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Before use
Overview
This unit is a controller which is designed to control remote
cameras (cameras integrated with pan-tilt heads) and
pan-tilt head systems (which consist of pan-tilt heads and
the cameras which are mounted on them).
By means of an IP connection, an operating environment
where the unit is tied in with the AW-HE50 HD integrated
camera and AW-HS50 compact live switcher is achieved.
When IP connections are used, the unit can be used to
control up to 100 remote cameras.
When serial connections are used, up to five remote
cameras and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
Trademarks and registered
trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
Other names of companies and products contained
in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About copyright and licence
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling,
reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation of export
laws of the software provided with this unit are expressly
prohibited.
Concerning the ratings display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings are
indicated on its bottom panel.
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
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:
ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;
UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY
REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE,
ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY
THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
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;
LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY
FAILURE;
ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ETC. DUE TO LOSS OR
LEAKAGE OF THE SETTING DATA SAVED ON THIS
UNIT OR IN A PERSONAL COMPUTER.
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your
attention is called to the following security risks.
Leakage or theft of information through this unit
Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with
malicious intent
Interference 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.
Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs,
make sure that the system is not infected by computer
viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly
updated antivirus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
Refrain from connections that use public lines.