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 status cannot be changed while a transition is being executed or 
suspended.
  [KEY] switch
This executes the key transition (MIX) when the [AUTO] switch () or fader lever () has been operated.
When the [KEY] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [BKGD] 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 status cannot be changed while a transition is being executed or suspended.
  KEY ON tally LED
This lights in red when the key ON status is established.
  [MIX] switch
This is used to switch the A and B bus images while making them overlap.
During the transition, the A and B bus output total is kept at 100 %.
When the [MIX] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [WIPE] switch () is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
  [WIPE] switch
This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector switch (7).
When the [WIPE] switch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber. 
If the [MIX] switch () is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
  [AUTO] switch
This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set.
During auto transition its indicator lights in red. When the switch is pressed again during auto transition, the 
auto transition operation is suspended, and the indicator lights in green. When it is pressed again while auto 
transition is suspended, the remaining transition is executed.
The indicator goes off when auto transition is completed.
When the [AUTO] switch is pressed while the fader lever () is at an interim position, the remaining transition 
is executed using the transition time which has been set. 
						

							
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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 being output lights.
1-5. LCD menu area
  LCD
The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.
When the [FUNC] switch (9) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then one of the wipe patt\
ern selector 
switches (7) is pressed, the setting menu for the function concerned is displayed.
  Rotary encoders [F1] to [F4]
These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menu.
Menu items are selected and parameters set by rotating [F1] to [F4]. This operation is effective only when the 
[FUNC] switch is lighting. For details on their operation, refer to the items in “. Basic operations”.
When the [F1] to [F4] switches are held down, the parameters are returned to their default status. 
(Numerical value setting items only)
(Startup screen)
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1. Functions in each area
1-6. Rear panel connections area

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 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 connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS PGM 1] (analog HD component)
  PVW output connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS PVW 1] (analog HD component)
  AUX output connector [ANALOG OUTPUTS AUX 1] (analog HD component)
  Ethernet port [ETHERNET] (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)
  GPI input connector [GPI] (auto take)
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
  DC power socket [12VIN]
The DC 1 V voltage is supplied to this socket. 
Use the AW-PS505A AC adaptor.
Note
When using other power sources, make sure the output 
is DC 1 V 
  V, 5 A.
  Reference input connector/BB output connector [REF]
Loop-through output in the external sync mode.
BB signals output from both connectors in the internal sync mode.
  RS-422 interface connector [RS-422]
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
  Tally output connector [TALLY]
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
  Ground connector
Connect to the system’s earth ground.
Pin No.Signal name
1GND
NC
3NC
4 DC1V
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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 to PGM.
 Lighting in red 
 Lighting in green
For details on how to select the key source bus and key fill bus, refer to “-3-1” and “-3-4”.
For details on how to select the AUX bus, refer to “3--”.
2-1-2. Selecting the bus mode
Select the A/B bus system or flip-flop system (PGM/PST system) from the setting menu.
1  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu.
2  Turn [F1] to display the BUS menu.
3  Turn [F], and select the A/B or P/P (PGM/PST system) using the MODE item.

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With the flip-flop (P/P) system, the PGM/A bus selected signals are always output as PGM images, and the PST/B 
bus selected signals are always output as PVW (PST) images.
SystemVideo outputBefore transitionDuring transitionAfter transition completion
A/BPGMPGM/APGM/A, PST/BPST/B
PVW (PST)PST/BPST/BPGM/A
 With an A  B transition
   
 Lighting in red 
 Lighting in green
SystemVideo outputBefore transitionDuring transitionAfter transition completion
Flip-flop P/PPGMPGM/APGM/A, PST/BPGM/A
PVW (PST)PST/BPST/BPST/B
 Lighting in red 
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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. Select one of 
these switches, and the indicator of the selected switch lights in amber.
MIX always applies to key transitions whichever switch has been selected.
2-1-4. Manual transition (using the fader lever)
Operate the fader lever to execute transitions manually.
If the fader lever 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.
The bus tally LEDs on the left of the fader lever indicate the program bus output status.
Top LED only lights:  PGM/A bus output
Top and bottom LEDs light :  PGM/A, PST/B output (during the transition)
Bottom LED only lights :  PST/B output
2-1-5. Auto transition
   When the [AUTO] switch is pressed, the transition is executed automatically using the transition time which has 
been set.
    If the [AUTO] switch is pressed while the fader lever is at a midway position, the remaining transition will be 
executed automatically using the transition time which has been set.
  The auto transition time is set using the menu. It can be set separately for BKGD and KEY.
1  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and press the [TIME] switch to display the TIME menu.
2  Turn [F1] to display the BKGD or KEY menu.
3  Turn [F4] to select the display unit using the UNIT item.
4  When frames (F) have been selected as the unit, turn [F] or [F3] to set the transition time.
5   When seconds (SEC) have been selected as the unit, turn [F] to set the second units or [F3] to set the 
frame units.
(With BKGD and seconds (SEC) as the display unit)
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    Any time from 0 to 999f can be set. The time which can be set when seconds are used as the display unit 
differs depending on the video format.
59i: max. 33s09f,  59p: max. 16s39f
50i : max. 39s4f,  50p: max. 19s49f 
						

							
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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 normal and reverse when the execution  
of the transition has been completed.
R :  For setting the wipe direction to the reverse direction.
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2-2-3. Wipe decorations (border, soft effect)
Adding borders
Borders can be added to the wipe edges.
1  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu.  
The BODR menu appears first.
2   Turn [F], and set the width of the border using the WIDT item. 
A setting of “0” means that the border is OFF.
 YLW 
 CYN 
 GRN 
 MGT 
 RED 
 BLE 
 BLK 
USR1
USR2
USR3
USR4
0—2550—255
BODR
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WIDT
   0
SOFT
   0 
COLR
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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 USR1 to 4 is shared by the color background, fill color and edge color.
1  Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu.
2  Turn [F1] to display the USR1 to 4 (user color) menu.
3  Turn [F], [F3] or [F4] to adjust the color (HUE, SAT or LUM).
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OperationParameterDescription of settingSetting range
F
HUEHue0 to 359
F3SATSaturation0 to 100
F4LUMLuminance0 to 108 
						

							
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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 background for the key source 
signals. The keys may not be combined satisfactorily if the material has colors other than black and white.
Material with black characters on a white background, for example, can be reversed for use using the key invert 
function.

Background
Key source
Key fill
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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 key/EXT key) :  The key signals are created from the luminance signals of the key source.
TYPEKEY FILLKEY SOURCE
SELF (self key/luminance key)XPT1 to 7, FILL COLORSame as KEY FILL
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Setting key invert
On the KEY menu (sub menu), turn [F3], and set to the key invert ON or OFF using the INV item.
Selecting key preview
Select whether to display the key preview for the PVW output.
On the KEY menu (sub menu), turn [F4] and set the PVW item.
ON:  Images with key effects added are output to PVW.
OFF :  Images with no key effects added are output to PVW.
AUTO :  Preview images of the next transition are output to PVW.
2-3-3. Key adjustments
Adjust the key definition.
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 K-ADJ menu.
3  Turn [F], [F3] and [F4] to adjust the key definition.
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OperationParameterDescription of settingSetting range
F
CLIPReference level for creating key signals0 to 108
F3GAINKey gain 0 to 00
F4DENSKey density0 to 100 
						

							
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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 the me\
nu.
When the [KEY-F] switch in the source selection area is pressed, the menu display is switched to the FILL menu, 
and the fill color can now be selected.
Selecting the fill color
The fill color is selected on the menu.
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 FILL menu.
3  Turn [F], and select COLR (special fill color) from the TYPE item.
4  Turn [F3], and select the fill color from the COLR item.

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