Panasonic AW-RP400, AW-PH400, AW-RL400, AW-RC400 manual Replacing the consumable parts

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Indoor Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400

Replacing the consumable parts

$ Replacing the battery

The battery has a service life of approximately 5 years.

The unit stores the preset positions, limiters and other data in its memory. This data is retained even when 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 that has lost its charge with a new one. (Battery used: CR2032 manganese dioxide-lithium battery)

$ How to remove the battery

1Remove the four screws, and remove the pedestal connector panel.

2Push the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure, and slide it out.

3With the battery slid out, raise it from underneath the part with the

arrow.

4 After disengaging the part with the arrow from the battery holder, pull the battery out toward yourself.

Replace the lithium battery here.

$ How to install the battery

1 Make the “+” side of the new battery to the front side, and insert its end into the battery holder from the direction of the arrow.

2Push the battery into the holder while pushing the battery in the

direction of the arrow.

Pedestal connector panel

 

3Attach the pedestal connector panel using the four screws.

AW-PH400

$ Replacing the motor

Replace the motor when it ceases to operate properly. For details on the motor replacement, consult your dealer.

$ Replacing the belt

Replace the belt when the preset stop accuracy has deteriorated. For details on the belt replacement, consult your dealer.

$ Replacing the gear

Replace the gear when the preset stop accuracy has deteriorated. For details on the gear replacement, consult your dealer.

The motor, gear and belt are consumables.

They need to be replaced at periodic intervals.

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Contents AW-PH400 AW-RP400 AW-RC400 AW-RL400 AW-RL400FCC Note Safety precautionsImportant Safety Instructions Contents ≥ Do not use the units outdoors ≥ Maintenance Operating precautions≥ Handle the units carefully Precautions for use AccessoriesIntroduction Installation precautions Parts and their function Tally lamp accessory Rotary head connector panel Pedestal connector panelPedestal Power ON/OFF switch Bottom panel Prompter connectorOption connector Option ND/EXT connector ND/EXT@ SDI in connector SDI Lens I/F 2 connector Lens I/FL in connector G/L Connector YConnector SDI connector SDIAttaching the camera mounting base For a stand-alone installationFor installation on the ceiling $ Assembling the pan/tilt headMounting the tally lamp For stand-alone installation $ Setting the mounting direction switchFor installation on the ceiling $ Setting the PCB switches $ Installing the pan/tilt head $ Mounting the camera ≥ Camera AW-E750 $ Attaching the wire≥ Camera AW-E650, AW-E350 Replacing the consumable parts Power consumption SpecificationsSupply voltage Memo Rack-mounting adaptors Mounting screws M4!8 mm Zoom switch Plug D-SUB 15-pin for tally/INCOM system$ Front panel Focus indicator PAN Position indicatorIris indicator = Zoom indicatorLCD panel Preset Memory selection buttons 1 toPAN/TILT lever/ROTATION control switch Memory button$ Rear panel EXT Cont IN/OUT connectorsCamera Control in from RCB P1 to P5 connectors TALLY/INCOM connectorCamera Control in from ROP connector Remote connectorControl OUT to PAN/TILT Head P1 to P5 connectors Moni SEL OUT connector$ Operation method Menu settingsMenu item Setting Description Initial value $ List of menu items and settingsIris Control setting BOTH/RP400/CB400 Tilt Range setting 190/300 degreesSpeed with Zoom POS. setting OFF/1/2/3 Preset Speed setting 1 toMemory Length setting 60s/120s/300s/600s Option Switch a to H settingsSD Card setting Control Select Mode setting INTERLOCK/UN-INTERLOCKBuzzer setting OFF/ON Auto RUN setting Start No., END No., IntervalHow to mount the AW-RP400 in a rack Before changing the position, turn off the power How to change the position of the connector panelBefore replacing the zoom switch, turn off the power How to replace the zoom switchSecure the zoom switch using the four screws Replacing the consumable parts Supply voltage DC 12.0 Power consumption Approx W Cable Compensation Unit AW-RC400 SHORT/LONG selector switch Front panel Power LEDPower switch Cable length setting switches 0 toPb in connectors 1 to MONITOR1, 2 connectors BAC adaptor storage spaceVideo in connectors 1 to = Pr/C in connectors 1 toHow to mount the AW-RC400 in a rack Ambient operating temperature Power consumption Approx WPan/tilt head connecting cable Roll unit anchoring screw holes Pan/tilt head connectorRotary ring Camera mounting screw U1/4-20UNC Camera mounting plate a BInstallation When the AW-E655 is used as the camera When the AW-E750, AW-E650 or AW-E350 is used as the cameraCamera mounting plate’s screws Pan/tilt head connector Supply voltage DC 24 Power consumption Approx WPerformance Connections Zoom/focus Control MONITOR1 MONITOR2 Example of system configuration$ Turning on the power Operating procedures$ Providing cable compensation for the cameras Setting the recording time and number of memories $ Genlock adjustments for the respective cameras$ Video adjustments for the cameras $ Tracing memory settingsPlaying the tracing memory data Erasing the tracing memory data $ Setting the preset memory dataRegistering the preset memory data Changing the tracing memory dataPlaying the preset memory data Cable specifications Cable specifications When an RD lens made by Fujinon is used Page Page Page Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AW-RP400, AW-RL400, AW-RC400, AW-PH400 specifications

The Panasonic AW-RC400, AW-PH400, AW-RL400, and AW-RP400 are advanced broadcast and production tools designed to streamline the process of remote control and automation in various environments, including television studios, houses of worship, and live event venues. Together, these devices enhance flexibility, precision, and usability in professional video production.

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