Panasonic AW-HE130WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Shoot under the proper lighting conditions.To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under theproper lighting conditions.The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when shootingunder fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required. To ensure a stable performance in the longtermUsing the unit for prolonged periods in locations where thetemperature and humidity levels are high will cause its parts todeteriorate, resulting in a reduction of its service life.(Recommended temperature: Max. 35 °C (95 °F))Ensure that a cooling unit or heating unit will not blow any airdirectly toward the installation location. Do not point the camera atstrong lights.When parts of the MOS sensor areexposed to spotlights or other stronglights, blooming (a phenomenon wherethe edges of strong lights becomeblurred) may occur.Bright subjectBlooming What happens with high-brightness subjectsFlare may occur if an extremely bright light source is pointed atthe lens. In a case like this, change the angle or take some otherremedial action. When using the automatic functions• The initial settings have been set to auto for some of the itemsof the scenes on the camera menus and other menus, making itimpossible for these items to be operated manually. To operatethem manually, switch from the auto settings to the manualsettings as required.• When using the ATW (auto tracking white adjustment) functionunder fluorescent lights, the white balance may vary.• In some situations, it may be hard to focus at the auto setting. Incases like this, select the manual setting, and focus manually. Zooming and focusingWhen the focus is set manually, out-of-focusing may occur duringzooming.After zooming, if necessary, either adjust the focus or set the focusto auto.When using the focus at the manual setting, proceed with zoomingafter setting the focus position at the Tele end where the focusingaccuracy is higher. (However, if the distance from the unit to thesubject is less than 1.5 meters (4.92 ft), the subject may shift out offocus at the Wide end.)If zooming is performed to the Tele end after having adjusted thefocus at the Wide end, out-of-focusing may occur. Operation of the lens when the power is turnedonWhen the unit’s power is turned on, the zoom, focus and iris areadjusted automatically. The unit comes with the safe mode.The safe mode is function designed to protect the unit from damage.For further details, refer to “Concerning the safe mode” (→ PDFpage 111). Operating temperature rangeAvoid using the unit in cold locations where the temperature dropsbelow 0 °C (32 °F) or hot locations where the temperature risesabove 40 °C (104 °F) since these temperatures downgrade thepicture quality and adversely affect the internal parts. Concerning the VIDEO OUT signalThe VIDEO OUT signal is provided in case the images are to bemonitored. Concerning the HDMI interface standardThis unit has been certified as HDMI-compatible, but on rareoccasions images may not be displayed depending on the HDMIdevice which has been connected to the unit. Color bars• Color bars are used to adjust the color phase, and the widths andpositions of these bars may differ from other models.• The setting for the Down CONV. Mode item when color bars aredisplayed is fixed at “Squeeze”. Concerning the IP video frame ratesThe IP video frame rate may be slower depending on the networkenvironment, performance of your personal computer or mobileterminal, subject of the video, and access volume. H.264 patent pool licensingThis product is licensed based on the AVC Patent Portfolio License,and the license does not extend beyond uses by users, who engagein the acts described below, for their own personal and non-profitapplications.(i) Recording of image information in compliance with the AVCstandard (hereafter, “AVC videos”)(ii) Playing of AVC videos recorded by consumers engagingin personal activities or AVC videos acquired from licensedprovidersFor details, visit MPEG LA, LLC website (http://www.mpegla.com). Concerning PoE+ power supplyThe unit complies with the IEEE802.3at standard. Use a compatibleEthernet hub and PoE+ injector to use a PoE+ power supply.For details on Ethernet hubs and PoE+ injectors for whichoperations have been verified, consult your local dealer. Turn off the power before connecting ordisconnecting the cables.This unit is not equipped with a power switch.Turn off the DC 12 V power supply or PoE+ power supply devicebefore connecting or disconnecting cables. Handle the unit carefully.Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration.Failure to obey may cause the unit to malfunction. When the unit is not in useTurn off the unit’s power when it is not in use.When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave it lyingaround, but be absolutely sure to dispose of it properly. Do not touch the optical system parts.The optical system parts are vital to the operation of the camera.Under no circumstances must they be touched.In the unlikely event that they have become dusty, remove thedust by using a camera blower or by wiping them gently with a lenscleaning paper. Do not point the camera directly at the sun or alaser beam no matter whether it is turned on ornot.Taking images of the sun, laser beams, or other brightly lit subjectsfor prolonged periods of time may damage the CCD. Personal computer usedIf the same image is displayed for a prolonged period on a Personalcomputer's monitor, the monitor may be damaged. Use of a screensaver is recommended. Concerning the IP address settingDo not run the Easy IP Setup Software on a multiple number ofpersonal computers for a single camera and set the IP address atthe same time.Otherwise, you will be unable to complete the proper procedure andset the IP address correctly.Operating precautions36