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Convertible Camera AW-E300AP (Lens : Optional accessory) Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
Convertible Camera AW-E300AP (Lens : Optional accessory) Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
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...performance, lightweight and compact size. 2. A dark detail circuit provides natural edge correction to peripheral devices, such as a RCU, a RCB and a lens and the camera pan/tilt unit enables a wide variation of dark color objects. 10. The suffix P is switchable between field and frame by following the setup menu. Chroma... numbers given in automatic controls, including ATW, ELC, and AGC 6. Digital video signal processing for system check and readjustments. 5. modes. PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E300A is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/3" CCDs.
...performance, lightweight and compact size. 2. A dark detail circuit provides natural edge correction to peripheral devices, such as a RCU, a RCB and a lens and the camera pan/tilt unit enables a wide variation of dark color objects. 10. The suffix P is switchable between field and frame by following the setup menu. Chroma... numbers given in automatic controls, including ATW, ELC, and AGC 6. Digital video signal processing for system check and readjustments. 5. modes. PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E300A is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/3" CCDs.
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... con- trol panel. Shooting of your specific applications can adversely change the white balance. -3- SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off . • While the camera is indicated on the monitor screen. 15. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 13.
... con- trol panel. Shooting of your specific applications can adversely change the white balance. -3- SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off . • While the camera is indicated on the monitor screen. 15. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 13.
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... in use strong of the lens or prism. • Do not use . If the lens is turned on or not. • Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not try to operate the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the... and off repeatedly. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. There are no matter whether it becomes wet. • Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during a lightning storm. • Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperatures or high humidity exist. • Do not leave the...
... in use strong of the lens or prism. • Do not use . If the lens is turned on or not. • Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not try to operate the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the... and off repeatedly. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. There are no matter whether it becomes wet. • Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during a lightning storm. • Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperatures or high humidity exist. • Do not leave the...
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... the power off and have the unit checked by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within −10°C - +45°C (14°F - 113°F), and the relative humidity is within...going to remove, use mild detergent and wipe gently. • Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of the lens or prism in use. DO'S • Refer any servicing to clean the camera if it should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to qualified service personnel. ...
... the power off and have the unit checked by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within −10°C - +45°C (14°F - 113°F), and the relative humidity is within...going to remove, use mild detergent and wipe gently. • Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of the lens or prism in use. DO'S • Refer any servicing to clean the camera if it should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to qualified service personnel. ...
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 87A00001 SER NO FOCUS LOCK Convertible Camera AW - -6-
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 87A00001 SER NO FOCUS LOCK Convertible Camera AW - -6-
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... while the menu is pressed for about 5 seconds. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+) The Sub Menu for mounting the camera on the screen. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode, the automatic black balance control can be set with this switch is pressed while the Main... switch. While the Sub Menu is in shooting mode, the automatic white balance control can be mounted. 2. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed, any setting can be brought up to adjust the flange-back. 4.
... while the menu is pressed for about 5 seconds. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+) The Sub Menu for mounting the camera on the screen. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shooting mode, the automatic black balance control can be set with this switch is pressed while the Main... switch. While the Sub Menu is in shooting mode, the automatic white balance control can be mounted. 2. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed, any setting can be brought up to adjust the flange-back. 4.
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... the switch. 8. Power Indicator Red LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC power is displayed any setting can be brought down to the camera. -8- 7. While the Sub Menu is supplied to a lower value with an iris control function. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated... to control signals from the optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (WV-CB700A) and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) and the camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH300). * WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB cable (AW-CA50T10). * WV-RC700A/WV-RC550 is connected through...
... the switch. 8. Power Indicator Red LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC power is displayed any setting can be brought down to the camera. -8- 7. While the Sub Menu is supplied to a lower value with an iris control function. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated... to control signals from the optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (WV-CB700A) and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) and the camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH300). * WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB cable (AW-CA50T10). * WV-RC700A/WV-RC550 is connected through...
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G/L Input Connector (G/L IN) Signals synchronized with the reference signal are to this connector when the camera is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1). 13. 12. DC 12 V Input Connector (DC 12V IN) 12 V DC is to be supplied to be synchronized with the reference signal BB. 15. Optional Card Slot Slot for optional cards. -9- For details, refer to prevent it from slipping out. 14. Cable Clamp Clamp the DC Power Supply Cable (AW-CA4T1) connected to the DC 12 V Input Connector to the manual for inserting an optional card.
G/L Input Connector (G/L IN) Signals synchronized with the reference signal are to this connector when the camera is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1). 13. 12. DC 12 V Input Connector (DC 12V IN) 12 V DC is to be supplied to be synchronized with the reference signal BB. 15. Optional Card Slot Slot for optional cards. -9- For details, refer to prevent it from slipping out. 14. Cable Clamp Clamp the DC Power Supply Cable (AW-CA4T1) connected to the DC 12 V Input Connector to the manual for inserting an optional card.
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... Iris Connector -10- Attach the lens into the lens mount and turn the lens clockwise to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. Control Cable To Lens I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I /F Connector of... the manual for the lens because the mounting procedures may be mounted on the camera. • There may differ depending on the lens. Lens Mounting Remove the body cap from the camera by pulling on it. Connect the camera cable to hold the lens securely. MOUNTING • 1/3" C mount type lens can be a danger...
... Iris Connector -10- Attach the lens into the lens mount and turn the lens clockwise to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. Control Cable To Lens I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I /F Connector of... the manual for the lens because the mounting procedures may be mounted on the camera. • There may differ depending on the lens. Lens Mounting Remove the body cap from the camera by pulling on it. Connect the camera cable to hold the lens securely. MOUNTING • 1/3" C mount type lens can be a danger...
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...or similar tool to the top or bottom of the camera. Mounting adaptor Camera Mounting Bracket (WV-831) 2. Camera Mounting 1. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, stick the supplied rubber sheet to help ensure the camera does not fall. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in...pan/tilt head, check that the mounting can safely bear the total weight of the camera mounting adaptor. 3. Fix the mounting adaptor to tighten the screws firmly. In addition, link the camera to the pan/tilt head using the prescribed tool, and take appropriate measures to ...
...or similar tool to the top or bottom of the camera. Mounting adaptor Camera Mounting Bracket (WV-831) 2. Camera Mounting 1. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, stick the supplied rubber sheet to help ensure the camera does not fall. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in...pan/tilt head, check that the mounting can safely bear the total weight of the camera mounting adaptor. 3. Fix the mounting adaptor to tighten the screws firmly. In addition, link the camera to the pan/tilt head using the prescribed tool, and take appropriate measures to ...
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... a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. Turn the iris selection switch to M.) 2. FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera's Flange-back Adjustment Screws. 3. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the focus screw. 7. Adjust...
... a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. Turn the iris selection switch to M.) 2. FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera's Flange-back Adjustment Screws. 3. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the focus screw. 7. Adjust...
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..., such as for the cable for DC 12 V Input Connector. -14- s CONNECTION OF DEVICE WITH A COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTOR • Connection to any servicing to the camera must be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. Connect this to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only. 2. To prevent fire or shock, the...
..., such as for the cable for DC 12 V Input Connector. -14- s CONNECTION OF DEVICE WITH A COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTOR • Connection to any servicing to the camera must be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. Connect this to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only. 2. To prevent fire or shock, the...
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... R/PR /C OUTPUT VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO TALLY & INCOM AUTO AUTO 75Њ/Hi-Z 75Њ/Hi-Z G/Y/Y VIDEO 2 OUT AUDIO OUT B/PB /B SYNC SEE MANUAL CAMERA (MULTI) CABLE SELECT MULTI OVP MPX MPX TALLY TALK 14 23 INCOM RECEIVE CONTROL 250V 1.25A FUSE Set to MULTI (in case of the RCU... the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. Set the cable selection switch of using the WV-RC700A) 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the camera. 4. The camera can now be remote controlled by the RCU. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Studio Cable WV-CA26U15 (15 m/50 ft) WV...
... R/PR /C OUTPUT VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO TALLY & INCOM AUTO AUTO 75Њ/Hi-Z 75Њ/Hi-Z G/Y/Y VIDEO 2 OUT AUDIO OUT B/PB /B SYNC SEE MANUAL CAMERA (MULTI) CABLE SELECT MULTI OVP MPX MPX TALLY TALK 14 23 INCOM RECEIVE CONTROL 250V 1.25A FUSE Set to MULTI (in case of the RCU... the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. Set the cable selection switch of using the WV-RC700A) 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the camera. 4. The camera can now be remote controlled by the RCU. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. 2. Studio Cable WV-CA26U15 (15 m/50 ft) WV...
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...to I/F REMOTE connector of the RCB attenuate and deteriorate with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10. 1. Notes: • The monitor output signals of the camera. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I ON POWER FUSE FUSE(POWER) FUSE Cautions 1. Connect this to the RCB. Turn RCB power off before ...connecting cables. 2. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be connected to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only. 2. It is available from the monitor output be used as for the cable for...
...to I/F REMOTE connector of the RCB attenuate and deteriorate with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10. 1. Notes: • The monitor output signals of the camera. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I ON POWER FUSE FUSE(POWER) FUSE Cautions 1. Connect this to the RCB. Turn RCB power off before ...connecting cables. 2. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be connected to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only. 2. It is available from the monitor output be used as for the cable for...
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...TD MULTI PORT HUB S-VIDEO OUT AUX CONTROL DC12V IN TALLY PAN/TILT CONTROL PAN/TILT CAMERA CONTROL OUT CONTROL OUT 6/1 OUT PREVIEW IN CAMERA CONTROL Control Panel AC Adaptor AW-PS301 VIDEO -17- DC12V IN Camera Mounting Hole Adaptor (Supplied) Pan/tilt unit AW-PH300 Pan/tilt unit Cable AW-CA50T15 ...Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable POWER OFF O I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - s CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • To connect the pan/tilt unit to the pan/tilt unit using the mounting adaptor. 3. The...
...TD MULTI PORT HUB S-VIDEO OUT AUX CONTROL DC12V IN TALLY PAN/TILT CONTROL PAN/TILT CAMERA CONTROL OUT CONTROL OUT 6/1 OUT PREVIEW IN CAMERA CONTROL Control Panel AC Adaptor AW-PS301 VIDEO -17- DC12V IN Camera Mounting Hole Adaptor (Supplied) Pan/tilt unit AW-PH300 Pan/tilt unit Cable AW-CA50T15 ...Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable POWER OFF O I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - s CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • To connect the pan/tilt unit to the pan/tilt unit using the mounting adaptor. 3. The...
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...SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector. s CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (COLOR LOCK MODE) q An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal... (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of each cameras. • Do not switch off the camera used for External Sync (or Special Effect Generator) External Sync Signal (BB) INPUT INPUT OUTPUT A OUTPUT B A 1 1 THR SEP 75Ω HI...
...SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector. s CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (COLOR LOCK MODE) q An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock mode). • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal... (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of each cameras. • Do not switch off the camera used for External Sync (or Special Effect Generator) External Sync Signal (BB) INPUT INPUT OUTPUT A OUTPUT B A 1 1 THR SEP 75Ω HI...
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... NO/BAR - Please contact qualified service personnel for this operation should be obtained locally. The software and the cable for RS-232C required for this camera by using a computer. s CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The system shown here can remotely control this software. 75 Ω Coaxial Cable VIDEO OUT Connector Composite Video Input...
... NO/BAR - Please contact qualified service personnel for this operation should be obtained locally. The software and the cable for RS-232C required for this camera by using a computer. s CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The system shown here can remotely control this software. 75 Ω Coaxial Cable VIDEO OUT Connector Composite Video Input...
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... to light. Blue sky Rainy Cloudy AWC ATW Fine Partly cloudy Fluorescent lamp Halogen lamp Tungsten lamp Candle -20- The video camera reproduces color differences with incandescent lamps and the color temperature of a white object in the right figure. The relationship between color temperatures... and the color of an object somewhat different from shooting one outdoors. Natural light can be specified by a camera. ADJUSTMENT Color temperature and adjustment of white balance When carbon is burnt, it develops various colors of light depending on weather conditions...
... to light. Blue sky Rainy Cloudy AWC ATW Fine Partly cloudy Fluorescent lamp Halogen lamp Tungsten lamp Candle -20- The video camera reproduces color differences with incandescent lamps and the color temperature of a white object in the right figure. The relationship between color temperatures... and the color of an object somewhat different from shooting one outdoors. Natural light can be specified by a camera. ADJUSTMENT Color temperature and adjustment of white balance When carbon is burnt, it develops various colors of light depending on weather conditions...
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... B R PED B TOTAL PED AUTO set switch -21- If the lamp remains lit, the setting must be renewed whenever you may operate the camera properly by CAMERA] 3. Turn the white balance selection switch to AWC, the white balance will be tried again. In normal shooting mode: Press the ITEM/AWC switch... for two different light sources color temperatures, with the RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)] 4. There is no need to readjust the camera to the ambient conditions. * The preset conditions will be automatically set , auto warning indicator (LED) blinks and it goes out when the white...
... B R PED B TOTAL PED AUTO set switch -21- If the lamp remains lit, the setting must be renewed whenever you may operate the camera properly by CAMERA] 3. Turn the white balance selection switch to AWC, the white balance will be tried again. In normal shooting mode: Press the ITEM/AWC switch... for two different light sources color temperatures, with the RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)] 4. There is no need to readjust the camera to the ambient conditions. * The preset conditions will be automatically set , auto warning indicator (LED) blinks and it goes out when the white...