Panasonic Aj Ca900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation Instructions
CAMERA ADAPTER 

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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...

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Safety precautions ..................................................................... 1
Features .................................................................................... 2
Installation ................................................................................. 3
Parts and their functions ............................................................ 4
Rear panel ..................................................................................................4
Left side...

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Installation
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2.As shown in the figure on the left, align the spacer on the
back of the camera recorder with the guide in the unit, and
push the unit in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into
place.
1.Make sure that the coin screw used to secure the AJ-CA900P connectors is unscrewed...

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RET 1 RET 2
INCOM
PUSHPUSH
PGM OUTCALL
RET SW
DC 12V INDC OUT
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500mA 12V
Parts and their functions
1Return select button (RET1)This button is used to select the return signal generated when the return switch is pressed.  This button
selects RET1.
2Return select button (RET2)This button is used to select the return signal generated when the return switch is pressed.  This button
selects RET2.
3CALL buttonThis button is used to call the base station (AJ-BS900P) from the camera adapter....

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Parts and their functions
1Microphone intercom switch (MIC)Used to switch the intercom line between the ON, OFF,
and PTT settings. (PTT: Audio transmission continues as
long as the switch is held down.)
2Intercom level knob (LEVEL)This knob is used to adjust the intercom reception volume
level.
3Program level knob (PGM)This knob is used to adjust the intercom PGM volume level.
4Program line switchThis switch controls the program line multiplexed on the
intercom line.  It has two positions: ON and...

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Connectors and signals
PGM OUT
1 GND
2 PGM (H)
3 PGM (C)
Manufacturer part number: HA16RM-3P
(Hirose Denki)
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RET SW
A RET1
B MIC ON/OFF
C RET2
D TALLY
E GND
F +12V-OUT
G CALL
H GND
Manufacturer part number: PRC07-R8F
(Tajimi Musen)
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INCOM
1 GND
2 INCOM TALK (H)
3 GND
4 INCOM RECEIVE (H)
5 PGM / RECEIVE (C)
DC 12V OUT
1 GND
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4 +12V
Matsushita part number: VJS3290
Manufacturer part number: HA16PRH-5S
(Hirose Denki)Manufacturer part number: HA16PRH-4S
(Hirose Denki)
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Selecting the intercom microphone
AJ- Camera   Adapter MIC LEVELINCOM
PGM
ON
OFFON
OFF
PTT
DIGITAL TRIAX
1.Remove the four screws from the side of the AJ-CA900P
shown in the figure, and remove the side panel.
2.Refer to the figure on the left, and set the switch inside the
side panel which was removed.
Screws (4)
Dynamic
microphone
Carbon
microphoneSwitch
Proceed as follows to select the dynamic microphone or carbon microphone as the intercom microphone.  Before proceeding with
the work, be...

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Specifications
Input: 100 V  DC (supplied by AJ-BS900P), 450mA
DC 12V IN (DC 11.5V to 17.0V), 3.2A
Power consumption: 40 W (when camera recorder and 1.5 viewfinder are attached)
10 W (AJ-CA900P main unit only)
External dimensions (W x H x D): 6-1/8 x 7-7/8 x 6-5/8 (156 x 200 x 168 (mm))
Weight: 12.1bs (2.5 kg) (including spacer)
Operating temperature range: 32 F - 104 F (0°C - 40°C)
Storage temperature range: -4 F - 131 F (-20°C - +55°C)
Operating humidity: 85% or less
Storage humidity: 0% - 90%...

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