Panasonic Camera With Separate Head Aw E300s Operating Instructions

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indicates safety information.
$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  KEEP  THIS
EQUIPMENT  AWAY  FROM  ALL  LIQUIDS-USE  AND  STORE  ONLY  IN
LOCATIONS  WHICH  ARE  NOT  EXPOSED  TO  THE  RISK  OF  DRIPPING
OR  SPLASHING  LIQUIDS,  AND  DO  NOT  PLACE  ANY  LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE...

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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Special Notes on Operation. . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 6
$Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
$Camera head unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
$Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
OFeaturing digital video signal processing, this 1/3-inch 3-CCD system colour 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  can  be...

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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 =
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8
7
9
: 3
4
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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...

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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...

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AA
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...

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FOCUS
LOCK
Less than 4.3 mm
LensCamera head unitConnecting cableMain unit
FOCUS
LOCK
Installation
You must ask your dealer to take charge of installing, adjusting and connecting this
unit.
$Attaching the lens
Remove the lens mount cap, align the lens with the thread ridges on the lens mount and
screw it firmly into place.
OA 1/3-inch C mount type of lens can be used.
Be  absolutely  sure  that  a  lens  whose  mount  threads  extend  no  more  than  4.3  mm
from  the  lens  mount  surface  is...

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MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V IN
ONPOWEROFFPOWERO    I
FUSE(POWER)FUSEFUSEAC Adaptor  AW-PS505
System Configuration (Connections)
$Connecting equipment with a composite video input
connector
OConnect  the  output  from  the  camera’s  video  output  connector  to  the  video  monitor,
VTR or other such unit which is provided with a composite video input connector.
OUse the AW-PS505 AC adapter for the power supply.
Use the AW-CA4T1 as...