Panasonic AW-HHD870N User manual

Operating Instructions
SDI Card
Model No. AW-HHD870N
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQTB0353
F0109S0 D

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indicates safety information.
Safety precautions
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 ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
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.

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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
indicates safety information.
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.

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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
indicates safety information.

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................... 5
Standard accessories ......................................................... 5
Warning/caution for safety .................................................. 6
Precautions ......................................................................... 7
Major operating controls and their functions ....................... 8
Mounting ............................................................................. 9
Connection ....................................................................... 11
Appearance ...................................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................... 13
Preface
This product is an option card which can be installed in
the option slot of the AW-HE870 HD convertible camera.
It is made for HD-SDI/SD-SDI signal output and is
equipped with two BNC output jacks (dual channel).
AW-HE870 settings can be used to switch between
HD-SDI and SD-SDI output.
Zoom focus control of lenses equipped with a remote
control function possible from a AW-CB400 (or similar)
remote operation panel.
The AW-HHD870 can be installed only to the
AW-HE870.
Caution
Standard accessories
Screw (6 mm long) ............... 2 pcs
Screw (Black, 8 mm long) ..... 4 pcs

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Warning/Caution for safety
WARNING
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel
To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove cover
or back, unless you are a qualified personnel. Refer all
mountings, connections, servicing to qualified service
personnel.
No water or moisture inside
Do not let water or moisture into the product, or expose it
to moisture, to prevent a fire and electric shock.
If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product, if
water or other foreign matter gets inside, if it is damaged
by dropping, or if you find anything wrong with it,
immediately stop using it.
Do not disassemble or modify the product to prevent
a fire and electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not drop the product, do not expose it to strong shock,
or do not step on it, to prevent a fire and injuries.
Do not install the product at a place full of moisture and
dust, which may cause a fire and electric shock.

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Precautions
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.
When the SDI card 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.
Caution

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Major operating controls and their functions
ZOOM/FOCUS connector
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-PH360, AW-PH400, AW-PH405 or AW-PH650), use
the LENS I/F connector on the pan-tilt head instead of
this connector.
SDI output connector [SDI OUT1, 2]
Serial digital component signal can be output.

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Mounting
Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased the
product, for mounting.
Disconnect the camera power connector before
mounting.
Before handling the 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 card while you are still charged with
static, it may cause trouble.
Keep the metal parts of the card free of contact with
other metal parts.
Caution 1Switch the camera off, and disconnect the power
connector and other cables from the camera.
2Loosen the four screws on the rear of the camera and
remove the rear panel.
3Loosen the two screws for the option card slot and
remove the 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 two card setscrews securely.
If you have lost the screws, use the screws (6 mm long)
supplied as accessories.
6Fasten the rear panel with the four screws.
If you have lost the screws, use the screws (Black, 8 mm
long) supplied as accessories.
7Plug the cables back as necessary, connect the power
connector, then switch power on.

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Rear panel
Option card slot
cover
Card setscrews
(6 mm) Rear panel
setscrews
(8 mm)
SDI card

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Connection
Before cable connection, switch power off.
Use the AC adapter AW-PS510A for power supply. Use the power cable supplied with AW-HE870.
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
Zoom lens Camera
Remote cable
(for zoom/focus control)
Camera cable
VTR etc.
Unit with SDI input
HD-SDI: Max. 328 ft. (100 m)
(BELDEN 1694)
SD-SDI: Max. 656 ft. (200 m)
(BELDEN 8281)
VIDEO IN
Video monitor,
VTR etc.
Remote operation panel
AW-CB400
Sync generator G/L OUT
AW-CA50T8 or AW-CA50T9 +
RS-232C/RS-422 converter
AC adapter
AW-PS510A
CONTROL
IN/OUT
DC Power Cable
Coaxial cable
(BELDEN 8281
or equivalent)
AC adapter
AW-PS510A
Rear view of camera

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Appearance
Unit: inch (mm)
4-5/16 (109)
3-3/4 (95)
27/32
(21.5)
2-3/4 (70)

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Specifications
Power requirements: 12 V DC (supplied from camera)
Power consumption: Approx. 2.2 W indicates safety information.
Allowable temperature ranges: For storage: –4 °F to 140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)
For guaranteeing operation: 14 °F to +113 °F (–10 °C to +45 °C)
Operating humidity: 30 % to 90 % (without condensation)
Dimensions: 27/32˝ 2-3/4˝ 4-5/16˝ [21.5 (W) 70 (H) 109 (D) mm]
Weight: Approx. 0.22 lbs. (0.1 kg)
I/O connectors: SDI OUT1, SDI OUT2 connector (BNC)
HD: Compliant with the SMPTE292M
SD: Compliant with the SMPTE259M
ZOOM/FOCUS connector 12-pin; round
Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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