6Introduction OverviewThis unit is a remote operation panel for controlling a studio handycamera (AK-HC3800/AK-HC3500A) and a camera control unit(AK-HCU200/AK-HCU355A).Use a dedicated optical fiber cable to connect a studio handy camerato a camera control unit and use an ROP cable or IP connection toconnect this unit to the camera control unit. Furthermore, a remotecamera or camera recorder can be connected via a serial connectionor IP connection.When IP connections are used, up to 19 studio handy cameras,remote cameras, and camera recorders can be controlled. Required personal computer environmentFor the software supplied with the unit, use a personal computerspecified on the following website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Memory CardsUse only memory cards that comply with the SD and SDHCspecifications in this unit.Be sure to format memory cards in this unit.This unit supports the following memory card capacities.It does not support SDXC memory cards.SD memory cards: 8 MB to 2 GBSDHC memory cards: 4 GB to 32 GBFor the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions,visit the following Web site.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/Pay attention to the following when using and storing the unit.• Avoid locations exposed to high temperature and humidity• Avoid exposure to condensation• Avoid static electricity. Software upgradesUpgrades can be obtained from Service and Support on the followingwebsite.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/Follow the instructions included in the download file to perform theupgrade. Network securityAs you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention iscalled to the following security risks.(1) Leakage or disclosure of information transmitted via this unit(2) Unauthorized use of this unit by a third person with maliciousintent(3) Interference or stoppage of this unit by a third person withmalicious intentIt is your responsibility to take sufficient network security measuressuch as those described below to protect yourself against the aboverisks.• Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.• If this unit is used in a system with a personal computer connected,make sure that checks for and removal of computer viruses andmalicious programs are implemented regularly.• Do not install the unit in a location where the unit, cables, and otherparts may be easily damaged.User authenticationIn order to protect device settings from exposure on the network,when connecting to a network, please enable user authentication torestrict access as appropriate.When connecting this unit to a camera recorder, you must alwaysenable user authentication.Restrictions on useIt is recommended that the remote operation panel and all devices tobe used with the remote operation panel be connected to the samenetwork segment.Events related to settings of network devices may occur if devices areconnected to different segments, so verify operation carefully beforeplacing devices into service. DisclaimerPanasonic Corporation will not accept any liability whatsoever for anyof the following.(1) Any direct, indirect, accidental, special or consequential damageor loss related to this unit(2) Personal injury or equipment damage caused by inappropriate useor negligent operation of the user(3) Disassembly, repair or modification of the unit by the user(4) Inconvenience, loss or damage when images cannot be displayedfor whatever reason including unit failure or defects(5) Any defect or inconvenience, loss or damage resulting from sucha defect arising when the unit is combined with the device of athird party(6) Loss of recorded data for whatever reason