Panasonic AVHS400N - MULTI FORMAT LIVE SWITCHER User manual

POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2
USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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-HS400
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-HS400N
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Printed in Japan VQTB0308-3

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indicates safety information.
This class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For CANADA
Safety precautions
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.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO 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.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit
compliance, the user must use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to external units.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment could void the user’s authority to
operate it.
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.
Extension cords used with the apparatus must have
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.

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indicates safety information.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
<For USA-California Only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.

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Description................................................ 5
Features..................................................... 5
Precautions for use.................................. 6
1. Functions in each area......................... 7
1-1. Control panel.....................................................7
1-2. Crosspoint area.................................................8
1-3. Wipe area ..........................................................9
1-4. User button area..............................................10
1-5. Transition area.................................................11
1-6. LCD menu area...............................................13
1-7. Positioner area ................................................14
1-8. SD memory card area .....................................14
1-9. Rear panel connections area ..........................15
2. System..................................................17
2-1. Configuration...................................................17
2-2. Connections ....................................................18
3. Setting menu table.............................. 20
4. Appearance ......................................... 26
5. Specifications and standard
accessories ......................................... 27
Contents

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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 8
input 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) 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 analog component and DVI-I signals can also be accommodated. The input optional
board contains an up-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 displpay).
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 program 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) 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 in the form of on-screen displays (OSD) which
appear on the unit’s LCD screen or 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, 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.

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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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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-HS400
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 (6/14) menu. In
addition, an alarm message is displayed on the OSD screen of the LCD screen and the external monitor.
ALARM TYPE System/Alarm (6/14) 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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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 lighted. 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 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 lighted.
They are used to select the corresponding setting menus when the
indicator of the FUNC button (;) is lighted.
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 lighted after it was pressed.
The wipe pattern of a key transition is selected when the indicator of the [KEY PATT] button is lighted 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.
3D cannot be selected using the [KEY PATT] button.
:Pattern page indicator LEDs
These LEDs indicate the pages selected by the background transitions while the indicator of the [BKGD PATT]
button is lighted. They indicate the pages selected by the key transitions while the indicator of the [KEY PATT]
button is lighted.
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 lighted, 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. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[WIPE]: The modify, border or soft effect decoration settings are performed for wipe.
See 3-2. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[COLOR]: The color background settings are performed.
See 3-7. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[KEY]: The key settings are performed. See 3-3. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[CHR KEY]: The chroma key settings are performed. See 3-3-6. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[FREEZE]: The freeze status is displayed and freeze settings are performed.
See 3-8. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[DSK]: DSK settings are performed. See 3-5. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[PinP]: PinP settings are performed. See 3-4. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[IN/OUT]: The input/output signals are set. See 4. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[MEMORY]: The preset memory, frame memory or SD card memory settings are performed.
See 3-10, 3-11 and 3-12. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[XPT]: The crosspoint assignment is displayed and set.
See 5-2. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[SYSTEM]: The system settings are performed. See 5. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

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1. Functions in each area
<Freeze status indicator LED
When this LED is lighted, 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. (Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM)
Since the freeze status is established while this indicator is lighted, the input image handled inside the unit will
remain unchanged even when a different image is input.
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. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

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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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1. Functions in each area
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 indicators are off:
Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.
When the [R] indicator is lighted:
Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [N/R] indicator is lighted:
The normal direction is replaced with the reverse direction (or vice versa) when the transition is
completed. (The lighted 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 program
signals (PGM) are being output lights.

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1. Functions in each area
1-6. LCD menu area
POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5


LLCD
The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.
When the [FUNC] button (;) is pressed and its indicator is lighted 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.
<List of menu delegation functions>
Button Menu
Crosspoint area
(AUX bus selector buttons)
KEY KEY menu/Adjust sub menu (2/8)
CHR KEY menu/Auto sub menu (1/3) (with chroma key selection)
DSK DSK menu/Adjust sub menu (2/5)
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 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)
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”. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[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 date and time settings will not be returned to the
defaults.)
Adjust Clip Gain Density Invert
2/8 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. Functions in each area
1-7. Positioner area
POSITIONER
Z


NPositioners [X/Y]
This is used to set the PinP position or wipe start position (WIPE and SQ #5) or to select the chroma key area.
It takes effect only when the menu is selected.
The center values of the positioners are set during the time it takes for the unit to start up after its power is
turned on. Do not operate the positioners until after the switcher has started up.
ORotary encoder [Z]
This is used to set the PinP size or to select the chroma key area. In either case, it takes effect only when the
menu is selected.
PinP Wipe Chroma key
Positioner X/Y Position adjustments Start position
adjustments
Selected area position
adjustments
Rotary encoder Z Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating the
encoder clockwise and reduced
by rotating it counterclockwise)
— Selected area size adjustments
(size increased by rotating the
encoder clockwise and reduced
by rotating it counterclockwise)
Switch Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y, Z).
Hold switch down to
restore initial values
(X/Y).
Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y, Z).
Valid menu All PinP menus WIPE/WIPEPos
WIPE/SQPos
CHR KEY/Auto
(only when Marker item is set
to On)
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 lighted. Doing so can
damage the data on the SD memory card.
Concerning the recommended SD cards
Use of the following SD memory cards made by Panasonic is recommended.
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD256BU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDM02GU1A

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1. Functions in each area
1-9. Rear panel connections area
POWER
1
REF
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2
34 SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI INPUTS TALLY
6
6
INPUTS
SDI OUTPUTS
INOUT
3
INOUT
2
INOUT
1
INOUT
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 [DIGITAL INPUTS 1 to 4]
IN: SDI signal input; OUT: active through output (use this as a monitor output application).
SOptional input connector SLOT1 [INPUT 5, 6] (optional)
TOptional input connector SLOT2 [INPUT 7, 8] (optional)
A board (with built-in up-converter), whether an SDI input board, analog input board or DVI 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 [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PGM, OUTPUT 1, 2]
PGM: PGM output connectors
OUTPUT 1, 2: The signals for these connectors can be assigned using a menu.
VOptional output connector SLOT1 [OUTPUT 3, 4] (optional)
A board, whether an analog output board or DVI/analog output board (OUTPUT3: DVI, OUTPUT4: analog), can
be connected to this slot.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
WOptional output connector SLOT2 [OUTPUT 5, 6] (optional)
A board, whether an analog output board or DVI/analog output board (OUTPUT5: DVI, OUTPUT6: analog), can
be connected to this slot.
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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1. Functions in each area
YLAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)
ZRS-422 interface connector [RS-422] (D-sub 9-pin, female)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
[Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
\GPI input connector [GPI] (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack)
For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”. (Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
]Ground connector
Connect to the system’s earth ground.
^AC power input socket [AC IN] (AC 100V-120V)
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. System
2-1. Configuration
AV-HS400
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 ×2 lines INPUT SLOT1 or
SLOT2
Analog Input Board AV-HS04M2 Analog component input ×2 lines
DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3 DVI-I input ×2 lines
Analog Output Board AV-HS04M4 Analog component output ×2 lines OUTPUT SLOT1 or
SLOT2
DVI/Analog Output Board AV-HS04M5 DVI output ×1 line
Analog component output ×1 line

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2. System
2-2. Connections
Connections when implementing gen-lock
(frame synchronizer OFF)
When the unit is to be installed and when the connections are to be performed, be absolutely
sure to ask your dealer to be responsible for carrying out the work that needs to be done.
Use a 3-point power outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.
POWER
1
REF
GPI
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2
34 SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI INPUTS TALLY
6
6
INPUTS
SIGNAL
SDI OUTPUTS
GND
INOUT
3
INOUT
2
INOUT
1
INOUT
OUTPUTS
1
5 7
SLOT OFF
2
SLOT1 5
SLOTSLOT
PGM RS-422LAN
ON
Power cord
(AC100V - 120V, 50/60Hz)
VTR
HD SDI
HD SDI monitor
Multi-format live switcher
AV-HS400N
HD SDI
HD camera HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
Signal Generator
HD SDI
HD SDI monitor
HD SDI
HD SDI monitor

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2. System
Connections when not implementing gen-lock
(frame synchronizer ON)
• Example where the optional board is used
POWER
1
REF
GPI
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2
34 SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI INPUTS TALLY
6
6
INPUTS
SIGNAL
SDI OUTPUTS
GND
INOUT
3
INOUT
2
INOUT
1
INOUT
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
VTR
PC monitor
HD Component
HD component
monitor
HD SDI monitor
Multi-format live
switcher
AV-HS400N
DVD player
HD Component
HD Component
HD component
monitor
PC
DVI or VGA
HD camera
HD Component
Power cord
(AC100V - 120V, 50/60Hz)
HD SDI
VTR
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
PC
DVI or VGA
HD SDI
DVI or VGA

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3. Setting menu table
A setting is entered when an item displayed (↓) is selected and then the [F1], [F2], [F3], [F4] or [F5] switch is
pressed.
(It will not be entered unless the switch is pressed.)
Menu Sub menu Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select.
TIME BKGD Parameter TransTime Unit —
1/5 Setting range 0 to 13s 0 to 999f Frame, Sec —
Default value 1s 0f Sec —
KEY Parameter TransTime Unit —
2/5 Setting range 0 to 13s 0 to 999f Frame, Sec —
Default value 1s 0f Sec —
DSK Parameter TransTime Unit —
3/5 Setting range 0 to 13s 0 to 999f Frame, Sec —
Default value 1s 0f Sec —
PinP Parameter TransTime Unit —
4/5 Setting range 0 to 13s 0 to 999f Frame, Sec —
Default value 1s 0f Sec —
FTB Parameter Unit —
5/5 Setting range 0 to 13s 0 to 999f Frame, Sec —
Default value 1s 0f Sec —
WIPE Border Parameter Border Width Soft
1/5 Setting range On, Off 0.1 to 100.0 0.0 to 100.0
Default value Off 5.0 0.0
BodrCol Parameter Hue Sat Lum Load ↓
2/5 Setting range 0.0 to 359.9 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 to 108.0 White, Yellow,
Cyan, Green,
Magenta, Red,
Blue, Black
Default value 0.0 0.0 100.0 White
WIPEPos Parameter Select X-Pos Y-Pos CopyTO ↓
3/5 Setting range BKGD, KEY −100.00 to
+100.00
−100.00 to
+100.00
Display only
Default value BKGD 0.00 0.00
SQPos Parameter Select X-Pos Y-Pos CopyTO ↓
4/5 Setting range BKGD, KEY −100.00 to
+100.00
−100.00 to
+100.00
Display only
Default value BKGD 0.00 0.00
Modify Parameter Light Trim
5/5 Setting range On, Off Off, 4:3
(Selection enabled
when HD format is
used)
Default value Off Off
COLOR CBGD Parameter Hue Sat Lum Load ↓
1/1 Setting range 0.0 to 359.9 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 to 108.0 White, Yellow,
Cyan, Green,
Magenta, Red,
Blue, Black
Default value 0.0 0.0 100.0 White