Panasonic AK-HCU250P User manual

Operating Instructions
Camera Control Unit
Please carefully read this manual, and save this manual for future use.
Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6).
ENGLISH
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Model No. A K-HCU25 0 P
Model No. A K-HCU25 0 P S
Model No. A K-HCU25 0 E
Model No. A K- HCU25 0 E S
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WARNING:
This equipment must be grounded.
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet
which is effectively grounded through normal household
wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must have
three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection
to the ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a
major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does
not imply that the power outlet is grounded or that the
installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are
in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power
outlet, please consult aqualified electrician.
WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this
equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in
locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping
or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid
containers on top of the equipment.
WARNING:
Always keep memory cards (optional accessory)
out of the reach of babies and small children.
WARNING:
Installation should only be performed by qualified installation
personnel. Improper installation may result in the entire
apparatus falling down and causing injury.
WARNING:
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32.
In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio
interference.
CAUTION:
Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying
interference, use the recommended accessories only.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install
or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any
other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or
fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and
any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.
The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment
from the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from
the AC receptacle.
CAUTION:
Invisible Laser radiation is emitted from the Optical fiber
connector when this product is turned on. Don’t look into
directly into the Optical fiber connector of this product.
CAUTION:
This product uses a semiconductor laser system and
is a Class 1 Laser Product complies with Radiation
Performance Standards, 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Don’t make any modifications.
Don’t repair by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 0 °C
to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not
topple over when the unit is drawn out.
CAUTION:
Naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
not be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer
mounting of the optional interface boards to qualified
service personnel.
For U.S.A. and Canada
CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100– 240 V AC.
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require
the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a
local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for
assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
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For AK-HCU250P, AK-HCU250PS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AK-HCU250P/AK-HCU250PS
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Support contact: 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s
authority to operate it.
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For AK-HCU250E, AK-HCU250ES
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the
other one is only for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K.
FOR U.K. ONLY
If the plug supplied is not suitable for
your socket outlet, it should be cut off and
appropriate one fitted.
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local Panasonic Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
or
2.Replace the fuse.
Fuse
Fuse
or
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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
• The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment
to be connected to the apparatus.
• The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
• Video signal connecting cables
Use double-shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI
(Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog
video signals.
• Audio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog
audio signals.
• Other connecting cables (LAN, RS-422)
Use double shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting
cables.
• When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.
• If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this
manual.
2. Performance level
The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these
standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an
area where strong electromagnetic elds are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones,
etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended
that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
2. Change the direction of the apparatus.
3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

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Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality, dealer
or supplier.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
ІНФОРМАЦІЯ ПРО ПІДТВЕРДЖЕННЯ ВІДПОВІДНОСТІ ПРОДУКТУ
Виробник: Panasonic Corporation Панасонік Корпорейшн
Адреса виробника: Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Кадома, Осака, Японія
Країна походження: Japan Японія
Імпортер: ТОВ “ПАНАСОНІК УКРАЇНА ЛТД”
Адреса Імпортера: провулок Охтирський, будинок 7, місто Київ, 03066, Україна
Примітки:
Термін служби виробу 7 років
Дату виготовлення можна визначити за комбінацією букв і цифр серійного номера, що розташований на маркувальній
табличці виробу.
Приклад: X X
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Рік: остання цифра року (6 – 2016, 7 – 2017,…0 – 2020)
Місяць: А – Січень, В – Лютий… L – Грудень

Table of Contents
Read this rst! .............................................................2
Introduction ..................................................................8
How to View This Manual ................................................8
About trademarks and registered trademarks .............8
About copyright ............................................................8
Illustrations and screen displays featured in the
manual .........................................................................8
Abbreviations ...............................................................8
Overview ..........................................................................8
Notice...............................................................................9
Disclaimer of warranty .................................................9
Network security ..........................................................9
Memory cards ..............................................................9
Accessories ...................................................................10
Precautions for Use .......................................................11
Precautions for Installation ............................................12
Mounting the unit in a rack .........................................13
Connection .................................................................14
System conguration .....................................................14
Serial connection .......................................................14
IP connection .............................................................14
Setting the user account ................................................15
Software .....................................................................15
Use the User Account Setup Software to set the
user accounts in this unit ...........................................15
Equipment connections .................................................16
Parts and their functions .......................................... 17
Front panel 1..................................................................17
Front panel 2..................................................................18
Front panel 3..................................................................19
Rear panel 1 ..................................................................20
Rear panel 2 ..................................................................21
Picture monitor (PM) .................................................22
Picture monitor displays.................................................22
Transition of displays .....................................................23
Information display.........................................................24
Warning displays ........................................................24
IRIS display ................................................................25
Status displays ...........................................................26
Operation displays .....................................................33
Auto displays .............................................................34
CCU menu .................................................................. 35
Menu operations ............................................................35
Displaying and hiding the menus ...................................35
Basic menu operations ..................................................36
Operation with menu items that have multiple
setting items on one line ............................................38
Text input ...................................................................39
Menu composition..........................................................41
OPERATION ..................................................................42
SYSTEM MODE ........................................................42
IN/OUT SELECT ........................................................43
IN/OUT SELECT(4K OPTION) ..................................43
SETTING ...................................................................44
HD PHASE ................................................................44
BAR ID .......................................................................45
AUDIO ...........................................................................46
MIC OUT ....................................................................46
CCU INTERCOM TALK .............................................46
INTERCOM ................................................................47
PGM ...........................................................................47
MAINTENANCE.............................................................48
START UP ..................................................................48
SETUP .......................................................................49
ND NAME ..................................................................50
NETWORK ................................................................50
VERSION ...................................................................50
PM VIEW SETTING(1/2) ...........................................51
PM VIEW SETTING(2/2) ...........................................51
PM OPERATION STATUS .........................................52
SYSTEM ....................................................................52
SD CARD ...................................................................53
ACCOUNT SETTING .................................................53
UPDATE .....................................................................53
Troubleshooting ........................................................54
Operation .......................................................................54
Reference ................................................................... 55
Connector pin assignment table ....................................55
G/L specications .......................................................59
Appearance ...................................................................60
Specications ............................................................ 61
Index ...........................................................................63
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Introduction
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Introduction
How to View This Manual
About trademarks and registered trademarks
● SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C and LLC.
● Other names of companies or products in this manual are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
About copyright
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering and also exporting in violation of export laws of the software
provided with this unit are expressly prohibited.
Illustrations and screen displays featured in the manual
● What is shown in the manual’s illustrations and screen displays may differ from how it actually appears.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual.
● The term memory card will be used below as a generic term for both SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. SD, SDHC or SDXC
will be used in descriptions that refer to only one of the two card types.
● HD studio camera is referred to as a camera in this manual.
● Camera control unit is referred to as a CCU in this manual.
● Remote operation panel is referred to as an ROP in this manual.
● Master setup unit is referred to as an MSU in this manual.
For the purposes of this manual, the model numbers of the units are given as listed in the table below.
Model number of unit Model number given in manual
AK-HC3900G AK-HC3900
AK-HC3900GS
AK-HRP1000G AK-HRP1000
AK-HRP1005G AK-HRP1005
AK-HCU250P
AK-HCU250
AK-HCU250PS
AK-HCU250E
AK-HCU250ES
AK-MSU1000G AK-MSU1000
Overview
This camera control unit (CCU) is designed to be used with the HD studio camera (AK-HC3900; sold separately).
Connect it to the HD studio camera (hereinafter referred to as the camera) with an optical ber multi cable (sold separately).
You can use the unit to input and output the video signals of various formats.*1
Equipped with 3G-HD/HD-SDI output, 3G/HD-SDI return input, prompter input (3G/HD-SDI, analog composite), and 3G/HD-SDI HD TRUNK
OUT output.
Intercom calls with the camera and microphone audio output are possible.
The unit also comes with tally and other system interface inputs.
Connecting the ROP (AK-HRP250; sold separately, AK-HRP1000; sold separately, AK-HRP1005; sold separately) with a multi cable (sold
separately) allows you to use the ROP to control the adjustment and setting of the camera and this unit.
*1: Congure the format and imaging mode settings on the camera according to the format setting of the CCU.

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Notice
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR
REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
● ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
● PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
● UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
● INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE
INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
● ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED
BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
● ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE
INSTALLATION METHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF;
● LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE;
● ANY DAMAGE OR CLAIMS DUE TO LOSS OR LEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR SETTING DATA SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR ON
A MEMORY CARD OR PERSONAL COMPUTER.
Network security
This unit also has functions which are used when it is connected to a network.
Using the unit when it is connected to a network may possibly give rise to the following.
● Leakage or disclosure of information transmitted via this unit
● Unauthorized use of this unit by a third person with malicious intent
● Interference or stoppage of this unit by a third person with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take sufcient network security measures such as those described below to protect yourself against the above
risks.
● Use this unit in a network secured by a rewall, etc.
● If this unit is used in a system with a personal computer connected, make sure that checks for and removal of computer viruses
and malicious programs are implemented regularly.
Also observe the following points.
● Do not install the unit in a location where the unit, cables, and other parts may be easily damaged.
Memory cards
Memory cards used with the unit should conform to SD, SDHC or SDXC standards.
Be sure to use the unit to format memory cards.
Memory cards with the following capacity can be used with the unit.
SD: 2 GB
SDHC: 4 GB to 32 GB
SDXC: 64 GB
For the latest information not described in the Operating Instructions, refer to the following website.
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Observe the following points when using and storing this unit.
● Avoid high temperature and humidity.
● Avoid water droplets.
● Avoid static electricity.

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Accessories
● After removing the product from its container, dispose of the power cable cap (if supplied) and packing materials in an appropriate
manner.
Power cable
● for AK-HCU250P / AK-HCU250PS……………1
● for AK-HCU250E / AK-HCU250ES……………2
Rack mount adapters*1……………2
“Mounting the rack mount adapters” (see page 13)
*1: The screws for the rack mount adapters come attached to the unit.

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Precautions for Use
In addition to the safety precautions given in “Read this rst!”, also observe the following instructions.
Handle carefully
● Do not drop the product or subject it to a strong impact. Doing so may cause a failure or accident.
Avoid using the unit outdoors
● Use the product in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Avoid using the product in a cold place where the
temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F) or in a hot place where the temperature rises above 40 °C (104 °F) because an extremely
low or high temperature will adversely affect the internal parts.
Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting cables
● Before connecting or disconnecting the cables, be sure to turn the power off.
Avoid humidity and dust
● Avoid using the product in a very humid or dusty place because a lot of humidity and dust will cause damage to the internal parts.
Cleaning
● Turn the power off and wipe the product with a dry cloth.
● To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent (neutral detergent), wring it out well, and wipe the
product gently. Then, wipe the product with a cloth dampened with water. Finally, wipe the product with a dry cloth.
NOTE
•Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile uids.
•If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use.
Optical ber multi cable
● When the optical ber connectors of the optical ber multi cable (sold separately) become dirty, the optical signal transmission state
will deteriorate. Use commercially available optical connector cleaner to clean the optical connector end faces in accordance with
the instructions.
Consumable parts
● The cooling fan is a consumable part. The replacement cycle is approximately 10 years (when used approximately 8 hours per
day).
Contact your dealer to request cooling fan replacement.
Disposal of the unit
● When the unit has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, ask a qualied contractor to dispose of the unit
properly in order to protect the environment.
■ Information on software used with this product
1 This product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License
(LGPL), and customers are hereby notied that they have rights to obtain, re-engineer, and redistribute the source code of
these software.
2 This product includes software licensed under MIT-License.
3 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
4 This product includes software licensed under OpenBSD License.
For details on each license, refer to the terms of license.
The terms of license can be displayed using the following method.
● Select [MAINTENANCE] menu → [SD CARD] menu → [OSS LICENSE] → [YES] and the le is written to an SD card inserted in this
camera.
Insert the SD card to which the le has been written into a computer and select "LICENSE.TXT".
For details on these descriptions (originally provided in English) and how to obtain the source code, visit the following website.
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/
We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
Excluding the open source software licensed based on GPL/LGPL, etc., transferring, copying, reverse assembling, reverse compiling, and
reverse engineering of the software included in the camera is prohibited. Also, exporting of any software included in the camera against the
export laws and regulations is prohibited.

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Precautions for Installation
In addition to the safety precautions given in “Read this rst!”, also observe the following instructions.
Be sure to ask your dealer to perform the installation and connection work for the unit.
Connecting a power supply
● Be sure to use the power cable supplied with the unit.
● Connect the [SIGNAL GND] terminal on the rear of the unit to the system ground.
● When the unit will not be used for a long time, turn off the [POWER] switch and remove the power plug from the outlet to save
power.
Ground of the power plug
● The power cable supplied with the unit has a 3-prong plug with a ground terminal.
Connect it to a 3-prong outlet with a ground contact.
Grounding
● Ground the system via the [SIGNAL GND] terminal on the unit.
A
A. [SIGNAL GND] terminal
Handle carefully
● Dropping the unit or subjecting it to a strong impact or vibration may cause a failure or accident.
● Do not allow any foreign objects to enter inside the unit.
Allowing water, metal items, food or drink, or other foreign objects to enter inside the unit may cause a re or electric shock.
Installation location
● This unit is designed for indoor use only.
● Do not install the unit in a cold place where the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F) or in a hot place where the temperature rises
above 40 °C (104 °F).
● Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or near an outlet from which hot air is blown out.
● Installing the unit in a location with a lot of humidity, dust, or vibration may result in a failure.

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Mounting the unit in a rack
Mounting the rack mount adapters
1. Remove the setting legs (A) secured to the unit.
Remove them using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Mount the supplied rack mount adapters (B).
● Mounting screws are not supplied. Use mounting screws removed from the unit using a Phillips screwdriver.
Tighten the mounting screws for rack mount adapters using a torque of 110 N·m or more.
A
BB
AA
A
A. Setting legs
B. Rack mount adapters
Mounting the unit in a rack
● Use the unit securely mounted in a standard 19-type rack (depth: 600 mm [23-5/8 inches] or more) compliant with EIA or JIS
standards or equivalent.
● Securely x the unit in place using screws that are appropriate for the rack.
● Be sure to attach a support guide for supporting (A) the rear of the unit.
(Provide a support guide that is appropriate for the rack.)
A
A. Support guide
Mounting positions
In the case of the EIA standard rack
76.2 mm
(3 inches
)
In the case of the JIS standard rack
50 mm
(1-15/16 inches
)
NOTE
● Do not block the ventilation holes when installing the unit.

Connection
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Connection
System conguration
Serial connection
Use the optical ber multi cable (sold separately) to connect the unit and camera.
Use a ROP cable to connect the unit to the ROP (AK-HRP250 / AK-HRP1000 / AK-HRP1005).
For the connection procedure, see "Equipment connections."
“Equipment connections” (see page 16)
Optical fiber multi cable
(sold separately)
Camera control unit (CCU):
AK-HCU250
ROP cable
(sold separately)
ROP :
AK-HRP250 /
AK-HRP1000
/
AK-HRP1005
Camera:
A
K-HC3900
IP connection
Use the optical ber multi cable (sold separately) to connect the unit and camera.
Connect the unit to the ROP (AK-HRP250 / AK-HRP1000 / AK-HRP1005) via a PoE-compatible switching hub using LAN cables (straight
cables: sold separately).
● Read “Network security” before connecting the devices.
● Use a switching hub with PoE support.
For the connection procedure, see "Setting the user account" and "Equipment connections."
“Setting the user account” (see page 15)
“Equipment connections” (see page 16)
Camera:
AK-HC3900
PoE-compatible switching hub
Optical fiber multi cable
(sold separately)
Camera control unit (CCU):
AK-HCU250
LAN cable
(straight cable)
(sold separately)
LAN cable
(straight cable)
(sold separately)
ROP :
AK-HRP250 /
AK-HRP1000
/
AK-HRP1005

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Setting the user account
In order to connect this unit and the ROP (AK-HRP250/AK-HRP1000/AK-HRP1005), you will need to register the account that has been
registered on the ROP on this unit.
Use the following procedure to register the account on this unit.
Software
To install the software, download User Account Setup Software (AccoutGen) from the following website. (Windows)
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/
rUser Account Setup Software (AccoutGen)
User account setting of this unit can be set using User Account Setup Software.
Use the User Account Setup Software to set the user accounts in this unit
User account setting of this unit can be set using User Account Setup Software.
● The User Account Setup Software saves user account information to an SD card, so you will need to insert an SD card in preparation.
● We recommend a password for the user account that is 8 characters or more, and that includes at least 3 types of character including
upper case, lower case, numerals, and special characters.
Procedure for setting with the User Account Setup Software
Fig.1 Fig. 2
1. Start User Account Setup Software.
2. Enter the account name in the LOGIN USER field and the password in the LOGIN PASSWORD and
RETRY PASSWORD fields.
You can register user accounts for a maximum of 3 people. (Fig.1)
3. Click the [Export] button. (Fig.1)
4. Select the SD card to save to and click [OK]. (Fig.2)
Setting procedure on this unit
1. Insert the SD card containing the user account information into this unit.
2. Select [ACCOUNT SETTING] in the [MAINTENANCE] menu.
3. Select [LOAD].
4. Select [EXECUTE].
5. Select [YES].

Connection
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Equipment connections
● Before proceeding with the connections, check that the power of the unit and camera is OFF.
● Use the optical ber multi cable to connect the unit and camera.
Connect only the AK-HC3900 camera: Do not connect any other model.
● Use a dedicated cable to connect the unit to the ROP.
● When the unit’s [POWER] switch is set to ON and then the camera’s power is set to ON, the camera can be controlled using the
ROP.
● The camera statuses are shown on the picture monitor.
“Picture monitor displays” (see page 22)
When you congure the unit’s settings by menu operations, the menu screens are displayed on the picture monitor.
“Menu operations” (see page 35)
● Before disconnecting the cables from the camera and ROP, turn off the camera’s power and then turn off the unit’s power.
● When connecting the unit to the ROP using IP connection via a switching hub, use a switching hub that provides PoE support.
● When operating multiple ROPs at the same time with the unit connected using IP connection via a switching hub, the ROP
operated last will be given priority.
Camera: AK-HC3900
PoE-compatible
switching hub
Picture monitor (HD-SDI)
PROMPT
(
Analog composite )
ROP :
AK-HRP250/
AK-HRP1000/
AK-HRP1005
RETURNHD-SDI)
HD TRUNKHD-SDI)
PROMPTER
HD-SDI)
HD SDI

Parts and their functions
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Parts and their functions
Front panel 1
1
2
3
1 [POWER] switch This is the unit’s power switch.
Move it to the ON position to turn on the power.
ON ( )
OFF (
)
2 [TALLY] lamps The lamp remains lit while tally signals (R) are input.
3 [OPTICAL LEVEL] indicators Indicates the reception status of optical transmission.
● [CAM] indicator
Indicates the reception status on the camera.
● [CCU] indicator
Indicates the reception status on the CCU.

Parts and their functions
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Front panel 2
12
9
7 8
54 6
310
1 [ALARM] indicator ● [ALARM] indicator
Lights when the unit malfunctions.
2 [CABLE] indicators Lights to indicate the cable connection status.
● [OPEN] indicator
This lights when the unit and camera are not connected by the optical ber multi cable.
● [SHORT] indicator
This lights when the cable connecting the unit and camera has been short-circuited.
3 [PRIV/SYSTEM] selector switch This switch is for selecting the party to call using the intercom.
Switch position
PRIV: For making private calls between the unit and camera side.
SYSTEM: For calling the intercom on the system side and camera side.
4 [PROD/ENG] selector switch This switch selects the party to which to speak via the intercom.
5 [MIC] switch This switch switches the intercom microphone ON/OFF.
Switch position
ON: The intercom microphone is turned on.
OFF: The intercom microphone is turned off.
PTT: The intercom microphone is on only while the switch is held down.
6 [PGM] switch This switch mixes audio for the intercom.
Switch position
ON: The sound of PGM is mixed with the intercom sound.
OFF: The sound of PGM is not mixed with the intercom sound.
7 [INCOM LEVEL] adjustment dial These controls are for adjusting the volume level of the sound heard through the intercom.
8 [PGM LEVEL] adjustment dial This dial adjusts the volume level of the intercom's program audio mix.
9 [CALL] button This button calls the camera and the ROP.
During calling, it lights red.
10 [INTERCOM] connector This connector is for connecting the intercom.
This connector enables calls with the intercom line of the camera.

Parts and their functions
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Front panel 3
32
4
5
1
1 [MENU] button When you hold down the [MENU] button, the menu screen is displayed on the picture monitor
and the [MENU] button lights.
If you hold down the [MENU] button while the menu is displayed, the menu closes and the [MENU]
button turns off.
“Menu operations” (see page 35)
2 [SELECT] dial This jog dial is for menu screen operations.
When the [SELECT] dial is turned clockwise, the cursor moves down; conversely, when it is
turned counterclockwise, the cursor moves up.
Press the [SELECT] dial to select the menu items.
“Menu operations” (see page 35)
3 [USER1] and [USER2] buttons These buttons are used for assigning functions.
Function assignments are selected using [SETUP] in the CCU menu.
The following functions are pre-assigned at the factory.
[USER1] button: CHARA
[USER2] button: LOCK
“SETUP” (see page 49)
4 Memory card slot Insert a memory card (sold separately).
A memory card can be used to set this unit.
“SD CARD” (see page 53)
5 Memory card access lamp This is lit while the memory card is being accessed.

Parts and their functions
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Rear panel 1
16735
4
2
1 [HD SDI OUT] connectors [1] to
[3]
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting 3G/1.5G-SDI signals.
Signals output can be selected from the CCU menu.
● Connect with a 5C-FB cable or better.
2 [HD SDI OUT] connector
[4/PM]
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting 1.5G-SDI signals.
This output is specically for the picture monitor.
● Connect with a 5C-FB cable or better.
3 [HD SDI PROMPT IN] and [HD
SDI PROMPT OUT] connectors
These connectors (BNC) are for inputting 3G/1.5G-SDI prompter signals.
An active through signal is output from the [HD SDI PROMPT OUT] connector.
● 1080/59.94p/50p/59.94i/50i video formats can be input.
● Connect with a 5C-FB cable or better.
4 [HD TRUNK OUT] connector The 3G/1.5G HD SDI TRUNK signals that are input to the camera are output.
5 [RET1 IN] to [RET2 IN]
connectors
These connectors (BNC) are for inputting SDI signals for return images in HDTV formats.
3G and 1.5G are recognized automatically.
● Connect with a 5C-FB cable or better.
6 [ANALOG PROMPT IN] and
[ANALOG PROMPT OUT]
connectors
This connector (BNC) is for inputting SD analog composite signals for the prompter.
When a cable is not connected to ANALOG PROMPT OUT, the connector is automatically
terminated at 75 Ω. Connecting a cable to this connector releases 75 Ω termination.
7 [REF] connector These connectors (BNC) are for inputting reference signals.
Black burst (BB) signals and tri-level sync signals can be input, and the type of signals input is
recognized automatically.*1
When no cable is connected to the loop-through output connector (B), the connector is
automatically terminated at 75 Ω.
Connecting a cable to this connector releases 75 Ω termination.
When a cable is connected to the loop-through output connector (B), be sure to connect the
other end of the cable to a connector.
A
B
A. Reference signal input connector
B. Loop-through output
*1: When the [CCU MODE] is [1080/23.98psF], input 1080/23.98psF (47.95 Hz) tri-level sync
signals.
For details on supported sync signals for each format, see "G/L specications."
“G/L specications” (see page 59)