Panasonic AW-PB506AL User Manual

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Studio SDI Card

AW-PB506AL

This product consists of an SDI card and an
interface bracket.

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

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Safety precautions

 DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable

parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

indicates safety information.

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted

on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may
be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Configuration ........................................ 3

Accessories .......................................... 3

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

Characteristics ...................................... 4

Precautions for use .............................. 4

Major operating controls and

their functions ................................. 5

SDI card ........................................... 5

Interface bracket .............................. 6

Installing the SDI card .......................... 7

Interface bracket mountings ............... 8

Mounting the bracket on a tripod ..... 8

Mounting the camera ....................... 8

Mounting the viewfinder

on a bracket .................................. 8

Configuration

SDI card (AW-PB506A U01) ................... 1

Interface bracket (AW-PB506A U02) .... 1

Connections .......................................... 9

When configuring a system

with the remote control unit ......... 9



When configuring a system

with the remote operation panel

Setting and changing of menu items

Performing the settings .................. 11

Optional card settings submenu .... 13

Appearance ......................................... 14

SDI card ......................................... 14

Interface bracket ............................ 15

Specifications ..................................... 16

... 10

... 11

Accessories

Adjuster plug (M6  M3) ........................ 1

Screws (6 mm) ....................................... 2

Screws (8 mm) ....................................... 4

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Introduction

Installing the SDI 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. In addition,
there are two signal outputs for SDI signals
c

ompliant with EBU Tech.3267-E standard.

Characteristics



Two signal outputs for SDI signals
compliant with the EBU Tech.3267-E
standard (BBC No. PSF1/2M, BELDEN
8281 or equivalent coaxial cable; max.
200 m)

EDH (Error Detection and Handling)

flags complying with the SMPTE RP165
standard can be added.
( A switch can be used to enable or

disable the addition of these flags.)

 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.

Notes

 The AW-PB506A cannot be installed

to the following models;
AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E300S,
AW-E600, AW-E800, AW-E800A,
AW-RP605, AW-PB605

 When the SDI 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.

 Output signals (brightness and

composite video signals) to the
viewfinder can be switched using the
menu settings.

 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.)

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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 –10°C or at a hot place above
+45°C because extremely low or high
temperature will adversely affect the
parts inside.

Major operating controls and their functions

SDI card

 EVF I/F connector [EVF I/F]

The EVF I/F cable 9 from the interface
bracket is connected here.

 SDI output 1, 2 connector

[SDI OUT 1, 2]

SDI signals are output from here.

 Setting switches

SW NO OFF ON
1 EDH ENABLE DISABLE
2 SETTING E350 E860
3 DATA CLIP NORMAL CLIP
4 NTSC/PAL NTSC PAL

1: EDH <ENABLE/DISABLE>

(Factory setting: ENABLE)
An EDH flag is added to SDI output at
the ENABLE setting.

2: Model selection <E350/E860>

(Factory setting: E350)
When the AW-E350, AW-E650,
AW-E655 or AW-E750 is used, set
this switch at the E350.
When the AW-E860 is used, set this
switch at the E860.

3: DATA CLIP <NORMAL/CLIP>

(Factory setting: NORMAL)
At the NORMAL setting, signal input
is output at the same level at which it
was input.
At the CLIP setting, signal input at
less than 0% is output at 0%, and
signal input at more than 100% is
clipped at 100%.

4: NTSC/PAL switching <NTSC/PAL>

(Factory setting: NTSC)
Leave this switch at the factory setting.

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