Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs400n Operating Instructions

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3. Basic operations
   RECALL: This is used to recall the preset memory data and change the panel settings.
1  On the MEMOR Y men
 u, turn [F1] to display the PSMEM sub menu.
2   Turn [F], select “Recall” using the Mode item, turn [F3], and set the preset memory number using the 
NO
 .Sel item.
3   Turn [F4] to select whether to call the crosspoint selection status using t\
he XPT item.
Enab
 le: The data stored in the preset memory is used.
Disab le

:  The data stored in the preset memory is not used, and the settings pr ior to recall are retained.
4

   Press the [F5] s witch (Ex
 ec) to clear the content. 
    CLEAR:  This is used to clear contents in the preset memory.
1
   On the MEMOR Y men
 u, turn [F1] to display the PSMEM sub menu first.
2   Turn [F], select “Clear” using the Mode item, turn [F3], and set the preset memory number using the 
NO
 .Sel item.
3   Press the [F5] s witch (Ex
 ec) to clear the content.  
						

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3. Basic operations
3-11. Frame memories
Still images can be stored in the unit’s two internal frame memories for use.
The still images are transferred to the frame memories through the AUX bus and an SD memory card. Conversely, 
the images in the frame memories can be transferred to an SD memory card.
Images in the 

frame memories can be used as bus images by assigning FMEM1 and FMEM using the crosspoint 
assignment function.
Since the images stored in the frame memories are stored in the unit’s RAM area, they cannot be used once the 
power is turned off. Transfer them again after the power has been turned back on.
3-11-1. Transferring images from the AUX bus
1   Press the [FUNC] button to light its indicator, and press the [MEMORY] button to display the MEMORY 
menu.
2   Turn [F1] to display the FMEM sub menu.
  
 
FMEM Signal Store Exec↓
  2/3     AUX   FMEM1
  FMEM2
3  Turn [F3] to select the frame memory in which to store the images using the Store item.
4   Press the [F5] s witch (Ex
 ec) to transfer the still images to the frame memory. 
						

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3. Basic operations
3-12. SD memory cards
The unit’s frame memory data and system data can be stored on SD memory cards. Conversely, this data can be 
loaded from the SD memory cards to the unit.
Frame memory data (still image data):4-bit (uncompressed) BMP (bitmap) is the only file f or

mat which is supported. When using still image data 
created using another device such as a personal computer, save the data as 4-bit (uncompressed) BMP files.
This unit cannot resize the images so resize them appropriately using another device such as a personal 
computer before saving them on the SD memory card.
HD/1080i: 190×1080, HD/70p: 180×70, 
SD/NTSC: 70×487, SD/PAL: 70×576
If the sizes are different, the center of the images will be lined up. 
If the image is large, it will be cropped. 
If the image is small, the area around it will be filled in with a black border. 
The pixels of images in SD format are not square, so the aspect ratio will be different when the images are 
displayed on the computer and when they are imported into frame memory (with NTSC format, they will be 
vertically long). 
T o k eep the images tr

ue to their actual proportions, make sure the original size is 70
×540 pixels. If the images 
are in NTSC format, use images shrunk to 70
×487 pixels. If the images are in PAL format, use images 
enlarged to 70
×576 pixels. 
System data: The “system data” refers to all the data stored in the unit with the exception of the date, time and network 
settings and of the still image data. The extension used for the system data files is “hs4.”
SD memory card handling precautions
  Do NO T eject the SD memory card while the SD memory card access LED is lighted.

    The data stored on SD memory cards ma y be lost as a result of misplacing the cards or perf
 orming erroneous 
operations, for instance. It is recommended that valuable data be stored on a personal computer or other 
device.. 
						

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3. Basic operations
3-12-1. Initializing the SD memory cards 
In order for an SD memory card to be used in the unit, it must first be initialized by the unit. Initializing an SD 
memory card optimizes it and creates the dedicated directory.
(All files saved on the SD memory card will be erased.)
   Use SD memor y car
 ds which have been formatted in accordance with the SD standard.
1   Inser t the SD memory card into the unit’s SD memory card slot.
2
   Press the [FUNC] b utton to light its indicator
 , and press the [MEMORY] button to display the MEMORY 
menu.
3   Turn [F1] to display the SDCard sub menu.
4
   T urn [F] to select “Init” using the Mode item, and then press the [F] switch.
 
  
The “Init ?” message now appears.
    If the SD memory card has not been inserted, “No Card” will appear at the Mode item.
    When the mode is selected, an asterisk (
) appears on the left of the selected mode (Init, Save or Load). If 
an asterisk does not appear , press the [F

] switch to select a mode.
5   Turn [F5] to select “Yes,” and press the [F5] switch to initialize the card. To cancel the initializing, turn [F5] to 
select 
 “No,” and press the [F5] switch.

SDCard Mode↓ Select Init?   Exec↓
  3/3 Init       -
     No
SDCard Mode↓ Select Init?   Exec↓
  3/3
Init       -
    Yes
3-12-2. Saving data on SD memory cards
1  Insert the SD memory card which has been initialized by the unit, into the SD memory card slot.
2   On the MEMOR Y men
 u, turn [F1] to display the SDCard sub menu.
3   Turn [F] to select “Save” using the Mode item, and then press the [F] switch.

SDCard Mode↓ Select SaveFile  Exec↓
  3/3    Save   FMEM1
  FMEM2
 System
4  Turn [F3] to select the data which is to be stored on the SD memory card using the Select item.
  FMEM1, 2:   Still image data of fr ame memor
 y 1, frame memory 
  System:    System data
5   If the [F5] s witch is no
 w pressed, the file is stored on the SD memory card.
    (Filenames are allocated automatically.)
  System data: 
“HS400/SYSTEM” f older
Still ima
 ge data:  “HS400/IMAGE”  f
 older
   While the file is being stored, the following message and filename are displayed.
 
SDCard ∙∙∙Saving File∙∙∙
  3/3                 HS070531100000 
						

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3. Basic operations
3-12-3. Loading data from SD memory cards
1  Insert the SD memory card on which the data is stored into the SD memory card slot.
    Load the file after its data has been stored in the each folder. Data stored in other folders will not be 
recognized by the unit.
  System data: 
“HS400/SYSTEM” f older
Still ima
 ge data:  “HS400/IMAGE”  f
 older
2  On the MEMORY menu, turn [F1] to display the SDCard sub menu.
3   Turn [F] to select “Load” using the Mode item, and then press the [F] switch.

SDCard Mode↓ Select LoadFile  Exec↓
  3/3    Load   FMEM1  HS070531100000
  FMEM2
 System
4  Turn [F3] to select the transfer destination using the Select item.
5   Using the LoadFile item, tur n [F4] to select the name of the file to be loaded.
6
   If the [F5] s witch is no
 w pressed, the file is loaded from the SD memory card and stored in the unit’s internal 
memory.
    While the file is being loaded, the f ollo

wing message and filename are displayed.
 
SDCard ∙∙∙Loading File∙∙∙
  3/3                 HS070531100000
    Up to 100 files can be loaded.
    The f ollowing alphanumerics and symbols can be used as the characters for filenames (see below). 
 
   Files using other characters will not be displayed by the unit.
  
A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, Sapce, ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } 
						

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4. Input/output signal settings
4-1. Setting the SDI input signals and analog input signals
The user can set the SDI input signals and analog input signals. IN5 to IN8 can be set only when the SDI input 
board (optional accessory) or analog input board (optional accessory) has been connected.
4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer
The frame synchronizer can be set to On or Off for each input.
The DVI input (option) frame synchronizer is permanently On. It cannot be set from On to Off or vice versa.1  Press the [FUNC] b utton to light its indicator
 , and then press the [IN/OUT] button to display the IN/OUT 
menu.
2  Turn [F1] to display the Input sub menu.
3   T urn [F], select the input signals using the Signal item, turn [F3], and select On or Off for the frame 
synchroniz
 er using the FS item.
    If the output signal phase is set to 0H, Off cannot be selected as the F\
S item setting.

Input Signal FS Mode↓ AnaGain
  1/11     In1      On Normal       0
  IN1~8
    Off D by D
     UC
   Auto−30~+30
AVDL function is active while the frame synchronizer function is set to Off. 
The AVDL function automatically adjusts the input image signal phase to the h\
orizontal synchronization 
reference signal phase. 
For details, refer to “4-6. Adjusting the output signal phase”. 
						

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4. Input/output signal settings
4-1-2. Setting the input mode
The mode can be set for each input only when HD has been selected as the system format. When SD is selected 
as the system format, the input mode is always the same as Normal.Normal:   Input signals in conf or
 mity with the system format take effect.
D by D:    When SD signals with the same fr ame r
 ate as the system format have been input, they are input on a 
dot by dot (1x magnification) basis with no up-conversion.
    (This setting is only possib le when the system f

ormat is 1080i.)
      In this mode, there is minimal deterioration in the image quality and, as such, the mode is used to 
combine SD format material using the PinP function.
UC:    When SD signals with the same fr ame r
 ate as the system format have been input, they are up-
converted. (This mode can be selected for inputs 5 to 8 only.)
Auto:    Input signals in conf or
 mity with the system format take effect. 
      Furthermore, if input signals with the same frame rate as the system format are input when HD is 
selected as the system format, they are up-converted. (This mode can be selected for SDI inputs 5 to 
8 only.)
      In the A
uto mode, the images may be disturbed when the input signals are switched.
1   On the Input sub men u, tur
 n [F] to select the input signals using the Signal item.
2   Turn [F4] to set the input mode using the Mode item, and press the [F4] switch to enter the selection.
  An aster

isk () appears at the left of the input mode currently selected.

Input
System Mode 480/59.94i 576/50i 1080/59.94i 1080/50i 720/59.94p 720/50p
SD 480/59.94i —
○■■■■■
576/50i —
■ ○■■■■
HD 1080/59.94i Normal
■■○■■■
D by D ○■■■■■
UC ○ ■■■■■
Auto ○ (UC)
■○■■■
1080/50i Normal ■■■○■■
D by D ■○■■■■
UC ■ ○■■■■
Auto ■ ○ (UC)
■○■■
7 0/59.94p

Normal ■■■■○■
UC ○ ■■■■■
Auto ○ (UC)
■■■○■
7 0/50p

Normal ■■■■■○
UC ■ ○■■■■
Auto ■ ○ (UC)
■■■○
    denotes a black screen.
    The UC mode or A uto mode cannot be selected f
 or inputs 1 to 4.
    If D b y D, UC or Auto mode is selected, the frame synchronizer will be turned on. 
 

   The input mode cannot be changed when freez e is set to on. 
						

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4. Input/output signal settings
4-1-3. Setting the analog input gain
The user can set the gain when the input signals are analog signals. The setting range is ±30 steps, and the gain 
changes by ± dB. The amount of change in the gain when it is changed by one step is not fixed.1  On the Input sub men u, tur
 n [F] to select the input signals using the Signal item.
2   Turn [F5] to set the input signal gain using the AnaGain item.
4-2. Setting the up-converter (option)
The settings for the up-converter contained on the optional SDI input board and analog input board are\
 performed 
below.
1   Press the [FUNC] b utton to light its indicator
 , and press the [IN/OUT] button to display the IN/OUT menu.
2   Turn [F1] to display the UpConvt sub menu.
  An aster

isk () appears at the left of the parameter currently selected.

UpConvt Signal Scale↓ MovDet↓ Sharp↓
 11/11     IN5      SQ      
3      
3
  IN5~8
     EC
     LB    1~5    1~5
3   Turn [F] to select the input signal using the Signal item.
4   Turn [F3] to select the scaling system using the Scale item, and press the \
[F3] switch to enter the selection.
  SQ (squeez

e):   The image is enlarged both hor iz
 ontally and vertically to fill the entire screen.
  EC (edge crop):    The aspect ratio of the image is maintained, the image siz
 e is increased in accordance 
with the vertical resolution, and black bands are added at the left and right.
  LB (letter box):    The aspect ratio of the image is maintained, the image siz
 e is increased in accordance 
with the horizontal resolution, and the image is cropped at the top and bottom.
Input image SQECLB
5  Turn [F4] to set the image movement detection sensitivity using the MovDet item, and press the [F4] switch 
to enter the selection.
  1: Toward still images  3: standard  5: toward moving images 
6    Turn [F5] to set the extent of the edge sharpness for the images using the Sharp item, and press the [F5] 
s
 witch to enter the selection.
  1: Not sharp edges  3: standard  5: very sharp edges
For details on the other settings, refer to the operating instructions of the optional board. 
						

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4. Input/output signal settings
4-3. Setting the DVI input signals (option)
4-3-1. Setting the DVI input signals
The user can set the DVI input signals when the DVI input board (optional accessory) has been connected. 
Signals with the following resolutions can be input. If signals with any other resolution or frequency are input, the 
picture will turn black.    XGA (10

4 × 768), 60 Hz
    WXGA (1 
 80 × 768), 60 Hz
    SXGA (1 
 84 × 104), 60 Hz
1   Press the [FUNC] b utton to light its indicator
 , and press the [IN/OUT] button to display the IN/OUT menu.
2   Turn [F1] to display the DVIIN sub menu.

DVIIN Signal Mode Scale Auto↓
  8/11     IN5     Dig   Fit-V   Black
  IN5~8
    Ana  Fit-H
   Full  White
   Init
3  Turn [F] to select the input signal using the Signal item, and turn [F3] to select the signal system using the 
Mode item.
Dig:  Digital input signals of the D VI connector are eff
ectiv
 e.
Ana:  Analog input signals of the DVI connector are eff ectiv
 e.
4   Turn [F4] to select the scaling method.
  Fit-V

:  The aspect r atio of the input images is maintained, and the siz
 e of the images is increased or reduced 
in accordance with the vertical resolution.
  Fit-H:    The aspect r
atio of the input images is maintained, and the siz
 e of the images is increased or reduced 
in accordance with the horizontal resolution.
  Full:    The siz e of the input images is increased or reduced in accordance with the sys\
tem resolution.

 (The 
aspect ratio of the input images is not kept the same. The rate at which the image size is increased or 
reduced in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction differs.)
    For details on the siz

es that correspond to the formats, refer to “DVI input scaling size table” on the next 
page.
5   The black level (offset) and white level (gain) of the analog input signals are adjusted automatically.
 
   Depending on the personal computer used, there may be some deviation from the correct levels.
    To proceed with automatic adjustment to correct this deviation, display the black-and-white signals (BW.
bmp) on the supplied CD-ROM or the full-screen black signals and full-screen white signals on the personal 
computer connected to the DVI input connector, and input these signals as the DVI input signals.
    When  using 

the black-and-white signals, position them so that the boundary between black and white comes 
to the center of the monitor screen.
    When using the full-screen b lac

k signals or full-screen white signals, display the black or white in an area 
that covers at least 80% of the screen from the screen center.
    Bef ore making an

y adjustments, follow the instructions given in the “Automatic adjustment of the black level” 
section.
  Automatic adjustment of the b lac

k level
      Input the black-and-white signals (BW.bmp) or full-screen black signals.
      Turn [F5] to select “Black” in the Auto item, and press [F5] to adjust the black level automatically.
      After the level has been adjusted, an asterisk ( ) appears to the left of Black.
  Automatic adjustment of the white le vel
 

    Input the black-and-white signals (BW.bmp) or full-screen white signals.
      Turn [F5] to select “White” in the Auto item, and press [F5] to adjust the white level automatically.
      After the level has been adjusted, an asterisk ( ) appears to the left of White.
  Initializing the adjusted values
   

  Turn [F5] to select “Init” in the Auto item, and press [F5] to return the adjusted values to their factory 
settings.
      At this time

, the asterisk () displayed on the left is cleared. 
						

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4. Input/output signal settings

DVI format ModeHD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/PAL
1920  1080 1280  720 720  480 720  576
XGA
1024×768
Fit-V


480 720576720
Fit-H
Full


480 720576720
SXGA
1280×1024Fit-V


480 675576675
Fit-H
Full


480 720576720
WXGA
1280×768Fit-V
Fit-H
Full
: Black images are inserted here.: The parts of the images protruding in these areas are cropped.