Panasonic AW-AD700BS User Manual

Camera Adaptor

AW-AD700BS

for AW-F575 Series

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-AD700BS docks directly
to the 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 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

• Video Power (VP) Multiplex Operation is available
using with the Power Separator WV-PS700.

• Possible to mount a lens having zoom, focus or
servo functions.

• Pan/Tilt Control function is provided.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

!2

+ 1

VTR MULTI

MPX

CABLE

SEL

−20

−60(dB)

AUDIO
LEVEL

INT

PB

EARPHONE

OUT SEL

VTR

TRIGGER

ENC

Y/PR/PB

RCU/VTR

SIGNAL

Y/C/B
R/G/B

- 1

+ 2

!1 !0 o i

@4

!6

!7

!8

!9

@0

!5 !3

!4

@3

@2

@1

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1. Camera Handle

2. Camera Adaptor Holding Screw/knob

The camera adaptor can be removed from the
camera after loosening two knobs on top of the
adaptor and then pressing the release button
underneath of the camera while pulling on rear of
camera adaptor.

3. VTR Start/Stop Button (VTR) (parallel operation)

This button is used to change the recorder mode
from pause (Recording Pause) to recording and
functions in the same way as the VTR Start/Stop
Button on the lens. Press once to start recording.
While recording, the Tally Indicator in the viewfind­er lights and Tally Light on the viewfinder also
lights.
When the button is pressed once more, the
recorder is set to the Pause mode (Recording
Pause), and the Recording/Tally Indicator and Tally
Light will go off.

4. Intercom/Earphone Level Control
(INCOM EARPHONE)

Use this control to freely adjust the volume level in
the earphone connected to the Earphone Jack (7)
or the headset connected to the Intercom Jack (6).

5. S-Video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT)

The luminance (Y) and chroma (C) signals for S­VHS VTR or monitor are provided at this connector.

6. Intercom Jack (M6) (INCOM)

This jack is used for communication between the
camera operator and operators of Remote Control
Unit (RCU) and Special Effect Generator in the sys­tem.

7. 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, connected to the
camera through the VTR 14-pin camera connector,
can be monitored. Selection of the audio source is
enabled by the Earphone Out Selection Switch
(10).

8. RCU/VTR Signal Selection Switch
(RCU/VTR SIGNAL ENC, Y/C/B, R/G/B, Y/PR/PB)

This switch selects the video output signal supplied
at the VTR/RCU Connector (18) on the adaptor and
the Red, Green and Blue Output Connectors on the
Remote Control Unit (RCU). The switch has been
set to the R/G/B position at the factory.

ENC:

The composite output signal for the VTR, such
as 1/2” VHS or 3/4” U Machic, is supplied.

Y/C/B:

The chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) sig­nals are supplied from the R, G and B Output
Connectors for S-VHS format VTR.

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R/G/B:

The R, G and B signals are supplied from the
R, G and B Output Connector.

Y/PR/PB:

The color difference (R-Y & B-Y) signals and
luminance (Y) signal are supplied from the
VTR/RCU Connector (18) and the R, G and B
Output Connectors on the Remote Control Unit
for MII and Betacam format VTRs.

9. VTR Compatibility Switch (!1/!2/@1)

Set this switch according to the VTR which is con­nected to the camera.

!1: For 1/2” VHS VTRs.
!2: For 3/4” U-vision VTRs, connected to the cam-

era using a 14-pin connector, S-VHS VTRs and
MII portable VTRs.

@1: If a VTR of other manufacture is used, and if

this VTR pauses when the tape should be run­ning and vice versa, this switch should be set
to this position.

Notes:

1) The switch has been preset to the !1 position
at the factory.

2) Some VTRs may not operate properly when
connected to this camera, even though the set­ting of this switch is changed. Please consult
your dealer for further information.

10. Earphone Out Selection Switch (INT/PB)

This switch selects the audio signal from the
Earphone Jack (7) to be monitored.

INT:

The sound picked up by the microphone can
be monitored.

PB:

The played back audio can be monitored.

Note:

The camera has been preset to the INT posi­tion at the factory.

11. Audio Level Selection Switch
(AUDIO LEVEL –20/–60 dB)

Two audio output levels to the VTR can be select­ed: –20 dB or –60 dB
The camera has been preset to –20 dB at the facto­ry.
When using this adaptor with WV-RC700A, set this
switch to the –20 dB position.

12. Cable Selection Switch (VTR MULTI/MPX)

This switch is used to select either the multi-cable
VTR/RCU cable or the single coaxial multiplex
cable. When using the multi-cable in the VTR or
Remote Control Unit (RCU), set this switch to VTR
MULTI position. In case of the multiplex or VP multi­plex operation using a coaxial cable, set this switch
to MPX position.

Note:

Video Power (VP) Multiplex system: multiplex
signal and power are supplied using a single
coaxial cable.

13. Video Output Connector (BNC) (VIDEO OUT)

A composite video signal is provided at this con­nector.

14. Gen-lock input connector (BNC) (GEN-LOCK)

The color video signal of the camera is automatical­ly synchronized to the Gen-lock signal (composite
or black burst) which is supplied to this connector.
The gen-lock signal is used for system reference,
such as when using a Special Effects Generator.

Caution:

If the gen-lock signal is jittery (such as when
obtained from VTR playback), the camera may
not be able to synchronize properly.

15. Multiplex Signal input Connector (MPX)

Communications between the camera side and the
Remote Control Unit (RCU) are available through a
single coaxial cable by using this connector as the
composite signal, gen-lock signal, control signal
and intercom/audio signal are multiplexed, and the
composite signal is output from the Remote control
Unit (RCU).

16. 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.

Cautions:

Use only with a 12V DC power source with a
Class 2 rating. Do not use with an external stor­age battery unless provided with an 8A rated
fuse, located within 5 inches of the battery con­necting means.
An eternal DC source supplied to this connec­tor gets the highest priority, i.e., it is selected
before the battery connector or Multicore/
VTR/DC source.

17. Circuit Protector (BREAKER)

When excessive current flows into the camera due
to some fault, the red button of this circuit protector
protrudes to cut off the circuit power. After solving
the problem, press the red button again to reset the
circuit protector.

Caution:

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
to solve the problem.

18. 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 Remote
Control Unit (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)