Introduction

„„Overview

This unit is a controller which is designed to control remote cameras.

It can be used to control up to 100 remote cameras when IP connections are used, and up to 5 remote cameras when serial connections are used.

Also, operation linked to an AW‑HS50 compact live switcher can be implemented by means of an IP connection.

„„Required personal computer environment

Run the software that is supplied with the unit on a personal computer which satisfies the following specifications.

CPU

Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 GHz or faster, or a CPU with

 

equivalent specs

 

 

Memory

Windows XP: 512 MB or more

 

Windows 7: 1 GB or more

 

 

Network function

10BASE‑T or 100BASE‑TX

 

 

Image display

Resolution: 1024768 pixels or more

function

Color generation: True Color (24 bits or more)

 

 

Supported

Windows XP

operating systems

Windows 7

 

 

Hard disk drive

At least 50 MB of free space

 

 

Other

CD‑ROM drive

 

(For using the Operating Instructions and various

 

software)

 

Adobe® Reader®

 

(For browsing the Operating Instructions on the

 

CD‑ROM)

 

 

„„Disclaimer 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:

(1)ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;

(2)PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;

(3)UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;

(4)INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;

(5)ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;

(6)ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION METHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF;

(7)LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE;

(8)ANY 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.

„„Network security

As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks.

(1)Leakage or disclosure of information transmitted via this unit

(2)Unauthorized use of this unit by a third person with malicious intent

(3)Interference or stoppage of this unit by a third person with malicious intent

It is your responsibility to take sufficient network security measures such as those described below to protect yourself against the above risks.

zzUse this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.

zzIf this unit is used in a system with a computer connected, make sure that checks for and removal of computer viruses and malicious programs are implemented regularly.

zzDo not install the unit in a location where the unit, cables, and other parts may be easily damaged.

User authentication

The user authentication function of this unit uses basic authentication. When basic authentication is used on an unsecured network, there is the risk of passwords being leaked.

We recommend using host authentication in such a case.

Configure the host authentication settings on the remote cameras. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions for the remote cameras.

Restrictions on use

With regards to the network for connecting the remote cameras and personal computer to the unit, we recommend that the segment is the same.

If there are connections for which the segment is different, events dependent upon, for example, settings unique to the network equipment may occur so carefully check the connections prior to the start of operation.

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