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Panasonic AV-HS450N Operating Instructions Manual

Multi-format live switcher
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Mainframe
[AV-HS450U1N]
POWER
ALARM
Control panel [AV-HS450C1N]
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Printed in Japan
POW ER1
OFF
ON
POW ER1
ALA RM1
POW ER2
OFF
ON

Operating Instructions

Multi-format Live Switcher
AV-HS450N
Model No.
POW ER2
ALA RM2
Mu lti-f orm at
Liv e Sw itch er
AV -HS 45 0
Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS450
3TR006327AAC

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Printed in Japan Operating Instructions Multi-format Live Switcher Model No. POW ER1 POW ER1 ALA RM1 POW ER2 POW ER2 ALA RM2 Mu lti-f orm at Liv e Sw itch er AV-HS450N AV -HS 45 0 Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS450 3TR006327AAC...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    For CANADA 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description ... 7 Features ... 7 Configuration ... 9 Accessories ... 9 Precautions for use ... 10 Tra demarks and Registered Trademarks ... 11 Disclaimer of Warranty ... 11 1. Installation ... 12 1-1. Installing the control panel...12 1-2. Installing the mainframe ...13 1-3.
  • Page 5 Contents 3-6. DSK (downstream key)...71 3-6-1. Selecting the DSK type ...71 3-6-2. Se lecting the DSK channel and DSK fill material ...73 3-6-3. DSK transitions ...74 3-6-4. DSK preview ...74 3-6-5. DSK adjustments ...75 3-6-6. DSK decorations ...76 3-6-7. Masking the DSK signals ...77 3-7.
  • Page 6 Contents 5. System settings ... 131 5-1. Selecting the video format ...131 5-2. Setting the crosspoints ...132 5-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints ...132 5-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switching ...134 5-3. Button assignments ...135 5-3-1. Setting the user buttons ...135 5-4.

  • Page 7: Description

    Description This is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats. It consists of a mainframe and control panel. Despite its compact dimensions of 2RU, the mainframe comes with 16 inputs and four outputs for SDI under the standard specifications.
  • Page 8  SDHC Logo is a trademark. Pan-tilt head system (pan-tilt head and convertible camera) control supported  Using the COM connector, a Panasonic pan-tilt head system (with pan, tilt, zoom, focus and preset functions) can be controlled. When a controller is used, up to five pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.

  • Page 9: Configuration

    Configuration Mainframe [AV-HS450U1N] ... 1 Control panel [AV-HS450C1N] ... 1 Accessories Operating instructions ... 1 CD-ROM (Operating instructions/Image transmission software) ... 1 AC adapters (for control panel) ... 2 Power cords (for mainframe and AC adapter) ... 4 CAT5E cable (STP, straight cable, 10 m long) ... 1 Optional boards (sold separately) Board SDI Input Board...

  • Page 10: Precautions For Use

     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.

  • Page 11: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

     Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW: ...

  • Page 12: Installation

     When the control panel is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, set its power switch to the “off” position to conserve power, and disconnect the power plug. Handle the control panel carefully! ...

  • Page 13: Installing The Mainframe

    1. Installation 1-2. Installing the mainframe Comply with the instructions set forth in “Safety precautions” and also observe the cautionary items below. Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the jobs of installing and connecting the mainframe. Connecting the power supply ...

  • Page 14: How To Install The Option Boards

    1. Installation 1-3. How to install the option boards The option boards are installed in the mainframe. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the option board concerned. Notes  Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job of installing or removing the option boards. ...
  • Page 15 1. Installation  Align the option board with the guide rails, and insert it slowly. Insert it until it will go no further. Take care not to exert excessive force while doing this since that may damage the connector inside. ...

  • Page 16: Connections

    1. Installation 1-4. Connections 1-4-1. Block diagram Mainframe INPUT 1 to 8 INPUT INPUT (SDI) 9 to 12 1 to 16 INPUT 13 to 16 INPUT A1, A2 INPUT B1, B2 AC IN AC/DC AC/DC RJ45 (5) memory card DC IN AC/DC AC/DC Control panel...

  • Page 17: Connections When Implementing Gen-Lock

    SLOT A SLOT B IN/OUT A1 IN/OUT A2 IN/OUT B1 IN/OUT B2 SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS DVI-D OUTPUTS PANEL Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS450N HD camera HD SDI HD SDI ∼ IN1 ∼ IN2 SIGNAL EDITOR TALLY/GPI Power cord SERVICE NORMAL...

  • Page 18: Co Nnections When Not Implementing Gen- Lock (Frame Synchronizer On)

    IN/OUT A2 IN/OUT B1 IN/OUT B2 ANALOG INPUTS DVI INPUTS DVI-D DVI-D SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS DVI-D OUTPUTS PANEL Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS450N DVI-D DVI-D SD SDI ∼ IN1 ∼ IN2 SIGNAL EDITOR TALLY/GPI Power cord SERVICE NORMAL TALLY / GPI...

  • Page 19: Functions In Each Area

    PST/B  Power indicator [POWER] This indicator lights when the power switch (  ) on the rear panel is set to ON while power is supplied to the DC power input socket. It goes off when the power switch (  ) is set to OFF.

  • Page 20: Crosspoint Area

    2. Functions in each area Crosspoint area 2-1-1.  PinP1 CKEY PinP2 PinP 1/2 AMBER:1 / GREEN :2   PGM/A  PST/B  PGM/A bus crosspoint buttons [PGM/A 1 to 32] These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals. Buttons 1 to 32 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 21: Wipe Pattern/Memory Area

    2. Functions in each area  AUX bus crosspoint buttons These buttons are used to select the source of the bus which was selected by the AUX bus selector button (  ). Buttons 1 to 32 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button. ...

  • Page 22: User Button Area

    2. Functions in each area 2-1-3. User button area  User buttons [USER1 to USER6] These are used to assign some functions of the menu settings to the [USER1] to [USER6] buttons on the CONFIG menu.  See “5-3-1. Setting the user buttons”. 2-1-4.
  • Page 23 2. Functions in each area  [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.
  • Page 24 2. Functions in each area  Wipe direction selection buttons [WIPE DIRECTION N/R, R] 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 lighted: Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.

  • Page 25: Lcd Menu Area

    2. Functions in each area 2-1-5. LCD menu area  CKEY  LCD The setting menu is displayed when one of the menu function buttons (  ) is pressed. 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.
  • Page 26 If the [HOLD] button is pressed while a menu is displayed, no other menu will be selected even when a menu function button (  ) is pressed. In addition, even if the AUX bus selection button (  ) is pressed it will not switch to another bus. While the [HOLD] button is held down, it lights in amber.

  • Page 27: Positioner Area

    —   POSITIONER Valid menu Switch Hold switch down to All PinP1 and PinP2 restore initial values menus (except for (X/Y, Z). PinP1, PinP2/Rotation) Hold switch down to PinP1, PinP2/ restore initial values Rotation (X/Y, Z).

  • Page 28: Sd Memory Card Area

    Doing so can damage the data on the SD memory card. Concerning the recommended SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards Use of the following SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic is recommended: SDHC memory cards RP-SDM04G, RP-SDM06G, RP-SDM08G,...

  • Page 29: Rear Panel Connections Area

     Power switch [POWER] This is used to turn the power on and off.  SERVICE switch [NORMAL/SERVICE] This switch is used for maintenance purposes. For normal operations, select the “NORMAL” position.  LCD CONTRAST adjustment screw This is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display.

  • Page 30: Mainframe

    To turn off the power, set the power switches of both system 1 (POWER1) and system 2 (POWER2) to OFF.  Power indicator [POWER1, POWER2] This indicator lights when the power switch (  ) is set to ON while power is supplied to the AC power input socket.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel Connections Area

    2. Functions in each area 2-2-2. Rear panel connections area  SLOT A IN/OUT A1 SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS   SDI signal input connectors [SDI INPUTS 1 to 16] 9 to 16: The color collector function can be used. 13 to 16: The up-converter function can be used.
  • Page 32 2. Functions in each area  LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10/100 Base-TX)  For details on how to connect this connector, refer to “6. External interfaces”.  EDITOR connector [EDITOR] (RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw  COM connector [COM] (RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw) ...

  • Page 33: Basic Operations

    3. Basic operations 3-1. Background transition 3-1-1. Selecting the bus Press one of the crosspoint buttons to select the material to be used for the background transition. Depending on the operating status, the button pressed will light in one of two colors. Lighting in red: When the selected input signals are output to PGM.
  • Page 34 3. Basic operations All SHIFT All SHIFT is used to switch all the materials of the PGM/A bus crosspoint buttons, PST/B bus crosspoint buttons or AUX bus crosspoint buttons from front materials to rear materials or vice versa. The USER button to which the SHIFT function has been allocated is used to switch between the front materials and rear materials.
  • Page 35 3. Basic operations  Turn [F4] to select the button to which the SHIFT function is to be allocated using the Shift item. Right: Button No.16 Left: Button No.1 Off: Function is not allocated.  Turn [F5] to select the operation to be performed when the [SHIFT] button is pressed using the Sf-Lock item. Off: The rear material is selected only while the [SHIFT] button is pressed.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Bus Mode

    3. Basic operations 3-1-3. Selecting the bus mode Select the A/B bus system or flip-flop system (PGM/PST system) from the setting menu.  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator, and display the CONFIG menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Transition Mode

    3. Basic operations 3-1-4. 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.

  • Page 38: Image

    3. Basic operations 3-2. IMAGE 3-2-1. Setting the IMAGE effects Three effects — paint, mono-color, mosaic and defocus — can be set for the PGM/A bus materials and PST/B bus materials.  Press the [IMAGE A] button (or the [IMAGE B] button) to light its indicator, and display the IMAGE A (or IMAGE B) menu.

  • Page 39: Executing The Image Effect

    3. Basic operations 3-2-2. Executing the IMAGE effect While the IMAGE effect is set to On, the crosspoint button with the bus material to which the IMAGE effect has been added now blinks. The IMAGE effects are created as DVEs (digital video effects) so their output is delayed by one frame from the normal output.

  • Page 40: Wipe

    3. Basic operations 3-3. Wipe 3-3-1. Selecting the wipe pattern Based on the wipe patterns allocated to 12 buttons, this unit has 7 pages of background transition patterns and 4 pages of key transition patterns. (Refer to “Table of wipe patterns”.) The images and number of the basic wipe patterns are displayed on the wipe pattern selector buttons.
  • Page 41 3. Basic operations  Background transition pattern pages WIPE SQ2 (squeeze 2) pattern pattern SQ2 (squeeze 2) pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern pattern SL2 (slide 2) 3D2 (3 dimensions 2) pattern pattern pattern SL2 (slide 2) 3D2 (3 dimensions 2) pattern pattern...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Background For The 3D2 Pattern Page

    3. Basic operations 3-3-2. Selecting the background for the 3D2 pattern page On the 3D2 (3 dimensions 2) pattern page, a still image in one of the frame memories (FMEM1-4), color background (CBGG) or Black can be selected for the background. ...

  • Page 43: Wipe Decorations (Border, Soft Effect)

     Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the Hue, Sat and Lum of the border color.  To call the preset color Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.

  • Page 44: Setting The Wipe Start Position

    3. Basic operations 3-3-5. Setting the wipe start position Any start position can be set for WIPE patterns No.5 and No.11 and for SQ pattern No.5 among the wipe patterns. For WIPE patterns No.5 and No.11, the position is set using the WIPEPos sub menu of the BKGD menu. For SQ pattern No.5, it is set using the SQPos sub menu of the BKGD menu.

  • Page 45: Modifying Wipe

    3. Basic operations 3-3-6. Modifying wipe Setting the lighting effect Lighting effects can be added when the following wipe patterns have been selected: 3D1 page: #1, #3, #7, #9 These effects can be set for background transitions and key transitions. ...
  • Page 46 3. Basic operations Setting the trimming When SQ1, SQ2, SL1, SL2, 3D1 or 3D2 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.

  • Page 47: Key

    3. Basic operations 3-4. 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).

  • Page 48: Selecting The Key Type

    3. Basic operations 3-4-1. Selecting the key type  Press the [KEY] button to light its indicator, and display the KEY menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the KEY sub menu.  Turn [F2] to select the Type item. <Menu display>...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Key Material

    XPTStats | FILL: INPUT1 | XPT : 1  Turn the [F5] and select a key source signal (SRC) for the key fill signal (FILL), and press the [F5] switch.  Setting in the CONFIG menu  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator, and display the CONFIG menu.

  • Page 50: Key Transitions

    3. Basic operations 3-4-3. Key transitions  Select the transition mode. Press the [KEY] button in the transition area to light its indicator. To execute a background transition and key transition at the same time, press the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button together to turn on both indicators.

  • Page 51: Key Preview

    3. Basic operations  Execute the transition. Press the [AUTO] button in the transition area to automatically execute the transition at the transition time that has been set. Alternatively, execute the transition manually by operating the fader lever. Key auto transition When the [KEY ON] button in the transition area is pressed, the transition is automatically executed at the transition time that has been set.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Luminance Key And Linear Key

    3. Basic operations 3-4-5. Adjusting the luminance key and linear key These steps are taken to adjust the luminance key and linear key definition.  Press the [KEY/CKEY] button to light its indicator, and display the KEY menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Chroma Key

    3. Basic operations 3-4-6. Adjusting the chroma key Sampling is executed for the selected key materials to adjust those aspects of the key that are to be compensated. Step 1  To execute the sampling automatically  Press the [KEY/CKEY] button to light its indicator, and display the CHR KEY menu.
  • Page 54 3. Basic operations Step 2 The objective of this step is to remove the noise in the background image. The noise is removed by carrying out this step several times.  On the CHR KEY menu, turn [F1] to display the Sample1 sub menu. <Menu display>...
  • Page 55 3. Basic operations Step 3 The objective of this step is to remove the noise in the foreground image. The noise is removed by carrying out this step several times.  Turn [F2] to select “Matte” using the View item. <Menu display>...
  • Page 56 3. Basic operations Step 4 After steps 1 to 3 have been carried out, noise will still remain in the detail areas such as the subject's hair as shown in the image on the right. If there are many areas with noise, the noise is removed by carrying out this step several times.
  • Page 57 3. Basic operations Step 5 The objective of this step is to finely adjust the image by adjusting the noise and transparency, for example.  On the CHR KEY menu, turn [F1] to display the Sample2 sub menu. <Menu display> CHRKEY 3 | View | Mode Sample2 | Cmpsit| Spill-|...
  • Page 58 3. Basic operations [Spill–] [Spill+] In these modes, the noise in the foreground image can be removed or restored step by step through repeated sampling. Spill [–] [Matte–] [Matte+] In these modes, the matte information is adjusted. If, for instance, the area of shadow in the foreground image is to be made lighter, use [Matte-] to adjust. Conversely, to make it darker, use [Matte+].
  • Page 59 3. Basic operations [Detail–] [Detail+] In these modes, the noise in the background image can be removed step by step. This is a useful way of adjusting images lost by other sampling operations to adjust the texture or transparency of images. [–] Detail [MatSpng]...
  • Page 60 3. Basic operations [FineTun] In this mode, detailed images can be adjusted.  On the CHR KEY menu, turn [F1] to display the FineTun sub menu. <Menu display> CHRKEY 4 | View | Spill FineTun | Cmpsit|  Turn [F2] to select [Cmpsit] using the View item. ...

  • Page 61: Key Decorations

     To call the preset color Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.  To save the values that were set before calling the preset color, refer to “3-10.

  • Page 62: Masking The Key Signals

    3. Basic operations 3-4-8. Masking the key signals These steps are taken to mask the key signals using the mask signal of the box pattern.  Press the [KEY] button to light its indicator and display the KEY menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 63: Flying Key

    3. Basic operations 3-4-9. Flying key Using DVE effects, this key enables the key signals that have been input to be moved, expanded or contracted. In order for the flying key to take effect, select SL #5 as the key transition. When the key transition is executed, the keys are combined by the key signals set using the flying key menu.

  • Page 64: Pinp (Picture In Picture)

    3. Basic operations 3-5. PinP (picture in picture) Another image can be combined with the background image. This unit supports two PinP channels. 3-5-1. Selecting the PinP channel and material Press the [PinP 1/2] button among the AUX bus selector buttons. When the button is lighted in amber, the PinP1 sub menu is displayed on the LCD, and the state in which the PinP1 materials are selected is now established for the AUX bus crosspoint buttons.

  • Page 65: Selecting Shape

    3. Basic operations 3-5-2. Selecting Shape Square or Circle can be selected as the shape used for combining PinP1 images. PinP2 images are fixed as Square.  Press the [PinP1/PinP2] button to light its indicator and display the PinP1 menu. ...

  • Page 66: Pinp Transitions

    3. Basic operations 3-5-4. PinP transitions  Set the transition time. On the TIME menu, turn [F1] to display the PinP1 sub menu (or PinP2 sub menu). As with background transitions, set the transition time.  Refer to “3-1-6. Auto transition”. ...
  • Page 67  Turn [F2] to display the third menu of FS. <Menu display> INPUT XX | FS | FS 1/13 |  Turn [F4] to select DbyD using the Mode item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the selection. -360 +360 | Mode↓ | CC ...

  • Page 68: Linking Pinp1 And Pinp2

    3. Basic operations 3-5-6. Linking PinP1 and PinP2 The PinP1 and PinP2 images perform a symmetrical operation for the axis whose coordinates and rotation angle have been set. The image serving as the reference is the PinP image of the menu being operated. ...

  • Page 69: Pinp Decorations

     Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the Hue, Sat and Lum of the border color.  To call the preset color Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.

  • Page 70: Trimming Settings

    3. Basic operations 3-5-8. Trimming settings  Press the [PinP1] button (or [PinP2] button) to light its indicator and display the PinP1 menu (or PinP2 menu).  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the Trim sub menu. <Menu display>...

  • Page 71: Dsk (Downstream Key)

    3. Basic operations 3-6. DSK (downstream key) Characters or other images can be combined with the background image. This unit supports two DSK channels. 3-6-1. Selecting the DSK type  Press the [DSK1] button (or [DSK2] button) to light its indicator and display the DSK1 menu (or DSK2 menu).
  • Page 72  Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the Hue, Sat and Lum of the fill matte.  To call the preset color Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Dsk Channel And Dsk Fill Material

    XPTStats | FILL: INPUT1 | XPT : 1  Turn the [F5] and select a DSK source signal (SRC) for the DSK fill signal (FILL), and press the [F5] switch.  Setting in the CONFIG menu  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator, and display the CONFIG menu.

  • Page 74: Dsk Transitions

    3. Basic operations 3-6-3. DSK transitions  Set the transition time. On the TIME menu, turn [F1] to display the DSK1 sub menu (or DSK2 sub menu). As with background transitions, set the transition time.  Refer to “3-1-6. Auto transition”. ...

  • Page 75: Dsk Adjustments

    3. Basic operations 3-6-5. DSK adjustments The DSK definition can be adjusted.  Press the [DSK1] button (or [DSK2] button) to light its indicator and display the DSK1 menu (or DSK2 menu).  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the Adjust sub menu. <Menu display>...

  • Page 76: Dsk Decorations

     To call the preset color Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.  To save the values that were set before calling the preset color, refer to “3-10.

  • Page 77: Masking The Dsk Signals

    3. Basic operations 3-6-7. Masking the DSK signals These steps are taken to mask the DSK signals using the mask signal of the box pattern.  Press the [DSK1] button (or [DSK2] button) to light its indicator and display the DSK1 menu (or DSK2 menu).

  • Page 78: Ftb (Fade To Black)

    3. Basic operations 3-7. FTB (fade to black) The user can fade out from a program image to the black screen or fade in to a program image from a black screen.  Set the duration of the transition. On the TIME menu, turn [F1] to display the FTB sub menu. As with a background transition, set the transition time.

  • Page 79: Internal Color Signals

     Turn [F2], [F3] and [F4] to perform the color adjustments (Hue, Sat and Lum). Calling the preset colors Turn [F5] to select the preset color using the Load item, and press the [F5] switch. The Hue, Sat and Lum values are changed to the preset color values.

  • Page 80: Switching The Aux Output

    3. Basic operations 3-9. Switching the AUX output 3-9-1. Selecting the AUX output materials The AUX1 to AUX4 output signals can be selected.  Press one of the [AUX1] to [AUX4] buttons among the AUX bus selector buttons. The selected button lights in amber. ...

  • Page 81: Aux1 Transitions

    3. Basic operations 3-9-2. AUX1 transitions The MIX transition is executed when the output signal set for AUX1 is switched.  Press the [AUX1] button of the AUX bus selector buttons. The selected button and its corresponding AUX bus crosspoint button light in amber. ...

  • Page 82: Setting Enable/Disable For The Aux1 Transition

    3. Basic operations 3-9-3. Setting enable/disable for the AUX1 transition The AUX1 transition time and transition enable/disable can be set.  Press the [TIME] button to light its indicator and display the TIME menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 83: Memory

    3. Basic operations 3-10. Memory Background transition patterns, PinP sizes, border widths and other video statuses can be stored in and recalled from the memory. Depending on what statuses are to be stored in the memory, the SHOT memory, BKGD/WIPE memory, PinP memory and CAM memory are available.

  • Page 84: Memory Registration And Recall Items

    3. Basic operations 3-10-1. Memory registration and recall items Material selected  PGM/A bus SHOT memory  PST/B bus [SHOT MEM]  PinP1 bus  PinP2 bus  KEY Fill bus  DSK1 Fill bus  DSK2 Fill bus  PGM/A bus BKGD/WIPE memory ...

  • Page 85: Storing The Settings In The Memory (Store)

    3. Basic operations 3-10-2. Storing the settings in the memory (Store) The settings for the images and operations to be kept in the memory can be stored in the number keys (1 to 10).  Using the unit, set the images or operations to be kept in the memory. ...

  • Page 86: Recalling The Operations Stored In The Memory (Recall)

    3. Basic operations 3-10-3. Recalling the operations stored in the memory (Recall)  Press one of the buttons — [SHOT MEM], [BKGD WIPE MEM], [PinP MEM] or [CAM MEM] — to select the corresponding memory whose operations are to be recalled. The selected button lights in amber.

  • Page 87: Deleting The Operations Stored In The Memory (Delete)

    3. Basic operations 3-10-4. Deleting the operations stored in the memory (Delete)  Press one of the buttons — [SHOT MEM], [BKGD WIPE MEM], [PinP MEM] or [CAM MEM] — to select the corresponding memory whose operations are to be deleted. The selected button lights in amber.

  • Page 88: Effect Dissolve

    3. Basic operations 3-10-5. Effect dissolve Switching from the current image to the image or operation stored in the SHOT memory can be performed smoothly. For the items targeted by effect dissolve, refer to the SHOT memory items in “3-10-1. Memory registration and recall items”.

  • Page 89: Frame Memories

    Even during review display, the next image can be imported. Off: No review display.  Press the [F5] switch (Exec) to import the still images to the frame memory. The still images can also be imported using the user buttons.

  • Page 90: Saving Images In Flash Memory

    Selecting [ALL] will save data in all frame memory areas, from FMEM1 to FMEM4.  Press the [F5] switch (Exec) to save data in the flash memory area.  The [F5] switch becomes enabled when “Manual” is selected in the Mode item.

  • Page 91: Sd Memory Cards

    3. Basic operations 3-12. SD memory cards The unit’s frame memory data and system data can be stored on SD memory cards. Conversely, this data can be loaded from the SD memory cards to the unit. Frame memory data (still image data): The unit supports 24-bit (uncompressed) BMP (bitmap) and JPEG (baseline) is the only file formats.

  • Page 92: Initializing The Sd Memory Cards

     Turn [F5] to select “Yes,” and press the [F5] switch to initialize the card. If “Load”, “Save” or “Delete” is selected and then the [F2] switch is pressed after a SD memory card not formatted in compliance with the SD standard has been inserted, a message indicating that “This card is not usable Please initialize it”...

  • Page 93: Saving Data On Sd Memory Cards

    FMEM1 to 4: Still image data in frame memories 1 to 4 SetUp: Setup data  If the [F5] switch is now pressed, the file is stored on the SD memory card. Filenames are provided automatically using the running number as shown below. HS001.bmp to HS999.bmp <Configuration of folder at storage destination>...

  • Page 94: Loading Data From Sd Memory Cards

    If the name of the file to be loaded consists of more than 8 characters, a shortened version of the filename will be displayed.  If the [F5] switch is now pressed, the file is loaded from the SD memory card and stored in the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 95: Deleting Files On Sd Memory Cards

    FreeSpace: The SD memory card’s total memory and remaining free space are displayed in megabyte units (MB). (Free space/card’s total memory)  Press the [F5] switch, and the display of information of Images item and FreeSpace item is updated. —|HS001 Yes↓...

  • Page 96: Input/Output Signal Settings

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1. Input signal settings IN1 to IN6 are SDI signal inputs. IN A1, IN A2, IN B1 and IN B2 can be set only when one of the following option boards has been connected.  AV-HS04M1 (SDI Input Board) ...

  • Page 97: Setting The Frame Synchronizer

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer The frame synchronizer can be set to On or Off for each input. The DVI input (option) frame synchronizer is permanently On. It cannot be set from On to Off or vice versa. ...

  • Page 98: Setting The Input Mode

     In the Auto mode, the images may be disturbed when the input signals are switched.  On the INPUT XX sub menu, turn [F4] to set the input mode using the Mode item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the setting.

  • Page 99: Freezing The Input Signals

    Frame or Field can also be selected while an image is frozen.  Press the [F4] switch to freeze the input image or cancel the freeze. If the [F4] switch is pressed while the display is “Off”, the video signal is frozen, and the display is set to “On”.

  • Page 100: Color Corrector

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-4. Color corrector When the color corrector is enabled, the colors of the input video signals can be corrected. This function can be set for the signals that are input to IN9 to IN16. Enabling the color corrector ...
  • Page 101 4. Input/output signal settings Process control  Adjusting the Y signal gain and setting its slice level  On the INPUT XX sub menu, turn [F2] to display the third menu of CC Prc1. <Menu display> INPUT XX | CC Prc1 | Y-Gain | Slice 7/13 | 100.0| 200.0...
  • Page 102 4. Input/output signal settings Tone curve The gray scale of the input images can be compensated. Set the tone curve, and adjust the image brightness, contrast and other characteristics. Furthermore, by adjusting each of the R, G and B colors separately, the white balance and color tone can be adjusted.
  • Page 103 4. Input/output signal settings Adjusting the color matrix item gain  On the INPUT XX sub menu, turn [F2] to display the third menu of CC MTX1. <Menu display> INPUT XX | CC MTX1 | R-G | 11/13 | 0.00| −1.00 1.00 ...

  • Page 104: Setting The Up-Converter

    The input used to set the up-converter is selected for X.  Turn [F2] to display the third menu of UpConv1.  Turn [F3] to select the scaling system using the Scale item, and press the [F3] switch to enter the selection. SQ (squeeze): The image is enlarged both horizontally and vertically to fill the entire screen.

  • Page 105: Setting The Analog Input Gain (Option)

    4. Input/output signal settings Fine-tuning of image positions Fine-tuning of image positions is performed when EC (edge crop) is selected for the scaling method.  On the INPUT XX sub menu, turn [F2] to display the third menu of UpConv2. <Menu display>...

  • Page 106: Setting The Analog Composite Input Signals (Option)

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-7. Setting the analog composite input signals (option) When the analog composite input board (option) has been connected, the analog composite input signals can be set.  Press the [INPUT] button to light its indicator and display the INPUT menu. ...

  • Page 107: Setting The Dvi Input Signals (Option)

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-2. Setting the DVI input signals (option) 4-2-1. Setting the DVI input signals Set the DVI input signals when the DVI input board (option) or full HD DVI input board (option) has been connected. Signals with the following resolutions can be input. If signals with any other resolution or frequency are input, the picture will turn black.
  • Page 108 4. Input/output signal settings  Turn [F4] to select the scaling method. Fit-V: The aspect ratio of the input images is maintained, and the size of the images is increased or reduced in accordance with the vertical resolution. Fit-H: The aspect ratio of the input images is maintained, and the size of the images is increased or reduced in accordance with the horizontal resolution.
  • Page 109 4. Input/output signal settings  DVI input scaling size table DVI format Mode Fit-V 1024768 Fit-H Full SXGA Fit-V 12801024 Fit-H Full WXGA Fit-V 1280768 Fit-H Full HD/1080i HD/720P 1920  1080 1280  720 : Black images are inserted here. : The parts of the images protruding in these areas are cropped.
  • Page 110 4. Input/output signal settings DVI format Mode WSXGA+ Fit-V 16801050 Fit-H Full UXGA Fit-V 16001200 Fit-H Full WUXGA Fit-V 19201200 Fit-H Full HD/1080i HD/720P 1920  1080 1280  720 1728 1152 1080 1920 1280 1080 1440 1080 1920 1280 1080 1728 1152...

  • Page 111: Adjusting The Dvi Input Signals

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-2-2. Adjusting the DVI input signals Adjust the clock/phase and position of the DVI-I input signals.  Press the [INPUT] button to light its indicator and display the INPUT menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 112: Setting The Output Signals

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-3. Setting the output signals OUT1 to OUT4 are SDI signal outputs. OUT5 and OUT6 are DVI-D signal outputs. OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1 and OUT B2 can be set only when one of the following option boards has been connected.

  • Page 113: Assigning The Output Signals

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-3-1. Assigning the output signals Assign the output signals to OUTPUT1 to OUTPUT10.  Press the [OUTPUT] button to light its indicator and display the OUTPUT menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the OUTPUTYY sub menu. (Y: OUT1 to OUT6, A1, A2, B1 or B2) The output used to assign the output signal is selected for Y.
  • Page 114  When the SDI output board (option) has been connected, turn [F4] to set the output mode using the Mode item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the setting. An asterisk () appears on the left of the currently selected output mode.

  • Page 115: Setting The Dvi Output Signals (Out5 And Out6 Standard Outputs And Options)

    If it is off, adjust the position at the monitor. For details on the adjustment method, refer to the operating instructions of the monitor.  Turn [F4] to select the resolution of the images to be output, and press the [F4] switch to enter the selection. Auto: The equipment information of the output destination is captured by the DVI signals, and the images are output at the optimum resolution.
  • Page 116 MV1,MV2 KeyOut  Turn [F4] to set the video movement detection sensitivity using the MovDet item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the setting. 1: Sensitivity closer to still image — 3: standard — 5: sensitivity closer to moving images | MovDet↓...

  • Page 117: Setting The Down-Converter (Option)

    System image (HD)  Turn [F4] to set the delay time of the output using the Delay item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the setting. 90H (75H): When the system format is 1080/59.94i, the image is delayed from the system image (HD) by 90H, and output.

  • Page 118: Setting The Sync Signals

    BBAD 0IRE  Turn [F2], select the sync signal using the Sync item, and press the [F2] switch to enter the selection. An asterisk () appears at the left of the reference signal currently selected.  Turn [F3] to select the setup level of the black burst signal in the internal synchronization mode using the BBSetup item.

  • Page 119: Adjusting The Output Signal Phase

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-7. Adjusting the output signal phase The phase of the output video signals can be adjusted.  Press the [SYSTEM] button to light its indicator and display the SYSTEM menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...
  • Page 120 4. Input/output signal settings <Phase adjustment setup> (System standard) • 1H Output (+1H) Approx. –0.7H to +0.3H Shortest Output (+0.5H) Longest Output (+1.5H) • 0H Output (1F delay for REF and in-phase output) FS Range MAX less than approximately 1 frame AVDL Range: Range for automatic phase adjustment.
  • Page 121 4. Input/output signal settings <Phases and delay amounts of input/output signals during HD format use> Frame synchronizer On, Off Mode: Input Normal, UC or signals D by D (cannot be selected when the system format is 720p)  See “4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer”. OutPhs Input System...
  • Page 122 4. Input/output signal settings <Phase relationship between input signals and output signals> (for 1080/59.94i format) (Example 1) Input signals (non-synchronized) Sync signal (Ref) Output signal  Max. 1F Output signal  (90H) Max. 1F+90H Output signal  (1F) (Example 2) Input signals (non-synchronized) Sync signal (Ref)

  • Page 123: Setting The Multi View Display

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-8. Setting the multi view display The input images, program images, preview images, etc. can be arranged on the screen of an external monitor and output to two lines (MV1 and MV2). 4-8-1. Setting the screen layout There are four multi view split-screen display modes: 16 split (the main screen is split into 16 subscreens), 10 split, 9 split and 4 split.
  • Page 124 4. Input/output signal settings  Press the [MV] button to light its indicator and display the MV menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to select the MV1 PATT or MV2 PATT sub menu depending on the multi view output signals to be set.

  • Page 125: Setting The Split Frame And Characters

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-8-2. Setting the split frame and characters Set the frame, character brightness and background of the split screens to be displayed on the multi view display.  Press the [MV] button to light its indicator and display the MV menu. ...

  • Page 126: Setting The Tally Displays

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-8-3. Setting the tally displays Set the tally displays to be superimposed onto the split frame of the multi view display. The red tally indicates material consisting of program outputs. The green tally indicates material selected by the preset bus. On the MV1 Frame or MV2 Frame sub menu, turn [F5] to set the tally displays using the Tally item.

  • Page 127: Changing The Material Names

     Turn [F2] to display the Name sub menu.  Turn [F3] to select the type of material name using the Type item, and press the [F3] switch to enter the type. An asterisk () appears at the left of the type of material name currently selected.

  • Page 128: High-Resolution Multi View Mode

     Turn [F1] to display the Format sub menu. <Menu display> 1 | Mode↓  Format 1080/59.94i| 1080/50i 1080/24psf 1080/23.98psf 720/59.94p 720/50p 480/59.94i 576/50i  Turn [F4] to set On or Off using the HiRes item, and press the [F4] switch. | HiRes↓ | 16:9SQ  Off|...

  • Page 129: Setting The On-Screen Display (Osd)

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-9. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) The menu screen can be superimposed onto the preview output or multi view display 1 or 2 output for display.  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator and display the CONFIG menu.

  • Page 130: Setting The Ancillary Data

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-10. Setting the ancillary data In this section, the function for allowing the ancillary data of the SDI input signals to pass through is set. If SD format signals are input while the HD format has been set as the system format, it will not be possible for their ancillary data to be passed through.

  • Page 131: System Settings

    720/50p 480/59.94i 576/50i  Turn [F2], select the format using the Mode item, and press the [F2] switch to enter the selection. An asterisk () appears at the left of the format currently selected. Setting the 16:9 squeeze mode When the 16:9 squeeze mode is selected, a border width (wipe or PinP) is established that considers cases where SD format images are to be converted into the 16:9 aspect ratio and used.

  • Page 132: Setting The Crosspoints

    5. System settings 5-2. Setting the crosspoints 5-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints External video input signals and internally generated signals can be assigned to crosspoint buttons 1 to 32. Displaying the assignment statuses  Press the [XPT] button to light its indicator and display the XPT menu. ...
  • Page 133 5. System settings The table below lists the materials which can be assigned. Button Signal XP1 to 32 IN1 to IN16 IN-A1, IN-A2, IN-B1, IN-B2 Black CBGD CBAR FMEM1 to FMEM4 KeyOut NoAsign  The image will not be changed by pressing any button to which “NoAsign” is assigned. ...

  • Page 134: Setting The Crosspoint Switching

    5. System settings 5-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switching The timing at which the crosspoints are to be switched can be set.  Press the [XPT] button to light its indicator and display the XPT menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”. ...

  • Page 135: Button Assignments

    5. System settings 5-3. Button assignments 5-3-1. Setting the user buttons The user can assign several functions which can be set using the menu items into six user buttons (USER 1 to USER 6). The user buttons light in amber when the assigned function is ON and are off when the assigned function is OFF. Each time the user button is pressed, the function setting alternates between ON and OFF.
  • Page 136 5. System settings <Setting method>  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator and display the CONFIG menu.  Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the Button1 sub menu and Button2 sub menu. <Menu display> CONFIG 8 | USER1 | USER2 Button1 |PinPPVW|DSK1PVW|...

  • Page 137: Setting The Date And Time

     Turn [F2] to set the year using the Year item.  Turn [F3] to set the month using the Month item.  Turn [F4] to set the day using the Date item.  Press the [F5] switch to enter the year/month/day. <Menu display> 10 | Year...

  • Page 138: Network Settings

     Refer to “2-1-5. LCD menu area”.  Turn [F1] to display the Network1 sub menu.  Turn [F2] to [F5] to set the IP address, and press the [F5] switch (Save) to enter the address. <Menu display> 7 | IP Address...

  • Page 139: Other Settings

    5. System settings 5-6. Other settings Setting the LCD backlight The LCD backlight can be set to ON or OFF. It is also possible to automatically turn off the LCD backlight when no control panel operation is performed within a set time interval.

  • Page 140: External Device Control

    5. System settings 5-7. External device control 5-7-1. Enable/Disable Setting for Control of External Devices Set up the control of the external devices (editor, pan-tilt head and/or controller) that have been connected to the RS-422 connector.  Press the [CTL] button to light its indicator and display the CTL menu. ...

  • Page 141: Editor Control

    • Read command • Crosspoint switch • Wipe pattern selection (BKGD) • Transition mode (MIX/WIPE) selection • Auto transition time setting • Auto transition execution <Table of wipe patterns supported> AV-HS450N protocol WIPE #1 WIPE #2 WIPE #3 WIPE #4 WIPE #5...

  • Page 142: Setting The Gpi

    5. System settings 5-7-3. Setting the GPI The user can set the functions that are to be controlled from the GPI ports and set whether to enable the control.  Refer to “6-2-4. TALLY/GPI” and “6-3-1. TALLY/GPI”.  Press the [CONFIG] button to light its indicator and display the CONFIG menu. ...
  • Page 143 5. System settings  Control using the GPI input port Assign Item AUTO AUTO button in transition area CUT button in transition area DSK1 DSK1 button in transition area DSK2 DSK2 button in transition area PinP1 PinP1 button in transition area PinP2 PinP2 button in transition area FTB button in transition area...

  • Page 144: Camera Control

    5. System settings Camera control 5-7-4. A camera and pan-tilt head can be controlled from this unit. Up to five cameras can be controlled via a controller (AW-RP655N or AW-RP555N) connected to the unit’s COM connector. The unit can also be connected directly to a pan-tilt head, and the camera and pan-tilt head can be controlled. To control a camera in this way, select “P/TCont”...
  • Page 145 IN/OUT A1 IN/OUT A2 IN/OUT B1 IN/OUT B2 SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS DVI-D OUTPUTS PANEL TALLY/GPI AV-HS450N COM connector Cable length: Max. 656 ft. (200 m) Twisted pair cable (AWG24) <Connection specifications> AV-HS450N Pin No. Signal FRAME GND RXD –...
  • Page 146 IN/OUT A2 IN/OUT B1 IN/OUT B2 ANALOG INPUTS SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS DVI-D OUTPUTS PANEL TALLY/GPI AV-HS450N COM connector Cable length: Max. 656 ft. (200 m) Twisted pair cable (AWG24) <Connection specifications> AV-HS450N Pin No. Signal FRAME GND RXD –...
  • Page 147 IN/OUT A1 IN/OUT A2 IN/OUT B1 IN/OUT B2 SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS DVI-D OUTPUTS PANEL TALLY/GPI AV-HS450N COM connector Cable length: Max. 656 ft. (200 m) Twisted pair cable (AWG24) <Connection specifications> AV-HS450N Pin No. Signal FRAME GND RXD –...
  • Page 148 5. System settings Camera control settings Five cameras can be controlled either through the controller that is used for the camera (AW-RP555N or AW-RP655N) connected to the COM connector, or through the controller that is used for the pan-tilt head. ...
  • Page 149 Control is exercised at the slowest speed.  When controlling the pan-tilt head’s power to On, turn [F5] to select On, and press the [F5] switch. When controlling it to Off, turn [F5] to select Off, and press the [F5] switch.
  • Page 150  Turn [F2] to set the camera to be controlled using the CTL item.  If the camera's menus are to be displayed, turn [F3] to select On, and then press the [F3] switch. If they are not to be displayed, turn [F3] to select Off and then press the [F3] switch.

  • Page 151: Status Displays

    5. System settings 5-8. Status displays 5-8-1. Alarm status displays The alert status (alarms) for this unit’s power supply and cooling fan are displayed on the LCD.  Press the [SYSTEM] button to light it, and display the SYSTEM menu. ...

  • Page 152: Displaying The Version Information And Option Information

    5. System settings 5-8-3. Displaying the version information and option information Information on the unit’s software and hardware versions and the statuses of the options are displayed.  Press the [SYSTEM] button to light its indicator and display the SYSTEM menu. ...

  • Page 153: Initialization

     Press [F2] to initialize the settings. The “Init?” message appears.  To initialize the settings, turn [F2] to select YES, and then press the [F2] switch. To cancel the initialization, turn [F2] to select No, and then press the [F2] switch.

  • Page 154: External Interfaces

    6. External interfaces 6-1. Connecting the control panel and mainframe Connect the MAIN FRAME connector on the control panel and PANEL connector on the mainframe using the CAT5E cable supplied. CAT5E, straight cable, STP (shielded twisted pair), 10 m Provide the cable below if the control panel and mainframe are installed in a location where the CAT5E cable provided is not long enough to connect them (where the distance between the control panel and mainframe is more than 10 meters).

  • Page 155: Editor

    Stop bit: 1 bit 6-2-3. COM One or more Panasonic pan-tilt head systems can be controlled by the unit by connecting the system to the COM connector. For details on the connections, refer to “5-7-4. Camera control”.  The pin assignment is different from that of the EDITOR connector.

  • Page 156: Tally/Gpi

    Example of GPI Out and ALARM connections Ensure that the conditions given below are satisfied. Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24 V Current: Max. 50 mA AV-HS450N GPI Out ALARM Out (Max. current: 50 mA) Example of GPI In connections Provide contact inputs.

  • Page 157: Control Panel

    Example of GPI Out and ALARM connections Ensure that the conditions given below are satisfied. Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24 V Current: Max. 50 mA AV-HS450N GPI Out ALARM Out (Max. current: 50 mA) Example of GPI In connections Provide contact inputs.

  • Page 158: Image Transmission Functions

    7. Image transmission functions This unit comes with a function for transmitting still images from the host computer to the unit via LAN and a function for importing still images from the unit into the host computer. The image transmission software must be installed in the host computer from the CD-ROM supplied in order to use these functions.

  • Page 159: How To Install The Software

    7. Image transmission functions How to install the software This section describes how to install the image transmission software (HS450 Tool). Windows XP is used as the host computer’s operating system in the example given here. 1. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the unit into the CD-ROM drive of the host computer in which the program will be installed.
  • Page 160 7. Image transmission functions Operation This section describes how to operate the image transmission software (HS450 Tool). <Startup> On the Start menu of Windows, select [Programs]  [Panasonic]  [AV-HS450Tool]  [HS450Tool]. The main screen now appears. <Exit> Click the [CLOSE] button.
  • Page 161 7. Image transmission functions <Transmitting images to the unit> 1. Select the mode. Check that “To HS450” appears in the [Mode] field. If “From HS450” appears instead, click the [From HS450] button so that “To HS450” appears. 2. Select the transmission destination of the images in the [Target] field. FMEM1: Unit’s frame memory 1 FMEM2: Unit’s frame memory 2 FMEM3: Unit’s frame memory 3...
  • Page 162 7. Image transmission functions <Transmitting images from the unit> 1. Select the mode. Check that “From HS450” appears in the [Mode] field. If “To HS450” appears instead, click the [To HS450] button so that “From HS450” appears. 2. Select the images to be imported to the host computer in the [Target] field. FMEM1: Images in unit’s frame memory 1 FMEM2: Images in unit’s frame memory 2 FMEM3: Images in unit’s frame memory 3...

  • Page 163: Setting Menu Table

    8. Setting menu table A setting is entered when an item displayed (↓) is selected and then the [F1], [F2], [F3], [F4] or [F5] switch is pressed. (It will not be entered unless the switch is pressed.) Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select.
  • Page 164 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. CHR KEY CHRKEY 1 Parameter AutoCmp Setting range Default value CHRKEY 2 Parameter Sample1 Setting range Default value CHRKEY 3 Parameter Sample2 Setting range Default value CHRKEY 4 Parameter FineTun Setting range Default value...
  • Page 165 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. PinP1 PinP1 6 Parameter Trim Setting range Default value PinP1 7 Parameter TrimAdj Setting range Default value PinP1 8 Parameter Sync Setting range Default value PinP2 PinP2 1 Parameter PinP2 Setting range Default value...
  • Page 166 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. DSK1 DSK1 1 Parameter DSK1 Setting range Default value DSK1 2 Parameter Adjust Setting range Default value DSK1 3 Parameter FillMatt Setting range Default value DSK1 4 Parameter Edge Setting range Default value DSK1 5...
  • Page 167 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. DSK2 DSK2 4 Parameter Edge Setting range Default value DSK2 5 Parameter EdgeCol Setting range Default value DSK2 6 Parameter Mask Setting range Default value DSK2 7 Parameter MaskAdj Setting range Default value TIME...
  • Page 168 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. TIME TIME 8 Parameter EFF DSLV Setting range Default value TIME 9 Parameter Setting range Default value CBGD CBGD 1 Parameter CBGD Setting range Default value BKGD BKGD 1 Parameter Border Setting range...
  • Page 169 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. IMAG A IMG A 1 Parameter IMAG A Setting range Default value IMG A 2 Parameter Paint Setting range Default value IMG A 3 Parameter Mono Setting range Default value IMG A 4 Parameter Mosa/Def...
  • Page 170 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Parameter CamCTL1 Setting range Default value Parameter CamCTL2 Setting range Default value Parameter CamMenu Setting range Default value Display only Status1 Display only Status2 Display only Status3 Display only Status4 Parameter XPTAsign...
  • Page 171 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Parameter MV1 PATT Setting range Default value Parameter MV1Frame Setting range Default value Parameter MV2 PATT Setting range Default value Parameter MV2Frame Setting range Default value Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Turn F2 to select.
  • Page 172 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. INPUT INPUT XX* (SDI) 1/13 * IN1 to IN16, A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for X. Freeze 2/13 Name 3/13 UpConv1 4/13 (IN13 to IN16, A1, A2, B1 or B2 only) UpConv2 5/13...
  • Page 173 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. INPUT INPUT XX* (ANA) * A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for X. Freeze Name UpConv1 INPUT XX* Freeze (DVI) * A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for X.
  • Page 174 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. INPUT INPUT XX* (Csit) * A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for X. Freeze Name UpConv1 Setting OUTPUT OUTPUTYY* Asign (SDI) * Out1 to 4, A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for Y.
  • Page 175 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. OUTPUT OUTPUTYY* Asign (DVI-D) * Out5 to 6 is displayed for Y. DVIOut OUTPUTYY* Asign (DVI-I) * A1, A2, B1 or B2 is displayed for Y. (This submenu DVIOut is available when...
  • Page 176 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. CONFIG CONFIG 1 Parameter Operate Setting range Default value CONFIG 2 Parameter SHOT MEM Setting range Default value CONFIG 3 Parameter SYSCONF Setting range Default value CONFIG 4 Parameter GPIM-In Setting range Default value...
  • Page 177 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. CONFIG CONFIG 6 Parameter GPIP-In Setting range Default value CONFIG 7 Parameter GPIP-Out Setting range Default value Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Port Assign Port1 to 8...
  • Page 178 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. CONFIG CONFIG 8 Parameter Button1 Setting range Default value CONFIG 9 Parameter Button2 Setting range Default value CONFIG10 Parameter Setting range Default value CONFIG11 Parameter KSAsign Setting range Default value CONFIG12 Parameter CLNAsign...
  • Page 179 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. SYSTEM (Message) Parameter (When locked) Display only SYSTEM Parameter (When Format Setting range unlocked) Default value Parameter OutPhs Setting range Default value Parameter Setting range Default value Parameter Anci Setting range Default value Parameter...
  • Page 180 8. Setting menu table Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. SYSTEM SYS 12 Parameter (When MainVer Setting range unlocked) Default value SYS 13 Parameter OptVer Setting range Default value Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Select Version MFSoft, PnlSoft,...

  • Page 181: Appearance

    9. Appearance Mainframe Control panel SIGNAL POWER CONTRAST POWER ALARM PinP1 DSK1 TIME IMAGE A BKGD CKEY PinP2 DSK2 CBGD IMAGE B PinP 1/2 DSK 1/2 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AMBER:1 / GREEN :2 MENU FUNCTION / AUX BUS DELEGATION PGM/A PST/B 17-13/16 (453) 18-9/16 (471)

  • Page 182: Specifications

    10. Specifications  Mainframe [AV-HS450U1N] Video inputs Standard SDI: 16 signal lines (IN1 to IN16) (20 signal lines, Optional: Up to 4 additional signal lines (IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2) maximum) Standard SDI: 4 signal lines (OUT1 to OUT4 1 line each, Video outputs (10 signal lines, maximum)
  • Page 183 10. Specifications SDI outputs HD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 292M) SD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 259M) 4 signal lines, standard: OUT1 2; OUT2, OUT3, OUT4 1 each 8 signal lines, maximum: OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1, OUT B2 HD [SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with] •...
  • Page 184 10. Specifications DVI-D input Digital RGB: (option) XGA (1024768), WXGA (1280768), SXGA (12801024), WSXGA+ (16801050), UXGA (16001200), WUXGA (19201200) Vertical frequency: 60 Hz Digital RGB: 1080/50P, 1080/59.94P  Analog input signals are not supported. 4 signal lines, maximum: IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2 ...
  • Page 185  When the control panel is connected 100/10 Mbps 1  Used for maintenance purposes RS-422 control connector  GVG standard protocol subset supported RS-422 control connector  For Panasonic pan-tilt head system control, etc. INPUT: 8 inputs, general-purpose, photocoupler sensing OUTPUT: 31 outputs;...
  • Page 186 10. Specifications  Control panel [AV-HS450C1N] Control I/O MAINFRAME TALLY/GPI External media SD memory cards Ambient operating 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) temperature Humidity 10 % to 90 % (no condensation) Power supply DC 12 V, 0.8 A ...

  • Page 187: Appendix (Glossary)

    Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. Word AB Bus system Ancillary Data Aspect ratio [Auxiliary Bus] AVDL [Automatic Video Delayline] [Black burst] Border Chroma key Clip Color Background Density Dot by Dot Down Converter DSK [Downstream Key] DVE [Digital Video Effect] [Digital Visual Interface] Embedded Audio...
  • Page 188 Appendix (glossary) Word Frame Memory Frame Synchronizer Freeze FTB [Fade to Black] Genlock [General Purpose Interface] Key Edge Key Fill Key Gain Key Invert Key Mask Key Source Linear Key [Luminance] Luminance Key [Mix Effect] Multi View Display OSD [On Screen Display] PinP [Picture in Picture] A memory which can hold the video signals equivalent to one frame.
  • Page 189 Appendix (glossary) Word [Preview] [Program Bus] [Preset Bus] Preset Memory RS-422 [Saturation] [Serial Digital Interface] Self Key Tally Transition Tri-level Sync Trimming Up Converter Wipe The function for checking ahead of time the image which will be output after the next transition. The image is output from the PVW system. The bus which always carries the program output signals.
  • Page 190 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Headquarters: 3 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-5300 EASTERN ZONE: 3 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7196 WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 438-3608...

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