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Page 1: Power Cable
Remote Control Unit AW-RC600P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. -
Page 2: Rack-Mount Angles
Safety precautions 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”... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 4 Accessories ... 4 Precautions for use ... 5 Parts and their functions ... 6 Front panel ... 6 Rear panel ... 11 Connections ... 13 Operating procedure ... 14 Introduction This remote control unit (RCU) is designed to be used with a convertible camera (such as the AW-E860, AW-E750, AW-E650, AW-E655 or AW-E350). -
Page 5: Precautions For Use
Precautions for use Handle the unit carefully. Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents. Operate the unit within a temperature range of 14°F (–10°C) to 113°F (+45°C). Operation in locations below 14°F (–10°C) or above 113°F (+45°C) may adversely affect the internal parts. ... -
Page 6: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions Front panel Power switch [POWER OFF/ON] ON: At this setting, the power is supplied to the unit (and the power indicator LED lights). OFF: At this setting, the power is off. Power indicator LED [POWER] When the power switch is set to [ON], this LED lights up green to indicate that the unit can be operated. - Page 7 Parts and their functions Auto white/auto black setting switch [AWC/HOLD/ABC] Automatic adjustment of the white balance starts when this switch is set to the top position while the white balance selector switch is at the [A] or [B] position. Regardless of the white balance selector switch ...
- Page 8 Parts and their functions Red and blue pedestal adjustment controls [PAINTING PED R/B] These controls enable the black balance to be adjusted finely. When the black balance is automatically adjusted again after it has been finely adjusted, it will return to the status prior to the fine adjustment regardless of the positions of these controls.
- Page 9 Parts and their functions Lens iris selector switch [IRIS MANU/AUTO] The lens is set to automatic iris (ALC) if this switch is set to [AUTO] when the iris selector switch on the lens is at [AUTO]. The lens iris can now be finely adjusted using the lens iris control ...
- Page 10 Parts and their functions Horizontal phase adjustment control [H.PHASE] This is used to adjust the horizontal phases of the gen-lock input and video output when two or more cameras are used at the same time. Subcarrier phase coarse adjustment switch [SC COARSE] This is used to adjust the hue of the gen-lock input and video output coarsely when two or more cameras are...
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Page 11: Rear Panel
Parts and their functions Rear panel Camera cable connector [CAMERA] (26-pin connector) The camera’s cable (such as the AW-CA50A26) is connected here. Contact-type pan/tilt head control connector [PAN/TILT CONTROL IN] (D-SUB 15-pin connector) This has the same shape as the tally/intercom input/ output connector. - Page 12 Parts and their functions Video output connectors [VIDEO1, VIDEO2] The video signals from the camera after cable compensation are output from these connectors. (The same signal is output from connectors 1 and 2.) Connect the connectors to the video input connectors on the live switcher, color monitor, VTR or other device.
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Page 13: Connections
Connections Before proceeding with the connections, ensure that the power to all the devices is off. Be absolutely sure to use the AW-CA50A26 RCU cable to connect the RCU to the camera. When extending the cable, use the extension-use studio cable (WV-CA26U15, WV-CA26U30 or WV-CA26U100) and extension-use joint connector (WV-CA26T26). -
Page 14: Operating Procedure
Operating procedure 1. Turn on the power. Set the unit’s power switch to [ON]. 2. Proceed with the cable compensation and gen-lock adjustments. Gen-lock adjustment 3. Adjust the white balance. This adjustment must be performed when the unit is used for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period. -
Page 15: Adjustment
Adjustment Cable compensation 1. Turn the cable compensation selector switch to match the length of the cable connecting the camera and the RCU. Switch position Cable length Less than 246 ft. (75 m) 246 to 492 ft. (75 to 150 m) 492 to 754.4 ft. -
Page 16: White Balance Adjustments
Adjustment White balance adjustments Automatic adjustment (AWC) Two sets of color temperature conditions can be stored in the memory. When using the unit under the same conditions as the ones stored in the memory, there is no need to re-adjust the white balance. -
Page 17: Black Balance Adjustments
Adjustment Black balance adjustments Automatic adjustment (ABC) 1. The black balance can be automatically adjusted by setting the auto white/auto black setting switch to [ABC]. While the black balance is being automatically adjusted, the auto setting indicator LED starts blinking: it goes off if the adjustment is successful and lights up if it is not successful. -
Page 18: Gen-Lock Adjustment
Adjustment Gen-lock adjustment When using the gen-lock function, the phases of the signals must be adjusted to bring the phases into alignment with the other devices and camera. Before proceeding with the adjustment, switch the camera’s video signals to color bar signals. ... -
Page 19: Menu Item Setting
Menu item setting The settings of the convertible camera were preset when the camera was shipped from the manufacturing plant. However, the menu items can be set or changed for each mode to match the actual shooting conditions. For details, refer to the camera’s operating instructions. -
Page 20: Rack Mounting
Rack mounting When the unit is to be mounted on a EIA 19-inch rack, use rack mount angles (provided) and four mounting screws (M410) (provided). 1. Turn off the power switch of the unit. 2. Remove four screws fixing the rubber feet and remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the unit. 3. -
Page 21: Appearance
Appearance Unit: inch (mm) 9-13/16 (250) 3-7/16 (88) -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications Power supply: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 67 W indicates safety information. Video output: Composite signal 1.0 Vp-p/752 (BNC connector) R/G/B, Y/PR/PB, Y/C signal (switch)1 each (BNC connector) R,B: 0.7 Vp-p/75, G: 1.0 Vp-p/75 (with SYNC) Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75, PR, PB: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75... - Page 24 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...