Parts and their function

Rotary head connector panel

ND/EXT connector [ND/EXT]

This is for the control of the ND filter and lens extender of the motorized lens unit.

Connect this connector when using a motorized lens unit with ND filter and lens extender functions. The cable described in “Cable specifications” on page 26 is required in order to connect this connector.

CanonEXT ()

CVCC (12 V)

LENS P/S ON/OFF switch [LENS P/S]

When this is set to ON, power is supplied to the lens from the LENS I/F (1) connector. When it is set to OFF, power is no longer supplied to the lens from the LENS I/F (1) connector.

Set this switch to OFF when power is to be supplied from a source outside the unit without using the AW-PH405’s dedicated camera cable.

CanonEXT ()

 

 

 

 

CGND

 

 

 

ND Signal

 

 

 

 

EXT Return

 

 

 

ND Return

EXT Signal

(Pin layout as seen from cable end)

The current rating of the CVCC and CGND pins is 500 mA (max). Any devices whose maximum current consumption exceeds 500 mA cannot beused.

LENS I/F (2) connector [LENS I/F (2)]

This is used when an IAS, WAS or VAS lens made by Canon or an RD lens made by Fujinon is to be used. The optional connecting cable is required to connect the lens with the connector.

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

The lens whose maximum current consumption exceeds 500 mA cannot be used. Concerning the maximum current consumption of the lens, contact the lens manufacturer.

Lens

Cable

 

 

Canon

 

Digital

AW-CA4DLZG

Analog

AW-CA4ALZG

 

 

Fujinon

AW-CA4FLZG

 

 

Note Refer to the instructions for using the connecting cable to ensure that it is connected properly.

LENS I/F (1) connector [LENS I/F (1)]

This is used to control the zooming and focusing of the motorized lens unit.

Use the motorized lens unit’s remote (zoom/focus) control cable to make the connection.

CAMERA I/F connector [CAMERA I/F]

This is used for the control of the convertible camera. Use the camera cable supplied with the AW-PH405 to connect the connector with the REMOTE connector on the camera.

Depending on the functions of the optional card, a special camera cable (sold separately) is required.

SDI IN connector [SDI IN]

Use a coaxial cable to connect this to the SDI OUT connector on the AW-PB504 SDI card or other card installed in the convertible camera.

AUX IN connector [AUX IN]

This connector is connected using a BNC coaxial cable to the SDI OUT connector on the AW-PB504 SDI card or other card installed in the convertible camera or to the VBS connector on the AK-HDC1500G down converter board or other board installed in the AK-HC1500G multi-purpose camera.

TALLY OFF/ON switch [TALLY]

When this is set to ON, the tally lamp is lighted by the selected signals. When it is set to OFF, the () tally lamp will not light even if the selected signals are supplied.

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Panasonic AW-PH405N manual Rotary head connector panel  ND/EXT connector ND/EXT,  Lens P/S ON/OFF switch Lens P/S

AW-PH405N specifications

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