Panasonic AJ-CA900P 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 ightning f ash with arrowhead symbo ,

within an equi atera triang e, is intended to

a ert the user to the presence of uninsu ated

“dangerous vo tage” within the product’s

enc osure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of e ectric shock to

persons.

The exc amation point within an equi atera

triang e is intended to a ert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (service) instructions in the

iterature accompanying the appiance.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNO ING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONL .

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 comp ies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru es.

To assure continued comp iance fo ow the attached

insta ation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comp y

with the imits for a c ass A digita device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Ru es. These imits are designed

to provide reasonab e protection against harmfu

interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercia environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not insta ed and used in accordance with the

instruction manua , may cause harmfu interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residentia area is ike y to cause harmfu

interference in which case the user wi be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Safety precautions

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

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

Insta ation ................................................................................. 3

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

Rear pane ..................................................................................................4

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

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

Connectors and signa s............................................................. 6

Se ecting the intercom microphone........................................... 7

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

Contents

The unit has the fo owing features.

≥It enab es high picture qua ity transmission by means of non-compressed wide-band 360 Mbps seria component signas.

≥It uses a tri-axia cab e.

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

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

≥It enab es the transmission of the signa s of two audio channe s.

≥It enab es RET 1CH and PROMPT 1CH transmission.

≥It can easi y be insta ed 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 supp y is subject to some restrictions. Refer to the Instruction Manua 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 insta ed in a DVCPRO or DVCPRO50 camera recorder to configure a transmission system which uses a tri-axia cab e to

enab e the camera recorder to be operated as a system camera.

Use of non-compressed wide-band 360 Mbps seria component signa s makes high picture qua ity transmission possib e so that the

high picture qua ity of the images shot by the DVCPRO camera recorder are transmitted with their high picture qua ity 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

DIGITAL TRIAX

IMPORTANT

NOT TO BE USED AS

A CHARGE ADAPTER

OFFON

MIC LEVEL

INCOM PGM

OF ON

2. As shown in the figure on the eft, a ign 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 unti it c icks into

p ace.

1. Make sure that the coin screw used to secure the AJ-CA900P connectors is unscrewed (The screw wi be comp ete y

disengaged from the thread.). Mounting the AJ-CA900P with the screw in the c osed position cou d damage the connectors.

3. Screw the coin screw to the c osed position whi e pressing

down on it.

Coin screw

Fo ow the steps be ow to attach the unit to the camera recorder.

<Notes>

The spacer must be mounted on the camera recorder before the unit is attached. For detai s on how to mount the spacer, consu t

your dea er.

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

shou d consu t your dea er.

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RET 1 RET 2

INCOM

PUSH 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 se ect the return signa generated when the return switch is pressed. This button

se ects RET1.

2Return select button (RET2)

This button is used to se ect the return signa generated when the return switch is pressed. This button

se ects RET2.

3CALL button

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

causes the CALL amp on the AJ-BS900P to ight.

4Return switch jack (RET SW)

This jack connects to RET SW BOX. Supported functions are RET1 and RET2 se ection as we as intercom

PTT (push to ta k) and CALL.

Rear pane

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 externa power supp y, the AJ-B95 AC adapter (so d separate y) connects

to this jack. It is a so possib e to connect an externa battery to this jack.

When connection is made to this jack, the externa power supp y is se ected automatica y.

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 ine between the ON, OFF,

and PTT settings. (PTT: Audio transmission continues as

ong as the switch is he d down.)

2Intercom level knob (LEVEL)

This knob is used to adjust the intercom reception vo ume

eve .

3Program level knob (PGM)

This knob is used to adjust the intercom PGM vo ume eve .

4Program line switch

This switch contro s the program ine mu tip exed on the

intercom ine. 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 cab e.

1Prompter video output (PROMPT OUT)

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

BS900P) is output from this jack.

2Return video output (RET OUT)

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

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

RET-1 or RET-2 is se ected by operating the return se ect

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 pane .

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

side pane which was removed.

Screws (4)

Dynamic

microphone

Carbon

microphone

Switch

Proceed as fo ows to se ect the dynamic microphone or carbon microphone as the intercom microphone. Before proceeding with

the work, be abso ute y sure to turn off the power.

CAUTIONS:

These servicing instructions are for use by

qua ified service personne on y. To reduce the

risk of e ectric shock do not perform any

servicing other than that contained in the

operating instructions un ess you are qua ified

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)

Externa 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) (inc uding 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 ess

Storage humidity: 0% - 90%

Transfer block

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

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

500 m with diameter 14.5 mm cab e (Fujikura)

Video transfer rate

Y signa : 18 MHz samp ing rate, 10-bit

R-Y signa : 9 MHz samp ing rate, 10-bit

B-Y signa : 9 MHz samp ing rate, 10-bit

RET signa : FM modu ation

Prompt signa : FM modu ation

Audio transfer rate

Signa s from camera to base station: 46.875 kHz samp ing rate, 16-bit

Signa s from base station to camera: 11.71875 kHz samp ing rate, 16-bit

Intercom

Microphone se ection: Switchab e between dynamic microphone and carbon microphone

I/O eve : 4- ine/2- ine: 0 dBm (600 Ω, ba anced)

RTS: 1 Vp-p (200 Ω)

PGM: 0 dB (600 Ω, ba anced)

Format: Se ectab e between 4- ine, 2- ine, and RTS

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

Camera to base station: 1 ine (ENG)

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

Distortion: 0.3% or ess

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

Te eprompt 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

Externa power supp y input connector: XLR 4-pin

RET SW connector: 8-pin

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

(PROMPT)

EXT output connector: XLR 4-pin

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

(RET)

PGM audio output connector: XLR 3-pin

Indicates safety-re ated items.

PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL S STEMS COMPAN

DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

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