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Panasonic AW-PB301 manual

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  • Page 1

    Studio Car d A W -PB30 1/PB305 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.[...]

  • Page 2

    NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro - vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ - ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio[...]

  • Page 3

    -1- CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION .................................................................................................... ......................[...]

  • Page 4

    -2- • When the studio card AW-PB301/AW-PB305 is installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW- E300, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and intercom will be usable, making it possible to use the camera in studios. PREF ACE • When the studio card AW-PB301 is installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, R/G/B or Y/Pr/Pb component si[...]

  • Page 5

    PRECAUTIONS • Ask a qualified service person for repairs when necessary. • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to pre- vent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov- ers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. • Do not let water, metal, or other foreign objects inside. This is i[...]

  • Page 6

    MAJOR OPERA TING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS -4- q Viewfinder connector [EVF] Connect the cable for the viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40. w Viewfinder standby switch [ST.BY/ON] When this switch is set to [ST.BY], the viewfinder will be in standby condition. The position ON, the picture is shown in the view- finder screen. e Intercom volume contr[...]

  • Page 7

    -5- MOUNTING • Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased the product, for mounting. • Disconnect the camera power connector before mounting. • Before handling the card, touch a metal part of the camera to discharge the static from the human body. An anti-static wrist strap is recommended for added safety. If you touch the card while you [...]

  • Page 8

    -6- P anasonic P anasonic Option card slot cover Studio card Card setscrews (6 mm) Rear Panel Rear panel setscrews (8 mm)[...]

  • Page 9

    -7- • To connect an RCU (WV-RC700A or WV-RC550) to the camera, use the RCU cable AW-CA50A26. • To mount the 5-inch electronic viewfinder WV-VF65C on the camera, use the viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40. • Power is supplied from the RCU. GEN-LOCK IN AUX IN AUTO 75 ¶ /Hi-Z AUTO 75 ¶ /Hi-Z R/PR /C OUT OUT AUDIO SEE MANUAL VIDEO 1 G/Y/Y VIDEO[...]

  • Page 10

    -8- MENU ITEM SETTING ● MAIN MENU SCREEN **Halogen Mode Set** Brightness Set Color Set G/L. Color Bar Set Sharpness Set Other Set Option Card Set Initialize Data End Use Mode Blinking **User Mode Set** Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Color Set G/L. Color Bar Set Detail Set1 Detail Set2 Color Matrix Set Other Set Option Card Set Initialize Data End Main M[...]

  • Page 11

    -9- – + MENU ITEM/AWC YES/ABC NO/BAR OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE G/L IN IRIS DC12V IN MENU Switch i“j LEVEL INCOM EVF ST.BY ON ITEM Switch i«j NO Switch i|j YES Switch i{j PAGE ITEM UP DOWN COARSE FINE SC PHASE 270 ° 180 ° 90 ° 0 ° H.PHASE USER SET OFF ENC VF ON User Set Switch PAGE Switch ITEM Switch UP Switch DOWN Switch CAMERA RCU [...]

  • Page 12

    -10- **Opation Card Set** Zebra Indicator ON Zebra 1 Level 70% Zebra 2 Level 85% Safety Zone I EVF Output Y Component R/G/B Return **Opation Card Set** Zebra Indicator ON Zebra 1 Level 70% Zebra 2 Level 85% Safety Zone I EVF Output Y Return AW-PB301 AW-PB305 ■ Option Card Setting Submenu q Zebra Indicator [Zebra Indicator: OFF/ON] ON: Zebra indic[...]

  • Page 13

    -11- 12 3 45 The inner frame indicates a safety zone of about 90% and the outer frame, a safety zone of about 95%. Note: The safety zone and center marker indicate electrical positions, which may differ from opti- cal positions. r Viewfinder Output Signal Select [EVF Output: Y/CVBS] Y: Luminance signals are output to the viewfinder. CVBS: Color sig[...]

  • Page 14

    -12- APPEARANCE mm (inch) LEVEL INCOM EVF ST.BY ON 70 (2-3/4) 21.5 (27/32) 96 (3-3/4) 91 (2-3/4) 5 (3/16)[...]

  • Page 15

    -13- Video output: Y/C: Y: 1.0 V[p-p], C: 0.286 V[p-p] R/G/B: 0.7 V[p-p] (AW-PB301 only) Y/Pr/Pb: Y: 1.0 V[p-p], Pr/Pb: 0.7 V[p-p] (AW-PB301 only) SYNC: 2.0 V[p-p] sync signal (AW-PB301 only) VF output: 1.0 V[p-p], composite, high impedance Intercom jack: 3.5 mm in diameter Switch: Switching on the panel: EVF ST-BY/ON Switching on the menu: Zebra i[...]

  • Page 16

    N1098-0 7J1A215A Printed in Japan Broadcast & Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Regional Offices: EASTERN ZONE: 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7620 CENTRAL ZONE: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-52[...]