Panasonic AWE750
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1. USE MODE SETTING MENUITEM SETTING aerer e SETTING AND CHANGING THE OPTIONAL CARDS ss ae pn 54 SETTING TOUNITIAL SET unnsette dd 56 P zxcorleJd m SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD ACCESSORIES 2 2 0214 10 see 68 e PREFACE The Panasonic AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 and AW E350 are digital signal processing color video cameras that incorporates three CCDs 2 3 3CCD AW E750 1 2 3CCD AW E655 AW E650 1 3 3CCD AW E350 A digital video signal processing system is packed in a compact lightweight body while assuring high picture quality high reliability and high performance System setup and adjustments can be easily performed by following the setup menu Connection to peripheral devices such as a RCU a RCB and a lens and the camera pan tilt unit enables a wide variation of system configurations A Option cards may also be installed The following cards are not available for AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 AW E350 AW PB301 Component Studio Card AW PB302 RGB Card The camera unit contains this function AW PB303 High sensitivity Card The camera unit contains this function AW PB304 SDI Card Use AW PB504 AW PB306 Studio SDI Card Use AW PB506 AW PB307 SVGA card AW PB309 WEB card AW PB310 IEEE 1394 Card FEATURES 1 Digital video signal processing for high quality high reliability high performanc2. G L Adjustment Set Display 1 Horizontal Phase Adjustment H Phase 206 to 49 Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied 2 Sub Carrier Phase Coarse Adjustment SC Coarse 1 2 3 4 Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied 3 Subcarrier Phase Fine Adjustment SC Fine 511 to 511 Fine adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied 4 Color Bar Setup Setting Color Bar Set 0 0 IRE 7 5 IRE The setup level of color bar can be adjusted O Sharpness DTL Set Display 1 Detail Select Setting DTL Select Sharpness Super DTL If contour correction is not sufficient at the Sharpness position when Detail Level setting is set to LOW or HIGH select the Super DTL position r Note Neither Sharpness nor Super DTL is valid i contour correction if Detail Level setting is in the OFF position 2 Detail Level Setting Level OFF LOW HIGH Detail level can be adjusted when Detail Select set ting is at Normal Super DTL level can be adjusted when it is at Super DTL In case of using the RCU RCB the above can be adjusted with the contour correction switch DTL RCU RCB DTL Switch 39 3 Noise Suppress Level Setting Noise Suppress OFF LOW HIGH Screen noise can be reduced when Detail Level set ting 9 2 is at HIGH or LOW 4 Clean DNR Setting Clean DNR HIGH LOW OFF This enables th
3. Minimize the carrier wave using the red blue gain controls Waveform for white balance set chart B RESET TO 3 200K OR 5 600K WHITE BALANCE When the white balance setting is set to either P SET 3 200K or P SET 5 600K the white balance will be automatically set to the color temperature 3 200K or 5 600K respectively B BLACK BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Close the lens If the motor drive lens is controlled from the cam era the lens is automatically closed when the black balance is adjusted When the camera is used without a RCU or RCB R B pedestal adjustment of painting setting will be automatically reset to 0 after setting the black bal ance painting setting in only USER MODE ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA Press the YES ABC switch for over 2 seconds and the black balance will be set automatically in 10 seconds 25 In user mode black balance fine adjustment can be performed with the red pedestal blue pedestal setting after setting the black balance ADJUSTMENT with the RCU RCB Hybrid control panel Set the AUTO set switch to ABC and the black balance will be automatically set While the system is being set the auto warning indicator LED blinks and it goes out when the black balance setting is completed If the lamp remains lit ABC should be tried again YES ABC Switch AUTO Set ME ABC E TOTAL PEDESTAL LEVEL ADJUST MENT Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for th
4. ajo 15 Power Indicator Red LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC power is supplied to the camera 16 DC 12 V Input Connector DC 12V IN 12 V DC is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable AW CAAT 1 Recommended AC adaptor AW PS505 BED Cautions 1 Connect this to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only 2 To prevent fire or shock the UL listed wire VW 1 style 1007 should be used as for the cable for DC 12 V Input Connector 17 G L Input Connector G L IN Signals synchronized with the reference signal are to be supplied to this connector when the camera is to be synchronized with the reference signal BB 18 Cable Clamp Clamp the DC Power Supply Cable AW CA4T1 connected to the DC 12 V Input Connector to pre vent it from slipping out 19 Optional Card Slot Slot for inserting an optional card For details refer to the manual for optional cards Control Cable Camera Cable MOUNTING 1 Lens Mounting AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 Use the lens extension cable AW CA12T12A 6 15 cm if your lens cable is too short Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely Connect the camera cable to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera AW E750 AW E650 AW E350 To Lens I F Connector of Camera Panttilt Unit
5. n case of using the RCU RCB none of the shutter speeds 1 250 1 2 000 1 4 000 and 1 10 000 can be selected n case of using the hybrid control panel only OFF 1 100 or ELC can be selected elf the lens iris switch is at M Manual when operating the camera alone or when the iris switch on the RCU RCB is at AUTO ELC may not function Set the lens iris switch to A Auto Flickering may increase at ELC under fluorescent lights 7 Gain Setting Gain Auto O dB to 30 dB N Eye L N Eye H models AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 Gain Auto 0 dB to 30 dB N Eye model AW E350 When Auto has been selected as the CCD storage time setting 9 10 the setting is kept to Auto regardless of the gain setting selected here Auto The light quantity is adjusted automatically 0 dB Under normal circumstances this setting is used 1 dB to 30 dB Use this setting while shooting dark scenes if it is not possible to achieve a satisfacto ry video output even when the lens diaphragm is opened AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 N Eye L Night Eye L Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even at 30 dB N Eye H Night Eye H Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even at the Night Eye L setting AW E350 N Eye Night Eye Use this setting if it is not possi ble to achieve a satisfactory video output even at 30 dB 46 m
6. 10 Black Level Setting Pedestal 150 to 150 Color Set Display The black level pedestal of the luminance Y signal 1 Chroma Level Adjustment can be set Used in adjusting the black levels of two Chroma Level 3 to 3 or more cameras Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to any of three levels each 2 Skin Color Adjustment Flesh Tone 3 to 3 Skin color can be decreased or increased to any of three levels each 3 White Balance Setting White Bal ATW AWC A AWC B P SET 3 200K P SET 5 600K ATW The white balance is automatically adjusted to be always right AWC A AWC B Once the white balance is adjusted with the ITEM AWC switch on the back of the camera it is no longer necessary to set the white balance again if you simply select AWC A or AWC B provided that the camera is used under the same conditions Fine color adjustment can be made after setting AWC by red blue gain adjustment in user mode or from the RCU RCB P SET 3200K The white balance is adjusted to 3 200K illumination 37 P SET 5600K The white balance is adjusted to 5 600K illumination Note Neither P SET 3 200K nor P SET 5 600K can be set from the RCU RCB or the hybrid control panel 4 ATW Speed Setting ATW Speed SLOW 2 SLOW 1 MID FAST 1 FAST 2 ATW Speed can be set 5 Negative Positive Selection Nega Posi Posi Nega Posi Normal image Nega Image is shown reversed in darkness and color 38
7. 8 gt Take immediate action if ever the camera or RCU should become wet Turn the power off and have the unit checked by an authorized service facility e Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury e Use the camera in an environment where the tem perature is within 14 F to 113 F 10 C to 45 C and the relative humidity is within 30 to 90 e Always turn the power off when the camera is not going to be used Operate the camera and RCU only when there is adequate ventilation MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS lt Front View gt lt Top View gt model AW E655 only 1 Lens Mount 2 3 Standard bayonet type B4 mount lens AW E750 1 2 Standard bayonet type B4 mount lens AW E655 AW E650 1 3 C mount lens AW E350 One of the lenses listed above or a microscope adaptor is installed on this mount 10 Lens fixing ring knob Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely Mic Jack model AW E655 only This is a 3 5 mm mic jack which supports PLUG IN POWER Use the microphone which has more than 1kQ of impedance unbalanced Mounting hole To install the camera on a wall or ceiling or to use a pan tilt head or tripod secure the unit using this screw hole 1 4 20UNC or using the accessory mounting ad
8. A composite video signal is provided at this con nector 12 Iris Connector IRIS Input terminal for lens with an iris control function Sw Ex ses pep ses Go OY e Folow 0909 77 nausa 8 Ammensscons a ev gt waves a Aroma Coma 13 Zoom Focus Connector ZOOM FOCUS model AW E655 only This connector is for the remote cable of the lens and is a standard input connector for lenses with remote functions for zooming and focusing When the camera is to be mounted on a Panasonic pan tilt head such as the AW PH300A do not use this connector connect the remote cable of the lens to the LENS I F connector on the pan tilt head instead Signal PinNo Signal nn d 7 Signal Control p 5 0 V Zoom Mode Auto Focus GND 9 Zoom Control Remote Camera Position Speed 14 I F Remote Connector I F REMOTE Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the optional Remote Control Box RCB such as the WV CB700A and the RCU such as the WV RC700A WV RC550 and the camera pan tilt unit such as the AW PH300A e WV CB700A is connected through the optional RCB cable AW CA50T10 AW CA50B 10 e WV RC700A WV RC550 is connected through the optional RCU cable AW CA50A26 AW PH300A is connected through the optional pan tilt unit cable AW CA50T15 AW CA50A 15 Use the camera pan tilt head connecting cable AW CA50T29 AW CA50C29 to connect the AW PH350 to the convertible camera
9. 3D DNR OFF DTL Flesh Tone Mid Settings enclosed in parentheses can be set with the RCU RCB switch or VR in RCU RCB mode To return to the initial settings refer to page 56 33 E Setting and Changing of the R L cut About one third of both the right and left Setting Halogen Mode portions of the screen are excluded from mea 5 t Fluorescent Mode Outdoor Mode m Cortar Top az BTM cut RA cut All O Brightness Set Display un co I 1 Video Level Adjustment Picture Level 50 to 50 Convergence level of AUTO IRIS AUTO GAIN UP 4 Auto ND ELC Setting Auto ND ELC ON OFF AUTO ND ELG can be adjusted This cannot be set unless either OFF or Auto has 2 Detecting Ratio Adjustment been set for the CCD storage time setting 9 Light PEAK AVG P50 to A50 ON The electronic shutter is controlled to automati The ratio of AUTO IRIS AUTO GAIN UP AUTO ND cally adjust the luminance OFF Luminance is not automatically adjusted by the ELC detected peak to average can be adjusted electronic shutter within a predetermined range Notes ON is automatically selected when the electronic shutter 9 2 on the submenu Other Set is set to Auto ND OFF is selected when other than Auto ND is selected ON is selected when the SHUTTER switch is set to ELC in RCU RCB mode and OFF is select ed when it is set to other than ELC 3 Photometric Measurement Method Setting Ligh
10. Detail Level H H Detail Level L V Detail Level L Iris Shutter Gain Set Picture Level 0 1 F H Phase 0 Light PEAK AVG 0 2 SC Coarse 1 Light Area Top Cut 3 SC Fine 0 Auto Iris Adjust OFF 4 Color Bar Set 7 5IRE Shutter Mode Step Step Synchro OFF 0dB 0dB AGC Max Gain Charge Time OFF Return G L Adjustment Set Detail Set2 Chroma Detail Flesh DTL Level Corner Detail Precision Detail Color Set Chroma Level 0 White Bal AWC A Mid Pedestal 0 Painting R Gain 0 B Gain 0 R Pedestal 0 B Pedestal 0 Nega Posi Posi Return e Settings enclosed in parentheses can be set with the RCU RCB switch or VR in RCU RCB mode e To return to the initial settings refer to page 56 42 O Color Matrix Set Display Other Set Display Color Matrix Set 1 Color Matrix Set 3 Other Setl Gamma B Mg Gain G Cy Gain Knee Point B Mg Phase G Cy Phase White Clip Mg Gain Cy Gain Mg Phase Cy Phase Mg R Gain Cy B Gain Mg R Phase Cy B Phase Stretch R Gain B Gain R Phase B Phase Return Return Color Matrix Set 2 Other Set2 R_Yl Gain Field Frame Field R_Yl Phase Baud Rate 9600bps yl Gain Component Y Pr Pb Xd Phase Digital Extender OFF Yl G Gain Fan Auto Yl G Phase Auto Focus OFF G Gain Filter Normal G Phase Return 43 E Setting and Changing of the R L cut About one third of both
11. Notes Only 0 dB 9 dB or 18 dB AGC LOW AGC HIGH can be selected in case of using the RCU RCB If the lens iris switch is at MANUAL when operat ing the camera alone or when the iris switch on the RCU RCB Hybrid control panel is at AUTO AGC may not function AGC HIGH when the AGC selection switch on the hybrid control panel is at AGC 0 dB when the manual gain switch on the hybrid control panel is at LOW 9 dB when it is at MID or 18 dB when it is at HIGH Manual GAIN Switch AGC Switch Min c ane 8 Digital Gain Up Setting Digital Gain Up OdB 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB 30dB This can be set when a setting other than Auto has been selected as the gain setting 7 0 dB Under normal circumstances this setting is used 6 dB to 30 dB Use this setting while shooting dark scenes if it is not possible to achieve a satisfacto ry video output even when the lens diaphragm is opened and Night Eye is selected as the gain setting 9 7 9 AGC Maximum Gain Setting AGC Max Gain 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB N Eye L N Eye H AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 AGC Max Gain 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB N Eye AW E350 This is used to set the maximum gain up when Auto has been selected as the gain setting 7 10 CCD Storage Time setting Charge Time Auto OFF 1 30s 1 15s 1 8s 1 4s 1 2s 1s 25 This is used to set the CCD storage time OFF Under normal circums
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13. intermediate color between green and cyan Increases or decreases the cyan Varies the hue of the cyan Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between cyan and blue Varies the hue of the intermediate color between cyan and blue Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between blue and magenta Varies the hue of the intermediate color between blue and magenta Qp Other Set Display 1 Gamma Correction Level Setting Gamma 0 35 to 0 55 Gamma correction level can be set Knee Compensation Level Setting Knee Point 88 to 98 Dynamic 88 to 98 The level of video signals subject to knee compensation knee point can be set Dynamic Knee compensation level is automatically adjusted according to the scene White Clip Level Setting White Clip 95 to 110 The peak level of video signals to be white clipped can be set Flare Correction Level Setting Flare R G B 0 to 100 Flare correction level can be adjusted Flare correction level has already been adjusted prior to shipment from the factory Black Stretch Setting Black Stretch ON OFF Black stretch to correct the suppression of black portions at low luminance can be set to ON or OFF 52 6 Clean DNR Setting Clean DNR HIGH LOW OFF This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected 7 3D DNR Setting 3D DNR OFF Low Mid High This enables the 3D DNR effect to be selected X When Mid or High is se
14. o 13 model AW E655 only Som eee AW E350 e A 1 3 inch C mount type of lens can be used Be absolutely sure that a lens whose mount threads extend no more than 4 3 mm from the lens mount surface is used Use of any other kind of lens may damage the camera unit Less than 4 3 mm e Some lenses need to be attached in a different way Therefore reference should also be made to the operating instructions that accompany the lens Remove the lens mount cap align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and screw it securely into place Connect the lens cable to the IRIS connector 2 Camera Mounting 1 AW E750 or AW E655 models Use the screws provided to attach the accessory mounting adaptor to the bottom panel of the camera AW E650 or AW E350 models Use the screws provided to attach the accessory mounting adaptor to the top or bottom panel of the camera Use a screwdriver or similar to tighten the screws to secure the mounting adaptor Make sure that the mounting round I Mounting adaptor mounting adaptor Fix the camera mounting base pan tilt unit and tri pod securely in the screw hole 1 4 20UNC of the camera or the mounting adaptor If the camera cannot be securely fixed mount the camera on a mounting bracket or the like with the supplied rubber sheet between the camera and it To mount the camera on the pan tilt head use a driver in order to fix it s
15. screen and one of the use mode blinks 299 2 Press the MENU switch ITEM AWC switch or NO BAR switch to let the desired use mode blink MENU switch t The blinking item moves up by one ITEM AWC switch 4 NO BAR switch The blinking item moves down by one Use Mode Set Halogen Fluorescent Outdoor User 3 Press the YES ABC Switch The blinking use mode comes into effect After the use mode setting menu is shown for about 5 sec onds the camera returns to be ready for operation Then the camera operates in the selected use mode B SETTING BY RCU RCB OR HYBRID CONTROL PANEL An operation mode is selected depending on the posi tion of the scene file switch Scene File Switch Position of Scene File Switch EINE Position of RCU RCB Hybrid control ITEWAWC YES ABC 13 NOBAR 7 SCENE FILE Switch 30 Hybrid Control Panel SCENE FILE Switch MENU ITEM SETTING m MENU ITEM SETTING Each of the four use modes of the camera has a main menu Shown at right Each item of the main menu has a submenu which consists of several settings These settings have been preset to the optimum values to suit each use mode and can be changed to suit actual shooting conditions They can be set from the camera and RCU RCB They can also be set from the hybrid control panel using the switches but the setting items are limited because the menu is not shown
16. the maximum gain but in a range where no hunting or oscillating of the iris ring develops Automatic iris power zoom lens 172 CONNECTIONS Caution The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel mM CONNECTION OF DEVICE WITH A COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTOR Connection to any device which has a composite input connector such as a video monitor or a VTR must be made through the VIDEO OUT Connector Power supply to the camera must be through the optional DC power supply Cable AW CA4T1 For DC power supply use the optional AC adaptor AW PS505 VIDEO IN 75 Q coaxial cable VIDEO OUT Connector DC Power supply A Cable AW CA4T1 AC Adaptor AW PS505 ig m CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RCU Connection to the RCU WV RC700A WV RC550 is Notes made through the optional RCU cable AW CA50A26 The maximum extension distance between the 1 Turn RCU power off before connecting cables camera and WV RC700A is 300 m The maximum 2 Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI extension distance between the camera and WV in case of using the WV RC700A RC550 is 100 m 3 Connect the 50 pin connector of the RCU cable to Use the following options for cable extension the I F REMOTE Connector of the camera Studio Cable WV CA26U 15 15 m 50 ft 4 Turn RCU power on and the power in
17. x D 3 5 16 x3 1 32 x6 DIE 84 x 77 x 177 mm 3 5 16 x3 1 32 x6 LE 84 x 77 x 156 mm Weight 20 lbs 0 92 kg IS 0 77 kg Selector switches Weight and Dimensions indicated above are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice 67 STANDARD ACCESSORIES Rubber Sheet ze Mounting Spacer Mounting Adapto models AW E750 AW E655 only 1 Screw E 68 Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7000 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway Ste 1 160 Suwanee GA 30024 770 338 6835 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 Panasonic de Mexico S A de C V Av angel Urraza Num 1209 Col de Valle 03100 Mexico D F 52 1 951 2127
18. AGC Maximum Gain AGC Max Gain 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB N Eye L N Eye H AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 AGC Max Gain 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB N Eye AW E350 This is used to set the maximum amount to which the gain can be increased when ON has been selected as the auto gain up setting 9 5 7 Manual Gain Up Control Setting Manual Gain Up 0 dB to 30 dB N Eye L N Eye H AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 Manual Gain Up 0 dB to 30 dB N Eye AW E350 Manual setting is possible only when the Auto Gain Up control 5 is in the OFF position 0 dB 0 dB should be selected in normal cases 1 dB to 30 dB Use this range if sufficient video out put cannot be obtained even when the lens iris is opened in shooting dark scenes AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 Night Eye L Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even at 30 dB Night Eye H Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even at the Night Eye L setting AW E350 Night Eye Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even at 30 dB Notes 9 CCD Storage Time Setting e Only 0 dB 9 dB or 18 dB can be selected in Charge Time Auto OFF 1 30s 1 15s 1 8s 1 4s case of using the RCU RCB 1 2s 1s 2s 0 dB when the manual GAIN switch on the hybrid This is used to set the CCD storage time control panel is at LOW 9 dB when it is at MID or Auto ALC is performed foll
19. AWC A AWC B P SET 3 200K P SET 5 600K ATW The white balance is automatically adjusted 5 Painting Setting to the optimum position Painting R Gain B Gain R Pedestal B Pedestal AWC A AWC B Color temperature conditions at 150 to 150 two points can be stored at AWC A and AWC B R Gain B Gain Fine adjustment of the white balance Once the white balance is adjusted with the can be made after AWC setting when AWC A or ITEM AWC switch on the back of the camera it AWC B is selected in White Balance Setting is no longer necessary to set the white balance In case of using the RCU RCB use the R B gain again if you simply select AWC A or AWC B controls for this purpose The set value returns to provided that the camera is used under the 0 after AWC setting in using the camera alone same conditions R Pedestal B Pedestal Fine adjustment of the black Fine color adjustment can be made after setting balance can be made after ABC setting AWC by red blue gain adjustment in Painting In case of using the RCU RCB use the R B Setting or from the RCU RCB pedestal controls for this purpose The set value P SET 3200K The white balance is adjusted to returns to 0 after ABC setting in using the cam 3 200K illumination era alone P SET 5 600K The white balance is adjusted to 5 600K illumination Note Neither P SET 3 200K nor P SET 5 600K can be set from the RCU RCB or the hybr
20. C S Scan Step Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step Synchro Scan Setting 6 ELC Electronic shutter is controlled to automatically adjust the luminance S Scan Synchro Scan Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected in Electronic Shutter Step Synchro Scan Setting 3 6 Note If Frame 1 is selected in CCD Read Out Mode Setting 9 Electronic Shutter Mode Setting cannot be added Electronic Shutter Step Synchro Scan Setting Step Synchro OFF 1 100 to 1 10 000 step 60 34Hz to 15 75kHz Synchro Scan This can be set when Step or Synchro Scan has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting 0 5 When Step has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting 9 5 OFF The electronic shutter is set to OFF 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1 000 1 2 000 1 4 000 1 10 000 The electronic shutter operates at the shutter speed selected e When Synchro Scan has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting 5 45 Notes When the screen of a work station etc is to be shot the noise on the horizontal bars can be reduced by proceeding with the synchro scan adjustment X Refer to the table below for the light quantity set tings to be used in each shutter mode and during synchro scanning Shutter Speed Synchro scan Required luminance ratio p or 4 Y 500 aan 8 1 10 000 7 875 kHz
21. EIA standard Composite 1 0 Vp 9 75 ohms BNC x 1 D m 50 P x 1 Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms burst D Er 50P x 1 Y Pr Pb Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Pb 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms D sub 50P x 1 RGB G 1 Vp p 75 ohms RB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms D sub 50P x 1 color temperature F14 3 200K F9 5 3 200 0 00005 Ix at F1 4 0 00015 Ix at F1 4 Minimum illumination Night Eye mode 30 dB digital gain Night Eye mode 30 dB digital gain 2s storage time output of 70 or above 2s storage time output of 70 or above AWC A AWC B R B gain painting ATW 3 200K 5 600K preset Auto R B pedestal painting function 7 level variabilit OFF Low High 0 to 30 dB in steps AGC Night Eye L H Video output 66 TE NE TE NE 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Auto Manual but only with remote control adjust ON OFF Internal filters IR Through Normal 1 16ND 1 64ND MENU t ITEM AWC 4 AWC when menu screen is not displayed UP ABC ABC when menu screen is not displayed BAR when menu screen is not displayed VIDEO OUT BNC connector G L IN BNC connector Input output connectors IRIS 12P round connector DC 12V IN DC connector I F REMOTE 50P D sub connector For storage 20 C to 60 C Allowable temperature ranges For guaranteeing performance 5 C to 35 C For guaranteeing operation 10 C to 45 C idi or storage 20 to 90 Allowable humidity ranges For enarsiion 20 15 009 Dimensions W x H
22. H phase at the Video erence signals Output Connector Supply a synchronizing signal BB to the G L Input Connectors of each cameras CAMERA VIDEO OUT External Sync VIDEO OUT Signal BB Camera for External Sync OUTPUT or Special Effect Generator f Video Distributor WJ 300C Video Output To Special Effect Generator or Monitoring System o mM CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The AW CA50T9 PC control cable is required to control the camera using a computer Consult your dealer for details The user is responsible for providing the software used to control the camera Video Monitor 75 Q Coaxial Cable Composite Video VIDEO OUT Connector Input Connector VIDEO IN PC Control Cable AW CA50T9 10m DC Power Cable AW CA4T1 RS 232C AC ADAPTOR AW PS505 il CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN TILT CONTROL SYSTEM Refer to the operating instructions of the pan tilt head to connect camera to it 2995 ADJUSTMENT m AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE CONTROL AWC There are two white balance memories AWC A or AWC B for two different light sources color tempera tures with the automatic white balance setting Then when the two different light sources are encountered you may operate the camera properly by simply change the white balance mode to either AWC A or AWC B There is no need to readjust the camera to the ambient conditions The preset conditions will be renewe
23. MAIN MENU SCREEN Main Menu of Halogen Fluorescent Outdoor Mode Main Menu of User Mode User Mode Set Iris Shutter Gain Set Color Set G L Color Bar Set Detail Setl Detail Set2 Color Matrix Set Other Setl Other Set2 Option Card Set Halogen Mode Set Brightness Set Color Set G L Color Bar Set Sharpness DTL Set Other Set Option Card Set Initialize Data Initialize Data End End Blinking Use Mode 234 Notes Composite signals are output from the video output regardless of the position ENC VF of the RCU RCB user set switch End is displayed only in setting from the cam era alone Option Card Set is shown only when an optional card is inserted X When the color bar signal is output from camera G L Color Bar Set is displayed G L Adjustment Set H Phase SC Coarse SC Fine Color Bar Set B SETTING 1 From the camera alone Keep the MENU switch depressed for 5 sec onds or more From RCU RCB Set the user set switch in the pocket to the ON position The main menu appears on the monitor screen Each time the MENU switch t ITEM AWC switch 4 or NO BAR switch is pressed the blinking item moves up or down When the YES ABC switch is pressed after select ing the desired item to blink the submenu for the selected item appears on the screen Select the desired item to be changed in its settings using the the MENU swi
24. Operati idtructions Convertible Camera AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 AW E350 AW E650 AW E350 Panasonic Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this LANG please read these instructions completely CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A 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 SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY 2 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 pur
25. TES ON OPERATION Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables Connection or disconnection of any studio cable RCB cable or other cable to any unit of equipment must be performed while power is off While the camera is in automatic mode Shooting of bright objects in ELC operation mode may result in a smeared picture unique to the CCD The ATW function under fluorescent illumination can adversely change the white balance 6 There is a cooling fan inside Do not cover the port or otherwise block ventilation during operation Internal heat buildup can cause a fire It is an expendable part and must be replaced about every 30 000 hours Whenever fan replace ment is necessary be sure to ask the store where you purchased the set AW E750 AW E655 PRECAUTIO DON TS Do not attempt to disassemble the camera Remote Control Unit RCU or other units In order to pre vent electric shock do not remove screws or cov ers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not abuse the camera Avoid striking shaking etc The camera contains sensitive components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the cam era is not in use If the lens is not installed do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered Do not touch the surface of the lens or prism Do not use strong of abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body Do not aim the camera towa
26. ail Band Noise Suppress Level Dependent Dark Detail Chroma Detail viet c i Flesh DTL Level ite Clip Detail Set2 Corner Detail Flare R Precision Detail Flare G Other Set 1 Flare B Black Stretch Clean DNR 3D DNR Color g 2D LPF Matrix Set 1 Field Frame Field Baud Rate 9600bps Component Y Pr Pb Other Set 2 Digital Extender OFF Fan Auto Auto Focus OFF Filter Normal Color Matrix Set 2 59 APPEARANCE Unit inch mm AW E750 O ect HS go A 15 32 12 El 6 11 16 170 d 60 Unit inch mm AW E655 6 5 16 160 61 Unit inch mm AW E650 62 Unit inch mm AW E350 SPECIFICATIONS m AW E750 AW E655 Source Voltage DC 12V Power consumption 12 6 W AW E750 12 0 W AW E655 indicates safety information AW E750 O AW E655 amp 1 2 interline type CCD E Internal synchronization ElA standard Synchronizing system external synchronization BBS or VBS BNC x 1 D sub 50P x 1 Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms BNC x 1 D sub 50 P x 1 Video output Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms burst D sub 50P x 1 Y Pr Pb Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Pb 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms D sub 50P x 1 RGB G 1 Vp p 75 ohms RB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms D sub 50P x 1 tandard illumination color temperature 2 000 Ix F14 2 2000 Minimum illumination 0 00005 Ix at F1 4 Night Eye mode 30 dB digital gain 2s storage tim
27. aptor Cooling Fan models AW E750 AW E655 only The cooling fan can be set to Auto or OFF on the menu Expansion Slot Remove the cover and connect the expansion card box 7 MENU Switch MENU t A menu will appear on the monitor screen when this switch is pressed for about 5 seconds This item can be selected by pressing the switch while the menu is on the screen 8 ITEM AWC Switch ITEM AWC 4 The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the menu is on the screen When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shoot ing mode the automatic white balance control can be set with this switch 9 YES ABC Switch YES ABC The Sub Menu for each item of the Main Menu is displayed when this switch is pressed while the Main Menu is on the screen While the Sub Menu is displayed any setting can be brought up to a higher value with this switch When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode the automatic black balance control can be set with this switch 10 NO BAR Switch NO BAR The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is on the screen While the Sub Menu is displayed any setting can be brought down to a lower value with this switch When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode the color bar and the shooting conditions are indicated by pressing the switch zs 11 Video Output Connector VIDEO OUT
28. can be turned on or off when the Detail Level Setting 1 is at HIGH or LOW 13 Precision Detail Level Setting Precision Detail OFF LOW HIGH This setting is to narrow detail width and suppress detail glare Color Matrix Set Display B Mg Gain B Mg Phase Mg Gain Mg Phase Mg_R Gain Mg_R Phase R Gain R Phase R YI Gain R YI Phase YI Gain YI Phase YLG Gain YL G Phase G Gain G Phase Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between blue and magenta Varies the hue of the intermediate color between blue and magenta Increases or decreases the magenta Varies the hue of the magenta Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between magenta and red Varies the hue of the intermediate color between magenta and red Increases or decreases the red Varies the hue of the red Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between red and yellow Varies the hue of the intermediate color between red and yellow Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color of yellow Varies the hue of the yellow Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between yellow and green Varies the hue of the intermediate color between yellow and green Increases or decreases the green Varies the hue of the green 51 G Cy G Cy Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Increases or decreases the intermedi ate color between green and cyan Varies the hue of the
29. ckering may increase at Auto ND under fluo rescent lights Auto ND is automatically selected if Auto ND ELC setting is set to ON 40 3 Electronic Shutter Synchro Scan Setting Synchro Scan 60 34Hz to 15 75kHz This setting is possible only when Electronic Shutter setting 2 is at S Scan Horizontal bar noise can be reduced by synchro scan adjustment in shooting workstation scenes for example For luminance settings at each shutter speed and synchro scan shutter speed refer to the table below Lor d JE 1l 100 4922Hz 3 8 4 CCD Read Out Mode Setting V Resolution Normal Fine Normal Normal image CCD storage will be by field storage Fine Vertical resolution increases Vertical resolution is raised without increasing residual images by frame storage and Electronic shutter Normal is recommended for general use be cause sensitivity will decrease at the Fine setting 5 PC Control Access Speed Setting Baud Rate 1 200bps 2 400bps 4 800bps 9 600bps Select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer Component Output Setting Component RGB Y Pr Pb Y C This enables RGB Y Pr Pb or Y C to be selected as the component signals which are to be output from the I F REMOTE connector Digital Extender Setting Digital Extender OFF ON OFF Under normal circumstances this setting is used ON An extender effect which is approximately 1 5 time
30. d the NO BAR switch 28 4 Select SC Fine on the sub menu Perform fine adjustment with the YES ABC switch and the NO BAR switch G L Adjustment Set H Phase 0 SC Coarse 1 SC Fine 0 Color Bar Set 7 5IRE ADJUSTMENT with RCU RCB Hybrid control panel Use the subcarrier phase coarse adjustment control and subcarrier phase fine control It is recommended that a vectorscope be used for maximum accuracy in color phase adjustment CAUTION When color phase adjustment is required using RCU RCB or Hybrid Control Panel BAR CAM switch should be set to BAR Color phase cannot be adjusted if the switch is in the CAM position After adjustment set BAR CAM switch back to CAM USE MODE S G E Use Mode Setting The camera has four use modes and various functions for four use modes have been preset Functions can be set as best suited to each use mode Halogen mode Suited to indoor shooting such as at weddings parties lecture meetings events etc Settings can be changed using a simple menu Fluorescent mode Suited to indoor shooting under fluorescent lighting Settings can be changed using a simple menu Outdoor mode Suited to outdoor shooting Settings can be changed using a simple menu User mode Settings can be changed using a detail menu m SETTING BY CAMERA 1 Turn the camera on while keeping the MENU switch depressed The use mode setting menu shown at right appears on the monitor
31. d whenever you input new conditions 1 Turn the white balance selection switch to either AWC A or AWC B of RCU or select the white balance mode either AWC A or AWC B by menu 2 Aim the camera at a white object a white wall or a white handkerchief and zoom in to enlarge the image as much as possible ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA 3 In normal shooting mode Press the ITEM AWC switch for over 2 second ITEM AWC Switch CAMERA ADJUSTMENT with the RCU RCB Hybrid control panel 4 When the AUTO set switch is turned to AWC the white balance will be automatically set While the System is being set auto warning indicator LED blinks and it goes out when the white balance set ting is completed If the lamp remains lit the setting must be tried again AUTO set Switch RCU RCB 29 Notes e For white balance setting aim the camera at a white object and try to position it in the center of the monitor screen The object must appear in over 10 of the total monitor screen area Try to avoid overly bright objects in the scene White balance may not be correctly set if the lighting of the object is too weak The white object must occupy over 10 of the monitor screen area YY 7 Since the camera has a built in memory the set white balance will remain in the memory even if power is turned off Therefore it is not neces sary to reset the white balance if the color tem perature of those objects rema
32. dicator lamp WV CA26U30 30 m 100 ft will light The camera can now be remote controlled WV CA26U100 100 m 330 ft by the RCU Cable Joint Adaptor WV CA26T26 WV RC700A RCU Cable AW CA50A26 15 m Set to MULTI 19 mM CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX RCB The RCB WV CB700A and the camera must be con nected with the optional RCB cable AW CA50T10 1 Turn RCB power off before connecting cables 2 Connect the 50 pin connector of the RCB cable to I F REMOTE connector of the camera The 10 pin connector must be connected to the RCB 3 Turn RCB power on and the camera can be con trolled remotely by the RCB DC Power Cable AW CA4T1 RCB Cable AW CA50T10 3 m Notes The monitor output signals of the RCB attenuate and deteriorate with cable length It is recommend ed that the signals from the monitor output be used for monitoring purposes only No gen lock signal is available from the RCB e If a longer distance more than 3 m is desired between the camera and the RCB use the following optional cable AW CA50B10 and WV CA10B02 2 m WV CA10B25 25 m WV CA10B50 50 m AC Adaptor AW PS505 RCB WV CB700A 20 m CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS COLOR LOCK MODE e An example of connection for VBS BB input Color lock Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the mode reference signals One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of ref e Adjust the SC phase and
33. djust ring alternately for the best focus within the zooming range Tighten the flange back lock knob upon completion of focusing 7 Turn the iris selection switch to Position A 15 AW E350 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens Perform this adjustment when back focusing is not achieved with a fixed focus lens Adjustment range 0 2 mm il 2 Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera remove the cap over the camera s flange back adjust screw and loosen the LOCK screw Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring Set the lens to its widest angle next and turn the FOCUS screw to adjust its focus Adjust the focus ring and FOCUS screw alternately for the best focus within the the zooming range Tighten the LOCK screw upon completion of the focusing 6 FOCUS Ring LOCK knob FOCUS knob AW E350 IRIS GAIN CONTROL IN A LENS An iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front Iris gain control G S of the lens Adjustment of the iris gain with a screwdriv er through the hole may be done as follows Shape and location of the hole may vary depending on the type of lens 1 Turn the iris selection switch to Position A AUTO 2 Rotate the iris gain control to
34. e lightweight and compact size Resolution 850 lines HIGH BAND DTL ON S N ratio 67dB DNR ON AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 66dB DNR ON AW E350 Minimum illumination 0 00005 Ix AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 0 00015 Ix AW E350 The built in CCD storage function and digital gain up function provide an even higher degree of high sensitivity RGB Y Pr Pb and Y C signal output circuits provided Motorized filters containing IR through and ND filters 1 16 1 64 incorporated model AW E655 only Built in automatic controls including ATW ELG and AGC 5 8 CCD readout is switchable between field and frame modes Vertical resolution can be stepped up in frame mode and it is effective for shooting still objects 9 The built in synchronized scanning system reduces noise in computer graphics 10 Various correction circuits permit video reproduction with high fidelity 11 Chroma detail correction enables clear shots of dark color objects 12 A dark detail circuit provides natural edge correction to any object in a dark scene 13 A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images 14 The 12 axis digital color matrix enables users to create images of their choice 15 Four use modes for each of your specific applications can be selected 16 SMPTE color bar is indicated on the monitor screen 17 Remote control with a RCU RCB or a Hybrid control panel SPECIAL NO
35. e output of 70 or above 0 AWC A AWC B R B gain painting ATW 3 200K 5 600K preset Gain selection CCC to 30 dB in steps AGC Night Eye LLH mm 64 AW E750 ELG S nchro scanner 60 34 Hz to 15 75 kHz 1 2 bayonet mount Auto Manual but only with remote control adjust ON O Internal filters Pe IR Through Normal 1 16ND 1 64ND MENU t ITEM AWC 4 AWC when menu screen is not displayed UP ABC ABC when menu screen is not displayed BAR when menu screen is not displayed VIDEO OUT BNC connector VIDEO OUT BNC connector G L IN BNC connector G L IN BNC connector IRIS 12P round connector IRIS 12P round connector DC 12V IN DC connector DC 12V IN DC connector I F REMOTE 50P D sub connector I F REMOTE 50P D sub connector ZOOM FOCUS 12P round connector Indicator Red LED power ON when lighted For storage 20 C to 60 Allowable temperature ranges For guaranteeing performance 5 C to 35 C For guaranteeing operation 10 C to 45 C or storage 20 to 90 For operation 20 to 90 3 5 16 x3 3 4 x7 9 16 84x95x192 mm 3 5 16 x4 1 2 x7 3 16 84x114x182 mm Selector switches Input output connectors Allowable humidity ranges 65 m AW E650 AW E350 Source Voltage DC 12 V Power consumption 11 8 W AW E650 11 3 W AW E350 E indicates safety information PP AW 6650 y O 1 2 prism F1 4 1 3 prism F1 4 1 2 interline type CCD 1 3 interline type CCD Internal synchronization
36. e clean DNR effect to be selected 5 3D DNR Setting 3D DNR OFF Low Mid High This enables the 3D DNR effect to be selected X When Mid or High is selected the noise is reduced but lag increases 6 DTL Flesh Tone Setting DTL Flesh Tone LOW MID HIGH LOW The roughness of the flesh tones is minimized MID This is the standard setting HIGH The outline compensation for the flesh tones is accentuated O Other Set Display 1 Contrast Adjustment Contrast Gamma LOW MID HIGH The contrast can be adjusted to any of three levels 2 Electronic Shutter Setting Shutter Speed OFF 1 100 to 1 10 000 S Scan Auto ND OFF Electronic shutter is turned off 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1 000 1 2 000 1 4 000 1 10 000 Electronic shutter operates at one of these speeds as selected S Scan Synchro Scan Electronic shutter operates at the speed set with the electronic shutter syn chro scan setting 1 Auto ND Electronic shutter is controlled to automati cally adjust the luminance ELC Notes e In case of using the RCU RCB none of the shutter speeds 1 250 1 2000 1 4000 and 1 10 000 can be selected In case of using the hybrid control panel only OFF 1 100 or Auto ND ELC can be selected e If the lens iris switch is at M Manual when oper ating the camera alone or when the iris switch on the RCU RCB is at AUTO Auto ND may not function Set the lens iris switch to A Auto e Fli
37. e zoom focus cable of a Canon AF lens has been connected to the ZOOM FOCUS connector of the optional card SETTING TO INITIAL SET Bi Setting to initial set In case of the wrong setting in any use mode take the following steps to return to the initial settings 1 Select Initialize Data on the main menu screen of each Use Mode See page 29 Press the YES ABC switch then Initialize Data screen shown for about 10 seconds 2 Press the YES ABC switch within about 10 seconds to return to the initial settings the existing settings Q Initialize Data Halogen Mode Do you want to initialize Halogen Mode settings Initialized O K Cancel YES SW NO SW Halogen Mode 56 are initialized the screen shown at 2 and the cam era returns to main menu 3 If the NO BAR switch is pressed or if the YES ABC Switch is not pressed within about 10 seconds the screen shown at 8 and the camera returns to main menu and the existing settings are not initialized Note If you are using an option card the Option Card Setting Submenu will not be initialized even if Return to Initialize is performed Q i 4 Halogen Mode Unchanged E INITIAL SETTINGS OF THE SETTING ITEMS Factory preset values O Halogen Fluorescent Outdoor Mode ATT maogenmode Fuorescemimode Outdoor mods 0 0 0 Picture Level Light PEAK AVG Light Area Auto ND ELC Briah Auto Gain Up
38. ecurely adaptor is attached the right way HAL B Preventing the camera from falling or coming off e When attaching a camera to the pan tilt head AW PH300A AW PH350 follow the directions in the Operating Instructions to fix the camera firmly in position In addition link the camera to the pan tilt head using the safety chain and the mounting screws to help ensure the camera does not fall e When attaching the camera on any mounting or other pan tilt head check that the mounting can safely bear the total weight of the camera lens connection cables etc fix the camera firmly in position using the prescribed tool and take appropriate measures to prevent the camera from falling FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT FOR ZOOM LENS AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the zoom lens FOCUS Ring Flange back adjust ring 1 Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object Iris selection switch should be set to M 2 Loosen the flange back lock knob Flange back lock knob 3 Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 from the camera y 4 Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring 5 Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the flange back adjust ring 6 Adjust the focus ring and the flange back a
39. he viewfinder ON The zebra pattern is displayed on the viewfinder OFF The zebra pattern is not displayed on the viewfinder K If CVBS is selected as the EVF output setting 4 the zebra pattern will not be displayed on the viewfinder even when ON has been set for the zebra pattern display 2 Zebra Level Setting Level 70 to 110 This enables the zebra pattern to be displayed so that it will provide as a general guideline for the lumi nance level 3K It can be set when ON has been selected as the zebra indicator setting 1 3 Safety Zone Setting Safety Zone OFF 1 2 3 4 5 This is used to select the type of safety zone which is displayed on the viewfinder A safety zone is not dis played when OFF is selected The safety zone and center marker indicate elec trical positions and as such they may be at vari ance with their optical positions L E L E The inside and outside frames denote safety zones of about 90 and about 95 respectively 55 4 EVF Output Setting EVF Output Y CVBS This is used to set the signals to be output to the viewfinder Y The luminance signal is output to the viewfinder CVBS The color signals are output to the viewfinder 3 When CVBS has been selected as the setting the zebra pattern will not be displayed on the viewfinder 5 Auto Focus Auto Focus OFF ON This enables auto focus ON and OFF to be controlled when th
40. id control panel R B Gain Control R B Pedestal Control vee RCU ROB 6 Negative Positive Selection Nega Posi Posi Nega Posi Normal image Nega Image is shown reversed in darkness and color G L Adjustment Set Display 1 Horizontal Phase Adjustment H Phase 206 to 49 Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied Subcarrier Phase Coarse Adjustment SC Coarse 1 2 3 4 Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied Subcarrier Phase Fine Adjustment SC Fine 511 to 511 Fine adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied Color Bar Setup Setting Color Bar Set 0 0 IRE 7 5 IRE The setup level of color bar can be adjusted O Detail Set Display 1 Detail Level Setting Detail OFF Low High Contour correction quantity can be selected Detail settings made using the Horizontal Vertical Detail Level HIGH LOW Setting 2 Horizontal Detail Level HIGH Setting H Detail Level H L 1 to 63 3 Vertical Detail Level HIGH Setting V Detail Level H L 1 to 31 4 Horizontal Detail Level LOW Setting H Detail Level L 0 to H 1 5 Vertical Detail Level LOW Setting V Detail Level L O to H 1 Detail level can be set in horizontal H and vertical V directions with the Detail Level Setting 1 at HIGH or LOW Whichever the direction H or V the set level at HIGH must be at
41. ins unchanged However it must be reset if the color tempera ture changes such as when you move from indoors to outside or vice versa When the camera is used without a RCU or RCB red blue gain adjustment of painting set ting will be automatically reset to 0 after set ting the white balance painting setting in only USER MODE B AUTOMATIC TRACKING WHITE BALANCE SETTING ATW White balance will be automatically set to continuously match changes of light source and color temperature while the white balance setting is set to ATW Notes ATW might not function properly when high bright ness light ex fluorescent lamp beams into a screen White balance may not be accurately set if there is no white object in the scene being shot B MANUAL WHITE BALANCE SETTING ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA Manual setting is possible in USER MODE only 1 Select the white balance mode either AWC A or AWC B by menu 2 Aim the camera at a large white object Press the ITEM AWC switch for over 2 second 3 Adjust the red gain blue gain control in the PAINT ING item of Color Set sub menu of USER MODE until the carrier wave of the white portion of the video signal is at the minimum width or the white object in the monitor screen appears pure white Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for pre cise adjustment ADJUSTMENT with the RCU RCB After AWC setting adjust the R B GAIN controller in the same way as described in Step 3 above
42. is rss i Light PEAK AVG 0 adjustment Light Area Top Cut s Auto ND ELC OFF This step is to adjust the black levels pedestal levels a e om of two or more cameras to be the same AGC Max Gain Manual Gain Up 0dB Digital Gain Up 0dB Charge Time OFF ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA Pedestal 40 Return 1 Close the lens 2 Select Pedestal item in the brightness setting Sub Menu Select Pedestal in the Iris Shutter Gain Set sub menu in USER MODE 3 Set the pedestal level to 5 IRE 0 035 V with the YES ABC switch or the NO BAR switch l l fe 5 5 IRE 0 035 V NO BAR Switch ADJUSTMENT with RCU RCB Hybrid control panel YES ABC Switch Adjust the pedestal level to 5 IRE with the total pedestal adjustment TANT AUTO TW E GAIN 2 C C x ES 200 TOTAL PEDESTAL 96 mM GEN LOCK ADJUSTMENT Phase adjustments must be performed with the camera or the RCU RCB when external synchronizing signals are supplied to the system in cases where multiple cameras are used or peripheral devices are connected HORIZONTAL PHASE CONTROL Observe the waveform of the external synchronizing input signal black burst signal and video output signal on a two channel oscilloscope Then match the horizon tal phase of both signals by adjusting them with the cameras or RCU s horizontal phase control External gen lock input signal black burst output of special effect generator En H Video
43. least one position higher than that at LOW 6 Detail Band Setting Detail Band 1 to 5 A contour correction band can be set with the Detail Level Setting 1 at HIGH or LOW The higher set ting the finer will be the detail 7 Noise Suppress Compensation Level Setting Noise Suppress 1 to 10 Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting 1 at HIGH or LOW If the noise suppress compensation level is set too high a fine object will be reproduced less sharply 8 Level Dependent Compensation Level Setting Level Dependent 0 to 25 Screen noise due to the detail of dark parts of an object can be reduced If level dependent compensation level is set too high however hair for example will be reproduced less sharply 9 Dark Detail Compensation Level Setting Dark Detail O to 5 The contours of the darker portions of an object can be emphasized This setting is possible only when the Level Dependent Compensation Level Setting 9 is set to 0 10 Chroma Detail Compensation Level Setting Chroma Detail 0 to 15 The contours of high hue portions of an object can be emphasized 50 11 Flesh DTL Level Setting Flesh DTL Level Low Mid High LOW The roughness of the flesh tones is minimized MID This is the standard setting HIGH The outlines of the flesh tones are accentuated 12 Corner Detail Setting Corner Detail OFF ON Corner detail which improves the resolution of cor ners
44. lected the noise is reduced but lag increases 8 2 dimensional Lowpass Filter Setting 2D LPF OFF LOW HIGH The 2D lowpass filter that reduces moire and cross color can be set 9 CCD Read Out Mode Setting Field Frame Field Frame 1 Frame 2 Field CCD storage will be by field storage Frame 1 Vertical resolution increases in frame stor age Frame 2 Vertical resolution is raised without increas ing residual images by frame storage and elec tronic shutter 10 PC Control Access Speed Setting Baud Rate 1 200bps 2 400bps 4 800bps 9 600bps This setting is to select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer 11 12 13 Component Output Setting Component RGB Y Pr Pb Y C This enables RGB Y Pr Pb or Y C to be selected as the component signals which are to be output from the I F REMOTE connector Digital Extender Setting Digital Extender OFF ON OFF Under normal circumstances this setting is used ON An extender effect which is approximately 1 5 times greater is achieved However the resolution drops when the digital extender is set to ON Fan Setting Fan OFF Auto models AW E750 AW E655 OFF Select this setting to stop the fan when its oper ating sound is found to be bothersome in a studio or other such environment Auto The temperature is detected automatically and the fan starts operating when the temperature exceeds approx 10 C in the
45. owed by AGC and then 18 dB when it is at HIGH by the data storage and the camera automatical Manual GAIN Switch ly adjusts the light quantity If ON is selected as the auto ND ELC setting Ag 9 4 ELC is performed followed by ALC AGC pm 1 and then by the data storage in this order and a Er the light quantity is automatically adjusted _ 3 4 B 2 9 2 The electronic shutter setting 2 cannot be Hybrid Control Panel changed E OFF Under normal circumstances this setting is 8 Digital Gain Up Setting used Digital Gain Up 0dB 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB 30dB 1 30s to 2s Use this setting if it is not possible to This can be set only when OFF has been selected achieve a satisfactory video output even when as the auto gain up setting 5 the gain up setting is used 0 dB Under normal circumstances this setting is The auto ND ELC setting 4 and electronic used shutter setting 2 go OFF and cannot be 6 dB to 30 dB Use this setting while shooting dark changed l scenes if it is not possible to achieve a satisfacto If the images CCD read out mode setting ry video output even when the lens diaphragm is 4 have been set to Fine 1 15s to 2s is opened and Night Eye is selected as the manu selected as the storage time setting and the al gain up setting 7 sensitivity is set to about one half of that obtained with when they have been set to Normal 36
46. rd the sun no matter whether it is turned on or not Er Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit RCU to rain or moisture and do not try to operate the equipment in wet conditions Do not operate the camera or RCU if it becomes wet Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit RCU outdoors during a lightning storm Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperatures or high humidity exist Do not leave the camera and Remote Control Unit RCU turned on when not in use Do not unneces sarily turn the camera power on and off repeatedly Do not block the ventilation slots Do not cover the port otherwise block ventilation during operation Internal heat buildup can cause a fire DOS Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel Handle the camera with care Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap over when the camera is not in use If the lens is not installed protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap into the lens mount hole Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses to clean the surface of the lens or prism in the event that it should become dirty Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty In case the dirt is hard to remove use mild detergent and wipe gently Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of spot lights or bright lights as well as light reflecting objects and surfaces
47. rightness AGC Max Gain N Eye H Set N Eye Manual Gain Up Digital Gain Up zc Charge Time OFF Pedestal Chroma Level Flesh Tone Color Set White Bal ATW Speed Nega Posi H Phase G L Color SC Coarse Bar Set SC Fine Color Bar Set DTL Select Sharpness Sharpness Sharpness Level High High High Sharpness Noise Suppress OFF OFF OFF DTL Set Clean DNR OFF OFF OFF 3D DNR OFF OFF OFF DTL Flesh Tone Mid Mid Mid 1 AW E750 AW E655 AW E650 2 AW E350 57 O Halogen Fluorescent Outdoor Mode Other Set Item Contrast Gamma Shutter Speed Synchro Scan V Resolution Baud Rate Component Digital Extender Fan Auto Focus Filter O User Mode ART Iris Shutter Gain Set Picture Level Light PEAK AVG Light Area Auto Iris Adjust Shutter Mode Step Synchro Gain Digital Gain Up AGC Max Gain Charge Time Halogen mode Mid OFF Normal 9600bps Y Pr Pb OFF Auto OFF Normal Color Set G L Color Bar Set 58 Fluorescent mode Mid OFF Normal 9600bps Y Pr Pb OFF Auto OFF Normal Chroma Level White Bal ATW Speed Pedestal Painting R Gain B Gain R Pedestal B Pedestal Nega Posi H Phase SC Coarse SC Fine Color Bar Set Outdoor mode Mid Auto ND Normal 9600bps Y Pr Pb OFF Auto OFF Normal m ALT O User Mode gr User mode User mode Detail H Detail Level H V Detail Level H H Detail Level L Color Detail Set 1 V Detail Level L Matrix Set 3 Det
48. s greater is achieved However the resolution drops when the digital extender is set to ON Fan Setting Fan OFF Auto models AW E750 AW E655 only OFF Select this setting to stop the fan when its oper ating sound is found to be bothersome in a studio or other such environment Auto The temperature is detected automatically and the fan starts operating when the temperature exceeds approx 10 C in the storage mode or approx 35 C in any other mode Under normal circumstances the Auto setting is used 41 9 Auto Focus Setting Auto Focus OFF ON model AW E655 only This enables auto focus ON and OFF to be controlled when the zoom focus cable of a Canon AF lens has been connected to the ZOOM FOCUS connector on the AW E655 10 Filter Setting Filter IR Through Normal 1 16ND 1 64ND model AW E655 only IR Through The infrared shooting mode is estab lished Irradiate the subject with infrared light Normal Under normal circumstances this setting is used 1 16ND The 1 16 ND filter is inserted Use this set ting when the lens cannot be stopped down enough by the diaphragm 1 64ND The 1 64 ND filter is inserted Use this set ting when the lens cannot be stopped down enough by the diaphragm even at the 1 16ND setting E Sub Menu User Mode O Iris Shutter Gain Set Display G L Adjustment Set Display Detail Set Display Detail Setl Detail High H Detail Level H 11 V
49. signal L Adjust the horizontal phase ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA 1 Press the NO BAR switch for over 5 seconds to dis play the color bar 2 Select G L Adjustment on the main menu then select H PHASE on the submenu 3 Adjust the horizontal phase with the YES ABC and NO BAR switch G L Adjustment Set H Phase 0 SC Coarse 3 SC Fine 0 Color Bar Set 7 5IRE NO BAR Switch YES ABC Switch ADJUSTMENT with RCU RCB Hybrid control panel Use the horizontal phase control erga LJ Kr 9 08 m PAGE ITEM UP DOWN W T O raca UBER SETI COAASE FINE PHASE Horizontal phase Subcarrier phase control fine control Subcarrier phase coarse control 27 CAUTION When horizontal phase adjustment is required using RCU RCB or Hybrid Control Panel BAR CAM switch should be set to BAR Horizontal phase cannot be adjusted if the switch is in the CAM position After adjustment set BAR CAM switch back to CAM COLOR PHASE ADJUSTMENT Supply the output signal split color bar from the color special effect generator to a color monitor or vec torscope Adjust the color phase of the camera Color bar of camera Sprit line Color bar of special effects generator ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA 1 Press the NO BAR switch for over 5 seconds for the color bar mode 2 Select G L Adjustment on the main menu then select SC Coarse on the sub menu 3 Make coarse adjustment with the YES ABC switch an
50. storage mode or approx 35 C in any other mode Under normal circumstances the Auto setting is used 53 14 Auto Focus Setting Auto Focus OFF ON model AW E655 This enables auto focus ON and OFF to be controlled when the zoom focus cable of a Canon AF lens has been connected to the ZOOM FOCUS connector on the AW E655 15 Filter Setting Filter IR Through Normal 1 16ND 1 64ND IR Through The infrared shooting mode is estab lished Irradiate the subject with infrared light Normal Under normal circumstances this setting is Used 1 16ND The 1 16 ND filter is inserted Use this set ting when the lens cannot be stopped down enough by the diaphragm 1 64ND The 1 64 ND filter is inserted Use this set ting when the lens cannot be stopped down enough by the diaphragm even at the 1 16ND setting SETTING AND CHANGING THE OPTIONAL CARDS Optional Card Setting Sub Menu This sub menu appears when a studio card AW PB506 or AW PB305 has been inserted into the optional card slot Option Card Set 4 Zebra Indicator 4 Level 4 Safety Zone EVF Output 54 The sub menu shown below appears only when an optional card AW PB504 equipped with a ZOOM FOCUS connector has been inserted in the model AW E650 Option Card Set 4 Auto Focus Zebra Indicator Setting Zebra Indicator ON OFF This is used to select whether to display the zebra pattern on t
51. suant 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 For CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit C indicates safety information CONTENTS PREFACE aaa 4 sz 5 SPECAL NOTES ON OPERATIONS 6 PRECAUTIONS iiss sescz sep svvcatennebaetcupeniicysenusenvoscidencencubelasstouneunstesauuayssuennotal benccnsetebvandacenaes dalceteetevteusessehdotestends inne 7 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 7 tior eorura en een 9 MOUNTING sr 13 FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT FOR ZOOM LENS iaee ao t 3 cirios Kaaa Een dnm ale 15 IRIS GAIN CONTROL IN A LENS Ns rem REED ER E AEA EEEE E ADJUSTMENT e
52. t Area All Center Top cut BTM cut R L cut A photometric measurement method can be selected for AUTO IRIS AUTO GAIN UP AUTO ND ELC All All the screen area is measured Center The screen is measured mainly in the center area about one third of both the top and bottom and one third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement Top cut About one third of the top part of the screen is excluded from measurement BTM cut About one third of the bottom portion of the screen is excluded from measurement SHUTTER Switch ue mn ane RCU RCB 34 5 Auto Gain Up Control Setting Auto Gain Up OFF ON This cannot be set when Auto has been set for the CCD storage time setting 9 9 OFF The light quantity is not adjusted automatically ON The light quantity is adjusted automatically The maximum to which the gain can be increased using the auto gain up function is selected by the AGC maximum gain setting 6 Notes In case of settings on the camera alone or when the iris switch on the RCU RCB is at AUTO the Auto Gain Up control may not operate if the lens iris switch is in the manual position When the AGC switch on the hybrid control panel is set to AGC the Auto Gain Up control operates in the HIGH position AGC Switch m 22 gt KE o omm n v re oa E 6 4 E ri ers et o 3G Le Hybrid Control Panel 35 6
53. tances this setting is used 47 Auto ALC is performed followed by AGC and then by the data storage and the camera automatical ly adjusts the light quantity If the electronic shutter mode setting 5 is set to ELC ELC is performed followed by ALC AGC and then by the data storage in this order and the light quantity is automatically adjusted The electronic shutter mode setting 9 5 cannot be changed at this time 1 30s to 2s Use this setting if it is not possible to achieve a satisfactory video output even when the gain up setting is used The electronic shutter go OFF at this time the electronic shutter mode setting 9 5 and elec tronic shutter step synchro scan setting 9 6 cannot be changed If the CCD read out mode setting 9 has been set to Frame1 or Frame2 1 15s to 2s is selected as the storage time setting and the sensitivity is set to about one half of that obtained with when the CCD read out mode setting 9 has been set to Field Color Set Display 3 ATW Speed Setting 1 Chroma Level Adjustment Chroma Level 3 to 3 ATW Speed SLOW 2 SLOW 1 MID FAST 1 FAST 2 Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to ATW Speed can be set three levels 4 Black Level Setting Pedestal 150 to 150 The black level pedestal of the luminance Y signal can be set Used in adjusting the black levels of two or more cameras 2 White Balance Setting White Bal ATW
54. tch t and ITEM AWC Switch 4 Press the YES ABC switch or NO BAR switch to change the settings Select Return using the MENU switch and ITEM AWC switch then press the YES ABC switch to return to the main menu After changing the settings take the following steps Camera alone Select End using the MENU switch and ITEM AWC switch and press the YES ABC switch RCU RCB Set the user set switch in the pocket to the OFF position The camera will now operate according to the new settings CAMERA MENU ITEM AWC YES ABC NO BAR RCU RCB USER SET SWITCH E SUB MENU Halogen Mode Fluorescent Mode Outdoor Mode O Brightness Set Display G L Adjustment Set Display Other Set Display Brightness Set G L Adjustment Set Other Set Picture Level 0 4 H Phase 0 Contrast Gamma Light PEAK AVG 0 4 SC Coarse 1 Shutter Speed Light Area Top Cut 4 SC Fine 0 F Auto ND ELC OFF Color Bar Set 7 5IRE OFF 9600bps AGC Max Gain Component Y Pr Pb Manual Gain Up 0dB Digital Extender OFF Digital Gain Up 0dB Auto Charge Time OFF Auto Focus OFF Pedestal 0 Filter Normal Return Return Return Color Set Sharpness DTL Set Chroma Level 0 4 DTL Select Sharpness Flesh Tone 0 Level High AWC A 4 Noise Suppress OFF 4 Clean DNR OFF 4 Nega Posi Posi
55. the right and left Setting Items User Mode portions of the screen are excluded from mea surement O Iris Shutter Gain Set Display tee Sot nt MI Center 1 Video Level Adjustment Picture Level 50 to 50 n E I LEE Convergence level of AUTO IRIS AGC ELC can be adjusted 2 Detecting Ratio Adjustment edle hued an Light PEAK AVG P50 to A50 ON Fine adjustment of auto iris convergence level The ratio of AUTO IRIS AGC ELC detected peak to a is average can be adjusted within a range can be made with the iris control when the iris switch on the RCU RCB or on the hybrid control panel is in the AUTO position OFF The iris control is invalid when the iris switch on the RCU RCB or on the hybrid control panel is in the AUTO position 3 Photometric Measurement Method Setting Light Area All Center Top cut BTM cut R L cut A photometric measurement method can be selected for AUTO IRIS AGC ELC All All the screen area is measured Center The screen is measured mainly in the center area about one third of both the top and bottom and one third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement Top cut About one third of the top portion of the screen is excluded from measurement BTM cut About one third of the bottom portion of the screen is excluded from measurement Iris Switch RCU RCB Iris Control 44 5 Electronic Shutter Mode Setting Shutter Mode Step EL
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