Panasonic AW-PB305 Operating Instructions Manual

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Studio Card
AW-PB305AL
This product consists of an studio card and an
interface bracket.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 Studio Card AW-PB305AL This product consists of an studio card and an interface bracket. Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Adjuster Plug (M6  M3)

    ENGLISH VERSION Safety precautions  DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Configuration ... 3 Accessories ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Characteristics ... 4 Precautions for use ... 4 Major operating controls and their functions ... 5 Studio card ... 5 Interface bracket ... 6 Installing the studio card ... 7 Interface bracket mountings ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Installing the studio card in a convertible camera (such as the AW-E50, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750 and AW-E860) and mounting the camera on the interface bracket makes it possible for a viewfinder and/or inter-communications headset to be used and thus enable the camera to be used as a studio camera.
  • Page 6: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions

    Major operating controls and their functions Studio card  EVF connector [EVF] The EVF cable from the interface bracket is connected here. 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.
  • Page 7: Interface Bracket

    Major operating controls and their functions 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  ( the same time.
  • Page 8: Installing The Studio Card

    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.
  • Page 9: Interface Bracket Mountings

    Interface bracket mountings  Mounting the bracket on a tripod Mount the interface bracket on the tripod. (Screw: 1/4 – 0UNC)  Mounting the camera Mount the camera (in which the studio card has been installed) on the interface bracket. Fasten the fixing knob to firmly secure the camera.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections When configuring a system with the remote control unit Convertible camera: AW-E50, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750, AW-E860, etc. Viewfinder: WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc. Remote control unit (RCU): WV-RC700A, WV-RC550, AW-RC600, etc. Viewfinder: WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc. Inter-communications headset Video monitor Coaxial cable Inter-communications headset Inter-communications headset...
  • Page 11: When Configuring A System With The Remote Operation Panel

    Connections When configuring a system with the remote operation panel Convertible camera: AW-E50, AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750, AW-E860, etc. Viewfinder: WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc. Remote operation panel: AW-CB400, etc. Video monitor Viewfinder: WV-VF65B, AW-VF80, AW-VF64, etc. AC adapter: AW-PS505A Video monitor Cable provided with AC adapter ...
  • Page 12: Setting And Changing Of Menu Items

    Setting and changing of menu items  Camera settings to match the system configuration and filming conditions can be made using the menu screens. See the convertible camera operating instructions for more information on the settings.  For details on the setting procedures when the remote control unit and remote operation panel are used, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and panel.
  • Page 13 Setting and changing of menu items 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.
  • Page 14: Optional Card Settings Submenu

    Setting and changing of menu items Optional card settings submenu   Zebra indicator (ON, OFF) This sets the zebra pattern display which appears in the viewfinder. Zebra patterns are displayed in the viewfinder. OFF: Zebra patterns are not displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 15: Appearance

    Appearance Unit: mm Studio card - 14 (E) -...
  • Page 16: Interface Bracket

    Appearance Unit: mm Interface bracket - 15 (E) -...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements: DC 1 V (supplied from convertible camera) Power consumption: 15 W (When WV-VF65B, AW-VF80 is connected) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: –10°C to +45°C Ambient operating humidity: Dimensions (WHD): Studio card Interface bracket Weight: Studio card Interface bracket Input/output connectors: Studio card...

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