Panasonic Convertible Camera Aw E300a Operating Instructions

							Convertible Camera
AW-E300AP
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
(Lens : Optional accessory) 
						

							This  Class  A  digital  apparatus  complies  with  Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  A  est  conforme  à  la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  sym-
bol,  within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is
intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the  pres-
ence  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  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.
The information marking of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit.
The  serial  number  of  this  product  may  be  found  on  the  bot-
tom 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. AW-E300A
Serial No.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For CANADA
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  A  digital  device,  pursuant  to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference
when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial  environ-
ment.  This  equipment  generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate
radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference  to  radio  communications.  Operation  of  this
equipment  in  a  residential  area  is  likely  to  cause  harmful
interference  in  which  case  the  user  will  be  required  to  cor-
rect the interference at his own expense.
For U.S.A 
						

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CONTENTS
PREFACE  ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
FEATURES  .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION  ......................................................................................................................................... 3
PRECAUTIONS  ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 6
MOUNTING  ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT  ............................................................................................................................................... 12
IRIS GAIN CONTROL IN A LENS  ........................................................................................................................................... 13
CONNECTIONS  ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
ADJUSTMENT  ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
USE MODE SETTING  ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
MENU ITEM SETTING  ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
SETTING TO INITIAL SET  ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
APPEARANCE  ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
SPECIFICATIONS  ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ................................................................................................................................................... 52
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  .................................................................................................................................................... 52 
						

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The Panasonic AW-E300A is a digital signal processing
color  video  camera  that  incorporates  three  1/3”  CCDs.
A digital video signal processing system is packed in a
compact,  lightweight  body  while  assuring  high  picture
quality, high reliability and high performance.
System setup and adjustments can be easily performed
1. Digital video signal processing for high quality, high
reliability,  high  performance,  lightweight  and  com-
pact size.
2. Resolution:  850  lines  (HIGH  BAND  DTL:  ON),  S/N
ratio: 65 dB (DNR ON)
3. Minimum  illumination:  1.5  lux  (F1.4,  Night  eye
mode)
4. SET UP menu for system check and readjustments.
5. Built-in  automatic  controls,  including  ATW,  ELC,
and AGC
6. CCD readout is switchable between field and frame
PREFACE
FEATURES
by following the setup menu.
Connection  to  peripheral  devices,  such  as  a  RCU,  a
RCB  and  a  lens  and  the  camera  pan/tilt  unit  enables  a
wide variation of system configurations.
Option cards may also be installed.
modes.    Vertical  resolution  can  be  stepped  up  in
frame  mode  and  it  is  effective  for  shooting  still
objects.
7. The built-in synchronized scanning system reduces
noise in computer graphics.
8. Various  correction  circuits  permit  video  reproduc-
tion with high fidelity.
9. Chroma  detail  correction  enables  clear  shots  of
dark color objects.
10. A  dark  detail  circuit  provides  natural  edge  correc-
tion to any object in a dark scene.
The suffix P is omitted from some model numbers given in these Operating Instructions (ex.: AW-E300AP →AW-E300A). 
						

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11. A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural
dynamic ranges.
12. A  digital  color  matrix  enables  high  fidelity  color
images.
13. Four  use  modes  for  each  of  your  specific  applica-
tions can be selected.
14. SMPTE color bar is indicated on the monitor screen.
15. Remote  control  with  a  RCU,  RCB  or  a  Hybrid  con-
trol panel.
• Turn  power  off  before  connecting  or  disconnecting
cables.
• Connection  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;
Shooting  of  bright  objects  in  ELC  operation  mode
may result in a smeared picture unique to the CCD.
The ATW function under fluorescent illumination can
adversely change the white balance.
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION 
						

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DONT'S
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote
Control  Unit  (RCU)  or  other  units.    In  order  to  pre-
vent  electric  shock,  do  not  remove  screws  or  cov-
ers.  There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do  not  abuse  the  camera.    Avoid  striking,  shaking,
etc.  The  camera  contains  sensitive  components
which  could  be  damaged  by  improper  handling  or
storage.
• Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the cam-
era  is  not  in  use.    If  the  lens  is  not  installed,  do  not
leave the lens mount hole uncovered.
• Do not touch the surface of the lens or prism.
• Do  not  use  strong  of  abrasive  detergents  when
cleaning the camera body.• Do  not  aim  the  camera  toward  the  sun,  no  matter
whether it is turned on or not.
• Do  not  expose  the  camera  or  Remote  Control  Unit
(RCU)  to  rain  or  moisture,  and  do  not  try  to  operate
the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the
camera or RCU if it becomes wet.
• Do  not  operate  the  camera  or  Remote  Control  Unit
(RCU) outdoors during a lightning storm.
• Do  not  use  the  camera  in  an  extreme  environment
where high temperatures or high humidity exist.
• Do  not  leave  the  camera  and  Remote  Control  Unit
(RCU) turned on when not in use.  Do not unneces-
sarily  turn  the  camera  power  on  and  off  repeatedly.
Do not block the ventilation slots.
PRECAUTIONS 
						

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• Take  immediate  action  if  ever  the  camera  or  RCU
should  become  wet.    Turn  the  power  off  and  have
the unit checked by an authorized service facility.
• Follow  normal  safety  precautions  to  avoid  personal
injury.
• Use  the  camera  in  an  environment  where  the  tem-
perature  is  within −10°C  -  +45°C  (14°F  -  113°F),
and the relative humidity is within 30 % - 90 %.
• Always  turn  the  power  off  when  the  camera  is  not
going  to  be  used.    Operate  the  camera  and  RCU
only when there is adequate ventilation.
DO'S
• Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Handle the camera with care.
• Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens
cap over when the camera is not in use.  If the lens
is  not  installed,  protect  the  surface  of  the  prism  by
placing the body cap into the lens mount hole.
• Use  a  mild  blower  or  lens  cleaning  tissue  designed
for coated lenses, to clean the surface of the lens or
prism in the event that it should become dirty.
• Use  a  dry  cloth  to  clean  the  camera  if  it  is  dirty.    In
case  the  dirt  is  hard  to  remove,  use  mild  detergent
and wipe gently.
• Use  caution  when  operating  the  camera  in  the
vicinity of spot lights or bright lights, as well as light
reflecting objects and surfaces. 
						

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 
						

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3. Flange-back Adjustment Screws (FOCUS/LOCK)
When  flange-back  adjustment  is  necessary,  loosen
the  lock  screw  and  turn  the  focus  screw  to  adjust
the flange-back.
4. MENU Switch (MENU/ )
A menu will appear on the monitor screen when this
switch  is  pressed  for  about  5  seconds.  This  item
can  be  selected  by  pressing  the  switch  while  the
menu is on the screen.
5. ITEM/AWC Switch (ITEM/AWC/ )
The  item  just  below  can  be  selected  by  pressing
this  switch  while  the  menu  is  on  the  screen.  When
the menu is not displayed or the camera is in shoot-
ing  mode,  the  automatic  white  balance  control  can
be set with this switch.
6. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+)
The  Sub  Menu  for  each  item  of  the  Main  Menu  is
displayed  when  this  switch  is  pressed  while  the
Main Menu is on the screen.
While  the  Sub  Menu  is  displayed,  any  setting  can
be  brought  up  to  a  higher  value  with  this  switch.
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in
shooting mode, the automatic black balance control
can be set with this switch.
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MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V IN

1. Lens Mount
1/3"  C  mount  type  lens  or  a  microscope  adaptor
can be mounted.
2. Mounting Adaptor
A  screw  hole  (1/4”  -  20  UNC)  adaptor  for  mounting
the  camera  on  a  wall,  ceiling  with  a  mounting
bracket or tripod.



 
						

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Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 Return Control 7 Iris Follow
2 Not Used 8 Auto/Remote Control
3 GND 9 Not Used
4 Auto/Manual Control 10 Not Used
5 Iris Control 11 Not Used
6 Lens Power 12 Not Used
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10. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE)
Input  terminal  dedicated  to  control  signals  from  the
optional  Remote  Control  Box  (RCB)  (WV-CB700A)
and  the  RCU  (WV-RC700A,  WV-RC550)  and  the
camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH300).
* WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB
cable (AW-CA50T10).
* WV-RC700A/WV-RC550  is  connected  through  the
optional RCU cable (AW-CA50A26).
* AW-PH300  is  connected  through  the  optional  pan/
tilt unit cable (AW-CA50T15).
11. Power Indicator
Red  LED  lamp  lights  to  indicate  that  the  specified
DC power is supplied to the camera. 7. NO/BAR Switch (NO/BAR/−)
The  item  just  below  can  be  selected  by  pressing
this switch while the Sub Menu is on the screen.
While the Sub Menu is displayed any setting can be
brought  down  to  a  lower  value  with  this  switch.
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in
shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting con-
ditions  are  alternately  indicated  by  pressing  the
switch.
8. Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
A  composite  video  signal  is  provided  at  this  con-
nector.
9. Iris Connector (IRIS)
Input terminal for lens with an iris control function.