Panasonic AW-RP50E User manual

Operating Instructions <Basics>
Remote Camera Controller
Model No. AW-RP50E
3TR006516CAA
РУССКИЙ
FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISHITALIANOESPAÑOL
For instructions on how to operate this Remote Camera Controller and
how to establish its settings, refer to the “Operations and Settings” manual
(PDF file) which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
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1 (E)
indicates safety information.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains
plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
Safety precautions
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.
ENGLISH VERSION
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power
point which is effectively earthed through the
normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the apparatus must
have three cores and be correctly wired to
provide connection to the earth. Wrongly wired
extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the apparatus operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power point is earthed or
that the installation is completely safe. For your
safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, please consult a
qualified electrician.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD 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.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS 1
construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
This product complies with the following
European standard.
• EN55103-1, environment E4
• EN55103-2, environment E4
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2 (E)
ENGLISH
Safety precautions
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.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME
THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED
AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Caution for AC Mains Lead
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-
YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter E or by the
Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-
AND-YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
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.
How to replace the fuse
1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2.Replace the fuse.
Fuse
indicates safety information.
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3 (E)
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to
return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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4 (E)
ENGLISH
Contents
Before use..................................................................5
Overview .................................................................5
Trademarks and registered trademarks ..................5
About copyright and licence....................................5
Concerning the ratings display................................5
Disclaimer of warranty.............................................5
Network security .....................................................5
Characteristics...........................................................6
Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported ...................7
Accessories ...............................................................7
Required personal computer environment .............8
Installation precautions ............................................9
Operating precautions ............................................11
Parts and their functions ........................................12
Control panel.........................................................12
Rear panel ............................................................15
How the model’s Operating Instructions manuals are
configured
 The manual of this Remote Camera Controller (hereafter, “the unit”) is divided into two manuals: one is
the <Basics> (this manual), and the other is the <Operations and Settings> (CD-ROM).
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the <Basics> to ensure that the unit is installed correctly.
 This manual explains how to install the unit, and it details the network connection and setting
procedures.
For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings, refer to the “Operating Instructions
<Operations and Settings>” (PDF file) on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
To read PDF files, you will need Adobe®Reader®which is available from Adobe Systems.
 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 Model number of unit Model number given in
manual
AW-HS50E AW-HS50 AW-E860L AW-E860
AW-HE50HE AW-HE50 AW-PH360L AW-PH360
AW-HE50SE AW-HE50 AW-PH400E AW-PH400
AW-HE100E AW-HE100 AW-PH405E AW-PH405
AW-HE870E AW-HE870 AW-PH650L AW-PH650
AW-E350E AW-E350 AW-IF400G AW-IF400
AW-E650E AW-E650
AK-HC1500 G AK-HC1500
AW-E750E AW-E750
AK-HC1800 G AK-HC1800
 In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera combination” and “camera integrated with
a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as “remote camera” except in places where specific
equipment is mentioned.
Basic operations of the unit ...................................16
Basic operations for the menus.............................17
Network settings......................................................18
Setting the unit......................................................18
Connections.............................................................21
Example of IP connections ...................................21
Example of serial connections ..............................22
Settings for connection with the remote cameras.... 25
Setting the IP addresses automatically
(auto IP setting) ................................................26
Changing the IP addresses of the camera numbers
controlled by the unit ........................................33
Changing the camera numbers.............................34
Changing the IP address of the switcher ..............34
Clearing the IP address control tables..................34
Selecting the remote cameras to be operated......35
Appearance..............................................................37
Specifications ..........................................................38
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5 (E)
Before use
Overview
This unit is a controller which is designed to control
remote cameras (cameras integrated with pan-tilt
heads) and pan-tilt head systems (which consist of
pan-tilt heads and the cameras which are mounted on
them).
By means of an IP connection, an operating
environment where the unit is tied in with the
AW-HE50 HD integrated camera and AW-HS50
compact live switcher is achieved.
When IP connections are used, the unit can be used
to control up to 100 remote cameras.
When serial connections are used, up to five remote
cameras and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
Trademarks and registered
trademarks
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
 Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
 Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
 Other names of companies and products contained
in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About copyright and licence
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.
Concerning the ratings
display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings
are indicated on its bottom panel.
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:
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 DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ETC. DUE TO
LOSS OR LEAKAGE OF THE SETTING DATA
SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR IN A PERSONAL
COMPUTER.
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your
attention is called to the following security risks.
Leakage or theft of information through this unit
Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons
with malicious intent
Interference with or stoppage of this unit by
persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as
those described below to protect yourself against the
above network security risks.
 Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
 If this unit is connected to a network that includes
PCs, make sure that the system is not infected by
computer viruses or other malicious entities (using
a regularly updated antivirus programme, anti-
spyware programme, etc.).
 Refrain from connections that use public lines.
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6 (E)
ENGLISH
Characteristics
Compact design
 The unit features a compact design with its half-rack
size width (210 mm) and its 4RU size (177 mm)
depth.
The unit is the same size as the AW-HS50 compact
live switcher (option), and when the switcher is
placed alongside the unit, the two units are housed
in the full rack width.
IP connection and serial connection supported
IP connection
 Up to 100 remote cameras(1) can be controlled
through a network hub (switching hub).
 Using the unit’s automatic IP setting function,
the IP addresses of the remote cameras(1)
and switcher(2) can be assigned and controlled
automatically.
1: Camera supported: AW-HE50
2: Switcher supported: AW-HS50
 Up to five units can be connected to the
same network to control the remote cameras
simultaneously.
 Using the Setup Software provided by the camera
controller, it is possible to set the IP addresses of
the remote cameras and switchers from a PC via
the camera controller.
Serial connection
 Up to five remote cameras or pan-tilt head systems
can be controlled.
Easy to operate the cameras
 The pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris operations of the
cameras can be easily performed from the unit.
 The gain, shutter, detail, white balance and black
balance adjustments can be performed on the unit’s
LCD menu. (The adjustment items and range differ
depending on the cameras connected.)
Easy to operate the preset memory data of the
pan-tilt heads
 Up to 100 sets of preset memory data of the pan-tilt
heads can be registered and then recalled later.
Function for linkup with the switcher using IP
connection
 By linking the unit with one AW-HS50 compact
live switcher using an IP connection to make
the connection between them, a highly efficient
operating environment is achieved.
Camera information display
 The camera setting information (such as the lens
iris and gain setting) imported by the unit can be
shown on the AUX image output from the switcher
or on the split-screen display multi view display.
Tally information imported
 The switcher’s ON AIR tally information is imported,
and the tally indicators (above the CAMERA
STATUS/SELECTION buttons) on the panel are lit.
Bus material selection
 The switcher’s bus materials can be selected from
the unit.
By pressing the CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION
button, these materials can be switched.
Control buses supported: AUX, PVW, PinP, KEY-F
Using a single-step action to operate one of these
buttons, the switcher’s multi view screen can be
switched to a full-screen display on which to show
the camera images. (Focus assist function)
Control buses supported: AUX
Parameter changes
 Using the unit’s PAN/TILT lever or ZOOM button,
the PinP position and other parameters of the
switcher can be changed.
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7 (E)
Pan-tilt heads and cameras supported
Remote cameras supported (cameras integrated with a pan-tilt head)
AW-HE100, AW-HE50
Pan-tilt heads supported
AW-PH360, AW-PH405, AW-PH650, AW-PH400 (AW-IF400 required)
Cameras supported (must be combined with the pan-tilt head supported)
AW-HE870, AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350, AK-HC1500, AK-HC1800
 Prior to use, be absolutely sure to set the movement ranges (limiters).
 When serial connections are used for the unit and remote cameras or pan-tilt head systems, the cables
can be extended up to 1000 meters.
Notes
In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera combination” and “camera integrated with
a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as “remote camera” except in places where specific equipment
is referred to.
Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for.
Operating Instructions <Basics> (this manual) .......... 1
CD-ROM .................................................................... 1
 Operating Instructions <Basics>
 Operating Instructions <Operations and
Settings>
 Setup Software
AC adapter ................................................................ 1
Power cable ............................................................... 2
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8 (E)
ENGLISH
Required personal computer environment
Run the software that is provided with the switcher on a host computer which satisfies the following specifications.
CPU Intel®CoreTM2 DUO 2.4 GHz or faster recommended
Memory Windows®XP:
512 MB or more
Microsoft®Windows Vista®, Microsoft®Windows®7:
1 GB or more
Network function 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
Image display
function
Resolution: 1024 768 pixels or more
Colour generation: True Colour (24 bits or more)
Supported operating
system
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Microsoft®Windows Vista®,
Microsoft®Windows®7
Hard disk drive At least 50 MB of free memory
Other CD-ROM drive
(for using the Operating Instructions and various software)
Adobe®Reader®
(for browsing the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM)
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9 (E)
Installation precautions
In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”,
observe the following precautions as well.
Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the jobs of installing and connecting the unit.
Connecting the power supply
 Be absolutely sure to use only the power cable and AC adapter supplied with the unit.
 The power cable supplied with the unit has a 3-pin plug with a grounding terminal.
Connect it to a 3-pole outlet which has been connected to ground.
 Be absolutely sure to connect the ground terminal (SIGNAL GND) at the rear of the unit to the system ground.
 When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, turn off its power, and disconnect the
power plug from the AC outlet.
 To prevent the DC plug from being disconnected, secure the cable of the AC adapter to the cable clamp.
LAN
SV NM
BOOT
12V
POWER
ON
1
Cable clamp  How to secure the DC plug (side view)
Strap part
Loosely secure the cable
clamp.
Fasten the cable clamp.
Take hold of the strap part, slide
the cable clamp until it stops
moving, and then secure it tightly.
Loosely secure the cable clamp
in the area shown above.
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10 (E)
ENGLISH
Installation precautions
Handle carefully!
 Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact or vibration may cause trouble and/or malfunctioning.
Do not allow any foreign objects to enter inside the unit!
 Allowing water, metal items, scraps of food or other foreign objects inside the unit may cause a fire and/or
electric shocks.
Choosing the best installation location
 This unit is designed for indoor use only.
 Install the unit on a sufficiently strong, stable and level surface for use.
 Ensure a space of at least 100 mm around the front vents to avoid obstructing ventilation.
In particular, ensure sufficient space between ventilation and wiring when using mounted in a panel or table.
 Do not install the unit in a manner in which its cables and other accessories can be easily damaged.
 Do not install the unit in a cold place where the temperatures will drop below 0 °C or in a hot place where the
temperatures will rise above +40 °C.
 Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or to the hot air that is blown out from other
products.
 Installing the unit in a very humid, dusty or vibration-prone location may give rise to trouble.
Ventilation holes
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11 (E)
Operating precautions
In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”,
observe the following precautions as well.
Handle carefully.
Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock
or vibration.
Do not carry or move the product by the PAN/TILT
lever.
This is important to prevent trouble.
Use the product in an ambient temperature of 0 °C
to +40 °C.
Avoid using the product at a cold place below 0 °C or
at a hot place above +40 °C because extremely low or
high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.
Power off before connecting or disconnecting
cables.
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to
switch power off.
Avoid humidity and dust.
Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place
because much humidity and dust will cause damage to
the parts inside.
Maintenance
Wipe the product using a dry cloth. To remove
stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of
kitchen detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and wipe
the product gently.
Then, after wiping the product with a moist cloth, wipe
it again with a dry cloth.
 Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other
volatile fluids.
 If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used,
carefully read through the precautions for its use.
Caution
When the product is to be discarded
When the product is to be discarded at the end of its
service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of
it properly in order to protect the environment.
Concerning the consumable parts
 AC adapter:
This is a consumable part.
As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so
(when the unit has been operated for 15 hours a
day).
The period when the consumable parts need to
be replaced will differ depending on the operating
conditions.
When the time comes to replace one of these
parts, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to
do the job.
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12 (E)
ENGLISH
Parts and their functions
Control panel
POWER ALARM F1 CAMERA
OSD
R/B GAIN R/B PED
SYSTEMSETUPCAMERA
SCENE/MODE
DETAIL
DELETESTORE
PAGEMENU F2 EXIT
USER2USER1
PT ACTIVEAUTOIRIS
AUTO
HILOW
PTZ/FOCUS SPEED PAN/TILTFOCUS/PUSH OTAF
TELE
ZOOM
WIDE
CAMERA STATUS / SELECTION
PRESET MEMORY / MENU
GAIN/PED
F2
F1
123
AWB/ABB
4
SHUTTER
5
12345
678910
  













POWER indicator [POWER]
This indicator lights when the POWER switch
() on the rear panel is set to ON while power is
supplied to the DC IN socket.
ALARM indicator [ALARM]
This indicator lights when there is a problem with
the power supply (voltage drop).
It also lights when an alarm (a cooling fan alarm
or pan/tilt error) has been received from a remote
camera.
Refer to “Checking the equipment alarm
information” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).
When the alarm indicator has lit, stop using the unit
immediately, and be absolutely sure to contact your
dealer.
Continuing to use the unit even after an alarm has
occurred may cause the unit to malfunction.
The alarm information can be output to an external
device from the unit’s TALLY/GPI connector ().
LCD panel
The current setting statuses are displayed on this
panel.
F1 dial, F2 dial [F1, F2]
These dials are turned to change the menu values,
and they are pressed to enter the changes that
have been made.
The F1 dial is used to operate the items displayed
at the top of the LCD panel, and the F2 dial is used
to operate the items displayed underneath.
What appears on the on-screen displays of the
remote cameras and how operations are performed
differ depending on the camera type.
Refer to “Operating the menu items of the
selected remote camera” (<Operations and
Settings> Operating Instructions).
CAMERA OSD button [CAMERA OSD]
When the CAMERA OSD button is held down, its
indicator lights, and the on-screen menu of the
selected remote camera is displayed as the output
image of the remote camera.
When the button is held down again while its
indicator is lit, the menu is cleared, and the indicator
goes off.
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13 (E)
Parts and their functions
EXIT button [EXIT]
Press this during menu operations to return to the
previous hierarchical level.
USER buttons [USER1, USER2]
The functions of some of the setting items on the
menus can be assigned to [USER1] and [USER2]
to be recalled later.
Refer to “Setting the USER buttons” (<Operations
and Settings> Operating Instructions).
MENU button [MENU]
Press this to recall the menus using the PRESET
MEMORY/MENU buttons ().
When it is pressed again while its indicator is lit, the
menu is cleared, and the indicator goes off.
Button indicator ON:
The menu operations take effect.
Button indicator OFF:
The menu operations have no effect.
Refer to “Basic operations for the menus”.
PAGE button [PAGE]
Press this to specify the preset memory of the
remote camera.
When the button is pressed, its indicator lights,
and the mode for selecting the page of the preset
memory is established.
In this mode, press one of the PRESET MEMORY/
MENU buttons (), and specify the page number.
Next, specify the number on the page using one of
the PRESET MEMORY/MENU buttons.
Refer to “Setting and operating the preset
memories” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).
STORE button [STORE]
Press this to register the preset memory data of the
currently selected remote camera.
When it is pressed again while its indicator is lit, the
menu is cleared, and the indicator goes off.
Button indicator ON:
The preset memory data registration mode is
established.
Button indicator OFF:
The preset memory data registration mode is
released.
Refer to “Setting and operating the preset
memories” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).
DELETE button [DELETE]
Press this to delete the preset memory data for the
currently selected remote camera.
When it is pressed again while its indicator is lit, the
menu is cleared, and the indicator goes off.
Button indicator ON:
The preset memory data deletion mode is
established.
Button indicator OFF:
The preset memory data deletion mode is
released.
Refer to “Setting and operating the preset
memories” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).
PRESET MEMORY/MENU buttons
[PRESET MEMORY/MENU]
Use these buttons to recall the preset memory data
and recall menus.
CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION buttons
[CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION]
Use these buttons to select up to five remote
cameras.
Button indicator ON:
The corresponding remote camera is selected.
Button indicator OFF:
The selection of the corresponding remote
camera is released.
Using the menu, up to 100 remote cameras can
be divided into 1 to 20 groups, and then registered
and controlled. The statuses of the remote cameras
assigned to buttons 1 to 5 can be identified using
the indicators positioned above the buttons.
Refer to “Selecting the remote cameras to be
operated”.
ZOOM button [ZOOM]
Use this to adjust the lens zoom.
When the TELE end is pressed:
Telephoto setting
When the WIDE end is pressed:
Wide-angle setting
The zooming speed changes depending on the
extent to which the button is pressed.
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ENGLISH
Parts and their functions
Auto focus button [AUTO]
Press this to control the focus automatically.
Button indicator ON:
Auto focusing
Button indicator OFF:
Manual focusing
During auto focusing, operating the FOCUS/PUSH
OTAF dial () will have no effect.
This function works when an auto focus function
is provided in the remote cameras.
If the auto focus function is not provided, operate
the focus manually (in which case the button
indicator will be OFF).
When using a lens equipped with an extender
function for the remote camera, the extender
function can also be switched between ON and
OFF by pressing the auto focus button.
Button indicator ON:
The extender function is enabled.
Button indicator OFF:
The extender function is disabled.
(For details on how to connect the lens control
cables to the pan-tilt head, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the pan-tilt head.)
FOCUS/PUSH OTAF dial
[FOCUS/PUSH OTAF]
Use this to control the focus manually.
When it is turned clockwise:
The focusing moves to the far end.
When it is turned counterclockwise:
The focusing moves to the near end.
When the dial is pressed, auto focusing is initiated
temporarily, and the subject being shot is brought
into focus. (OTAF)
During auto focusing (while the indicator of the auto
focus button () is lit), operating this dial will have
no effect.
OTAF: one-touch auto focus
IRIS dial [IRIS]
Use this dial to control the lens iris manually.
When it is turned clockwise:
The lens iris opens more and more.
When it is turned counterclockwise:
The lens iris closes more and more.
When it is held down:
The lens iris closes.
During auto iris (while the indicator of the auto iris
button () is lit), operating this dial will have no
effect.
Auto iris button [AUTO]
Press this to control the lens iris automatically.
Button indicator ON:
Auto iris
Button indicator OFF:
Manual iris
During auto iris, operating the iris dial () will have
no effect.
PAN/TILT lever [PAN/TILT]
Use this lever to control the direction of the remote
cameras.
When it is leaned toward the left or right:
The cameras move to the left or right.
When it is leaned toward you or away from
you:
The cameras move up or down.
The movement speed differs depending on the
angle to which the lever is moved.
PTZ/FOCUS SPEED dial
[PTZ/FOCUS SPEED]
Use this dial to adjust the speed at which the
operations (pan, tilt, zoom, focus) of the remote
cameras are controlled.
When it is turned clockwise:
Operation at a higher speed
When it is turned counterclockwise:
Operation at a lower speed
PT ACTIVE button [PT ACTIVE]
Hold down this to switch between enabling and
disabling the PAN/TILT lever operations.
Button indicator ON or blinking:
The PAN/TILT lever operations take effect.
Button indicator OFF:
The PAN/TILT lever operations have no effect.
While the PT ACTIVE button indicator is blinking,
the button can be used to control the parameters
of the switcher.
When “Button Select” is selected on the menu
operation ([SETUP]menu [SW LINK] 
[P/T LEVER] item), the control applications of
PAN/TILT lever and ZOOM button can be set.
Refer to “Setting the functions when the unit
is linked with the switcher” (<Operations and
Settings> Operating Instructions).
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15 (E)
Parts and their functions
Rear panel
SIGNAL GND
TALLY/GPI
TO PAN/TILT HEAD
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SV
POWER
ON
BOOT
NM
12V IN
LAN
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
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POWER switch [POWER]
When the POWER switch is set to the ON position,
the POWER indicator () lights, and the unit can
be operated.
TO PAN/TILT HEAD 1 to 5 connectors
[TO PAN/TILT HEAD 1 to 5] (RJ-45)
Connect the remote cameras to these connectors
using straight cables (category 5 or above).
LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45)
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Connect the remote camera, switcher or host
computer that supports IP connections to this
connector using a LAN cable.
When directly connecting a device to the unit, use a
crossover cable (category 5 or above).
When making the connection through a hub
(switching hub) or other device, use a straight cable
(category 5 or above).
TALLY/GPI input/output connector
[TALLY/GPI]
(D-sub 15-pin, female, inch thread)
Refer to “Control interface for external devices”
(<Operations and Settings> Operating
Instructions).
DC IN socket [12V IN] (DC 12 V)
The AC adapter provided with the unit is connected
to this socket.
Ground terminal [SIGNAL GND]
Connect this to the system’s ground.
SERVICE switch [SV/NM]
This switch is used for maintenance purposes.
Normally, it is set at the “NM” position.
Wire fastening fitting
An anti-theft wire available on the market can be
fastened to this fitting to prevent theft.
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16 (E)
ENGLISH
Basic operations of the unit
1 Turn on the unit’s power.
Set the POWER switch to the ON position.
Power is now supplied to the unit, and the
POWER indicator lights.
 However, when [CAMERA] [POWER] 
AUTO ON item have been selected and “On” is
selected as the AUTO ON item setting, power-
on is automatically instructed for the remote
cameras controlled by the [SYSTEM] 
CAM IP ADR item.
2 Select the remote cameras.
Select the remote cameras to be controlled using
the CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION buttons.
3 Adjust the direction in which the remote
cameras are to be pointed.
Use the PAN/TILT lever to adjust the direction in
which the remote cameras are to be pointed.
4 Adjust the zoom.
Use the ZOOM button to adjust the lens zoom.
When the TELE side is pressed, the zoom is set
to the telephoto mode; when the WIDE side is
pressed, it is set to the wide-angle mode.
5 Adjust the lens iris.
Use the IRIS dial to adjust the lens iris.
 While the lens iris is being adjusted, a level
meter is displayed on the LCD panel. (What is
displayed by the level meter is an approximate
value.)
IRIS
--¼---+------
When performing adjustments for one remote
camera from a multiple number of AW-RP50
remote camera controllers, the level meter may
not show the correct displays.
Note
6 Adjust the focus.
Turn the FOCUS/PUSH OTAF dial, and adjust the
lens focus.
When the dial is pressed during manual focusing,
the auto focus mode is established temporarily,
and the subject is brought into focus automatically.
 The OTAF (one-touch auto focus) takes effect
for remote cameras which are equipped with
the OTAF function.
7 Turn off the unit’s power.
Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.
The unit’s power is turned off, and the POWER
indicator goes off.
 Even when the unit’s power is turned off, the
power of the connected remote cameras does
not go off.
POWER ALARM F1 CAMERA
OSD
R/B GAIN R/B PED
SYSTEMSETUPCAMERA
SCENE/MODE
DETAIL
DELETESTORE
PAGEMENU F2 EXIT
USER2USER1
PT ACTIVEAUTOIRIS
AUTO
HILOW
PTZ/FOCUS SPEED PAN/TILTFOCUS/PUSH OTAF
TELE
ZOOM
WIDE
CAMERA STATUS / SELECTION
PRESET MEMORY / MENU
GAIN/PED
F2
F1
123
AWB/ABB
4
SHUTTER
5
12345
678910
26
3
5
4
1, 7
For detailed operations, refer to the Operating Instructions — <Operations and Settings>.
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Basic operations for the menus
1 Set the MENU button to ON.
Press the MENU button and light its indicator.
2 Select the target menu.
Press the corresponding PRESET MEMORY/
MENU button, and light its indicator.
For details on the menus assigned to these
buttons, refer to “Table of menu items”
(<Operations and Settings> Operating
Instructions).
The selected menu is displayed on the LCD panel.
3 Change the settings using the F1 dial and
F2 dial.
Use the F1 dial and F2 dial to select the menus
and change the settings.
Use the F1 dial for operations involving the items
displayed on the top line of the LCD panel.
Use the F2 dial for operations involving the items
displayed on the bottom line of the LCD panel.
 Press the EXIT button to return the menu to its
previous hierarchical level.
 When the down arrow “” is displayed for a
setting item, it means that the value shown will be
entered and the setting reflected when the F1 dial
or F2 dial is pressed.
1.GROUP SELECT
1
 When the down arrow “” is not displayed for a
setting item, it means that the value shown will be
entered and the setting reflected when the F1 dial
or F2 dial is turned.
R GAIN : ±0
B GAIN : ±0
F1 dial
F2 dial
POWER ALARM F1 CAMERA
OSD
R/B GAIN R/B PED
SYSTEMSETUPCAMERA
SCENE/MODE
DETAIL
DELETESTORE
PAGEMENU F2 EXIT
USER2USER1
PT ACTIVEAUTOIRIS
AUTO
HILOW
PTZ/FOCUS SPEED PAN/TILTFOCUS/PUSH OTAF
TELE
ZOOM
WIDE
CAMERA STATUS / SELECTION
PRESET MEMORY / MENU
GAIN/PED
F2
F1
123
AWB/ABB
4
SHUTTER
5
12345
678910
2
3
1
For detailed operations, refer to the Operating Instructions — <Operations and Settings>.
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18 (E)
ENGLISH
Network settings
This section describes how the unit’s network are set.
Correct operation is not possible if the same IP
address already exists in the same network.
Set the IP addresses in such a way that they do not
duplicate any existing IP addresses.
Note
Setting the unit
The unit’s settings are established using the
[SYSTEM] menu.
Set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
First, the basic menu operations will be described.
1 Set the MENU button to ON.
Press the MENU button, and light its indicator.
2 Set the PRESET MEMORY/MENU 10
button (SYSTEM) to ON.
When the button is pressed and its indicator is
lit, the [SYSTEM] menu is displayed on the LCD
panel.
[1]CAMERA CTL ▼
3 Turn the F1 dial, and display the
[NETWORK] menu.
[6]NETWORK
4 Press the F1 dial.
1.IP ADDRESS ▼
192 168.000.009
5 Turn the F1 dial, and display the target
setting item.
2.SUBNETMASK
255 255.255.000
1.IP ADDRESS ▼
192 168.000.009
3.GATEWAY
192 168.000.001
4.MAC ADDRESS ▲
6 Turn the F2 dial, and select the setting.
2.SUBNETMASK
255 255.255.000
7 Press the F2 dial, and change the setting.
2.SUBNETMASK
255.255 255.000
Input all the settings except for the MAC address
in four blocks of numerals.
When input advances to the last block and the F2
dial is pressed, the IP address is entered.
2.SUBNETMASK
255.255.255.000
 The MAC address is merely displayed — it
cannot be changed.
In order for the settings to take effect, the unit
must be restarted.
Turn off the unit’s power, and then turn it back
on again.
Note
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Network settings
Setting the IP address
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select the [NETWORK]
menu, and display [IP ADDRESS].
Then operate the F2 dial to set the IP address.
Select a setting which will not duplicate the IP setting
of another device.
1.IP ADDRESS ▼
192 168.000.009
If the same IP address is used more than once, the
“IP Duplicate!” message is displayed on the LCD
panel.
1.IP ADDRESS ▼
IP Duplicate!
If the IP address is incorrect, the following message is
displayed on the LCD panel.
Unavailable
network setting
 In order for the setting to take effect, the unit
must be restarted.
Turn off the unit’s power, and then turn it back
on again.
 Consult the network administrator before setting
the IP address.
Notes
Setting the subnet mask
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select the [NETWORK] menu,
and display [SUBNETMASK].
Then operate the F2 dial to set the subnet mask.
2.SUBNETMASK
255 255.255.000
If the subnet mask is incorrect, the following message
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Unavailable
network setting
In order for the setting to take effect, the unit must
be restarted.
Turn off the unit’s power, and then turn it back on
again.
Note
Setting the default gateway
On the [SYSTEM] menu, select the [NETWORK]
menu, and display [GATEWAY].
Then operate the F2 dial to set the gateway.
3.GATEWAY
192 168.000.001
If the default gateway is incorrect, the following
message is displayed on the LCD panel.
Unavailable
network setting
In order for the setting to take effect, the unit must
be restarted.
Turn off the unit’s power, and then turn it back on
again.
Note
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