Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs300g Operating Instructions

							
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Operating Instructions
Multi-format Live Switcher
Model No.  AV-HS300G 
						

							


 indicates safety information.
This  class  A  digital  apparatus  complies 
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  A 
est  conforme  à  la  norme  NMB-003  du 
Canada.
For CANADA
Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead 
symbol,  within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of  uninsulated  “dangerous  voltage”  within 
the  product’s  enclosure  that  may  be  of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle  is  intended  to  aler t  the  user  to 
the  presence  of  important  operating  and 
maintenance  (service)  instructions  in  the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
•  TO   R E D U C E   T H E   R I S K   O F   F I R E   O R 
ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS 
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
•   THE  APPARATUS  SHALL  NOT  BE  EXPOSED 
TO  DRIPPING  OR  SPLASHING  AND  THAT 
NO  OBJECTS  FILLED  WITH  LIQUIDS,  SUCH 
AS  VASES,  SHALL  BE  PLACED  ON  THE 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING  INTERFERENCE, 
USE  THE  RECOMMENDED  ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
FCC Note:
This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found 
to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  class  A  digital 
device,  pursuant  to  Par t  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  
These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable 
protection  against  har mful  interference  when 
the  equipment  is  operated  in  a  commercial 
environment.    This  equipment  generates,  uses, 
and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy,  and 
if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with 
the  instr uction  manual,  may  cause  har mful 
interference  to  radio  communications.    Operation 
of  this  equipment  in  a  residential  area  is  likely  to 
cause harmful interference in which case the user 
will  be  required  to  correct  the  interference  at  his 
own expense.
Warning:
To   a s s u r e   c o n t i nu e d   F C C   e m i s s i o n   l i m i t 
compliance,  the  user  must  use  only  shielded 
interface cables when connecting to external units.  
Also,  any  unauthorized  changes  or  modifications 
to this equipment could void the user’s authority to 
operate it.
CAUTION:
In  order  to  maintain  adequate  ventilation,  do 
not  install  or  place  this  unit  in  a  bookcase, 
built-in  cabinet  or  any  other  confined  space. 
To  prevent  risk  of  electric  shock  or  fire  hazard 
due  to  overheating,  ensure  that  cur tains 
and  any  other  materials  do  not  obstruct  the 
ventilation.
Note:
The  rating  plate  (serial  number  plate)  is  on 
the bottom of the unit.
The  socket  outlet  shall  be  installed  near  the 
equipment  and  easily  accessible  or  the  mains 
plug  or  an  appliance  coupler  shall  remain  readily 
operable.
A  war ning  that  an  apparatus  with  CLASS  I 
construction  shall  be  connected  to  a  MAINS 
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING:
TO  PREVENT  INJURY,  THIS  APPARATUS 
MUST  BE  SECURELY  ATTACHED  TO  THE 
FLOOR/WALL  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

							
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 indicates safety information.
 1)  Read these instructions.
  )  Keep these instructions.
  3)  Heed all warnings.
  4)  Follow all instructions.
  5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)   Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install 
i n   a c c o r d a n c e   w i t h   t h e   m a nu fa c t u r e r ' s 
instructions.
  8)   D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a ny   h e a t   s o u r c e s 
 
such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or 
other  apparatus  (including  amplifiers)  that 
produce heat.
  9)   Do  not  defeat  the  safety  pur pose  of  the 
polarized  or  grounding-type  plug.  A  polarized 
plug  has  two  blades  with  one  wider  than  the 
other.  A  grounding-type  plug  has  two  blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or 
the  third  prong  are  provided  for  your  safety.  If 
the  provided  plug  does  not  fit  into  your  outlet, 
consult  an  electrician  for  replacement  of  the 
obsolete outlet.  
10)   Protect the power cord form being walked on or 
 
pinched  par ticularly  at  plugs,  convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
  11)   Only use attachments/accessories specified by 
the manufacturer.
  1)   Use  only  with  the  car t,  stand, 
tripod,  bracket,  or  table  specified 
by  the  manufacturer,  or  sold  with 
the  apparatus.  When  a  car t  is 
used,  use  caution  when  moving 
the  cart/apparatus  combination  to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
  13)   Unplug  this  apparatus  during  lightning  storms 
or when unused for long periods of time.
  14)   Refer  all  ser vicing  to  qualified  ser vice 
personnel.  Ser vicing  is  required  when  the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 
as  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is  damaged, 
liquid  has  been  spilled  or  objects  have  fallen 
into  the  apparatus,  the  apparatus  has  been 
exposed  to  rain  or  moisture,  does  not  operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions 
						

							
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment 
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Description  .............................................. 6
Features   ................................................... 6
Precautions for use   ................................ 7
1. Functions in each area   ....................... 8
1-1  Control panel   ................................................. 8
1-  Crosspoint area   .............................................
 9
1-3  Wipe area   ....................................................
 10
1-4  Transition area   .............................................
 11
1-5  LCD menu area   ...........................................  1
1-6  Rear panel connections area   ......................
 13
2. Basic operations   ............................... 14
-1  Transitions   ................................................... 14
-1-1  Selecting the bus   ...................................
 14
-1-  Selecting the bus mode   .........................
 14
-1-3  Selecting the transition mode   ................
 15
-1-4  Manual transition 
 
(using the fader lever)   .......................... 15
-1-5  Auto transition   ........................................
 15
-  Wipe   ............................................................
 16
--1  Selecting the wipe pattern   .....................
 16
--  Selecting the wipe direction   ...................
 16
--3 
Wipe decorations 
(border, soft effect)   ............................... 16
-3  Key  ..............................................................
 18
-3-1  Selecting the key source 
........................ 18
-3-  Setting the key   .......................................
 19
-3-3  Key adjustments   ....................................
 19
-3-4  Selecting key fill   .....................................  0
-3-5  Key decorations   .....................................  1
-4  Color background   ........................................  3
-5  Freezing the input signals   ...........................  4
-6  Frame memory   ............................................  5
-7  Preset memory   ............................................  6
3. Setup  .................................................. 28
3-1  Setting the input signals   ..............................  8
3-1-1  Setting the input signals (IN 1 to 5)   .......  8
3-1-  Setting the input signal frame 
 
synchronizer   ........................................  8
3-1-3  Setting the DVI input signals (IN6)   .........  9
3-  Setting the output signals   ............................
 31
3--1  Types of output signals   ..........................
 31
3--  Selecting the AUX signals   .....................
 31
3-3  Selecting the video format   ...........................  3
3-4  Setting the crosspoints   ................................
 33
3-4-1  Assigning signals to the crosspoints   ......
 33
3-4-  Setting the crosspoint switching   ............
 34
3-5  Setting the sync signals   ..............................
 35
3-6  Adjusting the output signal phase   ...............
 36
3-7  Network settings   ..........................................
 38
3-8  Other settings   ..............................................
 40
3-8-1  LCD backlight   ........................................
 40
3-8-  Setting the ancillary data   .......................
 40
3-8-3  BB signal setup level   .............................
 40
3-9  Status displays   ............................................
 41
3-10  Initialization   .................................................
 41
4. Setting menu table   ............................ 42
5. Image transmission functions   ......... 47
6. External interfaces   ........................... 51
6-1  RS-4 connector   ....................................... 51
6-  GPI connector   .............................................
 51
6-3  Tally connector   ............................................  5
7. Connections  ...................................... 53
8. Appearance   ....................................... 55
Specifications and  
standard accessories   ........................... 56
Appendix (glossary)   ............................. 58 
						

							
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Description
This unit is a 1ME digital video switcher which supports multiple HD and SD formats. While featuring compact 
dimensions, it can optionally support HD analog component inputs (5) in addition to the five SDI inputs and one 
DVI-I input. Since a frame synchronizer is incorporated for each of the inputs, asynchronous video signals can be 
switched without “shocking” or “freezing”. Furthermore, the images created by a PC can be captured via Ethernet.
Features
 Six inputs, three outputs supported despite its compact size
    The standard configuration consists of six inputs (five SDI inputs and one DVI-I input) and three outputs of 
PGM, PVW and AUX (SDI, HD analog component). Optionally, the unit is also capable of supporting HD analog 
component inputs (5).  
The SDI inputs support active through outputs. Key inputs can be selected from the six video inputs for use.
 Multiple formats supported
    HD formats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 70/59.94p and 70/50p), SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i) and DVI-I 
(input only) are supported as the signal formats.
 Frame synchronizer system as well as external sync system is supported
    The unit contains a high-performance 10-bit frame synchronizer to enable asynchronous images to be input. 
 
By using the BB (Black Burst) signal output, a system can be configured using the switcher’s sync signals as a 
reference.  
Gen-lock is also possible with external sync signals (BB or Tri-level Sync).
  Built-in effects and key combination functions
    The unit provides nine different wipe patterns to add borders or soft effects. 
 
Key combination supports self keys and linear keys, and key invert is also possible.
 Ethernet and control interfaces supported
    The unit can capture images created on a PC into its frame memory over Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10 Mbps) and 
use them as background images or key input signals. 
External control using RS-4 or GPI signals is also supported. In addition, the unit comes with six tally 
outputs.
  External power supply system
    The unit is powered by an external DC 1 V power supply so it can be used not only indoors but in the field as 
well. (However, the unit is not constructed to be rain-proof or drip-proof so keep it away from rain or moisture.)
 Easy operability
    The simple panel layout which enables the functions to be operated directly enables speedy live transmissions. 
Preset-like operations can be performed using a menu-driven format. 
						

							
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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 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40\
 °C).
   Avoid using the product at a cold place below 3 °F (0 °C) or at a hot place above 104 °F (40 °C) because 
extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.
 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.
 Maintenance
   Wipe the product using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen 
detergent, wring it out well, and wipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product with a moist cloth, wipe 
it again with a dry cloth.
• Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.
• If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through \
the precautions for its use.
Caution 
						

							
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1. Functions in each area
1-1. Control panel









 Power indicator [POWER]
This lights when the power switch (2) is set to ON while power is supplied to the DC power socket.
It goes off when the power switch (2) is set to OFF.
2  Power switch
When this switch is set to “ I ” while power is supplied to the DC power socket, the unit’s power is turned 
on, and the power indicator () lights. When it is set to “O”, the unit’s power is turned off, and the power 
indicator (
) goes off.
  Alarm indicator [ALARM]
This lights when the fan has stopped running or when something is wrong with the DC power (such as a drop 
in voltage). When the alarm goes off you can check the type of problem with the ALM item under the SETUP/
STATS (15/15) menu. An alarm message will also appear on the LCD.
ALARM TYPESETUP/STATS (15/15) ALMALARM MESSAGE
Fan alarmFANALARM! FAN STOP
Power alarmPOWRALARM! POWER DOWN
Power alarm and fan alarmF, PALARM! POWER DOWN & FAN STOP
If the fan alarm goes off, stop using the unit immediately and be sure to contact your dealer. If the power alarm 
goes off, stop using the unit immediately and check the power. Continuing to use the unit even after the alarm 
goes off could damage it.
If the temperature inside the unit increases due to the fan stopping or some other reason, the safety function 
will activate and the power of the unit will be turned off. 
						

							
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1. Functions in each area
1-2. Crosspoint area



 PGM/A bus crosspoint switches [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 always selected.
  PST/B bus crosspoint switches [PST/B 1 to 7]
These are used to select the PST/B bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the images inserted 
next (PST) are always selected. When a B bus crosspoint switch is pressed while one of the source selector 
switches (6) is held down, key signals or AUX signals are selected.
6  Source selector switches [SOURCE SELECT/AUX, KEY-S, KEY-F]
When a B bus crosspoint switch () is pressed while the [AUX] source selector switch is held down, the AUX 
signals are selected, and when a B bus crosspoint switch () is pressed while the [KEY-S] or [KEY-F] source 
selector switch is held down, the key signals are selected.
While a switch is held down, its indicator lights in amber.
In addition, if the [CLN], [PVW] or [PGM] wipe pattern selector switch (7) is pressed while the [AUX] switch is 
held down, the switch will operate as an AUX bus selector switch.
[CLN] :  Clean signals are output to the AUX bus.   See 3--
[PVW] :  PVW signals are output to the AUX bus.   See 3--
[PGM] :  PGM signals are output to the AUX bus.    See 3-- 
						

							
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1. Functions in each area
1-3. Wipe area
7 Wipe pattern selector switches [WIPE PATTERN / 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 switch for the selected pattern lights (in amber).
When the [FUNC] switch (9) has been pressed and its indicator is lighted, 
the function setting menu is selected, and the indicator lights up green.
  Wipe direction selector switch [N N/R R]
This is used to select the wipe direction.   See --
[N] :  For setting the wipe direction to the normal direction.
[N/R] :    To switch the wipe direction between normal and reverse when the execution of the transition has 
been completed.
[R] :  For setting the wipe direction to the reverse direction.
9 [FUNC] switch
When this switch is pressed, its indicator lights up green. If a wipe pattern selector switch is pressed while 
its indicator is lighted, the wipe pattern selector switch lights up green, and the setting menu of the function 
indicated underneath the switch appears on the LCD display.
[TIME] :  For setting the auto transition time.   See -1-5
[WIPE] :  For setting the wipe border and soft effect.   See --3
[CBGD] :  For setting the color background.   See -4
[KEY] :  For setting the key.   See -3
[EDGE] :  For setting the key edge.   See -3-5
[FRZ] :  For displaying the freeze status display and setting freezing.   See -5
[MEM] :  For setting the preset memory or frame memory.   See -6, -7
[XPT] :  For displaying and setting the crosspoint assignment.   See 3-4
[SETUP]:  For performing the system settings.   See 3
 Freeze status indicator LED
When this LED is lighted, it means that one of the input signals is froz\
en. 
When the [FUNC] switch (9) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then the [FRZ] switch is pressed, the 
freeze status is indicated for each input. (An asterisk () appears above the name of a frozen crosspoint.)
Bear in mind that since the signals are frozen while the indicator is lighted, the unit’s output will remain 
unchanged even if the input images change.
(When crosspoints 3 and 5 are frozen)
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