FOR-A HVS-3800HS User manual

HVS-3800HS
HVS-3800S
Digital Video Switcher
HVS-16OUA
HVS-24OUA
HVS-12ROUA
Hanabi Operation Unit
3rd Edition - Rev. 7
OPERATION
MANUAL

Edition Revision History
Edit. Rev. Date Description Section
1 - 2006-12-15
2005-12-05 Added color correction.
2 2006-08-24 Added HVS-24OUA description.
Various additional functions and corrections.
2 1 2006-12-22 Addition to OU SETUP-MODE (2/2) menu, USER
button function and Color Mix
15-1-1
15-2
9-3
2 2 2007-05-31 -Bus selection for User pattern
-Side Panel
-TGA with alpha supported
-Menu go back/forward function
-ASPECT for Safety Area Display
-Auto transition by GPI IN
4-2-1, 10-2
5-1-7
9-1-2, 13-3
15-2
15-3-3
16-1-1
3 2007-10-31 -HVS-12ROUA added
-HVS-38SS/SSAM option added
-AUX LINK function added
3 1 2007-12-10 -Aspect setting in WIPE MODIFY menu
-Defocus settings in DVE MODIFY menu
App. P14
App. p15
3 2 2008-01-21 -Keyer FAM/NAM transition
-Applying Changes to All Keyframes (User Pattern)
-Transition ON/OFF (Sequence playback)
-Channel list and Status display (Color Correction)
-Two modes for safety area markers
6-4-1
10-2-13
11-3-4
14-7
15-3-4
3 3 2008-10-17 -VDCP Control added.
-Factual errors corrected
16-2
3 4 2008-12-26 -DVE STILL operation revised
-Effect Background description added
-Note on aspect ratio in SD mode added
-Event recall operation revised
8-2-2
9-3
1-2, 15-3-4
12-3
3 5 2009-10-19 -"Saving Events" changed
-AUX Tally and Color Logic added, GPI IN/OUT
changed
-User button assignments changed
-720/50p supported
-Other factual errors corrected
12-2
16-1
15-2-2
3 6 2010-08-06 -Stereoscopic 3D video input/output
-TSL-TALLY support
5-5-5
16-1-6
3 7 2011-03-11 Stereoscopic 3D video input/output corrected 5-5-5

Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.
If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord
immediately. Remove material and contact authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate
adequate packing.
Stop
Caution
Hazard
Hazard
Caution
Hazard
Caution
Caution

[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the
unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing /
adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
attempting to again operate unit.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
To rack mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet attached on the unit,
do not reinsert the screws securing the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Caution
Hazard
Stop
Caution

Upon Receipt
Unpacking
The Hanabi series switcher, HVS-3800HS and HVS-3800S, and any of their options you may
have purchased are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment and can be operated
immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings. Check your
received items against the packing lists below.
MU Box Contents
ITEM QTY REMARKS
HVS-3800HS/S 1 MU (Main Unit)
AC Cord 1
Rack Mount Brackets 1 pr.
OU Box Contents
ITEM QTY REMARKS
HVS-16OUA
HVS-24OUA
HVS-12ROUA
1 OU (Operation Unit)
AC Cord 1
Control Cable 1 PC-3164 for Display Unit connection
Memory Card 1 Compact Flash memory card 512MB
Operation Manual 1 This manual
Internal Hardware Options
ITEM QTY REMARKS 720/50p
HVS-38HSDI / SSDI 1 Digital component 12-input expansion
card Available
HVS-38DVE2D / SDVE2D (*1) 1-2 HD/SD switchable 2D DVE card Available
HVS-38DVE3D SDVE3D (*1) 1-2 HD/SD switchable 3D DVE card Available
HVS-38AUMV 1 Auxiliary multi-viewer card Unavailable
(*3)
HVS-38UC 1-4 Up-converter input card Unavailable
HVS-38DC 1 Down-converter output card Unavailable
HVS-38SS(*2) 1 Still store card Unavailable
HVS-38SSAM(*2) 1 Still store animation card Unavailable
HVS-38PSM 1 Modular redundant power supply unit
for MU -
HVS-38PSO 1 Modular redundant power supply unit
for HVS-16/24OUA -
HVS-12PSO 1
Modular redundant power supply unit
for HVS-12ROUA -
(*1) Either HVS-38DVE2D or HVS-38DVE3D is installed to the MU. (Both not available.)
(*2) Either HVS-38SS or HVS-38SSAM is installed to the MU. (Both not available.)
(*3) The Multiviewer function does not support 720/50p, but the optional outputs added with this option
support 720/50p.
Each optional device (except factory installed ones) provides with the specific operation or installation
manuals.
Software Options
ITEM QTY REMARKS
HVS-38CC / SCC 1 Color Corrector
HVS-38ED 1 Editor Control

External Options
ITEM QTY REMARKS
HVS-AUX8/16/32 1-16 AUX bus control box
HVS-AUXRK/AUX8RK 1-16 AUX bus control box remote kit
HVS-TALR20/32 (*1) 1-5 Relay type tally unit
HVS-TALOC20/32 (*1) 1-5 Open collector type tally unit
(*1) Multiple tally units' configurations possible; up to 5 units max.
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
Rack Mounting
The HVS-3800HS/S can be mounted to EIA standard rack units. When rack mounting a unit,
remove the rubber feet and use the accessory rack mount brackets (rack ears).

Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ...........................................................................................................................1
1-1. Welcome.............................................................................................................................1
1-2. About HVS-3800 Series Switchers......................................................................................1
1-3. About This Manual ..............................................................................................................2
2. Panel Description........................................................................................................................3
2-1. Operation Unit.....................................................................................................................3
2-1-1. HVS-16/24OUA...........................................................................................................3
2-1-2. HVS-12ROUA.............................................................................................................4
2-2. Main Unit.............................................................................................................................5
2-2-1. Front Panel .................................................................................................................5
2-2-2. Rear Panel..................................................................................................................6
2-2-3. Interfaces ....................................................................................................................7
2-2-4. MU Rear Panel Cards...............................................................................................12
3. System Configuration................................................................................................................14
3-1. Basic Configuration...........................................................................................................14
3-2. Optional Configuration ......................................................................................................15
3-3. Power Related Information ...............................................................................................16
3-3-1. Starting OU (Operation Unit).....................................................................................16
3-3-2. Starting MU (Main Unit).............................................................................................16
3-4. Selecting Aspect and Format ............................................................................................17
4. Menu Operations ......................................................................................................................18
4-1. Menu Control Sections......................................................................................................18
4-2. Making Settings (HVS-16/24OUA)....................................................................................19
4-2-1. Selecting Needed Menu............................................................................................19
4-2-2. Changing Parameter Values .....................................................................................20
4-2-3. Confirmation Needed Parameters.............................................................................21
4-2-4. Keypad Input.............................................................................................................21
4-2-5. Joystick Input ............................................................................................................22
4-3. Making Settings (HVS-12ROUA) ......................................................................................23
4-3-1. Selecting Needed Menu............................................................................................23
4-3-2. Changing Parameter Values .....................................................................................24
4-3-3. Confirmation Needed Parameters.............................................................................25
4-3-4. Keypad Input.............................................................................................................25
4-3-5. Joystick Input ............................................................................................................26
4-4. Displaying Menus..............................................................................................................27
4-4-1. Menu Buttons (HVS-16/24OUA) ...............................................................................27
4-4-2. Menu Buttons (HVS-12ROUA)..................................................................................29
4-4-3. Menu Access Shortcuts ............................................................................................30
4-4-4. User Buttons .............................................................................................................30
4-5. Returning to Default ..........................................................................................................31

4-5-1. Returning Menus to Default...................................................................................... 32
4-5-2. Returning to User Default......................................................................................... 32
4-6. Parameter Copy ............................................................................................................... 33
4-7. Copy and Swap ................................................................................................................ 34
4-7-1. Copying/Swapping Data between M/Es ................................................................... 34
4-7-2. Copying/Swapping Data between Blocks................................................................. 35
5. Bus Operation .......................................................................................................................... 37
5-1. Selecting the Video Source .............................................................................................. 37
5-1-1. Bus Button Sections ................................................................................................. 37
5-1-2. SHIFT Button............................................................................................................ 38
5-1-3. Flip-Flop ................................................................................................................... 40
5-1-4. Color Indication ........................................................................................................ 40
5-1-5. Changing the Signal Name ...................................................................................... 41
5-1-6. Bus Signal Assignment and Inhibit Settings ............................................................. 42
5-1-7. Adding Side Panel Images ....................................................................................... 43
5-2. BUS MATT ....................................................................................................................... 44
5-3. Gradation Matt.................................................................................................................. 46
5-4. Stills.................................................................................................................................. 47
5-5. Selecting Where Outputs Appear ..................................................................................... 48
5-5-1. Output Connector ..................................................................................................... 48
5-5-2. Selecting Preview Output ......................................................................................... 49
5-5-3. Selecting AUX / CLEAN Output................................................................................ 49
5-5-4. AUX LINK ................................................................................................................. 52
5-5-5. Setting Up Stereoscopic 3D Input/Output................................................................. 54
5-6. Key Setup......................................................................................................................... 56
5-6-1. Key Menu ................................................................................................................. 57
5-6-2. Returning Key Menus to Default Settings................................................................. 58
5-6-3. Key Types................................................................................................................. 58
5-6-4. Selecting the Key Source / Insert (HVS-16OUA)...................................................... 59
5-6-5. Selecting the Key Source / Insert (HVS-24OUA)...................................................... 60
5-6-6. Selecting the Key Source / Insert (HVS-12ROUA) ................................................... 61
5-6-7. Key Link ................................................................................................................... 62
5-6-8. Available Signals ...................................................................................................... 62
5-6-9. KEY MATT................................................................................................................ 63
5-7. Key Adjustments............................................................................................................... 64
5-8. Key Mask and Invert......................................................................................................... 65
5-8-1. Key Invert ................................................................................................................. 65
5-8-2. Box Mask ................................................................................................................. 65
5-9. Edge and Shadow ............................................................................................................ 67
5-9-1. Edge......................................................................................................................... 67
5-9-2. Shadow .................................................................................................................... 67
5-10. Chromakeys ................................................................................................................... 68
5-10-1. Chromakey Setup Flow .......................................................................................... 68
5-10-2. Auto Chromakey Setup .......................................................................................... 69

5-10-3. Chromakey Adjustment...........................................................................................70
6. Transition Operations................................................................................................................72
6-1. Transition Operation Section.............................................................................................72
6-2. BLACK Transitions............................................................................................................73
6-3. Background Transitions ....................................................................................................73
6-3-1. CUT, MIX, FAM, and NAM Transitions ......................................................................73
6-3-2. WIPE/DVE Pattern Transitions .................................................................................74
6-3-3. Background Preview .................................................................................................75
6-4. Key Transitions .................................................................................................................76
6-4-1. FAM and NAM Transitions for Keyers .......................................................................77
6-4-2. Changing the Key Priority .........................................................................................77
6-4-3. Key Preview..............................................................................................................78
6-5. Simultaneous (TIE) Transitions .........................................................................................80
6-5-1. HVS-16/24OUA.........................................................................................................80
6-6. Selecting the Pattern.........................................................................................................81
6-6-1. Selecting the Pattern.................................................................................................81
6-6-2. Pattern Confirmation .................................................................................................82
6-7. WIPE Pattern Modify.........................................................................................................83
6-7-1. Opening the WIPE MODIFY Menu ...........................................................................83
6-7-2. WIPE MODIFY Menu................................................................................................84
6-7-3. Re-initializing WIPE MODIFY Menu..........................................................................85
6-8. DVE Pattern Modify ..........................................................................................................86
6-8-1. Opening the DVE MODIFY Menu .............................................................................86
6-8-2. Channels and Keyframes..........................................................................................87
6-8-3. EDIT Mode................................................................................................................87
6-9. Other Transition Settings ..................................................................................................88
6-9-1. Transition Rate..........................................................................................................88
6-9-2. Fader Limit (Transition Limit) ....................................................................................89
6-9-3. Fader Operational Settings .......................................................................................89
6-9-4. Fader Insensitive Region ..........................................................................................90
6-9-5. AUTO Button Operational Setting .............................................................................91
6-9-6. CUT Transitions Using the Fader Lever....................................................................91
6-9-7. Type Change During Transition.................................................................................91
6-9-8. DVE patterns and number of channels .....................................................................92
6-9-9. DVE Transition Additional Settings............................................................................93
6-9-10. DVE Tally ................................................................................................................94
7. LINE DVE .................................................................................................................................95
7-1. Using the Bus Button ........................................................................................................95
7-1-1. Setting the LINE DVE ON/OFF Function Button.......................................................95
7-1-2. Opening the DVE MODIFY menu .............................................................................96
7-2. Using the USER Buttons...................................................................................................98
7-2-1. Setting the LINE DVE ON/OFF Function Buttons .....................................................98
7-2-2. Opening the DVE MODIFY Menu .............................................................................98
7-3. LINE DVE Modify Setting Example .................................................................................100

8. DVE MODIFY......................................................................................................................... 101
8-1. DVE MODIFY Menu ....................................................................................................... 101
8-1-1. Re-initializing DVE MODIFY Menu......................................................................... 102
8-2. DVE Effects .................................................................................................................... 103
8-2-1. Position and Size.................................................................................................... 103
8-2-2. DVE STILL ............................................................................................................. 105
8-2-3. PERSPECTIVE ...................................................................................................... 105
8-2-4. CROP..................................................................................................................... 105
8-2-5. WARP (Option)....................................................................................................... 106
8-2-6. BORDER................................................................................................................ 107
8-2-7. TRAIL / BORDER COLOR / MONO COLOR.......................................................... 108
8-2-8. SUB EFFECT ......................................................................................................... 108
8-2-9. HILITE/SHADOW ................................................................................................... 109
9. Examples of Effect Operations ................................................................................................111
9-1. Effects using WIPE Modify ..............................................................................................111
9-1-1. Jagged Edge ...........................................................................................................111
9-1-2. Animation Logo....................................................................................................... 112
9-2. Effects Using DVE.......................................................................................................... 114
9-2-1. WIPE Switchover in a Video Wall (LINE DVE) ....................................................... 114
9-2-2. DVE MULTI MOVE (DVE Pattern Modify) .............................................................. 115
9-2-3. PIZZA BOX (DVE Pattern Modify) .......................................................................... 116
9-3. Effect Background .......................................................................................................... 118
9-4. Color Mix ........................................................................................................................ 118
10. User Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 119
10-1. About the User Patterns ............................................................................................... 119
10-2. Editing User Patterns ................................................................................................... 120
10-2-1. Displaying the USER PATTERN Menu................................................................. 121
10-2-2. Selecting a User Pattern Number......................................................................... 121
10-2-3. PROTCT (PROTECT) Setting (Menu).................................................................. 122
10-2-4. Selecting a Bus (Menu) ........................................................................................ 122
10-2-5. Selecting a Channel (Menu)................................................................................. 122
10-2-6. Creating New Keyframes ..................................................................................... 123
10-2-7. Selecting Keyframes (Menu/Keypad) ................................................................... 123
10-2-8. Adding and Overwriting Keyframes (Keypad)....................................................... 124
10-2-9. Copying and Pasting Keyframes (Keypad)........................................................... 125
10-2-10. Deleting Keyframes (Keypad)............................................................................. 125
10-2-11. Setting the Keyframe Duration (Menu) ............................................................... 125
10-2-12. Selecting the Interpolation Type (Menu)............................................................. 125
10-2-13. Applying Changes to All Keyframes (Menu) ....................................................... 126
10-2-14. Previewing User Patterns (Menu)....................................................................... 126
10-2-15. Exiting User Pattern Editing ............................................................................... 126
10-3. User Pattern Control..................................................................................................... 127
10-3-1. Executing User Patterns....................................................................................... 127
10-3-2. Modifying Created User Patterns ......................................................................... 127

10-3-3. Deleting User Patterns..........................................................................................127
11. Sequence Operation .............................................................................................................128
11-1. Overview of Sequence Function ...................................................................................128
11-2. Editing Sequences ........................................................................................................129
11-2-1. Displaying the SEQUENCE Menu.........................................................................130
11-2-2. Selecting the Sequence Number...........................................................................131
11-2-3. PROTCT (PROTECT) Setting (Menu)...................................................................131
11-2-4. SEQUENCE Mode (Keypad).................................................................................131
11-2-5. Creating New Steps (Keypad) ...............................................................................131
11-2-6. Selecting Steps (Menu/Keypad) ............................................................................132
11-2-7. Adding and Overwriting Steps (Keypad)................................................................132
11-2-8. Copying and Pasting Steps (Keypad)....................................................................133
11-2-9. Deleting Steps (Keypad)........................................................................................133
11-2-10. Setting the Duration (Menu) ................................................................................133
11-2-11. Selecting the Interpolation Type (Menu) ..............................................................133
11-2-12. Exiting Sequence Editing ....................................................................................134
11-2-13. Deleting Sequences ............................................................................................134
11-2-14. Storing/Loading Each Sequence to CF Card ......................................................134
11-3. Playing Back Sequences ..............................................................................................134
11-3-1. Playback (Normal / Loop / Step)............................................................................135
11-3-2. Setting Crosspoint ON/OFF ..................................................................................136
11-3-3. Setting Bus Setting ON/OFF .................................................................................136
11-3-4. Setting Transition ON/OFF....................................................................................136
11-3-5. Using Fader Link for Sequence Playback .............................................................136
11-3-6. Break Settings during Fader Link ..........................................................................137
12. Event Memory.......................................................................................................................138
12-1. Specifying the Number of Pages...................................................................................138
12-1-1. HVS-16/24OUA.....................................................................................................138
12-1-2. HVS-12ROUA.......................................................................................................139
12-2. Saving Events...............................................................................................................139
12-3. Recalling from Event Memory.......................................................................................140
12-4. Overwrite Protect / Data Delete ....................................................................................141
13. File Operations......................................................................................................................142
13-1. CF Card ........................................................................................................................142
13-2. Saving Data to CF Cards ..............................................................................................142
13-3. Downloading from CF Cards.........................................................................................143
13-4. Deleting Memory Card Files .........................................................................................144
13-5. Renaming Saved Files..................................................................................................144
13-6. Aborting File Transfer....................................................................................................144
14. Color Correction (Option)......................................................................................................145
14-1. Color Correction Overview............................................................................................145
14-2. Color Corrector Specifications ......................................................................................145

14-3. Color Correction Flow................................................................................................... 146
14-4. Assigning A Color Correction Channel.......................................................................... 146
14-5. Proc Amp...................................................................................................................... 148
14-6. Color Correction ........................................................................................................... 148
14-6-1. Balanced Mode and Differential Mode ................................................................. 149
14-6-2. Gamma Curve ...................................................................................................... 150
14-7. Clip Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 151
14-7-1. YPbPr Mode and RGB Mode ............................................................................... 152
14-8. Assigning Functions to User Buttons............................................................................ 154
14-8-1. Allocating Channels to User Buttons .................................................................... 154
14-8-2. Displaying Usage Status of CC Channels ............................................................ 155
15. Additional Features............................................................................................................... 156
15-1. System Setup............................................................................................................... 156
15-1-1. OU SETUP Menu ................................................................................................. 156
15-1-2. MU SETUP Menu................................................................................................. 158
15-2. USER Buttons .............................................................................................................. 158
15-2-1. Factory Default Assignments................................................................................ 158
15-2-2. Assigning Menu/Function to USER Buttons ......................................................... 159
15-3. Advanced Signal Settings............................................................................................. 161
15-3-1. Selecting and Adjusting Reference Signal............................................................ 161
15-3-2. Switching Timing of Interlaced Video.................................................................... 162
15-3-3. Ancillary Data ....................................................................................................... 162
15-3-4. Safety Area Markers............................................................................................. 164
15-3-5. MATT CLIP........................................................................................................... 165
15-4. User Default ................................................................................................................. 167
15-4-1. User Default Setting ............................................................................................. 167
15-4-2. Recalling the User Default.................................................................................... 167
15-4-3. Saving the User Default ....................................................................................... 167
15-4-4. Restoring the Factory Default............................................................................... 167
15-5. Data Recovery.............................................................................................................. 168
15-6. Reboot and Initialization ............................................................................................... 168
16. Interface Setting ................................................................................................................... 170
16-1. GPI and Tally Control ................................................................................................... 170
16-1-1. GPI IN Free Assignments..................................................................................... 170
16-1-2. GPI OUT Free Assignments ................................................................................. 172
16-1-3. TALLY Free Assignments ..................................................................................... 174
16-1-4. Setup Example for AUX OUT Tally ....................................................................... 176
16-1-5. Color Logic ........................................................................................................... 177
16-1-6. TSL Tally............................................................................................................... 178
16-2. VTR Control.................................................................................................................. 179
16-2-1. Assigning VTR Control Function to Serial Port..................................................... 179
16-2-2. RS-422 Port Setting ............................................................................................. 179
16-2-3. Assigning the VTR Operation to the USER Button ........................................................ 180
16-2-4. VTR Control Using the Menu (VTR Protocol)....................................................... 180

16-3. VDCP Control ...............................................................................................................181
16-3-1. Assigning VDCP Control Function to Serial Port...................................................181
16-3-2. RS-422 Port Setting ..............................................................................................181
16-3-3. VDCP Setup..........................................................................................................182
16-3-4. VDCP Operation Using the Menu (VDCP Protocol).......................................................182
16-4. Router Control...............................................................................................................184
16-4-1. Assigning Routing Control to Serial Port ...............................................................184
16-4-2. RS-422 Port Setting ..............................................................................................184
16-4-3. Assigning the ROUTER Control to the USER Button .....................................................185
16-4-4. Assigning Destination/Source Channel .................................................................185
16-4-5. Signal Switching Operation...................................................................................185
16-5. Editor Control (Option Software) ...................................................................................187
16-6. Network Settings...........................................................................................................188
16-6-1. Arcnet....................................................................................................................188
16-6-2. Ethernet ................................................................................................................189
16-7. Upgrading Operational Version .....................................................................................190
16-7-1. How to Verify Version............................................................................................190
16-7-2. Upgrade Procedure...............................................................................................190
16-7-3. Saving Setting Data ..............................................................................................191
16-7-4. To Upgrade MU.....................................................................................................191
16-7-5. To Upgrade OU .....................................................................................................192
16-7-6. Loading Setting Data ............................................................................................192
16-8. Upgrading DVE Card ....................................................................................................193
16-8-1. Checking the DVE Card Version ...........................................................................193
16-8-2. Upgrading the DVE Card ......................................................................................194
17. Specifications and Dimensions .............................................................................................196
17-1. System Specifications ...................................................................................................196
17-1-1. HVS-3800HS (HD Mode)......................................................................................196
17-1-2. HVS-3800HS (SD Mode) / HVS-3800S ................................................................197
17-1-3. HVS-16/24OUA.....................................................................................................198
17-1-4. HVS-12ROUA.......................................................................................................198
17-2. External Dimensions .....................................................................................................199
17-2-1. HVS-3800HS/S.....................................................................................................199
17-2-2. HVS-16OUA .........................................................................................................200
17-2-3. HVS-24OUA .........................................................................................................201
17-2-4. HVS-12ROUA.......................................................................................................202
Appendix 1. Menu List ....................................................................................................................1
1-1. MU SETUP Menu ...............................................................................................................1
1-2. OU SETUP Menu................................................................................................................4
1-3. FUNCTION Menu ...............................................................................................................5
1-4. MATT Menu ........................................................................................................................8
1-5. STILL STORE Menu ...........................................................................................................8
1-6. STATUS Menu ....................................................................................................................9
1-7. FILE Menu ........................................................................................................................10

1-8. TRANSITION Menu.......................................................................................................... 11
1-9. WIPE PATTERN Menu ..................................................................................................... 11
1-10. USER PATTERN Menu .................................................................................................. 11
1-11. DVE MODIFY Menu ....................................................................................................... 12
1-12. WIPE MODIFY Menu ..................................................................................................... 15
1-13. KEY Menu ...................................................................................................................... 16
1-14. PREVIEW SELECT Menu .............................................................................................. 18
Appendix 2. Available File List...................................................................................................... 19
Appendix 3. WIPE Pattern List ..................................................................................................... 20
Appendix 4. DVE Pattern List....................................................................................................... 21
Appendix 5. User Preset Patterns (50 patterns)........................................................................... 23
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 1

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing the Hanabi HVS-3800 series switcher you have entered the
world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope
you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. About HVS-3800 Series Switchers
The Hanabi HVS-3800 series switcher is a 2M/E high-end digital switcher optimized for both live
broadcasting and production that carries on the advanced technology and wide range of
features in FOR-A Hanabi series switchers. These multi bit-rate/multi-format machines support
HDTV and SDTV signals. (The HVS-3800S supports SDTV only.)
The HVS-3800HS/S provides 16 standard primary inputs, which can be expanded up to 31
inputs with addition of an option board (including three special-purpose inputs), and four
standard still stores. In addition to these sources, two matt signals can also be assigned to the
M/E bus.
Standard output includes one program, preview, and clean output for each M/E, 10 standards
auxiliary outputs. An additional six auxiliary outputs and dedicated down-converter outputs are
available as an option.
The control panel keeps the same ease of operation of the HVS-3000 series but now includes a
CF card slot in the standard system for image file transfer and backup of settings.
In addition to mix and wipe transitions, 2D DVEs are available as an option, and can be
upgraded to 3D DVEs. The switcher also features motion blur and logo animations using still
store and mix and wipe transitions in a modified floating DVE wall.
Features
Full option system supports up to 31 SDI video signal inputs (including three special-purpose
inputs). Up to 16 video signal outputs available: PGM, PREV, CLN (one each for M/E1 and
M/E2), and 16 AUX outputs (including 6 AUX options).
10-bit 4: 2: 2 digital component signal processing.
Support for multi bit-rate / multi-format digital component input signals. Easy signal
switchover between HD multi-format (1080/60i, 720/60p, etc.) and SD format signals by
using the control panel menu settings. Supported aspect ratios are 16:9 and 4:3 in HD
formats, 4:3, letter box and squeeze in SD (NTSC) format and 4:3 and squeeze in SD (PAL)
format.
3 keyers for each M/E in the standard configuration (2 keyers with chromakey functions), and
up to 6 keyers are available at the same time by using the re-entry function.
Re-entry function enables M/E1 PGM output to be used as an M/E2 source. M/E2 enables
PGM output up to a maximum of 9 layers.
Key masks are provided in standard configuration. Edge and shadow effects and priority
change are available for the keyers 1 and 2.
HDTV tri-sync and analog black burst input signals for system synchronization and dedicated
connectors with loopthrough output for each sync signal.

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MIX, FAM and NAM transitions available with 100 WIPE preset patterns in standard
configuration, expandable to 120 DVE preset patterns including options.
Versatile 4 channel (for SDTV) or 2-channel (for HDTV) DVE modify operations possible with
optional DVE board.
6 still stores (including optional 2 stills) and 2 bus matt signal generators. Incorporates logo
animation function using still store.
200 event internal memory for saving and reading of setting data.
Built-in CF card slot for uploading and downloading of setting files and image sources.
The MU/OU connection can use Arcnet for system expansion up to five units (main units and
operation units together) within one network.
Standard system includes RS-422 GPI IN and GPI/TALLY OUT ports. Up to 5 Hanabi series
tally units (HVS-TALOC20/32, HVS-TALR20/32) can be used in RS-422 cascade connection.
Capable of various GPI input/output controls using GPI IN and GPI/TALLY OUT ports.
Supports redundant power supply for main unit and operation unit.
Main unit is an EIA 4RU standard size.
1-3. About This Manual
This manual is intended to help the user easily operate the Hanabi series switchers and make
full use of their functions during operations. Before configuring or operating your system, read
this operation manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is
important to keep this manual in a safe place and available for future reference.
The manual doesn't have an index, but at the end of this manual it offers a list of all menu items
including their references, which allows you to find out the desired information quickly and
effectively.
Font Conventions
The following conventions are used through out this manual:
Boxed text (for example MATT) is used for OU buttons.
Shaded text (such as OFF) is used for the items and values in the menus.
NOTE
Note that only one OU model and MU model are primarily show throughout this
manual for explanation purposes. Appearance of other models will vary somewhat,
but descriptions and related operational explanations will still apply.

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2. Panel Description
2-1. Operation Unit
2-1-1. HVS-16/24OUA
Control Panel
Item Name Description
A Operational menu selection Selects menu or operational parameters displayed at B.
B Menu display / controls Menu / parameters display and controls
C Keypad For number input / operational data adjust.
For event, user pattern and sequence operations.
D User buttons For menu shortcut and function assignments.
E CF card slot For data upload / download (CF card).
F Reset switch For OU reset.
G Joystick control section For number input.
H BUS SELECT and
AUX/KEY output selections For Bus selection and AUX/KEY bus signal assignments.
I M/E1 bus section M/E1 background source bus buttons.
J M/E2 bus section M/E2 background source bus buttons.
K M/E1 transition section For pattern selection and M/E1 transition operation.
L M/E2 transition section For pattern selection and M/E2 transition operation.
Rear Panel
Item Name Description
A TO MU TO MU arcnet connector (with
BNC and loopthrough)
B TO DISPLAY
PANEL
Display panel connector
(PC-2967, 50-pin D-sub, male)
C POWER1
AC input connection to power
supply unit 1 (standard PS)
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz).
D POWER2
AC input connection to power
supply unit 2 (optional PS)
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz).
E SERVICE
I/O Do not use.
F Ground
Terminal
Used to ground unit for
electrical protection.
RATING LABEL
TO DISPLAYPANEL TOM U
2
SERVICE I/O
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LOOPTHRU
REV
AUTO
NOR
REV
TRANS
LIMIT
FADER
FAMNAM CUT
WIPEMIX
PREV BKGD
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MATT16151413121110987564321
M/E1MATT1615141312111098765432
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1
M/E1MATT16151413121110987654321
AUTO
AUTO
KEY2
KEY1
AUTO
AUTO
REV
BKGD
PREV
MIX WIPE
CUTNAM FA M
FADER
LIMIT
M/E2M/E2M/E2M/E 1M/E1M/E1
KEY3 KEY1KEY1 KEY2 KEY3KEY2
AUX
7SHIFT
AUX1
310
AUX
9
AUX
8
AUX
CLEA N
25
AUXAUX AUX
14
AUX AUX
CLEA N
M/E2M/E2M/E1M/E1M/E1KEY
PREVPGM
6
OUTA PGM PREV
KEY
OUTB
TRANS
NOR
REV
MATT
16151413121110987654321
BUS SELECT
AUX/KEY
M/E 1
M/E 2
DIGITALVIDEO SWITCHER
SYSTEM M/E1 M/E 2 KEYPAD / EVENT
WIPEDIRECTION
DVE DVE DVE DVE
DVE DVE DVE DVE
TRANS ITI ON R A TE
TRANS ITI ON R A TE
WIPEDIRECTION
DIGITA L VIDEOSWITCHER
F6F4 F5F3F2F1
KEY3
AUTO
AUTO
KEY2KEY1
AUTO
KEY3
123
4
7
5
8
6
9
STATUS GPI
FILE
FUNC
SETUP
OU
SETUP
MU POS
BKGD KEY2 KEY3
MATT
MASK
MATT
MASK
MATT
MASK
WIPE
PATT
EDG E
SHDW
CK
PREV
KEY1
TRANS
EDGE
SHO W
EVENT SEQ USER
MATT
BUS
STILL
EDITO R
SWAP
COPYM/E BLOCK
(PASET)
POS
ROT
EDG E
BORDER
EFFECT
CROP
WARP
KEY1
OVER
CK
MODI
WIPE
PGM
DVE
DVE
PST
DVE
KEY1
DVE
KEY2
DVE
KEY3
PATT
INC
INC
DEC
DEC
+/-
CLEAR
DEL
COPY
RECALL
ENTER
INS
BANK2BANK1
BKGD KEY2 KEY3
MATT
MASK
MATT
MASK
MATT
MASK
WIPE
PATT
EDGE
SHDW
CK
PREV
KEY1
TRANS
EDGE
SHOW
KEY1
OVER
CK
MODI
WIPE
PGM
DVE
DVE
PST
DVE
KEY1
DVE
KEY2
DVE
KEY3
ADDPASTE
OVERWRITE
BORDER SUBEFF
TRAIL HILITE
MV2MV1UTL2UTL1
0
PAUSE PLAY
M/E2
VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1
VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1 VTR1
WIPE
CUT
MIX
KEY1 KEY2 KEY3
KEY3
WIPE
CUT
MIX
KEY1 KEY2
BLACK
TRANS
MEMORYCARDACCESS
RESET
USER
XYZ
WIPE
POS
FINE
DVE
ROT DEF 1
USER
2
USER
34
USER
5
USER
USERUSER
109
USER
8
USER
7
USER
6
MENU
TOP- L
MENU
BOT-L
TOP-R
MENU
BOT-R
MENU
BKGD
KEY1
KEY2
KEY3
BKGD
KEY1
KEY2
KEY3
DVEW IPEDVEW IPE
DVEW IPEDVEW IPEDVEW IPEDVE W IPE
DVEWIPEDVEW IPE

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2-1-2. HVS-12ROUA
Control Panel
Item Name Description
A Operational menu selection Selects menu or operational parameters displayed at B.
B Menu display / controls Menu / parameters display and controls
C Keypad For number input / operational data adjust.
For event, user pattern and sequence operations.
D User buttons For menu shortcut and function assignments.
E CF card slot For data upload / download (CF card).
F Reset switch For OU reset.
G Joystick control section For number input.
H BUS SELECT and
AUX/KEY output selections For Bus selection and AUX/KEY bus signal assignments.
I M/E1 bus section M/E1 background source bus buttons.
J M/E2 bus section M/E2 background source bus buttons.
K M/E1 transition section For pattern selection and M/E1 transition operation.
L M/E2 transition section For pattern selection and M/E2 transition operation.
Rear Panel
Item Name Description
A TO MU TO MU arcnet connector (with
BNC and loopthrough)
B POWER1
AC input connection to power
supply unit 1 (standard PS)
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz).
C SERVICE
I/O Do not use.
D Ground
Terminal
Used to ground unit for
electrical protection.
E POWER2
AC input connection to power
supply unit 2 (optional PS)
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz).
RAT ING LAB EL
AC100-250 V 50/60Hz I N
SERVICE I/O TO MU
RAT ING LAB EL
AC100-250 V 50/60Hz I N
SERVICE I/O TO MU
DIGITAL VIDEOSWITCHER
KEYPADSYSTEM/ TRANSIT ION
SYS
MU
SETUP
OU
SETUP
FUNC
FILE
M/E
M/E2
M/E1
TRANS
BKGD
KEY1
TRANS
BKGD
KEY1
COPY
COPY
WIPE
PATT
KEY2
WIPE
PATT
KEY2
SWAP
PASTE
KEY3
KEY3
BLOCK ADDDEL
EVENT
INC
INC
DEC
DEC
+/-
SEQ
7
DVE-PGM
4
DVE-PST
1
WIPE-MOD
0
INS
USER
PATT
8
DVE-KEY1
5
DVE-KEY2
2
DVE-KEY3
RECALLCLEAR
STATUS
9
PLAY
6
PAUSE
3
ENTER
OVERWRITE
WIPE/DVE
MODIF Y
WIPE/DVE
MODIF Y
WIPE DIRECT ION
5
11 12 M/E
HOLD
M/E1211
IN11 IN12 KEY3
DVE
ROT
Z
BKGD
KEY2
KEY1
MEMORYCARD
CC
CC
ON ON
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
M/E1
KEY1
M/E2
KEY1
M/E1
KEY2
M/E2
KEY2
M/E1
KEY3
M/E2
KEY3
321
IN01
1
1
1
1
IN02
2
2
IN02
2
2
IN0 3
3
3
IN0 3
3
3
IN01
4
IN04
4
4
IN04
4
4
IN05
AUX
MV1
5
5
IN05
5
5
IN06
AUX
MV2
1/9 2/10
6
6
6
IN06
6
6
AUX
3/11
7
IN07
7
7
IN07
7
78
8
IN0 8
8
8
IN0 8
8
M/E1
PGM
AUX
4/12 AUX 5/13
M/E1
PREV
9
IN09
9
9
IN09
9
910
10
IN10
10
10
IN10
10
M/E1
CLEAN
AUX
6/14 AU X 7/15
M/E2
PGM
11
IN11
11
11 12
12
IN12
12
M/E2
PREV
AUX
8/16 SHIFT
M/E2
CLEAN
SHIFT
HOLD
USER
1
MENU
L
DEF
USER
2
MENU
R
X
USER
3
WIPE
POS
Y
USER
4
RESET
JOYSTICK
USER
5USER 6USER 7USER 8
REV
KEY3
DVEWIPE
ON
NOR
REV
KEY2
WIPE
KEY1
CUT
FAM
ON ON
FADER
LIMIT
DVEDVE DVEDVE
TRANS
PREV
BKGD
MIX
NAM
TRANSITIONRATE
AUTO
BKGD
KEY1
KEY2
KEY3
WIPE DIRE CTION
REV
ON
KEY3
DVEDVE DVEDVE
TRANSI TION R ATE TRANS
PREV
BKGD
MIX
NAM
AUTO
KEY1
CUT
FAM
FADER
LIMIT
KEY2
WIPE
NOR
REV
DVEWIPE
BLACK
TRANS
AUX/
KEY
BUS
M/E2
M/E1
SELECT

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2-2. Main Unit
2-2-1. Front Panel
Item Description Function
A POWER1 Used to switch power supply unit 1 ON / OFF.
B ALARM
The red fan alarm indicator lights on if any fan of the MU (unit fan
and fans for PS1 and PS2) fails. The indicator is not lit when the
fans are operating normally.
C DC
The green power indicator lights on if the power supply unit 1 is
operating normally. The indicator is not lit if an alarm condition
occurs.
D POWER2 Used to switch power supply unit 2 ON / OFF. (Optional)
E DC
The green power indicator lights on if the power supply unit 2 is
operating normally. The indicator is not lit if an alarm condition
occurs.
F ALARM
The red fan alarm indicator lights on if any fan of the MU (unit fan
and fans for PS1 and PS2) fails. The indicator is not lit when the
fans are operating normally.
IMPORTANT
If alarm indication continues to appear, check out each unit status using the STATUS
menu (To open the STATUS menu, press the STATUS button in the menu section.).
Then power the unit off and contact your FOR-A supplier for advice.
If you have both the accessory and optional power supplies installed, you will need to
turn at least one power switch ON before you can use your MU. Normally, both power
switches should be set to ON at the same time if you want power backup protection
should one of the power units fail during operation. Note that if both power units are set
to on and one unit fails, the unit with problem will be powered off automatically.
+12V
+3.3V
POWER 1
+12V
ALARM
+5V
+3.3V
ALARM
+5V
POWER 2
HANABI
DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER
HVS-3800

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2-2-2. Rear Panel
Item Description Function
A 1-16
17-28 (option) For serial digital component video inputs, BNC
B
PGM1, PREV1, CLN1 For M/E1 program, preview, clean outputs, BNC
PGM2, PREV2, CLN2 For M/E2 program, preview, clean outputs, BNC
AUX1-10
AUX11-16 (option) For auxiliary outputs, BNC
C EDITOR For Editor control connection (9-pin D-sub, female)
RS-422 (1) - (5) For RS-422 control connection. (9-pin D-sub, female)
D GPI/TALLY OUT For GPI and tally operation control output (25-pin D-sub,
female)
E ALARM For ALARM output connection (9-pin D-sub, female)
F GPI IN For GPI operation control input (15-pin D-sub, female)
G LAN (10/100BASE-T) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN interface
H ARCNET
Via ARCNET connection control to OU or AUX bus, BNC
(With loopthrough. 75Ωterminator required when not looped
through.)
I
TRI SYNC IN For genlock input (tri-level sync signal) (With loopthrough. 75
Ωterminator required when not looped through.)
BB IN For genlock input (black burst signal) (With loopthrough. 75
Ωterminator required when not looped through.)
REF OUT
For genlock output (tri-level sync or black burst signal
selectable) (With loopthrough. 75Ωterminator required when
not looped through.)
J AC IN1 For AC input connection for power supply unit 1
K AC IN2 For AC input connection for power supply unit 2 (option)
L Ground terminal Used to ground unit for electrical protection.
* See section 3. “System Configuration” for more details about system configurations.
OUT P UT
OU TP U T
1
IN PUT 1
INP U T
2345
1
GENLOCK
GL
2345
RS-422
CPU
CPU
3
EDITOR
4
RS-422
1
AUX
67 89
M/E1
10 PGM PREV CLEAN
6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 13
M/E2
CLEAN
PGM PREV SD SDI OU T
2 1
14 15 16
RATING LABEL
GPI/TALLY OUT
ALARM5
2
T RI S Y NC IN
G PI IN
(10/100B ASE-T)
BB IN
LAN 1
1REF OUT2
ARCNET
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN