Panasonic AWRL400 AWRL400 User Guide

Panasonic AWRL400 - ROLL UNIT Manual

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    Unit Roll Unit AW-RL400G AW-PH400 AW-RP400 AW-RC400 AW-RL400 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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    operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For CANADA This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
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    and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with 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
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    /tilt head 12 $ Setting the mounting direction switch 14 $ Setting the PCB switches 15 $ Installing the pan/tilt head 16 $ Mounting the camera 17 $ Attaching the wire 18 Replacing the consumable parts 19 Specifications 20 AW-RC400 Cable Compensation Unit 38 Introduction 38 Accessories 38
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    Operating precautions ≥ Handle the units carefully. Dropping the units or subjecting them to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents. ≥ Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables. Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the
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    is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly. Accessories Rotary arm ...1 Camera mounting base 1 Rotary arm and camera base mounting screws (with flat washers) M5!22 mm 7 Camera cable 1 Tally lamp ...1 Tally mounting screws (M3!6 mm
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    and other locations with lots of steam and oily vapors. ≥ Mount the camera on the pan/tilt head only when you have finished installing it. ≥ meter) from around the monitor when installing the unit. ≥ When mounting the camera on the unit, take sufficient steps to ensure that it will not become
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    Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 Parts and their function 1 2 5 3 4 : ; < = > ? 8 6 7 8 9
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    base mounting screws M5!22 mm hexagon socket head screws, M5 flat washers (3 of each provided as accessories) These parts are used to secure the camera mounting base to the rotary arm. 6 Tally lamp (accessory) This is lighted up red by the selected signals. 7 Rotary arm mounting screws M5!22 mm
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    Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 Parts and their function = Guide pin Use this to determine the direction in which the camera is to be mounted. > Camera mounting screws (U1/4" 20UNC) These are used to secure the camera firmly after it has been mounted. ? Side blank panel This is used when the mounting
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    the prompter are input to this connector. Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable. O Pb connector [Pb] This is the output connector for the camera's video signals. It is connected to the Pb connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc. Use a BNC coaxial cable for the
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    provided. The installation direction differs depending on how the arm is installed. For a stand-alone installation Rotary head Camera mounting base Rotary arm For installation on the ceiling Change the guide pin and screw positions as shown in the figure below on the right, and then attach the
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    AW-PH400 Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 Installation (Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit.) 3 Mounting the tally lamp Connect the cable connector which is taped to the top of the pan/tilt head to the tally lamp connector. Mount the tally lamp on the top of the pan/tilt head using the two
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    Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 Installation (Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit.) $ Setting the mounting direction switch Set the switch as follows when the unit is to be installed on the ceiling. (This switch was set to the stand-alone installation position at the factory.) 1 Remove the
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    be connected to the pan/tilt head. (The switches are set to support analog/SDI at the factory.) ≥ Analog/SDI support IP/IEEE switch: IEEE 422/IP switch: 422 ≥ Web card support IP/IEEE switch: IP 422/IP switch: IP ≥ IEEE1394 card support IP/IEEE switch: IEEE 422/IP switch: 422 IP/IEEE switch
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    head When installing the pan/tilt head, follow the instructions below carefully. In order to prevent accidents resulting when the . ≥ After the pan/tilt head has been installed, mount the camera on it. ≥ When installing the pan/tilt head, use the manually. Doing so may result in malfunctioning. 16
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    . (Before mounting a large lens, consult with your dealer.) 2 Insert the rubber piece between the camera and pan/tilt head, and mount the convertible camera after aligning it with the guide pins. Use a tool to tighten up the mounting screws so that they are securely tightened. For a stand-alone
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    Use one which is strong enough to bear the weight of the whole camera (camera + lens). When mounting the cameras with fan (AW-E655, AW-E750, AW-E800, AW-E800A) 1 of the wire to the screw hole of the mounting spacer. When mounting the cameras without fan (AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E300, AW-E300A, AW-E600)
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    Head AW-PH400 $ Replacing the battery The battery has a service life of approximately 5 years. The unit stores the preset positions the power is turned off, but if the internal battery has reached the end of its service life, the data will be lost when the power is turned off. Replace a battery
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    -RP400. To move beyond 190 degrees, change the AW-RP400 setting. The tilt range is subject to restrictions depending on the cable and lens of camera to be mounted on pan/tilt head. Pan range: 400 degrees (approx. ±200 degrees) Maximum operating speed: 90 degrees/sec. (Maximum operating speed with
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    MEMO 21 AW-PH400
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    panel or WV-CB700A remote control box to the control panel, the convertible cameras mounted on the pan/tilt heads can be controlled at the same time the AW-RP400 control panel is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in order to protect
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    set to [ON], the power supply from the connected pan/tilt heads to the cameras is turned on, and system control is enabled. When it is set to [OFF ], the power supply from the connected pan/tilt heads to the cameras is turned off. NOTE ≥ The centering of the joystick and zoom switch is
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    LOCK] button Use this to select the method for adjusting the lens iris of the cameras in the currently selected pan/tilt head system. Each time it is pressed, the IRIS button lamp is off. LOCK: The lens iris is locked at the manually adjusted setting. It does not move even when the (9) IRIS dial is
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    OUT connector on this control panel is connected to the MONI SEL IN connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit, the images of the camera connected to the MONI1 or MONI2 connector on the AW-RC400 can be output. ≥ When two AW-RP400 control panels are connected, the combination of
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    Connect the WV-CB700A remote control boxes to these connectors. The cameras installed on the pan/tilt heads corresponding to the ports where can then be controlled. When even one WV-CB700A box is connected, the cameras cannot be controlled from the AW-CB400 remote operation panel even if the AW-
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    the slave AW-RP400 from the MONITOR2 connector on the AW-RC400. T CAMERA CONTROL IN FROM ROP connector Connect the AW-CB400 remote operation panel to this connector using the connecting cable packed with the AW-CB400. The cameras installed on the pan/tilt heads can now be controlled from the AW
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    Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 Menu settings $ Operation method 1 The menu setting items are displayed when the MENU/LIMIT switch is held down for two or more seconds. 2 If nothing appears on the bottom line of the LCD display, turn the CONT dial to select a menu item. 3 When the CONT dial is
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    AW-RP400 Menu settings $ List of menu items and settings Menu item PRIORITY DIRECTION TILT RANGE SPEED WITH ZOOM POS. MEMORY LENGTH PRESET SPEED IRIS CONTROL ROTATION SWITCH OPTION SWITCH CONTROL SELECT MODE BUZZER AUTO RUN SD CARD Setting PAN TILT ZOOM FOCUS IRIS ROTATION A B C D E F G H START
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    Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 Menu settings DIRECTION settings (PAN, TILT, ZOOM, FOCUS, IRIS, ROTATION: NORMAL/REVERSE) When the lever or dial is operated, the DIRECTION menu item enables the operational direction of PAN, TILT, ZOOM, FOCUS, IRIS or ROTATION to be set as the user desires. PAN:
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    AW-RP400 Menu settings Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 OPTION SWITCH A to H settings (NOT USE / DEF / WIP / HEATER/FAN / LAMP / OPTION / ND / EXT / AF) The following functions can be allocated to OPTION buttons A to H. Different functions can be allocated for different pan/tilt heads. NOT USE:
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    preset memory data of the pan/tilt heads and the setting data of the cameras can be stored on SD memory cards. If the MENU button is pressed card to this unit only, and refrain from using it with a personal computer, digital camera or other device. ≥ Do not eject the SD memory card, turn off the
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    AW-RP400 Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 How to mount the AW-RP400 in a rack ≥ The AW-RP400 is 320 mm wide. If it is to be installed in a full-size rack (which accommodates units totaling 420 mm in width), provide panels or other parts to supplement the AW-RP400's width so that it will fill
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    Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 How to change the position of the connector panel The position of the connector panel can be changed from the rear panel to the bottom panel. ❈ Before changing the position, turn off the power. Screws!5 (bottom panel) 1 Remove the five bottom panel screws, and remove
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    AW-RP400 How to replace the zoom switch ❈ Before replacing the zoom switch, turn off the power. 1 Remove the four screws that secure the zoom lever. Screws! 4 Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 2 Pull out the zoom lever, disconnect the two cables from the circuit board inside, and remove the zoom
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    Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 Replacing the consumable parts The joysticks and zoom switch are consumables. Replace them if they are not working properly. Ask your dealer to do the replacement work. 36
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    AW-RP400 Specifications Pan/Tilt Control Panel AW-RP400 Supply voltage: DC 12.0 V Power consumption: Approx. 13 W 1 indicates safety information. Input connectors DC 12V IN: CONTROL IN FROM ROP: CONTROL IN FROM RCB: EXT CONT IN: REMOTE: XLR, 4 pins D-SUB 29-pin, cable supplied with AW-CB400
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    for the sync signals in order to provide easy support for a system (another cable compensation unit is required between this AW-RC400 cable compensation unit and the camera is longer than 500 meters. NOTE ≥ Input be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose
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    unit is used as part of a system (another cable compensation unit is required) in which the coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281 or equivalent) connected to the camera is longer than 500 meters. 7 DC 12V IN socket This is the power input socket. Connect the AW-PS301 AC adaptor (sold separately) here. 8 MONI
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    function ; MONITOR1, 2 connectors The video signals of the cameras selected by the AW-RP400 pan/tilt control panel or the -PS301 AC adaptor in such a way that the pull-out cable will not be stressed. Trouble will occur in the AC adaptor if the ambient temperature exceeds 86°F (30°C), in which case
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    Cable Compensation Unit AW-RC400 How to mount the AW-RC400 in a rack Use the accessory rack-mounting adaptors and accessory mounting screws (M4!8 mm) to mount the unit in a rack. 1 Set the POWER switch at the OFF position to turn off the power. 2 Remove four feet on the bottom of the unit. POWER
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    Cable Compensation Unit AW-RC400 Specifications Supply voltage: DC 12.0 V Power consumption: Approx. 9 W 1 indicates safety information. Input connectors DC 12V IN: G/L IN: VIDEO/Y, Pr/C, Pb: MONI SEL IN: For connecting optional accessory AC adaptor (AW-PS301) BNC!2, automatically terminated
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    rotate, the user should ensure that all the wiring such as the camera cable and lens cable will not become entangled when the roll unit is operated. ≥ When the roll unit is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in order
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    screw (U1/4"-20UNC) After mounting the camera, secure it firmly using this screw. 3 Camera mounting plate (A) (B) Mount the camera on this plate using the camera mounting screws. 4 Camera mounting plate anchoring screws After mounting the camera on the camera mounting plate, anchor it to the roll
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    mounting plate (consisting of 2 separate sub plates) AW-RL400 3 Loosen the two screws of camera mounting plate which is already installed to the roll unit. Then remove the camera mounting plate. Camera mounting plate (consisting of 2 separate sub plates) Screws ❈ When assembling the units, use the
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    AW-E750, AW-E650 or AW-E350 is used as the camera (1) Remove the screw attached to camera mounting sub plate (A), and use it to mount camera mounting sub plate (B) onto the tripod mounting seat. (2) Mount camera mounting sub plate (A) onto camera mounting sub plate (B). When the AW-E655 is used as
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    mounting plate to the roll unit in a way contrary to the procedure of removing it in step 3. Roll Unit AW-RL400 AW-RL400 Camera mounting plate's screws 7 Using the pan/tilt head connecting cable provided, connect the [OPTION] connector on the pan/tilt head connector panel and the connector
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    Roll Unit AW-RL400 Specifications Supply voltage: DC 24 V Power consumption: Approx. 24 W 1 indicates safety information. Pan/tilt head connector: Connected to pan/tilt head using cable supplied Performance: Maximum load-bearing capability: 8.8 lbs (4 kg) Rotary range: 380 degrees (approx. ±
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    cable to the LENS I/F connector on the pan/tilt head. ≥ Use either the AW-CB400 remote operation panel or WV-CB700A remote control box for camera control. The AW-CB400 and WV-CB700A cannot be used together. ≥ When using the AW-CB400, use the cable (10 m) supplied with the AW-CB400
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    Connections Motorized zoom lens Iris control Zoom/focus control AW-PH400 Indoor Pan/Tilt Head Pan/tilt head/camera control signals Camera cable supplied with AW-PH400 Convertible camera Genlock signals Video signals AW-CB400 Remote Operation Panel AC power cable supplied with AW-PH400 AW-RP400
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    Head AW-PH400 G/L Composite video or component video signals To switcher, monitor Genlock signals MONITOR1 Monitor Monitor switching Pan/tilt head and camera control MONITOR2 Monitor Cable provided with AW-CB400 AW-PS301 AC adaptor AW-RC400 Cable Compensation Unit Headset AW-PS505 AC adaptor
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    be stored in the memory properly. For details on the setting methods and related aspects, refer to "Setting the mounting direction switch" in the operating instructions for the AW-PH400. Now proceed with the settings for the AW-RP400 pan/tilt control panel. 1 Use the CONTROL SELECT buttons to select
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    MENU/LIMIT button. Once the setting is released, the lamp of the PRESET MEMORY button [50] will light. $ Providing cable compensation for the cameras Make these adjustments using the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit. 1 Connect a waveform monitor to the video output connector on the AW-RC400, and
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    Adjust the total pedestal (black level), white balance, black balance, etc. of the cameras. For details on the camera adjustments, refer to the operating instructions of the AW-CB400 remote operation panel or WV-CB700A remote control box. $ Tracing memory settings Perform these settings on the
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    the data is to be registered. Only the lamp of the button pressed now lights, and START button flashes. The pan/tilt head position and camera settings prevailing at this time are recorded as the start position of the tracing memory. ≥ When the STOP button is now operated, the registration of
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    buttons. 2 Set the statuses of the pan/tilt heads and cameras. ≥ Decide on the view angle and focus using the PAN, TILT, ZOOM and FOCUS controls. ≥ Select auto iris or manual iris using the IRIS [AUTO/MANUAL/LOCK] button. ≥ If manual iris is selected, adjust the iris using the IRIS dial. ≥ Adjust
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    Operating procedures Playing the preset memory data 1 Select the pan/tilt head system using one of the CONTROL SELECT buttons. 2 When the button corresponding to the registered preset memory data is pressed, the pan/tilt head system is set to the registered status. 57
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    Hirose Electric ❈ The cable lengths are approximate. Ensure that their lengths are appropriate for the actual system used. Connect to the IRIS connector on the camera. Cable length: At least 420 mm or so
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    Cable specifications 59 When an IASD, WASD or VASD lens (digital drive) made by Canon is used Connector: 10136-3000VE made by Sumitomo 3M Case: 10336-52F0 their lengths are appropriate for the actual system used. Connect to the IRIS connector on the camera. Cable length: At least 420 mm or so
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    Hirose Electric ❈ The cable lengths are approximate. Ensure that their lengths are appropriate for the actual system used. Connect to the IRIS connector on the camera. Cable length: At least 420 mm or so
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    . Fax (800) 334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010 Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
AW-PH400
AW-RP400
AW-RC400
AW-RL400
AW-PH400
AW-RC400
AW-RP400
AW-RL400
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Indoor Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH400P
Pan/Tilt Control Panel
AW-RP400N
Cable Compensation Unit
AW-RC400N
Roll Unit
AW-RL400G