Panasonic Studio Sdi Card Aw Pb506al Operating Instructions

							
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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 operation panel:
AW-CB400, etc.
Video monitor
SDI monitor
    Use the control cable (AW-CA50T8G) to 
connect the remote operation panel to 
the convertible camera. 
Use the AW-PS505A AC adapter, which 
is an optional accessory, for the power 
supply.
    Inter-communication between the 
remote operation panel and studio SDI 
card is not possible.
When configuring a system with the remote operation panel
Viewfinder:WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc.
Convertible camera:
AW-E50, AW-E650, 
AW-E655, AW-E750, AW-E860, etc.SDI monitor
Video monitor
SDI output
Remote operation panel:AW-CB400, etc.
Control cable:AW-CA50T8G
TALLY cable
AC adapter:AW-PS505A
AC adapter:AW-PS505A
Cable provided with AC adapter
10BASE-T straight cable
Cable provided with AC adapter
Coaxial cable:
BBC No. PSF1/M, BELDEN 
881 or equivalent coaxial 
cable max. 00 m 
						

							
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 
Performing the settings
1 Display the main menu.
When performing the settings with 
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU switch continuously 
for at least 5 seconds.
When performing the settings with 
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Set the MENU switch to “ON”.
   Main menu for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode
 Main menu for user mode
 Convertible camera
 Remote control unit (AW-RC600)
Setting and changing of menu items
The mode selected is displayed here.
To return to filming mode
( This is displayed when the convertible 
camera is used to perform the settings.)
*    “Option Card 2” is displayed on the menu when the optional card has been plugged into the optional card slot of the additional card box.
MENU switch
ITEM/AWC switchYES/ABC switch
NO/BAR switch
MENU switch
DATA YES/UP switch
ITEM UP switchITEM DOWN switch
DATA NO/DOWN switch
    Camera settings to match the system configuration and filming conditions can be made 
using the menu screens. 
See the convertible camera operating instructions for more information on the settings.
    For details on the setting procedures when the remote control unit and re\
mote operation 
panel are used, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and panel. 
						

							
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2 Select “Option Card 1” to display the 
submenu.
When performing the settings with 
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC 
switch to move the flashing to the 
setting item, then press the YES/ABC 
switch to display the submenu.
When performing the settings with 
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Press the ITEM UP or ITEM DOWN 
switch to move the flashing to the 
setting item, then press the DATA 
YES/UP switch to display the 
submenu.
3 Select the setting item and change the 
setting.
When performing the settings with 
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC 
switch to move the flashing to the 
desired setting item, then press 
the YES/ABC or NO/BAR switch to 
change the setting.
When performing the settings with 
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Press the ITEM UP or ITEM DOWN 
switch to move the flashing to the 
desired setting item, then press the 
DATA YES/UP or DATA NO/DOWN 
switch to change the setting.
4 Return to filming mode.
When performing the settings with 
the convertible camera:
Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC 
switch and select “End” on the main 
menu, then press the YES/ABC 
switch.
When performing the settings with 
the remote control unit (AW-RC600):
Set the MENU switch to “OFF”.
After being returned to filming mode, 
the convertible camera will operate as 
per the changed settings.
Setting and changing of menu items 
						

							
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Setting and changing of menu items
 Zebra indicator (ON, OFF)
This sets the zebra pattern display 
which appears in the viewfinder.
ON:    Zebra patterns are displayed in 
the viewfinder.
OFF:    Zebra patterns are not displayed 
in the viewfinder.

Even if “ON” is selected for this setting, 
the zebra patterns will not be displayed 
in the viewfinder if “CVBS” has been 
selected as the EVF output  setting.
  Level (70% to 110%)
The zebra patterns are displayed to use 
as a yardstick for the brightness level.

These settings are available when 
“ON” has been selected for the Zebra 
indicator  setting.
  Safety zone (1 to 4, OFF)
This selects the type of safety zone that 
is displayed in the viewfinder.
If “OFF” is selected, a safety zone will 
not be displayed.

The safety zone and the center marker 
reflect the electrical positions which may 
differ from the optical positions.
The inner frame and the outer frame 
are approximately 90% and 95%, 
respectively, of the safety zone.
  EVF output (Y, CVBS)
This sets the signals to be output to the 
viewfinder.
Y:     Brightness signals are output to 
the viewfinder.
CVBS:    Color signals are output to the 
viewfinder.

The zebra pattern is not displayed in 
the viewfinder when “CVBS” has been 
selected.

Optional card settings submenu 
						

							
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21.5
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Appearance
Unit: mmSDI card
111 
						

							
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183
190
Appearance
Unit: mmInterface bracket
14130
50 
						

							
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Specifications
Ambient operating temperature: –10°C to +45°C
Ambient operating humidity:  0% to 90% (without condensation)
Dimensions (WHD):
SDI card   1.5709 mm (excluding protrusions)
Interface bracket  19018171 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight:
SDI card   0.10 kg
Interface bracket 1.06 kg
Input/output connectors:
SDI card
SDI OUT 1,  connector  BNC, compliant with EBU Tech.67-E standard
EVF I/F connector  10-pin, round
Interface bracket
EVF connector 1 
10-pin, round, composite signals/brightness, 1.0 V [P-P]
EVF connector   6-pin, round, composite signals/brightness, 1.0 V [P-P]
Inter-communications jack  M
TALLY input connector  BNC
Switch/control functions:
SDI card  • EDH ENABLE/DISABLE
  • Model selection  E50/E860
  • DATA CLIP NORMAL/CLIP 
  • NTSC/PAL switching NTSC/PAL
Interface bracket 
EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF switch
  WV-VF65B, AW-VF80 ST.BY/ON
  AW-VF64 VIDEO ON/VIDEO OFF
 Inter-communications level control
Menu screens 
Zebra indicator (ON/OFF)
  Level (70% to 110%)
  Safety zone (1///4/5/OFF)
  EVF output (Y/CVBS)
Weight and dimensions indicated above are approximate. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power requirements:   DC 1 V (supplied from convertible camera)
Power consumption:  15 W (When WV-VF65B, AW-VF80 is connected)
 indicates safety information.