Panasonic AV-HS400AE User Manual

POWER ALARM

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KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2

USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION

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AUX

PGM/A

PST/B

BKGD PATT

KEY PATT

FUNC N/R R

WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION

WIPE SQ

SL 3D

POSITIONER

FTB

PinP

DSKCUT AUTO

MIX WIPE

BKGD KEY

MIX

WIPE

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AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE

Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A

TIME WIPE COLOR

KEY CHR KEY FREEZE

DSK PinP IN/OUT

MEMORY XPT SYSTEM

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Operating Instructions

Multi-format Live Switcher

Model No. AV-HS400AE

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

VQTB0343

Safety precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

WARNING:

 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must

be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the apparatus must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the apparatus operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO 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.

CAUTION:

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

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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or a power switch 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.

Safety precautions

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is appro Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI mark  on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code. Green-and-Y Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

ved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

IMPORTANT

ellow: Earth

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

•

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must

be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol  or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

•

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

•

The wire which is coloured brown must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compar

2. Replace the fuse.

tment with a screwdriver.

Fuse

indicates safety information.

Safety precautions

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Contents

Description ................................................7

Features .....................................................7

Precautions for use ..................................8

1. Functions in each area .........................9

1-1. Control panel .....................................................9

1-2. Crosspoint area ...............................................10

1-3. Wipe area ........................................................11

1-4. User button area ..............................................1

1-5. Transition area .................................................13

1-6. LCD menu area ...............................................1

1-7. Positioner area ................................................16

1-8. SD memory card area .....................................17

1-9. Rear panel connections area ..........................18

2. System ..................................................20

2-1. Configuration ...................................................20

2-2. Connections ....................................................21

3. Basic operations .................................23

3-1. Background transition ......................................23

3-1-1. Selecting the bus ......................................2

3-1-2. Selecting the bus mode ............................23

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

3-1-4. Manual transition (using the fader lever) ...2

3-1-5. Auto transition ...........................................24

3-1-6. Cut transition .............................................2

3-2. Wipe ................................................................25

2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern ........................25

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2-2. Selecting the wipe direction ......................26

3-2-3. Wipe decorations (border, soft effect) .......26

3-2-4. Setting the wipe start position ...................27

3-2-5. Modifying wipe ..........................................28

3-3. Key ..................................................................2

3-3-1. Selecting the key type ...............................30

3-3-

2. Selecting the key material .........................31

3-3-3. Key transitions ..........................................3

3-3-4. Key preview...............................................33

3-3-

Adjusting the luminance key and linear key

3-3-6. Adjusting the chroma key .........................34

3-3-7. Key decorations ........................................37

3-3-8. Masking the key signals ............................38

3-3-9. Flying key ..................................................39

...33

3-4. PinP (picture in picture) ...................................40

3-4-1. Selecting the PinP material ......................40

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2. PinP transitions .........................................40

3-4-3. PinP preview .............................................40

3-4-4. PinP adjustments ......................................41

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5. PinP decorations .......................................42

3-4-6. Trimming settings ......................................43

5. DSK (downstream key)....................................44

5-1. Selecting the DSK type .............................44

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5-2. Selecting the DSK material .......................45

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3-5-3. DSK transitions .........................................46

5-4. DSK preview .............................................46

5-5. DSK adjustments ......................................46

5-6. DSK decorations .......................................47

5-7. Masking the DSK signals ..........................48

3-6. FTB (fade to black) ..........................................49

3-7. Internal colour signals .....................................5

3-7-1. Setting the colour background ..................5

3-8. Freezing the input signals ...............................5

3-8-1. Displaying the freeze status ......................5

3-8-2. Setting freeze ............................................51

3-9. Switching the AUX output ................................52

3-10. Preset memory ..............................................5

3-11. Frame memories ...........................................5

3-11-1. Transferring images from the AUX bus ...5

3-12. SD memory cards .........................................57

3-12-1. Initializing the SD memory cards ............58

3-12-2. Saving data on SD memory cards ..........59

3-12-3. Loading data from SD memory cards .....60

3-1

2-4. Deleting files on SD memory cards ........61

3-1

2-5. Displaying the SD memory card

information ..............................................61

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4. Input/output signal settings...............62

4-1. Setting the SDI input signals and analogue input

signals .............................................................6

4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer .................6

4-1-2. Setting the input mode ..............................63

4-1-3. Setting the analogue input gain ................64

4-1-4.

Setting the analogue composite

input signals ..............................................64

2. Setting the up-converter (option) .....................65

4-3. Setting the DVI input signals (option) ..............66

4-3-1. Setting the DVI input signals .....................66

4-3-

2. Adjusting the DVI input signals .................68

4-4. Setting the output signals ................................69

4-4-1. Types of output signals .............................69

4-4-

2. Assigning the output signals .....................70

5. Setting the sync signals...................................71

4-6. Adjusting the output signal phase ...................7

4-7. Setting the multi view display ..........................76

4-7-1. Setting the screen layout ..........................76

2. Setting the split frame and characters ......78

4-7-

4-7-3. Setting the tally displays ...........................78

4-7-4. Changing the material names ...................79

4-8. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) ...............80

4-9. Setting the DVI output signals (option) ............81

4-10. Setting the ancillary data ...............................8

4-11. Setting the down-converter ...........................83

5. System settings ..................................84

5-1. Selecting the video format ...............................84

5-2. Setting the crosspoints ....................................85

5-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints .........85

5-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switching ...............86

-3. Button assignments .........................................87

-3-1. Setting the user buttons ............................87

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-3-2. Setting the FTB button ..............................87

-4. Setting the date and time ................................88

-5. Network settings ..............................................89

-6. Other settings ..................................................90

-6-1. Setting the LCD backlight .........................90

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-6-2. Setting editor enable .................................90

-6-3. Setting the protocol ...................................90

-6-4. Setting the GPI .........................................91

-7. Camera control ................................................92

5-8. Status displays ................................................

-8-1. Alarm status displays ................................98

-8-2. Displaying the version information and

option information .....................................99

-9. Initialization....................................................100

6. External interfaces ...........................101

6-1. RS-422 connector .........................................101

6-2. GPI connector ...............................................102

6-3. Tally connector...............................................103

7. Image transmission functions .........104

8. Setting menu table ............................109

9. Appearance .......................................116

10.

Specifications and standard

accessories .....................................117

Appendix (glossary) .............................120

Description

This is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats. Despite its compact dimensions, the video switcher comes standard with 4 input connectors and can support 8

input connectors when an option board is used. It also has a multi view display function that allows split-screen display with up to 10 screens. It is capable of providing transitions (wipe, mix and DVE) as video effects, and keyer (luminance keys and chroma keys), DSK and PinP specialized hardware is provided as a standard feature to enable video productions in many different forms. The unit also supports SD memory cards so still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SD memory cards into the unit’s frame memories for use as background images or key materials.

Features

Compact design, wide variety of input/output signals

As a standard feature, the HD and SD-SDI formats are supported for the input and output signals. If an optional



board is added, HD/SD analogue component, DVI-I and analogue composite (input only) signals can also be accommodated.

The input optional board contains an up-converter. The SDI output board (option) also contains a down-converter.  Under the standard specifications, there are four SDI lines for the input signals, and this number can be

optionally increased by the user up to eight lines (supported by the optional board). Similarly, there are three

SDI lines for the output signals under the standard specifications, and this number can be optionally increased

by the user to five lines (PGM, PVW, AUX, KEYOUT and multi view display).

Multiple formats supported

Both HD f well as the DVI-I format are supported for the signals.

Multi view display function

This unit enables up to 10 lines of programme video (PGM), preview video (PVW) and input video signals to be displayed altogether on a single screen at the same time.

Frame synchronizer system and external synchronization system supported

 A high-performance 10-bit frame synchronizer is incorporated for all the inputs, and asynchronous video



Many different effect functions incorporated

 

SD memory cards supported

Still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SD memory cards into the unit’s frame memories for use as background images or key materials. Conversely, the images or setting data in the unit’s frame memories can be stored on the SD memory cards.

Simple operations

Live transmissions can be delivered speedily thanks to the simple panel layout which enables the various functions to be operated directly. Presetting and other similar operations are performed using menus on the unit’s LCD screen or in the form of onscreen displays (OSD) which appear an external monitor.

ormats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p and 720/50p) and SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i) as

signals can be input. By using the black burst (BB) output, it is possible to construct a system referenced to the

synchronization of the switcher.

A genlock function is provided, and an external synchronization system using external sync signals (BB or TRI

signals) as a reference are also supported.

Along with the standard wipe, mix and cut functions, the unit can provide size reduction, slide and other DVE

transitions.

The unit comes with luminance keys and chroma keys are provided as keyers as well as specialized hardware

in the form of the DSK (downstream key) and PinP (picture in picture) functions as a standard option, enabling

video productions in many different forms.

Precautions for use

 Handle carefully.

Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or vibration.

Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever. This is important to prevent trouble.

 Use the product in an ambient temperature of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).

Avoid using the product at a cold place below 32 °F (0 °C) or at a hot place above 104 °F (40 °C) because

extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.

 Power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.

Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch power off.

 Avoid humidity and dust.

Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because much humidity and dust will cause damage to the

parts inside.

 Maintenance

Wipe the product using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen

detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and wipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product with a moist

cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

Caution

• Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.

• If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use.

 Precaution to be observed during production

This product’s image switching and image effect functions can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly

or images which change rapidly.

However, bear in mind when using these functions in production that the kinds of images produced may have

an adverse effect on the viewer’s physical well-being.

 Handling the optional boards

Be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the product before installing or removing any of the optional boards. Furthermore, when installing or removing the optional boards, take care not to hurt yourself on the edges and

metal parts of the boards.

 When the product is to be discarded

When the product is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it

properly in order to protect the environment.

 Concerning the consumable parts

Cooling fan:

This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been

operated for 15 hours a day).

Power supply unit:

This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).

The period when the consumable parts need to be replaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.

When the time comes to replace one of these parts, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.

1. Functions in each area

POWER ALARM

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2

USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

AUX

PGM/A

PST/B

BKGD PATT

KEY PATT

FUNC N/R R

WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION

WIPE SQ

SL 3D

POSITIONER

FTB

PinP

DSKCUT AUTO

MIX WIPE

BKGD KEY

MIX

WIPE

PAGE

AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE

Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A

TIME WIPE COLOR

KEY CHR KEY FREEZE

DSK PinP IN/OUT

MEMORY XPT SYSTEM

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 

1-1. Control panel

Wipe pattern area

LCD menu area SD memory card area

User button area

Positioner area

 Power indicator [POWER]

This indicator lights when the power switch (_) on the rear panel is set to ON while power is supplied to the AC

power input socket.

It goes off when the power switch (_) is set to OFF.

2 Alarm indicator [ALARM]

This indicator lights when the fan is stopped or there is a problem with the power supply (such as a drop in

voltage).

When an alarm has occurred, the type of trouble can be checked on the System/Alarm (8/16) menu.

In addition, an alarm message is displayed on the LCD screen and the OSD screen of the external monitor.

Fan alarm Alarm display in Fan items ALARM! FAN STOP Power alarm Alarm display in Power items ALARM! POWER FAILURE

Power alarm and fan alarm

If the alarm goes off, stop using the unit immediately and be sure to contact your dealer.

Continuing to use the unit even after the alarm goes off could damage it.

ALARM TYPE System/Alarm (8/16) ALARM MESSAGE

Alarm display in Fan items and Power items

Transition areaCrosspoint area

ALARM! POWER FAILURE & FAN STOP

1. Functions in each area

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

KEY DSK PinP AUX CLN PVW PGM 1 2

USERAUX SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

AUX

PGM/A

PST/B

AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE











1-2. Crosspoint area

3 PGM/A bus crosspoint buttons [PGM/A 1 to 10]

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.

4 PST/B bus crosspoint buttons [PST/B 1 to 10]

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.

5 AUX bus selector buttons [KEY, DSK, PinP, AUX]

Press the [KEY] button, [DSK] button, [PinP] button or [AUX] button to switch the bus which is selected using

the AUX bus crosspoint buttons (7). The indicator of the button that was pressed lights.

[KEY]:

[DSK]:

[PinP]: [AUX]:

Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the key fill bus or key source bus. (Each time the button is pressed, the key fill bus or key source bus is selected alternately. When the key fill bus is selected, the indicator of the button lights in amber, and when the key source bus is selected, it lights in green.) Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the DSK fill bus or DSK source bus. (Each time the button is pressed, the DSK fill bus or DSK source bus is selected alternately. When the DSK fill bus is selected, the indicator of the button lights in amber, and when the DSK source bus is selected, it lights in green.) Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the PinP bus. Press this button to switch the AUX bus crosspoint buttons to the AUX bus.

6 AUX bus dedicated crosspoint buttons [CLN, PVW, PGM]

These buttons are used to select the AUX bus source while the indicator of the [AUX] button is lit.

The indicator of the pressed button lights in amber.

[CLN]:

The clean signals (images whose DSK signals have been removed from the PGM signals) are output to the AUX bus.

[PVW]: PVW signals are output to the A [PGM]: PGM signals are output to the A

7 AUX bus crosspoint buttons

These buttons are used to select the source of the bus which was selected by the AUX bus selector button (5).

UX bus. UX bus.

1. Functions in each area

BKGD PATT

KEY PATT

FUNC

WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION

WIPE SQ

SL 3D

PAGE

TIME WIPE COLOR

KEY CHR KEY FREEZE

DSK PinP IN/OUT

MEMORY XPT SYSTEM

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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





1-3. Wipe area

8 Wipe pattern selector buttons

These 12 buttons are used to select the corresponding wipe patterns

while the indicator of the [BKGD PATT] button (9) or [KEY PATT] button

(9) is lit.

They are used to select the corresponding setting menus when the

indicator of the FUNC button (;) is lit.

The indicator of the selected button lights in amber.

9 BKGD, KEY pattern selector buttons

These buttons are used to switch the wipe pattern selection.

The wipe pattern of a background transition is selected when the

indicator of the [BKGD PATT] button is lit after it was pressed.

The wipe pattern of a key transition is selected when the indicator of the [KEY PATT] button is lit after it was

pressed.

Each time the [BKGD PATT] button or [KEY PATT] button is pressed, the pattern page is changed in the

sequence of WIPE, SQ (squeeze), SL (slide) and 3D (3 dimensions), and the pattern page indicator LED (:) is

also switched.

: Pattern page indicator LEDs

These LEDs indicate the pages selected by the background transitions while the indicator of the [BKGD PATT]

button is lit.

They indicate the pages selected by the key transitions while the indicator of the [KEY PATT] button is lit.

The WIPE, SQ (squeeze), SL (slide) or 3D (3 dimensions) LED lights.

; FUNC button

When this button is pressed, its indicator lights in amber. When a wipe pattern selector button (8) is pressed

while the indicator of the FUNC button is lit, the setting menu indicated below the button is displayed on the

LCD screen.

[TIME]: [WIPE]: [COLOR]: [KEY]: [CHR KEY]: [FREEZE]: [DSK]: [PinP]: [IN/OUT]: [MEMORY]:

The auto transition time settings are performed.  See 3-1-5. The modify, border or soft effect decoration settings are performed for wipe.  See 3-2. The colour background settings are performed.  See 3-7. The key settings are performed.  See 3-3. The chroma key settings are performed.  See 3-3-6. The freeze status is displayed and freeze settings are performed.  See 3-8. DSK settings are performed.  See 3-5. PinP settings are performed.  See 3-4. The input/output signals are set.  See 4. The preset memory, frame memory or SD memory card settings are performed.

 See 3-10, 3-11 and 3-1

[XPT]: [SYSTEM]:

The crosspoint assignment is displayed and set.  See 5-2. The system settings are performed.  See 5.

< Freeze status indicator LED

When this LED is lit, it means that one of the input signals is in the freeze status.

The freeze status of the input signals assigned to the crosspoint buttons can be checked on the menu.

 See 3-8.

Since the freeze status is established while this indicator is lit, the input image handled inside the unit will

remain unchanged even when a different image is input.

1. Functions in each area

1 2

USER



1-4. User button area

= User buttons [USER 1, USER 2]

These are used to allocate some functions of the menu settings to the USER 1 button and USER 2 button.

 See

5-3-1.

1. Functions in each area

KEY PATT

FUNC N/R R

WIPE DIRECTIONWIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION

FTB

PinP

DSK

CUT AUTO

MIX WIPE

BKGD KEY

MIX

WIPE

DSK PinP IN/OUT

MEMORY XPT SYSTEM

7 8 9

10 11 12

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





 

 







 

1-5. Transition area

> [BKGD] button

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

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

If the [KEY] button (?) is no

When the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button (?) are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the

selected status.

? [KEY] button

This executes the key transition when the [AUTO] button (D) or fader lever (J) has been operated.

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

If the [BKGD] button (>) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

When the [BKGD] button (>) and [KEY] button are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the

selected status.

w pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established.

@ KEY ON tally LED

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

A MIX, WIPE selection status tally LEDs

These light up to indicate whether MIX or WIPE has been selected when background transitions or key

transitions are executed.

B [MIX] button

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] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.

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

C [WIPE] button

This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector button (8).

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

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

1. Functions in each area

D [AUTO] button

This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set.

During auto transition its indicator lights in amber. When the button 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] button is pressed while the fader lever (J) is at an interim setting, the transition is executed

in the time remaining from the interim setting.

E [CUT] button

This button is used to execute transitions instantly.

Its indicator lights in amber during a transition, and it goes off when the transition is completed.

F [FTB] button

This button is used to execute fade-out to a black screen or fade-in from a black screen for the transition time

which has been set.

G [PinP] button

This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of the picture in picture for the transition time which has been

set.

H [DSK] button

This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of downstream key for the transition time which has been set.

I Wipe direction selection buttons

These buttons are used to select the direction in which to wipe for executing background transitions.

When the [R] indicator is off:

Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.

When the [R] indicator is lit:

Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.

When the [N/R] indicator is lit:

The normal direction is replaced with the reverse direction (or vice versa) when the transition is

completed. (The lit and extinguished statuses of the [R] button are also switched in line with the direction of the wiping.)

J 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.

K Bus tally LEDs

These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus. The LED corresponding to the bus whose

programme signals (PGM) are being output lights.

1. Functions in each area

POWER ALARM

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5





1-6. LCD menu area

L LCD

The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.

When the [FUNC] button (;) is pressed and its indicator is

lit and then one of the wipe pattern selector buttons (8) is

pressed, the setting menu is displayed.

When the buttons listed below are double-clicked, the

specified menu is selected. (The menu delegation function)

The operation corresponding to the button pressed is also

executed.

Button Menu

Crosspoint area (AUX bus selector buttons)

Transition area BKGD TIME men

Wipe pattern area WIPE #5 WIPE men

KEY KEY men

CHR KEY menu/Auto sub menu (1/3) (with chroma key selection)

DSK DSK men PinP PinP menu/Position sub menu (4/6)

KEY TIME men

WIPE WIPE men

SQ #5 WIPE men

SL #5 KEY menu/FlyKEY sub menu (9/9) (KEY)

u/Adjust sub menu (2/9)

u/Adjust sub menu (2/7)

u/BKGD sub menu (1/5) u/KEY sub menu (2/5)

u/Border sub menu (1/5) u/WIPEPos sub menu (3/5) (BKGD or KEY) u/SQPos sub menu (4/5) (BKGD or KEY)

M Rotary encoders [F1] to [F5]

These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menus (LCD screen or external monitor).

For details on the operations, refer to the sections in “3. Basic operations”.

[F1]: [F2] to [F5]:

Rotate this rotary encoder to switch the sub menu.

Rotate these rotary encoders to set the parameters. When the down arrow (↓) is shown at a menu item, its parameter is set by pressing the corresponding rotary encoder. When the parameter is one which is set using a numerical value, its default will be restored when the rotary encoder is held down. (However, the network settings and the date and time settings will not be returned to the defaults.)

Sub menu Parameter setting area

Adjust Clip Gain Density Invert 2/9 0.0 100.0 100.0 Off

Operate here

using [F1].

Operate here

using [F2].

Operate here

using [F3].

Operate here

using [F4].

Operate here

using [F5].

1. Functions in each area

POSITIONER





1-7. Positioner area

N Positioner [X/Y]

These are used when performing the settings below. PinP position setting Wipe start position setting (WIPE, SQ #5) Camera control Flying key position setting Chroma key area In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected. The centre values of the positioner are set during the time it takes for the unit to start up after its power is turned on. Do not operate the positioner until after the switcher has started up.

O Rotary encoder [Z]

This is used to set the PinP size, flying key size or to select the chroma key area. In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.

Positioner Rotary encoder

X/Y Z Switch

PinP Position adjustments Size adjustments

(size increased by rotating the encoder clockwise and reduced by rotating it counterclockwise)

Wipe Start position

adjustments

Chroma key Selected area position

adjustments

Flying key Position adjustments Size adjustments

Camera control X:

Pan control or focus

control

Y: Tilt control or zoom

control

Selected area size adjustments (size increased by rotating the encoder clockwise and reduced by rotating it counterclockwise)

(size increased by rotating the encoder clockwise and reduced by rotating it counterclockwise)

Hold switch down to restore initial values (X/Y, Z).

— Hold switch down to

restore initial values (X/Y). Hold switch down to

restore initial values (X/Y, Z).

Hold switch down to restore initial values (X/Y, Z).

— Switching between pan/tilt

control and zoom/focus control

Valid menu

All PinP menus

WIPE/WIPEPos WIPE/SQPos

CHR KEY/Auto (only when Marker item is set to On)

KEY/FlyKEY

System/CamCTL1 System/CamCTL2

1. Functions in each area



1-8. SD memory card area

P SD memory card slot

The SD memory card (sold separately) is inserted into this slot.

Q SD memory card access LED

This LED lights while the data on the SD memory card is being accessed. Do not turn off the unit’s power or eject the SD memory card while the access LED is lit. Doing so can damage the data on the SD memory card.



Concerning the recommended SD memory cards

Use of the following SD memory cards made by Panasonic Corporation is recommended.

RP-SD128B, RP-SD256B, RP-SDR512, RP-SDR01G, RP-SDM01G, RP-SDM02G

SD Logo is a trademark.

1. Functions in each area

POWER

REF

SLOT2

SLOT

34 SLOT1

SLOT2 8

～IN

SDI INPUTS

TALLY

INPUTS

SDI OUTPUTS

INOUT

OUTPUTS

5 7

SLOT

OFF

SLOT1 5

SLOTSLOT

PGM

RS-422LAN

ANALOG INPUTS

Y Pb

DVI INPUTS

ANALOG OUTPUTS

Y Pb

DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS

Y Pb

DVI-I

DVI-I DVI-I

GPI

SIGNAL

GND





       



 



REF

1-9. Rear panel connections area

R SDI signal input connectors [SDI INPUTS 1 to 4]

IN: SDI signal input OUT: activ

S Optional input connector SLOT1 [INPUTS 5, 6] (optional) T Optional input connector SLOT2 [INPUTS 7, 8] (optional)

A board (with built-in up-converter), whether an SDI input board, analogue input board, DVI input board or analogue composite input board, can be connected to each of these slots. For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.

e through output (Use this as a monitor output application.)

U SDI signal output connectors [SDI OUTPUTS PGM, 1, 2]

PGM: PGM output connectors 1, 2: The signals f

or these connectors can be assigned using a menu.

V Optional output connector SLOT1 [OUTPUTS 3, 4] (optional) W Optional output connector SLOT2 [OUTPUTS 5, 6] (optional)

A board, whether an analogue output board, DVI/analogue output board or SDI output board (with built-in down-converter), can be connected to each of these slots. For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.

X Reference input connector/BB output

connector [REF]

Loop-through output in the external sync mode. If the loop-through output is not going to be used, pro

vide a 75-ohm termination. BB signals output from both connectors in the internal sync mode.

External synchronization signal input

Loop-through output

Input the external synchronization signal to the upper of the two connectors shown above.

1. Functions in each area

Y LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10BASE-T) Z RS-422 interface connector [RS-422] (D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw)

 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.

[ Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male, inch screw)

 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.

\ GPI input connector [GPI] (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack)

 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.

] Ground connector

Connect to the system’s earth ground.

^ AC power input socket [ IN] (AC 220 V to 240 V)

Connect one end of the supplied power cable to this socket and the other end to the AC outlet. The supplied power cable comes with a 3-pin power plug. Be absolutely sure to plug it into a 3-point power outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely. If a 3-point power outlet is not available for this connection, be absolutely sure to consult your dealer.

_ Power switch

This is used to turn the power on and off.

2. System

AV-HS400AE

PGM

PVW

AUX

Multi

KeyOut

INPUT1(SDI) INPUT2(SDI) INPUT3(SDI) INPUT4(SDI)

INPUT5 UC

UC UC

INPUT6

INPUT7 INPUT8

Black ColorBGD ColorBar FMEM1 FMEM2

REF

PGM1, 2(SDI) OUTPUT1(SDI) OUTPUT2(SDI)

OUTPUT4

OUTPUT3

OUTPUT6

OUTPUT5

PGM1, 2

OUTPUT

1, 2

OUTPUT

5, 6

OUTPUT

3, 4

VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT

INTERNAL VIDEO

CONTROL

Output Matrix

INPUT

1–4

INPUT

7, 8

INPUT

5, 6

REF IN/OUT(1)

SD Memory Card

RS422 GPI TALLY OUT LAN

: Option

REF OUT(2)

INPUT SLOT1(Option)

OUTPUT SLOT1(Option)

OUTPUT SLOT2(Option)

INPUT SLOT2(Option)

2-1. Configuration

1: When external synchronization is

selected as the reference signal setting, the reference signal is input. When internal synchronization is

2: When external synchronization is

selected, the reference signal is output.

selected as the reference signal setting, the signals are looped through and output. When internal synchronization is selected, the reference signal is output.

Table of optional boards

Board Model number Function Where connected

SDI Input Board AV-HS04M1 Analogue Input Board A DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3 Analogue Composite Input Board AV-HS04M6 Analogue Output Board AV-HS04M4 DVI/Analogue Output Board A

SDI Output Board AV-HS04M7

V-HS04M2

V-HS04M5

SDI input 2 Analogue component input 2 DVI-I input 2 Analogue composite input 2 Analogue component output 2 DVI-I output 1 line

Analogue component output 1 line SDI output 2

lines

INPUT SLOT1 or

SLO

OUTPUT SLOT1 or SLOT2

2. System

POWER

REF

GPI

SLOT2

SLOT

34 SLOT1

SLOT2 8

～IN

SDI INPUTS

TALLY

INPUTS

SIGNAL

SDI OUTPUTS

GND

INOUT

OUTPUTS

5 7

SLOT

OFF

SLOT1 5

SLOTSLOT

PGM

RS-422LAN

2-2. Connections

 Connections when implementing gen-lock

(frame synchronizer OFF)

Sync Generator

HD camera

HD SDI

HD camera

VTR

HD SDI

HD SDI monitor

HD SDI

HD SDI monitor

HD SDI

HD SDI monitor

Multi-Format Live Switcher

AV-HS400AE

 When the unit is to be installed and when the connections are to be performed, be absolutely

sure to ask your dealer to be responsible for carrying out the work that needs to be done.

 Use a 3-point power outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.

Power cord (AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

2. System

POWER

REF

GPI

SLOT2

SLOT

34 SLOT1

SLOT2 8

～IN

SDI INPUTS

TALLY

INPUTS

SIGNAL

SDI OUTPUTS

GND

INOUT

OUTPUTS

5 7

SLOT

OFF

SLOT1 5

SLOTSLOT

PGM

RS-422LAN

ANALOG INPUTS

Y PbPrY Pb

DVI INPUTS

ANALOG OUTPUTS

Y PbPrY Pb

DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS

Y Pb

DVI-I

DVI-I DVI-I

 Connections when not implementing gen-lock

(frame synchronizer ON)

• Example where the optional board is used

HD Component

HD component

monitor

HD camera

DVD player

DVI or VGA

HD Component

HD SDI

HD SDI monitor

DVI or VGA

PC monitor

Multi-Format Live Switcher

AV-HS400AE

HD Component

Power cord (AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

HD component

monitor

VTR

HD SDI

HD camera

HD SDI

HD camera

HD SDI

HD camera

3. Basic operations

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

PGM/A

PST/B

1 2

PGM/A

PST/B

1 2 1 2

1 2

PGM/A

PST/B

1 2 1 2

3-1. Background transition

3-1-1. Selecting the bus

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

Lighting in red: (However, the indicator lights in amber during FTB operations.)

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

3-1-2. Selecting the bus mode

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

Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [SYSTEM] button to display the SYSTEM menu.

Turn [F1] to display the System sub menu.

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

System BusMode LCD-BL EditEN 2/16 PGM/PST On On

When the selected input signals are output to PGM.

A/B

Off Off

Lighting in red Lighting in green

With the flip-flop system (PGM/PST), 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

Lighting in red Lighting in green

System Video output Before transition During transition After transition completion

Flip-flop

PGM/PST

PGM PGM/A PGM/A, PST/B PGM/A

PVW (PST) PST/B PST/B PST/B

Lighting in red Lighting in green

3. Basic operations

3-1-3. Selecting the transition mode

Press the [BKGD] button in the transition area so that its indicator lights in amber. When the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button are pressed at the same time, both buttons are selected.

Use the [MIX] and [WIPE] buttons in the transition area to select the background transition mode. The indicator of the selected button lights in amber.

3-1-4. 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 programme bus output status.

Top LED only lights: PGM/A b Top and bottom LEDs light: dur Bottom LED only lights: PST/B output

3-1-5. Auto transition

 When the [AUTO] button is pressed, the transition is executed automatically using the transition time which has

been set.



When the [AUTO] button is pressed while the fader lever is at an interim setting, the transition is executed in the time remaining from the interim setting.

 The auto tr

1 Press the [FUNC] b 2 T 3 T 4 When fr 5

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

<Men

BKGD TransTime Unit 1/5 16s 39f Sec

ansition time is set using the menu.

utton to light its indicator, and press the [TIME] button to display the TIME menu. urn [F1] to display the BKGD sub menu. urn [F4] to select the display unit using the Unit item.

ames (F) have been selected as the unit, turn [F2] or [F3] to set the transition time.

u display>

us output

ing the transition

BKGD TransTime Unit 1/5 999f Frame

 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.

59.94i: max. 33s09f, 59.94p: max. 16s39f 50i: max.

39s24f, 50p: max. 19s49f

3-1-6. Cut transition

When the [CUT] button is pressed, the transition is executed instantly.

3. Basic operations

BKGD PATT

KEY PATT

FUNC

WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION

WIPE SQ

SL 3D

PAGE

TIME WIPE COLOR

KEY CHR KEY FREEZE

DSK PinP IN/OUT

MEMORY XPT SYSTEM

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

3-2. Wipe

3-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern

The wipe patterns which are allocated to the 12 wipe pattern buttons are used as the basis for wiping, and each button has four pages — wipe, squeeze, slide and 3D — of patterns. (Refer to the table of wipe patterns.) Displayed for each wipe pattern selector button are an image of the basic wipe pattern and a number.

Press the [BKGD PATT] button or [KEY PATT] button to select the page.

Each time the button is pressed, the page is selected, and the indicator LED (WIPE, SQ, SL or 3D) for the

selected page lights.

Select the button from among the 12 wipe pattern selector buttons for which the number of the pattern concerned is indicated. The selected pattern lights, and a wipe pattern image appears on the external monitor (OSD).

The pattern page indicator LEDs light only when the [BKGD PATT] button or [KEY PATT] button has been selected.

1 2 3 1

4 5 6 4

7 8 9 7

10 11 12 10

 There are no corresponding patterns for 11 of SQ and 10, 11 and 12 for SL, therefore, they cannot be

selected.

WIPE SQ (squeeze) SL (slide) 3D (3 dimensions)

pattern

SQ1SL

pattern

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

11 12

3. Basic operations

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3-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction

Operate the wipe direction selector buttons to select the wipe direction for the background transition. (The key transitions are set by the menu. The direction which is set here will not be reflected.  See 3-3-3.)

When the [R] indicator is off:

Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.

When the [R] indicator is lit:

Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.

When the [N/R] indicator is lit:

The normal direction is replaced with the reverse direction (or vice versa) when the transition is completed. (The lit and extinguished statuses of the [R] button are also switched in line with the direction of the wiping.)

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

A border effect or soft effect can be added to the wiping of background transitions (but not for key transitions).



Setting the border and soft effect

Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [WIPE] button to display the WIPE menu.

Turn [F1] to display the Border sub menu.

Turn [F2] to set On (or Off) for the border using the Border item.

Turn [F3] to set the width of the border using the Width item.

Turn [F4] to set the amount of soft effect using the Soft item. The soft effect is OFF if 0.0 is set.

When “On” has been selected as the Border item setting, the ratio of the soft effect to the border width is

indicated as the amount of soft effect. When only the soft effect is to be added to wipe, select “Off” as the Border item setting.

Border Border Width Soft 1/5 Off 5.0 0.0

0.1 |

100.0

0.0 |

100.0

Setting the border colour



On the WIPE menu, turn [F1] to display the BodrCol sub menu.

Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the Hue, Sat and Lum of the border colour.

To call the preset colour

Turn [F5] to select the preset colour using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset colour values. 

To save the values that were set before calling the

BodrCol Hue Sat Lum Load 2/5 0.0 0.0 100.0 White

0.0 |

359.9

0.0 |

100.0

0.0 |

108.0

Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Black

preset colour, refer to “3-10. Preset memory”.

3. Basic operations

3-2-4. Setting the wipe start position

Any start position can be set for wipe pattern WIPE and SQ #5. The start position has one set of values for a background pattern and another set for a key pattern.

Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [WIPE] button to display the WIPE menu.

Turn [F1] to display the WIPEPos sub menu or the SQPos sub menu.

WIPEPos 3/5 BKGD 0.00 0.00 KEY

3 Turn [F2] to select the pattern (background or key) to be set using the Select item. 4

Either operate the positioners or turn [F3] and [F4] to set the wipe start position using the X-Pos item and Y-Pos item. These settings can be established only when WIPE or SQ #5 has been selected as the background pattern or key pattern.

Either operate the fader lever or press the [AUTO] button to check the wipe operation. (When, for instance, –50 has been set for X-Pos and –50 for Y-Pos, the following screen (or key) appears from the bottom left and wipe is performed while the screen (or key) moves to the screen centre.)

<X-P

Select X-Pos Y-Pos CopyTo

KEY

os, Y-Pos setting range>

−100.00

+100.00

−100.00

+100.00

Inside screen area Outside screen area

To copy the start position settings, press [F5].

The copy destination appears under the CopyTo item. (It will not change even if [F5] is turned.)

3. Basic operations

3-2-5. Modifying wipe

 Setting the lighting effect

Lighting effects can be added when the following wipe patterns have been selected: 3D page:

Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [WIPE] button to display the WIPE menu.

1 2

Turn [F1] to display the Modify sub menu.

Modify Light-B Light-K Trim 4:3Auto 5/5 Off Off 16:9 Off

3 Turn [F2] to select whether the lighting effect at the time a background transition is executed is to be added

using the Light-B item. On: The lighting eff Off: The lighting eff 4

Turn [F3] to select whether the lighting effect at the time a key transition is executed is to be added using the

Light-K item. On: The lighting eff Off: The lighting eff

#1, #3, #7, #9

On 4:3

ect is added. ect is not added.

On 4:3Smth Off



Setting the trimming

When SQ, SL or 3D has been selected as the wipe pattern, the trimming at the time a background transition is executed can be set. The “4:3” and “4:3Smth” settings for the Trim item take effect when the HD format has been selected as the system format setting.

On the WIPE menu, turn [F1] to display the Modify sub menu.

Turn [F4] to set the trimming operation and transition operation using the Trim item.

16:9 (On): This setting is used when a black border, for instance, can be seen around the material. When HD has been selected as the system format setting, “16:9” is displayed on the menu, but

4:3:

4:3Smth:

Off: 3

Turn [F5] to select the setting for automatic trimming (4:3 or 4:3Smth) in accordance with the material using

the 4:3Auto item. Off: On:

For trimming the edges around the material.

when SD has been selected as the system format setting, “On” is displayed on the menu. For trimming using the 4:3 aspect ratio and releasing the trimming when the transition is

completed. For trimming using the 4:3 aspect ratio and executing the transition to 16:9 images smoothly. No trimming

All input materials are targeted for automatic trimming. Using the up-converter setting, the input materials for which EC (edge crop) is selected are targeted for

automatic trimming.

3. Basic operations

KEY

PinP

DSK

HS400A

3-3. Key

This operation combines the background image with another image. The key definition can be adjusted, and an edge can be added to the combined image.

Also available as materials besides KEY for combining with the background image are PinP (picture in picture) and DSK (downstream key). The figure below shows their priorities.

<Key, PinP and DSK priorities>

Background image

How key combinations work is shown in the figure below.

Background

Key source

Key fill

Invert

Output image

3. Basic operations

3-3-1. Selecting the key type

1 Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [KEY] button to display the KEY menu. 2

Turn [F1] to display the KEY sub menu. 3

Turn [F2] to select the Type item.

KEY 1/9 Linear ChrmOff Bus Auto



Lum (luminance key/self key):

This is for creating the key signals from the luminance component or luminance and chroma component

of the key fill signal.

Linear (linear ke

This is for creating the key signals from the luminance component of the key source signal.

It is used when the key source signal and key fill signal are different.

Chr

This is for creating the key signals using a specific hue of the key fill signal as the reference. Full (full key/self key):

This is for creating the key signals using the images on the full screen as the key source signals. PinP combinations are possible in conjunction with the flying key.  See 3-3-9.

Type LumKey Fill PVW

Lum Chroma Full

oma (chroma key/self key):

ChrmOn Matte Off

y/EXT key):

Since the luminance and chroma keys are operated as self keys, the key fill signals are used as the key source signals. For the full key, the images on the full screen are used as the key source signals. When the luminance key, chroma key or full key has been selected as the key type, the key signals will remain unchanged even when the key source signals are switched. Furthermore, when “Lum”, “Chroma” or “Full” is selected, the KEY button in the crosspoint area changes to lighting in amber (key fill bus selection status).

When using the linear key, use material with a black background and white characters or shape to be combined by the key as the key source signal. Material which is not black and white may not be combined clearly. Material with a white background and black characters, etc. can be reversed using the key invert function for use.

When the luminance key has been selected, the chroma component can be included in the generation of the

key signals in view of the self key application. (This does not apply to the linear key.)

Turn [F3], and select the setting using the LumKey item. ChrmOn:

This is the setting for using a colour with a low luminance component for the key signals (such as

ChrmOff: The k

Turn [F4] to select the fill type using the Fill item. Bus: The b Matte: The inter

In addition to the luminance component, the chroma component is also taken into account in the generation of the key signals.

when defining blue characters).

ey signals are generated from only the luminance component.

us signal is used for the key fill signal.

nal fill matte is used for the key fill signal.

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