Panasonic Camera With Separate Head Aw E300s Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Before  attempting  to  connect,  operate  or  adjust  this  product,  please
read these instructions completely.
1/3-inch Camera With Separate Head
Model AW- P
FOCUS
LOCK 

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indicates safety information.
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...

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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Special Notes on Operation. . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 7
$Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
$Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
$Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
OFeaturing  digital  video  signal  processing,  this  1/3-inch  3-CCD  system  color  camera  with
its separate head achieves a high picture quality and high reliability as well as many and
varied functions despite its compact size and light weight.
OThe  head  is  separate  which  means  that  it  can  easily  be  mounted  on  a  microscope  (C
mount), for instance.
OUsing a menu screen format, the camera’s shooting conditions and functions can easily
be set and changed.
OThe  camera...

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Special Notes on Operation
OTurn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
OConnection or disconnection of any studio cable, RCB cable or other cable to any unit of
equipment must be performed while power is off.
While the camera is in automatic mode:
OShooting  of  bright  objects  in  ELC  operation  mode  may  result  in  a  smeared  picture
unique to the CCD.
OThe  ATW  function  under  fluorescent  illumination  can  adversely  change  the  white
balance. 

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Precautions
ODo  not  attempt  to  disassemble  the  camera,  Remote  Control  Unit  (RCU)  or  other  units.
In  order  to  prevent  electric  shock,  do  not  remove  screws  or  covers.    There  are  no  user-
serviceable parts inside.
ODo  not  mishandle  the  camera.    Avoid  striking,  shaking,  etc.  The  camera  contains
precision components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
ODo  not  let  the  lens  remain  uncovered  when  the  camera  is  not  in  use.    If  the...

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$Main unit
1
OPTION CARD
MENU
ITEM / AWC
YES / ASC
+
-NO / BARVIDEO OUT
G / L INI / F REMOTE
IRIS
DC12V IN
6 =
; 2
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8
7
9
: 3
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Parts and Their Functions
1Cable connector
This is used to connect the camera to the camera head unit using a cable.
2MENU switch [MENU (t)]
The  menu  will  appear  on  the  screen  when  this  switch  is  pressed  for  about  5  seconds.
When  it  is  pressed  while  a  menu  is  displayed,  the  menu  item  immediately  above  is
selected.
3ITEM/AWC switch [ITEM/AWC...

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Parts and Their Functions
6Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]
The composite video signals are output from this connector.
(1 V [p-p], 75 Ω, BNC connector)
7Iris connector [IRIS]
This is the standard input connector of the lens which comes with an auto iris function.
8Interface/remote connector [I/F REMOTE]
This  is  used  to  connect  the  remote  control  unit  (RCU:  WV-RC700A  or  WV-RC550),
remote control box (RCB: WV-CB700A), etc.
The AW-CA50A26 RCU cable is required to connect the WV-RC700A or...

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FOCUS
LOCKFOCUS
LOCK
$Camera head unit
Parts and Their Functions
>Lens mount
A 1/3-inch C mount lens or microscope adapter, etc. is attached here.
?Flange back adjust screw [FOCUS/LOCK]
When  the  flange  back  needs  to  be  adjusted,  remove  the  cap,  loosen  the  LOCK  screw,
and adjust by turning the FOCUS screw.  (Adjustment range: ±0.2 mm)
Upon completion of the adjustment, re-tighten the LOCK screw.
@Cable connector
This is used to connect the head unit to the main unit using a cable....