Panasonic Convertible Camera Aw E860 Operating Instructions

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$Connection with multiple cameras (Color lock mode)An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock
mode).
• One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of
reference signals.
• Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L input
connectors of each cameras.• Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the
reference signals.
• Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video Output
connector.
VIDEO OUT CAMERA
Camera for external sync 
(or special effect generator)G/L IN
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT INPUT
Video output
To special effect generator or monitoring systemVideo distributor
WJ-300C External sync
signal (BB) 
						

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DC Power supply
Cable AW-CA4T1
Computer VIDEO OUT connector
AC adapter AW-PS50575 Ωcoaxial cable
Composite video
input connector
(VIDEO IN)Video monitor
RS-232C PC control cable AW-CA50T9 (10m)
$Connection of computerThe system shown here can remotely control this camera by using a computer.
The software and the cable for RS-232C required for this operation should be obtained locally.
Please contact qualified service personnel for this software.$Connection of devices with camera pan/tilt control system• Refer to the operating instructions of the pan/tilt head to connect camera to it.Connections 
						

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Adjustment$Automatic white balance control (AWC)There are two white balance memories, “AWC A” or “AWC
B” for two different light sources color temperatures, with the
automatic white balance setting. Then, when the two
different light sources are encountered, you may operate the
camera properly by simply change the white balance mode
to either AWC A or AWC B. There is no need to readjust the
camera to the ambient conditions.
❈The preset conditions will be renewed whenever you input
new conditions.
1. Turn the white balance selection switch to either “AWC A”
or “AWC B” of RCU or select the white balance mode
either AWC A or AWC B by menu.
2. Aim the camera at a white object (a white wall or a white
handkerchief) and zoom in to enlarge the image as much
as possible.
[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
3. In normal shooting mode:
Press the ITEM/AWC switch for over 2 second.[ADJUSTMENT with the RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)]
4. When the AUTO set switch is turned to AWC, the white
balance will be automatically set. While the system is
being set, auto warning indicator (LED) blinks and it goes
out when the white balance setting is completed. If the
lamp remains lit, the setting must be tried again.
RCU (RCB)CAMERAAUTO set switch AUTO LEDITEM/AWC
switch 
						

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Notes:
• For white balance setting aim the camera at a white object
and try to position it in the center of the monitor screen.
The object must appear in over 10 % of the total monitor
screen area. Try to avoid overly bright objects in the scene.
• White balance may not be correctly set if the lighting of the
object is too weak.
• Since the camera has a built-in memory, the set white
balance will remain in the memory even if power is turned
off. Therefore, it is not necessary to reset the white
balance if the color temperature of those objects remains
unchanged. However, it must be reset if the color
temperature changes, such as when you move from
indoors to outside, or vice versa.
• When the camera is used without a RCU or RCB red/blue
gain adjustment of painting setting will be automatically
reset to ±0 after setting the white balance. (painting setting
in only User Mode.)
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Automatic tracking white balance setting (ATW)
White balance will be automatically set to continuously
match changes of light source and color temperature while
the white balance setting is set to ATW.
Notes:
• ATW might not function properly when high brightness light
(ex. fluorescent lamp) beams into a screen.
• White balance may not be accurately set if there is no
white object in the scene being shot.$Manual white balance setting[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
Manual setting is possible in User Mode only.
1. Select the white balance mode either AWC A or AWC B
by menu.
2. Aim the camera at a large white object. Press the
ITEM/AWC switch for over 2 second.
3. Adjust the red gain/blue gain control in the PAINTING
item of Color Set sub menu of User Mode until the carrier
wave of the white portion of the video signal is at the
minimum width or the white object in the monitor screen
appears pure white. (Use an oscilloscope or a waveform
monitor for precise adjustment.)
[ADJUSTMENT with the RCU (RCB)]
After AWC setting, adjust the R/B GAIN controller in the
same way as described in Step 3 above.
The white object must occupy over
10 % of the monitor screen area.
Adjustment 
						

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$Reset to 3200K or 5600K white balanceWhen the white balance setting is set to either “3200K” or
“5600K” the white balance will be automatically set to the
color temperature 3200K or 5600K, respectively.$Black balance adjustment• Close the lens.
If the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, the
lens is automatically closed when the black balance is
adjusted.
• When the camera is used without a RCU or RCB, R/B
pedestal adjustment of painting setting will be
automatically reset to ±0 after setting the black balance.
(painting setting in only User Mode.)
[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
Press the YES/ABC switch for over 2 seconds and the black
balance will be set automatically in 10 seconds.In user mode, black balance fine adjustment can be
performed with the red pedestal/blue pedestal setting after
setting the black balance.
[ADJUSTMENT with the RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)]
Set the AUTO set switch to ABC and the black balance will
be automatically set. While the system is being set, the auto
warning indicator (LED) blinks and it goes out when the
black balance setting is completed. If the lamp remains lit,
ABC should be tried again.
Minimize the carrier wave using
the red & blue gain controls
Waveform for white
balance set chart
YES/ABC switch
AUTO set switch AUTO LED 
						

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Adjustment$Total pedestal level adjustment(Use an oscilloscope or a waveform monitor for this
adjustment.)
This step is to adjust the black levels (pedestal levels) of two
or more cameras to be the same.
[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
1. Close the lens.
2. Select Pedestal item in the brightness setting Sub Menu.
(Select [Pedestal] in the [Iris, Shutter, Gain Set] sub
menu in User Mode.)
3. Set the pedestal level to 5 IRE (0.035 V) with the
YES/ABC switch or the NO/BAR switch.
[ADJUSTMENT with RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)]
Adjust the pedestal level to 5 IRE with the total pedestal
adjustment.
NO/BAR switch
YES/ABC switch
TOTAL PEDESTAL 
						

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$Gen-lock adjustmentPhase adjustments must be performed with the camera or
the RCU (RCB) when external synchronizing signals are
supplied to the system in cases where multiple cameras are
used or peripheral devices are connected.
UHorizontal phase control
Observe the waveform of the external synchronizing input
signal (black burst signal) and video output signal on a 
two-channel oscilloscope. Then match the horizontal phase
of both signals by adjusting them with the cameras or RCU’s
horizontal phase control.
[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
1. Press the NO/BAR switch for over 5 seconds to display
the color bar.
2. Select [G/L Adjustment] on the main menu, then select [H
Phase] on the submenu.
3. Adjust the horizontal phase with the YES/ABC and
NO/BAR switch.[ADJUSTMENT with RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel )]
Use the horizontal phase control.
External gen-lock input signal
(black burst output of special effect
generator)
Video signal
Horizontal phase
control
Subcarrier phase
coarse controlSubcarrier phase
fine control Adjust the horizontal phase
NO/BAR switch
YES/ABC switch 
						

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Caution:
• When horizontal phase adjustment is required using RCU
(RCB) or hybrid control panel, BAR/CAM switch should be
set to BAR. Horizontal phase cannot be adjusted if the
switch is in the CAM position. After adjustment set
BAR/CAM switch back to CAM.
• When horizontal phase adjustment is moved, color phase
is also moved. Adjust color phase whenever horizontal
phase adjustment is moved.
UColor phase adjustment
Supply the output signal (split color bar) from the color
special effect generator to a color monitor or vectorscope.
Adjust the color phase of the camera.
[ADJUSTMENT by CAMERA]
1. Press the NO/BAR switch for over 5 seconds for the color
bar mode.
2. Select [G/L Adjustment] on the main menu, then select
[SC Coarse] on the sub menu.
3. Make coarse adjustment with the YES/ABC switch and
the NO/BAR switch.4. Select [SC Fine] on the sub menu. Perform fine
adjustment with the YES/ABC switch and the NO/BAR
switch.
[ADJUSTMENT with RCU (RCB, Hybrid control panel)]
Use the subcarrier phase coarse adjustment control and
subcarrier phase fine control.
❈It is recommended that a vectorscope be used for
maximum accuracy in color phase adjustment.
Caution:
• When color phase adjustment is required using RCU
(RCB) or hybrid control panel, BAR/CAM switch should be
set to BAR. Color phase cannot be adjusted if the switch is
in the CAM position. After adjustment set BAR/CAM switch
back to CAM.
• When horizontal phase adjustment is moved, color phase
is also moved. Adjust color phase whenever horizontal
phase adjustment is moved.
Color bar of camera
Color bar of special
effects generatorSprit line
Adjustment 
						

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Use mode setting$Use Mode SettingThe camera has four use modes, and various functions for
four use modes have been preset.
Functions can be set as best suited to each use mode.
• Halogen mode
Suited to indoor shooting, such as at weddings, parties,
lecture meetings, events, etc.
Settings can be changed using a simple menu.
• Fluorescent mode
Suited to indoor shooting under fluorescent lighting.
Settings can be changed using a simple menu.
• Outdoor mode
Suited to outdoor shooting.
Settings can be changed using a simple menu.
• User mode
Settings can be changed using a detail menu.$Setting by camera1. Turn the camera on while keeping the MENU switch
depressed.
The use mode setting menu shown at right appears on
the monitor screen and one of the use mode blinks.2. Press the MENU switch, ITEM/AWC switch, or NO/BAR
switch to let the desired use mode blink.
MENU switch (A):
The blinking item moves up by one.
ITEM/AWC switch (S), NO/BAR switch (–):
The blinking item moves down by one.
3. Press the YES/ABC switch.
The blinking use mode comes into effect. After the use
mode setting menu is shown for about 5 seconds, the
camera returns to be ready for operation.
Then, the camera operates in the selected use mode. 
						

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Scene File Switch  Scene File Switch 
Operation mode Position of  Position of Hybrid 
RCU (RCB) control panel
Halogen Mode 1 1Fluorescent Mode 2 2Outdoor Mode 3 3
User’s Mode USER SET 4$Setting by RCU (RCB) or hybrid control
panelAn operation mode is selected depending on the position of
the scene file switch.
CAMERA RCU (RCB) Hybrid control panel
MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAR
SCENE
FILE switchSCENE FILE switchUse mode setting