Panasonic AW-UE50 Black
4K 25/30p PTZ Camera with 24x Optical Zoom and supporting NDI|HX version 2 and SRT
The Panasonic AW-UE50 has a newly-designed and compact body with a weight of only 1.8kg, 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-UE50 has been designed to support the following markets:
- Live streaming events
- Entry-level studio configurations
- Higher education
- Corporate installs
Key Features
4K 25/30p and 24x Optical Zoom
New Direct Drive System for improved responsiveness and quietness
Supports NDI|HX version 2 and SRT*1 protocol
Excellent system flexibility to achieve smart wiring and smooth operation
Single-cable solution
The AW-UE50 also offers PoE+ support for camera power, control and video transmission over a single cable.
Direct drive system
The AW-UE50 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.
Online Video Content support
When using the PTZ Virtual USB driver software and using a LAN connection, it is possible to obtain video and audio from the AW-UE50 in the same way you would an USB camera. The UE50 is also equipped with Privacy Mode, which positions the lens towards the back when on standby.
Upgraded 4K sensor
The AW-UE50 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 UE50 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-UE50 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) has 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-UE50 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.
4K & HD Analogue Outputs
The AW-UE50 supports up to 4K 25p/30p 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|HX, SRT & IP Outputs
There is also a wide variety of IP transmission protocols available. Out of the box, Secure Reliable Transport (SRT*1) is supported to maintain stability while transmitting high-quality video, even in unstable network environments. SRT allows video distribution over public internet in a secure and reliable way, as it offers encryption and as lost packets are automatically detected and resent.
The AW-UE50 also supports the high-efficiency, low bandwidth NDI|HX*2 version 2, which is available via an optional paid-for upgrade. This enables video transmission at low bitrates over a single LAN cable.
RTMP/RTMPS*3 provides direct streaming to live broadcasting services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live from the camera directly.
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: SRT: Secure Reliable Transport.
*2: NDI|HX: High effciency low bandwidth NDI|HX.
*3: RTMP: Real-Time Messaging Protocol, RTMPS: Real-Time Messaging Protocol Secure
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V) (Supplied AC adapter) |
| PoE+ | IEEE802.3at compliant : DC42 to 57 V (Camera Input)(Software authentication (LLDP) is supported) |
| Current Consumption | 1.8 A (Supplied AC adaptor), 0.6 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 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) |
| Mass | Approx. 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs) (excluding ceiling mounting bracket)Approx. 2.05 kg (4.51 lbs) (including ceiling mounting bracket) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) | 160.0 mm x 192.1 mm x 166.0 mm (Excluding protrusions, cable cover, ceiling mounting bracket) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (inch) | 6.299 inches x 7.563 inches x 6.535 inches (Excluding protrusions, cable cover, ceiling mounting bracket) |
| Finish | AW-UE50W: WhiteAW-UE50K: Black |
| Controller Supported | AW-RP150GJ, AW-RP60GJ, AW-RM50AG, AK-HRP1000*1,2, AK-HRP1005*1,2, AK-HRP1015*2, AK-HRP250*2 |
| Camera Unit | |
| Imaging Sensors | 1/2.5-type 4K MOS x1 |
| 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: 1.4 x , 2 x |
| 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 | |
| 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) |
| S/N | |
| Horizontal Resolution | UHD: 1,500 Typ (Center area)FHD: 1,000 Typ (Center area) |
| 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 | |
| Output Format | |
| Synchronization System | |
| Input | |
| Input Connector | DC 12 V IN |
| Output | |
| 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 | 2160/29.97p (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 (over59.94i), 1080/24p (Just), 23.98p (Native), 720/59.94p, 50p |
| Video Output | |
| Video Output | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 connector, 4:2:2/10bit • HDCP is not supported. • Viera Link is not supported. |
| Video Output | 3G-SDI OUT | SMPTE292M, 424M/ 75 Ω (BNCx1) • 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 input Input 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 input Input level: -10 dBV Input 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 |
| Pan Tilt Head Unit | |
| IP Connecting Cable | • If you have a PoE+ ethernet hub LAN cable*5 (category 5e or above, straight cable) Max 100 m (328 ft) • If you don't have a PoE+ ethernet hub LAN cable*5 (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) |
| Camera/Pan-Tilt Head Control | |
| Installation Method | Stand-alone (Desktop) or suspended (Hanging)*6 |
| Pan/Tilt Operation Speed | Speed range: 0.08°/s to 60°/s (Normal mode)*7 • 3 speed modes installedNormal:60°/s, Fast1:90°/s, Fast2:180°/s |
| Panning Range | ±175° |
| Tilting Range | -30°to 90°*8 |
| Quietness | NC25 or less |
| Supported operating systems and web browsers | *9 |
| 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 Streaming Mode | JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI®|HX version 2*10,11,12,13 (H.264) |
| Image Resolution | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x360, 320x180 |
| 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 / 2ch |
| Supported Protocol | |
| Supported protocol | IPv6 | TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, NTP, DHCPv6, RTP, MLD, ICMP, ARP, RTMP, SRT |
| Supported protocol | IPv4 | TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT |
| NDI Support | NDI®|HX version 2: Upgradable |
| Image Resolution | NDI®|HX version 2 | 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Image Transmission Setting (NDI®|HX version 2) | Transmission Type: Streaming method: TCP/UDP, Unicast/Multicast |
| 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*14 |
| Power LED | ON/OFF control |
| Tripod Screw Penetration Measures | Possible |
| Pan/Tilt Mechanical Method | New Direct Drive System |
| Image Stabilization | OIS 2-axis MENU switching: Select between Off/O.I.S. |
| Privacy Mode | The lens surface faces backward when standing by (ON/OFF) * Default is OFF |
| Other Functions | |
| Tally LED display color | red / green |
| Note | *1:Discontinued Model*2:Will be supported in the future*3: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:To ensure safety, the unit must be secured using the mount bracket supplied.*7:Note that the operating noise may be loud in high speed. If the operating noise is disturbing, use the Normal mode.*8:The main unit may appear in the video depending on the pan/tilt position.*9:Supported OS indicated are for browsers current as of September 2021. See “Service and Support / PASS” for the latest information on browser support.*10:NDI® is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow.*11:NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States.*12: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-UE50/AW-UE40 supports NDI®|HX version 2 and Full HD output.*13:For details, please contact a sales representative of Panasonic. To use NDI®|HX, the driver must be installed and activated.*14:Non-synchronous with SDI-OUT |