Panasonic AJ-CA905G User manual

INCOM
MIC
ON
OFF
POWER
BREAKER
NCOM
RCU EXT
PUSH
Operating Instructions
Camera Adapter
Model No. AJ- G
VQT0L67
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space in
order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING
INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM
ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO
THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
indicates safety information.
For your safety
General
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery)
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)
To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij
Battery/Batterij
(BP-90 type)
Battery/Batterij (BP-90 type) Anton Bauer Battery
Anton Bauer-Batterij
Unlock
Ontgrendelingshefboom
OIf a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.
OIn geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken, gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van
deze batterij te lezen.

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indicates safety information.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and
audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the
magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.
For U.S.A.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,
the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to external units. Also any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment could void
the user’s authority to operate it.
OBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product.
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
OVoor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een
batterij.
Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein
chemisch afval weg te doen.
Attention/Attentie
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is powered by a
nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the
end of it’s useful life, under various state and local
laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your
municipal waste stream.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
to recycle this battery.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC

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Thank you for purchasing the AJ-CA905G camera adapter (which will be referred to as “the unit” in these
instructions).
Installing the unit on a camera recorder and using a 26-pin multi-cable to connect the camera recorder with a
remote control unit (AJ-RC905) makes it possible to operate the camera recorder as a system camera and
broaden the range of the applications and uses of the camera recorder.
Camera recorders which support the unit:
AJ-SDC615, AJ-SDC905
To ascertain whether any other camera recorders are compatible with the unit, consult your dealer.
Contents
Checking the accessories provided
with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the unit on the camera recorder . . . . . .6
Attaching the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the internal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connector pin signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Precautions:
OBefore changing the position of the unit’s POWER switch (from RCU to BATT or vice versa), set the camera
recorder’s power switch to OFF.
If the unit is to be used with its POWER switch at the RCU position, be absolutely sure to set the power switch
of the remote control unit (AJ-RC905) to ON first, and then set the camera recorder’s power switch to ON.
OEven when the camera recorder’s power is turned off, the unit’s INCOM (Inter-Communication) circuit will
remain active.
OIf the unit’s power is to be turned off while a battery pack is being used as the camera recorder’s power
source, set the unit’s POWER switch to the RCU position, and then turn off the power of the remote control
unit.
In this case, however, the camera recorder’s LCD display will be cleared.
OThe microphone which is used for INCOM (Inter-Communication) is set to the “carbon type” at the factory.
Since switching to the “dynamic type” requires a change in the position of the internal switch inside the unit,
consult your dealer when putting together your system.
Checking the accessories provided with the unit
NP-1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Case mounting screws (8 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connector mounting screws (4 mm) . . . . . . . . .2

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Features
OThe unit can be attached to and removed from the
camera recorder in a single action.
OA battery pack can be selected to serve as the
power source of the camera recorder.
The camera recorder can operate as a regular
camera recorder even while the unit is attached to
it.
OThis unit can be connected to an external VTR
using a 26-pin cable for dubbing.
For details on the signals of the 26-pin cable for
dubbing, refer to page 12.
OThe power is supplied to the camera recorder and
the signals are input and output by a 26-pin multi-
cable (maximum length: 100 meters) in combination
with the remote control unit (AJ-RC905).
The amount of power which can be supplied is
subject to limitations so consult your dealer when
putting together your system.
OThe images being shot by the camera recorder can
be transmitted as analog component signals with
their high image quality intact.
1Battery holder
This is where the battery back is attached.
For details, refer to “Attaching the battery pack.”
2INCOM connector
The INCOM (Inter-Communication) headset is
connected here.
3RCU connector
The remote control unit (AJ-RC905) is connected
here using the 26-pin cable for communications and
signal transmission.
<Note>
When the 26-pin cable is connected, do not apply
excessive force to this connector.
4MIC switch
This is the ON/OFF switch for the INCOM
microphone.
5INCOM dial
This is used to adjust the volume of the INCOM
sounds received.
<Note>
The sound (PGM) of the program being recorded is
multiplexed with the INCOM signals from the
remote control unit (AJ-RC905).
The audio level of the program being recorded is
adjusted using the remote control unit.
6POWER switch
This is used to select the power to be supplied to
the camera recorder.
RCU:
The power to be supplied from the 26-pin cable
(transmitted from the remote control unit) is
selected.
BATT:
The battery pack is selected.
<Note>
If, when a battery pack is used as the power
source, the remaining battery charge has dropped
to the point where the power of the camera
recorder is automatically turned off, all the power
supplied to the camera recorder must be turned off
together.
Set the POWER switch on the camera recorder to
the OFF position, keep the unit’s POWER switch at
BATT, and detach the battery pack.
7BREAKER (circuit breaker) button
When trouble or malfunctioning causes an
excessively high current to flow inside the unit, the
circuit breaker is activated, and the power is
automatically turned off to protect the equipment.
After inspecting and remedying the problem inside
the unit, push this button in.
If there is no trouble or malfunctioning, the power
will come back on.
Parts and their functions
RCU
INCOM
MIC
ON
OFF
POWER
BREAKER
NCOM
RCU BATT
PUSH
6
4
53
7
2
1

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Installing the unit on the camera recorder
4
Follow the steps below to install the unit on the camera recorder.
<Note>
With some camera recorder models, the software version may have to be updated. Consult your dealer.
1Check that the unit’s coin screw is up all the way.
If you attempt to attach the unit while the coin
screw is screwed down, you may damage the
connectors.
2Remove the two screws at the rear of the camera
recorder to remove the connector cover.
<Note>
Keep the connector cover and the screws in a safe
place.
3Align the unit’s guides with the battery holders of
the camera recorder, and push it in the direction of
the arrows until it clicks into place.
4Push the coin screw down and tighten it securely.
Coin screw
Screws
Connector cover

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Attaching the battery pack
The power source for the camera recorder on which
the unit is installed can be selected using the unit’s
POWER switch.
When a battery pack is to be used as the camera
recorder’s power source, set the unit’s POWER switch
to the BATT position.
To use the battery pack, there is the following
choice of makes of batteries:
OPanasonic
OAnton-Bauer
OIDX
OPACO
OSony
<Notes>
OFor details on the types of battery packs which can
be used and the settings to be performed after the
battery pack is attached, refer to the operating
instructions of the camera recorder.
OBatteries of other makes can also be supported by
changing the setting menu but no guarantees are
made for the system when they are actually used
with this unit.
OBefore using the battery pack, recharge the battery
using the battery charger.
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the
operating instructions of the battery concerned.)
Anton Bauer battery pack
<Note>
When the battery holder’s power output connector for
lighting is used, use the unit’s power output connector
for lighting. Do not use the camera recorder’s power
output connector for lighting.
<Note>
Intelligent battery systems or ultra-light systems are
not supported.
The remaining battery charge appearing inside the
viewfinder always indicates a voltage level.
1Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer.
2To disengage the battery pack, slide it in the
direction of the arrow while the battery holder’s
release lever is kept pulled all the way down.
Battery pack made
by Anton Bauer
Power output connector for lighting
Lighting control switch
Release lever

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Attaching the battery pack
BP-90 type battery pack
1Remove the battery holder.
2Attach the battery case to the unit.
1Connect the unit’s cable with the cable of the
BP-90 type battery case.
2Use a screwdriver to attach the BP-90 type
battery case to the unit.
The holes for tightening the screws can be seen
when the cover is opened and the rubber caps
are raised. Use a screwdriver to tighten the
screws, and attach the battery case to the unit.
Ensure that the screws are tightened up as far
as they will go.
<Notes>
ODo not pull the rubber caps with great force.
OBe careful not to catch up the cables when
attaching the battery case.
Battery holder
3Connect the plug of the battery pack to the
connector inside the battery case, and insert the
battery pack into the case.
Label surface
<Note>
Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, turn off
the power of the camera recorder.
Connect here. BP-90 type battery
case

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Attaching the battery pack
NP-1 type battery pack
1Remove the battery holder.
2Attach the NP-1 connector provided as an
accessory.
1
3
4
2
3Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.
1Tighten the case mounting screws (8 mm).
2Tighten the power contact screws.
3Insert the top of the detached cover in the
direction shown by the arrows.
4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal
part) with the holes at the bottom of the case,
and use the screws to attach the case.
<Note>
When mounting the battery case, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
Connect here.
NP-1 connector
Connector mounting
screws (4 mm)
Battery holder

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Attaching the battery pack
V-mount type battery pack
1Attach the V-mount adapter plate.
2Attach the V-mount type of battery pack.
V-mount adapter
plate.