Operating Instructions

5
Before use
w Overview
This unit is a controller which is designed to control remote
cameras (cameras integrated with pan-tilt heads) and pan-
tilt head systems (which consist of pan-tilt heads and the
cameras which are mounted on them).
By means of an IP connection, an operating environment
where the unit is tied in with the AW-HE50 HD integrated
camera and AW-HS50 compact live switcher is achieved.
When IP connections are used, the unit can be used to
control up to 100 cameras.
When serial connections are used, up to five remote
cameras and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
w Concerning the Operating
Instructions
p For the purposes of these instructions, AW-RP50N is
referred to as “AW-RP50”.
Similarly, “AW-HE50HN” and “AW-HE50SN” are referred
as “AW-HE50,” and AW-HS50N is referred to as
“AW-HS50”.
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
the 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.