Panasonic Studio Card Aw Pb301 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 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 digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
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.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
For CANADA 
						

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION  ......................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 4
MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CONNECTING A  STUDIO SYSTEM  ....................................................................................................................................... 7
MENU ITEM SETTING  ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
APPEARANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
STANDARD ACCESORIES  ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 
						

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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 Before Connecting or Disconnecting
Cables
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure
to switch power off.
• Handle Carefully.
Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong
shock or vibration.  This is important to prevent trou-
ble.• Avoid Humidity and Dust.
Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place
because much humidity and dust will cause dam-
age to the parts inside.
• Operating Temperature Range
Avoid using the product at a cold place below -
10°C or at a hot place above +45°C because
extremely low or high temperature will adversely
affect the parts inside. 
						

							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 by dropping, or if you find anything
wrong with it, immediately stop using it.
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							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, use the
conversion adapter supplied as an accessory.
LEVEL
INCOM EVF
ST.BY
ON
Viewfinder connector
Viewfinder standby switch
Intercom volume control
Intercom connector 
						

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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 disconnect the power
connector and other cables from the camera.
(2) Loosen the four screws on the rear of the camera
and remove the rear panel.
(3) Loosen the two screws for the option card slot and
remove the cover.
(4) Insert the Studio card along the guide rail at the
bottom of the camera and the tab above.
Insert it securely all the way.
(5) Tighten the two card setscrews securely.
If you have lost the screws, use the screws (6 mm
long) supplied as accessories.
(6) Fasten the rear panel with the four screws.
If you have lost the screws, use the screws (8 mm
long) supplied as accessories.
(7) Plug the cables back as necessary, connect the
power connector, then switch power on.
CAUTION 
						

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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  WV-RC700A
AC120V
60Hz Cable selector switch
(Set it to MULTI.)
Panasonic
Viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40Push viewfinder
from behind
Turn clamp knob
to fasten camera. Turn clamp knob
to fasten securely. 5 electronic viewfinder
WV-VF65C
To IF/REMOTE
To EVF
CONNECTING A STUDIO SYSTEM 
						

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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 the system and shoot-
ing conditions.  For details, refer to the operation manu-
al for the camera.
nSetup Procedures (Output Signal
Selection)(1) Display the main menu.
Camera alone:Keep the menu switch depressed
for 5 seconds or more.
With RCU (RCB):Set the user set switch in the
pocket to ON.