Operating Instructions Camera Control Unit     AK-UCU500P Model No.     AK-UCU500PS Model No.     AK-UCU500E Model No.     AK-UCU500ES Model No. Please carefully read this manual, and save this manual for future use. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6) . ENGLISH W0316MN4017-PS VQT5M18A-4(E) Readthisfirst! Read this first! WARNING: CAUTION Installation should only be performed by qualified RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN installation personnel. Improper installation may result in the entire apparatus falling down and CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, causing injury. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CAUTION: PERSONNEL. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, annoying interference, use the recommended within an equilateral triangle, is intended accessories only. to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the CAUTION: product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not magnitude to constitute a risk of electric install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in shock to persons. cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk The exclamation point within an equilateral of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, triangle is intended to alert the user to ensure that curtains and any other materials do not the presence of important operating and obstruct the ventilation. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: WARNING: The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. This equipment must be grounded. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be installed near the equipment and shall be be inserted only into a standard three-pin power easily accessible. To completely disconnect this outlet which is effectively grounded through normal equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the household wiring. power cord plug from the AC receptacle. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension CAUTION: cords are a major cause of fatalities. Invisible Laser radiation is emitted from the Optical The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily fiber connector when this product is turned on. does not imply that the power outlet is grounded Don’t look into directly into the Optical fiber or that the installation is completely safe. For your connector of this product. safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power outlet, please consult a CAUTION: qualified electrician. This product uses a semiconductor laser system WARNING: and is a Class 1 Laser Product complies with Radiation Performance Standards, 21CFR • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not SUBCHAPTER J. expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep procedures other than those specified herein may this equipment away from all liquids. Use and result in hazardous radiation exposure. store only in locations which are not exposed Don’t make any modifications. to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and Don’t repair by yourself. do not place any liquid containers on top of the Refer servicing to qualified personnel. equipment. CAUTION: WARNING: • Keep the temperature inside the rack to between Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). out of the reach of babies and small children. • Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the unit is drawn out. NOTIFICATION (Canada) CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) indicates safety information. -2- Readthisfirst! For AK-UCU500P, AK-UCU500PS 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 manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of 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 form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 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-over. 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 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. FCC NOTICE (USA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: 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 designed 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 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 Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. If DVI-D port is to be used it must be connected to PC by compatible interface cable with two ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it. indicates safety information. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. -3- Readthisfirst! For AK-UCU500E, AK-UCU500ES Caution for AC Mains Lead 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. FOR U.K. ONLY Not to be used in the U.K. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted. FOR U.K. ONLY How to replace the fuse 1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 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 or 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 2. Replace the fuse. must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. Fuse If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used Fuse or until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. indicates safety information. -4- Readthisfirst! EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-UCU500E/ES) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables • The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus. • The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below. <2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus. • Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals. • Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals. • Other connecting cables (LAN, RS-422) Use double shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables. • When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core. • If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual. 3. Performance level The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards. However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment: 1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference. 2. Change the direction of the apparatus. 3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus. 4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances. AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР). Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, : 1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон; 2. кадмій (Cd)– не перевищує 0,01% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон; 3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон; 4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+ ) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон; 5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон; 6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон. -5- Readthisfirst! Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality, dealer or supplier. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. -6- Table of Contents Read this first! 2 SD DETAIL 59 HD PHASE 60 Introduction 9 SD PHASE 60 How to View This Manual 9 BAR ID 65 About trademarks and registered trademarks 9 RETURN SELECT 66 About copyright 9 MONITOR 67 Illustrations and screen displays featured in the manual 9 UHD SETTING 68 Abbreviations 10 UHD DETAIL 68 Overview 11 UHD SKIN TONE DETAIL(1/2) 69 Notice 12 UHD SKIN TONE DETAIL(2/2) 70 Personal computer requirements 12 UHD CHROMA 70 Disclaimer of warranty 12 HD DETAIL(1/2) 70 Network security 12 HD DETAIL(2/2) 71 Memory cards 13 HD SKIN TONE DTL(1/2) 72 Features 14 HD SKIN TONE DTL(2/2) 73 HD CHROMA 73 Accessories 15 AUDIO 74 Precautions for Use 16 MIC OUT 74 Precautions for Installation 17 CCU INTERCOM TALK 74 Mounting the unit in a rack 18 CCU INTERCOM RECEIVE 75 Connection 19 STANDBY INTERCOM 75 COMMUNICATION 76 System configuration 19 INTERCOM1 76 Serial connection 19 INTERCOM2 77 IP connection 19 PGM 78 Equipment connections 20 MAINTENANCE 79 Parts and their functions 21 START UP 79 Front panel 1 21 SETUP 80 AUX 81 Front panel 2 22 ANALOG GAIN 82 Front panel 3 23 ND/CC NAME(1/2) 82 Rear panel 1 24 ND/CC NAME(2/2) 83 Rear panel 2 26 NETWORK 84 VERSION 84 Picture monitor (PM) 27 PM VIEW SETTING(1/2) 85 Picture monitor displays 27 PM VIEW SETTING(2/2) 86 Transition of displays 28 PM OPERATION STATUS 86 SYSTEM 87 Information display 29 SD CARD 88 Warning displays 29 Saving and loading reference files and scene files 89 IRIS display 29 Status displays 30 Web Screen 90 Operation displays 35 Network settings 90 Auto displays 36 Software 90 CCU menu 37 Using Easy IP Setup Software to set the unit’s settings90 Installing the plug-in viewer software 91 Menu operations 37 Displaying the web screen 93 Displaying and hiding the menus 38 Notice regarding the Web screen 93 Basic menu operations 39 Displaying the web screen using a personal computer 93 Operation with menu items that have multiple setting Switching the [Live] screen or [Setup] screen 94 items on one line 40 Text input 41 [Live] screen 96 Parts and their functions ([Live] screen) 97 CCU MENU 43 [Setup] screen 100 OPERATION 44 Logging into the [Setup] screen 100 SYSTEM MODE 44 Parts and their functions ([Setup] screen) 100 OUTPUT FORMAT(UHD) 51 [Basic] screen 101 OUTPUT FORMAT(HS) 52 [Image] screen 101 OUTPUT FORMAT(HD) 53 [User mng.] screen 108 OUTPUT FORMAT(UHD_HDR) 54 [Network] screen 110 OUTPUT FORMAT(HS_HDR) 56 [Maintenance] screen 113 OUTPUT FORMAT(HD_HDR) 57 SETTING(1/2) 58 Troubleshooting 116 SETTING(2/2) 59 Operation 116 -7- IP Images 118 Web Screen 120 Reference 121 Connector pin assignment table 121 Front panel 121 Rear panel 121 Front panel [G/L ON] indicator specifications 126 Appearance 128 Specifications 129 Index 131 -8- Introduction Introduction How to View This Manual About trademarks and registered trademarks Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Internet Explorer®, ActiveX® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Apple, Mac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the United States and other countries. Intel® and Intel® Core™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C and LLC. Other names of companies or products in this manual are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. About copyright 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. Illustrations and screen displays featured in the manual What is shown in the manual’s illustrations and screen displays may differ from how it actually appears. The screenshots are used in accordance with the guidelines of Microsoft Corporation. Functions which can be used by Windows only are indicated using [Windows]. -9- Introduction Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this manual. Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32-bit/64-bit is abbreviated to “Windows 7”. Microsoft® Windows® 8 Pro 32-bit/64-bit is abbreviated to “Windows 8”. Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Pro 32-bit/64-bit is abbreviated to “Windows 8.1”. Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Windows® Internet Explorer® 9.0, Windows® Internet Explorer® 10.0 and Windows® Internet Explorer® 11.0 are abbreviated to “Internet Explorer”. The term memory card will be used below as a generic term for both SD and SDHC memory cards. SD or SDHC will be used in descriptions that refer to only one of the two card types. Studio handy camera is referred to as a camera in this manual. Camera control unit is referred to as a CCU in this manual. Remote operation panel is referred to as an ROP in this manual. Master setup unit is referred to as an MSU in this manual. 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 AK-HC5000G AK-HC5000 AK-HC5000GS AK-UC3000G AK-UC3000 AK-UC3000GS AK-HRP1000G AK-HRP1000G AK-HRP1005G AK-HRP1005 AK-UCU500P AK-UCU500PS AK-UCU500 AK-UCU500E AK-UCU500ES AK-MSU1000G AK-MSU1000 -10-