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Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40

Showcaller AI runs the Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 by voice or chat. All three have a 24x optical zoom and a 4K sensor. They differ in outputs and NDI support, and the page covers what that means in Showcaller.

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Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40

Overview

The Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 with Showcaller

The Panasonic AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 are compact 4K PTZ cameras for classrooms, briefings and event streams. Both have a 1/2.5-type 4K MOS sensor and a 24x optical zoom. They output 4K over HDMI and stream H.264 and H.265. In addition, the UE50 adds a 3G-SDI output. The AW-UE80 is a dome-shaped model with a quiet direct-drive motor. It shares the 24x zoom but adds NDI High Bandwidth. Showcaller AI runs the Panasonic AW-UE50, UE40 and UE80 as one model, by voice or chat.

How Showcaller connects to the Panasonic AW-UE50

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.

What differs between the UE80, UE50 and UE40

Showcaller offers the same Tool Functions on all three. Still, the cameras support different streaming modes. The UE50 and UE40 offer NDI|HX2 only, and Panasonic notes an upgrade may be needed depending on purchase date. In contrast, the UE80 offers NDI High Bandwidth and NDI|HX2 as standard. All three list SRT and RTMP among their protocols. So ask Showcaller which modes the camera supports before you switch. It reads the camera’s own capability report. Every stream change waits for the operator to confirm it. Also, these cameras tilt from -30° to 90°, so a preset cannot point higher than straight up.

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-UE50 and AW-UE40 product page and the AW-UE80 page.

What you can do

Run the Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 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).

  • Stream modes per model

    Read which streaming modes the camera supports, then switch mode, codec, bitrate or frame rate (Pro). NDI|HX2 on the UE50 and UE40; NDI High Bandwidth too on the UE80.

  • Focus pulls and tally

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

Specifications

Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 at a glance

Camera

Image sensor
1/2.5-type 4K MOS x 1 (all three)
Lens
Motorized 24x optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.0 (35 mm equivalent 25.0 mm to 600.0 mm)

Video output

AW-UE80 outputs
HDMI 2.0 (4K), 3G-SDI (HD)
AW-UE50 / AW-UE40 outputs
HDMI 1.4 (4K up to 29.97p); 3G-SDI (HD) on the AW-UE50 only; USB 2.0 Type-C (UVC)

IP streaming

AW-UE80 streaming
JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI High Bandwidth, NDI|HX2; RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, MPEG2-TS over UDP
AW-UE50 / AW-UE40 streaming
JPEG (MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI|HX2 (upgrade may be needed); RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT

Control & network

LAN
RJ-45 for IP control, 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; PoE++ (UE80), PoE+ (UE50/UE40)

Pan-tilt head

Pan / tilt range
Pan ±175°, tilt -30° to 90°

Physical

AW-UE80 size / weight
170.0 x 211.0 x 171.0 mm / approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lb) without ceiling bracket
AW-UE50 / AW-UE40 size / weight
160.0 x 192.1 x 166.0 mm / approx. 1.8 kg (3.97 lb) without ceiling bracket
Power
12 V DC (supplied AC adapter); UE80: 3.0 A or PoE++ 1.0 A; UE50/UE40: 1.8 A or PoE+ 0.6 A

From Panasonic

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

Connection

Connecting the Panasonic AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40

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-UE80 / AW-UE50 / AW-UE40 (model tag UE80-UE40)
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-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 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-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40

Does Showcaller treat the AW-UE80, AW-UE50 and AW-UE40 differently?

No. All three connect as one model with the same Tool Functions. The cameras themselves differ in outputs and NDI support, so check which streaming modes yours offers.

Can Showcaller switch the AW-UE50 to NDI?

Yes, on the Pro plan, if the camera has NDI|HX2 enabled. Panasonic notes an upgrade may be needed depending on purchase date. Full NDI High Bandwidth is on the AW-UE80 only.

Can Showcaller pull focus on these cameras?

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-UE50 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.

Same integration

Other Panasonic PTZ models