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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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.... modes. 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. A digital video signal processing system is effective for shooting still objects. 7. Vertical resolution can be installed. System setup and...in frame mode and it is packed in a dark scene. Resolution: 850 lines (HIGH BAND DTL: ON), S/N ratio: 65 dB (DNR ON) 3. PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E300A is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/3" CCDs.
.... modes. 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. A digital video signal processing system is effective for shooting still objects. 7. Vertical resolution can be installed. System setup and...in frame mode and it is packed in a dark scene. Resolution: 850 lines (HIGH BAND DTL: ON), S/N ratio: 65 dB (DNR ON) 3. PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E300A is a digital signal processing color video camera that incorporates three 1/3" CCDs.
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... the CCD. Shooting of your specific applications can adversely change the white balance. -3- 11. SMPTE color bar is in a smeared picture unique to any unit of equipment must be selected. 14. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 13. A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural dynamic ranges. 12. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION...
... the CCD. Shooting of your specific applications can adversely change the white balance. -3- 11. SMPTE color bar is in a smeared picture unique to any unit of equipment must be selected. 14. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color images. 13. A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural dynamic ranges. 12. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION...
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... by improper handling or storage. • Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is not in use . Do not unnecessarily turn the camera power on when not in wet conditions. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is not installed, do not try to operate the equipment in... use . Avoid striking, shaking, etc. 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 leave the lens mount hole uncovered. • Do not touch the surface of...
... by improper handling or storage. • Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is not in use . Do not unnecessarily turn the camera power on when not in wet conditions. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is not installed, do not try to operate the equipment in... use . Avoid striking, shaking, etc. 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 leave the lens mount hole uncovered. • Do not touch the surface of...
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...as light reflecting objects and surfaces. • Take immediate action if ever the camera or RCU should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it should become wet. Turn the power off when the camera is dirty. If the lens is not installed, protect the surface of the ...prism by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in use mild detergent and wipe gently. • Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of the lens or prism in the event that it is not going to be used...
...as light reflecting objects and surfaces. • Take immediate action if ever the camera or RCU should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it should become wet. Turn the power off when the camera is dirty. If the lens is not installed, protect the surface of the ...prism by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in use mild detergent and wipe gently. • Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of the lens or prism in the event that it is not going to be used...
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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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... is necessary, loosen the lock screw and turn the focus screw to a higher value with this switch. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed when this switch. 6. IRIS DC12V IN 1. Mounting Adaptor A screw hole (1/4" - 20 UNC) adaptor for each item of the Main Menu is ... mounting bracket or tripod. © 3. Lens Mount 1/3" C mount type lens or a microscope adaptor 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. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+) The Sub Menu for mounting the...
... is necessary, loosen the lock screw and turn the focus screw to a higher value with this switch. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed when this switch. 6. IRIS DC12V IN 1. Mounting Adaptor A screw hole (1/4" - 20 UNC) adaptor for each item of the Main Menu is ... mounting bracket or tripod. © 3. Lens Mount 1/3" C mount type lens or a microscope adaptor 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. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+) The Sub Menu for mounting the...
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...be brought down 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... Used Iris Connector (IRIS) oq i !0 w u !2 !1 e ytr 10. 7. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is connected through the optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26). * AW-PH300 is in shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting conditions are alternately indicated by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is...
...be brought down 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... Used Iris Connector (IRIS) oq i !0 w u !2 !1 e ytr 10. 7. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is connected through the optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26). * AW-PH300 is in shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting conditions are alternately indicated by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is...
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DC 12 V Input Connector (DC 12V IN) 12 V DC is to be synchronized with the reference signal are to be supplied to this connector when the camera is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1). 13. For details, refer to prevent it from slipping out. 14. Optional Card Slot Slot for optional cards. -9- 12. 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 BB. 15.
DC 12 V Input Connector (DC 12V IN) 12 V DC is to be synchronized with the reference signal are to be supplied to this connector when the camera is supplied through the optional DC power supply cable (AW-CA4T1). 13. For details, refer to prevent it from slipping out. 14. Optional Card Slot Slot for optional cards. -9- 12. 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 BB. 15.
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... mount and turn the lens clockwise to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I /F Connector of Camera Pan/tilt Unit Camera Cable • Refer also to the camera depending on the type of lens. MOUNTING • 1/3" C mount type lens can be mounted on the... damage to the manual for the lens because the mounting procedures may differ depending on the lens. Lens Mounting Remove the body cap from the camera by pulling on it. Control Cable To Lens I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - DC12V IN To Iris Connector -10...
... mount and turn the lens clockwise to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I /F Connector of Camera Pan/tilt Unit Camera Cable • Refer also to the camera depending on the type of lens. MOUNTING • 1/3" C mount type lens can be mounted on the... damage to the manual for the lens because the mounting procedures may differ depending on the lens. Lens Mounting Remove the body cap from the camera by pulling on it. Control Cable To Lens I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - DC12V IN To Iris Connector -10...
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...Fix the mounting adaptor to help ensure the camera does not fall. When changing the camera mounting adapter, use a screwdriver or similar tool to the mounting adaptor, then mount the camera. $ Preventing the camera from falling. -11- If the camera cannot be securely fixed, stick the supplied ...rubber sheet to tighten the screws firmly. OWhen attaching the camera on any mounting or other pan/tilt head, check...
...Fix the mounting adaptor to help ensure the camera does not fall. When changing the camera mounting adapter, use a screwdriver or similar tool to the mounting adaptor, then mount the camera. $ Preventing the camera from falling. -11- If the camera cannot be securely fixed, stick the supplied ...rubber sheet to tighten the screws firmly. OWhen attaching the camera on any mounting or other pan/tilt head, check...
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...upon completion of focusing. 8. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. Remove the cap from the camera. 5. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the focus screw. 7. Aim the... camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera's Flange-back Adjustment Screws. 3. Turn the iris selection switch to M.) 2. FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust the focus ring and the focus screw alternately for the ...
...upon completion of focusing. 8. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. Remove the cap from the camera. 5. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the focus screw. 7. Aim the... camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera's Flange-back Adjustment Screws. 3. Turn the iris selection switch to M.) 2. FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust the focus ring and the focus screw alternately for the ...
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.../BAR - To prevent fire or shock, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be through the VIDEO OUT Connector. • Power supply to the camera must be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I ON POWER FUSE FUSE(POWER) FUSE AC Adaptor...
.../BAR - To prevent fire or shock, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be through the VIDEO OUT Connector. • Power supply to the camera must be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. OPTION CARD MENU ITEM/AWC VIDEO OUT I ON POWER FUSE FUSE(POWER) FUSE AC Adaptor...
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...Use the following options for cable extension. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Connection to MULTI -15- The maximum extension distance between the camera and WV-RC700A is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. DC12V IN RCU Cable AW-CA50A26 (15 m) WV-RC700A GEN-LOCK AUX...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 the RCU (WV-RC700A,WV-RC550...
...Use the following options for cable extension. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Connection to MULTI -15- The maximum extension distance between the camera and WV-RC700A is made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. 1. DC12V IN RCU Cable AW-CA50A26 (15 m) WV-RC700A GEN-LOCK AUX...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 the RCU (WV-RC700A,WV-RC550...
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...only. 2. The 10-pin connector must be connected with cable length. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be used for DC 12 V Input Connector. Notes: • The monitor output signals of the camera. AC Adaptor AW-PS505 AC Adaptor AW-PS505 USER SET ALL 1 2 RCB WV-CB700A -16- ...Turn RCB power off before connecting cables. 2. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected to the RCB. To prevent fire or shock, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be controlled remotely by the RCB.
...only. 2. The 10-pin connector must be connected with cable length. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be used for DC 12 V Input Connector. Notes: • The monitor output signals of the camera. AC Adaptor AW-PS505 AC Adaptor AW-PS505 USER SET ALL 1 2 RCB WV-CB700A -16- ...Turn RCB power off before connecting cables. 2. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected to the RCB. To prevent fire or shock, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be controlled remotely by the RCB.
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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...+ IRIS NO/BAR - Before connecting them, press the power switch on the pan/tilt unit AC adaptor and the ON/OFF switch on the camera. Fix the camera securely to the manual for the hybrid control panel. 5. Connect the 15-pin end of the pan/tilt unit cable to the hybrid control...
...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...+ IRIS NO/BAR - Before connecting them, press the power switch on the pan/tilt unit AC adaptor and the ON/OFF switch on the camera. Fix the camera securely to the manual for the hybrid control panel. 5. Connect the 15-pin end of the pan/tilt unit cable to the hybrid control...
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... Convertible Camera AW - 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. ...8226; Do not switch off the camera used for External Sync (or...
... Convertible Camera AW - 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. ...8226; Do not switch off the camera used for External Sync (or...
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... Cable AW-CA50T9 (10m) DC Power Cable AW-CA4T1 POWER OFF O I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - Please contact qualified service personnel for this camera by using a computer.
... Cable AW-CA50T9 (10m) DC Power Cable AW-CA4T1 POWER OFF O I /F REMOTE G/L IN YES/ABC + IRIS NO/BAR - Please contact qualified service personnel for this camera by using a computer.
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... Partly cloudy Fluorescent lamp Halogen lamp Tungsten lamp Candle -20- Natural light can be specified by a camera. Studios are shot by color temperature referring to the human eye. The video camera reproduces color differences with incandescent lamps and the color temperature of a white object in the right figure. Therefore, there is a need to adjust the...
... Partly cloudy Fluorescent lamp Halogen lamp Tungsten lamp Candle -20- Natural light can be specified by a camera. Studios are shot by color temperature referring to the human eye. The video camera reproduces color differences with incandescent lamps and the color temperature of a white object in the right figure. Therefore, there is a need to adjust the...
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...conditions. * The preset conditions will be automatically set switch is turned to enlarge the image as much as possible. [ADJUSTMENT by menu. 2. DC12V IN CAMERA [ADJUSTMENT with the automatic white balance setting. AUTO LED AUTO/ATW ATW A B AUTO AWC HOLD ABC RCU (RCB) PAINTING R GAIN B R PED...If the lamp remains lit, the setting must 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. Then, when the two different light sources are two white balance memories, "AWC A" ...
...conditions. * The preset conditions will be automatically set switch is turned to enlarge the image as much as possible. [ADJUSTMENT by menu. 2. DC12V IN CAMERA [ADJUSTMENT with the automatic white balance setting. AUTO LED AUTO/ATW ATW A B AUTO AWC HOLD ABC RCU (RCB) PAINTING R GAIN B R PED...If the lamp remains lit, the setting must 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. Then, when the two different light sources are two white balance memories, "AWC A" ...