Panasonic Remote Operation Panel Aw Cb400n Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, 
please read these instructions completely.
Remote Operation Panel
AW-CB400N
Printed in Japan
F1104S0 VQTB0045D 

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Safety precautions
1indicates safety information.
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 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...

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Safety precautions
1indicates safety information.
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 manufacturers 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...

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Accessories Introduction Contents
This remote operation panel (ROP) enables up to five
convertible cameras to be controlled.
Menu items can be selected on the ROP’s LCD display to
set the functions of the cameras.
The connection distance between the ROP and convertible
cameras can be extended up to a maximum of 1000 meters.
By connecting the ROP to the pan/tilt control panel using the
cable supplied, the convertible cameras mounted on the
pan/tilt heads can be controlled.This Operating Instruction...

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Precautions for use
≥Handle the ROP carefully.
Dropping the ROP or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents.
≥Use the ROP in an ambient temperature of 14°F to 113°F (–10°C to +45°C ).
Using the ROP in cold places below 14°F (–10°C) or hot places above 113°F (45°C) may adversely affect its 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....

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Parts and their function
1TALLY lamps [1] to [5]
When tally signals are supplied to the (L) tally/INCOM
connectors [1] to [5] on the rear panel, the lamps with the
numbers corresponding to those connectors light up.
When tally signals are supplied to the tally connectors [1]
to [5] of the pan/tilt control panel, if this control panel is
connected to the ROP, the lamps with the numbers
corresponding to those connectors also light up.
2LCD CONTRAST control
Use this to adjust the contrast of the LCD...

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7DTL button
Each time this is pressed, the detail is switched from ON
to OFF or vice versa. While the detail is ON, the button
lamp is lighted; while it is OFF, the button lamp is off.
The setting while the detail is ON is set using the menu.
8SCENE FILE buttons [USER/1/2/3]
Use these to select the scene files of the camera.
9GAIN buttons [0dB/L/M/H/AGC]
Use these to set the camera gain.
The gain-up function can be set to one of four levels
using the GAIN 0dB, L, M and H buttons.
The gain-up amount can...

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Parts and their function
APED dial
This enables the total pedestal of the cameras to be set.
When exercising control over the AW-E350, AW-E650,
AW-E655 or AW-E750, the change of setting value in the
dial’s setting can be switched from “large” to “small” or
vice versa by pressing the CONT dial.
BIRIS [AUTO/MANU/LOCK] button
Use this to select the method for adjusting the lens iris of
the cameras selected by the CAM CONTROL buttons.
Each time it is pressed, the setting is switched in the
sequence of...

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KCONTROL OUT TO CONTROL PANEL
connector
When connecting the pan/tilt control panel for operation,
connect this connector to the CAMERA CONTROL IN
FROM ROP connector on the pan/tilt control panel using
the control panel’s connecting cable. The cameras are
then controlled through the pan/tilt control panel.
LTALLY/INCOM connector
Connect this to the TALLY/INCOM connector on the
video switcher or other units.
When the TALLY connector is set to the GND level, the
(1) TALLY lamp lights. Do not apply a...

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Connections
$When connecting a convertible camera directly
• First, turn off the power of all the equipment before proceeding with the connections.
• Use the AW-PS505 for the AC adaptor of the ROP.
Connect the DC 12V OUT socket on the AW-PS505 to the DC 12V IN socket on the ROP using the DC cable provided with
the AW-PS505.
• Use the AW-PS505 for the AC adaptor of the convertible camera.
Connect the DC 12V OUT socket on the AW-PS505 to the DC 12V IN socket on the convertible camera using AW-CA4T1.
•...