Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs300g Operating Instructions

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1. Functions in each area
1-4. Transition area
 [BKGD] switch
This executes the background transition when the [AUTO] switch () or fader 
lever (
) has been operated.
When the [BKGD] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator is lighted in 
amber. If the [KEY] switch () is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the 
de-selected status is established. 
When the [BKGD] switch and [KEY] switch () are pressed at the same time, both 
switches are set to the selected status. 
The selection...

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1. Functions in each area
 Fader lever
This is used to execute background or key transitions. When it is moved as far as it will go, the transition 
is completed. When it has been operated during auto transition, auto transition will be switched to manual 
operation as soon as the fader position overtakes the amount of the transition being executed.
  Bus tally LEDs
These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus. The LED corresponding to the bus whose program 
signals (PGM) are...

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1. Functions in each area
1-6. Rear panel connections area



 SDI signal input connectors [DIGITAL INPUTS 1 to 5]
IN: SDI signal input; OUT: active through output
  DVI-I signal input connector [DIGITAL INPUTS 6 DVI-I]
  Analog HD component input connectors [ANALOG INPUTS 1 to 5] (optional)
  PGM output connectors [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PGM 1, 2] (SDI)
  PVW output connector [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PVW 1] (SDI)
  AUX output connectors [DIGITAL OUTPUTS AUX 1, 2] (SDI)
  PGM output...

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2. Basic operations
2-1. Transitions
2-1-1. Selecting the bus
Press the crosspoint switches to select the material which will be targeted for the background transition. 
By pressing these switches, the signals are selected, and the indicators of the selected switches light. 
The color in which the switch indicators light differs depending on the operation status.
Lighting in red:  When the selected input signals are output to PGM.
Lighting in green :  When the selected input signals are not output...

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2. Basic operations
2-1-3. Selecting the transition mode
Use the [BKGD] and [KEY] switches in the transition area to select the bus signals for which the transition is to 
be executed. If the switches have been pressed at the same time, both switches are selected. The indicator of a 
selected switch lights in amber.
The switches cannot be selected while a transition is being executed or suspended.
Use the [MIX] and [WIPE] switches in the transition area to select the background transition mode....

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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 patterns available. The indicator of the selected wipe pattern 
selector switch lights in amber.
2-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction
Operate the transition direction selector switch (DIP switch) to select the wipe direction.
N:  For setting the wipe direction to the normal direction.
N/R :    To switch the wipe direction between...

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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 effect 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, the color can be adjus\
ted on the USR1 to 4 menu.
Adjusting the border color
When USR1, , 3 or 4 has been selected, the border color can be adjusted. 
Use of...

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2. Basic operations
2-3. Key
2-3-1. Selecting the key source
Selecting the key source signals
The signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7 can be used for the key source signals.
While holding down the [KEY-S] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches [1] 
to [7] to select the key source signal. The indicators of the [KEY-S] switch and selected crosspoint switch light in 
amber.
Provide materials with white key-combined characters or patterns on a black...

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2. Basic operations
2-3-2. Setting the key
Selecting the key type
1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu.
2  Turn [F1] to display the KEY menu (sub menu).
3  Turn [F], and select the TYPE item.
SELF (self key/luminance key) :    The key signals are created from the luminance signals of the key fill 
material. Since key fill signals are used as the key source, the signals 
selected by the key source are ignored.
LIN (linear...

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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 for the key fill signals.
While holding down the [KEY-F] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches 
1 to 7 to select the key fill signal. The indicators of the [KEY-F] switch and selected crosspoint switch light (in 
amber). Bus images are not used when the fill color has been selected on...