Remote Operation Panel AW-CB400N Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Safety precautions 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
Contents Introduction ............................................................. 4 Operating procedure ............................................. 14 Turning on the power ................................................... 14 Accessories ............................................................. 4 Adjusting the cable compensation of each camera....... 14 Precautions for use ................................................. 5 Genlock adjustments for each camera .........................
Precautions for use ≥ Handle the ROP carefully. Dropping the ROP or subjecting it to strong impact may give rise to malfunctioning or accidents. ≥ Use the ROP in an ambient temperature of 14°F to 113°F (–10°C to +45°C ). Using the ROP in cold places below 14°F (–10°C) or hot places above 113°F (45°C) may adversely affect its internal parts. ≥ Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables. Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.
Parts and their function $ Front panel 1 234 5 6 C 8 9 : < D 7 E ; F > =? G H @ A I B J 1 TALLY lamps [1] to [5] 4 MENU button When tally signals are supplied to the (L) tally/INCOM connectors [1] to [5] on the rear panel, the lamps with the numbers corresponding to those connectors light up.
Parts and their function 7 DTL button < BAR/CAM button Each time this is pressed, the detail is switched from ON to OFF or vice versa. While the detail is ON, the button lamp is lighted; while it is OFF, the button lamp is off. The setting while the detail is ON is set using the menu. Use this to select the camera’s video output signals. Each time it is pressed, the camera signals are switched from color bar signals to video signals or vice versa.
Parts and their function A PED dial F INCOM jack This enables the total pedestal of the cameras to be set. When exercising control over the AW-E350, AW-E650, AW-E655 or AW-E750, the change of setting value in the dial’s setting can be switched from “large” to “small” or vice versa by pressing the CONT dial. The INCOM (inter-communication) headset is connected here. G LEVEL control Use this to adjust the volume of the headset’s receiver.
Parts and their function $ Rear panel K L M N O K CONTROL OUT TO CONTROL PANEL connector M CONTROL OUT TO CAMERA connectors [1] to [5] Connect these to the convertible cameras. Use the connecting cables (optional accessory) AW-CA50T8 or AW-CA50T9 + RS-422/RS-232C converter to connect these connectors to the I/F REMOTE connectors on the convertible cameras.
Connections $ When connecting a convertible camera directly • First, turn off the power of all the equipment before proceeding with the connections. • Use the AW-PS505 for the AC adaptor of the ROP. Connect the DC 12V OUT socket on the AW-PS505 to the DC 12V IN socket on the ROP using the DC cable provided with the AW-PS505. • Use the AW-PS505 for the AC adaptor of the convertible camera. Connect the DC 12V OUT socket on the AW-PS505 to the DC 12V IN socket on the convertible camera using AW-CA4T1.
Example of system configuration $ When connecting a camera directly Zoom lens Iris control Video signal Convertible camera AW-CA4T1 AW-CA50T8 or AW-CA50T9 + RS-422/RS-232C converter AC adaptor AW-PS505 Monitor Remote Operation Panel AW-CB400 Control signal 10Base-T straight cable Cable provided with AC adaptor AC adaptor AW-PS505 11
Example of system configuration $ When connecting the ROP in a system that includes pan/tilt heads, pan/tilt control panel and cable compensation unit Convertible camera Pan/Tilt Head AW-PH400 G/L Composite video or component video signals AW-CA50T8 or AW-CA50T9 + RS-422/RS-232C converter MONITOR2 Monitor MONITOR1 To switcher, monitor Monitor switching Genlock signals AC adaptor AW-PS301 Cable Compensation Unit AW-RC400 Monitor Cable provided with AW-CB400 Headset Headset Cable provided with A
Example of system configuration $ When the distance between the ROP and the pan/tilt control panel is more than 10 meters The distance between the ROP and the pan/tilt control panel can be extended up to a maximum of about 1000 meters on the following condition using the provided cable (refer following specifications) and/or equivalent cables. (Prepare the cables of required length.) • Up to 50 meters: Use the recommended AC adaptor for the power supply of the pan/tilt control panel.
Operating procedure $ Turning on the power Turn on the power. First set the power switch on the AC adaptor used for the ROP and the AC power switches on the cameras to ON, and set the OPERATE switch on the ROP to ON. $ Adjusting the cable compensation of each camera For details on providing cable compensation for the cameras, refer to the instruction manual provided with the cable compensation unit.
Operating procedure Sub carrier phase adjustment 1 Select the first camera to be adjusted by pressing the CAM CONTROL button. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD panel. 3 Turn the CONT dial to display the G/L SETTING menu. 4 Push the CONT dial straight down twice to display SC COARSE on the bottom line of the LCD. The sub carrier phase can now be adjusted coarsely by turning the CONT dial.
Menu settings $ Operation method The GAIN information appears first when the OPERATE switch is set to ON. 1 Gain setting The gain of the camera selected by the CAM CONTROL button is set on this display. The analog gain-up value appears on the right of the top line, and the gain information for the lighted GAIN button is displayed. The R gain and B gain settings are shown on the bottom line. When the R or B GAIN dial is turned, the R or B gain is incremented or decremented.
Menu settings $ Items which can be selected on the camera setting display Item PICTURE LEVEL Setting –50 to +50 Initial value 0 LIGHT PEAK/AVG P50 to A50 0 LIGHT AREA ALL, CENTER, TOP CUT TOP CUT, BTM CUT, L/R CUT SHUTTER 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, OFF 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, SYN-SCAN, ELC SYNCHRO SCAN DIGITAL GAIN 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30dB AGC MAX LEVEL OFF, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, CHARGE TIME 2S, 1S, 1/2S, 1/4S, 1/8S, 1/15S, 0dB N/Eye L, N/Eye H OFF 1/30S, OFF, AUTO, CHROMA LEVEL –3 to +3
Menu settings Item Setting Initial value MATRIX G GAIN –127 to +127 0 MATRIX G PHASE –127 to +127 0 MATRIX G_Cy GAIN –127 to +127 0 MATRIX G_Cy PHAS –127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy GAIN –127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy PHASE –127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy_B GAIN –127 to +127 0 MATRIX Cy_B PHAS –127 to +127 0 MATRIX B GAIN –127 to +127 0 MATRIX B PHASE –127 to +127 0 GAMMA 0.35 to 0.55 0.
Menu settings $ Items which can be selected on the remote operation panel setting display Item Setting Initial value OPTION A OPTION B NOT USE, TELE, WIDE, FAR, NEAR, AF OPTION C IR THROUGH, 1/16ND, 1/64ND NOT USE OPTION D BUZZER OFF, ON ON OPTION A - D settings (NOT USE, TELE, WIDE, NEAR, FAR, AF, IR THROUGH, 1/16ND, 1/64ND) The following functions can be allocated to the OPTION SW [A] to [D] buttons. NOT USE: The button’s function is canceled.
How to mount the ROP in a rack ≥ The AW-CB400 is 100 mm wide. If it is to be installed in a full-size rack (which accommodates units totaling 420 mm in width), provide panels or other parts to supplement the AW-CB400’s width so that it will fill the rack width-wise. ≥ If the AW-CB400 is joined to the AW-RP400, the resulting width will be equivalent to that of the full width of the rack (which accommodates units totaling 420 mm in width). 1 Remove the rubber caps on the side panels.
How to change the position of the connector panel The position of the connector panel can be changed from the rear panel to the bottom panel. Screws (!3) 1 Remove the three screws of the bottom and side panels to remove the blank panel. Remove the blank panel. (Rear view) 2 Remove the three screws of the rear and side panels to remove the connector panel. Screws (!3) Connector panel (Rear view) 3 Secure the blank panel to the rear panel using the screws.
Specifications Supply voltage: DC 12.0 V Power consumption: 3.8 W 1 indicates safety information. Input connectors DC 12V IN: GND: Output connectors CONTROL OUT TO CONTROL PANEL: CONTROL OUT TO CAMERA 1 to 5: Input/output connectors INCOM (top panel): TALLY/INCOM: XLR, 4 pins GND terminal D-SUB 29-pin RJ45, camera control RS-422 level 10Base-T straight cable (UTP category 5), max.
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