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Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A

Showcaller AI runs the Panasonic AW-UE150 and its successor, the AW-UE150A, by voice or chat. It covers presets, pan, tilt and zoom, focus and iris. It also covers stream settings. The two cameras differ mainly in NDI support.

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Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A

Overview

The Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A with Showcaller

The Panasonic AW-UE150 is a 4K PTZ camera with a 1-type 4K MOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom. It outputs 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI and HDMI, and it streams H.264, H.265, SRT and RTMP. Panasonic has discontinued the Panasonic AW-UE150. Its successor, the AW-UE150A, keeps the same body size and lens. However, the UE150A adds NDI High Bandwidth next to NDI|HX2. It also accepts 10.8 to 24 V DC. Showcaller AI runs both cameras as one model, by voice or chat.

Showcaller on the Panasonic AW-UE150

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.

Showcaller’s team tested the integration on an AW-UE150 with firmware V3.20. On that camera, Showcaller confirmed focus mode, iris mode and tally changes by reading them back.

NDI and streaming on the UE150 and UE150A

Here the two models differ. The AW-UE150 offers NDI|HX2 only, with firmware later than version 2.94. In contrast, the AW-UE150A offers both NDI|HX2 and NDI High Bandwidth. So ask Showcaller which modes the camera supports before you switch. It reads the camera’s own capability report. Also, three stream settings did not take effect on the test AW-UE150. These were the NDI name, the NDI transport setting and the stream resolution in NDI|HX mode. For now, check those settings in the camera’s web page. Every stream change waits for the operator to confirm it.

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 same Tool Functions apply to the Panasonic AW-UE150 and the AW-UE150A. The Panasonic PTZ integration page lists every function. For full specs, see Panasonic’s AW-UE150A product page.

What you can do

Run the Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A 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).

  • Tested on an AW-UE150

    Focus mode, iris mode and tally changes were confirmed by read-back on an AW-UE150 with firmware V3.20.

  • NDI that matches the model

    Read which streaming modes the camera supports, then switch mode, codec, bitrate or frame rate (Pro). NDI|HX2 on the UE150; NDI High Bandwidth too on the UE150A.

Specifications

Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A at a glance

Camera

Image sensor
1-type 4K MOS x 1
Lens
Motorized 20x optical zoom, F2.8 to F4.5 (35 mm equivalent 24.5 mm to 490 mm)
Zoom
20x optical; i.Zoom UHD 24x, FHD 32x

Video output

Outputs
AW-UE150: 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, MONI OUT (3G), HDMI 2.0, SFP+ optical; AW-UE150A: 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI x 2, HDMI 2.0

IP streaming

Streaming modes
AW-UE150: JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI|HX2 (firmware later than 2.94); AW-UE150A: JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI|HX2, NDI High Bandwidth
Protocols (IPv4)
Includes RTSP, RTP/RTCP, RTMP, RTMPS and SRT

Control & network

LAN
RJ-45 for IP control; PoE++ power supply
Serial control
RS-422 (RJ-45)

Pan-tilt head

Pan / tilt range
Pan ±175°, tilt -30° to 210°
Pan / tilt speed
0.08°/s to 60°/s; up to 180°/s in high-speed mode

Physical

Dimensions (W x H x D)
213 x 267 x 219 mm (both models, excluding protrusions and bracket)
Weight
AW-UE150: approx. 4.2 kg (9.24 lb); AW-UE150A: approx. 4.3 kg (9.48 lb)
Power
AW-UE150: 12 V DC (10.8 to 13.2 V) or PoE++; AW-UE150A: 12 V DC (10.8 to 24.0 V) or PoE++

Status

Availability
AW-UE150 discontinued; AW-UE150A is its successor

From Panasonic

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

Connection

Connecting the Panasonic AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A

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-UE150 / AW-UE150A (model tag UE150)
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-UE150 and AW-UE150A 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-UE150 and AW-UE150A

Does Showcaller treat the AW-UE150 and AW-UE150A differently?

No. Both connect as one model, AW-UE150 / AW-UE150A, with the same Tool Functions. The cameras differ in NDI: the UE150 has NDI|HX2 only, while the UE150A adds NDI High Bandwidth.

Do all stream settings work on the AW-UE150?

Not all of them yet. On a test AW-UE150 with firmware V3.20, setting the NDI name, the NDI transport and the stream resolution in NDI|HX mode did not take effect. Check those settings in the camera's web page.

Has Showcaller been tested on a real AW-UE150?

Yes. Showcaller's team tested it on an AW-UE150 with firmware V3.20. Focus mode, iris mode and tally changes were confirmed by reading them back from the camera.

Can Showcaller power the AW-UE150 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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