Panasonic AV-HS400A User manual

Compact, High-performance, Multi-format Live Switcher
with Multi-view display
Multi-formatLiveSwitcher

Introducing the AV-HS400A with new and
enhanced capabilities!
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-HS400A lets you up-
convert and mix SD signals with HD, to provide an easy transition to full HD
production. The AV-HS400A is compatible with virtually all common input devices.
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 water.
Remotely control the HD integrated camera AW-HE100 and pan-tilt heads*
Directly connecting the AW-HE100 3CCD integrated pan/tilt/zoom camera or a Panasonic camera/pan-tilt head*
allows control over pan, tilt, zoom, and focus using the AV-HS400A's positioner.
Moreover, by also connecting a Panasonic control panel** you can switch between and operate up to
5 cameras and pan-tilt heads*.
* Compatible models: AW-PH400/AW-PH405/AW-PH360. ** Compatible models: AW-RP655/AW-RP555.
Multi-purpose Camera
AK-HC1500
AK-MC1800
S D 480/59.94i , 576/50i
Compatible formats
H D 1080/59.94i , 1080/50i ,
720/59.94p , 720/50p
HD Integrated Camera
AW-HE100
Direct connections Multiple camera connections
Video SignalRS-422
RS-422
RS-422
Video Signal
HD Integrated Camera
AW-HE100
HD Integrated Camera
AW-HE100
Pan-tilt Control Panel
AW-RP555/RP655
RS-422/232C
Converter
Multi-Format Live Switcher
AV-HS400A
Monitor
Multi-Format Live Switcher
AV-HS400A
Monitor
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Compatible with HD/SD cameras
worldwide.
SDI Standard Compatible, with up to 8 Video Inputs and Outputs.
• Standard equipment includes 4 HD/SD-SDI inputs and outputs*.
• Optional input and output expansion boards (sold separately) include:
Input: Addition of up to 4 HD/SD-SDI inputs, up to 4 HD/SD analog components, up to 4 HD/SD analog composite,
or up to 4 DVI-I**. Moreover, each optional input board is equipped with an up-converter.
Output: Addition of up to 4 SDI, 4 Analog Component, and 2 DVI-I*** outputs, with a maximum of 8 total outputs.
• Tally outputs for up to 8 cameras for extra convenience when operating as a live switcher.
• RS-422 compatible (GVG protocol) control jack.
* Two interfaces assignable as PGM,PVW, AUX, multi-screen, and keyout. ** Compatible with XGA, WXGA, SXGA.
*** Compatible with XGA (1024x768), WXGA (1280x768), SXGA (1280x1024), WSXGA+ (1680x1050)****, UXGA (1600x1200)****, WUXGA (1920x1200)****.
**** Digital output only.
News Magazine Show
Worldwide Production
Educational Solution
Concert Hall
Sports Arena
Option Slot x 2 (INPUTS)
SDI OUTPUTS
Option Slot x 2
(OUTPUTS)
SDI INPUTS RS-422 Interface TALLY Output
Reference(REF) Input/BB OutputLAN Port
GPI Input
Ground
Power inlet
POWER
Switch
Optional boards enable expansion of
inputs/outputs (up to two of each).
The photography at left is shown with
the AV-HS04M3 (top right)/AV-HS04M2
(bottom right)/ AV-HS04M5 (top left)/
AV-HS04M4 (bottom left) added.
SDI INPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M1
ANALOG INPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M2
DVI INPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M3
ANALOG COMPOSITE INPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M6
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
ANALOG OUTPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M4
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M5
SDI OUTPUTS BOARD
AV-HS04M7
• INPUTS : HD/SD-SDI x2
(BNC)(Built-in Up-converter)
• INPUTS : HD/SD Analog Component x2
(Y/Pb/Pr)(Built-in Up-converter)
• INPUTS : DVI-I x2 (Built-in Scaler) • INPUTS : Analog Composite x2
(Built-in Up-converter)
*AV-HS04M6/HS04M7 is exclusively for the
AV-HS400A.
The AV-HS400 must be upgraded to use the
AV-HS04M6/HS04M7. For details, please contact
your local Panasonic reseller or representative.
• OUTPUTS : Analog Component x2
(Y/Pb/Pr)
• OUTPUTS : DVI-I x1, Analog Component x1
(Y/Pb/Pr)
• OUTPUTS : HD/SD-SDI x2
(Each one has 2 outputs)(BNC)
(Built-in Down-converter)
*
*
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Rear
Option Boards You can expand inputs/outputs to match your requirements.
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Multi-system compatibility for extra flexibility
It's 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 (JPEG, BMP) 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.
Image file transfer via LAN*
Compatible with JPEG/TIFF/PNG/
GIF/BMP.
* Comes with dedicated software.
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in the field and studio.
for superb results.
Example of an AV-HS400A 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-screens can selected from 10,8, and 4.
• Display of red/green tally indications in frame can be displayed.
• Split-screen labels may customized or selected from menus.
• When splitting screens into 10/8 sections, the upper 2 windows
may be selected from PGM/PVW/AUX/BUS/KEYOUT images.
Eight Split Pictures (images)
Four Split Pictures (images)
Example of conventional monitor system
Selectable Split-screen Quantity
and Location
Use the Multi-view Display Function to Preview
Materials and Production Screen on a Single Monitor
Multi-view display enables simultaneous split-screen preview with a single monitor, so you can reduce
the number of monitors required. Split-screen segments labels may now be selected or edited.
Labels may also be turned off or adjusted for 5 levels of brightness. The label background "band" and
frame outline may also be turned of, and the frame brightness is adjustable through 5 levels.
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Key Features
WIPE SQ (Squeeze)
In addition to standard wipe patterns, the DVE allows you to utilize squeeze, slide effects, and different types of 3D. The 3D DVE effects (i.e. page turn)
are also applicable to the key function. Keyer functions include a luminance key, chroma key, and DSK. Furthermore, the AV-HS400A offers an
additional, even greater range of visual effect key functions brought to life with the flying key function, enabling easy key position and size adjustment.
Enhanced key functions include omnidirectional edge control in 45 degree increments, and a simplified 2nd PiP (Picture-in-Picture.)
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.
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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
PiP
DSK
(images)
Multiple Effects for Stunning Results
Chroma key for broadcast quality composite images Example of
composite effect
123
456
789
10 11 12
1
SQ SQ
23
456
789
10 11 12
SQ
SQ SQ SQ
SQ SQ SQ
SQ
No Pattern
123
456
789
10 11 12
1
SL SL
23
456
789
10 11 12
No Pattern No Pattern No Pattern
SL
SL SL
SL SL SL
*
*Key transition only.
SQ
More variegated visual
effects are offered by
addition of 3D DVE effect
to the key function.
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DVI or VGA
Multi-purpose
Camera
AK-HC1500
AK-HC1800
HD Analog Component
HD-SDI
HD Analog Component
DVI
AV-HS400A
HD Integrated
Camera
AW-HE100
HD-SDI Monitor
HD VTR P2 Mobile
or
or
PC Monitor
Projector
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-HS400A
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
HD-SDI
IN(REC)
OUT(PLAY)
PC
Analog Component
HD/SD-SDI
Analog Component
DVI
HD/SD-SDI
PC Monitor
AV-HS400A
HD/SD Analog Component
Monitor
HD/SD-SDI Monitor
HD/SD-SDI
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
AV-HS400A
SD-SDI Monitor
SD-SDI
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
SD VTR
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
SD Analog Composite
SD Analog Composite
HD-SDI Monitor
SD VTR
Convertible Camera
AW-E350/E650/E750/E860
System Examples
=Option Boards
HD camera environment
(no Genlock): Using the HD
Analog component option
=Option Boards
HD-SDI camera environment
(with Genlock)
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.
1. A combined HD/SD-SDI and
HD/SD analog component
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)
ANALOG COMPOSITE INPUTS
(AV-HS04M6)
SDI OUTPUTS (AV-HS04M7)
2. A combined HD/SD-SDI and
analog composite environment
without Genlock.
=Option Boards
Multi-purpose
Camera
AK-HC1500
AK-HC1800
Multi-format
Camera
AK-HC3500
Multi-purpose
Camera
AK-HC1500
AK-HC1800
*Inputs 5 to 8 can also be
upconverted to SD-SDI.
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22 mm
420 mm
408 mm
132 mm
Dimensions
SD Logo is a trademark.
Printed in Japan
AV-JECHS400A08
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)
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), Full key (Key only)
AUTO (PinP only)
MIX
D-sub9pin x 1: RS-422 (GVG protocol compatible),
for controlling a pan-tilt system
D-sub15pin x 1, open collector output
ø 3.5 Stereo mini jack
RJ45, 10 Mbps x 1
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
Video format
Video processing
Video
Reference
Video
Reference
SD (576/50i, 480/59.94i),
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
Standard: Four inputs (HD/SD-SDI)
Option: A maximum of four inputs (Up to 2 input boards (each board
offering 2 inputs) for each of the following 4 types of boards may be
added: HD/SD-SDI x 2, HD/SD-analog component x 2,
analog composite x 2, DVI-I x 2.)
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 (general-purpose x 4)
(Up to 2 output boards (each board offering 2 outputs) for the
following 3 types of boards may be added: analog component x 2,
DVI-I/analog component x 1 each, HD/SD-SDI x 2).
Loop through x 1 (Genlock)/
Black burst x 2 (internal synchronization)