Panasonic Remote Control Unit Aw Rc600p Operating Instructions

							
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions completely.
Remote Control Unit
AW-RC600P 
						

							
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 indicates safety information.
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  alert  the  user  to  the 
 
presence  of  important  operating  and 
maintenance  (service)  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 
 
VASES,  SHALL  BE  PLACED  ON  THE 
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  harmful 
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. 
						

							
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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)  Do  not  install  near  any  heat  sources  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  particularly  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  manufacturer,  or  sold  with 
the  apparatus.  When  a  cart  is  used, 
use  caution  when  moving  the  cart/
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.  Servicing  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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This remote control unit (RCU) is designed to be used with a convertible camera (such as the AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, 
AW-E655 or AW-E350).
By connecting the RCU cable (AW-CA50A26), the power supply to the camera as well as the camera settings, switching 
operations and adjustments can be performed by remote control.
The unit comes with a tally/intercom input/output connector, AUX input/output connector (for line viewing) and G/L input/output 
connector to make it easy to configure a system.
Also provided are controller connectors for controlling a contact-type pan/tilt head and lens.
The maximum extendible length of the cables is as follows:
  Camera body (including lens): 984 ft. (300 m)
  AW-E860 + AW-PB305 (studio card) + 5-inch viewfinder: 
328 ft. (100 m)
   Cables
A W-CA50A26  RCU cable  49.2 ft. (15 m)
WV-CA26U15  Studio cable for extension
 49.2 ft. (15 m)
WV-CA26U30  Studio cable for extension
 98.4 ft. (30 m)
WV-CA26U100  Studio cable for extension
 328 ft. (100 m)
WV-CA26T26  Joint connector for extension
Introduction  .......................................................................
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Accessories  ...................................................................... 4
Precautions for use  ..........................................................
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Parts and their functions  .................................................
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  Front panel  ......................................................................
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  Rear panel  .....................................................................
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Connections  .................................................................... 13
Operating procedure  ......................................................
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Adjustment  ...................................................................... 15
  Cable compensation  .....................................................
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  White balance adjustments  ...........................................
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  Black balance adjustments  ...........................................
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  Gen-lock adjustment  .....................................................
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Menu item setting  ...........................................................
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Rack mounting  ................................................................
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Appearance  ..................................................................... 21
Specifications  ................................................................. 22
Power cable  ......................................................................
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Rack-mount angles  .........................................................
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Mounting screws  .............................................................
 4 Rack angle handles  .........................................................
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Rack angle handle fixing screws  ...................................
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Contents
Introduction
Accessories
Note
When the remote control unit is to be discarded at the end of its ser vice life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of 
it properly in order to protect the environment. 
						

							
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  Handle the unit carefully.
  Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents.
  Operate the unit within a temperature range of 14°F (–10°C) to 113°F (+45°C).
  Operation in locations below 14°F (–10°C) or above 113°F (+45°C) may adversely affect the internal parts.
  Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
  Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
  AC 120 V is the unit’s rated supply voltage.
  Be absolutely sure to supply an AC 120 V voltage to the unit.
  Maintenance 
   Wipe the unit using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent, wring it out well, and wipe the unit gently.
Precautions for use
Caution
  Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.
  If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use. 
						

							
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 Power switch [POWER OFF/ON]
ON:    At this setting, the power is supplied to the unit (and the power indicator LED lights).
OFF:  At this setting, the power is off.
 Power indicator LED [POWER] 
When the power switch is set to [ON], this LED lights up 
green to indicate that the unit can be operated.
 Tally indicator LED [TALLY]
Connect the unit’s tally/intercom input/output connector   
with the TALLY & INCOM connector on the live switcher 
(AW-SW350). This LED lights up red when the unit is 
selected using the controls on the live switcher.
  Gain increase selector switch  
[GAIN +18/+9/0(dB)]
This switch is operational only when the AGC selector 
switch 
 is at the [OFF] setting.
When the AGC selector switch 
 is at the [LOW] or 
[HIGH] setting, the gain will remain unchanged even 
when the setting of the gain increase selector switch is 
switched.
The switch is normally used as the [0 dB] position. When 
shooting in dark locations and a sufficient video output 
cannot be obtained even by setting the lens iris to wide 
open, set it to [+9 dB] or [+18 dB].
 AGC selector switch [AGC HIGH/LOW/OFF]
HIGH:   At this setting, the maximum AGC gain is set to  +30 dB. (This value may differ according to the 
camera used.)
LOW:   At this setting, the maximum AGC gain is set to  +18 dB. (This value may differ according to the 
camera used.)
OFF:   AGC does not function. Select the gain using the gain increase selector switch 
.
  Fine adjustment of AGC
If, when this switch is at the [HIGH] or [LOW] setting, the 
scene file switch 
 is set to [USER], [Auto iris adjust] is 
set to [ON] on the camera menu and the lens iris selector 
switch 
 is set to [AUTO], the AGC level can be finely 
adjusted using the lens iris control 
.
(For details on the camera menus, refer to the camera’s 
operating instructions.)
 Color bar/camera selector switch [BAR/CAM]
Set this switch to [BAR] to output color bar signals. 
Normally, it is used as the [CAM] setting.
  Detail compensation selector switch  
[DTL HIGH/LOW/OFF]
This switch is used to set the amount of detail 
compensation to HIGH, LOW or OFF. Select the preferred 
setting.
Parts and their functions
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  Auto white/auto black setting switch  
[AWC/HOLD/ABC]
Automatic adjustment of the white balance starts when 
this switch is set to the top position while the white 
balance selector switch 
 is at the [A] or [B] position.
Regardless of the white balance selector switch 

setting, when the switch is set to the bottom position, the  
lens iris closes and the automatic adjustment of the black 
balance starts.
The switch’s mechanism is designed to return the switch 
to the [HOLD] setting when the switch is released, but the 
automatic adjustment continues until it is completed.
  Caution
The black balance cannot be adjusted properly unless 
the lens iris is completely closed.
Automatic adjustment of the white balance and black 
balance is not performed when [BAR] has been selected 
as the color bar/camera selector switch 
 or when the 
camera’s menu is displayed due to the setting of the 
menu ON/OFF switch 
.
 Auto setting indicator LED [AUTO]
This LED starts blinking when the automatic adjustment 
of the white balance or black balance is started by the 
auto white/auto black setting switch 
; it stops blinking 
and goes off when the adjustment ends successfully.
If this LED is lighted, it means that the adjustment has not 
ended successfully.
If the white balance has not ended successfully, change 
the lens iris setting, lighting, subject or other aspects, and 
try performing the automatic adjustment again.
If the black balance has not ended successfully, close 
the lens iris completely, and try performing the automatic 
adjustment again.
  White balance selector switch  
[AWC/ATW ATW/A/B]
This switch is used to select the auto white balance 
setting.
ATW:   At this setting, the camera provides 
compensation in such a way that the white 
balance is adjusted automatically even when the 
light source or color temperature has changed. 
The result is images in which nothing feels odd 
or out of place.
Notes:
•  This function may not operate properly if a source of high brightness (such as a 
fluorescent light) is shown on the screen.
•  The white balance may shift if there are no 
white objects on the screen.
A or B:   When the white balance is being automatically  adjusted by the auto white/auto black setting 
switch 
, the color temperature conditions can 
be stored in memory [A] or [B].
  Red and blue gain adjustment controls  [PAINTING GAIN R/B]
These controls enable the white balance to be adjusted 
finely when the white balance selector switch 
 is at the 
[A] or [B] setting.
When the white balance is automatically adjusted again 
after it has been finely adjusted, it will return to the status 
prior to the fine adjustment regardless of the positions of 
these controls.
The function of the controls may be implemented in steps 
since the processing involved uses digital signals: This is 
normal and does not indicate any malfunctioning.
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  Red and blue pedestal adjustment controls [PAINTING PED R/B]
These controls enable the black balance to be adjusted 
finely.
When the black balance is automatically adjusted again 
after it has been finely adjusted, it will return to the status 
prior to the fine adjustment regardless of the positions of 
these controls.
The function of the adjustment controls may be 
implemented in steps since the processing involved uses 
digital signals: This is normal and does not indicate any 
malfunctioning.
 Total pedestal adjustment control [T.PED]
This control enables the pedestal level of the video 
signals to be adjusted. It is used when, for instance, the 
pedestal level of two or more cameras is to be adjusted.
The function of the control may be implemented in steps 
since the processing involved uses digital signals: This is 
normal and does not indicate any malfunctioning.
 Scene file switch [USER/1/2/3]
This switch is used to select the camera’s scene files.
USER:  USER mode
1:  Halogen light mode
2:  Fluorescent light mode
3:  Outdoor mode
Select the scene file which is optimally suited to the 
shooting conditions.
(For details, refer to the camera’s operating instructions.)
  Electronic shutter selector switch  
[SHUTTER OFF/100/500/1000/ S/S /ELC]
This switch enables the shutter speed (OFF, 1/100, 1/500, 
1/1000) as well as S/S and ELC to be selected.
S/S:    This stands for synchro scan. The shutter speed 
can be varied continuously at this setting. 
(60.34 Hz to 15.75 kHz) 
Display the camera’s menu using the menu 
ON/OFF switch 
, and set the shutter speed. 
(For details, refer to the camera’s operating 
instructions.)
ELC:   At this setting, the electronic shutter is controlled, 
and the light quantity is automatically adjusted.
Fine adjustment of ELC
ELC can be finely adjusted using the lens iris control 
  
by setting the scene file switch 
 to [USER], setting 
[Auto iris adjust] to [ON] using the camera’s menu and 
setting the lens iris selector switch 
 to [AUTO] when this 
switch is at [ELC].
(For details of the camera menus, refer to the camera’s 
operating instructions.)
Note: 
Smear may appear with high-brightness subjects when 
the electronic shutter selector switch is set to ELC.
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 Lens iris selector switch [IRIS MANU/AUTO]
The lens is set to automatic iris (ALC) if this switch is set 
to [AUTO] when the iris selector switch on the lens is at 
[AUTO]. The lens iris can now be finely adjusted using 
the lens iris control 
 by setting the scene file switch  
to [USER] and setting [Auto iris adjust] to [ON] using the 
camera’s menu in this status.
(For details of the camera menus, refer to the camera’s 
operating instructions.)
When the switch is set to [MANU], the lens iris can be 
adjusted manually from closed to wide open using the 
lens iris control 
.
 Lens iris control [IRIS LEVEL]
ALC (AGC and ELC) can be finely adjusted by setting 
the lens iris selector switch 
 to [AUTO], the scene file 
switch 
 to [USER], and [Auto iris adjust] to [ON] using 
the camera’s menu.
When the lens iris selector switch 
 is set to [MANU], the 
lens iris can be adjusted manually from closed to wide 
open.
Note: 
The ALC cannot be finely adjusted and the lens iris 
cannot be adjusted when the iris selector switch on 
the lens is set to a position other than [AUTO] (such as 
[MANU]).
With some lenses, the open and close directions with 
respect to the control directions may be reversed. If this is 
the case, contact the lens manufacturer or your dealer.
  Intercom connector [INCOM]  
(XLR 4-pin connector)
A headset is connected here. Intercommunication is then 
possible between the camera, RCU and live switcher. 
Set the INCOM selector switch on the live switcher 
(AW-SW350) to the [3-wire type].
1: GND
2:  MIC (this is where the headset 
microphone is connected)
3: GND
4:  SPEAKER (this is where the headset 
speaker is connected)
   Use a dynamic type of microphone with an impedance  of approximately 200 ohms for the headset to be 
connected. 
Recommended headset: 
 
   HRM-201D (Ashida Sound Co., Ltd)
 
CC-26K (CLEAR-COM)
  Intercom volume adjustment control  
[INCOM LEVEL]
This is used to adjust the volume of the sound heard 
through the speaker of the headset connected to the 
INCOM connector.
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 Horizontal phase adjustment control [H.PHASE]
This is used to adjust the horizontal phases of the 
gen-lock input and video output when two or more 
cameras are used at the same time.
  Subcarrier phase coarse adjustment switch  
[SC COARSE]
This is used to adjust the hue of the gen-lock input and 
video output coarsely when two or more cameras are 
used at the same time. When used in combination with 
the subcarrier phase fine adjustment control 
, the 
adjustable range is greater than 360 degrees.
  Subcarrier phase fine adjustment control  
[SC FINE]
This is used to adjust the hue of the gen-lock input 
and video output finely when two or more cameras are 
used at the same time. When used in combination with 
the subcarrier phase coarse adjustment switch 
, the 
adjustable range is greater than 360 degrees.
 Cable compensation selector switch [COARSE]
This is set in line with the length of the cable between the 
camera and RCU.
Switch position Cable length
1Less than 246 ft. (75 m)
2246 to 492 ft. (75 to 150 m)
3492 to 754.4 ft. (150 to 230 m)
4754.4 to 984 ft. (230 to 300 m)
(The cable lengths above are approximations only.)
 Y gain adjustment control [ADJUST Y]
This is used to adjust the Y (luminance) level of the video 
output signals to match the cable length.
(Select the cable length using the cable compensation 
selector switch 
 before adjusting the level. The chroma 
amount is also varied by this control.)
  Chroma gain adjustment control  
[ADJUST CHROMA]
This is used to adjust the chrominance level of the video 
output signals to match the cable length.
(Select the cable length using the cable compensation 
selector switch 
 and adjust the Y level of the video 
output signals using the Y gain adjustment control 
 
before adjusting the level.)
  Menu ON/OFF switch [MENU OFF/ON]
OFF:   Only the camera’s images are output to the video 
output.
ON:    The camera’s images and superimposed camera’s  menu are output to the video output.
   Menu items can be selected and data changed using the item UP switch 
, item DOWN switch , DATA 
YES/UP switch 
 and DATA NO/DOWN switch . 
For details on the menu items and contents, refer to 
the camera’s operating instructions.
 Item UP switch [ITEM UP]
When this is pressed while a menu is displayed, the item 
which is the next one up from the current item on the 
menu can be selected.
 Item DOWN switch [ITEM DOWN]
When this is pressed while a menu is displayed, the item 
which is the next one down from the current item on the 
menu can be selected.
 DATA YES/UP switch [DATA YES/UP]
When this is pressed while the main menu is displayed, 
the submenus of the items are displayed. 
When it is pressed while a submenu is displayed, the 
setting is incremented.
 DATA NO/DOWN switch [DATA NO/DOWN]
When this is pressed while the main menu is displayed, 
the item which is the next one down from the current item 
on the menu can be selected. 
When it is pressed while a submenu is displayed, the 
setting is decremented.
Parts and their functions