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Studio Card
AW-PB301/PB305
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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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 SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................
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PREFACE • When the studio card AW-PB301/AW-PB305 is • When the studio card AW-PB301 is installed in a installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW- convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, R/G/B E300, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and intercom or Y/Pr/Pb component signals can be output. will be usable, making it possible to use the camera • When the studio card AW-PB305 is installed, only in studios. composite video signals and Y/C signals will be output. SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION • Po
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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 important to prevent fire and electric shock. • If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product, if water or other foreign matter gets inside, if it is
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS q Viewfinder connector [EVF] Connect the cable for the viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40. EVF w Viewfinder standby switch [ST.BY/ON] When this switch is set to [ST.BY], the viewfinder will Viewfinder connector be in standby condition. The position ON, the picture is shown in the view- finder screen. ST.BY Viewfinder standby switch ON e Intercom volume control [LEVEL] LEVEL Used to adjust intercom volume level. Intercom volume control r Intercom conne
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MOUNTING CAUTION (1) Switch the camera off, and disconnect the power connector and other cables from the camera. • Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased the product, for mounting. (2) Loosen the four screws on the rear of the camera • Disconnect the camera power connector before and remove the rear panel. mounting. • Before handling the card, touch a metal part of (3) Loosen the two screws for the option card slot and the camera to discharge the static from the remove the cover. human b
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Panasonic Panasonic Rear Panel Option card slot cover Card setscrews (6 mm) Rear panel setscrews (8 mm) Studio card -6-
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Panasonic CONNECTING A STUDIO SYSTEM • 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. Push viewfinder Viewfinder mounting bracket AW-Q40 from behind 5" electronic viewfinder WV-VF65C Turn clamp knob Turn clamp knob to fasten camera. to fasten securely. RCU WV-RC700A To IF/REMOTE OUTPUT TALLY & INCOM GEN-LOCK IN
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l n MENU ITEM SETTING A convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, can be MAIN MENU SCREEN set using the menu as suited to the system and shoot- Main Menu of Halogen, ing conditions. For details, refer to the operation manu- Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode al for the camera. **Halogen Mode Set** Use Mode Brightness Set Color Set Blinking Setup Procedures (Output Signal G/L. Color Bar Set Sharpness Set Other Set Selection) Option Card Set Initialize Data (1) Display the main menu. Camera alone: K
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(2) The setting item (flashing) changes each time the CAMERA menu switch, item switch, or NO switch is pressed. Select [Option Card Set] and press the YES switch OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT to display the [Option Card Set] submenu. I/F REMOTE EVF MENU MENU Switchi“j G/L IN ITEM/AWC ITEM Switchi«j ST.BY (3) Select an item to set using the menu switch and ON YES/ABC LEVEL + YES Switchi{j IRIS NO/BAR item switch. – NO Switchi|j INCOM DC12V IN (4) Change the settings using the YES and NO switch- es. (5
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n Option Card Setting Submenu AW-PB301 AW-PB305 **Opation Card Set** **Opation Card Set** Zebra Indicator ON Zebra Indicator ON Zebra 1 Level 70% Zebra 1 Level 70% Zebra 2 Level 85% Zebra 2 Level 85% Safety Zone I Safety Zone I EVF Output Y EVF Output Y Component R/G/B Return Return q Zebra Indicator [Zebra Indicator: OFF/ON] The zebra indicator can be shown in two steps ON: Zebra indicator is sh
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t Component Output Select [Component Output: 12 3 R/G/B, Y/Pr/Pb, Y/C] (AW-PB301 only) Component output signals can be selected. Component output signals are output from the inter- face/remote connector on the rear of the camera. 45 Note: R/G/B output or Y/Pr/Pb output will be posi- tive in reproduced image regardless of the set- tings made with [Nega/Posi Set] on the [Other Settings] submenu of the main menu. The inner frame indicates a safety zone of about 90% and the outer frame, a safety zon
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APPEARANCE mm (inch) 96 (3-3/4) 21.5 (27/32) 5 (3/16) 91 (2-3/4) EVF ST.BY ON LEVEL INCOM -12- 70 (2-3/4)
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 indicator ON/OFF, safety zone switching, EVF output switching, component output switching (AW-PB301 only) Adjusting functions: Intercom voi
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