Installation

Mounting the camera

[Multi-purpose camera AK-HC1500G]

When mounting the camera, take sufficient care to ensure that the camera will not come off or fall down.

Mount the lens onto the multi-purpose camera.

(1) Lenses that can be used

• Use any of the portable lenses which are listed below.

Fujinon

HA18, HA21, HA22 series

 

 

Canon

HJ17e, HJ21e series

 

 

(2)Lenses that cannot be used

•Do not use the large-sized lenses [with a weight of 11 lbs (5 kg) or more and a length of 15-3/4” (400 mm) or more] with the model numbers which are listed below since when they are mounted on the camera, the camera’s overall balance will be upset.

Fujinon

HA42 series

 

 

Canon

HJ40 series, J35 series

 

 

Note The current rating of LENS I/F (2) connector is 500 mA (max).

Even with the lenses in a series which can be used, any lens whose maximum current consumption exceeds 500 mA cannot be used.

Concerning the maximum current consumption of the lens, contact the lens manufacturer.

Align the multi-purpose camera with the guide pins and mount it.

Change the positions of the guide pins and screws of the camera mounting base as shown in the figure below, and then attach the camera mounting base to the rotary arm.

Do not use the rubber piece.

For a stand-alone installation

Camera Mounting base

Change the positions of the guide pins.

Change the positions of the camera mounting screws. (Change them over to the second row.)

Set the guide pin.

Mount the camera with the mounting

screws.

Mounting screws

Tighten up the two mounting screws securely using the tool.

For installation on the ceiling

Camera Mounting base

Change the positions of the guide pins.

Change the positions of the camera mounting screws. (Change them over to the third row.)

Set the guide pin.

Mount the camera with the mounting screws.

Mounting screws

Just as for a convertible camera, change the positions of the guide pins and screws of the camera mounting base as shown in the figure above, and then attach the camera mounting base to the rotary arm.

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Panasonic AW-PH405N manual Multi-purpose camera AK-HC1500G, Lenses that can be used
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