Panasonic aw-ph300 Operation Manual
Indoor Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH300
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Warning:
Do not install this product near any object that burns easily.
In case of using a halogen lamp, installation of it near such
an object could cause a fire due to the heat generated by
the lamp.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.
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 (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
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
For U.S.A
For CANADA
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CONTENTS
FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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FEATURES
• The AW-PH300 is a compact pan/tilt head capable of
tilting up to 95° up or 95° down and panning up to
300°. It is mounted upright or suspended.
• The pan/tilt head carries a camera and lenses for a
total weight of 4 kg.
• The pan/tilt head can be directly controlled using the
Pan/tilt Control Panel AW-RP301 or AW-RP305. (The
Control Panel cannot control the camera.)
• A camera and pan/tilt head can be directly controlled
using the Hybrid Control Panel AW-RP501.
• Up to five cameras with pan/tilt heads can be directly
controlled using the Multi-Hybrid Control Panel AWRP505 in combination with the Multiport Hub AWHB505.
• The pan/tilt head can be controlled from a personal
computer via an RS-232C. However, simultaneous
control with a personal computer and a control panel is
not possible.
• The pan/tilt head can also be controlled using a contact type controller.
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PRECAUTIONS
Battery
• Avoid using the pan/tilt head in the kitchen or other
places full of steam and oil fume.
• The pan/tilt head has a maximum load capacity of 4kg.
Do not use it for a load over 4 kg.
• Do not install the pan/tilt head outdoors, or at a place
over 45°C, or at a cold place below −10°C.
Ambient humidity must be less than 90%.
• Mounting screws must be locally purchased because
they are not supplied.
Choose screws appropriate to the material of the
mounting place and the load on the pan/tilt head.
• Use only with AC Adaptor, Model AW-PS300.
• In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
Do not lift the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Do not turn the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Dropping the pan/tilt head or subjecting it to a strong
shock can cause a failure or an accident.
• Keep the pan/tilt head more than 1 meter away from
the monitors.
• The pan/tilt head uses a manganese dioxide lithium
battery (CR2032).
Be sure to remove the battery before disposing of the
pan/tilt head or the printed wiring boards in the head.
Be sure to dispose of a removed battery, or an old battery removed to be replaced, according to the applicable provisions of law.
Do not dispose of it as ordinary trash.
The battery is located as shown in the figure below. To
remove the battery, refer to Battery Replacement
under the Replacement of Expendables at page 20.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used battteries
according to the manufacturer`s instructions.
Caution
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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q Tilting Arm (supplied)
This arm tilts the head.
w Tilting Arm Fixing Screws (supplied)
4 screws are supplied to fasten the tilting arm.
e Camera Mounting Plate (supplied)
Used to fasten the camera.
r Camera Guide Pin
This pin sets the mounting direction of the camera.
t Camera Mounting Screw
This screw fastens the camera. (U 1/4”-20 UNC)
y Panning Head
The head rotates in panning directions.
u Tally Indicators (2 pcs.)
A selection signal lights them red.
i Camera Connector Panel
To connect a camera and lens.
o Base
!0 Mounting Holes
There are 4 holes to mount the pan/tilt head.
!1 Wire Rod Mounting Hole
To pass a wire to prevent the pan/tilt head from falling.
!2 Control Connector Panel
To connect a Control Panel (AW-RP301, RP305, or
RP501) or the Multiport Hub (AW-HB505) and Pan/tilt
Head AC Adapter (AW-PS300)
!3 Side Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2
!4 Bottom Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2
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<Mounting upright>
<Mounting suspended>
Tilting Arm
Tilting Arm Fixing Screws
INSTALLATION
■ Assembling the Pan/tilt Head
In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
● Installing the Tilting Arm
Fasten the Tilting Arm q (supplied) with the Tilting Arm
Fixing Screws w (supplied). The way of mounting the
arm differs depending on the direction of pan/tilt head
installation. (See the figure right.)
Note: Do not use other than the supplied tilting arm fix-
ing screws to fasten the tilting arm.
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