Panasonic Convertible Camera Aw E860 Operating Instructions

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2Lens 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.
3Mounting hole
A screw hole (1/4” - 20 UNC) for mounting the camera
on a wall, ceiling with a mounting bracket or tripod.
4Cooling 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...

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6MENU switch (MENU/A)
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.
7ITEM/AWC switch (ITEM/AWC/S)
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 shooting mode, the
automatic white balance control can be set with this
switch.
8YES/ABC switch (YES/ABC/+)
The Sub Menu for each item...

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DC 12 V input connector (DC 12V IN)
12 V DC is supplied through the optional DC power
supply cable (AW-CA4T1).
(Recommended AC adapter: AW-PS505)
?Cable clamp
Clamp the DC power supply cable connected to the DC
12 V input connector to prevent it from slipping out.
@G/L input connector (G/L IN)
Signals synchronized with the reference signal are to be
supplied to this connector when the camera is to be
synchronized with the reference signal BB.
AOptional card slot
Slot for inserting an optional card....

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Mounting
Camera cable
Lens fixing 
ring knob
• Lenses of any make can be mounted on the camera as
long as they are equipped with a 2/3” standard bayonet.
• Use the lens extension cable AW-CA12T12A (6”/15 cm) if
your lens cable is too short.
1. Lens mounting
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. Connect the camera cable
to the IRIS connector on the...

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2. Camera mounting1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting
bracket or the like, attach the mounting adapter
(supplied) to the bottom of the camera in case of bottom
mounting.
2. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tripod
securely in the screw hole (1/4”-20UNC) of the camera or
the mounting adapter.
3. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, mount the camera
on a mounting bracket or the like with the supplied rubber
sheet between the camera and it.
4. To mount the camera on...

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Flange back adjustment (For zoom lens)1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris
selection switch should be set to M.)
2. Loosen the flange back lock knob.
3. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from
the camera.
4. Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with
the focus ring.
5. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus
with the flange back adjust ring.
6. Adjust the focus ring and the flange back adjust ring
alternately for the best focus...

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Iris gain control in a lensAn iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front of the
lens. Adjustment of the iris gain, with a screwdriver through
the hole may be done as follows. (Shape and location of the
hole may vary depending on the type of lens.)
1. Turn the iris selection switch to Position A (AUTO).
2. Rotate the iris gain control to the maximum gain, but in a
range where no hunting or oscillating of the iris ring
develops.
Iris gain control (G, S)
Automatic iris power zoom lens 

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ConnectionsCaution:
The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers.
Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.$Connection of device with a composite input connector• Connection to any device which has a composite input connector, such as a video monitor or a VTR, must be made through
the VIDEO OUT connector.
• For DC power supply, use the optional AC adapter AW-PS505.
VIDEO OUT
connectorVideo monitor
AC adapter AW-PS505VIDEO IN
75 Ωcoaxial...

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Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is made
through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26.
1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables.
2. Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI (in
case of using the WV-RC700A)
3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCU cable to the I/F
REMOTE connector of the camera.
4. Turn RCU power on and the power indicator lamp will
light. The camera can now be remote controlled by the
RCU.Notes:
• The maximum extension distance between the camera
and...

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Connections$Connection of a remote control box (RCB)The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be connected
with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10.
1. Turn RCB power off before connecting cables.
2. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCB cable to I/F
REMOTE connector of the camera. The 10-pin connector
must be connected to the RCB.
3. Turn RCB power on and the camera can be controlled
remotely by the RCB.Notes:
• The monitor output signals of the RCB attenuate and
deteriorate with cable length. It is...