Panasonic AW-PB506A, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...e attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Studio SDI Card AW PB506AN This product consists of an SDI card and an interface bracket F0806Y1116 D VQTB0136 ...

Page 2: ...igital 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 Operat...

Page 3: ...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 PERSONN...

Page 4: ...ence receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms o...

Page 5: ...amera 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 12 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 Screw...

Page 6: ... 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 SMPTE259M standard Notes The AW PB506A cannot be installed to the following models AW E300 AW ...

Page 7: ...An EDH flag is added to SDI output at the ENABLE setting 2 Model selection E350 E860 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 NORMAL 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 in...

Page 8: ...es 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 20 dB Receiver 150 max 200 mW 9EVF I F cabl...

Page 9: ...e cover 4 Align the SDI card with the guides and insert it Ensure the card is fully inserted 5 Firmly tighten the 2 screws 1 4 6 mm to the optional card slot 6 Firmly secure the rear panel with the 4 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 ins...

Page 10: ...lied to the viewfinder onto the top of the interface bracket using the 2 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 2 on the interface bracket 6 Connect the EVF I F cable from the interface bracket to the EVF I F connector on...

Page 11: ...t 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 E350 AW E650 AW E655 AW E750 AW E860 etc SDI monitor Video monitor SDI output Coaxial cable BELDEN 8281 max 656 ft 200 m Remote control unit RCU WV RC700A WV RC550 AW RC600 etc Composite signals Coaxial cable RCU cable A...

Page 12: ... power supply Inter communication between the remote operation panel and studio SDI card is not possible Viewfinder WV VF65B AW VF80 AW VF64 etc Convertible camera AW E350 AW E650 AW E655 AW E750 AW E860 etc SDI monitor Video monitor SDI output Coaxial cable BELDEN 8281 max 656 ft 200 m Remote operation panel AW CB400 etc Control cable AW CA50T8G TALLY cable AC adapter AW PS505A AC adapter AW PS50...

Page 13: ...is 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 switch YES ABC switch NO BAR switch MENU switch DATA YES UP switch ITEM UP switch ITEM DOWN switch DATA NO DOWN switch Camera settings to match the system configuration ...

Page 14: ...r 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 ...

Page 15: ...e when ON has been selected for the Zebra indicator 1 setting 3Safety 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 Note 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 re...

Page 16: ... 16 3 5 8 92 7 8 21 5 2 3 4 70 Appearance Unit inch mm SDI card 4 3 8 111 ...

Page 17: ... 17 7 3 16 183 7 1 2 190 Appearance Unit inch mm Interface bracket 5 9 16 141 1 3 16 30 2 1 16 50 ...

Page 18: ...ness 1 0 V P P EVF connector 2 6 pin round composite signals brightness 1 0 V P P Inter communications jack M3 TALLY input connector BNC Switch control functions SDI card EDH ENABLE DISABLE Model selection E350 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 cont...

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