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    屋内回転台 取扱説明書 AW -PH360N 保証書は、必ず「お買い上げ日・販売店名」等の記入をお確 かめのうえ、お受け取りください。 製造番号は、 品質管理上重要なものです。 お買い上げの際は、 製品本体と保証書の製造番号をお確かめください。 保証書別添付 [...]

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    2 O 上下190度、 水平300度の回転ができる、 据え付け型の小型回転台です。 O カメラとレンズ合わせて、総重量4㎏まで 搭載できます。 O コントローラーAW-RP301、 AW-RP305、 AW-RP501、 AW-RP505、 AW-RP605A、 AW-RP400、パーソナルコンピューター でコントロールできます。 O[...]

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    - 3 - 1 indicates safety information. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F[...]

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    - 4 - O This is a compact stand-alone type of pan/tilt head which is capable of rotating 95 degrees upward and downward and 300 degrees on the horizontal. O This pan/tilt head can bear a total weight of up to 8.8 lb (4 kg) for the camera and lens combined. O The pan/tilt head can be controlled using the controllers AW-RP301, AW-RP305, AW-RP501, AW-[...]

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    - 5 - O Do not install the pan/tilt head on any of its sides. O Avoid using the pan/tilt head in kitchens or other places where there is excessive steam and oil fumes. O Make sure that the installation of the pan/tilt head has been completed before mounting the camera onto it. O This pan/tilt head has a maximum load capacity of 8.8 lb (4 kg). Do no[...]

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    - 6 - Precautions for use O In order to protect the environment when the pan/tilt head is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly. O This pan/tilt head uses a manganese dioxide-lithium battery (CR2032). Be absolutely sure to remove this battery when disposing of the pan/tilt head or pri[...]

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    - 7 - Parts and their functions[...]

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    - 8 - Parts and their functions 1 Tilting arm This tilts in the vertical direction. 2 Tilting arm fixing screws M4 ! 12 mm (4 screws supplied) 3 Camera mounting plate This is used to mount the convertible camera. 4 Guide screws These are used to maintain the camera’s balance and anchor the camera mounting plate. 5 Guide pin This determines the mo[...]

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    - 9 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) Stand-alone installation Suspended installation Tilting Arm $ Assembling the pan/tilt head Be absolutely sure to hold the pan/tilt head by the base when handling it. O Attaching the tilting arm Use the tilting arm fixing screws to attach the tilting arm. The w[...]

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    $ Controller selection switch / installation direction switch / landing characteristics settings The following switches are set when determining controller selections, stand alone settings and landing characteristics settings. (RP501 / suspended installation / soft landing are the default settings.) 1. Remove the four head cover screws, and remove [...]

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    - 11 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) $ Transmission signal selection setting The switches on the COMP and CONNECTOR printed circuit boards must be set to correspond to the signals to be transmitted and components to be connected to the pan/tilt head. (When shipped, the analog settings are suppor[...]

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    - 12 - $ Setting the cable compensation circuit of video signals (COMP switch of the COMP printed circuit board is set to “OFF” in the default setting.) 1 When using the AW-RP501 controller or the AW-HB505 multiport hub (for transmissions using composite signals) When this controller (or multiport hub) has been connected to the pan/tilt head, i[...]

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    - 13 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) Safety wire $ Installing the pan/tilt head Be absolutely sure to follow the instructions below when installing the pan/tilt head. Failure to do so may cause the pan/tilt head to slip out of position or fall. O For wall Do not install the pan/tilt head on any [...]

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    - 14 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) $ Mounting the camera The pan/tilt head’s camera mounting section has a mechanism for maintaining the camera’s balance that moves the camera mounting plate using a guide roller as a fulcrum. Use the described recommended lenses corresponding to the camera[...]

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    - 15 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) <Mounting example: when the camera side is heavy> Adjust the balance by moving the camera mounting plate. • Stand-alone installation Adjust the balance by moving the camera mounting plate. <Mounting example: when the lens side is heavy> Camera L[...]

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    - 16 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) Chain Chain Chain attachment screw M4 ! 8 mm: with flat washer/spring washer Chain attachment screw M4 ! 8 mm: with flat washer/spring washer Chain attachment screw M4 ! 6 mm or M2.6 ! 6 mm: with flat washer/spring washer Chain With the AW-E655/AW-E750/AW-E86[...]

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    - 17 - Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.) O Mounting a camera When mounting a camera to the pan/tilt head, take appropriate measures to prevent the camera from falling or being stolen. 1. Place the camera on the camera mounting base and insert the guide pin into the guide hole on the camera. 2. Tight[...]

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    - 18 - Connections $ Connecting the connector panel (with the controller AW-RP501) Zoom lens Base connector front panel Convertible camera AC adapter: AW-PS300A Monitor Camera cable (supplied) DC cable (UL Type SPT-2 2 ! 16 AWG or UL Type NISPT-2 2 ! 16 AWG, to be locally purchased) 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable Coaxial cab[...]

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    - 19 - Connections $ Connecting the connector panel (with the controller AW-RP505) Zoom lens Base connector front panel AC adapter: AW-PS505A AC adapter: AW-PS505A Multiport hub: AW-HB505 Convertible camera AC adapter: AW-PS300A Preview monitor Monitor Camera cable (supplied) 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable 10BASE-T (equivale[...]

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    - 20 - Connections Zoom lens Base connector front panel Monitor Convertible camera Camera cable (supplied) 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight cable Coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) AC adapter: AW-PS300A Multi-Function Controller: AW-RP605A $ Connecting the connector panel (with the controller AW-RP605A) Coaxial cable AC adapter: AW-PS505A [...]

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    - 21 - Connections $ Connecting the connector panel (with the controller AW-RP400) Zoom lens Base connector front panel AC adapter: AW-PS505A AC adapter: AW-PS505A AW-RC400 Cable compensation unit AW-RP400 Pan/tilt control panel AW-CB400 Remote operation panel Cable supplied with AW-CB400 (AW-CB400 power and camera control signals) Convertible came[...]

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    - 22 - Connections $ Connecting the connector panel (RS-232C control) Zoom lens Personal computer Base connector front panel Convertible camera AC adapter: AW-PS300A Monitor Camera cable (supplied) RS-232C cable: AW-CA28T9 • The BNC connectors are not connected to the pan/tilt head. • When using RS-232C for control, the maximum length of the RS[...]

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    - 23 - Connections $ Head connector panel The camera and lens control cables are connected to this panel. 1 ND/EXT connector This is for controlling the ND filter and lens extender of the power lens unit. Connect it when using a power lens unit equipped with an ND filter and lens extender function. 2 LENS I/F connector This is for controlling the z[...]

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    - 24 - Connections 5 1394 connector This is for controlling the convertible camera, in which an IEEE 1394 card has been installed, and the pan/tilt head. As the connecting cable, use an IEEE 1394 cable. <Note> O This unit cannot be controlled directly using an IEEE1394 card. A convertible camera containing the plugged-in IEEE1394 card is need[...]

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    - 25 - 9 Pb OUT connector This is for camera video signal output. Connect this to the Pb IN connector on the controller or to a monitor, etc. Use a coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) for the connecting cable. : G/L IN connector This is for genlock signal input. Connect this to the G/L OUT connector on the controller. Use a coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) for [...]

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    - 26 - Connections $ Connecting the AC adapter for use with the pan/tilt head Connect the pan/tilt head with the AW-PS300A AC adapter designed for use with the pan/tilt head. Standard bare end length 11 mm It is recommended that the tip be soldered. AC adapter for use with the pan/tilt head: AW-PS300A > DC 12V IN terminal board Connect this to t[...]

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    - 27 - Connections $ Connection examples 1 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP501 control panel for transmitting composite signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal se[...]

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    - 28 - Connections 2 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP501 control panel for transmitting component signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal selection setting that s[...]

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    - 29 - Connections 3 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP501 control panel for transmitting SDI signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in SDI card (such as the AW-PB504N). • Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI card’s SDI OUT connector wit[...]

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    - 30 - Connections 4 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP505 control panel for transmitting composite signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal selection setting that s[...]

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    - 31 - Connections 5 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP505 control panel for transmitting component signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal selection setting that s[...]

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    - 32 - Connections 6 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP505 control panel for transmitting SDI signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in SDI card (such as the AW-PB504N). • Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI card’s SDI OUT connector wit[...]

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    - 33 - Connections 7 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP605A multi-function controller for transmitting composite or component signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the left side (RP605), and select the transmission signal[...]

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    - 34 - Connections 8 When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the AW-RP605A multi-function controller for transmitting SDI signals • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in SDI card (such as the AW-PB504N). • Use a coaxial cable to connect the SDI card’s SDI OUT [...]

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    - 35 - Connections 9 When the pan/tilt head is to be controlled by the AW-RP400 pan/tilt head control panel for transmitting composite or component signals (and the AW-CB400 remote operation panel is used to control the camera) • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1[...]

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    - 36 - Connections : When the pan/tilt head is to be controlled by the AW-RP400 pan/tilt head control panel for transmitting SDI signals (and the AW-CB400 remote operation panel is used to control the camera) • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in SDI card (such as the AW-PB504N).[...]

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    - 37 - Connections ; When the pan/tilt head is to be controlled by the AW-RP400 pan/tilt head control panel for transmitting composite or component signals (and the WV-CB700A remote control box is used to control the camera) • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to[...]

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    - 38 - Connections < When the pan/tilt head is to be controlled by the AW-RP400 pan/tilt head control panel for transmitting SDI signals (and the WV-CB700A remote control box is used to control the camera) • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in SDI card (such as the AW-PB504N).[...]

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    - 39 - Connections = When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by a personal computer or other such unit • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal selection setting that supports the analog/IEEE[...]

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    - 40 - Connections > When the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by both the AW-RP501 controller and a personal computer • Use the supplied camera cable to connect the unit with the convertible camera. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and select the transmission signal selection setting that support[...]

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    - 41 - Connections ? When the unit is to be connected by a network, and the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by a personal computer • Use the pan/tilt head cable (AW-CA50F29) to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in WEB card. • Set controller selection switch SW1 to the right side (RP501), and selec[...]

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    - 42 - Connections @ When the unit is to be connected to a personal computer using the IEEE1394 cable, and the camera and pan/tilt head are to be controlled by the personal computer • Use the pan/tilt head cable (AW-CA50E29) to connect the unit with the convertible camera containing the plugged-in IEEE1394 card. • Set controller selection switc[...]

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    - 43 - Be absolutely sure to set the limiters (travel range) of the pan/tilt head before use. Depending on where the pan/tilt head system has been installed, obstacles may be present within the travel range with which the camera may come into contact. Contact with any such obstacle by the camera may cause malfunctioning or accidents. In this case, [...]

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    - 44 - $ Setting/releasing the limiters O For the controller AW-RP301/AW-RP305/AW-RP501/AW-RP505 1. To set the upper limit position of the travel range: Using the controller, tilt the camera to the position which is to serve as the upper limit. While holding down the MEMORY button on the controller, press PRESET button 2 and PRESET button 3 simulta[...]

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    - 45 - Limiters O For the controller AW-RP605A 1. To set the upper limit position of the travel range: Using the controller, tilt the camera to the position which is to serve as the upper limit. While holding down the OK button on the controller, press TRACING/PRESET MEMORY button 47 . The setting is completed as soon as the lamp of the TRACING/PRE[...]

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    - 46 - 1. To set the upper limit position of the travel range: Using the controller, tilt the camera to the position which is to serve as the upper limit. While holding down the MENU/LIMIT button on the controller, press PRESET MEMORY button 15 . The setting is completed as soon as the lamp of the PRESET MEMORY button 45 comes on. To release the se[...]

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    - 47 - Replacement of consumable parts $ Replacing the battery The battery lasts for about 5 years. The pan/tilt head stores the preset positions, limiter positions and other data in its memory. Although this data is retained even after the power has been turned off, it will be lost when the power is turned off once the battery has reached the end [...]

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    - 48 - Specifications Power supply: DC +12 V (connector) Power consumption: DC +12 V 3 A (camera power included), DC +12 V 1.3 A (pan/tilt head only) 1 indicates safety information. Genlock input: Black burst or composite video (BNC connector) Camera video output: Video: 75 Ω (BNC connector) Y: 75 Ω (BNC connector) Pr: 75 Ω (BNC connector) (S[...]

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    - 49 - Specifications Allowable operating humidity: Max. 90% Dimensions (W ! H ! D): 5 1 /8˝ ! 9 5 /8˝ ! 7 9 /16˝ (130 ! 244 ! 192 mm) Weight: Approx. 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) Finish: AV ivory paint (color resembling Munsell 7.9Y 6.8/0.8) $ Functions/performance Tilt range: 190 degrees (approx. ±95 degrees) Tilt range may be subject to restrictions depe[...]

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    PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central[...]