Panasonic AW-PB506AN User manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Studio SDI Card

AW-PB506AN

This product consists of an SDI card and an

interface bracket.

F0806Y1116 DVQTB0136

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indicates safety information.

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 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.

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.

FCC Note:

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.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use

only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any

unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s

authority to operate it.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la class A est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

For CANADA

Safety precautions

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indicates safety information.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS

EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN

LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON

TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGES OF

SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Safety precautions

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding-type plug has

two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord form being

walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by

the manufacturer, or

sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety

instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep

these operating instructions handy for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

indicates safety information.

Safety precautions

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Contents

Configuration ........................................ 5

Accessories .......................................... 5

Introduction ........................................... 6

Characteristics ...................................... 6

Precautions for use .............................. 6

Major operating controls and

their functions ................................. 7

SDI card ........................................... 7

Interface bracket .............................. 8

Installing the SDI card .......................... 9

Interface bracket mountings ............. 10

Mounting the bracket on a tripod ... 10

Mounting the camera ..................... 10

Mounting the viewfinder

on a bracket................................ 10

Connections ........................................ 11

When configuring a system

with the remote control unit ....... 11



When configuring a system

with the remote operation panel

... 12

Setting and changing of menu items

... 13

Performing the settings .................. 13

Optional card settings submenu .... 15

Appearance ......................................... 16

SDI card ......................................... 16

Interface bracket ............................ 17

Specifications ..................................... 18

Accessories

Adjuster plug (M6 M3) ......................... 1

Screws (6 mm) ....................................... 2

Screws (8 mm) ....................................... 4

Configuration

SDI card (AW-PB506A U01) ................... 1

Interface bracket (AW-PB506A U02) .... 1

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Characteristics



Two signal outputs for SDI signals

compliant with the SMPTE259M standard

[BELDEN 8281 or equivalent coaxial

cable; max. 656 ft. (200 m)]

EDH (Error Detection and Handling)

flags complying with the SMPTE RP165

standard can be added.

(A switch can be used to enable or

disable the addition of these flags.)

An inter-communications headset can be

used and its volume adjusted.



The STANDBY/ON switch function of

the viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) is

incorporated.

Output signals (brightness and

composite video signals) to the

viewfinder can be switched using the

menu settings.

Zebra pattern and safety zone displays

appearing in the viewfinder can be

switched using the menu settings.



The VIDEO ON/OFF switch function of

the viewfinder (AW-VF64) is incorporated.

(In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the

AW-VF64 does not come with a standby

function.)

Introduction

Installing the SDI card in a convertible

camera (such as the AW-E350, AW-E650,

AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860) and

mounting the camera on the interface

bracket makes it possible for a viewfinder

and/or inter-communications headset to

be used and thus enable the camera to

be used as a studio camera. In addition,

there are two signal outputs for SDI signals

compliant with the SMPTE259M standard.

Notes

The AW-PB506A cannot be installed

to the following models;

AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E300S,

AW-E600, AW-E800, AW-E800A,

AW-RP605, AW-PB605

When the SDI card unit is to be

discarded at the end of its service

life, ask a specialized contractor

to dispose of it properly in order to

protect the environment.

When connecting or disconnecting a

cable from any unit, ensure that the

power to that unit is turned off.

Do not drop this product or subject it to

strong shock or vibration, as this may

cause it to malfunction.

Avoid using the unit in very humid or

dusty locations, as this may cause it to

malfunction.

Avoid using the product at a cold place

below 14°F (–10°C) or at a hot place

above 113°F (+45°C) because extremely

low or high temperature will adversely

affect the parts inside.

Precautions for use

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Major operating controls and their functions

SDI card

EVF I/F connector [EVF I/F]

The EVF I/F cable 9from the interface

bracket is connected here.

SDI output 1, 2 connector

[SDI OUT 1, 2]

SDI signals are output from here.

Setting switches

SW NO OFF ON

1 EDH ENABLE DISABLE

2 SETTING E350 E860

3 DATA CLIP NORMAL CLIP

4 NTSC/PAL NTSC PAL

1: EDH <ENABLE/DISABLE>

(Factory setting: ENABLE)

An EDH flag is added to SDI output at

the ENABLE setting.

2: Model selection <E350/E860>

(Factory setting: E350)

When the AW-E350, AW-E650,

AW-E655 or AW-E750 is used, set

this switch at the E350.

When the AW-E860 is used, set this

switch at the E860.

3: DATA CLIP <NORMAL/CLIP>

(Factory setting: NORMAL)

At the NORMAL setting, signal input

is output at the same level at which it

was input.

At the CLIP setting, signal input at

less than 0% is output at 0%, and

signal input at more than 100% is

clipped at 100%.

4: NTSC/PAL switching <NTSC/PAL>

(Factory setting: NTSC)

Leave this switch at the factory setting.

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Major operating controls and their functions

Interface bracket

EVF connector 1 [EVF1]

The viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80)

is connected here.

5EVF connector 2 [EVF2]

The viewfinder AW-VF64 is connected

here.

Note

Do not connect EVFs to EVF

connectors 1 and 2 (and 5) at

the same time.

6EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF

switch

[ST.BY / VIDEO ON/OFF]

ST.BY:

Places the viewfinder in standby

mode.

ON:

Outputs images to the viewfinder.

VIDEO ON: Outputs images to the

viewfinder.

VIDEO OFF: No images appear on the

viewfinder.

The AW-VF64 does not come with a

standby function.

Inter-communications level control

[LEVEL]

This adjusts the sound level output to

the inter-communications headset.

8Inter-communications jack (M3)

[INCOM]

The inter-communications headset is

connected here.

If the plug diameter does not match, use

the adjuster plug (M6 M3) supplied

with this product.

MIC: Dynamic (With Preamp)

50 /–20 dB

Receiver: 150 (max. 200 mW)

9EVF I/F cable

This is connected to the EVF I/F

connector on the SDI card.

TALLY input connector [TALLY IN]

This is the tally control external input

connector.

OPEN: TALLY OFF

SHORT: TALLY ON

When using the AW-CB400 remote

operation panel and AW-CA50T8G

control cable for connecting to the

convertible camera, connect the TALLY

cable of the AW-CA50T8G to this

connector.

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Installing the SDI card

Always ask your local dealer to install the SDI card.

Rear panel

Optional card

slot cover

4 screws 5/16” (8 mm)

2 screws 1/4” (6 mm)

SDI card

Turn the power to the camera off

and remove any cables which are

connected to the power connector or

other connectors.

Loosen the 4 screws [5/16” (8 mm)]

on the rear panel of the camera, then

remove the panel itself.

Loosen the 2 screws [1/4” (6 mm)]

on the optional card slot cover, then

remove the cover.

4Align the SDI card with the guides and

insert it.

Ensure the card is fully inserted.

Firmly tighten the 2 screws [1/4” (6 mm)]

to the optional card slot.

6Firmly secure the rear panel with the

4 screws [5/16” (8 mm)].

Note

If the screws are misplaced, use

the extra screws supplied with this

product.

Before installing the SDI card:

Release the static carried in the body of the person to perform the installation.

Installation can be performed more safely if an anti-static wrist strap is worn.

Touching the card without first releasing this static may cause malfunctioning.

Do not allow the metal part of the card come in contact with any other metal parts.

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Mounting the bracket

on a tripod

Mount the interface bracket on the

tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 20UNC)

Mounting the camera

Mount the camera (in which the

SDI card has been installed) on the

interface bracket.

Fasten the fixing knob to firmly secure

the camera.

Mounting the viewfinder

on a bracket

Mount the mounting base that is

supplied to the viewfinder onto the top

of the interface bracket using the 2

screws provided.

(Mount the base securely so that it is

not unsteady.)

4Slide the viewfinder onto the mounting

base and tighten the fixing knob to

secure it firmly.

Connect the viewfinder cable to the

EVF connector 1 or 2 on the interface

bracket.

6Connect the EVF I/F cable from

the interface bracket to the EVF I/F

connector on the SDI card.

Interface bracket mountings

Fixing knob

<WV-VF65B,

AW-VF80, etc.>

Fixing knob

<AW-VF64>

Mounting base

2 screws

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