Americana Appliances AGBS300 Operating instructions

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Read this first!

indicates safety information.

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

WARNING:

z To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment

to rain or moisture.

z To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this equipment away from

all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the

risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid

containers on top of the equipment.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the

recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user

serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible. To completely disconnect this

equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the mains plug from the AC

receptacle.

WARNING:

Always keep accessories (screws) out of the reach of babies and small

children.

English

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FCC Note (USA):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

z The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC

local regional offices helpful.

Warning :

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to

peripheral devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

indicates safety information.

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (For Europe)

The apparatus is compliant with:

z standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and

z electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, and E4.

2.

Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special

connecting cables

z The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by

us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.

z The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended

purpose of the apparatus.

z Video signal connecting cables

Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-

frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface).

Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are

recommended for analog video signals.

z Audio signal connecting cables

If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.

Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency

transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

z Other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB)

Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency

applications, as connecting cables.

z When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.

z If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s)

following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level

required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC

environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the

presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse

effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the

following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any

other appliances.

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Thank you for purchasing the VF Interface Box AG-YA500G (“this unit” hereafter).

Contents

Read this first! ................................................................................. E-1

Supplied Accessories ..................................................................... E-4

Features ........................................................................................... E-4

System Diagram .............................................................................. E-5

Parts and their functions ................................................................ E-6

Mounting to the Camera recorder.................................................. E-7

Basic Operations............................................................................. E-8

Specifications .................................................................................. E-10

Supplied Accessories

Features

z This unit switches the video signal output from the VF connector of the camera recorder that

is recording with the return video (RET video) output from the camera adapter (AG-CA300G,

optional), and supplies it to the viewfinder.

z Switching of the signal can be performed by the RET switch on the lens or the RET switch

on the camera adapter.

z It is possible to turn on the tally of the viewfinder if there is a tally signal output from either

the camera recorder or the camera adapter.

Mounting bracket a 1

Mounting screws

(8 mm) a 4

Mounting screws

(12 mm) a 2

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System Diagram

<Notes>

z This unit needs to set the viewfinder type (HD/ LCD SD) connected via the menu of the base

station (AG-BS300P/E, option). Refer to the operating Instructions of the AG-BS300P/E.

z Connect all the connectors on this unit to the camera recorder, lens, camera adapter and the

viewfinder.

z When storing the camera recorder into the hard carrying case, remove this unit from the

camera recorder before storing.

z Only lenses that have a round 12-pin connector interface are compatible with this unit.

CA VF

LENS

CAM LENS

CAM VF

AG-YA500G

Viewfinder

AJ-VF15BP/E

AJ-VF20WBP/E

AG-VF11G

AJ-HVF21G

AJ-CVF100G

Lens

AG-CA300G

AG-BS300P/E

AG-EC4G

Camera recorder *

* Compatible camera recorders

AG-HPX500/502

AJ-HPX3700G

AJ-HPX2700G

AJ-HPX3000G

AJ-HPX2000/2100

AJ-HDX900P/E

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Parts and their functions

1. LENS connector (12 pins)

This is a connector to input the signal from

the lens. Connect with the connector on

the lens.

2. CAM LENS c

able

This is a connector to output the signal

from the lens to the camera recorder.

Connect with the lens connector of the

camera recorder.

3. CAM VF c

able

This is a connector to input the signal from

the camera recorder. Connect with the VF

connector of the camera recorder.

4. CA VF c

able

This is a connector to receive the return

video (RET video) and the tally signal from

the camera adapter. Connect with the VF

OUT connector of the camera adapter.

5. VF connector

This is a connector to output the video

signal and tally signal switched by this

unit. Connect with the viewfinder.

6. Adjustment screw

This is used to adjust this unit backward

and forward to match the viewfinder in

use.

7. Adjustment bracket

Attach the included mounting bracket.

After checking "Mounting to the Camera

recorder" (page 7), attach to the

adjustment bracket and the camera

recorder.

VF

6

5

7

CA VF

LENS

CAM LENS

CAM VF

1

3

2

4

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Mounting to the Camera recorder

1 Confirm the supplied accessories.

2 Mount the mounting bracket to the

adjustment bracket using the two

included mounting screws (8 mm) so

that this unit will be horizontal when it is

mounted to the camera recorder to be

used.

Note that the position of the mounting

bracket varies as shown below

depending on the model of camera

recorder in use.

AJ-HPX2700G/AJ-HPX3700G

AJ-HPX2000P/2100E/AJ-HPX3000G

AG-HPX500/502

AJ-HDX900P/E

3 Mount the mounting bracket to the

camera recorder using the two included

(8 mm) mounting screws.

When using the microphone holder

(AJ-MH800G, optional) together with this

unit, use the included mounting screws

(12 mm).

4 Connect the camera recorder and

camera adapter to this unit referring to

“Parts and their functions” (page 6).

Mounting screws

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Basic Operations

z Switching of the video signals is performed by pressing the RET switch on the lens or the

RET switch on the camera adapter. Return video is output from this unit while the RET

switch is pressed.

Also, if there is a tally signal either from the camera recorder or the base station, it is also

output from this unit, and the tally LED on the viewfinder can be turned on. However, the tally

LED on the camera adapter is turned on only by the tally signal from the base station.

z With the system combining the base station and the camera adapter, it is possible to select

the HD or SD video signal as a return video.

 If the system is HD, either HD or SD return video can be selected.

 If the system is SD, the return video will only be SD video signal.

The camera system (HD/SD), return video (HD/SD), and the viewfinder can be used in the

following combinations:

* You can switch between camera recorder VF connector signals using the camera recorder

unit menu.

RET signal switching when this unit is used

(Connected viewfinder: AJ-HVF21G / AJ-VF11G / Viewfinder included with

the AG-HPX500/502 / AJ-CVF100G)

System Camera model

RET input signal

format to the AG-

BS300P/E

AG-CA300G

VF OUT

connector

signal

Camera

recorder VF

connector

signal

Image displayed on the

AJ-HVF21G/AG-VF11G/

AJ-CVF100G

HD

AG-HPX500/

502

HD SDI

HD

COMPONENT

SD

COMPONENT

Cannot be used since

HD/SD are mixed.

SD SDI

cannot be

transmitted.

SD COMPONENT

(AG-VF11G can be used)

(Viewfinder included

with the AG-HPX500/

502 can be used)

COMPOSITE

SD

COMPONENT

AJ-HPX3000G*

AJ-HPX2000P/

2100E*

HD SDI

HD

COMPONENT

HD

COMPONENT

HD COMPONENT

(AJ-HVF21G/AJ-CVF100G

can be used)

SD SDI

cannot be

transmitted.

SD

COMPONENT

SD COMPONENT

(AG-VF11G can be used)

COMPOSITE

SD

COMPONENT

AJ-HPX3700G

AJ-HPX2700G

AJ-HDX900P/E

HD SDI

HD

COMPONENT

HD

COMPONENT

HD COMPONENT

(AJ-HVF21G/AJ-CVF100G

can be used)

SD SDI

cannot be

transmitted.

Cannot be used since

HD/SD are mixed.

COMPOSITE

SD

COMPONENT

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* You can switch between camera recorder VF connector signals using the camera recorder

unit menu.

<Note>

AJ-VF15BP/E and AJ-VF20WBP/E will have same operation as the AG-VF11G. Note that the

AJ-VF15BP/E and the AJ-VF20WBP/E do not support automatic switching between field

frequencies of 59.94 (60) Hz/50 Hz. Select a viewfinder to match the field frequency that is in

use.

System Camera model

RET input signal

format to the AG-

BS300P/E

AG-CA300G

VF OUT

connector

signal

Camera

recorder VF

connector

signal

Image displayed on the

AJ-HVF21G/AG-VF11G/

AJ-CVF100G

SD

AG-HPX500/

502

HD SDI

cannot be

transmitted.

SD

COMPONENT

Cannot use since HD

video cannot be

transmitted.

SD SDI

SD

COMPONENT

SD COMPONENT

(AG-VF11G can be used)

(Viewfinder included

with the AG-HPX500/

502 can be used)

COMPOSITE

AJ-HPX3000G*

AJ-HPX2000P/

2100E*

HD SDI

cannot be

transmitted.

HD

COMPONENT

Cannot use since HD

video cannot be

transmitted.

SD SDI

SD

COMPONENT

SD

COMPONENT

SD COMPONENT

(AG-VF11G can be used)

COMPOSITE

AJ-HPX3700G

AJ-HPX2700G

AJ-HDX900P/E

Cannot use since system cannot be set to SD mode.

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Specifications

[General]

indicates safety information.

Dimensions (W a H a D):

113 mm a 60 mm a 41 mm

(4.4 inches a 2.4 inches a 1.6 inches)

(excluding protruding parts)

Weight:

approx. 410 g (approx. 0.9 lb)

Operating temperature:

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature:

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

Operating humidity:

10 % to 85 % (w/o condensation)

[I/O Section]

LENS:

Round 12 pin

CAM LENS:

Round 12 pin

CAM VF:

Round 20 pin

VF:

Round 20 pin

CA VF:

D-Sub 15 pin

[Accessories]

Mounting bracket a 1

Mounting screws (8 mm) a 4

Mounting screws (12 mm) a 2

Weight and dimensions when shown are

approximately. Specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private

households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used

electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household

waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to

designated collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge

basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to

your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and

prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment

which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact

your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national

legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or

supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for

the correct method of disposal.

Input

DC + 5.6 V, 0.06 A

DC - 5.6 V, 0.06 A

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