Camera Control Unit (CCU)

AK-UCU700 series

4K CCU with Enhanced IP Connectivity,Including Support for ST 2110, The Industry’s First*1 Dante®, NDI®*4 and SRT.

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Key features

Simultaneous output of HDR and SDR (BT.2020 and BT.709)

Eight standard outputs, including two 12G-SDI outputs.

Compatibility with the ST 2110^*2 and industry-first support for Dante®^*3 audio network as well as NDI®^*4 and SRT^*5

3.5-inch color LCD touch panel for intuitive operation and viewing camera output.

Uncompressed optical transmission between camera and CCU over distances up to about 2,000m.^*6

High-speed shooting (Future Update): Up to 4x in HD^*7 and 2x in 4K.^*8

Uncompressed or JPEG-XS 4K/HD IP transmission with ST 2110/NMOS option.^*2

The AK-UCU700 CCU supports the next-generation SMPTE ST 2110^*2 IP-transmission standard as well as JPEG-XS to uncompress/compress 4K video by a factor of 10 without degrading quality. As the industry's first^*1 studio camera system to support the Dante®^*3 network audio standard as well as the NDI® (High Bandwidth NDI®)^*4 and SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)^*5 IP transmission standards, Panasonic Connect's new CCU realizes diverse networks and applications for IP studio camera systems.

*1: First studio camera system to support Dante®, NDI® and SRT audio networks as of October 2023, according to Panasonic Connect research.
*2: Standard in AK-UCU710/UCU710S and optional in AK-UCU700/UCU700S (requires ST 2110 interface board AK-NP701 sold separately).
*3: Standard in AK-UCU710/UCU710S and optional in AK-UCU700/UCU700S (requires Dante® interface board AK-NP702 sold separately).
*4: New protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
*5: Requires AK-NP703 streaming interface board sold separately.
*6: When power is supplied from CCU.
*7: When using AK-UC4000 or AK-UC3300 4K studio camera (Future support planned). 2x may vary depending on connected studio camera.
*8: When using studio camera currently under development.
*9: AK-UCU700 requires optional AK-NP701 interface board for SFP28 connection.

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Studio Camera Accessories

AK-HRP1015

Remote Operation Panel 1/5-type rack size remote operation panel which supports PoE and IP control *Product Availability may vary depending on country

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Key Features
1/5-type rack size remote operation panel
Colour LCD display allows GUI operation, and also supports PoE* and IP control
Camera serial control and IP control (RJ45 LAN cable) are supported.
Can be used for remote control of Panasonic studio camera, camera recorders, convertible cameras, and HD integrated cameras.
Functions for studio camera scene file store and load.
SD memory card slot for saving user files, scene file and updating firmware versions.
The robust LAN connector.

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Studio Camera Accessories

AK-HRP1015

Remote Operation Panel 1/5-type rack size remote operation panel which supports PoE and IP control *Product Availability may vary depending on country

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Key Features
1/5-type rack size remote operation panel
Colour LCD display allows GUI operation, and also supports PoE* and IP control
Camera serial control and IP control (RJ45 LAN cable) are supported.
Can be used for remote control of Panasonic studio camera, camera recorders, convertible cameras, and HD integrated cameras.
Functions for studio camera scene file store and load.
SD memory card slot for saving user files, scene file and updating firmware versions.
The robust LAN connector.

Control panels, CCU and Converter

AK-HRP250

Compact operation panel with IP control and PoE support. By combining them AK-HCU250 Camera Control Units (CCU) and the AK-HRP250GJ Remote Operation Panel (ROP), it is possible to construct a long-distance optical fiber transmission studio camera system at a low cost.

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Key Features
Camera serial control and IP control are supported.
Panasonic PTZ cameras are also supported.
Equipped with joystick control lever. IRIS / PEDESTAL operation are supported.
Functions for studio camera scene file store and load.
SD memory card slot for saving user files, scene file and updating firmware versions.
Supports IP connection, PoE power supply, and the robust LAN terminal.

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Control panels, CCU and Converter

AK-HRP250

Compact operation panel with IP control and PoE support. By combining them AK-HCU250 Camera Control Units (CCU) and the AK-HRP250GJ Remote Operation Panel (ROP), it is possible to construct a long-distance optical fiber transmission studio camera system at a low cost.

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Key Features
Camera serial control and IP control are supported.
Panasonic PTZ cameras are also supported.
Equipped with joystick control lever. IRIS / PEDESTAL operation are supported.
Functions for studio camera scene file store and load.
SD memory card slot for saving user files, scene file and updating firmware versions.
Supports IP connection, PoE power supply, and the robust LAN terminal.

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Studio Cameras

AK-PLV100GSJ

The PLV100 carries on the legacy of VariCam with a cinematic look, Vlog and dual native ISO, and streamlines multicamera live shooting to deliver another purpose built studio cameras for easy Cine-live production

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Key Features
Equipped with a large format, 5.7K Super 35mm sensor and PL Lens mount to accommodate cinema lenses for a shallow-depth look.
Capture frame rate is switchable to Cinematic 24p/30p on 60p system, so can easily switch between a 24p/30p look and a standard broadcast 60p look.
Outputs SMPTE ST2110* video directly from its camera head and merely requires an optical-fiber connection for return input, intercom input/output, PTP synchronization, trunk out, and tally input.*Future support planned
Compatibility with Panasonic's 2/3-inch studio-camera system equipment allows the use of CCUs(UCU600 and HCU250), ROPs (HRP1010 and HRP1015) and other accessories.
V-LOG output* for wide dynamic range and rich color gamut, along with Dual Native ISO* for superb low-light performance

Studio Cameras

AK-UC4000

The AK-UC4000 camera offers the high video quality that is only possible with a large sensor, along with a wide range of 4K acquisition with the latest functions such as HDR, BT.2020 and high-speed shooting*. The camera keeps up with diversifying systems with features such as 12G-SDI, TICO*2, over SDI (4K over 3G-SDI) output and MoIP**, making it suitable not only for studio production but for a wide range of operations such as sports and events.

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Key Features
4.4K Sensor Camera with 2/3 type B4
UHD 12G SDI output (x2) and TICO via SDI output (x1)* *Output from the AK-UCU600 Camera Control Unit
Supports high-speed 2x, 3x or 4x output in HD mode* *Output from the AK-UCU600 Camera Control Unit
Future SMPTE 2110 MoIP Upgrade Path
Supports HDR(HLG) and ITU-R BT.2020

Studio Cameras

AK-UC3300

The AK-UC3300, a 4K Studio Camera system equipped with a large S35mm MOS 4K sensor to deliver high quality video. Ideal for a variety of production applications, such as broadcast studio, live events and eSports.

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Key Features
4K video output with horizontal / vertical resolution of 2,000 TV lines with a large 11-megapixel image sensor.
Supports 1/100 second high-speed reading to rolling shutter distortion.
Supports High Dynamic Range (HLG) and ITU-R BT.2020 wide color space.(with AK-UCU600 connected)
Supports HD Hi-Speed (2x).(with AK-UCU600 connected)
12G-SDI output/ TICO over SDI output /(with AK-UCU600 connected).SMPTE ST2110 supported with optional(with AK-NP600).

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LAN	1 line,
Weight	AK-UCU700: Approx. 9.1 kg (20.1 lb), AK-UCU710: Approx. 9.3 kg (20.5 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	424 mm x 88.5 mm x 400 mm (16-5/8 inches x 3-1/2 inches x 15-3/4 inches) (excluding protrusions)
Operating Temperature	0 ℃ to 40 ℃ (32 °F to 104 °F)
Power Consumption	550 W (Without camera connected: 130 W)
AUX Output	3G/HD-SDI 1 line
Video Output	3G/HD-SDI 5 lines 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI 2 lines HD-SDI 1 line
Communication	Intercom input/output (ENG / PROD, 0 dBm, 600 Ω (4 W) / 1 V [p-p], 200 Ω (RTS), 4 W / RTS / CLRCOM) : 2 lines*2 PGM input (0 dBm/600 Ω) : 2 lines Tally input (Red, Green, Yellow) : 1 input each
Humidity	10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Power Supply	100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Capacity for Supplying Power to a Camera	240 V AC , 1.46 A , 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Microphone Output	0 dBm/600 Ω, 2 lines (XLR, 3-pin, male)
MSU	RS-422 1 line, GPI for control
LAN Trunk	1 line,
Reference Input	BB (black burst) / tri-level*1: 1 line (automatic termination, connect to upper connector; BB signal and tri-level signal automatically recognized, with loop-through output)
Return Input	3G/HD-SDI 4 lines
Tally Output	Tally Output (Red, Green), Alarm Output, Open collector output each
SFP+/SFP28 1, 2	AK-UCU710: SFP+/SFP28 slot* x 2 (for ST 2110 connection), AK-UCU700: SFP+/SFP28 slot* x 2 (for ST 2110 connection) when AK-NP701G (sold separetely) is installed.
Dante®	AK-UCU710: RJ45 x 2 (Primary/Secondary), AK-UCU700: RJ45 x 2 (Primary/Secondary) when AK-NP702G (sold separetely) is installed.
STREAM	RJ45 x 1 (for IP video streaming, SRT, and NDI®^4 ) When AK-NP703G (sold separately) is installed.
HD Trunk Output	3G/HD-SDI 1 line
HD TRUNK (PROMPTER) Input	3G/HD-SDI 1 line
ROP	RS-422 1 line, 16 V DC output
Note	1: First studio camera system to support Dante®, NDI®4 and SRT audio networks as of October 2023, according to Panasonic Connect research. 2: Standard in AK-UCU710/UCU710S and optional in AK-UCU700/UCU700S (requires ST 2110 interface board AK-NP701 sold separately). 3: Standard in AK-UCU710/UCU710S and optional in AK-UCU700/UCU700S (requires Dante® interface board AK-NP702 sold separately). 4: New protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB in the United States and other countries. 5: Requires AK-NP703 streaming interface board sold separately. 6: When power is supplied from CCU. 7: When using AK-UC4000 or AK-UC3300 4K studio camera (Future support planned). 2x may vary depending on connected studio camera. 8: When using studio camera currently under development. 9: AK-UCU700 requires optional AK-NP701 interface board for SFP28 connection.

Camera Control Unit (CCU)

AK-UCU700 series

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