Panasonic AV-HS410N User Manual

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Before use
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wOverview
This unit is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a 
multiple number of HD and SD formats.
Despite its compact size, it comes with eight SDI inputs, one 
DVI‑D input, five SDI outputs and one DVI‑D output.
The unit comes with a luminance key and chroma keys 
provided as keyers in addition to the background transitions 
based on the cut, mix and wipe functions.
It also has one DSK line and two PinP lines for enabling video 
recording, playback and a host of other video production 
functions.
Furthermore, using the multi view display settings, the 
screen of a monitor can be split into a number of sections to 
accommodate up to sixteen images, enabling the number 
of monitors to be reduced and a space‑saving system to be 
configured at low cost.
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wConcerning the ratings display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings are 
indicated on its side panel.
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wDisclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE 
TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR 
REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF 
THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO BELOW:
1
  ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT 
OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
2
  PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY 
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION 
OF THE USER;
3
  UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR 
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4
  INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN 
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY 
REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR 
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5
  ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, 
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE 
SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD 
PARTY;
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  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;
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  LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY 
FAILURE;
8
  ANY DAMAGE OR CLAIMS DUE TO LOSS OR 
LEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR SETTING DATA 
SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR ON A MEMORY CARD OR 
COMPUTER.
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wNetwork security
The unit also has functions which are used when it is 
connected to a network. Using the unit when it has been 
connected to a network may possibly give rise to the following 
issues.
1
 Leakage or theft of information through this unit
2
  Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with 
malicious intent
3
  Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons 
with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those 
described below to protect yourself against the above network 
security risks.
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 Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
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 If this unit is connected to a network that includes 
computers, make sure that the system is not infected 
by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using 
a regularly updated antivirus program, anti‑spyware 
program, etc.).
The following points should be borne in mind as well.
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 Use with the same segment is recommended for the 
equipment which is connected to the unit. 
If the unit is connected to equipment whose segments 
are different, events dependent upon the settings inherent 
to the network equipment, for instance, may occur so 
thoroughly check the connections with the equipment 
to which the unit will be connected prior to the start of 
operation.
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 Do not choose an installation location where the unit, 
cables and other parts will be easily damaged.
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wConcerning differences in the 
system versions
This manual describes the functions which can be actuated in 
any model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up.
The applicable functions are referred to as 
“This function 
can be actuated in any model whose system version is 
V2.00.00 and up”
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If the model has a system version below V2.00.00, the 
functions concerned cannot be used.
Neither will the menus and menu items concerned be 
displayed.
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qHow to check the system version
To check the system version of this unit, select System 
menu 
 Main Version sub menu  System Version item, 
and check the display for this item.
  Refer to “3‑7‑3. Displaying the version information 
and option information” (<Operations and Settings> 
Operating Instructions).