Panasonic Convertible Camera AW-E800 User Manual

Panasonic.Convertible CameraModel No. AW-E800OperatingInstructions8c*c»c aUO'‘ipUiig lo cum»:;: ci ihis p'odiir.rr/Isflsp rftflrt rhe«e i&a

7. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+)The Sub Menu for each item of the Main Menu is displayed when this switch is pressed while the Main Menu is on the scree

11.1/F Remote Connector (l/F REMOTE)Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the optional Remote Control Box (RGB) (WV-CB700A) and the RCU (WV

MOUNTINGLenses of any make can be mounted on the camera as long as they are equipped with a 2/3” standard bayonet.Use the lens extension cable WV-CA

2. Camera Mounting1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting bracket or the like, attach the mounting adaptor (supplied) to the bottom of t

FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT (FOR ZOOM LENS)1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.)2. Loosen the flang

ERIS dÀlN CONTROl. IN À LENSAn iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front of the lens. Adjustment of the iris gain, with a screwdriver t

CONNECTIONSCaution:The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers.Refer any servicing to qualified

CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)Connection to the RCU {WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26.1. Turn RCU pow

CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB)The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10.1. Turn RCB power

CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEMTo connect the pan/titi unit to the camera, use the pan/tilt unit cable AW-CA50T15.Power is s

ACAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKÎCAUTION;TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I

CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (COLOR LOCK MODE)An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode).One of the multiple cameras is used as t

CONNECTION OF COMPUTERThe system shown here can remotely control this camera by using a computer.The software and the cable for RS-232C required for t

ADJUSTMENTColor temperature and adjustment of white balanceWhen carbon is burnt, it develops various colors of light depending on the temperature. Nat

AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE CONTROL (AWC)There are two white balance memories, “AWC A" or "AWC B" for two different light sources color t

Notes:• For white balance setting aim the camera at a white object and try to position it in the center of the monitor screen. The object must appear

Minimize the carrier wave using the red & blue gain controls RESETT0 3 200KOR5 600KWHITE BALANCEWhen the white balance setting is set to eit

TOTAL PEDESTAL LEVEL ADJUSTMENT(Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for this adjustment.)This step is to adjust the black levels (pedestal le

GEN-LOCK ADJUSTMENTPhase adjustments must be performed with the camera .or the RCU (RGB) when external synchronizing signals are supplied to the sys

• COLOR PHASE ADJUSTMENTSupply the output signal (split color bar) irom the color special effect generator to a color monitor or vec- torscope. Adjust

USE MODE SETTINGUse Mode SettingThe camera has fcur use modes, and various functions for four use modes have been preset.Functions can be set as best

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SETTING BY RCU (RGB) OR HYBRID CONTROL PANELAn operation mode is selected depending on the position of the scene file switch.Operation modeScene Fi

MENU ITEM SEHINGMENU ITEM SETTINGEach of the four use modes of the camera has a main menu, (Shown at right)Each item of the main menu has a submenu, w

SETTING1. From the camera alone:Keep the MENU switch depressed for 5 seconds or more.From RCU (RCB):Set the user set switch in the pocket to the O

SUB MENU (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode)• Settings enclosed in parentheses can be set with the RCU (RGB) switch or VR in RCU (RGB) mode

Setting and Changing of the Setting (Halogen Mode, Fluorescent Mode, Outdoor Mode)О Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level: -50 - +50]Convergence le

0 Auto Gain Up Control Setting [Auto Gain Up:OFF/LOW/HIGH]LOW: The Auto Gain Up control with a maximum gain increase of about 18 dB adjust the lumina

о Black Level Setting [Pedestal; -30 - +30]The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set Used in adjusting the black levels of tw

ф Sub Carrier Phase Coarse Adjustment [SC Coarse: 1/2/3/4]Coarse adjustment of subcarrier phase can be made when a genlock signal is supplied.Щ) Subca

Щ Flesh Noise Suppress Level Setting [Flesh Noise Suppress: OFF/LOW/HiGH]Flesh noise is suppressed in two steps when the DTL Level is at HIGH or LOW,Ф

For luminance settings at each shutter speed and synchro-scan shutter speed, refer to the table below.Shutter SpeedSynchro-scan Required luminance rat

PREFACEThe Panasonic AW-E800 is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 2/3" wide CCDs. A digital video signal pro

Sub Menu (User Mode)Shutter, ''Picture Level ''Light PEAK/AVO^ —-Light Aree®-----Auto Iris Adjust№ —Shutter «ode - StepSynchro Sca

Setting and Changing of the Setting Items (User Mode)® Video Level Adjustment [Picture Level:-50 - +50]Convergence level of AUTO IRIS/AGC/ELC can be

® Electronic Shutter Mode Setting [Shutter Mode:Step/ELC/S/Scan]Step: Electronic shutter operates at the speed selected by the Electronic Shutter Step

Shutter Speed Synchro-scan Required luminance ratioOFF —11/100100.3 Hz 21/250250.0 Hz41/500492.2 Hz81/1 000984.4 Hz 161/2 0001.969 kHz 321/4 000 3,938

® Black Level Setting [Pedestal: -30 - +30]The black level (pedestal) of the luminance (Y) signal can be set. Used in adjusting the black levels of t

QaLÍTO i n PED в[of'c^¿MuTTBS ESt?S I >Rw4*í«^i wtn^ í’0"“'D' ¿r. R/B Gain Control• R/B Pedestal ControlRCU (RCB)Ф 2-dÍmensíon

@) Noise Suppress Compensation Level Setting [Noise Suppress: 1-10]Screen noise can be reduced with the Detail Level Setting Ф at HIGH or LOW. If the

(G-R): To increase or decrease the intermediate color between green and cyan (G-B): To increase or decrease yellowish green (B-R): To increase or decr

SETTING TO INITIAL SET Setting to initial setIn case of the wrong setting in any use mode, take the following steps to return to the initial settings

INITIAL SETTINGS OF THE SETTING ITEMS (Factory preset values)Halogen, Fluorescent, Outdoor ModeItemHalogen mode Fluorescent mode Outdoor modePicture L

11, A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural dynamic ranges.12, A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images.13, Four use

User ModeItem User modeItemUser modePicture Level ±0Chroma Detail0Light PEAK/AVG 0Flesh Noise SuppressOFFLight AreaTop cutDetail Set 2Corner DetailOFF

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SPECIFICATIONSPickup element: Pixels:Scanning:System:Scanning frequency: Lens mount: Synchronizing: External sync input: Sensitivity:Minimum illuminat

Switches:Adjustment function:Source voltage:Power consumption: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Dimensions:Weight:Finish:BACK PANEL: MENU, I

STANDARD ACCESSORIESBody cap ...1Rubber Sheet...1Mounting Adaptor...Screw...

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PRECAUTIONSDONTSDo not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove

DO'S• Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.• Handle the cannera with care.• Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap

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1. Lens Mount2/3" Standard bayonet type lens or a microscope adaptor can be mounted.2. Mounting holeA screw hole (1/4" - 20 UNC) ior mount