Printed in Japan F0205Y0 D VQTB0088 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
CONTENTS Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Special notes on operation ............................................................................................
Preface • Option cards may also be installed. • The Panasonic AW-E860N 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. ❈ The following cards are not available for the AW-E860; · AW-PB301 Component studio card: Use AW-PB305. · AW-PB302 RGB card: The camera unit contains this function.
Features 9. Chroma detail correction enables clear shots of dark color objects. 1. Digital video signal processing for high quality, high reliability, high performance, lightweight and compact size. 10. A dark detail circuit provides natural edge correction to any object in a dark scene. 2. Resolution: 850 lines (HIGH BAND DTL: ON), S/N ratio: 65 dB (DNR ON) 11. The 12-axis digital color matrix enables users’ to create images of their choice. 3. Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (F1.7, Night eye H mode) 4.
Special notes 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. • There is a cooling fan inside.
Precautions DON’TS • 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.
DOS • 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. • 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. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury.
Major operating controls and their functions -10-
2 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. 3 Mounting hole A screw hole (1/4” - 20 UNC) for mounting the camera on a wall, ceiling with a mounting bracket or tripod. 4 Cooling fan • Do not cover the port or otherwise block ventilation during operation. Internal heat buildup can cause a fire.
Major operating controls and their functions 9 NO/BAR switch (NO/BAR/–) 6 MENU switch (MENU/A) 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 alternately indicated by pressing the switch.
< I/F Remote connector (I/F REMOTE) ? Cable clamp Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the optional remote control box (RCB) (WV-CB700A, etc.) and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550, etc.) and the camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH400, etc.). • 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-PH400 is connected through the optional camera control cable (AW-CA50T8).
Mounting • Lenses of any make can be mounted on the camera as long as they are equipped with a 2/3” standard bayonet. 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. • Use the lens extension cable AW-CA12T12A (6”/15 cm) if your lens cable is too short.
2. Camera mounting 1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting bracket or the like, attach the mounting adapter (supplied) to the bottom of the camera in case of bottom mounting. When changing the camera mounting adapter, use a screwdriver or similar tool to tighten the screws firmly. Camera mounting bracket (WV-831) Mounting adapter $ Preventing the camera from falling or coming off OWhen attaching a camera to the pan/tilt head (AW-PH400, etc.
Flange back adjustment (For zoom lens) 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.) FOCUS ring 2. Loosen the flange back lock knob. Flange back adjust ring 3. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera. 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. Flange back lock knob 6.
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. • For DC power supply, use the optional AC adapter AW-PS505.
$ Connection of a remote control unit (RCU) Notes: Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. • The maximum extension distance between the camera and WV-RC700A is 300 m. The maximum extension distance between the camera and WV-RC550 is 100 m. 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) • Use the following options for cable extension.
Connections $ Connection of a remote control box (RCB) Notes: The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10. • The monitor output signals of the RCB attenuate and deteriorate with cable length. It is recommended that the signals from the monitor output be used for monitoring purposes only. 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.
$ Connection with multiple cameras (Color lock mode) An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the reference signals. • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of reference signals. • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output connector. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L input connectors of each cameras.
Connections $ 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 CAMERA $ Automatic white balance control (AWC) 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.
Adjustment 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. $ 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.
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.
Adjustment $ Total pedestal level adjustment (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. Set the pedestal level to 5 IRE (0.035 V) with the YES/ABC switch or the NO/BAR switch.
$ 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. U Horizontal phase control Observe the waveform of the external synchronizing input signal (black burst signal) and video output signal on a two-channel oscilloscope.
Adjustment 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. • When horizontal phase adjustment is moved, color phase is also moved. Adjust color phase whenever horizontal phase adjustment is moved.
Use mode setting 2. Press the MENU switch, ITEM/AWC switch, or NO/BAR switch to let the desired use mode blink. MENU switch (A): The blinking item moves up by one. ITEM/AWC switch (S), NO/BAR switch (–): The blinking item moves down by one. $ 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.
Use mode setting $ 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 U Main menu screen $ Menu item setting Main menu of Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode • 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. Use mode Blinking • 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).
Menu item setting ❈ If the output signal from camera is color bar, only “G/L, Color Bar Set” screen is displayed. 6. Select [Return] using the MENU switch and ITEM/AWC switch, then press the YES/ABC switch to return to the main menu. 7. 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.
$ Sub menu (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode) 1Brightness Set Display 3G/L, Color Bar Set Display 5Other Set Display 1––––– 2––––– 3––––– 4––––– 5––––– 6–––––– 7––––– 8––––– =––––– >––––– ?––––– @––––– A–––– G––––– H––––– I–––––– J––––– K––––– L––––– M––––– N––––– O––––– 2Color Set Display 4Sharpness (DTL) Set Display 9––––– :––––– ;––––– <–––––– B––––– C–––––– D––––– E––––– F––––– • Settings enclosed in parentheses can be set with the RCU (RCB) switch or VR in RCU (RCB) mode.
Menu item setting R/L cut: About one-third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement. $ Setting and changing of the setting (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode) 1 Brightness Set Display 1 Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AUTO GAIN UP/ AUTO ND (ELC) can be adjusted. 4 Auto ND (ELC) Setting [Auto ND (ELC): OFF, ON] OFF: Luminance is not automatically adjusted by the electronic shutter.
6 AGC Maximum Gain [AGC Max Gain: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, N/Eye L, N/Eye H] 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 (5). 5 Auto Gain Up Control Setting [Auto Gain Up: OFF, ON] 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).
Menu item setting 2 Color Set Display Notes • Only 0 dB, 9 dB, or 18 dB can be selected in case of using the RCU (RCB). 9 Chroma Level Adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3] Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to any of three levels each.The signal output to the optional card cannot be adjusted. • 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.
5600K: The white balance is adjusted to 5600K illumination. 3 G/L, Color Bar Set Display = Horizontal Phase Adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied. Note Neither 3200K nor 5600K can be set from the RCU (RCB) or the hybrid control panel. > Subcarrier Phase Coarse Adjustment [SC Coarse: 1, 2, 3, 4] Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied.
Menu item setting D Noise Suppress Level Setting [Noise Suppress: OFF, Low, High] Screen noise can be reduced when Detail Level setting is at High or Low. 4 Sharpness (DTL) Set Display B 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. E Clean DNR Setting [Clean DNR: OFF, Low, High] This enables the clean DNR effect to be selected.
I Electronic Shutter Synchro Scan Setting [Synchro Scan: 60.34Hz to 15.75kHz] This setting is possible only when Electronic Shutter setting 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. 5 Other Set Display G Contrast Adjustment [Contrast (Gamma): Low, Mid, High] Contrast can be adjusted to any of three levels.
Menu item setting O Language Selection [Language: English, Japanese] K PC Control Access Speed Setting [Baud Rate: 1200bps, 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps] Select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer. English: Menu screen is displayed in English. Japanese: Menu screen is displayed in Japanese. L 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.
$ Sub menu (User Mode) 6Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Display 8G/L, Color Bar Set Display 9Detail Set Display P––––– Q––––– R––––– S––––– T––––– U––––– V––––– W–––––– b––––– c––––– d––––– e––––– f––––– g––––– h––––– i––––– j––––– ]––––– ^––––– _––––– `––––– a–––– k––––– l––––– m––––– 7Color Set Display X––––– Y––––– Z–––––– [––––– \––––– -41-
Menu item setting :Color Matrix Set Display n––––– ;Other Set Display o––––– p––––– q––––– – r–––– – s––––– t––––– n––––– –––– u––––– v––––– w––––– x––––– y––––– z––––– –––– • Settings enclosed in parentheses can be set with the RCU (RCB) switch or VR in RCU (RCB) mode. • Settings enclosed in [ ] is displayed when the optional card to process video signals (SDI card, etc.) is inserted. • To return to the initial settings, refer to page 53.
BTM cut: About one-third of the bottom portion of the screen is excluded from measurement. R/L cut: About one-third of both the right and left portions of the screen are excluded from measurement. $ Setting and changing of the setting items (User Mode) 6 Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Display P Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 to +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS, AUTO GAINUP, ELC can be adjusted.
Menu item setting • When “Synchro Scan” has been selected as the electronic shutter mode setting: Bar noise can be reduced by synchro-scan adjustment in shooting workstation scenes, for example. T Electronic Shutter Mode Setting [Shutter Mode: Step, S/Scan, ELC] Step: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step/Synchro Scan Setting. S/Scan (Synchro Scan): Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected in Electronic Shutter Step/Synchro Scan Setting.
V Gain Setting [Gain: Auto, 0 dB to 30 dB, N/Eye L, N/Eye H] 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 operating the camera alone or when the iris switch on the RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel) is at AUTO, AGC may not function. Auto: The light quantity is adjusted automatically. 0 dB: 0 dB should be selected in normal cases.
Menu item setting W AGC Maximum Gain Setting [AGC Max Gain: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, N/Eye L, N/Eye H] This is used to set the maximum gain up when “Auto” has been selected as the gain setting. 7 Color Set Display X Chroma Level Adjustment [Chroma Level: –3 to +3] Chroma Level can be decreased or increased to three levels. The signal output to the optional card cannot be adjusted.
Z ATW Speed Setting [ATW Speed: Slow 2, Slow 1, Mid, Fast 1, Fast 2] ATW Speed can be set. R/B gain control R/B pedestal control [ 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.
Menu item setting 8 G/L, Color Bar Set Display 9 Detail Set Display ] Horizontal Phase Adjustment [H Phase: –206 to +49] Horizontal phase can be adjusted when a genlock signal is supplied. b 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.
l Flesh Noise Suppress Level Setting [Flesh Noise Sup.: OFF, Low, High] Flesh noise is suppressed in two steps when the Detail Level Setting is at High or Low. h Noise Suppress Level Setting [Noise Suppress: 1 to 10] Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting at High or Low. If the noise suppress level is set too high, a fine object will be reproduced less sharply.
Menu item setting : Color Matrix Set Display G Gain: n B_Mg Gain: G Phase: Varies the hue of the green. Increases or decreases the intermediate color between blue and magenta. G_Cy Gain: B_Mg Phase: Varies the hue of the intermediate color between blue and magenta. Mg Gain: Mg Phase: Varies the hue of the magenta. Mg_R Gain: Increases or decreases the intermediate color between magenta and red. R Phase: Varies the hue of the red.
v PC Control Access Speed Setting [Baud Rate: 1200bps, 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps] This setting is to select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer. ; Other Set Display o Gamma Level Setting [Gamma: 0.35 to 0.55] Gamma correction level can be set. p Knee Level Setting [Knee Point: 88% to 98%, Dynamic] 88% to 98%: The level of video signals subject to knee (knee point) can be set. Dynamic: Knee level is automatically adjusted according to the scene.
Setting and changing the optional cards 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 displayed when “OFF” is selected. ❈ The safety zone and center marker indicate electrical positions and, as such, they may be at variance with their optical positions.
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. (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 3, and the camera returns to main menu, and the existing settings are not initialized. (1) Select [Initialize Data] on the main menu screen of each Use Mode. (See page 29.
$ Initial settings of the setting items (Factory preset values) U Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode Item Brightness Set Color Set G/L, Color Bar Set Sharpness (DTL) Set Other Set Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Auto ND (ELC) Auto Gain Up AGC Max Gain Manu Gain Up Pedestal Chroma Level Flesh Tone White Bal ATW Speed H Phase SC Coarse SC Fine Color Bar Set Color Bar Set 2 DTL Select Level Noise Suppress Clean DNR Flesh Noise Sup.
U User Mode Item Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG Light Area Iris,Shutter, Auto Iris Adjust Gain Set Shutter Mode Step/Synchro Gain AGC Max Gain Chroma Level White Bal ATW Speed Pedestal Color Set Painting R Gain B Gain R Pedestal B Pedestal H Phase SC Coarse G/L, Color SC Fine Bar Set Color Bar Set Color Bar Set2 User mode Item ±0 0 Top cut OFF Step OFF 0dB ––– +2 AWC A ––– ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 1 ±0 7.5 IRE 0.
Setting to initial set Item Color Matrix Set B_Mg B_Mg Mg Mg Mg_R Mg_R R R R_Yl R_Yl Yl Yl Yl_G Yl_G G G G_Cy G_Cy Cy Cy Cy_B Cy_B B B Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase Gain Phase User mode ±0 ±0 +27 ±0 ±0 ±0 +15 ±0 ±0 ±0 +18 +6 ±0 ±0 +30 +112 ±0 ±0 +44 –15 ±0 ±0 –20 +36 -56- Item Other Set 1 Other Set 2 Gamma Knee Point White Clip Flare R Flare G Flare B Black Stretch Clean DNR Field/Frame Baud Rate Component As
Appearance 3-1/32" (77) 23/32" (18) Unit: inch (mm) 15/32" (12) 6-11/16" (170) 3-5/16" (84) -57- 25/64" (10)
Specifications Source voltage: DC 12V Power consumption: 15.4 W 1 indicates safety information. Optical system: Pickup device: Number of valid pixels: Total number of pixels: Scanning system: Synchronization system: 2/3” Prism optical system, F1.4 2/3” interline wide CCD 948 (H)!485 (V) (About 460000 pixels) 1020 (H)!505 (V) (About 510000 pixels) 525 lines, 60 fields, 30 flames Internal synchronization: EIA standard External synchronization: BBS or VBS (BNC!1, Dsub 50 P!1) Video output: Composite: 1.
Chroma amount variability: 7 levels variability Encoding system: Y, R-Y, B-Y Gain selection: 0 to 30 dB in step, AGC, Night Eye L/H Electronic shutter speed: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, ELC, Synchro scan (60.34 Hz to 15.
Standard accessories Rubber sheet ...................................................................... 1 Mounting adapter ................................................................ 1 Screw .................................................................................. 2 Mounting spacer ..................................................................
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