Operating Instructions HD Integrated Camera Model No. AW-HE2P AW-HE2E Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. This manual describes the operations of the unit in detail. For the assembly and basic operations of the unit, please refer to .
Contents Read this first!........................................... 3 Controller................................................... 4 Operations available using the controller .........................................4 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................4 Before Operating With the Controller ........................................ 5 Display/Hide the Color Bar ...................5 Turning On the Unit / Setting the Unit to Standby Mode .............................
Read this first! ∫ Starting the web setting screen (Live screen/Setup screen) For the system requirements and the startup of the web setting screen, please refer to “Operating Instructions ”. ∫ Regarding photos and illustrations in this manual Please note that product profile sketches, illustrations, menu screens, etc. in this manual differ slightly from the real thing.
Controller This unit can be operated using a controller (AW-RP50: optional). Operations available using the controller The controller (AW-RP50) can perform the following operations.
7 PRESET MEMORY/MENU buttons Calls up the preset menu or controller menu. 8 LCD panel 9 F1 dial Operates the camera menu or controller menu of the unit. 10 CAMERA OSD button (l 10) Displays the camera menu of the unit. 11 F2 dial Operates the controller menu. 12 EXIT button Operates the controller menu to return to the previous screen. 13 USER button (USER1/USER2) (l 8, 18) Used to register a portion of the functions of the controller menu.
Turning On the Unit / Setting the Unit to Standby Mode You can turn on the unit or set it to standby mode on the web setting screen or by the wireless remote controller or the controller. ≥ When the AC adapter is connected, the unit is automatically set to standby mode and the status display lamp of the unit lights orange. ≥ When the unit is turned on, the status display lamp lights up green. ≥ Before turning on the unit, turn on all devices connected to the unit.
Operating using the controller ∫ Operate each unit 1 Hold down CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION button 1 to 5. ≥ The upper row of the LCD panel displays the camera name, and the lower row displays [POWER ON] or [POWER OFF]. 2 Rotate the F2 dial while holding down CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION button 1 to 5 and select [ON] or [OFF], and press the F2 dial. ON: Turn on the power of the selected camera. OFF: Switch the selected camera to Standby mode.
(when operating selected groups) Turn the F2 dial to select [GROUP ON] or [GROUP OFF], and press the F2 dial. GROUP ON: Turn on the power of the camera in the selected group. GROUP OFF: Switch the camera in the selected group to Standby mode. ∫ Switch to Standby Mode With the USER Button Registering [POWER OFF] to the USER buttons (USER1, USER2) and holding down the USER button will switch all connected cameras to Standby mode.
Using the Camera Menu You can operate the camera menu of the unit with the wireless remote controller or the controller. The menu screen is displayed on the HDMI output monitor. Operating using the wireless remote controller 1 2 Press one of the CAM1 to CAM4 buttons to select a camera. Press and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds. ≥ The camera menu is displayed. 3 Press the 3/4/2/1 buttons and select the top menu A, and press the enter button B.
6 Press the 3/4/2/1 buttons to select [EXIT] and press the enter button to complete the menu settings. ≥ The MENU button can also be pressed to complete the menu settings. To get back to the previous screen Select [ ] and then press the enter button. To adjust the level Select setting level D and press the 2/1 buttons. Operating using the controller 1 Press CAMERA STATUS/SELECTION button 1 to 5 and select the camera. 2 Press and hold the CAMERA OSD button for 2 seconds to light the button.
5 Rotate the F1 dial to select each item and press the F1 dial to set it. 6 Press and hold the CAMERA OSD button for 2 seconds to complete the menu settings. ≥ Turn the F1 dial and select [EXIT], and press the F1 dial to complete the menu settings. In this case, the CAMERA OSD button on/off and the camera menu display/non-display may not match.
Zoom, Pan/Tilt ∫ About the zoom ≥ The i.Zoom can magnify up to approximately twice as large as the natural size while the digital zoom can magnify up to four times as large as the natural size. (i.Zoom: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality.) ≥ For information on the enabling/disabling of the digital zoom, refer to page 36. ∫ Pan/Tilt ≥ Camera images can be moved horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. ≥ Pan/tilt cannot be performed when the zoom level is k1.
Operating using the wireless remote controller Zoom operations ZOOM button T button: Close-up recording (zoom in) W button: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) FAST button/SLOW button Press the FAST button to increase the zoom speed, and press the SLOW button to decrease the speed. ≥ If you turn off the unit, high-speed zoom is cancelled. HOME button If you press and hold this button for 2 seconds, the zoom level changes to k1. Pan/tilt operations 3/4/2/1 button Pan/tilt left, right, up and down.
Operating using the controller Zoom operations Press the ZOOM button. TELE side: Close-up recording (zoom in) WIDE side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zooming speed changes depending on the extent to which the button is pressed. Pan/tilt operations ≥ Hold down the PT ACTIVE button to light up the button. Move PAN/TILT Lever Up/Down/Left/Right/Angle. ≥ The pan/tilt speed will change depending on the angle that the lever is moved.
Setting the White Balance When coloration (white balance) is unnatural due to a light source or the like, set it manually. ≥ This adjustment must be performed when using the unit for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period. ≥ It must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
3 Click the [Image] tab on the Image screen. 4 Click [Setup] (Image adjust). ≥ The Image adjust screen opens in a separate window. 5 Select your desired [AWB Mode]. ≥ Select a suitable mode by looking at the coloration on the screen. ≥ When [AWB A] or [AWB B] is selected, the registered setting is retrieved. ∫ Performing the White Balance Setting 1 Set the mode to either [AWB A] or [AWB B]. 2 Fill the screen with a white subject. ≥ Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects.
Operating using the wireless remote controller Select the menu. (l 9) [CAMERA] # [AWB MODE] # desired setting ∫ Performing the White Balance Setting 1 Set the mode to either [AWB A] or [AWB B]. ≥ After setting the mode, end the camera menu. 2 Fill the screen with a white subject. ≥ Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects. 3 Press and hold the SET button of the wireless remote controller for 2 seconds. ≥ When [OSD Status] is set to [On], [AWB OK] is displayed on the screen and adjustment is completed.
∫ Set the white balance 1 Set the mode to either [AWB A] or [AWB B]. 2 Fill the screen with a white subject. ≥ Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects. 3 Turn the F2 dial to select [AWB], and press the F2 dial. ≥ When [OSD Status] is set to [On], [AWB OK] is displayed on the screen and adjustment is completed. ≥ When the white balance cannot be set, the error message [AWB NG] is displayed on the screen. When this occurs, use another mode.
Adjust the Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. This unit can be used by switching between auto mode and manual mode. Auto mode: Brightness is adjusted automatically to suit the area of shooting. Manual mode: Adjust the brightness when taking images in areas that are too bright (or too dark). ≥ [Contrast Level] and [Back Light COMP.] cannot be set in manual mode. Setting using the Web setting screen ≥ Open the Live screen : Switches to auto mode. : Switches to manual mode.
Operating using the controller The unit switches between auto mode and manual mode each time the IRIS-AUTO button is pressed. ≥ Auto mode is on when the IRIS-AUTO button lights up, and manual mode is on when it turns off. IRIS IRIS dial: The image becomes darker when rotating the dial toward A in manual mode. The image becomes brighter when rotating the dial toward B in manual mode. ≥ Holding down the IRIS dial in manual mode, adjusts the image to the darkest setting.
PinP (Picture in Picture) Function You can cut a portion of a camera image and displays it on a small screen (PinP: Picture in Picture) in the main screen. ≥ You can change the PinP retrieval position, perform zoom operations for a PinP image, and change the PinP display position. A PinP B Main screen Displaying PinP Operating Using the Web setting screen 1 2 Open the Live screen. Select [On] for [PinP Display]. Operating Using the Camera Menu Select the menu.
Switching the Control Mode You can switch the control mode to main screen or PinP while a PinP image is displayed. Main screen control mode: You can operate the main screen (zoom, pan/tilt). PinP control mode: You can change the PinP retrieval position, and perform zoom operations for a PinP image. (l 23, 24) ≥ When the control mode is set to PinP, the PinP retrieval frame A is displayed on the HDMI output monitor, and the zoom level of the main screen is set to k1.
Changing the PinP Retrieval Position ≥ Set the control mode to PinP. (l 22) Operating Using the Web setting screen 1 2 Open the Live screen. Click or drag the control pad/buttons. ≥ The operation method is the same as the pan/tilt operations. (l 12) ≥ The PinP retrieval frame moves and the retrieval position changes. ≥ When [Home] is selected for [Preset] and [Move] is clicked, the PinP retrieval position moves to the center of the screen, and the PinP display zoom level is set to k1.
Zooming in and out on a PinP image ≥ Set the control mode to PinP. (l 22) Operating Using the Web setting screen 1 2 Open the Live screen. Operate the zoom buttons. ≥ The operations are the same as the main screen zoom operations. (l 12) ≥ When [Home] is selected for [Preset] and [Move] is clicked, the PinP retrieval position moves to the center of the screen, and the PinP display zoom level is set to k1. Operating using the wireless remote controller Press the ZOOM button.
Changing the PinP Display Position You can change the PinP display position to the Upper Right , Lower Right , Upper Left , or Lower Left area of the main screen. Operating Using the Web setting screen 1 2 Open the Live screen. Pull down [PinP Position] and select your desired display position. Operating Using the Camera Menu Select the menu.
Using the Preset Memory You can save desired settings to the preset memory and call them when needed.
Operating using the wireless remote controller Press one of the buttons 1 to 9 while pressing the PRESET button. ≥ The current settings are registered in the preset memory. (When a number for which settings are already registered is chosen, those settings are overwritten) To call the settings in the preset memory Press one of the buttons 1 to 9.
Using the Web setting screen/Camera Menu to Configure Settings You can configure the unit’s settings on web setting screen (the Setup screen)/camera menu. This section mainly provides instructions for the web setting screen (the Setup screen), but some of the items can also be set from the camera menu. ≥ Refer to page 9 for basic operations of the camera menu. ≥ For those items that can only be set in the camera menu, refer to page 44. 1 Open the Setup screen.
Basic screen [Camera title] Enter the name of the unit, and click [Set]. ≥ You can enter up to 20 single-byte characters. ≥ You can enter the following characters: Single-byte numeric characters 0123456789 Single-byte alphabetical characters (upper and lower cases) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Symbols .@_ ≥ The entered name appears on the camera title part at the top of the web setting screen.
Image screen You can adjust the picture quality, save preset memories, configure the system settings, etc..
Adjusting the picture quality on the Image adjust screen 1 2 Click the [Image] tab on the Image screen. Click [Setup] (Image adjust). ≥ The Image adjust screen opens in a separate window. [Contrast Level] [`5] to [_5] Adjust the contrast. Click [_] and [`] to adjust the level. ∫ Setting Using the Camera Menu 1 Select the menu. [CAMERA] # [CONTRAST LEVEL] 2 Adjust the contrast level. (l 10, 11) 3 (When performing the operations using the wireless remote controller) Press the enter button A.
[Chroma Level] [`5] to [_5] You can adjust the color depth. Click [_] and [`] to adjust the level. ∫ Setting Using the Camera Menu 1 Select the menu. [CAMERA] # [CHROMA LEVEL] 2 Adjust the level. (l 10, 11) 3 (When performing the operations using the wireless remote controller) Press the enter button A. (When performing the operations using the controller) Press the F1 button. [AWB/AWB Mode] Please refer to page 15.
[Back Light COMP.] [Off]/[On] This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ∫ Setting Using the Camera Menu [CAMERA] # [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] # [ON] Using the preset memory on the Preset position screen 1 2 Click the [Image] tab on the Image screen. Click [Setup] (Preset position). ≥ The Preset position screen opens in a separate window. A Operations are the same as the preset memory operations for the Live screen.
Configuring the System Settings on the System Screen Click the [System] tab on the Image screen. ≥ The System screen opens. ≥ After changing settings, click [Set]. [Format] [1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]/[480p (576p)]* You can change the resolution of the HDMI output. * When [System Frequency] is [59.94Hz(NTSC)], you can select [480p], and when it is set to [50Hz(PAL)], you can select [576p].
[Down CONV. Mode] [Squeeze]/[SideCut]/[LetterBox] The down-conversion mode is selected here. ≥ Only enabled when [Format] is [480p (576p)]*. * When [System Frequency] is [59.94Hz(NTSC)], you can select [480p], and when it is set to [50Hz(PAL)], you can select [576p]. [Squeeze]: Used when the aspect ratio of the monitor is 16:9. If the aspect ratio of the monitor is 4:3, the width of an image is squashed in and the image is elongated vertically. [SideCut]: Used when the monitor aspect ratio is 4:3.
[Digital Zoom] [Off]/[On] You can enable/disable the digital zoom (zoom level maximum: k4). ∫ Setting Using the Camera Menu [SYSTEM] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [Tally Enable] [Off]/[On] “Enable” or “Disable” is set here for the function which turns on/ turns off the tally lamp using the tally control signal.
User mng. screen You can register users who can access the unit from a PC or AW-RP50. ≥ Enter and set all of [User name], [Password], [Retype password] and [Access level], and then click [Set]. [User auth.] [Off]/[On] You can set whether to authenticate users when the web setting screen appears. ≥ Click [Set] to complete the setting. ≥ If [On] has been selected as the [User auth.] setting, control will no longer be exercised from the AW-RP50. [User name] You can register user names.
[Password/Retype password] You can set an authentication password that a user is asked to enter when the web setting screen or the Setup screen appears. After entering a password in the [Password] field, re-enter the password in the [Retype password] field to prevent input errors. ≥ Single-byte alphanumeric characters and single-byte symbols can be entered. ≥ From 4 to 32 characters can be entered.
Network screen You can configure the network settings for the unit. ≥ After changing settings, click [Set]. [DHCP] [Off]/[On] You can set whether to use the DHCP function. To prevent computers that do not use DHCP function and other network cameras from using the same IP address, set the DHCP server. For details on the server settings, consult your network administrator. [IP address] Input the unit’s IP address here when the DHCP function is not going to be used.
[Subnet mask] Input the unit’s subnet mask here if the DHCP function is not used. ≥ This function’s default setting is [255.255.255.0]. [Default gateway] Input the unit’s default gateway here if the DHCP function is not used. ≥ This function’s default setting is [192.168.0.1]. ≥ Multiple IP addresses cannot be used for the default gateway even when the DHCP function is used. For details on the DHCP server settings, consult your network administrator.
Maintenance screen You can perform such operations as displaying the unit information, restoring the unit’s default settings. A [Information] tab B [Other] tab To display the unit information on the Information screen Click the [Information] tab on the Maintenance screen. ≥ The model number ([Model no.]), MAC address ([MAC address]), and firmware version ([Firmware version]) of the unit, and the user who last logged into the Setup screen ([Access log]) are displayed.
To configure the settings on the Other Screen Click the [Other] tab on the Maintenance screen. ≥ The Other screen opens. [Reset to the default (Except the network settings)] You can restore the unit’s default settings. (The settings for the Network screen, the User mng. screen and the system frequency do not change) Click [Execute]. ≥ A confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK]. ∫ Setting Using the Camera Menu [MAINTENANCE] # [INITIAL SET] ≥ A confirmation message is displayed. Select [YES].
[CAM/BAR] [Camera]/[Colorbar] Change the image displayed on the HDMI output monitor or the web setting screen. Select your desired item and click [Execute]. [Camera]: The camera image is displayed. [Colorbar]: Color bars are displayed. ≥ You can also switch the display between the camera image and the color bars by pressing the MODE button on the wireless remote controller or the controller. ≥ The color bar type differs depending on the system frequency setting.
Setting Using the Camera Menu ≥ The following items can only be set from the camera menu: [OSD OFF WITH TALLY] [ON]/[OFF] You can set whether to show the menu screen and the status display of the White Balance Setting when the unit receives a tally light-up signal. [SYSTEM] # [OSD OFF WITH TALLY] # desired setting [ON]: Hides the display. [OFF]: Shows the display. [UPDATE] You can update the firmware of the unit.
Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. When the flash is fired during shooting, only the top or bottom of the screen becomes lighter. ≥ With a MOS image sensor, the shooting timing differs slightly between the top left and bottom right of the screen.
Wireless remote controller Problem Cannot operate. Check points ≥ Check if the status display lamp is lit green and the unit is turned on. ≥ Before operating, select the unit by pressing one of the CAM1 to CAM4 buttons. ≥ When strong light from a fluorescent lamp, a plasma monitor, the sun, etc. is shining on the wireless remote control signal light-sensing area, the unit may not respond.
Web setting screen Problem The web setting screen cannot be accessed. Check points ≥ Turn on the unit or set it to Standby mode. ≥ Check if a valid IP address is set for the unit. ≥ After changing the IP address of the unit, enter [http:// Post-change IP address/] into the address bar of the web browser. ≥ Make sure that you do not access a wrong IP address. j [When using Windows] Execute the Windows command prompt, ping [The IP address set for the unit].
Web setting screen Problem Check points The settings on the web setting screen or the image on the camera is not updated or displayed properly. ≥ The unit’s ports may be filtered by the firewall or other function of the anti-virus software. Change the HTTP port number of the unit to a port number which will not be filtered. [When using Windows] ≥ Press the [F5] key on the personal computer keyboard and update the display. ≥ Follow the steps below to delete the temporary Internet files.
Video Problem No pictures are displayed or the pictures are disturbed. Check points ≥ Check if the unit is correctly connected with other devices. ≥ If your system is configured in such a way that a displayed image is automatically switched in conjunction with your camera selection, select the correct camera. ≥ Check if [Format], [Down CONV. Mode], and [System Frequency] are set correctly. (l 34, 35) The picture is flipped vertically.
Precautions when using a computer When using a computer, the symptoms described below may occur. If any of them occurred, follow the instructions to solve each problem. (The instructions describe solutions for administrators.) ≥ Descriptions in this document are based on operation check by Panasonic Corporation. Possible symptoms may vary depending on platforms or operating system versions, etc. When using Windows Operating procedures and screen are described using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9.0.
5) Enter [http:// the IP address for the unit/] in [Add this website to the zone:], and click [Add]. ≥ Make sure [Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone] is unchecked. 6) Click [Close]. ∫ An unnecessary status bar or scroll bar is displayed on the popup window 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) In Internet Explorer, click [Tools] # [Internet Options]. Click the [Security] tab, and select the [Internet]. Click [Custom Level...].
∫ Easy IP Setup Software does not display the detected IP address. Check the firewall settings. If firewall is activated, set the web browser or Easy IP Setup Software to the [Allow a program through Windows Firewall] setting. 1) Open the control panel, and click [System and Security]. 2) Click [Allow a program through Windows Firewall] of [Windows Firewall]. 3) Select the [Internet Explorer] or [EasyIPSetup] line, and then click the [Change settings] button. Check [Internet Explorer] or [EasyIPSetup].
∫ The [Program Compatibility Assistant] is displayed after exiting the Easy IP Setup Software. This symptom happens only when the software has been used for the first time. Select [This program installed correctly]. Restrictions ≥ On the setup pages for some products The display positions of setting items and setting values may not be correspondent. ≥ When using Windows 7 with some products 2 web browser windows may be displayed at the same time.
∫ The screens of the browser are not displayed properly. Check the character size of the screenshot by clicking [Display] of [Personalize]. 1) 2) 3) 4) Right-click on the desktop. Click [Personalize]. Click [Display]. Select [Smaller-100% (default)] for the character size of the screenshot, click the [Apply] button, and reboot the personal computer.
∫ Screen is deformed. Or when activating the compatibility view, part of the screen is not displayed or a pop-up window appears to say that the screen is not displayed again. Check [Display all websites in Compatibility View] on the [Compatibility View settings] screen. 1) In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]. 2) 3) Click [Compatibility View settings]. Check [Display all websites in Compatibility View], and click [Close].
About copyright Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ≥ 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.
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