Panasonic AV-HLC100P User Manual

Live Production Center

AV-HLC100

All-in-one IP live switcher with

All-in-one IP live switcher with

all the functions needed for live productions

all the functions needed for live productions

•This product complies with the NDI and NDIIHX, a technology of NewTek, Inc.

Video, audio and camera control through

Video, audio and camera control through

single LAN cable, achieving easy controls by

single LAN cable, achieving easy controls by

single operator

single operator

The AV-HLC100 combines a live switcher, remote camera controller and audio mixer in one unit. Live audio
production for small live musical performances, lectures and presentations can now be done easily by one
operator, instead of the multiple operators that are usually required. It is also compliant with the NDI and

HX standards, enabling connection and control of the remote camera to be performed through the same

NDI

I

1

LAN cable with power provided*
supported. Footage can be directly uploaded to various streaming services such as YouTube Live.

for smooth remote shooting. RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is also

Various inputs supported, including SDI, HDMI and IP

The AV-HLC100 supports a wide range of video formats*2 including 3G-SDI video in 1080/59.94p and
1080/50p, and enables cross-conversation between 1080p/1080i and 720p. SDIx4 or SDIx3/HDMIx1
can be selected, and it also has 8ch of IP inputs, so that a system can be congured to match the
production environment. It is also compliant with NDI and NDI|HX, a technology of NewTek, Inc.
which enables high-resolution videos to be encoded and transferred in real time. Our HD Integrated
Cameras*

• The 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p formats are not supported for HDMI input.

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can be connected with a single LAN cable, without external IP decoders.

Direct streaming by RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol)

The AV-HLC100 supports RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol), enabling footage to be directly
uploaded to live streaming services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Streamed footage can be
streamed and recorded at the same time for easy archiving and restreaming.

Quick workflow for production and streaming
with a wide range of video effects and titling

A wide range of video effects are available for quick and easy live production work, including a title
function with a design template, a clip player in which video and still image data can be used as
materials, still image storage and over 190 transition patterns including 3D-DVE patterns. Footage
from Skype TX can be used for interviews or on-site broadcasts, providing an effective technique for
live events, lectures and presentations. Audio functions include mixing of embedded audio, line input
and microphone input. Whether you’re working with video or audio material, the AV-HLC100 enables
smooth live production work.

HD-SDI

HDMI

IP

Skype

*1: A PoE+ hub is required for the power supply. *2: See “Supported Formats” on page 5 for details. *3: NDI I HX compatible models. See our website for the models compatible with our
remote camera system ( https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ ). *4: See “Supported Formats” on page 6 for details. *5: Power over Ethernet Plus, IEEE 802.3at

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Recommended for

Events and productions

Easy operation at live events requiring multiple cameras

The AV-HLC100 enables simultaneous input of various signals such as SDI, HDMI and IP
where multiple different cameras will be used together. The operator can easily operate
the PTZ camera controls while checking the multiview of the live event venue.

Direct online streaming of real-time footage

The title function and PinP function can be used to display live footage on a big screen
in the venue. Footage can also be directly streamed on video streaming services such
as YouTube Live and Facebook Live. External audio input/output terminals are available,
reducing the number of AV operators needed.

Audio mixer

HD camera HD camera

1080p

Audio

CLIP

1080p 1080p

AV-HLC100

PTZ camera PC

HDMI

HDMI

1080p

LAN

Internet

To streaming

Lectures and presentations

Camera control and document sharing for easy-to-understand lectures and presentations

Connect the AV-HLC100 to our HD Integrated Cameras*
up to eight cameras and control each camera easily through a single LAN cable. Lecture
document can be input from a computer or captured in advance, then displayed on
sub-screens during live streaming.

Recording and Streaming Simultaneously for lectures and presentations

Shooting footage can be output directly to video streaming services without external
converter, and can even be recorded simultaneously. The content is recorded in formats*
that can be played on ordinary computers, enabling restreaming to users who were unable
to view the live broadcast. Streaming and recording can all be done on one AV-HLC100
unit, enabling easy operations with a limited number of operators.

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to switch between footage from

4

Monitor for control
and viewing

Large display

service

Audience at home

MIC

HD Integrated Cameras*

TITLE

PoE+*5 HUB

LAN

AV-HLC100

3

PC

HDMI

HDMI

LAN

Internet Online classes

Monitor for control
and viewing

To streaming

service

3

User-Friendly operations and compatibility with NDI and
NDI

HX standards for smooth live productions

I

Control Panel

Audio level

2

adjustment and
level meter

Camera lens

1

control

• IRIS

• ZOOM

• FOCUS

•

Select from Auto

and Manual

LCD menu

3

•

Select PTZ camera, source of PinP and Title

• PST recall for PTZ

• Operation of camera’s OSD menu

4

Capture a still image

REC/STREAM

1

Select 3D
joystick target

• PTZ

• PIP(PinP)

• TITLE

Select transition
target

• FTB

• TITLE

• PIP(PinP)

• BKGD

(Start/Stop)

Transition execution
fader lever

• CUT

PGM/PST
Bus crosspoint

The extremely user-friendly panel includes buttons for various functions including camera control and switching, along with audio
mixing. Up to eight video systems can be freely assigned to the crosspoint buttons, enabling them to be selected easily. With the
capability to handle IP input and output, the AV-HLC100 also allows for live streaming and recording all over IP.

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Select source

(operation of CLIP/ STILL)

2

PTZ camera control

TELE/WIDE zooming can be
done with the seesaw switch
on the left of the control panel.
Detailed IRIS and FOCUS
adjustment can be performed
by individual dials, and position
control such as PTZ Camera,
PinP or Title can be assigned to
the 3D joystick at the top right
for operation with one handle.

Select transition
pattern

Audio level controls

The volume knob can be used to control
all audio levels, which can be checked
in the LED display. Detailed adjustments
can be made using a GUI (see Audio
Mixer Functions on page 6 for details).

• AUTO

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LCD menu

The LCD menu displays a wide range of statuses and settings including
PTZ camera selection, PTZ/PST operation, PinP material selection, title
material selection, transition pattern selection, CLIP/ STILL operation
and input source selection.

*1: NDI I HX compatible models. See our website for the models compatible with our remote camera system ( https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ ).

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4

GRAB and REC/STREAM control

The GRAB and REC/STREAM
buttons are located at the top
of the control panel, enabling
capturing still image of
PGM output, streaming and
recording to be started and
stopped with one touch.

Rear View

Power Switch

Power
Input

GB LAN
x 2

HDMI and DP
Output (GUI)

USB3.0
x 4

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• External HDD

SDI and HDMI input

Supported video inputs: SDI x 4 or SDI x 3 / HDMI x 1 video.
Supported video outputs: HDMI x 1, 3G-SDI x 2, RTMP streaming x 1,
NDI x 1.

<Supported Formats>

1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97PsF (over 59.94i),
1080/23.98p, 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/25PsF,
720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p

•The 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p formats are not supported for HDMI input.

Support Audio Input/Output

Audio input source are available from Embedded digital Audio,
Analog Audio inputs and Microphone input. Those Audio source can
be mixed and output to Analog Audio outputs, headphone output
and Embedded with Video outputs.

HDMI
Input

Tally Output

Microphone Input

SDI Input
1-4

Audio Output
1-2

SDI Output
1-2

Audio Input
1-2

Line and Headphone Output

Smooth live production

The AV-HLC100 can be automatically linked to our HD Integrated
Cameras*
input without using external IP decoder, enabling video and audio
transfer, camera control through a single LAN cable.

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. Footage from eight camera settings can also be directly

BEFORE

Video and Audio (SDI or HDMI)

Camera control (IP/ RS422/ RS232), Tally

Power supply for PTZ Camera (DC)

AFTER

Video and Audio
Camera control (IP)
Tally
Power supply

for PTZ Camera

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Wide range of video effects available for quick live productions
and RTMP connections suitable for direct live streaming

GUI

File menu

Exit to Window

Execute transition

(select next source)

ClockPVW

Audio Mixer
Streaming/Recording

PGM

Level meter

INPUT 1-8

STILL settings

CLIP settings

Title settings

PinP settings

Select BKGD transition mode

Wide range of transitions through PinP and pattern formats

Supports PinP in one screen. You can also choose from a vast
range of over 190 transition patterns, including 3D-DVE, to add
effects easily.

Still image and video data can be inserted as source, along with a
variety of file formats Windows® supports (please note that some
formats are not supported). Autoplay can also be set to automatically
play multiple sources that have been prepared in advance.

CLIP STILL

Extensive title functions

You can select from a wide range of design templates where text
attributes such as font and color can be edited, and insert a title. Up
to eight created titles can be preset for a smooth workow during

Video Clip
Memory

live streaming.

Still Store
Memory

Clip player and still image store

Supported Format

1) When plug-in provided by NewTek is not installed
Video format: avi, mpg, gif
Audio format: wav, wma, au, midi

2) When plug-in provided by NewTek is installed
Video format:
3g2, 3gp, asf, avi, dif, dv, f4v, v, h261, h263, h264, m2p, m2t, m2ts, m4a, m4v,
mjpeg, mjpg, mkv, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpg, mts, mxf, ts, webm, wmv
Audio format: aif, aiff, mp3, wav, wma

1) When plug-in provided by NewTek is not installed:
jpeg, bmp

2) When plug-in provided by NewTek is installed:
3fr,arw,bay,bmp,bmq,cap,cine,cr2, crw,cs1,cut,dc2,dcr,dds,dng,drf,dsc,erf,exr,fff,
g3,gif,hdr,ia,ico,iff,iiq,j2c,j2k, jif,jp2,jpe,jpeg,jpg,k25,kc2,kdc,koa,lbm,mdc,mef,
mng,mos,mrw,nef,nrw,orf, pbm,pcd,pct,pcx,pef,pfm,pgm,pic,pict,png,ppm,psd,
psdz,ptx,pxn,qtk,raf, ras,raw,rdc,rw2,rwz,sgi,sr2,srf,sti,targa,tga,tif,tiff,wap,wbm,
wbmp,xbm

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(Real-Time Messaging Protocol)

59(2-11/32)

220(8-21/32)

93

(3-21/32)

158

(6-7/32)

278(10-31/32)

427(16-13/16)

355(14)

83°

RTMP

connections supported

The AV-HLC100 supports RTMP connections, enabling PGM
output to be directly uploaded to live streaming services such as
YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Streamed footage can also be
recorded while it is being streamed.

Audio mixer function

The AV-HLC100 supports up to eight audio input source. You can
select up to eight source from eight IP input source, four embedded
audio source, two line input source and one microphone input
source and assign them to the mixer.

Connection compatible with Skype TX

The AV-HLC100 can use Skype TX as one of the source, which
enables broadcast-quality video communication. Footage sent
by Skype-based video channels from remote locations can be
added as an input material during live shows.

Footage from a Skype-based
video channel

Dimensions: mm (inch)

As of March, 2018

System Conguration

PGM GUI

AW-HE130W/K

NDI

IP (Control)

AW-HN40 series

NDI Input

Audio Input

3G-SDI

IP (Control)

HX

I

Network

Block Diagram

Input Process

SDI 1- 4

HDMI

IP Input 1-8

Video Memory

•Still

•Clip

Title

Input Matrix

ME

AUX

MV

BKGD

MIX
WIPE
DVE

AV-HLC100

VIDEO PROCESS

KEYER

(

KEY

Title

MIX

WIPE

DVE DVE

)

IP Output

SDI Output

PinP

MIX

WIPE

IP (Live Stream)

Network

3G-SDI

Audio Output

SDI 1-2

IP Output

GUI

278

(10-31/32)

59(2-11/32)

83°

220(8-21/32)

427(16-13/16)

427(16-13/16)

355(14)

278(10-31/32)

(6-7/32)

93

(3-21/32)

158

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Specications

As of March, 2018

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Ambient Operating
Temperature

Humidity

Mass

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Number of ME

Number of switcher
channel

Number of Keyer

System Video Format

Video Input

Network Input Sources

Audio Input

Video Output

Network Video Output

DC 19 V (AC adaptor provided)

110 W

0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104°F)

20 % to 80 % (no condensation)

Approx. 6.05 kg (13.34 lbs)

427 mm x 93 mm x 278 mm
(16.8 inches x 3.67 inches x 10.96 inches)
(excluding protrusions)

1ME

10

•

8 External (s

NDI sources x 8)

•

2 Internal (CLIP x 1, STILL x 1)

2 Keyer (PinP / Title)

1080/59.94p*
1080/23.98p, 1080/50p*
720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p

SDI x 4 or SDI x 3 + HDMI x 1*

8

•

NDI input from Panasonic PTZ Camera that supports NDI|HX and

NDI compatible equipment

•

IP input from Skype TX compatible PC

15

•

4-channel SDI/HDMI embedded audio x 4

•

4-channel NDI embedded audio x 8

•

6.35 mm balanced line x 2

•

3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1

4

•

BNC x 1 3G-SDI (PGM)*

•

BNC x 1 3G-SDI (selectable from PGM / PVW / AUX)*

•

HDMI x 1 or Display Port (for GUI)*4 x 1

•

Network output x 1

1
selectable from MIX (PGM or PVW) / AUX

•

NDI output

•

RTMP format streaming output*

elected from among 3G-SDI x 4, 3G-SDI x 3 + HDMI x 1

1

*2, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97PsF (over 59.94i),

1

*2, 1080/50i, 1080/25PsF

1

3

*

1

5

1

6

•

SDI embedded audio x 2

•

Audio Output

Effects and Transitions

Audio Mixing

,

Video Clip Memory

Still Store Memory

Title Buffer

Reference Input

PTZ Camera Control
(Via IP)

Tally Output

Network Connector

USB Host I/F

Accessory

*1: 3G-SDI corresponds to Level-A only.
*2: The 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p formats are not supported for HDMI input.
*3: You cannot use the SDI input 1 and the HDMI connector at the same time.
*4: HDMI and Display port can not be used simultaneously.
*5: Only available when plug-in provided by NewTek is installed.
*6: See “Supported Formats” on page 6 for details.
*7: OSD function is available for Panasonic PTZ camera of SDI and HDMI output.
It is not available for those of NDI | HX output.

6.35 mm balanced line x 2

•

3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1

•

NDI embedded audio x 1

Wipe / Mix / Cut

•

Background Video

•

PinP

•

Title

•

4 ch. Master (Program) mix

•

12 x faders: 1 for each of 8 external audio inputs, plus 1 x

internal Clips player and 1 x Skype TX Talkback input; plus 1 x
Master output and 1 x Headphones

•

Plus 1 x separate audio fader for video Streaming output

•

Seven-band equalizer and stereo compressor / limiter per input

and output, with per-input audio delay control

DDR x 1 ch*

DDR x 1 ch*

6

6

1 Title Buffer (displays 1 of 8 Buffer presets)

Internal only

Number of connected cameras: Up to 8 cameras
Pan / Tilt / ZOOM / FOCUS control: 3 axis joystick
(ZOOM / FOCUS is switched by pressing the upper button)
ZOOM control: Independent rocker switch
IRIS control: independent IRIS knob, pressed AUTO / manual switching
FOCUS control: Independent FOCUS knob, pressed AUTO / manual switching
Preset control: store / recall, up to 100 positions
OSD menu control: OSD button*
White balance control: GUI screen Camera menu or OSD screen
(Auto / PST A / PST B / Execute)*
CAM / BAR selection: GUI screen Camera menu or OSD screen*

DB-15 Tally port

RJ-45 x 2 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-TX

USB3.0 x 4

AC adaptor, Power cable, keyboard, mouse

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7

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