Panasonic AV-HS400 User Manual

Compact, High-Performance, Multi-Format Live Switcher

with Multi-view display

Full Production Quality from

Compact 1M/E Digital Video Switcher

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Multi-Format HD/SD Compatibility for Worldwide Use

Compatibility with various HD/SD formats will help you meet changing production
needs as video moves towards HD on a global scale.
The AV-HS400 lets you up-convert and mix SD signals with HD,
to provide an easy transition to full HD production.
The AV-HS400 is compatible with virtually all common input devices.

Built-in Frame Synchronizers for Versatile Operation

Each input features a built-in 10-bit Frame Synchronizer for smooth switching,
even with asynchronous sources, such as DVDs or satellite feeds.
Reference (black burst) signal outputs are provided to enable synchronization
with external systems.
The main unit and control panel are integrated in a compact body,
ideal for small studios and mobile production.

AC 220 V to 240 V power supply.

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¥ The unit is not waterproof so please avoid direct contact with rain and water.

Versatile Support

for Remote Production

Compatible formats

1080/59.94i , 1080/50i ,

HD

720/59.94p , 720/50p

480/59.94i , 576/50i

SD

The multi-format logo indicates a model that supports

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two or more formats including the HD format.

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Compatible with HD/SD cameras

worldwide.

Sports Arena

Hall

Built-in HD-SDI Interfaces with DVI, Component, and SDI Options for up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs

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¥ Four HD-SDI inputs and four HD-SDI outputs
¥ Optional input and output expansion boards include.

Input..... Up to four HD/SD-SDI inputs (with AV-HS04M1 x 2) or four HD/SD analog inputs (with AV-HS04M2 x 2) or

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up to four DVI inputs

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(with AV-HS04M3 x 2) can be added.

Optional input boards feature up-converters.

Output... Up to four HD/SD analog outputs (with AV-HS04M4 x 2) or up to two DVI outputs

(scaleable to 1980 x 1080) can be added.
¥ Input/output features 10-bit video processing and 4:2:2 signal processing.
¥ Tally outputs for up to eight cameras for extra convenience.
¥ RS-422 compatible (GVG protocol compatible) control jack.

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Two interfaces assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.

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Compatible with XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024)

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4

Digital only

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Rear

Option Slot x 2
(OUTPUTS)

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are standard equipment.

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Compatible with XGA, SXGA, WXGA.

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4

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, WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)

4

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, UXGA (1600 x 1200)

Option Slot x 2 (INPUTS)

3

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(with AV-HS04M5 x 2)

4

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, WUXGA (1920 x 1200)

POWER
Switch

Power inlet

SDI OUTPUTS

Optional boards enable expansion of inputs/outputs (up to two of each).
The photograph above is an image with the AV-HS04M3 (top right)/AV-HS04M2 (bottom right)/ AV-HS04M5 (top left)/ AV-HS04M4 (bottom left) added.

SDI INPUTS RS-422 Interface

Reference(REF) Input/BB Output TALLY OutputLAN Port

Ground

GPI Input

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Key Features

Multi-system compatibility f or extra flexibility
“Compact” –– with all the functions you need

The main unit and control panel are integrated in a compact body.

Cross-point Buttons for AUX Bus Only

Selects CLN, PVW and PGM material that is selectable
with the AUX bus only.

Rotary Encoder F1-F5

Sets parameters displayed
in the menu.

LCD

Displays settings menu.

POWER Indicator

ALARM Indicator

AUX BUS DELEGATION
Buttons

Switches AUX Bus
Crosspoint button application
between KEY, DSK and PinP
buses.

KEY/AUX Bus
Cross-point row

Select the source of the bus
switched with the KEY/AUX
Bus Cross-point row.

PGM/A Bus
Cross-point row

Select the PGM/A-Bus
video signal.

USER Assignable Buttons

Some functions from the menu can be
assigned to these two buttons.

SD Card Section

Still images recorded on an SD Card can be
used as background or key images.
SD Cards can also be used to store frame
memory images and settings data.

SD Card is not included.

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WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Selection Buttons

Pattern Page Indicator

Lights indicate wipe, squeeze, slide
or 3D.

Encoder for Adjustment(Z)

In conjunction with the positioner (X, Y),
used to set PinP and wipe location,
chroma key range and other parameters.

POSITIONER(X,Y)

WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Mode Selection Buttons

Selects from background wipe,
KEY wipe or FUNCTION for
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION
Selection buttons.

WIPE DIRECTION Selection
Buttons

Independent Transition
Execution Buttons

Switches FTB (Fade-to-Black),
PinP and DSK ON/OFF.
KEY ON/OFF or disable can be
set in the FTB menu.

Fader Lever

PST/B Bus Cross-point row

Select the PST/B-Bus video signal.

Next Transition Selection Buttons

Select transition image from background and key.

Transition Type Selection Buttons

Selects the transition type option, selected with,
Next Transition selection buttons for background and KEY.

¥ MIX - Switches A-/B-bus images while overlapping.
¥ WIPE - Performs transition using the pattern selected with the Wipe Pattern Selection button.

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MIX/WIPE Selection Status Indicator

Indicates background and
KEY transition type selection status.

Bus Tally Indicator

Indicates A-, B-Bus output status.

KEY ON Status Indicator

Transition Execution Buttons

¥ AUTO - Executes automatic transition at a set time.
¥ CUT - Executes instant transition.

in the field and studio.
for superb results.

Multi-view display Preview on a
Single Monitor

Multi-view display lets you view PGM, PVW,
and inputs (up to 10) on a single screen,
reducing the number of monitors required.

Example of an AV-HS400 monitor system

Simultaneous split-screen preview

with a single monitor.

Number and Location of Images
is Selectable

¥ Display of signal name in each screen (ON/OFF possible).
¥ Display of red tally indications in frames for PGM output.
¥ Left/right switching of PGM and PVW screens possible.
¥ Arrangement of the images can be changed.

Example of conventional monitor system

Connection of separate monitors is required

for each input, PVW and PGM.

The image shows loop-through outputs connected to switcher inputs.

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Ten Split Pictures (images)

Eight Split Pictures (images)

Four Split Pictures (images)

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Key Features

Multiple Effects for Stunning Results

In addition to standard wipe patterns, the DVE allows you to enjoy squeeze and slide effects,
and different types of 3D. Luminance key, chroma key and DSK are also provided as standard.
Plus PinP (Picture-in-Picture), with extremely simple operation.

A total of 43 effects offer great creative flexibility

WIPE SQ (Squeeze)

Switching between 12 wipe patterns. Switching between 11 types of squeeze including center, top and bottom.

SQ SQ

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SQ

123

456

789

10 11 12

SL SL

1

SL SL

456

SL SL SL

789

No Pattern No Pattern No Pattern

10 11

23

No Pattern

SL

12

1

SQ SQ SQ

456

SQ SQ SQ

789

SQ SQ

10 11 12

No Pattern

3D (3 Dimension)SL (Slide)

Switching between 3D effects such as page turn and rotate.Switching between up, down, left, right and diagonal slide effects.

123

456

789

10 11 12

23

(images:pattern1)(images:pattern4)

Chroma key for broadcast quality composite images Example of

High-quality chroma key for broadcast and commercial production applications.

Chroma key material Background material

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After composition

composite effect

WIPE

PinP

DSK

(images)

SYSTEM EXAMPLE

Ready for broadcast and
studio production
applications.

HD-SDI camera environment
(with Genlock)

=Option Boards

SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)

Ideal for use with simple
systems at CATV stations,
schools and other locations.

HD camera environment
(no Genlock): Using the HD
Analog component option

=Option Boards

DVI INPUTS(AV-HS04M3)
ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)

Signal Generator

HD-SDI Camera

Inputs 5 to 8 can

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also be upconverted
to SD-SDI.

HD VTR
(Spare Line)

HD VTR
(Main Line)

HD Analog
Camera

HD-SDI Camera

or

HD VTR P2 Mobile

PC

IN(REC)
OUT(Monitor)

IN(REC)
OUT(Monitor)

OUT(PLAY)
IN(REC)

DVI or VGA

B.B.

HD-SDI

HD-SDI

HD-SDI

HD-SDI

HD(SD)-SDI

HD(SD)-SDI

HD(SD)-SDI

HD(SD)-SDI

HD Analog Component

HD Analog Component

HD-SDI

HD-SDI

HD Analog
Component

AV-HS400

HD SDI (Ach)
HD SDI (Bch)

HD SDI (Ach)
HD SDI (Bch)

HD Analog Component

DVI

AV-HS400

HD-SDI

HD-SDI Monitor

HD-SDI Monitor

PC Monitor

HD-SDI Monitor

PDP

PDP

or

Projector

Provides the flexibility
required for facilities moving
from SD to HD production.

A combined HD/SD environment
without Genlock.

=Option Boards

ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)

Option Boards

You can expand inputs/outputs to match your system.

INPUTS

SDI INPUTS

AV-HS04M1

INPUTS: HD/SD-SDI x 2(BNC)(Built-in Up-converter)

Analog Material (Optional Input)

SD Analog

HD Analog

SD Material (Optional Input)

SD-SDI

HD-SDI

SD Material (Standard Input)

SD-SDI

HD-SDI

ANALOG INPUTS

AV-HS04M2

INPUTS: HD/SD ANALOG Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)
(Built-in Up-converter)

SD Use HD Use

Up-Converter

Up-Converter

Analog Component

SDI

SDI

Analog Component

HD/SD Analog Component

DVI

AV-HS400

SDI

HD/SD-SDI Monitor

OUTPUTS

ANALOG OUTPUTS

AV-HS04M4

OUTPUTS: Analog Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)

Monitor

PC Monitor

DVI INPUTS

AV-HS04M3

INPUTS: DVI-I x 2(Built-in Scaler)

DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS

AV-HS04M5

OUTPUTS: DVI-I x 1, Analog x 1

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Specifications

Video processing

M/E

Input

Output

Dimensions

Video format

Video processing

Video

Key

DSK

Reference

Video

Reference

SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i),

HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p)

1M/E

Y:Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit

RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit

4 inputs (HD/SD-SDI)

Option: A maximum of four inputs (up to 2 boards each of 2 of

3 types of input boards can be added: HD/SD-SDI x 2,

HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/RGB x 2).

Assign one out of video inputs

Assign one out of video inputs

Black burst/TRI (loop through) x 1

Standard: Four outputs (PGM x 2, general-purpose x 2,

each HD/SD-SDI )

Option: A maximum of four outputs (up to 2 boards each of

2 types of output boards can be added: general-purpose x 4, each

HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/analog x 1 each).

The six general-purpose output interfaces (OUT1 to 6) above are

assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.

Loop through x 1 (Genlock),

Black burst x 1 (internal synchronization)

WIPE x 12, Squeeze x 11, SLIDE x 8, 3D DVE x 12 (3 directions)

WIPE/DVE

Transition

KEYER

PinP

Interface

Removable media

Power

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Features and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.

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Pattern

Transition method

Transition type

Key source

Key fill

Key mode

Transition method

Transition type

Serial (EDITOR)

Tally output

GPI

Ethernet

SD memory card slot

Excluding 3D, selection with key transition is possible independently

of background.

FADER, AUTO

Cut, mix, wipe (including DVE), background and

key can be selected.

BUS

BUS, MATTE

Linear key, Lum key, Chroma key (Key only)

AUTO (PinP only)

MIX

Dsub9pin x 1: RS422A (GVG protocol compatible)

Dsub15pin x 1, open collector output

¿ 3.5 Stereo mini jack

100 Mbps/10 Mbps x 1 (Service purpose)

1 (for transferring still image files and providing an upgrade capability)

AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

420 mm x 132 mm x 408 mm (excluding protrusions)

420 mm

132 mm

22 mm

408 mm

SD Logo is a trademark.

AV-JECHS40007

Printed in Japan