Panasonic AWCB400N User Manual

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Remote Operation Panel

AW-CB400N

Printed in Japan F1104S0 VQTB0045

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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.

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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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS APPARATUS MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR/WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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. 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 groundingtype 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

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. By connecting the ROP to the pan/tilt control panel using the cable supplied, the convertible cameras mounted on the pan/tilt heads can be controlled.

This Operating Instruction describes each apparatus as follows;

Pan/tilt control panel: AW-RP400 Pan/tilt head: AW-PH400 Cable compensation unit: AW-RC400

Introduction ............................................................. 4

Accessories ............................................................. 4

Precautions for use ................................................. 5

Parts and their functions ........................................ 6

Front panel ..................................................................... 6

Rear panel ...................................................................... 9

Connections .......................................................... 10

When connecting a convertible camera directly ........... 10

When connecting the ROP in a system that includes

pan/tilt heads, pan/tilt control panel and

cable compensation unit ......................................... 10

Example of system configuration ........................ 11

When connecting a camera directly ............................. 11

When connecting the ROP in a system that includes

pan/tilt heads, pan/tilt control panel and

cable compensation unit ......................................... 12

When the distance between the ROP and the pan/tilt

control panel is more than 10 meters ...................... 13

Operating procedure ............................................. 14

Turning on the power ................................................... 14

Adjusting the cable compensation of each camera....... 14

Genlock adjustments for each camera ......................... 14

Video adjustment of cameras ....................................... 15

Menu settings ........................................................ 16

Operation method ......................................................... 16

Items which can be selected on

the camera setting display ..................................... 17

Items which can be selected on

the remote operation panel setting display ............ 19

How to mount the ROP in a rack ......................... 20

Joining the ROP to the AW-RP400 and

mounting the joined-up units in a rack ........... 20

How to change the position of

the connector panel

.......................................... 21

Specifications ........................................................ 22

Pan/tilt control panel (AW-RP400) connecting cable ...... 1

Tally/INCOM connector (D-SUB 15-pin) ......................... 1

Rack-mounting adaptors ................................................. 2

Join-up fixture .................................................................. 1

Mounting screws (M4!8 mm) ........................................ 8

Join-up screws (stepped screws) .................................... 2

Joining sticker .................................................................. 2

Note

When the remote operation panel 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.

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 ).

Using the ROP in cold places below 14°F (–10°C) or hot places above 113°F (45°C) may adversely affect its internal parts.

≥ Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.

≥ Maintenance

Wipe the ROP using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent, wring it out well, and wipe the ROP gently.

≥ 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.

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. When tally signals are supplied to the tally connectors [1] to [5] of the pan/tilt control panel, if this control panel is connected to the ROP, the lamps with the numbers corresponding to those connectors also light up.

2 LCD CONTRAST control

Use this to adjust the contrast of the LCD panel.

3 DATA SET button

Press DATA SET button and (6) CAM CONTROL buttons [1] to [5] at the same time to synchronize the setting data stored in the cameras selected with the setting data stored in the ROP or vice versa. Press only DATA SET button to synchronize the setting data stored in all cameras connected to the ROP.

≥ In the case of the AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E600 or

AW-E800A cameras, the data stored in the ROP is transferred to the cameras. In the case of the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655 or AW-E750 cameras, the data stored in the cameras is transferred to the ROP. Data transfer takes two to three or so minutes.

≥ Press this button when the ROP is used for the first

time, or when the camera is replaced.

4 MENU button

Press this to turn the setting menu ON or OFF.

5 LCD panel

This displays the current settings.

6 CAM CONTROL buttons [1] to [5]

If the cameras are connected directly to the ROP, the button lamps corresponding to numbers of the buttons selected light, and the selected cameras can be controlled by pressing buttons [1] to [5]. If the ROP is connected to the pan/tilt control panel for use, the cameras installed to the pan/tilt head which is connected to the pan/tilt control panel can be selected. The buttons corresponding to the selected numbers light, and selected cameras can be controlled. When the ROP is connected to the pan/tilt control panel, the camera selection function can be set to “From pan/tilt control panel only”, “From ROP only” or “From both”, depending on the setting selected by the pan/tilt control panel. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the pan/tilt control panel.

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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.

9 GAIN buttons [0dB/L/M/H/AGC]

Use these to set the camera gain. The gain-up function can be set to one of four levels using the GAIN 0dB, L, M and H buttons. The gain-up amount can be set for the L, M and H buttons each using the respective menus. When the AGC button is pressed, AGC is activated, and the gain is adjusted automatically in accordance with the light quantity. The maximum AGC gain can be set using the menu.

: ABC button

Press this button to adjust the black balance automatically. While the black balance is being adjusted, the button lamp flashes; when the adjustment is completed, it goes off. It lights if the black balance could not be adjusted.

≥ The ABC button does not work when color bars have

been selected by the (<) BAR/CAM button (the button lamp is lighted).

; AWC button

When this button is pressed while the A or B button among the (=) ATW/A/B buttons is selected, the white balance is automatically adjusted, and the adjustment is registered in the camera’s AWC A or AWC B memory. While the white balance is being adjusted, the AWC button lamp flashes, and when it is adjusted properly, it goes off. It lights if the white balance could not be adjusted.

≥ The AWC button does not work when color bars have

been selected by the (<) BAR/CAM button (the button lamp is lighted) or when the ATW button among the (=) ATW/A/B buttons is selected (the ATW button lamp is lighted).

≥ It may not be possible to adjust the white balance if the

screen does not show an image with a white object.

< BAR/CAM button

Use this to select the camera’s video output signals. Each time it is pressed, the camera signals are switched from color bar signals to video signals or vice versa. While color bar signals are selected, the button lamp is lighted; while video signals are selected, it is off.

= ATW/A/B buttons

Use these to select the white balance adjustment mode. ATW: When the ATW button is pressed, the automatic

adjustment mode is established for the white balance, and the ATW button lamp lights.

A: When the A button is pressed, the white balance

registered in the camera’s AWC A memory is established, and the A button lamp lights. When the (;) AWC button is pressed after pressing the A button, the white balance is automatically adjusted and registered in the camera’s AWC A memory.

B: When the B button is pressed, the white balance

registered in the camera’s AWC B memory is established, and the B button lamp lights. When the (;) AWC button is pressed after pressing the B button, the white balance is automatically adjusted and registered in the camera’s AWC B memory.

> R/B GAIN dials

These enable the white balance to be adjusted manually after selecting the A or B button among the (=) ATW/A/B buttons and the white balance has been automatically adjusted by pressing the (;) AWC button. 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.

? R/B PED dials

These enable the black balance to be adjusted manually after the black balance has been automatically adjusted by pressing the (:) ABC button. 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.

@ OPTION SW [A to D] buttons

Refer to “Menu settings” for details on the items which can be set in these OPTION SW buttons.

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.

B IRIS [AUTO/MANU/LOCK] button

Use this to select the method for adjusting the lens iris of the cameras selected by the CAM CONTROL buttons. Each time it is pressed, the setting is switched in the sequence of AUTO, MANU and LOCK. AUTO: The cameras automatically adjust the lens iris in

accordance with the light quantity, and the button lamp lights.

MANU: The lens iris is adjusted manually using the (I)

IRIS dial. At this setting, the button lamp is off.

LOCK: The lens iris is locked at the manually adjusted

setting. It cannot be adjusted even by turning the (I) IRIS dial. When the (I) IRIS dial is turned, the button lamp flashes to indicate that the lens

iris cannot be adjusted. When the ROP is connected to the pan/tilt control panel, the lens iris control can be set to “From pan/tilt control panel only”, “From ROP only” or “From both”, depending on the setting selected by the pan/tilt control panel. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the pan/tilt control panel.

C CONT dial

Use this for menu setting operations.

D OPERATE lamp

When the (E) OPERATE switch is at ON, this lamp lights up green; when it is at OFF, the lamp is off.

E OPERATE [OFF/ON] switch

Camera control is enabled by setting this switch to ON.

F INCOM jack

The INCOM (inter-communication) headset is connected here.

G LEVEL control

Use this to adjust the volume of the headset’s receiver.

H CALL button

When this button is pressed, the buzzer of the connected controller sounds, and the button lamp lights.

I IRIS dial

The lens iris can be adjusted by turning this dial while the (B) IRIS [AUTO/MANU/LOCK] button is set to MANU. The iris is opened by turning the dial clockwise and stopped by turning it counterclockwise. By pressing the (C) CONT dial, the response speed can be switched from “fast” to “slow” or vice versa.

J FAST/SLOW lamp

When the response speed of the (I) IRIS dial is at “fast”, this lamp lights up; when it is at “slow”, the lamp is off.

Note

When the ROP is connected to the pan/tilt control panel, camera control is not possible unless the OPERATE switch on the pan/tilt control panel is set to ON.

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