Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-CA901 User manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Triax Camera Adapter

Model No. AJ- P

F0903H0@3

Printed in Japan

VQT0F80

Safety precautions

Indicates safety information.

General

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 CHANGE OF SWITCH

SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Model AJ-CA901P

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.

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.

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:

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,

built-in cabinet or any other confined space in

order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure

that curtains and any other materials do not

obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of

electric shock or fire hazard due to

overheating.

∫∫DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY

UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Model AJ-CA901EN

Safety precautions..................................................................... 2

Features .................................................................................... 3

Installation ................................................................................. 4

Parts and their functions............................................................ 5

Rear panel ..................................................................................................5

Left side ......................................................................................................6

Right side....................................................................................................6

Connectors and signals............................................................. 7

Selecting the intercom microphone ........................................... 8

Specifications ............................................................................ 9

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 the transmission of the signals of two audio channels.

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

≥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

Thank you very much for purchasing this AJ-CA901 Camera Adapter (referred to throughout these instructions as “the unit”).

The unit is installed in a DVCPRO50 AJ-SDX900 camera recorder and used together with the AJ-BS901 base station 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 SYSTEM SETTING 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-BS901) ON before turning the power switch of the camera recorder ON.

Installation

DCIN

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO IN

DC OUT 12V 1A

MIC

+48V

LINE

AUDIOOUT

VIDEOOUT

ECU

MIC+48V

LINE

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-CA901

connectors is unscrewed (The screw will be completely

disengaged from the thread.). Mounting the AJ-CA901 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.

<Note>

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.

<Note>

After the AJ-CA901 has been attached to the camera recorder, the camera recorder cannot be operated independently unless it has

been connected as a system to the AJ-BS901 Base Station. When using the camera recorder unit independently, always remove

the AJ-CA901 before proceeding.

RET 1 RET 2

INCOM

PUSH

PGM OUT

CALL

RET SW

DC 12V IN

DC OUT

124

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 lamp

This lights when the camera recorder has been called up by the base station (AJ-BS901) or when R TALLY

has been set to ON.

4CALL button

This button is used to call the base station (AJ-BS901) from the camera adapter. Pressing the CALL button

causes the CALL lamp on the AJ-BS901 to light.

5Return 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

7DC 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.

6DC 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.

<Note>

When the AJ-CA901 camera adapter (this unit) has been installed, the camera recorder unit is set to EXT DC

IN mode. When the battery warning is displayed, select the type of battery for detecting the remaining charge

in EXT DC IN SELECT of BATTERY/TAPE in the VTR menu of the camera recorder.

8Intercom connector

This connecter is used to connect to an intercom system via the AJ-BS901 for two-way voice connections.

9PGM OUT connector

This is the PGM audio output connector.

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-

BS901) using a triax cable.

1Prompter video output (PROMPT OUT)

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

BS901) is output from this jack.

2Return video output (RET OUT)

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

base station (AJ-BS901) is output from this jack.

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

button (see page 5).

PROMPT

OUT

RET OUT

Right side

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: VJP3429

Manufacturer part number:

HA16RX-4P(SW1)

(Hirose Denki)

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-CA901 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.

CAUTION:

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.

External dimensions (W aH aD): 6-3/16 a7-9/16 a6-13/16-inches

(156.5 a191.5 a173 (mm))

Weight: 4.84 lbs (2.2 kg)

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

Storage temperature range: –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Operating humidity: 10 to 85% (relative humidity)

Transfer block

Signal transfer rate: 360 Mbps (AJ-CA901 to AJ-BS901)

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

500 m with diameter 14.5 mm cable (Fujikura)

Video transfer rate: Signals from camera to base station:

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

Signals from base station to camera:

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: 1.0% or less

Frequency range: 100 Hz to 10 kHz (± 3 dB) (camera to base station)

100 Hz to 5 kHz (± 3 dB) (base station to camera)

Dynamic range: 12 dB or more

Video system

Teleprompt output (PROMPT): 1 Vp-p (1 Vp-p input to AJ-BS901)

RET output: 1 Vp-p (1 Vp-p input to AJ-BS901)

Input connectors

Intercom connector: XLR 5-pin

External DC power supply input connector:

XLR 4-pin

RET SW connector: 8-pin

Output connectors

Teleprompt (PROMPT) output connector:

BNC VBS, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

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

External power supply output connector:

XLR 4-pin

PGM audio output connector: XLR 3-pin

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. 9

Specifications

Input: 100 V DC (supplied by AJ-BS901)

12V DC IN (11.5 V to 17.0 V DC)

Power consumption: BS Input 100 V : 450 mA

EXT Input 12 V : 3.2 A

Indicates safety information.

PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY

UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000

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Government Marketing Department:

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Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:

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Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741

Panasonic Canada Inc.

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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

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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