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Convertible Camera
Model No. AW-E800
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely
and save this manual for future use.
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For U.S.A 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- CAUTION vide reasonable protection against harmful interference RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- DO NOT OPEN ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cau
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CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION ...........................................................................................
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PREFACE The Panasonic AW-E800 is a digital signal processing System setup and adjustments can be easily performed color video camera that incorporates three 2/3” wide by following the setup menu. CCDs. A digital video signal processing system is Connection to peripheral devices, such as a RCU, a packed in a compact, lightweight body while assuring RCB and a lens and the camera pan/tilt unit enables a high picture quality, high reliability and high perfor- wide variation of system configurations
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11. A digital highlight chroma circuit reproduces natural 14. SMPTE color bar is indicated on the monitor screen. dynamic ranges. 15. Remote control with a RCU, RCB or a Hybrid con- 12. A digital color matrix enables high fidelity color trol panel. images. 16. Aspect ratio is 16:9 and 4:3 selectable. 13. Four use modes for each of your specific applica- tions can be selected. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting • There is a cooling fan inside. It is an
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PRECAUTIONS DONT'S • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote • Do not expose the camera or Remote Control Unit Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to pre- (RCU) to rain or moisture, and do not try to operate vent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov- the equipment in wet conditions. Do not operate the ers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. camera or RCU if it becomes wet. • Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, • Do not operate the camera or Remot
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DO'S • Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. • Take immediate action if ever the camera or RCU should become wet. Turn the power off and have • Handle the camera with care. the unit checked by an authorized service facility. • Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap over when the camera is not in use. If the lens • Follow normal safety precautions to avoid personal is not installed, protect the surface of the prism by injury. placing the body cap into the lens mou
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS WIDE WIDE Convertible Camera AW-E800 E800 -6- q r e w
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3. Lens fixing ring knob o Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise and remove the lens mount cap. Mount the lens on the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob clockwise in order to fix the lens securely. OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE 4. Cooling Fan MENU • Do not cover the port or otherwise block ventilation t G/L IN during operation. Internal heat buildup can cause a ITEM/AWC y fire. YES/ABC • The cooling fan has a service life of about 30 000 u IRIS hours. (at a room tempera
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7. YES/ABC Switch (YES/ABC/+) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal The Sub Menu for each item of the Main Menu is 1 Return Control 7 Iris Follow displayed when this switch is pressed while the 2 Not Used 8 Auto/Remote Control Main Menu is on the screen. 3 GND 9 Not Used While the Sub Menu is displayed, any setting can 4 Auto/Manual Control 10 Not Used be brought up to a higher value with this switch. 5 Iris Control 11 Not Used When the menu is not displayed or the camera is in 6 Lens Power 12 Not Used
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11. I/F Remote Connector (I/F REMOTE) 14. Cable Clamp Input terminal dedicated to control signals from the Clamp the DC Power Supply Cable (AW-CA4T1) optional Remote Control Box (RCB) (WV-CB700A) connected to the DC 12 V Input Connector to pre- and the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) and the vent it from slipping out. camera pan/tilt unit (AW-PH300). * WV-CB700A is connected through the optional RCB 15. G/L Input Connector (G/L IN) cable (AW-CA50T10/AW-CA50B10). Signals synchronized with the reference
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MOUNTING • Lenses of any make can be mounted on the cam- 1. Lens Mounting era as long as they are equipped with a 2/3” stan- Rotate the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise dard bayonet. and remove the lens mount cap. Mount the lens on • Use the lens extension cable WV-CA12T12 (6”/ the camera and rotate the lens fixing ring knob 15 cm) if your lens cable is too short. clockwise in order to fix the lens securely. Connect the camera cable to the IRIS connector on the back panel of the camera. Co
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2. Camera Mounting 1. To mount a camera on a pan/tilt head or a mounting bracket or the like, attach the mounting adaptor (supplied) to the bottom of the camera in case of bottom mounting. Camera Mounting Bracket (WV-831) Mounting adaptor 2. Fix the camera mounting base, pan/tilt unit, and tri- pod securely in the screw hole (1/4-20UNC) of the camera or the mounting adaptor. 3. If the camera cannot be securely fixed, mount the camera on a mounting bracket or the like with the supplied rubber she
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FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT (FOR ZOOM LENS) 1. Fully open the iris by shooting a dark object. (Iris selection switch should be set to M.) Flange back adjust ring FOCUS Ring 2. Loosen the flange back lock knob. 3. Aim the camera at any object over 2 meters away from the camera. WIDE WIDE Convertible Camera AW-E800 E800 4. Set the lens to its TELE end first and adjust its focus with the focus ring. Flange back lock knob 5. Set the lens to its widest angle next and adjust its focus with the flange back
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IRIS GAIN CONTROL IN A LENS An iris gain control hole is usually provided in the front Iris gain control (G, S) of the lens. Adjustment of the iris gain, with a screwdriv- er through the hole may be done as follows. (Shape and location of the hole may vary depending on the type of lens.) 1. Turn the iris selection switch to Position A (AUTO). 2. Rotate the iris gain control to the maximum gain, but in a range where no hunting or oscillating of the iris ring develops. Automatic iris power zoom l
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CONNECTIONS Caution: The connection and installation should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. CONNECTION OF DEVICE WITH A COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTOR • Connection to any device which has a composite input connector, such as a video monitor or a VTR, must be made through the VIDEO OUT Connector. • Power supply to the camera must be through the optional DC power supply Cable AW-CA4T1. • For DC power supply, use the opti
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CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Connection to the RCU (WV-RC700A, WV-RC550) is Notes: made through the optional RCU cable AW-CA50A26. • The maximum extension distance between the 1. Turn RCU power off before connecting cables. camera and WV-RC700A is 300 m. The maximum 2. Set the cable selection switch of the RCU to MULTI extension distance between the camera and WV- (in case of using the WV-RC700A) RC550 is 300 m. 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCU cable to • Use the follow
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CONNECTION OF A REMOTE CONTROL BOX (RCB) The RCB (WV-CB700A) and the camera must be con- Notes: nected with the optional RCB cable AW-CA50T10. • The monitor output signals of the RCB attenuate 1. Turn RCB power off before connecting cables. and deteriorate with cable length. It is recommend- 2. Connect the 50-pin connector of the RCB cable to ed that the signals from the monitor output be used I/F REMOTE connector of the camera. The 10-pin for monitoring purposes only. connector must be conne
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CONNECTION OF DEVICES WITH CAMERA PAN/TILT CONTROL SYSTEM • To connect the pan/tilt unit to the camera, use the OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT I/F REMOTE pan/tilt unit cable AW-CA50T15. MENU G/L IN ITEM/AWC • Power is supplied from the pan/tilt unit. YES/ABC LENS IRIS NO/BAR IRIS Cable DC12V IN LENS 1. Before connecting them, press the power ZOOM/FOCUS Cable switch on the pan/tilt unit AC adaptor and the ON/OFF switch on the hybrid control panel in Camera Mounting the OFF position, respectively. Adapto
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CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (COLOR LOCK MODE) An example of connection for VBS/BB input (Color lock • Do not switch off the camera used for supplying the mode). reference signals. • One of the multiple cameras is used as the source of ref- • Adjust the SC-phase and H-phase at the Video erence signals. Output Connector. • Supply a synchronizing signal (BB) to the G/L Input Connectors of each cameras. CAMERA VIDEO OUT WIDE Convertible Camera AW-E800 G/L IN WIDE Convertible Camera AW-E800
