Panasonic AWLK30 - LENS CONTROLLER User manual

Model No. AW-LK30

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions completely

and save this manual for future use.

Lens Controller

-2-

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-

vide reasonable protection against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-

ment. 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 cor-

rect the interference at his own expense.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la

norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-

bol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence 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 equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the appli-

ance.

The information marking of this product may be found on the

bottom of the unit.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-

tom of the unit.

You should note the serial number of this unit in the space

provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your

purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-

VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-

SONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SA 1965

SA 1966

For U.S.A

For CANADA

-3-

CONTENTS

WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 4

PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................... 10

-4-

WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY

WARNING

• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel

To reduce the risk of electric shock, don't remove

cover or back, unless you are a qualified personnel.

Refer all mountings, connections, servicing to quali-

fied service personnel.

• No water or moisture inside

Do not let water or moisture into the product, or

expose it to moisture, to prevent a 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

damaged by dropping, or if you find anything

wrong with it, immediately stop using it.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product to

prevent a fire and electric shock.

CAUTION

• Do not drop the product, do not expose it to strong

shock, or do not step on it, to prevent a fire and

injuries.

• Do not install the product at a place full of moisture

and dust, which may cause a fire and electric

shock.

-5-

The AW-LK30 is a lens controller for motor-driven lens-

es that have a zoom/focus control cable (fitted with a

12-pin female connector). Connected to a lens control

cable, it permits local control of lens zoom, focus, and

iris. (Applicable lenses: Panasonic AW-S14XBMD, AW-

LZ10MD6, AW-LZ14MD55, etc.)

PREFACE

PRECAUTIONS

• Power Off Before Plugging or Unplugging

Be sure to switch power off before plugging or

unplugging the cable.

• Handle with Care

Be careful not to drop the unit, and not to expose it

to strong shock or vibration. This is important to

prevent the unit from malfunction.

• Little Moisture and Dust

Avoid using the unit at a humid and dusty place

because moisture and dust adversely affect the

parts inside.

• Operating Temperature Range

Avoid using the unit at a cold place below –10°C or

at a hot place over +45°C because very low or high

temperature adversely affects the internal parts.

-6-

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

TELE WIDE IRIS

ZOOM

OPENCLOSE

AUTO

MANU

FAR

NEAR FOCUS

SPEED

qZoom Speed Control [ZOOM SPEED L/H]

To adjust lens zoom control speed. Turning it

clockwise increases speed.

wZoom Control Tele Switch [ZOOM TELE]

The lens zooms in the telescopic direction while the

switch is kept depressed.

eZoom Control Wide Switch [ZOOM WIDE]

The lens zooms in the wide angle direction while

the switch is kept depressed.

rFocus Speed Control [FOCUS SPEED L/H]

To adjust lens focus control speed. Turning it

clockwise increases speed.

-7-

tFocus Control Near Switch [FOCUS NEAR]

The lens focus draws near while the switch is kept

depressed.

yFocus Control Far Switch [FOCUS FAR]

The lens focus moves far while the switch is kept

depressed.

uIris Auto/Manual Switch [IRIS AUTO/MANU]

At AUTO, the iris is automatically controlled (ALC).

At MANU, the iris can be adjusted with Iris Control

iIris Control [IRIS CLOSE/OPEN]

The iris can be adjusted from CLOSE to OPEN or

vice versa when Iris AUTO/MANU switch uis at

MANU. Turn it counterclockwise to close the iris, or

clockwise to open it.

oLens Control Connector

Connect the zoom/focus control cable of your lens

to it.

!0 Clamper

Use it to clamp the lens controller to the grip of a tri-

pod, for example.

!1 Clamp Screw

Tighten this screw to fasten the lens controller to the

grip of a tripod, for example.

If your lens has zoom, focus and iris AUTO/MANU

switches, set all the AUTO/MANU switches to AUTO.

Caution

-8-

INSTALLATION

–

ITEM/AWC

YES/ABC

NO/BAR

OPTION CARD VIDEO OUT

I/F REMOTE

G/L IN

IRIS

DC12V IN

Remote (zoom/focus

control) cable

Camera cable

Zoom lens

Camera

To Iris connector

TELE WIDE IRIS

ZOOM

OPENCLOSE

AUTO

MANU

FAR

NEAR FOCUS

SPEED

Tripod grip

or the like

-9-

Power supply: 12 V DC, 60 mA (supplied from lens)

Lens control: Zoom: Speed, tele/wide

Focus: Speed, near/far

Iris: Auto/manual, open/close

Connecting cable length: 190 cm

Operating temperature range: –10°C to +45°C (14°F to +113°F)

Humidity: 30% to 90%

Dimensions: 90 (W) x 40 (H) x 70 (D) mm [3-17/32” x 1-9/16” x 2-3/4”]

Weight: 400 g(0.9 lbs.)

Finish: AV ivory paint (close to Munsell 7.9Y6.8/0.8)

Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

-10-

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Clamper ........................................ 1 each, right and left

Clamp screw ........................................................... 1 pc

Mounting screw .................................................... 2 pcs

Other manuals for AWLK30 - LENS CONTROLLER

Table of contents

Other Panasonic Camera Accessories manuals

Panasonic

Panasonic HHR110AAO User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AS09A51 Instruction Manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-LXY18C4 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic H-FT012PP User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix TZ7 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-Q103A User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-Q117 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic VariCam AU-VSHL1G User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic LC-R063R4P User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AJ-BS900P User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic ET-DLE105 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-Q151C User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix H-FS014042 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-Q173 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BGS5 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMW-MCTZ10 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-Q158C User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WVPS11B - CAMERA DRIVE UNIT User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AW-PB302 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMW-MCFT1 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic WV-CS4SA User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic DMW-MCTZ1 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic DMC-G1K - Lumix Digital Camera User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic VW-CTA1 User manual

Popular Camera Accessories manuals by other brands

Viltrox

Viltrox EF-NEX Mount instructions

Calumet

Calumet 7100 Series CK7114 operating instructions

Ropox

Ropox 4Single Series User manual and installation instructions

Cambo

Cambo Wide DS Digital Series Main operating instructions

Samsung

Samsung SHG-120 Specification sheet

Ryobi

Ryobi BPL-1820 Owner's operating manual

Aegis

Aegis ABL-36020P user manual

Pentax

Pentax Data Back Fc operating manual

Fantasea

Fantasea EyeGrabber F Series instruction manual

Honeywell

Honeywell HDZ20HD user manual

EGO

EGO BA1400T Operator's manual

Sima

Sima SRW-62 user guide

Shape

Shape A7SSMKIT Assembly manual

Slide Kamera

Slide Kamera HST-2 user manual

Power works

Power works 2902613 Original instructions

SES

SES SE-2047-2 user manual

Olympus

Olympus PT-EP05L instruction manual

Starlite

Starlite OctoDome nxt instructions