Panasonic AW-PB506AL User manual

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VQTB0137 F0806Y1116 D
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site:http://panasonic.net
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FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISHITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
中 文
РУССКИЙ
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Studio SDI Card
AW-PB506AL
This product consists of an SDI card and an
interface bracket.
松下电器产业株式会社
Web Site:http://panasonic.net

Safety precautions
indicates safety information.
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 AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGES OF
SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted
on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may
be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents
Configuration ........................................ 3
Accessories .......................................... 3
Introduction ........................................... 4
Characteristics ...................................... 4
Precautions for use .............................. 4
Major operating controls and
their functions ................................. 5
SDI card ........................................... 5
Interface bracket .............................. 6
Installing the SDI card .......................... 7
Interface bracket mountings ............... 8
Mounting the bracket on a tripod ..... 8
Mounting the camera ....................... 8
Mounting the viewfinder
on a bracket.................................. 8
Connections .......................................... 9
When configuring a system
with the remote control unit ......... 9
 When configuring a system
with the remote operation panel ... 10
Setting and changing of menu items ... 11
Performing the settings .................. 11
Optional card settings submenu .... 13
Appearance ......................................... 14
SDI card ......................................... 14
Interface bracket ............................ 15
Specifications ..................................... 16
Accessories
Adjuster plug (M6 M3) ........................ 1
Screws (6 mm) ....................................... 2
Screws (8 mm) ....................................... 4
Configuration
SDI card (AW-PB506A U01) ................... 1
Interface bracket (AW-PB506A U02) .... 1

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Characteristics
 Two signal outputs for SDI signals
compliant with the EBU Tech.3267-E
standard (BBC No. PSF1/2M, BELDEN
8281 or equivalent coaxial cable; max.
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.)
An inter-communications headset can be
used and its volume adjusted.
 The STANDBY/ON switch function of
the viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) is
incorporated.
Output signals (brightness and
composite video signals) to the
viewfinder can be switched using the
menu settings.
Zebra pattern and safety zone displays
appearing in the viewfinder can be
switched using the menu settings.
 The VIDEO ON/OFF switch function of
the viewfinder (AW-VF64) is incorporated.
(In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the
AW-VF64 does not come with a standby
function.)
Introduction
Installing the SDI card in a convertible
camera (such as the AW-E350, AW-E650,
AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860) and
mounting the camera on the interface
bracket makes it possible for a viewfinder
and/or inter-communications headset to
be used and thus enable the camera to
be used as a studio camera. In addition,
there are two signal outputs for SDI signals
c ompliant with EBU Tech.3267-E standard.
Notes
The AW-PB506A cannot be installed
to the following models;
AW-E300, AW-E300A, 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.
When connecting or disconnecting a
cable from any unit, ensure that the
power to that unit is turned off.
Do not drop this product or subject it to
strong shock or vibration, as this may
cause it to malfunction.
Avoid using the unit in very humid or
dusty locations, as this may cause it to
malfunction.
Avoid using the product at a cold place
below –10°C or at a hot place above
+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
SDI card
EVF I/F connector [EVF I/F]
The EVF I/F cable 9from the interface
bracket is connected here.
SDI output 1, 2 connector
[SDI OUT 1, 2]
SDI signals are output from here.
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
less than 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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Major operating controls and their functions
Interface bracket
EVF connector 1 [EVF1]
The viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80)
is connected here.
5EVF connector 2 [EVF2]
The viewfinder AW-VF64 is connected
here.
Note
Do not connect EVFs to EVF
connectors 1 and 2 (and 5) at
the same time.
6EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF
switch
[ST.BY / VIDEO ON/OFF]
<For the WV-VF65B, AW-VF80>
ST.BY: Places the viewfinder in standby
mode.
ON: Outputs images to the viewfinder.
<For the AW-VF64>
VIDEO ON: Outputs images to the
viewfinder.
VIDEO OFF: No images appear on the
viewfinder.
The AW-VF64 does not come with a
standby function.
7 Inter-communications level control
[LEVEL]
This adjusts the sound level output to
the inter-communications headset.
8Inter-communications jack (M3)
[INCOM]
The inter-communications headset is
connected here.
If the plug diameter does not match, use
the adjuster plug (M6 M3) supplied
with this product.
MIC: Dynamic (With Preamp)
50 /–20 dB
Receiver: 150 (max. 200 mW)
9EVF I/F cable
This is connected to the EVF I/F
connector on the SDI card.
TALLY input connector [TALLY IN]
This is the tally control external input
connector.
OPEN: TALLY OFF
SHORT: TALLY ON
When using the AW-CB400 remote
operation panel and AW-CA50T8G
control cable for connecting to the
convertible camera, connect the TALLY
cable of the AW-CA50T8G to this
connector.

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Installing the SDI card
Always ask your local dealer to install the SDI card.
Rear panel
Optional card
slot cover
4 screws (8 mm)
2 screws (6 mm)
SDI card
1
Turn the power to the camera off
and remove any cables which are
connected to the power connector or
other connectors.
2
Loosen the 4 screws (8 mm) on the
rear panel of the camera, then remove
the panel itself.
3
Loosen the 2 screws (6 mm) on the
optional card slot cover, then remove
the cover.
4Align the SDI card with the guides and
insert it.
Ensure the card is fully inserted.
5
Firmly tighten the 2 screws (6 mm) to
the optional card slot.
6Firmly secure the rear panel with the
4 screws (8 mm).
Note
If the screws are misplaced, use
the extra screws supplied with this
product.
Before installing the SDI card:
Release the static carried in the body of the person to perform the installation.
Installation can be performed more safely if an anti-static wrist strap is worn.
Touching the card without first releasing this static may cause malfunctioning.
Do not allow the metal part of the card come in contact with any other metal parts.

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Mounting the bracket
on a tripod
1
Mount the interface bracket on the
tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 20UNC)
Mounting the camera
2
Mount the camera (in which the
SDI card has been installed) on the
interface bracket.
Fasten the fixing knob to firmly secure
the camera.
Mounting the viewfinder
on a bracket
3
Mount the mounting base that is
supplied to the viewfinder onto the top
of the interface bracket using the 2
screws provided.
(Mount the base securely so that it is
not unsteady.)
4Slide the viewfinder onto the mounting
base and tighten the fixing knob to
secure it firmly.
5
Connect the viewfinder cable to the
EVF connector 1 or 2 on the interface
bracket.
6Connect the EVF I/F cable from
the interface bracket to the EVF I/F
connector on the SDI card.
Interface bracket mountings
Fixing knob
Fixing knob
<WV-VF65B,
AW-VF80, etc.>
Fixing knob
<AW-VF64>
Mounting base
2 screws

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Connections
Convertible camera:
AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655,
AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.
Viewfinder:
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc.
Remote control unit (RCU):
WV-RC700A, WV-RC550, AW-RC600,
etc.
Inter-communications headset
Video monitor
SDI monitor
Use the RCU cable (AW-CA50A26) to
connect the remote control unit to the
convertible camera.
Power to the camera is supplied from the
remote control unit.
Viewfinder:
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80,
AW-VF64, etc.
Inter-communications headset
Convertible camera:
AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655,
AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.
SDI monitor
Video monitor
SDI output
Coaxial cable:
BBC No. PSF1/2M, BELDEN
8281 or equivalent coaxial
cable max. 200 m
Remote control unit (RCU):
WV-RC700A, WV-RC550,
AW-RC600, etc.
Composite signals
Coaxial cable
RCU cable:
AW-CA50A26
Inter-communications headset
When configuring a system with the remote control unit

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Connections
Convertible camera:
AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655,
AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.
Viewfinder:
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc.
Remote operation panel:
AW-CB400, etc.
Video monitor
SDI monitor
Use the control cable (AW-CA50T8G) to
connect the remote operation panel to
the convertible camera.
Use the AW-PS505A AC adapter, which
is an optional accessory, for the power
supply.
Inter-communication between the
remote operation panel and studio SDI
card is not possible.
When configuring a system with the remote operation panel
Viewfinder:
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80,
AW-VF64, etc.
Convertible camera:
AW-E350, AW-E650,
AW-E655, AW-E750,
AW-E860, etc.
SDI monitor
Video monitor
SDI output
Remote operation
panel:
AW-CB400, etc.
Control cable:
AW-CA50T8G
TALLY cable
AC adapter:
AW-PS505A
AC adapter:
AW-PS505A
Cable provided with AC adapter
10BASE-T
straight cable
Cable provided
with AC adapter
Coaxial cable:
BBC No. PSF1/2M, BELDEN
8281 or equivalent coaxial
cable max. 200 m

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Performing the settings
1
Display the main menu.
When performing the settings with
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU switch continuously
for at least 5 seconds.
When performing the settings with
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Set the MENU switch to “ON”.
Main menu for halogen light mode,
fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode
Main menu for user mode
Convertible camera
Remote control unit (AW-RC600)
Setting and changing of menu items
The mode selected is displayed here.
To return to filming mode
(This is displayed when the convertible
camera is used to perform the settings.)
* “Option Card 2” is displayed on the
menu when the optional card has been
plugged into the optional card slot of
the additional card box.
MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch
MENU switch
DATA YES/UP switch
ITEM UP switch
ITEM DOWN switch
DATA NO/DOWN switch
Camera settings to match the system configuration and filming conditions can be made
using the menu screens.
See the convertible camera operating instructions for more information on the settings.
For details on the setting procedures when the remote control unit and remote operation
panel are used, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and panel.

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2
Select “Option Card 1” to display the
submenu.
When performing the settings with
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC
switch to move the flashing to the
setting item, then press the YES/ABC
switch to display the submenu.
When performing the settings with
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Press the ITEM UP or ITEM DOWN
switch to move the flashing to the
setting item, then press the DATA
YES/UP switch to display the
submenu.
3
Select the setting item and change the
setting.
When performing the settings with
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC
switch to move the flashing to the
desired setting item, then press
the YES/ABC or NO/BAR switch to
change the setting.
When performing the settings with
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Press the ITEM UP or ITEM DOWN
switch to move the flashing to the
desired setting item, then press the
DATA YES/UP or DATA NO/DOWN
switch to change the setting.
4
Return to filming mode.
When performing the settings with
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC
switch and select “End” on the main
menu, then press the YES/ABC
switch.
When performing the settings with
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Set the MENU switch to “OFF”.
After being returned to filming mode,
the convertible camera will operate as
per the changed settings.
Setting and changing of menu items

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Setting and changing of menu items
Zebra indicator (ON, OFF)
This sets the zebra pattern display
which appears in the viewfinder.
ON: Zebra patterns are displayed in
the viewfinder.
OFF: Zebra patterns are not displayed
in the viewfinder.
<Note>
Even if “ON” is selected for this setting,
the zebra patterns will not be displayed
in the viewfinder if “CVBS” has been
selected as the EVF output setting.
Level (70% to 110%)
The zebra patterns are displayed to use
as a yardstick for the brightness level.
<Note>
These settings are available when
“ON” has been selected for the Zebra
indicator setting.
Safety zone (1 to 4, OFF)
This selects the type of safety zone that
is displayed in the viewfinder.
If “OFF” is selected, a safety zone will
not be displayed.
<Note>
The safety zone and the center marker
reflect the electrical positions which may
differ from the optical positions.
The inner frame and the outer frame
are approximately 90% and 95%,
respectively, of the safety zone.
EVF output (Y, CVBS)
This sets the signals to be output to the
viewfinder.
Y: Brightness signals are output to
the viewfinder.
CVBS: Color signals are output to the
viewfinder.
<Note>
The zebra pattern is not displayed in
the viewfinder when “CVBS” has been
selected.




Optional card settings submenu

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9221.5
70
Appearance
Unit: mm
SDI card
111

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183
190
Appearance
Unit: mm
Interface bracket
141 30
50

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Specifications
Ambient operating temperature: –10°C to +45°C
Ambient operating humidity: 30% to 90% (without condensation)
Dimensions (WHD):
SDI card 21.57092 mm (excluding protrusions)
Interface bracket 190183171 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight:
SDI card 0.10 kg
Interface bracket 1.06 kg
Input/output connectors:
SDI card
SDI OUT 1, 2 connector BNC, compliant with EBU Tech.3267-E standard
EVF I/F connector 10-pin, round
Interface bracket
EVF connector 1
10-pin, round, composite signals/brightness, 1.0 V [P-P]
EVF connector 2 6-pin, round, composite signals/brightness, 1.0 V [P-P]
Inter-communications jack M3
TALLY input connector BNC
Switch/control functions:
SDI card • EDH ENABLE/DISABLE
• Model selection E350/E860
• DATA CLIP NORMAL/CLIP
• NTSC/PAL switching NTSC/PAL
Interface bracket EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF switch
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80 ST.BY/ON
AW-VF64 VIDEO ON/VIDEO OFF
Inter-communications level control
Menu screens Zebra indicator (ON/OFF)
Level (70% to 110%)
Safety zone (1/2/3/4/5/OFF)
EVF output (Y/CVBS)
Weight and dimensions indicated above are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power requirements: DC 12 V (supplied from convertible camera)
Power consumption: 15 W (When WV-VF65B, AW-VF80 is connected)
indicates safety information.