Connections

When the total number of remote cameras and switchers scheduled to be added has exceeded the total number of units which can be registered (remote cameras: 100 units; switchers: 1 unit), the [C/S OVER!] message appears on the bottom line of the LCD panel. Auto IP setting can still be initiated this state, but the IP addresses will be set only for the number of units which can be registered.

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C/S OVER! YES

￿ Memo ￿

The camera numbers whose IP addresses have been set using “Auto IP setting” will be set to “NetWork” for their connection setting. Consequently, when “Auto IP setting” is next initiated, these camera numbers will be excluded from being targeted by the setting.

However, when the IP addresses of camera numbers whose IP addresses were set using “Auto IP setting” have been changed or the connection setting has been changed to “NoAsign” or “Serial”, they will again be targeted by “Auto IP setting”.

When the display for the number of units scheduled to be added has dropped below the actual number of units to be set because the power of the remote cameras or the switcher has not been turned on for some other reason, first remove the cause, and then select “RETRY”, and press the F2 dial to initiate the IP address settings again.

The number of units to be added can be updated.

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RETRY

3Turn the F2 dial, select “Yes,” and then press the F2 dial.

This starts the “Auto IP setting” process.

￿ Memo ￿

￿￿The numbers are set for the remote cameras in sequence starting with the lowest number which was set to “NoAsign” for the [CAM1] to [CAM100] item on [CAMERA CTL] selected from the [SYSTEM] menu. Similarly, the IP addresses which were set for the camera numbers are set for the remote cameras. The same subnet mask and default gateway settings as the unit’s settings are selected.

￿￿For the switcher, “NoAsign” is set for the [SW] item on [SW CTL] selected from the [SYSTEM] menu.

The IP address which was set for the [IP:SW] item on [SW IP ADR] selected from the [SYSTEM] menu is selected for the switcher.

When “Auto IP setting” has been initiated, the progress is shown by the number of displayed dots which are reduced one by one.

SET UP IP

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When all the operations have been completed successfully, “COMPLETE!” is displayed.

SET UP IP

COMPLETE!

The remote cameras and the switcher are automatically rebooted, and they restart with the new IP addresses which were set.

The remote cameras can now be operated from the unit. The function for linking the switcher with the unit becomes available for use at this point.

If the IP addresses were not set successfully, “SET UP ERR!” is displayed.

SET UP IP

SET UP ERR!

This completes the settings for all the devices except for the ones for which errors resulted.

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Panasonic AW-RP50N operating instructions Turn the F2 dial, select Yes, and then press the F2 dial
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AW-RP50N specifications

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