Precautions for use4 - ENGLISHPrecautions for useThis product is a 12G-SDI signal compatible Interface Board equipped with two ports that can install the SFP(Small Form-Factor Pluggable)/SFP+ module (referred to as “SFP module” hereinafter). By installing this productto the Panasonic projector, long-distance transmission of the SDI signal via optical fiber cable will be possiblewithout a separate converter to convert from optical signal to electric signal.Supported projectorThis product can be used with following projectors. However, this product cannot be used if the main versionof the firmware of the projector is earlier than the following compatible firmware version. Use the product afterupdating the projector to the latest firmware.Supported projector Compatible firmware version(Main version)PT-RQ22K 4.04 or later(As of January 2020)Notef This manual omits the alphabets at the end of projector model numbers.f This product may support the projectors that are not described in the table. Confirm the “Operating Instructions” of theprojector. The “Operating Instructions” can be found on the following URL.https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/f The main version of the firmware can be confirmed in the on-screen menu of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STATUS].f For the update procedure of the firmware, access the latest information regarding the firmware in the PASS website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS*1 to access the PASS website.*1 PASS: Panasonic Professional Display and Projector Technical Support WebsiteSupported SFP moduleThe 12G-SDI/6G-SDI/3G-SDI/HD-SDI compatible optical fiber SFP module that is compliant with MSA (Multi-Source Agreement), and the optical fiber SFP module that the operation has been verified with the Panasonicprojectorf Receiver (for receiving)f Transmitter (for sending)f Transceiver (for sending and receiving)Notef Operation of the sending function is restricted depending on the port where the SFP module is installed.f Prepare the commercially available SFP module and the optical fiber cable required for connection according to the usage,video signal to be input, specification of the external device to be connected, etc.f The SFP module that the operation has been verified with the Panasonic projector can be confirmed from the following URL.https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/Confirmation of operation for SFP module from other manufacturer has been performed with the items set by PanasonicCorporation, and not all the operations are warranted. For operation or performance problems caused by the SFP module,contact the respective manufacturers.Handling of the productrDo not touch the connector section of the Interface Board directly with your handsThe component may be damaged by the static electricity. Before handle this product, remove the charge in thebody by touching the surrounding metal, etc.rDo not look into the connector of the SFP module.The SFP module to be installed on this product is a Class 1 laser product. Do not look into the SFP module or theconnector of the optical fiber cable with the power of the projector turned on. Your eyes may be damaged whenthe laser goes into your eyes.DisposalTo dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal.