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Before use
w Overview
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 four SDI inputs, one
DVI-D input, two SDI outputs and one DVI-D output.
In addition to its background transition capabilities that use
the cut, mix and wipe functions, one keyer channel and one
PinP channel are provided to enable video productions in a
wide variety of forms.
Furthermore, using the multi-view display settings, the
screen of a monitor can be split into a number of sections
to accommodate up to ten images, enabling the number of
monitors to be reduced and a space-saving system to be
configured at low cost.
By means of the IP connection, an operating environment
where the unit is tied in with the AW-HE50 HD integrated
camera and AW-RP50 remote camera controller is achieved.
w Concerning the Operating
Instructions
p For the purposes of these instructions, AW-HS50N is
referred to as “AW-HS50,” AW-RP50N as “AW-RP50,” and
AW-HE50HN and AW-HE50SN as “AW-HE50”.
p In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and camera
combination” and “camera integrated with a pan-tilt head”
are both referred to collectively as “remote camera” except
in places where specific equipment is mentioned.
w Trademarks and registered
trademarks
p Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer
are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States in the United States,
Japan and other countries.
p Adobe and Reader are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and other countries.
p Other names of companies or products appearing in the
text are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the
companies concerned.
w Copyrights
It is forbidden to transfer, copy, reverse assemble, reverse
compile or reverse engineer the software included in
this unit or to engage in any act of exportation which
contravenes the applicable export laws and regulations.
w Concerning the ratings display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings are
indicated on its bottom panel.
w Disclaimer
Panasonic Corporation will accept absolutely no
responsibility whatsoever when any of the following is
applicable:
Any accidental, special or consequential damages or
harm caused either directly or indirectly in connection
with the unit
Any problems with or damage to the unit, etc. resulting
from misuse, abuse or carelessness on the part of the
user
When the user has disassembled, repaired or
remodeled the unit
Any inconvenience, losses, damages or harm that
result from the disability to display images as a result
of some reason or cause including problems with or
malfunctioning of the unit
Any problem caused by any system in which the unit is
used in combination with the equipment of third parties
or any inconvenience, damages or harm occurring as
a result of such
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
Any losses of any registered information whatever may
be the cause of those losses
Any damages, claims, etc. due to loss or leakage of
image data or setting data saved on this unit or in a
personal computer
w Network-related precautions
This unit is connected to a network and used: As such, it
may be susceptible to the following damage, harm or losses.
Leakage or release of information via the unit
Illegal operation of the unit by third parties with
malicious intent
Interference with or shutdown of the unit by third
parties with malicious intent
To prevent these kinds of damage, harm or losses, users
are urged to take the following measures to ensure network
security including, but not limited to, the following:
p The unit must be secured on the network by use of
firewalls or other measures.
p When the unit is to be used in a system to which personal
computers are connected, notification of virus protection
and safe guards against illegal programs are to be
implemented and periodically checked.
p Unit should be installed in a manner in which its cables
and other accessories cannot be easily damaged.