Introduction - Panasonic AK-HRP200G Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

„ Overview
„
This unit is a remote operation panel for controlling a studio handy
camera (AK-HC3800/AK-HC3500A) and a camera control unit
(AK-HCU200/AK-HCU355A).
Use a dedicated optical fiber cable to connect a studio handy camera
to a camera control unit and use an ROP cable or IP connection to
connect this unit to the camera control unit. Furthermore, a remote
camera or camera recorder can be connected via a serial connection
or IP connection.
When IP connections are used, up to 19 studio handy cameras,
remote cameras, and camera recorders can be controlled.
„ Required personal computer environment
„
For the software supplied with the unit, use a personal computer
specified on the following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
„ Memory Cards
„
Use only memory cards that comply with the SD and SDHC
specifications in this unit.
Be sure to format memory cards in this unit.
This unit supports the following memory card capacities.
It does not support SDXC memory cards.
SD memory cards: 8 MB to 2 GB
SDHC memory cards: 4 GB to 32 GB
For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions,
visit the following Web site.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Pay attention to the following when using and storing the unit.
• Avoid locations exposed to high temperature and humidity
• Avoid exposure to condensation
• Avoid static electricity.
„ Software upgrades
„
Upgrades can be obtained from Service and Support on the following
website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Follow the instructions included in the download file to perform the
upgrade.
„ 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.
• Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
• If this unit is used in a system with a personal computer connected,
make sure that checks for and removal of computer viruses and
malicious programs are implemented regularly.
• Do not install the unit in a location where the unit, cables, and other
parts may be easily damaged.
User authentication
In order to protect device settings from exposure on the network,
when connecting to a network, please enable user authentication to
restrict access as appropriate.
When connecting this unit to a camera recorder, you must always
enable user authentication.
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Restrictions on use
It is recommended that the remote operation panel and all devices to
be used with the remote operation panel be connected to the same
network segment.
Events related to settings of network devices may occur if devices are
connected to different segments, so verify operation carefully before
placing devices into service.
„ Disclaimer
„
Panasonic Corporation will not accept any liability whatsoever for any
of the following.
(1) Any direct, indirect, accidental, special or consequential damage
or loss related to this unit
(2) Personal injury or equipment damage caused by inappropriate use
or negligent operation of the user
(3) Disassembly, repair or modification of the unit by the user
(4) Inconvenience, loss or damage when images cannot be displayed
for whatever reason including unit failure or defects
(5) Any defect or inconvenience, loss or damage resulting from such
a defect arising when the unit is combined with the device of a
third party
(6) Loss of recorded data for whatever reason