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 SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a class A digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when 
the equipment is operated in a commercial 
environment.  This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and 
if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instruction manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.  Operation 
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference in which case the user 
will be required to correct the interference at his 
own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit 
compliance, the user must use only shielded 
interface cables when connecting to external 
units.  Also, any unauthorized changes or 
modifications to this equipment could void the 
user’s authority to operate it.
CAUTION:In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do 
not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or any other confined space. 
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard 
due to overheating, ensure that curtains 
and any other materials do not obstruct the 
ventilation.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the 
equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug 
or a power switch shall remain readily operable.
A warning that an apparatus with CLASS I 
construction shall be connected to a MAINS 
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING:
 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
   To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must 
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power 
point which is effectively earthed through the 
normal household wiring.
   Extension cords used with the apparatus must have 
three cores and be correctly wired to provide 
connection to the earth.  Wrongly wired extension 
cords are a major cause of fatalities.
   The fact that the apparatus operates satisfactorily 
does not imply that the power point is earthed or 
that the installation is completely safe. For your 
safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective 
earthing of the power point, please consult a 
qualified electrician.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
 DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (service) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance. 
						

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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 
instructions.
 8)   Do not install near any heat sources 
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
 9)   Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or 
the third prong are provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.  10)  Protect the power cord form being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
 11)   Only use attachments/accessories specified by 
the manufacturer.
 12)   Use only with the cart, stand, 
tripod, bracket, or table specified 
by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is 
used, use caution when moving 
the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
 13)   Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 
or when unused for long periods of time.
 14)   Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future 
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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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 control panel...............................12
1-2. Installing the mainframe ..................................13
1-3. How to install the option boards ......................14
1-4. Connections ....................................................16 1-4-1. Block diagram ...........................................16
1-4-2. Co nnections when implementing gen-lock  (frame synchronizer OFF) ....................17
1-4-3. Co nnections when not implementing gen- lock (frame synchronizer ON) ..............18
2. Functions in each area ....................... 19
2-1. Control panel ...................................................19
2-1-1. Crosspoint area ........................................20
2-1-2. Wipe pattern/memory area .......................21
2-1-3. User button area .......................................22
2-1-4. Transition  area ..........................................22
2-1-5. LCD menu area ........................................25
2-1-6. Positioner area ..........................................27
2-1-7. SD memory card area ..............................28
2-1-8. Rear panel connections area ....................29
2-2. Mainframe .......................................................30 2-2-1. Front panel ................................................30
2-2-2. Rear panel connections area ....................31
3. Basic operations ................................. 33
3-1. Background transition ......................................333-1-1. Selecting the bus ......................................33
3-1-2. Se lecting the bus using the  SHIFT function .....................................33
3-1-3. Selecting the bus mode ............................36
3-1-4. Selecting the transition mode ...................37
3-1-5. Manual transition (using the fader lever) ...37
3-1-6. Auto transition ...........................................37
3-1-7. Cut transition .............................................37
3-2. IMAGE .............................................................38 3-2-1. Setting the IMAGE effects.........................38
3-2-2. Executing the IMAGE effect ......................39
3-3. Wipe ................................................................40 3-3-1. Selecting the wipe pattern ........................40
3-3-2. Se lecting the background for the  3D2 pattern page .................................42
3-3-3. Selecting the wipe direction ......................42
3-3-4. Wipe decorations (border, soft effect) .......43
3-3-5. Setting the wipe start position ...................44
3-3-6. Modifying wipe ..........................................45
3-4. Key ..................................................................47 3-4-1. Selecting the key type ...............................48
3-4-2. Selecting the key material .........................49
3-4-3. Key transitions ..........................................50
3-4-4. Key preview...............................................51
3-4-5. Ad justing the luminance key  and linear key .......................................52
3-4-6. Adjusting the chroma key .........................53
3-4-7. Key decorations ........................................61
3-4-8. Masking the key signals ............................62
3-4-9. Flying key ..................................................63
3-5. PinP (picture in picture) ...................................64 3-5-1. Se lecting the PinP channel  and material .........................................64
3-5-2. Selecting Shape........................................65
3-5-3. PinP preview .............................................65
3-5-4. PinP transitions .........................................66
3-5-5. PinP adjustments ......................................66
3-5-6. Linking PinP1 and PinP2 ..........................68
3-5-7. PinP decorations .......................................69
3-5-8. Trimming settings ......................................70
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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 signals ..........................77
3-7. FTB (fade to black) ..........................................78
3-8. Internal color signals .......................................79 3-8-1. Setting the color background ....................79
3-9. Switching the AUX output ................................80 3-9-1. Selecting the AUX output materials ..........80
3-9-2. AUX1 transitions .......................................81
3-9-3. Se tting enable/disable for the  AUX1 transition.....................................82
3-10. Memory .........................................................83 3-10-1. Memory registration and recall items ......84
3-10-2. St oring the settings in the  memory (Store) ...................................85
3-10-3. R ecalling the operations stored in the  memory (Recall) ...................................86
3-10-4. D eleting the operations stored in the  memory (Delete) ..................................87
3-10-5. Effect dissolve .........................................88
3-11. Frame memories ...........................................89 3-11-1. Transferring images from the AUX bus ...89
3-11-2. Saving Images in Flash Memory ............90
3-12. SD memory cards .........................................91 3-12-1. Initializing the SD memory cards ............92
3-12-2. Saving data on SD memory cards ..........93
3-12-3. Loading data from SD memory cards .....94
3-12-4. Deleting files on SD memory cards ........95
3-12-5. Di splaying the SD memory card  information...........................................954. Input/output signal settings............... 96
4-1. Input signal settings.........................................96
4-1-1. Setting the frame synchronizer .................97
4-1-2. Setting the input mode ..............................98
4-1-3. Freezing the input signals .........................99
4-1-4. Color corrector ........................................100
4-1-5. Setting the up-converter .........................104
4-1-6. Setting the analog input gain (option) .....105
4-1-7. Se tting the analog composite input signals  (option) ...............................................106
4-2. Setting the DVI input signals (option) ............107 4-2-1. Setting the DVI input signals ...................107
4-2-2. Adjusting the DVI input signals ...............111
4-3. Setting the output signals ..............................112 4-3-1. Assigning the output signals ...................113
4-4. Se tting the DVI output signals  (OUT5 and OUT6 standard outputs and 
options) .....................................................115
4-5. Setting the down-converter (option) ..............117
4-6. Setting the sync signals.................................118
4-7. Adjusting the output signal phase .................119
4-8. Setting the multi view display ........................123 4-8-1. Setting the screen layout ........................123
4-8-2. Setting the split frame and characters ....125
4-8-3. Setting the tally displays .........................126
4-8-4. Changing the material names .................127
4-8-5. High-resolution multi view mode .............128
4-9. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) .............129
4-10. Setting the ancillary data .............................130
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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. Network settings ............................................138
5-6. Other settings ................................................139
5-7. External device control ..................................140 5-7-1. En able/Disable Setting for Control of  External Devices ................................140
5-7-2. Editor control...........................................141
5-7-3. Setting the GPI .......................................142
5-7-4. Camera control .......................................144
5-8. Status displays ..............................................151 5-8-1. Alarm status displays ..............................151
5-8-2. Alarm message .......................................151
5-8-3. Di splaying the version information and  option information ................................152
5-9. Initialization....................................................153 5-9-1. Initializing Setting Data ...........................153
5-9-2. Initializing Fader ......................................153
6. External interfaces ........................... 154
6-1. Co nnecting the control panel  and mainframe ..........................................154
6-2. Mainframe .....................................................154 6-2-1. LAN .........................................................154
6-2-2. EDITOR ..................................................155
6-2-3. COM .......................................................155
6-2-4. TALLY/GPI  ...............................................156
6-3. Control panel .................................................157 6-3-1. TALLY/GPI  ...............................................157
7. Image transmission functions ......... 158
8. Setting menu table ............................ 163
9. Appearance ....................................... 181
10. Specifications ................................. 182
Appendix (glossary) ............................. 187 
						

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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 forms.
Incorporated in the switcher’s inputs are a frame synchronizer, up-converter and color corrector.
When the option boards are installed, a wider variety of input/output formats including analog composite, analog 
component and DVI can be accommodated so that systems can be constructed flexibly.
 Features
Compact design, wide variety of input/output signals 
 The mainframe, despite its compact dimensions of 2RU, comes with a wide variety of input/output facilities in 
the standard configuration.  
As input facilities, a total of 16 HD/SD-SDI signal lines are supported under the standard specifications, and a 
frame synchronizer is incorporated for all the inputs. Also incorporated are four up-converter signal lines and 
eight color corrector signal lines.
The output facilities include four HD/SD-SDI signal lines and two DVI-D signal lines under the standard 
specifications.
 
 Two option slots each for input/output applications are provided.
When two option boards for input applications are installed, the maximum number of input signal lines can be 
expanded to 20; similarly, when two option boards for output applications are installed, the maximum number of 
output signal lines can be increased to 10.
Multiple formats supported  
 The signal formats supported include HD formats (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF 
1, 1080/23.98PsF 1, 
720/59.94p and 720/50p), SD formats (480/59.94i and 576/50i) and DVI 2.
  1:   The following option boards are not supported:
AV-HS04M1, AV-HS04M2, AV-HS04M3, AV-HS04M4, AV-HS04M5, 
AV-HS04M6, AV-HS04M7
 2:   The standard DVI output is the DVI-D signal output.
The AV-HS04M3 option board supports DVI-I signal input, the AV-HS04M8 option board supports DVI-D 
signal input, and the AV-HS04M5 supports DVI-I signal output.
Multi view display function  
 Two multi view display function lines are provided under the standard specifications.
It is possible to divide up to 20 lines of video including program video (PGM), preview video (PVW) and input 
video signals between two screens and display them at the same time on two monitors.
Frame synchronizer system and external synchronization system supported  
 A high-performance 10-bit frame synchronizer is incorporated for all the inputs so that asynchronous video 
signals can be input. By using the black burst (BB) output, it is possible to construct a system referenced to the 
synchronization of the switcher.
 
 A genlock function is provided so that external synchronization systems using external sync signals (BB or TRI 
signals) as a reference are also supported. 
						

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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 function. 
This enables MIX transitions with the material selected next, allowing for a flexible system construction.
High-quality chroma keys using Primatte
® algorithms
The Primatte® algorithm, which has proven to be very popular in many non-linear editors as a plug-in software, 
has been put to practical use in a linear editing system for the chroma keys. High chroma key image quality can 
be achieved through some simple operations.
 
 Primatte® is a registered trademark of IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
 
 The copyrights of Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
 
 The patents for Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
SDHC memory cards supported  
 Still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SDHC memory cards into the unit’s frame memories for use 
as background images or key materials.
In addition, the images and setting data in the unit’s frame memories can be stored on the SDHC memory 
cards.
 
 SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Pan-tilt head system (pan-tilt head and convertible camera) control supported  
 Using the COM connector, a Panasonic pan-tilt head system (with pan, tilt, zoom, focus and preset functions) 
can be controlled.
When a controller is used, up to five pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
Camera menu operations can also be performed.
Controllers supported AW-RP555N, AW-RP655N
Pan-tilt heads supported AW-PH400P, AW-PH405N, AW-PH360N
Camera supported AW-HE100N
Redundant power supply
 
 Under the standard specifications, a redundant power supply is provided so that live operations can be 
undertaken with complete peace of mind.
Simple operability  
 Live transmissions can be delivered speedily thanks to the 16 crosspoint buttons and pattern selection buttons 
and other controls on the panel with its simple layout that enables various functions to be operated directly.
Preset-like operations are performed using menus appearing on the unit’s LCD display or on the on-screen 
displays. 
						

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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)  ........................................................................\
.  2
Power cords (for mainframe and AC adapter)  ..................................................  4
CAT5E cable (STP, straight cable, 10 m long)  ..................................................  1
Optional boards (sold separately)
BoardModel number Function
SDI Input Board AV-HS04M1
SDI input 2 lines
Analog Input Board AV-HS04M2
Analog component input 2 lines
DVI Input Board AV-HS04M3
DVI-I input 2 lines
Analog Output Board AV-HS04M4
Analog component output 2 lines
DVI/Analog Output Board AV-HS04M5
DVI-I output 1 line
Analog component output 1 line
Analog Composite Input Board AV-HS04M6
Analog composite input 2 lines
SDI Output Board AV-HS04M7
SDI output 2 lines
Full-HD DVI Input Board AV-HS04M8
DVI-D input 2 line
 
  Option boards are installed in the two input/output option slots (slot A, slot B). 
						

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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 disconnecting cables.
  Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch power off.
 Avoid humidity and dust.
  Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because much humidity and dust will cause damage to the 
parts inside.
 Maintenance
  Wipe the product using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen 
detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and wipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product with a moist 
cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
  

Caution
  Precaution to be observed during production
  
This product’s image switching and image effect functions can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly 
or images which change rapidly.
   However, bear in mind when using these functions in production that the kinds o\
f images produced may have 
an adverse effect on the viewer’s physical well-being.
 Handling the optional boards
  Be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the product before installing or removing any of the optional boards.
   Furthermore, when installing or removing the optional boards, take care not to hurt yourself on the edges and 
metal parts of the boards.
 When the product is to be discarded
  When the product is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it 
properly in order to protect the environment.
 Concerning the consumable parts
Cooling fan:
  This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been 
operated for 15 hours a day).
Power supply unit:
   This is a consumable part. As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when the unit has been 
operated for 15 hours a day).
The period when the consumable parts need to be replaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.
When the time comes to replace one of these parts, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.