Panasonic AW-HS50E User manual

For instructions on how to operate this Compact Live Switcher and how
to establish its settings, refer to the “Operations and Settings” manual
(PDF file) which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Operating Instructions <Basics>
Compact Live Switcher
Model No. AW-HS50E
3TR006513CAA
РУССКИЙ
FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISHITALIANOESPAÑOL

1 (E)
indicates safety information.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains
plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
Safety precautions
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY
UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the covers. No user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ENGLISH VERSION
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.
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.
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.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS 1
construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
This product complies with the following
European standard.
• EN55103-1, environment E4
• EN55103-2, environment E4

2 (E)
ENGLISH
Safety precautions
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 APPLIANCE 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
Caution for AC Mains Lead
As the colours of the wires 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 E or 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 N or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT 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
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your
socket outlet, it should be cut off and
appropriate one fitted.
How to replace the fuse
1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2.Replace the fuse.
Fuse
indicates safety information.

3 (E)
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to
return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly 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.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
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
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

4 (E)
ENGLISH
Contents
Before use......................................................... 5
Overview ..........................................................................5
Concerning the Operating Instructions ............................5
Trademarks and registered trademarks ...........................5
About copyright and licence.............................................5
Concerning the ratings display.........................................5
Disclaimer of warranty......................................................6
Network security...............................................................6
Characteristics.................................................. 7
Accessories ......................................................9
Required personal computer environment .... 9
Operating precautions ...................................10
1. Parts and their functions ........................... 11
1-1. Control panel...........................................................11
1-2. Rear panel...............................................................16
How the model’s Operating Instructions manuals are
configured
 The manual of this Compact Live Switcher (hereafter, “the unit”) is divided into two manuals: one is the
<Basics> (this manual), and the other is the <Operations and Settings> (CD-ROM).
Before installing the unit, be sure to read the <Basics> to ensure that the unit is installed correctly.
 This manual explains how to install the unit, how to check the video outputs and how to perform the
OSD menu operations.
For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings, refer to the “Operating Instructions
<Operations and Settings>” (PDF file) on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
To read PDF files, you will need Adobe®Reader®which is available from Adobe Systems.
2. Preparations................................................ 18
2-1. Installation precautions ...........................................18
2-2. Connections with other devices...............................19
2-2-1. Block diagram...................................................19
2-2-2. Example of connections...................................20
2-3. Turning the unit’s power on and off..........................22
2-4. Checking the video output.......................................22
2-4-1. Displaying the OSD menus on a PC monitor ...22
2-4-2. Displaying the OSD menus
on an SDI monitor ............................................23
2-5. OSD (on-screen display) menu operations .............24
2-5-1. Displaying and clearing the OSD menus .........24
2-5-2. How to forcibly display the OSD menus ...........24
2-5-3. Menu configuration and
moving between menus ...................................25
2-5-4. Operations using the submenus ......................26
2-5-5. Indications used in this
Operating Instructions......................................27
2-5-6. Direct operations using the USER buttons and
OSD/TIME dial .................................................28
2-5-7. Menu delegation function.................................29
2-5-8. Bus status displays ..........................................29
3. Appearance ................................................. 30
4. Specifications .............................................31

5 (E)
Before use
Overview
This unit is a 1 ME digital video switcher which
supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats.
Despite its compact size, it comes with four SDI inputs,
one DVI-D input, two SDI outputs and one DVI-D
output.
In addition to its background transition capabilities that
use the cut, mix and wipe functions, one keyer channel
and one PinP channel are provided to enable video
productions in a wide variety of forms.
Furthermore, using the multi view display settings,
the screen of a monitor can be split into a number of
sections to accommodate up to ten images, enabling
the number of monitors to be reduced and a space-
saving system to be configured at low cost.
By means of the IP connection, an operating
environment where the unit is tied in with the
AW-HE50 HD integrated camera and AW-RP50
remote camera controller is achieved.
Concerning the Operating
Instructions
 For the purposes of these instructions, AW-HS50E
is referred to as “AW-HS50”.
Similarly, AW-HE50HE and AW-HE50SE are
referred as “AW-HE50,” and AW-RP50E is referred
to as “AW-RP50”.
 In these instructions, the phrases “pan-tilt head and
camera combination” and “camera integrated with
a pan-tilt head” are both referred to collectively as
“remote camera” except in places where specific
equipment is mentioned.
Trademarks and registered
trademarks
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
 Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
 Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
 Other names of companies and products contained
in these Operating Instructions may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About copyright and licence
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse
compiling, reverse engineering, and also exporting in
violation of export laws of the software provided with
this unit are expressly prohibited.
Concerning the ratings
display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings
are indicated on its bottom panel.

6 (E)
ENGLISH
Before use
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation
BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON,
EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE
MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE
CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE
PRODUCT;
PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE
USER;
INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING
WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE
TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY
FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE,
ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED
BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR
LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS
CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION
METHOD OR ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A
DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ITSELF;
LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY
ANY FAILURE;
ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, ETC. DUE TO
LOSS OR LEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR
SETTING DATA SAVED ON THIS UNIT OR IN A
PERSONAL COMPUTER.
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your
attention is called to the following security risks.
Leakage or theft of information through this unit
Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons
with malicious intent
Interference with or stoppage of this unit by
persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as
those described below to protect yourself against the
above network security risks.
 Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
 If this unit is connected to a network that includes
PCs, make sure that the system is not infected by
computer viruses or other malicious entities (using
a regularly updated antivirus programme, anti-
spyware programme, etc.).
 Refrain from connections that use public lines.

7 (E)
Characteristics
Compact design
 The unit features a compact design with its half-rack
size width (210 mm) and its 4RU size (177 mm)
depth.
The AW-RP50 remote camera controller (option)
also has the same size. When it is placed alongside
the unit, the two units are housed in the full rack
width.
Multiple formats supported
 The signal formats supported by the unit
include both HD formats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,
1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p and
720/50p) and SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i).
Five input systems and three output systems
featured
 The unit comes with four SDI input connectors
(SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4) and one DVI-D input
connector (DVI IN).
 It also comes with two SDI output connectors
(SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2) and one DVI-D output
connector (DVI OUT).
Frame synchronizer system
 A frame synchronizer is incorporated for each of the
inputs so that asynchronous video signals can be
selected with no accompanying shocks.
2-channel up-converter, 4-channel Dot by Dot
function and 4-channel video process function
 An up-converter is incorporated in SDI IN 3 and
SDI IN 4.
 A Dot by Dot function is incorporated for all the SDI
input connectors (SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4).
By using this function and the PinP function
together, SD materials can be embedded in HD
images with no deterioration in the image quality.
 The video process function is incorporated in all the
SDI input connectors (SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4) to make
it possible to adjust the colours at the input stage of
the switcher.
Multi view display function
 One channel is provided for the multi view display
function.
The user can select whether the screen is to be
split into 10, 9, 6, 5 or 4 sections.
 On each split screen, the user can assign PGM,
PVW, AUX or other materials in addition to input
materials.
Many different effect functions provided
 The unit enables the user to select wipe or mix as
the type of background transition.
 A 1-channel keyer function is provided. The user
can select linear keys, luminance keys or chroma
keys as the key type.
 One PinP channel and one AUX bus system are
available.
The user can choose not only cut transitions
but also mix transitions as the effect yielded for
switching materials using the PinP bus and AUX
bus. (Bus transition function)
2-channel frame memory (8 bits)
 The user can select the still images stored in the
frame memory as the bus material.
 Still images can be transferred from the host
computer, which is connected to the unit via a LAN,
to the frame memories.
Audio level meter display function
 This function enables the level of the embedded
audio signals transferred by SDI input to be
displayed.

8 (E)
ENGLISH
Characteristics
Straightforward and flexible operability
 The control panel layout includes a row of five
crosspoint buttons for the A bus and another row of
five crosspoint buttons for the B bus. Using these
buttons together with the SHIFT button enables a
total of ten images to be switched. Cut switches are
also made possible by the CUT button.
 Separate buttons enable the PinP, KEY and FTB
functions to be turned ON or OFF in a single-step
action.
 The slide lever is not only used to initiate
background transition operations but it can also
be allocated to execute PinP and KEY fade in/out
operations.
 Two USER buttons located on control panel.
Using these buttons together with the SHIFT button
allows a total of four user settings (USER1 to
USER4) to be allocated.
PinP settings or WIPE pattern settings can be
allocated to the USER buttons.
On-screen display (OSD)
 The setting menus can be displayed on an external
monitor from the SDI OUT 2 and DVI OUT output
connectors.
(These menus cannot be displayed using the
SDI OUT 1 output connector.)
Function for linkup with a remote camera
controller using IP connection
 The unit can be connected to a Panasonic remote
camera controller using a network.
By linking it with a remote camera controller, it is
possible to put together a highly efficient operating
environment.
Supported remote camera controller:
AW-RP50
Only one switcher (the unit) can be linked with a
remote camera controller.
[Display of camera information]
The camera setting information (iris, gain and so
on) obtained by the AW-RP50 can be displayed
in the AUX output or on the split screens of multi
view display.
[Transmission of tally information]
The unit’s ON AIR tally information can be sent
to the AW-RP50.
[Switching of materials]
The bus materials of the switcher (the unit) can
be selected from the AW-RP50.
They can be switched in tandem with the
selection of the camera using the AW-RP50.
(Control buses supported: AUX, PVW, PinP,
KEY-F)
[Focus assist function]
By operating the buttons on the AW-RP50, it
is possible to switch to the multi view display
screen from the full screen display of the camera
images.
(Control bus supported: AUX)
[Parameter operation using PAN/TILT lever and
ZOOM button]
The PAN/TILT lever and ZOOM button on the
AW-RP50 can be used to change the parameters
of the switcher (the unit).

9 (E)
Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for.
Operating Instructions <Basics> (this manual) .......... 1
CD-ROM .................................................................... 1
 Operating Instructions <Basics>
 Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings>
 Data Transmission Software
AC adapter ................................................................ 1
Power cable (2 m) ...................................................... 2
Required personal computer environment
Run the software that is provided with the switcher on a host computer which satisfies the following specifications.
CPU Intel®CoreTM2 DUO 2.4 GHz or faster recommended
Memory Windows®XP:
512 MB or more
Microsoft®Windows Vista®, Microsoft®Windows®7:
1 GB or more
Network function 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
Image display
function
Resolution: 1024 768 pixels or more
Colour generation: True Color (24 bits or more)
Supported operating
system
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Microsoft®Windows Vista®,
Microsoft®Windows®7
Hard disk drive At least 50 MB of free memory
Other CD-ROM drive
(for using the Operating Instructions and various software)
Adobe®Reader®
(for browsing the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM)