Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read
these instructions completely.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
PREF ACE
The Camera Adaptor AW-AD500A docks directly to the 3-CCD Color Camera AW-F575 series, making it a standard-alone
camera for two-piece recording system applications.
Connection via a VTR cable for several different portable recorder is possible.
NOTE: Refer to the Operating Instructions of 3-CCD Color Camera AW-F575 Series for details.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in
strict accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
The serial number of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in the event
of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
For U.S.A
For CANADA
Camera Adaptor
AW-AD500A
for AW-F575 Series
−20 INT SELECT 2
+1
Y/C/B
Y/PR/PB
SIGNAL
SELECT 2
R/G/B
+2
VTR
TRIGGER
BNC
SIGNAL
SELECT 1
PB
EARPHONE
OUT SET
−60(dB)
AUDIO
LEVEL
−1
$1 $2 $3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
%0
%1
%2
%3
%4
%5 %6
%7
%8 %9
^0
^1
-2-
Note:
The numbering of the each item is same as the
Operating Instructions of AW-F575 series.
41. VTR/RCU Connector (26-pin) (VTR/RCU)
When using the camera together with a Panasonic
portable color VTR, the specified VTR Cable should
be connected between the camera and VTR. This
connector is also used for connection with the 26pin studio cable from the Remote Control Unit
(RCU) for comprehensive system operation. When
connecting the 26-pin studio cable to this connector, the camera is automatically set to the RCU
operation mode.
1/2” VHS and 3/4” U-vision portable VTR (10pin)
WV-CA26A10 (26p-10p cable)
3/4” U-vision portable VTR (14-pin)
WV-CA26A14 (26p-14p cable)
MII portable VTR (26-pin)
WV-CA26A26 (26p-26p cable)
26-pin Studio Cable (RCU Cable)
WV-CA26U15
WV-CA26U30
WV-CA26U100
42. Circuit Protector (BREAKER)
When an excessive current flows into the camera
due to shout circuit some other reason, the red button of this circuit protector protrudes to cut off the
circuit. After solving the problem, press the red
button again to recover the circuit.
CAUTION:
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
to solve the problem.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
43. External DC Input Connector (XLR, 4-pin) (EXT
DC)
This connector accepts the power cable from an
external DC source supplying nominal power of
12 V, 2 A (a belt type battery or car battery for
example). This connector also accepts the power
cable from an AC adaptor. For powering the studio
configuration, a 12 V DC, 2.5 A power source is
required.
44. Battery Pack Mounting Angle
Mount the Battery Pack WV-PS60/WV-PS33 the AC
Adaptor/Charger WV-PS34 on the camera by sliding it down along this mounting angle.
45. Intercom Jack (M6) (INCOM)
This jack is used for communication between the
camera operator and operators of the RCU and
Special Effect Generator in a system.
46. Earphone Jack (M3) (EARPHONE)
When an earphone is connected, the sound picked
up by the microphone or the played back audio
from a 3/4” U-vision recorder, 26-pin MII format
portable VTR or 14-pin S-VHS portable VTR connected to the camera, can be monitored. Selection
of the audio source is enabled by the Audio
Monitor Selection Switch (56).