Panasonic Studio Card Aw Pb305al Operating Instructions

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  please read these instructions completely.
Studio Card
AW-PB305AL
This product consists of an studio card and an 
interface bracket.
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Safety precautions
 indicates safety information.
WARNING:
•  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE 
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•   TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  KEEP  THIS 
EQUIPMENT  AWAY  FROM  ALL  LIQUIDS.  USE  AND  STORE  ONLY  IN 
LOCATIONS  WHICH  ARE  NOT  EXPOSED  TO  THE  RISK  OF  DRIPPING  OR 
SPLASHING  LIQUIDS,  AND  DO  NOT  PLACE  ANY  LIQUID  CONTAINERS  ON 
TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE...

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ENGLISHInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic 
Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your...

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Contents
Configuration  ........................................ 3
Accessories   .......................................... 3
Introduction   ........................................... 4
Characteristics   ...................................... 4
Precautions for use   .............................. 4
Major operating controls and  
their functions   ................................. 5
 Studio card   ....................................... 5
 Interface bracket...

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Characteristics
   An inter-communications headset can be 
used and its volume adjusted.
  
The STANDBY/ON switch function of 
the viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) is 
incorporated.
    Output signals (brightness and 
composite video signals) to the 
viewfinder can be switched using the 
menu settings.
    Zebra pattern and safety zone displays 
appearing in the viewfinder can be 
switched using the menu settings.
   The VIDEO ON/OFF switch function of 
the viewfinder (AW-VF64) is...

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Major operating controls and their functions
Studio card
 EVF connector [EVF]
The EVF cable 7 from the interface 
bracket is connected here.
2   EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF 
switch 
[ST.BY / VIDEO ON/OFF]

ST.BY:   Places the viewfinder in standby 
mode.
ON:   Outputs images to the viewfinder.

VIDEO ON:    Outputs images to the 
viewfinder.
VIDEO OFF:   
No images appear on the 
viewfinder.
  
The AW-VF64 does not come with a 
standby function.
3  Inter-communications level control...

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Major operating controls and their functions
Interface bracket
5 EVF connector 1 [EVF1]
The viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) 
is connected here.
6  EVF connector 2 [EVF2]
The viewfinder AW-VF64 is connected 
here.
7  EVF cable
This is connected to the EVF connector  
on the studio card.
8  TALLY input connector [TALLY IN]
This is the tally control external input 
connector.
OPEN:  TALLY OFF
SHORT:  
TALLY ON
When using the AW-CB400 remote 
operation panel and AW-CA50T8G 
control cable...

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Installing the studio card
Always ask your local dealer to install the studio card.
Rear panel
Optional card slot cover
4 screws (8 mm)2 screws (6 mm)
Studio card
1 Turn the power to the camera off 
and remove any cables which are 
connected to the power connector or 
other connectors.
2 Loosen the 4 screws (8 mm) on the 
rear panel of the camera, then remove 
the panel itself.
3  Loosen the  screws (6 mm) on the optional card slot cover, then remove 
the cover.
4 Align the studio card...

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 
Mounting the bracket  
on a tripod
1 Mount the interface bracket on the 
tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 0UNC)
  Mounting the camera
2 Mount the camera (in which the 
studio card has been installed) on the 
interface bracket. 
Fasten the fixing knob to firmly secure 
the camera.
 
Mounting the viewfinder  
on a bracket
3  Mount the mounting base that is 
supplied to the viewfinder onto the top 
of the interface bracket using the  
screws provided.  
(  Mount the base securely so...

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Connections
Convertible camera:AW-E50, AW-E650, AW-E655, 
 
AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.
Viewfinder:
WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc.
Remote control unit (RCU):
WV-RC700A, WV-RC550, AW-RC600, 
etc.
Inter-communications headset
Video monitor
    Use the RCU cable (AW-CA50A6) to 
connect the remote control unit to the 
convertible camera. 
Power to the camera is supplied from the 
remote control unit.
Viewfinder:WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc.
Convertible camera:
AW-E50, AW-E650,...