Panasonic Aw Ad500a Operating Instructions

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PREFACE
The Camera Adaptor AW-AD500A docks directly to the 3-CCD Color Camera AW-F575 series, making it a standard-alone
camera for two-piece recording system applications.
Connection via a VTR cable for several different portable recorder is possible.
NOTE:Refer to the Operating Instructions of 3-CCD Color Camera AW-F575 Series for details.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in
strict accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment.
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.
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.
For U.S.A
For CANADA
Camera Adaptor
AW-AD500A
for AW-F575 Series 
						

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Note:
The numbering of the each item is same as the
Operating Instructions of AW-F575 series.
41. VTR/RCU Connector (26-pin) (VTR/RCU)
When using the camera together with a Panasonic
portable color VTR, the specified VTR Cable should
be connected between the camera and VTR. This
connector is also used for connection with the 26-
pin studio cable from the Remote Control Unit
(RCU) for comprehensive system operation. When
connecting the 26-pin studio cable to this connec-
tor, the camera is automatically set to the RCU
operation mode.
1/2” VHS and 3/4” U-vision portable VTR (10-
pin)
WV-CA26A10 (26p-10p cable)
3/4” U-vision portable VTR (14-pin)
WV-CA26A14 (26p-14p cable)
MII portable VTR (26-pin)
WV-CA26A26 (26p-26p cable)
26-pin Studio Cable (RCU Cable)
WV-CA26U15
WV-CA26U30
WV-CA26U100
42. Circuit Protector (BREAKER)
When an excessive current flows into the camera
due to shout circuit some other reason, the red but-
ton of this circuit protector protrudes to cut off the
circuit.  After solving the problem, press the red
button again to recover the circuit.
CAUTION:
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
to solve the problem.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
43. External DC Input Connector (XLR, 4-pin) (EXT
DC) 
This connector accepts the power cable from an
external DC source supplying nominal power of
12 V, 2 A (a belt type battery or car battery for
example). This connector also accepts the power
cable from an AC adaptor. For powering the studio
configuration, a 12 V DC, 2.5 A power source is
required.
4 32
1
+-+12V nominal
44. Battery Pack Mounting Angle
Mount the Battery Pack WV-PS60/WV-PS33 the AC
Adaptor/Charger WV-PS34 on the camera by slid-
ing it down along this mounting angle.
45. Intercom Jack (M6) (INCOM)
This jack is used for communication between the
camera operator and operators of the RCU and
Special Effect Generator in a system.
46. Earphone Jack (M3) (EARPHONE)
When an earphone is connected, the sound picked
up by the microphone or the played back audio
from a 3/4” U-vision recorder, 26-pin MII format
portable VTR or 14-pin S-VHS portable VTR con-
nected to the camera, can be monitored. Selection
of the audio source is enabled by the Audio
Monitor Selection Switch (56). 
						

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BATT/EXC DC:
This position is used for power supply from the
battery pack, and external DC source of
through an AC adaptor.
VTR/RCU:
This position is used when power is to be sup-
plied through the 26-pin connector from the
VTR or the Remote Control Unit (RCU).
55. Audio Level Selection Switch (AUDIO LEVEL
–20/–60 dB)
Two audio output levels to the VTR can be select-
ed: –20 dB or –60 dB
The camera has been preset to –20 dB at the facto-
ry.
56. Earphone Out Selection Switch (EARPHONE
OUT SEL, INT/PB)
This switch selects the audio signal from the
Earphone Jack (46) to be monitored.
INT:
The sound picked up by the microphone can
be monitored.
PB:
The played back audio from 3/4” U-vision
recorder, 26-pin MII format portable VTR or 14-
pin S-VHS portable VTR obtained through the
14-pin camera connector, can be monitored.
Note:
The camera has been preset to the INT posi-
tion at the factory.
57. VTR Video Output Selection Switch 1
(SIGNAL SELECT 1)
This switch select the video output signal supplied
at the VTR/RCU Connector (41).
ENC:
A composite video signal is supplied for 1/2”
VHS and 3/4” U-vision portable VTRs.
SELECT 2:
The signal selected by the VTR Video Output
Selection Switch (59) is output from the VTR/
RCU Connector (41).
Note:
The camera has been preset to the ENC posi-
tion at the factory.
58. VTR Compatibility Switch (! !
1/! !
2/@ @
1)
Set this switch according to the VTR which is con-
nected to the camera.
!1: For 1/2” VHS VTRs.
!2: For 3/4” U-vision VTRs, connected to the cam-
era using a 14-pin connector, S-VHS VTRs and
MII portable VTRs.
@1: If a VTR of other manufacture is used, and if
this VTR pauses when the tape should be run-
ning and vice versa, this switch should be set
to this position.
Notes:
1) The switch has been preset to the !1 position
at the factory.
2) Some VTRs may not operate properly when
connected to this camera, even though the set-
ting of this switch is changed. Please consult
your dealer for further information. 47. Battery Connector (BATTERY)
Connect the cord from the Battery Pack to this con-
nector.
48. Recording/Tally Indicator (red) (REC TALLY)
This indicator lights when the VTR is set to the
recording mode (through the VTR Start/Stop but-
ton), and informs the person concerned of scenes
being recorded. The Tally indicator also lights
when the camera is in full system operation togeth-
er with the Remote Control Unit and Special Effects
Generator. In case a tape is not loaded or the tape
end is reached, or if the servo mechanism is work-
ing improperly, this indicator will start blinking to
warn the operator of such faults.
Note:
If a portable VTR is not connected to the cam-
era, the Recording/Tally Indicator will not light.
49. Earphone/Intercom Level Control (LEVEL)
Use this control to adjust the volume level in the
earphone connected to the Earphone Jack (46) or
the headset connected to the Intercom Jack.
50. Accessory shoe
51. Gen-lock input connector (BNC) (GEN-LOCK)
The color video signal of the camera is automatical-
ly synchronized to the gen-lock signal (composite
or black burst) which is supplied to this connector.
The gen-lock signal is used for system reference,
such as when using a Special Effects Generator.
Caution:
If the gen-lock signal is jittery (such as when
obtained from VTR playback), the camera may
not be able to synchronize properly.
52. Video Output Connector (BNC) (VIDEO OUT)
A composite video signal is provided at this con-
nector.
53. S-Video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT)
The luminance (Y) and chroma (C) signals for S-
VHS VTR or monitor are provided at this connector.
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4
2
3
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No. Contents
1 Y Ground
2 C Ground
3 Y Signal Output
4 C Signal Output
S-VIDEO OUT (female)
54. Power Selection Switch (POWER SELECT,
BATT/EXT DC-VTR/RCU)
By using this switch, the desired power source
connected to the camera can be selected. 
						

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R/G/B:
The R, G and B signals are supplied from the
R, G snd B Output Connector.
60. Camera Adaptor Holding Screw/knob
The screws/knobs are used to fix the camea adap-
tor to the Camera head.
61. 68-pin Multi Connector
When mounting the camera adaptor, engage the
68-pin connectors on the camera and this adaptor. 59 VTR Video Output Selection Switch 2 
(SELECT 2)
When the VTR Video Output selection Switch 1 is
set to the SELECT 2 position, this switch select the
video output signal supplied at the VTR/RCU
Connector (41).
Y/C/B:
The chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) sig-
nals are supplied from the R, G and B Output
Connectors for S-VHS format VTR.
Y/PB/PR:
The color difference (R-Y & B-Y) signals and
luminance (Y) signal are supplied from the
VTR/RCU Connector and the R,G and B Output
Connectors for MII format VTR.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the Camera Adaptor on the Camera Head
while engaging the 68-pin connector.
2. Tighten two Camera Adaptor Holding Screw/Knobs
firmly, and make sure the Camera Adaptor  is
securely fixed to the camera.
CAUTION:
When mounting the Camera Adaptor make sure it
slides back straight and engaging the connectors
and lock mechanism squarely in order to prevent
bending of the pins in the connector.
Note:
Camera Adaptor Removal
Remove the camera adaptor while pressing up the
release button underneath the camera head after
loosing the two knobs on the camera adaptor.
Tighten two screws
Camera Adaptor
Holding Screw/Knobs 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Docked: 3-CCD color camera AW-F575 connected through 68-pin connector
Gen-lock Input: NTSC composite (VBS) signal or black burst signal
Video Output: 1.0 V[p-p] NTSC composite/75 W(BNC connector)
Y/C (S-VIDEO) Output: (S-VIDEO Connector)
1.0 V[p-p] Luminance (Y) composite/75 W
0.3 V[p-p] Burst Level Chrominance/75 W
26-pin VTR/RCU Output (26-pin connector)
1.0 V[p-p] NTSC Composite/75 W
Composite, R/G/B – Y/PR/PB – Y/C/B Selectable
Composite: 1.0 V[p-p] composite/75 W
R/G/B: 0.7 V[p-p]/75 Wx 1 each
Y/PR/PB: Y: 1.0 V[p-p] (Sync 0.3 V)/75 W
PR/PB: 0.486 V[p-p] (SMPTE Color
bar) /75 W
Y/C/B: Y: 1.0 V[p-p] (Sync 0.3 V)/75 W
C: 0.3 V[p-p] Burst level Chrominance/75 W
B: 0.7 V[p-p]/75 W
Auxiliary Input: 1.0 V[p-p] composite/75 Wthrough 26-pin VTR/RCU connector
Audio Output: –20 dBm or –60 dBm/unbalanced, switchable (26-pin VTR/RCU
Connector)
Switches: VTR Compatibility, Audio Level Selection, Earphone Selection,
Power Select, VTR Video Output Selection Switch 1,VTR Video
Output Selection Switch 2
Controls: Earphone/Intercom Level
Power Source: 12V DC, 5 sources as follows: 
(1) Battery Pack   (2) AC Adaptor
(3) External DC source through 4-pin DC connector
(4) VTR (external AC adaptor)
(5) Remote Control Unit through VTR/RCU connector
Ambient Operating Temperature: –10°C - +45°C (14°F - +113°F)
Ambient Operating Humidity: 30% - 90%
Dimensions (Exclude the Camera Handle): 140 (W) x 157 (H) x 102 (D) mm
5-1/2”(W) x 6-3/16” (H) x 4”(D)
Weight (Exclude the Camera Handle): 1.2 kg(2.64 lbs.)
Dimensions and weights are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

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