Panasonic PB305, AW-PB301 User Manual

Studio Card

AW-PB301/PB305

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions completely.

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.

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 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.

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 information marking of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit.
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

PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 4

MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

CONNECTING A STUDIO SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 7

MENU ITEM SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

APPEARANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

STANDARD ACCESORIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

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• When the studio card AW-PB301/AW-PB305 is
installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW­E300, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and intercom
will be usable, making it possible to use the camera
in studios.

PREF ACE

• When the studio card AW-PB301 is installed in a
convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, R/G/B
or Y/Pr/Pb component signals can be output.

• When the studio card AW-PB305 is installed, only
composite video signals and Y/C signals will be
output.

SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION

• Power Off Before Connecting or Disconnecting
Cables

Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure
to switch power off.

• Handle Carefully.

Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong
shock or vibration. This is important to prevent trou­ble.

• Avoid Humidity and Dust.

Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place
because much humidity and dust will cause dam­age to the parts inside.

• Operating Temperature Range

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.

PRECAUTIONS

• Ask a qualified service person for repairs when
necessary.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote
Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to pre­vent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov­ers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Do not let water, metal, or other foreign objects
inside. This is important to prevent fire and electric
shock.

• If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product,
if water or other foreign matter gets inside, if it is
damaged by dropping, or if you find anything
wrong with it, immediately stop using it.

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