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Operating Instructions Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400AN Model No. Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A PAGE WIPE TIME WIPE COLOR CHR KEY FREEZE BKGD PATT POWER POSITIONER ALARM AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE PinP IN/OUT KEY PATT PinP MEMORY SYSTEM FUNC AUX BUS DELEGATION AUX SOURCE...
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Safety precautions CAUTION: CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT OPEN USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 2) Keep these instructions.
Contents Description ..........5 2. System ..........18 2-1. Configuration ...........18 Features ............. 5 2-2. Connections ............19 Precautions for use ........6 3. Setting menu table ......21 1. Functions in each area ......7 4. Appearance ......... 28 1-1. Control panel .............7 5.
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.
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 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Avoid using the product at a cold place below 0 °C (32 °F) or at a hot place above 40 °C (104 °F) because extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.
1. Functions in each area 1-1. Control panel Wipe pattern area LCD menu area SD memory card area User button area Positioner area Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A PAGE WIPE TIME WIPE COLOR CHR KEY FREEZE BKGD PATT POWER POSITIONER ALARM ...
1. Functions in each area 1-2. Crosspoint area AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE PinP AUX BUS DELEGATION AUX SOURCE USER PGM/A PST/B 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.
1. Functions in each area 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 PAGE WIPE (9) is lighted.
1. Functions in each area < Freeze status indicator LED When this LED is lighted, 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. ...
1. Functions in each area 1-5. Transition area PinP IN/OUT KEY PATT MEMORY SYSTEM FUNC WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION WIPE DIRECTION WIPE BKGD PinP WIPE AUTO >...
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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.
1. Functions in each area 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 lighted and then one of the wipe pattern selector buttons (8) is pressed, the setting menu is displayed.
1. Functions in each area 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 POSITIONER Chroma key area In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.
Do not turn off the unit’s power or eject the SD memory card while the access LED is lighted. 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-SDM02G...
1. Functions in each area 1-9. Rear panel connections area POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS SLOT2 SLOT2 SLOT1 SLOT1 DVI INPUTS DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I SLOT SLOT ~IN ANALOG OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS SLOT SLOT SDI OUTPUTS SDI INPUTS RS-422 TALLY...
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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”. ( Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) [ Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male, inch screw) ...
HD camera HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI monitor HD camera HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI monitor HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI monitor Multi-Format Live Switcher AV-HS400AN POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS SLOT2 SLOT2 SLOT1 SLOT1 SLOT SLOT ~IN SLOT...
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HD SDI monitor DVI or VGA DVI or VGA PC monitor Multi-Format POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS Live Switcher SLOT2 SLOT2 SLOT1 SLOT1 AV-HS400AN DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS DVI INPUTS DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I SLOT SLOT ~IN ANALOG OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS SLOT SLOT SDI OUTPUTS...
3. 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.) Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Parameter Type LumKey Fill Setting range Lum, Linear, ChrmOn, ChrmOff Bus, Matte Auto, On, Off...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Type Fill Parameter Setting range Lum, Linear Bus, Matte On, Off...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Mode ↓ IN/OUT Input Parameter Signal AnaGain 1/15...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Mode ↓ Size ↓ Scale ↓ IN/OUT DVIOut Signal...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Mode ↓ SYSTEM Format 16:9SQ Parameter 1/16 Setting range...
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3. Setting menu table Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Sub menu Menu Turn F1 to select. Turn F2 to select. Turn F3 to select. Turn F4 to select. Turn F5 to select. Set ↓ SYSTEM Date Parameter Year Month Date...
4. Appearance Unit: mm (inch) Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A PAGE WIPE TIME WIPE COLOR CHR KEY FREEZE BKGD PATT POWER POSITIONER ALARM AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE PinP IN/OUT KEY PATT PinP MEMORY SYSTEM FUNC AUX BUS DELEGATION AUX SOURCE USER WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION WIPE DIRECTION WIPE BKGD...
5. Specifications and standard accessories Specifications Inputs 8 video input lines (maximum) 4 standard video input lines: SDI inputs 4 Maximum of an additional 4 video input lines as options: SDI inputs 2, analog component (HD/SD) inputs 2, DVI inputs 2, analog composite inputs 2 Up to two optional boards from among the various optional input boards (incorporating two up-converter lines) can be additionally connected.
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5. Specifications and standard accessories SDI outputs HD: Serial digital (SMPTE 292M) SD: Component digital (SMPTE 259M) BNC connector, PGM 1 (2 outputs), OUTPUT 1 to 6, up to 6 lines OUTPUT 3 to 6 are optional outputs. HD [SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with] •...
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5. Specifications and standard accessories Control I/O LAN (10BASE-T) 10 Mbps 1 (RJ-45) Serial communication RS-422 1 (D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw) interface • Pan-tilt head system (pan-tilt head and camera) control supported • GVG standard protocol subset supported Tally output Open collector outputs (negative logic) 1 to 8 (D-sub 15-pin, male, inch screw) GPI 2 (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack)
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取扱説明書 マルチフォーマットライブスイッチャー AV-HS400AN 品番 Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A PAGE WIPE TIME WIPE COLOR CHR KEY FREEZE BKGD PATT POWER POSITIONER ALARM AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE PinP IN/OUT KEY PATT PinP MEMORY SYSTEM FUNC AUX BUS DELEGATION AUX SOURCE USER WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION...
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HD カメラ HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI モニター HD カメラ HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI モニター HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI モニター マルチフォーマット ライブスイッチャー AV-HS400AN POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS SLOT2 SLOT2 SLOT1 SLOT1 SLOT SLOT ~IN SLOT SLOT...
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SLOT2 SLOT2 SLOT1 SLOT1 マルチフォーマット DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS DVI INPUTS DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I ライブスイッチャー SLOT SLOT AV-HS400AN ~IN ANALOG OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS SLOT SLOT SDI OUTPUTS SDI INPUTS RS-422 TALLY SIGNAL 電源コード (AC 100 V ~ 120 V、50/60 Hz) HD Component HD カメラ...
4. 外形寸法図 単位:mm Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS400A PAGE WIPE TIME WIPE COLOR CHR KEY FREEZE BKGD PATT POWER POSITIONER ALARM AMB:FILL / GRN:SOURCE PinP IN/OUT KEY PATT PinP MEMORY SYSTEM FUNC AUX BUS DELEGATION AUX SOURCE USER WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION WIPE DIRECTION WIPE BKGD...