Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs450n Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Multi-format Live Switcher
Model No.  AV-HS450N
Multi-formatLive SwitcherAV- H S 4 5 0
POWER
ALARM
POWER1POWER1
ALARM1 OFFPOWER2ON
OFF ONPOWER2ALARM2
Multi-format Live Switcher  AV-HS450
Mainframe
[AV-HS450U1N]
Control panel [AV-HS450C1N]
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for 
future use.
Printed in Japan  3TR006327AAC 

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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
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
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...

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 Safety precautions

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.
  1) Read these instructions.
  2) 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 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s...

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Description ................................................ 7
Features ..................................................... 7
Configuration ............................................ 9
Accessories .............................................. 9
Precautions for use ................................ 10
Tra demarks and Registered Trademarks ..................... 11
Disclaimer of Warranty ........................... 11
1. Installation ........................................... 12
1-1. Installing the...

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3-6. DSK (downstream key)....................................713-6-1. Selecting the DSK type .............................71
3-6-2. Se lecting the DSK channel and  DSK fill material ....................................73
3-6-3. DSK transitions .........................................74
3-6-4. DSK preview .............................................74
3-6-5. DSK adjustments ......................................75
3-6-6. DSK decorations .......................................76
3-6-7. Masking the DSK...

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Contents
5. System settings ................................ 131
5-1. Selecting the video format .............................131
5-2. Setting the crosspoints ..................................1325-2-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints .......132
5-2-2. Setting the crosspoint switching .............134
5-3. Button assignments .......................................135 5-3-1. Setting the user buttons ..........................135
5-4. Setting the date and time ..............................137
5-5....

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 Description
This is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a multiple number of HD and SD formats.
It consists of a mainframe and control panel.
Despite its compact dimensions of 2RU, the mainframe comes with 16 inputs and four outputs for SDI under the 
standard specifications. 
It also supports two DVI outputs, and its video effects of one key line, two DSK lines, two PinP lines, two DVE 
(BKGD) lines, one DVE (key) line and two multi view lines enable video productions in a wide variety of...

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Features
Many different effect functions incorporated 
 Along with the standard wipe, mix and cut functions, the switcher can provide size reduction, slide and other 
DVE transitions.
 
 DVE transitions using the 2-screen push-out effect and other 2-channel functions are possible.
 
 The unit comes with luminance keys and chroma keys provided as keyers as well as specialized hardware in 
the form of two DSK lines and two PinP lines as a standard option.
 
 AUX1 is equipped with a mix transition...

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 Configuration
Mainframe [AV-HS450U1N]  ........................................................................\
......  1
Control panel [AV-HS450C1N] ........................................................................\
..  1
 Accessories
Operating instructions ................................................................\
.......................  1
CD-ROM (Operating instructions/Image transmission software)  ......................  1
AC adapters (for control panel)...

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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 32 °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...