Panasonic CONNECT AW-UE160W, AW-UE160K 4K Integrated Camera Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Panasonic CONNECT
Table of Contents
Panasonic CONNECT AW-UE160W, AW-UE160K 4K Integrated Camera
Product Information
The AW-UE160W and AW-UE160K are 4K integrated cameras designed for indoor use.
These PTZ cameras offer uncompromising shooting performance and operability,
making them ideal for enhanced creativity and visual expression. With high
sensitivity, advanced image processing, and phase detection auto focus (PDAF),
the AW-UE160 ensures high-precision video production. It supports various
shooting methods and functions, allowing fornext-generation video production.
The camera also features support for the SMPTE ST2110 standard and 5G mobile
router, making it
suitable for IP transmission in the broadcasting industry. Additionally, the
AW-UE160 is designed for ease of use and versatility, reducing stress during
on-site shooting. It supports a variety of interfaces and protocols, and
offers features such as scene files, color matrix control, and Panasonic’s
free software and Remote Operation Panel (ROP) for batch management of
multiple cameras.
The AW-UE160W/K has a compact body with impressive PTZ mechanisms, ensuring silent operation and high static accuracy for high-quality productions. It also supports 2x high-speed shooting, allowing for smooth and beautiful slow- motion videos. Other features include a waveform display function and improved scalability and convenience with support for the SMPTE ST2110 standard and various interfaces and protocols. The camera is equipped with tally lamps on the front and rear, making it easy to check the camera’s status from any direction. It also has a return input function, which can be used as a return video or prompter for performers to check the video/broadcast on the spot.
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the camera to power using the provided power cable.
- Position the camera in the desired location for shooting.
- Connect the camera to a monitor or recording device using the appropriate interface (HDMI, SDI, etc.).
- If using the return input function, ensure that the camera isoperating under the SMPTE ST2110 standard.
- Configure the camera settings using Panasonic’s free software or Remote Operation Panel (ROP). This includes adjusting scene files and color matrix control.
- If using multiple cameras, use the batch management feature of the software or ROP to control and manage them simultaneously.
- Check the camera’s status from any direction by observing the tally lamps on the front and rear.
- To capture high-quality images in dark conditions, adjust the sensitivity settings to F14/2000 lx.
- For capturing fast-moving subjects, utilize the phase detection auto focus (PDAF) for high-speed and precise focusing.
- To achieve smooth and beautiful slow-motion videos, activate the 2x high-speed shooting feature.
Note: Some features and functions may require the separately sold software key AW-SFU60. Please refer to the product documentation for more information on compatibility and activation.
Accessories
- SMPTE ST2110 Supported Optional Software Keys: NEW AW-SFU60
- Remote camera controllers: AW-RP150, AW-RP60, AK-HRP1010, AK-HRP250G (Only IP connection available with AW-UE160W/K)
enhanced creativity
4K PTZ Camera for an era of enhanced creativity and the pursuit of visual expression.
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Uncompromising shooting performance and operability.
In addition to the high sensitivity F14/2000 lx and the latest-generation image processing found in LUMIX, the AW-UE160 features an phase detection auto focus (PDAF). The new PTZ has a variety of functions that enable you to carry out high-precision video production. -
Realize next-generation video production with various shooting methods and functions.
The AW-UE160 supports return input and high-speed output, which is vital for building a combined camera system. This camera is the first to support the SMPTE ST2110 standard1 and 5G mobile router (USB tethering compatible) – the standard for IP transmission in the broadcasting industry.
Activation with the separately sold software key AW-SFU60 (released at the same time as AW-UE160) is required. -
Ease of use and versatility reduces stress of shooting on-site.
Support for a variety of I/Fs and protocols reduces the burden of introducing the camera into existing systems. Support for scene files, color matrix control and Panasonic’s free software and Remote Operation Panel (ROP) for batch management of multiple cameras makes mixed operation with system cameras even easier.
Features
The latest features for next-generation video production.
High sensitivity F14/2000 lx1
Produce high-quality images – even in dark conditions
– with system camera-level high sensitivity.
1 F11/2000 lx under normal mode.
1 Minimum illumination 2 lx (conditions: f/2.8, 59.94 p, 50 IRE, +42 dB, no
accumulation)
Newly developed image processing engine
With the same processing engine used as LUMIX, improved S/N is realized processing of high pixel video data.
New Image Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
The camera detects phase differences and focuses on moving subjects with high speed and precision.
Compact body with impressive PTZ mechanisms
Silent operation1 and high static accuracy add to your high-quality
productions.
1 NC25 or less at pan/tilt standstill
2x high-speed shooting
Smooth and beautiful slow-motion video can be captured to focus on key elements, such as sports and Esports moments.
Other features
- Cropping (+ Zoom) function
- Moiré reduction (with optical low-pass filter)
- HDR/SDR (HLG/BT.2020 compatible, SDR/BT.709 compatible)
- Hybrid image stabilization with 2-axis O.I.S. and roll direction correction (E.I.S.)
- Updated scene file functions
- Renewed color matrix control
- Horizontal level gauge display function, waveform display function, etc.
Improved scalability and convenience
Supports SMPTE ST2110 standard1 and various I/Fs and protocols. Simultaneous
output from multiple terminals (simultaneous operation).
1 Separately sold software key AW-SFU60 (released at same time as AW-UE160) is
required.
I/F: Fiber (SFP+), 12G-SDI, 2 x 3G-SDI, HDMI, 2 x XLR jacks, USB 3.0 (5G
mobile router with USB tethering support), G/L IN Protocols: NDI ® 1,2, NDI
®|HX1,2, SRT, FreeD, RTMP/RTMPS, etc.
1 NDI® is a new live video production workflow support protocol developed
byNewTek, Inc.
2 NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
Tally lamps equipped on the front and rear
Quickly check the status of the camera from any direction.
Return input function1
Use as a return video or prompter so performers can check the video/broadcast
on the spot.
1 Available only when operating SMPTE ST2110.
Accessories
SMPTE ST2110 Supported Optional Software Keys
NEW AW-SFU60
Remote camera controller
AW-RP150 / AW-RP60
Remote camera controller1
AK-HRP1010 / AK-HRP250G
1 Only IP connection is available with AW-UE160W/K.
Software
AW-SF100/200 / AW-SF300
Specifications
AW-UE160W/K Specifications1
- These ratings are provisional and subject to change at the time of release. These ratings are only a partial list, please check our website for details.
- Limited functionality when using PoE.
- Separately sold software key AW-SFU60G (released at same time as AW-UE160) is required.
- ST2110 does not output 4K.
- 1080/119.88p and 1080/100p use two 3G/SDI OUTPUT1/2 systems. No output from 12G/SDI.
- Compatible with Level-A/Level-B.
- Optical signal input not supported.
- Limited power supply to 5G mobile router.
- Follows the system format.
- High Bandwidth NDI only.
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