Panasonic Indoor Pan Tilt Head Aw Ph300 Operating Instructions

							Indoor Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH300
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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							Warning:
Do not install this product near any object that burns easily.
In case of using a halogen lamp, installation of it near such
an object could cause a fire due to the heat generated by
the lamp.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
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.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.
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.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
For CANADA 
						

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CONTENTS
FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  ............................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 
						

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FEATURES• The AW-PH300 is a compact pan/tilt head capable of
tilting up to 95° up or 95° down and panning up to
300°.  It is mounted upright or suspended.
• The pan/tilt head carries a camera and lenses for a
total weight of 4 kg.
• The pan/tilt head can be directly controlled using the
Pan/tilt Control Panel AW-RP301 or AW-RP305.  (The
Control Panel cannot control the camera.)
• A camera and pan/tilt head can be directly controlled
using the Hybrid Control Panel AW-RP501.
• Up to five cameras with pan/tilt heads can be directly
controlled using the Multi-Hybrid Control Panel AW-
RP505 in combination with the Multiport Hub AW-
HB505.• The pan/tilt head can be controlled from a personal
computer via an RS-232C.  However, simultaneous
control with a personal computer and a control panel is
not possible.
• The pan/tilt head can also be controlled using a con-
tact type controller. 
						

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PRECAUTIONS
SW 2 SW 1 SW 3
Battery
• Avoid using the pan/tilt head in the kitchen or other
places full of steam and oil fume.
• The pan/tilt head has a maximum load capacity of 4kg.
Do not use it for a load over 4 kg.
• Do not install the pan/tilt head outdoors, or at a place
over 45°C, or at a cold place below -10°C.
Ambient humidity must be less than 90%.
• Mounting screws must be locally purchased because
they are not supplied.
Choose screws appropriate to the material of the
mounting place and the load on the pan/tilt head.
• Use only with AC Adaptor, Model AW-PS300.
• In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
Do not lift the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Do not turn the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Dropping the pan/tilt head or subjecting it to a strong
shock can cause a failure or an accident.
• Keep the pan/tilt head more than 1 meter away from
the monitors.
• The pan/tilt head uses a manganese dioxide lithium
battery (CR2032).
Be sure to remove the battery before disposing of the
pan/tilt head or the printed wiring boards in the head.Be sure to dispose of a removed battery, or an old bat-
tery removed to be replaced, according to the applica-
ble provisions of law.
Do not dispose of it as ordinary trash.
The battery is located as shown in the figure below.  To
remove the battery, refer to Battery Replacement
under the Replacement of Expendables at page 20.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Dispose of used battteries
according to the manufacturer`s instructions.
Caution 
						

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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qTilting Arm (supplied)
This arm tilts the head.
wTilting Arm Fixing Screws (supplied)
4 screws are supplied to fasten the tilting arm.
eCamera Mounting Plate (supplied)
Used to fasten the camera.
rCamera Guide Pin
This pin sets the mounting direction of the camera.
tCamera Mounting Screw
This screw fastens the camera.  (U 1/4”-20 UNC)
yPanning Head
The head rotates in panning directions.
uTally Indicators (2 pcs.)
A selection signal lights them red.
iCamera Connector Panel
To connect a camera and lens.
oBase
!0Mounting Holes
There are 4 holes to mount the pan/tilt head.!1Wire Rod Mounting Hole
To pass a wire to prevent the pan/tilt head from falling.
!2Control Connector Panel
To connect a Control Panel (AW-RP301, RP305, or
RP501) or the Multiport Hub (AW-HB505) and Pan/tilt
Head AC Adapter (AW-PS300)
!3Side Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2
!4Bottom Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2 
						

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Tilting Arm
Tilting Arm Fixing Screws
INSTALLATIONnAssembling the Pan/tilt Head
In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
lInstalling the Tilting Arm
Fasten the Tilting Arm q(supplied) with the Tilting Arm
Fixing Screws w(supplied).  The way of mounting the
arm differs depending on the direction of pan/tilt head
installation.  (See the figure right.)
Note:Do not use other than the supplied tilting arm fix-
ing screws to fasten the tilting arm. 
						

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Camera Mounting Plate
Camera Mounting Plate
Fixing Screw
Camera Guide PinCamera Mounting Screw position
Camera Mounting PlatePin position for
mounting uprightlFastening the Camera Mounting Plate
To mount the pan/tilt head upright, pull out the Camera
Guide Pin rfrom the Camera Mounting Plate e,
which is packed together with the pan/tilt head, and
insert it into the hole shown in the figure below.
This is not necessary when mounting the pan/tilt head
suspended.
• Loosen the Camera Guide Pin rwith a screwdriv-
er and remove it.
• Insert the Camera Guide Pin rinto the hole
shown below and fasten it securely with a screw-
driver.
Fasten the Camera Mounting Plate eas shown in the
figure right.
The Camera Mounting Plate eand Camera Mounting
Plate Fixing Screws are packed together.The position of the Camera Mounting Plate ediffers
depending on the camera and lens used.
It is recommended that the position of the Camera
Mounting Plate ebe so adjusted that the gravity cen-
ter of the camera and lens will be perpendicular to the
tilting center. 
						

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For ReferenceExamples of screw positions on Camera Mounting Plate e
are shown below.
qExample of mounting position of camera WV-E550 or
AW-E560 and lens S18 (FUJINON) or lens YH18
(CANON)
wExample of mounting position of camera WV-E550 or
AW-E560 and lens S14 (FUJINON) or lens YH14
(CANON)