Panasonic Multi Format Live Switcher Av Hs450n Operating Instructions

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2. Functions in each area
  AUX bus crosspoint buttons
These buttons are used to select the source of the bus which was selected by the AUX bus selector button ( 
).
Buttons 1 to 32 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button.
 Refer to  “3-1-2. Selecting the bus using the SHIFT function”. 
2-1-2.   Wipe pattern/memory area

 Wipe pattern and memory selector buttons
Wipe patterns 1 to 12 can be selected while the BKGD and KEY 
pattern selector buttons ( 
) are lighted.
Data can be stored in the memories of buttons 1 to 10 or 
recalled from these memories while one of the memory 
operation buttons ( 
) — [SHOT MEM], [BKGD WIPE MEM], 
[PinP MEM] or [CAM MEM] — is lighted.123
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3D1 3D2PA G ESTOR
DEL
UNDO
BKGD
WIPE
MEM RE
CALL
SHOT
MEM
PinP
MEM
CAM
MEM BKGD
PAT T
KEY
PAT T12
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MEMORY / PATTERN
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

 BKGD, KEY pattern selector buttons [BKGD PATT] [KEY PATT]
Press the [BKGD PATT] button, and while it is lighted, select the wipe pattern for the background transition.
Similarly, press the [KEY PATT] button, and while it is lighted, select the wipe pattern for the key transition.
Each time the [BKGD PATT] button and [KEY PATT] button are pressed, the pattern page changes in the 
following sequence: WIPE, SQ1 (squeeze 1), SL1 (slide 1), 3D1 (3 dimensions 1), SQ2 (squeeze 2), SL2 
(slide 2) and 3D2 (3 dimensions 2). Which pattern page has been selected can be checked by observing which 
pattern page indicator LED ( 
) is lighted.
SQ2, SL2, and 3D2 may not be selected as the wipe pattern for the key transition.
  Pattern page indicator LEDs [PAGE]
By observing which pattern page indicator LED is lighted, it is possible to check which pattern page has been 
selected by the BKDG PATT or KEY PATT selector button ( 
).
 Memory operation buttons   [SHOT MEM] [BKGD WIPE MEM] [PinP MEM] [CAM MEM] 
[STOR] [RECALL] [DEL] [UNDO]
Press the [SHOT MEM], [BKGD WIPE MEM], [PinP MEM] or [CAM MEM] button to perform the memory 
operations for the number keys (1 to 10).
[STOR]:
   Press this to register data in the memory.
[RECALL]:
   Press this to recall data from the memory.
[DEL]:
   Press this to delete data in the memory.
[UNDO]:
   Press this to undo the operation of the [RECALL] or [DEL] button.
The number of operations that can be undone is one only.
This operation cannot be performed using memory operations when the [CAM MEM] button has been 
pressed. 
						

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2. Functions in each area
2-1-3.  User button area

 User buttons [USER1 to USER6]
These are used to assign some functions of the menu settings to the [USER1] 
to [USER6] buttons on the CONFIG menu.
 See “5-3-1. Setting the user buttons”. 123
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MIX
WIPE
ON
DSK1ON DSK2
ON
PinP1
ON PinP2
ON
KEY
ON FTB
ON
N/R R
BKGD KEY MIX WIPE
CUT AUTO
UNDO KEY
PAT T10 12
MEMORY / PATTERN
11
WIPE DIRECTION










 [BKGD]  button
This executes the background transition when the [AUTO] button ( 
) or fader lever ( 
) 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 ( 
) or fader lever ( 
) 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.
  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. 
						

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2. Functions in each area
 [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 ( 
) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
 [WIPE]  button
This is used to execute the transition using the pattern selected by the wipe pattern selector button ( 
).
When the [WIPE] button is pressed and it is selected, its indicator lights in amber. 
If the [MIX] button ( 
) is now pressed, it goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
 [AUTO]  button
This is used to automatically execute transitions (auto transition) using the transition time which has been set 
on the TIME menu.
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 ( 
) is at an interim setting, the transition is executed 
in the time remaining from the interim setting.
   [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.

  [KEY ON] button
This button is used to execute the key transition for the transition time which has been set on the TIME menu.

  [FTB ON] 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 on the TIME menu.

  PinP button [PinP1 ON] [PinP2 ON]
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of the picture in picture for the transition time which has been 
set on the TIME menu.

  DSK button [DSK1 ON] [DSK2 ON]
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of downstream key for the transition time which has been set 
on the TIME menu. 
						

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2. Functions in each area
  Wipe direction selection buttons [WIPE DIRECTION N/R, R]
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.)

 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.
 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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2. Functions in each area
2-1-5.  LCD menu area
POWER
ALARM
F1F2F3F4F5
KEY PinP 1/2 DSK 1/2 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4
KEY HOLD
MENU FUNCTION / AUX BUS DELEGATION
CKEY
BKGD
PinP1
PinP2 DSK1
DSK2 TIME
CBGDIMAGE A
IMAGE BFMEMSDCardCTL
CAM XPT
MV IN
OUTCONFIGSYSAMBER:1 / GREEN :2


  LCD
The setting menu is displayed when one of the menu function buttons ( 
) is pressed. 
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
Transition area BKGDTIME menu/BKGD sub menu
KEY TIME menu/KEY sub menu
WIPE BKGD menu/Border sub menu
Wipe pattern area WIPE #5
(BKGD) BKGD menu/WIPEPos sub menu
WIPE #5 (KEY) KEY menu/WIPEPos sub menu
WIPE #11 (BKGD) BKGD menu/WIPEPos sub menu
WIPE #11 (KEY) KEY menu/WIPEPos sub menu
SQ #5
(BKGD) BKGD menu/SQPos sub menu
SQ #5 (KEY) KEY menu/SQPos sub menu
SL #5
(KEY) KEY menu/FlyKEY sub menu 
						

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2. Functions in each area
 Menu function buttons [MENU FUNCTION/AUX BUS DELEGATION]
These are used to select the menus organized by function.
Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the menu for its function is switched between the one displayed 
above and the one displayed below. Each time the [PinP1/PinP2] button or [DSK1/DSK2] button is pressed, the 
color used for their lighting is switched between amber and green. The other buttons light in amber.
 Rotary encoders [F1] to [F5]
These are used to set the parameters displayed on the menus (LCD screen or on-screen display).
For details on the operations, refer to the sections in “3. Basic operations”.
[F1]:   Rotate this rotary encoder to switch the sub menu.
On the INPUT menu or OUTPUT menu, the signal to be set is switched.
[F2]:    Turn this rotary encoder to set the parameters.
On the INPUT menu or OUTPUT menu, the third menu is switched.
[F3] 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.)
Basic menu operations
For detailed operations, refer to the sections in “3. Basic operations”.
For the menu configurations, refer to “8. Setting menu table”.
 Select the menus organized by function using the menu function buttons ( 
).
 Using the rotary encoders ( 
), display the sub menu that will be used to establish the detailed settings, 
and set the parameters.
KEY    2 |
Clip    |
Gain    |
Density |
Invert 
Adjust  |    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 menu
Third menu
Parameter setting area
 
 The INPUT menu and OUTPUT menu differ depending on whether an option board has been installed.

 [HOLD]  button
If the [HOLD] button is pressed while a menu is displayed, no other menu will be selected even when a menu 
function button ( 
) is pressed.
In addition, even if the AUX bus selection button ( 
) is pressed it will not switch to another bus.
While the [HOLD] button is held down, it lights in amber. 
						

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2. Functions in each area
2-1-6.  Positioner area
  Positioner [X/Y]
These are used when performing the settings below.
 
 PinP1, PinP2 position settings
 
 Wipe start position setting (WIPE #5, WIPE #11, SQ #5)
 
 Camera control
 
 Flying key position setting
 
 Chroma key marker position setting
POSITIONER Z


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.
Note

  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
PinP1, PinP2 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 PinP1 and PinP2 
menus (except for 
PinP1, PinP2/Rotation)
Rotation angle 
adjustments
(X-direction and 
Y-direction rotation) Rotation angle 
adjustments
(Z-direction rotation)
Hold switch down to 
restore initial values 
(X/Y, Z).PinP1, PinP2/
Rotation
WIPE (BKGD) Start position 
adjustments  —
Hold switch down to 
restore initial values 
(X/Y).BKGD/WIPEPos
BKGD/SQPos
WIPE (KEY) Start position 
adjustments  —
Hold switch down to 
restore initial values 
(X/Y).KEY/WIPEPos
KEY/SQPos
Chroma key Selection position 
adjustments Selected area size 
adjustments
(size increased by rotating 
the encoder clockwise 
and reduced by rotating it 
counterclockwise) Execute sampling CHR KEY/Sample1
CHR KEY/Sample2
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 All menus other than 
those listed above 
						

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2. Functions in each area
2-1-7.  SD memory card area

  SD memory card slot
Insert an SD memory card (purchased separately) or an SDHC memory card 
(purchased separately) into this slot.


  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 and SDHC memory cards
Use of the following SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic is recommended:
SDHC memory cards RP-SDM04G, RP-SDM06G, RP-SDM08G, 
RP-SDM12G, RP-SDM12G
RP-SDV04G, RP-SDV08G, RP-SDV16G, 
RP-SDV32G
SD memory cards RP-SD128B, RP-SD256B
RP-SDR512
RP-SDM01G, RP-SDM02G
RP-SDV512, RP-SDV01G, RP-SDV02G 
						

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2. Functions in each area
2-1-8.  Rear panel connections area
12V   IN 1TALLY / GPI MAINFRAMEOFF
ON12V   IN 2POWER
SIGNAL
GND
LCD CONTRAST
SERVICE NORMAL


 TALLY/GPI input/output connector [TALLY/GPI] (D-sub 25-pin, female, inch screw)
 For details on how to connect this connector, refer to “6. External interfaces”. 
 MAIN FRAME connector [MAIN FRAME] (RJ-45) (100 Base-TX)
Connect this to the mainframe using the supplied CAT5E cable (STP, straight, 10 m).
 DC power input sockets [12V  IN1], [12V  IN2] (DC 12 V, 0.8 A)
Connect the supplied AC adapters (for the control panel) to these sockets.
 Ground connector [SIGNAL GND]
Connect to the system’s earth ground.
  Power switch [POWER]
This is used to turn the power on and off.

 SERVICE switch [NORMAL/SERVICE]
This switch is used for maintenance purposes.
For normal operations, select the “NORMAL” position.
 LCD CONTRAST adjustment screw
This is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display. 
						

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2. Functions in each area
2-2.  Mainframe
2-2-1.   Front panel
Power supply 1 Power supply 2
POWER1POWER1
ALARM1 OFFPOWER2ON
OFF ONPOWER2ALARM2
Multi-format Live Switcher  AV-HS450






 Power switch [POWER1, POWER2]
These are used to turn the power on and off.
As a standard feature, this mainframe has a redundant power supply system.
To turn off the power, set the power switches of both system 1 (POWER1) and system 2 (POWER2) to OFF.
 Power indicator [POWER1, POWER2]
This indicator lights when the power switch ( 
) is set to ON while power is supplied to the AC power input 
socket.
It goes off when the power switch ( 
) is set to OFF.
 Alarm indicator [ALARM1, ALARM2]
These light when the mainframe’s cooling fan has stopped running or when there is a problem (voltage drop) 
in the power supply. When this occurs, an alarm message is displayed on the control panel’s LCD and on the 
OSD screen of the external monitor.
During the occurrence of an alarm, details of the trouble can be checked using the SYSTEM/Alarm menu. 
The alarm information can be output to an external device from the TALLY/GPI connector ( 
) of the mainframe.
 For details, refer to “5-8-2. Alarm message”.
If the alarm goes off, stop using the unit immediately and be sure to contact your dealer.
Continuing to use the unit even after the alarm goes off could damage it.