Panasonic AWRC400N - PAN/TITLT HEAD User manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
AW-PH400AW-RP400AW-RC400AW-RL400
AW-PH400
AW-RC400
AW-RP400
AW-RL400
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400P
Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400N
Cable Compensation Unit AW-RC400N
Roll Unit AW-RL400G

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Safety precautions
1indicates safety information.
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 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, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE EQUIPMENT.
This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
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 their own expense.
For CANADA
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.
Note:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the
bottom of the unit.
Models AW-RP400, AW-RC400 only
WARNING:
TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE
FLOOR/WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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Safety precautions
1indicates safety information.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or
an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
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
Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Keep the small memory cards such as the SD
Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed,
seek medical advice immediately.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I
construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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Contents
Safety precautions ........................................................... 2
Operating precautions...................................................... 5
Introduction ...................................................................... 6
Accessories ...................................................................... 6
Precautions for use .......................................................... 6
Installation precautions.................................................... 7
Parts and their function ................................................... 8
Installation ...................................................................... 12
$Assembling the pan/tilt head .................................... 12
$Setting the mounting direction switch ...................... 14
$Setting the PCB switches ......................................... 15
$Installing the pan/tilt head ........................................ 16
$Mounting the camera ............................................... 17
$Attaching the wire .................................................... 18
Replacing the consumable parts .................................. 19
Specifications ................................................................. 20
Introduction .................................................................... 22
Accessories .................................................................... 22
Parts and their function ................................................. 23
$Front panel ............................................................... 23
$Rear panel ............................................................... 26
Menu settings ................................................................. 28
$Operation method ..................................................... 28
$List of menu items and settings ............................... 29
How to mount the AW-RP400 in a rack ........................ 33
How to change the position of the connector panel
...... 34
How to replace the zoom switch ................................... 35
Replacing the consumable parts .................................. 36
Specifications ................................................................. 37
AW-RP400 Pan/Tilt Control Panel .............................. 22
AW-PH400 Indoor Pan/Tilt Head.................................. 6
Introduction .................................................................... 38
Accessories .................................................................... 38
Parts and their function ................................................. 39
How to mount the AW-RC400 in a rack ........................ 41
Specifications ................................................................. 42
Introduction .................................................................... 43
Accessories .................................................................... 43
Parts and their function ................................................. 44
Installation ...................................................................... 45
Specifications ................................................................. 48
Connections ................................................................... 49
Example of system configuration ................................. 51
Operating procedures .................................................... 52
Cable specifications ...................................................... 58
AW-RL400 Roll Unit ..................................................... 43
AW-RC400 Cable Compensation Unit........................ 38

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Operating precautions
≥Handle the units carefully.
Dropping the units or subjecting them to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents.
≥Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
≥Do not use the units outdoors.
≥Maintenance
Wipe the units using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent, wring them
out well, and wipe the units gently.
<Caution>
≥Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.
≥If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use.

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400
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Introduction
Accessories
Precautions for use
≥The stand-alone indoor pan/tilt head can be rotated
through 300 degrees in the vertical direction and
400 degrees in the horizontal direction.
≥Operations can be performed at high speeds of up to
90 degrees per second.
≥Equipment such as a camera and lens with a total weight
of 17.6 lbs (8 kg) can be mounted on the unit.
≥The camera can also be rotated using the AW-RL400 roll
unit available as an option.
≥The shooting positions and settings for up to 50 positions
can be registered as preset memory data.
NOTE
≥The AW-PH400 cannot be controlled from the
AW-RP301, AW-RP305, AW-RP501, AW-RP505,
AW-RP605 or AW-RP605A controller.
≥In order to protect the environment when the pan/tilt
head is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask
a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly.
Rotary arm ..................................................................................................... 1
Camera mounting base ................................................................................ 1
Rotary arm and camera base mounting screws (with flat washers)
M5!22 mm ............................................................................. 7
Camera cable ................................................................................................. 1
Tally lamp ....................................................................................................... 1
Tally mounting screws (M3!6 mm) ............................................................ 2
Blank panel for tally ...................................................................................... 1
Wire mounting screws (with flat washers, spring washers)
M4!8 mm ............................................................................... 1
M4!6 mm ............................................................................... 1
Hexagon key wrench .................................................................................... 1
AC cable ......................................................................................................... 1
Rubber piece ................................................................................................. 1
The AW-PH400 uses a manganese dioxide-lithium battery
(CR2032).
Before discarding the pan/tilt head or its printed circuit
boards, be absolutely sure to remove the battery.
Be absolutely sure to dispose of the removed battery in
accordance with the applicable domestic laws and
regulations.
Do not throw out the battery along with the general
household garbage.
For the procedure to remove the battery, refer to the section
on replacing the battery in “Replacing the consumable parts”
(page 19).
Replace the lithium
battery here.

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400
AW-PH400
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Installation precautions
≥Do not install the unit on any of its sides.
≥Avoid using the unit in the kitchen and other locations with lots of steam and oily vapors.
≥Mount the camera on the pan/tilt head only when you have finished installing it.
≥The maximum load-bearing capacity of this unit is 17.6 lbs (8 kg).
It cannot be used if the load to be borne exceeds 17.6 lbs (8 kg).
≥Do not use a lens which will impair or upset the unit’s balance.
Even if the load borne by the unit is less than 17.6 lbs (8 kg), it cannot be used if the unit will be set off-balance by the lens
mounted on it.
≥Do not install the unit outdoors or in places where the temperature will be hotter than 113°F (45°C) or colder than 32°F (0°C).
Use the unit in places where the humidity is below 90%.
≥Purchase the mounting screws separately since they are not supplied with the unit.
≥Do not hold or lift the unit by its rotating part. Doing so may cause malfunctioning.
≥Do not turn the unit’s rotating part by hand. Doing so may cause malfunctioning.
≥Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning.
≥Leave a clearance of at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) from around the monitor when installing the unit.
≥When mounting the camera on the unit, take sufficient steps to ensure that it will not become detached from the unit or fall
onto the floor.
≥Install the unit in such a way that the equipment mounted on it and its cables will not come into contact with anything when the
pan/tilt head swivels, and set definite movement limits.

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400
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Parts and their function
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Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400
AW-PH400
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1Rotary head
This rotates in the horizontal direction.
2Pedestal
3POWER ON/OFF switch
When this is set to ON, the unit’s power is turned on;
when it is set to OFF, it is turned off.
4AC 120 inlet [AC IN] (AC 3-point inlet)
Connect the accessory AC power cable to this inlet.
5Camera mounting base mounting screws
M5!22 mm hexagon socket head screws, M5 flat
washers (3 of each provided as accessories)
These parts are used to secure the camera mounting
base to the rotary arm.
6Tally lamp (accessory)
This is lighted up red by the selected signals.
7Rotary arm mounting screws
M5!22 mm hexagon socket head screws, M5 flat
washers (4 of each provided as accessories)
These parts are used to secure the rotary arm to the
rotary head.
8Rotary arm
This rotates in the vertical direction.
9Camera mounting base
Mount the convertible camera on this base.
:Pan/tilt head mounting holes
These four holes are used when installing the pan/tilt
head.
;Bottom panel
<PROMPTER connector
The prompter is connected to this connector.
The maximum current which can be supplied from the DC
12V OUT socket is 2A.
When the prompter is connected, the pan/tilt head’s
speed is reduced to about one-third.
Parts and their function
C
D
A
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B
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
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Pin No. Signal Name
1 – – –
9 – – –
2 PROMPTER VIDEO
10 PROMPTER VIDEO GND
3 – – –
11 – – –
4 DC 12V OUT
12 – – –
5 GND
13 – – –
6 – – –
14 DETECT
7 – – –
15 GND
8 – – –
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Pin layout as seen facing the
prompter connector
Rotary head connector panel Pedestal connector panel

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400
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=Guide pin
Use this to determine the direction in which the camera is
to be mounted.
>Camera mounting screws (U1/4” 20UNC)
These are used to secure the camera firmly after it has
been mounted.
?Side blank panel
This is used when the mounting direction of the pedestal
connector panel is to be changed.
@SDI IN connector [SDI IN]
Use a coaxial cable to connect this to the SDI OUT
connector on the AW-PB504 SDI card or other card
installed in the convertible camera.
ALENS I/F (2) connector [LENS I/F (2)]
This is used when an IAS, WAS or VAS lens made by
Canon or an RD lens made by Fujinon is to be used.
One of the cables described in “Cable specifications” on
pages 58 to 60 is required to connect the lens with the
connector.
BOPTION connector [OPTION]
The optional AW-RL400 roll unit is connected here using
the cable supplied with the AW-RL400.
CLENS I/F (1) connector [LENS I/F (1)]
This is used to control the zooming and focusing of the
motorized lens unit. Use the motorized lens unit’s remote
(zoom/focus) control cable to make the connection.
DCAMERA I/F connector [CAMERA I/F]
This is used for the control of the convertible camera.
Use the camera cable supplied with the AW-PH400 to
connect the connector with the REMOTE connector on
the camera.
Depending on the functions of the optional card, a special
camera cable (sold separately) is required.
ND/EXT connector [ND/EXT]
This is for the control of the ND filter and lens extender of
the motorized lens unit.
Connect this connector when using a motorized lens unit
with ND filter and lens extender functions.
The compatible connector is the R03-P6M or R03-PB6M
made by Tajimi Electronics Co., Ltd.
FTALLY OFF/ON switch [TALLY]
When this is set to ON, the tally lamp is lighted by the
selected signals. When it is set to OFF, the (6) tally lamp
will not light even if the selected signals are supplied.
GCONTROL IN IP/RP connector [IP/RP]
This is the connector for the control of signals of the
camera and pan/tilt head.
It is connected to the CONTROL OUT TO PAN/TILT
connector on the AW-RP400 pan/tilt control panel.
Use a 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight
cable for the connecting cable.
HVIDEO connector [VIDEO]
This the output connector for the camera’s video signals.
It is connected to the Y/VIDEO connector on the
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
ICABLE COMP OFF/ON switch [CABLE COMP]
When this is set to ON, signals which have been cable-
compensated for the equivalent of 500 meters are output
from the VIDEO connector and the Y, Pr and Pb
connectors.
When this switch is used in conjunction with the
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit, the video cable can
be extended up to a maximum of 1000 meters.
Parts and their function
AF
BE
CD
ND signal CVCC (+12V)
CGNDND return
EXT return
EXT signal
(Pin layout as seen from cable end)