To develop "Next-Gen 4K PTZ"
As an industry leader,
By utilising many years of technology and knowledge,
To deliver the best ever PTZ to customers
Panasonic’s engineers continue to push the limit.
Voice of Developers for Next-Gen 4K PTZ, AW-UE160W/K
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Introduction
To develop “Next-Gen 4K PTZ”
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Chapter 1
Aiming for the ideal operational feeling
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New PTZ Mechanism
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Chapter 2
Unifying Specifications for the Future
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Picture-making, PTZ’s menu layout
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Chapter 3
Continuously Pursuing Functionality
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SMPTE ST 2110, Exterior design
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Epliogue
As the No. 1 Company in the Industry
Introduction
To develop “Next-Gen 4K PTZ”
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Pro-AV Product Planning Group
Kohei Nozaki
We aimed to create a “PTZ camera that can be used in co-operation with a studio camera”.
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Munenori Miyaji
Our philosophy is to always be ”two steps ahead of the times” and to continue to provide our customers with new impressions and experiences.
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It has been 15 years since Panasonic launched the first PTZ camera.
The last 15 years can be divided into 3 phases.
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The 1st phase (2008～2012)
Challenge to catch up
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The 2nd phase (2013～2022)
Develop unique features and values
ahead of competitors
＊＊Based on Futuresource PTZ Camera Report 2021. Panasonic is No.1 PTZ Camera Value brand in worldwide from 2017 to 2021.
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The 3rd phase (2023~)
Towards a new PTZ camera that
nobody has seen before!
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Chapter 1
Aiming for the ideal operational feeling
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Device Technology Development Group
Kazuki Yoshino
The UE160 has the pan-tilt-zoom operating feel that is ideal for professional camera operators.
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3 technological breakthroughs were key to achieving this.
The configuration embodiment of the output shaft encoder
Minimize error factors
Enhanced dustproofing
Worked closely with the factory.
Chapter 2
Unifying Specifications for the Future
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Kohei Ueyama
The UE160 designed to create a new picture-making for diversified vide production sites.
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A good balance of sensitivity, dynamic range, color reproduction, resolution, and noise (S/N).
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Masashi Sawata
We have created a rule and system to be the criteria when sorting items in the future.
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In the development of the Web GUI, we aimed for a more simplified and intuitive UI.
Chapter 3
Continuously Pursuing Functionality
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Ritsuko Muguruma
It was essential to support the ST 2110, which enables the transmission and reception of “lively” and realistic video.
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The ST 2110 also makes it possible to shoot in remote locations at a lower cost and to share resources.
IP integration is also important from the standpoint of interconnectivity with other devices such as studio cameras and KAIROS.
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Junya Yamada
By increasing the overall heat dissipation efficiency, we succeeded significantly improving the specifications without changing its compact size.
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One of the updates from the UE150 is the addition of rear terminals.
Epliogue
As the No. 1 Company in the Industry
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Pro-AV Technology Group
Munenori Miyaji
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For us, the UE160 is not just a new PTZ, but a completely innovative PTZ developed by our entire Pro AV team to revolutionize the broadcast industry.
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We believe that the UE160 has the power to shatter the typical stereotypes of PTZs.
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*Affiliations are as of March 2023.
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