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Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130

Showcaller AI runs Panasonic's HD PTZ cameras, the AW-HE145 and the older AW-HE130, by voice or chat. It covers presets, pan, tilt and zoom, focus and iris. Stream control depends on the model, since the HE130 streams H.264 only.

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Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130

Overview

The Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130 with Showcaller

The Panasonic AW-HE145 is an HD PTZ camera with a 1-type Full-HD MOS sensor. It has a 20x optical zoom and a 75.1° horizontal angle of view. Panasonic built it for low light, such as stage events and church services. It outputs 3G-SDI and HDMI, and it streams H.264, H.265, SRT and NDI|HX2. The AW-HE130 is its discontinued predecessor in the same HD class. It has three 1/2.86-type MOS sensors and a 20x F1.6 zoom. Showcaller AI runs the Panasonic AW-HE145 and the HE130 as one model, by voice or chat.

How Showcaller connects to the Panasonic AW-HE145

Showcaller connects through the Showcaller Bridge App, a small app on a computer on the show network. It sends Panasonic’s own IP control commands over HTTP, on port 80 by default. Then the operator asks in plain words, by voice or in chat. For example, they can say camera 2, recall preset 4 or send camera 1 home. They can also say pan left slowly and then stop. Before it stores a preset, Showcaller asks the operator to confirm. After a move or a mode change, it reads the camera’s state back where the camera reports it.

Streaming on the HE145 and HE130

Here the two cameras differ a lot. The HE145 streams H.264 and H.265 and lists SRT and MPEG2-TS over UDP. It also offers NDI|HX2 with firmware later than version 1.13. In contrast, Panasonic lists only H.264 IP streaming for the HE130, on up to four channels. So on the HE130, the NDI and H.265 Tool Functions do not apply. Before you switch, ask Showcaller which modes the camera supports. Every stream change waits for the operator to confirm it. Presets, pan, tilt and zoom work the same way on both cameras.

Tool Functions by plan

Starter covers camera status, presets 1 to 100, home and exact positioning, and reboot. It also covers every stream read. Pro adds pan, tilt and zoom at a chosen speed. It also adds focus and iris modes and the iris level. In addition, Pro adds stream mode, codec, NDI, bitrate, frame rate and resolution. Enterprise adds manual focus pulls, tally on or off and extra stream profiles. The Panasonic PTZ integration page lists every function. For full specs, see Panasonic’s AW-HE145 product page.

What you can do

Run the Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130 by voice or chat

  • Presets and exact positions

    Recall or store presets 1 to 100, send the camera home or move it to an exact pan and tilt position (Starter). Storing a preset is confirmed with you first.

  • Pre-show camera check

    Read the model, firmware, serial number, lens position, tally state and the last recalled preset before doors open (Starter).

  • Pan, tilt and zoom by voice

    Pan, tilt and zoom at a chosen speed until you say stop (Pro). Switch focus and iris between auto and manual and set the iris level (Pro).

  • NDI|HX2 and SRT on the HE145

    Read the camera's streaming modes, then switch mode and set bitrate, frame rate and resolution (Pro). The HE130 streams H.264 only.

  • Focus pulls and tally

    Pull focus near or far in manual focus, and turn tally on or off (Enterprise).

Specifications

Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130 at a glance

Camera

Image sensor
AW-HE145: 1-type Full-HD MOS x 1; AW-HE130: three 1/2.86-type MOS
Lens
AW-HE145: 20x optical zoom, F2.8 to F4.5 (35 mm equivalent 24.5 mm to 490 mm); AW-HE130: 20x optical zoom, F1.6, 1.4x digital extender
Focus
AW-HE145: auto and manual

Video output

Outputs
AW-HE145: 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 (4K on HDMI only, firmware 1.33 or later); AW-HE130: 3G-SDI, HDMI

IP streaming

Streaming
AW-HE145: JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI|HX2 (firmware later than 1.13); AW-HE130: H.264, up to four channels
AW-HE145 protocols (IPv4)
Includes RTSP/RTP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, MPEG2-TS over UDP

Control & network

LAN
RJ-45 for IP control; PoE++ (HE145), PoE+ (HE130)

Pan-tilt head

Pan / tilt range
Pan ±175°, tilt -30° to 210° (both)

Physical

AW-HE145 size / weight
213 x 267 x 219 mm / approx. 4.1 kg (9.04 lb) without bracket
AW-HE145 power
12 V DC (4.0 A) or PoE++ (1.2 A)

Status

Availability
AW-HE130 discontinued

From Panasonic

Specifications from the manufacturer. Check the product page for the current details.

Connection

Connecting the Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130

Control protocol
Panasonic's own IP control commands over HTTP, sent by the Showcaller Bridge App. The Bridge App runs on a computer on the same network as the camera.
Port
80 by default, the camera's web port. Only change it if the camera uses a different port.
Camera connection
The camera's LAN (RJ-45) port for IP control, on the same network as the Bridge App computer.
What Showcaller asks for
The camera's IP address and port. It asks for the camera's username and password only if camera authentication is on.
Model family in Showcaller
AW-HE145 / AW-HE130 (model tag HE145)
Connection check
Get camera info reports the model name, firmware version, serial number and MAC address. Get stream mode then reports the current streaming mode.

Tool Functions

Everything Showcaller can do with Panasonic PTZ

The Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130 uses the Panasonic PTZ integration. Each group shows the plan it is included from.

Starter17 FunctionsPanasonic Device DiagnosticsCheck device power, model identifiers, and baseline network vitals.Pro9 FunctionsPanasonic Basic ControlsExecute Pan/Tilt/Zoom movements and access saved positional presets.Enterprise4 FunctionsPanasonic Advanced ControlsTrigger deep autofocus adjustments, reboot operations, and tally lights.Starter10 FunctionsPanasonic IP Video DiagnosticsProbe IP streaming capabilities and supported codec formats.Pro8 FunctionsPanasonic IP Video ControlToggle active IP video transmission states and streaming endpoints.Enterprise4 FunctionsPanasonic Advanced Output ProfilesAdjust encoding bitrates, framerates, and exact resolution parameters.

FAQ

Questions about the Panasonic AW-HE145 and AW-HE130

Can Showcaller switch the AW-HE145 to NDI?

Yes, on the Pro plan, with HE145 firmware later than version 1.13. The camera offers NDI|HX2, not NDI High Bandwidth. Showcaller asks you to confirm each stream change first.

What works on the older AW-HE130?

Presets, home and exact positions, pan, tilt and zoom and the camera status reads. The HE130 streams H.264 only, so the NDI and H.265 Tool Functions do not apply.

Can Showcaller pull focus on the AW-HE145?

Yes, on the Enterprise plan. Switch focus to manual first, which is on Pro. The camera ignores focus pulls while auto focus is on.

Can Showcaller power the AW-HE145 on or off?

No. Showcaller has no power on or off function for Panasonic cameras. It can reboot a camera after you confirm it. Video and control drop while the camera restarts.

Which Showcaller plan do I need?

Starter has 27 Tool Functions: camera status, presets, home and exact positioning, reboot and every stream read. Pro adds 17 more for pan, tilt and zoom, focus and iris modes, the iris level and stream settings. Enterprise adds 8 more for manual focus pulls, tally and extra stream profiles. Each plan includes the Tool Functions of the plans below it.

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