Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AWCB400N Panasonic
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Remote Operation Panel AW-CB400N Printed in Japan F1104S0 VQTB0045 D.
2 Safety precautions 1 indicates 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.
3 Safety precautions 1 indicates safety information. 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.
4 Accessories Introduction Contents This remote operation panel (ROP) enables up to five convertible cameras to be controlled. Menu items can be selected on the ROP’s LCD display to set the functions of the cameras. The connection distance between the ROP and convertible cameras can be extended up to a maximum of 1000 meters.
5 Precautions for use ≥ Handle the ROP carefully. Dropping the ROP or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents. ≥ Use the ROP in an ambient temperature of 14°F to 113°F (–10°C to +45°C ).
6 Parts and their function 1 TALLY lamps [1] to [5] When tally signals are supplied to the ( L ) tally/INCOM connectors [1] to [5] on the rear panel, the lamps with the numbers corresponding to those connectors light up.
7 7 DTL button Each time this is pressed, the detail is switched from ON to OFF or vice versa. While the detail is ON, the button lamp is lighted; while it is OFF, the button lamp is off. The setting while the detail is ON is set using the menu. 8 SCENE FILE buttons [USER/1/2/3] Use these to select the scene files of the camera.
8 Parts and their function A PED dial This enables the total pedestal of the cameras to be set. When exercising control over the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655 or AW-E750, the change of setting value in the dial’s setting can be switched from “large” to “small” or vice versa by pressing the CONT dial.
9 K CONTROL OUT TO CONTROL PANEL connector When connecting the pan/tilt control panel for operation, connect this connector to the CAMERA CONTROL IN FROM ROP connector on the pan/tilt control panel using the control panel’s connecting cable. The cameras are then controlled through the pan/tilt control panel.
10 Connections $ When connecting a convertible camera directly • First, turn off the power of all the equipment before proceeding with the connections. • Use the AW-PS505 for the AC adaptor of the ROP. Connect the DC 12V OUT socket on the AW-PS505 to the DC 12V IN socket on the ROP using the DC cable provided with the AW-PS505.
11 $ When connecting a camera directly Zoom lens Convertible camera AW-CA4T1 Iris control Cable provided with AC adaptor AC adaptor AW-PS505 AW-CA50T8 or AW-CA50T9 + RS-422/RS-232C converter AC adapto.
12 Example of system configuration $ When connecting the ROP in a system that includes pan/tilt heads, pan/tilt control panel and cable compensation unit Convertible camera Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 Comp.
13 Example of system configuration $ When the distance between the ROP and the pan/tilt control panel is more than 10 meters The distance between the ROP and the pan/tilt control panel can be extended up to a maximum of about 1000 meters on the following condition using the provided cable (refer following specifications) and/or equivalent cables.
14 $ Turning on the power Turn on the power. First set the power switch on the AC adaptor used for the ROP and the AC power switches on the cameras to ON, and set the OPERATE switch on the ROP to ON.
15 Operating procedure Sub carrier phase adjustment 1 Select the first camera to be adjusted by pressing the CAM CONTROL button. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD panel. 3 Turn the CONT dial to display the G/L SETTING menu. 4 Push the CONT dial straight down twice to display SC COARSE on the bottom line of the LCD.
16 $ Operation method The GAIN information appears first when the OPERATE switch is set to ON. When the MENU button is pressed, the display changes in the sequence shown below, after which the display returns to the gain setting screen.
17 Menu settings $ Items which can be selected on the camera setting display PICTURE LEVEL – 50 to +50 0 LIGHT PEAK/AVG P50 to A50 0 LIGHT AREA ALL, CENTER, TOP CUT TOP CUT, BTM CUT, L/R CUT SHUTTER.
18 MATRIX G GAIN – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX G PHASE – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX G_Cy GAIN – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX G_Cy PHAS – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy GAIN – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy PHASE – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy_B GAIN – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy_B PHAS – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX B GAIN – 127 to +127 0 MATRIX B PHASE – 127 to +127 0 GAMMA 0.
19 Menu settings $ Items which can be selected on the remote operation panel setting display OPTION A - D settings (NOT USE, TELE, WIDE, NEAR, FAR, AF, IR THROUGH, 1/16ND, 1/64ND) The following functions can be allocated to the OPTION SW [A] to [D] buttons.
20 A W -CB400 100mm A W-RP400 A W-CB400 1 Remove the rubber caps on the side panels. 2 Use the accessory mounting screws (M4 ! 8 mm) to attach the rack-mounting adaptors. Remove the rubber caps. 1 Remove the rubber caps on the side panels of the AW-CB400.
5 Secure the connector panel to the bottom panel using the screws. Screws ( ! 3) Attach the connector panel. 21 How to change the position of the connector panel The position of the connector panel can be changed from the rear panel to the bottom panel.
22 Input connectors DC 12V IN: XLR, 4 pins GND: GND terminal Output connectors CONTROL OUT TO CONTROL PANEL: D-SUB 29-pin CONTROL OUT TO CAMERA 1 to 5: RJ45, camera control RS-422 level 10Base-T straight cable (UTP category 5), max.
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