5 (E)Before use OverviewThis unit is a controller which is designed to controlremote cameras (cameras integrated with pan-tiltheads) and pan-tilt head systems (which consist ofpan-tilt heads and the cameras which are mounted onthem).By means of an IP connection, an operatingenvironment where the unit is tied in with theAW-HE50 HD integrated camera and AW-HS50compact live switcher is achieved.When IP connections are used, the unit can be usedto control up to 100 remote cameras.When serial connections are used, up to five remotecameras and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled. Trademarks and registeredtrademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 andInternet Explorer are either registered trademarksor trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and other countries. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Intel Corporation in the United Statesand other countries. Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarksor trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated inthe United States and/or other countries. Other names of companies and products containedin these Operating Instructions may be trademarksor registered trademarks of their respective owners. About copyright and licenceDistributing, copying, disassembling, reversecompiling, reverse engineering, and also exporting inviolation of export laws of the software provided withthis unit are expressly prohibited. Concerning the ratingsdisplayThe unit’s name, model number and electrical ratingsare indicated on its bottom panel. Disclaimer of warrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System NetworksCo., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANYPERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT ORREASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT,FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO BELOW: ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDINGWITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT,SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY,ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THEPRODUCT; PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGECAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE ORNEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER; UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR ORMODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THEUSER; INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISINGWHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUETO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANYFAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT; ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIALINCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE,ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINEDBY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY; ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES ORLOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTSCAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATIONMETHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN ADEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF; LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BYANY FAILURE; ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ETC. DUE TOLOSS OR LEAKAGE OF THE SETTING DATASAVED ON THIS UNIT OR IN A PERSONALCOMPUTER. Network securityAs you will use this unit connected to a network, yourattention is called to the following security risks. Leakage or theft of information through this unit Use of this unit for illegal operations by personswith malicious intent Interference with or stoppage of this unit bypersons with malicious intentIt is your responsibility to take precautions such asthose described below to protect yourself against theabove network security risks. Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc. If this unit is connected to a network that includesPCs, make sure that the system is not infected bycomputer viruses or other malicious entities (usinga regularly updated antivirus programme, anti-spyware programme, etc.). Refrain from connections that use public lines.