Panasonic VQT3U71A(E) manual

Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings> Live Switcher Model No. AV-HS410N ENGLISH VQT3U71A(E) M1111TY0 -FJ  How the Operating Instructions are configured <Basics>: The <Basics> describes the procedure for connection with the required equipment and for installation. Before installing this unit, be sure to take the time [...]

2   Information on software f or this product 1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Pub lic License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereb y inf or med that they ha ve the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software . T o obtain the source codes[...]

3 Before use Before use .................................................... 5 Overview ........................................................................... 5 Concerning the ratings display ...................................... 5 Disclaimer of warranty .................................................... 5 Network security .................[...]

4 Contents 2. Input/output signal settings ................. 74 2-1. Input signal settings .............................................. 74 2-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer ........................ 76 2-1-2. Setting the input mode ..................................... 77 2-1-3. Setting the dela y amount ................................. 78 2-[...]

5 Before use Bef ore use   Overview This unit is a 1 ME digital video s witcher which suppor ts a multiple number of HD and SD f ormats. Despite its compact size , it comes with eight SDI inputs, one D VI-D input, five SDI outputs and one D VI-D output. The unit comes with a luminance ke y and chroma ke ys provided as k ey ers in addition to [...]

6 Bef ore use   Concerning differences in the system ver sions This manual describes the functions which can be actuated in any model whose system v ersion is V2.00.00 and up . The applicable functions are ref erred to as “This function can be actuated in an y model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up” . If the model has a system vers[...]

7 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-1. Bac kgr ound transition 1-1-1. Selecting the bus Press one of the crosspoint buttons to select the material to be used f or the background tr ansition. Depending on the operating status, the b utton pressed will light in one of two colors. Lighting in red When the selected input signals are output to PGM.[...]

8 1. Basic operations Single SHIFT Single SHIFT is used to s witch the individual material of a PGM/A bus crosspoint b utton, PST/B bus crosspoint b utton or A UX b us crosspoint button from a front material to a rear material or vice versa. Switching between the front material and rear material is done using the crosspoint button in which the SHIF[...]

9 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-1-5. Manual transition Operate the f ader le ver to e x ecute transitions manually . If the f ader lev er has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be s witched to manual operation as soon as the f ader position ov er takes the amount of the transition being e xecuted. The bus tally LEDs[...]

10 1. Basic operations 1-2. Wipe 1-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern The wipe patterns are selected using the number keys .  Press the [BKGD P A TT] button (or [KEY P A TT] button). The [BKGD P A TT] button (or [KEY P A TT] button) indicator lights in amber , and the pattern table screen appears on the built-in displa y .  Use [F1] to sel[...]

11 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction Operate the wipe direction selector b uttons to select the wipe direction f or the background tr ansition. (The ke y transitions are set b y the menu. The direction which is set here will not be reflected.)  See “1-3-3. K e y transitions”. A N B B A B A B A B R A AB [...]

12 1. Basic operations 1-2-4. Setting the wipe star t position Wipe star t can be set at any desired position. T arget patterns: WIPE1: 5 WIPE2: 4, 5, 6, 7 SQ1: 5 SQ2: 4, 5, 6, 7 The WIPE pattern is set using the WIPE P osition sub menu of the Backg round menu (or K ey men u). In the same wa y , the SQ patter n is set using the SQ P osition sub men[...]

13 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Setting the trimming The trimming at the time a background transition is e xecuted can be set. T arget patterns: SQ1, SQ2, SL, 3D1, 3D2 The “4:3” and “4:3Smth” settings for the T r im item take eff ect when the HD f or mat has been selected as the system f or mat setting.  On the Bac kground men[...]

14 1. Basic operations 1-2-6. Setting the latency A dela y amount can be set for the bac kground image or k ey image.  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Config menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Latency sub menu.  Use [F2] to set the dela y amount f or the background image using the BKGD item. Alternativel[...]

15 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-3. Key This operation combines the bac kground image with another image. The ke y definition can be adjusted, and an edge can be added to the combined image. Also av ailable as materials besides KEY f or combining with the backg round image are PinP (picture in picture) and DSK (downstream k ey). The def au[...]

16 1. Basic operations  When the luminance k ey has been selected, the chroma component can be included in the generation of the k ey signals in view of the self k ey application. (This does not apply to the linear ke y .) Use [F3], and select the setting using the Lum K ey item. Chroma On In addition to the luminance component, the chroma co[...]

17 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Setting the fill matte color  Press the k b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the K ey men u.  Use [F1] to displa y the Fill Matte sub menu.  Use [F2], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the Hue, Sat and Lum of the fill matte.  T o call the preset color Use [F5] to select the preset color [...]

18 1. Basic operations  Set the wipe direction. On the K ey men u, use [F1] to display the T ransition sub menu. Use [F1] to set “Nor mal” or “Rev erse” using the K ey out P attern item. Normal The ke y out pattern moves in the same direction as the ke y in pattern. Reverse The k ey out pattern mov es in the opposite direction from th[...]

19 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-3-4. Key pre view K ey pre vie w images can be output to the previe w output, and the ke ys can be adjusted and check ed.  On the K e y menu, use [F1] to displa y the K ey sub menu.  Use [F5] to set the pre view mode using the PVW item. On An image with ke y effects added is output to the previe[...]

20 1. Basic operations 1-3-6. Adjusting the chroma ke y Sampling is e xecuted f or the selected k ey materials to adjust those aspects of the ke y that are to be compensated. Step 1  T o execute the sampling automatically  Press the k b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Chroma K ey men u.  Use [F1] to displa y the A uto[...]

21 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Step 2 The objective of this step is to remo ve the noise in the backg round image. The noise is remov ed by carrying out this step sev eral times .  On the Chroma K e y menu, use [F1] to displa y the Sample sub menu.  Use [F2] to select “Matte” (Matte image) using the Vie w item.  Use [[...]

22 1. Basic operations Step 4 After steps 1 to 3 hav e been carried out, noise will still remain in the detail areas such as the subject’ s hair as shown in the image below . Noise remaining in the detail areas is also remov ed in “step 4”. If there are many areas with noise , the noise is remov ed by carr ying out this step se ver al times. [...]

23 Basic operations 1. Basic operations [Spill–] [Spill+] In these modes, the noise in the f oreground image can be remo ved or restored step b y step through repeated sampling. [+] Spill [–] [Matte–] [Matte+] In these modes, the matte inf ormation is adjusted. If , for instance , the area of shadow in the f oreground image is to be made ligh[...]

24 1. Basic operations [Detail–] [Detail+] In these modes, the noise in the bac kground image can be remov ed step by step . This is a useful wa y of adjusting images lost by other sampling oper ations to adjust the texture or tr ansparency of images. [–] Detail [+] [Matte Sponge] In this mode, the semi-transparent parts of the subject in a for[...]

25 Basic operations 1. Basic operations [FineT uning] In this mode, detailed images can be adjusted.  On the Chroma K e y menu, use [F1] to displa y the Sample sub menu.  Use [F2] to select “Composite” using the Vie w item.  Use [F3] to select “FineT uning” using the Mode item.  Using the positioner , move the positi[...]

26 1. Basic operations 1-3-7. Key decorations A border , shadow or other edge can be added to the k ey . Setting the key edge  Press the k b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the K ey men u.  Use [F1] to displa y the Edge1 sub menu.  Use [F2] to select the edge type. Off An edge is not added. Border A border is added aro[...]

27 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-3-8. Masking the key signals These steps are taken to mask the k ey signals using the mask signal of the bo x patter n.  Press the k b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the K ey men u.  Use [F1] to displa y the Mask sub menu.  Use [F2], and select the masking method using the Mas[...]

28 1. Basic operations 1-3-9. Flying key Using D VE effects , this ke y enables the k ey signals that ha ve been input to be mov ed, e xpanded or contracted. In order f or the flying ke y to take eff ect, select “SQ2: 8” as the ke y transition.  Refer to “1-2-1. Selecting the wipe patter n”. When the ke y transition is e x ecuted, the ke[...]

29 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-4. PinP (picture in picture) Another image can be combined with the backg round image. This unit suppor ts two PinP channels. 1-4-1. Selecting the PinP channel and material Press the [PinP1] button (or [PinP2] b utton) among the A UX bus selector b uttons. When the [PinP1] button (or [PinP2] b utton) is lit[...]

30 1. Basic operations 1-4-3. Selecting Shape Square, Circle , Hear t, Star or Flower can be selected as the shape used f or combining PinP images.  Press the p b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the PinP1 menu (or PinP2 menu).  Use [F1] to displa y the PinP sub menu. 0 % 100 % HD: 16 : 9 SD: 4 : 3  Use [F2] and, using [...]

31 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-4-6. PinP adjustments Adjusting the PinP position and size While the PinP menu is selected, adjust the X and Y coordinates using the positioner in the positioner area, and adjust the size using the rotary encoder [Z]. Alternatively , the settings can be perf or med on the menus.  Press the p b utton t[...]

32 1. Basic operations 1-4-7. Linking PinP1 and PinP2 The PinP1 and PinP2 images perf or m a symmetrical operation f or the axis whose coordinates and rotation angle hav e been set. The image ser ving as the ref erence is the PinP image of the menu being operated. Setting the priority Set the relative positions of the images when k ey , PinP1 and P[...]

33 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-4-8. PinP decorations A border or soft eff ect can be added to PinP .  Press the p b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the PinP1 menu (or PinP2 menu).  Use [F1] to displa y the Border sub menu.  Use [F2] to set On (or Off) f or the border using the Border item.  Use [F3] to[...]

34 1. Basic operations 1-4-9. T rimming settings  Press the p b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the PinP1 menu (or PinP2 menu).  Use [F1] to displa y the T r im sub menu.  Use [F2] to select the trimming type using the T rim item. Off No trimming 4:3 Automatic trimming so that the aspect ratio is 4:3. Manual T rimming [...]

35 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-5. DSK (do wnstream key) Characters or other images can be combined with the backg round image. 1-5-1. Selecting the DSK type  Press the d b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the DSK menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the DSK sub menu.  Use [F2] to select the T ype item. Lum (luminance [...]

36 1. Basic operations 1-5-2. Selecting the DSK material Selecting the DSK fill signal and DSK source signal Press the [DSK] button in the A UX bus selection area to s witch the selection of the DSK fill signal (indicator lights in amber) and DSK source signal (indicator lights in green). <Selecting the DSK fill signal> While the indicator of[...]

37 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-5-4. DSK preview Select whether to output the DSK pre view image to the pre view output.  Press the d b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the DSK menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the DSK sub menu.  Use [F5] to set the PVW item. On An image with the DSK effect added is output to the pr[...]

38 1. Basic operations 1-5-6. DSK decorations A border , shadow or other type of edge can be added to DSK. Setting the edge  Press the d b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the DSK menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Edge1 sub menu.  Use [F2] to select the edge type. Off An edge is not added. Border A border is added around [...]

39 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-5-7. Masking the DSK signals These steps are taken to mask the DSK signals using the mask signal of the bo x patter n.  Press the d b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the DSK menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Mask sub menu.  Use [F2], and select the masking method using the Mask i[...]

40 1. Basic operations 1-6. Ke y Link This function makes it possib le to link the “On” or “Off ” setting of the [DSK ON] button and PinP b uttons ([PinP1 ON] and [PinP2 ON]) with the “On” or “Off ” (button indicator lights or off) of the [KEY ON] button. ヤヶヵ モヶヵヰ ヮリヹ ヮリヹ ヸリヱユ ワバン ン ャレ?[...]

41 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-7. FTB (F ade to Blac k) The user can f ade out from a program image to the b lack screen or f ade in to a program image from a b lack screen.  Set the duration of the tr ansition. Press the t button to light its indicator , and display the Time menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the FTB sub menu. As w[...]

42 1. Basic operations 1-8. Internal color signals This unit suppor ts two sets of internal color signals. 1-8-1. Setting the color backgr ound The color backg round to be used by the b us can be set. T wo methods are a vailab le: under one method the Hue (hue), Sat (color saturation) and Lum (luminance) are set, and under the other the 8 preset co[...]

43 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Adjusting the W ash wavef orms  On the Color Bac kground menu, use [F1] to displa y the CBGD1 W av e sub menu (or CBGD2 Wa ve sub men u).  Use [F2] to select the gr adation wav ef orms using the P attern item. Sine Sine wa ves are selected. Saw Sa wtooth wav es are selected.  Use [F3] to sel[...]

44 1. Basic operations 1-9. Switching the A UX output 1-9-1. Selecting the A UX output materials The output signals of the A UX b uses (A UX1 to A UX4) can be selected.  Press one of the [A UX1] to [A UX4] buttons among the A UX b us selector buttons. The selected button lights in amber .  Press one of the A UX bus crosspoint buttons . [...]

45 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-9-3. Setting enable/disable f or the A UX1 transition The A UX1 transition time and tr ansition enable/disab le can be set.  Press the t b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Time menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the A UX1 BUS T rans sub menu.  When the transition time is to be set [...]

46 1. Basic operations 1-10. Memory  Shot memories The backg round transition pattern, PinP size, border width and other video eff ects can be registered in the memor y and recalled . The memor y used f or this is referred to as a shot memory . By setting eff ect dissolve , it is possible to ensure a smooth change of the s witching from the curr[...]

47 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-10-1. Memory registration and recall items Applicable bus Material selection T ransition Pattern Menu BKGD  PGM/A bus  PST/B bus  Fader amount  Wipe direction  BKGD patter ns (MIX, WIPE)  Background  Color Background Key  K ey Fill b us  K ey Source b us  Fader amount  Wipe [...]

48 1. Basic operations 1-10-3. Recalling the operations stored in the memory (Recall) フ リワヴ ヮユワヶ リワヱヶヵ ヷヮユヮ ャレヨュ ヱモヵヵ レユヺ ヱモヵヵ ヵモレユ ユワヵユン  バ ヌ ヱモヨユ ヱロモヺ ンユヤ ヴヵヰヱ ヹヱヵ ュヴャロ ⿋ ヤロリヱチヒ ヴヵリロロチヒ ?[...]

49 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-10-4. Memory previe w The video eff ects in the shot memor y or ev ent memory can be output to the program signals after chec king them using the memor y pre view b us (MEM-PVW).  Press the e b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Shot Memor y menu (or Ev ent Memor y menu).  Use [F1] [...]

50 1. Basic operations Program output (output to the pr ogram signals)  F or program output, press the [T AKE/ENTER] button.  During output, the [T AKE/ENTER] button indicator blinks in g reen.  In the case of an e vent memory which contains a P A USE e vent, the output pauses at that e vent, and the [T AKE/ENTER] button indicator b lin[...]

51 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-10-6. Selecting the b uses whose settings are to be registered and or pla yed back Selecting the buses f or registering memories Select the bus used f or registering shot memories and ev ent memories.  Press the e b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Shot Memor y menu (or Ev ent Memor y m[...]

52 1. Basic operations 1-10-7. Registering the material selection items Set whether or not to register the “Material selection” items of the buses .  Refer to “1-10-1. Memor y registration and recall items”.  Press the e b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Shot Memor y menu (or Ev ent Memor y menu).  Use [F1] to[...]

53 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-10-9. Editing event memory timelines Inser tion or modification of the ev ents can be edited on the timelines.  Timeline A timeline is a succession of e vents in the e v ent memories which hav e been joined together on the time axis.  Event points and edit points On a timeline, the position where an e[...]

54 1. Basic operations Setting the playbac k method  Setting the playbac k mode  Press the [EVENT MEM] b utton and light its indicator . フ リワヴ ヮユワヶ リワヱヶヵ ヷヮユヮ ャレヨュ ヱモヵヵ レユヺ ヱモヵヵ ヵモレユ ユワヵユン  バ ヌ ヱモヨユ ヱロモヺ ンユヤ ヴヵヰヱ ヹヱヵ[...]

55 Basic operations 1. Basic operations <Timeline displays (on the b uilt-in display)> EMEM001 MEM-PVW EVENT:02/06 CURRENT TIME:00m01s00f PGM EVENT:02/06 EVENT:DURATION:00m01s00f CURRENT TIME:00m01s00f TOTAL DURATION:00m07s00f A green “  ” below the timeline indicates an e v ent point. A yello w “||” indicates that “P A USE” ha[...]

56 1. Basic operations Inserting events (Insert) The current setting status can be inser ted as an ev ent after the current e vent memory . When an e vent is inserted, the numbers of the ev ents after the current e vent memory are each moved up b y one.  Use 0 , 1 , 2 and . to select the e vent point (current e vent memory) which is to be ins[...]

57 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Setting events using the menus  Registering marks Marks can be registered and ev ents inser ted at the ev ent points.  P ause  Clip pla yback  GPI-Out output  Use 0 , 1 , 2 and . to select the e vent where the mark is to be registered or the ev ent inser ted.  Press the e b utton to di[...]

58 1. Basic operations  Setting the event s witching effect (P ath) Switching from one e vent to another (b us switching) can be accomplished smoothly .  Press the e b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Event Memory menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the P ath sub menu.  Use [F2] to set the eff ect to be used f or switchi[...]

59 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-10-10. Registering memories (Register) Shot memories and ev ent memories can be registered. Inf or mation on the memories is display ed in the status area of the built-in displa y , and names can be changed or copied.  Press the e b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Shot Memor y menu (or[...]

60 1. Basic operations 1-11. Video memories This unit can be used to store still image memories (Still) and moving image memories (Clip), each in two channels.   Images with ke y signals can be stored in the video memories (still images and moving images).   Images of up to 600 frames (20 seconds with the 59.94i f ormat) can be stored i[...]

61 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-11-1. Recording still images (Still)  Press the v b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Video Memor y menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Video Memory3 sub menu.  Use [F5] to select “Off ” using the Rec Loc k item.  When the unit’ s pow er has been tur ned back on after it[...]

62 1. Basic operations 1-11-2. Recording mo ving images (Clip)  Press the v b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Video Memor y menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Video Memory3 sub menu.  Use [F5] to select “Off ” using the Rec Loc k item.  When the unit’ s pow er has been tur ned back on after it was turned off,[...]

63 Basic operations 1. Basic operations  When [F5] (Stop) is pressed, the recording of the moving images is stopped.   : This function can be actuated in any model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up . These operations cannot be perf ormed in a model with a system version of belo w V2.00.00.  If the [VMEM] button on the right of the[...]

64 1. Basic operations 1-11-4. Playing back mo ving images (Clip) Establishing the pla yback mode  Press the v b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Video Memor y menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Clip1 Pla y Mode sub menu (or Clip2 Pla y Mode sub menu).  Use [F2] to select the pla yback mode using the Mode item.  [...]

65 Basic operations 1. Basic operations Moving to the fir st frame or last frame  Press the v b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Video Memor y menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Video Memory2 sub menu.  When [F2] (LEAD) is pressed, the current position is mov ed to the first (head) frame; conversely , when [F3] (LAST) [...]

66 1. Basic operations Displaying thumbnails   : This function can be actuated in any model whose system version is V2.00.00 and up . These operations cannot be perf ormed in a model with a system version of belo w V2.00.00.   When the [VMEM] button located on the right of the number k eys is pressed and the video memory operation mode [...]

67 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-12. Memory card The unit’ s video memory data and setup data can be stored on memor y card. Conv ersely , this data can be loaded from the memor y card to the unit. Fur ther more, it is possib le to upgrade the unit’ s software. Video memory (still image data: Still1, Still2): <File formats supported[...]

68 1. Basic operations The data is stored in the f ollowing f olders on the memor y card. When data is to be loaded, first store the data in the respective f olders, and then load the files. <Data folder configuration> Data type SELECT item Storage folder Extension Video memory Still image data Still1, Still2 “HS400IMAGE” bmp , jpg, tga,[...]

69 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-12-1. Initializing the memory car ds Bef ore an memor y card is used in this unit, the card m ust be initialized by the unit without fail. By initializing the memor y card f or mats (in compliance with the SD standard) it creates the dedicated director y . (All files sav ed on the memory card will be erased[...]

70 1. Basic operations 1-12-3. Loading data fr om memory cards  Inser t the memory card on which the data is stored into the memor y card slot. Load the file after its data has been stored in the each f older . Data stored in other f olders will not be recognized by the unit. F or the destinations where the data is stored, refer to <Data f[...]

71 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-12-4. Deleting files on memory car ds  Inser t the memory card on which the data is stored into the memor y card slot.  On the SD Card menu, use [F1] to displa y the File1 sub menu.  Use [F2] to select “Delete” using the Mode item, and then press the [F2]. When [F2] is pressed, the fil[...]

72 1. Basic operations 1-13. W a veform monitor settings WFM (wavef orm monitor) settings  Press the [WFM/VECT] b utton among the display mode buttons to displa y the wa v eform monitor on the built-in displa y .  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Config menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the WFM sub menu. [...]

73 Basic operations 1. Basic operations 1-14. Setting the status display Displaying the audio status When the menu displa y mode has been set to “1 line of menu displa y and full-screen image display”, the audio status of the signals selected by the DISP b us is displa yed on the WFM or VECT OR screen. When SDI input signals are selected: The s[...]

74 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1. Input signal settings SDI IN1 to SDI IN8 are SDI signal inputs. D VI IN is D VI-D signal input. IN A1, IN A2, IN B1 and IN B2 can be set only when one of the f ollowing option boards has been connected.  A V -HS04M1 (SDI Input Board)  A V -HS04M2 (Analog Input Board)  A V -HS04M3 (D VI Input Board) ?[...]

75 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings <List of settings by input signal> Input connector Setting menu and number s of sections in this manual FS Mode Delay Freeze Name Up Con verter 2-1-1 2-1-2 2-1-3 2-1-4 2-1-5 2-1-6 SDI IN1 to SDI IN4 Standard SDI input  8 lines  Only Dot by Dot selectable —  — SDI IN5, SDI IN6  [...]

76 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer The frame synchronizer can be set to On or Off f or each input. The D VI input frame synchronizer is permanently On. It cannot be set from On to Off or vice versa.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-1.[...]

77 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-2. Setting the input mode The mode can be set f or each input only when HD has been selected as the system format. When SD is selected as the system f or mat, the input mode is alwa ys the same as Normal.  On the FS sub menu, use [F3] to set the input mode using the Mode item. Normal Input signa[...]

78 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-3. Setting the delay amount The input signals can be dela yed.   The dela y can be applied only to the SDI IN7 and SDI IN8 input signals.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-1. Input signal settings”.  Use [F1] to displa y[...]

79 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-6. Setting the up-con ver ter Select the settings f or SDI IN5 to SDI IN8, as well as f or the up-conv er ter that is built into the option boards listed belo w:  A V -HS04M1 (SDI Input Board)  A V -HS04M2 (Analog Input Board)  A V -HS04M6 (Analog Composite Input Board)  On the Input su[...]

80 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-7. Setting the video process function The video process function works for all the SDI input signal images. The color tones can be changed f or each input.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-1. Input signal settings”.  Use [F1][...]

81 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-9. 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.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-1. Input signal settin[...]

82 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-10. Setting the D VI input signals Set the D VI input signals when the D VI input board (option) or full-HD D VI input board (option) has been connected. Signals with the f ollowing resolutions can be input. D VI input signals Standard (Digital) D VI Input Board (Digital/Analog) Full-HD D VI Input Board (Digit[...]

83 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings  DVI input scaling size table D VI format Mode HD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/P AL 1920  1080 1280  720 720  487 720  576 XGA 1024  768 Fit-V     487 720 576 720 Fit-H 487 720 576 720 Full     487 720 576[...]

84 2. Input/output signal settings D VI format Mode HD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/P AL 1920  1080 1280  720 720  487 720  576 WSXGA+ 1680  1050 Fit-V 1728 1080 720 1152 Fit-H Full 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 487 720 576 720 UXGA 1600  1200 Fit-V 1440 1080 720 9 60 487 720 576 720 Fit-H 487 720 576 720 Full 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 487 720 576 [...]

85 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings D VI format Mode HD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/P AL 1920  1080 1280  720 720  487 720  576 1080/59.94p 1080/50p 1080/59.94i 1080/50i 1920  1080 Fit-V 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 Fit-H 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 Full 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 720/59.94p 720/50p 1280  720 Fit-V 1 9 20 1080 720 1280 Fit-H 1 9 [...]

86 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-11. Displaying the D VI input signal information These are used to displa y the information concer ning the D VI-D input signal images. The inf or mation cannot be changed.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-1. Input signal settings”[...]

87 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-1-12. Adjusting the D VI input signals These are used to adjust the clock/phase and position of the D VI-D input signal. Select the clock/phase and position of the signals when the D VI input board (A V -HS04M3) has been connected.  On the Input sub menu, use [F2] to select the input to be set usi[...]

88 2. Input/output signal settings 2-2. Output signal settings SDI OUT1 to SDI OUT5 are SDI signal outputs. D VI OUT is D VI-D signal output. OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1 and OUT B2 can be set only when one of the f ollowing option boards has been connected.  A V -HS04M4 (Analog Output Board)  A V -HS04M5 (D VI/Analog Output Board)  A V -HS04M7 [...]

89 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-2-1. Assigning the output signals The output signals can be assigned to the SDI OUT1 to SDI OUT5 connectors and D VI OUT connector .  On the Output sub menu, use [F2] to select the output to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-2. Output signal settings”.  Use [F1] to displa y [...]

90 2. Input/output signal settings 2-2-3. Setting the D VI output signals Set the D VI output signals of the standard output (D VI OUT) and the D VI output signals if the D VI/analog output board (option) has been connected.  On the Output sub menu, use [F2] to select the output to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-2. Output si[...]

91 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings  Use [F4] to select the scaling method using the Scale item. Fit-V The aspect ratio of the output images is maintained, and the size of the images is increased or reduced in accordance with the vertical resolution. (Black bands are inserted into the areas where there are no images. The protruding pa[...]

92 2. Input/output signal settings 2-2-4. Setting the down-con verter (option) Select the settings f or the down-conv er ter that is built into the SDI output board (option: A V -HS04M7).  On the Output sub menu, use [F2] to select the output to be set using the Select item.  Ref er to “2-2. Output signal settings”.  Use [F1] to [...]

93 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-3. Setting the sync signals The sync signals to be used by the system can be selected. External sync: F or synchronization with an external sync signal (gen-lock). The ref erence input signal is looped through and output. BB Black b urst signal (vertical phase of 0H) BB Adv anced Black b urst signal V e[...]

94 2. Input/output signal settings <Phase adjustment setup> Reference (Phase Reference) H Phase (–0.5H to +0.5H) + V Phase (±100 lines) Internal Fixed DL Approx. 0.2H s(/UTPUT &DELAYF OR2EFERENCEANDINPHASEOUTPUT FS Range MAX less than approximately 1 fr ame ,ONGEST/UTPUT (?[...]

95 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings <Phases and delay amounts of input/output signals during HD f ormat use> Input signals FS: On, Off Mode: Normal, Up Convert or Dot by Dot (cannot be selected when the system format is 720p) Video effects Output signals  Delay: 90H (75H) or 1F   See “2-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer?[...]

96 2. Input/output signal settings <Phase relationship between input signals and output signals> (for 1080/59.94i f ormat) (Example 1) F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 Input signals (non-synchronized) 1F (frame) Sync signal (Reference) Output signal  Output signal  (90H) Output signal  (1F) Max. 1F Max. 2F Max. 1F+90H (Example 2) F1 F2 F1 F2 [...]

97 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-5. Setting the m ulti view displa y 2-5-1. Setting the screen lay out The f ollowing nine options are av ailab le as split screen la youts. 4Split 5-aSplit 5-bSplit 6-aSplit 6-bSplit 9Split 10-aSplit 10-bSplit 16Split Displa y of the follo wing signals can be assigned to sub screens 1 to 16. Signals tha[...]

98 2. Input/output signal settings 2-5-2. Setting the split frame and character s Set the frame, char acter brightness and background of the split screens to be displa yed on the multi vie w displa y .  Press the x b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Multi Vie w Display men u.  Use [F1] to displa y the MV F rame sub menu. [...]

99 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-5-4. Changing the material names The material names of the input signals (SDI IN1 to SDI IN8, D VI IN, IN-A1, IN-A2, IN-B1 or IN-B2) to be set on the multi view displa y can be changed. These names can be selected from the def ault settings or user settings. When the preset settings and user settings ar[...]

100 2. Input/output signal settings 2-5-5. Setting the level meter s Le vel meters f or the embedded audio signals transf erred by the SDI input can be displa yed on the split screens. Left display: Channel 1 of group 1 Right display: Channel 2 of group 1  Press the x b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Multi Vie w Display men u[...]

101 Settings 2. Input/output signal settings 2-6. Setting the ancillary data and embedded audio data A function f or allowing the V ancillar y data and embedded audio data of the SDI input signals to pass through can be set. When an HD format is used: The ancillar y data star ting with line 9 is allowed to pass through. When an SD format is used: T[...]

102 3. System settings 3-1. Setting the system f ormat One system f or mat (input/output signal) can be selected.  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the System menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the F or mat sub menu.  Use [F2], select the f ormat using the Format item, and press the [F2] to enter the selection. S[...]

103 Settings 3. System settings 3-2. Setting the cr osspoints 3-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints External video input signals and inter nally generated signals can be assigned to crosspoint buttons 1 to 24. When one of the crosspoint buttons 1 to 24 is held do wn, the status of the signal assigned is display ed on the built-in displa y whi[...]

104 3. System settings 3-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switc hing The timing at which the crosspoints are to be s witched can be set. This s witching inv olves the oper ations of the crosspoint buttons and [Cut] b utton.  Press the x b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the XPT menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the XPT Switch sub menu.[...]

105 Settings 3. System settings 3-3. Button assignments 3-3-1. Setting the user buttons The user can assign se veral functions which can be set using the menu items into eight user b uttons (U1 to U8). 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 presse[...]

106 3. System settings 3-4. Setting the date and time The user can set the date and time to be used as the memor y card’ s time stamp . Be absolutely sure to set them when an memor y card is to be used. Setting the date  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the System menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Date sub menu.[...]

107 Settings 3. System settings 3-6. Setting the b uilt-in displa y bac klight and button illumination Setting the built-in displa y backlight The built-in displa y bac klight can be set to ON or OFF . It is also possible to automatically turn off the built-in displa y backlight when no control panel oper ation is performed within a set time inter [...]

108 3. System settings 3-7. Status displa ys 3-7-1. Alarm status displays The aler t status (alar ms) f or this unit’ s pow er supply and cooling fan are displa y ed on the built-in displa y .  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the System menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the Alarm sub menu. The aler t status of the [...]

109 Settings 3. System settings 3-7-3. Displaying the version inf ormation and option information Inf or mation on the unit’ s software and hardw are versions and the versions of the options are displa yed. Displaying the ver sion information  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the System menu.  Use [F1] to disp[...]

110 3. System settings 3-8. Initialization 3-8-1. Initializing setting data Initialization returns the set data to the factory shipment status. The user can select one of two modes in which to initialize the data, namely , “Mode A” or “Mode B”. <Items and data which are not initialized>  All plug-in menus (In “Mode B”, these me[...]

111 Settings 4. External interfaces 4-1. Setting the GPI I/O The user can set the functions that are to be controlled from the GPI por ts and set whether to enable the control.  Press the s b utton to light its indicator , and displa y the Config menu.  Use [F1] to displa y the GPI-In Setting sub menu (or GPI-Out Setting sub menu). ?[...]

112 4. External interfaces  Control using the GPI Input port Assign Item Description of function assigned Control method A UT O A UT O button in transition area Operations are perf ormed using contact inputs (30 ms or more). CUT CUT button in tr ansition area KEY ON KEY ON button in tr ansition area DSK ON DSK ON button in transition area PinP1 [...]

113 Settings 4. External interfaces  Output from the GPI Output port Assign Item Description of function assigned Output CUT Cut transition e x ecuted Low pulses are output (approx. 50 to 60 ms). KEY ON K ey tr ansition star t DSK ON DSK transition star t PinP1 ON PinP1 transition start PinP2 ON PinP2 transition start FTB ON FTB transition star [...]

114 4. External interfaces Com GPI Out ALARM Out Example of GPI Out and ALARM connections Ensure that the conditions given belo w are satisfied. Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24 V Current: Max. 50 mA A V -HS410 (Max. volta ge: 24 V) T ally LED (Max. current: 50 mA) Com GPI In +3.3 V Example of GPI In connections Provide contact inputs . A V -HS410 T[...]

115 Settings 4. External interfaces 4-2. LAN Connect the unit and computer or the unit and an e xter nal de vice  .  : An external device can be controlled from the unit.   Use a crossov er cable (category 5 or abov e) when connecting the equipment directly .   Use a straight cab le (categor y 5 or abov e) when connecting the equi[...]

116 4. External interfaces 4-5. Plug-in software This unit enables plug-in softw are to be registered and its functions to be added.   F or detailed information regarding the plug-in software, ask the dealer from whom you purchased y our unit.  Registering a plug-in The plug-in software can be loaded from an memory card, and registered in [...]

117 Menu 5. Setting menu tab le   Settings f or items indicated with (  ) are reflected when the item is selected and [F2], [F3], [F4] or [F5] is pressed. Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Background Border P ar[...]

118 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Color Background CBGD1 Main Parameter Hue Sat Lum Load (  ) Setting range 0.0 to 359.9 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 to 108.0 White, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue, Black Default v al[...]

119 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Key Key P arameter Type Lum Key Fill PVW Setting range Lum, Linear, Chroma, Full Chroma On, Chroma Off Bus, Matte Auto, Off, On Default v alue Linear Chroma Off Bus Auto Adjust [...]

120 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Key Mask P arameter Mask Invert Setting range Off, Manual, 4:3 On, Off Default v alue Off Off Mask Adjust P arameter Left Top Bottom Right Setting range 50.00 to 50.00 50.00 to[...]

121 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. PinP1 PinP P arameter Shape Density PVW Setting range Square, Circle, Heart, Flower, Star 0.0 to 100.0 On, Off Default v alue Square 100.0 Off Border P arameter Border Width Sof[...]

122 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. PinP2 PinP P arameter Shape Density PVW Setting range Square, Circle, Heart, Flower, Star 0.0 to 100.0 On, Off Default v alue Square 100.0 Off Border P arameter Border Width Soft Mod[...]

123 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. DSK DSK P arameter Type Lum Key Fill PVW Setting range Lum, Linear Chroma On, Chroma Off Bus, Matte On, Off Default v alue Linear Chroma Off Bus Off Adjust Parameter Clip Gain D[...]

124 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Time BKGD P arameter TransTime Sec Frame Setting range 0 to 33 (When 59.94 Hz is selected) 0 to 999 Default v alue 10 Key Parameter TransTime Sec Frame Setting range 0 to 33 (When 59[...]

125 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Video Memory Video Memory1 P arameter Select Rec Play Stop Setting range Still1, Still2, Clip1, Clip2 Execute Execute Execute Default v alue Still1 Video Memory2 P arameter LEAD[...]

126 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. SD Card File1 P arameter Mode (  ) Save Type File Name Save Setting range Load, Save, Init, Delete, No Card Still1, Still2, Clip1, Clip2, Shot, Event, Set Up, All, Log Execute Def[...]

127 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Event Memory Mark Parameter PAUSE CLIP GPI-Out Setting range On, Off Clip1, Clip2, Off GPI-O1 to GPI-O19, Off Default v alue Off Off Off Event Duration P arameter minute second [...]

128 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. XPT XPT Assign 1/6 P arameter XPT1Signal XPT2Signal XPT3Signal XPT4Signal Setting range SDI IN1 to 8, DVI IN, IN-A1, IN-A2, IN-B1, IN-B2, Black, CBGD1, CBGD2, CBAR, Still1V, Still1K,[...]

129 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Multi View Display MV Split P arameter Split Setting range 4Split, 5-aSplit, 5-bSplit, 6-aSplit, 6-bSplit, 9Split, 10-aSplit, 10-bSplit, 16Split Default v alue 10-aSplit MV Patt[...]

130 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Input Input Parameter Select (  ) Setting range SDI IN1 to 8, DVI IN, IN-A1, IN-A2, IN-B1, IN-B2 Default v alue SDI IN1 Input (SDI) / X (  )  SDI IN1 to SDI IN8, IN A1[...]

131 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Input (Analog) / X (  )  IN A1, IN A2, IN B1 or IN B2 is display ed in the X par t.  The material name (up to 10 characters) is display ed in the  par t.[...]

132 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Input (Composite) / X (  )  IN A1, IN A2, IN B1 or IN B2 is display ed in the X par t.  The material name (up to 10 characters) is display ed in the  par t. F[...]

133 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Output Output P arameter Select (  ) SDI Limit Setting range SDI OUT1 to 5, DVI OUT, OUT-A1, OUT-A2, OUT-B1, OUT-B2 Off, 108, 104, 100 Default v alue SDI OUT1 Off Output (SDI[...]

134 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Output (DVI-D) / DVI OUT Assign Par ameter Source Move Detect Setting range PGM, PVW, CLN, AUX1 to 4, MV, Key Out, MEM-PVW 1 to 5 Default v alue MV 3 DVI Output Par ameter Size ( [...]

135 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Config Operate P arameter Bus Mode Key Link Time Unit Delegation Setting range A/B, PGM-A/PST-B, PGM-B/PST-A Off, DSK, PinP1, PinP2, PinP1/2 Sec, Frame On, Off Default v alue PG[...]

136 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. Config GPI-In Setting Parameter GPI-In Enable AUX Sel Setting range On, Off AUX1 to 4 Default v alue On AUX1 GPI-In Port 1/2 P arameter Port1Assign Port2Assign Port3Assign Port4Assig[...]

137 Menu Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. System /Locked (When lock ed) (Message) Displa y only System menu is locked System /Unlocked (When unlock ed) Format Parameter Format (  ) Hi Resolution 16:9 Squeeze Setting [...]

138 Menu Sub menu P arameter 1 Parameter 2 P arameter 3 Parameter 4 Use [F1] to select. Use [F2] to select. Use [F3] to select. Use [F4] to select. Use [F5] to select. System /Unlocked (When unlock ed) Network1 Par ameter IP Address Setting range 0 to 255 Default v alue 192.168.0.8 Network2 Par ameter Subnet Mask Setting range 0 to 255 Default v al[...]

139 Reference Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. W ord Explanation 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[...]

140 W ord Explanation GPI [General Purpose Interface] Interf ace signals which control auto transition from an e xter nal source. Hue The color tone of the video signals. IRE A unit used f or video signal lev els. The setup le vel (b lack le v el) of the signals is expressed as 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE, etc. Ke y Edge The border or shadow added to the edges [...]

141 Reference W ord Explanation T ally The signal which outputs the progr am output statuses of the input signals to an external de vice. The LED that indicates the program output status on the control panel is also ref erred to as tally . T ransition A function that s witches from one image to another . Wipe, mix and other eff ects are av ailab le[...]

142 B M Backgr ound ............................................. 117 3D Modify ........................................................... 117 Border ................................................................. 117 Border Color ....................................................... 117 Modify .................................................[...]

143 Reference M Input (SDI) ................................................ 130 F reeze ................................................................ 130 FS ....................................................................... 130 Name .................................................................. 130 Up Conv er ter1 .....................[...]

144 T M Time ......................................................... 124 A UX1 BUS T rans ................................................ 124 BKGD ................................................................. 124 DSK .................................................................... 124 Eff ect Dissolve ....................................[...]

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