Panasonic AW-RP150GJ5
Touchscreen Remote Camera Controller
Item #0605-7099 Model #AWRP150GJ5
Overview
Panasonic AW-RP150GJ5
Touchscreen Remote Camera Controller
The Panasonic AW-RP150GJ5 is the newest remote camera controller to complement Panasonic's comprehensive professional PTZ camera lineup. It has the same great functionality as the AW-RP120 and AW-RP50, and joins the lineup with significant improvements over those models, including a new one-hand operation joystick (controlling PTZ or Focus) and a large touch-panel LCD screen for monitoring and menu setting.
The AW-RP150GJ5 is a full-featured camera controller, allowing camera operators to get the most out of their Panasonic robotic cameras. This controller is the perfect choice for large multi-camera video productions, such as live TV broadcasts and livestreams. A range of advanced features make the AW-RP150GJ5 the flagship camera controller in the lineup, and an ideal companion to the AW-UE150 PRO PTZ performance camera model.
Key Features
- Large touchscreen for easy usability
- New joystick for one-handed operation
- Simplified PTZ camera presets and tracing memory
- Intuitive design elements based on direct feedback from everyday robotic camera operators
- 3G-SDI Active Through Output, 5 x RS-422, LAN PoE+, 2 x GPIOs
Features
Meet the new AW-RP150 remote controller
What is different from the AW-RP120
Features
- Camera Monitoring via SDI: An SDI source can be viewed on the integrated screen. Easily switch between camera video output and settings/menu operation for quick on-the-fly adjustments.
- Touchscreen Interface: The touch panel GUI monitor supports camera image display during shooting as well as a variety of operations. The panel is equipped only with buttons that are frequently used, with menu and camera switching operations, indicators and other functions consolidated in the touch panel GUI.
- Touch Focus/Focus Assist: An advanced touchscreen interface allows for touch focus adjustments and provides precision focus assist with peaking. The focus is quickly aligned to the area touched by tapping the screen. In addition, the Focus in Red display assists with aligning focus by framing the part that is in-focus in red.
- Single Handed Operation: Control PRO PTZ cameras using one hand. The joystick has a built-in zoom rocker (for controlling PTZ zoom or focus), which allows for ultra-precise camera movements. Remote camera pan, tilt, and zoom control have been integrated into a single joystick on the AW-RP150GJ5, allowing for some of the smoothest moves possible. Simultaneously zoom in/out as you frame up a live shot.
- 4K Crop Frame Control: The three frames of the 4K video cropping function can be set and controlled using the joystick and viewed on the integrated monitor. The cropping function loaded on the AW-UE150 can be controlled from the AW-RP150GJ5. Images output from the AW-UE150 to the monitor can be cropped in three different locations displayed with colored frames (yellow/ green/magenta), and fine-tuned with the joystick as you watch. Required images can be cropped precisely and simply.
- Preset Memory for Simple Camera Control: Registration of the camera angle and other remote camera settings allows them to be easily recalled from the touch panel GUI monitor. The movement speed for playback of the preset memory can be set by the specified speed or time. Supported Presets are:
- Pan & Tilt Position
- Focus Position
- White Balance Settings
- Crop Position Coordinates
- Zoom Position
- Lens Aperture (manual iris only)
- Gain
- PoE+ Support: The camera controller can be powered with a single ethernet cable. This simplifies permanent installs and reduces setup time for mobile video productions.
- Simplified Multi-Camera Deployment and SD Card Slot: Save camera settings, camera scene files, and system settings on an SD card. These settings can then be copied to multiple cameras, reducing on-location setup time when using a large number of cameras.
- Control up to 200 remote cameras: IP connection via a switching hub can be used to control up to 200 remote cameras. Up to 5 remote cameras can be controlled in a serial connection.
- Panasonic PTZ Camera Compatible: The AW-RP150GJ5 advanced camera controller is compatible with the full lineup of Panasonic Professional PTZ cameras (excluding the AW-UE4). Let us help you find the right controller for your robotic camera operating needs.
Specifications
| GENERAL | ||
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| Power Requirements | 12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V), DC 42 V to 57 V (Camera Input, PoE+ power supply) | |
| Current Consumption | 1.0 A (Connector Input), 0.6 A (PoE+ power supply) | |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) | |
| Allowable Humidity Ranges | 10 % to 90 % (no condensation) | |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) | |
| Weight | Approx. 3.2 kg (7.05 lb) | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 342 mm x 178 mm x 245 mm (13-15/32 inches x 7 inches x 9-21/32 inches) excluding protrusions | |
| INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS | ||
| Input | DC 12 V IN | XLR 4-pin |
| 3G-SDI IN | SMPTE424M/SMPTE292 / 75 Ω (BNC x 1) Supported formats: 1080/59.94p*2, 1080/50p*3, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/23.98p, 1080/25p, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25PsF |
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| Output | 3G-SDI ACTIVE THRU OUT |
SMPTE292 / 75 Ω (BNC x 1) |
| Input/Output | IP CONT | 100BASE-TX PoE+ input Connection cable: LAN cable, max. 100 m (328 ft) • When connecting the unit via a switching hub: Straight cable or a cross cable (category 5 cable), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended • When connecting the unit directly: Crossover cable (category 5 cable), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended |
| SERIAL CONT (RJ-45) | RS-422 (control signals for remote cameras) Connecting cable: Straight cable (category 5e or better shielded cable), max. 1000 m (3280 ft) |
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| TALLY OUT | Open collector output (negative logic) Maximum voltage resistance DC 24 V, Maximum current 50 mA |
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| TALLY/GPIO 1 | D-sub 25-pin, female, inch thread TALLY IN : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) GPI : 6 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) GPIO : 5 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) or 5 outputs (open collector outputs, negative logic) • Input/output switched with menu settings |
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| GPIO 2 | D-sub 25-pin, female, inch thread GPI : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) GPIO : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) or 10 outputs (open collector outputs, negative logic) • Input/output switched with menu settings Reserve connectors: 2 connectors (For future expansion feature) |
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| LCD Display | 7-inch Touch Panel GUI Monitor (WVGA(800×480)) | |
| SD Memory Card Slot | SDHC / SDXC Memory Card Slot x 1 | |
| CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| No. of Connectable Cameras | 200 (IP), 5 (RS422) | |
| No. of Camera Selection Buttons | 10 | |
| No. of Camera Groups | 20 (10 units per 1 group) | |
| MEMORY | ||
| Preset Memory | No. of memory presets 100 | |
| Tracing Memory | No. of cameras | Cam1 to Cam10 |
| Recording time, no. of memory settings | Maximum 5 min. total per camera, maximum of 10 settings per camera | |
| OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| No. of User Assignable Buttons | 6 + up to 10 on the LCD menu | |
| Pan / Tilt Speed Adjustment | 7 levels | |
| TALLY LED Display Color: | green / red | |