Parts and their function

Rotary head

This rotates in the horizontal direction.

Pedestal

POWER ON/OFF switch

Where a switch is pushed in, the unit’s power is turned on, and the unit’s power is turned off after the switch has jumped out.

AC inlet [AC IN] (AC 3-point inlet)

Connect the accessory AC power cable to this inlet.

Camera mounting base mounting screws

M522 mm hexagon socket head screws (with flat washers, spring washers) (3 of each provided as accessories)

These parts are used to secure the camera mounting base to the rotary arm.

Tally lamp (accessory)

This is lighted up red by the selected signals.

Rotary arm mounting screws

M522 mm hexagon socket head screws (with flat washers, spring washers) (4 of each provided as accessories)

These parts are used to secure the rotary arm to the rotary head.

Rotary arm

This rotates in the vertical direction.

Camera mounting base

Mount the convertible camera or multi-purpose camera on this base.

Pan-tilt head mounting holes

These four holes are used when installing the pan-tilt head.

Bottom panel

Use the unit with this panel in position.

PROMPTER connector

The prompter is connected to this connector.

The maximum current which can be supplied from the DC 12 V OUT socket is 2.5 A.

When the prompter is connected, the pan-tilt head’s speed is reduced to about one-third.

When connecting the prompter, be absolutely sure to short-circuit the DETECT terminal (Pin No.14) and the GND terminal (Pin No.15).

Note Consult your dealer when a prompter is to be installed since it will be necessary for the balance between the mounting fixture and overall weight and other aspects to be checked.

Pin layout as seen facing the prompter connector

Pin No.

Signal Name

1

 

– – –

 

9

– – –

2

 

PROMPTER VIDEO

 

10

PROMPTER VIDEO GND

3

 

– – –

 

11

– – –

4

 

DC 12 V OUT

 

12

– – –

5

 

GND

 

13

– – –

6

 

– – –

 

14

DETECT

7

 

– – –

 

15

GND

8

 

– – –

Guide pin

Use this to determine the direction in which the camera is to be mounted.

Camera mounting screws (U1/4” 20UNC)

These are used to secure the camera firmly after it has been mounted.

Side blank panel

For normal operation, use the unit with this panel in position.

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AW-PH405N specifications

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