RGB Card

AW-PB302

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-

VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-

SONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilat- eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appli- ance.

SA 1966

For U.S.A

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to cor- rect the interference at his own expense.

For CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

The information marking of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bot- tom of the unit.

You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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PREFACE

???When the RGB card is installed in a convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, R/G/B or Y/Pr/Pb component signals can be output.

SPECIAL NOTES ON OPERATION

???Power Off Before Connecting or Disconnecting Cables

Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch power off.

???Handle Carefully.

Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or vibration. This is important to prevent trou- ble.

???Avoid Humidity and Dust.

Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because much humidity and dust will cause dam- age to the parts inside.

???Operating Temperature Range

Avoid using the product at a cold place below - 10??C or at a hot place above +45??C because extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.

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PRECAUTIONS

???Ask a qualified service person for repairs when necessary.

???Do not attempt to disassemble the camera, Remote Control Unit (RCU) or other units. In order to pre- vent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov- ers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

???Do not let water, metal, or other foreign objects inside. This is important to prevent fire and electric shock.

???If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product, if water or other foreign matter gets inside, if it is damaged by dropping, or if you find anything wrong with it, immediately stop using it.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

VIDEO/RGB

Video/RGB output connector

Video/RGB Output Connector [VIDEO/RGB]

Composite signals, RGB/YPrPb/YC component signals, and synchronizing signals are output.

These output signals can be selected using the menu. Use the special cable WV-CA9T5 (Dsub-BNC) or WV- CA9T9 (Dsub-Dsub) to connect to it.

Pin assignments

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

9

5

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MOUNTING

CAUTION

???Be sure to ask your store, where you purchased the product, for mounting.

???Disconnect the camera power connector before mounting.

???Before handling the card, touch a metal part of the camera to discharge the static from the human body.

An anti-static wrist strap is recommended for added safety.

If you touch the card while you are still charged with static, it may cause trouble.

???Keep the metal parts of the card free of contact with other metal parts.

(1)Switch the camera off, and disconnect the power connector and other cables from the camera.

(2)Loosen the four screws on the rear of the camera and remove the rear panel.

(3)Loosen the two screws for the option card slot and remove the cover.

(4)Insert the RGB card along the guide rail at the bot- tom of the camera and the tab above.

Insert it securely all the way.

(5)Tighten the two card setscrews securely.

If you have lost the screws, use the screws (6 mm long) supplied as accessories.

(6)Fasten the rear panel with the four screws.

If you have lost the screws, use the screws (8 mm long) supplied as accessories.

(7)Plug the cables back as necessary, connect the power connector, then switch power on.

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Panasonic

Rear panel

Option card slot cover

Panasonic

RGB card

Card setscrews (6 mm)

Rear panel setscrews (8 mm)

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Connecting RGB Monitor or Image Processor

???To input signals to an RGB monitor or image processor, connect the VIDEO/RGB output connector to it with the cable WV-CA9T5 (Dsub-BNC: 5 m) or WV-CA9T9 (Dsub-Dsub: 5 m).

???Use the AC adapter AW-PS505 for power supply.

Use the power cable AW-CA4T1.

R/G/B/SYNC terminal

R/PR/C (red)

WV-CA9T5 G/Y/Y (green)

B/PB/NC (blue)

SNYC (black)

COMP (white)

VIDEO/RGB connector

or

WV-CA9T9

RGB/SYNC terminal

RGB monitor/ image processor

Computer

DC power cable

AW-CA4T1

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MENU ITEM SETTING

A convertible camera, for example, AW-E300, can be set using the menu as suited to the system and shoot- ing conditions. For details, refer to the operation manu- al for the camera.

???Setup Procedures (Output Signal Selection)

(1)Display the main menu.

Camera alone: Keep the menu switch depressed for 5 seconds or more.

With RCU (RCB): Set the user set switch in the pocket to ON.

??? MAIN MENU SCREEN

Main Menu of Halogen,

Fluorescent, Outdoor Mode

Main Menu of User Mode

**User Mode Set**

Iris, Shutter, Gain Set Color Set

G/L. Color Bar Set Detail Set1 Detail Set2 Color Matrix Set

Other Set Option Card Set Initialize Data

End

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(2)The setting item (flashing) changes each time the menu switch, item switch, or NO switch is pressed. Select [Option Card Set] and press the YES switch to display the [Option Card Set] submenu.

(3)Select [Component] with the menu switch and item switch, and select [R/G/B], [Y/Pr/Pb] or [Y/C] with the YES and NO switches.

(4)Select [Return] with the menu switch and item switch, and press the YES switch to return to the main menu.

(5)The camera is now back in shooting condition. Camera alone: Select [End] with the menu switch

and item switch, then press the YES switch. With RCU (RCB): Set the user set switch in the

pocket to OFF.

The camera will now operate under the conditions thus set.

CAMERA

**Option Card Set*

Component R/G/B

Return

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APPEARANCE

mm (inch)

70 (2-3/4)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

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Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Regional Offices:

EASTERN ZONE: 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7620

CENTRAL ZONE: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200

SOUTHERN ZONE:

Atlanta Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 Panazip 11 (770) 338-6841, fax (770) 338-6741

Law Enforcement Video Products: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024, Panazip 11 (770) 338-6844, fax (770) 338-6721

WESTERN ZONE:

Seattle Region: 1200 Westlake Ave. North, Suite 508, Seattle, WA98109 (206) 285-8883

Los Angeles Region: 6550 Katella Ave. 17A-1, Cypress, CA 90630 (714) 373-7271

Government Marketing Department: 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

PANASONIC CANADA INC.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada (905) 624-5010

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY

DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave. KM. 9.5 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (809) 750-4300