Panasonic AV-HS300 manual

Bef ore operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and sav e this manual f or future use. Operating Instructions Multi-Format Compact Live Switcher Model No . A V -HS300[...]

2 indicates saf ety inf or mation. This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. F or CANAD A Safety precautions CA UTION RI SK O F EL E CT RI C SH OC K D O NO T OP E N CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T REMO VE CO VER (OR BAC[...]

3 indicates saf ety inf or mation. 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follo w all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dr y cloth. 7) Do not bloc k any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer's instructions. 8 ) Do not install near a[...]

4 Contents Description .............................................. 5 Features ................................................... 5 1. Parts and their functions ................... 6 1-1 Control panel ................................................. 6 1-2 Crosspoint area ............................................. 7 1-3 Wipe area ............[...]

5 Description This unit is a single-ME digital video s witcher which suppor ts multiple HD and SD formats. While f eatur ing compact dimensions, it can optionally support HD analog component inputs (  5) in addition to the five SDI inputs and one D VI-I input. Since a frame synchronizer is incorporated f or each of the inputs, signals can be s w[...]

6 1. P ar ts and their functions 1-1. Control panel                      Po wer indicator [PO WER] This lights when the power s witch (  ) is set to ON while power is supplied to the DC po wer sock et. It goes off when the power s witch (  ) is set to OFF .  Po wer switch When [...]

7 1. P ar ts and their functions 1-2. Crosspoint area  PGM/A bus crosspoint s witches [PGM/A 1 to 7] These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals . In the case of the flip-flop system, the main line video (PGM) signals are alwa ys selected.  PST/B bus crosspoint s witches [PST/B 1 to 7] These are used to select the PST/B bus video sig[...]

8 1. P ar ts and their functions 1-3. Wipe area  Wipe pattern selector switches [WIPE P A TTERN / FUNC] These are used to select the wipe patterns. Each switch is used to select one of the nine wipe patterns. The indicator of the s witch for the selected pattern lights (in amber). When the [FUNC] s witch (  ) has been pressed and its indicato[...]

9 1. P ar ts and their functions 1-4. T ransition area  [BKGD] switch This e xecutes the bac kground transition when the [A UTO] s witch (  ) or fader le ver (  ) has been operated. When the [BKGD] s witch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator is lighted in red. If the [KEY] s witch (  ) is now pressed, the indicator goes off , a[...]

10 1. P ar ts and their functions  Fader lever This is used to e xecute bac kground or ke y transitions. When it is mo v ed as far as it will go , the transition is completed. When it has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be s witched to manual operation as soon as the f ader position overtakes the amount of the transiti[...]

11 1. P ar ts and their functions 1-6. Rear panel connections area                 SDI signal input connectors [DIGIT AL INPUTS 1 to 5] IN: SDI signal input; OUT: activ e through output  DVI-I signal input connector [DIGIT AL INPUTS 6 DVI-I]  Analog HD component input connectors [ANALOG INPUTS 1[...]

12 2. Basic operations 2-1. T ransitions 2-1-1. Selecting the bus Press the crosspoint s witches to select the material which will be targeted for the bac kground transition. By pressing these s witches, the signals are selected, and the indicators of the selected s witches light. The color in which the s witch indicators light differs depending on[...]

13 2. Basic operations 2-1-3. Selecting the transition mode Use the [BKGD] and [KEY] s witches in the transition area to select the bus signals f or which the transition is to be e xecuted. If the switches ha v e been pressed at the same time, both s witches are selected. The indicator of a selected s witch lights. The s witches cannot be selected [...]

14 2. Basic operations 2-2. Wipe 2-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern Press one of the wipe pattern selector switches to select the desired wipe pattern from among the nine patter ns av ailable. The indicator of the selected wipe pattern selector s witch lights in amber . 2-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction Operate the transition direction selector s [...]

15 2. Basic operations  Changing the soft effect amount On the BODR menu, turn [F3], and set the soft effect amount using the SOFT item. A setting of “0” means that the soft eff ect is OFF .  Setting the border color On the BODR menu, turn [F4], and set the border color using the COLR item. When USR1 to 4 (user colors) has been selected, [...]

16 2. Basic operations 2-3. Ke y 2-3-1. Selecting the key sour ce  Selecting the key sour ce signals The signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7 can be used f or the ke y source signals. While holding down the [KEY -S] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint s witches [1] to [7] to select the ke y source signal. The[...]

17 2. Basic operations 2-3-2. Setting the key  Selecting the key type  Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [KEY] s witch to display the KEY men u.  T ur n [F1] to display the KEY men u (sub menu).  T ur n [F2], and select the TYPE item. SELF (self key/luminance ke y) : The k ey signals are created from t[...]

18 2. Basic operations 2-3-4. Selecting key fill  Selecting the key fill signals In addition to the signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7, special fill colors can be used f or the ke y fill signals. While holding down the [KEY -F] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint s witches 1 to 7 to select the ke y fill sig[...]

19 2. Basic operations  Adjusting the fill color The fill color can be adjusted when USR1 to 4 hav e been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color , background color and edge color .  Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [KEY] s witch to display the KEY men u.  T ur n [F1] to display the USR1[...]

20 2. Basic operations  Adjusting the edge color The edge color can be adjusted when USR1, 2, 3 or 4 has been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color , background color and fill color .  Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [EDGE] s witch to display the EDGE men u.  T ur n [F1] to display th[...]

21 2. Basic operations 2-4. Color backgr ound The color backg round to be used by the b us can be set. One color among the eight preset colors (WHITE, YELLOW , CY AN, GREEN, MAGENT A, RED , BLUE and BLACK) and f our user colors can be selected. HUE, SA T and LUM adjustments can be perf or med for the user colors.  Press the [FUNC] s witch to lig[...]

22 2. Basic operations 2-5. Freezing the input signals The input signals can be frozen and used. If any of the input signals has been frozen, the freeze status displa y LED lights. While signals are froz en, the tally signals of the corresponding input will not be output.  Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [FRZ[...]

23 2. Basic operations 2-6. Frame memory A UX output signals can be stored in the frame memor y for use . Stored images can be used as the bus images b y assigning the FMEM signals using the crosspoint assignment process. Images stored in the frame memory are also saved in the unit’ s flash memor y so they can be used ev en after the power is tur[...]

24 2. Basic operations 2-7. Preset memory Up to 10 panel settings can be stored in this memor y (flash memor y). The table belo w lists the settings which are stored. <T able of stored preset memory> Item Description of setting Initial value (factory default) Crosspoint A b us 1 B bus 2 KEY -S 4 KEY -F 5 A UX bus 1 Color backg round WHITE Wip[...]

25 2. Basic operations RECALL: This is used to recall the preset memor y data and change the panel settings.  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [MEM] s witch to display the PSMEM (1/3) menu.  T urn [F2], select “RECL ” using the MODE item, turn [F3], and set the preset memor y number using the NO . item. [...]

26 3. Setup 3-1. Setting the input signals 3-1-1. Setting the input signals (IN 1 to 5) If HD has been selected as the system f or mat, SDI or analog HD component can be selected f or each input. This selection is possible only when the analog HD input option has been connected.  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press th[...]

27 3. Setup 3-1-3. Setting the D VI input signals  Selecting the size XGA or SXGA can be input as the size . The frequency is fixed at 60 Hz.  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu.  T ur n [F1] to display the D VIIN menu.  T ur n [F2], and select the input size usi[...]

28 3. Setup  Selecting the signal system Select the digital or analog system f or the D VI input video signals. DIG (digital) : Digital input signals of the D VI connector take eff ect. ANLG (analog) : Analog input signals of the D VI connector take effect. On the D VIIN menu, turn [F4], and select the signal system using the MODE item. <D VI[...]

29 3. Setup 3-2. Setting the output signals 3-2-1. T ypes of output signals There are three output signal systems: PGM, PVW and A UX. PGM : This is the main-line output of the s witcher ; images with wipe, mix, k ey and other eff ects added to them are output. PVW : This is the pre view output which enab les the next operation to be chec ked in adv[...]

30 3. Setup 3-3. Selecting the video format One system (input/output signal) video f or mat can be selected. More than one format cannot be selected. If HD is selected, SDI or HD analog component can be selected f or each input. (See 3-1-1)  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP [...]

31 3. Setup 3-4. Setting the crosspoints 3-4-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints External video input signals and inter nally generated signals can be assigned to crosspoint switches 1 to 7.  Displaying the assignment statuses  Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [XPT] s witch to display the XPT men u. [...]

32 3. Setup The table belo w lists the def ault settings. Switch Signal Description XP1 BLACK Internally generated signal, b lack XP2 INPUT1 Exter nal video input 1: SDI or analog HD component XP3 INPUT2 Exter nal video input 2: SDI or analog HD component XP4 INPUT3 Exter nal video input 3: SDI or analog HD component XP5 INPUT4 Exter nal video inpu[...]

33 3. Setup 3-5. Setting the sync signals The sync signals to be used by the system can be selected. External sync : For synchronization with an e xter nal sync signal (gen-lock). The reference input signal is looped through and output. BBST : Black burst signal (v er tical phase of 0H) BB AD : Black b urst signal ( V er tical phase of 90H when the[...]

34 3. Setup 3-6. Adjusting the output signal phase The phase of the output video signals can be adjusted.  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu.  T ur n [F1] to display the OUPHS men u.  T ur n [F2], and select 0H or 1H using the SYS item. 0H : The output video signal[...]

35 3. Setup <Phase adjustment setup>         ?[...]

36 3. Setup 3-7. Network settings Set up the network for tr ansmitting image files by Ethernet. For details on image tr ansmission method, refer to “5. Image transmission functions”. The network setup is: IP address: 192.168.0.10, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 and gatewa y: 0.0.0.0 (un used). When using the host computer with settings matching the[...]

37 3. Setup  Setting the gatewa y  On the SETUP men u, tur n [F1] to display the GW (Gate way) men u.  T ur n [F2] to select the setting location. An asterisk ( ) appears at the setting location.  T urn [F3] to set the number , and press the [F3] switch to enter the setting. If the setting is not entered e ven though it has been changed[...]

38 3. Setup 3-8. Other settings 3-8-1. LCD backlight The LCD backlight can be set to ON or OFF .  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu.  T urn [F1] to display the SYS menu. T ur n [F2], and select ON or OFF for the bac klight using the BL item. ＳＹＳ　　 １２／?[...]

39 3. Setup 3-9. Status displays The statuses can be displa yed.  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu.  T ur n [F1] to display the ST A TS menu. ALM (alarm) : Indicates a f an and/or power supply alarm. F AN  F an alar m PO WR  P ow er supply alar m F , P  F an[...]

40 4. Setting menu tab le A setting is entered when an item is selected and then the [F1], [F2], [F3] or [F4] s witch is pressed. (It will not be entered unless the s witch is pressed.) Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. TIME BKGD P arameter TIME UNI[...]

41 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. CBGD USR4(*) P arameter HUE SA T LUM 5/5 Setting range 0 to 359 0 to 100 0 to 108 Def ault value 0 0 0 KEY KEY P arameter TYPE INV PVW 1/7 Setting range SELF LIN ON OFF ON OFF A UTO Def ault value LIN OFF A UTO K[...]

42 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. EDGE USR3(*) P arameter HUE SA T LUM 4/5 Setting range 0 to 359 0 to 100 0 to 108 Def ault value 50 100 29 USR4(*) P arameter HUE SA T LUM 5/5 Setting range 0 to 359 0 to 100 0 to 108 Def ault value 0 0 0 MEM PSM[...]

43 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. SETUP IN1–5 P arameter SIG MODE — 1/14 Setting range IN1 to 5 SDI ANLG — Def ault value IN1 to 5 SDI — D VIIN Parameter SIZE SCAL MODE 2/14 Setting range SXGA XGA NORM FULL DIG ANLG Def ault value SXGA NO[...]

44 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. SETUP SYS P arameter BL V ANC BB 12/14 Setting r ange ON OFF ON OFF 0 7.5 Def ault value ON OFF 7.5 INIT P arameter INIT — — 13/14 Setting r ange EXEC (  ) ST A TS Par ameter ALM OPT VER 14/14 Displa y onl[...]

45 5. Image transmission functions This unit comes with a function f or transmitting still images from the host computer to the unit via Ethernet and a function f or impor ting still images from the unit into the host computer . The image transmission program must be installed in the host computer from the CD-ROM supplied in order to use these func[...]

46 5. Image transmission functions  How to install the pr ogram This section describes how to install the image transmission progr am (HS300 T ool). Windows XP is used as the host computer’ s operating system in the e xample giv en here. 1. Inser t the CD-ROM supplied with the unit into the CD-R OM drive of the host computer in which the progr[...]

47 5. Image transmission functions  Operation This section describes how to operate the image transmission prog ram (HS300 T ool). <Startup> On the Star t menu of Windows , select [Programs]  [P anasonic]  [HS300T ool]. The main screen now appears . <Exit> Click the [CLOSE] b utton. <Setting the IP address> Set the unit?[...]

48 5. Image transmission functions <T ransmitting images to the unit> 1. Select the mode. Chec k that “T o HS300” appears in the [Mode] field. If “F rom HS300” appears instead, clic k the Mode button so that “T o HS300” appears. 2. When the [Select Image] button is clic ked, the file selection dialog bo x appears on the screen. Se[...]

49 6. External interfaces This unit comes with RS-422, GPI and tally connectors to ser ve as e xter nal interfaces . 6-1. RS-422 connector This enables the unit to be controlled b y an external device. Use it with the settings below . Baud rate : 38400 bps P arity : ODD Stop bit: 1 bit Pin assignment Pin No. Signal name Description of signal 1 FRAM[...]

50 7. Connections  Connections when implementing gen-lock (frame sync hr onizer OFF) Signal Generator HD camera HD camera HD camera VTR PC A C adapter A W-PS505A D VI or V GA Analog HD/SDI con verter Component SDI SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) HD Component HD component monitor HD SDI monitor HD SDI monitor Multi-format co[...]

51 7. Connections  Connections when not implementing gen-lock (frame sync hr onizer ON) • Example where the HD analog input option is used HD camera HD camera HD camera VTR PC A C adapter A W-PS505A D VI or V GA SDI SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) HD Component HD component monitor HD SDI monitor Multi-format compact live switcher A V -HS300 D VD pl[...]

52 8. Appearance Unit: mm   [...]

53 Specifications and standar d accessories  Specifications Inputs Video inputs  6 (SDI  5, D VI-I  1, analog HD  5 (optional)) Ref erence  1 Outputs Video outputs  3 (PGM, PVW , A UX) PGM: SDI  2 outputs, analog HD  1 output PVW: SDI  1 output, analog HD  1 output A UX: SDI  2 outputs, analog HD  1 output Ref[...]

54 SDI outputs SD (SMPTE 259M standard complied with) • Output return loss More than 15 dB (5 MHz to 270 MHz) • Output le vel 0.8 Vp-p  10 % • Rise time Less than 1.5 ns • F all time Less than 1.5 ns • Diff erence between rise time and fall time Less than 0.5 ns • Jitter Less than 0.2 UI Analog HD input (*option) HD analog component [...]

55 Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. W ord Explanation AB Bus AB Bus system A bus control mode . By ex ecuting a transition, the A bus and B b us signals are output to the program images alternately . Ancillary Data The auxiliar y data other than the video signals which is transmitted inside the data stream of the[...]

56 W ord Explanation Genlock A function f or synchronizing the video signals using an external sync signal as the ref erence. GPI [General Purpose Interface] Interf ace signals which control auto transition from an e xternal source. IRE A unit used f or video signal lev els. The setup le vel (b lack lev el) of the signals is expressed as 0 IRE, 7.5[...]

57 W ord Explanation SDI [Serial Digital Interface] The standard by which video signals in v ar ious SD and HD formats are transmitted along a single coaxial cab le. Self Ke y A function that creates ke y signals from key fill signals f or combining keys . T ally The signal which outputs the program output statuses of the input signals to an e xter[...]

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