Panasonic WV-RC550 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

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FOR WV-F500 and WV-F700 series Color Camera Operation
Preparation: Stick the Front Panel Overlay (provided) onto the Front Panel of this unit and secure it with 4 screws (provided).
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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Power Switch (POWER, ON/OFF)
This switch turns on and off the power of the Remote
Control Unit (RCU).
Power Indicator
This switch lights red whenever the unit is operating.
Tally Indicator (TALLY)
When this unit is used in conjunction with a Special
Effects Generator, this indicator will light to indicate
the selection of this unit from a Special Effects
Generator.
High Gain Selection Switch (0 dB/+9 dB/+18 dB)
Normally set this switch to the 0 dB position. Positions
+9 dB and + 18 GB increase the video output ampli-
tude for dark scenes and are equivalent to opening
the tens iris 1.5 or 3 F steps, respectively.
6dB Gain Selection Switch (+6 dB/OFF/ -6 dB)
Normally set this switch to the OFF position. By the
combination of this switch with the High Gain
Selection Switch (44), fine adjustment of the gain level
is available.
Color Bar/Camera Selection Switch (BAR/CAM)
In a system configuration, this switch is used for signal
selection between camera mode and color bar mode.
BAR: A color bar signal is provided from the Video
Output Connector (35) of this unit.
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CAM : The actual camera picture, aS picked up
through the lens, is displayed.
Detail Level Selection Switch
(DTL, LEVEL-HIGH/LOW/OFF)
The detail/faperture level can be selected by this
switch in three steps. Set this switch to the desired
position while observing the sharpness of the picture.
Auto White/Auto Black Set Switch
{AWC/HOLD/ABC)
This switch sets the white balance and black balance
automatically as follows:
AWC: This position is used for setting the white bal-
ance when the White/Black Balance Selection
Switch (50) is set to the A or B position. White bal-
ance adjustment is required when "AWC A NG" or
"AWC B NG" is displayed in the viewfinder or
when the Auto Warning Indicator (49) on lights.
HOLD : jn ihis position, the white and black balances
set at the AWC or ABC position can be held fixed,
if so desired, for at least one year.
ABC: This position is used for setting the black bal-
ance when the White/Black Balance Selection
Switch (50) is set to the A or B position. Black bal-
ance adjustment is required when "ABC NG" is
displayed in the viewfinder or when the Auto
Warning Indicator (49) on this unit lights.