Panasonic AK-HC1500 User manual

Compact, High-Performance, Multi-Format Live Switcher
with Multi-view display

HD-SDI Multi-purpose
Camera
AK-HC1500
Full Production Quality from
Compact 1M/E Digital Video Switcher
Built-in Frame Synchronizers for Versatile Operation
Each input features a built-in 10-bit Frame Synchronizer for smooth switching,
even with asynchronous sources, such as DVDs or satellite feeds.
Reference (black burst) signal outputs are provided to enable synchronization
with external systems.
The main unit and control panel are integrated in a compact body,
ideal for small studios and mobile production.
*AC 220 V to 240 V power supply.
• The unit is not waterproof so please avoid direct contact with rain and water.
Compatible formats
H D 1080/59.94i , 1080/50i ,
720/59.94p , 720/50p
S D 480/59.94i , 576/50i
News Magazine Show
Worldwide Production
Educational Solution
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Versatile Support
for Remote Production
Multi-Format HD/SD Compatibility for Worldwide Use
Compatibility with various HD/SD formats will help you meet changing production
needs as video moves towards HD on a global scale.
The AV-HS400 lets you up-convert and mix SD signals with HD,
to provide an easy transition to full HD production.
The AV-HS400 is compatible with virtually all common input devices.
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Compatible with HD/SD cameras
worldwide.
Optional boards enable expansion of inputs/outputs (up to two of each).
The photograph above is an image with the AV-HS04M3 (top right)/AV-HS04M2 (bottom right)/ AV-HS04M5 (top left)/ AV-HS04M4 (bottom left) added.
Sports Arena
Option Slot x 2 (INPUTS)
SDI OUTPUTS
Option Slot x 2
(OUTPUTS)
SDI INPUTS RS-422 Interface
Reference(REF) Input/BB Output TALLY OutputLAN Port
GPI Input
Ground
Power inlet
POWER
Switch
Rear
Built-in HD-SDI Interfaces with DVI, Component, and SDI Options for up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs
• Four HD-SDI inputs and four HD-SDI outputs1*are standard equipment.
• Optional input and output expansion boards include.
Input..... Up to four HD/SD-SDI inputs or four HD/SD analog inputs, or DVI inputs2*can be added.
Optional input boards feature up-converters.
Output... Up to four HD/SD analog outputs or up to two DVI outputs3*can be added.
• Tally outputs for up to eight cameras for extra convenience.
• RS-422 compatible (GVG protocol compatible) control jack.
1*Two interfaces assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout. 2*Compatible with XGA, WXGA, SXGA.
3*Compatible with XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)4*, UXGA (1600 x 1200)4*, WUXGA (1920 x 1200)4*
4*Digital only
Hall
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Multi-system compatibility for extra flexibility
“Compact” –– with all the functions you need
Key Features
The main unit and control panel are integrated in a compact body.
LCD
Displays settings menu.
POWER Indicator
AUX BUS DELEGATION
Buttons
Switches AUX Bus
Crosspoint button application
between KEY, DSK and PinP
buses.
ALARM Indicator
KEY/AUX Bus
Cross-point row
Select the source of the bus
switched with the KEY/AUX
Bus Cross-point row.
Rotary Encoder F1-F5
Sets parameters displayed
in the menu.
Cross-point Buttons for AUX Bus Only
Selects CLN, PVW and PGM material that is selectable
with the AUX bus only.
USER Assignable Buttons
Some functions from the menu can be
assigned to these two buttons.
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Selection Buttons
Pattern Page Indicator
Lights indicate wipe, squeeze, slide
or 3D.
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Mode Selection Buttons
Selects from background wipe,
KEY wipe or FUNCTION for
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Selection buttons.
Independent Transition
Execution Buttons
Switches FTB (Fade-to-Black),
PinP and DSK ON/OFF.
KEY ON/OFF or disable can be
set in the FTB menu.
WIPE DIRECTION Selection
Buttons
Fader Lever
POSITIONER(X,Y)
Encoder for Adjustment(Z)
In conjunction with the positioner (X, Y),
used to set PinP and wipe location,
chroma key range and other parameters.
MIX/WIPE Selection Status Indicator
Indicates background and
KEY transition type selection status.
Bus Tally Indicator
Indicates A-, B-Bus output status.
KEY ON Status Indicator
Transition Execution Buttons
• AUTO - Executes automatic transition at a set time.
• CUT - Executes instant transition.
Transition Type Selection Buttons
Selects the transition type option, selected with,
Next Transition selection buttons for background and KEY.
• MIX - Switches A-/B-bus images while overlapping.
• WIPE - Performs transition using the pattern selected with the Wipe Pattern Selection button.
Next Transition Selection Buttons
Select transition image from background and key.
PST/B Bus Cross-point row
Select the PST/B-Bus video signal.
PGM/A Bus
Cross-point row
Select the PGM/A-Bus
video signal.
SD Memory Card Section
Still images recorded on an SD Memory
Card can be used as background or
key images.
SD Memory Cards can also be used to
store frame memory images and settings data.
* SD Memory Card is not included.
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in the field and studio.
for superb results.
Example of an AV-HS400 monitor system
Simultaneous split-screen preview
with a single monitor.
Connection of separate monitors is required
for each input, PVW and PGM.
* The image shows loop-through outputs connected to switcher inputs.
Ten Split Pictures (images)
• The number of split-screen can be selected from 10, 8, and 4.
• Display of signal name in each screen (ON/OFF possible).
• Display of red tally indications in frames for PGM output.
• Left/right switching of PGM and PVW screens possible.
• Arrangement of the images can be changed.
Eight Split Pictures (images)
Four Split Pictures (images)
Example of conventional monitor system
Number and Location of Images
is Selectable
Multi-view display Preview on a
Single Monitor
Multi-view display lets you compile and view sources
from PGM, PVW, to input materials on a single screen,
so you can reduce the number of monitors required.
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Key Features
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SQ SQ
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SQ
SQ SQ SQ
SQ SQ SQ
SQ SQ
WIPE SQ (Squeeze)
No Pattern
In addition to standard wipe patterns, the DVE allows you to enjoy squeeze and slide effects,
and different types of 3D. Luminance key, chroma key and DSK are also provided as standard.
Plus PinP (Picture-in-Picture), with extremely simple operation.
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SL SL
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10 11
3D (3 Dimension)SL (Slide)
Switching between 12 wipe patterns. Switching between 11 types of squeeze including center, top and bottom.
Switching between 3D effects such as page turn and rotate.Switching between up, down, left, right and diagonal slide effects.
12
No Pattern
No Pattern No Pattern No Pattern
SL
SL SL
SL SL SL
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A total of 43 effects offer great creative flexibility
High-quality chroma key for broadcast and commercial production applications.
Chroma key material Background material After composition
WIPE
PinP
DSK
(images)
Multiple Effects for Stunning Results
Chroma key for broadcast quality composite images Example of
composite effect
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SYSTEM EXAMPLE
SDI INPUTS
AV-HS04M1
INPUTS: HD/SD-SDI x 2(BNC)(Built-in Up-converter)
ANALOG INPUTS
AV-HS04M2
INPUTS: HD/SD ANALOG Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)
(Built-in Up-converter)
INPUTS
DVI INPUTS
AV-HS04M3
INPUTS: DVI-I x 2(Built-in Scaler)
ANALOG OUTPUTS
AV-HS04M4
OUTPUTS: Analog Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)
OUTPUTS
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS
AV-HS04M5
OUTPUTS: DVI-I x 1, Analog x 1
Option Boards You can expand inputs/outputs to match your system.
=Option Boards
HD camera environment
(no Genlock): Using the HD
Analog component option
DVI or VGA
HD-SDI Camera
HD Analog Component
HD-SDI
HD Analog Component
DVI
AV-HS400
HD Analog
Camera
HD-SDI Monitor
HD VTR P2 Mobile
or
or
PC Monitor
Projector
=Option Boards
HD-SDI camera environment
(with Genlock)
HD-SDI Camera
*Inputs 5 to 8 can
also be upconverted
to SD-SDI.
HD VTR
(Main Line)
Signal Generator
HD-SDI
B.B.
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
OUT(Monitor)
IN(REC)
HD-SDI (Bch)
HD-SDI (Ach)
HD Analog
Component
AV-HS400
HD-SDI Monitor
HD(SD)-SDI
HD(SD)-SDI
HD-SDI
HD(SD)-SDI
HD(SD)-SDI
HD VTR
(Spare Line) OUT(Monitor)
IN(REC)
HD-SDI (Bch)
HD-SDI (Ach)
PDP
PDP
HD-SDI Monitor
HD Analog Component
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
IN(REC)
OUT(PLAY)
PC
Analog Component
HD/SD-SDI
Analog Component
DVI
HD/SD-SDI
PC Monitor
AV-HS400
HD/SD Analog Component
Monitor
HD/SD-SDI Monitor
HD/SD-SDI
Ideal for use with simple
systems at CATV stations,
schools and other locations.
Ready for broadcast and
studio production
applications.
Provides the flexibility
required for facilities moving
from SD to HD production.
A combined HD/SD environment
without Genlock.
=Option Boards
DVI INPUTS(AV-HS04M3)
ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)
ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)
SD Analog
Analog Material (Optional Input)
SD Use HD Use
Up-Converter
HD Analog
SD-SDI
SDI Material (Optional Input)
Up-Converter
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
SDI Material (Standard Input)
HD-SDI
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Video processing
M/E
Input
Output
WIPE/DVE
Transition
KEYER
PinP
Interface
Removable media
Humidity
Operating temperature
Power Supply
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
* Features and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.
Pattern
Transition method
Transition type
Key source
Key fill
Key mode
Transition method
Transition type
Serial (EDITOR)
Tally output
GPI
LAN
SD memory card slot
WIPE x 12, Squeeze x 11, SLIDE x 8, 3D DVE x 12 (3 directions)
Excluding 3D, selection with key transition is possible independently of background.
FADER, AUTO
Cut, mix, wipe (including DVE), background and key can be selected.
BUS
BUS, MATTE
Linear key, Lum key, Chroma key (Key only)
AUTO (PinP only)
MIX
D-sub9pin x 1: RS-422 (GVG protocol compatible)
D-sub15pin x 1, open collector output
ø 3.5 Stereo mini jack
10 Mbps x 1 (Service purpose)
1 (for transferring still image files and providing an upgrade capability)
10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Approx. 98 W
420 mm x 132 mm x 408 mm (excluding protrusions)
Approx. 6.4 kg: without options
Approx. 7.2 kg: with options
Specifications
Dimensions
SD Logo is a trademark.
Video format
Video processing
Video
Key
DSK
Reference
Video
Reference
SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i),
HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p)
1M/E
Y:Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit
RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit
4 inputs (HD/SD-SDI)
Option: A maximum of four inputs (up to 2 boards each of 2 of
3 types of input boards can be added: HD/SD-SDI x 2,
HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/RGB x 2).
Assign one out of video inputs
Assign one out of video inputs
Black burst/TRI (loop through) x 1
Standard: Four outputs (PGM x 2, general-purpose x 2,
each HD/SD-SDI )
Option: A maximum of four outputs (up to 2 boards each of
2 types of output boards can be added: general-purpose x 4, each
HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/analog x 1 each).
The six general-purpose output interfaces (OUT1 to 6) above are
assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.
Loop through x 1 (Genlock), or
Black burst x 2 (internal synchronization)
AV-JECHS40008
22 mm
420 mm
408 mm
132 mm
Printed in Japan
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Panasonic System Solutions Company
Corporate Broadcast and Multimedia Business Unit
4-3-1 Tsunashima-Higashi,
Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City 223-8639, Japan
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