3Introduction 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. Memory.CardsMemory cards used with the unit should conform to SD or SDHCstandards.Be sure to use the unit to format memory cards.Memory cards with the following capacity can be used with the unit.SDXC memory cards are not supported.SD memory cards: 8 MB to 2 GBSDHC memory cards: 4 GB to 32 GBFor the latest information not described in the Operating Instructions,refer to the following website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/Observe the following points when using and storing this unit.• Avoid high temperature and humidity.• Avoid water droplets.• Avoid static electricity. Upgrade.softwareYou can obtain upgrade software from Service and Support on thefollowing website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/For the upgrade procedure, refer to the instructions included with thedownload file. Software.for.peripheral.equipmentSoftware upgrades will also become necessary for the peripheralequipment that is connected to this unit (cameras or CCUs).For details, consult your supplier. Disclaimer.of.warrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANYPARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT ORREASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THECASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OREXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THEPRODUCT;(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BYINAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THEUSER;(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATIONOF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGESARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSEINCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEMCOMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;(6) LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE; File.types.handled.by.the.unitScene file Scene files are mainly used by videoengineers (VE) to create the required imagecharacteristics.Reference file The term reference file is a generic term foruser files and factory files.User file A user file is system setting data (referencefile) composed of scene files and operationdata. The user can record user files.Factory file A file that contains camera settings that werestored at the factory.Lens file Data for correcting specific lenscharacteristics that are used by videoengineers (VE).ROP configuration file ROP specific setting data.Remote cameraconfiguration fileRemote camera setting data. It is acquiredfrom a remote camera via IP.