Panasonic AV-HS400AE User manual

POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2
USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION
12345678910
AUX
PGM/A
PST/B
BKGD PATT
KEY PATT
FUNC N/R R
WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION
ON
WIPE SQ
SL 3D
POSITIONER
Z
ON
FTB
PinP
DSKCUT AUTO
MIX WIPE
BKGD KEY
MIX
WIPE
PAGE
AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE
Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A
11
TIME WIPE COLOR
KEY CHR KEY FREEZE
DSK PinP IN/OUT
MEMORY XPT SYSTEM
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 12
Operating Instructions
Multi-format Live Switcher
Model No. AV-HS400AE
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
VQTB0343

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indicates safety information.
Safety precautions
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUSTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do
not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard
due to overheating, ensure that curtains
and any other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug
or a power switch shall remain readily operable.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I
construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power
point which is effectively earthed through the
normal household wiring.
Extensioncordsusedwiththeapparatusmusthave
three cores and be correctly wired to provide
connection to the earth. Wrongly wired extension
cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the apparatus operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power point is earthed or
that the installation is completely safe. For your
safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, please consult a
qualified electrician.
FORYOUR SAFETY PLEASE READTHE FOLLOWINGTEXT CAREFULLY
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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indicates safety information.
Safety precautions
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FORYOUR SAFETY PLEASE READTHE FOLLOWINGTEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other
one is only for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME
THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code.
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows.
•The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter Eor by the earth symbol 
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
•The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter Nor coloured black.
•The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
How to replace the fuse
1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2.Replace the fuse.
Fuse

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Safety precautions
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC
and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your
local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard these items, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
Cd

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Contents
Description................................................7
Features.....................................................7
Precautions for use..................................8
1. Functions in each area.........................9
1-1. Control panel.....................................................9
1-2. Crosspoint area...............................................10
1-3.Wipe area........................................................11
1-4. User button area..............................................12
1-5.Transition area.................................................13
1-6. LCD menu area...............................................15
1-7. Positioner area ................................................16
1-8. SD memory card area.....................................17
1-9. Rear panel connections area ..........................18
2. System..................................................20
2-1. Configuration...................................................20
2-2. Connections ....................................................21
3. Basic operations.................................23
3-1. Background transition......................................23
3-1-1. Selecting the bus......................................23
3-1-2. Selecting the bus mode............................23
3-1-3. Selecting the transition mode ...................24
3-1-4. Manual transition (using the fader lever)...24
3-1-5. Auto transition...........................................24
3-1-6. Cut transition.............................................24
3-2.Wipe................................................................25
3-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern........................25
3-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction......................26
3-2-3.Wipe decorations (border, soft effect).......26
3-2-4. Setting the wipe start position...................27
3-2-5. Modifying wipe..........................................28
3-3. Key ..................................................................29
3-3-1. Selecting the key type...............................30
3-3-2. Selecting the key material.........................31
3-3-3. Key transitions ..........................................32
3-3-4. Key preview...............................................33
3-3-5.
Adjusting the luminance key and linear key ...33
3-3-6. Adjusting the chroma key .........................34
3-3-7. Key decorations........................................37
3-3-8. Masking the key signals............................38
3-3-9. Flying key..................................................39
3-4. PinP (picture in picture)...................................40
3-4-1. Selecting the PinP material ......................40
3-4-2. PinP transitions.........................................40
3-4-3. PinP preview.............................................40
3-4-4. PinP adjustments......................................41
3-4-5. PinP decorations.......................................42
3-4-6.Trimming settings......................................43
3-5. DSK (downstream key)....................................44
3-5-1. Selecting the DSK type.............................44
3-5-2. Selecting the DSK material.......................45
3-5-3. DSK transitions.........................................46
3-5-4. DSK preview.............................................46
3-5-5. DSK adjustments......................................46
3-5-6. DSK decorations.......................................47
3-5-7. Masking the DSK signals..........................48
3-6. FTB (fade to black)..........................................49
3-7. Internal colour signals.....................................50
3-7-1. Setting the colour background..................50
3-8. Freezing the input signals ...............................51
3-8-1. Displaying the freeze status......................51
3-8-2. Setting freeze............................................51
3-9. Switching the AUX output................................52
3-10. Preset memory..............................................53
3-11. Frame memories ...........................................56
3-11-1.Transferring images from the AUX bus...56
3-12. SD memory cards .........................................57
3-12-1. Initializing the SD memory cards............58
3-12-2. Saving data on SD memory cards..........59
3-12-3. Loading data from SD memory cards.....60
3-12-4. Deleting files on SD memory cards........61
3-12-5. Displaying the SD memory card
information..............................................61

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Contents
4. Input/output signal settings...............62
4-1. Setting the SDI input signals and analogue input
signals.............................................................62
4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer.................62
4-1-2. Setting the input mode..............................63
4-1-3. Setting the analogue input gain................64
4-1-4. Setting the analogue composite
input signals..............................................64
4-2. Setting the up-converter (option).....................65
4-3. Setting the DVI input signals (option)..............66
4-3-1. Setting the DVI input signals.....................66
4-3-2. Adjusting the DVI input signals.................68
4-4. Setting the output signals................................69
4-4-1.Types of output signals .............................69
4-4-2. Assigning the output signals.....................70
4-5. Setting the sync signals...................................71
4-6. Adjusting the output signal phase ...................72
4-7. Setting the multi view display..........................76
4-7-1. Setting the screen layout..........................76
4-7-2. Setting the split frame and characters......78
4-7-3. Setting the tally displays...........................78
4-7-4. Changing the material names...................79
4-8. Setting the on-screen display (OSD)...............80
4-9. Setting the DVI output signals (option)............81
4-10. Setting the ancillary data...............................82
4-11. Setting the down-converter ...........................83
5. System settings..................................84
5-1. Selecting the video format...............................84
5-2. Setting the crosspoints....................................85
5-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints.........85
5-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switching ...............86
5-3. Button assignments.........................................87
5-3-1. Setting the user buttons............................87
5-3-2. Setting the FTB button..............................87
5-4. Setting the date and time ................................88
5-5. Network settings..............................................89
5-6. Other settings..................................................90
5-6-1. Setting the LCD backlight.........................90
5-6-2. Setting editor enable.................................90
5-6-3. Setting the protocol...................................90
5-6-4. Setting the GPI .........................................91
5-7. Camera control................................................92
5-8. Status displays ................................................98
5-8-1. Alarm status displays................................98
5-8-2. Displaying the version information and
option information.....................................99
5-9. Initialization....................................................100
6. External interfaces ...........................101
6-1. RS-422 connector .........................................101
6-2. GPI connector ...............................................102
6-3.Tally connector...............................................103
7. Image transmission functions.........104
8. Setting menu table............................109
9. Appearance.......................................116
10. Specifications and standard
accessories.....................................117
Appendix (glossary).............................120

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Description
This is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats.
Despite its compact dimensions, the video switcher comes standard with 4 input connectors and can support
8input connectors when an option board is used.
It also has a multi view display function that allows split-screen display with up to 10 screens.
It is capable of providing transitions (wipe, mix and DVE) as video effects, and keyer (luminance keys and chroma
keys), DSK and PinP specialized hardware is provided as a standard feature to enable video productions in many
different forms.
The unit also supports SD memory cards so still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SD memory
cards into the unit’s frame memories for use as background images or key materials.
Features
Compact design, wide variety of input/output signals
As a standard feature, the HD and SD-SDI formats are supported for the input and output signals. If an optional
board is added, HD/SD analogue component, DVI-I and analogue composite (input only) signals can also be
accommodated.
The input optional board contains an up-converter.
The SDI output board (option) also contains a down-converter.
Under the standard specifications, there are four SDI lines for the input signals, and this number can be
optionally increased by the user up to eight lines (supported by the optional board). Similarly, there are three
SDI lines for the output signals under the standard specifications, and this number can be optionally increased
by the user to five lines (PGM, PVW, AUX, KEYOUT and multi view display).
Multiple formats supported
Both HD formats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p and 720/50p) and SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i) as
well as the DVI-I format are supported for the signals.
Multi view display function
This unit enables up to 10 lines of programme video (PGM), preview video (PVW) and input video signals to be
displayed altogether on a single screen at the same time.
Frame synchronizer system and external synchronization system supported
A high-performance 10-bit frame synchronizer is incorporated for all the inputs, and asynchronous video
signals can be input. By using the black burst (BB) output, it is possible to construct a system referenced to the
synchronization of the switcher.
A genlock function is provided, and an external synchronization system using external sync signals (BB or TRI
signals) as a reference are also supported.
Many different effect functions incorporated
Along with the standard wipe, mix and cut functions, the unit can provide size reduction, slide and other DVE
transitions.
The unit comes with luminance keys and chroma keys are provided as keyers as well as specialized hardware
in the form of the DSK (downstream key) and PinP (picture in picture) functions as a standard option, enabling
video productions in many different forms.
SD memory cards supported
Still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SD memory cards into the unit’s frame memories for use as
background images or key materials.Conversely, the images or setting data in the unit’s frame memories can be
stored on the SD memory cards.
Simple operations
Live transmissions can be delivered speedily thanks to the simple panel layout which enables the various
functions to be operated directly.
Presetting and other similar operations are performed using menus on the unit’s LCD screen or in the form of on-
screen displays (OSD) which appear an external monitor.

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Precautions for use
Handle carefully.
Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or vibration.
Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever.This is important to prevent trouble.
Use the product in an ambient temperature of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
Avoid using the product at a cold place below 32 °F (0 °C) or at a hot place above 104 °F (40 °C) because
extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.
Power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch power off.
Avoid humidity and dust.
Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because much humidity and dust will cause damage to the
parts inside.
Maintenance
Wipe the product using a dry cloth.To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen
detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and wipe the product gently.Then, after wiping the product with a moist
cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
• Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.
• If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use.
Caution
Precaution to be observed during production
This product’s image switching and image effect functions can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly
or images which change rapidly.
However, bear in mind when using these functions in production that the kinds of images produced may have
an adverse effect on the viewer’s physical well-being.
Handling the optional boards
Be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the product before installing or removing any of the optional boards.
Furthermore, when installing or removing the optional boards, take care not to hurt yourself on the edges and
metal parts of the boards.
When the product is to be discarded
When the product is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it
properly in order to protect the environment.
Concerning the consumable parts
Cooling fan:
This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been
operated for 15 hours a day).
Power supply unit:
This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been
operated for 15 hours a day).
The period when the consumable parts need to be replaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.
When the time comes to replace one of these parts, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.

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1. Functions in each area
1-1. Control panel
POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2
USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION
12345678910
AUX
PGM/A
PST/B
BKGD PATT
KEY PATT
FUNC N/R R
WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION
ON
WIPE SQ
SL 3D
POSITIONER
Z
ON
FTB
PinP
DSKCUT AUTO
MIX WIPE
BKGD KEY
MIX
WIPE
PAGE
AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE
Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A
TIME WIPE COLOR
KEY CHR KEY FREEZE
DSK PinP IN/OUT
MEMORY XPT SYSTEM
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1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 12


User button area
LCD menu area SD memory card area
Positioner area
Wipe pattern area
Transition areaCrosspoint area
Power indicator [POWER]
This indicator lights when the power switch (_) on the rear panel is set to ON while power is supplied to the AC
power input socket.
It goes off when the power switch (_) is set to OFF.
2Alarm indicator [ALARM]
This indicator lights when the fan is stopped or there is a problem with the power supply (such as a drop in
voltage).
When an alarm has occurred, the type of trouble can be checked on the System/Alarm (8/16) menu.
In addition, an alarm message is displayed on the LCD screen and the OSD screen of the external monitor.
ALARMTYPE System/Alarm (8/16) ALARM MESSAGE
Fan alarm Alarm display in Fan items ALARM! FAN STOP
Power alarm Alarm display in Power items ALARM! POWER FAILURE
Power alarm and fan alarm Alarm display in Fan items and
Power items ALARM! POWER FAILURE & FAN STOP
If the alarm goes off, stop using the unit immediately and be sure to contact your dealer.
Continuing to use the unit even after the alarm goes off could damage it.

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1. Functions in each area
1-2. Crosspoint area
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2
USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION
12345678910
AUX
PGM/A
PST/B
AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE




3PGM/A bus crosspoint buttons [PGM/A 1 to 10]
These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the main line video
(PGM) signals are always selected.
4PST/B bus crosspoint buttons [PST/B 1 to 10]
These are used to select the PST/B bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the images inserted
next (PST) are always selected.
5AUX bus selector buttons [KEY, DSK, PinP, AUX]
Press the [KEY] button, [DSK] button, [PinP] button or [AUX] button to switch the bus which is selected using
the AUX bus crosspoint buttons (7).The indicator of the button that was pressed lights.
[KEY]: Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the key fill bus or key source bus.
(Each time the button is pressed, the key fill bus or key source bus is selected alternately.When the
key fill bus is selected, the indicator of the button lights in amber, and when the key source bus is
selected, it lights in green.)
[DSK]: Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the DSK fill bus or DSK source bus.
(Each time the button is pressed, the DSK fill bus or DSK source bus is selected alternately.When
the DSK fill bus is selected, the indicator of the button lights in amber, and when the DSK source bus
is selected, it lights in green.)
[PinP]: Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the PinP bus.
[AUX]: Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the AUX bus.
6AUX bus dedicated crosspoint buttons [CLN, PVW, PGM]
These buttons are used to select the AUX bus source while the indicator of the [AUX] button is lit.
The indicator of the pressed button lights in amber.
[CLN]: The clean signals (images whose DSK signals have been removed from the PGM signals) are
output to the AUX bus.
[PVW]: PVW signals are output to the AUX bus.
[PGM]: PGM signals are output to the AUX bus.
7AUX bus crosspoint buttons
These buttons are used to select the source of the bus which was selected by the AUX bus selector button (5).

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1. Functions in each area
1-3.Wipe area
8Wipe pattern selector buttons
These 12 buttons are used to select the corresponding wipe patterns
while the indicator of the [BKGD PATT] button (9) or [KEY PATT] button
(9) is lit.
They are used to select the corresponding setting menus when the
indicator of the FUNC button (;) is lit.
The indicator of the selected button lights in amber.
BKGD PATT
KEY PATT
FUNC
WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION
ON
WIPE SQ
SL 3D
PAGE
TIME WIPE COLOR
KEY CHR KEY FREEZE
DSK PinP IN/OUT
MEMORY XPT SYSTEM
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 12
 



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9BKGD, KEY pattern selector buttons
These buttons are used to switch the wipe pattern selection.
The wipe pattern of a background transition is selected when the
indicator of the [BKGD PATT] button is lit after it was pressed.
The wipe pattern of a key transition is selected when the indicator of the [KEY PATT] button is lit after it was
pressed.
Each time the [BKGD PATT] button or [KEY PATT] button is pressed, the pattern page is changed in the
sequence of WIPE, SQ (squeeze), SL (slide) and 3D (3 dimensions), and the pattern page indicator LED (:) is
also switched.
:Pattern page indicator LEDs
These LEDs indicate the pages selected by the background transitions while the indicator of the [BKGD PATT]
button is lit.
They indicate the pages selected by the key transitions while the indicator of the [KEY PATT] button is lit.
The WIPE, SQ (squeeze), SL (slide) or 3D (3 dimensions) LED lights.
;FUNC button
When this button is pressed, its indicator lights in amber.When a wipe pattern selector button (8) is pressed
while the indicator of the FUNC button is lit, the setting menu indicated below the button is displayed on the
LCD screen.
[TIME]: The auto transition time settings are performed. See 3-1-5.
[WIPE]: The modify, border or soft effect decoration settings are performed for wipe. See 3-2.
[COLOR]: The colour background settings are performed. See 3-7.
[KEY]: The key settings are performed. See 3-3.
[CHR KEY]:The chroma key settings are performed. See 3-3-6.
[FREEZE]: The freeze status is displayed and freeze settings are performed. See 3-8.
[DSK]: DSK settings are performed. See 3-5.
[PinP]: PinP settings are performed. See 3-4.
[IN/OUT]: The input/output signals are set. See 4.
[MEMORY]: The preset memory, frame memory or SD memory card settings are performed.
See 3-10, 3-11 and 3-12.
[XPT]: The crosspoint assignment is displayed and set. See 5-2.
[SYSTEM]: The system settings are performed. See 5.
<Freeze status indicator LED
When this LED is lit, it means that one of the input signals is in the freeze status.
The freeze status of the input signals assigned to the crosspoint buttons can be checked on the menu.
See 3-8.
Since the freeze status is established while this indicator is lit, the input image handled inside the unit will
remain unchanged even when a different image is input.

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1. Functions in each area
1-4. User button area
1 2
USER

=User buttons [USER 1, USER 2]
These are used to allocate some functions of the menu settings to the USER 1 button and USER 2 button.
See 5-3-1.

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1. Functions in each area
1-5.Transition area
KEY PATT
FUNC N/R R
WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION
ON
FTB
PinP
DSK
CUT AUTO
MIX WIPE
BKGD KEY
MIX
WIPE
DSK PinP IN/OUT
MEMORY XPT SYSTEM
7 8 9
10 11 12












 
>[BKGD] button
This executes the background transition when the [AUTO] button (D) or fader lever (J) has been operated.
When the [BKGD] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [KEY] button (?) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
When the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button (?) are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the
selected status.
?[KEY] button
This executes the key transition when the [AUTO] button (D) or fader lever (J) has been operated.
When the [KEY] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [BKGD] button (>) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
When the [BKGD] button (>) and [KEY] button are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the
selected status.
@KEY ON tally LED
This lights in red when the key ON status is established.
AMIX,WIPE selection status tally LEDs
These light up to indicate whether MIX or WIPE has been selected when background transitions or key
transitions are executed.
B[MIX] button
This is used to switch the A and B bus images while making them overlap.
During the transition, the A and B bus output total is kept at 100 %.
When the [MIX] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [WIPE] button (C) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
C[WIPE] button
This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector button (8).
When the [WIPE] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [MIX] button (B) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

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D[AUTO] button
This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set.
During auto transition its indicator lights in amber.When the button is pressed again during auto transition, the
auto transition operation is suspended, and the indicator lights in green.When it is pressed again while auto
transition is suspended, the remaining transition is executed.
The indicator goes off when auto transition is completed.
When the [AUTO] button is pressed while the fader lever (J) is at an interim setting, the transition is executed
in the time remaining from the interim setting.
E[CUT] button
This button is used to execute transitions instantly.
Its indicator lights in amber during a transition, and it goes off when the transition is completed.
F[FTB] button
This button is used to execute fade-out to a black screen or fade-in from a black screen for the transition time
which has been set.
G[PinP] button
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of the picture in picture for the transition time which has been
set.
H[DSK] button
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of downstream key for the transition time which has been set.
IWipe direction selection buttons
These buttons are used to select the direction in which to wipe for executing background transitions.
When the [R] indicator is off:
Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.
When the [R] indicator is lit:
Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [N/R] indicator is lit:
The normal direction is replaced with the reverse direction (or vice versa) when the transition is
completed. (The lit and extinguished statuses of the [R] button are also switched in line with the direction
of the wiping.)
JFader lever
This is used to execute background or key transitions.When it is moved as far as it will go, the transition
is completed.When it has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be switched to manual
operation as soon as the fader position overtakes the amount of the transition being executed.
KBus tally LEDs
These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus.The LED corresponding to the bus whose
programme signals (PGM) are being output lights.

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1-6. LCD menu area
LLCD
The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.
When the [FUNC] button (;) is pressed and its indicator is
lit and then one of the wipe pattern selector buttons (8) is
pressed, the setting menu is displayed.
When the buttons listed below are double-clicked, the
specified menu is selected.(The menu delegation function)
The operation corresponding to the button pressed is also
executed.
POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5


<List of menu delegation functions>
Button Menu
Crosspoint area
(AUX bus selector
buttons)
KEY KEY menu/Adjust sub menu (2/9)
CHR KEY menu/Auto sub menu (1/3) (with chroma key selection)
DSK DSK menu/Adjust sub menu (2/7)
PinP PinP menu/Position sub menu (4/6)
Transition area BKGD TIME menu/BKGD sub menu (1/5)
KEY TIME menu/KEY sub menu (2/5)
WIPE WIPE menu/Border sub menu (1/5)
Wipe pattern area WIPE #5 WIPE menu/WIPEPos sub menu (3/5) (BKGD or KEY)
SQ #5 WIPE menu/SQPos sub menu (4/5) (BKGD or KEY)
SL #5 KEY menu/FlyKEY sub menu (9/9) (KEY)
MRotary encoders [F1] to [F5]
These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menus (LCD screen or external monitor).
For details on the operations, refer to the sections in “3. Basic operations”.
[F1]: Rotate this rotary encoder to switch the sub menu.
[F2] to [F5]: Rotate these rotary encoders to set the parameters.
When the down arrow (↓) is shown at a menu item, its parameter is set by pressing the corresponding rotary
encoder.
When the parameter is one which is set using a numerical value, its default will be restored when the rotary
encoder is held down.
(However, the network settings and the date and time settings will not be returned to the defaults.)
Adjust Clip Gain Density Invert
2/9 0.0 100.0 100.0 Off
Operate here
using [F1]. Operate here
using [F2].
Operate here
using [F3]. Operate here
using [F4].
Operate here
using [F5].
Sub menu Parameter setting area

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1-7. Positioner area
NPositioner [X/Y]
These are used when performing the settings below.
PinP position setting
Wipe start position setting (WIPE, SQ #5)
Camera control
Flying key position setting
POSITIONER
Z


Chroma key area
In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.
The centre values of the positioner are set during the time it takes for the unit to start up after its power is
turned on. Do not operate the positioner until after the switcher has started up.
ORotary encoder [Z]
This is used to set the PinP size, flying key size or to select the chroma key area.
In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.
Positioner Rotary encoder Valid menu
X/Y Z Switch
PinP Position adjustments Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating
the encoder clockwise
and reduced by rotating it
counterclockwise)
Hold switch down to
restore initial values (X/Y,
Z).
All PinP menus
Wipe Start position
adjustments — Hold switch down to restore initial values (X/Y). WIPE/WIPEPos WIPE/SQPos
Chroma key Selected area position
adjustments Selected area size adjustments
(size increased by rotating
the encoder clockwise
and reduced by rotating it
counterclockwise)
Hold switch down to
restore initial values (X/Y,
Z).
CHR KEY/Auto
(only when Marker
item is set to On)
Flying key Position adjustments Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating
the encoder clockwise
and reduced by rotating it
counterclockwise)
Hold switch down to
restore initial values (X/Y,
Z).
KEY/FlyKEY
Camera control X: Pan control or focus
control
Y:Tilt control or zoom
control
— Switching between pan/tilt
control and zoom/focus
control
System/CamCTL1
System/CamCTL2

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1-8. SD memory card area
PSD memory card slot
The SD memory card (sold separately) is inserted
into this slot.

SD Logo is a trademark.
QSD memory card access LED
This LED lights while the data on the SD memory card is being accessed.
Do not turn off the unit’s power or eject the SD memory card while the access LED is lit.
Doing so can damage the data on the SD memory card.
Concerning the recommended SD memory cards
Use of the following SD memory cards made by Panasonic Corporation is recommended.
RP-SD128B, RP-SD256B, RP-SDR512,
RP-SDR01G, RP-SDM01G, RP-SDM02G

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1-9. Rear panel connections area
POWER
1
REF
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2
34 SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI INPUTS TALLY
66
INPUTS
SDI OUTPUTS
INOUT 3INOUT 2INOUT 1INOUT
OUTPUTS
1
5 7
SLOT OFF
2
SLOT1 5
SLOTSLOT
PGM RS-422LAN
ON
ANALOG INPUTS
Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr
DVI INPUTS
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS
Y Pb Pr DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I
GPI SIGNAL
GND


       

 

RSDI signal input connectors [SDI INPUTS 1 to 4]
IN: SDI signal input
OUT: active through output (Use this as a monitor output application.)
SOptional input connector SLOT1 [INPUTS 5, 6] (optional)
TOptional input connector SLOT2 [INPUTS 7, 8] (optional)
A board (with built-in up-converter), whether an SDI input board, analogue input board, DVI input board or
analogue composite input board, can be connected to each of these slots.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
USDI signal output connectors [SDI OUTPUTS PGM, 1, 2]
PGM: PGM output connectors
1, 2: The signals for these connectors can be assigned using a menu.
VOptional output connector SLOT1 [OUTPUTS 3, 4] (optional)
WOptional output connector SLOT2 [OUTPUTS 5, 6] (optional)
A board, whether an analogue output board, DVI/analogue output board or SDI output board (with built-in
down-converter), can be connected to each of these slots.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
XReference input connector/BB output
connector [REF]
Loop-through output in the external sync mode.
If the loop-through output is not going to be used,
provide a 75-ohm termination.
BB signals output from both connectors in the internal
sync mode.
<In the external synchronization mode>
External synchronization signal input
Loop-through output
REF
Input the external synchronization signal to the upper of
the two connectors shown above.

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YLAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10BASE-T)
ZRS-422 interface connector [RS-422] (D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
[Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male, inch screw)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
\GPI input connector [GPI] (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
]Ground connector
Connect to the system’s earth ground.
^AC power input socket [ IN] (AC 220V to 240V)
Connect one end of the supplied power cable to this socket and the other end to the AC outlet.
The supplied power cable comes with a 3-pin power plug. Be absolutely sure to plug it into a 3-point power
outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.
If a 3-point power outlet is not available for this connection, be absolutely sure to consult your dealer.
_Power switch
This is used to turn the power on and off.

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2-1. Configuration
AV-HS400AE
PGM PVW AUX Multi KeyOut
INPUT1(SDI)
INPUT2(SDI)
INPUT3(SDI)
INPUT4(SDI)
INPUT5 UC
UC
UC
UC
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
Black ColorBGD ColorBar FMEM1 FMEM2
REF
PGM1, 2(SDI)
OUTPUT1(SDI)
OUTPUT2(SDI)
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT5
PGM1, 2
OUTPUT
1, 2
OUTPUT
5, 6
OUTPUT
3, 4
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
INTERNAL VIDEO
CONTROL
Output Matrix
INPUT
1–4
INPUT
7, 8
INPUT
5, 6
REF IN/OUT(1) SD
Memory Card
RS422 GPI TALLY OUT LAN
: Option
REF OUT(2)
INPUT SLOT1(Option)
OUTPUT SLOT1(Option)
OUTPUT SLOT2(Option)
INPUT SLOT2(Option)
1: When external synchronization is
selected as the reference signal setting,
the reference signal is input.
When internal synchronization is
selected, the reference signal is output.
2: When external synchronization is
selected as the reference signal setting,
the signals are looped through and
output.When internal synchronization is
selected, the reference signal is output.
Table of optional boards
Board Model number Function Where connected
SDI Input Board AV-HS04M1 SDI input 2lines INPUT SLOT1 or
SLOT2
Analogue Input Board AV-HS04M2 Analogue component input 2lines
DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3 DVI-I input 2lines
Analogue Composite Input Board AV-HS04M6 Analogue composite input 2lines
Analogue Output Board AV-HS04M4 Analogue component output 2lines OUTPUT SLOT1 or
SLOT2
DVI/Analogue Output Board AV-HS04M5 DVI-I output 1 line
Analogue component output 1 line
SDI Output Board AV-HS04M7 SDI output 2lines