Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

AW-HE38H HD Professional PTZ Camera Discontinued

  • Live Chat
  • Contact us

AW-HE38H $$2,100 MSRP

Product details

The AW-HE38 pan/tilt/zoom camera incorporates newly-developed 1/2.3-type full HD MOS sensors and Digital Signal Processors (DSP) for high sensitivity, high resolution and superior video capture in a wide range of shooting conditions.

SPECIAL OFFER

1 Year 0% Financing Available!

For a limited time, Panasonic is offering an exclusive 12 Month, 0% finance option on Panasonic professional video products.

Key features

  • 1/2.3-Type MOS
  • 22x Optical Zoom
  • HDMI Video Output, in addition to USB and microSD card built-in recording
  • Available upgrade to NDI|HX - PoE+ for Power, Ultra Low Latency Audio/Video, Tally & Control via a Single Cable or choose the AW-HN38H for out-of-the-box support for NDI|HX
  • IP Connectivity for web interface and control plus PoE+ support for single cable power, streaming and camera control
View Product Support

Live Chat

SPECIAL OFFER

1 Year 0% Financing Available!

For a limited time, Panasonic is offering an exclusive 12 Month, 0% finance option on Panasonic professional video products.

Specification Description
General -
Power Requirements DC 12 V (Supplied AC adaptor)
DC 42 V to 57 V (PoE+ power supply)
Current consumption 1.2 A (Supplied AC adaptor)
0.4 A (PoE+ power supply)
Ambient Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
Allowable Humidity Ranges 20 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg (3.30 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 160 mm x 186 mm x 166 mm
(6-5/16 inches x 7-41/128 inches x 6-17/32 inches)
[excluding protrusions, direct ceiling mount bracket]
Finish [AW-HE38HW] Pearl white, [AW-HE38HK] Metallic black
Controller supported*1 AW-RP50, AW-RP120G, AK-HRP200G
INPUT -
Power DC 12 V IN, PoE+ (IEEE802.3at standard)
Mic/line input Stereo mini-jack (φ3.5 mm)
Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ (unbalanced)
[Mic input]
Supported microphones: Stereo mic (plug-in power, on/off switching via menu)
Supplied voltage: 2.5 V ± 0.5 V
Mic input level: -60 dBV ± 3 dBV
[Line input]
Input level: -10 dBV ± 3 dBV
OUTPUT -
Output Video | HDMI [AW-HE38HW/HK] HDMI connector
* HDCP is not supported. * VIERA Link is not supported.
INPUT/OUTPUT -
Input/Output Connector | LAN LAN connector for IP control (RJ-45)
Equipped with straight/crossover cable auto detection function
INPUT/OUTPUT connector | RS-232C Mini DIN 8-pin (IN) Mini DIN 8-pin (OUT)
Input/Output Connector | RS-422 CONTROL IN RS422A (RJ-45)
INPUT/OUTPUT connector | USB Mini-B port
INPUT/OUTPUT connector | SD card microSD card slot
FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE -
[Camera unit] -
Imaging Sensors 1/2.3-type MOS
LENS AW-HE38HW/HK : Motorized 22x zoom, F1.6 to F4.3
[f=4.3 mm (11/64 inches) to 94.6 mm(3-23/32 inches); 35 mm (1-3/8 inches)
equivalent: 31.6 mm (1-31/128 inches) to 705.0 mm (27-49/64 inches)]
Focus Switching between auto and manual
Focus Distance Entire zooming range:1.2 m (3.94 ft)
Wide end: 10 cm (0.33 ft)
Color separation optical system On-chip color lter system
Minimum illumination | 59.94 Hz 0.7 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, 48 dB,1/60 without accumulation)
0.35 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, 48 dB,1/30 with accumulation[Frame Mix 6 dB])
Minimum illumination | 50 Hz 0.7 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, 48 dB,1/50 without accumulation)
0.35 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, 48 dB,1/25 with accumulation[Frame Mix 6 dB])
Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV lines Typ (Center area)
Gain selection*2 Auto, 0 dB to 48 dB (3 dB step)
Frame mix*3 Auto, Off, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB
Electronic shutter speed | During Full Auto 1/30 to 1/2000 [59.94 Hz]
1/25 to 1/2000 [50 Hz]
Electronic shutter speed | During Auto 1/60 to 1/2000 [59.94 Hz]
1/50 to 1/2000 [50 Hz]
Electronic shutter speed | During Manual 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 [59.94 Hz]
1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 [50 Hz]
Synchro scan 59.94 Hz : 59.94 Hz to 660.09 Hz
50 Hz : 50.00 Hz to 570.12 Hz
Gamma Off, Normal (Low, Mid, High), Cinema
WHITE BALANCE AWB A, AWB B, ATW, 3200K,5600K, VAR (2400K to 9900K)
Chroma Amount Variability ±3 step
Scene File Full Auto, Manual1, Manual2, Manual3
Output format | HD 1080:59.94p/50p
1080:59.94i/50i
1080:29.97p/25p
1080:29.97PsF/25PsF
720:59.94p/50p
Synchronization System Internal synchronization
[USB connection] * This may vary depending on the operating environment.
VIDEO OUTPUT USB Video Class Ver1.0
Video Compression Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Pro le
Resolution 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 360
Frame rate max 30 fps (System frequency 59.94 Hz)
max 25 fps (System frequency 50 Hz)
AUDIO OUTPUT USB Audio Class Ver1.0
Audio Compression Format AAC-LC (48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch, 128 kbps)
Supported models Devices standardly equipped with a USB 2.0 compatible port
[Pan-tilt head unit] -
Installation Method Stand-alone (Desktop) or suspended (Hanging)*4
Pan/Tilt Operation Speed Maximum speed during preset: 300°/s
Maximum speed during manual: 90°/s
Panning range ±175°
Tilting Range -30° to 90°*5
Quietness During preset: NC40 or less
During manual: NC35 or less
[Camera/pan-tilt head control] -
IP connecting cable When connecting through a hub:
LAN cable*6 (category 5 or above),max. 100 m (328 ft)
When using a PoE+ hub:
LAN cable*6 (category 5e or above),max. 100 m (328 ft)
When a hub is not used:
LAN cable*6 (category 5 or above),max. 100 m (328 ft)
AW protocol connecting cable LAN cable*6 (category 5 or above,straight cable), max. 1000 m (3280 ft)
Standard protocol connecting cable Mini DIN 8-pin cable, male
[SD card recording] -
SD card type micro SDHC (4 GB to 32 GB), micro SDXC (64 GB to 128 GB),Speed class 10 or higher
System frequency 59.94 Hz/50 Hz
SD card recording MPEG-4 AVC le standard compliant (.MP4)
Recording Format 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 1920 x 1080/50p, 1920 x 1080/29.97p, 1920 x 1080/25p, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 1280 x 720/50p, 1280 x 720/29.97p, 1280 x 720/25p
[Network] -
Resolution | JPEG VGA (640 x 360), QVGA (320 x 180) max.30 fps
1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180 max.30 fps
Resolution | H.264 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180 max.60 fps
Supported protocol | IPv4 TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, IGMP, UPnP, ICMP, ARP, RTSPoverTCP, RTSPoverHTTP, SSL(TLS), MultiCast/UniCast
Supported protocol | IPv6 TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, FTP, DHCPv6, DNS, NTP, ICMPv6(MLD), RTSPoverTCP, RTSPoverHTTP, SSL(TLS), MultiCast/UniCast
i-OS, Android support JPEG image display
Accessories Mount bracket for installation surface (Hanging*7 / Desktop): 1
Drop-prevention wire (already attached to the unit): 1
Bracket mounting screws (bind-head) M4 x 10 mm: 4
Main unit mounting screw (with at washer, spring washer) M3 x 6 mm: 1
Power cable (1.5 m [4.92 ft]) [AW-HE38HW/HKPJ]: 1, [AW-HE38HW/HKEJ]: 3
AC adaptor: 1
Note *1: It may be necessary to upgrade the version of the controller so that the controller will support the unit.
*2: During Auto, 6 dB to 48 dB (6 dB step) are available for AGC Max Gain setting.
*3: During Auto, 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB and 18 dB are available for Auto F.Mix Max Gain setting.
*4: To ensure safety, the unit must be secured using the mount bracket supplied.
*5: Depending on the pan or tilt position, the camera may be refected in the image.
*6: Use of an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable is recommended.
*7: To ensure more safety, AW-HE38HW/HK can be secured by using the direct ceiling mount bracket (WV-Q105A).

AW-RP60 Compact Remote PTZ Camera Controller

AW-RP60 Panasonic PTZ Camera Controller - Top Angle

AW-RP60GJ

  • How can I upgrade my camera with NDI?

    To upgrade your current PRO PTZ camera or camcorder with NDI|HX, you can purchase a license directly from Newtek. This license will allow NDI compatible PRO PTZ cameras or camcorders to serve as a live video inputs for any NDI® compatible hardware or software from anywhere on your network.

    Learn More

  • Is an extended warranty available for this product?

    This product comes with the option to upgrade to Panasonic Pro Protection, a service program that offers enhanced service and support coverage for up to 5 years. This service must be purchased at the time of the product purchase and is only available through Authorized Panasonic Resellers in the United States.

    Learn More

Enter the World of P.T.Z.

The AW-HE38 camera is designed to produce great results in a variety of applications that require high-quality video and precise control—such as conference video, event capture, staging, distance learning and houses-of-worship. Thanks to their precision 22X optical zoom lenses, wide field of view, smooth PTZ functions and exceptional image quality, HE38 cameras are ideal for demanding remote production and IMAG use. With IP-Preview transmission and control, and support for PoE+ (which allows power to be supplied via a LAN cable), the HE38 also offers the flexibility needed for easy installation and management.

It's All in the Optics

In addition to a 22x optical zoom, the AW-HE38 also features intelligent zoom up to 30x and a 1.4x digital extender to capture crisp close-ups even in large auditoriums and lecture halls. The HE38 delivers an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 54dB (F4/2000lx, minimum illumination, .35 lx), 1000 TV lines of resolution and 16-axis color matrix control for precise camera “painting” and matching. The HE38 already includes many innovative standard features developed to expand the capabilities of professional video system users. In addition to Panasonic's Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) and advanced Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), an ingenious High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode helps to produce very good video even in extreme contrast and lighting conditions.

See in the Dark

For shooting in virtually total darkness, the HE38's Night Mode makes it possible to automatically switch to the capture of high-quality, HD monochrome video with the use of an (optional) IR illuminator in the 850nm range, making the camera ideal for reality show production, sleep lab research and staging support.

Versatile, Smooth & Lightweight

he38 fov

The pan range of ±175° and the tilt range of -30° to +90° cover a wide shooting area. Pan and tilt operate at a maximum speed of 90°/second and respond quickly
to remote control operation. They operate quietly at a sound level of NC35 or lower. Up to 100 preset positions and camera settings are stored in the camera, more than enough for the most demanding large venue installation. The camera weighs only 3.3 lbs. and consumes just over 14.4 watts at 12 VDC.

Connected – Professional Interfacing for all Sorts of Remote Production

aw-he38h rear of unit

Video Outputs: Standard professional interfaces include HDMI, as well as IP/Network for single cable delivery of high-quality content up to 1080/60p. 

Audio Input: Audio input and embedding (on IP, HDMI) are also available via a switchable, stereo MIC/LINE input. 

Serial Control: RS-422 serial compatibility is available for serial based control workflows (i.e. connection to AW-RP50/120 or previous controllers). RS-232 and RS-422 VISCA protocol is available when introducing a Panasonic camera into an existing control structure. 

USB or microSD Card Recording: The mini-USB connector allows the AW-HE38 to be utilized as a USB camera utilizing standard USB Video/Audio class drivers. Many applications that connect to USB cameras, such as teleconferencing or software switching solutions, will be able to connect to the HE38 without external converters. Alternatively, microSD recording enables ISO MP4/H.264 recording internally in the HE38, transfer of content over the network via web browser or FTP. 

Network Connected

The LAN port on the HE38 unleashes the possibilities:

  • Power of Ethernet+ (PoE+) for easier system installation and setup. 
  • Control the camera via the network with an AW-RP50/120 hardware controller or Panasonic software solutions
  • Access the built-in web interface to monitor and control all aspects of the camera
  • Utilize a supported third party control system from broadcast control systems, switchers, lecture capture systems, AV Control system and more
  • By default, the camera has a built-in H.264/MJPEG encoder for 7 channels of encoding up to 25Mbps. Pair with a supported hardware or software decoder
  • Available NDI|HX upgrade (a technology of NewTek Inc.) for the ultimate single cable production workflow with Ultra low latency video, audio, control, tally, and power over a single cable (new.tk/ndi_panasonic) or choose the AW-HN38H for out-of-the-box support for NDI|HX

Flexible Installation & Mounting

Blend-in: The camera is exceptionally easy to integrate and is available in two colors (-W: pearl white and -K: black matte) to suit a wide range of applications. 

Ceiling Mount: A twist-lock ceiling mount is included as a standard accessory. 

Tripod Mount for Mobile Production: The HE38 is also equipped with a 1/4-20 tripod mounting screw receptacle and a safety lanyard for use with many mounting and grip systems. 

Wall Mount: An optional heavy-duty wall mount is available in either black (FEC-40WMK) or white (FEC-40WMW).