Panasonic Convertible Camera Aw E800 Operating Instructions

Model No. AW-E800
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely
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Convertible Camera 

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 products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION...

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The Panasonic AW-E800 is a digital signal processing
color video camera that incorporates three 2/3” wide
CCDs.  A digital video signal processing system is
packed in a compact, lightweight body while assuring
high picture quality, high reliability and high perfor-
mance.
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: 62 dB
3. Minimum illumination: 1 lx (F1.7, Night eye...

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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.
• 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...

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DONTS
• 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...

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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.
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 

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3. Lens fixing ring knob
Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise
and remove the lens mount cap. Mount the lens on
the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob
clockwise in order to fix the lens securely.
4. Cooling Fan
• Do not cover the port or otherwise block ventilation
during operation.  Internal heat buildup can cause a
fire.
• The cooling fan has a service life of about 30 000
hours.  (at a room temperature of 25°C) Replace the
fan that has come to the end of its service life....

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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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7. 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...