Panasonic Camera With Separate Head Aw E300s Operating Instructions

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Less than 4.3 mm
LensCamera head unitConnecting cableMain unit
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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  used.    Use  of  any  other  kind  of  lens  may  damage  the
camera unit.
OSome lenses need to be attached in a different way.  Therefore, reference should also
be made to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.
$Installation on a camera stand (tripod, etc.)
1Mount  the  camera  mounting  adapter  onto  the  top  or  bottom  surface  of  the  camera
head unit.
2Use  the  screw  holes  (1/4-20UNC)  in  the  camera  mounting  adapter  to  secure  the
camera stand (tripod, etc.) firmly.
Preventing the head unit from falling off or dropping
Check  that  the  stand  can  adequately  withstand  the  total  weight  including  the  weight  of
the  connecting  cable  and  other  parts.    Use  the  prescribed  tool  to  mount  the  head  unit
securely, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the camera from dropping. 
						

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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 the DC power cable.
VIDEO OUT
AW-CA4T1 DC power cable75 Ωcoaxial cable
Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)Video monitor
AW-PS505 AC adapter 
						

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INAUX
INAUTO
75 Ω/Hi-ZAUTO
75 Ω/Hi-ZR/PR /C
OUT OUT
AUDIOSEE MANUAL
VIDEO 1
G/Y/Y VIDEO 2
B/PB /B SYNCS-VIDEO14
23TALLY
CAMERA (MULTI)
CABLE SELECTFUSE250V  1.25A
TALK
INCOM
RECEIVECONTROL
TALLY & INCOM
MULTIOVP
MPX
MPX OUTPUT
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MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V IN
System Configuration (Connections)
$Connecting a remote control unit (RCU)
OUse  the  AW-CA50A26  RCU  cable  to  connect  the  RCU  (WV-RC700A  or  WV-RC550)
and the camera.
OThe  distance  between  the  WV-RC700A  and  the  camera  can  be  extended  up  to  a
maximum of 300 meters.
The  distance  between  the  WV-RC550  and  the  camera  can  be  extended  up  to  a
maximum of 100 meters.
Use  the  WV-CA26U15  (15  meters),  WV-CA26U30  (30  meters)  and  WV-CA26U100
(100 meters) studio cables and the WV-CA26T26 cable joint adapter for extension.
OThe power for the camera is supplied from the RCU.
1Before proceeding to connect the RCU to the camera, set the RCU’s power switch to
OFF.
2If the WV-RC700A is to be used, set the cable selector switch on the RCU to MULTI.
3Connect  the  50-pin  end  of  the  RCU  cable  to  the  interface/remote  connector  on  the
camera, and connect the 26-pin end to the RCU.
4When  the  RCU’s  power  is  set  to  ON,  the  camera’s  power  LED  lights  up,  and  the
camera is controlled from the RCU.
Set the cable selector
switch to MULTI. AW-CA50A26 RCU cable
(15 meters)RCU WV-RC700A 
						

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MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V IN
ALL 1
2USER  SETONPOWEROFFPOWERO    I
FUSE(POWER)FUSEFUSEAC Adaptor  AW-PS505
System Configuration (Connections)
$Connecting a remote control box (RCB)
OUse the AW-CA50T10 RCB cable to connect the RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera.
1Before  proceeding  with  the  connections,  set  the  AC  adapter’s  power  switch  to  OFF
and the RCB ON/OFF switch on the RCB panel to OFF.
2Connect  the  50-pin  end  of  the  RCB  cable  to  the  interface/remote  connector  on  the
camera, and connect the 10-pin end to the RCB.
3Once the AC adapter’s power switch is set to ON and the RCB ON/OFF switch is set
to ON, the camera can be controlled from the RCB.
4Upon  completion  of  shooting,  first  set  the  RCB  ON/OFF  switch  to  OFF  and  then  set
the AC adapter’s power switch to OFF.

OThe  camera’s  setting  will  not  be  stored  in  the  memory  if  the  AC  adapter’s  power  switch
is set to OFF before the RCB ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
OSince  use  of  a  cable  which  is  too  long  causes  a  deterioration  in  the  RCB’s  monitor
output  due  to  attenuation,  this  output  should  be  used  only  for  monitoring  (verification)
purposes.
OGenlock input signals cannot be supplied from the RCB.
AW-CA50T10 RCB cable
(3 meters)
AW-CA4T1 
DC power cableVideo monitor
RCB WV-CB700A Video signal IN
connector
RCB
AW-PS505 AC adapter 
						

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Camera
Camera (or special effects
unit) used to achieve genlockVIDEO OUT
G/L IN
VIDEO OUT
INPUT
Video output
To special effects unit or monitoring
systemGenlock signal (BB)
OUTPUT
WJ-300C video
divider
System Configuration (Connections)
$Connecting multiple cameras (achieving genlock)
OInput the sync signal (BB) to the genlock input connector.
ODo not turn off the power of the camera which is used to achieve genlock.
OThe  genlock  adjustment  must  be  performed  when  genlock  is  to  be  achieved.    (See
page 25) 
						

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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)
$Connections for exercising control from a computer
The AW-CA50T9 PC control cable and the dedicated software program are required for
the camera to be controlled from the computer.  Ask your dealer for details.
VIDEO OUT
AW-CA4T1 
DC power cable75 Ωcoaxial cable
AW-CA50T9 (10 meters) PC control cable
RS-232C Composite video input
connector (VIDEO IN)Video monitor
Computer
AW-PS505 
AC adapter 
						

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System Configuration (Connections)
$Reference: Model numbers of related equipment
Read  the  operating  instructions  of  the  equipment  concerned  along  with  these
instructions.
Remote control unit: 
WV-RC700A
Remote control unit: 
WV-RC550
Remote control box: 
WV-CB700A
RCU rack-mounting chassis: 
WV-Q70
Connecting cable: 
WV-CA9T5 (D-sub 9-pin—BNC, approx. 5 meters)
Studio cable: 
WV-CA26U15, WV-CA26U30, WV-CA26U100
Cable joint adapter: 
WV-CA26T26
RCB cable: 
AW-CA50T10
RCU able: 
AW-CA50A26
PC control cable: 
AW-CA50T9
DC power cable: 
AW-CA4T1
RGB cable: 
AW-CA50T6
Studio card 1 (with RGB/YPrPb output): 
AW-PB301
Studio card 2 (with no RGB/YPrPb output): 
AW-PB305
RGB card: 
AW-PB302
AC adapter: 
AW-PS505 
						

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Operating Mode Selection
The user can select the camera’s functions to match the operating conditions from the four
modes which have been preset.  Select the mode that suits the shooting conditions and the
user’s preferences.
Halogen light mode
This mode is suited to shooting indoors at wedding receptions, parties, seminars and other
indoor events.  Its settings can be changed using a simple menu.
Fluorescent light mode
This  mode  is  suited  to  shooting  indoors  under  fluorescent  lighting.    Its  settings  can  be
changed using a simple menu.
Outdoor mode
This  mode  is  suited  to  shooting  outdoors.    Its  settings  can  be  changed  using  a  simple
menu.
User mode
This mode’s settings can be changed using a detailed menu. 
						

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Use Mode Set¢¢¢
Halogen
Fluorescent
Outdoor
User
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RB PED
TOTAL
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BATW
AWC
AUTOHOLD
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IRISMAN
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ELC 500
100
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Operating Mode Selection
$How to select the operating
mode
OOperations using the camera by itself
1When  the  camera’s  power  is  turned
on  while  the  MENU  switch  is  held
down,  the  Use  Mode  Set  screen
appears on the monitor.
2Each  time  the  MENU  switch,
ITEM/AWC  switch  or  NO/BAR  switch
is  pressed,  the  flashing  operating
mode  changes.    Make  the  desired
operating  mode  flash  by  pressing  of
these switches.
3When  the  YES/ABC  switch  is
pressed,  the  flashing  item  is  set,  and
the setting screen appears for about 5
seconds,  after  which  the  shooting
mode  is  restored.    After  this,  the
camera  will  operate  the  mode  which
has been set.
OOperations using the RCU or RCB
The operating mode can be selected using the scene file switch on the RCU or RCB.
Operating modeRCU (RCB) 
scene file switch
Camera
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MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V INMENU switch
ITEM/AWC switch
YES/ABC switchNO/BAR switch
RCU (RCB)
Scene file switch
Halogen light mode1
Fluorescent light mode2
Outdoor mode3
User modeUSER SET 
						

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Operating Procedures
1.Turn on the power to the units concerned.
2.Adjust the subject brightness to the appropriate level.
3.Select the operating mode.
Once  this  mode  is  selected,  it  need  not  be  changed  so  long  as  the  camera  is  to  be
used under the same conditions.
4.Adjust the flange back of the lens, and adjust the iris and focus.
OThis  adjustment  must  be  performed  when  using  the  camera  for  the  first  time  or
when the lens has been changed.
5.Adjust the white balance.
OThis  adjustment  must  be  performed  when  using  the  camera  for  the  first  time  or
when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.
OIt must be performed when the lighting conditions or brightness has changed.
OOnce  this  adjustment  has  been  performed,  it  need  not  be  repeated  so  long  as  the
camera is to be used under the same conditions.
6.Adjust the black balance.
OThis  adjustment  must  be  performed  when  using  the  camera  for  the  first  time  or
when the camera has not been used for a prolonged period.
OIt must be performed when the ambient temperature has changed significantly or at
the turning of the seasons.
OOnce  this  adjustment  has  been  performed,  it  need  not  be  repeated  so  long  as  the
camera is to be used under the same conditions.
7.Start shooting.
Upon completion of shooting, turn off the power to the units concerned.
8.To change the camera’s settings to match other applications or conditions, refer
to page 27 and following.
The  settings  performed  when  the  camera  was  shipped  are  appropriate  for  most
situations.