Panasonic AW-PH405N manual  COM connector COM,  Video connector Video,  SDI connector SDI

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Parts and their function

Pedestal connector panel

CONTROL IN RP connector [RP]

AUX connector [AUX]

This is the connector for the control of signals of the camera and pan-tilt head.

It is connected to the TO PAN/TILT HEAD connector on the AW-RP655 multi-function controller and AW-RP555 multi hybrid control panel.

Use a 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable for the connecting cable.

This is the output connector for the camera’s video signals.

It enables the SDI signals, VBS signals, etc. from the BNC coaxial cable connected to AUX IN to be output. Provide a BNC coaxial cable as the connecting cable.

No cable compensation is provided for the signals which are output from this connector.

COM connector [COM]

This is the connector for the control signals used to extend the camera’s functions.

VIDEO connector [VIDEO]

This the output connector for the convertible camera’s video signals.

It is connected to the Y/VIDEO connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc. Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

CABLE COMP OFF/ON switch [CABLE COMP]

When this is set to ON, signals which have been cable compensated for the equivalent of 1640 ft (500 meters) are output from the VIDEO connector and the Y, Pr and Pb connectors.

When this switch is used in conjunction with the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit, the video cable can be extended up to a maximum of 3281 ft (1000 meters).

SDI connector [SDI]

This is the output connector for the camera’s video signals.

It enables the SDI signals, VBS signals, etc. from the BNC coaxial cable connected to SDI IN to be output. Provide a BNC coaxial cable as the connecting cable.

No cable compensation is provided for the signals which are output from this connector.

G/L IN connector [G/L IN]

This is the genlock signal input connector.

It is connected to the G/L OUT connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or other unit. Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

PROMPTER IN connector [PROMPTER IN]

The video signals for the prompter are input to this connector.

Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

Y connector [Y]

This is the output connector for the camera’s video signals.

It is connected to the Y/VIDEO connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc. Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

Pr/C connector [Pr/C]

This is the output connector for the camera’s video signals.

It is connected to the Pr/C connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.

Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

Pb connector [Pb]

This is the output connector for the camera’s video signals.

It is connected to the Pb connector on the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.

Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.

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Contents Operating Instructions Safety precautions FCC NoteImportant Safety Instructions Contents Introduction Operating precautions Handle the unit carefully Accessories Installation precautionsParts and their function  Prompter connector  Pedestal  Power ON/OFF switch Tally lamp accessory  Rotary head Lens I/F 2 connector Lens I/F Rotary head connector panel  ND/EXT connector ND/EXT Lens P/S ON/OFF switch Lens P/S  Lens I/F 1 connector Lens I/F Cable Comp OFF/ON switch Cable Comp  COM connector COM Video connector Video  SDI connector SDIInstallation  Assembling the pan-tilt head Mounting the tally lamp Mode for ensuring safety in the case of collisions  Concerning the safety modesMode for ensuring safety in the case of trouble Installation Setting the landing characteristics  Setting the CPU circuit board switches Setting SW1 Setting the installation direction switch Installing the pan-tilt head  Pan-tilt head mounting conditionsInstallation  Mounting the camera Convertible camera AW-E350/E650/E655/E750/E860When mounting the cameras without fan AW-E350, AW-E650  Attaching the wire Camera AW-E750 Lenses that can be used Multi-purpose camera AK-HC1500GFujinon HA42 series Canon HJ40 series, J35 series  Concerning the balance of the installed unit How to obtain the balancePrecautions for mounting the camera  Camera AK-HC1500G Connections AW-IF400 Switch settingsFor a convertible camera For the AK-HC1500G When connecting a Canon lens with motorized extender unit Cable specificationsWhen connecting a Fujinon extender change unit  Replacing the belt Replacing the consumable parts Replacing the motor  Replacing the gearAppearance Unit inch mmSpecifications Supply voltage AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 120 WMemo Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AW-PH405N specifications

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