Panasonic AK-UC4000

The Panasonic AK-UC4000 studio camera, which can be used in 4K and HD mode, is another innovation in Panasonic's broadcast environment. When shooting in HD, for example, the camera is characterized by high sensitivity and low noise. In addition to the features of previous studio cameras, such as DRS and CineGamma, the UC4000 offers new features such as Focus Wizard, Flash Band Compensation and Skew Reduction (avoiding the rolling shutter effect), which is made possible by the fast read rate of the MOS sensor. Other features that enhance the recording experience include revised video signal level gain (-6dB to 36dB), a user gamma function, black gamma correction depending on black level setting, multi-stage dynamic noise reduction and simple matrix adjustment. In addition, the AK-UC4000 series achieves excellent image quality with high functionality.

If the AK-UC4000 is connected to the AK-UCU600 control unit, the system is able to produce 4K for uncompressed transmission over long distances. The
Remote Operation Panels AK-HRP1000 and AK-HRP1005 have a color LCD for smooth control. When operating with the AK-UCU600 CCU, the system is
camera and control unit are capable of transmitting video signals up to 2,000m. A connection between the Remote Operation Panel and the camera is established by a corresponding
cable.

Product features:

• Newly developed Super 35mm 4.4K sensor with B4 2/4 lens bayonet
• Variable Dynamic Range (Hybrid Log Gamma), BT.2020 support
• HLG curve can be adjusted in black gamma and knee
• UCU600 is able to output UHD HDR and HD SDR simultaneously (with offset gain)
• UCU600 has 2x UHD 12G-SDI outputs or 1x UHD Quad 3G output (switchable)
• UCU600 also has 1x TICO output to UHD SDI (simultaneously) (TICO can transmit UHD signals with 3G SDI cable up to 100m using 1:4 compression)
• Supports high-speed 2x, 3x or 4x output in HD mode*1 with 1080p, 1080i ,720p simultaneously with standard output (1x)*2
• 4.4K image sensor reaches 2000 lines resolution
• 1080p image scan mode to avoid the rolling shutter effect. (This function is also possible for 59.94p/50p)
• High sensitivity: 10 f-stops (59.94Hz) / 11 f-stops (50Hz)
• S/N ratio: 62dB
• High depth of field for sports and live event applications
• Compact and lightweight design
• DC12V72.5A and 1.0A output as standard feature
• The DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) function suppresses dark shadows and
• overexposed highlights. The black gamma function is intended for independent color settings in dark areas (HD mode)
• 12-axis color correction, details, skin tone details (two color axes) and easy matrix adjustment
• SD memory card can be used for data and firmware updates
• Advanced trunk functions such as 3x CCU to one camera, plus 1x HD-SDI from
• Camera to CCU, as well as a 1000Base-T LAN trunk

Option firmware expected fall 2018:

• UCU600 has 2x, 3x and 4x HD HFR outputs in HD mode

Option Board expected December 2018:

• This board contains the Media-over-IP function and 1x UHD 12G-SDI output

Please note that the 4x 3G UHD output is not available when media-over-IP
is used.

*1: With HD speed mode switched on
*2: Requires a firmware upgrade scheduled for fall 2018