Before Use - Panasonic Live Production Suite Series Operating Manual

Before use

r Overview
The Live Production Suite series has abundant inputs and outputs, image functions, and system extensibility so that it can be used across a wide range
of program production applications.
The live switcher for production supports 4K and inherits its excellent operability and reliability from the previous models.
This switcher system consists of the following four types of units connected via LPS-Link (with SFP28-SFP28 direct attach cables) and GbE networks.
t Gateway Unit
t XPT Unit
t ME Unit
t System Manager Unit
r Precautions
f 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 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.
f Leakage or theft of information through this unit
f Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
f 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.
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 segments
are different, events dependent upon the settings inherent to the network equipment, for instance, may occur. Thoroughly check the connections with
the 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 The ratings plates
The names, model numbers, and power ratings for these units are displayed on either the rear panel or the side.
r This document
The descriptions in this document are of a 4K 2ME configuration. Unless particularly mentioned, the parts function the same in other configurations.
The indications on the control panel buttons and the menus use standard values.
Some may not be displayed or the indications may be different, depending on the system delivered.
Chapter 1 Overview — Before use
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