Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs400n Operating Instructions

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1. Functions in each area
1-4. User button area
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USER

=   User buttons [USER 1, USER 2]
These are used to allocate some functions of the menu settings to the USER 1 button and USER  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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


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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 
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] 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 indicators are 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
POWER
ALARMF1 F2 F3F4F5


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 patt\
ern 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.

Button Menu
Crosspoint area
(AUX bus selector buttons) KEY
KEY menu/Adjust sub men u (
 /8)
CHR KEY menu/Auto sub menu (1/3) (with chroma key selection)
DSK DSK menu/Adjust sub men u (
 /5)
PinP PinP menu/Position sub menu (4/6)
Transition area BKGDTIME menu/BKGD sub menu (1/5)
KEY TIME menu/KEY sub menu (

/5)
WIPE WIPE menu/Border sub menu (1/5)
Wipe area WIPE #5WIPE menu/WIPEPos sub menu (3/5) (BKGD or KEY)
SQ #5 WIPE menu/SQPos sub menu (4/5) (BKGD or 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 rotar y encoder to s
 witch the sub menu.
[F2] to [F5]:   Rotate these rotar y encoders to set the par
 ameters.
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 date and time settings will not be returned to the 
defaults.)
Adjust Clip Gain Density Invert
  2/8     0.0   100.0   100.0     Off
Operate here 
using [F1].
Operate here  using [F].
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
POSITIONERZ
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
N  
Positioners [X/Y]
This is used to set the PinP position or wipe start position (WIPE and SQ #5) or to select the chroma key area. 
It takes effect only when the menu is selected.
The center values of the positioners are set during the time it takes for the unit to start up after its power is 
turned on.  Do not operate the positioners until after the switcher has started up.
O  Rotary encoder [Z]
This is used to set the PinP size or to select the chroma key area. In either case, it takes effect only when the 
menu is selected.
PinP WipeChroma key
Positioner X/Y Position adjustments Start position 
adjustmentsSelected area position 
adjustments
Rotary encoder Z Size adjustments
(size increased by rotating the 
encoder clockwise and reduced 
by rotating it counterclockwise) —
Selected area size adjustments
(size increased by rotating the 
encoder clockwise and reduced 
by rotating it counterclockwise)
Switch Hold switch down to restore  initial values (X/Y, Z). Hold switch down to 
restore initial values 
(X/Y).Hold switch down to restore 
initial values (X/Y, Z).
Valid menu All PinP menus WIPE/WIPEPos
WIPE/SQPosCHR KEY/Auto
(only when Marker item is set 
to On)
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 car ds
Use of the f
 ollowing SD memory cards made by Panasonic is recommended.
  RP-SD1 8B

U1A
  RP-SD56BU1A
  RP-SDR51U1A
  RP-SDR01GU1A
  RP-SDM0GU1A 
						

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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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
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
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R 
SDI signal input connectors [DIGITAL INPUTS 1 to 4]
IN: SDI signal input; OUT: active through output (use this as a monitor output application).
S  Optional input connector SLOT1 [INPUT 5, 6] (optional)
T   Optional input connector SLOT2 [INPUT 7,
  8] (optional)
A board (with built-in up-converter), whether an SDI input board, analog input board or DVI 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 [DIGITAL OUTPUTS PGM, OUTPUT 1, 2]
PGM:  PGM output connectors
OUTPUT 1, 2:  The signals for these connectors can be assigned using a men u.
V  Optional output connector SLOT1 [OUTPUT 3, 4] (optional)
A board, whether an analog output board or DVI/analog output board (OUTPUT3: DVI, OUTPUT4: analog), can 
be connected to this slot.
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board concerned.
W  Optional output connector SLOT2 [OUTPUT 5, 6] (optional)
A board, whether an analog output board or DVI/analog output board (OUTPUT5: DVI, OUTPUT6: analog), can 
be connected to this slot.
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, 100BASE-TX)
Z  RS-422 interface connector [RS-422] (D-sub 9-pin, female)
 For details on connection, refer to “6. External interfaces”.
[ Tally output connector [TALLY] (D-sub 15-pin, male)
 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 [AC IN] (AC 100V-120V)
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-HS400
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)
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1:   
When external synchronization is 
selected as the ref erence 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 ref

erence 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 × lines INPUT SLO
 T1 or 
SLOT
Analog Input Board AV-HS04M
 Analog component input × lines
DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3 DVI-I input ×
  lines
Analog Output Board AV-HS04M4 Analog component output ×  linesOUTPUT SLO
 T1 or 
SLOT
D
VI/Analog Output Board AV-HS04M5 DVI output ×1 line
Analog component output ×1 line 
						

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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 pow
 er 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
(AC100V - 120V, 50/60Hz)
VTR HD SDI
HD SDI monitor
Multi-format live switcher
AV-HS400N
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera HD SDI
Signal Generator
HD SDIHD SDI monitor
HD SDI HD SDI monitor 
						

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2. System
 Connections when not implementing gen-lock 
(frame synchronizer ON)
• Example where the optional board is used
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
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
VTR PC monitor
HD Component HD component monitor
HD SDI monitor
Multi-format live 
switcher
AV-HS400N
DVD player HD Component HD Component
HD component monitor
PC
DVI or VGA
HD camera HD Component Power cord
(AC100V - 120V, 50/60Hz)
HD SDI
VTR HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
HD camera
HD SDI
PC
DVI or VGA HD SDI
DVI or VGA