Panasonic WJ-AVE55 User manual

rT
d
rating
ructions
Digital AV Mixer
____WJ-AVE55

- CAUTION:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
SA 1965 risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
SA 1966
attr tesco
r-------- ro ----------- o For U.S.A -
Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency ener-
gy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmtul
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
agaínst such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
RR eee ee ed
1 I I I 1 ) ! l | |
|
l 1 1 | 1
| I I |
l
1 | I I I \ ) t l l | |
l
| i I 1 I I I l |
| I
| 1
' 1 i 1 i
(
1 1
1
I 1
L
The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Quick Start
CONNECTION
Precaution: When supplying the composite video signal and S-video signal simultaneously, the S-video signal has a priority.
Output Monitor
Preview Monitor
Power On
Precaution: Be sure to connect the Power Cord firmly
between the AC IN of the rear panel of this unit and
local AC Outlet.
e Press the Power Switch on the side panel
to the ON position.

Initial Mode Video Source Selection
Press the desired button for A-bus video source.
Press the desired button for B-bus video source.
The LED's on the operation panel light up as shown
and the unit is now in initial mode for operation.
ie
Y
T
FFER
nao naon?» ee ees
a a a
Ce ee a ee ee)
Ce i as
e Press WIPE button. The wipe patterns are displayed on the preview monitor.
„ii
A
Na
paaa.
Nee
Aa
a
|.
gal ld te
HOP)
Hna
BANE:
aba).

Ex.: MOSAIC effect to the B-bus
. Press EFFECT button. The EFFECT menu is displayed on the preview monitor.
OC. LEVEL: “ecc ro»
Carr aL.
Digha AY Minas aà VEAS.
¿OFF ON
OCHROMA :OFF ON |
DC. LEVEL: aart

Press the Effect Output button on B-bus.
OSD Buttons
ES
BEEE EERE
lfafofafalyala!
T
va : a
Slide the Wipe/Mix control to the A-bus position.
Press the Mix/Wipe button.
The LED on this button starts to blink.

Dear Customer
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for Please read this Operating Instructions carefully and
purchasing a Panasonic Digital AV Mixer. keep it for later reference, in case you want to see
something in the future.
~
CONTENTS
CCK ST EEA E E A A T S 1
BEEE CHISEOHTIGN a a pa ead A A Mage es re 5
AIEA e in DN E E A E 6
Main Features a Aia n a AE a E de ia RA EAEE 6
Pr AA E A A RA 6
FUNCTIONS sic A iD ae 7
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ncccccococcccnoconcnocconorinconorccroncnonnonoinononanionoss 11
SYSTEM CONNECTION: ui SA A E o 15
BASICOPERA TION G aaa a A RA ainia 16
B Input Signal Selection ............: A A O E 16
Bvid MI Lt a a da dad ld Eder 16
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATIONS ass a A Oi 17
MyVideo WIDE O RS AA AA ASA 17
$ Wipe Description oo... eres A E EREE EEE E E an iaal net te 17
Wipe Pattern Setting: atado sin a Stu 19
è Wipe Direction Setting. -rinde niei aaaea Eas inae nanan AeA O aA oia Daaa a Taro atann 20
è Wipe Edga aia O a A Ta 21
Multiple WIDE <P AA O a its 22
Special Mode iia eS ice ARE Tb LIE 23
+ Special Mode Description: ici A A AON iaia teeta 23
E Digital Effect ............... EE EET E E ET aes 26
é Strobe Mode Setting rad roin EE rara lov EAEAP AS aa Aa nae Caan AN EE RESES DEEE EEEE ESEE 26
è Mosaic SQUAD a E AA EE Gor AAN 27
e Paint Setting ....... A E A E AA, 27
o Still Setting. a ip A AA tes 28
@ Nega SSIES sirena A td 29
© Color CörrectiOn ASA A A A As 30
è$ Chroma Level ara NS LT A A A AA 30
E Color Setting A tis E E OAR dec atte PATE A E ER EE EEE E iE 31
@ Back Color Setting. aia a anos 31
© Border Color Setting a A ADUTA AEEA EOE VEENAS 32
$ Color- Mode SEMA: narsos erta tatei ina ea naaa ERE A AOE a EAS 33
© Title Cölor Seting sario aiiai 34
e Title Edge: Setting ui ti hth sidan AA aa eI E E ended hams EENET NNi sa 35
s Fadé-but (in) Setting. -nuoi Sp A E EE A AA A EVENE DR 35
Oh PU MN Dd E EN T A S 37
è Aüdid Follow Setting ra AAA BENENE A Kreatin 37
+ Audio Level:-Setting tai a aei Ta dea sine aay AA 37
Te (eo o ENEGUE ainte aeoe ual Soaks cece tates Pit e EAAS A E E O E SAE TEI 38
ADVANGED OPERATIONS c enn eeraa a e a arokoa ang aa a E IA AAS aE EEA Ana 39
B MANGES Setting isc AAA AN 39
B Chroma Level Seting id id 40
E Auto: Take Seting csi sri e aAA A EA AEE EEE PA EA E EE GRE i 41
M Event SENO iaa EE A sve tans A E Ap aP EEA E a S Aa AA 41
Wh POS TN STUN ¿a A ia 42
A yore eee 44
BEING. (NUMBER FUNCION scsi A ad ti aa 44
E REDON serioaren e ea aTa atai L a E E A S 44
Basic Wipe Pattern/Number Input Table sisi raid tin leganes 45
Number Input Tal ao ica 45
GP POMS CLONE RAUIOND: Lanaja 50
SERIAL Connector (MO MaiOn Senna tit ai can ree 50
Important Notes on Video Input Signal ucraniana O pp ee 51
GHOSE AAA RAT EA A 51
SPECIFICATIONS trata toa eelgtaeg AE ER 52
Standard ACCESSOIY arta ass ioudes ex) Ee rS A ese a NE RARE ESS iaai 52
Optiónal ACCES SOI a a a aae a E a a a aa aseistaa 52

Preface
Two channel digital frame synchronization permits
special effects in each of the A/B program busses. Four
sources can be swiiched, and any two of them are
routed to the program busses. The A/B program
busses can be monitored at the A/B program recording
output can be selected at the EFFECT switch in the
PROGRAM OUT section. There is an external Editing
Controller Input for RS-232C serial controls. Also, a GPI
input is featured. This means the WJ-AVE55 is
compatible with a wide variety of video editing devices
io complementary video editing system.
Main Features
Digital effect - Still, Strobe, Mosaic, Paint, Negative
Chroma Key, Luminance Key
191 wipe patterns
Back color
Joystick control for picture position and color cor-
rection
Fade control for video and audio
Audio mixing
External video titler inputs
Four audio/video source inputs
Precautions
The WJ-AVE55 is a sensitive, high quality and should
be handled as such. Because it is an electric shock
exists if it is used carelessly.
DON’T
DO’S
e Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. in order to
prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
e Do not abuse the unit. Avoid striking, shaking etc.
It could be damaged by improper handling or stor-
age.
+ Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the unit body.
e Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, and
do not operate it in wet or humid areas.
e Do not use the unit it an extreme environment of
high temperature or high humidity.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Handle the unit with care.
Use a dry cloth to clean the unit when dirty. In
case dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.
Take immediate action if ever the unit should
become wet. Turn the power off and refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnel. Moisture can
damage the unit and also create the danger of
electric shock.
Use the unit at ambient temperature from 0°C to
40°C (32°F - 104°F) and humidity below 90%. |

FUNCTIONS
Video Mix
The two video signals can be replaced each other after
mixing.
Video Wipe
A process in which one image is electronically “wiped” * Multi mode
off the screen and replaced by another.
+ Wipe Direction mode
+. Edge mode

Digital Effect Refer to page 26.
The following is a detailed description of the function of DIGITAL EFFECT section which generates digital special effects for
the A-bus and B-bus source video signais. The selected effect(s) can be added to either the A-bus or B-bus at one time.
E Strobe E Still
E Chroma
Alters a video signal to affect the colors.
E Chroma Level
Selects the desired chroma level.
-8-

Color
Setting
Refer
to
page
31.
Audio
Mix
Refer
to
page
37.
This
function
allows
color
adjustment
of
a
selected
Mix
the
audio
source
between
the
selected
two
sources
input
source,
as
well
as
compensation
for
excessive
via
the
Mix/Wipe
Control
according
to
the
ratio
of
color.
sources.
Fade
In/Fade
Out
Refer
to
page
35.
Refer
to
page
39.
The
video
title and
audio
fades
together
or
in
any
Replacement
of
portions
of
one
picture
with
another,
combination
is
available.
based
on
brightness.
To white
Chroma Key Refer to page 40.
The process of overlaying one video signal over
another by replacing a range of colors with the second
signal. l

| Auto Take/Fade Refer to page 41.
Instead of the slide controlled Mix and Wipe using the
Mix/Wipe Control, automatic Mix and Wipe operation
can be performed using the Auto Take function.
Refer to page 44,
Refer to page 41.
Up to four preset functions can be memorized and re-
called.
-10-

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
@ Side View
(1) Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
E POWER Section
(2) Power Indicator
@ TRANSITION SELECT Section
WIPE/MIX LUMKEY CHROMAKEY SET
(3) Wipe / Mix Selection Button (WIPE/MIX) (5) Chroma Key Button
Used to select either the Wipe or Mix Effect. Used to replace certain color of one picture with a
Lighting: | shows the Wipe selection second picture.
Blinking: shows the Mix selection
(6) Set Button
(4) Luminance Key Button .- Used to select the position for the chroma key
Used to replace certain luminance of one picture function.
with a second picture.
Ea

E ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING Section
ON
SCREEN
DISPLAY
SETTING
Coseas
7
WIPE EFFECT coL.
(7) Wipe Button (WIPE) (10) Fade Button (FADE)
Used to display the Wipe menu on the preview Used to display the Fade Setting menu on the pre-
monitor. view monitor.
(8) Effect Button (EFFECT) (11) Audio Button (AUDIO)
Used
to
display
the
Effect
Setting
menu
on
the
Used
to
display
the
Audio
Setting
menu
on
the
preview monitor, preview monitor.
(9) Color Button (COL.)
Used to select the color for the back screen or
wipe edge.
E POSITION/COL. CORRECT Section
POSTION TOL CORRECT
(12) Select Button (SELECT) (14) Scene Grabber Indicator (SCENE. GRA.)
Used to select the POSITION, SCENE GRABBER
or COL CORRECT. (15) Color Correct Indicator (COL CORRECT)
Notes :
1. Scene Grabber is available in [1] pattern, (16) Joystick Control
2.
When
selecting
the
CHROMA
ON
mode
and
This
joystick
Control
has
two
functions
-
setting
the
press
the
desired
Effect
Output
Button,
color
position
of
the
specified
wipe
pattern
,
moving
the
correction is available. cursor for setting the chroma key and correcting
the Color A-bus / B-bus.
(13) Position Indicator (POSITION) >
-12-

E SOURCE SELECT Section
(17) A-bus Selection Buttons (A)
SOURCE 1: Used to select Source 1 Audio/Video
Signals (35)(36137) supplied to the rear
panel.
SOURCE 2: Used to select Source 2 Audio/Video
Signals (38)(39)(40) supplied to the rear
panel. f
SOURCE 3: Used to select Source 3 Audio/Video
Signals (41)(42)(43) supplied to the rear
panel.
SOURCE 4: Used to setect Source 4 Audio/Video
Signals (44)(45)(46) supplied to the rear
panel.
BACK COL: Used to select the Back Color.
(18) B-bus Selection Buttons
Same selection can be available as mentioned in
the A-bus Selection buttons (17).
(19) Effect Out Buttons (EFFECT)
Used to supply the effect signal to the preview and
Rec Out connectors.
M MODE SETTING Section
(25) Event Memory Button (EVENT MEMORY)
Used to memorize the present status.
(26) Call Button (CALL)
Used to recall the
memorized status.
(27) Number Button (No.)
(28) Up Button
(29) Left Button
(30) Down Button
(31) Right Button
(32) SELECT/UNDO Button
(33) Enter Button ( 4 )
(20) Still Out Buttons (STILL)
An instant still or frozen image can be obtained by
pressing this button,
(21) Mix/Wipe Control (MIX WIPE EFFECT)
Mix and wipe can be performed by operating this
control.
(22) Time Control (TIME)
For adjusting the transition time of Auto Fade
Function and Auto Take Function.
(23) Auto Fade Button (AUTO FADE)
Automatic fade can be executed according to the
time set by TIME Contro!,
(24) Auto Take Button (AUTO TAKE)
Automatic wipe or mix can be executed according
to the time set by TIME Control (22).

E Front Panel
(34) Titler Connector (TITLE)
B Rear Panel
— "| — E q€-IE — —_
a ¡A LA) A A
(35) Source 1 Audio Input Jack (SOURCE 1 AUDIO)
(36) Source 1 S-video Input Connector (Y/C)
(37) Source 1 Composite Video Signal Input Jack
(38) Source 2 Audio Input Jack (SOURCE 2 AUDIO)
(39) Source 2 S-video Input Connector (Y/C)
(40) Source 2 Composite Video Signal Input Jack
(41) Source 3 Audio Input Jack (SOURCE 3 AUDIO)
(42) Source 3 S-video Input Connector (Y/C)
(43) Source 3 Composite Video Signal Input Jack
(44) Source 4 Audio Input Jack (SOURCE 4 AUDIO)
(45) Source 4 S-video Input Connector (Y/C)
-14-
(46) Source 4 Composite Video Signal Input Jack
(47) Recording Out Audio Output Jack
(REC OUT AUDIO)
(48) Recording Out S-video Output Connector
(REC OUT Y/C)
(49) Recording Out Composite Video Signal Output
Jack
(50) GPI Connector (GPI)
Refer to the qualified service personel or system
- installers for this connection.
(51) Preview Output Connector
Connect to video input connector of the preview
monitor.
(52) Serial Connector (SERIAL)
Refer to the qualified service personel or system
Insiallers for this connection.
(53) Power Socket (AC IN)
Connect the Power Cord (provided) to this socket.

SYSTEM CONNECTION
ee
ww wale ea (I
weno ee le
Output Monitor
Preview Monitor
@ Composite (RCA-style) video and audio
@) S-video (Y/C)

BASIC OPERATIONS
Press the Power Switch on the side panel to the ON
position.
The LED's on the operation panel light up as shown
and the unit is now in initial mode for operation.
E Input Signal Selection
1 . Slide the Mix/Wipe Control to the A-bus posi- Blinking
tion.
2. Press any of the SOURCE 1, SOURCE 2,
SOURCE 3, SOURCE 4 and BACK COL. but-
tons.
You will see each picture on the screen.
3. Press BACK COL. button.
The LED on the other button, which was selected
last time, starts blinking.
As for the Back Color Selection, see to “Back Color
Setting” on page 31.
The same procedures apply to the B-bus.
E Video Mix
1
»
Press
WIPE/MIX
button.
3.
Press
one
of
the
B-bus
selection
buttons.
2.
Press
one
of
the
A-bus
Selection
buttons.
4.
Operate
the
Mix/Wipe
Control.

X3: Back color selection is not possible.
X1: This pattern should be controlled with Auto Take Button only.
X2: Desolve operation
—
®
D
©
£ 2] 3
D co 9 ®
O
© £ 2) J
Q
< E
e — t- ®
D
c oe £L O
—
N
O
o
oS E
uJaned
edi
aIseg
waned
ƏdıM
dS
Y
Z
O
x
or m o
O a al a
” O = T T or
O
cd
z O
w
ES
= O
D 2
> ES
O Wipe Description

3: Back color selection is not possible.
3: This pattern should be controlled with Auto Take Button only.
312: Desolve operation
—
w
D
cu
£ u) pa] = oO o — D
o
[q]
£
wy
a Q < z © = £ Q
o
Cc
©
<=
g
un w
o
Oo £
Wipe Pattern
uJayeg
edi
jeloads
-18-