Panasonic AW-PB504N User manual

Operating Instructions
SDI Card
Model No. AW-PB504N
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO 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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGES OF SWITCH
SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety precautions
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indicates safety information.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class A est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For CANADA
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.
Safety precautions
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... 5
Precautions for use .......................................................... 6
Major operating controls and their functions ................ 7
Mounting ........................................................................... 8
How to set up the system ................................................ 9
Appearance ..................................................................... 10
Specifications ................................................................. 11
Accessories .................................................................... 11
 Installing this SDI card in a convertible camera such as the
AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860
makes it possible to output images from the camera as
270 Mbps (compliant with the SMPTE259M standard) serial
digital component signals.
[BELDEN 8281 or equivalent coaxial cable; max. 656 ft.
(200 m)]
EDH (Error Detection and Handling) flags complying with
the SMPTE RP165 standard can be added.
(A switch can be used to enable or disable the addition of
these flags.)
Zoom focus control of lenses equipped with a remote
control function possible from a remote operation panel
(AW-CB400, etc.).
Introduction
NOTE
The AW-PB504 cannot be installed to the following
models;
AW-E300, AW-300A, AW-E300S, AW-E600,
AW-E800, AW-E800A, AW-RP605, AW-PB605
When the SDI card unit is to be discarded at the
end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor
to dispose of it properly in order to protect the
environment.
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• Power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch
power off.
• Handle carefully.
Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or
vibration. This is important to prevent trouble.
• Avoid humidity and dust.
Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because
much humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts
inside.
• Operating temperature range
Avoid using the product at a cold place below 14°F (–10°C)
or at a hot place above 113°F (+45°C) because extremely
low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts
inside.
Precautions for use
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Major operating controls and their functions
ZOOM/FOCUS connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]
This is the standard input connector for the lenses
equipped with a remote control function for zoom focus.
When using a Panasonic pan/tilt head (such as the
AW-PH300A and AW-PH350), use the LENS I/F
connector on the pan/tilt head instead of this connector.
SDI output connector [SDI OUT 1, 2]
Serial digital component signal can be output.
Setting switches
SW NO OFF ON
1 EDH ENABLE DISABLE
2 SETTING E350 E860
3 DATA CLIP NORMAL CLIP
4 NTSC/PAL NTSC PAL
1: EDH <ENABLE/DISABLE>
(Factory setting: ENABLE)
An EDH flag is added to SDI output at the ENABLE
setting.
2: Model selection <E350/E860>
(Factory setting: E350)
When the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655 or AW-E750
is used, set this switch at the E350.
When the AW-E860 is used, set this switch at the E860.
3: DATA CLIP <NORMAL/CLIP>
(Factory setting: NORMAL)
At the NORMAL setting, signal input is output at the
same level at which it was input.
At the CLIP setting, signal input at smaller then 0% is
output at 0%, and signal input at more than 100% is
clipped at 100%.
4: NTSC/PAL switching <NTSC/PAL>
(Factory setting: NTSC)
Leave this switch at the factory setting.
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Mounting
1Unplug the camera’s power connector from the camera.
2Loosen the 4 screws (8 mm) on the rear of the camera
and remove the rear panel.
3Loosen the 2 screws (6 mm) for the option card slot cover
and remove the option card slot cover.
4Insert the SDI card along the guide rail at the bottom of
the camera and the tab above. Insert it securely all the
way.
5Tighten the 2 screws (6 mm) for the option card slot cover
securely.
6Fasten the rear panel with the 4 screws (8 mm).
7Plug the cables back as necessary, connect the power
connector, then switch power on.
NOTE
Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased the
product, for mounting.
 Disconnect the camera power connector before mounting.
Before handling the SDI card, touch a metal part of the
camera to discharge the static from the human body.
An anti-static wrist strap is recommended for added safety.
If you touch the SDI card while you are still charged
with static, it may cause trouble.
Keep the metal parts of the SDI card free of contact
with other metal parts.
If you have lost the screws, use the screws supplied as
accessories.
Rear panel
SDI card
2 screws (6 mm)
4 screws (8 mm)
Optional card slot cover
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Before cable connection, switch power off.
Use the AC adapter AW-PS505A for power supply. Use the DC cable supplied to AC adapter.
For details on connecting individual devices, refer to the respective operating instructions.
For details on operating individual devices, refer to the respective operating instructions.
In case of using a remote operation panel (AW-CB400)
How to set up the system
Zoom lens
Remote cable
(for zoom/focus control)
Camera
Camera cable
VTR, etc.
Unit with SDI input
Coaxial cable:
(BELDEN 8281 or
equivalent)
max. 656 ft. (200 m) AC adapter:
AW-PS505A
AC adapter:
AW-PS505A
Cable provided
with AC adapter
Cable provided with AC adapter
Remote operation
panel:
AW-CB400
Control IN/OUT
VIDEO IN
G/L OUT Sync generator
Video monitor,
VTR, etc.
Rear view of camera
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Appearance
Unit: inch (mm)
7/8
(21.5)
2-3/4 (70)
3-5/8 (92)
4-3/8 (111)
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