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Convertible Camera AW-E750 AW-E655 AW-E650 AW-E350 AW-E750 AW-E655 AW-E650 AW-E350 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Convertible Camera AW-E750 AW-E655 AW-E650 AW-E350 AW-E750 AW-E655 AW-E650 AW-E350 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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PREFACE • The Panasonic AW-E750, AW-E655, AW-E650 and AW-E350 are digital signal processing color video cameras that incorporates three CCDs; 2/3" 3CCD (AW-E750) 1/2" 3CCD (AW-E655, AW-E650) 1/3" 3CCD (AW-E350) A digital video signal processing system is packed in a compact,... adjustments can be easily performed by following the setup menu. • Connection to peripheral devices, such as a RCU, a RCB and a lens and the camera pan/tilt unit enables a wide variation of system configurations. • Option cards may also be installed. ❈ The following cards are not available for AW...
PREFACE • The Panasonic AW-E750, AW-E655, AW-E650 and AW-E350 are digital signal processing color video cameras that incorporates three CCDs; 2/3" 3CCD (AW-E750) 1/2" 3CCD (AW-E655, AW-E650) 1/3" 3CCD (AW-E350) A digital video signal processing system is packed in a compact,... adjustments can be easily performed by following the setup menu. • Connection to peripheral devices, such as a RCU, a RCB and a lens and the camera pan/tilt unit enables a wide variation of system configurations. • Option cards may also be installed. ❈ The following cards are not available for AW...
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... heat buildup can adversely change the white balance. • There is a cooling fan inside. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off . • While the camera is necessary, be replaced about every 30 000 hours. (Whenever fan replacement is in a smeared picture unique to ask the store where you purchased the...
... heat buildup can adversely change the white balance. • There is a cooling fan inside. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off . • While the camera is necessary, be replaced about every 30 000 hours. (Whenever fan replacement is in a smeared picture unique to ask the store where you purchased the...
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...covers. There are no matter whether it becomes wet. • Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during operation. 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...lens or prism. • Do not use . In order to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is not installed, do not try to operate the equipment...
...covers. There are no matter whether it becomes wet. • Do not operate the camera or Remote Control Unit (RCU) outdoors during operation. 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...lens or prism. • Do not use . In order to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. Do not operate the camera or RCU if it is not installed, do not try to operate the equipment...
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... care. • Protect the precision made lens by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within 14°F to 113°F (−10°C to +45°C), and the relative humidity is within ... not in the event that it should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. If the lens is adequate ventilation. -8- Operate the camera and RCU only when there is not installed, protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap into the ...
... care. • Protect the precision made lens by an authorized service facility. • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal injury. • Use the camera in an environment where the temperature is within 14°F to 113°F (−10°C to +45°C), and the relative humidity is within ... not in the event that it should become dirty. • Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. If the lens is adequate ventilation. -8- Operate the camera and RCU only when there is not installed, protect the surface of the prism by placing the body cap into the ...
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Mic Jack (model AW-E655 only) This is installed on the menu. 6. Mounting hole To install the camera on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to use a pan/tilt head or tripod, secure the unit using the accessory mounting adaptor. 5. ...
Mic Jack (model AW-E655 only) This is installed on the menu. 6. Mounting hole To install the camera on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to use a pan/tilt head or tripod, secure the unit using the accessory mounting adaptor. 5. ...
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... When the menu is not displayed or the camera is to a lower value with this switch. Signal Pin No. When the camera is in shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting conditions are indicated by ...can be brought down to be set with this switch. 10. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed any setting can be brought up to the LENS I/F connector on the screen. 8. Signal 1... The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is on a Panasonic pan/tilt head (such as the AW-PH300A), do not use this switch. 9. While the Sub...
... When the menu is not displayed or the camera is to a lower value with this switch. Signal Pin No. When the camera is in shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting conditions are indicated by ...can be brought down to be set with this switch. 10. When the menu is not displayed or the camera is displayed any setting can be brought up to the LENS I/F connector on the screen. 8. Signal 1... The item just below can be selected by pressing this switch while the Sub Menu is on a Panasonic pan/tilt head (such as the AW-PH300A), do not use this switch. 9. While the Sub...
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...18. 91 8 10 2 7 12 11 3 6 4 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Focus Mode Position/Speed /Auto Focus Zoom Mode Position/Speed GND Iris Remote/Camera Iris Control Lens Power Pin No. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Signal Control (+5.0 V) Focus Control Zoom Control Iris Mode Position/Speed +V (+7.5 V) -V (+2.5 V) 14. G/L Input Connector... DC power is supplied through the optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26). • AW-PH300A is to be supplied to this to the camera. 16. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated to prevent it from the optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (such as ...
...18. 91 8 10 2 7 12 11 3 6 4 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Focus Mode Position/Speed /Auto Focus Zoom Mode Position/Speed GND Iris Remote/Camera Iris Control Lens Power Pin No. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Signal Control (+5.0 V) Focus Control Zoom Control Iris Mode Position/Speed +V (+7.5 V) -V (+2.5 V) 14. G/L Input Connector... DC power is supplied through the optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26). • AW-PH300A is to be supplied to this to the camera. 16. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) Input terminal dedicated to prevent it from the optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (such as ...
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... Connector Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the back panel of lens may damage the camera unit. Connect the lens cable to fix the lens securely. Connect the camera cable to be attached in order to the IRIS connector. -13- Mount the lens on the... lens can be made to the operating instructions that a lens whose mount threads extend no more than 4.3 mm Control Cable Camera Cable (AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350) To Lens I/F Connector of Camera Pan/tilt Unit (model AW-E655 only) • Some lenses need to the IRIS connector on the lens mount...
... Connector Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the back panel of lens may damage the camera unit. Connect the lens cable to fix the lens securely. Connect the camera cable to be attached in order to the IRIS connector. -13- Mount the lens on the... lens can be made to the operating instructions that a lens whose mount threads extend no more than 4.3 mm Control Cable Camera Cable (AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E350) To Lens I/F Connector of Camera Pan/tilt Unit (model AW-E655 only) • Some lenses need to the IRIS connector on the lens mount...
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... not fall. Make sure that the mounting can safely bear the total weight of the camera. To mount the camera on the pan/tilt head, use a driver in order to fix it . 4. Camera Mounting 1. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in position. AW-E750 or AW-...E655 models: Use the screws provided to attach the accessory mounting adaptor to fix the camera firmly in the screw hole (1/4-20UNC) of the camera. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, mount the camera on any mounting or other pan/tilt head, check that the mounting adaptor is attached ...
... not fall. Make sure that the mounting can safely bear the total weight of the camera. To mount the camera on the pan/tilt head, use a driver in order to fix it . 4. Camera Mounting 1. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod securely in position. AW-E750 or AW-...E655 models: Use the screws provided to attach the accessory mounting adaptor to fix the camera firmly in the screw hole (1/4-20UNC) of the camera. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, mount the camera on any mounting or other pan/tilt head, check that the mounting adaptor is attached ...
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... the focus ring. 5. Adjust the focus ring and the flange back adjust ring alternately for the best focus within the zooming range. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the maximum telephoto position to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the flange back adjust... BACK ADJUSTMENT (FOR ZOOM LENS) AW-E750, AW-E655, AW-E650 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the camera. 4. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. 1 5 7 10 15 30 II 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m 5.5 10 20 40...
... the focus ring. 5. Adjust the focus ring and the flange back adjust ring alternately for the best focus within the zooming range. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the maximum telephoto position to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the flange back adjust... BACK ADJUSTMENT (FOR ZOOM LENS) AW-E750, AW-E655, AW-E650 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the whole range from the camera. 4. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to Position A. 1 5 7 10 15 30 II 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m 5.5 10 20 40...
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...knob AW-E350 -16- Adjust the focus ring and FOCUS screw alternately for the best focus within the the zooming range. Aim the camera at any object over the camera's flange back adjust screw, and loosen the LOCK screw. 3. AW-E350 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the ...whole range from the camera, remove the cap over 2 meters away from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the focusing. Tighten the LOCK screw upon ...
...knob AW-E350 -16- Adjust the focus ring and FOCUS screw alternately for the best focus within the the zooming range. Aim the camera at any object over the camera's flange back adjust screw, and loosen the LOCK screw. 3. AW-E350 This adjustment will bring the subject into focus across the ...whole range from the camera, remove the cap over 2 meters away from the maximum telephoto position to the widest angle position of the focusing. Tighten the LOCK screw upon ...
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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. Refer any device which has a composite input connector, such as a video monitor or a VTR, must ...
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. Refer any device which has a composite input connector, such as a video monitor or a VTR, must ...
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... RCU power on and the power indicator lamp will light. Notes: • The maximum extension distance between the camera and WVRC550 is 300 m. Studio Cable WV-CA26U15 (15 m/50 ft) WV-CA26U30 (30 m/100 ft) WV-CA26U100 (100 m/330 ft) Cable Joint Adaptor WV-... AUX IN IN R/PR /C OUTPUT VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO TALLY & INCOM AUTO AUTO 75Ω/Hi-Z 75 Ω/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...
... RCU power on and the power indicator lamp will light. Notes: • The maximum extension distance between the camera and WVRC550 is 300 m. Studio Cable WV-CA26U15 (15 m/50 ft) WV-CA26U30 (30 m/100 ft) WV-CA26U100 (100 m/330 ft) Cable Joint Adaptor WV-... AUX IN IN R/PR /C OUTPUT VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO TALLY & INCOM AUTO AUTO 75Ω/Hi-Z 75 Ω/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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...m) WV-CA10B50 (50 m) RCB Cable AW-CA50T10 (3 m) DC Power Cable AW-CA4T1 Video signal IN MONITOR OUT RCB FUSE O I /F REMOTE connector of the camera. It is desired between the camera and the RCB, use the following optional cable. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the... I FUSE AC Adaptor AW-PS505 RCB WV-CB700A -20- The 10-pin connector must be connected with cable length. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be used for monitoring purposes only. • No gen-lock signal is available from the RCB. • If a longer distance (more than 3 ...
...m) WV-CA10B50 (50 m) RCB Cable AW-CA50T10 (3 m) DC Power Cable AW-CA4T1 Video signal IN MONITOR OUT RCB FUSE O I /F REMOTE connector of the camera. It is desired between the camera and the RCB, use the following optional cable. s CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the... I FUSE AC Adaptor AW-PS505 RCB WV-CB700A -20- The 10-pin connector must be connected with cable length. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be used for monitoring purposes only. • No gen-lock signal is available from the RCB. • If a longer distance (more than 3 ...
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... as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of the multiple cameras is used for supplying the reference signals. • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector. 5.5 10 20 40 77 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m ...II 1 5 7 10 15 30 VIDEO OUT 5.5 10 20 40 77 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m II 1 5 7 10 15 30 Camera for External Sync (or Special Effect Generator) INPUT External Sync Signal (BB) OUTPUT Video Distributor WJ-300C Video Output To Special Effect Generator or Monitoring...
... as the source of reference signals. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of the multiple cameras is used for supplying the reference signals. • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output Connector. 5.5 10 20 40 77 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m ...II 1 5 7 10 15 30 VIDEO OUT 5.5 10 20 40 77 0 1.5 2 3 5 10 m II 1 5 7 10 15 30 Camera for External Sync (or Special Effect Generator) INPUT External Sync Signal (BB) OUTPUT Video Distributor WJ-300C Video Output To Special Effect Generator or Monitoring...
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s CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable is responsible for details. Consult your dealer for providing the software used to control the camera. 75 Ω Coaxial Cable Video Monitor VIDEO OUT Connector Composite Video Input Connector (VIDEO IN) PC Control Cable AW-CA50T9 (10m) DC Power Cable AW-...CA4T1 FUSE O I FUSE AC ADAPTOR AW-PS505 Computer RS-232C s CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • Refer to the operating instructions of the pan/tilt head to connect...
s CONNECTION OF COMPUTER The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable is responsible for details. Consult your dealer for providing the software used to control the camera. 75 Ω Coaxial Cable Video Monitor VIDEO OUT Connector Composite Video Input Connector (VIDEO IN) PC Control Cable AW-CA50T9 (10m) DC Power Cable AW-...CA4T1 FUSE O I FUSE AC ADAPTOR AW-PS505 Computer RS-232C s CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • Refer to the operating instructions of the pan/tilt head to connect...
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...or "AWC B" for over 2 second. ITEM/AWC Switch CAMERA [ADJUSTMENT with the automatic white balance setting. If the lamp remains lit, the... you may operate the camera properly by simply change the white balance mode to either AWC A or AWC B by CAMERA] 3. When the AUTO...selection switch to AWC, the white balance will be tried again. Aim the camera at a white object (a white wall or a white handkerchief) and zoom in...preset conditions will be automatically set - ting is no need to readjust the camera to enlarge the image as much as possible. [ADJUSTMENT by menu. 2. AUTO...
...or "AWC B" for over 2 second. ITEM/AWC Switch CAMERA [ADJUSTMENT with the automatic white balance setting. If the lamp remains lit, the... you may operate the camera properly by simply change the white balance mode to either AWC A or AWC B by CAMERA] 3. When the AUTO...selection switch to AWC, the white balance will be tried again. Aim the camera at a white object (a white wall or a white handkerchief) and zoom in...preset conditions will be automatically set - ting is no need to readjust the camera to enlarge the image as much as possible. [ADJUSTMENT by menu. 2. AUTO...
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...-24- Select the white balance mode either AWC A or AWC B by CAMERA] Manual setting is no white object in the scene being shot. fluorescent lamp) beams into a screen. • White balance may not be reset if the color temperature changes, such as described in over 10 % of the total monitor ...screen area. Notes: • For white balance setting aim the camera at a large white object. The object must occupy over 10 % of the monitor...
...-24- Select the white balance mode either AWC A or AWC B by CAMERA] Manual setting is no white object in the scene being shot. fluorescent lamp) beams into a screen. • White balance may not be reset if the color temperature changes, such as described in over 10 % of the total monitor ...screen area. Notes: • For white balance setting aim the camera at a large white object. The object must occupy over 10 % of the monitor...
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...over 2 seconds and the black balance will be set automatically in 10 seconds. If the lamp remains lit, ABC should be automatically set to the color temperature 3 200K or 5 600K, respectively. [ADJUSTMENT with the red pedestal/blue pedestal setting after setting the black balance. (painting setting in only ...USER MODE.) YES/ABC Switch AUTO LED [ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA] Press the YES/ABC switch for white balance set chart s RESET TO 3 200K OR 5 600K WHITE BALANCE When the white balance setting is...
...over 2 seconds and the black balance will be set automatically in 10 seconds. If the lamp remains lit, ABC should be automatically set to the color temperature 3 200K or 5 600K, respectively. [ADJUSTMENT with the red pedestal/blue pedestal setting after setting the black balance. (painting setting in only ...USER MODE.) YES/ABC Switch AUTO LED [ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA] Press the YES/ABC switch for white balance set chart s RESET TO 3 200K OR 5 600K WHITE BALANCE When the white balance setting is...