Panasonic GP-KH232CUE User manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
Operating Instructions
HD Camera Control Unit
Model No. GP-KH232CUE
DC POWER
GP-KH232
CAMERA
ON
OFF
D RANGE
SEL AWC
FREEZE
MENU
GAIN
D RANGE
Camera head: Option
Camera cable: Option
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilat-
eral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous volt-
age” within the product's
enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intend-
ed to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to drip-
ping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed
on the apparatus.
• All work related to the installation of this prod-
uct should be made by qualified service per-
sonnel or system installers.
• The connections should comply with local
electrical code.
CAUTION:
• Before attempting to connect or operate this
product, please read the label on the bottom.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the
product to which this declaration relates is in
conformity with the standard or other normative
document following the provisions of Directive
2004/108/EC.
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Contents
Important safety instructions......................................................................................................... 4
Limitation of liability....................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer of warranty................................................................................................................... 5
Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Trademarks and registered trademarks......................................................................................... 6
Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 7
Major operating controls and their functions ................................................................................ 9
Camera head (Option)................................................................................................................ 9
Camera control unit (CCU)....................................................................................................... 10
Setting the video format.............................................................................................................. 13
To change video format ........................................................................................................... 13
To change frame frequency ..................................................................................................... 13
Precautions for installation.......................................................................................................... 15
How to Install............................................................................................................................... 16
How to mount lens................................................................................................................... 17
Setup through the SETUP Menu................................................................................................. 18
About the setup menus ........................................................................................................... 18
Basic operation........................................................................................................................ 19
1. Camera title setting [CAMERA ID].................................................................................... 21
2. ELC setting [ELC].............................................................................................................22
3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] .............................................................................. 24
4. Gain adjustment [GAIN].................................................................................................... 24
5. Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP].................................................... 25
6. RGB/YPbPr output signal setting [OUTPUT SEL]............................................................ 25
7. HDMI output signal setting [HDMI OUTPUT]................................................................... 25
8. SD ASPECT setting.......................................................................................................... 26
9. Scene file setting [SCENE FILE]....................................................................................... 26
10. White balance setting [WHITE BAL]...............................................................................33
11. Synchronization setting [SYNC]..................................................................................... 34
12. Configure the settings relating to the electronic zoom [ELECTRIC ZOOM]................... 35
13. Image freezing [FREEZE]................................................................................................ 35
14. Setting of vertical flip function [FLIP ENABLE]............................................................... 36
15. Setting of horizontal flip function [MIRROR ENABLE] ...................................................36
16. Status display setting of vertical and horizontal flip function [STATUS DISPLAY] ......... 36
Default restoring................................................................................................................... 36
SEL menu .................................................................................................................................... 37
How to display/operate the SEL menu....................................................................................37
Button assignment................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 39
Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 41
Standard accessories.................................................................................................................. 42
Optional accessories................................................................................................................... 42
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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 instruc-
tions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11) 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 combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.
12) 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.
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Limitation of liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL
ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 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:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE
PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT
OPERATION OF THE USER;
(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE
USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO
ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING
OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
(6) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION
BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF
THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA’S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE.

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Preface
This system is a compact and light type HD camera control unit (hereafter called CCU) with high
image quality and multiple functions by introducing digital signal processing. The camera head is
separately mounted.
GP-KH232CUE: HD Camera Control Unit•
This product is used in combination with the optional HD camera head (hereafter called camera
head).
GP-KH232HE: HD Camera head•
• The multi-format output is available.
• Signal transmission without signal degradation has been achieved thanks to the HDMI output
connector.
• The dynamic range expansion function allows users to shoot even images with a wide range of
brightness contrast and improve their visibility.
The descriptions in this book are predicated on a system with the camera head.
Trademarks and registered trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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Precautions
Refer installation work to the dealer.
Installation work requires technique and expe-
riences. Failure to observe this may cause fire,
electric shock, injury, or damage to the prod-
uct.
Be sure to consult the dealer.
Stop the operation immediately when
something is wrong with this product.
When smoke goes up from the product or the
smell of smoke comes from the product, con-
tinued use will result in fire, injury, or damage
to the product.
Turn the power off immediately and contact
qualified service personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify
this product.
Failure to observe this may cause fire or elec-
tric shock.
Consult the dealer for the repair or inspec-
tions.
Do not insert any foreign objects.
This could permanently damage this product.
Unplug the power plug immediately and con-
tact qualified service personnel for service.
Do not use the product in an atmosphere
of flammable gases.
Failure to observe this may cause an explosion
resulting in injury.
Avoid installing this product in the loca-
tions where salt damage occurs or corro-
sive gas is produced.
Otherwise, the mounting portions will deterio-
rate and accidents such as a fall of this prod-
uct may occur.
Tighten screws and mounting fixtures to
the specified torque.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop
resulting in injury or accidents.
Select an installation area that can sup-
port the total weight.
Selecting an inappropriate installation surface
may cause the product to fall down or topple
over, resulting in injury.
Reinforce the mounting point to the appropri-
ate level before mounting.
Periodic inspections shall be conducted.
Rust on the metal parts or screws may cause
a fall of the product resulting in injury or acci-
dents.
Consult the dealer for the inspections.
Do not pull the cables.
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
Do not damage the cables.
Putting a heavy thing or pinching may damage
the cables and cause injury.
[Precautions for use]
To keep on using with stable performance
Parts of this product may deteriorate and it
may shorten the lifetime of this product when
using in locations subject to high temperatures
and high humidity. Use this product at temper-
atures between 0 °C to 40 °C. Failure to
observe this may adversely affect the compo-
nents inside or cause this product to malfunc-
tion. Use of this product at temperatures of
30 °C or lower is recommended without direct
heat from heaters in consideration of heat
release at the camera location.
Handle this product with care.
Do not drop this product, nor apply shock or
vibration to the product. The product could be
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Do not aim this product at strong light
sources.
A light source such as a spot light on a part of
the MOS sensor causes a blooming (light
bleeding).
Cleaning this product body
Turn the power off when cleaning this product.
Failure to observe this may cause injury or
trouble.
Do not use strong abrasive detergent when
cleaning this product. Otherwise, it may cause
discoloration. When using a chemical cloth for
cleaning, read the caution provided with the
chemical cloth product.
Indication label
Refer to the indication label placed on the sur-
face of the product as to the indications of
equipment classification and power source,
etc.
This product is designed for normal uses
as a general electronic equipment. Using
the product for special purposes (such as
traffic, transportation and medical treat-
ment) without taking the necessary proce-
dures according to the regulations relating
to one’s country or field on one’s own
responsibility may be prohibited.
Blight subject
Blooming

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Major operating controls and their functions
Camera head (Option)
Important:
Be sure to turn off the power of the CCU before connecting or disconnecting the camera•
cable.
Avoid bending excessively or breaking the camera cable.•
Use the specific-camera head only.•
qLens mount section
A C-mount lens is mounted on this section. (☞page 17)
wCamera cable connector
One of the following optional HD camera cables (hereafter called camera cables) is connected
to this connector.
GP-KC23202/V (2 m)•
GP-KC232M4 (4 m)•
GP-KC23206/V (6 m)•
GP-KC23215/V (15 m)•
eTripod mount base
The tripod socket hole is used when the camera head is secured to the tripod.
Tripod socket hole: 1/4UNC-20
qLens mount section
eTripod mount base
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Camera control unit (CCU)
<Front>
r Power switch [DC POWER]
This switch toggles the power of the CCU
and camera head on and off. The switch
lights green while the power is turned on.
t Scene file selection button [SCENE]
The button selects a scene file from 1 to
3. Each scene file should be set up
beforehand using the SETUP menu.
(☞Page 26)
y Freeze/menu button
[FREEZE MENU ]
Pressing this button: Displays the current
image as a still image when “FREEZE” in
the SETUP menu is set to “ON”.
Note:
Pressing a button other than the [• g] but-
ton provides freeze cancellation.
When the electronic zoom function or ver-•
tical/horizontal flip function is assigned to
the [e]/[f] button, the image can be
scaled up/down or flipped in the image
freezing state. Refer to page 38 for func-
tion assignment to buttons.
Pressing for 2 seconds or more: Displays
the SETUP menu.
u Selection button [SEL]
Pressing this button while the SETUP
menu is displayed determines the setting.
Pressing this button except while the
SETUP menu is displayed calls up the
SEL menu. (☞Page 37)
i Gain selection button [GAIN]
Selects the gain from OFF, LOW and
HIGH. Selectable gain varies depending
on the setting in the SETUP menu
(☞page 24).
When “AUTO” is selected for “GAIN” and
“OFF” is selected for “SENS UP”: Fixed to
“HIGH”
o AWC/Up button [AWC [g]]
Pressing this button: This button moves
the cursor upward to change a setting
item while the SETUP menu is displayed.
When “FLIP ENABLE” or “MIRROR
ENABLE” in the SETUP menu is set to
“ON” (☞page 36), the image can be
flipped vertically or horizontally.
DC POWER
ON
OFF
D RANGE
FREEZE
MENU
CAMERA
GP-KH232
AWC
SEL
GAIN
SCENE
tScene file selection button
[SCENE] yFreeze/menu button [FREEZE (MENU)]
uSelection button [SEL]
oAWC/Up button [AWC [g]]
!3 Camera cable connector
!2 Dynamic range/Down button
[D RANGE [h]]
!1 Right button [f]
!0 Left button [e]
iGain selection button [GAIN]
rPower switch
[DC POWER]