Convertible Camera AW-E300 (Lens : Optional accessory) Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
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CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION .......................................................................................................
PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E300 is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/3” 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 Hibrid control panel. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
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 aim the camera toward the sun, no matter whether it is turned on or not. • 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'S • 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 SER NO 87A00001 FOCUS LOCK Convertible Camera AW – -6-
3. Flange-back Adjustment Screws (FOCUS/LOCK) When flange-back adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock screw and turn the focus screw to adjust the flange-back. OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT 4. Menu Switch (MENU/M) 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. I/F REMOTE MENU ITEM/AWC G/L IN YES/ABC + 5.
Iris Connector (IRIS) 7. 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 alternately indicated by pressing the switch. oq i !0 w u !2 !1 e y r t 8.
12. DC 12 V Input Connector (DC 12V IN) 12 V DC is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1). 13. Cable Clamp Clamp the DC Power Supply Cable (AW-CA4T1) connected to the DC 12 V Input Connector to prevent it from slipping out. 14. 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. 15. Optional Card Slot Slot for inserting an optional card.
MOUNTING • 1/3” C mount type lens can be mounted on the camera. • There may be a danger of damage to the camera depending on the type of lens. Use a lens whose mount screw height is 4.3 mm or less. 1. Lens Mounting Remove the body cap from the camera by pulling on it. Attach the lens into the lens mount and turn the lens clockwise to hold the lens securely. Connect the camera cable to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. 4.
2. Camera Mounting 1. Fix the mounting adaptor to the top or bottom of the camera. Mounting adaptor Camera Mounting Bracket (WV-831) 2. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in the screw hole (1/4-20UNC) of the camera mounting adaptor. 3. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, stick the supplied rubber sheet to the mounting adaptor, then mount the camera.
FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.) 5.5 FOCUS 3.3 1 4 1.2 5 1.5 7 2 2. Remove the cap from the camera’s Flange-back Adjustment Screws. 10 FOCUS Ring LOCK 3. Loosen the flange back lock screw. Convertible Camera AW – 4. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera. LOCK Screw FOCUS Screw 5. Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring. 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 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.
■ 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. OPTION CARD 3. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be controlled remotely by the RCB. Notes: • The monitor output signals of the RCB attenuate and deteriorate with cable length.
■ 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 VCR, must be made through the VIDEO OUT Connector. • Power supply to the camera must be through the optional DC power supply Cable AW-CA4TI. • For DC power supply, use the optional AC adaptor AW-PS505.
■ 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 VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE MENU G/L IN ITEM/AWC LENS IRIS Cable YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR – DC12V IN 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.
■ 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. CAMERA • Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the reference signals. • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector.
■ 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) ITEM/AWC Switch 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.
■ 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. OPTION CARD **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 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. • These settings have been preset to the optimum values to suit each use mode, and can be changed to suit actual shooting conditions.
■ 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) **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 **G/L. Color Bar Set** H Phase ±0 SC Coarse (1) SC Fine (±0) Color Bar Set (7.
■ Setting and Changing of the Settins (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. TOP CUT BOTTOM 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 / NIGHT 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. Night Eye: Sensitivity is increased by adding the digital gain up to 30 dB gain up.
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.
!5 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. RCU (RCB) +18 +9 0(dB) OFF AUTO/ATW DTL HIGH LOW CAM OFF +6 OFF −6(dB) BAR PAINTING GAIN B R ATW !6 Subcarrier Phase Fine Adjustment [SC Fine: –511 - +511] Fine adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied.
@3 Electronic Shutter Synchro-Scan Setting [SYNCHRO-SCAN: 60.34 Hz - 15.75 kHz] This setting is possible only when Electronic Shutter setting @2 is at Synchro Scan. Horizontal bar noise can be reduced by synchroscan adjustment in shooting workstation scenes, for example. * For luminance settings at each shutter speed and sychro-scan shutter speed, refer to the table below. @2 Electronic Shutter Setting [Shutter Speed: OFF/1/100 to 1/10 000/Synchro Scan/AUTO ND] OFF: Electronic shutter is turned off.
@5 PC Control Access Speed Setting [Baud Rate: 1 200 bps/2 400 bps/4 800 bps/9 600 bps] Select a communication speed in controlling the camera from the computer.
■ Sub Menu (User Mode) **Iris, Shutter, Gain Set** Picture Level ±0 Light PEAK/AVG 0 Light Area Top cut Auto Iris Adjust OFF Shutter Mode (Step) Step (OFF) Syncro Scan --Field/Frame FIELD Gain (0dB) Pedestal (±0) Return **Detail Set1** Detail H Detail Level V Detail Level H Detail Level V Detail Level Detail Band Noise Suppress Level Dependent Dark Detail **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) **Detail Set2** C
■ 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. @7 Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: –50 - +50] Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AGC/ELC can be adjusted. ALL @8 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.
#1 Electronic Shutter Mode Setting [Shutter Mode: Step/ELC/Synchro Scan] Step: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step Setting #2. ELC: Electronic shutter is controlled to automatically adjust the luminance. Synchro Scan: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected in Electronic Shutter SynchroScan Setting #3. 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 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. Night Eye: Sensitivity is increased by adding the digital gain up to 30 dB. Synchro-scan Required luminance ratio 1 99.68 Hz 2 250.0 Hz 4 492.2 Hz 8 984.4 Hz 16 1.969 kHz 32 3.938 kHz 64 7.
#6 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. #9 Highlight Chroma Setting [Highlight Chroma: OFF/LOW/HIGH] At LOW or HIGH, the color dynamic range widens to prevent highlighted white portions from suppression.
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 $5 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 $6.
$8 Noise Suppress Compensation Level Setting [Noise Suppress: 1 - 10] Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting $5 at HIGH or LOW. If the noise suppress compensation level is set too high, a fine object will be reproduced less sharply. %2 Skin Color Detail Level Setting [DTL Flesh Tone: LOW/MID/HIGH] LOW: Skin color coarseness is suppressed. MID: Standard HIGH: Skin color is emphasized.
%5 Color Matrix Compensation Level Setting [Matrix (R-G) / (R-B) / (G-R) / (G-B) / (B-R) / (B-G): –31 - +31] Color Matrix compensation level can be adjusted.
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. (2) Press the YES/ABC switch within about 10 seconds to return to the initial settings, the existing settings are initialized, the screen shown at w, and the camera returns to be ready for operation. (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) ● 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 0 dB ±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 +1 ±0 ATW OFF G/L.
● User Mode Item User mode Picture Level Light PEAK/AVG) Light Area Auto Iris Adjust Shutter Mode Step SyncroScan Field/Frame Gain Pedestal ±0 0 Top Cut OFF Step OFF --Field 0 dB ±0 Chroma Level White Bal High-light Chroma Painting R Gain B Gain R Pedestal B Pedestal ±0 AWC A OFF ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 G/L. Color Bar Set H Phase SC Coarse SC Fine Color Bar Set ±0 1 ±0 7.
APPEARANCE 10 (25/64") mm (inch) OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT 77 (3-1/32") I/F REMOTE MENU ITEM/AWC FOCUS YES/ABC + LOCK – DC12V IN 10 (25/64") 87A00001 146 (5-3/14") SER NO 1(3/64") IRIS NO/BAR Convertible Camera AW – 84 (3-5/16") G/L IN -49-
SPECIFICATIONS Pickup element: Pixels: Scanning: System: Scanning frequency: Lens mount: Synchronizing: External sync input: Sensitivity: Minimum illumination: Signal-to-noise ratio: Horizontal resolution: Registration: Contour correction: White balance: Black balance: Color bar: Shutter speed: Gain: Gamma correction: Iris: Video output: Use mode: 1/3" interline, supersensitive CCDx3 768 (H) x 494 (V) pixels 2:1 interlace NTSC 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.
Switches: Adjustment function: Source voltage: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Dimensions: Weight: 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, Skin Color Detail, Photometric Measurement Method (ALL/CENTER/TOP CUT/BOTTOM CUT/R/L CUT) CCD Read Out Mode (FIELD/FRAME 1/FRAME 2) Creen DNR, Color Bar Setup, Use Mode, Nega/Posi, PC C
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Body cap ..................................................................... 1 Rubber Sheet ...............................................................
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