6Before usepw OverviewThis unit is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports amultiple number of HD and SD formats.Despite its compact size, it comes with eight SDI inputs, oneDVI‑D input, five SDI outputs and one DVI‑D output.The unit comes with a luminance key and chroma keysprovided as keyers in addition to the background transitionsbased on the cut, mix and wipe functions.It also has one DSK line and two PinP lines for enabling videorecording, playback and a host of other video productionfunctions.Furthermore, using the multi view display settings, thescreen of a monitor can be split into a number of sections toaccommodate up to sixteen images, enabling the numberof monitors to be reduced and a space‑saving system to beconfigured at low cost.pw Concerning the ratings displayThe unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings areindicated on its side panel.pw Disclaimer of warrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLETO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FORREPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OFTHE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO BELOW:1 ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUTOF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;2 PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BYINAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATIONOF THE USER;3 UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR ORMODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;4 INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHENIMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANYREASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE ORPROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;5 ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THESYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRDPARTY;6 ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR LOSSESRESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BYAN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION METHOD ORANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN THEPRODUCT ITSELF;7 LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANYFAILURE;8 ANY DAMAGE OR CLAIMS DUE TO LOSS ORLEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR SETTING DATASAVED ON THIS UNIT OR ON A MEMORY CARD ORCOMPUTER.pw Network securityThe unit also has functions which are used when it isconnected to a network. Using the unit when it has beenconnected to a network may possibly give rise to the followingissues.1 Leakage or theft of information through this unit2 Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons withmalicious intent3 Interference with or stoppage of this unit by personswith malicious intentIt is your responsibility to take precautions such as thosedescribed below to protect yourself against the above networksecurity risks.p Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.p If this unit is connected to a network that includescomputers, make sure that the system is not infectedby computer viruses or other malicious entities (usinga regularly updated antivirus program, anti‑spywareprogram, etc.).The following points should be borne in mind as well.p Use with the same segment is recommended for theequipment which is connected to the unit.If the unit is connected to equipment whose segmentsare different, events dependent upon the settings inherentto the network equipment, for instance, may occur sothoroughly check the connections with the equipmentto which the unit will be connected prior to the start ofoperation.p Do not choose an installation location where the unit,cables and other parts will be easily damaged.