Datavideo HS-1500T User Manual

HD/SD 4-CHANNEL HD T PORTABLE VIDEO STUDIO

HS-1500T

Instruction Manual

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 4

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 4

WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

STANDARD WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

CHAPTER 2 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.2 SWITCHER KEYBOARD PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 11

2.3 MONITOR CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................................... 19

CHAPTER 3 SWITCHER OSD MENU ............................................................................................................................ 21

3.1 START ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

3.1.1 Transition Type .................................................................................................................................................. 21

3.1.2 Transition Speed ................................................................................................................................................ 21

3.1.3 Wipe Effect ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

3.1.4 WIPE Border Size................................................................................................................................................ 22

3.1.5 WIPE Border Color ............................................................................................................................................. 22

3.1.6 BKG Color ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.2 PIP / SPLIT ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

3.2.1 PIP Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.2.2 PIP Size (PIP Window Size) ................................................................................................................................. 23

3.2.3 Position X ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.2.4 Position Y ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.2.5 Split Source ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

3.2.6 Border Size ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.2.7 Border Color ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.3 PIP CROP .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

3.4 LUMAKEY .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.4.1 Lumakey Source ................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.4.2 Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.4.3 Cleanup Level ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4.4 Transparency ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5 AUDIO ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.1 Mute .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

3.5.2 HDMI Input ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

3.5.3 HDMI Group ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.4 Level ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.5 Tally Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.6 USER MEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 27

3.6.1 Load Memory ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.6.2 Save Memory ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.7 SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.7.1 PGM Out Res. ..................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.7.2 MV Out Res. ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.7.3 Save Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

3.7.4 Factory Default .................................................................................................................................................. 29

3.7.5 Language ........................................................................................................................................................... 29

3.7.6 MB and KBD Software ....................................................................................................................................... 29

3.8 CAMERA ................................................................................................................................................................... 29

3.8.1 Camera CH. Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 30

3.8.2 PTC-150T-01/02/03 ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Camera Info .................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Video .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Operator ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

CHAPTER 4 MONITOR................................................................................................................................................ 32

4.1 MENU OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 32

4.1.1 MAIN ADJUST .................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.1.2 COLOR ................................................................................................................................................................ 33

4.1.3 Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

4.1.4 Special Function ................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.1.5 Factory Reset ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................... 34

CHAPTER 5 APPLICATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 35

5.1 PLACING A LOGO ON THE VIDEO USING THE LUMAKEY FUNCTION .......................................................................................... 35

5.2 CONNECTING PTC-150T CAMERAS ............................................................................................................................... 35

CHAPTER 6 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................ 37

APPENDIX 1 TALLY OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................................................. 37

APPENDIX 2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE.......................................................................................................................................... 38

APPENDIX 3 FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 40

APPENDIX 4 TIPS FOR ESTABLISHING AN HDBASET COMPLIANCE ENVIRONMENT AND ETHERNET CABLE SELECTION ............................... 41

APPENDIX 5 DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 44

APPENDIX 6 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 45

SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 47

Disclaimer of Product & Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe

and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label

of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will

be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on

the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not

exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product

yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed; b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water; d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the

date of purchase.

• The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of

any request for repair under warranty.

• The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown,

the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.

• All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one

year warranty from the date of purchase.

• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered

under warranty.

• Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.

• Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not

required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.

• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.

• All other claims of any nature are not covered.

• All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not covered under warranty.

• Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.

• Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

• All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified for a

free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD

drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

• The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local

Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that

protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE

Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Datavideo’s HS-1500T Hand-carry Mobile Switcher, the cutting-edge technology that supports Full HD 1080P, is designed for broadcast of live events and TV programs with a need for mixing a wide variety

of video and audio sources. The HS-1500T is a highly valuable solution for religion, education and AV markets.

With its built-in HDBaseT technology, the HS-1500T is able to accept the Full HD 1080p video format from three PTC-150T HDBaseT PTZ Cameras through three individual CAT-6 cables. Each cable runs up to 100 meters. While shooting in the field, the PoE feature serves to power the three PTC-150T devices. The PoE feature can also be used in the field where long-distance transmission is required.

The HS-1500T also features an audio mixer with balance XLR inputs and unbalance RCA audio inputs; more features include PIP, WIPE Generator and Tally.

The HS-1500T has a Joystick that allows the user to Pan, Tilt and Zoom the PTC-150T camera. In addition, the HS-1500T also allows the user to adjust the PTC-150T’s Focus, IRIS and other settings.

1.1 Features

• Full HD 1080P Video Format

• Built-in HDBaseT technology to connect three PTC-150T HDBaseT PTZ Cameras through three CAT-

6 (or higher) cables with each cable running up to 100 meters.

• PoE technology to Power the PTC-150Ts

• Joystick Pan, Tilt and Zoom with speed control

• Iris, Focus, and Gain Control as well as other PTC-150T camera functions

• 4 Video Inputs (RJ-45 x 3 + HDMI x 1)

• 3 Video Outputs (HDMI x 3)

• Audio inputs: XLR Analogue x 2 + RCA Analogue (L/R) x 2

• Versatile Mix Effects: PIP, WIPE, Mix and Fades

• Tally Output

• One 17.3-inch monitor with a resolution of 1920x1080

1.2 System Diagram

Chapter 2 Connections and Controls

1. HDBaseT IN

2. HDMI Video Input

3. HDMI Video Output 1 – 3

4. USB F/W Upgrade Port

1 3 4

6 8 9

2.1 Rear Panel

1 HDBaseT Port x 3 6 MIC IN – CH1/CH2

2 HDMI Video IN 7 Audio Input – Stereo RCA (Left/Right)

3 HDMI Video OUT x 3 8 DC IN

4 USB F/W Upgrade Port 9 Power Switch

5 TALLY Output Port

The HDBaseT ports connect three HDBaseT cameras via three CAT-6 Ethernet cables. The camera videos will be displayed on the respective Multiview quadrants.

The HDMI Video Input port connects an additional video source device and the video will be displayed on the fourth quadrant.

Connect to a monitor for Program OUT display or other HDMI destination devices.

USB port for firmware upgrade. Please refer to the

Firmware Upgrade section for details.

5. TALLY Output Port

Sends Red and Green tally signals to each channel.

6. Audio Input – XLR Balanced (CH1/CH2)

7. Audio Input – Stereo RCA (Left/Right)

CH L

CH R

States

MIC1

MIC2

MIC 1(L) and MIC 2(R) are

right channels.

MIC1

NC*

When MIC 1 is connected to the

signals.

NC*

MIC2

When no MIC signal is connected

thus be grounded.

NC*

When no MIC is connected to the

Red indicates On-Air, and Green indicates next camera source. Tally output port can connect other Datavideo peripheral devices such as ITC-100, ITC-200, AM-100 or other monitor models, allowing the peripheral device to communicate with the HS-1500T or send tally signal to be displayed on the monitor.

Two channels of XLR Balanced Audio Input.

Connects unbalanced analog audio source (stereo).

Two Channels of unbalanced MIC input.

respectively connected to left and

left channel and MIC 2 is not connected to the right channel, the right channel switch will replicate MIC 1 signal onto the right channel thus both channels are MIC 1 input

to the left channel and only MIC 2 is connected to the right channel, MIC 2 signal will not be replicated onto the left channel which will

two channels, the left channel switch will ground the left channel to prevent noise from being generated.

*No Connection

8. Power Switch

9. DC IN

Switcher Settings

Volume Control

Menu browsing buttons

Volume adjustment sliders

RESET button

Headphone jack

User Memory

Audio meter

Shift button

Headphone volume control knob

WIPE transition effect selection

Channel Selection Buttons

MIX Enable/Disable button

Preset Buttons

WIPE transition effect Enable/Disable

STR Button

PIP/Keyer

FOCUS / IRIS / White Balance

Enable/Disable buttons for PIP Keyer

Focus Adjustment

Volume

Program/Preview

Transition

Switcher

PIP/Keyer

Transition

Camera

Focus / IRS /

White Balance

PAN/TILT/ZOOM

2.2 Switcher Keyboard Panel

Power switch ON/OFF

DC in socket connects the supplied 48V / 190W PSU. The connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the socket.

Control

Settings

Effects

Control

Presets

Transition Effects Camera Presets

Luma Keyer Enable/Disable buttons

IRIS Adjustment

Split Activation button

White Balance

Transition Control

PAN / TILT / ZOOM

T-Bar (manual transition)

Speed Selection Buttons

CUT button

Joystick – PAN/TILT

AUTO transition button

VR Knob – ZOOM

Program/Preview

LOCK Button

Program row

Camera MENU Control

Preview row

MENU Button

ENTER Button

Switcher Settings

Menu browsing buttons

Press the MENU button to gain access to the menu; use

to browse

Reset Button

User Memory

allow the user to quickly

section for more

Shift Button

the up/down/left/right arrow buttons through the menu and press ENTER button to select an option or MENU button again to exit.

Mode 1 – When in Menu Select mode (left hand column of the OSD menu), pressing the 'Reset' button will reset all current menu items to their factory defaults.

Mode 2 – When in a Sub-Menu, pressing the 'Reset' button will reset the current menu line only.

User Memory buttons 1-3 recall and load previously saved switcher settings with a single button press. This includes PIP and Keyer settings. See the User Memory information.

Pressing the Shift button will switch USER 1-3 buttons to USER 4-6 buttons

Transition Effects

WIPE Transition Effect Selection

Each Wipe button consists of black and white colors.

WIPEs selectable on the control panel. The

MIX Enable/Disable Button

transition effect and

WIPE Transition Effect Enable/Disable Button

transition effect can be

PIP / Keyer

Enable/Disable Buttons for PIP Keyer

window size and placement. For PIP configuration,

from the Preview Source row. The selected

The white represents the current Program image and the black represents the WIPE-IN image. The HS-1500T provides 3 WIPE presets with the Horizontal and

Vertical Center WIPE can be selected from the menu (Start).

Pressing the REV button reverses the direction of the WIPE.

A MIX, also known as a dissolve, is a transition wherein the Program video is replaced by the Preview video at a smooth rate, and at the same time. Pressing the MIX button enables the MIX automatically disables the WIPE button. To trigger the

MIX effect, simply press the AUTO button or move the T-Bar.

Pressing the WIPE button enables the WIPE transition effect after which the WIPE selected. To trigger the WIPE transition effect, simply press the AUTO button or move the T-Bar.

Wipe Transition Effect, Border and Position settings can be found in the OSD menu (Start).

Picture in Picture puts the selected Sub Video Source in a window on the Main Program view, with control over

please refer to the PIP section.

PIP PGM: Shows the configured PIP on the PGM output after transition, however, the PIP cannot be previewed on the QUAD split view display.

PIP PVW: Sets the configured PIP on the next transition. Holding down this button allows selection of the PIP source source button will flash.

Luma Keyer Enable/Disable Buttons

from the

Preview Source row. The selected source button will

Split Activation Button

Transition Control

T-Bar (Manual Transition)

views can be transitioned at your

button, after which the

CUT Button

mmediate manual

AUTO Button

Luma Key PGM: Shows the luma key source on the PGM

output and enables the luma key effect, however, the luma key effect cannot be previewed on the QUAD split view display.

Luma Key PVW: Enables luma key source for the PGM output on the next transition. Holding down this button allows selection of the luma key source

flash.

Please refer to Section 3.4, the Luma Key section, for luma key configurations.

After activating the PIP window, pressing the Split button will split the PROGRAM output display into two with the program out view on the left and the PIP view on the right.

To select the Split source, i.e. the program out view, please see Section 3.2.5.

T-Bar is used for manual transition. The T-Bar can be either all the way up, all the way down or anywhere in between. When the T-Bar is pushed to halfway between the topmost position and the bottommost position, the keyboard functions will be disabled.

PVW and PGM preferred speed. To include the transition effect, simply press the WIPE or MIX

Transition Effect will be triggered as you move the T- Bar.

Pressing the Cut button performs i switch between PVW and PGM views without the transition effect.

Pressing the Auto button automatically transitions PVW and PGM views according to the selected speed and the configured transition effect.

Program / Preview Outputs

Program Source Row

Preview Source Row

Pressing the number buttons along the PROGRAM row selects a video source for the PGM view.

BKG button: Pressing the BKG button will switch the background to a Matte background. The BKG

color can be configured on the OSD MENU and the available color options are listed as follows:

• White

• Yellow

• Cyan

• Green

• Magenta

• Red

• Blue

• Black

BLK button: Pressing the BLK button places a black screen on the PROGRAM view.

Pressing the number buttons along the PREVIEW row selects a video source.

BKG button: Pressing the BKG button will set the Preview OUT to a Matte background, which will be displayed on the Program OUT monitor upon the next transition. The BKG color can be configured on the OSD MENU and the available color options are listed as follows: