Panasonic AV-HS300 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Multi-Format Compact Live Switcher

Model No. AV-HS300

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

Panasonic AV-HS300 User Manual

Safety precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For CANADA

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUSTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS APPARATUS MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR/WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

Note:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

indicates safety information.

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not

install near any heat sources

such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

indicates safety information.

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Contents

Description ..............................................

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Features ...................................................

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1. Parts and their functions ...................

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1-1

Control panel .................................................

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1-2

Crosspoint area .............................................

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1-3

Wipe area ......................................................

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1-4

Transition area ...............................................

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1-5

LCD menu area ...........................................

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1-6 Rear panel connections area ......................

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2. Basic operations ...............................

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2-1

Transitions ...................................................

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2-1-1

Selecting the bus ...................................

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2-1-2 Selecting the bus mode .........................

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2-1-3 Selecting the transition mode ................

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2-1-4

Manual transition

 

 

 

(using the fader lever) ..........................

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2-1-5

Auto transition ........................................

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2-2

Wipe ............................................................

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2-2-1 Selecting the wipe pattern .....................

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2-2-2 Selecting the wipe direction ...................

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2-2-3

Wipe decorations

 

 

 

(border, soft effect) ...............................

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2-3

Key ..............................................................

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2-3-1 Selecting the key source .......................

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2-3-2

Setting the key .......................................

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2-3-3

Key adjustments ....................................

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2-3-4

Selecting key fill .....................................

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2-3-5

Key decorations .....................................

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2-4

Color background ........................................

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2-5 Freezing the input signals ...........................

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2-6

Frame memory ............................................

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2-7

Preset memory ............................................

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3. Setup ..................................................

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3-1

Setting the input signals ..............................

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3-1-1 Setting the input signals (IN 1 to 5) .......

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3-1-2 Setting the input signal frame

 

 

synchronizer ........................................

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3-1-3 Setting the DVI input signals ..................

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3-2

Setting the output signals ............................

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3-2-1 Types of output signals ..........................

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3-2-2 Selecting the AUX signals .....................

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3-3

Selecting the video format ...........................

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3-4

Setting the crosspoints ................................

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3-4-1 Assigning signals to the crosspoints ......

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3-4-2 Setting the crosspoint switching ............

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3-5

Setting the sync signals ..............................

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3-6

Adjusting the output signal phase ...............

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3-7

Network settings ..........................................

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3-8

Other settings ..............................................

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3-8-1 LCD backlight ........................................

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3-8-2 Setting the ancillary data .......................

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3-8-3 BB signal setup level .............................

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3-9

Status displays ............................................

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3-10

Initialization .................................................

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4. Setting menu table ............................

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5. Image transmission functions .........

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6. External interfaces ...........................

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6-1

RS-422 connector .......................................

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6-2

GPI connector .............................................

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6-3

Tally connector ............................................

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7. Connections ......................................

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8. Appearance .......................................

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Specifications and

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standard accessories ...........................

Appendix (glossary) .............................

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Description

This unit is a single-ME digital video switcher which supports multiple HD and SD formats. While featuring compact dimensions, it can optionally support HD analog component inputs ( 5) in addition to the five SDI inputs and one DVI-I input. Since a frame synchronizer is incorporated for each of the inputs, signals can be switched without “shocking” or “freezing” non-synchronized video signals. Furthermore, the images created by a PC can be imported via Ethernet.

Features

Six inputs, three outputs supported despite its compact size

The standard configuration consists of six inputs (five SDI inputs and one DVI-I input) and three SDI outputs (PGM, PVW and AUX). Optionally, the unit is also capable of supporting HD analog component inputs ( 5). The SDI inputs support active through outputs. Key inputs can be selected from the six video inputs for use.

Multiple formats supported

HD formats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p and 720/50p), SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i) and DVI-I (input only) are supported as the signal formats.

Frame synchronizer system and external sync system supported

The unit contains a high-performance 10-bit frame synchronizer to enable non-synchronized images to be input. By using the BB signal output, a system can be configured using the switcher’s sync signals as a reference. Gen-lock is also possible with external sync signals (BB or TRI signals).

Built-in effects and key combination functions

The unit provides nine different waveform patterns as wipe patterns to add borders or soft effects. Key combination supports self keys and linear keys, and key inversion is also possible.

Ethernet and control interfaces supported

The unit can import images created on a PC into its frame memory over Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10 Mbps) and use them as background images or key input signals.

External control using RS-422 or GPI signals is also supported. In addition, the unit comes with six tally outputs.

External power supply system

The unit is powered by an external DC 12 V power supply so it can be used not only indoors but in the field as well. (However, the unit is not constructed to be rain-proof or drip-proof so keep it away from rain or moisture.)

Easy operability

The simple panel layout which enables the functions to be operated directly enables speedy live transmissions. Preset-like operations can be performed on the LCD panel using a menu-driven format.

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1. Parts and their functions

1-1. Control panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power indicator [POWER]

This lights when the power switch ( ) is set to ON while power is supplied to the DC power socket. It goes off when the power switch ( ) is set to OFF.

Power switch

When this switch is set to “ I ” while power is supplied to the DC power socket, the unit’s power is turned on, and the power indicator ( ) lights. When it is set to “O”, the unit’s power is turned off, and the power indicator ( ) goes off.

Alarm indicator [ALARM]

This lights when the fan has stopped running or when something is wrong with the DC power (such as a drop in voltage). Which type of trouble has occurred can be checked on the LCD’s status menu. Contact your dealer if the indicator remains lighted.

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1. Parts and their functions

1-2. Crosspoint area

PGM/A bus crosspoint switches [PGM/A 1 to 7]

These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the main line video (PGM) signals are always selected.

PST/B bus crosspoint switches [PST/B 1 to 7]

These are used to select the PST/B bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the images inserted next (PST) are always selected. When a B bus crosspoint switch is pressed while one of the source selector switches ( ) is held down, key signals or AUX signals are selected.

Source selector switches [SOURCE SELECT/AUX, KEY-S, KEY-F]

When a B bus crosspoint switch ( ) is pressed while the [AUX] source selector switch is held down, the AUX signals are selected, and when a B bus crosspoint switch ( ) is pressed while the [KEY-S] or [KEY-F] source selector switch is held down, the key signals are selected.

While a switch is held down, its indicator lights in amber.

In addition, if the [CLN], [PVW] or [PGM] wipe pattern selector switch ( ) is pressed while the [AUX] switch is held down, the switch will operate as an AUX bus selector switch.

[CLN]: Clean signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2 [PVW]: PVW signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2 [PGM]: PGM signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2

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1. Parts and their functions

1-3.Wipe area

Wipe pattern selector switches [WIPE PATTERN / FUNC]

These are used to select the wipe patterns. Each switch is used to select one of the nine wipe patterns.

The indicator of the switch for the selected pattern lights (in amber).

When the [FUNC] switch ( ) has been pressed and its indicator is lighted, the function setting menu is selected, and the indicator lights up green.

Wipe direction selector switch [N N/R R]

This is used to select the wipe direction. See 2-2-2

[N]: For setting the wipe direction to the normal direction.

[N/R]: To switch the wipe direction between normal and reverse when the execution of the transition has been completed.

[R]: For setting the wipe direction to the reverse direction.

[FUNC] switch

When this switch is pressed, its indicator lights up green. If a wipe pattern selector switch is pressed while its indicator is lighted, the wipe pattern selector switch lights up green, and the setting menu of the function indicated underneath the switch appears on the LCD display.

[TIME]:

For setting the auto transition time.

See 2-1-5

[WIPE]:

For setting the wipe border and soft effect.

See 2-2-3

[CBGD]:

For setting the color background.

See 2-4

[KEY]:

For setting the key.

See 2-3

[EDGE]:

For setting the key edge.

See 2-3-5

[FRZ]:

For displaying the freeze status display and setting freezing.

See 2-5

[MEM]:

For setting the preset memory or frame memory.

See 2-6, 2-7

[XPT]:

For displaying and setting the crosspoint assignment.

See 3-4

[SETUP]: For performing the system settings.

See 3

Freeze status indicator LED

When this LED is lighted, it means that one of the input signals is frozen.

When the [FUNC] switch ( ) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then the [FRZ] switch is pressed, the

freeze status is indicated for each input. (An asterisk () appears above the name of a frozen crosspoint.) Bear in mind that since the signals are frozen while the indicator is lighted, the unit’s output will remain unchanged even if the input images change.

(When crosspoints 3 and 5 are frozen)

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1. Parts and their functions

1-4.Transition area

[BKGD] switch

This executes the background transition when the [AUTO] switch ( ) or fader lever ( ) has been operated.

When the [BKGD] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator is lighted in red. If the [KEY] switch ( ) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

However, when the [BKGD] switch and [KEY] switch ( ) are pressed at the same time, both switches are set to the selected status.

The selection status cannot be changed while a transition is being executed or suspended.

[KEY] switch

This executes the key transition (MIX) when the [AUTO] switch ( ) or fader lever ( ) has been operated. When the [KEY] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator is lighted.

When a transition is executed and the key ON status is established, the [KEY] switch lights in red. When another transition is executed and the key OFF status is established, it lights in amber.

If the [BKGD] switch ( ) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established. However, when the [BKGD] switch ( ) and [KEY] switch are pressed at the same time, both switches are set to the selected status.

The selection status cannot be changed while a transition is being executed or suspended.

KEYON status indicator LED

This lights in red when the key ON status is established.

[MIX] switch

This is used to switch the A and B bus images while making them overlap. During the transition, the A and B bus output total is kept at 100 %.

When the [MIX] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.

If the [WIPE] switch ( ) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

[WIPE] switch

This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector switch ( ). When the [WIPE] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.

If the [MIX] switch ( ) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

[AUTO] switch

This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set. During auto transition its indicator lights in red. When the switch is pressed again during auto transition, the auto transition operation is suspended, and the indicator lights in green. When it is pressed again while auto transition is suspended, the remaining transition is executed.

The indicator goes off when auto transition is completed.

When the [AUTO] switch is pressed while the fader lever ( ) is at an interim position, the remaining transition is executed using the transition time which has been set.

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1.Parts and their functions

Fader lever

This is used to execute background or key transitions. When it is moved as far as it will go, the transition is completed. When it has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be switched to manual operation as soon as the fader position overtakes the amount of the transition being executed.

Bus tally LEDs

These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus. The LED corresponding to the bus whose program signals (PGM) are being output lights.

1-5. LCD menu area

LCD

The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.

When the [FUNC] switch ( ) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then one of the wipe pattern selector switches ( ) is pressed, the setting menu for the function concerned is displayed.

Rotary encoders [F1] to [F4]

These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menu.

Menu items are selected and parameters set by rotating [F1] to [F4]. For details on their operation, refer to the items in “2. Basic operations”.

When the [F1] to [F4] switches are held down, the parameters are returned to their default status. (Numerical value setting items only)

(Initial screen)

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1. Parts and their functions

1-6. Rear panel connections area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SDI signal input connectors [DIGITAL INPUTS 1 to 5]

IN: SDI signal input; OUT: active through output

DVI-I signal input connector [DIGITAL INPUTS 6 DVI-I]

Analog HD component input connectors [ANALOG INPUTS 1 to 5] (optional)

PGM output connectors [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PGM 1, 2] (SDI)

PVW output connector [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PVW 1] (SDI)

AUX output connectors [DIGITAL OUTPUTS AUX 1, 2] (SDI)

PGM output connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS PGM 1] (analog HD component)

PVW output connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS PVW 1] (analog HD component)

AUX output connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS AUX 1] (analog HD component)

Ethernet port [ETHERNET] (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)

GPI input connector [GPI] (auto take)

DC power socket

Reference input connector/BB output connector [REF]

Loop-through output in the external sync mode.

BB signals output from both connectors in the internal sync mode.

RS-422 interface connector [RS-422]

Tally output connector [TALLY]

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2. Basic operations

2-1.Transitions

2-1-1. Selecting the bus

Press the crosspoint switches to select the material which will be targeted for the background transition. By pressing these switches, the signals are selected, and the indicators of the selected switches light. The color in which the switch indicators light differs depending on the operation status.

Lighting in red: When the selected input signals are output to PGM. Lighting in green: When the selected input signals are not output to PGM.

For details on how to select the key source bus and key fill bus, refer to “2-3-1” and “2-3-4”. For details on how to select the AUX bus, refer to “3-2-2”.

2-1-2. Selecting the bus mode

Select the A/B bus system or flip-flop system (PGM/PST system) from the setting menu.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu.Turn [F1] to display the BUS menu.

Turn [F2], and select the A/B or P/P (flip-flop system) using the MODE item.

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With the flip-flop (P/P) system, the PGM/A bus selected signals are always output as PGM images, and the PST/B bus selected signals are always output as PVW (PST) images.

System

Video output

Before transition

During transition

After transition completion

A/B

PGM

PGM/A

PGM/A, PST/B

PST/B

 

PVW (PST)

PST/B

PST/B

PGM/A

* With an A B transition

System

Video output

Before transition

During transition

After transition completion

Flip-flop P/P

PGM

 

PGM/A

 

PGM/A, PST/B

 

PGM/A

 

PVW (PST)

 

PST/B

 

 

PST/B

 

PST/B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2-1-3. Selecting the transition mode

Use the [BKGD] and [KEY] switches in the transition area to select the bus signals for which the transition is to be executed. If the switches have been pressed at the same time, both switches are selected. The indicator of a selected switch lights.

The switches cannot be selected while a transition is being executed or suspended.

Use the [MIX] and [WIPE] switches in the transition area to select the background transition mode. Select one of these switches, and the indicator of the selected switch lights in amber.

MIX always applies to key transitions whichever switch has been selected.

2-1-4. Manual transition (using the fader lever)

Operate the fader lever to execute transitions manually.

If the fader lever has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be switched to manual operation as soon as the fader position overtakes the amount of the transition being executed.

The bus tally LEDs on the left of the fader lever indicate the program bus output status.

Top LED only lights:

PGM, A bus output

Top and bottom LEDs light: Transition underway

Bottom LED only lights:

B bus output

2-1-5. Auto transition

When the [AUTO] switch is pressed, the transition is executed automatically using the transition time which has been set.

If the [AUTO] switch is pressed while the fader lever is at a midway position, the remaining transition will be executed automatically using the transition time which has been set.

The auto transition time is set using the menu. It can be set separately for BKGD and KEY.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and press the [TIME] switch to display the TIME menu.Turn [F1] to display the BKGD or KEY menu.

Turn [F4] to select the display unit using the UNIT item.

When frames (F) have been selected as the unit, turn [F3] to set the transition time.

When seconds (SEC) have been selected as the unit, turn [F2] to set the second units or [F3] to set the frame units.

(With BKGD and seconds (SEC) as the display unit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(With KEY and frames (F) as the display unit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any time from 0 to 999f can be set. The time which can be set when seconds are used as the display unit differs depending on the video format.

59i: max. 33s09f, 59p: max. 16s18f

50i: max. 39s24f, 50p: max. 19s49f

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2-2.Wipe

2-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern

Press one of the wipe pattern selector switches to select the desired wipe pattern from among the nine patterns available. The indicator of the selected wipe pattern selector switch lights in amber.

2-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction

Operate the transition direction selector switch (DIP switch) to select the wipe direction. N: For setting the wipe direction to the normal direction.

N/R: To switch the wipe direction between normal and reverse when the execution of the transition has been completed.

R: For setting the wipe direction to the reverse direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-2-3.Wipe decorations (border, soft effect)

Adding borders

Borders can be added to the wipe edges.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu. The BODR menu appears first.

Turn [F2], and set the width of the border using the WIDT item. A setting of “0” means that the border is OFF.

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Changing the soft effect amount

On the BODR menu, turn [F3], and set the soft effect amount using the SOFT item. A setting of “0” means that the soft effect is OFF.

Setting the border color

On the BODR menu, turn [F4], and set the border color using the COLR item.

When USR1 to 4 (user colors) has been selected, the color can be adjusted on the USR1 to 4 menu.

Adjusting the border color

When USR1, 2, 3 or 4 has been selected, the border color can be adjusted. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the background color, fill color and edge color.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu.Turn [F1] to display the USR1 to 4 (user color) menu.

Turn [F2], [F3] or [F4] to adjust the color (HUE, SAT or LUM).

Operation

Parameter

Description of setting

Setting range (TBD)

F2

HUE

Hue

0 to 359

F3

SAT

Saturation

0 to 100

F4

LUM

Luminance

0 to 108

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2-3. Key

2-3-1. Selecting the key source

Selecting the key source signals

The signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7 can be used for the key source signals.

While holding down the [KEY-S] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches [1] to [7] to select the key source signal. The indicators of the [KEY-S] switch and selected crosspoint switch light in amber.

Provide materials with white key-combined characters or patterns on a black background as the key source signals. The keys may not be combined satisfactorily if the material has colors other than black and white. Material with black characters on a white background, for example, can be reversed for use using the key inversion function.

<How key combination works>

Background

Output image

Key source

Key fill

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2-3-2. Setting the key

Selecting the key type

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu.Turn [F1] to display the KEY menu (sub menu).

Turn [F2], and select the TYPE item.

SELF (self key/luminance key): The key signals are created from the luminance signals of the key fill

LIN (linear key/EXT key):

material. Since key fill signals are used as the key source, the signals selected by the key source are ignored.

The key signals are created from the luminance signals of the key source.

TYPE

KEY FILL

KEY SOURCE

SELF (self key/luminance key)

XPT1 to 7, FILL COLOR

Same as KEY FILL

LIN (linear key/EXT key)

XPT1 to 7, FILL COLOR

XPT1 to 7

AUTO

Setting key inversion

On the KEY menu, turn [F3] and set the INV item. Key inversion can now be set to ON or OFF.

Selecting key preview

Select whether to display the key preview for the PVW output. On the KEY menu, turn [F4] and set the PVW item.

ON: Images with key effects added are output to PVW. OFF: Images with no key effects added are output to PVW. AUTO: Preview images of the next transition are output to PVW.

2-3-3. Key adjustments

Adjust the key definition.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu.Turn [F1] to display the K-ADJ menu.

Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the key definition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

Parameter

Description of setting

Setting range

F2

CLIP

Reference level for creating key signals

0 to 108 (TBD)

F3

GAIN

Key gain

 

0 to 200 (TBD)

F4

DENS

Key density

 

0 to 100 (TBD)

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2-3-4. Selecting key fill

Selecting the key fill signals

In addition to the signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7, special fill colors can be used for the key fill signals. While holding down the [KEY-F] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches 1 to 7 to select the key fill signal. The indicators of the [KEY-F] switch and selected crosspoint switch light (in amber). Bus images are not used when the fill color has been selected on the menu.

When the [KEY-F] switch in the source selection area is pressed, the menu display is switched to the FILL menu, and the fill color can now be selected.

Selecting the fill color

The fill color is selected on the menu.

Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu.Turn [F1] to display the FILL menu.

Turn [F2], and select COLR (special fill color) from the TYPE item.Turn [F3], and select the fill color from the COLR item.

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