Panasonic Hd Convertible Camera Aw He870n Operating Instructions

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DOS
  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.
  Take immediate action if ever the camera 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 
temperature is within 14 °F to 113 °F (–10 °C to +45 °C), 
and the relative humidity is within 20 % to 90 %.
   Always turn the power off when the camera is not going 
to be used. Operate the camera only when there is 
adequate ventilation.
Precautions for use 
						

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Precautions for installation
Concerning the installation location of the camera
Ensure that the installation location is strong enough to bear 
at least five times the total weight of the camera, lens, and 
cables (approx. 55.1 lbs. [25 kg]).
When mounting to a pan-tilt head or to a mounting bracket 
for installation, ensure that the location is strong enough to 
accommodate its weight as well.
The camera cannot be installed or used in the following 
locations.
  Outdoor locations and locations where the camera may 
be exposed to dripping, splashing or sprayed water
   Locations such as swimming pools where chemicals are 
used
   Locations such as a kitchen where the high levels of 
steam and oily vapors are present and locations with 
flammable atmospheres or other unusual conditions
   Locations where radioactive rays, X-rays or strong radio 
waves or magnetic fields are generated
   Locations where the temperature may be outside the 
camera’s operating ambient temperature (14 °F to 113 °F 
[–10 °C to 45 °C]) range   
Locations near the air outlet of an air conditioner or near 
a door where the camera will be exposed to incoming 
outside air or other locations where the temperature is 
subject to sudden change (since these locations may 
cause the lens area to cloud over and/or condensation to 
for m)
   Locations that are subject to significant vibration, such as 
on top of a car
  Locations with high levels of humidity or dust
When the camera is not going to be used, do not leave 
it in place but be absolutely sure to remove it from its 
mounting, and put it away.
Do not run the camera cable near the wiring of electric 
lights.
This may result in noise interference.
Concerning electromagnetic interference
The camera’s images may become distorted or noise 
interference may result if the camera is used near a 
TV or radio transmission antenna or in strong electrical 
or magnetic fields (such as one generated by motors, 
transformers, etc.).
The connection and installation should be done by 
qualified service personnel or system installers. 
Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. 
						

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Concerning the mounting screws and drop-prevention 
wire
Attach the drop-prevention wire as a way to prevent the 
camera from dropping.
  When the unit is to be mounted onto a Panasonic pan-tilt 
head, use the mounting screws and drop-prevention wire 
that are supplied with the pan-tilt head.
   When the unit is to be mounted onto a surface other 
than a pan-tilt head, provide your own drop-prevention 
wire, mounting screws, washers, and camera mounting 
bracket.
For details of the parts to be provided, refer to the next 
page.
   Before attaching the drop-prevention wire, fit the supplied 
mounting spacer in the camera mounting screw hole.
  The mounting spacer must be fitted securely using a 
flathead screwdriver.
Note
Mounting screw (M4)
Drop-prevention wire
Mounting spacer (supplied)
Mounting screws
(Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC) Pan-tilt head or 
camera mounting bracket
Flat washers
Spring washers
Tightening the mounting screws and mounting 
spacer
Tighten using the torque levels shown in the table below.
After tightening, check for play and unsteadiness.
Screws/Spacer Clamping torque
Mounting screws (M4) 
Mounting screws (Inch screws) 
Mounting  spacer  (20  
Precautions for installation
The connection and installation should be done by 
qualified service personnel or system installers. 
Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. 
						

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Parts to be provided by the customer for installation
Provide the following parts when the unit is to be mounted 
onto a surface other than a pan-tilt head.
When the unit is to be mounted onto a Panasonic pan-tilt 
head, use the mounting screws and drop-prevention wire 
that are supplied with the pan-tilt head.
 Drop-prevention wire: 1Either crimp the two ends of the wire using stainless steel 
terminals or attach metal hooks to the two ends of the 
wire. Use a wire that is sufficiently strong.
Consider the installation location and mounting method 
to be used, and cut the wire to a length that will have no 
slack when attached.
8.5 mm ø4.2
ø1.2 or more
Wire length
Stainless steel wire
( Camera 
side) (Hook type)
(Crimping type)
Shape the end of the wire so that it can be 
attached using an M6 or M8 bolt and nut.
  Provide the bolt and nut or anchor bolt 
that is best suited for the installation 
location and mounting method used.
   Mounting screws (M4): 1
(For attaching the drop-prevention wire)
Determine the length of 
this screw by factoring 
in the thickness of the 
drop-prevention wire’s 
terminal.
   Mounting screws (Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC): 2
(For mounting the camera)
Determine the length of 
these screws by factoring 
in the thickness of the 
camera mounting bracket.
 Flat washers: 2 (For mounting the camera)
 Spring washers: 2 (For mounting the camera)
 Camera mounting bracket: 1 Provide a bracket of a material and shape sufficiently 
capable of withstanding the total weight to be borne.
To determine the position of the holes used for mounting 
the camera, refer to  on page 15, and 
make holes with a diameter of 7 mm (to support 1/4-
20UNC mounting screws).
Precautions for installation
The connection and installation should be done by 
qualified service personnel or system installers. 
Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.
5 mm Drop-prevention wire
8 mmCamera mounting 
bracket 
						

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Major operating controls and their functions
Front view / Top view / Rear view / Bottom view
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


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


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1-1/4
(32 mm)
13/16
(20 mm)
3/8 (10 mm)11/16
(18 mm)

13/16
(20 mm)
1-1/4
(32 mm) Mounting screws (Inch screws)
1/4-20UNC, Depth: 3/8 (10 mm)
Mounting screws (Inch screws)
1/4-20UNC, Depth: 3/8 (10 mm)
11/16 (17.5 mm) 
						

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 Lens  mount
2/3 bayonet type lens or a microscope adapter can be 
mounted.
 Lens fixing ring knob
Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing 
ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely.
  Camera mounting screw holes
(Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC)
When installing the camera, use these screw holes to 
secure the camera.
Furthermore, fit the supplied mounting spacer into these 
screw holes, and use the mounting screws (M4) to attach 
the drop-prevention wire.
For more details, refer to page 21.
 MENU switch [MENU]
A menu will appear on the monitor screen when MENU 
switch is pressed for at least 3 seconds.
The menu screen is cleared when the switch is pressed 
for at least 3 seconds while the menu is displayed.
When this switch is pressed while an item is being 
changed on a sub menu screen, the set values will revert 
back to those prior to making changes.
 ENTER/AWB switch [ENTER/AWB]
If this switch is pressed on the main menu screen, a 
sub menu screen with selection items appears, and 
if it is pressed on the sub menu screen, the selection 
items start flashing to indicate that their settings can be 
changed.
Pressing this switch while the camera is in a status where 
settings can be changed finalizes changes.
This switch finalizes the “O.K.” or “CANCEL” selection 
when pressed in individual confirmation screens (see 
pages 86 to 89 for details).
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in 
shooting mode, the automatic white balance control 
(AWB) can be set with this switch.
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 UP/ABB switch [UP/ABB]
The item just above can be selected by pressing this 
switch while the menu is displayed.
When this switch is pressed while an item is able to be 
changed on a sub menu screen, the value is adjusted 
higher.
When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in 
shooting mode, the automatic black balance control 
(ABB) can be set with this switch.
 DOWN/BAR switch [DOWN/BAR]
The item just below can be selected by pressing this 
switch while the menu is on the screen.
When this switch is pressed while an item is able to be 
changed on a sub menu screen, the value is adjusted 
lower.
When the menu is not displayed, the color bar and the 
shooting conditions are indicated by pressing the switch 
for about 2 seconds.
 Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]
A composite video signal is provided at this connector.
(1 V [p-p], 75  BNC connector)
 Iris connector [IRIS]
Connect the IRIS cable of the motor drive lens (such 
as the AW-LZ17MD9AG and AK-LZ20M85G) to this 
connector.
 I/F Remote connector [I/F REMOTE]
This connector is used to connect the remote operation 
panel (AW-CB400) or pan-tilt head (such as the 
AW-PH400).
If the AW-CB400 is to be connected to this connector, a 
camera control cable (AW-CA50T8) is required.
 Power  indicator
Green LED lamp lights to indicate that the specified DC 
power is supplied to the DC 12 V input connector .
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 DC 12 V input connector [12 V  IN]
The model AW-PS510A AC adapter (optional accessory) 
is connected here.
For the connection, use a DC cable with ø5.5 plug which 
is supplied with AW-HE870.
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.
Cautions
   The polarities of the DC 12 V input connector are 
reversed on the unit from the polarities on existing 
convertible cameras.
Be absolutely sure to use the DC cable provided 
with the main unit.
Note  Cable  clamp
Clamp the DC cable with ø5.5 plug connected to the DC 
12 V input connector 
 to prevent it from slipping out.
Be absolutely sure to secure the DC cable using the 
cable clamp.
 G/L input connector [G/L IN]
External synchronizing signals (BB) are to be supplied 
to this connector when the camera is to be synchronized 
with the external synchronizing signals.
Three-value synchronizing signals of the HD format are 
not supported.
 Optional card slot [OPTION CARD]
Slot for inserting an optional card. For details, refer to the 
manual for optional cards.
   Only the optional card (AW-HHD870) that supports 
the unit can be used. It is not possible to use any 
other cards.
Note
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Mounting
Lens mounting
  Use the 2/3 bayonet type lens (such as the 
AW-LZ17MD9AG and AK-LZ20M85G), available as an 
optional accessory.
  Use the AW-LZ17MD9AG lens when using the 
camera mounted on the pan-tilt head AW-PH360.
Lenses other than the AW-LZ17MD9AG cannot be 
used.
Do not mount the camera on the AW-PH360 when 
the AK-LZ20M85G is installed.
Weight balance cannot be secured.
Note
   Use the lens extension cable AW-CA12T12A if your IRIS 
cable is too short.
1.   Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and 
remove the lens mount cap.
2.   Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens 
fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens 
securely.
3.   Connect the IRIS cable to the IRIS connector on the 
back panel of the camera. When the pan-tilt head has been used
  
Connect the remote cable of the lens to the LENS IF (1) 
terminal on the pan-tilt head.
When the SDI card (AW-HHD870) is installed 
without using the pan-tilt head
   Connect the remote cable of the lens to the 
ZOOM/FOCUS terminal of the SDI card.
IRIS cable
Remote (for zoom/focus control) cable
(When the pan-tilt head is used, connect this 
cable to the pan-tilt head)
To iris 
connector
To lens I/F connector of pan-tilt head
Lens fixing 
ring knobTo the ZOOM/FOCUS 
terminal when the SDI 
card is installed without 
using the pan-tilt head
The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel 
or system installers. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. 
						

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 Mounting the camera onto a pan-tilt head, tripod, camera mounting bracket, or other part
1.   Use the camera mounting screw holes to mount onto a 
pan-tilt head, tripod, camera mounting bracket, or other 
part.
2.   Fit the supplied mounting spacer into the camera 
mounting screw holes on the camera’s top surface when 
mounting the camera with its bottom surface, or on the 
camera’s bottom surface when mounting the camera 
with its top surface, and attach the drop-prevention wire 
using the mounting screw (M4).
When the unit is to be mounted onto a Panasonic pan-tilt 
head, use the mounting screws and drop-prevention wire 
that are supplied with the pan-tilt head.
When the unit is to be mounted onto a tripod, camera 
mounting bracket, or other part, refer to page 14, and 
provide your own drop-prevention wire, mounting screws, 
and washers.Camera mounting screw holes 
(Inch screws: 1/4-20UNC), 
Depth: 3/8 (10 mm)
Camera mounting adapter
MountingThe connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel 
or system installers. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.