Panasonic 720p Multi Purpose Digital Camera Ak Hc900p Operating Instructions

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Model AK-HC900P
 
720P Multi-purpose
Digital Camera 
						

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FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. To assure continued
compliance follow the attached instal-
lation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
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 de-
signed 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 equip-
ment 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.
For Your Safety
1 is the safety information.CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOM-
MENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The serial number of this product may
be found on the bottom of the unit.This class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
For CANADA 
						

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CONTENTS
For Your Safety ................................ 2
Preface ............................................. 4
Features ........................................... 4
Precautions ...................................... 5
Major Operating Controls and
Their Functions ......................... 6, 7
How to Install .................................... 8
_How to set the lens .................... 8
_How to install on the camera
housing, pan/tilt head,
tripod, etc. .................................. 8
How to Set Up the System
(Connection) ................................. 9
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Control System Configuration 1...... 10
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Pan/Tilt Head Compatible
System Configuration 1................... 11
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Control System Configuration 2...... 12
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Pan/Tilt Head Compatible
System Configuration 2.................. 13
Operation Procedure ...................... 14
How to Adjust ........................... 15–17
_Flange back adjustment
(for zoom lens) ......................... 15
_Lens iris gain volume
adjustment ............................... 15
_White balance adjustment ....... 16
_Color temperature and
white balance adjustment
(reference) ............................... 16
_Black balance adjustment ........ 17
_Gen lock adjustment ................ 17Setting of Menu Items .............. 18–29
_Configuration of menu display
screen ...................................... 18
_USER menu (Initial screen) ..... 19
!Maintenance menu ............ 20–25
1Black shading correction
menu .................................... 20
2Pedestal, gamma, flare
adjustment menu .................. 21
3Knee&white clip
adjustment menu .................. 22
4Gain adjustment menu ......... 23
5Detail adjustment menu ........ 23
6Master gain, auto iris setting
menu .................................... 24
7Super gain, Detail, Pedestal-
offset level setting menu ....... 25
8Setting menu in frame
mode .................................... 25
9Color correction 1 ................. 26
qZColor correction 2 ................. 26
@Setting menu ..................... 27, 28
1Camera mode setting
menu .................................... 27
2Electronic shutter setting
menu .................................... 28
3Horizontal phase adjustment
menu for external reference
signal .................................... 28
#Camera ID setting menu .......... 29
$File managing and renewing
menu .................................. 29, 30
-File operation menu ........ 29, 30
Outside Dimension Diagram .......... 31
Specifications & Accessories ......... 32 
						

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the multi-purpose digital
camera.
New 2/3q 1 million-pixel CCD is employed.
[1280(H) k720(V)]
≥1 million-pixel CCD is 2/3q in size, being
compact and light-weight.
The camera section is equipped with a
high picture quality digital signal pro-
cessing LSI.
≥ 10 Bit, 74 MHz high picture quality digital
processing after the process circuit.
≥ New type CCD flaw correcting function.
≥High reliability, multi-function, and im-
provement of maneuverability are real-
ized.
≥Max. +62 dB gain-up is possible.
(Memory addition, CCD pixel addition
mode included)Performance improvement by new-gen-
eration IT
≥High sensitivity, wide dynamic range and
low smear are realized by CCD most
suited for high-quality pictures.
≥High response and high resolution are re-
alized by driving H-CCD at 74 MHz.
Multiple functions
≥Multi-function DTL such as high-lumi-
nance DTL and skin DTL.
≥Two HD-SDI output lines.
≥ Capable of coping with various variable
frames including 24P (option).
≥ Right and left, top and bottom picture re-
versing function. This camera employs new 2/3q 1 million-pixel IT CCD [1280(H)k720(V)], realizing a com-
pact light-weight system including the optical system.
Also, the newly developed CCD having an IT configuration suited for higher picture quality
and the development of low-noise, high-speed amplifiers have enabled the realization of
high sensitivity, high S/N ratio, and wide dynamic range.
With the newly developed digital signal processing LSI mounted on the camera head, it
performs signal processing such as GAMMA, KNEE and DTL matrix, and CCD flaw correc-
tion based on a new system, intending to improve the maneuverability with multi-function,
high-quality, and high stability peculiar to a digital system.
Making the best use of the features of a small-sized self-contain camera, it is accommo-
dated in the camera housing and able to provide high-quality HD pictures as an multi-pur-
pose digital camera.
Features 
						

							5≥Refer any servicing to qualified service
personnel.
≥Handle the camera with care.
≥Protect the precision made lens by plac-
ing the lens cap over when the camera is
not in use. If the lens is not installed, pro-
tect the surface of the prism by placing
the body cap into the lens mount hole.
≥Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue
designed for coated lenses, to clean the
surface of the lens or prism in the event
that it should become dirty.
≥Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is
dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove,
use mild detergent and wipe gently.
≥Use caution when operating the camera
in the vicinity of spot lights or bright lights,
as well as light reflecting objects and sur-
faces.
≥Take immediate action if ever the camera
should become wet. Turn the power off
and have the unit checked by an autho-
rized service facility.
≥Follow normal safety precaution to avoid
personal injury.
≥Use the camera in an environment where
the temperature is within 32°F – +104°F
(0°C – +40°C), and the relative humidity
is within 30% – 90% (no condensation).
≥Always turn the power off when the cam-
era is not going to be used. Operate the
camera only when there is adequate ven-
tilation.
≥Cooling fan
There is internally provided a cooling fan.
Since the cooling fan is a consumable part,
replace it after about 50,000 hours of op-
eration.
(Be sure to ask the dealer for the replace-
ment.) ≥Do not attempt to disassemble the cam-
era or other units. In order to prevent elec-
tric shock, do not remove screws or cov-
ers. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.
≥Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera contains sensi-
tive components which could be damaged
by improper handling or storage.
≥Do not let the lens remain uncapped when
the camera is not use. If the lens is not
installed, do not leave the lens mount hole
uncovered.
≥Do not touch the surface of the lens or
prism.
≥Do not use strong of abrasive detergents
when cleaning the camera body.
≥Do not aim the camera toward the sun,
no matter whether it is turned on or not.
≥Do not expose the camera to rain or mois-
ture, and do not try to operate the equip-
ment in wet conditions. Do not operate the
camera if it becomes wet.
≥Do not operate the camera outdoors dur-
ing a lightning storm.
≥Do not use the camera in an extreme en-
vironment where high temperatures or
high humidity exist.
≥Do not leave the camera turned on when
not in use. Do not unnecessarily turn the
camera power on and off repeatedly. Do
not block the ventilation slots.
≥Do not cover the port otherwise block ven-
tilation during operation. Internal heat
buildup can cause a fire.
Precautions
DON’TSDO’S 
						

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Front Panel
_Top and Bottom Panels
5Cooling Fan
≥Do not block or obstruct the ventilation during operation.  It may otherwise cause inter-
nal heating or fire.
≥The life of this fan is approximately 50,000 hours (at room temp. 25eC).  Replace the
fan as needed.
(When the room temperature is higher than 35eC, replace the fan earlier.)
Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.
3
4
1
2
LENS
5
6
6
7
1
2
3
4
5 6 789
10
11
12
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
Return control
VTR-S/S
UNREG GND
Iris manual selection
Iris control
UNREG 12V
Pin No.
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal
Iris follow
Iris auto selection
––––
––––
––––
NC
1Lens Mount
2/3q standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed.
2Lens Fixing Ring Knob
Lens is fixed by turning the knob counterclockwise.
3Cable Clamp
Used to clamp the lens cable.
4Lens Connector [LENS]
Used to connect the camera cables of the lens. 
						

							7 8Breaker [BREAKER]
If the breaker is operated due to over-current or the like, check the cause and eliminate
the trouble, then press the breaker button.
9Zoom/Focus Connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]
Used to connect the zoom/focus control cables of lens. 6Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)
7Camera mounting hole (3/8-16UNC)
The screw holes can be used to secure the camera for installing it on camera housing,
and when using a pan/tilt head or a tripod.
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Side Panel
:SDI Output Connectors [SDI OUT 1, 2]
SDI signal output is given by two lines.
;Interface Connector [I/F]
1
2
3
4
5 6 789
10
11
12
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F
8
9
; :
TXD: Data from Camera to remote controller
RXD: Data from remote controller to camera
17
2 3 45 6
89 10 11 12 13
14
15
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Signal
Y signal output
Pb signal output
Pr signal output
Sync signal input
DC 12V
Frame GND
TXD (H)
Pin No.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal
Y signal GND
Pb siganl GND
Pr signal GND
Sync signal GND
DC GND
TXD (C)
RXD (H)
RXD (C)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
Focus control selection
Zoom control selection
GND
Forcible iris closing
Iris control
iVoltage
Pin No.
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal
COM
Focus control
Zoom control
Iris control selection
COM iVoltage
COM jVoltage 
						

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BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F720PROGRESSIVE
How to Install
_How to set the lens
≥Standard 2/3q bayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.
1Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap.
2Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the
lens.
3Connect the lens cable to the lens connector.
4Connect the remote (zoom/focus control) cable to the zoom/focus connector on the
rear panel.
* Note that there are some lenses uncontrollable with respect to zoom, focus function.Be sure to ask the dealer for the installation,
adjustment and connection of this equipment.
_How to install on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod,
etc.
1Precisely set the camera on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc. by using
the camera set-screw hole (1/4-20UNC, 3/8-16UNC).
2When mounting the camera on a pan/tilt head, be sure to use proper tools and make
sure that there is no fear of falling off.
Remote (zoom/focus control) Cable
(When a pan/tilt head is used, connect
the cable to the pan/tilt head.)
Camera Cable
(To Lens Connector)
Lens Fixing Ring Knob 
						

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O    I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F
AK-HC900P
YPbPr D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin
How to Set Up the System (Connection)
_Connection of remote control box
≥Use multi-cable for the connection of HD controller AK-HRP900 and this unit.
HD-SDI
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05Coaxial Cable
(5C-FB)
HD Monitor
*
1 To be sold in September 2002
1Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the Power Switch of AC Adaptor and HD
Controller to OFF.
2Connect the multi-cable to the interface connector of the camera, and the opposite side to
HD Controller.
3Set the AC Adaptor Power Switch to ON, and the HD Controller Power Switch to ON, then
the camera can be controlled.
4After shooting, set the HD Controller Power Switch to OFF, and the AC Adaptor Power
Switch to OFF. Note that the monitor output is
attenuated and deteriorated if
the cable is too long.
External
sync
signal
(3 value
sync) Video
Input
Signal
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC Power
Cable
HD Controller
AK-HRP900*
1
NOTE
HD Monitor 
						

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O    I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT1
2
1
/F
HD-SDI
D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
HD Controller
AK-HRP900*
1
HD Monitor
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Control System Configuration 1
Remote
controllable
lensMulti-purpose
Digital Camera
AK-HC900P
*1 To be sold in September 2002
External sync signal
(3 value sync)
Remote (zoom/focus
control) cable
DC
Power
Cable