Panasonic Outdoor Pan Tilt Head Aw Ph650 Operating Instructions

							
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions completely.
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH650N
Printed in JapanF0406Y1056 D   VQTB0104-1 
						

							
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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.
For CANADA
Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
 DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol, 
within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to 
alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  uninsulated 
“dangerous  voltage”  within  the  product’s 
enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient  magnitude 
to  constitute  a  risk  of  electric  shock  to 
persons.
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral 
triangle  is  intended  to  aler t  the  user  to  the 
 
p r e s e n c e   o f   i m p o r t a n t   o p e ra t i n g   a n d 
maintenance  (ser vice)  instructions  in  the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
•  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE THIS  APPARATUS TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
•  THE  APPARATUS  SHALL  NOT  BE  EXPOSED TO 
 
DRIPPING  OR  SPLASHING  AND  THAT  NO 
OBJECTS  FILLED  WITH  LIQUIDS,  SUCH  AS 
 
VA S E S ,  S H A L L   B E   P L AC E D   O N   T H E 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING  INTERFERENCE,  USE 
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
FCC Note:
This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply 
with  the  limits  for  a  class  A  digital  device,  pursuant  to 
Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.   These  limits  are  designed 
to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  har mful 
interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a 
commercial  environment.    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  correct  the 
interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To  assure  continued  FCC  emission  limit  compliance, 
the user must use only shielded interface cables when 
connecting  to  external  units.    Also,  any  unauthorized 
changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  could  void 
the user’s authority to operate it.
CAUTION:
In  order  to  maintain  adequate  ventilation,  do  not 
install  or  place  this  unit  in  a  bookcase,  built-in 
cabinet  or  any  other  confined  space.  To  prevent 
risk  of  electric  shock  or  fire  hazard  due  to 
overheating,  ensure  that  curtains  and  any  other 
materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
Note:
The  rating  plate  (serial  number  plate)  is  on  the 
bottom of the unit.
The  socket  outlet  shall  be  installed  near  the  
equipment  and  easily  accessible  or  the  mains  plug  or 
an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I construction 
shall  be  connected  to  a  MAINS  socket  outlet  with  a 
protective earthing connection.
WARNING:
TO   P R E V E N T   I N J U RY,  T H I S   A P PA R AT U S  
M U S T   B E   S E C U R E LY   AT TAC H E D   TO   T H E 
 
F L O O R / WA L L   I N   A C C O R D A N C E   W I T H 
 
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
This  product  contains  a  CR  Coin  Cell  Lithium  Battery 
which  contains  Perchlorate  Mater ial 
—   special 
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate. 
						

							
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  1) Read these instructions.
  2) Keep these instructions.
  3) Heed all warnings.
  4) Follow all instructions.
  5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)  Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8)  D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t   s o u r c e s  
 
such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9)  Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized  or  grounding-type  plug.  A  polarized  plug  has  two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type  plug  has  two  blades  and  a  third  grounding 
prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third  prong  are 
provided  for  your  safety.  If  the  provided  plug  does 
not  fit  into  your  outlet,  consult  an  electrician  for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.   10)  Protect  the  power  cord  form  being  walked  on  or 
 
pinched  par ticular ly  at  plugs,  convenience 
receptacles,  and  the  point  where  they  exit  from 
 
the apparatus.
  11)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  manufacturer.
  12)  Use  only  with  the  cart,  stand,  tripod, 
 
bracket,  or  table  specified  by  the 
m a nu fa c t u r e r,   o r   s o l d   w i t h   t h e 
apparatus.  When  a  cart  is  used,  use 
 
caution  when  moving  the  car t/
apparatus  combination  to  avoid 
 
injury from tip-over.
  13)  Unplug  this  apparatus  during  lightning  storms  or  when unused for long periods of time.
  14)  Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel.  Ser vicing  is  required  when  the  apparatus  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way,  such  as  power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
 
objects  have  fallen  into  the  apparatus,  the 
apparatus  has  been  exposed  to  rain  or  moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Read  these  operating  instructions  carefully  before  using  the  unit.  Follow  the  safety  instructions  on  the  unit  and  the 
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions 
						

							
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Introduction  ....................................................................... 4
Accessories  ...................................................................... 4
Precautions for use
  .......................................................... 4
Installation precautions  ................................................... 5
Mounting (Pan/tilt head)  ................................................... 6  Precautions for installation  .............................................. 6 How to install  ................................................................... 6
Mounting (AC adapter)  ..................................................... 7 Precautions for installation  .............................................. 7 How to install  ................................................................... 7
Parts and their functions  .................................................
 9  Main unit (Pan/tilt head)  .................................................. 9
  Housing unit  .................................................................. 10  AC adapter unit  ............................................................. 11 Supplied cable unit  ........................................................ 12
Installation  ....................................................................... 14 Installing the housing mount frame  ............................... 14
  Cable compensation circuit settings  .............................. 15
  CPU circuit board switch settings  .................................. 16   How to install the camera  ..............................................
 17 How to install the housing  ............................................. 24
Connections  .................................................................... 25 
Concerning the connectors inside the housing  ............. 25 Connecting the cameras and housing  ........................... 26 Precautions when controlling the AK-HC1500 from the AW-CB400  ... 29 Connections with AC adapter  ........................................ 29 Example of connections when using a conver tible camera  ... 30 Example of connections when using a multi purpose camera  ... 31
Limiters  ............................................................................
 32
  Setting the limiters  ......................................................... 32 Releasing the limiters  .................................................... 33 Setting the limiter again  ................................................. 33
Replacement of consumable parts  ...............................
 34
Appearance  ..................................................................... 36
  Main unit  ........................................................................ 36
  Housing unit  .................................................................. 37
  AC adapter unit  ............................................................. 38
Cable specifications  ....................................................... 39
Specifications  ................................................................. 42
Contents
   This fitted type of outdoor pan/tilt head can be rotated 
upward by 50 degrees, downward to 95 degrees and 
horizontally by 320 degrees.
   Equipment such as a camera and lens with a total weight 
of 22 lbs (10 kg) can be mounted on the unit. (excluding 
housing)
   The shooting positions and settings for up to 50 positions 
can be registered as preset memory data.
   The unit’ s housing comes with a wiper and defroster. 
    The unit’s internal temperature is controlled by a heater 
and ventilating fan.
   The unit meets the IPX4 water-proofing protection 
standard.
Introduction
Main unit (AW-PH650 U02)  .............................................. 1
Outdoor camera housing (AW-PH650 U03)  ................... 1
AC adapter
 (AW-PH650 U01)  ........................................... 1
Power cable
 98.4 ft (30 m) (VEEB0152)  .......................... 1
Multi cable 32.8 ft (10 m) (VEEB0133)  ............................ 1
Camera cable 1.3 ft (40 cm) each  ................................... 1
Convertible camera cable
 (VEEB0176)  ...................... 1
AK-HC900 series cable (VEEB0177)  ........................... 1
AK-HC1500 cable (VEEB0178)  .................................... 1
Accessories
Lens holder , string and set of screws  ........................... 1
Camera mounting spacer and set of screws  ................ 1
Pole mounting plate and set of screws  ......................... 1
Set of Allen keys
  .............................................................. 1
Housing mount frame  ..................................................... 1
Filter  .................................................................................. 1
Set of cable ties
  ............................................................... 1
• For details on the cables, refer to page 12 and following.
The AW-PH650 uses a manganese dioxide-lithium battery 
(CR2032).
Before discarding the pan/tilt head or its printed circuit 
boards, be absolutely sure to remove the battery.
Be absolutely sure to dispose of the removed battery 
in accordance with the applicable domestic laws and 
regulations.
Do not throw out the battery along with the general 
household garbage.
For the procedure to remove the battery, refer to the section 
on replacing the battery in “Replacement of consumable 
parts” (page 
34).
Precautions for use
Lithium battery 
						

							
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Installation precautions
   Do not install this unit by suspending it, and do not install it on its side.
   While factoring in the weights of the unit and the load that 
the unit will bear, select an installation location which is 
conducive to fastening the unit securely and which is level 
and without unevenness. Fasten the unit securely so that 
it will not shake or be rickety when it is at rest or being 
rotated. Failure to secure the unit properly or looseness 
of the bolts may cause the product to fall off or fall down, 
possibly resulting in an accident.
   Bolts for installing the unit are not provided with the unit. 
Select bolts which are sufficiently strong and made of a 
material capable of with standing outdoor use.
   The maximum load which the unit can bear is 22 lbs (10 
kg) (excluding the housing).
 
The unit cannot be used with a load in excess of 22 lbs 
(10 kg).
   Upon completion of the pan/tilt head’s installation, mount  the housing. To prevent looseness in the places where 
the unit is mounted, be absolutely sure to use parts such 
as flat washers and spring washers for its installation.
   The power must be off while the installation or connection work is underway.
   Do not set the power switch of the AC adapter to ON until 
after checking that no mistakes have been made upon 
completion of all the installation and connection work.
   A ventilating fan is provided inside the housing. The fan 
can be controlled using the H/F button on the controller 
but it should normally be left at ON. Furthermore, d
o 
not block it or obstruct the ventilation while the unit is 
operating. Otherwise, heat will build up inside, possibly 
causing a fire. The ventilating fan is a consumable: as 
a general rule, replace it after abo
ut 40,000 hours of 
operation. 
 
(Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to replace the fan.)
 Steps to be taken prior to installation
   The AW-PH650 has function selector switches on its  main unit (pan/tilt head) and housing. 
 
Since it may prove difficult to change the positions 
of these switches after installation, refer to 
 cable 
compensation circuit settings (page 15),  CPU circuit 
board switch settings (page 16) and 
 settings of 
the camera control selector switch inside the housing 
(page 25) prior to installation.
 
Then set the switches to the positions that correspond to 
the operating conditions.
    Be absolutely sure to use water-proof connecting cables.
   Do not install the unit where the temperature will drop 
below 
–4°F (–20°C) or rise above 113°F (45°C) since 
operation will become unstable under these temperature 
conditions.
   Be absolutely sure to use the AC adapter provided  with the unit as the power source of the pan/tilt head. 
(Batteries or other power supplies cannot be used.)
   The cable for connecting the power supply to the AC adapter is locally
 purchased. Read the operating 
instructions, and heed all the safety precautions to 
connect the cable.
   Do not turn the rotating part of the pan/tilt head by hand.  If it is dropped or subjected to strong impact, it may fail or 
malfunction.
   Install the unit and set a travel range (limiters) to ensure that it will not come into contact with any objects in the 
vicinity when the unit including the housing has swiveled.
   Do not operate the controls on the pan/tilt head under 
any circumstances while installation or other work is 
underway. 
 
Before checking the pan/tilt head’s operation and before 
actually using it, check that nobody is within the range of 
its rotation.
   Do not install the unit in a kitchen or other location where 
there is a lot of oil or grease.
 Check the following accessories supplied.
ProductQTY Specification
1Power cable1 Approx. 98.4 ft. (30 m)
2Multi cable1 Approx. 32.8 ft. (10 m)
3Camera cable1 For convertible camera
4Camera cable1 For AK-HC900 series
5Camera cable1 For AK-HC1500
6Lens holder1For a large lens
7Screws for lens holder2 For M5 and M6
8Washers for lens holder2ø6
9String1 Approx. 2.8 ft. (85 cm)
10Camera mounting spacer1
11Screws for  camera mounting spacer41/4", length: 13 mm
12Washers for camera mounting spacer4ø6
13Positioning screw1 M5, length: 8 mm
14Pole mounting plate (AC adapter)1
15Screws for pole mounting plate4M8, length: 14 mm
16Washers for pole mounting plate8ø8
17Allen keys3 For M5, M6 and M8
18Housing mount frame1
19Screws for housing mount frame4M5, length: 30 mm
20Washers for housing mount frame8ø5
21Filter1
22Cable ties5 Approx. 100 mm 
						

							
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Mounting (Pan/tilt head)
Precautions for installation
   Do not install this unit by suspending it, and do not install it on its side.
   Using the four pan/tilt head mounting holes, fasten the 
unit securely with bolts which are long enough.
    The mounting holes have a diameter of 3/8
”  (10 mm). Use 
sufficiently long bolts with an 5/16” (8 mm) diameter. Do 
not use bolts with a diameter smaller than 5/16” (8 mm). 
Use hexagon head bolts or hexagon socket head bolts, 
for instance, which can be tightened up securely using a 
tool and which are made of a material and with a finish 
that will withstand outdoor use.
    Be absolutely sure to use parts such as flat washers or 
spring washers together with the bolts to prevent the bolts 
from coming loose.
How to install
    Attach one end of the anti-fall wire to the mounting hole, 
and secure the other end to the mounting base or other 
sturdy place.
 
The diameter of the hole where the anti-fall wire is 
attached is 6.5 mm. Attach the wire using the anti-fall wire 
mounting bolts with a 6 mm diameter and a length of 16 
mm, flat washers, spring washers and nuts.
   Ensure that the anti-fall wire is strong enough to bear the  weight of the entire pan/tilt head (head, housing, camera 
and cable).
The diameter of the four pan/tilt 
head mounting holes are 3/8 (10).

6-5/16 (160)
7-1/2 (190)
5-1/2 (140)6-11/16 (170)
Mounting area
Mounting base
Mounting bolts
Anti-fall wire boltAnti-fall wire
Unit: inch (mm)
9/16 (15)
9/16 (15)9/16 (15)
9/16 (15) 
						

							
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Mounting (AC adapter)
Precautions for installation
   Be sure to use water-proof connecting cables.
 Be sure to keep AC power switched off during installation and connection.
    Before pressing the power switch on, make sure that all parts, including the housing and pan/tilt head, have been installed 
and connected completely and free of errors.
   Do not install the AC adapter at a cold place [below –4°F (–20°C)] or a hot place [over 113°F (45°C)] because extremely low 
or high temperature will cause operation instability.
How to install
   Fasten the pole mounting plate (supplied) and the belt (to be locally purchased) on the back of the AC adapter with the four bolts, 
flat washers and spring washers (For M8: supplied).
   Fasten the AC adapter to the pole using the pole mounting plate and the belt.
4-3/4” (121 mm)7-7/8” (200 mm)
Pole
 
ø7-7/8” (200 mm)
11”
 
(280 mm)
5-3/4” (146 mm)
3-7/8” 
(98 mm)
2-7/16” 
(62 mm)
Pole mounting plate
Belt [width: 1-3/4” (45 mm) or less]
Bolts (4 pcs.)
Spring washers
Flat washers 
						

							
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Mounting (AC adapter)
  Connect the cables. (Refer to the “Connections”.) 
Make the distance between the AC adapter and pan/tilt head less than the length (30 m) of the power cable supplied.
AC power input
Pole mounting plate
Ventilation opening Pan/tilt head 
						

							
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Parts and their functions
Main unit (Pan/tilt head)
  
  
  
 
 Main unit cover
The sunshade cover and main unit cover must be 
removed when the cable compensation circuit or landing 
characteristics are to be changed.
 Grip
Used in carrying, installing, or lifting the pan/tilt head.
 Sunshade cover
This cover protects the pan/tilt head from direct exposure 
to sunlight. 
 Rotary arm
Mount the housing after having installed the housing 
mount frame.
 I/F connector
Connect this to the I/F connector of the camera housing. 
 Anti-fall wire bolt
This bolt fastens the anti-fall wire which prevents the pan/
tilt head from falling from its installed position.
 Pan/tilt head mounting holes (4)
These holes are used to install and secure the pan/tilt 
head.
 Multi connector [MULTI]
The supplied multi cable is connected here.
 Coaxial connector [SDI OUT]
This is used for outputting the SDI or other signals which 
have been input from 
.
 Option connector [OPTION]
The control signals of the controller’s OPTION button are 
output from this connector. 
Be absolutely sure to use a water-proof cable.
The compatible connector is the R28-P8M4.8 made by 
Tajimi Electronics Co., Ltd.
A filter (supplied) must be 
installed around the cable.
Install it at a distance within 
30 mm from the connector.
Waterproof the filter using 
tape or tube, for instance.
 Power connector [POWER]
The supplied power cable is connected here.
 Grounding bolt
This bolt is used to connect the wire for system grounding 
(frame grounding bolt).
 Coaxial connector [SDI IN]
When an SDI card is installed in the camera, this 
connector is connected to the SDI signal output 
connector.
OPTION
Cable
Filter
Within 30 mm 
from connector



 Service connector
( View of connector as seen from the cable)
GND 
						

							
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Parts and their functions
Housing unit
  


  
  
 Camera housing control board
Connect the supplied camera cable.
 Air filter
Air is taken in through the air filter. Replace it when it is 
clogged up.
 
( Whenever the air filter needs replacement, ask the store  where you purchased the product to do the job.)
 Top cover open/close bolts (2)
Loosen using the supplied Allen key, open the top cover.
 Heater
When the controller’s H/F switch is at ON, the heater will 
come on whenever the temperature inside the camera 
housing drops.
 Ventilating fan
When the controller’s H/F switch is at ON, the fan will 
come on whenever the temperature inside the camera 
housing rises. 
Depending on the temperature, the fan operates at the 
high or low setting.
Use the switch at the ON setting because a high 
camera temperature will adversely affect the camera’s 
performance.
 Grip
Used to carry the camera housing.
 I/F connector
Connect this to the I/F connector on the main unit.
 Wiper blade
Replace the wiper blade when it can no longer wipe off 
waterdrops well.
 
How to replace it:  Raise the blade at the center, pull it up  and off, and fit a new blade in its place. 
After replacing the blade, check that the 
two rods holding the wiper blade are 
parallel to the glass surface.
 
( Whenever the wiper blade needs  replacement, ask the store where you 
purchased the product to do the job.)
 Wiper unit
Used to wipe off waterdrops during or after a rain. The 
wiper operates when the WIP switch on the controller is 
pressed on.
 Defroster
The anti-fogging heater is vapor-deposited. It turns on 
when the controller’s DEF switch is set to ON, and it is 
turned off by the thermo switch when the temperature 
rises above the rating.
 Housing mounting rails
Align the rails with the housing mount frame which is 
installed on the rotary arm of the main unit, and slide the 
housing along the rails.
 Housing mounting screw holes (2)
Use these holes to secure the housing using the housing 
securing bolts provided with the housing mount frame 
which has been installed on the rotary arm of the main 
unit.
 