User manual PANASONIC AW-PB305AL

[. . . ] 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Zebra pattern and safety zone displays appearing in the viewfinder can be switched using the menu settings. The VIDEO ON/OFF switch function of the viewfinder (AW-VF64) is incorporated. (In order to prevent CRT burn-in, the AW-VF64 does not come with a standby function. ) Precautions for use When connecting or disconnecting a cable from any unit, ensure that the power to that unit is turned off. Do not drop this product or subject it to strong shock or vibration, as this may cause it to malfunction. Avoid using the unit in very humid or dusty locations, as this may cause it to malfunction. Avoid using the product at a cold place below ­10°C or at a hot place above +45°C because extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside. - 4 (E) - ENGLISH Introduction Major operating controls and their functions Studio card EVF connector [EVF] The EVF cable 7 from the interface bracket is connected here. 4 Inter-communications jack (M3) [INCOM] The inter-communications headset is connected here. If the plug diameter does not match, use the adjuster plug (M6 M) supplied with this product. MIC: Dynamic (With Preamp) 50 /­0 dB Receiver: 150 (max. 00 mW) 2 EVF standby / VIDEO ON/OFF switch [ST. BY / VIDEO ON/OFF] <For the WV-VF65B, AW-VF80> ST. BY: Places the viewfinder in standby mode. <For the AW-VF64> VIDEO ON: Outputs images to the viewfinder. VIDEO OFF: No images appear on the viewfinder. The AW-VF64 does not come with a standby function. 3 Inter-communications level control [LEVEL] This adjusts the sound level output to the inter-communications headset. - 5 (E) - Interface bracket 5 EVF connector 1 [EVF1] The viewfinder (WV-VF65B, AW-VF80) is connected here. 6 EVF connector 2 [EVF2] The viewfinder AW-VF64 is connected here. Note Do not connect EVFs to EVF connectors 1 and (5 and 6) at the same time. 7 EVF cable This is connected to the EVF connector on the studio card. 8 TALLY input connector [TALLY IN] This is the tally control external input connector. OPEN: TALLY OFF SHORT: TALLY ON When using the AW-CB400 remote operation panel and AW-CA50T8G control cable for connecting to the convertible camera, connect the TALLY cable of the AW-CA50T8G to this connector. - 6 (E) - ENGLISH Major operating controls and their functions Installing the studio card Always ask your local dealer to install the studio card. Before installing the studio card: Release the static carried in the body of the person to perform the installation. Installation can be performed more safely if an anti-static wrist strap is worn. Touching the card without first releasing this static may cause malfunctioning. Do not allow the metal part of the card come in contact with any other metal parts. Rear panel Optional card slot cover Studio card 2 screws (6 mm) 4 screws (8 mm) 1 2 3 4 Turn the power to the camera off and remove any cables which are connected to the power connector or other connectors. [. . . ] When performing the settings with the convertible camera: Press the MENU switch continuously for at least 5 seconds. When performing the settings with the remote control unit (AW-RC600): Set the MENU switch to "ON". Main menu for halogen light mode, fluorescent light mode and outdoor mode The mode selected is displayed here. * "Option Card 2" is displayed on the menu when the optional card has been plugged into the optional card slot of the additional card box. Convertible camera MENU switch ITEM/AWC switch YES/ABC switch NO/BAR switch To return to filming mode (This is displayed when the convertible camera is used to perform the settings. ) Remote control unit (AW-RC600) MENU switch ITEM UP switch ITEM DOWN switch DATA YES/UP switch DATA NO/DOWN switch - 11 (E) - 2 Select "Option Card 1" to display the submenu. When performing the settings with the convertible camera: Press the MENU or ITEM/AWC switch to move the flashing to the setting item, then press the YES/ABC switch to display the submenu. When performing the settings with the remote control unit (AW-RC600): Press the ITEM UP or ITEM DOWN switch to move the flashing to the setting item, then press the DATA YES/UP switch to display the submenu. 4 Return to filming mode. [. . . ]