Panasonic Studio Sdi Card Aw Pb506al Operating Instructions

							
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  please read these instructions completely.
Studio SDI Card
AW-PB506AL
This product consists of an SDI card and an 
interface bracket.
松下电器产业株式会社
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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  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK  HAZARD,  REFER  CHANGES  OF 
SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
   DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING.
    To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable 
parts inside.
  Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ENGLISH VERSION
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中  文 
						

							
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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 products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European 
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 
						

							
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Contents
Configuration  ........................................ 3
Accessories   .......................................... 3
Introduction   ........................................... 4
Characteristics   ...................................... 4
Precautions for use   .............................. 4
Major operating controls and  
their functions   ................................. 5
 SDI card   ........................................... 5
 Interface bracket   .............................. 6
Installing the SDI card   .......................... 7
Interface bracket mountings   ............... 8
 Mounting the bracket on a tripod   ..... 8
 Mounting the camera   ....................... 8
 Mounting the viewfinder  
on a bracket  .................................. 8
Connections   .......................................... 9 
 When configuring a system  
with the remote control unit   ......... 9
 When configuring a system  
with the remote operation panel   ... 10
Setting and changing of menu items   ... 11
 Performing the settings   .................. 11
 Optional card settings submenu   ....  1
Appearance   ......................................... 14
 SDI card   ......................................... 14
 Interface bracket   ............................ 15
Specifications   ..................................... 16
Accessories
Adjuster plug (M6  M3)   ........................ 1
Screws (6 mm)   ....................................... 2
Screws (8 mm)   ....................................... 4
Configuration
SDI card (AW-PB506A U01)   ................... 1
Interface bracket (AW-PB506A U02)   .... 1 
						

							
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Characteristics
   Two signal outputs for SDI signals 
compliant with the EBU Tech.67-E 
standard (BBC No. PSF1/M, BELDEN 
881 or equivalent coaxial cable; max. 
00 m)
   EDH (Error Detection and Handling) 
flags complying with the SMPTE RP165 
standard can be added.  
(  A switch can be used to enable or 
disable the addition of these flags.)
    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 incorporated. 
(  In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the 
AW-VF64 does not come with a standby 
function.)
Introduction
Installing the SDI card in a convertible 
camera (such as the AW-E50, AW-E650, 
 
AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860) and 
mounting the camera on the interface 
bracket makes it possible for a viewfinder 
and/or inter-communications headset to 
be used and thus enable the camera to 
be used as a studio camera. In addition, 
there are two signal outputs for SDI signals  
compliant with EBU Tech.67-E standard.
Notes
    The AW-PB506A cannot be installed 
to the following models;  
AW-E00, AW-E00A, AW-E00S, 
AW-E600, AW-E800, AW-E800A, 
AW-RP605, AW-PB605
    When the SDI card unit is to be 
discarded at the end of its service 
life, ask a specialized contractor 
to dispose of it properly in order to 
protect the environment.
    When connecting or disconnecting a 
cable from any unit, ensure that the 
power to that unit is turned off.
    Do not drop this product or subject it to 
strong shock or vibration, as this may 
cause it to malfunction.
    Avoid using the unit in very humid or 
dusty locations, as this may cause it to 
malfunction.
   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 for use 
						

							
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Major operating controls and their functions
SDI card
 EVF I/F connector [EVF I/F]
The EVF I/F cable 9 from the interface 
bracket is connected here.
   SDI output 1, 2 connector  
[SDI OUT 1, 2]
SDI signals are output from here.
  Setting switches
SW NOOFFON
1EDHENABLEDISABLE
SETTING E50E860
DATA CLIPNORMALCLIP
4NTSC/PALNTSCPAL
1:   EDH 
 
(Factory setting: ENABLE) 
An EDH flag is added to SDI output at 
the ENABLE setting. 2:  
Model selection 
 
(Factory setting: E50)
 
When the AW-E50, AW-E650, 
 
AW-E655 or AW-E750 is used, set 
this switch at the E50. 
 
When the AW-E860 is used, set this 
switch at the E860. 
3:   DATA CLIP 
 
(Factory setting: NORMAL) 
At the NORMAL setting, signal input 
is output at the same level at which it 
was input. 
At the CLIP setting, signal input at 
less than 0% is output at 0%, and 
signal input at more than 100% is 
clipped at 100%.
4:   NTSC/PAL switching 
 
(Factory setting: NTSC) 
Leave this switch at the factory setting. 
						

							
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Major operating controls and their functions
Interface bracket
 EVF connector 1 [EVF1]
The viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) 
is connected here.
5  EVF connector 2 [EVF2]
The viewfinder AW-VF64 is connected 
here.
Note
    Do not connect EVFs to EVF 
connectors 1 and  (
 and 5) at 
the same time.
6   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.
7  Inter-communications level control 
[LEVEL]
This adjusts the sound level output to 
the inter-communications headset.
8   Inter-communications jack (M3) 
[INCOM]
The inter-communications headset is 
connected here.
If the plug diameter does not match, use 
the adjuster plug (M6  M) supplied 
with this product.
MIC:     Dynamic (With Preamp)  
50 /–0 dB
Receiver:  150   (max. 00 mW)
9  EVF I/F cable
This is connected to the EVF I/F 
connector  on the SDI card.
  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 for connecting to the 
convertible camera, connect the TALLY 
cable of the AW-CA50T8G to this 
connector. 
						

							
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Installing the SDI card
Always ask your local dealer to install the SDI card.
Rear panel
Optional card slot cover
4 screws (8 mm)2 screws (6 mm)
SDI 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 SDI card with the guides and 
insert it. 
Ensure the card is fully inserted.
5 Firmly tighten the  screws (6 mm) to 
the optional card slot.
6 Firmly secure the rear panel with the  
4 screws (8 mm).
Note
   If the screws are misplaced, use 
the extra screws supplied with this 
product.
Before installing the SDI card:
    Release the static carried in the body of the person to perform the installation. 
Installation can be performed more safely if an anti-static wrist strap is worn. 
Touching the card without first releasing this static may cause malfunctioning.
    Do not allow the metal part of the card come in contact with any other metal parts. 
						

							
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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 
SDI 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 that it is 
not unsteady.)
4  Slide the viewfinder onto the mounting 
base and tighten the fixing knob to 
secure it firmly.
5 Connect the viewfinder cable to the 
EVF connector 1 or  on the interface 
bracket.
6  Connect the EVF I/F cable from 
the interface bracket to the EVF I/F 
connector on the SDI card.
Interface bracket mountings
Fixing knob
Fixing knob < 
WV-VF65B, 
AW-VF80, etc.>
Fixing knob

Mounting base
2 screws 
						

							
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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
SDI 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.
Inter-communications headset
Convertible camera:
AW-E50, AW-E650, AW-E655, 
AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.SDI monitor
Video monitor
SDI output
Coaxial cable:BBC No. PSF1/M, BELDEN 
881 or equivalent coaxial 
cable max. 00 m
Remote control unit (RCU): WV-RC700A, WV-RC550,  AW-RC600, etc.Composite signals
Coaxial cable
RCU cable:AW-CA50A6Inter-communications headset
When configuring a system with the remote control unit