Panasonic Camcorders

Overview#

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Panasonic AU-EVA1 camera provide remote control and multiple direct access functions over serial protocol. A typical setup consists of a CI0 IP to serial interface to control the camera over IP from an RCP.

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caution

This guide is a complement to the Serial Camera Setup Guide. It focuses on providing the specific setup details for your camera configuration.

Cyanview camera control features and workflows#

  • Unlimited number of cameras and models supported from a single RCP
  • Camera control over IP using a CI0 or RIO interface
  • Camera control over the internet and cellular networks using RIO
  • Support of camera bus for up to 8 cameras per serial port
  • Compatible with serial modems for wireless camera control

Main Adjustments#

FunctionNotes
OSD menusAll functions available
ExposureIris1,2, Shutter, Gain, Auto Exposure
White balanceAuto (ATW), One Push, Manual
Primary correctionsMaster Black1 , Master Gamma, Color Gains, Saturation
Lens2Iris, Focus, Auto focus, Zoom
OtherDetail Enhancement, Digital Zoom1, White Clip

1: not supported on all models
2: on zoom block cameras

Note: Red and Blue gains are not supported by the AU-EVA1 protocol.

Setup#

USB connection#

The Panasonic AU-EVA1 camera is controlled over IP using one of the supported USB to Ethernet adapters listed below. Other models will not work.

  • UGREEN USB 3.0 to Ethernet RJ45 Lan Gigabit Adapter for 10/100/1000 (SKU 20256, make sure to order the USB 3.0 version, not the USB 2.0) Plugable USB3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • BUFFALO Wired LAN adapter LUA4-U3-AGT

Connecting#

  • Plug the USB - Ethernet adapter at the top back of the cameracyanview-support-integration-panasonic-camcorder-AU-EVA1-USB
  • Connect connect both your Panasonic AU-EVA1 and your Cyanview RCP to a PoE network access.

Cam setup#

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  • step 1Verify your Panasonic AU-EVA1 Firmware is in version 3.00-00-0.00 or later.
  • step 2In the camera menus, select `NETWORK SETTINGS`.
  • step 3Under `NETWORK FUNC`, either delete all accounts or add an account named `guest` and password `auguest` all lowercase.
  • step 4Under `NETWORK PROPERTY`, set `TYPE` to 'INFRA(MANUAL)'.
  • step 5Change `DHCP` to OFF, we will keep the default 192.168.0.1 IP address for this example.
  • step 6Change `NETWORK SEL` from OFF to WLAN.cyanview-support-integration-panasonic-camcorder-AU-EVA1-IP-power-button
  • step 7Power cycle the camera to apply the network changes.
note

When changing network configuration or user account, it is usually required to power cycle the camera to apply the changes