Panasonic CONNECT 9798 PTZ Camera Application Guidebook Instruction Manual

Panasonic CONNECT 9798 PTZ Camera Application Guidebook

Specifications

• Product: PTZ Cameras
• Usage: Enhancing video experiences in events, sports production/distribution, corporate online meetings, and hybrid classrooms
• Features: Multi-angle shooting, high-quality video production, wide selection of cameras, capturing facial expressions and ambiance

Product Usage Instructions

• Events/Sports
  For events and sports production, utilize the PTZ cameras for multi-angle shooting with minimal staff. Ensure to select the appropriate camera from the wide range available to meet your specific needs.

• Corporate/Business
  In corporate settings, use the PTZ cameras for hybrid conferences and seminars. Capture not only the speaker’s facial expressions but also the ambiance of the venue to enhance the realism of remote meetings and webinars.

• Education/Schools
  In educational environments, deploy PTZ cameras in smart classrooms to create advanced learning experiences. Utilize the cameras’ functions to deliver high- quality instruction and enhance classroom experiences without being limited by time and space.

FAQ

• What do viewers expect from online distribution in events/sports industry?
  Viewers are expecting a higher standard of online distribution in events and sports. They desire realistic camera work that immerses them in the live experience. Additionally, viewers want the option to see everyone on stage or focus on specific individuals from multiple angles.

• What are people expecting from future baseball broadcasts?
  Viewers expect to hear players’ voices, feel like they are in the stadium, and receive more detailed game information in future baseball broadcasts.

PTZ Camera Application Guide
Enhancing video experiences in diverse settings, including events, sports production/distribution, corporate online meetings and events, and hybrid classrooms

Effective Use of PTZ Cameras in Tune with the Times

TREND1 Events/Sports
IP-based Smart Live Production

As live streaming of events and sports becomes more common, the live production industry is undergoing a wave of efficient IP-based smart operations for high-quality video production. Panasonic PTZ cameras enable multi-angle shooting with minimal staff and provide a wide selection of cameras to meet your needs.
Advantages of IP-based smart video production include:

• Location-independent video production.
• Simplified equipment setup.
• Allows low-cost multi-angle shooting with a small number of operators.

TREND2 Corporate/Business
Hybrid Conferences and Seminars

• While in-person meetings and seminars have returned, remote sessions continue to play a crucial role. In these scenarios, remote meetings must deliver the same or even better quality for participants compared to face-to-face interactions. High-quality PTZ cameras excel in capturing not only the speaker’s facial expressions but also the ambiance of the venue, enhancing the realism of remote meetings and webinars.
• Advantages of Using PTZ Cameras for Conferences and Seminars:
  • High-quality images that clearly displays on the presenter’s screen.
  • Lightweight and compact design for versatile installation options.
  • Allows operation and distribution with a minimal staff.

TREND3 Education/Schools
Smart Classrooms Offering More Advanced Learning Environments

• Now that hybrid classrooms are the norm, there is a need to build smart classrooms that deliver a higher quality of instruction using video. With their wide variety of functions, PTZ cameras can play an active role in delivering a high-quality classroom experience while avoiding the constraints of time and space.
• Advantages of Smart Classroom :
• High-quality images clearly show the text on the instructor’s whiteboard, helping to achieve deeper understanding.
• Automatic tracking software enables realistic video shooting even in the absence of a camera operator.
• Promotes digital transformation in education by utilizing statistical data from distributed videos.

What Are People Expecting from Online Distribution in the Future?

While online distribution in the events/sports industry is becoming more prevalent, the standards demanded by viewers are rising.

• The Unique Advantages of Online Distribution
  

• Q What do you expect from live music streaming in the future?

• (Number of responses: 2,115)

• Realism Is Expected in Live Sports Broadcasts

• It was expected that sports events would continue to be held without spectators or with limited numbers of spectators for the foreseeable future. What many people expected from live broadcasts is a sense of “realism.” In addition, now that people have experienced the convenience that only online viewing can offer, we believe that online distribution will  coexist with live viewing even in the post-COVID era.

• Q Please select what you expect from future baseball broadcasts.
  (multiple answers allowed)

• Source: “Survey on the Opening Game of the 2020 Professional Baseball Season” by SKY Perfect!(Japanese communications satellite broadcaster)

• The video standards people expect are rising; equipment that can provide high quality images should be selected.

Advantages of Online Distribution in Events/Sports Industry

Among the various advantages of going online, the three main ones are as follows:

1. Video Experience Unique to Online Distribution Meets diverse viewer needs

   • ex Interactive video distribution
   • Video delivery utilizing AR/VR
   • Video on demand, etc.

2. Workflow Reform
   Supports the creation of a video distribution flow for sporting and other events that meets the needs of the new normal era.
   ex.)

3. Onsite labor saving and automation

4. Location-independent video shooting utilizing AR/VR

5. Viewing Data Utilization
   When viewing data is analyzed from different angles, it can be utilized in video production and create new business opportunities.

Utilizing online distribution for new video and event experiences that meet the needs of the new normal era.

Benefits of PTZ Cameras that Ordinary Stationary Cameras Cannot Offer

When considering online video distribution, your initial first thought is to use an ordinary stationary camera. however, by implementing a PTZ camera system, you can improve the efficiency of your video production and distribution.

• Shooting with stationary camera

  • Difficult to adapt to the installation environment.

• Shooting with PTZ camera

  • Compact, unobtrusive and quiet. Does not disrupt the atmosphere of the place.

• When an entire scene is captured from a wide angle, it is difficult to see the parts you need.

• Zoom in on the desired area with the touch of a button.

• Requires multiple camera operators to capture many points.

• Remote control allows one person to manage multiple PTZ cameras.

• PTZ cameras enable production of videos that are comparable to the real thing.

Video Production and Distribution that Conveys the Atmosphere of an Event

as It Is

• Detailed Camera Work That Does Not Miss Important Scenes

  • Smooth PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera operation with high-precision image stabilization minimizes blurring even when zooming in at high magnifications, allowing the camera to move in line with the movement of the operator’s hand. Even with fast-moving sports, you will never miss an important scene. The PTZ camera can be quickly direc ted to a pre-set point, such as the front of the football goal post , at the touch of a button.

• Location-independent Installation

  • PTZ cameras can be installed on a tripod or they can be ceiling-mounted, making them suitable for diverse situations both indoors and outdoors. The compact main unit can also be installed in locations that would be difficult for a camera operator to access.

• Software Linkage for Increased Convenience
  The Auto Tracking Software that automatically tracks and captures the speaker incorporates face recognition and deep learning technology. Highly accurate automatic tracking enables efficient camera work with a minimum number of people. In addition, a variety of free software is available offering enhanced convenience for seminars, webinars, and other events; this includes PTZ Control Center, which allows multiple PTZ cameras to be centrally controlled from a PC, and PTZ Virtual USB Driver, which allows PTZ cameras on a network to be used as USB cameras.

  • When using a single PTZ camera
  • When using multiple PTZ cameras
  • Zoom is a registered trademark or trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Teams is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Easy Operation and Online Distribution with Fewer People

• Enables Workstyle Reform
  Easy PTZ camera operation allows a single person to quickly and easily record and check video. Differences in video quality resulting from camera operators with varying skill levels can be also minimized.

• Single-cable Operation Reduces Streaming

  • Interruptions Caused by Connectivity Problems
  • Video equipment can be connected via a network, using a single LAN cable to transmit video, audio, and control signals, etc. Since the number of cables is reduced, connectivity problems, such as interruption of video shooting due to cable disconnections, can be minimized. This also reduces the time and manpower required to set up and disassemble equipment for temporary video shooting at events.

• One controller can control up to 200 PTZ cameras.
  PTZ camera

• Compact and Quiet Design That Does Not Intrude
  The main unit is compact, so it can be installed in the smallest of spaces. The quiet design ensures peace of mind even when shooting videos during solemn occasions.

• Easy Live and On-demand Streaming
  Both live streaming of real-time Q&A sessions and on-demand streaming that can be viewed at any time can be easily provided. In addition, content can be streamed directly to the client’s own distribution platform.

• • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. * YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

Office Work Is No Longer the Norm

• The new normal has arrived, bringing changes to the way we work. Traditional office work, once common, serves as an example, and the concept of the ‘workplace’ is evolving.
• Implementation of Online Conferencing Systems Will Continue to Grow
  • The use of online conferencing has expanded rapidly due to the COVID pandemic and will continue to increase in 2021 and beyond.
• Source: “Video/Web Conferencing System Market Size Trends and Forecasts” by Yano Research Institute Ltd.

Many Employees Favor Going Online

• Many benefits have been recognized by holding both meeting and events online.
• Q. Which do you think is more efficient– face-to-face meetings or video conferencing?
• Reference: “Survey of Attitudes to Video Conferencing” by GMO Research Corporation
• Advantages of online events as perceived by organizers.
• Reference: “Survey of Online Events” by Peatix Japan K.K.
• Remote work is gradually spreading, leading to location-independent working styles.

Benefits of PTZ Cameras that Ordinary Stationary Cameras Cannot Offer

• If you are considering cameras for online video distribution, your first thought is probably to use an ordinary stationary camera. However, by installing a PTZ camera system you can take video production and distribution to the next level.
• Shooting with stationary camera
• Shooting with PTZ camera

Webinars/Conference

• When the entire venue is captured from a wide angle, small letters on whiteboards and other materials cannot be seen.
• A zoom function allows key parts of the presentation to be shown to participants.
• When a presenter is captured close up, it is hard to keep them in the frame when they move.
• A PTZ camera can follow them if they move.

Internal Events

• Multiple camera operators are needed to capture many points.
• Remote control allows a single operator to manage multiple PTZ cameras.

Use of a PTZ camera enables smoother video shooting and distribution.

Production and Distribution of Video That Clearly Conveys Even the

Nuances of Facial Expressions

Detailed Camera Work for Online Conferencing That Conveys the Sense of Being There

• Smooth PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera operation, combined with high-precision image stabilization, ensures minimal blurring even when zooming in at high magnifications. With a simple touch of a button, the PTZ camera can swiftly focus on preset points, such as a whiteboard, enabling instant display of desired visuals to the audience. This capability ensures that critical moments during seminars and conferences are conveyed without omission.

• 4K Image Quality That Reproduces Facial Expressions and Nuances

• The PTZ camera can capture images that closely resemble the real thing, such a s the facial expressions of participants and the colors of the merchandis e. B ack lig ht compens at ion is available even in poor shooting environments, such as near windows where light enters the room.

Software Linkage Makes Meetings Even Smoother

The highly accurate Auto Tracking Software, which automatically tracks and captures the speaker, incorporates face recognition and deep learning technology to facilitate efficient camera work. Additionally, various free software options are available, offering enhanced convenience. These include PTZ Control Center, enabling centralized control of multiple PTZ cameras from a PC, and PTZ Virtual USB Driver, allowing PTZ cameras on a network to function as USB cameras.

• Zoom is a registered trademark or trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
• Teams is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Easy Operation and Stable Delivery Allowing Efficient Use

• Enables Workstyle Reform
  Easy PTZ camera operation allows even a single non-professional to quickly and easily record and check video. There is no need to worry about differences in video quality that may result from camera operators with varying skill levels.

Single-cable Operation Reduces Meeting Interruptions Caused by

Connectivity Problems

• Video equipment can be connected via a network, using a single LAN cable to transmit video, audio, control signals, etc. This reduces connectivity problems such as the interruption of a meeting due to cables becoming disconnected.

• One controller can control up to 200 PTZ cameras.
  PTZ camera

• Compact and Quiet Design That Doesn’t Disrupt Conference Atmosphere
  The main unit is compact, so it can be installed in the smallest of spaces. The PTZ camera can be easily transported from one meeting room to another, while the quiet design allows meetings and business negotiations in solemn atmospheres to be captured with ease.

• Easy Provision of Live and On-demand Webinars
  Both live webinars of real-time Q&A sessions and on-demand webinars that can be viewed at any time can be easily provided. In addition, content can be streamed directly to the client’s own distribution platform.

• Zoom is a registered trademark or trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

• Teams is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

•  YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

Online Education Is Not a Temporary Boom and Will Accelerate

• Online education gained prominence as a countermeasure against the COVID pandemic, but even now that schools have reopened, it is expected to take root as a new form of learning.

Almost All Universities Offer Online Classes

• The COVID pandemic has accelerated the shift to online education.

• It is now the norm.

• Online Education Necessary for the New Era of Learning

  • In an era of declining enrollment in universities, competition to attract students is intensifying. Against this backdrop, the key to competitiveness in this new era of learning will be the development of an environment that allows students to participate in classes in a flexible manner and from remote locations.

  • Declining birthrates have led to an increase in the number of universities with spare capacity.

  • Demand for online education is expected to increase further in the future.

Online Utilization Bringing Diverse Changes in the Educational Field

Among the various advantages of online education, the three main ones are as follows:

1. Students Can Join from All Over the World
   • Online classes not only enable remote delivery; they also improve the quality of education. Since there are no physical, spatial or time constraints, a higher number of people are able to participate. Also, the fact that there is virtually no limit to the number of participants will enable more people to attend than in an offline event.
   • Example:
   • People living in remote areas
   • People who have to receive medical treatment at home due to illness or injury
2. Expanding the Variety of Classes
   • Making good use of the functions of the PTZ camera and peripheral devices for enhanced convenience.
   • Example:
   • Accepting questions from participants in real time Reviewing support for absent students by recording the class (on-demand delivery)
   • Easy shooting even by a single teacher
3. Performance Data Utilization
   In the case of online classes, it is easy to ascertain who accessed what information, when, and what kind of opinions and questions were expressed. Various uses can be made of this data, such as following up with student s according to their progress and discovering business opportunities.

Not only for remote delivery, but also for improving the quality of classes.

Benefits of PTZ Camera Used during Online Classes That Ordinary Stationary

Camera Cannot Offer

When considering a camera for online classes, your initial instinct might be to use a stationary camera. Yet, by installing a PTZ camera system, you can enhance the comfort of your classes.

• Online class with stationary camera

  • When the entire teaching podium is captured from a wide angle, small letters on the whiteboard cannot be seen.

• Online class with PTZ camera

  • A zoom function allows you to show the key parts of the scene to the students.

• When the teacher is captured close up, it is hard to keep them in the frame when they move.

• A PTZ camera can follow them if they move.

• Multiple camera operators are normally required to capture multiple points.

• Remote control allows one person to manage multiple PTZ cameras.

PTZ cameras ensure both students and teachers are happy and comfortable in the classroom.

Even Small Text and Teachers’ Facial Expressions are Conveyed in Fine Detail!

• High Image Quality Reproduces the Realism of the Classroom
• The PTZ camera can capture and distribute images with realistic, life-like colors, including the natural color of the teacher’s face. This is likely to enhance students’ satisfaction levels.

Freely Zoom In and Out from Entire Classroom to Whiteboard Text and Teacher’s Hand
Smooth PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera operation, coupled with high-precision image stabilization, ensures minimal blurring whether you’re using high-power zoom to capture details like text or wide zoom to encompass the entire classroom. At the touch of a button, the PTZ camera can swiftly focus on preset points, such as the teacher or whiteboard, seamlessly presenting the desired image to students without disrupting the class flow.

• Software Linkage for Even Higher Quality Classes
  • The highly accurate Auto Tracking Software, which automatically tracks and captures the teacher, integrates face recognition and deep learning technology to optimize camera performance. Additionally, a range of free software options enhances convenience. These include the PTZ Control Center, enabling centralized control of multiple PTZ cameras from a PC, and the PTZ Virtual USB Driver, allowing network-connected PTZ cameras to function as USB cameras.
• Zoom is a registered trademark or trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
• Teams is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Easy Operation, Even for Veteran Teachers

• Intuitive Operation by a Single Teacher
  • Easy PTZ camera operation allows a single teacher to quickly and easily record and check videos. There is no need to worry about differences in video quality that may result from camera operators with varying skill levels.

Single-cable Operation Reduces Class

• Interruptions Caused by Connectivity Problems

• Video equipment can be network-connected using a single LAN cable for transmitting video, audio, control signals, and more. This minimizes connectivity issues, such as interruptions during a class due to cable disconnections.

• One controller can control up to 200 PTZ cameras.
  PTZ camera

• Compact and Quiet Design That Does Not Overwhelm Students
  The main unit is compact, so it can be installed in the smallest of spaces. The quiet design allows both teachers and students to focus on the class as usual without being distracted by the camera.

• Easy Provision of Live Streaming and On-demand Classes

  • Both live streaming of real-time Q&A sessions and on-demand classes that can be viewed at any time can be easily provided. In addition, content can be streamed directly to the client’s own distribution platform.
  • Zoom is a registered trademark or trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Teams is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
  •  YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

Product Lineup

We offer products that can be used in a variety of scenarios, including the streaming of sports and other events, corporate seminars and conferences, and hybrid classes.

PTZ Camera System Optional Products

• Remote Camera Controller
  • Remote Controller with high operability ensured through touch-panel GUI monitor and a new type of joystick
  • Equipped with a GUI menu screen for clear visibility and a joystick for intuitive control

Software

• Auto Tracking Software Key
• AW-SF100 Standalone
• / Web Application Versions
• AW-SF200 Server Versions
• AW-SF202 2 Additional Licenses
• AW-SF203 3 Additional Licenses

Visual Preset Software Key AW-SF300

• GUI screen that enables the subject of multiple PTZ Cameras to be switched with a single click of an icon
• Automatic switching of camera angles by voice is possible by linking remote cameras and wireless microphones

SMPTE ST 2110 Activation Software Key

• AW-SFU60
• AW-UE160W/K only.

PTZ Camera System Specification Comparison

MSRP

NDI® is a new live video production workflow support protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries. In this instance, NDI® is used to indicate low latency with high bandwidth NDI®, NDI®|HX is used to indicate high efficiency low bandwidth NDI®|HX.

• Effective size. 2: LDC is the abbreviation for Lens Distortion Correction. 3: HDMI output. 4: See the Panasonic website for information on compatible PoE hubs
  (https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/support/#Compatibility-Chart). 5: Excluding mount bracket. *6: To ensure safety, the unit must be secured using the mount bracket supplied.

•  Depending on the pan or tilt position, the camera may be reflected in the image. 8: Quietness, stationary accuracy, etc., in high-speed mode may vary from normal mode. 9: TILT 140 ° /s. 10: HD output is available from Video Format. 11: Embedded audio is not supported. *12: To use SMPTE ST 2110, need activation by SMPTE ST 2110 Supported

• Software Key AW-SFU60 (sold separately). 13: 4K compressed output using JPEG XS will be supported with a firmware update. 14: In this instance, NDI® is used to indicate low latency with high bandwidth NDI®. 15: In this instance, NDI®|HX is used to indicate high efficiency low bandwidth NDI®|HX. 16: SFP+ module purchased separately. Please reference brochure for recommended models. 17: See individual product pages for information on all supported controllers. 18: IP only. 19: Discontinued products. 20: Unlike when other PTZ Cameras are connected, the display corresponds to the AW-UE4WG/KG menu structure. 21: See individual product pages for information on all supported Remote Operation Panels. 22: Support is planned in future. See the Panasonic website for the latest information

• (https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/products/ptz_camera_systems.html). 23: Can be used when the wide-angle camera link function is used. 24: This EIS works for the roll direction. 25: High-speed mode speeds vary by model. 26: A protocol that outputs camera tracking data for AR/VR systems. Camera pan, tilt, zoom and focus information required for uses such as AR/VR composition is output by devices that support this protocol. *27: USB: Video Conference mode is a specific mode for using Zoom. When using this mode, the tally lamp lights blue.

References

• PTZ Camera Systems Line-up | Broadcast and Professional AV | Panasonic Global

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