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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Multi-format Live Switcher AV-HS300G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions 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”... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1) Read these instructions. ) Keep these instructions. - Page 4 Safety precautions Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Description ... 6 Features ... 6 Precautions for use ... 7 1. Functions in each area ... 8 Control panel ... 8 Crosspoint area ... 9 Wipe area ... 10 Transition area ... 11 LCD menu area ... 1 Rear panel connections area ... -
Page 6: Description
Description This unit is a 1ME digital video switcher which supports multiple HD and SD formats. While featuring compact dimensions, it can optionally support HD analog component inputs (5) in addition to the five SDI inputs and one DVI-I input. Since a frame synchronizer is incorporated for each of the inputs, asynchronous video signals can be switched without “shocking”... -
Page 7: Precautions For Use
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. -
Page 8: Functions In Each Area
2 Power switch When this switch is set to “ I ” while power is supplied to the DC power socket, the unit’s power is turned on, and the power indicator () lights. When it is set to “O”, the unit’s power is turned off, and the power indicator () goes off. -
Page 9: Crosspoint Area
6 Source selector switches [SOURCE SELECT/AUX, KEY-S, KEY-F] When a B bus crosspoint switch () is pressed while the [AUX] source selector switch is held down, the AUX signals are selected, and when a B bus crosspoint switch () is pressed while the [KEY-S] or [KEY-F] source selector switch is held down, the key signals are selected. -
Page 10: Wipe Area
When this LED is lighted, it means that one of the input signals is frozen. When the [FUNC] switch (9) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then the [FRZ] switch is pressed, the freeze status is indicated for each input. (An asterisk ( ) appears above the name of a frozen crosspoint.) Bear in mind that since the signals are frozen while the indicator is lighted, the unit’s output will remain... -
Page 11: Transition Area
If the [BKGD] switch () is now pressed, the indicator goes off, and the de-selected status is established. When the [BKGD] switch () and [KEY] switch are pressed at the same time, both switches are set to the selected status. -
Page 12: Lcd Menu Area
The setting menus are displayed on the LCD. When the [FUNC] switch (9) is pressed and its indicator is lighted and then one of the wipe pattern selector switches (7) is pressed, the setting menu for the function concerned is displayed. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connections Area
1. Functions in each area 1-6. Rear panel connections area SDI signal input connectors [DIGITAL INPUTS 1 to 5] IN: SDI signal input; OUT: active through output DVI-I signal input connector [DIGITAL INPUTS 6 DVI-I] Analog HD component input connectors [ANALOG INPUTS 1 to 5] (optional) ... -
Page 14: Basic Operations
Select the A/B bus system or flip-flop system (PGM/PST system) from the setting menu. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the BUS menu. -
Page 15: Selecting The Transition Mode
When the [AUTO] switch is pressed, the transition is executed automatically using the transition time which has been set. If the [AUTO] switch is pressed while the fader lever is at a midway position, the remaining transition will be executed automatically using the transition time which has been set. -
Page 16: Wipe
Adding borders Borders can be added to the wipe edges. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu. The BODR menu appears first. 2 Turn [F], and set the width of the border using the WIDT item. - Page 17 Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the color background, fill color and edge color. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [WIPE] switch to display the WIPE menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the USR1 to 4 (user color) menu.
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Page 18: Key
The signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7 can be used for the key source signals. While holding down the [KEY-S] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches [1] to [7] to select the key source signal. The indicators of the [KEY-S] switch and selected crosspoint switch light in amber. -
Page 19: Setting The Key
2-3-2. Setting the key Selecting the key type 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the KEY menu (sub menu). 3 Turn [F], and select the TYPE item. -
Page 20: Selecting Key Fill
While holding down the [KEY-F] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint switches 1 to 7 to select the key fill signal. The indicators of the [KEY-F] switch and selected crosspoint switch light (in amber). -
Page 21: Key Decorations
The fill color can be adjusted when USR1 to 4 have been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color, color background and edge color. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [KEY] switch to display the KEY menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the USR1 to 4 (user color) menu. - Page 22 The edge color can be adjusted when USR1, , 3 or 4 has been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color, color background and fill color. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [EDGE] switch to display the EDGE menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the USR1 to 4 (user color) menu.
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Page 23: Color Background
HUE, SAT and LUM adjustments can be performed for the user colors. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [CBGD] switch to display the CBGD menu. 2 Turn [F], and select the color using the COLR item. -
Page 24: Freezing The Input Signals
3 Turn [F], and select the input video signals using the SIG item. 4 Press the [F4] switch to freeze or de-freeze the input image. If it is pressed when the display shows “OFF”, the input image is frozen, and the display shows “ON”. If it is pressed when the display shows “ON”, the input image is de-frozen, and the display shows “OFF”. -
Page 25: Frame Memory
Stored images have an 8-bit format so the image quality may appear rough at times. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [MEM] switch to display the MEM menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the MEM menu. -
Page 26: Preset Memory
User color 4 (HUE, SAT, LUM) STORE: This is used to store the panel settings in the preset memory. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [MEM] switch to display the MEM menu. The PSMEM (1/3) menu appears first. - Page 27 2. Basic operations RECALL: This is used to recall the preset memory data and change the panel settings. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [MEM] switch to display the PSMEM (1/3) menu. 2 Turn [F], select “RECL” using the MODE item, turn [F3], and set the preset memory number using the NO.
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Page 28: Setup
If HD has been selected as the system format, SDI or analog HD component can be selected for each input. This selection is possible only when the HD analog board has been connected. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. -
Page 29: Setting The Dvi Input Signals (In6)
Digital input signals of the DVI connector are effective. ANLG (analog): Analog input signals of the DVI connector are effective. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. - Page 30 3. Setup Adjustment Adjust the clock/phase and position of the DVI input signals. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the DVIPH menu.
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Page 31: Setting The Output Signals
One of the crosspoints 1 to 7, PGM, PVW or CLN signals can be selected for the AUX bus. To select a crosspoint signal, press one of the B crosspoint switches 1 to 7 while holding down the [AUX] switch. -
Page 32: Selecting The Video Format
2 Turn [F1] to display the FORMT menu. 3 Turn [F], select the format using the MODE item, and press the [F4] switch (EXEC) to enter the selection. An asterisk ( ) appears at the left of the format currently selected. -
Page 33: Setting The Crosspoints
1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [XPT] switch to display the XPT menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the XPTAS (/3) menu. 3 Turn [F], select the crosspoint switch using the XPT item, turn [F3] and select the input signal using the SIG item. -
Page 34: 3-4- Setting The Crosspoint Switching
The crosspoints are switched in field . This is suited to editing applications. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [XPT] switch to display the XPT menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the XPTSW menu. -
Page 35: Setting The Sync Signals
2 Turn [F1] to display the REF menu. 3 Turn [F], select the sync signal using the SYNC item, and press the [F4] switch (EXEC) to enter the selection. An asterisk ( ) appears at the left of the reference signal currently selected. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Output Signal Phase
3-6. Adjusting the output signal phase The phase of the output video signals can be adjusted. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the OUPHS menu. - Page 37 3. Setup <Phase adjustment setup> AVDL Range: Range for automatic phase adjustment.
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Page 38: Network Settings
3 Turn [F] to select the setting location. An asterisk ( ) appears at the setting location. 4 Turn [F3] to set the number, and press the [F3] switch to enter the setting. If the setting is not entered even though it has been changed, “... - Page 39 2 Turn [F] to select the setting location. An asterisk ( ) appears at the setting location. 3 Turn [F3] to set the number, and press the [F3] switch to enter the setting. If the setting is not entered even though it has been changed, “...
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Page 40: Other Settings
3-8-1. LCD backlight The LCD backlight can be set to ON or OFF. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the SYS menu. -
Page 41: Status Displays
3. Setup 3-9. Status displays The statuses can be displayed. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator, and then press the [SETUP] switch to display the SETUP menu. 2 Turn [F1] to display the STATS menu. ALM (alarm): Indicates a fan and/or power supply alarm. -
Page 42: Setting Menu Table
USR1(*) USR2(*) USR3(*) USR4(*) CBGD CBGD USR1(*) USR2(*) USR3(*) ) is selected and then the [F1], [F], [F3] or [F4] switch is pressed. Parameter 1 Turn F to select. Parameter TRANSTIME Setting range 0 to 13s Default value — TRANSTIME... - Page 43 4. Setting menu table Submenu Menu Turn F1 to select. CBGD USR4(*) K-ADJ FILL KEY-F Link from switch USR1(*) USR2(*) USR3(*) USR4(*) EDGE EDGE USR1(*) USR2(*) Parameter 1 Turn F to select. Parameter Setting range 0 to 359 Default value...
- Page 44 4. Setting menu table Submenu Menu Turn F1 to select. EDGE USR3(*) USR4(*) PSMEM PSMEM FMEM XPTAS XPTAS XPTSW Parameter 1 Turn F to select. Parameter Setting range 0 to 359 Default value Parameter Setting range 0 to 359 Default value Parameter MODE Setting range STOR...
- Page 45 4. Setting menu table Submenu Menu Turn F1 to select. SETUP IN1–5 1/15 DVIIN /15 3/15 FORMT 4/15 5/15 OUPHS 6/15 7/15 MASK 8/15 9/15 10/15 11/15 Parameter 1 Turn F to select. Parameter Setting range IN1 to 5 Default value IN1 to 5 Parameter MODE...
- Page 46 4. Setting menu table Submenu Menu Turn F1 to select. SETUP 1/15 DVIPH 13/15 INIT 14/15 STATS 15/15 * The same USR1 to USR4 parameters are used for the WIPE menu, CBGD menu, KEY menu and EDGE menu. Parameter 1 Turn F to select.
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Page 47: Image Transmission Functions
5. Image transmission functions This unit comes with a function for transmitting still images from the host computer to the unit via Ethernet and a function for importing still images from the unit into the host computer. The image transmission program must be installed in the host computer from the CD-ROM supplied in order to use these functions. - Page 48 5. Image transmission functions How to install the program This section describes how to install the image transmission program (HS300 Tool). Windows XP is used as the host computer’s operating system in the example given here. 1. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the unit into the CD-ROM drive of the host computer in which the program will be installed.
- Page 49 5. Image transmission functions Operation This section describes how to operate the image transmission program (HS300 Tool). <Startup> On the Start menu of Windows, select [Programs] [Panasonic] [AV-HS300Tool] [HS300Tool]. The main screen now appears. <Exit> Click the [CLOSE] button. <Setting the IP address>...
- Page 50 5. Image transmission functions <Transmitting images to the unit> 1. Select the mode. Check that “To HS300” appears in the [Mode] field. If “From HS300” appears instead, click the Mode button so that “To HS300” appears. . When the [Select Image] button is clicked, the file selection dialog box appears on the screen. Select the image file to be transmitted, and click [OK].
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Page 51: External Interfaces
While the lamp is lighted up red, control exercised from an external source can be canceled. If the same switch is pressed twice again while its lamp is still lighted up red, the lamp is extinguished, and the control exercised from an external source is re-established. -
Page 52: Tally Connector
GROUND Pins 1 to 6 and pin 8 must satisfy the following conditions: Dielectric strength: Max. DC 4 V Current: Max. 50 mA Example of tally connections AV-HS300G Tally, Alarm output (IN1 to 6, ALARM) (Max. current: 50mA) GROUND Input/output... -
Page 53: Connections
HD camera HD camera HD camera HD camera DVI or VGA SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) SDI (HD) HD Component HD component monitor SDI (HD) HD SDI monitor SDI (HD) HD SDI monitor Multi-format live switcher AV-HS300G AC adapter AW-PS505A... - Page 54 DVD player SDI (HD) SDI (HD) HD Component HD Component HD Component DVI or VGA Optional HD analog board HD Component HD component monitor SDI (HD) HD SDI monitor HD component monitor HD Component Multi-format live switcher AV-HS300G AC adapter AW-PS505A...
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Page 55: Appearance
8. Appearance Unit: inch (mm) 3/16 16-1/8 (410) -
Page 56: Specifications And Standard Accessories
Specifications and standard accessories Specifications Inputs Video inputs 6 (SDI 5, DVI-I 1, analog HD 5 [optional]) Reference 1 Outputs Video outputs 3 (PGM, PVW, AUX) PGM: SDI outputs, analog HD 1 output PVW: SDI ... -
Page 57: Optional Accessories
Specifications and standard accessories SDI outputs SD [SMPTE 59M standard complied with] • Output return loss • Output level • Rise time • Fall time • Difference between rise time and fall time • Jitter Analog HD input HD analog component Y/Pb/Pr (1.0 Vp-p, 75 ) (option) IN1 to 5 Analog HD output... -
Page 58: Appendix (Glossary)
Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. Word AB Bus system Ancillary Data Aspect ratio [Auxiliary Bus] AVDL [Automatic Video Delayline] [Black burst] Border Clip Color Background Density [Digital Visual Interface] Ethernet Flip Flop system (PGM/PST system) Frame Memory Frame Synchronizer Freeze... - Page 59 The memory in which the control panel statuses can be saved and recalled. The switch selection statuses as well as the border, color and other setting information can be saved in this memory. A serial interface standard. It is the interface used to control the switcher from an editor or other external device.
- Page 60 Appendix (glossary) Word [Serial Digital Interface] Self Key Tally Transition Tri-level Sync Wipe The standard by which video signals in various SD and HD formats are transmitted along a single coaxial cable. A function that creates key signals from key fill signals for combining keys. The signal which outputs the program output statuses of the input signals to an external device.
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