Panasonic AVHS04M8 User Manual

HD live production better than ever.

Multi-format Live Switchers Compact Live Switcher

Advanced broadcast quality HD technology in a compact size. A global line-up suitable for a myriad of applications.

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

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Multi-purpose Camera AK-HC1800 AK-HC1500

HD Convertible Camera AW-HE870

An all-in-one, 1ME switcher supplied with a MultiViewer, dual 3D-DVE, AUX Bus, and much more.

The HS400A is equipped with four HD/SD-SDI inputs and three outputs, and expandable to eight-in and seven-out. Standard equipment includes PinP (Picture in Picture), Chroma Keyer and DSK (Downstream Keyer), Frame Sync, PTZ camera control, SD Card, and Ethernet Graphics Transfer.

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HD/SD Integrated Camera P/T AW-HE100

HD Integrated Camera AW-HE50S

Multi-format

HD/SD compatibility

for worldwide use

Compatibility with various HD/SD formats will help you meet changing production needs as video production shifts towards HD on a global scale. You can also use optional cards to combine a variety of HD and SD signals in a flexible system, as you make a smooth transition from SD to HD.

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AV-HS04M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M7D, and M8 cards do not support 24PsF or 23.98PsF.

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HD switcher with 16 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 2 DVI outputs, and Dual-screen MultiViewer as standard equipment.

Expandable to 20 inputs or 10 outputs, this powerful 2-piece switcher includes a wide range of standard functions, including dual PinP, dual DSK, dual channel 3D DVE, four AUX busses, shot and PinP memories, a powerful chroma keyer, PTZ camera control with preset memories, dual redundant power supplies and much more.

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Can simultaneously

display up to

20 windows on

two screens.

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Compact, yet multi-functional. Comes with a MultiViewer display function for professional HD production.

A digital video switcher equipped with 4 SDI inputs, 1 DVI-D input, 2 SDI outputs and 1 DVI-D output. Despite its compact half rack size, the switcher provides professional HD production with its built-in MultiViewer display function, which lets you select from 8 split-screen patterns, and frame synchronizer.

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Built-in

Frame Synchronizers

suitable for field operation

Each input features a built-in high-performance 10-bit Frame Synchronizer. You can also smoothly switch asynchronous video signals without experiencing shock or freeze. It is also compatible with the reference (black burst) signal input, so you can synchronize with external systems (excludes AW-HS50).

Versatile inputs/outputs and dual-screen Multi Viewer for powerful, cost effective production.

Multi-format Live Switcher

Control panel Mainframe

Built-in 4 up-converters and 8 color correctors. Also comes with redundant power supply.

The compact 2RU mainframe size switcher is standardly equipped with 16 HD/SD-SDI input channels. All inputs feature a built-in Frame Synchronizer. It is also mounted with 4 up-converters and 8 color correctors. Its standard output configuration includes 4 HD/SD-SDI output channels and 2 DVI-D output channels. In addition, it features 4 Aux busses* with a MIX transition function. In combination with mix effects, the switcher enables a flexible production workflow, and the redundant power supply ensures smooth field operation.

1 Embedded audio on SDI input signals can be passed through PGM, PVM, and MV.

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Built-in dual-monitor multi display function with up to 20 windows.

Standardly equipped with a dual-monitor multi display function. A maximum of 20 channels including program (PGM), preview (PVW), and input video signal can be simultaneously displayed on 2 screens. The exclusive feature lets you work comfortably with only two monitors, even at large-scale events.

An extensive range of inputs and outputs will help you build a versatile system. Excellent performance in various situations from broadcasting, entertainment, to education.

News Magazine Show

Education

Sports Arena

Halls / Theaters

4, 9, 10 and 16 split-screens can be selected. Audio level meters (group 1/ 1 ch, 2 ch) can be displayed on each split screen. A maximum of 20 channels may be simultaneously displayed on 2 screens.

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Standard configuration includes dedicated hardware for 2 DSK and 2 PinP channels.

The built-in upstream keyer includes luminance and chroma key functions. The HS450 chroma keyer employs the powerful Primatte algorithm, previously only available for use with high-end non-linear editing systems. Widely used in motion picture and TV production, incorporation of Primatte's algorithm into the HS450 now provides easy to adjust, high-precision compositing technology for live production. In addition, the switcher comes equipped with dedicated hardware for 2 DSK and 2 independent channels of picture-in-picture.

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Primatte The copyrights of Primatte The patents for Primatte

is a registered trademark of IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.

belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.

Embedded with high-grade chroma key technology

By matching transparent materials such as silk and glass to the background color, the superb spill removal function produces natural, realistic results. Reproduces details of elaborate content such as hair with great precision.

Enhanced shot memory and PinP memory for streamlined operation.

You can store up 10 memorized image states for background transition pattern, PinP size, position and border width. The switcher is also equipped with an effect dissolve function*

. These enhanced memory functions enable

a smoother and more intuitive production workflow.

2 You can smoothly switch from the current image to the image or

operation store in the SHOT memory.

A wide range of 2D and 3D effects enhance creative expression.

In addition to standard wipe, mix, and cut transitions, powerful 2D and 3D DVE effects such as squeeze, slide, rotation, and page turn are now available. Dual channel DVE effects are also available for dramatic key effects and other creative transitions. Useful new effects include variable mosaic and selectable defocus.

Superior PTZ camera system control with preset recall and save functions.

You can call up the stored images and effects by pressing the select button.

Mozaic Deforcus

Ellipse wipe 2 channel 3D

The HS450 offers advanced control of Panasonic pan-tilt camera systems*3, including the AW-HE100 HD integrated PTZ camera. You can control one camera via direct serial connection, or up to 5 in conjunction with system controllers*

. Up to 10 preset positions may be stored or recalled for each

camera.

3 Compatible models: AW-PH400/AW-PH405/AW-PH360.

4 Compatible models: AW-RP655/AW-RP555.

Control camera and pan-tilt systems right from the switcher to easily capture perfectly framed video.

Using the AV-HS04M7D Option Board Enables 3D Video Production on the AV-HS450.

2D/3D Switchable 3D SDI Output Board

When the AV-HS04M7D and V2.0 Software are installed in the AV-HS450,

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they enable the switcher to process 3D, stereoscopic video. The AV-HS04M7D also can function as a normal HD output board and, through use of its built-in downconverters, can provide SD output as well.

Up to nine pairs of inputs in 3D

In 3D mode, up to nine stereoscopic cameras and other sources can be employed. Two Channel, simultaneous video cuts, dissolves, wipes and other transitions are easily performed for use in 3D production of sports, live entertainment, and other immersive content.

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Setting the Crosspoints

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Compatible formats for AV-HS04M7D

2D MODE

3D MODE

CAM8

1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p,

480/59.94i, 576/50i

1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p

3D SDI Output Board

AV-HS04M7D

OUTPUTS : HD/SD-SDI x2 (Each one has 2 outputs) (BNC) (Built-in Down-converter)

Option Boards: AV-HS04M1

:Pair (combination cannot be changed)

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for AV-HS450

AV-HS04M7D

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Mixed Outputs Facilitate 3D Adjustments

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LRMIXa (LR mix a):

The L ch and R ch images are mixed, and the mixed images are output on a single channel for quick checking of convergence on a 2D monitor.

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LRMIXb (LR mix b):

Magenta is mixed within the L ch LRMIXa image and green is mixed within the R ch LRMIXa image, and the images are output for rapid assessment of plus and minus convergence.

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LRDiff (LR difference display):

The luminance components of the L ch and R ch images are compared, and the difference between them is displayed using a gray scale. Using the R ch image as the reference, the parts of the L ch image with a higher luminance are displayed brightly while the parts of the same image with a lower luminance are displayed dimly. Parts where the luminance of the L ch and R ch images is identical are displayed using 50 % gray.

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L ch image R ch image

LRMIXa LRMIXb LRDiff

Mirror

Vertical reversal/Positioning

3D correction function

Mirror

Vertical/horizontal reversing and position correction are possible for all 16 channels of SDI standard inputs. Position correction does does include blanking correction, and so is not intended for program distribution.

Horizontal reversal/Positioning

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