Datavideo HS-1500T User Manual

HD/SD 4-CHANNEL HD T
PORTABLE VIDEO STUDIO

HS-1500T

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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1.2 System Diagram

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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

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6 8 9

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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.

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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*

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

• White

• Yellow

• Cyan

• Green

• Magenta

• Red

• Blue

• Black

BLK button: Pressing the BLK button sets the Preview OUT to a black screen.

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Volume Control

Volume Adjustment Sliders

Sliders to control audio levels for the Main audio mixer.

Headphone Jack

MASTER OUT Meter

dB to indicate clipping

Audio
Volume (dBV)

LED Color

G G G

G G Y Y R

Range (dBV)

-20

-12

-11

-9.5

-8.5

-6.5

-5.5

-3

-2 1 2

5.5

6.5 8 9+

Channel Selection Buttons

Preset Buttons

Headphone Volume: Audio volume of the connected

headphone.
Master: Main audio output volume.

-20 -10 -8 -4 0 +4 +8 +10

G: Green Y: Yellow R: Red

Headphone jack accepts the mini jack plug of the stereo
headphone type. The headphone volume is controlled
by the Headphone volume adjustment slider.

The LED style meters show the audio signal strength at
the Main Program Audio Output. The signal strength is
determined by the level set with the Master OUT slider.
The LEDs turn red at +10
distortion.

Camera Presets

To control or set up a connected camera, first select it
by pressing these buttons. The selected channel button
will be turned ON.

These buttons may be used to store up to four camera
positions for each camera. Each button corresponds to
one stored camera position. The button LED will be
turned ON when selected.

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STR Button

Pressing this button enters the HS-1500T into STORE

Focus Adjustment

IRIS Adjustment

White Balance

adjust the camera white

PAN / TILT / ZOOM

Speed Selection Buttons

MODE. When activated, this allows the current camera

position to be stored in a chosen Channel Preset
Button. Press again to exit STORE MODE.

FOCUS / IRIS / White Balance

To manually control the FOCUS setting, first press the
MANUAL button to enter the manual mode. The

button LED will be turned ON to indicate that the
manual mode is enabled.

The FOCUS dial can then be rotated to set the focus.

If the MANUAL button is disabled (OFF), the camera
will be in AUTO FOCUS mode.

To manually control the IRIS setting, first press the
MANUAL button to enter the manual mode. The
button LED will be turned ON to indicate that the
manual mode is enabled.

The IRIS dial can then be rotated to set the exposure.

If the MANUAL button is disabled (OFF), the camera
will be in AUTO IRIS mode.

Push Auto

Push once to automatically
balance setting.

MWB (Manual White Balance)

Push to enable manual white balance setting.

ATW (Force Automatic White Balance)

Push to enable automatic white balance setting.

The speed at which the selected camera moves can be
chosen by pressing one of the three speed buttons.

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Joystick – PAN / TILT

VR Knob – ZOOM

LOCK Button

Camera MENU Control

MENU Button

ENTER Button

PAN – Move the joystick left or right to pan the

selected PTZ camera from left to right or vice versa.

TILT – Move the joystick up or down to tilt the selected
PTZ camera up or down.

Note: Before attempting to use the joystick to PAN or
TILT a selected camera, first make sure the LOCK
button is not enabled. If the LOCK button LED is ON,
the joystick is locked; press the LOCK button to unlock
the joystick.

ZOOM – Twist the joystick clockwise (to the right) or
anti-clockwise (to the left) to have the selected PTZ
camera zoom in or out.

Note: Make sure the LOCK button is not enabled. If the

LOCK button LED is ON, the joystick is locked; press the
LOCK button to unlock the joystick.

When enabled, the joystick will be in the lock state. To
resume its functional status, simply press the button
once to unlock the joystick.

Press once to open the OSD MENU of the connected
PTC-150T on the monitor screen. Use the P/T joystick
to move between options. To select, simply press the

ENTER button. Please see the PTC-150T instruction
manual for details of the menu operation.

Note: Pressing the menu button again will not exit the
OSD MENU. Select the ESCAPE option on the OSD
MENU to exit.

Press this button to select a menu option after the
camera OSD menu is opened.

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2.3 Monitor Control Panel

Power

BLUE

signals. Only the blue component of an input is displayed on the
screen. This allows adjustments of chroma and phase. (Phase

PTN

ZOOM

button allows you to toggle the Pixel Zoom feature

Menu Navigation Buttons

Switches the HS-1500T Monitor Power ON / OFF

Press this button to eliminate the red and green component of input

adjustment is effective with NTSC signals).

When pressed displays internally generated SMPTE 75% Colour Bars.
Press again to return to the previously selected video input.

This feature is designed for use with HD-SDI and HDMI sources above
720p resolution. Press this button to zoom in to the video on the
display. This is strictly a zooming function and does not alter the native
aspect ratio of the source pixels to fill the screen.

The ZOOM
between zoom x1, x2, x4 and x8.

Display and navigate the setup menus. See Monitor Menu Options for
more details.

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Aspect Ratio Button

Sets the Aspect Ratio to 16:9 / 4:3

Volume Control

Adjusts the speaker / headphone volume up / down.

MUTE

Mutes the audio from the internal speakers or headphone socket.

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Chapter 3 Switcher OSD Menu

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

MIX
WIPE

Mix

60 frames; the duration

resolution.

1. Horizontal

3. Center

1

OFF

Large

Small

White

Black

Red

White

Black

White

The switcher’s OSD menu allows the user to perform several configurations of video effects, such as
picture-in-picture, luma key and etc. The user can also configure the audio settings in the Audio option.
In addition, in the setup option, the user is allowed to set video output resolution, reset to factory
default, and selects the interface language.

3.1 Start

Transition Type

Start

Transition Speed 1-200 frames

WIPE Effect

WIPE Border Size

WIPE Border Color

BKG Color

2. Vertical

Small
Middle

Yellow
Cyan
Green
Magenta
Red
Blue

Yellow
Cyan
Green
Magenta
Red
Blue

in second depends on
the Program OUT

3.1.1 Transition Type

The HS-1500T provides two types of transition effect, which are cross dissolve (MIX) and WIPE. The
default setting is MIX.

3.1.2 Transition Speed

The Transition Speed allows the user to set the MIX or WIPE effect duration, in frames. If the Transition
Speed is set to a value of 60 then the transition will take effect over a period of 1 second if the

progressive video is chosen and 2 seconds if the interlaced video is chosen. When the AUTO button is
pressed, the transition will take the current Transition Speed defined by the user.

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Note: Pressing the left or right arrow button on the control panel allows the user to either decrement

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

PIP/Split

PIP Source

Black

Input 2

or increment Position X by 1. To change the parameter value at an accelerated rate, simply press and
hold the left or right arrow button.

3.1.3 Wipe Effect

On the HS-1500T, there are three wipe effects available for the user to choose. The three wipe effects
are HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL and CENTER. The default is Horizontal.

3.1.4 WIPE Border Size

The WIPE Border Size generally allows the user to select an appropriate border width. Setting the WIPE
Border Size to OFF turns the border off. Setting this parameter to small selects a thin border; middle

will yield a medium size width; large is the maximum wipe border width.

3.1.5 WIPE Border Color

In this option, you will be allowed to select a color for your wipe border. The available colors are listed
as follows:

• White

• Yellow

• Cyan

• Green

• Magenta

• Red

• Blue

• Black

3.1.6 BKG Color

In this option, you will be allowed to assign a color to the BKG button. The available colors are listed as
follows:

• White

• Yellow

• Cyan

• Green

• Magenta

• Red

• Blue

• Black

3.2 PIP / Split

Picture-In-Picture (P-In-P) places a sub window on the PGM or Multiview screen. This option (PIP/Split)
allows you to configure various parameters of the PIP window.

Note: When PIP and Lumakey features are enabled at the same time, the lumakey source will be the
upper layer and the PIP source will be the lower layer. The layer order cannot be changed.

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Input 1

Color Bar

PIP Size

1-100%

30%

Position X

-50% - +50%

20%

Position Y

-50% - +50%

10%

Split Source

Black

Color Bar

Input 2

OFF

Large

Small

White

Black

Red

Input 2
Input 3

Input 4*

Background

Input 1
Input 2
Input 3

Input 4*

Background

Border Size

Border Color

Small
Middle

Yellow
Cyan
Green
Magenta
Red
Blue

3.2.1 PIP Source

In this option, the user will be allowed to assign the PIP source; the available sources are listed as follows:

• Black

• Input 1

• Input 2

• Input 3

• Input 4*

• Background

• Color Bar

Tip: To quickly assign the PIP source, simply press and hold the PIP PGM button and then select a
source from the Program BUS.

3.2.2 PIP Size (PIP Window Size)

The PIP Size parameter ranges from 1 to 100 with 1% being the smallest and 100 being the largest.
Therefore 50% would represent a PIP window which is half the size of the background image. 100%
would see the PIP window totally cover the background image unless offset to one side.

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3.2.3 Position X

Adjusting Position X parameter moves the PIP window horizontally. Pressing the left or right arrow
button on the control panel allows the user to either decrement or increment Position X by 1. To change
the parameter value at an accelerated rate, simply press and hold the left or right arrow button.

3.2.4 Position Y

Adjusting Position Y parameter moves the PIP window vertically. Pressing the up or down arrow button
allows the user to either increment or decrement Position Y by 10. Press and hold the up and down
arrow buttons to change the parameter value at an accelerated rate.

3.2.5 Split Source

After the PIP window is activated, 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. The Split source, i.e. the
program out view, can be selected in this option. The available split sources are listed as follows:

• Black

• Input 1

• Input 2

• Input 3

• Input 4*

• Background

• Color Bar

3.2.6 Border Size

The Border Size generally allows the user to select an appropriate PIP border width. Setting the Border
Size to OFF turns the PIP border off. Setting this parameter to small selects a thin border; middle will

yield a medium size width; large is the maximum PIP border width.

3.2.7 Border Color

The user is allowed to assign a PIP border color. The available colors are listed as follows:

• White

• Yellow

• Cyan

• Green

• Magenta

• Red

• Blue

• Black

*Note: Select Input 4 if you would like to use the video source connected to the HDMI input.

3.3 PIP Crop

The PIP Crop basically adjusts the PIP window borders. You can adjust each side individually (Left / Right
/ Top / Bottom) or all four sides at the same time (Size).

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Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

PIP Crop

Size

0 – 100%

0

Left

0 – 100%

0

Right

0 – 100%

0

Top

0 – 100%

0

Bottom

0 – 100%

0

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

Black

Color Bar

Input 2

Black
White

Black
Cleanup Level

0 – 100

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The effects of all parameters are described below:

• Left – Adjusts the position of the left edge of the PIP window.

• Right – Adjusts the position of the right edge of the PIP window.

• Size – Adjusts the PIP image crop size.

• Top – Adjusts the position of the top edge of the PIP window.

• Bot – Adjusts the position of the bottom edge of the PIP window.

3.4 Lumakey

Keyer of the HS-1500T provides the user with the capability of luma keying.

Note: When PIP and Lumakey features are enabled at the same time, the lumakey source will be the
upper layer and the PIP source will be the lower layer. The layer order cannot be changed.

Input 1
Input 2

Lumakey Source

Lumakey

Mode

Transparency 0 – 64 64

Input 3

Input 4*

Background

3.4.1 Lumakey Source

Lumakey source is where you can select the image for luma keying. The available sources are listed as
follows:

• Black

• Input 1

• Input 2

• Input 3

• Input 4*

• Background

• Color Bar

3.4.2 Mode

There are two modes available on the Luma Keyer. Select Black if the image is on a black background
and white if the image is on a white background.

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3.4.3 Cleanup Level

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

Mute

OFF/ON

Off

HDMI Input

Input 1-4 / Follow

Follow

HDMI Group

Channel 1/2

Channel 7/8

Channel 1/2

Level

Auto / SMPTE / EBU

Auto

Tally Mode

Normal / Audio Mixer

Normal

The Cleanup Level allows the user to fine tune the effect of the luma key. The default value is 20.

3.4.4 Transparency

In this option, you will be able to adjust the transparency of the overall foreground key image.

*Note: Select Input 4 if you would like to use the video source connected to the HDMI input.

3.5 Audio

This option allows the user to configure various audio settings such as muting HDMI output audio, set
the audio type, selecting your tally type and etc.

Audio

Channel 3/4
Channel 5/6

3.5.1 Mute

The Mute allows you to turn ON/OFF the embedded audio component at the HDMI-in. The default is
OFF.

3.5.2 HDMI Input

In this option, you can select the audio source. Selection of input 1-4 allows the HS-1500T to play the
enabled audio source. If “Follow” is selected, the audio will enter Audio follow Video mode, i.e. playback
of the audio of the output video.

3.5.3 HDMI Group

The HDMI Group allows the user to assign the HDMI audio channel. The default audio channel is Channel
1/2. Any audio channel pair of the four audio channel pairs can be selected.

3.5.4 Level

There are two different audio standards available for selection. The user can either select the EBU or
SMPTE standard. By selecting AUTO allows the device to automatically detect the audio standard. When
the image is 50 Hz, the audio follows EBU standard and when the image is 59.94/60 Hz, the audio follows
SMPTE standard.

3.5.5 Tally Mode

Tally output port generally sends two tally signals to each channel. In Datavideo products, Red indicates
On-Air, and Green indicates next camera source.

The HS-1500T provides two tally modes:

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Normal: If in normal mode, tally lights of all camera sources displayed on the PGM monitor will be

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

User Mems

Load Memory

User 1-6

Load

Save Memory

User 1-6

Save

Option

Parameters

Parameter Value or Range

Default Value

1080p/60

720p/50

turned ON (Red). These sources include PGM, PIP and Key sources. While transition is in progress, the
next video will be seen on the PGM monitor, tally light of the PVW source camera will thus also be
turned ON (Red).

Audio Mixer: If Audio Mixer mode is selected, tally light of the PGM source camera selected on the
keyboard panel will be turned ON (Red). While transition is in progress, the tally light color will remain
unchanged. The tally light color will only change (red/green) after the transition of PGM and PVW views
is complete.

3.6 User Mems

In “User Mems”, the user is allowed to load previously saved settings and save the currently configured
settings.

3.6.1 Load Memory

Use the up/down arrow to select the desired memory location and load the saved setting by selecting
“Load”.

Tip: The user can also press one of the USER memory shortcut buttons (1-3) on the control panel as a
quick way of loading those previously saved User configurations. Use the SHIFT button to switch
between USER MEMORY 1-3 and USER MEMORY 4-6.

3.6.2 Save Memory

Use the up/down arrow to select the desired memory location and save the current setting by selecting
“Save”.

3.7 Setup

In the “Setup” menu, the user can change the output resolution, reset the HS-1500T to its Factory
Default values, choose the preferred OSD menu language, upgrade firmware and view the current
firmware versions (Mainboard and Keyboard).

Setup PGM Out Res.

1080p/59.94
1080p/50
1080i/60
1080i/59.94
1080i/50
720p/60
720p/59.94

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576i
480i

1080p/60

1080p/59.94

720p/50

Save Setup

[Save]

Factory Default

[Reset]

Language

English

Traditional Chinese

MB Software

Version

KBD Software

Version

1080p/50
1080i/60

MV Out Res.

1080i/59.94
1080i/50
720p/60
720p/59.94

Simplified Chinese

3.7.1 PGM Out Res.

In PGM Out RES., the user is allowed to select an appropriate PROGRAM output resolution. The
available resolutions are listed as follows:

• 1080p/60

• 1080p/59.94

• 1080p/50

• 1080i/60

• 1080i/59.94

• 1080i/50

• 720p/60

• 720p/59.94

• 720p/50

• 576i

• 480i

Once done, simply go to “Save Setup” to confirm the selected output resolution.

Note: Please make sure the output resolution is same as the input resolution to prevent unexpected
issues.

3.7.2 MV Out Res.

In MV Out RES., the user is allowed to select an appropriate MULTIVIEW output resolution. The
available resolutions are listed as follows:

• 1080p/60

• 1080p/59.94

• 1080p/50

• 1080i/60

• 1080i/59.94

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• 1080i/50

Option

Sub-options

Parameters

Parameter Value
or Range

Camera CH. Setup

Yes/No

Camera Info

Camera Name

Vendor ID

MB Version

FPGA Version

Motor Version

Video

Video Format

1080i/60

1080p/50

Mirror Mode

Off

H

• 720p/60

• 720p/59.94

• 720p/50

Once done, simply go to “Save Setup” to confirm the selected output resolution.

Note: The new resolution will be effective once selected. If you have selected a resolution that is not
supported by the monitor, you will not be able to view the OSD menu. In this case, please reboot
your machine to restore the default resolution previously configured in the “Save Setup” option.

3.7.3 Save Setup

In this option, select “Save” to save the current configuration.

3.7.4 Factory Default

Reset: Once selected, the factory default settings will be restored. The device will start the factory reset
process in 2 to 3 seconds after “Reset” is selected.

3.7.5 Language

The available OSD menu languages are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

3.7.6 MB and KBD Software

The MB and KBD software versions will be respectively displayed.

3.8 Camera

In the “Camera” menu, the user will be able to change the camera name, view camera information and
perform some basic camera settings. The basic camera settings include the video format, mirror mode,
PAN/TILT direction and etc.

1080i/50

Camera

[PTC-150T-01/02/03]

1080p/29.97
1080p/25
720p/59.94
720p/50
1080p/59.94

V

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H+V

Joystick Pan

Normal
Reverse

Joystick Tilt

Normal
Reverse

Memory Speed

1-16

Operator

Power

On/Off

R-Gain

0-255

B-Gain

0-255

Tally LED

Off

Red

Green

3.8.1 Camera CH. Setup

By selecting this sub-option, you will be able to enable/disable the camera setup.

3.8.2 PTC-150T-01/02/03

The PTC-150T-01/02/03 options will allow you to configure basic settings of the respective cameras.

Camera Info

Selecting the “Camera Name” will open up a keyboard on which you will be able to rename the selected
camera. Other parameters right below are simply information display such as Vendor ID, MB Version,
FPGA Version, and Motor Version.

Video

In the “Video” sub-option, you will be able to configure the Video Format, Mirror Mode, Joystick
Direction and Joystick Speed.

The available resolutions in the Video Format parameter are listed as follows:

• 1080i/60

• 1080i/50

• 1080p/29.97

• 1080p/25

• 720p/59.94

• 720p/50

• 1080p/59.94

• 1080p/50

In “Mirror Mode”, there are three types of modes available:

• V: Vertical mirroring

• H: Horizontal mirroring

• H+V: Horizontal and Vertical mirroring

In Joystick Pan/Tilt, you can either select the normal PAN/TILT direction or reverse the PAN/TILT
direction. The PAN/TILT speed can be configured in Memory Speed, which ranges from 1-16.

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Operator

The Operator sub-option offers the user basic camera operation functions. Parameters of this sub­option are described below:

“Power” basically turns ON/OFF the selected camera.

R-Gain/B-Gain: The red and blue components can be adjusted, ranging from 0 to 255.

Tally LED: You can either turn the tally light off or enable the red or green tally light.

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Chapter 4 Monitor

Main Options

Sub Options

Parameters

Parameters

BRIGHTNESS

0~100

CONTRAST

0~100

SHARPNESS

0~100

SATURATION

0~100

TINT

0~100

BACKLIGHT

0~100

NR

HIGH / MID / LOW / OFF

DLC

ENABLE / DISABLE

VOLUME

0~100

EXIT

6500

9300

7500

USER COLOR

RED

0~100

GREEN

0~100

BLUE

0~100

EXIT

UNDER SCAN

Full Image

OVER SCAN

Cropped Image

H. FREQUENCY

V. FREQUENCY

RESOLUTION

VER.

English [default]

Francis

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Dutch

Português

Russian

EXIT

The HS-1500T Monitor can be configured via an on screen menu. When
the MENU button is pressed the Main Menu list is displayed on the
monitor.

This section covers the Menu options in the order that they appear on
the monitor. These settings may also appear in more detail elsewhere
in this instruction manual. Options may vary depending on the
firmware version in use.

Once the chosen setting has been confirmed with the ENTER button,
it is stored within the switcher’s non-volatile memory.

4.1 MENU Options

MAIN ADJUST

COLOR

SCAN SETTING

INFORMATION

LANGUAGE

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SPECIAL FUNCTION

OSD TIMOUT

5-120 SEC

FRAME RATIO

80 / 90 / 0FF

4:3 MARK LINE

ON / OFF

CENTRAL MARK

ON / OFF

CINEMA ZONE MARK

ON / OFF

AUDIO CHANNEL L*

AUDIO CHANNEL R*

EXIT

FACTORY RESET

EXIT

* Selectable on PGM only; external HDMI and MV are allowed on 1 and 2 ONLY.

4.1.1 MAIN ADJUST

After pressing the MENU button on the monitor control panel, the first menu option highlighted is the
MAIN ADJUST option.

Press ENTER to access the MAIN ADJUST Menu and the Brightness option will be highlighted.

To adjust the Brightness, press Enter again. Use the Up / Down buttons to change the value and then
press Enter to store the new value and return to the main menu.

To configure other settings such as Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, TINT and etc, use the Up / Down
buttons to select the desired option. Follow the above procedure to set the new value.

4.1.2 COLOR

Press ENTER to access the COLOR menu and the first option will be highlighted.

Press ENTER to select the first color option.

Use the Up / Down buttons to navigate the available color options listed as follows.

• 7500

• 9300

• 6500

• USER COLOR

4.1.3 Information

The System Information displays Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, Resolution and the
Firmware Version (Ver.) of the monitor.

Once selected, the information below will be displayed.

• H. FREQUENCY: 33.7KHZ

• V. FREQUENCY: 60.0HZ

• RESOLUTION: 1920X1080I

• VER.: 0.11

4.1.4 Special Function

In the Special Function, you will be able to configure OSD TIMEOUT, Frame Ratio, 4:3 MARK LINE,
Central Mark, Cinema Zone Mark and Audio Channel L & R.

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Use the Up / Down buttons to navigate the available options listed as follows. Press ENTER to access a
particular option.

OSD TIMEOUT 5-120 SEC

FRAME RATIO 90 / 80 / 0FF

4:3 MARK LINE ON / OFF

CENTRAL MARK ON / OFF

CINEMA ZONE MARK ON / OFF

AUDIO CHANNEL L* 1/2/3/4

AUDIO CHANNEL R* 1/2/3/4

4.1.5 Factory Reset

The monitor menu offers a Factory Reset option, which will return all the monitor settings to the
factory defaults

To reset the monitor, press the MENU button and then use the UP / Down buttons to navigate to the
FACTORY RESET option. Press ENTER again to reset the monitor. After a few seconds, the monitor
settings will return to factory defaults.

4.2 Firmware update procedure

From time to time Datavideo may release new firmware to either add new features or to fix reported
bugs in the current HS-1500T Monitor firmware. Customers can update the firmware themselves if they
wish or they can contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance should they prefer this method.

This section describes the firmware update process and it should take approximately 15 minutes total
time to complete. Once started the update process should not be interrupted in any way as this could

result in a non-responsive unit.

To update the HS-1500T Monitor, you will need:

 The latest firmware update for the HS-1500T Monitor.

This firmware file can be obtained from your local Datavideo office or dealer.

 USB 2.0 pen drive with a USB A connector.

How to update the firmware

1. Unzip / extract the supplied zipped archive or rar folder.

2. Wipe the contents of the USB 2.0 pen drive so it is empty.

3. Transfer / copy the unzipped / extracted file to the USB 2.0 pen drive; make sure the file name is

renamed to MSTFLASH.bin.

4. Plug the USB 2.0 pen drive into the USB 2.0 port labelled MONITOR F/W

UPGRADE on the front of the monitor button panel.

5. Reboot HS-1500T and the update will start automatically.

6. The HS-1500T Monitor will reboot itself at the end of the process.

Note: The USB port can also be used to power the connected USB LED light.

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Chapter 5 Applications

[MAIN MENU]

1:

CAMERA SET (NORMAL)

2:

MEMORY

3:

VIDEO OUTPUT

4:

REMOTE CONTROL

5:

SYSTEM

5.1 Placing a logo on the video using the lumakey function

The HS-1500T allows the user to place a logo on the video using the lumakey function. First of all, create
a 1920x1080 (16:9) logo against a black or white background on a laptop. Once the logo is created,
please follow the steps outlined as follows to insert the logo layer.

Note: If the logo is dark, choose a white background; if the logo consists primarily of bright colors,
choose a black background.

1. Connect the laptop to the switcher’s HDMI Input Port.

2. Press the MENU button to open the OSD Menu on the four-quadrant Multiview display.

3. In the Lumakey option, set the “Lumakey Source” to Input 4.

4. In this example, the logo is against a black background so Black Mode is chosen.

5. Set the “Cleanup Level” to 10 if the background is in total black.

6. “Transparency” is set to 64 if an opaque logo is desired. Opaque logo can be created by setting

the “Transparency” parameter to 64. Semi-transparency effect can be generated by setting the
“Transparency” parameter to a value between 0 and 64.

7. Exit the menu after the Logo is properly configured.

8. Press the Luma Key PGM button to place the logo on the Program screen or the Luma Key PVW
button to place the logo on the Preview screen.

5.2 Connecting PTC-150T Cameras

DVIP is a communication interface that allows the user to control multiple PTC-150T cameras remotely.
Follow the steps outlined below to set up your PTC-150T cameras with the HS-1500T.

1. Locate the DIP switch at the bottom of the PTC-150T camera

2. Set DIP Switch positions 1 and 4 to ON

3. Power ON the PTC-150T PTZ Camera.

4. Open the main menu by pressing the MENU button on the HS-1500T’s keyboard panel and select

option 4 “Remote Control”.

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6:

CAMERA SET (ADVANCE)

7:

RESET P/T/Z

8:

ESCAPE

[REMOTE CONTROL]

1:

PAN/TILT REVERSE: P+T

2:

REMOTE SOURCE: DVIP, SW

3:

SET RS422

4:

SET DVIP

5:

SET IR

6:

PTZ INFO. OUTPUT: OFF

7:

ESCAPE

[SET DVIP]

1:

DVIP BAUDRATE: 115200

2:

ESCAPE

5. Select “SET DVIP” to configure the DVIP port

6. Set the DVIP baud to 115200

7. Connect the PTC-150T to the HS-1500T, which should automatically assign an IP to the PTC-150T.

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Chapter 6 Appendices

PIN No.

Signal Name

Input/Output

Description of Signal

1

Program 1

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Program 1

2

--

--

No Function

3

Preview 1

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Preview 1

4

RCOM (GND)

Ground

Ground

5

Program 4

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Program 4

6

Program 2

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Program 2

7

--

--

No Function

8

Preview 2

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Preview 2

9

GND

Ground

Ground

10

--

--

No Function

11

Program 3

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Program 3

12

--

--

No Function

13

Preview 3

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Preview 3

14

YCOM (GND)

Ground

Ground

15

Preview 4

Open collector output

Tally output of input video Preview 4

Appendix 1 Tally Outputs

The HS-1500T has a D-sub 15 pin female tally output port. These connections provide bi-colour tally
information to a number of other Datavideo products, such as the ITC-100 eight channel talkback
system and the TLM range of LCD Monitors. The ports are open collector ports and as such do not
provide power to tally light circuits.

The pin outputs are defined as follows:

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Appendix 2 Firmware Upgrade

Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to
time. Customers can either download the HS-1500T firmware as they wish or contact their local dealer
or reseller for assistance.

This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately 10 minutes to

complete. The existing HS-1500T settings should persist through the firmware upgrade process, which
should not be interrupted once started as this could result in a non-responsive unit.

Successful firmware upgrade on HS-1500T requires:

 HS-1500T x 1
 48V Power adapter x 1
 USB thumb drive x 1
 USB Cable x 1

Update Procedure

1. On the PC, copy the two HS-1500T firmware binary files to the root directory of a USB thumb drive.

After the files are successfully copied, safely remove the USB thumb drive from the PC.

• HS-1500T.bin: The HS-1500T Keyboard (KB) Firmware is approximately 27KB and usually with a

version number of V1.X.

• HS-1500TM.bin: The firmware file for the HS-1500T Mainboard (MB) and OSD MENU fonts is

approximately 2-3 MB (Example of the firmware display is V1.16 for the mainboard and V1.02
for OSD fonts).

2. Connect the USB thumb drive to the F/W Upgrade USB port located on the back of the HS-1500T

device.

3. Turn on the HS-1500T power.

4. Approximately after 5 seconds, the keyboard firmware will be updated and the update status will

be indicated by the LED color of the program row buttons.

• Same version number detected: The firmware will NOT be updated and all six buttons will be

illuminated red.

• Different version number detected: The BLK button flashes red twice and the firmware will be

updated. All six program row buttons will be illuminated red while the firmware is being updated.
As soon as the program row buttons are turned off and then turned back on (red) again, the
firmware update is complete. The HS-1500T automatically reboots itself after the keyboard

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firmware is updated.

5. The Mainboard firmware is automatically updated after the Step 4 is executed and the update status

will be indicated by the LED color (green) of the preview row buttons. Approximately 5 seconds
after the HS-1500T is rebooted, you will see a startup screen on the monitor with old mainboard
version (V1.5) displayed at the bottom right corner. At this point, the BLK button will start flashing
green. The mainboard firmware update will start approximately 10 seconds after the mainboard
finishes booting.
The startup screen on the monitor disappears and the firmware update will be in progress as the
preview row buttons are turned on one at a time from left to right until all buttons are illuminated
constant green after approximately ONE minute. At this point, the firmware update is complete and
the mainboard will reboot itself. After the HS-1500T finishes booting, the new version number (V1.6)
will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the HS-1500T startup screen.

6. The OSD fonts will be automatically updated after the Step 5 is executed and the update status will

be indicated by the LED color (green) of the preview row buttons. The machine reboots itself after
the mainboard is updated, and the BLK button will start flashing green after the reboot. The OSD
fonts update will start approximately 10 seconds after the mainboard finishes booting.
The startup screen on the monitor disappears and the firmware update will be in progress as the
preview row buttons are turned on one at a time from left to right until all buttons are illuminated
constant green after approximately SIX minutes. At this point, the monitor will display a four­quadrant Multiview display and this indicates that the OSD fonts update is complete.

7. The update is finished when all six buttons of the program and preview rows are illuminated

constant red and green respectively. Remove the USB thumb drive and reboot the HS-1500T.

8. After the machine finishes booting and as soon as you see the Multiview screen, press the MENU

button to open the OSD menu to check the MB, OSD and KB versions:
Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to move to the Setup option and check if the firmware is
successfully updated:

• MB Software: V1.16.1.02

• KBD Software: V1.2 (HS-1500T)

Note 1: The device will not be damaged if the USB cable or power is accidentally disconnected while
the firmware is being updated; plug the USB thumb drive back in and reboot the device to resume the
update process.

Note 2: The USB disk drive system supports FAT / FAT32 formats.

Note 3: There is no guarantee that the HS-1500T supports all USB disks. When you see all buttons of

the program and preview rows are illuminated pink or greenish pink, this indicates that the disk file
read error has occurred. Please try using other USB flash drive brands.

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Appendix 3 Frequently-Asked Questions

No.

Problems

Solutions

1.

Audio is switched only after the transition

It is normal that audio is switched after the
transition is complete regardless of the

2.

Jitter is seen on moving images.

Please make sure the input and output are set

This section describes problems that you may encounter while using HS-1500T. If you have any
questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If problem still exists,
please contact your distributor or the service center.

is complete.

transition method (T-Bar or Auto) used.

to the same resolution and frame rate.

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Appendix 4 Tips for Establishing an HDBaseT Compliance Environment

Type

30m

50m

70m

100m

CAT5e/6

CAT6a/7

and Ethernet Cable Selection

Tips for Establishing an HDBaseT Compliance Environment

HDBaseT alliance defines the maximum number of cables in a bundle use case to be six cables per
bundle. Table below defines the maximum number of cables in a bundle as a function of cable type &
the overlapping length.

HDBaseT Cabling-Permissible Number of Cables in a Bundle

6 4 2 1

6 6 6 6

The following installation practices can help to withstand the external interference when using

CAT5e/6 cables:。

A ) Do not “comb” or “pinstripe” cables in the first 20 meters.

B）Use separate patch and equipment cords in the first 20 meters.

C）Avoid use of tie-wraps.

D）Use horizontal wire management techniques. For example, route odd ports to upper management

and even ports to lower management.

E）Loosely place cables in vertical wire management.

F）Reduce maximum conduit fill density to 40%.

G）It is recommended to roll the cable around a fixed radius drum in an orderly manner. This is
shown on the left hand side of below. When the turns are ordered, the electromagnetic coupling

between the various sections that occurs in a randomly rolled cable is reduced. The FEXT impairment
level measured when rolling an Ethernet cable around a 70 cm fixed diameter plastic drum is only
slightly higher than that of a fully stretched cable.

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Tips for Establishing an HDBaseT Compliance Environment Outdoors/for the Strong Interference
Environment

1. If customers want to establish an HDBaseT compliance environment outdoors, it is recommended
that customers can use the UV resistant Ethernet cable to make sure that the Ethernet cable achieves
its best connection quality. Generally speaking, the outdoor UV resistant Ethernet cable is coated with
the black PE skin.

2. If there is any interference source at the customer side such as the radio interference, it is highly
recommended to adopt the SFTP* to prevent the Ethernet cable from interference.

*SFTP: The SFTP(Shielded and Foiled Twisted Pair) is an Ethernet cable with foil shielding around
the individual twisted wires and an overall shield which can be a flexible braid. This provides highest
protection for the Ethernet cable to prevent it from interference.

Tips for the Ethernet Cable Selection for the HDBaseT System & Camera Connection

1. Please use the solid conductors rather than the stranded conductors for the HDBaseT system network
connection due to that the solid conductors have better electrical performance than the stranded conductors.

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2.

Please Do NOT use the flat ethernet cable due to following reasons.

A) There is no twisted paired inside the flat ethernet cable to offset the interference.

B) There is no cross-spacer between the cables inside the flat ethernet cable.

C) The diameter of each core can not meet the AWG standard due to cut corners.

 For the CAT5e cable, the diameter for most of the flat Ethernet cables can not meet the 24AWG

(0.49~0.51mm) standard and the bandwidth can not meet the 125MHz standard.

 For the CAT6/CAT6a cable, the diameter for most of the flat Ethernet cables can not meet the

23AWG standard and the bandwidth can not meet the 250MHz standard.

 For the CAT7 cable, the diameter for most of the flat Ethernet cables can not meet the 22AWG

standard and the bandwidth can not meet the 600MHz standard.
D) For many of the multicore Ethernet cables, the solid conductor for each core is made by the
aluminum wire, copper-clad aluminum wire or copper-clad steel wire rather than the anaerobic

copper wire.

3. Please visit the website “http://hdbaset.org/hdbaset-recommended-cables/” for the ethernet cable
providers that are verified by the HDBaseT alliance.

4. For more information about how to establish the HDBaseT environment and the detail about the
usage, please visit and register on the website “http://hdbaset.org/installers/” to get the free
membership.

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Appendix 5 Dimensions

All measurements in millimeters (mm)

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Appendix 6 Specifications

3 x HDBaseT LAN Port (for PTC-150T)
1 x HDMI

1 x Stereo RCA (L/R)

De-embedded Digital Audio (2 CH)

Tally

Yes / D-Sub 15 male connector

Top : 70 deg / Bottom : 70 deg
Left : 60 deg / Right : 60 deg

Video Inputs

Video Outputs 3 x HDMI

Interfaces

Audio Inputs

2 x XLR Balanced Audio Input

Software Update USB Port

LCD Display 17.3"

Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel

Brightness 300 cd/m²

Contrast 400 : 1

View Angle

1920 x 1080p 60/50/30/25

PTC-150T Input Resolution

1920 x 1080i 60/50
1280 x 720p 60/50

VGA, XGA (1024 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024),

UXGA (1600 x1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)

HDMI Input Resolution

1920 x 1080p 60/59.94/50
1920 x 1080i 60/59.94/50
1280 x 720p 60/59.94/50
480i/p, 576i/p

Monitor

Standards

HDMI Output Resolution

Audio Format Support

Audio Fader 1 VR (Master Audio Output)

Audio LED Meter 2 Rows (Left / Right)

Headphone ¼” ( 6.3mm ) Stereo Headphone Socket

1920 x 1080p 60/59.94/50
1920 x 1080i 60/59.94/50
1280 x 720p 60/59.94/50
480p, 576p

PCM
LPCM 2CH
6CH
8CH

Audio

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Switcher Function

Keyers Luma Keyer

PIP Yes

Split Yes

Transition WIPE / MIX / Fade / CUT

Camera Control Function

PAN / TILT / ZOOM Yes

Iris / Focus Yes

General

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity 10% to 80%

Voltage DC 48V/190W (48V/4.16A)

Weight 7.6 Kg

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