Arbitrator White Paper v102.USAT

White Paper
Performance Specifications Framework of the
Arbitrator Digital Mobile Video System
Version 1.02
December 5, 2006
Panasonic Computer Solution Company
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Secaucus, NJ 07094
1-800-LAPTOP5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Safety of the End User/Occupant
3. Arbitrator System Specifications
4.
Security Features and Digital Assets
5. Appendix
A. Company Profile
B. Executive Summary
C.
Panasonic Engineering
D. Digital Quality
E.
High Speed Wireless
F.
UL Certificate
G. Static Pull Test Report
H. Test Report EMC (FCC Class A)
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1. Introduction
The capture of mobile video has proven its value to law enforcement professionals in
many different ways. It is the primary tool used to mitigate the burgeoning cost of both
frivolous and legitimate lawsuits. The savings derived from such litigation alone can pay
for the entire costs to implement a solution. Also, with a higher-than-ever focus on
security, video capture is no longer viewed as an optional tactic for maintaining public
safety, but a primary means for helping to deter crime and quickly identify perpetrators.
The capture and management of video data are now taking center stage in many national
and local homeland security strategies.
This white paper describes the Arbitrator’s (Mobile Digital Video System) performance
specifications framework that includes safety of end user, system specifications and
security features. This white paper intends to establish that Arbitrator Mobile Digital
Video System adheres to the minimum specifications of the International Association of
Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) In-car Video Camera Systems Performance Specifications
Framework document, and technology used is generally accepted in the relevant field. In
addition to this white paper, Insight Video Net’s CMS Digital Video Management and
Archival Storage document should be reviewed as part of the Arbitrator integrated mobile
video solution to meet the minimum performance specification of the IACP’s document.
This information is contained in sections 1 thru 5. The Appendix contains specific
information pertaining to Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, additional Arbitrator
product information, and related technology information pertaining to the Arbitrator as a
total mobile video product solution.
2. Safety of the End User/Occupant
Equipment installed or located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle:
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Arbitrator’s camera is the only equipment intends to be permanently mounted in
the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A wireless transmitter microphone
intends to be worn on the belt clip of the officer. With minimal number of
equipments installed in the interior of the passenger compartment, this helps to
minimize the risk of injury to occupants during vehicle crash. Note that
Arbitrator’s Control Panel intends to be stowing away (underneath the seat, glove
compartment or arm rest compartment) while driving or vehicle in motion.
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Arbitrator’s camera will remain in place during a reasonably foreseeable crash
which has been determined by a static pull test. The Arbitrator’s camera was
successfully tested with a force of 57.5 Lbs (50 times its own weight) applied and
maintained for 5 seconds. The test was conducted from three different directions
to simulate frontal, side and rear collision directions. The Arbitrator’s camera
remained attached to its mounting bracket and did not move into a location that
could cause injury to the occupant.
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Chassis edges and corners of the Arbitrator camera have approximately 5 mm
(0.197 inch) radius to minimize the risk of injury.
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The Arbitrator camera intends to be installed near the sun visor of the passenger
side and away from the vehicle manufacturer’s designated air bag deployment
zone.
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Arbitrator system kit comes standard with a camera mounting bracket and
mounting location is stated in the installation guide.
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The Control Panel intends to be stowing away while driving or vehicle in motion.
This designed to minimize driver distraction.
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The Control Panel designed and organized with colored buttons to minimize
officer workload and easily identifiable by the officer. The color of the record
button is red, stop button is blue and bookmark button is yellow. In addition, the
record button designed to be easily accessible by officer wearing glove.
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The default setting of the Arbitrator camera is auto focus. User can change the
setting to manual focus through the Control Panel in the password protected
administrator section.
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The control buttons on the back of the camera is backlit to be able to illuminate
during the period of darkness. The backlit can be turn on and off through a push
button. Arbitrator’s Control Panel buttons is also backlit and can be turn on and
off with the on/off button. In addition, the illumination level of the viewing
screen of the Control Panel is controllable with selectable button. The viewing
screen is capable of being completely dimmed. The operator can turn on and off
the control panel with an on/off button.
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Arbitrator camera intends to be mounted near the top of the sun visor to minimize
interference with the view of the driver. In addition, the mounting location
intends to minimize interference with driver and passenger view of events
occurring outside the vehicle.
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Arbitrator camera intends to be the only equipment being installed near or extend
below the AS-1 line.
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None of the Arbitrator equipments intend to be installed or mounted near the
speedometer, warning lights, gauges, essential controls, or mirrors placed in the
vehicle by the original equipment manufacturer. In addition, none of the
equipments intend to be installed to interfere with the operation of vehicle
controls.
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Arbitrator’s installation guide specifies the mounting location of the equipments.
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Each of equipment power and ignition signal wires intends to be installed with a
5A to 15A fuse to minimize shock and fire hazards.
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All wiring and cable of the Arbitrator system utilize industry standard to wire
application. List of system wire and applicable standard are as of the following:
(1) Power cable
(2) Camera cable
(3) Trigger cable
(4) LAN cable
(5) Control panel cable
Inner: UL AWM STYLE1015 16AWG
UL AWM E189533 STYLE2733 16AWG
UL AWM E229586 STYLE2464
UL AWM E229586 STYLE2464
UL TYPE CM 24AWG E248033
UL AWM E35664 STYLE20276
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The negative cable (or system ground) must be connected to the negative terminal
of the vehicle’s battery to provide reliable system service and minimize sources of
Electromagnetic Interference.
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Arbitrator equipments do not contain hazardous pinch points that can cause injury
during operation and non-operation mode. Arbitrator system is a listed product to
UL 6500 second edition to ensure safety of the end user and occupant.
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Under the operation temperature of the Arbitrator system, the maximum
temperature that the system will reach is approximately 55C (131F). Arbitrator is
a listed product to UL 6500 second edition which tested (both normal operation
condition and fault condition) to ensure that the components will not cause burn
injury to the user or operator.
Location of Data Storage:
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The recommended location for installing the Arbitrator’s recorder unit is in the
vehicle’s trunk and mounted on to (or against) the back seat. In addition, the
mounting location of the recorder unit must be away from the vehicle fuel system
and safe to the occupant. The installation wires must be from the original
manufacturer’s wire kit and specification. In addition, a proper fuse must be used
at each installation wire. (Provided wire kit is not for use in the engine
compartment but only in cabin compartment. For use in the engine compartment,
please prepare cables for engine compartment.)
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Record indicators:
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Arbitrator camera is equipped with an illuminated record indicator readily visible
to officer outside the vehicle when the system is recording. In addition, there are
illuminated record indicator on the Arbitrator recorder unit and Control Panel. If
more illuminated record indicator is needed, a lamp or LED can be connected to
the signal output of General Purpose I/O (GPIO) cable.
3. Arbitrator System Specifications
General specifications:
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Arbitrator mobile video system consists of a primary forward camera,
recorder/storage unit, Control Panel with LCD display, wireless microphone and
hard wired microphone.
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Along with Panasonic’s internal immunity test which tested to maintain consistent
recording quality while subjected to external interference and extreme conditions.
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Arbitrator has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Front-Facing/Primary Camera:
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Arbitrator camera is operating in the temperature range from 32 to 113 degrees
Fahrenheit.
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The camera is equipped with auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance.
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Arbitrator camera has a backlight compensation setting.
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Arbitrator camera utilizes a ¼ inch CCD solid state image chip that is not subject
to interference by magnetic field with white defect compensation.
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The color resolution of the camera is 480 horizontal lines.
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With Arbitrator camera mounting bracket, the camera is able to be rotated 180
degrees on a horizontal plane.
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The light sensitivity of the camera is 0.7 lux in color mode and 0.04 lux in Blackand-White mode. The camera is able to record at near complete darkness or very
lighting condition.
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Arbitrator camera operates with a filtered and regulated power source from the
recorder unit. The input voltage to the recorder unit is between 9 to 28 volts and
the recorder unit supplies the camera with a regulated power source.
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Arbitrator camera provides a field view of 47.6 feet width at distance of 35 feet
(68.4 degrees).
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Arbitrator camera is default set with automatic focus and user selectable manual
focus option.
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The signal-to-noise ratio of the camera is at least 50 db.
Video Monitor (Control Panel):
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The monitor of the Arbitrator control panel is a 3.5 inches Color LCD TFT active
matrix.
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The operation temperature of the display panel is between 32 and 113 degrees
Fahrenheit.
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The display panel is able to display a live video from the camera when the system
is on.
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The control panel contains a round speaker to play the audio sound during the
playback mode. It also provides the monitoring (and testing) of live audio from
the wired/wireless microphone.
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The control panel has a volume control which allows user to adjust the volume or
turn off the sound.
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The recorder unit can operate independently (or without) the display panel.
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The control panel has the capability to display date-time and meta-data.
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The control panel operates with a filtered and regulated power source from the
recorder unit. The input voltage to the recorder unit is between 9 to 28 volts and
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the recorder unit supplies the control panel (video monitor) with a regulated
power source.
Audio – Wireless Transmitter:
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The wireless audio system is able to work in the range of 1000 feet with line of
sight at ideal condition.
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The wireless transmitter unit contains an internal antenna.
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The wireless transmitter has an option (or push button) to mute the audio, but will
not be able to disable (or stop) video recording.
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The wireless transmitter is able to initiate video recording (video and audio) with
a push button.
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There is a microphone built-in to the wireless transmitter. User has an option to
use lapel cord or internal microphone on the transmitter.
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The wireless transmitter uses FCC approved frequency band in the range of 900
Mhz. The wireless audio system is listed to FCC part 15 Intentional Radiator.
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The wireless audio system utilizes digital spread spectrum technology to ensure
clarity of audio sound.
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The wireless transmitter is able to synchronize with the receiver unit in the
vehicle.
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The wireless transmitter uses a rechargeable battery with the talk time of 12 hours.
Camera/Mobile Digital Video Recorder (MDVR) Controls:
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Arbitrator control panel contains the following functions: Power on/off, play,
Record start/stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop, Pause, Auto Focus on/off and etc.
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The camera contains the following functions: Zoom in/out, Backlight
Compensation, Record and Backlit on/off.
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Arbitrator control panel contains the following indicators: System Power on,
Storage Media status, Recording, Fast Forward, Stop, Time Counter, Diagnostic
indicator and etc. The indicator for the “Microphone on” is on the wireless
transmitter unit.
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The recording function is activated by the following modes:
o Push record button on the recorder unit or control panel.
o Activates recording through the trigger (GPIO) cable from sirens, lights
bars, emergency lights and etc.
o Push record (trigger) button on the wireless transmitter unit.
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Programming or changing the setting of the Arbitrator system can only be
accomplished by a password protected administrator right. Unauthorized person
will not be able to make any change to the Arbitrator system.
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If the input voltage is below 9 volts, the recorder unit will automatically cut off
the power to the system. This procedure protects the system from reverse voltage
and electrical transients.
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All programmable parameters and settings are stored in non-volatile memory.
Arbitrator system does not need to reprogram after the loss of power or system
shut off. Video file and meta-data are stored on to a solid state memory media;
thus, there will be not loss of data and video in the event of loss of power. In case
of the loss of power, file which is not able to be played back may exist and the file
will be restored by “RESTORE” function.
4. Security Features and Digital Assets
General Features:
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Arbitrator system setting can only be modified in a password protected
administrator section. This feature restricts access to the system setting or
programming functions by unauthorized person.
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Arbitrator does not allow user (or unauthorized person) to delete or recording
over previously recorded video and data file from recorder unit.
Time Consistency:
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Arbitrator system obtains date and time through a GPS device with a selectable
date-time format.
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Time stamping is consistent within all system components.
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Metadata and time stamping remain accurate with respect to the recording as it
was captured. Date and time information of the captured video are embedded to
the metadata file and video file name.
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Arbitrator system contains an internal clock battery backup to maintain for a
minimum of 5 years in case of primary power failure or loss of power.
Authenticity:
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The vehicle information in which the system is mounted can be recorded or
logged on to the metadata file.
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Removable storage media (P2 card) has a unique serial number which can be used
to associate with officer or the vehicle.
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Arbitrator system captures date and time of the recording, and then stores this
information on the metadata file of the video.
Physical Security:
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During power on mode, the Arbitrator system will perform a self-test to insure
complete functionality. If system does not pass the self-test, it will display error
message on the control panel to notify the user.
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During operational mode, the Arbitrator is able to monitor itself to insure system
reliability. System will display error message in event of error or system failure
occur.
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Arbitrator’s control panel displays the amount of storage space remaining on the
storage media and notifies user when storage is reaching the maximum capacity.
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Arbitrator equipments (such as recorder unit, camera, etc.) intend to be physically
mounted in the vehicle to prevent removal without tools.
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The removable storage media (P2 card) is located inside the recorder unit and
being protected with a physical lock door to prevent unauthorized removal of the
media from the vehicle. The key of the physical lock door is a cylindrical key to
prevent easily duplication.
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The control panel displays the status of the removable storage media (P2 card). If
the removable storage media is missing, then the control panel will display an
error message.
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The removable storage media (P2 card) housing made with an aluminum die cast
with anti-shock up to 1,500 G and anti-vibration up to 15 G. A unique serial
number is marked on the exterior of the storage media to ensure that the identity
of each media is unique.
Digital Asset Recording:
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The digital asset recorded is accurately and reliably reproduce the view image,
sound and metadata as the actual event.
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Arbitrator system is capable of recording uninterrupted events for eight hours
(with 8 GB memory) at D1 and a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Maximum
file size is 4GB, eight hours recording is divided into 2 files without lack of
pictures.
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Arbitrator system utilized MPEG-4 compression technology which is an industry
standard.
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Arbitrator system computes MD5 hash value to verify the authenticity of the
digital asset during storage, transport and re-verification process.
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The Arbitrator system is able to capture a 68.4 degree horizontal field of view as
part of the digital asset.
5. Appendix
A. Company Profile
Overview
Panasonic has a worldwide reputation for the depth and diversity of our research capabilities,
manufacturing expertise and product offerings. Toughbooks are the mobile PCs that feature
industry-leading reliability. Panasonic has added Arbitrator to its rugged product offerings. With
the backing of Panasonic, rugged Toughbooks and Arbitrator feature the latest technological
advancements while providing and your company with its best defense against downtime.
History
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (PCSC) is a unit company of Matsushita Electric
Corporation, a $70 billion company with worldwide research and development resources.
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Matsushita is also one of the only core manufacturers in the world today. This position in the
marketplace gives PCSC direct control over the product design process. As a result, PCSC has
been able to draw on the extensive resources of its parent company, which has made the
Toughbook brand the leading name in rugged PCs. Over the past two decades, Toughbook
mobile PCs have integrated new communication technologies and performed beyond the
limitations of conventional notebooks.
Toughbook and Arbitrator reliability are more than just a description—it’s a promise. As a core
manufacturer, we make almost every component that goes into a Toughbook and Arbitrator. For
the Toughbooks this includes touchscreen displays, optical storage, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
drives, Lithium-Ion batteries, board-level electronics and encasements. For Arbitrator it includes
the camera, P2 cards and the recorder. Every Toughbook and Arbitrator are assembled by
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company in our manufacturing and configuration facilities,
allowing us to ensure total quality throughout the entire process. It’s this philosophy that will
continue to propel Panasonic Toughbooks and Arbitrator to meet the computing and video
demands for the 21st century and beyond.
PCSC’s business model melds the strengths associated with a large company and the
nimbleness of a smaller firm. This is achieved by drawing on the resources of an extensive roster
of strategic partners and alliances in information technology, mounting hardware and
communications areas. Our partners cover all aspects associated with a rugged mobile computer
and Arbitrator deployment including pre-deployment issues, vehicle installation, training, project
management, service concerns and post-deployment support. Additional information is provided
regarding these matters further on in the RFP.
Location
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is headquartered at 50 Meadowlands Parkway,
Secaucus, NJ 07094.
Our Dun & Bradstreet company number is 00-891-9813.
For additional financial information, our 2004 Annual Report is available upon request..
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B. Executive Summary
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is a member of a world-class organization that has the
resources to provide and support the total computing and video solutions required by law
enforcement. By choosing Panasonic, your agency can be assured that they will receive the
best performing, most consistent mobile work force hardware and software solutions available
today. The entire Arbitrator In Car Mobile Digital Solution was specifically designed for the
rigorous requirements and demands requested by law enforcement agencies throughout the
United States. A decision to choose Panasonic also guarantees that your agency will have
access to exciting new technologies for tomorrow. Panasonic and its partners spend billions of
dollars in product development to give our customers the ability to easily manage current and
future deployments. As a result, Panasonic is not only the industry leader in number of mobile
solutions sold but also in overall financial resources. This allows us to provide your agency with
superior after-sale support. Panasonic dedicates the resources needed to meet all your agency
Financial Stability: Panasonic is an organization that is very financially stable. We are a global
organization with over $72 billion in sales. We manufacture over 14,000 products in our ISO
certified factories. And, we have been developing mobile computing solutions for over 12 years.
We also have a 100-year business plan and over $12 billion in cash reserves. Our current annual
report is included in our response to provide additional details about our finances.
Research and Development: Panasonic continues to spend over $5 billion in Research and
Development. This budget is used by our thousands of engineers to continually create new
enhancements and keep Panasonic as a company of the edge of innovation. Our engineers
continually work to integrate new advancements into all Panasonic products. And, 260 of those
engineers are solely dedicated to Toughbook and Arbitrator products.
Quality: To ensure the highest quality products, Panasonic uses state-of-the-art manufacturing
techniques in our factories and backs them up with extensive testing at every stage of the
manufacturing process. It’s our attention to detail and commitment to quality that allows us to
consistently produce the industry’s most reliable line of rugged wireless mobile devices. A
distinct advantage that Panasonic has over our competitors is the fact that most Toughbook
components are manufactured in our own factories. We are proud to be the only core
manufacturer with “brick and mortar” technology left in world. This allows us direct control over
design and manufacturing processes. We also use the latest technologies -- like our new state-ofthe-art surface mount equipment -- in our factories.
Support: Panasonic has deployed more rugged mobile devices in the marketplace than all of
our competitors combined. Our new offering, Arbitrator, offers unsurpassed cutting edge
technology. And, in order to support the world’s largest deployments, we have personnel located
across the United States to service our customers whenever and wherever they need it. This
team includes a number of field service managers and engineers. In addition, there are seventyfive technicians employed at Panasonic’s configuration center. All of our technicians are
thoroughly trained in hardware, wireless technologies and software to quickly respond to any field
issue. We also provide our customers with a service center that leads the industry in response
times. The center offers support to our customers via phone and a website 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. This is proof that Panasonic is committed to our customers long after the initial sale.
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Delivery: As the only core manufacturer in the industry, Panasonic can deliver on your
deployment schedule and guarantee ongoing parts availability. Our competitors contract with
other companies to build their products, hampering their ability to guarantee the future availability
of replacement parts. Panasonic’s business model ensures that you will receive world-class
product delivery, installation, product training and after-sale support. Meetings with our customers
are often arranged on a quarterly basis to maintain communication regarding all successes and
issues. Panasonic provides the total solution and ensures that your agency will get what it needs
today and in the future!
Value: Panasonic provides the best value in our total solution approach. We helped develop the
technology platform that integrates wireless technology. This was done to ensure our equipment
would be adaptable to changes in the wireless environment. And as a direct result, a number of
our models have been equipped with integrated GPS and wireless LAN. Additionally, Arbitrator is
designed to transmit its video recordings using secure wireless technologies. More evidence that
shows Panasonic is committed to remaining the industry’s technology leader. And to keep doing
this, Panasonic has assembled a team of experienced partners to support our customers. Our
goal is to continually add hardware and software partners, as well as the best talent in the
industry, to our team ensuring our customers always have access to the resources and support
they need.
Industry Focus: Panasonic has shipped millions of dollars of Toughbooks to law enforcement
agencies. Our mobile PCs have shown the best overall performance metrics. Panasonic has
been able to achieve this success by working with industry experts, customers and partners with
the purpose of continually pushing the mobile computing envelope. Our new Arbitrator product
was developed based on recommendations from law enforcement. And, Panasonic has
developed its own internal team dedicated to ensuring that our law enforcement customers get
the highest level of pre- and post-sale support. We’re committed to understanding the needs as
well as the demands of the law enforcement industry. Panasonic’s dedication to supporting the
law enforcement industry is what continues to make us the industry leader with the best screen
technology, fastest processors, most effective integrated wireless technology and the newest
software solutions. Panasonic has proven that we out perform our competitors in the law
enforcement industry, and that we will continue to do so in the future.
C. Panasonic Engineering
The Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (PCSC) business model melds the strengths
associated with a large company and the nimbleness of a smaller firm. And, our agility is
reflected in the way our engineers interact with our customers and the dedication of our
management team. It is also apparent in the way we use the data received from our customers to
evaluate our processes and to enhance our products.
On an annual basis, we schedule on-site customer meetings, at the request of either our
customer or a PCSC manager, and Advisory Council meetings. Our engineers attend the on-site
customer meetings to ensure that they get first-hand knowledge about the business challenges
our customers face. Our engineers also attend every Advisory Council meeting. These annual
meetings are conducted in multiple cities across the United States. This is just another example
of how PCSC works openly with our customers and another reason why we know first-hand that
our customers are truly satisfied with our products and services. The Advisory Council meetings
are designed to engage our customers and to provide us with feedback in regards to their
business. It also serves as a forum for our customers to offer input that will help shape the next
generation of PCSC’s products. Our engineers attend our customer meetings to make sure they
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hear everything our managers hear. We do all this to stay connected with our customers and to
make sure PCSC understands the needs of our customers.
As a core manufacturer, our engineers have complete control over how long Toughbook products
such as the Arbitrator will be on the market and how long it will be supported. They also have the
flexibility to alter specs when needed based on customer feedback. This is how PCSC is able to
keep itself nimble. In addition, the Toughbook product line has over 260 dedicated engineers and
the ability to provide world-wide customer support. It is resources like this that give us the large
company strength. At our headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, we have 12 engineers that work
together with our management team on a daily basis so that we can provide our customers with
the support they need. We also have 75 technicians across the United States in our configuration
facilities that are dedicated to providing our customers with quality customer service during their
deployment. And, of course, all of our engineers and technicians are cross-trained on all
hardware, software, and wireless technologies so that any customer issue that may arise can be
addressed and solved quickly by our industry leading repair center.
Our engineers work hard to ensure that Toughbook products provide our customers with an
unrivaled level of quality, reliability and connectivity. This means that they work closely with our
wireless carriers and hardware partners to make sure we understand their roadmaps. Without an
understanding of what our partners are doing, our sales force won’t have the resources to provide
our customers with a total mobile computing and video solution. PSCS’s business model has
enabled us to become the leader within the mobile PC industry. In order to maintain this position,
we will continue to work hard to provide our customers with superior products and services. Our
engineers develop long-term product roadmaps that are flexible so that they can be adapted
when changes happen in the marketplace. Our engineers are also firmly committed to ensuring
that our manufacturing facilities are of the highest quality by performing comprehensive analysis
at every stage of the production process.
PCSC is the only company in the mobile PC and video industry that can offer your company all of
this expertise, because our competitors just don’t have the same level of control over the process.
Panasonic’s engineers at our factories in Japan and in the US make us unmatched in the
industry. And we are willing to commit the resources necessary to insure that we only
manufacture the highest quality products. The choice for your next deployment is clear. It only
makes sense to go with Panasonic Toughbook products and all the additional support that comes
with them.
D. Digital Quality
Digital technology for Law Enforcement makes recording evidence into a database efficient and
cost-effective. A digital solution can also collect information/evidence from other equipment
mounted in police vehicles. Without a doubt, digital video systems provide higher image quality
than VHS systems as well as a lower support and maintenance cost for retrieval and archive
functionality. They also eliminate the administrative time required to manually remove tapes from
the vehicles and the search time required to locate archived tapes to use in court as evidence.
The main component of the video system is the Digital Video Recorder. A solid-state recorder is
tape-less and disk-less. And, the difference between digital recorders is very apparent in the
technology as opposed to analog recorders. Because the performance of these systems is so
complex, two different vendors using the same compression technology who record at the same
bit rate can produce varying quality of video output.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has worked closely with Law Enforcement for many
years and provided them with solutions that make their jobs easier and safer. It is Panasonic’s
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years of experience with Law Enforcement and our expertise in the industry that went into the
design of the Toughbook Arbitrator. This unit is a fully-integrated mobile digital video system
engineered to provide officer’s with the ultimate all-in-one mobile recording solution. In addition,
of course, it also provides users with the best quality video in the industry.
The system consists of the Arbitrator Digital Camera, Arbitrator P2 Recording Deck, the P2
Memory Card, Arbitrator Wearable Microphone and Receiver and the Arbitrator Mobile Law
Enforcement Software. The digital recorder on the Toughbook Arbitrator is activated either by the
officer or a configurable trigger and then stopped by the officer. Most recorded files are around 20
minutes in length and can be created using several video-recording modes. These modes make
the system more efficient and versatile for evidence recording. The Arbitrator Digital Camera has
a lens with a zoom range of 220x, and has a low-light capability of .04 lux. This means the
system works in near dark conditions. The camera’s wide angle lens also provides a range of
68.4 degrees which results in a larger field of view preferred by the law enforcement community.
The camera is also designed to be rugged so it is resistant to temperature, vibration, dust and
liquid splashes.
The difference between the Panasonic Arbitrator system and other systems is the way the
product is manufactured and supported. As a core manufacturer, Panasonic has control over the
design, engineering and manufacturing of all Toughbook products as well as most of the system’s
core components that go into them. This is why our system is the most reliable in the
marketplace. This superior design, manufacturing process and Panasonic commitment virtually
eliminates system crashes, slow video speeds, buggy software and limited technical support
common in other products
E. High Speed Wireless
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has been providing customers with integrated wireless
solutions for over 15 years. Our integrated wireless solutions are designed to perform in the law
enforcement environments. The antenna is always connected, and the transmission area is
never blocked; this results in optimum uptime for Panasonic Toughbook wireless solution users.
The wireless design of the Toughbook Arbitrator provides users with automatic high-speed
wireless access to transfer files either via any broadband wireless technology or the wireless local
area network 802.11g.
The security, transfer time and bandwidth constraints will vary based upon the broadband carrier
and their technology. Panasonic recommends the wireless local area network 802.11g
technology for security, transfer time and bandwidth. This is the most efficient way to transfer
digital video files. The security of the local area network can be completely set-up by your
department. The transfer time for 8 hours of video is about 20 minutes. However, due to varying
conditions, like the number of vehicles in a hot spot area at one time, the transfer time can vary.
Transfer rates for 8 hours of video will most likely be closer to 30 minutes if multiple users are
sharing the bandwidth.
Our solid-state P2 card records digital video using MPEG4 compression. The user can set the bit
rate at 512k or 1meg. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality of the video. Many users set
the bit rate at 512k to increase the amount of video time captured to 16 hours, whereas a bit rate
of 1meg will only record 8 hours of files. The Toughbook Arbitrator system automatically syncs
with its wireless microphone and receiver to ensure that best quality recording of both video and
audio quality are obtained. The wireless microphone attaches easily to a police officer’s uniform
and can transmit quantity audio up to 1,000 feet from the receiver. In addition to the recording
deck, the camera and the wireless microphone, the Toughbook Arbitrator also includes a wireless
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rooftop dual-diversity antenna and one non-directional wired microphone for in-car recording.
Panasonic recommends adding a wireless Toughbook laptop to the vehicle’s system to provide
officers with the ability to play-back video in the vehicle, to have better control of the camera and
the software, and to be able to transfer video files faster. The laptop also provides the needed
802.11g transfer functionally.
The integrated wireless solution in the Toughbook Arbitrator makes transferring files very easy
and fast. When a police vehicle enters an 802.11g access point (hot spot), the system will
automatically perform a “handshake” to establish a connection and start the file transfer. It will
start with the oldest files first so that if the transfer is interrupted for any reason, the transfer will
automatically pick up where it left off when the vehicle returns to any access point. Officers
currently record an average 2 ½ hours of video per shift which means transfer time consumes
less than 10 minutes. This is a huge time saver from the days when video tapes had to be
manually removed from the vehicle and logged in.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (PCSC) provides patrol officers with the most advanced
integrated wireless mobile computing and video options, because we provide the most reliable
mobile technology. We will work with your company to ensure that your Toughbook products
incorporate the technology for patrol officers to improve safety and productivity in the field. The
Arbitrator’s design integrates a wireless solution that virtually eliminates the numerous ways in
which downtime can be created. And, only Panasonic provides law enforcement with this
comprehensive solution.
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F. UL Certificate
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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD
E193929
1 PANASONIC WAY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 USA
Trademark and/or Tradename: "Technics"
3CCD Color Camera CCU, Model(s) GP-US742CU, GP-US932CUT.
3CCD Color Camera Head, Model(s) GP-US522HB, GP-US732H.
AC Adapters, Model(s) AW-PS505AP.
Audio mixers, Model(s) SH-EX1200.
AV control receivers, Model(s) SA-XR700.
AV controller receivers, Model(s) SA-XR50, SA-XR55, SA-XR57, SA-XR70.
BD/DVD Players, Model(s) DMP-BD10.
BeoVision4, Model(s) SB-TP70.
Cable compensation units, Model(s) AW-RC400N.
Camcorder systems, Model(s) d1895226.
Camera Control Unit, Model(s) GP-KS822CU.
Camera drive units, Model(s) WV-PS208.
Camera Head, Model(s) GP-KS822H.
CCTV Cameras, Model(s) WV-CV201, WV-CV202, WV-CV203, WV-CV301, WV-CV302.
CCTV Color tv cameras, Model(s) WV-CW244F, WV-CW244S, WV-CW374, WV-CW474F, WV-CW474S.
CD clock radios, Model(s) RC-CD350.
CD Stereo System, Model(s) SC-PM23, SC-PM321, SC-PM53, SC-PM533.
CD stereo systems, Model(s) SC-AK220, SC-AK230, SC-AK240, SC-AK320, SC-AK323, SC-AK330, SC-AK333, SC-AK340, SC-
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AK343, SC-AK410, SC-AK520, SC-AK523, SC-AK630, SC-AK633, SC-AK640, SC-EN15, SC-EN17, SC-EN25, SC-EN26, SC-EN27, SCEN28, SC-PM19, SC-PM193, SC-PM29, SC-PM31, SC-PM313, SC-PM41.
Center modules, Model(s) WX-CC2010.
Central processing units, Model(s) WJ-MPU955.
Color CCTV Camera, Model(s) WV-CF284, WV-CF284T, WV-CF294, WV-CF294T, WV-CP280, WV-CP284, WV-CW484F, WVCW484FK, WV-CW484S, WV-CW484SK, WV-CW974.
Color CCTV cameras, Model(s) AVBW144, AVCL244, WV-BP140, WV-BP142, WV-BP144, WV-CF212, WV-CF224, WV-CL920A, WVCL924A, WV-CP240, WV-CP240EX, WV-CP244EX, WV-CP242EX, WV-CP242, WV-CP244, WV-CP254H, WV-CP480, WV-CP484, WVCS574, WV-CS854B, WV-CS954, WV-CW474AF, WV-CW474AS, WV-CW864, WV-CW864A.
Color CCTV Cameras, Model(s) WV-CW964.
Color CCTV cameras, Model(s) WV-NP472, WV-NW474S.
Color televisions, Model(s) CT-34WX53.
Color video monitors, Model(s) WV-CM1420.
Combination cameras, Model(s) WV-NS324.
Compact disc players, Model(s) SC-PG4.
Controller/tuners, Model(s) TU-PTA500U.
Convertible cameras, Model(s) AW-E860N, AW-E860NY01.
Digital CATV Terminal, Model(s) TZ-PCD3000.
Digital disk recorders, Model(s) WJ-HD220, WJ-HD309, WJ-HD316, WJ-HD88/TW, WJ-RT208, WJ-RT208K.
Digital Media Receivers, Model(s) TU-PT700U.
Digital Receiver, Model(s) SE-FX50.
Digital Transmitter and Receiver, Model(s) SH-FX50.
Digital video cassette recorders, Model(s) AG-DTLIP, AG-DV1000P, AJ-SD755P, AJ-SD930BP, AJ-SD965P.
Direct drive digital turntables, Model(s) SL-DZ1200.
Direct drive turntable systems, Model(s) SL-1200MK2, SL-1200MK5, SL-1210M5G, SL-1210MK5.
DJ Mixer, Model(s) SH-MZ1200.
Door Station, Model(s) VL-GC001A*.
DV camcorders, Model(s) PV-GS120#, PV-GS150#, PV-GS180#, PV-GS19#, PV-GS200#, PV-GS250#, PV-GS29#, PV-GS300#,
PV-GS32#, PV-GS320#, PV-GS33#, PV-GS35#, PV-GS36#, PV-GS39#, PV-GS400#, PV-GS50#, PV-GS55#, PV-GS59#, PV-GS65#,
PV-GS69#, PV-GS70#, PV-GS80#, PV-GS81, PV-GS83#, PV-GS85#.
DVD camcorders, Model(s) VDR-D100#, VDR-D200#, VDR-D210#, VDR-D220#, VDR-D230#, VDR-D250#, VDR-D300#, VDRD310#.
DVD Home Theater Sound System, Model(s) SC-HT440, SC-HT441W, SC-HT640W, SC-HT730, SC-HT733, SC-HT740, SC-HT743,
SC-HT930, SC-HT933, SC-HT940.
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DVD home theater systems, Model(s) SC-HT670, SC-HT680, SC-HT692, SC-HT720, SC-HT920.
DVD player/VCR`s, Model(s) AG-VP300P.
DVD Recorder, Model(s) DMR-EH60, DMR-EH75V, DMR-ES20, DMR-ES25, DMR-ES15, DMR-ES30V, DMR-ES35V, DMR-ES40V,
DMR-ES45V, DMR-ES46V.
DVD recorders, Model(s) DMR-EH50, DMR-EH55.
DVD stereo systems, Model(s) SC-PM39D, SC-PM91D.
DVD systems, Model(s) SC-ST1.
DVD video recorders, Model(s) DMR-E100HP, DMR-E500HPP, DMR-E55P, DMR-E55UP, DMR-E65HP, DMR-E75EP, DMR-E75VP,
DMR-E80HP, DMR-E85HP, DMR-E95HP, DMR-ES10, DMR-T6070P, LQ-DRM200P.
DVD/CD players, Model(s) DVD-F84, DVD-F86, DVD-F86U, DVD-F87, DVD-LS91, DVD-S1, DVD-S23, DVD-S24, DVD-S25, DVDS25U, DVD-S27, DVD-S27U, DVD-S29, DVD-S47, DVD-S52.
DVD/VHS home theatre systems, Model(s) SC-HT820V, SC-HT822V, SC-HT833V.
Extension monitors, Model(s) VL-GM001A.
Extension units, Model(s) WJ-HDE300.
High definition hospitality plasma displays, Model(s) TH-37PR9U.
High definition plasma displays, Model(s) 50HP81, GD-V422U, GD-V500PZU, GD-V501U, PDM-1, TH-103PF9UK, TH-37PH9UK,
TH-37PHD8GK, TH-37PHD8GS, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PH9UK, TH-42PHD5, TH-42PHD7UY, TH-42PHD8GK, TH-42PHD8GS, TH42PHD8UK, TH-42PHW5, TH-42PR9U, TH-42XVS30, TH-50D5, TH-50PF9UK, TH-50PH2E, TH-50PH9UK, TH-50PHD, TH-50PHD3, TH50PHD3V, TH-50PHD5, TH-50PHD6, TH-50PHD7UX, TH-50PHD7UY, TH-50PHD8UK, TH-50PHW5, TH-50PM50U, TH-50PX20, TH50XVS30, TH-61PHW6, TH-65PF9UK, TH-65PHD7UY, TH-65PHD8UK, TH-65XVS30.
High definition plasma televisions, Model(s) CPTOH-0512, CPTOH-0513, TH-37PX50U, TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX20, TH-42PX25,
TH-42PX500U, TH-42PX50U, TH-42PX600U, TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X, TH-42PX6U, TH-50PX25, TH-50PX500U, TH-50PX50U, TH50PX600U, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X, TH-50PX6U, TH-58PX600U, TH-58PX60U, TH-65PX600U.
Home theater audio system, Model(s) SC-HT40.
Home theater system, Model(s) SC-HT07, SC-HT15, SC-HT16, SC-HT17.
Home theater systems, Model(s) SC-HT05.
Indoor pan/tilt heads, Model(s) AW-PH400P.
LCD Color Monitor, Model(s) WV-LC1710.
LCD Display, Model(s) TH-32LHD7UX, TH-32LHD7UY.
LCD monitors, Model(s) BT-LS1400P.
LCD Television receivers, Model(s) TC-17LA2XXX, TC-17LA2D, TC-17LA2C,, TC-19LE50***, TC-19LX50***, TC-20LA2***, TC20LA2C, TC-20LA2D, TC-20LA5***, TC-20LB30***, TC-20LB30C, TC-20LE5***, TC-20LE50***, TC-22LH1***, TC-22LH30***, TC23LE50***, TC-23LX50***, TC-23LX60, TC-26LE55***, TC-26LE60***, TC-26LX20***, TC-26LX50***, TC-26LX60***, TC26LX600***, TC-26LX60C***, TC-32LE60***, TC-32LH1***, TC-32LX20***, TC-32LX3000 ***, TC-32LX50***, TC-32LX60***,
TC-32LX600***, TC-32LX60C***.
LCD Video monitors, Model(s) BT-LH1700WP, BT-LH2600WP.
Matrix switchers, Model(s) WJ-SX150, WJ-SX150A.
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Matrix switchers / Card Cage, Model(s) WJ-SX650, WJ-SX650U.
Memory Card Camera-Recorder, Model(s) AG-HVX200P.
Memory Card Portable Recorder/Player, Model(s) AJ-HPM100P.
Memory card recorders, Model(s) AG-CPD10CRUP, AG-CPD15P, AJ-SPD850P.
Monitor Station, Model(s) VL-GM201A.
Monitors, Model(s) VL-GM301A.
MPEG2 decoders, Model(s) WJ-GXD900, WJ-GXE900.
Multi Format Live Switcher, Model(s) AV-HS300G.
Multi Function Controler, Model(s) AW-RP655N.
Multi Hybrid Control Panel, Model(s) AW-RP555N.
Multiplex adaptors, Model(s) wv.
Network camera, Model(s) WV-NM100, WV-NP1004, WV-NP244, WV-NS202.
Network Disk Recorder, "paqnasonic", Model(s) 2700.
Network Disk Recorder, Model(s) WJ-ND300A.
Network disk recorders, Model(s) WJ-ND200, WJ-ND300.
Outdoor network cameras, Model(s) Kz-HCM230, Kz-HCM270.
Outdoor Pan/tilt Heads, Model(s) AW-PH650N.
Pan/tilt control panels, Model(s) AW-RP400N.
Plasma display monitors, Model(s) GD-V423U, GD-V502U, GD-V503U.
Plasma televisions, Model(s) CPTOH-0511, TH-37PA20, TH-37PD25, TH-42PA20, TH-42PA25, TH-42PD25, TH-42PD50U, TH42PD50US, TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X.
Portable CD players, Model(s) SL-CT520, SL-CT521C, SL-CT580V, SL-CT680V, SL-CT730, SL-J610V, SL-MP75, SL-MP77, SLSK434, SL-SK574V, SL-SV570, SL-SV573J, SL-SW965V, SL-SX330, SL-SX331C, SL-SX430, SL-SX431C.
Portable CD tuner systems, Model(s) SL-PH660.
Portable DVD players, Model(s) DVD-LS5.
Portable DVD/audio videos, Model(s) DVD-LA95.
Portable DVD/CD Player, Model(s) DVD-LS90, DVD-LS93, DVD-LX110, DVD-LX95, DVD-LX97.
Portable DVD/CD players, Model(s) DVD-LV50, DVD-LV65, DVD-LX8, DVD-LX9.
Portable DVD/Video CD/CD players, Model(s) DVD-LV57, DVD-LV60, DVD-LV70, DVD-PV40.
Portable stereo CD systems, Model(s) RX-D27, RX-D29.
Projection Display, Model(s) PT-56DLX76@, PT-61DLX26@, PT-61DLX76@.
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Projection television receivers, Model(s) PT-43LCX64@, PT-44LCX65@, PT-50LC12#, PT-50LCX63#, PT-52DL10, PT-52DL52, PT52LCX15@, PT-52LCX16@, PT-52LCX65@, PT-52LCX66@, PT-56DLX75@, PT-56LCX16@, PT-56LCX66@, PT-60LC13#, PT60LCX63#, PT-61DLX75@, PT-61LCX16@, PT-61LCX35@, PT-61LCX65@, PT-61LCX66@.
Quad units, Model(s) WJ-MS424.
Recordable DVD Home Theater System, Model(s) SC-HT1500, SC-RT50.
Remote control units, Model(s) AW-RC600P, WV-RC700AP.
Remote operation panels, Model(s) AW-CB400N.
Roll units, Model(s) AW-RL400G.
SD Stereo System, Model(s) SC-PM71SD.
Speaker systems, Model(s) SB-TP100, SB-TP1000, SB-TP20, SB-TP21, SB-TP22, SB-TP55, SB-TP70.
System controllers, Model(s) WV-CU650, WV-CU950.
Television Receiver/DVD-RAM, Model(s) TC-22LR30#.
TV Stand, Model(s) TY-52LC16, TY-52LC35@, TY-52LC66@, TY-56LC16, TY-56LC66@, TY-61LC16@, TY-61LC66@.
TV stands, Model(s) TY-40LC12C, TY-40LC12P, TY-43LC14C@, TY-44LC65C@, TY-50LC13C#, TY-50LC14C#, TY-52LC65C@, TY56LC65C@, TY-60LC14C#, TY-61LC65C@, TY-S37PA20W, TY-S42PA20W, TY-S42PA25T.
Video cassette recorders, Model(s) AG-1350P, AG-6540P, AG-6740P, AG-RT650P, AG-RT850P, AG-TL350P.
Video Digital Disk Recorder, Model(s) WJ-HD309A, WJ-HD316A.
Video multiplexers, Model(s) WJ-FS309, WJ-FS316, WJ-FS409, WJ-FS416, WJ-FS616C.
Wide plasma displays, Model(s) PD-42W1U, PT-37P1, PT-42P1, PT-42PD1.
Wide Plasma Displays, Model(s) TH-37PG9U.
Wide plasma displays, Model(s) TH-37PW5, TH-37PWD4, TH-37PWD5, TH-37PWD6, TH-37PWD7UX, TH-37PWD7UY, TH37PWD8GK, TH-37PWD8GS, TH-37PWD8UK.
Wide Plasma Displays, Model(s) TH-42PG9U.
Wide plasma displays, Model(s) TH-42PM50U.
Wide Plasma Displays, Model(s) TH-42PS9UK.
Wide plasma displays, Model(s) TH-42PW3, TH-42PW4, TH-42PW5, TH-42PW6, TH-42PWD3, TH-42PWD4, TH-42PWD4V, TH42PWD5, TH-42PWD5V, TH-42PWD6, TH-42PWD7UX, TH-42PWD7UY, TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-PW5,
VPW420.
Wireless Sound System, Model(s) SH-FX80.
Wireless System and Digital Transceiver, Model(s) SH-FX60.
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G. Static Pull Test Report
Test Report for:
PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
COMPANY
Attn: Mr. Skant Somchana
PULL TEST
One (1) Camera
Client PO No.: SS102006
Mike Wells
Project Manager
Rich Byczek
Engineering Manager
November 15, 2006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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Intertek ETL SEMKO
13200 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150-1234
Telephone: 734-591-9161 * Fax: 734-432-0555 * Web: www.intertek-etlsemko.com/automotive
PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
November 15, 2006
Client P.O. No.: SS102006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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Attn: Mr. Skant Somchana
PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
50 Meadowlands Parkway, 2F-12
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: 626-254-0162
Fax: 626-254-0138
DATE RECEIVED: 10/02/06
DATE TESTED:
11/10/06 through 11/13/06
WORK REQUESTED / APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
Per Client request and in accordance with an email dated 10/12/06 along with our quotation number
500009529; perform Pull Test.
DESCRIPTION OF TEST SAMPLES:
One (1) Camera, sample number 1.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
Asset #
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
160822S DATUM FOR WINDOWS SOFTWARE
160819
TENSILE TESTING MACHINE
160819.3 LOAD CELL
Manufacturer
UNITED
UNITED TESTING SYSTEMS
UNITED
Model #
TP-10-WIN
STM-10
500LBF T/C
Serial #
N/A
1001565
QSI 7869
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PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
November 15, 2006
Client P.O. No.: SS102006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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PULL TEST
Date Received: 10/02/06
Date(s) Tested: 11/10/06 through 11/13/06
Description of Test Samples:
One (1) Camera, sample number 1.
Test Procedure:
The camera was held vertically, up-right with the metal bracket bolted down to the sheet metal holder. The
camera pushed on the side, back, and front of the camera, for a total of three directions. A force of 57.5
lbs was applied to the sample for 5 seconds.
Acceptance Criteria:
None stated.
Results:
The test sample passed all three pushes, the sample was returned to the client to perform final evaluation.
Appendix:
Appendix A – Photographs
Appendix B – Tensile Graphs
Disposition of Test Samples:
After the completion of testing, the test sample was returned to the client.
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the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is
authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or
advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in
this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever
been under an Intertek certification program.
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PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
November 15, 2006
Client P.O. No.: SS102006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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APPENDIX A – PHOTOGRAPHS
Figure 1: Negative X
Figure 2: Positive X
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APPENDIX A – PHOTOGRAPHS (cont’d)
Figure 3: Y-Direction
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APPENDIX B – TENSILE GRAPHS
Intertek ETL SEMKO
13200 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150-1234
Telephone: 734-591-9161 * Fax: 734-432-0555 * Web: www.intertek-etlsemko.com/automotive
PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
November 15, 2006
Client P.O. No.: SS102006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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APPENDIX B – TENSILE GRAPHS (cont’d)
Phone: 888-550-8728
Fax: 919-942-4267
[email protected]
Intertek ETL SEMKO
13200 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150-1234
Telephone: 734-591-9161 * Fax: 734-432-0555 * Web: www.intertek-etlsemko.com/automotive
PANASONIC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
November 15, 2006
Client P.O. No.: SS102006
Report No.: 061025-6027
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
These Terms and Conditions are incorporated into the Intertek proposal made and submitted to you. The party executing this document (“Client”) indicates acceptance of this
proposal and that it is agreed that a resulting contract exists between Client and Intertek which governs the performance of the stated services and the rights and obligations of
the parties and that Intertek may proceed with the work.
2.0 PROPOSAL TERM
Unless otherwise stated in the proposal, this offer shall remain valid until accepted, but in no event for a period longer than thirty days from the date of the proposal.
3.0 CLIENT INFORMATION
Client represents that the information supplied by it or its agents to Intertek is accurate and complete and samples are representative, and Client has informed Intertek concerning
any dangerous or potentially dangerous characteristics of such samples which could cause injury during the performance of the work or in the transporting of such samples and
Client also acknowledges that Intertek is relying upon such information and samples or data in the preparation of this proposal without further verification by Intertek as to its
accuracy or completeness. The Client agrees to hold Intertek harmless and indemnify Intertek from any liability of whatever kind or nature, including but not limited to court
costs and reasonable attorneys fees if information provided by the Client is inaccurate or incomplete or samples are not representative. Intertek agrees that information received
from the Client shall remain the property of the Client and will be returned to the Client upon demand, except for that which is necessary as a basis for the Intertek Reports.
Client may designate in writing any information provided by Client to Intertek as confidential and proprietary. If Client has done so, Intertek will not release to third parties any
such information without the prior written consent of the Client or only in response to a proper court order or process. As to that information, Intertek may make and retain
copies. Client shall designate in writing to Intertek if it does not wish to have Intertek transmit any information, including test data and Reports, via fax or electronic means.
4.0 PROPOSAL, PRICE AND SCHEDULE
Intertek will work diligently to provide the services according to the costs and schedule stated in the referenced proposal. Client recognizes and agrees that the proposal is a
good faith estimate of the costs for the services to be provided and times of completion, but such estimate is not a guarantee of the total costs or time that may be involved in
completing the proposal. Intertek will not exceed the authorized estimate of costs without written authorization of Client. Samples will be shipped by Client to Intertek prepaid
and will be returned collect or disposed of at Client’s expense within thirty (30) days after testing is completed, unless alternative arrangements are made by Client. Additional
fees will be charged for unanticipated assembly or preparation of samples. Test services will not be initiated until satisfactory credit has been established with Intertek’s
accounting department.
5.0 INVOICING
Invoices will generally be issued upon project completion. In certain instances, interim invoices may be issued. Invoices are due and payable to Intertek at its offices, within
thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoice, and client agrees to pay reasonable collection costs if necessary in the event of non-payment.
6.0 INSURANCE
Intertek declares that it maintains workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance on Intertek employees in a form and amount as required by applicable laws. This
insurance does not cover any employees of Client or third parties who may be involved with the work to be performed, whether on property of Intertek, Client or third parties.
7.0 REPORTS
The Client agrees to waive any claim against Intertek and defend, indemnify, and hold Intertek harmless from any and all causes of action, lawsuit, proceedings or claims,
including legal fees and expenses incurred by Intertek, allegedly arising as a result of unauthorized use of Intertek’s Reports. The Reports include all reports, laboratory test
data, calculations, estimates, notes and other documents prepared by Intertek in the course of providing services to the Client. Reports will be made utilizing Intertek’s standard
format unless otherwise agreed to in writing. The Client agrees to indemnify Intertek for any breach by the Client arising out of clause 3.0 (Client Information) above requiring
accurate and complete information and representative samples. Intertek retains any and all rights of ownership of Intertek’s concepts, ideas, inventions, patents or copyrights
used by Intertek in preparing Intertek’s Reports and the provision of services to the Client. Only the client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its
entirety, and the Client shall not use the Reports in a misleading manner. Client further agrees and understands that reliance upon the Reports is limited to the representations
made therein. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by
Intertek. If Intertek becomes directly or indirectly involved in litigation as a result of misuse of its Reports, the Client agrees to compensate Intertek for its fees and expenses,
including legal costs, in accordance with Intertek’s prevailing fee schedule and expense reimbursement policy.
8.0 LIMITED WARRANTY
Intertek warrants that if any of its completed services fail to conform to professional standard, Intertek will, at its own expense, perform corrective services of the type originally
performed as may be reasonably required to correct such defects, of which Intertek is notified in writing within six months of the completion of services. No other
representation, express or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this Agreement, or in any report, opinion, document or otherwise.
9.0 LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Intertek’s liability is limited as follows:
9.1 The Client agrees to limit Intertek’s liability arising from Intertek’s professional activity, errors, or omissions, such that the total aggregate liability of Intertek shall not
exceed Intertek’s total fee for the services rendered on the project in question, except in the case of a finding of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Intertek by
a court of competent jurisdiction.
9.2 Intertek shall be discharged from all liability to the Client for all claims for loss, damage or expense unless a claim is made within three (3) months of the date at which the
damage, defect or alleged non-performance became apparent to the Client, and the process of law served no later than two (2) years from the provision of services by Intertek.
9.3 Intertek shall not be liable to the Client for any consequential damages incurred by Client due to the fault of Intertek, regardless of the nature of this fault, whether it was
committed by Intertek, its employees, agents or subcontractors. Consequential damages include, but are not limited to, loss of use and loss of profit.
9.4 The Client agrees to extend any and all limitations, indemnifications, and waivers provided by the Client to Intertek to those individuals and organizations Intertek retains for proper
execution of the work. These shall be deemed to include but are not necessarily limited to Intertek’s officers and employees and their heirs and assigns, as well as Intertek’s agents,
subcontractors and their officers, employees, heirs and assigns.
9.5 Client acknowledges that testing, including sample preparation and transportation, may damage or destroy Client’s product. Client agrees to hold Intertek harmless from
any and all responsibility for such alteration.
9.6 The Client agrees Intertek shall not be responsible for any injuries to the Client’s representatives while attending to or observing testing at Intertek’s facility. If testing
takes place at the Client’s facility, Client agrees that Intertek will not operate and shall not be responsible for any of Client’s equipment and that although Intertek agrees to
abide by Client’s safety procedures, Intertek shall not be responsible for injury to any of Client’s personnel.
10.0 GOVERNING LAW
This proposal, and any work performed pursuant to this proposal, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction within which the Intertek facility making the proposal is
located. Any action brought hereon shall be venued in said jurisdiction.
11.0 SEVERABILITY
Any provision of this proposal that may be held invalid, void or unenforceable for any reason, shall not affect any other term or condition of this proposal, and such term or
condition shall be replaced or interpreted to accomplish the intent of the parties.
12.0 MODIFICATIONS
No modification, waiver or amendment of any of these terms and conditions shall be binding upon Intertek unless identified in writing as to modification, waiver or amendment
of such terms and conditions, and such writing is signed by an agent of Intertek acknowledging the modification, waiver or amendment.
Intertek ETL SEMKO
13200 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150-1234
Telephone: 734-591-9161 * Fax: 734-432-0555 * Web: www.intertek-etlsemko.com/automotive
H. Test Report EMC (FCC Class A)
Test Report EMC (FCC Class A)
[email protected]
Phone: 888-550-8728
Fax: 919-942-4267