User manual PANASONIC GP-KS1000

[. . . ] FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. SA 1965 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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The serial number of this product may be found on the surface 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. [. . . ] 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. S3125A 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. -3- 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 -4- PREFACE Panasonic's GP-KS1000 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. 6 lx {0. 6 footcandles} at F1. 4 of minimum scene illumination. Optional Camera Cable GP-CA162/2: 2 m GP-CA162/38: 3. 8 m FOCUS LOCK GP-KS822H ON OFF DC POWER AWC ATW MANU WHITE BAL. IMAGE ORIENT. AUTO MANU ROTA. BRIGHTNESS GP-KS822 NORM. START R B LIVE/FREEZE CAMERA Camera Head (GP-KS822H) Camera Control Unit GP-KS1000 Optional Accessories Wide Angle Lens GP-LM3TA Wide Angle Lens GP-LM7TA Pinhole Lens GP-LP12TA Tele Angle Lens GP-LM15TA C-Mount Adaptor GP-AD22TA Tele Angle Lens GP-LM24TA MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Camera Control Unit GP-KS1000 !5!7!9@1 q we r WHITE BAL. AWC ATW MANU !3 !1 y IMAGE ORIENT. AUTO MANU ROTA. u o !0 !6!8@0 @2 S-VIDEO OUT BRIGHTNESS DC POWER ON GP-KS822 DC 12V IN CAMERA NORM. OFF START R AWC1 AWC2 Put B LIVE/FREEZE VIDEO OUT 1 VIDEO OUT 2 Switch Label t i !4 !2 When using in this mode, please put the Switch Label (the Switch Label is enclosed). Camera Head GP-KS822H @3 FOCUS LOCK GP-KS822H -7- Camera Control Unit GP-KS1000 q DC Power On/Off Switch (DC POWER, ON/OFF) w Auto 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. e White Balance Indicator r White 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 temperature varies. MANU: The R/B gain of the white balance can be adjusted manually by means of the R and B gain controls. t R/B Gain Controls (R/B) These controls are used to adjust the R and B gain of the white balance. [. . . ] Remove the front cap of the camera head and confirm that the surface of the optical filter of the camera head is clean. GP-KS822H with GP-LM3TA, GP-LM7TA, GPLM15TA 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. Front Cap Front Cap 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. Attach the optional C-mount lens to the C-mount Adaptor GP-AD22TA by rotating it clockwise. 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. Rotate the focus lock ring fully clockwise. [. . . ]