Before use
wwOverview
This unit is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats.
Despite its compact size, it comes with eight SDI inputs, one
The unit comes with a luminance key and chroma keys provided as keyers in addition to the background transitions based on the cut, mix and wipe functions.
It also has one DSK line and two PinP lines for enabling video recording, playback and a host of other video production functions.
Furthermore, using the multi view display settings, the screen of a monitor can be split into a number of sections to accommodate up to sixteen images, enabling the number of monitors to be reduced and a space‑saving system to be configured at low cost.
wwConcerning the ratings display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings are indicated on its side panel.
wwDisclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
1ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
2PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
3UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY
REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
6ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION METHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF;
7LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE;
8ANY DAMAGE OR CLAIMS DUE TO LOSS OR LEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR SETTING DATA SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR ON A MEMORY CARD OR COMPUTER.
wwNetwork security
The unit also has functions which are used when it is connected to a network. Using the unit when it has been connected to a network may possibly give rise to the following issues.
1Leakage or theft of information through this unit
2Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
3Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network security risks.
ppUse this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc. pp If this unit is connected to a network that includes
computers, make sure that the system is not infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated antivirus program,
The following points should be borne in mind as well.
ppUse with the same segment is recommended for the equipment which is connected to the unit.
If the unit is connected to equipment whose segments are different, events dependent upon the settings inherent to the network equipment, for instance, may occur so thoroughly check the connections with the equipment
to which the unit will be connected prior to the start of
operation.
ppDo not choose an installation location where the unit, cables and other parts will be easily damaged.
wwConcerning differences in the system versions
This manual describes the functions which can be actuated in any model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up.
The applicable functions are referred to as “This function can be actuated in any model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up”.
If the model has a system version below V2.00.00, the functions concerned cannot be used.
Neither will the menus and menu items concerned be displayed.
qqHow to check the system versionTo check the system version of this unit, select System menu Main Version sub menu System Version item, and check the display for this item.
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