Panasonic Indoor Pan Tilt Head Aw Ph405n Operating Instructions

							
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Operating Instructions
Indoor Pan-tilt Head
Model No.  AW-PH405N
Printed in JapanF0107Y0 D VQTB0150 
						

							


 indicates safety information.
This  class  A  digital  apparatus  complies  with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  A  est 
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For CANADA
Safety precautions
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 TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol, 
within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to 
alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  uninsulated 
“dangerous  voltage”  within  the  product’s 
enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient  magnitude 
to  constitute  a  risk  of  electric  shock  to 
persons.
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral 
triangle  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the  
presence  of  important  operating  and 
maintenance  (service)  instructions  in  the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC Note:
This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply 
with  the  limits  for  a  class  A  digital  device,  pursuant  to 
Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.   These  limits  are  designed 
to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful 
interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a 
commercial  environment.    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 
correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To  assure  continued  FCC  emission  limit  compliance, 
the user must use only shielded interface cables when 
connecting  to  external  units.    Also,  any  unauthorized 
changes  or  modifications  to  this  equipment  could  void 
the user’s authority to operate it.
WARNING:
TO  PREVENT  INJURY,  THIS  APPARATUS 
  MUST  BE  SECURELY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  
FLOOR/WALL  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING  INTERFERENCE,  USE 
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING:
•  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  ELECTRIC 
SHOCK,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE THIS  APPARATUS TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
•   THE  APPARATUS  SHALL  NOT  BE  EXPOSED TO 
 
DRIPPING  OR  SPLASHING  AND  THAT  NO 
OBJECTS  FILLED  WITH  LIQUIDS,  SUCH  AS  
VA S E S ,  S H A L L   B E   P L AC E D   O N   T H E 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
In  order  to  maintain  adequate  ventilation,  do  not 
install  or  place  this  unit  in  a  bookcase,  built-in 
cabinet  or  any  other  confined  space.  To  prevent 
risk  of  electric  shock  or  fire  hazard  due  to 
overheating,  ensure  that  curtains  and  any  other 
materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
The  socket  outlet  shall  be  installed  near  the  
equipment  and  easily  accessible  or  the  mains  plug  or 
an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I construction 
shall  be  connected  to  a  MAINS  socket  outlet  with  a 
protective earthing connection.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
HAZARD,  REFER  CHANGES  OF  SWITCH 
SETTINGS  INSIDE  THE  UNIT  TO  QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
						

							


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 1)  Read these instructions.
  )  Keep these instructions.
  )  Heed all warnings.
  4)  Follow all instructions.
  5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)   Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8)   D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t   s o u r c e s 
 
such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9)   Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized 
or  grounding-type  plug.  A  polarized  plug  has  two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type  plug  has  two  blades  and  a  third  grounding 
prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third  prong  are 
provided  for  your  safety.  If  the  provided  plug  does 
not  fit  into  your  outlet,  consult  an  electrician  for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10)   Protect  the  power  cord  form  being  walked  on  or 
 
pinched  par ticular ly  at  plugs,  convenience 
receptacles,  and  the  point  where  they  exit  from  
the apparatus.
  11)   Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
  1)   Use  only  with  the  cart,  stand,  tripod, 
 
bracket,  or  table  specified  by  the 
m a nu fa c t u r e r,   o r   s o l d   w i t h   t h e 
apparatus.  When  a  cart  is  used,  use  
caution  when  moving  the  car t/
apparatus  combination  to  avoid  
injury from tip-over.
  1)   Unplug  this  apparatus  during  lightning  storms  or 
when unused for long periods of time.
  14)   Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel. 
Ser vicing  is  required  when  the  apparatus  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way,  such  as  power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects  have  fallen  into  the  apparatus,  the 
apparatus  has  been  exposed  to  rain  or  moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions 
						

							
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Contents
Safety precautions  ........................................................................\
........................................................................ 2
Operating precautions   ........................................................................\
.................................................................. 5
Introduction   ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 5
Accessories   ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 6
Installation precautions   ........................................................................\
................................................................ 6
Parts and their function   ........................................................................\
................................................................ 7
Installation   ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 11
 Assembling the pan-tilt head   ........................................................................\
................................................ 11
 Concerning the safety modes   ........................................................................\
...............................................  1
 Procedure for changing the settings of the CPU circuit board switches  ....................................................... 14
 Setting the CPU circuit board switches   ........................................................................\
................................. 15
 Pan-tilt head mounting conditions   ........................................................................\
......................................... 16
 Installing the pan-tilt head   ........................................................................\
..................................................... 16
  Mounting the camera (Convertible camera AW-E50/E650/E655/E750/E860)   ............................................ 18
  Attaching the wire (Convertible camera AW-E50/E650/E655/E750/E860)   ................................................. 19
 Mounting the camera (Mulit-purpose camera AK-HC1500G)   .......................................................................  0
 Concerning the balance of the installed unit  ........................................................................\
.........................  1
 Attaching the wire (Mulit-purpose camera AK-HC1500G)  ........................................................................\
....  
Connections  ........................................................................\
................................................................................ 24
Cable specifications   ........................................................................\
................................................................... 26
Replacing the consumable parts   ........................................................................\
............................................... 27
Appearance   ........................................................................\
.................................................................................. 28
Specifications   ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 29 
						

							
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Operating precautions
 Handle the unit carefully.
    Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may 
give rise to malfunctioning or accidents.
  Turn off the power before connecting or 
disconnecting the cables.
    Be absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting 
or disconnecting the cables.
  Install the unit near the main power outlet, and 
position it in such a way that its power plug can 
be plugged into and unplugged from the outlet 
easily.
  Do not use the unit outdoors.
  Maintenance
    Wipe the unit using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, 
dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent, 
wring it out well, and wipe the unit gently.

  Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile 
fluids.
   If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read 
through the precautions for its use.
Introduction
   
The stand-alone indoor pan-tilt head can be rotated through 00 degrees in the vertical direction and  
00 degrees in the horizontal direction.
   Operations can be performed at high speeds of up to 45 degrees per second.
  Equipment such as a camera and lens with a total weight of .1 lbs (15 kg) can be mounted on the unit.
 The shooting positions and settings for up to 50 positions can be registered as preset memory data.
 When the AW-IF400 is used to connect the AW-RP400 to the unit
  • The tracing memory function cannot be used.
  • TILT RANGE cannot be set.
  • MEMORY LENGTH cannot be set.
  • DIAGONAL MOTION cannot be set to ON or OFF.
  • Backlash cannot be compensated.
  •  
When the ON/OFF setting of auto focus (AF) and extender (EXT) is switched from AW-RP400, use the OPTION SW 
after allocating the “EXT” function to it.
 When using the IAS, WAS or VAS lens made by Canon or the RD lens made by Fujinon
  •  Communication with the pan-tilt head controller (such as the AW-RP655) commences as soon as the AW-PH405 is 
started. Similarly, the startup process for the lens commences when the power of the camera is turned on. During the 
startup process the zoom moves automatically, and none of the control operations can be performed from the pan-tilt 
head controller (such as the AW-RP655).
  •  After completion of the startup process, refrain from adjusting the zoom speed control of the lens. To adjust this speed, 
turn off the power of the AW-PH405 first, and then proceed with the adjustment.
  •  
When the zoom offset automatic compensation selector switch of the lens is set to ON, the zoom position will be 
automatically compensated. For this reason, the zoom seesaw switch of the lens cannot be used to control the zoom 
in the desired manner.
  •  
When the lens mounted on the camera has been changed, re-set the preset memory and tracing memory functions. 
The zoom will not operate properly if the original settings for these functions are retained for use.
Notes  The AW-PH405 cannot be controlled from the AW-RP01, AW-RP05, AW-RP501, AW-RP505 controller.
 The AW-RL400 roll unit cannot be used.
  
The current rating of the LENS I/F () 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.
   In order to protect the environment when the pan-tilt head is to be discarded at the end of its se\
rvice life, ask 
a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly.
   
With some lenses mounted on the camera, focusing and other operations may be performed in the opposite 
direction.  
To ensure that these operations are performed in the correct direction, change the DIRECTION setting of the 
pan-tilt head controller (such as the AW-RP655).
   If an auto-focusing lens is not going to be used, use the auto focus (AF)/extender (EXT) selector switch  
(SW1: No.1) on the AW-PH405 at the OFF setting.  
If this switch is set to ON and the EXT (AF) button on the pan-tilt head controller (such as the AW-RP655) is 
also set to ON, it will not be possible to control the focusing. 
						

							
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Accessories
Operating instructions  ..................................................... 1
Rotary arm ........................................................................\
. 1
Camera mounting base   .................................................... 1
Mounting screws for the rotary arm and camera 
mounting base  
    (with flat washers, spring washers)
  M5
22 mm   ............................................................. 7
Camera cable   .................................................................... 1
Tally lamp   ........................................................................\
.. 1
Tally mounting screws (M36 mm)   ................................ 2
Blank panel for tally   ......................................................... 1
Wire mounting screws  
    (with flat washers, spring washers)
  M4
8 mm  ............................................................... 2
Inch screw   ........................................................................\
. 1
Hexagon key wrench   ........................................................ 1
AC cable   ........................................................................\
.... 2
Anti-camera-drop wire   ..................................................... 1
Installation precautions
 Do not install the unit on any of its sides.
   Avoid using the unit in the kitchen and other locations with 
lots of steam and oily vapors.
   Mount the camera on the pan-tilt head only when you 
have finished installing it.
    The maximum weight which can be borne by this unit is 
.1 lbs (15 kg).
   Do not use a lens which will impair or upset the unit’s 
balance.  
Even if the weight by the unit is less than .1 lbs (15 kg), 
it cannot be used if the unit will be set off-balance by the 
lens mounted on it.
   Do not install the unit outdoors or in places where the 
temperature will be hotter than 11°F (45°C) or colder 
than °F (–5°C).
 
Use the unit in places where the humidity is below 90%.
   Obtain separately the screws which will be used to install 
the unit since they are not provided with the unit.
   Do not hold or lift the unit by its rotating part. Doing so 
may cause malfunctioning.
   Do not connect a regular LAN line or telephone line to the 
CONTROL IN RP connector or COM connector on the 
unit. Doing so may cause malfunctioning.
    When performing work high off the floor or ground, make 
absolutely sure that the work is done by a qualified 
contractor.
   Do not turn the unit’s rotating part by hand. Doing so may 
cause malfunctioning.
   Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may 
give rise to malfunctioning.
   Leave a clearance of at least . ft (1 meter) from around 
the monitor when installing the unit.
   
When mounting the camera on the unit, take sufficient 
steps to ensure that it will not become detached from the 
unit or fall onto the floor.
   A length of wire for preventing the camera from dropping 
is provided. Read the operating instructions first, and 
then be absolutely sure to attach the wire and take the 
necessary measures to prevent the camera from falling.
   Install the unit in such a way that the equipment mounted 
on it and its cables will not come into contact with anything 
when the pan-tilt head swivels, and set definite movement 
limits. 
(  For details on the limiter settings, refer to the operating 
instructions of the controller.)
   
When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave 
it in place, and be absolutely sure to remove it. 
						

							
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Parts and their function 
						

							
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 Rotary head
This rotates in the horizontal direction.
  Pedestal
  POWER ON/OFF switch
Where a switch is pushed in, the unit’s power is turned 
on, and the unit’s power is turned off after the switch has 
jumped out.
  AC inlet [AC IN] (AC 3-point inlet)
Connect the accessory AC power cable to this inlet.
  Camera mounting base mounting screws
M5  mm hexagon socket head screws (with flat 
washers, spring washers) ( of each provided as 
accessories)
These parts are used to secure the camera mounting 
base to the rotary arm.
  Tally lamp (accessory)
This is lighted up red by the selected signals.
  Rotary arm mounting screws
M5  mm hexagon socket head screws (with flat 
washers, spring washers) (4 of each provided as 
accessories)
These parts are used to secure the rotary arm to the 
rotary head.
  Rotary arm
This rotates in the vertical direction.
  Camera mounting base
Mount the convertible camera or multi-purpose camera 
on this base.
  Pan-tilt head mounting holes
These four holes are used when installing the pan-tilt 
head.
  Bottom panel
Use the unit with this panel in position.
  PROMPTER connector
The prompter is connected to this connector. 
The maximum current which can be supplied from the DC 
1 V OUT socket is .5 A.
When the prompter is connected, the pan-tilt head’s 
speed is reduced to about one-third. 
When connecting the prompter, be absolutely sure to  
short-circuit the DETECT terminal (Pin No.14) and the 
GND terminal (Pin No.15).
Note   Consult your dealer when a prompter is to 
be installed since it will be necessary for 
the balance between the mounting fixture 
and overall weight and other aspects to be 
checked.
Pin layout as seen facing the prompter connector
Pin No.Signal Name
1– – –
9– – –
PROMPTER VIDEO
10PROMPTER VIDEO GND
– – –
11– – –
4 DC 1 V OUT
1
– – –
5GND
1
– – –
6– – –
14DETECT
7– – –
15GND
8– – –
  Guide pin
Use this to determine the direction in which the camera is 
to be mounted.
  Camera mounting screws (U1/4” 20UNC)
These are used to secure the camera firmly after it has 
been mounted.
  Side blank panel
For normal operation, use the unit with this panel in 
position.
Parts and their function 
						

							
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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 6 is required 
in order to connect this connector.
CVCC (12 V)CanonEXT ()
CGND
EXT Return
CanonEXT ()
ND Signal
EXT SignalND Return
(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 () 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.
LensCable
Canon
Digital
Analog
AW-CA4DLZG
AW-CA4ALZG
FujinonAW-CA4FLZG
Note   Refer to the instructions for using the 
connecting cable to ensure that it is 
connected properly.
  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.
  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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Parts and their function
Pedestal connector panel
 CONTROL IN RP connector [RP]
This is the connector for the control of signals of the 
camera and pan-tilt head.
It is connected to the TO PAN/TILT HEAD connector on 
the AW-RP655 multi-function controller and AW-RP555 
multi hybrid control panel.
Use a 10BASE-T (equivalent to UTP category 5) straight 
cable for the connecting cable.
  COM connector [COM]
This is the connector for the control signals used to 
extend the camera’s functions.
  VIDEO connector [VIDEO]
This the output connector for the convertible camera’s 
video signals.  
It is connected to the Y/VIDEO connector on the 
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
   CABLE COMP OFF/ON switch [CABLE COMP]
When this is set to ON, signals which have been cable 
compensated for the equivalent of 1640 ft (500 meters) 
are output from the VIDEO connector and the Y, Pr and 
Pb connectors.
When this switch is used in conjunction with the  
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit, the video cable can 
be extended up to a maximum of 81 ft (1000 meters).
  Y connector [Y]
This is the output connector for the camera’s video 
signals.
It is connected to the Y/VIDEO connector on the  
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
  AUX connector [AUX]
This is the output connector for the camera’s video 
signals.
It enables the SDI signals, VBS signals, etc. from the 
BNC coaxial cable connected to AUX IN to be output.
Provide a BNC coaxial cable as the connecting cable.
No cable compensation is provided for the signals which 
are output from this connector.
  SDI connector [SDI]
This is the output connector for the camera’s video 
signals.
It enables the SDI signals, VBS signals, etc. from the 
BNC coaxial cable connected to SDI IN to be output.
Provide a BNC coaxial cable as the connecting cable.
No cable compensation is provided for the signals which 
are output from this connector.
  G/L IN connector [G/L IN]
This is the genlock signal input connector.
It is connected to the G/L OUT connector on the  
AW-RC400 cable compensation unit or other unit.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
  PROMPTER IN connector [PROMPTER IN]
The video signals for the prompter are input to this 
connector.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
  Pr/C connector [Pr/C]
This is the output connector for the camera’s video 
signals.
It is connected to the Pr/C connector on the AW-RC400 
cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.
  Pb connector [Pb]
This is the output connector for the camera’s video 
signals.
It is connected to the Pb connector on the AW-RC400 
cable compensation unit or monitor, etc.
Use a BNC coaxial cable for the connecting cable.