IMPORTANT• Failure to provide the required personal computer environmentmay slow down the delineation of the images on the screen, makeit impossible for the web browser to work and cause other kinds ofproblems.• Depending on the software version of the unit, an update may benecessary.• Use the desktop version of Internet Explorer. (Internet Explorer forWindows UI is not supported.)• For the latest information on compatible operating systems and webbrowsers, visit the support desk at the following website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/Disclaimer of warrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANYPARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT ORREASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THECASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:A ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OREXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THEPRODUCT;B PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BYINAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THEUSER;C UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATIONOF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;D INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGESARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSEINCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;E ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEMCOMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;F ANY DEMANDS FOR COMPENSATION, CLAIMS, ETC.OCCASIONED BY THE INFRINGEMENT OF PRIVACY BYINDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE IMAGES WERESHOT BY THE USER BECAUSE THESE IMAGES (INCLUDINGTHE RECORDINGS MADE) WERE MADE AVAILABLE BY THEUSER BECAUSE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN FOR SOME REASONOR OTHER OR BECAUSE THE IMAGES ENDED UP BEINGUSED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THE ONE DESCRIBEDABOVE;G LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE.Network securityAs the unit intended to be used while connected to a network, thefollowing security risks exist.A Leakage or theft of information through the unitB Unauthorized operation of the unit by persons with malicious intentC Interference with or stoppage of the unit by persons with maliciousintentIt is your responsibility to take precautions, such as those describedbelow, to protect yourself against the above network security risks.• Use the unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.• If the unit is connected to a network that includes personal computers,make sure that the system is not infected by computer viruses or othermalicious programs (using a regularly updated antivirus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).• Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting usersto those who log in with an authorized user name and password.• After accessing the unit as an administrator, be sure to close all webbrowsers.• Change the administrator password periodically.• Restrict access to the unit by authenticating the users, for example,to prevent setting information stored on the unit from leaking over thenetwork.• Do not install the unit in locations where the unit, cables, and otherparts can be easily damaged or destroyed by persons with maliciousintent.• Avoid connections that use public lines.Notes on user authentication• User authentication on the unit can performed via digest authenticationor basic authentication. If basic authentication is used without the useof a dedicated authentication device, password leaks may occur.We recommend using digest authentication or host authentication.Usage restrictions• We recommend connecting the unit, controller, and any computers tothe same network segment.Events based on settings inherent to the network devices, for example,may occur in connections that include different segments, so be sureto perform checks prior to operation.10Before use (continued)