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 about 30000 hours.
(at a room temperature of 25°C) Replace the fan that
has come to the end of its service life. (If the fan is used
at a room temperature of 35°C and above, replace it
about 30% sooner.)
Whenever fan replacement is necessary, be sure to ask
the store where you purchased the set.
5Expansion slot
Remove the cover, and connect the expansion card box.
For details, refer to the manual for expansion card box.
1Lens mount
2/3” Standard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens or a
microscope adapter can be mounted. 
						

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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 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.
9NO/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 conditions are alternately
indicated by pressing the switch.
:Video output connector (VIDEO OUT)
A composite video signal is provided at this connector.
;Iris connector (IRIS)
Input terminal for lens with an iris control function.
Pin No.
Signal
1 Return Control2 Not Used3 GND4
Auto/Manual Control
5 Iris Control
6 Lens Power
Pin No.
Signal
7 Iris Follow8
Auto/Remote Control
9 Not Used10 Not Used11 Not Used
12 Not Used
Major operating controls and their functions 
						

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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. For details, refer to the
manual for optional cards.
Cautions
1. Connect this to a DC 12 V class 2 power supply only.
2. To prevent fire or shock, the UL listed wire 
VW-1, style 1007 should be used as for the cable for
DC 12 V input connector. 
						

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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 back panel of the camera.
Control cableTo lens I/F connector
of camera pan/tilt unit
To iris connector 
						

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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 the pan/tilt head, use a driver in
order to fix it securely.
$Preventing the camera from falling or coming off
OWhen attaching a camera to the pan/tilt head (AW-PH400,
etc.), follow the directions in the Operating Instructions to fix
the camera firmly in position.
In addition, link the camera to the pan/tilt head using the safety
chain and the mounting screws to help ensure the camera
does not fall.
OWhen attaching the camera on any mounting or other pan/tilt
head, check that the mounting can safely bear the total weight
of the camera, lens, connection cables, etc., fix the camera
firmly in position using the prescribed tool, and take
appropriate measures to prevent the camera from falling.
When changing the camera mounting adapter, use a
screwdriver or similar tool to tighten the screws firmly.
Mounting adapterCamera mounting bracket (WV-831) 
						

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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 within the zooming range.
Tighten the flange back lock knob upon completion of
focusing.
7. Turn the iris selection switch to Position A.
FOCUS ring
Flange back lock knobFlange back adjust ring 
						

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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 cable
DC power supply
Cable AW-CA4T1 
						

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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 WV-RC700A is 300 m. The maximum extension
distance between the camera and WV-RC550 is 100 m.
• Use the following options for cable extension.
Studio cable WV-CA26U15 (15 m/50 ft)
WV-CA26U30 (30 m/100 ft)
WV-CA26U100 (100 m/330 ft)
Cable joint adapter
WV-CA26T26$Connection of a remote control unit (RCU)
Set to MULTI WV-RC700A
RCU cable
AW-CA50A26 (15 m) 
						

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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 recommended that the
signals from the monitor output be used for monitoring
purposes only.
• No gen-lock signal is available from the RCB.
• If a longer distance (more than 3 m) is desired between the
camera and the RCB, use the following optional cable.
AW-CA50B10 and WV-CA10B02 (2 m)
WV-CA10B25 (25 m)
WV-CA10B50 (50 m)
AC adapter AW-PS505Video signal IN
RCB WV-CB700A RCB cable AW-CA50T10 (3 m)
MONITOR OUT
DC Power supply
Cable AW-CA4T1RCB