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 of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to cor-
rect the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.The information marking of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit.
The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
For CANADA 
						

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CONTENTS
WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY  .......................................................................................................................................... 4
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ................................................................................................................................................... 10 
						

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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 it is
damaged by dropping, or if you find anything
wrong with it, immediately stop using it.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product to
prevent a fire and electric shock.
CAUTION
• Do not drop the product, do not expose it to strong
shock, or do not step on it, to prevent a fire and
injuries.
• Do not install the product at a place full of moisture
and dust, which may cause a fire and electric
shock. 
						

							-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 it
to strong shock or vibration.  This is important to
prevent the unit from malfunction.• Little Moisture and Dust
Avoid using the unit at a humid and dusty place
because moisture and dust adversely affect the
parts inside.
• Operating Temperature Range
Avoid using the unit at a cold place below –10°C or
at a hot place over +45°C because very low or high
temperature adversely affects the internal parts. 
						

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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 adjust lens focus control speed.  Turning it
clockwise increases speed. 
						

							-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 counterclockwise to close the iris, or
clockwise to open it.
oLens Control Connector
Connect the zoom/focus control cable of your lens
to it.!0Clamper
Use it to clamp the lens controller to the grip of a tri-
pod, for example.
!1Clamp Screw
Tighten this screw to fasten the lens controller to the
grip of a tripod, for example.
If your lens has zoom, focus and iris AUTO/MANU
switches, set all the AUTO/MANU switches to AUTO.
Caution 
						

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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.
SPECIFICATIONS 
						

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