Panasonic GP-VD131, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...re use Operating Instructions Basics HD Communication Camera Model No GP VD131 Installation Instructions provided For instructions on how to operate this HD Communication Camera and how to establish its settings refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected ...

Page 2: ...only with power supply Panasonic PNLV6506 DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Note This eq...

Page 3: ...he apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of T...

Page 4: ...ded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse is of the same rating 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 must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover...

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Page 6: ...ment to ensure that the unit is installed correctly p p This manual explains how to install the unit For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected To read PDF files you will need Adobe Reader which is available from Adobe Systems Connections 17 Connections to the HD Visual Communication Unit an...

Page 7: ... KX VC1600SX models are referred to as the KX VC1600 p Trademarks and registered trademarks p p HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries p p Adobe Acrobat Reader and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or ...

Page 8: ...easily while viewing the menu screens These switching operations can be performed only while the HD Visual Communication Unit is operating The remote control through function and IR repeater function allow more installation flexibility p p Since these functions enable this unit to operate the HD Visual Communication Unit using this unit s remote controller signal receiver to receive signals from t...

Page 9: ...ations including places such as under the eaves of a building where the unit would be directly exposed to rain or water p p In locations such as kitchens where there are high concentrations of steam and grease p p In outdoor locations or hot places where the temperature will exceed 40 C 104 F p p In cold locations where the temperature will drop below 0 C 32 F p p In locations where the humidity w...

Page 10: ...r outlet Connecting the power cable Be absolutely sure to connect the power cable of the AC adapter through a circuit breaker using one of the following methods 1 Connect the power cable through a power control unit 2 Connect the power cable to a circuit breaker in a power distribution panel with a contact distance of 3 0 mm or more Use a circuit breaker which is capable of shutting off all the po...

Page 11: ...f the CMOS sensor are exposed to spotlights or other strong lights blooming a phenomenon where the edges of strong lights become blurred may occur Bright subject Blooming Concerning the color reproduction of CMOS sensors Depending on the color tones of the subjects the color reproduction may deteriorate This is normal and not indicative of any trouble What happens with high brightness subjects Fla...

Page 12: ...n environment with high concentration of moisture or dust since these conditions will damage the internal parts Disposal of the unit When the unit has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of ask a qualified contractor to dispose of the unit properly in order to protect the environment When using the automatic functions p p When using the automatic white balance setting auto tr...

Page 13: ... signal receiver HD Visual Communication Unit operations Camera operations HDMI cable p qRemote controller operations using the remote control through function The remote controller signal receiver of this unit receives the signals from the remote controller The HD Visual Communication Unit and this unit are operated via the HDMI cable HD Visual Communication Unit This unit Remote controller signa...

Page 14: ...D Visual Communication Unit This unit Remote controller signal receiver HD Visual Communication Unit operations Camera operations p p The figure does not show the HDMI cable Remote control signal receiver IR system cable The HD Visual Communication Unit must be installed in such a way that it cannot receive the signals of the remote controller directly p p For details on how to connect the IR syst...

Page 15: ...ector 6IR system service connector IR SERVICE Connect the IR system cable to this connector See page 17 The connector is also used for maintenance purposes 7Anti theft wire mounting hole Use this hole to attach the wire bracket 8DC IN connector 16V IN Connect the AC adapter supplied with the unit to this connector to supply the DC 16 V voltage to the unit 9Threaded hole thread 1 4 20UNC for mounti...

Page 16: ...it Attach the tripod to the threaded hole for mounting the camera on the camera s bottom panel Place the tripod on a completely flat and level surface Tighten the screw by hand to mount the tripod securely Do not tighten the screw by rotating the camera body Doing so may cause malfunctioning Use screw for mounting the tripod that satisfy the following standard Screw for mounting tripod 1 4 20UNC 4...

Page 17: ...ller signal receivers IR repeater function For details on the IR repeater function refer to pages 13 and 14 HD Visual Communication Unit Rear panel connector area Transmitter Point the transmitter at the remote control signal receiver and attach it to the mounting position IR system cable Use a strip of double sided tape to adhere the cable to the equipment or shelf Mounting position Remote contro...

Page 18: ...o the camera perform one or more remote control operations and check that the HD Visual Communication Unit does not operate in response Check that the signals of the remote controller are not being received directly If the HD Visual Communication Unit does operate select another installation location This unit Leave this end of the cable disconnected p p The figure does not show the HDMI cable HD ...

Page 19: ... instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit Power ON mode Status display lamp Green Status in which the camera has been connected properly to the HD Visual Communication Unit and can be controlled The transition of the status of the camera mode is linked with the status of the HD Visual Communication Unit Linkage with the screen standby status of the HD Visual Communication Unit When the Vid...

Page 20: ...OFF Digital Zoom OFF Preset number 1 9 Pan Tilt Position Center Brightness Auto White Balance Auto Focus Auto Home Position Fixed at preset number 5 The camera moves to this position first when its power is turned on p p For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected ...

Page 21: ...it means that the batteries have run down Replace the batteries Operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit p p Is there a fluorescent light or plasma monitor near the unit and if so is the remote controller signal receiver exposed to its light p p When using the remote control through function did you set the remote controller signal receiver of the camera to ON using the HD Visual...

Page 22: ...he HD Visual Communication Unit The subject is not brought into focus during zooming when the manual setting is used for the focus p p Was the focus adjusted at the Tele end First adjust the focus at the Tele end where the focusing accuracy is higher and then proceed with the zooming Operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit p p Under some operating conditions it may be hard to br...

Page 23: ...sh is fired during shooting only the top or bottom of the screen becomes lighter p p With a CMOS image sensor the shooting timing differs slightly between the top left and bottom right of the screen This means that when the flash is fired the bottom of the screen will become lighter in the field concerned and the top will become lighter in the next field This is normal and not indicative of any pr...

Page 24: ...24 Appearance Unit mm inch 100 3 15 16 139 5 15 32 133 5 1 4 127 5 ...

Page 25: ...TIONS AND PERFORMANCE Camera unit Imaging sensors 1 2 8 type Full HD CMOS Lens Motorized 3 zoom F1 2 to 2 0 f 3 0 mm to 9 0 mm Focus Switching between auto and manual Focus distance Entire zooming range 3 0 m 9 84 feet Horizontal resolution 850 TV lines Typ Center area White balance function Provided Output format HD 1080 50p HD 1080 50i Pan tilt head unit Pan tilt operation speed Max 90 s or more...

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