Aw-ue150 Firmware Update

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Panasonicrecently released firmware update Ver. 2.62, which brings major improvements to the PTZ camera, including SRT, TSL 5.0 support, improved Pan/Tilt movement and Minus Gain. Along with having top of class image quality, Ver. 2.62 makes the AW-UE150 the ultimate streaming PTZ camera as well.

Gain is a digital camera setting that controls the amplification of the signal - measured by decibels (dB) - from the camera sensor. Ver. 2.62 for the UE150 brings Minus Gain with an adjustable range of -3dB to 42dB (0dB to 42dB previously). In well lit environments, by dropping the gain to -3dB, your images will contain less noise, which will produce cleaner green screen work and enable additional depth-of-field control to separate your subject from the background.

Another improvement is faster pan and tilt speed with 60-degrees/second added in acceleration (rise time) and deceleration (fall time) in Normal Pan/Tilt mode and 180-degrees/second in Fast Pan/Tilt mode. This improvement gives the UE150 the equivalent Pan/Tilt speed of the AW-HE130 PTZ camera.

There are a number of streaming protocols (RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, etc.) to distribute video content over the Internet. Originally developed by Haivision, SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open source video transport protocol that improves video streaming performance across unpredictable networks like the public Internet.

The AW-UE150 is a key model in Panasonic's comprehensive professional PTZ camera lineup. Featuring a 1-type large MOS sensor, this next-generation PTZ camera supports high-quality 4K/UHD 60p video, features a 75.1-degree viewing angle, 20x optical zoom and supports versatile outputs, including 12G-SDI, HDMI, optical fiber, and IP. Simultaneous 4K/HD operation makes this PTZ camera powerhouse ideal for those looking to future-proof their system.

*1: AW-RP50, AW-RP120G, AK-HRP1000GJ and AK-HRP1005GJ connection with the AW-UE150W/K is planned for future support. Contact your sales representative for further information on when support will be available for this feature. Use may require a software version update.

Panasonic is offering an integrated Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) upgrade for this camera. This upgrade addresses moir, a huge challenge producers and creators are experiencing with ever-popular discrete LED walls. Moir is the noticeable contrast between the light of the image and the darkness of the gap between LEDs. Our OLPF upgrade prevents the high frequency information from passing and smooths out the total surface area. This process is done optically and requires a change to the existing lens in the camera.

We recommend contacting your local Panasonic Professional Video representative to request a trial of an OLPF-ready system to determine if it will be right for your production needs.

Introducing the AW-UE150, a new 4K integrated Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) remote camera that offers 4K/UHD 60p capture, a first in its broadcast-camera class. The UE150 also affords the widest viewing angle (75.1 degrees, horizontal), which currently is the widest in its class. With an HDR mode, support of various 4K interfaces and simultaneous 4K/HD output, the AW-UE150 is the perfect remote camera for higher-end applications in broadcast, production, corporate, events & staging, education, House of Worship and more.

The AW-UE150 incorporates a 1-inch large MOS sensor and 20X optical zoom, along with seamless Intelligent Zoom (iZoom). The 4K interfaces supported include 12G-SDI, HDMI, optical fiber, and IP. The UE150 features a larger tally light for more effective on-air indication where needed, as well as a modern, bold new design.

The large 1 inch MOS sensor enables high sensitivity shooting with low noise. The sensor boasts a light-capturing area that is approximately four times larger than that of the 1/2.3-type sensor to guarantee a wide dynamic range. Combined with our intelligent imaging functions, the AW-UE150 brings image quality never before seen in a PTZ camera.

To be able to incorporate realistic VR (virtual reality) or AR (augmented reality) studio sets in your live productions, accurate camera positioning data is imperative. The AW-UE150 features the FreeD protocol, which provides you with the option to output Pan / Tilt / Zoom / Iris information via Serial (RS 422) and IP (UDP) directly from the camera to your tracking system. The FreeD protocol is supported by most popular virtual set systems, including solutions such as Brainstorm, Ross UX XPERIENCE / Xpression, The Future Group Pixotope, Vizrt Viz Virtual Studio, and Zero Density. The UE150's FreeD compliant command enables the integration of robotic camera systems into virtual studios / virtual sets without an encoder.

The AW-UE150 is the first robotic PTZ camera in the world to incorporate support for V-LOG video output, a key feature of high-end cinema cameras such as the VariCam. The ability for the UE150 to output in a LOG format opens up a wide-range of video production possibilities. The wide dynamic range and color gamut provide images suitable for color grading, helping to facilitate a consistent video look and enabling color matching with the Netflix approved VariCam cinema cameras and the AK-UC4000 broadcast camera system.

The robotic camera's V-LOG output mode enables the LOG-profile video to be output via 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, monitor out, and HDMI. Additionally, two types of settings, V-LOG and V-709, can be selected independently per output interface. This allows 4K V-LOG video for color grading to be simultaneously output with full-HD V-709 video for on-site camera monitoring.

The camera supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) to prevent blown-out highlights and blocked-up shadows and enable picture quality close to that of the naked eye. The color balance is shifted to display according to the BT.2020 color gamut.

A wide range of outputs are supported: 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, and even Optical Fiber output. The addition of 4K/HD simultaneous output guarantees the right output for the operation at hand. 4K video can be down-converted to HD directly within the camera.

The AW-UE150 PTZ camera features a slot for an SFP+ optical fiber module. Installing a fiber module enables the UE150 to transmit uncompressed video over infrastructure fiber, making it useful for extended cable runs typically found in large facilities, stadiums and arenas.

Panasonic is offering an integrated Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) upgrade to the AW-UE150. This upgrade addresses moir, a huge challenge producers and creators are experiencing with ever-popular discrete LED walls. Moir is the noticeable contrast between the light of the image and the darkness of the gap between LEDs. Our OLPF upgrade prevents the high frequency information from passing and smooths out the total surface area. This process is done optically and requires a change to the existing lens in the camera.

We recommend contacting your local Panasonic Professional Video representative to request a trial of an OLPF-ready system to determine if it will be right for your production needs.

Images shot in 4K can be output in their entirety while simultaneously cropping parts of those images. The cropping position can be specified from a maximum of 3 locations to enable simple operation from the Remote Camera Controller AW-RP150, a web browser or other operations screen.

The AW-UE150 PRO PTZ camera is compatible with Panasonic's advanced auto tracking software / server. Utilizing sophisticated facial and body recognition, as well as deep-learning technology, the automated robotic camera control solution allows for accurate tracking of a speaker in a lecture hall or on a presentation stage. The camera auto tracking solution enables streamlined presenter tracking without the need for other accessories or a time-consuming setup process. In addition to standard automated camera tracking, the latest version of the auto tracking software utilizes the UE150's 4K crop feature to enable the simultaneous tracking of up to 3 people.

For a limited time, try a full version of the auto tracking software free for 90 days!

RTMP / RTMPS (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is supported by the AW-UE150 to enable direct upload of video to live-streaming services such as YouTube and Facebook Live. This means a live stream can be broadcast directly from the camera.

The AW-UE150W/K can be upgraded to an NDIHX compatible model by purchasing a license. Highly efficient NDIHX compatibility enables high-quality video to be encoded and transmitted in real-time and input signals to be directly sent to a switcher (such as the AV-HLC100 Stream Studio) without the need for an IP decoder.

IP connection from the Remote Camera Controller AW-RP150 through a HUB (switching hub) enables control of up to 200 AW-UE150W/K units. Furthermore, a single AW-UE150W/K unit can be controlled from up to 5 x AW-RP150 units.

When using the AW-UE150 camera with the advanced hardware-based AW-RP150 camera controller, users will be able to utilize the preset launcher tool. This convenient new feature provides camera operators with direct access to camera preset thumbnails. Up to 50 camera preset thumbnails can be viewed in a web browser window on an iPad or PC, allowing for quick and immediate camera preset recalls via touchscreen or mouse.

With the increasing use of LED lights for production and stage lighting, an issue which keeps coming up is the over saturation of certain colors. To keep this under control and to provide accurate video image reproduction, the AW-UE150 has an "Adaptive Matrix" feature. When enabled, this function automatically controls matrix calculation coefficients, aiding in preventing blue channel clipping when capturing scenes with blue LED lights. This enables you to keep shooting in these environments while preventing color overload or high saturation, even during live events, in theaters and on stages with very strong blue LED lights.

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