Panasonic Studio Sdi Card Aw Pb506an Operating Instructions

							
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Studio SDI Card
AW-PB506AN
This product consists of an SDI card and an 
interface bracket.
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The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral  triangle  is  intended  to  alert 
the  user  to  the  presence  of  important  operating  and  maintenance 
(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,  within  an  equilateral  triangle, 
is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  uninsulated  “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
FCC Note:
This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  class  A  
digital  device,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.    These  limits  are  designed  
to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference  when  the  
equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial  environment.    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  correct  the  
interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To  assure  continued  FCC  emission  limit  compliance,  the  user  must  use  
only  shielded  interface  cables  when  connecting  to  external  units.    Also,  any  
unauthorized  changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  could  void  the  user’s  
authority to operate it.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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:
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SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 1)  Read these instructions.
  )  Keep these instructions.
  3)  Heed all warnings.
  )  Follow all instructions.
  5)   Do  not  use  this  apparatus  near 
water.
  6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)   D o   n o t   b l o c k   a n y   v e n t i l a t i o n 
openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8)   D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t 
sources  such  as  radiators,  heat  
r e g i s t e r s ,   s t o v e s ,   o r   o t h e r 
apparatus  (including  amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
  9)   Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose 
o f   t h e   p o l a r i ze d   o r   gr o u n d i n g -
type  plug.  A  polar ized  plug  has 
two blades with one wider than the 
other.  A  grounding-type  plug  has 
two  blades  and  a  third  grounding 
prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third  
prong  are  provided  for  your  safety.  
If  the  provided  plug  does  not  fit  
i n t o   y o u r   o u t l e t ,   c o n s u l t   a n 
electrician  for  replacement  of  the 
obsolete outlet.  
10)   Protect  the  power  cord  form  being 
walked  on  or  pinched  particularly 
at  plugs,  convenience  receptacles, 
and  the  point  where  they  exit  from 
the apparatus.
  11)   Only  use  attachments/accessories 
specified by the manufacturer.
  1)   Use only with the cart, 
stand,  tripod,  bracket, 
or  table  specified  by 
the  manufacturer,  or 
sold 
     with  the  apparatus. When  a  cart  is 
 
used,  use  caution  when  moving 
the  cart/apparatus  combination  to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
  13)   U n p l u g   t h i s   a p p a r a t u s   d u r i n g 
lightning  storms  or  when  unused 
for long periods of time.
  1)   R e fe r   a l l   s e r v i c i n g   t o   q u a l i f i e d 
ser vice  personnel.  Ser vicing  is 
required  when  the  apparatus  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way,  such 
as  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is 
damaged,  liquid  has  been  spilled 
o r   o b j e c t s   h ave   fa l l e n   i n t o   t h e 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed  to  rain  or  moisture,  does 
not  operate  normally,  or  has  been 
dropped.
Read  these  operating  instructions  carefully  before  using  the  unit.  Follow  the  safety 
instructions  on  the  unit  and  the  applicable  safety  instructions  listed  below.  Keep 
these operating instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Configuration  ........................................ 5
Accessories   .......................................... 5
Introduction   ........................................... 6
Characteristics   ...................................... 6
Precautions for use   .............................. 6
Major operating controls and  
their functions   ................................. 7
 SDI card   ........................................... 7
 Interface bracket   .............................. 8
Installing the SDI card   .......................... 9
Interface bracket mountings   ............. 10
 Mounting the bracket on a tripod   ... 10
 Mounting the camera   ..................... 10
 Mounting the viewfinder  
on a bracket  ................................ 10
Connections   ........................................ 11 
 When configuring a system  
with the remote control unit   ....... 11
 When configuring a system  
with the remote operation panel   ...  1
Setting and changing of menu items  ... 13
 Performing the settings   .................. 13
 Optional card settings submenu   .... 15
Appearance   ......................................... 16
 SDI card   ......................................... 16
 Interface bracket   ............................ 17
Specifications   ..................................... 18
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 SMPTE59M standard
 
[ BELDEN 881 or equivalent coaxial 
cable; max. 656 ft. (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-VF6) is incorporated.
 
(  In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the 
AW-VF6 does not come with a standby 
function.)
Introduction
Installing the SDI card in a convertible 
camera (such as the AW-E350, 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 the SMPTE59M standard.
Notes
    The AW-PB506A cannot be installed 
to the following models;  
AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E300S, 
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 1 °F (–10°C) or at a hot place 
above 113°F (+5°C) because extremely 
low or high temperature will adversely 
affect the parts inside.
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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
SETTINGE350E860
3DATA CLIPNORMALCLIP
NTSC/PALNTSCPAL
1:   EDH 
 
(Factory setting: ENABLE) 
An EDH flag is added to SDI output at 
the ENABLE setting. 2:  
Model selection 
 
(Factory setting: E350) 
When the AW-E350, AW-E650,  
AW-E655 or AW-E750 is used, set 
this switch at the E350.  
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-VF6 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-VF6 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  M3) 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-CB00 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 5/16” (8 mm)2 screws 1/4” (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  screws [5/16” (8 mm)] on the rear panel of the camera, then 
remove the panel itself.
3 
Loosen the  screws [1/” (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 [1/” (6 mm)] 
to the optional card slot.
6 Firmly secure the rear panel with the  
 screws [5/16” (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/ – 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