Panasonic AW-PB305AN User Manual

Studio Card
AW-PB305AN
This product consists of an studio card and an interface bracket.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
For CANADA
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.
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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Safety precautions
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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) D o no t block any ventil a t i o n openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) D o no t in s t a l l near any h e a t sources such as radiators, heat re gi st e rs, s tov e s, o r o th e r apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pola rized or grounding­type plug. A polar ized 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 int o y o ur o ut l et , co ns u lt a n 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) Un p l u g t h i s a p p a ratus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser vicing 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 obje cts have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Contents

Configuration ........................................ 5
Accessories .......................................... 5
Introduction ........................................... 6
Characteristics ...................................... 6
Precautions for use .............................. 6
Major operating controls and
their functions ................................. 7
Studio card ....................................... 7
Interface bracket .............................. 8
Installing the studio card ..................... 9
Interface bracket mountings ............. 10
Mounting the bracket on a tripod ... 10
Mounting the camera ..................... 10
Mounting the viewfinder
on a bracket ................................ 10

Configuration

Studio card (AW-PB305A U01) ............. 1
Interface bracket (AW-PB305A U02) .... 1
Connections ........................................ 11
When configuring a system
with the remote control unit ....... 11
When configuring a system
with the remote operation panel
Setting and changing of menu items
Performing the settings .................. 13
Optional card settings submenu .... 15
Appearance ......................................... 16
Studio card ..................................... 16
Interface bracket ............................ 17
Specifications ..................................... 18
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... 13

Accessories

Adjuster plug (M6 M3) ......................... 1
Screws (6 mm) ....................................... 2
Screws (8 mm) ....................................... 4
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Introduction

Installing the studio card in a convertible camera (such as the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860) and mounting the camera on the interface bracket makes it possible for a viewfinder and/or inter-communications headset to be used and thus enable the camera to be used as a studio camera.

Characteristics

An inter-communications headset can be
used and its volume adjusted.
The STANDBY/ON switch function of the viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) is incorporated.
Output signals (brightness and
composite video signals) to the viewfinder can be switched using the menu settings.
Notes
The AW-PB305A cannot be installed
to the following models; AW-RP605, AW-PB605
When the studio card unit 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.
Zebra pattern and safety zone displays
appearing in the viewfinder can be switched using the menu settings.
The VIDEO ON/OFF switch function of
the viewfinder (AW-VF64) is incorporated. ( In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the
AW-VF64 does not come with a standby function.)

Precautions for use

When connecting or disconnecting a
cable from any unit, ensure that the power to that unit is turned off.
Do not drop this product or subject it to
strong shock or vibration, as this may cause it to malfunction.
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Avoid using the unit in very humid or
dusty locations, as this may cause it to malfunction.
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.
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