– 6 –Chapter 1 Overview — Before useBefore user OverviewThe AV-HS6000, a new model in the HS series, employs a newly designed, easy-to-use UI graphical Control Panel AV-HS60C1/AV-HS60C2 to supportaccurate switching.And even with a 3U size compact design, it is equipped with abundant inputs and outputs for great system integration as seen by its 32 SDI and 2 DVIinputs plus 16 SDI outputs.To top it all off, situations where creative video production is demanded alongside fast response are handled by providing 4 DVEs per ME to enablediverse transitions.r Precautionsf Be sure to perform validation of the unit before use.f Should displaying or recording of the video fail due to a malfunction of the unit or memory cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure.r Network securityThe 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 giverise to the following issues.f Leakage or theft of information through this unitf Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intentf Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intentIt is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network security risks.f Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.f 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.f Use with the same segment is recommended for the devices which are connected to the unit. If the unit is connected to the devices whose segmentsare different, events dependent upon the settings inherent to the network equipment, for instance, may occur. Thoroughly check the connections withthe devices to which the unit will be connected prior to the start of operation.f Do not choose an installation location where the unit, cables and other parts will be easily damaged.r Concerning differences in the system versionsThis document describes the functions which can be actuated in any model whose system version is V2.00.00 or higher.The applicable functions are referred to as “This function will be available in V2.00.00 or higher”.If the model has a system version below V2.00.00, the functions concerned cannot be used.Neither will the menus nor items concerned be displayed.To check the system version of this unit, select the button on the top menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [Status] tab → [System Version] in the[System Version] column. (page 139)For the latest information, visit the following website.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (English only)