been applied.
CRSP: Knee detail crisp
This is used to remove the very faint noise components
below the level set from the knee detail components.
FREQ: Knee detail boost frequency
This is used to select the knee detail boost frequency.
+CLP: Knee detail edge overshoot clip
This is used to limit the length of the overshoot parts of the
knee detail edge components.
–CLP: Knee detail edge undershoot clip
This is used to limit the length of the undershoot parts of
the knee detail edge components.
+KNE: Knee detail edge overshoot knee
This function applies the knee to the knee detail edge
overshoot parts.
–KNE: Knee detail edge undershoot knee
This function applies the knee to the knee detail edge
undershoot parts.
SKIN_DTL: Skin tone detail
This is used to set the skin tone detail function to ON or
OFF.
SKIN_LVL: skin tone detail level
This is used to set the chroma saturation of the parts
where the skin tone detail is applied.
FZEB: Skin tone area zebra
This is used to set whether or not to apply zebra to the
areas where coring is applied as the skin tones to the Y
signals in the PM output.
PHAS: Skin tone area phase
This is used to move the areas recognized as the skin
tones in the range of 153 to 93 along the Q axis on the
color vector display.
WIDTH: Skin tone area width
This is used to widen the areas recognized as the skin
tones in the range of 1 to 20 along the I axis on the color
vector display.CRSP: Skin tone detail crisp
This is used to remove the very faint noise components
below the level set from the skin tone detail components.
=SDTV detail control switches [SD.DTL CONTROL]
This switch is selected to change the amount by which the
picture quality in the detailed parts of the SDTV video
output has been enhanced (by which the relative
hardness/softness has been adjusted).  When it is
selected, its lamp lights.
VDTL: Vertical detail level
This is used to adjust the amount of vertical detail.
HDTL: Horizontal detail level
This is used to adjust the amount of horizontal detail.
CRSP: Crisp
This is used to set the maximum amplitude of the very
faint noise components which are to be removed from the
detail components.
PEAK1: Peak frequency
This is used to select one of the two contour correction
frequency bands.
PEAK2: Peak frequency
This is used to select one of the two contour correction
frequency bands.
LDP: Level depend
This function removes the detail in the dark parts by
means of a coefficient dependent upon the video signal
level so that the dark parts will not appear unnatural.
DARK: Dark detail
This function boosts the detail in the dark parts.
CORNER: Corner detail
This function boosts the detail around the edges of the
screen.
SRC: Detail source
This is used to select the source signals for creating the
detail components.
Parts and their functions