Panasonic Studio Card Aw Pb301.305 Operating Instructions

Studio  Card
AW-PB301/PB305Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely. 

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...

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION  ......................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS...

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• When the studio card AW-PB301/AW-PB305 is
installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW-
E300, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and intercom
will be usable, making it possible to use the camera
in studios.PREFACE
• When the studio card AW-PB301 is installed in a
convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, R/G/B
or Y/Pr/Pb component signals can be output.
• When the studio card AW-PB305 is installed, only
composite video signals and Y/C signals will be
output.
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION• Power Off...

PRECAUTIONS• Ask a qualified service person for repairs when
necessary.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote
Control Unit (RCU) or other units.  In order to pre-
vent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov-
ers.  There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not let water, metal, or other foreign objects
inside.  This is important to prevent 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...

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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qViewfinder connector [EVF]
Connect the cable for the viewfinder mounting
bracket AW-Q40.
wViewfinder standby switch [ST.BY/ON]
When this switch is set to [ST.BY], the viewfinder will
be in standby condition.
The position ON, the picture is shown in the view-
finder screen.
eIntercom volume control [LEVEL]
Used to adjust intercom volume level.
rIntercom connector [INCOM]
Connect an intercom to this connector.
If the intercom plug has a different diameter,...

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MOUNTING• Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased
the product, for mounting.
• Disconnect the camera power connector before
mounting.
• Before handling the card, touch a metal part of
the camera to discharge the static from the
human body.
An anti-static wrist strap is recommended for
added safety.
If you touch the card while you are still charged
with static, it may cause trouble.
• Keep the metal parts of the card free of contact
with other metal parts.
(1) Switch the camera off, and...

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Panasonic
Option card slot cover
Studio cardCard setscrews (6 mm) Rear Panel
Rear panel 
setscrews (8 mm) 

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• To connect an RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550) to the camera, use the RCU cable AW-CA50A26.
• To mount the 5-inch electronic viewfinder WV-VF65C on the camera, use the viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40.
• Power is supplied from the RCU.
GEN-LOCK
INAUX
INAUTO
75¶/Hi-ZAUTO
75¶/Hi-ZR/PR /COUT OUT
AUDIOSEE MANUAL
VIDEO 1
G/Y/Y VIDEO 2
B/PB /B SYNCS-VIDEO
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23TALLY
CAMERA (MULTI)
CABLE SELECT
FUSE250V  1.25A
TALK
INCOM
RECEIVECONTROLTALLY & INCOM
MULTIOVP
MPX
MPX OUTPUT
RCU cable
AW-CA50A26 (15 m)RCU...

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MENU ITEM SETTING
lMAIN MENU SCREEN
**Halogen Mode Set**
 Brightness Set
 Color Set
 G/L. Color Bar Set
 Sharpness Set
 Other Set
 Option Card Set
 Initialize Data
 End
Use ModeBlinking
**User Mode Set**
 Iris, Shutter, Gain Set
 Color Set
 G/L. Color Bar Set
 Detail Set1 Detail Set2
 Color Matrix Set
 Other Set
 Option Card Set
 Initialize Data
 EndMain Menu of Halogen,
Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode
Main Menu of User Mode A convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, can be
set using the menu as suited to...