Panasonic Camera Head Gp Ks822cu Operating Instructions

							Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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BRIGHTNESSCAMERA
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STARTIMAGE
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ROTAAUTO
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AWC
ATW
MANU
Operating Instructions
Camera Head
Model No.GP-KS822H
Camera Control Unit
Model No.GP-KS822CU
Cable : Option 
						

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The serial number of this product may be found on the sur-
face of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the top and bottom.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. 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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
WARNING:To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance 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.
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 products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
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
SA 1965
SA 1966
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CEE/73/23 et CEE/89/336. 
						

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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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not misuse 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 stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenient receptacles and the points
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-overs.
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 when the 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.
S3125A 
						

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ......................................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................7
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................................7
PREPARATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ....................................................................................................................................................................11
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  ......................................................................................................................................................................11 
						

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PREFACE
Panasonics GP-KS822CU and GP-KS822H Industrial Color
Camera overcomes space limitations that have complicated
many video applications. Weight of only 14 
g {0.035 lbs}, this
remarkably compact camera measures only two-thirds  of an
inch in diameter and less than two inches in length. With the
380 000-pixel for NTSC (440 000-pixel for PAL), 1/2-inch CCD
pick-up device, horizontal resolution is more than 480 lines,
and signal-to-noise ratio is 50 dB. Brightness Switch and knob
lets you obtain the video level to your preference. This CCU
has a Freeze function for a still image and a Image Orientation
function for rotating an image.
FEATURES
1. 1/2 inch Interline CCD image sensor.
2. 480 lines of horizontal resolution.
3. 6 lx {0.6 footcandles} at F1.4 of minimum scene illumina-
tion.
4. 50 dB of signal to noise ratio.
5. Selectable trough the Lens Auto Tracing White Balance
(ATW), Auto White Balance Control (AWC) or Manual White
Balance Control.
6. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Electric Light Control
(ELC) are available.
7. Brightness Switch and knob enables to adjust the video
level to your preference.
8. The preset 1, preset 2 and automatic setting mode are
provided for Light Measurement Area Selection.
9. 2-memory AWC mode is available.
10. Freeze function
11. Image Orientation function
12. DC 12 V operation
13. 2 m {6.6 ft.} and 3.8 m {12.5 ft.} cable length between
camera head and camera control unit with optional cam-
era cable.
14. S-VHS Video Output is provided. 
						

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PRECAUTIONS
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or cover.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
• Do not expose the camera or camera control unit to rain or
moisture, or do not try to operate it in wet areas.
Do take immediate action if ever the camera or camera
control unit do become wet. Turn power off and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel.
Moisture can damage the camera and camera control unit
and also create the danger of electric shock.
• Ambient Temperature range
Do not install the camera in the place which is beyond 
10 °C to 45 °C {50 °F to 113 °F}.
• Do not drop anything inside the camera.
Dropping metal for example inside the camera could per-
manently damage the unit.
• Never crush or pinch the camera cable.
Do not bend the camera cable into a curve whose radius
is too small.
• Whether the camera is in use or not, never face it toward
the sun.
Do use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity
of spot lights or other lights and light reflecting objects.
• Do not loosen the chassis of the camera head.
• Do not connect Panasonic GP-KS162CU and GP-KS822H,
nor GP-KS822CU and GP-KS162H.• How to take care of this camera.
After turning OFF the DC power switch, clean it with a dry
cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt or dust, clean it up
with a cloth applied the neutral cleanser.
Use the lens cleaning tissue paper(may be available at
your local camera store) for lens cleaning.
• Connect this to a DC 12 V, min. 600 mA CLASS 2 Power
supply only.
• After using the camera, turn OFF the DC power switch and
put the lens cap on the camera head.
• Every necessary procedures with regard to install this
product should be made by qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Caution:
Connecting or disconnecting camera cable to/from the cam-
era control unit must be done after turning OFF the DC
power switch. Otherwise, the camera head may be dam-
aged. 
						

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SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU
Camera Head GP-KS822H
FOCUS LOCKGP-KS822H
GP-KS822
B R
BRIGHTNESS
ATWIMAGE WHITE
MANUAWCBAL.
MANU ROTA.
LIVE/FREEZE NORM.ORIENT.DC POWER
ON
OFFCAMERA
STARTAUTO
Optional
Camera Cable
GP-CA162/2: 2 m
GP-CA162/38: 3.8 m
Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU Camera Head
(GP-KS822H)
GP-KS822 Standard ConfigurationCamera Head, Tripod Attachment, Camera Control Unit.
Wide Angle Lens
GP-LM7TA
Tele Angle Lens
GP-LM15TA Wide Angle Lens
GP-LM3TA
Optional Accessories
Pinhole Lens
GP-LP12TA
C-Mount Adaptor
GP-AD22TATele Angle Lens
GP-LM24TA
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GP-KS822
B R
BRIGHTNESS
ATWIMAGE WHITE
MANUAWCBAL.
MANU ROTA.
LIVE/FREEZE NORM.ORIENT.DC POWER
ON
OFFCAMERA
START
Put
Switch Label
AUTO
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S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT 1VIDEO
OUT 2DC  12V  IN
!4
FOCUS LOCKGP-KS822H
@3
When using in this mode, please put the
Switch Label (the Switch Label is enclosed). 
						

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Camera Control Unit GP-KS822CU
qDC Power On/Off Switch (DC POWER, ON/OFF)
wAuto White Balance Control Button (AWC START)
The white balance can be set by pressing this button when
the White Balance Selection Switch (
r) is set to the AWC
position.
eWhite Balance Indicator
rWhite Balance Selection Switch (WHITE BAL,
AWC/ATW/MANU)
AWC:
The white balance is automatically set and fixed by
detecting the characteristic/color temperature of light
source through the lens and controlling the gain of red
and blue signal.
The White Balance Indicator blinks during the setting.
When the setting is successfully performed, the White
Balance Indicator turns off.
When the setting fails, the White Balance Indicator
turns on.
ATW:The white balance is automatically and continuously
set by detecting the characteristic/color temperature of
light source through the lens and controlling the gain of
red and blue signal even if the characteristic/color tem-
perature varies.
MANU:The R/B gain of the white balance can be adjusted
manually by means of the R and B gain controls.
tR/B Gain Controls (R/B)
These controls are used to adjust the R and B gain of the
white balance.
These controls work only when the White Balance Selection
Switch (AWC/ATW/MANU) is set to MANU.
yImage Orientation Selection Switch
(IMAGE ORIENT., NORM./ROTA.)
NORM.:
The shot image is outputted normally.
ROTA.: The shot image rotates 180 degrees.
uBrightness Selection Switch (BRIGHTNESS,
AUTO/MANU)
AUTO:
When this switch is set to the AUTO position, the
ELC On/Off Switch (
!5) and AGC Switch (!6) becomes
effective. The ELC & AGC of the target level changes
by rotating the BRIGHTNESS control knob.
MANU:When this switch is set to the MANU position, the
video level is adjustable by means of the BRIGHTNESS
control knob.
Note:
Since the variable range of MANU is limited depending
on the shot image conditions, normally use in AUTO.
iLive/Freeze Button (LIVE/FREEZE)
The image carries out toggle operation of Freeze/Live by
pressing down the button.
oBrightness control knob
This controls the ELC & AGC of the target level or video
level.
!0Camera Cable Connector (CAMERA)
This 16-pin connector is used for connection of camera
cable.
Caution: Connecting or disconnecting the camera cable
must be done after turning OFF the Power ON/OFF
switch.
!1S-VHS Video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT)
The Luminance (Y) and chroma (C) signals for S-VHS VTR
or monitor are provided at the connector.
!2EVR Adjustment Connector
This connector is used to connect with the EVR.
!3Video output Connectors (BNC) (VIDEO OUT 1,2)
A composite video signals is provided at this connector.
!4DC 12V Input Terminals (DC 12 V IN)
These terminals accept an external DC source supplying
nominal power of 12 V, min. 600 mA
CAUTION
:CONNECT THIS TO A DC 12 V CLASS 2
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
!5Electronic Light Control (ELC) On/Off Switch
When shooting the objects under the high light condition,
the lighting can be controlled by the electronic shutter
mode. This is used to disable the ELC function.
!6AGC On/Off Switch
When shooting the objects under the low light condition,
the video level can be controlled by the gain of the video
amplifier. This switch is used to disable the AGC function.
!72-Memory AWC Mode On/Off Switch
By turning on this switch, the two kinds of white balance
can be memorized.
The function of the White Balance Selection Switch is
changed as shown below by turning on this switch.
!8Mirror/Rotate Selection Switch
When the Image Orientation Selection Switch is set to the
ROTA., this switch becomes effective. By turning on this
switch, the shot image changes to the MIRROR (right-and-
left reversal) image .
on
off
on
off
on
off
WHITE
BAL.
ATW
MANUAWC AWC 1
AWC 2
Caution: To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire
VW-1 style 1007 should be used for the cable for DC 
12 V Input Terminal.
on
off 
						

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!9/@0  Light Measurement Area Selection Switch
The  back light sensing zone can be set in the BRIGHT-
NESS AUTO mode.
00: OFF (All of the screen)
01: Preset 1 (Pattern 1 Sensing Zone)
10: Preset 2 (Pattern 2 Sensing Zone)
11: Automatic Sensing Zone (The sensing zone is auto-
matically set according to the object.)
@1Aperture Level Selection Switch
The aperture level can be selected by this switch. High
level can be obtained by turning on this switch. Low level
can be obtained by turning off this switch.
@2Cable Selection Switch
This switch is provided for the camera cable GP-CA162/2
and GP-CA162/38. When using the camera cable GP-
CA162/38, turn on this switch.
Camera Head GP-KS822H
@3Focus Lock Ring
This ring is used to secure the Focus Ring.
on
off
on
off
Sensing
Zone
Preset 1 Preset 2
on
off 
						

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PREPARATIONS
Caution:Keep the DC Power switch of the camera in the OFF
position through the installation.
GP-KS822H with GP-LM3TA, GP-LM7TA, GP-
LM15TA or GP-LP12TA
1. Remove the front cap of the camera and confirm that the
surface of the optical filter of the camera head is clean.
If the surface of the optical filter is dirty or dusts are on it,
clean it up with a blower brush which is for film camera
lenses (may be available at your local camera store) or
supplied lens cleaning tissue paper.
2. Rotate the focus lock ring fully clockwise.
Mount the Pinhole Lens, Wide-angle Lens or Super Wide-
angle Lens to the camera by rotating it clockwise slowly.
GP-KS822H with GP-AD22TA and optional C-
mount lens
1. Remove the front cap of the camera head and confirm that
the surface of the optical filter of the camera head is clean.
If the surface of the optical filter is dirty or dusts are on it,
clean it up with a blower brush which is for film camera
lenses (may be available at your local camera store) or
supplied lens cleaning paper.
2. Attach the optional C-mount lens to the C-mount Adaptor
GP-AD22TA by rotating it clockwise.
3. Rotate the focus lock ring fully 
Mount the lens and C-mount adaptor by rotating them
clockwise slowly.
Caution:If the optional C-mount lens size exceeds 50.8
mm {2”} in diameter, 70 mm {2-3/4”} in length and 300
g {0.66 lbs} in weight, both the camera and lens
should be secured.
Front Cap
Front Cap
Focus Lock Ring
Focus Lock Ring