Convertible Camera Model No. AW-E800 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use.
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CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION .......................................................................................................
PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E800 is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 2/3” wide CCDs. 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.
11. A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural dynamic ranges. 12. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 13. Four use modes for each of your specific applications can be selected. 14. SMPTE color bar is indicated on the monitor screen. 15. Remote control with a RCU, RCB or a Hybrid control panel. 16. Aspect ratio is 16:9 and 4:3 selectable. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • There is a cooling fan inside. It is an expendable part, and must be replaced about every 30 000 hours.
PRECAUTIONS DONT'S • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. • 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 abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc.
DO'S • Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. • 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. • 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. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury.
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3. 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. o OPTION CARD t y u i MENU VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE 4. Cooling Fan • Do not cover the port or otherwise block ventilation during operation. Internal heat buildup can cause a fire. • The cooling fan has a service life of about 30 000 hours.
7. 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. 8. NO/BAR Switch (NO/BAR/−) The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is on the screen.
. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (WV-CB700A) and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) and the camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH300). * WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB cable (AW-CA50T10/AW-CA50B10). * WV-RC700A/WV-RC550 is connected through the optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26). * AW-PH300 is connected through the optional pan/ tilt unit cable (AW-CA50T15/AW-CA50A15). 14.
MOUNTING • Lenses of any make can be mounted on the camera as long as they are equipped with a 2/3” standard bayonet. • Use the lens extension cable WV-CA12T12 (6”/ 15 cm) if your lens cable is too short. 1. Lens Mounting 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.
2. Camera Mounting 1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting bracket or the like, attach the mounting adaptor (supplied) to the bottom of the camera in case of bottom mounting. Camera Mounting Bracket (WV-831) Mounting adaptor 2. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in the screw hole (1/4-20UNC) of the camera or the mounting adaptor. 3.
FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT (FOR ZOOM LENS) 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.) Flange back adjust ring FOCUS Ring 20 10 5.5 40 10 15 30 3 5 10 1 5 0 1.5 3. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera. 7 2 77 II m 2. Loosen the flange back lock knob. WIDE 4. Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring. Flange back lock knob 5.
IRIS GAIN CONTROL IN A LENS An iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front of the lens. Adjustment of the iris gain, with a screwdriver through the hole may be done as follows. (Shape and location of the hole may vary depending on the type of lens.) Iris gain control (G, S) 1. Turn the iris selection switch to Position A (AUTO). 2. Rotate the iris gain control to the maximum gain, but in a range where no hunting or oscillating of the iris ring develops.
CONNECTIONS Caution: The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ 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.
■ CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI (in case of using the WV-RC700A) 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCU cable to the I/F REMOTE Connector of the camera. 4. Turn RCU power on and the power indicator lamp will light. The camera can now be remote controlled by the RCU.
■ CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected 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 controlled remotely by the RCB.
■ CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • To connect the pan/tilt unit to the camera, use the pan/tilt unit cable AW-CA50T15. • Power is supplied from the pan/tilt unit. OPTION CARD MENU LENS IRIS Cable YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR LENS ZOOM/FOCUS Cable 1. Before connecting them, press the power switch on the pan/tilt unit AC adaptor and the ON/OFF switch on the hybrid control panel in the OFF position, respectively. 2. Fix the camera securely to the pan/tilt unit using the mounting adaptor.
■ CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (COLOR LOCK MODE) ● An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of each cameras. • Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the reference signals. • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector. CAMERA 20 40 10 15 30 3 5 10 7 2 5.
■ CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The system shown here can remotely control this camera by using a computer. The software and the cable for RS-232C required for this operation should be obtained locally. Please contact qualified service personnel for this software.
ADJUSTMENT Therefore, there is a need to adjust the white balance in order to correct differences between color temperatures. Color temperature and adjustment of white balance When carbon is burnt, it develops various colors of light depending on the temperature. Natural light can be specified by color temperature referring to the color developed when carbon is burnt.
■ AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE CONTROL (AWC) OPTION CARD There are two white balance memories, “AWC A” or “AWC B” for two different light sources color temperatures, 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 renewed whenever you input new conditions. 1.
■ AUTOMATIC TRACKING WHITE BALANCE SETTING (ATW) Notes: • 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.
Minimize the carrier wave using the red & blue gain controls 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.
■ TOTAL PEDESTAL LEVEL ADJUSTMENT **Brightness Set** Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Top Auto ND(ELC) Auto Gain Up Manu Gain Up Pedestal Contrast(Gamma) (Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for this adjustment.) This step is to adjust the black levels (pedestal levels) of two or more cameras to be the same. [ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA] 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.
■ 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. **G/L, @Color Bar Set** H Phase ±0 SC Coarse 1 SC Fine ±0 Color Bar Set 7.
Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White ● COLOR PHASE ADJUSTMENT Supply the output signal (split color bar) from the color special effect generator to a color monitor or vectorscope. Adjust the color phase of the camera. **G/L, @Color Bar Set** H Phase ±0 SC Coarse 1 SC Fine ±0 Color Bar Set 7.
USE MODE SETTING ■ Use Mode Setting 2. Press the MENU switch, ITEM/AWC switch, or NO/BAR switch to let the desired use mode blink. MENU switch (M): The blinking item moves up by one. ITEM/AWC switch (<), NO/BAR switch (–): The blinking item moves down by one. 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.
■ SETTING BY RCU (RCB) OR HYBRID CONTROL PANEL An operation mode is selected depending on the position of the scene file switch.
MENU ITEM SETTING ■ MENU ITEM SETTING ● MAIN MENU SCREEN • 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).
■ SETTING RCU (RCB): Set the user set switch in the pocket to the OFF position. The camera will now operate according to the new settings. 1. From the camera alone: Keep the MENU switch depressed for 5 seconds 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. 2. Each time the MENU switch (M), ITEM/AWC switch (<), or NO/BAR switch (−) is pressed, the blinking item moves up or down. 3.
■ SUB MENU (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode) q w e r t y u i **Brightness Set** Picture Level ±0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 Light Area Top cut Auto ND(ELC) (OFF) Auto Gain Up (OFF) Manu Gain Up (0dB) Pedestal (±0) Contrast(Gamma) MID !3 !4 !5 !6 **G/L, @Color Bar Set** H Phase (±0) SC Coarse (1) SC Fine (±0) Color Bar Set (7.
■ Setting and Changing of the Setting (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode) R/L cut: About one-third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement. All q Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 - +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AUTO GAIN UP/ AUTO ND (ELC) can be adjusted. Center Top cut BTM cut R/L cut r Auto ND (ELC) Setting [Auto ND (ELC): ON/OFF] ON: The electronic shutter is controlled to automatically adjust the luminance.
y Manual Gain Up Control Setting [Manu Gain Up: 0 dB - 30 dB / N/Eye] Manual setting is possible only when the Auto Gain Up control is in the OFF position. 0 dB: 0 dB should be selected in normal cases. 1 dB - 30 dB: Use this range if sufficient video output cannot be obtained even when the lens iris is opened in shooting dark scenes. N/Eye (Night Eye) : Use this mode if sufficient video output cannot be obtained even if 30 dB gain up should be selected.
u Black Level Setting [Pedestal: –30 - +30] The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set. Used in adjusting the black levels of two or more cameras. Fine color adjustment can be made after setting AWC by red/blue gain adjustment in user mode or from the RCU (RCB). P SET 3 200K: The white balance is adjusted to 3 200K illumination. P SET 5 600K: The white balance is adjusted to 5 600K illumination.
!4 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. !8 Detail Level Setting [Level: OFF/LOW/HIGH] Detail level can be adjusted when Detail Select setting !7 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).
@0 Flesh Noise Suppress Level Setting [Flesh Noise Suppress: OFF/LOW/HIGH] Flesh noise is suppressed in two steps when the DTL Level is at HIGH or LOW. Note • In 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. • In case of using the hybrid control panel, only OFF, 1/100, or Auto ND (ELC) can be selected.
@4 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. * For luminance settings at each shutter speed and synchro-scan shutter speed, refer to the table below. Shutter Speed OFF 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1 000 1/2 000 1/4 000 1/10 000 Synchro-scan Required luminance ratio 1 100.3 Hz 2 250.0 Hz 4 492.2 Hz 8 984.4 Hz 16 1.969 kHz 32 3.938 kHz 64 7.
■ Sub Menu (User Mode) @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 $0 $1 $2 **Iris, Shutter, Gain Set** Picture Level ±0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 Light Area Top cut Auto Iris Adjust OFF Shutter Mode (Step) Step (OFF) Synchro Scan --Field/Frame Field Gain (0dB) Pedestal (±0) Return **Color Set** Chroma Level ±0 White Bal (AWC A) Highlight Chroma OFF Painting R Gain (±0) B Gain (±0) R Pedestal (±0) B Pedestal (±0) 2D LPF OFF Return $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 **Detail Set1** Detail H Detail Level V Detail
■ Setting and Changing of the Setting Items (User Mode) R/L cut: About one-third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement. @8 Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 - +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AGC/ELC can be adjusted. All @9 Detecting Ratio Adjustment [Light PEAK/AVG: P50 - A50] The ratio of AUTO IRIS/AGC/ELC detected peak to average can be adjusted within a range.
#2 Electronic Shutter Mode Setting [Shutter Mode: Step/ELC/S/Scan] Step: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step Setting #3. ELC: Electronic shutter is controlled to automatically adjust the luminance. S/Scan (Synchro Scan): Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected in Electronic Shutter Synchro-Scan Setting #4. Notes • In 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.
Shutter Speed OFF 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1 000 1/2 000 1/4 000 1/10 000 1 dB - 30 dB: Use this range if sufficient video output cannot be obtained even when the lens iris is opened in shooting dark scenes. N/Eye (Night Eye): Use this mode if sufficient video output cannot be obtained even if 30 dB gain up should be selected. Synchro-scan Required luminance ratio 1 100.3 Hz 2 250.0 Hz 4 492.2 Hz 8 984.4 Hz 16 1.969 kHz 32 3.938 kHz 64 7.
#7 Black Level Setting [Pedestal: –30 - +30] The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set. Used in adjusting the black levels of two or more cameras. Note Neither P SET 3 200K nor P SET 5 600K can be set from the RCU (RCB) or the hybrid control panel. #8 Chroma Level Adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 +3] Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to three levels.
AUTO/ATW TOTAL PED A B AUTO PED R B AWC HOLD ABC SHUTTER 100 OFF 500 1000 SCENE S/S USER 1 ELC SET $66 Color Bar Setup Setting [Color Bar Set: 0.0 IRE/7.5 IRE] The setup level of color bar can be adjusted. PAINTING GAIN B R ATW IRIS 2 3 R/B Gain Control R/B Pedestal Control $7 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 $8.
%0 Noise Suppress Compensation Level Setting [Noise Suppress: 1 - 10] Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting $7 at HIGH or LOW. If the noise suppress compensation level is set too high, a fine object will be reproduced less sharply. %4 Flesh Noise Suppress Level Setting [Flesh Noise Suppress: OFF/LOW/HIGH] Flesh noise is suppressed in two steps when the DTL Level is at HIGH or LOW.
^2 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.
SETTING TO INITIAL SET ■ Setting to initial set In case of the wrong setting in any use mode, take the following steps to return to the initial settings. are initialized, the screen shown at w, and the camera returns to main menu. (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.
■ INITIAL SETTINGS OF THE SETTING ITEMS (Factory preset values) ● Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode Item Halogen mode Fluorescent mode Outdoor mode Brightness Set Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Auto ND (ELC) Auto Gain Up Manu Gain Up Pedestal Contrast (Gamma) ±0 0 Top cut OFF OFF 0dB ±0 MID ±0 0 Top cut OFF OFF 0dB ±0 MID ±0 0 Top cut ON HIGH --–10 MID Color Set Chroma Level Flesh Tone White Bal High-light Chroma ±0 ±0 AWC A OFF +1 ±0 AWC A OFF +2 ±0 ATW OFF G/L, Color Bar Set H Pha
● User Mode Item Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Color Set G/L, Color Bar Set Detail Set 1 User mode Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Auto Iris Adjust Shutter Mode Step Synchro Scan Field/Frame Gain Pedestal ±0 0 Top cut OFF Step OFF --Field 0dB ±0 Chroma Level White Bal High-light Chroma Painting R Gain B Gain R Pedestal B Pedestal 2D LPF ±0 AWC A OFF ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 OFF H Phase SC Coarse SC Fine Color Bar Set ±0 1 ±0 7.
APPEARANCE 15 (19/32") Unit: mm (inch) OPTION CARD 77 (3-1/32") MENU ITEM/AWC G/L IN YES/ABC IRIS NO/BAR DC12V IN WIDE 84 (3-5/16") VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE 12 (15/32") E800 Convertible Camera AW- 170 (6-11/16") -49- 10 (25/64")
SPECIFICATIONS Pickup element: Pixels: Scanning: System: Scanning frequency: Lens mount: Synchronizing: External sync input: Sensitivity: Minimum illumination: Signal-to-noise ratio: Aspect Ratio: Horizontal resolution: Registration: Contour correction: White balance: Black balance: Color bar: Shutter speed: Gain: Video output: Use mode: 2/3" interline, supersensitive CCDx3 948 (H) x 485 (V) pixels 2:1 interlace NTSC 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.
Switches: Adjustment function: Source voltage: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Dimensions: Weight: Finish: BACK PANEL: MENU, ITEM/AWC, YES/ABC, NO/BAR MENU ITEM SETTING: Gain, Shutter, White Balance, Detail Level (OFF/LOW/HIGH), Corner Detail, Precision Detail Level, Black Stretch, High Light Chroma, Flesh Noise Suppress, Photometric Measurement Method (ALL/CENTER/TOP CUT/BOTTOM CUT/R/L CUT) CCD Read Out Mode (FIELD/FRAME 1/FRAME 2), Color bar Setup, Use Mode, Nega/Posi, PC
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Body cap ..................................................................... 1 Rubber Sheet ............................................................... 1 Mounting Adaptor ................................................. 1 Screw ....................................................................
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