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OPERATION
MANUAL
HVS-350HS
Digital Video Switcher
HVS-35OU
HVS-35ROU
Operation Unit
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL HVS-350HS Digital Video Switcher HVS-35OU HVS-35ROU Operation Unit Edition – Rev. 1...
  • Page 2 Sec. 24 added 2010/11/05 HVS-30TALR added Secs. 2-3, 2-4-6, 21-2 Note on ancillary data pass-through added Secs. 5-4, 18-6 HVS-30OU for HVS-350HS added Appendix 3 2011/02/07 COPY/SWAP added Sec. 4-3 AUX LINK added Sec. 6-6 Former sec. 21 divided into secs. 21 to 26.
  • Page 3 Precautions Important Safety Warnings [Power] Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage. Caution Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion. Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 4 [Circuitry Access] Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel. Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
  • Page 5 37-pin D-sub connector (1 set, for cable fabrication) HVS-35ED Editor control option (software option) HVS-35PSM Redundant Power Supply Unit for HVS-350HS * Up to four input cards of HVS-30HSDI-A/HSDI/HSAI/PCIN can be installed. * Up to two output cards of HVS-30HSDO/HSAO/PCO can be installed..  HVS-35OU Box...

  • Page 6: Rack Mounting

    About the configuration for HVS-350 series system The main unit for the HVS-350 series is HVS-350HS. The following standard methods for operation are available. (HVS-30OU and HVS-30RU can also be used.) These control methods can exist together in the same system.
  • Page 7 Installing the AC Cord Retaining Clip 1) Insert both ends of the retaining clip into the holes on the sides of the hexagon head screws. Retaining clip Hexagon head screw 2) Plug the AC cord securely into the AC inlet AC cable 3) Push the retaining clip into place against the AC cable.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    1-1. Welcome ........................... 1 1-2. Features ..........................1 1-3. About This Manual ......................2 2. Panel Descriptions ........................3 2-1. HVS-350HS ........................3 2-2. HVS-35OU/35ROU (Operation Unit) ................. 5 2-3. Option Slots ........................8 2-4. Interfaces........................... 9 2-4-1. EDITOR Connector ....................9 2-4-2.
  • Page 9 5-7-1. Setting Up the Matte Color ..................33 5-7-2. Setting Up the Gradation Matte ................34 5-8. Setting Up Additional Inputs ..................... 35 6. Video Outputs ......................... 37 6-1. How to Select Aux Signals ....................37 6-1-1. Selecting Video via Bus Buttons ................37 6-1-2.
  • Page 10 9. Modifying Patterns ........................68 9-1. Preset Pattern Groups ..................... 68 9-2. Modified Patterns ......................68 9-3. Pattern Modify Example1 (Pattern 20) ................69 9-4. Pattern Modify Example2 (Pattern 117) ................70 9-5. How to Reset the WIPE Menu ..................71 9-6.
  • Page 11 13. Clip Memory .......................... 98 13-1. Recording ........................98 13-1-1. Recording Video ..................... 98 13-1-2. Recording Video and Key ..................99 13-1-3. Recording Modes ....................99 13-2. Playing Clips ........................ 100 13-2-1. Ex. 1: Playback on PGM Bus ................100 13-2-2.
  • Page 12 18-1-2. Playing Back Sequences ..................129 18-1-3. Quick Recall (Direct Mode) .................. 130 18-1-4. Playing Back Sequences Using Advanced Settings ..........131 18-1-5. Editing Sequences: Adding or Inserting Steps ............. 133 18-1-6. Editing Sequences: Copying and Deleting Steps ..........135 18-1-7.
  • Page 13 24-6-4. Copying and Clearing Playlists ................175 24-6-5. Creating New Clips (Recording using VDCP) ............175 25. Connecting to FOR-A MFR-5000 Series Router ..............177 25-1. Assigning Router Channel to RS-422 port ..............178 25-1-1. Assigning Router Control Function ............... 178 25-1-2.
  • Page 14 30-3. Installed Options ......................196 31. Upgrading Operational Version ..................197 31-1. How to Verify Version ....................197 31-2. Upgrading HVS-350HS ....................197 31-3. Loading Setting Data ....................198 32. Connecting Control and Remote Panels ................199 32-1. Connecting Remote Panels (HVS-30RU) ..............199 32-2.

  • Page 15: Prior To Starting

    FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems. Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing service to you.

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    1-3. About This Manual This manual is intended to help the user easily operate the Hanabi series switchers and make full use of their functions during operations. Before configuring or operating your system, read this operation manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is important to keep this manual in a safe place and available for future reference.

  • Page 17: Panel Descriptions

    Unlit installed. Lit red when a cooling fan fails. In such a case, power off the unit and consult your FOR-A supplier. The indicator is normally unlit. ALARM 1 indicator This indicator works the same as the ALARM indicator located on the Control panel.
  • Page 18  Rear Panel RATING LABEL OPTION SLOT Name Description Refer to SDI INPUT Used to input HD/SD SDI video signal. 8 inputs (BNC) Used to output HD/SD SDI video signal. 8 outputs (M/E SDI OUTPUT PGM, P/P PGM and 6 auxiliary outputs) (BNC) EDITOR Used for editor connection.

  • Page 19: Hvs-35Ou/35Rou (Operation Unit)

    (2D DVE) ALARM POWER1 PAGE KEY1 KEY2 P IN P1 P IN P2 WIPE POS POWER2 USER BUTTON PLAY MENU MENU FINE HVS-350HS DSK1 DSK2 DSK3 DSK4 JOYSTICK DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER RECALL STORE CLEAR ENTER STOP COPY PASTE OVWR WIPE...
  • Page 20 The indicator blinks red when an alarm occurs. In such a case, power off the system and consult your ALARM indicator FOR-A supplier. The indicator is normally unlit. This indicator works the same as the ALARM indicator located on the front panel of the main unit.
  • Page 21  HVS-35OU Rear Panel POWER 1 POWER 2 PO W ER SE R .N O . RATING LABEL AC100- 240V 50/60Hz IN C O NT RO L T O M U G PI/T A LLY O U T (SER VICE) OF F HVS-35OU ...

  • Page 22: Option Slots

    IMPORTANT For further details on system expansion (optional cards) and fan replacement, contact your FOR-A supplier.  Slots for Option Cards at Main Unit Rear Panel Four input expansion cards can be installed in slots IN1-4 (A, B, C, and D).

  • Page 23: Interfaces

    2-4. Interfaces 2-4-1. EDITOR Connector 9-pin D-sub (male) with inch screws  Pin Assignment Table Pin No. Signal Name In/Out Description Frame ground Transmit data (-) Receive data (+) Signal ground Not used Signal ground Transmit data (+) Receive data (-) Frame ground 2-4-2.

  • Page 24: Gpi In Connector

    Signal ground The pin assignment shown above is the factory default assignment. Pin assignments can be GPI IN changed via operational menus. See section 23-1-1 " ". GPI IN Circuit Switch or Relay Open corrector External Device HVS-350HS External Device HVS-350HS...

  • Page 25: Gpi/Tally Out Connector

    The pin assignments shown above are the factory default assignments. Pin assignments can be changed via operational menus. See section 23-1-2 "GPI OUT" and 23-2-2 "Tally Output Settings (GPI/TALLY OUT)". GPI OUT/ TALLY Out Circuit HVS-350HS External Device Max voltage: 40V Max load current:...

  • Page 26: Gpi/Tally Out Connector (Hvs-35Ou/35Rou)

    2-4-5. GPI/TALLY OUT Connector (HVS-35OU/35ROU) 15-pin D-sub (female) with inch screws  Pin Assignment Table Pin No. IN/OUT Description M/E BKGD AUTO TRANS (default setting) KEY1 AUTO TRANS (default setting) KEY2 AUTO TRANS (default setting) PinP1 AUTO TRANS (default setting) PinP2 AUTO TRANS (default setting) P/P BKGD AUTO TRANS (default setting) Signal ground...

  • Page 27: Tally Out Connector (Hvs-30Talr)

    2-4-6. TALLY OUT Connector (HVS-30TALR) The TALLY OUT connectors are available only when HVS-30TALR cards are installed.  Pin Assignment Table (37-pin D-sub, female, with inch screws) Channel Channel Pin No. Output signal Pin No. Output signal TALLY OUT1 Normally Open TALLY OUT10 Normally Open TALLY OUT1 COMMON TALLY OUT10 COMMON...
  • Page 28  TALLY OUT circuit (Relay output) TALLY OUT HVS-30TALR side External device connector COM. VCC = 24VDC = 400 mA (max) RELAY  The maximum switching current for each output is 400 mA.  The HVS-30TALR is a relay board. Use the supplied or commercially-prepared 37-pin D-sub male connector (with #4-40 inch screws) for making a connection cable.

  • Page 29: Connection

    3. Connection 3-1. Basic Connection To other devices HD/SD SDI M/E PGM HD/SD SDI P/P PGM Reference Preview (AUX1) TSG (Reference) Video Server VCR, etc To AC power RATING LABEL source OPTION SLOT 75-ohm terminator POWER 1 POWER 2 P OW ER SER .N O .

  • Page 30: Optional Configuration

    3-2. Optional Configuration HD/SD SDI To other devices M/E PGM P/P PGM Reference HD/SD SDI Preview (AUX1) TSG (Reference) Multiviewer Video Server (AUX2) VCR, etc To AC power source RATING LABEL OPTION SLOT Tally Unit1 75-ohm terminator Editor Tally Unit2 Tally Unit3 GPI Controller Router...

  • Page 31: How To Connect Between Mu And Ou Units

    AUX units to the switcher. 3-3. How to Connect between MU and OU Units The multiple control panels (OU) and remote units (RU) can be connected to single HVS-350HS (MU). The maximum system configuration is: MU (HVS-350HS) OU (HVS-35OU, HVS-35ROU, HVS-30OU) 3 (Multiple of same model is possible.)

  • Page 32: Power On

    SETUP :>SYSTEM >INPUT >OUTPUT >PANEL MENU :>GPI/TLY >FUNCTION>EXT I/F >STATUS PAGE (5) In the [SETUP-SYSTEM] menu, turn F1 to select ARCNET and then press F1 to display the [SETUP-SYSTEM-ARCNET] menu. SETUP :>FORMAT >REF I/O >ARCNET >ETHERNET SYSTEM :>RS-422 >TIME >INIT >REBOOT SYSTEM : OU ID :OU NO :CTRL MU:...

  • Page 33: System Signal Format Selection At Initial Use

    3-5. System Signal Format Selection at Initial Use When first switching on your unit, please select a signal format as shown below. (1) The MENU control button at the right of the menu display should light up at power ON. (2) Press the MENU control button and then press the SETUP button.

  • Page 34: Menu Operations

    4. Menu Operations 4-1. How to Access Menus 4-1-1. Menu Access Buttons Press the MENU control button below, which changes the buttons in the SELECT/KEYPAD block to the menu buttons, and then press the buttons on the Keypad to access menus. MENU MEMORY WIPE...

  • Page 35: Other Menu Access Buttons

    (2D DVE) ALARM POWER1 PAGE KEY1 KEY2 P IN P1 P IN P2 WIPE POS POWER2 USER BUTTON PLAY MENU MENU FINE HVS-350HS DSK1 DSK2 DSK3 DSK4 JOYSTICK DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER RECALL STORE CLEAR ENTER STOP COPY PASTE OVWR WIPE...

  • Page 36: How To Set Values

    4-2. How to Set Values 4-2-1. Displaying Parameters See section 4-1. "How to Access Menus" to display a desired menu. If a menu has multiple submenus such as the SETUP menu, navigate to submenus following the procedure below. Menu navigation (Example for the SETUP menu) (1) Press the MENU control button to the right of the menu display.

  • Page 37: Changing Settings Or Values Using F1 To F4

    Page no. / Total page INPUT :SELECT : Y-Lv : BLK-Lv:ENABLE : 1/3 PROC AMP: =IN04 : =1.00 : =0 : =ON PAGE INPUT :SELECT : Pb-Lv : Pr-Lv :ENABLE : 2/3 PROC AMP: =IN04 : =1.00 : =1.00 : =ON PAGE INPUT :WHT-Lv :BLK-Lv : Pb-Lv : Pr-Lv : 3/3...

  • Page 38: Changing Settings Or Values Using The Numeric Keypad

    4-2-3. Changing Settings or Values Using the Numeric Keypad Users can also use the keypad to input numerical settings to a menu. The procedure example for changing the matte color by using the keypad is as follows. (1) Press the MENU control button. (2) Press the MATT button to display the BUS MATT COLOR menu.

  • Page 39: Changing Settings Or Values Using The Joystick

    4-2-4. Changing Settings or Values Using the Joystick Users can also use the joystick to set position, size and color settings to specific parameters. The menu pages controllable from the JOYSTICK block are shown in the table below. MATT, KEY, DSK, PinP and MV menu Menu Menu Page Menu...
  • Page 40 FINE Button The FINE button allows the user to finely control the joystick when the button lights up. WIPE POS button BKGD The WIPE POS button is used to quickly access the WIPE KEY1 CHANNEL related menu pages in the WIPE MODIFY menu KEY2 without moving among submenus.

  • Page 41: Copying / Swaping Settings

    4-3. Copying / Swaping Settings DSK, keyer and PinP can be set up easier with this feature by copying settings from PinP1 to PinP2, swapping settings between PinP1 and PinP2, or copying settings from KEY1 to KEY2 or DSK. 4-3-1. Operation Example: Copying Settings from KEY2 to DSK1 (1) Press the COPY/SWAP button in the SELECT/KEY PAD CONTROL.

  • Page 42: How To Return Settings To Default

    4-4. How to Return Settings to Default 4-4-1. Returning Parameters to Default Pressing and holding down Control Push-buttons Press and hold the control push-button (F1 - F4) below each parameter to return their settings to factory default. Briefly pressing the DEF button If you need to reset parameters controllable from the JOYSTICK block to factory default, display parameters and press the DEF button.

  • Page 43: Video Sources

    5. Video Sources 5-1. How to Give Name to Sources Signals available for selection on the M/E, P/P and the KEY/AUX bus can be assigned user-specific names, to make them easier to identify for operators. User names can be given to input signals, internally generated black matt and matt signals, and still pictures.

  • Page 44: How To Assign Sources To Bus Buttons

    5-2. How to Assign Sources to Bus buttons Primary and optional video inputs, internally generated signals (black, mattes etc) and captured stills can be freely assigned to any M/E, P/P or KEY/AUX bus buttons using the procedure below. (1) Press the MENU control button and then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP menu's top page.

  • Page 45: Resize Function

    5-3. Resize Function A resize function allows users to input SD signals at the same frame-rate as HD mode and use them as HD images by upsizing. The Resize function is available in the following inputs: IN01 to IN04 Up to 2 inputs IN05 to IN08 Up to 2 inputs HVS-30HSDI (extension card)

  • Page 46: Changing The Side Panel Image

    5-4. Changing The Side Panel Image The side panel image of 4:3 video can be changed as shown in the procedure below. (1) Display the [SETUP-INPUT] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select SIGNAL. Press F1 or the page down button to display the [SETUP – INPUT - SIGNAL] menu.

  • Page 47: Frame Synchronizer

    5-6. Frame Synchronizer A video frame synchronizer is provided for every input (this includes optional inputs). It is used to synchronize asynchronous signals. Users can select whether to apply frame synchronization to input signals or not (for each of them) as shown in the procedure below. (1) Display the [SETUP - INPUT - SIGNAL] menu.

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Gradation Matte

    5-7-2. Setting Up the Gradation Matte (1) Press the MENU control button and then press the MATT button to display the [BUS MATT 2 COLOR](2/4) menu. (2) To select an extreme color for the gradation matte, turn F4 to select a color or enter the HSL values to specify the color.

  • Page 49: Setting Up Additional Inputs

    5-8. Setting Up Additional Inputs Up to 4 cards of additional inputs can be installed into Slot A through Slot D. RATING LABEL OPTION SLOT Option Number of Available card Signal (connector) Slot inputs per card HVS-30HSDI-A HD/SD SDI (BNC) (w/ FS) 4 inputs HVS-30HSDI HD/SD SDI (BNC) (w/ FS and up-size function)
  • Page 50 HVS-30HSAI available format System Component Component Composite Component standard Component SMPTE BetaCam 1080/59.94i Available Available* Available Available* – 720/59.94i 1080/50i, Available Available – – Available 720/50p 525/60 – Available* Available Available* – 625/50 – Available – – Available Other standards Available –...

  • Page 51: Video Outputs

    6. Video Outputs 6-1. How to Select Aux Signals The AUX output signals can be selected from all bus sources (primary inputs, stills, mattes, etc.), program, preview, clean and key out signals. There are two procedures to select signals for auxiliary outputs: via bus buttons or from menu selection.

  • Page 52: Aux Image Crossfade Transition

    Available signal selections are as described below. Button Signal Refer to BLACK, IN01-08, STILL1-4, Signals assignable to the bus buttons in M/E, P/P and MATT1-2, CLBAR, KEY/AUX. IN09-24 (option) M/E PGM M/E program video M/E preview video M/E PREV (next video with or without KEY1-2, DSK1-4 and/or PinP1-2) M/E clean video M/E CLEAN (program video with or without KEY1-2, DSK1-4 and/or PinP1-2)

  • Page 53: Preview Set Up

    6-2. Preview Set Up The switcher does not have a dedicated PREVIEW output. The preview bus output can be assigned to, however, an auxiliary output. Users can also add the KEY, DSK and PinP images to PREVIEW. This can be done as explained below: 6-2-1.

  • Page 54: Clean Set Up

    6-3. Clean Set Up The switcher can output the CLEAN video via an auxiliary output. Users can also add the KEY image to CLEAN. Follow the procedure below to assign the clean video to an AUX output. AUX3 is used in this example Routing an M/E Clean Video to AUX Output (1) Open the [SETUP-OUTPUT-AUX XPT] menu.

  • Page 55: Setting Up And Outputting Key Out

    6-4. Setting Up and Outputting KEY OUT The KEY OUT signal (switcher processed key cut signal) can be assigned to AUX outputs. Several kinds of key signals can be used as KEY OUT, such as KEY and DSK mixed key signal and DVE key signal.
  • Page 56 Each card has two output channels whose signals can be selected respectively in the menu as shown in the procedure below. (1) Open the [SETUP – OUTPUT – OPTION] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select an output channel. E-Ch1 and E-Ch2 is for Slot E and F-Ch1 and F-Ch2 is for Slot F.

  • Page 57: Aux Link

    6-6. AUX LINK In the AUX-LINK function, the auxiliary outputs are grouped, and the master and slave outputs are set to allow all slave output signals to be switched simultaneously by simply selecting the master output signal. A group consists of one master output and up to three slave outputs. Five auxiliary output groups can be set.

  • Page 58: Creating Signal Link Groups

    6-6-2. Creating Signal Link Groups (1) Press the page down button to go to the [AUX LINK – LINK GRP] menu. FUNCTION:SELECT:MASTER: SLAVE SEL/AUX : 3/3 LINK GRP: =1 : =IN01:1=IN02 2=IN03 3=IN04 Available Signals BLK, IN01 to IN24, STL1 to STL4, CB, MAT1, MAT2, M/E (If AUX1-8 is selected for the MEPG, MEPV, MECL, MEKY,...
  • Page 59 Press AUX1 in the BUS SELECT-AUX block and select IN01 on the AUX/KEY bus: >> IN02 is assigned to AUX2, IN03 to AUX3 and IN04 to AUX4. Press AUX7 in the BUS SELECT-AUX block and select M/E PGM: >> M/E PREV is assigned to AUX8. Select IN05 in P/P-PGM bus: >>...

  • Page 60: Bus Operation

    7. Bus Operation The video signals input to the switcher are assigned to the bus buttons on the control panel for usage. The assigned signals are shared by the M/E, P/P, and AUX/KEY bus sections. As a factory default settings, video inputs, Stills and Mattes are assigned to the bus buttons. The signal assignments are freely changeable.

  • Page 61: Selecting Video Sources On M/E And P/P

    7-1-1. Selecting Video Sources on M/E and P/P Press the desired bus button on the PGM bus row. The video signal assigned to the selected bus button is displayed on the program output screen. At the factory default setting, the PGM bus is the upper row and the PST bus is the bottom row both in the M/E and P/P bus sections.

  • Page 62: Button Switching Mode In M/E And P/P Bus

    7-2. Button Switching Mode in M/E and P/P bus Users can change the button switching mode for the M/E, P/P bus from P/P to A/B. In P/P mode, the source selections in the PGM and PST buses are switched when transitions occur and users can always select the next background signal from the PST bus (the bottom row).

  • Page 63: Using The Shift Function

    7-3-2. Using the SHIFT function Once the SHIFT function has been assigned to a bus button, the SHIFT button works in normal mode by default. The SHIFT operation mode can be changed to toggle mode. The SHIFT operation mode is set at the SHIFT item in the [SETUP- INPUT-ASSIGN](4/4) menu. In the description below, assume that the SHIFT is assigned to Button 20.

  • Page 64: Transition Operations

    8. Transition Operations Available Transitions on the M/E bus  BLACK transition (M/E or PP selectable)  Background CUT, MIX, Pattern transitions  KEY CUT, MIX, SLIDE IN/OUT, SCALER and Pattern transitions  PinP CUT, MIX, SLIDE IN/OUT, SCALER transitions -Transitions setup by next transition bus selection (BKGD and KEY) -Transitions with the AUTO button or the fader lever -On-Air indicators for KEY, DSK and PinP1/2.

  • Page 65: Transition Block Description

    8-1. Transition Block Description M/E transition section TRANSITION RATE P IN P NOR/REV PATTERN DIRECTION P IN P BKGD KEY1 KEY2 FADER LIMIT NEXT TRANSITION KEY 1 WIPE TRANSITION TYPE AUTO KEY 2 ON AIR DSK 1 P/P transition section DSK 2 FADER LIMIT DSK 3...

  • Page 66: Quick Reference For Available Transitions

    8-2. Quick Reference for Available Transitions Fader Pattern PGM Out Type Rate Transition Execute Button or Tool Limit Direction BLACK M/E or P/P BLACK Available – – BLACK TRANS button DSK ON AIR button – – – DSK AUTO button M/E or P/P Available –...

  • Page 67: Background Transitions

    8-4. Background Transitions 8-4-1. M/E Bus CUT Transition (1) Select a video source in the PST bus block. (2) Press the BKGD button in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (3) Press CUT to perform the background CUT transition. TRANSITION RATE P IN P NOR/REV PATTERN DIRECTION...

  • Page 68: P/P Bus

    TRANSITION RATE P IN P NOR/REV PATTERN DIRECTION P IN P BKGD KEY1 KEY2 FADER LIMIT NEXT TRANSITION KEY 1 WIPE TRANSITION TYPE AUTO KEY 2  To Check Next Video: To check the Preview video, assign the Preview video to an AUX bus to display the image. (See section 6-2.

  • Page 69: Key Transitions

    8-5. KEY Transitions The KEY1 and KEY2 are displayed on the M/E output screens (M/E PGM and M/E PREV). (1) Set up a key for the KEY. (See section 10. "KEY and DSK.") (2) Perform a desired transition referring to the transition procedures below.. CUT Transition <Method 1>...
  • Page 70 Pattern transition (1) Press KEY1 (or KEY2) in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (2) Press WIPE in the TRANSITION TYPE block. (3) Press PATTERN to display the [WIPE PATTERN] menu. (4) Turn F2 or F3 to select a desired pattern. (See section 8-8 "How to Select Patterns.") WIPE:BKGD :KEY1 :KEY2...

  • Page 71: Simultaneous Transitions Of Bkgd, Key1 And Key2

    8-6. Simultaneous Transitions of BKGD, KEY1 and KEY2 Two or three background, KEY1 and KEY2 buses can be performed transitions at the same time in the M/E bus section. The way to perform simultaneous transitions on three buses is as follows: (1) Set the transition type for the background , KEY1 and KEY2 to MIX or WIPE.

  • Page 72: Pattern (Wipe/Dve) Transitions

    8-7. Pattern (WIPE/DVE) Transitions Pattern transitions are available on the M/E bus (for Background, KEY1 and KEY2). This section explains how to perform pattern transitions. (1) Select a background video source on the PGM and PST bus. To perform KEY1 or KEY2 transitions, set up the key.

  • Page 73: How To Select Patterns

    8-8. How to Select Patterns Wipe patterns are available for background and KEY transitions. More than 150 preset patterns are provided. This chapter explains how to select patterns for transitions, how to check which pattern is currently selected and how to select patterns quickly using the Direct Pattern function. 8-8-1.
  • Page 74 MEMORY BLACK WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE TRANS CONTROL MENU USER BUTTON COPY/SWAP SEQ EDIT BKGD WIPE KEY1 CHANNEL COPY SWAP KEY2 SETUP STILL MATT FILE KEYER/P IN P (2D DVE) KEY1 KEY2 P IN P1 P IN P2 WIPE POS PLAY MENU MENU...
  • Page 75 (5) Turn F3 to change OVER WR (Overwrite) to ON to set overwrite protection. DIRECT :PATTERN :OVER WR:DELETE : 1/1 RECALL : =020 : =OFF NOTE Before setting overwrite protection, set the DIRECT item to OFF. Otherwise, the selected pattern will be applied the panel when pressing the number button. To Clear a Direct Pattern Registration Individually (1) Press the WIPE button above the SELECT/KEYPAD block.

  • Page 76: In/Out Effects For Pinp, Key And Dsk

    8-9. IN/OUT Effects for PinP, KEY and DSK There are two transition buttons available for each of PinP 1-2, KEY1-2 and DSK1-4: ON AIR and AUTO. (See the figure below.) They are multiple function buttons. The CUT, MIX, SLIDE (4 types) and WIPE (4 types) transitions can be performed using these two buttons for each bus.

  • Page 77: Setting The On Air Button Function (User Transition)

    8-9-1. Setting the ON AIR Button Function (USER Transition) As factory default setting, the function of the ON AIR buttons is set to CUT. To set the PinP1 ON AIR button to SLIDE TOP, proceed as follows: (1) Press the TRANSITION RATE button above the PinP1 ON AIR button to display the [TRANS] menu.

  • Page 78: Setting The Auto Button Function

    8-9-2. Setting the AUTO Button Function In the factory default setting, the function of the AUTO buttons is set to CUT. To change the DSK1 ON AIR button function so that the CUT transitions can be performed by briefly pressing the button and the AUTO (MIX) transitions cab be performed by pressing and holding down the button, proceed as follows: (1) Press the TRANSITION RATE button above the PinP1 ON AIR button to display the [TRANS] menu.

  • Page 79: Advanced Settings For Transitions

    8-10. Advanced Settings for Transitions 8-10-1. Fader Limit The fader limit setting determines how far your transition can proceed. When performing transitions (mix or other) there may be times when you want the transition to the next signal to only complete to a certain degree instead of fully switching from one picture to another. In this case, you will need to limit the fader range.

  • Page 80: Transition Rate

    8-10-2. Transition Rate The transition rate setting determines how long the transition takes in frames to complete. (1) Press the TRANSITION RATE button above the PinP1 ON AIR button to display the [TRANS] menu. Users can also display the [TRANS] menu by quickly pressing the following buttons twice: BKGD, KEY1, KEY2 and MIX in the NEXT TRANSITION block.

  • Page 81: Effect Background

    8-10-4. Effect Background The effect background is the bottom layer placed below the DVE effects. It is used to transition images with a 2Ch-DVE pattern. Effect background DVE image (1) Press the TRANSITION RATE button above the PinP1 ON AIR button to display the [TRANS] menu.

  • Page 82: Modifying Patterns

    9. Modifying Patterns 9-1. Preset Pattern Groups The WIPE preset patterns (No.0-202) can be changed or modified from their original patterns. Basically the preset patterns are categorized into five different groups. The available items in the WIPE modify menu are also different according to the type of groups Pattern No.

  • Page 83: Pattern Modify Example1 (Pattern 20)

    9-3. Pattern Modify Example1 (Pattern 20) This modification example adds a border effect to background transitions using Pattern 20. (1) Select a desired signal on the M/E PST bus. (2) Press BKGD in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (3) Press WIPE in the TRNSITION TYPE block. (4) Press PATTERN in the TRANSITION block to display the [WIPE PATTERN] menu.

  • Page 84: Pattern Modify Example2 (Pattern 117)

    9-4. Pattern Modify Example2 (Pattern 117) This modification example also adds a border effect to KEY1 transitions using Pattern 117. However Pattern 117 has different border settings than Pattern 20. It can use both inside and outside border effects. (1) Set up KEY1 (See section 10. "KEY and DSK.") (2) Press KEY1 in the NEXT TRANSITION block.

  • Page 85: How To Reset The Wipe Menu

    9-5. How to Reset the WIPE Menu All parameters in the WIPE menu can be returned to factory default settings by the procedures below. To Reset a Part of the Modified Pattern using the WIPE Menu: The INIT items in the menu allows the user to reset a submenu respectively in the WIPE menu. MEMORY BLACK WIPE...

  • Page 86: Wipe Menu

    9-6. WIPE Menu 9-6-1. No.0-99 The pattern number is displayed instead of "0XX" in the top page of the submenu. "BG" (BKGD), "K1"(KEY1) or "K2"(KEY2) is displayed instead of "XX" on each page. WIPE XX :>BORDER >POS/ANGL>MULTI >SUB EFF No.0XX :>CG WIPE >INIT WIPE XX :SIGNAL : WIDTH : SOFT : 1/2...

  • Page 87: No.100-137

    9-6-2. No.100-137 The pattern number is displayed instead of "1XX" in the top page of the submenu. "BG" (BKGD), "K1"(KEY1) or "K2"(KEY2) is displayed instead of "XX" on each page. WIPE XX :>BORDER >POS/ASP >CROP >SUB EFF No.1XX :>CG WIPE >INIT WIPE XX : INSIDE OUTSIDE...

  • Page 88: No.140-147, 150-157, 161 And 162

    9-6-3. No.140-147, 150-157, 161 and 162 The pattern number is displayed instead of "1XX" in the top page of the submenu. "BG" (BKGD), "K1"(KEY1) or "K2"(KEY2) is displayed instead of "XX" on each page. WIPE XX :>BORDER >TURN >CROP >SUB EFF No.1XX :>CG WIPE >INIT WIPE XX :...

  • Page 89: No.170-181

    9-6-4. No.170-181 The pattern number is displayed instead of "1XX" in the top page of the submenu. "BG1" (BKGD CH1) or "BG2"( BKGD CH2) is displayed instead of "BGx" on each page. WIPE BG :>BORDER1 >CROP1 >SUB EFF1>CG WIPE No.1XX :>BORDER2 >CROP2 >SUB EFF2>INIT WIPE BGx: INSIDE...

  • Page 90: Key And Dsk

    10. KEY and DSK The key feature enables you to superimpose titles and images onto background signals. With the HVS-350 series, six keyer channels (two KEYs and four DSKs) are available. KEY and DSK can use three keyer types: Luminance Key, Full Key and Bus Key. Key Invert, Mask and 2D DVE effects can also be added to both DSK and KEY.

  • Page 91: Luminance Key

     Bus key Bus Key, also called External Key, uses different images for Key Source and Key Insert. The background signal is cut out using Key Source and Key Insert fills in the cut out part of the signal. Bus key INVERT BOX(OR) mask...

  • Page 92: Full Key

    10-2. Full Key (1) Follow Step (1) to Step (4) in "Luminance Key" above. (2) The [KEY1- INS/SRC] menu is displayed. Turn F1 to set TYPE to FULL. The insert signal can also be selected at INSERT. KEY1 : TYPE :INSERT :SOURCE :INVERT : 1/3 INS/SRC : =FULL...

  • Page 93: Key Link

    10-3-1. Key Link A Key Source signal is automatically selected when a Key Insert signal is selected when KEY LINK is on. The INSERT/SOURCE signal pairs are automatically set once they are selected for a key (KEY or DSK). To change signal assignment, select the INSERT/SOURCE signal pair again for the key or another key.

  • Page 94: Key Insert Aux

    10-4. KEY INSERT AUX The KEY INSERT AUX allow users to replace key fill images using the AUX7 or AUX8 bus, changing only inside images while maintaining key shapes. Change KEY INSERT Change the AUX7 to AUX7. image. (1) Set up a bus referring to Section "10-3. Bus Key". Then press F2 in the [KEY1 - INS/SRC] menu to select InMAT (insert matt) under INSERT.

  • Page 95: Chroma Key

    10-6. Chroma Key Chroma key is a method for creating a key signal using a chroma component instead of a luminance component. It is mostly used for compositing moving subjects such a person in the virtual background. For example, to place a person onto a background graphic, first film the person standing in front of a background such as a blue screen.

  • Page 96: Chroma Key Adjustments

    (11) Press the MENU control button in the Joystick block. Move the joystick up, down left and right to move the crosshair cursor onto the desired color. Pressing the FINE button will help you fine tune the adjustment. To precisely adjust the position, press F1 or F2, enter the values directly into POSITION X and Y using the numeric keypad and then press ENTER.
  • Page 97  Chroma Key Mix Mode 1 (CK MODE) Set a mix mode 1 for chroma keys suitable to the background image under CK MODE in PAGE 2. KEY1 CK EDGE :CK MODE:CK MASK: 2/5 CK ADJT :L=0 : =NORML: =NORML: CK MODE setting Description NORMAL...

  • Page 98: Advanced Example 1 (Using Key Insert Aux)

    10-6-3. Advanced Example 1 (Using KEY INSERT AUX) This example replaces Chromakey images while maintaining the key shape by selecting InMAT (insert matt) or AUX7 or 8 for KEY INSERT. (See section 10-4. "KEY INSERT AUX.") Replace the chroma key image to a matt or other image.

  • Page 99: Mask And Invert

    10-7. Mask and Invert Mask and Invert can be used for keys and DSKs. KEY1 is used as an example in this section. Bus key INVERT BOX(OR) mask 10-7-1. Inverting Key and Background Setting Invert to ON inverts the key image and the background image. Set INVERT in the [KEY1- INS/SRC] menu to ON.

  • Page 100: Key Edge

     Signal Mask The following signals available in the switcher can be used for mask signals instead of Box. Input signal IN01-08 Input signal (option) INA1-4, INB1-4, INC1-4, IND1-4 Internally generated signal BLK (BLACK), STL1-STL4, MAT1-MAT2, CLBR(Color bar) Other AUX1-8 (1) Setup KEY1.

  • Page 101: Where Dsks Appear

    (4) Press the page down button to go to PAGE3. The edge color can be set on this page. Turn F4 to select a color among eight standard colors. If you wish to use a color other than those eight, adjust the color by turning F1, F2 and/or F3. KEY1 EDGE COLOR :RECALL : 3/3...

  • Page 102: Dve Effects On Keys

    11. DVE Effects on Keys Dedicated 2D-DVE(2.5D) effects are available for each (both KEY and DSK) in the standard configuration. The 2D-DVE is available just by setting the 2D DVE item to ON in each key menu. As an example, this section explains how to add a 2D-DVE effect on the DSK1. 11-1.

  • Page 103: Changing Sizes Or Aspect Ratios

    11-3. Changing Sizes or Aspect Ratios  Changing Sizes (1) Go to PAGE1 of the [DSK1 - POS/SIZE] menu. DSK1 POSITION : SIZE :2D DVE : 1/3 POS/SIZE:X=0 : =500 : =ON (2) Turn F3 to adjust the size of the DSK image. (The figures below are examples of SIZE=500 and SIZE=750.

  • Page 104: Rotation

    11-5. Rotation In addition to the position and size changes, users can add a rotation effect to the key images. Specifying the Rotation Angle (Number of Rotation) (1) Go to PAGE 3 of the [DSK1 - POS/SIZE] menu. (2) Turn F1 to F3 to rotate the DSK image around the X, Y and Z axes. DSK1 LOCAL ROTATION : 3/5...

  • Page 105: Setting Example

    11-5-1. Setting Example (1) Set the position and the size of DSK1 on PAGE 1 of the [DSK1 - POS/SIZE] menu. Note that the position is two-dimensional and its origin is placed on (0,0), which coincides with the center of the screen. DSK1 POSITION : SIZE...

  • Page 106: Crop

    [Example 2] Rotation around the Y-axis POSITION (-200,-200) SIZE 500 CENTER POSITION (150,-200,-400) LOCAL ROTATION (0,0,100) Center of rotation Screen surface Point of view [Example 3] Rotation around the Z-axis POSITION (-200,-200) SIZE 500 CENTER POSITION (150,-200,-400) ROTATION (0,0,100) Center of rotation Screen surface Point of view...

  • Page 107: Sub Effect

    11-7. SUB EFFECT The SUB EFFECT menu allows users to add MONO COLOR, DEFOCUS, and PAINT COLOR effects. Access the SUB EFFECT menu as shown below. (1) Press the MENU control button and then the DSK1 button to display the [DSK1 SETUP] menu.

  • Page 108: Freeze, Strobe, Nega, Mosaic

    11-7-4. FREEZE, STROBE, NEGA, MOSAIC Freeze, strobe, negative, and mosaic effects are also available. (1) Go to the [DSK1 - SUB EFF] menu PAGE3. DSK1 :FREEZE :STROBE : NEGA :MOSAIC : 3/3 FREEZE :=OFF : =OFF : =OFF : =OFF (2) When applying these effects, please refer to the table below.

  • Page 109: Borders

    11-8. BORDERS Borders can be added to DSK1 images. Inside border and outside borders can be adjusted independently. (1) Go to the [DSK1 - BORDER] menu. (2) To use the inside border, set the width at the INSIDE X and Y. To use the outside border, set the width at the OUTSIDE X and Y.

  • Page 110: Still Store

    12. Still Store The switcher can capture and memorize up to 4 still pictures from the switcher output video. Captured stills can then be used as key source and insertion signals, M/E, P/P or AUX outputs by assigning the stills to bus buttons (See section 5-2. "How to Assign Sources to Bus buttons" for assigning stills.).

  • Page 111: Backing-Up Stills

    12-2. Backing-up Stills To Save Still Images: (1) Press the MENU control button and then STILL in the SELECT/KEYPAD block to display the [STILL] menu (2) Press page down to go to PAGE 3 ([STILL RESUME] menu). (3) Turn F1 to select a still to be backed up to the backup memory. (4) Turn F2 to select SAVE>.

  • Page 112: Clip Memory

    13. Clip Memory Clip memory allows you to record and play output video. Video and key signals can also be recorded at the same time. In addition, sequential image files can be transferred from HVS-35GUI (optional) and saved in the memory as a video clip. The stored clip is played back using a still bus. It can also be assigned to a bus button through a still bus and used for CG WIPE material.

  • Page 113: Recording Video And Key

    13-1-2. Recording Video and Key (1) Open PAGE2 in the [STILL] menu. Turn F3 to select KEY. (2) Turn F4 to select a key signal to record. (3) Turn F1 to select CL/DL. (4) Turn F2 to select a video signal to record. STILL :SOURCE1 ASSIGN :SOURCE2 ASSIGN : 2/6 SIGNAL...

  • Page 114: Playing Clips

    13-2. Playing Clips 13-2-1. Ex. 1: Playback on PGM Bus This example shows how to play recorded video clip on the PGM bus using STILL1. Assume that STILL 1 is assigned to the bus button 1 . (1) Open PAGE 1 in the [STILL] menu. (2) Select CLIP for STILL1.

  • Page 115: Setting Playback In/Out Points

    STILL : LOOP :RECMODE:KEYOUT : DELAY : 6/6 CLIP/DLY: : =STD : =STIL2: =OFF : F=60 (10) Go to PAGE 4 in the [STILL] menu. (11) Press F3 (PLAY) to play the animation logo. Playback begins the current frame. 13-2-3. Setting Playback IN/OUT Points IN and OUT points allow you to limit a range for playback as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 116: Delay Line

    13-3. Delay Line The clip memory can be used as a delay buffer. A delay line with the clip memory can delay an output video up to 30 frames. Delay Line channels can be assigned to a bus button using a still bus in the same way as clips and used as M/E, P/P and AUX output sources.

  • Page 117: Clearing Clip Memory

    13-4. Clearing Clip Memory When recording a new video, the previously stored video data is automatically cleared and a new recording is started from the top of the memory space. However, when recording in Stop Motion mode, the previously stored data is still held in the memory and a new recording is started from the end of the recorded data.

  • Page 118: Cg Wipe

    14. CG WIPE CG WIPE allows you to create a sequence in which a CG video, which is displayed using a KEY, moves in accordance with the motion of a WIPE pattern. Normally patterns used for CG WIPE are modified suitable to sequences. ...

  • Page 119: Cg Wipe Operation Example 1

    14-1. CG WIPE Operation Example 1  Ex. 1: CG WIPE using STILL1 and KEY1 In this example, save a CG (V + K) to the clip memory, set STILL1 and STILL KEY to KEY1 signals, display KEY1 on the screen and play the CG through KEY1. Then set CG WIPE to ON, and perform a background transition.

  • Page 120: Cg Wipe Operation Example 2

    IN/OUT points, transition rate and delay values to adjust the CG WIPE sequence, if needed. <Connection> Connect the switcher to a VTR in which CG is stored as shown below. VDCP device RS-422 HVS-350HS RATING LABEL OPTION SLOT HVS-35OU Control VTR using the MEMORY 75Ω...
  • Page 121 <Setting Up BKGD> (1) Press BKGD in the M/E transition section. (2) Press WIPE to set the BKGD transition type to WIPE. (3) Press PATTERN in the M/E transition section to display the [WIPE PATTERN] menu, then press F1 to enter a desired pattern number on the keypad. Then press ENTER to confirm the selection.

  • Page 122: Saving Cg Wipe Settings

    <Performing CG WIPE> (1) Verify that the background transition type is set to WIPE and the modified WIPE pattern is properly selected. Press the AUTO button to perform a CG WIPE sequence. (2) Adjust time or positioning using the related menu items, as needed. 14-3.
  • Page 123  Table 2. If VTR1-4 is used for CG playback Menu item Default Setting Description Fig. 1 ENABLE OFF, ON Sets CG WIPE ON/OFF. Selects a channel through which a CG is VTR1 to 4 played back. 0 to 999 Sets the CG playback time.

  • Page 124: Picture-In-Picture

    15. Picture-in-Picture The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature allows any video (sub-screens) to be displayed on full screen simultaneously. In the switcher, two sub-screens (PinP1 and PinP2) can be inserted on the M/E program image. The setup for PIP pictures is the same. This section explains how to setup and display PinP pictures as shown in the figure below (as an example).

  • Page 125: Inserting Pinp Video

    15-2. Inserting PinP Video Press the PinP1 AUTO (or PinP2 AUTO) button or the ON-AIR button at the right end of in the Transition block to insert the PinP on the M/E program image. TRANSITION RATE PinP1 P IN P NOR/REV PATTERN DIRECTION...

  • Page 126: Pinp Image Crossfade Transition

    15-2-2. PinP Image Crossfade Transition When a PinP is displayed on the M/E program screen, only an image can be switched just selecting the next image in the KEY/AUX bus. The PinP image will fade out and new PinP image will fade onto the screen. The following example shows how to setup and perform the Crossfade Transition of PinP1.

  • Page 127: Changing Position And Size Of Pinp

    15-2-3. Changing Position and Size of PinP (1) Press twice quickly PinP1 in the BUS SELECT to display the [PinP1-SEUP] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select POS/SIZE, then press F1 or the page down button to display the [PinP1- POS/SIZE] menu. PinP1 :>SIGNAL SETUP...

  • Page 128: Crop And Border

    PinP1 PinP1 Rotation Effect added The center of rotation is placed on the center of the PinP image at the factory default setting. (CENTER POSITION is set to (0, 0, 0)) The joystick is useful for rotation setting. See section 4-2-4. "Changing Settings or Values Using the Joystick"...

  • Page 129: Multiviewer

    The multiviewer allows users to monitor multiple images such as the video sources input to the switcher and internally generated or combined images on the same screen. The HVS-350HS provides two multiviewer outputs, each of them has three types of split displays: quad, 10 and 16 way.

  • Page 130: Selecting The Split-Screen Type

    16-2. Selecting the Split-screen Type The type of split-screen to be used can be selected in the [SETUP-OUTPUT-MV1] menu. There are three different types. (1) Quickly press twice the MV1 button in the KEY/AUX block to display the [SETUP- OUTPUT- MV1] menu.

  • Page 131: Adding Titles, On-Air Tally And Frame Border

    16-4. Adding Titles, On-air Tally and Frame Border You can set a title to each image and display the on-air tally information. A color border can also be applied to the split-screen to emphasize channel areas. 16-4-1. Titles (1) Quickly press twice the MV1 button in the KEY/AUX block to display the [SETUP- OUTPUT- MV1] menu.

  • Page 132: On-Air Tally

    16-4-2. On-air Tally The tally indicates which video is currently On-air (output from the program) and which video is set to be the next output. The multiviewers have two types of tally indicators: Frame and Marker. You can use either one or both at a time. (1) Quickly press twice the MV1 button in the KEY/AUX block to display the [SETUP- OUTPUT- MV1] menu.

  • Page 133: Event Memory

    17. Event Memory The switcher can save control panel setup statuses as data for recall when needed. This function is called Event Memory. This Event Memory function enables quick recall of the same setting statuses that were previously saved. The event memory data can accurately reproduce statuses of KEY, DSK and PinP and button assignments for P/P, M/E and KEY/AUX buses including a re-entry of M/E PGM on the control panel, because the event memory data holds all panel information.
  • Page 134 Detailed Data Selection for Saving Events Data saved to the event can be selected under the [EVENT-MEMORY] menu or [EVENT- STORE] menu as shown below. EVENT : PAGE :DIRECT :PAGECLR:RATE : 1/3 MEMORY : =0 : =OFF : =OFF : =OFF : L=0 EVENT :AUX BUS:DSK ASG:SEQ RCL:M/E BUS: 2/3...

  • Page 135: Recalling Events

    IMPORTANT User Default Settings for the [EVENT STORE] menu The same items (RATE, DSK ASG and DEQ RCL) in the [EVENT MEMORY] menu and [EVENT STORE] menu link together. When one is changed in the [EVENT MEMORY] menu, it is also changed in the [EVENT STORE] menu and becomes the default setting in the [EVENT STORE] menu, but not vice versa.

  • Page 136: Using The Recall Button

    17-2-2. Using the RECALL Button To Recall Events (fastest method): (1) Press the EVENT memory button. MEMORY WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE (2) Press the number button where CONTROL the needed data is to be stored. MENU USER BUTTON COPY/SWAP SEQ EDIT (3) Press the RECALL button.

  • Page 137: Transitions Using Event Recall

    17-2-3. Transitions Using Event Recall The RATE item in the EVENT menu allows users to set the duration time (transition rate) for loading events. With this duration time, transition sequences of two steps (statuses before and after recalling events) can be performed. The two images (keyframes) before and after recalling events that appear on the M/E or P/P program screen are automatically interpolated to create a smooth transition in the same way as the Sequence feature.

  • Page 138: Overwrite Protection

    17-3. Overwrite Protection (1) Press the EVENT memory button. (2) Press the number button where the needed data is stored. The button will start flashing when pressed. The [EVENT RECALL] menu will be automatically displayed. (3) Press the page down button to go to PAGE 3. (4) Turn F1 to change OVER WR to DISBL(disable) to set the write protection on the memory button.

  • Page 139: Setting The User Default Menu When Storing An Event

    17-5. Setting the User Default Menu when Storing an Event The [EVENT STORE] menu appears as shown below in the factory default setting when storing events. EVENT :SELECT :XPT :DATA :RATE : 1/3 STORE : =ALL : =ON : =ON =OFF :P.00 EVENT...
  • Page 140 (5) Turn F3 to select the desired panel setup in the table below LOAD setting Description The switcher starts with the factory default settings. The switcher starts with the event that was set just before the LAST switcher was turned off loaded. 0-99 The switcher starts with a selected event (0-99) loaded.

  • Page 141: Sequence Operation

    18. Sequence Operation A sequence is a function for joining individual images into a sequential video and recalling it for playback in a single operation. Each sequence is composed of video frames called steps. To make sequences, create an initial step and save it to the sequence working memory, then create the next step and to save to the working memory and so on.

  • Page 142: Sequence Operation Examples

    18-1. Sequence Operation Examples 18-1-1. Creating New Sequences The operation example in this section shows how to create a new sequence in three steps and store it to "Sequence Memory 0." MEMORY WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE CONTROL MENU USER BUTTON COPY/SWAP SEQ EDIT COPY...

  • Page 143: Playing Back Sequences

    18-1-2. Playing Back Sequences The operation example in this section shows how to recall and play the sequence that was created in the previous section and saved to "Sequence Memory 0." MEMORY Recalling the Sequence WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE (1) Press SEQUENCE to change the Keypad to SEQUENCE CONTROL mode.

  • Page 144: Quick Recall (Direct Mode)

    18-1-3. Quick Recall (Direct Mode) The operation example in this section shows how to recall the sequence that was saved to "Sequence Memory 0" using Direct mode. (1) Press SEQUENCE to change the Keypad to SEQUENCE MEMORY mode. WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE (2) Press 0 to select "Sequence Memory 0."...

  • Page 145: Playing Back Sequences Using Advanced Settings

    18-1-4. Playing Back Sequences Using Advanced Settings Playing Sequences by Changing Bus Signal Selections Sequence data includes that on bus signal selection states and are basically recalled on the control panel exactly the same that they were stored. For example, if Bus Button 1 was selected in the M/E PGM bus and Bus Button 2 in the M/E PST bus in the sequence, these buttons should be selected in the same way when recalling the sequence.
  • Page 146 Playing Sequences Using the Fader Lever The playback of sequences can be played back using the fader lever. To do this, follow the procedure below. (1) Open PAGE1 in the [SEQ EDIT] menu. (2) Set LINK to ON. SEQ EDIT: LOOP : DIR : LINK :TOTAL-D: 1/3...

  • Page 147: Editing Sequences: Adding Or Inserting Steps

    18-1-5. Editing Sequences: Adding or Inserting Steps The operation example in this section shows how to recall "Sequence Memory 0" that was stored in section 18-1-1, edit the sequence by adding and overwriting steps to create a new sequence with four steps, and store it to "Sequence Memory1." Sequence Memory 0 For storing to Sequence Memory1 Recalling the Sequence...
  • Page 148 Overwriting Step3 (1) Press SEQ EDIT to change the Keypad to SEQ EDIT mode MEMORY WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE and display the [SEQ EDIT] menu. (2) Press the page down button to go to PAGE2. Verify the current CONTROL MENU USER BUTTON COPY/SWAP...

  • Page 149: Editing Sequences: Copying And Deleting Steps

    18-1-6. Editing Sequences: Copying and Deleting Steps This section explains how to copy, paste and delete steps. The operational example below shows how to create a sequence having 5 steps with the first and last steps the same. Creating a New Sequence (1) Press SEQ EDIT to change the Keypad to Sequence Edit mode.

  • Page 150: Editing Sequences: Setting Interpolation And Duration

    18-1-7. Editing Sequences: Setting Interpolation and Duration This section explains how to set the interpolation mode and the playback time using KEY1 as an example. Smoothing Movements for KEY1 (Interpolation Mode) At factory default settings, the movements between steps in the background, KEY, DSK and PinP are linearly interpolated.

  • Page 151: Sequence Menu And Keypad Mode

    18-2. Sequence Menu and Keypad Mode In Sequence Operations the Keypad automatically changed its mode according to the displayed menu. The Keypad is in Sequence mode when the [SEQUENCE MEMORY], [SEQUENCE STORE] or [SEQUENCE RECALL] menu is displayed. The Keypad is in SEQ EDIT mode when the [SEQUENCE EDIT] menu is displayed.

  • Page 152: Seq Edit Mode

    The SEQUENCE RECALL menu In SEQUENCE mode, pressing a memory button that has data on the Keypad opens the [SEQUENCE RECALL] menu. This menu is used to recall a sequence to the sequence working memory. The overwrite protection for the sequence memories can also be set in this menu.
  • Page 153 Item Description Refer to INC (INCREMENT) Moves between steps. 18-1-5 DEC (DECREMENT) 18-1-6 PLAY Plays back a sequence. 18-1-2 Pressing the button during playback pauses the playback. STOP Stops sequence play. 18-1-2 Creates a new sequence by clearing the working memory 18-1-1 data.

  • Page 154: Sequence Memory Operation Examples

    18-3. Sequence Memory Operation Examples 18-3-1. Setting Overwrite Protection on Sequence Memory 2 (1) Press SEQUENCE to display the [SEQUENCE MEMORY] MEMORY menu. WIPE 2D DVE EVENT SEQUENCE (2) Press 2 to select "Sequence Memory 2." The button light CONTROL turns on and the [SEQUENCE RECALL] menu appears.

  • Page 155: File Operations

    (2D DVE) ALARM POWER1 PAGE KEY1 KEY2 P IN P1 P IN P2 WIPE POS POWER2 USER BUTTON PLAY MENU MENU FINE HVS-350HS DSK1 DSK2 DSK3 DSK4 JOYSTICK DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER RECALL STORE CLEAR ENTER STOP COPY PASTE OVWR WIPE...

  • Page 156: Saving Data To Usb Flash Memory

    19-3. Saving Data to USB Flash Memory This section explains how to save panel settings to USB memory by using a "data.all" file as an example. (1) Insert a USB flash memory into the USB port. (2) Press the MENU control button, then press the FILE button to open the FILE top menu. (3) Turn F1 to select SAVE, and then press F1 or the page down button to open the [FILE-SAVE] menu.

  • Page 157: Loading Data From Usb Flash Memory

    19-4. Loading Data from USB Flash Memory 19-4-1. To Load Setting Data This section explains how to load setting data to the USB memory by using a "data.all" file as an example. (1) Insert a USB flash memory into the USB port. (2) Press the MENU control button, then press the FILE button to open the FILE top menu.

  • Page 158: Moving Between Usb Flash Memory Directories

    19-5. Moving between USB Flash Memory Directories The directories in USB flash memory are displayed after "<DIR>", e.g. <DIR>JPEG, toward the upper right of the FILE menu as shown below. Directory name FILE : EXT : LOAD : <DIR>JPEG LOAD : =JPG : =STIL1: sample 101MB...

  • Page 159: Renaming Files In Usb Flash Memory

    19-7. Renaming Files in USB Flash Memory The user can input an identifying name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters for any file stored to USB flash memory. Existing files can also be named / renamed using the following procedure. (1) Open the [FILE - LOAD] menu.

  • Page 160: System Setup Settings

    20. System Setup Settings 20-1. Selecting System Signal Format (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu. (2) Turn F1 to select SYSTEM, then press F1 or the page down button to open the [SETUP- SYSTEM] menu.

  • Page 161: Selecting Reference Signal

    20-3. Selecting Reference Signal The switcher provides reference input, its loop-through and output connectors in the GENLOCK section on the rear panel. 20-3-1. To Set Reference Input (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu.

  • Page 162: Adjusting Video Signal Levels

    20-4. Adjusting Video Signal Levels 20-4-1. Proc Amp The switcher provides the following Proc Amp features. (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu. Turn F1 to select INPUT, then press F1 or the page down button to open the [SETUP- INPUT] menu.

  • Page 163: Safety Area Markers

    20-5. Safety Area Markers Various markers indicating the safety area, the center of the screen, and the aspect ratio can be displayed on the desired output. (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu.

  • Page 164: Ancillary Data

    20-6. Ancillary Data The switcher allows users to pass, substitute or blank the ancillary data in the Program (Clean) and Preview video. The current ancillary data in the video stream is once cleared and then , same or different data inserted. The switcher can also be set to pass or blank the ancillary data in the AUX outputs.

  • Page 165: Setting Date And Time

    20-7. Setting Date and Time (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu. Turn F1 to select SYSTEM, then press F1 or the page down button to open the [SETUP- SYSTEM] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select TIME, then press F1 or the page down button to open the [SETUP - SYSTEM - TIME] menu.

  • Page 166: User Button

    21. USER Button User buttons can be assigned to specific menu pages and used as shortcuts or specific functions buttons. Follow the procedure below to assign the desired menu page or function to buttons. 21-1. USER Button Operation The following 18 user buttons are available in the switcher. How to Use USER BUTTON 1 and USER BUTTON 2 (below the menu display) Pressing a button lets you open the desired menu page or perform the desired function.
  • Page 167  If Menu Shortcut is Set: Turn F2 to select TYPE to MENU and press F2. Then turn F3 to select a menu page and press F3. Once the menu shortcut is assigned to a User button, pressing the button opens the assigned menu page.
  • Page 168 When USTRS (User Transition) is selected for TYPE: Setting Function Button Indication KEY1-2 SCALER KEY1-2 MIX KEY1-2 SLIDE LEFT KEY1-2 SLIDE RIGHT KEY1-2 SLIDE TOP On-Air: Lit orange, Performs the user transition for KEY. Off-Air: Unlit KEY1-2 SLIDE BOTTOM KEY1-2 WIPE LEFT KEY1-2 WIPE RIGHT KEY1-2 WIPE TOP KEY1-2 WIPE BOTTOM...
  • Page 169 When VTR is selected for TYPE (planned for future support): Setting Function Button Indication VTR/VDCP REW During execution: Lit, VTR/VDCP PLAY/PAUSE Other cases: Unlit VTR/VDCP FWD VTR/VDCP STOP Always lit orange During execution: Lit, VTR/VDCP REC Operates the connected VTR or VDCP Other cases: Unlit channel.
  • Page 170 When OTHER is selected for TYPE: Setting Function Button Indication ON: Lit orange EDITOR ENABLE Sets editor control On/Off. OFF: Unlit STILL1-4 STORE Captures Still1 to Still4. Always lit orange WIPE MODIFY BKGD RESET Resets the [WIPE-BKGD] menu. WIPE MODIFY KEY1 RESET Resets the [WIPE-KEY1] menu.

  • Page 171: Triggering User Buttons

    21-3. Triggering User Buttons User buttons can be triggered (activated) by state changes (ON/OFF) of tally or GPI function items. are available items. Three typical examples are shown below. This chapter shows how to set up for these examples in the USER BUTTON menu . Ex.
  • Page 172  About TRG EDG (TRIGGER EDGE) Setting Description ON (Default) User button function is activated when the state of the specified item changes to ON. User button function is activated when the state of the specified item changes to OFF. User button function is activated when the state of the specified item changes to ON or OFF.

  • Page 173: Reboot And Initialize

    22. Reboot and Initialize 22-1. Rebooting System (1) Press the MENU control button, then press the SETUP button to display the SETUP top menu. (2) Turn F1 to select SYSTEM, then press F1 or the page down button to open the [SETUP- SYSTEM] menu.

  • Page 174: Gpi In/Out And Tally Outputs

    >TALLY3 >30TALR 23-1-1. GPI IN The GPI IN connector on the HVS-350HS rear provides GPI inputs. See section 2-4-3. "GPI IN Connector" and 2-4-4. "TALLY OUT Connector" and 2-4-5 "GPI/TALLY OUT connector" for the default pin assignment. (1) Turn F1 to select GPI IN and press the F1 or the page down button to display the [SETUP - GPI/TLY -GPI IN] menu.

  • Page 175: Gpi Out

    23-1-2. GPI OUT The following [GPI OUT] menu is for the GPI/TALLY OUT connector on the HVS-350HS rear. See section 2-4-4. "GPI/TALLY OUT Connector" for the default pin assignment. (1) Turn F1 to select GPI OUT and press the F1 or the page down button to display the [SETUP - GPI/TLY -GPI OUT] menu.
  • Page 176 DSK1 CUT TRANS DSK2 CUT TRANS Performs DSK CUT transitions. DSK3 CUT TRANS DSK4 CUT TRANS KEY1 USER TRANS Performs KEY USER transitions. KEY2 USER TRANS PinP1 USER TRANS Performs PinP USER transitions. PinP2 USER TRANS DSK1 USER TRANS DSK2 USER TRANS Performs DSK USER transitions.
  • Page 177 Selects COLORBAR for the P/P PST bus. XPT AUX1 to 8 TRANS ENABLE XPT AUX1 to 8 BLACK Selects BLACK for an AUX bus. XPT AUX1 to 8 IN01-IN24 Selects a primary input (IN01 to 24) for an AUX bus. Selects a still for an AUX bus.

  • Page 178: Tally Output

    Outputs pulse while the KEY transition type is set to WIPE. TRSTYPE KEY2-WIPE 23-2. Tally Output Tally information can be output from the GPI /TALLY OUT connectors on the HVS-350HS rear and HVS-35OU/35ROU rear. See section 23-2-2. "Tally Output Settings (GPI /TALLY OUT)" for details on settings.
  • Page 179  TALLY function FUNCTION setting Description KEY1 ON TALLY Outputs tally signal when KEY is on the background KEY2 ON TALLY video. PinP1 ON TALLY Outputs tally signal when PinP is on the background PinP2 ON TALLY video. DSK1 ON TALLY DSK2 ON TALLY Outputs tally signal when DSK is on the background DSK3 ON TALLY...
  • Page 180 Tally Control Example The setting example in the table below shows how to make tally settings in the following conditions. Pins1-8 send on-air tallies and Pins 9-16send Next tallies. Conditions  RED tally is used to indicate On-Air (M/E PGM bus). ...

  • Page 181: Tally Output Settings (Hvs-30Talr)

    Up to two cards of HVS-30TALR (Tally Output Expansion Card) can be installed to the HVS-350HS. Each card has 18 channels, therefore up to 36 channels (two cards) available for tally output. See section 2-4-6 "TALLY OUT Connector (HVS-30TALR)" for the default pin assignments of the connector.

  • Page 182: Sending Tally Signals To Tally Units

    (3) Turn F2 to select TALLY. Set the parity to EVEN. The baud rate is automatically set according to the tally unit. SYSTEM :SELECT :FUNC :BAUDRAT:PARITY : 1/1 RS-422 : =PORT2: =TALLY: =38400: =EVEN (4) Restart HVS-350HS. (See section 22-1. "Rebooting System.")

  • Page 183: Vtr / Vdcp Control

    VTR or VDCP following the procedures in this chapter.  System Configuration Example 1) Connect HVS-350HS to a VTR using an RS-422 port and configure the port. (See section 22-1.) 2) Assign a VTR channel to the RS-422 port. (See section 22-2.) 3) Control the VTR using the VTR/VDCP menu (see section 22-3) or using USER buttons (see section 22-4).

  • Page 184: Selecting A Vtr Or Vdcp Channel

    MODEL setting Description Mira Abekas Mira Servers HVS-5ECD FOR-A HVS-5ECD Clip N Key Crystal Vision's Clip N Key Unavailable menu items and commands when working with Clip N Key:  IN point setting for CG WIPE operations. >> See 14. "CG WIPE."...

  • Page 185: Playback And Recording

    24-4. Playback and Recording Four pages of the [VTR/VDCP] menu contain the following control commands. Item F1 - F4 control Description SELECT Turn Selects a VTR or VDCP channel for control. DRCT REC Turn Sets DIRECT REC mode to ON or OFF. (DIRECT REC) STOP Press...

  • Page 186: Vdcp Operation

    24-6. VDCP Operation In addition to the commands listed in section 24-4. "Playback and Recording", the switcher can obtain video information (Clips) from the CLIP List stored in the connected VDCP device and edit the data. Apart from Clips in the VDCP device, the switcher can store two Playlists, in which the switcher's own information such as IN and OUT points are contained.
  • Page 187 (3) Once a CLIP ID is selected, the display automatically returns to the previous menu. Check that the selected CLIP ID is displayed in the upper row. To cancel the operation, press F4. EXT I/F :SELECT :CLIP0001 :FUNC : 5/7 VTR/VDCP:=1 :>ID SET:>TC SET: >COPY : ...

  • Page 188: Jumping To An In Or Out Point Or A Specified Position

    24-6-2. Jumping to an IN or OUT point or a Specified Position  Selecting a Playlist (1) Display Page 5 of the [SETUP- EXT I/F - VTR/VDCP] menu. (2) Set 1 or 2 under SELECT to select Playlist 1 or 2. EXT I/F :SELECT : :FUNC : 5/7...

  • Page 189: Copying And Clearing Playlists

    24-6-4. Copying and Clearing Playlists  Clearing Playlists (1) Display Page 5 of the [SETUP- EXT I/F - VTR/VDCP] menu. (2) Set 1 or 2 under SELECT to select Playlist 1 or 2. (3) Turn F4 to select CLEAR, then press F4. EXT I/F :SELECT : :FUNC : 5/7...
  • Page 190  Setting DIRECT REC to ON or OFF (1) Press the page up button to go to Page 2 of the [VTR/VDCP] menu. (2) Turn F4 to set DIRECT REC to ON or OFF. EXT I/F :SELECT (STOP:00:00:00:00): 1/7 VTR/VDCP:=VDCP1 DRCT REC=ON...

  • Page 191: Connecting To For-A Mfr-5000 Series Router

    1,024 Destination Connect an MFR-5000 to an RS-422 port (from 1 to 4) on the HVS-350HS using an RS-422 straight-through cable. Then configure the RS-422 port for the router control. Crosspoint switches can be performed by using a user button, AUX1-8 and KEY/AUX bus buttons.

  • Page 192: Assigning Router Channel To Rs-422 Port

    (3) Turn F2 to select 1 under DEST (destination). The currently connected source is displayed under SRC (source). (4)Turn F3 to select 2, and then press F3 to switch the source. The HVS-350HS sends the crosspoint switch command to the router.

  • Page 193: Crosspoint Switches With Bus Buttons (Setup)

    EXT I/F : LEVEL : DEST : SRC : 2/6 ROUTER (6) In the same way, select 2 under DEST and 4 under SRC. EXT I/F : LEVEL : DEST : SRC : 2/6 ROUTER 25-2-2. Crosspoint Switches with Bus Buttons (Setup) Crosspoint switches on the control panel are possible using a user button, AUX buttons (1-8) in the BUS SELECT block and the KEY/AUX bus buttons.

  • Page 194: Crosspoint Switches Using The Bus Buttons

    (2) Press AUX1 to select Destination 1. The source channel button currently connected to Destination 1 will light up orange. (3) Press 2 on the KEY/AUX bus to change the source channel to 2. The HVS-350HS sends the crosspoint switch command to the router. The bus button 2 on the KEY/AUX will turn orange after having received a successful response from the router.

  • Page 195: Saving And Loading Crosspoints

    25-2-5. Saving and Loading Crosspoints A set of all crosspoints (destination and source pairs) on the router can be saved to and loaded from the switcher.  Saving Crosspoints (1) Open the [SETUP-EXT I/F-ROUTER] (5/6) menu. EXT I/F : LOAD :SAVE : 5/6 ROUTER...

  • Page 196: Salvo Switching

    25-2-6. Salvo Switching Salvo switching allows the user to switch multiple crosspoints (destination/source pairs) simultaneously using stored crosspoint data. The switcher can manage only one salvo.  Setting Crosspoints for a Salvo (1) Open the [SETUP-EXT I/F-ROUTER] (3/6) menu. (2) Turn F1 to select a level. (3) Turn F2 to select a destination channel.

  • Page 197: Linking Titles By Sending Tsl Messages

    To set up external devices, see their manual pages.  Connecting to External Devices (RS-422 Setting) Use an RS-422 cable to connect HVS-350HS and an external device. Connect the cable to an RS-422 port (Port1 to 4) on HVS-350HS.

  • Page 198: Connecting To Routers

    26. Connecting to Routers The switcher can also connect to a router other than FOR-A MFR-5000 series routers. The router control is based on the HARRIS Pass-Through protocol. To connect a router other than an MFR-5000 series router, two RS-422 interfaces, one for controlling the router and the other for receiving TSL protocol, are required.

  • Page 199: Linking Titles In The System By Receiving Tsl Messages

    TSL protocol is needed. To configure title links, connect a router to an RS-422 port (from 1 to 4) on the HVS-350HS using an RS-422 cable. Then configure the RS-422 port as in the procedure below. Refer to your router's User Manual for how to set up the router.

  • Page 200: Audio Mixer Control

     Connecting the HVS-350HS to an Audio Mixer Use an RS-422 cable to connect HVS-350HS to an Audio Mixer. Connect the cable to an RS-422 port (Port1 to 4) on HVS-350HS. Refer to the Audio Mixer user's manual to connect the cable to the audio mixer.
  • Page 201 Setting Example when using Re-entry In the following menu settings, if the M/E bus signal is changed to IN04 on the switcher, the audio playback is changed to No.1 on the Audio Mixer. In addition, when the P/P bus is set to FLWME for the M/E signal as shown below, the audio playback is set to No.1 on the Audio Mixer if the M/E re-entry signal is selected on the P/P bus and the M/E bus signal is changed to IN04, EXT I/F :ENABLE : BUS...

  • Page 202: Editor Control (Option)

    28. Editor Control (Option) The switcher can be controlled from an editor. See section 28-1."Editor Control Settings" for controlling the editor and section 28-2 "Connection Settings with Editor (EDITOR port setting)" for editor connection. The HVS-35ED software option is required for editor control. 28-1.

  • Page 203: Connection Settings With Editor (Editor Port Setting)

    (7) Select the crosspoint control mode between two below at XPT CTL. INPUT Specify a signal by using the input number from the editor. (Default setting) BUTTON Specify a signal by using the button number from the editor. BUTTON(HVS-35OU) INPUT Selected bus Button number Input number...

  • Page 204: Network Settings

     Adding ARCNET devices to the Arcnet LAN If you want to connect other ARCNET devices to the MU and the OU, additional connection cables are required and the network should be reconfigured again. Consult your FOR-A resellers for more details.

  • Page 205: Ethernet

    Be careful not to use the same ARCNET ID for two different units. If an ARCNET ID conflict has occurred and network communication fails, turn the unit power OFF at one of the conflicting units and disconnect it from the network. Power on the conflicting unit and change the ID to a valid network ID.

  • Page 206: Image Data Transfer

    29-3. Image Data Transfer The HVS-350HS series can send and receive image data used for stills and video clip through an Ethernet. The FTP protocol is used for transferring files between the switcher and the computer. The main unit works as an FTP server.

  • Page 207: Sending / Receiving Still Images

    Setting the IP Address in Windows XP Go to Start > My Network Places. Right-click My Network Places, and choose Properties. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box, and click Properties. Setting the IP Address in Windows 7 Go to Start >>...

  • Page 208: Sending Images To Clip Memory

    Uploading Images to the Switcher (1) Open the folder where your images are stored. (2) Select the image to be uploaded and drag and drop it to STILL1 (or STILL2 to STILL4) folder of the FTP server shown in Internet Explorer. It takes about 1 minute to complete receiving data.

  • Page 209: Status Information

    30-2. Verifying Versions To verify the version of software and FPGA firmware installed in the HVS-350HS, open the [SETUP-STATUS-VERSION] menu. Before upgrading the switcher, be sure to check the relevant version in this menu.

  • Page 210: Installed Options

    :FPGA CPU1:v01-00 CPU2:v01-00 : 5/5 VERSION :(OU) CNFG:v01-00 Item Description SOFT MU HVS-350HS Software version of HVS-350HS. SOFT OU HVS-35OU/ROU Software version of HVS-35OU/35ROU. SOFT RU1-2 HVS-30RU Software version of HVS-30RU. FPGA (MU) CNFG HVS-350HS CPLD firmware version of CPU card...

  • Page 211: Upgrading Operational Version

    31. Upgrading Operational Version Consult your FOR-A supplier in order to upgrade your switcher. Before upgrading, check the current version of the software and firmware in the [SETUP- STATUS-VERSION] menu. You will need to use the FILE special menu function to download and apply the operational software files in a USB flash memory.

  • Page 212: Loading Setting Data

    ON.) IMPORTANT Proceed to upgrade your switcher system with MFB, OCD and OFB files in the same manner as that of the HVS-350HS software upgrading procedure The installation times are: Approximately 4 minutes for MCB and MFB files respectively Approximately 10 seconds for OCD and OFB files respectively 31-3.

  • Page 213: Connecting Control And Remote Panels

    Up to two units of HVS-30RU can be connected to the HVS-350HS via RS-422. IMPORTANT At a factory default setting, the RS-422 Port1 on the HVS-350HS is set for connecting the RU1. Therefore, once an HVS-30RU is connected to Port1, it is recognized as RU1 in the HVS-350HS system.

  • Page 214: Connecting Control Panels (Hvs-30Ou/35Ou/35Rou)

    32-2. Connecting Control Panels (HVS-30OU/35OU/35ROU) Up to three units of the control panels can be connected to the HVS-350HS via Arcnet. The HVS-350HS stores three sets of control panel settings, which can be the same or different. IMPORTANT To change the Arcnet ID of a control panel, connect the control panel and HVS-350HS in one to one.
  • Page 215 ASSIGN : = : =OFF : =OFF =P/P (7) Connect the HVS-350HS and all control panels. Each control panel uses different set of settings in the assignments of bus and user buttons and the USER TRANS and ADV CTRL transition settings.

  • Page 216: Setup Setting For Hvs-30Ru

    33. Setup Setting for HVS-30RU The PGM/PST bus buttons and free functional (USER) buttons on the HVS-30RU can be set on the HVS-35OU/35ROU by using menu. The setting procedures are almost the same as those of the control panel buttons. Selecting which bus is to be controlled with the PGM/PST bus on the HVS-30RU between M/E and P/P is also possible.

  • Page 217: Setting User Buttons On Hvs-30Fp And Hvs-30Ru

    33-2. Setting USER Buttons on HVS-30FP and HVS-30RU  USER Button Default Assignments in HVS-30FP Button Default setting USER button 1 on RU1-1, RU2-1 and HVS-30RU1/2 AUX XPT SELECT USER button 2 on RU1-2, RU2-2 and HVS-30RU1/2 PinP XPT SELECT ...

  • Page 218: Specifications And Dimensions

    34. Specifications and Dimensions 34-1. Specifications Number of M/Es 1.5M/E Control Panel 5 types HVS-35OU: 1.5 M/E 20-button model HVS-35ROU: 1.5 M/E 12-button model HVS-30OU: 1 M/E 12-button model HVS-30RU: 1 M/E 12-button model (OSD menu display) HVS-35GUI: GUI application (PC required) Video Formats 1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/29.97PsF,...
  • Page 219 * Crossfade switching available on each AUX output * OSD menu is available on a PREV output screen Signal Processing 4:2:2 Digital component Quantization HD/SD-SDI: 10-bit Effect WIPE 100 patterns, Border and Softness 56 patterns or more (2D, 3D and 2-channel) Transition Execution: Fader lever, AUTO or CUT button Type: MIX or WIPE (DVE included)
  • Page 220 Consumption HVS-350HS: 520 W (at 100-120 VAC) 528 W (at 220-240 VAC) HVS-35OU: 26 W (at 100-120 VAC) 29 W (at 220-240 VAC) HVS-35ROU: 26 W (at 100-120 VAC) 29 W (at 220-240 VAC) Dimensions HVS-350HS: 430 (W) x 492 (D) x 132 (H) mm...

  • Page 221: External Dimensions

    34-2. External Dimensions 34-2-1. HVS-350HS (All dimensions in mm) 12.2 HVS-350HS D I G I T AL VI D EO SW I T C H ER PO WER 1 ALARM PO W ER 2 ALARM POW ER 1 POW ER 2...

  • Page 222: Hvs-35Ou

    USER BUTTON CU T D E L A D D PLAY MENU MENU FI N E HVS-350HS DSK1 DSK2 DSK3 DSK4 JOYSTI C K DI G I T AL VI D EO SWI T CHER R E CA LL S T OR E...

  • Page 223: Appendix 1. Available File List

    File Format File Name File Data Description XXXXXXXX.mcb HVS-350HS upgrade data XXXXXXXX.ocd HVS-35OU/HVS-35ROU upgrade data XXXXXXXX.mfb HVS-350HS FPGA firmware upgrade data XXXXXXXX.ofb HVS-35OU FPGA firmware upgrade data Available USB flash memory devices Manufacturer Series Name Model Name (Tested memory) SanDisk...

  • Page 225: Appendix 2. Transition Pattern List

    Appendix 2. Transition Pattern List 2-1. WIPE Type Appendix 2 - 1...

  • Page 226: Dve Type

    2-2. DVE Type  Normal direction Appendix 2 - 2...

  • Page 227: Appendix 3. Hvs-30Ou For Hvs-350Hs

    APPENDIX 3 HVS-30OU for HVS-350HS Operation Unit Edition Appendix 3 - 1...
  • Page 228 Table of Contents 1. Upon Receipt ..........................4 1-1. Unpacking ......................... 4 1-2. About This Appendix ......................4 2. Panel Descriptions ........................4 3. Connection ..........................6 3-1. Power ON .......................... 6 3-2. How to Connect between MU and OU Units ..............6 3-3.
  • Page 229 11. Status Information ......................... 29 11-1. Checking Alarm Status ....................29 11-2. Verifying Versions ......................29 12. Specifications and Dimensions ..................... 31 12-1. Unit Specifications ......................31 12-2. External Dimensions ...................... 31 Appendix 3 - 3...

  • Page 230: Unpacking

    Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier immediately. 1-2. About This Appendix Appendix 3 is intended to help the user operate HVS-350HS units using HVS-30OU units. Refer to main manual pages for details about functions.  Unavailable Functions with HVS-30OU The following functions of HVS-350HS cannot be operated from HVS-30OU.

  • Page 231: Rear Panel

    Fan and power alarms for HVS-350HS are indicated. The indicator blinks red when an alarm occurs. In such ALARM indicator a case, power off the system and consult your FOR-A supplier. The indicator is normally unlit. This indicator works the same as the ALARM indicator located on the front panel of the main unit.

  • Page 232: Connection

    Turn on both power switches if a redundant power supply is installed. 3-2. How to Connect between MU and OU Units The multiple control panels (OU) and remote units (RU) can be connected to single HVS-350HS (MU). The maximum system configuration is: MU (HVS-350HS) OU (HVS-35OU, HVS-35ROU, HVS-30OU) 3 (Multiple of same model is possible.)
  • Page 233 (4) The SETUP menu's top page appears in the menu display. Turn F1 to select SYSTEM and then press F1. SETUP :>SYSTEM >INPUT >OUTPUT >PANEL MENU :>GPI/TLY >FUNCTION>STATUS PAGE (5) In the [SETUP-SYSTEM] menu, turn F1 to select ARCNET and then press F1 to display the [SETUP-SYSTEM-ARCNET] menu.

  • Page 234: System Signal Format Selection At The Initial Use

    3-3. System Signal Format Selection at the Initial Use When first switching on your unit, please select a signal format as shown below. (1) The MENU button at the right of the menu display should be flashing at power ON. (2) Press the MENU button and then press the 7/SETUP button.

  • Page 235: Menu Operations

    4. Menu Operations 4-1. How to Access Menus 4-1-1. Menu Access Buttons Press the MENU button below, which changes the buttons in the Keypad block to the menu buttons, and then press the buttons on the Keypad to access menus. MENU button MENU 7/SET UP...

  • Page 236: Other Menu Access Buttons

    4-1-2. Other Menu Access Buttons By pressing once or twice specific buttons in the bus select section or transition control section, the related menus can be displayed. (See the figure and the table below.) POSITION BLACK MENU 7/SET UP 8/STILL 9/FILE TRANS DIRECT PATT...

  • Page 237: How To Set Values

    4-2. How to Set Values 4-2-1. Changing Settings or Values by Using the Numeric Keypad Users can also use the keypad to input numerical settings to a menu. The procedure example for changing the matte color by using keypad is as follows. (1) Press the MENU button.

  • Page 238: Changing Settings Or Values By Using The Joystick

    4-2-2. Changing Settings or Values by Using the Joystick Users can also use the joystick and the SIZE control in the JOYSTICK block for making position, size and color settings to specific parameters.  Controllable Parameters See the "Changing Settings or Values by Using the Joystick" section in this main manual. ...

  • Page 239: Bus Operation

    5-1. Selecting Video Sources 5-1-1. Selecting M/E or P/P The HVS-30OU units have a single M/E bus, however the HVS-350HS units have two. This requires that the bus to be controlled, M/E or P/P, must be chosen before starting the switcher operation as shown below.

  • Page 240: Selecting Video Sources On M/E Or P/P

    5-1-2. Selecting Video Sources on M/E or P/P Press the desired bus button on the PGM bus row. The video signal assigned to the selected bus button is displayed on the program output screen. At the factory default setting, the PGM bus is the upper row and the PST bus is the bottom row.

  • Page 241: Transition Operations

     Other Transition Related Buttons For BLACK transition use. BLACK TRANS button (Located on the right next to KEYPAD) The button is disabled when controlling HVS-350HS. TRANS PREVIEW button (Located on the left next to BUS SELECT) Appendix 3 - 15...

  • Page 242: Available Transitions

    6-2. Available Transitions Transition Wipe Fader Limit Transition Execute PGM output Type Rate Direction Setting Button or Tool Setting setting BLACK M/E or P/P BLACK Available BLACK TRANS button － － DSK ON AIR button － － － DSK AUTO button Available －...

  • Page 243: Background Transitions

    6-4. Background Transitions 6-4-1. M/E Bus  CUT Transition (1) Select a video source in the PST bus block. (2) Press the BKGD button in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (3) Press CUT to perform the background CUT transition.  MIX Transition (1) Select a video source in the PST bus block.

  • Page 244: Key1 Transition

    6-5. KEY1 Transition When controlling the M/E bus, both the AUTO button and fader lever can be used for KEY1 transitions. (1) Set up a key for KEY1. (2) Perform transitions for KEY1.  CUT Transitions <Method 1> (1) Press the KEYER button in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (2) Press CUT to perform the CUT transition.
  • Page 245  Pattern Transitions (1) Press the KEYER button in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (2) Press WIPE in the TRANSITION TYPE block. (3) Quickly press WIPE twice to display the [WIPE - PATTERN] menu. (4) Turn F2 to select a desired pattern. WIPE:BKGD :KEY1 :KEY2...

  • Page 246: Checking And Selecting Patterns

    6-6. How to Select Patterns Wipe patterns are available for background and KEY transitions. More than 150 preset patterns are provided. This chapter explains how to select patterns for the transition, how to check which pattern is currently selected and how to select patterns quickly using the Direct Pattern function. 6-6-1.
  • Page 247 When pressing the DIRECT PATT button, the number buttons onto which patterns are already saved light up. If a user presses one of them to save a selected pattern, the number button blinks. To overwrite the pattern, press the number button again. (To cancel overwriting, press STORE.) ...

  • Page 248: In/Out Effects For Pinp, Key And Dsk

    6-7. IN/OUT Effects for PinP, KEY and DSK There are two transition buttons available for each of PinP 1-2, KEY1-2 and DSK1-4: ON AIR and AUTO. (See the figure below.) They are multiple function buttons. The CUT, MIX, SLIDE (4 types) and WIPE (4 types) transitions can be performed using these two buttons for each bus.

  • Page 249: Setting The On Air Button Function (User Transition)

    6-7-1. Setting the ON AIR Button Function (USER Transition) As factory default setting, the function of the ON AIR buttons is set to CUT. To set the PinP1 ON AIR button to SLIDE TOP, proceed as follows: (1) Press CLR/TRANS RATE in the keypad to display the [TRANS] menu. Then press PAGE DOWN to go to PAGE 4.

  • Page 250: Setting The Auto Button Function

    6-7-2. Setting the AUTO Button Function In the factory default setting, the function of the AUTO buttons is set to CUT. To change the DSK1 ON AIR button function so that the CUT transitions can be performed by briefly pressing the button and the AUTO (MIX) transitions cab be performed by pressing and holding down the button, proceed as follows: (1) Press the CLR/TRANS RATE button to display the [TRANS] menu.

  • Page 251: Modifying Patterns

    7. Modifying Patterns 7-1. Pattern Modify Example1 (Pattern 20) This modification example adds a border effect to the background transition using Pattern 20. (1) Press BKGD in the NEXT TRANSITION block. (2) Press WIPE in the TRNSITION TYPE block. (3) Quickly press WIPE in the TRANSITION section twice to display the [WIPE-PATTERN] menu.

  • Page 252: Event Memory

    8. Event Memory The HVS-30OU units can store and retrieve event data in the similar way as the HVS-350HS standard operation units. 8-1. Event Operation This section shows how to store and load events. See the main manual pages for details about event menu operation.

  • Page 253: User Buttons

    9. User Buttons User buttons can be assigned to specific menu pages and used as shortcuts or specific functions buttons. 9-1. USER Button Operation The following 6 user buttons (OU1-OU6) are available in the switcher. Pressing a user button lets you open the desired menu page or perform the desired function. In the factory default setting, The GPI IN On/Off and Editor On/Off functions are assigned to OU1 and OU2 respectively.

  • Page 254: Arcnet

     Adding ARCNET devices to the Arcnet LAN If you want to connect other ARCNET devices to the MU and the OU, additional connection cables are required and the network should be reconfigured again. Consult your FOR-A resellers for more details.
  • Page 255 11-2. Verifying Versions To verify the version of software and FPGA firmware installed in the HVS-350HS, open the [SETUP-STATUS-VERSION] menu. Before upgrading the switcher, be sure to check the relevant version in this menu.
  • Page 256 STATUS :FPGA CPU :v01-00 : 5/5 VERSION :(OU) Item Description SOFT MU HVS-350HS Software version of HVS-350HS. SOFT OU HVS-35OU/ROU Software version of HVS-35OU/35ROU. SOFT RU1-2 HVS-30RU Software version of HVS-30RU. FPGA (MU) CNFG HVS-350HS CPLD firmware version of CPU card...

  • Page 257: Unit Specifications

    12. Specifications and Dimensions 12-1. Unit Specifications Interface TO MU ARCNET, 75Ω or loopthrough, BNC, 1 ea. Temperature 0°C - 40°C Humidity 30% - 90% (no condensation) Power 100VAC - 240VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz 12VDC, 1.0A (supplied with the accessory AC adapter) Dimensions 420 (W) x 87.2 (H) x 246 (D) mm Weight...
  • Page 259 Index About This Manual ........................2 Additional Inputs........................35 Additional Outputs ........................41 Adjusting the Key Signal ......................80 Adjusting Video Signal Levels ....................148 Advanced Settings for Transitions................... 65 Alarm Status ......................... 195 Ancillary Data ........................150 Arcnet ............................ 190 Assigning the Multiviewer to an AUX Bus ................
  • Page 260 Crosspoint Switch Timing ..................... 146 Crosspoint Switches (Router) ....................179 Crosspoint Switches using the Menu (Router) ..............178 Date and Time ........................151 DEFOCUS (DSK) ........................93 Delay Line ..........................102 Deleting Events ........................124 Deleting Files in USB Flash Memory ..................144 DIRECT Mode (Event) ......................
  • Page 261 HVS-350HS ..........................3 HVS-350HS .......................... 207 HVS-35OU ..........................208 HVS-35OU/35ROU (Operation Unit) ..................5 HVS-35ROU ......................... 208 Image Data Transfer ......................192 IN/OUT Effects for PinP ......................111 IN/OUT Effects for PinP, KEY and DSK .................. 62 Inserting PinP Video ......................111 Installed Options ........................
  • Page 262 Other Menu Access Buttons ....................21 OU GPI/O ..........................161 Overwrite Protection (Event)....................124 P/P Bus ..........................54 PAINT COLOR (DSK) ......................93 Panel Descriptions ........................3 Pattern (WIPE/DVE) Transitions ..................... 58 Pattern Modify Example1 (Pattern 20) ..................69 Pattern Modify Example2 (Pattern 117) .................. 70 Picture-in-Picture ........................
  • Page 263 Transitions Using Event Recall ..................... 123 TSL messages ........................185 TSL Protocol (Router) ......................184 TSL Tally ..........................183 Upgrading HVS-350HS ......................197 Upgrading Operational Version ..................... 197 USB Flash Memory ....................... 141 USER Button ......................... 152 USER Button (Menu Shortcut) ....................21 VDCP Operation ........................
  • Page 264 Video Clip Operation Quick Reference ................. 103 Video Level Clip ........................148 Video Outputs ......................... 37 Video Sources ........................29 Video Sources ........................46 VTR / VDCP Control ......................169 WIPE Menu ..........................72 XPT DELAY ..........................32...
  • Page 265 Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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.
  • Page 266 FOR-A America East Coast Office 2 Executive Drive, Suite 670, Fort Lee Executive Park, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA Phone: +1-201-944-1120 Fax : +1-201-944-1132 FOR-A America Distribution & Service Center 2400 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA Phone: +1-352-371-1505 Fax: +1-352-378-5320...

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