2008/4
50 Hz
Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500
Powerful multi-format digital camera with a new
IT-3CCD delivering 1080i native resolution
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14-bit A/D converter and latest 38-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
provide clear, sharp images from dark to bright areas.
A/D conversion is 14-bit compared to conventional 12-bit. There's also a newly-developed 38-bit Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) and Panasonic's original real-time gamma correction to enable high quality images with Dynamic
Range Stretch (DRS) and other high-performance functions.
Before correction
After correction
Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
Function
When adjustment is based
on dark areas, some image
parts are washed out.
DRS helps assure high image quality
when shooting extremely contrasty
scenes. It's also effective when shooting
standard scenes because it avoids
aliasing (knee artifacts) which can be
unattractive for on-screen talent.
When the gamma curve
is adjusted based on
bright areas of the image,
black blocking occurs.
Clear, sharp reproduction of both bright and dark areas.
Cine Gamma Curve
Thanks to its cine gamma curve, the
AK-HC3500 can produce pictures with
the same kind of tonal beauty, natural
gradation, and rich colors you get with
film recordings.
TV
Movies
Color Correction
The 12-vector variable masking circuit
allows precise and independent hue
and saturation adjustment of individual
colors.
Color correction restricted to the red colors.
*
Skin Tone Detail Correction
Separately defocusing two skin tones
helps tone down wrinkles and dull
areas to produce beautiful, naturally
textured results when shooting people.
And since defocusing is possible
throughout the entire hue phase (360°),
defocusing can also be applied for
colors other than skin tones.
Beautiful results with fewer wrinkles and other blemishes
Enhanced DTL Signal
Processing
Enhanced DTL signal processing
ensures superb picture quality with
minimal noise in horizontal and vertical
directions, as well as in the image's
dark and brightly lit areas.
Sharp, high-quality images
EBU or NTSC preset color correction matrix can be selected.
Tow Color Correction Matrix
• Photos are an approximate image.
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Easy-to-use, high-performance camera head
Designed for easy operation and expandability
The AK-HC3500 incorporates Panasonic's extensive broadcast camera design know-how to provide even easier operation.
Convenient features include a backlight on the rear operation panel for improved operation in dark settings and an SD Memory
Card slot for easy storage of user settings. A movable optical connector is also provided to reduce stress on the optical cable.
Variable internal diameter lens mount for easy use with a build-up unit
Movable optical cable connector
When mounting onto an optional build-up unit, a mechanism enlarges the internal
diameter of the lens mount. Because the lens and camera can be separately mounted
onto or removed from the build-up unit, previously troublesome lens removal is eliminated
for faster, more convenient operation.
Connection to a camera control unit (CCU) is with SMPTE standard
optical fiber cable. Transmission of high quality images and
different types of signals is possible even when the camera and
CCU are separated by a distance of up to about 2.0 km. Operation
convenience is further assured by the movable connector.
Servocontrol ND/CC Filters
The following ND/CC motor
driven double optical filters
are available for shooting in
any lighting conditions.
[CC filters]
3 200 K, 4 300 K,
6 300 K, Cross, Diffusion
HD-SDI
Output
[ND filters]
Cap, 100 %, 25 %,
6.3 %, 1.6 %
Back Light for Rear
Operation
Menu Switch
SD Memory Card slot
Using an SD Memory Card enables
storage and retrieval of various
camera settings such as user
viewfinder indications. Camera
settings stored on an SD Memory
Card can also be retrieved.
Camera/RET/VF
Two RS422/RS232C
Data Trunk Lines
HD-SDI Output
JOG Dial Button
PROMPT/GL
AUX connector
* SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
(Panasonic cards with a capacity of 2GB
or lower are recommended. SDHC Memory
Cards are not compatible.)
Either standard RET-Y input or PROMPT2 output can
be selected. And with the optional AK-HDC3500
down converter board installed, selection of one of
four types of output, including SD-SDI and VBS
output, is possible. The connector can also be used
for crane shots and other monitoring applications.
Ergonomic design for easy handling
In response to customer requests, we have made numerous improvements over prior models. These include optimal weight
balance, boosted efficiency when used with a build-up unit, and a low center of gravity for more comfortable handling.
Thanks to this advanced design, the AK-HC3500 helps to reduce user fatigue while assuring exceptional efficiency both in the
studio and at outdoor venues.
In addition to the low center of gravity of the
camera itself, the AK-HC3500 features slip-resistant
shoulder pads adjustable up to 24 mm front and
back. These design innovations help reduce
fatigue during shoulder-mount use while assuring
stable shooting.
The handle's end is shaped to enable easy
carrying.
Lowering the height of the camera has moved the
viewfinder closer to the camera's optical axis,
thereby reducing the azimuth difference for
improved operating convenience.
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for studio and field applications
Fast, easy mounting onto a build-up unit
Mounting a CRT viewfinder is also easy.
Return the build-up adapter to
complete mounting.
Open the build-up unit's build-up adapter.
Mount the AK-HC3500.
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2
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The LCD viewfinder makes mounting even simpler.
Build-up Unit AK-HBU3500
Even with an LCD viewfinder mounted on the camera, the camera can be
mounted onto the build-up unit just be to by sliding it in.
Build-up Adapter
• Large studio lenses can be mounted.
• Smooth, fast camera mounting is possible.
• Innovative design minimizes camera and viewfinder azimuth
difference and lowers the center of gravity.
AC output reset, VF ON/OFF, Up tally ON/OFF, Marker ON/OFF,
Cursor setting, Cursor memory 1, Cursor memory 2, 4:3 Marker,
ND filter selection, Local, CC filter selection, Menu ON/OFF, Menu
jog, RET A switch, RET B switch, User, VF DTL, Monitor output
selection, H-POSI, V-POSI, WIDTH, HEIGHT
Adjustment functions
AK-HBA3500
Power supply
AC220 V (when connecting camera)
Approx. 20 W
300 mm x 417 mm x 570 mm
Approx. 14.5 kg
The 7" CRT Viewfinder AK-HVF985B can be easily mounted.
Power consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
279 mm x 143 mm x 180 mm
Approx. 2.5 kg
Viewfinder
8" LCD Color Viewfinder
AK-HVF931A
2" B/W Viewfinder
7" CRT Viewfinder
• Controllers are easily accessible
with one hand.
AJ-HVF21G
AK-HVF985B
• Pan angle: 90°
• 1080i, 720p switchable
• Aspect radio 16:9/4:3 switchable
AJ-HVF21G
AK-HVF985B
AK-HVF931A
Brightness, Contrast, Peaking
DC24 V (supplied from build-up unit)
Approx. 38 W
Adjustment functions
Power supply
Power consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
DC12 V (supplied from camera)
Approx. 3.8 W
240 mm x 80 mm x 206 mm
Approx. 0.75 kg
DC12 V (supplied from camera)
Approx. 18 W
275 mm x 209 mm x 230 mm
Approx. 2.8 kg
257 mm x 185 mm x 403 mm
Approx. 7.7 kg
Down Converter Board AK-HDC3500 (option) The AK-HC3500 can output an SD-SDI or a VBS output from the camera head.
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Versatile system components
To meet system requirements, a wide range of convenient peripheral equipment is available,
including a camera control unit (CCU), remote operation panel (ROP) and a master setup unit (MSU).
Camera Control Unit AK-HCU935
The half-rack size Camera Control Unit AK-HCU935 uses the optical fiber transmission system
for maintaining superb picture quality between the camera and CCU even from long distances.
• Up to four SD-SDI inputs, two VBS inputs, two SD-SDI outputs, two
VBS outputs, a PM output, and a WFM output may be added in
combination with an optional board1*.
• Up to four HD-SDI inputs/outputs may be added in combination
with an optional board2*.
• PROMPT input
• Two-channel data trunk lines (RS-422)
• RTS/4 wires/2 wires intercom system input/output
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2
Video input/output
PROMPT input, SD-SDI/VBS/PM/WFM *, HD-SDI *
Input: HD reference (tri-level sync), SD reference (B.B.)
(It can be selected by a switch.)
Output: HD SYNC, SD SYNC * (It can be selected by a switch.)
Sync input/output
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Audio input/output
Power supply
Analog audio outputs (MIC1, 2)
AC220 V
Approx. 50 W
0 °C to 40 °C
-20 °C to 60 °C
HD I/O Board
AK-HHD935 (option)
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Down Conversion Board
AK-HDC935 (option)
214 mm x 131 mm x 456 mm
Approx. 12.0 kg (CCU)/0.5 kg (blank panel)
1* The optional Down Converter Board AK-HDC935 is required.
2* The optional HD I/O Board AK-HHD935 is required.
(Rear view)
Feature Boards
Down Converter Board
HD I/O Board
AK-HDC935
AK-HHD935
The board includes both
SD I/O and F.CONV.
• Input: HD-SDI (BNC x 4)
• Output: HD-SDI (BNC x 4)
SD I/O
F.CONV.
• Input: SD-SDI (BNC x 4), VBS (BNC x 2) • Up/down-convert processor
• Output: SD-SDI (BNC x 2)
board
Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935
The MSU (with a large LCD control panel) can adjust the camera's entire parameters; serves up to 12 camera systems.
• Master control of precise camera settings for the entire camera system
(up to 12 camera systems)
• Large scale (6.3 inch) LCD display
• SD memory card slot for storing/recalling three user references, eight scene
files, and sixteen lens files
Camera selection, MODE ON/OFF (5600 K, flare OFF, black gamma ON,
gamma OFF, knee OFF, white clip OFF, HD matrix ON, PM character
display, HDTV detail OFF, SDTV detail OFF, HDTV skin tone detail ON,
SDTV skin tone detail ON), Control item selection (UNDO, black shading
selection, white shading selection, R/G/B shading, matrix control, FUNC,
system, pedestal control, gain control, gamma control, flare control, white
Adjustment functions
clip control, HD detail control, SDTV detail), ALL, Reference, Camera video
output selection, Automatic adjustment (white balance, black balance,
setup), Monitor selection (P-M, WFM), Scene files, SHUTTER, Gain
selection, Filter selection (HEAD, ND filter, CC filter), CALL, Auto iris, Lens
file storage, Lens file call, Iris active, Master pedestal storage, Master
pedestal file call, Iris, Master pedestal
Power supply
DC12 V
Approx.
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
15 W
0 °C to 40 °C
-20 °C to 60 °C
340 mm x 75 mm x 264 mm
Approx. 3.25 kg
(Rear view)
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Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931
The 1/3 rack size remote operation panel can easily adjust camera parameters.
• Full control of camera settings
• Joystick-type iris control
• 1/3 rack size remote operation panel
Control signals (camera, CCU control)
Power supply (DC12 V)
Tally control signals
CCU control
RCP control
Control signals (fader control)
Power supply (DC12 V)
Power supply
DC12 V (supplied from CCU)
Approx. 6 W
0 °C to 40 °C
-20 °C to 60 °C
136 mm x 55 mm x 419 mm
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Approx. 2.3 kg
(Rear view)
Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP935
The 1/4 rack size remote operation panel can easily adjust camera parameters.
• Full control of camera settings
• Joystick-type iris control
• 1/4 rack size remote operation panel
Control signals (camera, CCU control)
CCU control
RCP control
Power supply (DC12 V)
Control signals (fader control)
Power supply (DC12 V)
Power supply
DC12 V (supplied from CCU)
Approx. 6 W
0 °C to 40 °C
-20 °C to 60 °C
92 mm x 60 mm x 385 mm
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Approx. 1.8 kg
(Rear view)
Product Configuration
8" LCD Color Viewfinder
AK-HVF931A
HD I/O Board
AK-HHD935
Down Converter Board
AK-HDC935
Master Setup Unit
AK-MSU935
2" B/W Viewfinder
AJ-HVF21G
Multi-format Camera
AK-HC3500
Optical Fiber Cable
MSU Cable
ENG/EFP Lens
Camera Control Unit
AK-HCU935
Down Converter Board
AK-HDC3500
ROP Cable
Power Cable*
7" CRT Viewfinder
AK-HVF985B
Remote Operation Panel
Power Supply
AW-PS510A
AC
or
Studio Zoom Lens
ENG/EFP Lens
Build-up Adapter
AK-HBA3500
Build-up Unit
AK-HBU3500
AK-HRP931
(1/3 rack size) (1/4 rack size)
AK-HRP935
* A power cable is included with the AW-PS510A.
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Specifications
CCD
2/3" 2.2-megapixels IT-3CCD
GBR Image sensing method
2 010 (H) x 1 120 (V)
Image sensing method
Total number of pixels
Effective number of pixels
Optical prism
1 920 (H) x 1 080 (V)
F1.4 Prism
3 200 K, 4 300 K, 6 300 K, Cross, Diffusion
Cap, 100 %, 25 %, 6.3 %,1.6 %
2/3" Bayonet mount
CC
Optical filter
ND
Lens mount
Sensitivity
F10 (1080/59.94i)/F11 (1080/50i) at 2 000 lx, 3 200 K,89.9 % white
60 dB (typ)(1080/59.94i) 60 dB (typ)(1080/50i)
50 % (typ)(27.5 MHz)
S/N
M.T.F
-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C
Storage temperature
-10 ˚C to 45 ˚C * The camera must be turned on at least 30 minutes
prior to use in ambient temperatures of -10 ˚C to 0 ˚C.
Operating temperature
Approx. 25 W (DC12 V/camera head only)
135 mm x 260 mm x 360 mm
Approx. 4.7 kg
Power consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
HD signal:0.8 Vp-p 75 Ω (BNC)
HD signal:0.8 Vp-p 75 Ω (BNC)
VBS signal:1 Vp-p 75 Ω (BNCx2)
Tri-level SYNC/Black Burst (BNCx1)
HD SDI output
Monitor output 1
*
PROMPT output
GENLOCK input
Selectable one of RET-Y input, PROMPT2 output,
AUX output
SD-SDI output 2* and VBS output 2
*
Microphone input 3
*
-20 dBm/-30 dBm/-40 dBm/-50 dBm/-60 dBm (XLR 3pin x2)
INCOM 4
*
0 dBm/600 Ω (XLR 4pin x2)
1* HD signal can be selected by the monitor output selection switch.
2* To when down converter board is installed.
3* Gain is selected by the gain switch.
4* Mixing is controlled separately for PGM1 and PGM2.
* Specifications and functions are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.
Dimensions
135 mm
360 mm
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