PTZ Camera 4K

AW-UE80

4K 50/60p PTZ Camera supporting Full-Bandwidth NDI, SRT and FreeD protocols

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Key features

Supports a wide variety of IP transmission protocols, including high bandwidth NDI*1, NDI|HX, and SRT*2

Supports 4K 50p/60p shooting

Includes a wide-angle lens with a 74.1° field of view and 24x optical zoom

Supports FreeD for building AR/VR systems

New Direct Drive System for improved responsiveness and quietness

The AW-UE80W/K is a PTZ camera suitable for capturing the natural facial expressions of actors/performers and for recording events without spoiling the ambiance. The dome-shaped design minimizes “the feeling of being recorded on video” while the new direct-drive motor produces a very quiet operating sound so it won’t disturb the production activities or spoil the ambiance. The camera offers high-image-quality 4K/60p resolution, wide 74.1° angle, and optical zoom with up to 24x magnification to achieve superb video image quality. The AW-UE80W/K also offers excellent stability and security during video streaming so it can be used for any type of video production. From the production of a reality show to the recording of an internal business or educational event, the top-of-the-line standard model, AW-UE80W/K, can be used in a diversity of applications.

The AW-UE80 has a newly-designed and compact body with a weight of only 2.0kg, which makes it very easy to handle and to install in any kind of setting, especially when positioning the camera on trusses or ceilings.

The AW-UE80 has been designed to support the following markets:

Fixed-rig/factual programming
Rental and staging
Esports
Broadcast and mixed reality studio environments
Parliaments and theatres
Higher education
Corporate installs

Single-cable solution

The AW-UE80 offers PoE++ support for camera power, control and video transmission over a single cable.

Direct drive system

The AW-UE80 features the direct drive system based on Panasonic’s own technology for quiet and smooth vertical and horizontal direction, with a reduced operating sound of NC25 or lower. Direct drive also opens up more opportunities for PTZ operation including faster, precise movement and with higher accuracy in preset positioning – making it Panasonic’s fastest, quietest and most accurate PTZ yet.

Upgraded 4K sensor

The AW-UE80 features a new 1/2.5-type 4K MOS sensor that produces stunning UHD video with true 4K resolution of 1,500 TV lines in UHD. The UE80 supports 3G SDI, HDMI and IP which makes it an ideal option for using within existing HD or 4K workflows thanks to its simultaneous video output feature.

Wide-Angle Lens

The AW-UE80 introduces a new wide-angle lens with a 74.1° field of view and a 24x optical zoom, enabling a wide area to be shot from a limited installation space, in addition to maintaining high image quality at high zoom ratios. This allows shooting in large indoor spaces. Intelligent zoom extends its capabilities to 28x in UHD and 36x in Full-HD.

Optical Zoom and Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) have been added to the unit to ensure smooth pan-tilt movement when in busier environments or moving or be placed onto a robotic system for example.

New Processor

The AW-UE80 includes a new powerful chipset platform, making the PTZ incredibly responsive and capable of increased video processing tasks for higher image quality and lower latency output.

4K & HD Analogue Outputs

The AW-UE80 supports up to 4K 50p/60p video at 3840 x 2160 to provide professional and high-quality shooting of moving images, as well as a wide variety of output interfaces such as 3G-SDI, HDMI, and IP – which can be activated simultaneously for HD and 4K workflows.

New NDI, SRT & IP Outputs

There is also a wide variety of IP transmission protocols available out of the box, including NDI*1, NDI|HX version 2, and SRT*2. High bandwidth NDI can transmit full HD video up to 100 Mbps.

The AW-UE80 also offers high-efficiency, low bandwidth NDI|HX version 2 to enable video transmission at low bitrates. In both cases, only one single LAN cable is needed.

Secure Reliable Transport (SRT*2) is also supported to maintain stability while transmitting high-quality video, even in unstable network environments and allows video distribution over public internet in a secure and reliable way. SRT offers encryption and as lost packets are automatically detected and resent.

RTMP/RTMPS*4 provides direct streaming to live broadcasting services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live from the camera directly.

FreeD Support for Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications

Like the AW-UE150 and AW-UE100, the AW-UE80 includes FreeD*5 support to enable connection with AR/VR*6 systems. FreeD*5 allows the camera tracking information (pan/tilt/zoom/focus/iris) to be output together with a synchronisation signal to easily build systems without an encoder.

New Web Interface & Simplified Workflows

A brand new web interface has been introduced for professional operators working within darker environments to easily navigate the advanced GUI for operators.

Panasonic offers an entire ecosystem of solutions to enable the new PTZ cameras to be smoothly introduced into existing camera systems. This includes use with its remote camera controllers, PTZ Control Center centralised control software, and its automatic tracking software for presentations and lectures, enabled by face recognition and human body detection.

^{*1: NDI: High bandwidth NDI}
^{*2: SRT: Secure Reliable Transport}
^{*3: NDI|HX: High effciency low bandwidth NDI|HX.}
^{*4: RTMP: Real-Time Messaging Protocol, RTMPS: Real-Time Messaging Protocol Secure}
^{*5: FreeD is a protocol widely used in virtual studio systems for transmitting camera tracking information.}
^{*6: AR: Augmented Reality, VR: Virtual Reality}

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General
Power Requirements	12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V) (Supplied AC adapter)
PoE++	IEEE802.3bt compliant: DC42 to 57 V (Camera Input)(Software authentication (LLDP) is supported)
Current Consumption	3.0 A (Supplied AC adaptor), 1.0 A (PoE++ power supply)
Ambient Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	20 ％ to 90 ％ (no condensation)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 50°C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
Mass	Approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs) (excluding ceiling mounting bracket),Approx. 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs) (including ceiling mounting bracket)

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Accessories & Software

ProAV Software Solutions

AW-SF300

Panasonic's Visual Preset Software adds intuitive GUI-based operation to the free to download PTZ Control Centre software. This enables the management and control of PTZ camera presets whilst incorporating photos and layout diagrams assigned by the user.

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Key Features
Adds intuitive GUI-based operation to the free to download PTZ Control Centre software
Enables the management & control of multiple Panasonic PTZ camera presets using a centralised PC

ProAV Software Solutions

PTZ Control Center

Centralized management of multiple PTZ camerasPan/Tilt/Zoom by buttons, sliders, or a touch on a screenCamera preset buttons with thumbnails (Register/Recall/Delete of up to 9 points)Camera picture quality adjustmentSimultaneous control of multiple cameras (Focus/Iris/Gain/White balance/Shutter/ND Filter)Camera SD recording Start/Stop (Only for cameras that support SD card recording)Limits functions by administrator authenticationCopies setting data between multiple PCAutomatic camera discovery and network setting

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Key Features
Centralized management of multiple PTZ cameras
Pan/Tilt/Zoom by buttons, sliders, or a touch on a screen
Camera preset buttons with thumbnails
Camera picture quality adjustment
Simultaneous control of multiple cameras

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Switchers/Mixers Series

AV-HSW10

IP Live Switcher with intuitive and compact design takes online communication one level higher.

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Key Features
Diverse Interfaces to Suit Wide-ranging Needs
Diverse Keyers for More Attractive Video
Multiviewer With 10 Selectable Patterns
Remote Control With Software Control Panel

Switchers/Mixers Series

AV-UHS500

The 4K Live Switcher is easy to use in a variety of applications, such as event staging, broadcast at stations and OB vans, lectures at universities, conference halls and so on, demonstrating incredible performance in live video production on the field.

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Key Features
Versatile 12G-SDI/3G-SDI/HDMI interface support
UHD/HD multi-format support Expanded functions with two optional unit slots
Standard number of inputs/outputs: 8 inputs / 7 outputs
Maximum number of inputs/outputs (with optional boards):Maximum 16 inputs/Maximum 15 outputs
Five keyers for excellent image effects

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Remote Unit Operation Panel

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.

Remote Unit Operation Panel

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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General
Power Requirements	12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V) (Supplied AC adapter)
PoE++	IEEE802.3bt compliant: DC42 to 57 V (Camera Input)(Software authentication (LLDP) is supported)
Current Consumption	3.0 A (Supplied AC adaptor), 1.0 A (PoE++ power supply)
Ambient Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	20 ％ to 90 ％ (no condensation)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 50°C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
Mass	Approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs) (excluding ceiling mounting bracket),Approx. 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs) (including ceiling mounting bracket)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm)	170.0 mm x 211.0 mm x 171.0 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) (inch)	6.693 inches x 8.307 inches x 6.732inches
Finish	AW-UE80W: WhiteAW-UE80K: Black
Controller Supported	AW-RP150GJ, AW-RP60GJ, AW-RM50AG, AK-HRP10001, 2, AK-HRP10051, 2, AK-HRP10152, AK-HRP2502
Camera Unit
Imaging Sensors	1/2.5-type MOS×1
Lens	Motorized Optical 24x zoom, F1.8 to F4.0[f=4.12 mm (5/32 inches) to 98.9 mm (3‑29/32 inches);35 mm (1‑3/8 inches) equivalent: 25.0 mm (31/32 inches) to 600.0 mm (23‑5/8 inches)]
Zoom	• Optical zoom: 24x• i.Zoom UHD 28x, FHD 36x• Digital extender zoom: 1.4x, 2x
Conversion Lens	Not supported
Angle of View Range	Horizontal angle of view: 74.1° (wide) to 3.3° (tele)Vertical angle of view: 46.0° (wide) to 1.9° (tele)Diagonal angle of view: 81.8° (wide) to 3.8° (tele)
Optical Filter	Through, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, IR through (IR through is used as "night mode")
Focus	Switching between auto and manual
Focus Distance	Entire zooming range: 1200 mm (3.9 ft)Wide end: 100 mm (0.33 ft)
Color Separation Optical System	1MOS
Minimum Illumination	3 lx (F1.8, 59.94p, 50IRE, 42 dB, without accumulation)
Horizontal Resolution	1,500 TV Typ (Center area, UHD mode, wide)1,000 TV Typ (Center area, FHD mode, wide)
Gain Selection	Auto, 0 dB to 36 dB*3 (Super Gain function equipped : 37 dB to 42 dB)
Frame Mix	Auto, 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB*4
Electronic Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter Speed \| 59.94p/59.94i	1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000
Electronic Shutter Speed \| 29.97p	1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000
Electronic Shutter Speed \| 23.98p/24p	1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000
Electronic Shutter Speed \| 50p/50i	1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000
Electronic Shutter Speed \| 25p	1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000
Syncro Scan
Synchro Scan \| 59.94p/59.94i	60.0 Hz to 7200 Hz
Synchro Scan \| 29.97p	30.0 Hz to 7200 Hz
Synchro Scan \| 23.98p/24p	24.0 Hz to 7200 Hz
Synchro Scan \| 50p/50i	50.0 Hz to 7200 Hz
Synchro Scan \| 25p	25.0 Hz to 7200 Hz
Gamma	HD / Normal / Cinema1 / Cinema2 / Still Like
White Balance	• ATW: 3200 K, 5600 K (ATW Speed 3-stage variables.)• AWB: AWB-A / AWB-B• VAR (selectable between 2000 K and 15000 K by designating a value)
Chroma Amount Variability	OFF, -99 ％ to 99 %
Scene File
Synchronization System	Internal/External synchronization (BBS/Tri-level sync)
Input
Input Connectors	DC 12 V IN, G/L IN(BNC)BBS (Black Burst Sync), tri-level sync supported)
Output
Output Format
Output Format \| SDI \| HD	1080/59.94p, 50p, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 1080/29.97p (Native), 25p (Native), 23.98p (over59.94i), 1080/29.97psF, 25psF, 23.98psF, 1080/24p (Just), 23.98p (Native), 720/59.94p, 50p
Output Format \| HDMI \| 4K	2160/59.94p, 2160/50p, 2160/29.97p (Native), 2160/25p (Native), 2160/24p (Just), 2160/23.98p (Native)
Output Format \| HDMI \| HD	1080/59.94p, 50p, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 1080/29.97p (Native), 25p (Native), 23.98p (over59.94p), 1080/24p (Just), 23.98p (Native), 720/59.94p, 50p
Video Output
Video Output \| HDMI	HDMI 2.0 connector, 4:2:2/10bit• HDCP is not supported.• Viera Link is not supported
Video Output \| 3G-SDI OUT	SMPTE292M/424M/ 75 Ω(BNC×1)• Level-A/Level-B supported
Input/Output
Input/Output Connector
Input/Output Connector \| LAN	LAN terminal for IP control (RJ-45)
Input/Output Connector \| RS-422	CONTROL IN RS422A(RJ-45)
MIC/Line Input	AAC compatibility (compatible with IP only)Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack• During MIC inputInput level: -40 dBV (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)Supply voltage: 2.5 V±0.5 V (plug-in power compatible)"• Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ (when plug-in power is turned ON)Approx. 20 kΩ (when plug-in power is turned OFF)"• During LINE inputInput level: -10 dBVInput impedance: Approx. 3 kΩ• Input volume variable range: -36 dB to 12 dB (3 dB step)• Embedded audio output level: -12 dBFS• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz• Quantization bit rate: 24 bit (SDI, HDMI), 16 bit (IP)
Pan Tilt Head Unit
Camera/Pan-Tilt Head Control
IP Connecting Cable	• If you have a PoE++ ethernet hubLAN cable5, 6 (category 5e or above, straight cable) Max 100 m (328 ft)• If you don't have a PoE++ ethernet hubLAN cable5, 6 (category 5e or above, straight cable) Max 100 m (328 ft)
AW Protocol Connecting Cable	LAN cable*5 (category 5e or above, straight cable) Max 1000 m (3280 ft)
Installation Method	Stand-alone (Desktop) or suspended (Hanging)*7
Pan/Tilt Operation Speed	Speed range: 0.08°/s to 60°/s (Normal mode)*8 • 3 speed modes installedNormal:60°/s, Fast1:90°/s, Fast2:180°/s
Panning Range	±175°
Tilting Range	-30°to 90°*9
Quietness	NC25 or less
Image Streaming Mode	JPEG(MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI®\|HX version 2*11, 12, 13 (H.264), High Bandwidth NDI®
Supported operating systems and web browsers
Windows	Windows 10 Windows® Internet Explorer® 11(32 bit / 64 bit) Microsoft Edge Google Chrome
Mac	Mac OS v11.0.1 / Safari 14.01 Mac OS v11.0.1 / Google Chrome Mac OS v10.15 / Google Chrome Mac OS v10.14 / Google Chrome
iPhone / iPad	iOS Safari iPadOS
Android	Android OS Google Chrome
IP Streaming
Image Resolution	1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360, 320×180
Image Transmission setting (JPEG)	Frame rate: Maximum 30fpsImage quality (Fine / Normal)
Image Transmission Setting (H.264)	Transmission Type: Unicast port (AUTO), Unicast port (MANUAL), Multicast port Transmission Priority: Constant bit rate, Frame rate, Best effort Frame Rate: [60 Hz] 5fps / 15fps / 30fps / 60fps, [50 Hz] 5fps / 12.5fps / 25fps / 50fps Max Bit Rate: 512kbps / 768kbps / 1024kbps / 1536kbps / 2048kbps / 3072kbps / 4096kbps / 6144kbps / 8192kbps / 10240kbps / 12288kbps / 14336kbps / 16384kbps / 20480kbps / 24576kbps
Image Transmission Setting (H.265)	Transmission Type: Unicast port (AUTO), Unicast port (MANUAL), Multicast port Transmission Priority: Constant bit rate, Frame rate, Best effort Frame Rate: [60 Hz] 30fps / 60fps, [50 Hz] 25fps / 50fps Max Bit Rate: 512kbps / 768kbps / 1024kbps / 1536kbps / 2048kbps / 3072kbps / 4096kbps / 6144kbps / 8192kbps / 10240kbps / 12288kbps / 14336kbps / 16384kbps / 20480kbps / 24576kbps
Audio Compression Type	AAC-LC, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch
Supported Protocol
Supported protocol \| IPv6	TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, NTP, DHCPv6, RTSP/RTP, MLD, ICMP, ARP, SRT
Supported protocol \| IPv4	TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP/RTP, MPEG2-TS, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT
NDI Support	NDI®\|HX version 2: Included as standardHigh Bandwidth NDI®: Included as standard*14
Output Formats	High Bandwidth NDI® : 【HD】1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
Image Resolution \| NDI®\|HX version 2	1920x1080, 1280x720
Image Transmission Setting (High Bandwidth NDI®)	Transimission Type: TCP/UDP, Unicast/Multicast Max Bit Rate: 250 Mbps
Image Transmission Setting (NDI®\|HX version 2)	Transimission Type: TCP/UDP, Unicast/Multicast
Audio Compression Type \| High Bandwidth NDI®	AAC-LC, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Audio Compression Type \| NDI®\|HX version 2	AAC-LC, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch
New Functions
F-Number Display	Displayed on the AW-RP150GJ and AW-RP60GJ sides
Menu Display on IP Video	Supported*15
Power LED	ON/OFF control
Tripod Screw Penetration Measures	Possible
Pan/Tilt Mechanical Method	New Direct Drive System
Privacy Mode	The lens surface faces backward when standing by (ON/OFF)* Default is OFF
Image Stabilization	OIS 2-axisMENU switching: Select between Off/O.I.S.(STABLE)/O.I.S.(PAN/TILT)
Other Function
Tally LED display color	red / green
VR Compatibility	Supports FreeD protocol
Note	1:Discontinued Model2:Will be supported in the future3:Can be set in 1 dB step increments.4:Cannot be set when the format is 2160/29.97p, 2160/23.98p, 2160/24p, 2160/25p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p (59.94i), 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25p, 1080/25PsF.5:STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) is recommended.6:Use Category 6 or higher when transmitting 4K video.7:To ensure safety, the unit must be secured using the mount bracket supplied.8:Note that the operating noise may be loud in high speed. If the operating noise is disturbing, use the Normal mode.9:The main unit may appear in the video depending on the pan/tilt position.10:Supported OS indicated are for browsers current as of August 2020. See “Service and Support / PASS” for the latest information on browser support.11:NDI® is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow.12:NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States.13: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. In the NDI®\|HX mode, 4K video signals cannot be output. AW-UE80 supports NDI®\|HX version 2 and Full HD output.14:Simultaneous operation with the AW protocol is not possible.*15:Non-synchronous with SDI-OUT