Panasonic Lens Controller Lk30 Operating Instructions

Model No. AW-LK30
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely
and save this manual for future use.
Lens Controller 

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NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation...

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CONTENTS
WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY  .......................................................................................................................................... 4
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
PRECAUTIONS...

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WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY
WARNING
• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel
To reduce the risk of electric shock, dont remove
cover or back, unless you are a qualified personnel.
Refer all mountings, connections, servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
• No water or moisture inside
Do not let water or moisture into the product, or
expose it to moisture, to prevent a fire and electric
shock.
• If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product,
if water or other foreign matter gets inside, if...

-5- The AW-LK30 is a lens controller for motor-driven lens-
es that have a zoom/focus control cable (fitted with a
12-pin female connector).  Connected to a lens control
cable, it permits local control of lens zoom, focus, and
iris. (Applicable lenses:  Panasonic AW-S14XBMD, AW-
LZ10MD6, AW-LZ14MD55, etc.)
PREFACE
PRECAUTIONS
• Power Off Before Plugging or Unplugging
Be sure to switch power off before plugging or
unplugging the cable.
• Handle with Care
Be careful not to drop the unit, and not to expose...

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
TELE WIDEIRIS ZOOM
H L
OPEN CLOSE
AUTO
MANU
FAR
H L
NEARFOCUS
SPEED
qZoom Speed Control [ZOOM SPEED L/H]
To adjust lens zoom control speed.  Turning it
clockwise increases speed.
wZoom Control Tele Switch [ZOOM TELE]
The lens zooms in the telescopic direction while the
switch is kept depressed.eZoom Control Wide Switch [ZOOM WIDE] 
The lens zooms in the wide angle direction while
the switch is kept depressed.
rFocus Speed Control [FOCUS SPEED L/H]
To...

-7- tFocus Control Near Switch [FOCUS NEAR]
The lens focus draws near while the switch is kept
depressed.
yFocus Control Far Switch [FOCUS FAR]
The lens focus moves far while the switch is kept
depressed.
uIris Auto/Manual Switch [IRIS AUTO/MANU]
At AUTO, the iris is automatically controlled (ALC).
At MANU, the iris can be adjusted with Iris Control
i.
iIris Control [IRIS CLOSE/OPEN] 
The iris can be adjusted from CLOSE to OPEN or
vice versa when Iris AUTO/MANU switch uis at
MANU.  Turn it...

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INSTALLATION
– +
MENU
ITEM/AWC
YES/ABC
NO/BAROPTION  CARD
VIDEO  OUT
I/F  REMOTE
G/L IN
IRIS
DC12V IN
Remote (zoom/focus 
control) cable
Camera cable
Zoom lens
Camera
To Iris connector
TELE WIDEIRIS ZOOM
H L
OPEN CLOSE
AUTO
MANUFAR
H L
NEARFOCUSSPEED
Tripod grip 
or the like 

-9- Power supply: 12 V DC, 60 mA (supplied from lens)
Lens control: Zoom: Speed, tele/wide
Focus: Speed, near/far
Iris: Auto/manual, open/close
Connecting cable length: 190 cm
Operating temperature range: –10°C to +45°C (14°F to +113°F)
Humidity: 30% to 90%
Dimensions: 90 (W) x 40 (H) x 70 (D) mm [3-17/32” x 1-9/16” x 2-3/4”]
Weight: 400 g(0.9 lbs.)
Finish: AV ivory paint (close to Munsell 7.9Y6.8/0.8)
Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice....

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Clamper  ........................................ 1 each, right and left
Clamp screw ........................................................... 1 pc
Mounting screw  .................................................... 2 pcs