Panasonic AJ-CA900 User manual

AJ- P

Operation Instructions

CAMERA ADAPTER

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH

SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

To assure continued compliance follow the attached

installation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

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.

Safety precautions

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Safety precautions..................................................................... 1

Features .................................................................................... 2

Installation ................................................................................. 3

Parts and their functions............................................................ 4

Rear panel ..................................................................................................4

Left side ......................................................................................................5

Right side....................................................................................................5

Connectors and signals............................................................. 6

Selecting the intercom microphone ........................................... 7

Specifications ............................................................................ 8

Contents

The unit has the following features.

≥It enables high picture quality transmission by means of non-compressed wide-band 360 Mbps serial component signals.

≥It uses a tri-axial cable.

≥It enables a DVCPRO camera recorder to be operated as a system camera.

≥It enables transmission up to 2000 meters when three AJ-RP900P Repeaters are used. (*1)

≥It enables the transmission of the signals of two audio channels.

≥It enables RET 1CH and PROMPT 1CH transmission.

≥It can easily be installed in, or detached from, the camera recorder using the spacer.

≥Its TRIAX connector area can be rotated for easy operation.

≥It comes with RET and PROMPT output connectors (BNC).

≥It comes with a DC 12 V output jack.

Features

*1 The unit’s power supply is subject to some restrictions. Refer to the Instruction Manual of the repeater when configuring the system.

Thank you very much for purchasing this AJ-CA900P Camera Adapter (referred to throughout these instructions as “the unit”).

The unit is installed in a DVCPRO or DVCPRO50 camera recorder to configure a transmission system which uses a tri-axial cable to

enable the camera recorder to be operated as a system camera.

Use of non-compressed wide-band 360 Mbps serial component signals makes high picture quality transmission possible so that the

high picture quality of the images shot by the DVCPRO camera recorder are transmitted with their high picture quality kept intact.

This serves to expand the range of the DVCPRO camera recorder’s operating formats.

Note:

≥≥When the unit is connected, external input signals cannot be recorded on tape inside the camera

recorder.“CAM” must be selected as the REC SIGNAL setting on the REC/PB/RET menu of the

camera recorder.

≥≥When using an external power supply (DC 12 V) for the unit, always turn the main power switch of

the base station (AJ-BS900P) ON before turning the power switch of the camera recorder ON.

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Installation

AJ-

Camera

Adapter

MIC LEVEL

INCOM

PGM

OFF ON

OFF

PTT

DIGITALTRIAX

IMPORTANT

NOTTOBEUSEDAS

ACHARGEADAPTER

OFF ON

MIC LEVEL

INCOM

PGM

OFON

2. As shown in the figure on the left, align the spacer on the

back of the camera recorder with the guide in the unit, and

push the unit in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into

place.

1. Make sure that the coin screw used to secure the AJ-CA900P connectors is unscrewed (The screw will be completely

disengaged from the thread.). Mounting the AJ-CA900P with the screw in the closed position could damage the connectors.

3. Screw the coin screw to the closed position while pressing

down on it.

Coin screw

Follow the steps below to attach the unit to the camera recorder.

<Notes>

The spacer must be mounted on the camera recorder before the unit is attached. For details on how to mount the spacer, consult

your dealer.

Depending on the version of the software being used with the camera recorder, it may be necessary to update it, in which case you

should consult your dealer.

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RET 1 RET 2

INCOM

PUSH

PGM OUT

CALL

RET SW

DC 12V IN

DC OUT

123

500mA

12V

Parts and their functions

1Return select button (RET1)

This button is used to select the return signal generated when the return switch is pressed. This button

selects RET1.

2Return select button (RET2)

This button is used to select the return signal generated when the return switch is pressed. This button

selects RET2.

3CALL button

This button is used to call the base station (AJ-BS900P) from the camera adapter. Pressing the CALL button

causes the CALL lamp on the AJ-BS900P to light.

4Return switch jack (RET SW)

This jack connects to RET SW BOX. Supported functions are RET1 and RET2 selection as well as intercom

PTT (push to talk) and CALL.

Rear panel

6DC OUT (DC power supply output) jack

This is a DC 12 V output jack. A current up to 500 mA can be output from this jack.

5DC 12V IN (external power supply input) jack

When the unit is operated using an external power supply, the AJ-B95 AC adapter (sold separately) connects

to this jack. It is also possible to connect an external battery to this jack.

When connection is made to this jack, the external power supply is selected automatically.

7Intercom connector

This connecter is used to connect to an intercom system via the AJ-BS900P for two-way voice connections.

8PGM OUT connector

This is the PGM audio output connector.

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Parts and their functions

1Microphone intercom switch (MIC)

Used to switch the intercom line between the ON, OFF,

and PTT settings. (PTT: Audio transmission continues as

long as the switch is held down.)

2Intercom level knob (LEVEL)

This knob is used to adjust the intercom reception volume

level.

3Program level knob (PGM)

This knob is used to adjust the intercom PGM volume level.

4Program line switch

This switch controls the program line multiplexed on the

intercom line. It has two positions: ON and OFF.

AJ-Camera

Adapter

MIC LEVEL

INCOM

PGM

OFF ON

OFF

PTT

DIGITAL TRIAX

1234

Left side

3Triax connector

This connector is used to connect to the base station (AJ-

BS900P) using a triax cable.

1Prompter video output (PROMPT OUT)

The prompter video signal input to the base station (AJ-

BS900P) is output from this jack.

2Return video output (RET OUT)

The return video signal (either RET1 or RET2) input to the

base station (AJ-BS900P) is output from this jack.

RET-1 or RET-2 is selected by operating the return select

button (see page 4).

PROMPT

OUT

RET OUT

PROMPT

OUT

RET OUT

Right side

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Connectors and signals

PGM OUT

1 GND

2 PGM (H)

3 PGM (C)

Manufacturer part number: HA16RM-3P

(Hirose Denki)

RET SW

A RET1

B MIC ON/OFF

C RET2

D TALLY

E GND

F +12V-OUT

G CALL

H GND

Manufacturer part number: PRC07-R8F

(Tajimi Musen)

432

INCOM

1 GND

2 INCOM TALK (H)

3 GND

4 INCOM RECEIVE (H)

5 PGM / RECEIVE (C)

DC 12V OUT

1 GND

4 +12V

Matsushita part number: VJS3290

Manufacturer part number: HA16PRH-5S

(Hirose Denki)

Manufacturer part number: HA16PRH-4S

(Hirose Denki)

DC IN

1 GND

4 +12V

Matsushita part number: VJP2717

Manufacturer part number:

HA16RB-4P(SW)

(Hirose Denki)

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Selecting the intercom microphone

AJ-Camera

Adapter

MIC LEVEL

INCOM

PGM

OFF ON

OFF

PTT

DIGITAL TRIAX

1. Remove the four screws from the side of the AJ-CA900P

shown in the figure, and remove the side panel.

2. Refer to the figure on the left, and set the switch inside the

side panel which was removed.

Screws (4)

Dynamic

microphone

Carbon

microphone

Switch

Proceed as follows to select the dynamic microphone or carbon microphone as the intercom microphone. Before proceeding with

the work, be absolutely sure to turn off the power.

CAUTIONS:

These servicing instructions are for use by

qualified service personnel only. To reduce the

risk of electric shock do not perform any

servicing other than that contained in the

operating instructions unless you are qualified

to do so.

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Specifications

Input: 100 V DC (supplied by AJ-BS900P), 450mA

DC 12V IN (DC 11.5V to 17.0V), 3.2A

Power consumption: 40 W (when camera recorder and 1.5" viewfinder are attached)

10 W (AJ-CA900P main unit only)

External dimensions (W x H x D): 6-1/8" x 7-7/8" x 6-5/8" (156 x 200 x 168 (mm))

Weight: 12.1bs (2.5 kg) (including spacer)

Operating temperature range: 32 F - 104 F (0°C - 40°C)

Storage temperature range: -4 F - 131 F (-20°C - +55°C)

Operating humidity: 85% or less

Storage humidity: 0% - 90%

Transfer block

Signal transfer rate: 360 Mbps (AJ-CA900P to AJ-BS900P)

Transfer distance: 300 m with diameter 8.6 mm cable (Fujikura)

500 m with diameter 14.5 mm cable (Fujikura)

Video transfer rate

Y signal: 18 MHz sampling rate, 10-bit

R-Y signal: 9 MHz sampling rate, 10-bit

B-Y signal: 9 MHz sampling rate, 10-bit

RET signal: FM modulation

Prompt signal: FM modulation

Audio transfer rate

Signals from camera to base station: 46.875 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit

Signals from base station to camera: 11.71875 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit

Intercom

Microphone selection: Switchable between dynamic microphone and carbon microphone

I/O level: 4-line/2-line: 0 dBm (600 Ω, balanced)

RTS: 1 Vp-p (200 Ω)

PGM: 0 dB (600 Ω, balanced)

Format: Selectable between 4-line, 2-line, and RTS

Lines: Base station to camera: 2 lines (ENG, PGM)

Camera to base station: 1 line (ENG)

S/N ratio: 50 dB or more (base station to camera) (camera to base station)

Distortion: 0.3% or less

Frequency range: 100 Hz - 12 kHz (± 3 dB) (camera to base station)

100 Hz - 5.5 kHz (± 3 dB) (base station to camera)

Dynamic range: 12 dB

Video system

Teleprompt output (PROMPT): 1 Vp-p (1 Vp-p input to AJ-BS900P)

RET output: 1 Vp-p (1 Vp-p input to AJ-BS900P)

Input connectors: Intercom connector: XLR 5-pin

External power supply input connector: XLR 4-pin

RET SW connector: 8-pin

Output connectors: Teleprompt output connector: BNC VBS, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(PROMPT)

EXT output connector: XLR 4-pin

RET signal output connector: BNC VBS, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(RET)

PGM audio output connector: XLR 3-pin

Indicates safety-related items.

PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY

DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

EASTERN ZONE:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621

Mid-Atlantic/New England:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621

Southeast Region:

1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835

Central Region:

1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200

WESTERN ZONE:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

Dallas Region:

6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726

No. CA/Northwest Region:

5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108

Government Marketing Department:

52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010

Panasonic Sales Company

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300

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