Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs400an Operating Instructions

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1. Functions in each area
1-4. User button area
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USER
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=   User buttons [USER 1, USER 2]
These are used to allocate some functions of the menu settings to the USER 1 button and USER 2 button.
 See 5-3-1. 
						

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1. Functions in each area
1-5. Transition area
KEY PATTFUNC N/RR
WIPE DIRECTION
WIPE PATTERN / FUNCTION
ONFTB
PinP
DSK
CUT AUTO
MIX WIPE
BKGD KEY MIX
WIPE
DSK PinP IN/OUT
MEMORY XPT SYSTEM7 8 9
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[BKGD] button
This executes the background transition when the [AUTO] button (D) or fader lever (J) has been operated.
When the [BKGD] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber. 
If the [KEY] button (?) is no
w pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established. 
When the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button (?) are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the 
selected status. 
?  [KEY] button
This executes the key transition when the [AUTO] button (D) or fader lever (J) has been operated.
When the [KEY] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [BKGD] button (>) is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established. 
When the [BKGD] button (>) and [KEY] button are pressed at the same time, both buttons are set to the 
selected status.
@ KEY ON tally LED
This lights in red when the key ON status is established.
A  MIX, WIPE selection status tally LEDs
These light up to indicate whether MIX or WIPE has been selected when background transitions or key 
transitions are executed.
B [MIX] button
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] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber.
If the [WIPE] button (C) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
C [WIPE] button
This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector button (8).
When the [WIPE] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber. 
If the [MIX] button (B) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established. 
						

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1. Functions in each area
D [AUTO] button
This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set.
During auto transition its indicator lights in amber. When the button 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] button is pressed while the fader lever (J) is at an interim setting, the transition is executed 
in the time remaining from the interim setting.
E  [CUT] button
This button is used to execute transitions instantly. 
Its indicator lights in amber during a transition, and it goes off when the transition is completed.
F  [FTB] button
This button is used to execute fade-out to a black screen or fade-in from a black screen for the transition time 
which has been set.
G  [PinP] button
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of the picture in picture for the transition time which has been 
set.
H  [DSK] button
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of downstream key for the transition time which has been set.
I  Wipe direction selection buttons
These buttons are used to select the direction in which to wipe for executing background transitions.
  When the [R] indicator is off:
      Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.
  When the [R] indicator is lighted:
      Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.
  When the [N/R] indicator is lighted:
      The normal direction is replaced with the reverse direction (or vice versa) when the transition is 
completed. (The lighted and extinguished statuses of the [R] button are also switched in line with the 
direction of the wiping.)
J  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.
K 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. 
						

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1. Functions in each area
1-6. LCD menu area
L LCD
The setting menus are displayed on the LCD.
When the [FUNC] button (;) is pressed and its indicator is 
lighted and then one of the wipe pattern selector buttons (8) 
is pressed, the setting menu is displayed.
When the buttons listed below are double-clicked, the 
specified menu is selected. (The menu delegation function)
The operation corresponding to the button pressed is also 
executed.
POWER
ALARM
F1 F2 F3F4F5
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

Button Menu
Crosspoint area
(AUX bus selector 
buttons) KEY
KEY menu/Adjust sub menu (2/9)
CHR KEY menu/Auto sub menu (1/3) (with chroma key selection)
DSK DSK menu/Adjust sub menu (2/7)
PinP PinP menu/Position sub menu (4/6)
Transition area BKGDTIME menu/BKGD sub menu (1/5)
KEY TIME menu/KEY sub menu (2/5)
WIPE WIPE menu/Border sub menu (1/5)
Wipe pattern area WIPE #5WIPE menu/WIPEPos sub menu (3/5) (BKGD or KEY)
SQ #5 WIPE menu/SQPos sub menu (4/5) (BKGD or KEY)
SL #5 KEY menu/FlyKEY sub menu (9/9) (KEY)
M Rotary encoders [F1] to [F5]
These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menus (LCD screen or external monitor). 
For details on the operations, refer to the sections in “3. Basic operations”.
[F1]: 
   Rotate this rotary encoder to switch the sub menu.
[F2] to [F5]: 
  
Rotate these rotary encoders to set the parameters.
When the down arrow (↓) is shown at a menu item, its parameter is set by pressing the corresponding rotary 
encoder.
When the parameter is one which is set using a numerical value, its default will be restored when the rotary 
encoder is held down. 
(However, the network settings and the date and time settings will not be returned to the defaults.)
Adjust Clip Gain Density Invert
  2/9     0.0   100.0   100.0     Off
Operate here 
using [F1].
Operate here using [F2].
Operate here using [F3].
Operate here using [F4].
Operate here using [F5].
Sub menuParameter setting area 
						

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1. Functions in each area
1-7. Positioner area
N  Positioner [X/Y]
These are used when performing the settings below.
  PinP position setting
  Wipe start position setting (WIPE, SQ #5)
  Camera control
  Flying key position setting
POSITIONER Z
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
 
Chroma key area
In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.
The center values of the positioner are set during the time it takes for the unit to start up after its power is 
turned on. Do not operate the positioner until after the switcher has started up.
O   Rotary encoder [Z]
This is used to set the PinP size, flying key size or to select the chroma key area. 
In each case, the settings take effect only when the following menu items have been selected.
Positioner Rotary encoder
Valid menu
X/Y ZSwitch
PinP Position adjustments Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating 
the encoder clockwise 
and reduced by rotating it 
counterclockwise) Hold switch down to 
restore initial values (X/Y, 
Z).
All PinP menus
Wipe Start position 
adjustments —
Hold switch down to 
restore initial values (X/Y). WIPE/WIPEPos
WIPE/SQPos
Chroma key Selected area position 
adjustments Selected area size 
adjustments
(size increased by rotating 
the encoder clockwise 
and reduced by rotating it 
counterclockwise) Hold switch down to 
restore initial values (X/Y, 
Z).
CHR KEY/Auto
(only when Marker 
item is set to On)
Flying key Position adjustments Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating 
the encoder clockwise 
and reduced by rotating it 
counterclockwise) Hold switch down to 
restore initial values (X/Y, 
Z).
KEY/FlyKEY
Camera control X:
   Pan control or focus 
control
Y
:    Tilt control or zoom 
control —
Switching between pan/tilt 
control and zoom/focus 
control System/CamCTL1
System/CamCTL2 
						

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1. Functions in each area
1-8. SD memory card area
P  SD memory card slot
The SD memory card (sold separately) is inserted 
into this slot.

SD Logo is a trademark.
Q  SD memory card access LED
This LED lights while the data on the SD memory card is being accessed.
Do not turn off the unit’s power or eject the SD memory card while the access LED is lighted. 
Doing so can damage the data on the SD memory card.
 
  Concerning the recommended SD memory cards
Use of the following SD memory cards made by Panasonic Corporation is recommended.
RP-SD128B, RP-SD256B, RP-SDR512, 
RP-SDR01G, RP-SDM02G 
						

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1. Functions in each area
1-9. Rear panel connections area
POWER
1REF
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2 34
SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI  INPUTS
TALLY
6
6
INPUTS
SDI  OUTPUTS
IN
OUT3
IN
OUT2
IN
OUT1
IN
OUT
OUTPUTS
15 7
SLOTOFF2
SLOT1 5
SLOT
SLOT
PGM RS-422
LAN ON
ANALOG INPUTS
Y Pb PrY Pb
Pr
DVI INPUTS
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Y Pb PrY Pb
Pr
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS
Y Pb PrDVI-IDVI-IDVI-I
GPISIGNAL
GND
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R 
SDI signal input connectors [SDI INPUTS 1 to 4]
IN:  SDI signal input
OUT:  activ
 e through output (Use this as a monitor output application.)
S  Optional input connector SLOT1 [INPUTS 5, 6] (optional)
T 
  Optional input connector SLOT2 [INPUTS 7, 8] (optional)
A board (with built-in up-converter), whether an SDI input board, analog input board, DVI input board or analog 
composite input board, can be connected to each of these slots.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
U  SDI signal output connectors [SDI OUTPUTS PGM, 1, 2]
PGM:  PGM output connectors
1, 2:  The signals f
 or these connectors can be assigned using a menu.
V  Optional output connector SLOT1 [OUTPUTS 3, 4] (optional)
W 
  Optional output connector SLOT2 [OUTPUTS 5, 6] (optional)
A board, whether an analog output board, DVI/analog output board or SDI output board (with built-in  
down-converter), can be connected to each of these slots.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
X  Reference input connector/BB output 
connector [REF]
Loop-through output in the external sync mode.
If the loop-through output is not going to be used, 
provide a 75-ohm termination.
BB signals output from both connectors in the internal 
sync mode.

External synchronization signal input
Loop-through output
REF
Input the external synchronization signal to the upper of 
the two connectors shown above. 
						

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1. Functions in each area
Y LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10BASE-T)
Z  RS-422 interface connector [RS-422] (D-sub 9-pin,
  female, inch screw)
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
[ Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male, inch screw)
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
\ GPI input connector [GPI] (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack)
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
] Ground connector
Connect to the system’s earth ground.
^  AC power input socket [ IN] (AC 100 V to 120 V)
Connect one end of the supplied power cable to this socket and the other end to the AC outlet.
The supplied power cable comes with a 3-pin power plug. Be absolutely sure to plug it into a 3-point power 
outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.
If a 3-point power outlet is not available for this connection, be absolutely sure to consult your dealer.
_  Power switch
This is used to turn the power on and off. 
						

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2. System
2-1. Configuration
AV-HS400AN
PGM
PVW
AUX
Multi
KeyOut
INPUT1(SDI)
INPUT2(SDI)
INPUT3(SDI)
INPUT4(SDI)
INPUT5 UCUC
UC
UC
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
Black ColorBGD ColorBar FMEM1 FMEM2
REF
PGM1, 2(SDI)
OUTPUT1(SDI)
OUTPUT2(SDI)
OUTPUT4 OUTPUT3
OUTPUT6 OUTPUT5
PGM1, 2
OUTPUT1, 2
OUTPUT5, 6
OUTPUT3, 4
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
INTERNAL VIDEO
CONTROL
Output Matrix
INPUT1–4
INPUT 7, 8
INPUT
5, 6
REF IN/OUT(1)SD
Memory Card
RS422 GPITALLY OUT LAN
: Option
REF OUT(2)
INPUT SLOT1(Option)
OUTPUT SLOT1(Option)
OUTPUT SLOT2(Option)
INPUT SLOT2(Option)
1:  
When external synchronization is 
selected as the reference signal setting, 
the reference signal is input.  
When internal synchronization is 
selected, the reference signal is output.
2: 
  When external synchronization is 
selected as the reference signal setting, 
the signals are looped through and 
output. When internal synchronization is 
selected, the reference signal is output.
Table of optional boards
Board Model number FunctionWhere connected
SDI Input Board AV-HS04M1
SDI input 2 lines INPUT SLOT1 or 
SLOT2
Analog Input Board AV-HS04M2
Analog component input 2 lines
DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3
DVI-I input 2 lines
Analog Composite Input Board AV-HS04M6 Analog composite input 2 lines
Analog Output Board AV-HS04M4
Analog component output 2 lines OUTPUT SLOT1 or 
SLOT2
DVI/Analog Output Board AV-HS04M5
DVI-I output 1 line
Analog component output 1 line
SDI Output Board AV-HS04M7
SDI output 2 lines 
						

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2. System
2-2. Connections
 Connections when implementing gen-lock 
(frame synchronizer OFF)
   When the unit is to be installed and when the connections are to be perf\
ormed, be absolutely 
sure to ask your dealer to be responsible for carrying out the work that needs to be done.
 
  Use a 3-point power outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.
POWER
1 REF
GPI
SLOT2
2
SLOT
4
2 34
SLOT1
1
SLOT2 8
～IN
SDI  INPUTS
TALLY
6
6
INPUTS
SIGNALSDI  OUTPUTSGND
IN
OUT3
IN
OUT2
IN
OUT1
IN
OUT
OUTPUTS
15 7
SLOTOFF2
SLOT1 5
SLOT
SLOT
PGM RS-422
LAN ON
Power cord
(AC 100 V to 120 V, 50/60 Hz)
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