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  • Page 1 HD 6 CHANNEL PORTABLE VIDEO STREAMING STUDIO HS-1300...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................ 6 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ......................6 WARRANTY ............................7 ............................7 TANDARD ARRANTY ............................7 HREE ARRANTY DISPOSAL ............................... 7 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................8 1.1 F ..............................8 EATURES 1.2 S ............................9 YSTEM IAGRAM CHAPTER 2 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ..................
  • Page 3 Chroma ..............................34 Keyer ..............................34 CK Setup .............................. 34 Mask ..............................35 P-in-P ............................... 35 Position ............................... 35 Border ..............................36 Border Width ............................36 Crop ..............................36 P-in-P ..............................36 P-in-P Lite ..............................36 Position ............................... 37 Border ..............................37 Crop ..............................
  • Page 4 Advanced Troubleshooting ......................... 48 5.2 W ..........................48 NTERFACE Status ..............................48 Operation Mode ............................50 Stream and Record Settings ........................ 52 Storage ..............................60 CG ................................61 System ..............................62 File Repair ............................... 66 5.3 O ............................68 PERATIONS Video Streaming ............................
  • Page 5 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................120 Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.

  • Page 6: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Warranty Standard Warranty  Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase.  The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The HS-1300 is a cost effective 6 channel broadcast-quality hand-carry mobile switcher, it is designed for live events and TV programs that need to mix a variety of video and audio sources. The HS-1300 is a lightweight, portable and powerful featured mobile studio solution.

  • Page 9: System Diagram

    1.2 System Diagram...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Connections And Controls

    Chapter 2 Connections and Controls Power Switch 3 PIN XLR Audio Input 1 – 2 4 PIN XLR Power Input Connector GPI Output Connector Monitor HDMI IN (External Video Input) Ethernet Port HDMI Video Input 1 – 2* Tally Signal Output HD-SDI Video Input 1 –...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    HDMI sources on location. Connect one external HDMI input source for monitoring the live show. Video Input Modules: The HS-1300 is equipped with six video input channels. Connect the respective video sources to these video input channels. 4. HDMI Video Input 1-2 The Video Input set includes two HDMI ports.
  • Page 12 13. Stream Port The Stream Port allows the user to connect the laptop directly to the HS-1300 in order to to access the NVS-31 configuration page or connect the built-in NVS-31 to any IP network. Note: See Chapter 5 for details of operation.

  • Page 13: Switcher Control Panel

    The NORM button resets the currently opened menu or sub menu items to the default values. Menu Control Menu Control Press the MENU button in the HS-1300 function section to enter the System Configuration Menu. Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow buttons to browse the menu options and change values. Use the ENTER button to save and confirm any setting that has been changed.

  • Page 14: Keyer Source

    BDR SIZE adjusts the WIPE border thickness Wipe Transition Selection WIPE Transition Selection The HS-1300 has 8 user defined wipe buttons that allow the user to select WIPE transition effect directly from the control panel. The REV button reverses the direction of the selected WIPE.

  • Page 15: Program & Preview Source Row

    colour are chosen within the menu system. Transitions can be performed manually using the T-Bar or automatically by pressing the SPEED and AUTO TAKE buttons. Vertical Wipes from Centre to Left and Vertical Wipe Left to Right Right sides Upper Left corner Wipe to Lower Box Wipe from Centre to outside edges Right corner Diamond Wipe from Centre to...

  • Page 16: Transition Effect

    Transition Effect Fade To Black, this button fades the current video program source to black. When pressed again it acts in reverse from complete black to the currently selected program video source. SPEED There are three speed buttons which can be defined by the user. By pressing a speed button the user is choosing the rate of transition or time taken when using the AUTO TAKE button.

  • Page 17: Audio Control

    Headphone Volume Control Controls Headphone or Headset volume level. 2.3 Monitor Control Panel Power Switches the HS-1300 Monitor Power ON / OFF Source Select Buttons Select the type of source you are using - HDMI, MV (multi-view), PGM (program). HDMI Switch the 17.3”...

  • Page 18: Record/Stream Panel

    When pressed displays internally generated SMPTE 75% Colour Bars. Press again to return to the previously selected video input. ZOOM This feature is designed for use with HD-SDI and HDMI sources above 720p resolution. Press this button to zoom in to the video on the display. This is strictly a zooming function and does not alter the native aspect ratio of the source pixels to fill the screen.
  • Page 19 Note that you should only use Class 10 SD card or above. See the Appendix, Recommended SD Cards, for a list of SD cards recommended by Datavideo. Note: Do not remove SD card while it is being written as doing so may...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Network Setup

    Chapter 3 Network Setup The Ethernet port on the back panel of the HS-1300 allows the user to import or export Stills/Clip files and User memory using the Switcher Image Import/Export software. The Switcher Image Import/Export software allows you to manipulate user memories, still pictures and clip files.

  • Page 21: Installing The Switcher Image Import/Export Software To A Windows Computer

    Note: Please make sure the selected interface card is on the same network domain as the HS-1300 device. Once the HS-1300 device is found, the software will connect with the switcher hardware over the IP set up described in the previous section. If the connection is successfully established, on the software user interface as shown in the diagram below, the Connect Status will show “Connected”...

  • Page 22: Router Based Dhcp Setup

    The computer software can also access the HS-1300 over an existing TCP/IP LAN type network. In order to initially set up the HS-1300, you may need the assistance of your local I.T. specialist to help with the network settings. To help guide you, we have included a simplified network setup example below, further advice may be available through your dealer locally or your Datavideo regional office.

  • Page 23: Setting The Target Ip Address With The Switcher Image Import/Export Software

    13. The computer, because it is set for DHCP, will already have an IP address automatically assigned to it in this list. 14. The HS-1300 will also be listed with its default IP address of 192.168.100.101 if it is not changed. 15. Click save / apply then reboot the router again.
  • Page 24 Gateway: 192.168.100.1 DHCP Setup - If the IP set up method is changed to DHCP then each time the HS-1300 is started, it may be given a different IP address by the network. Only use this method if you know how to find the HS-1300 on the internal IP network.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Switcher Osd Menu

    HS-1300 monitor. This section covers the Menu options in the order that they appear on the HS-1300 monitor. These settings may also appear in more detail elsewhere in this instruction manual. Options may vary depending on the firmware version in use.
  • Page 26 foreground key image, ranging from -100% to +100%. Parameter for light/white areas of the overall Gain foreground key image, ranging from 0 to 16.0 Parameter for transparency of the overall Opac foreground key image, ranging from 0% to 100%. Bars Matte Input 6 Input 5...
  • Page 27 ranging from 0 to 100%. Bg-Supp Bg-Supp turns ON/OFF background suppress Left Left sets the left edge of the keyer mask Right Right sets the right edge of the keyer mask Mask Top sets the top edge of the keyer mask Bottom Bottom sets the bottom edge of the keyer mask Select either Key 1 or Key 2 in the “Keyer”...
  • Page 28 Live Still Freeze Live Still Freeze Live Still Freeze Live Still Freeze Live Still Freeze Live Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4...
  • Page 29 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 SDI1/ SDI2 CLN PVW (Clean PVW) Output CLN PGM (Clean PGM) PG + DSK MultiV (Multi view) HDMI (17.3”...
  • Page 30 Input6 Input5 Input4 Destination Input3 Input2 Input1 Thumbnail Picture - Preview of the previous image Thumbnail Picture Preview of the image to be loaded Thumbnail Picture + Preview of the next image Save Pressing this button saves the selected still picture Input6 Input5 Input4...
  • Page 31 Delete Clip Remove the clip from the memory location Resolution Selections from 1080i/50 1080i/50/59.94/60 Standard 720p/60/59.94/50 Save Setup Saves the selected resolution Audio Level SMPTE AUTO Advanced Full Menu Mode Basic Reduced Blue / Grey Selection of menu color Menu Pref Transp Menu transparency level of 0/1/2 Size...

  • Page 32: Functions

    4.2 Functions The HS-1300 HD 6-Channel Portable Video Studio offers the user an OSD menu to perform several image effect configurations, such as Picture-in-Picture, keyers, downstream keys, still pictures and etc. The user can also configure the I/O by selecting the Inputs and Outputs sub menus. In addition, the user is allowed to set the menu color, size, position and language in the setup sub menu.

  • Page 33: Position

    Position Position allows the user to adjust the centre position of some wipes (e.g Circle & Elipse). X represents the horizontal position and Y represents the vertical position. Positive value: position the wipe centre to the right Positive value: move the wipe centre up Negative value: position the wipe centre to the left Negative value: move the wipe centre down Zero value: Position the wipe centre at the screen...

  • Page 34: Key Source

    The Keyer Control also allows the user to adjust lift, gain and opacity of the key image. Lift adjusts the dark/black areas of the key image. Gain adjusts the light/white areas of the key image. Opacity adjusts the transparency of the overall foreground key image. Key Source Select a key source;...

  • Page 35: Mask

    Hue: This parameter adjusts the color of the chroma key. A typical green screen value will be around 120. Blue screen value will be around 240. Luma: This parameter adjusts the luma value of the chroma key Key Range (KRange): Key Range sets the range of hues or colors (0 – 360 degrees) that closely match the background color to be keyed.

  • Page 36: Border

    Negative value: position the P-in-P window to the left. Zero value: position the P-in-P window at the center. Y-Value Positive value: move the P-in-P window up. Negative value: move the P-in-P window down. Zero value: position the P-in-P window at the center. Size Ranges from 0 to 100 with 1% being the smallest and 100 being the largest.

  • Page 37: Position

    2% Bot P-in-P Lite Fine Position The user can adjust the horizontal position of the P-in-P window by adjusting the X value.  Positive X value positions the P-in-P window to the right.  Negative X value positions the P-in-P window to the left. ...

  • Page 38: Input 1-4

    Input 1-4 By selecting the corresponding input (Inputs 1-4), the user will then be allowed to configure the colour of the inputs 1-4 by adjusting its Black Level, White Clip and Chroma Gain parameters. Freeze “Freeze” allows the user to load either an image or a live video to Inputs 1-6 by selecting one of the sources listed as follows: ...

  • Page 39: Outputs

    17.3” built-in monitor (HDMI) and at the SDI1 and SDI2 output ports (Sdi1 / Sdi Mode (On/Off): The HS-1300 can only accept external audio using the analogue XLR inputs on the rear panel. Ideally a master audio mixer would be used alongside the HS-1300. A Datavideo AM-100 or AD-200 could be considered.

  • Page 40: Tally Mode

    Inputs 1-6 and the delay can be set to between 0 and 99. This feature could be used to trigger playback from an external playback device such as Datavideo’s NVP-20 or HRS-30 unit. Multiviewer AutoNum: The Multiview windows can be automatically numbered, and this sub-option turns ON/OFF automatic numbering.

  • Page 41: Save Still

     Input 5  Input 4  Input 3  Input 2  Input 1 Select “Load” to load the still image to the determined destination. Image Preview is available below the “Load Still” row. “Image Preview – 1” allows the user to preview the previous image, “Image Preview”...

  • Page 42: Save Memory

    Factory Def Restore Restr Names Network Def Language English HS-1300 S/W: v1.4.0.1 F/W: 2017-08-14 KBD: v2.27 Audio Level (EBU/SMPTE/AUTO) There are two different audio standards available for the user to select. The user can either select the EBU or SMPTE standard. By selecting AUTO, the device will be allowed to automatically detect the audio standard.

  • Page 43: Standard

    1: Background 50% Transparent (buttons not Transparent) 2: All Menu 50% Transparent Menu Size The menu size options are: 1. Normal 2. Small (1080i Mode) 3. Large (720p Mode) Menu Position Menu Position gives the user ability to select several positions for the Menu area on the Screen. The current options are Centre, Top, Left, Right and Bottom.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Video Streaming

    Note: The NVS-31 will be automatically assigned an IP address upon connection to the DHCP network. 1. Connect the NVS-31’s stream port to the network via an Ethernet cable. 2. Turn on the HS-1300’s power and the NVS-31 will also be turned ON in the DHCP mode by default.

  • Page 45: Default Fixed Ip

    IP, please follow the steps outlined below: 1. Connect the NVS-31’s stream port to the network via an Ethernet cable. 2. Turn on the HS-1300’s power and the NVS-31 will also be turned ON in the DHCP mode by default.
  • Page 46 After trying all methods and if the problem is still not solved, the NVS-31 video streaming server offers the fixed IP feature that allows you to establish direct connection to the NVS-31. The default IP address is 192.168.1.60. This method allows you to configure the NVS device to the IP range of your network so that you do not need a DHCP server to gain access to the NVS device.
  • Page 47  Reconnect the PC and the NVS-31 to the network.  Restore the PC’s original network settings.  Shut down the HS-1300; wait for approximately five seconds before turning the HS-1300 back ON.  You should be able to access the NVS-31 through the fixed IP address.

  • Page 48: Advanced Troubleshooting

    HS switcher.  MAC address starts with 00:07:36:03:xx:xx. Switcher’s MAC address starts with 00:07:36:07:xx:xx (HS-1300 and HS-1300 only)  On the command prompt (terminal on MAC OS), enter "arp -a" then press enter key to display an ARP list.
  • Page 49 Note: The NVS-31 web UI does not update automatically so to learn the latest device status, please refresh the page manually. While monitoring streaming and recording, please update the page periodically regardless of how you operate the device (using the device’s physical buttons only or using the device’s physical buttons along with the web UI).

  • Page 50: Operation Mode

    Operation Mode Click the Operation Mode tab on the tool bar to open the operation mode configuration page. The NVS-31 offers the following operation modes:  Record and Stream: Streaming and recording functions are enabled at the same time.  Stream Only: Only streaming mode is enabled. ...
  • Page 51 Five stream types are available on the NVS-31 and they are RTSP, RTMP(S), HLS, SRT and TS. See Section for details. Click the “Apply” button to apply the new stream settings. Click the “Start” button to open the stream and the “Stop”...

  • Page 52: Stream And Record Settings

    Click the “Apply” button to apply the new record settings. Click the “Start Record” button to start recording and the “Stop Record” button to stop recording. Stream and Record Settings In the section, you will be introduced various setting options of stream and record functions.
  • Page 53 Stream Encoder Settings Bitrate Mode The bitrate mode sets the video bitrate mode for your video stream. The available modes are high, mid and low. Note: You are allowed to switch between different bitrate modes by pressing the Bitrate button on the Record/Stream panel. See section for details.
  • Page 54 Profile Profile sets the H.264 encoding profile for your stream. The available options are Baseline, Main, and High. Typically, High profile provides the best image quality and is suitable in most instances. However, depending on the decoder used when viewing the stream, such as with mobiles devices, a Main or Baseline profile may be required.
  • Page 55 GOP pattern with longer GOP length encodes video very efficiently. Shorter GOP lengths usually work better with video that has quick movements, but they do not compress the data rate as much. Depending on your applications, the NVS-31 offers the user 16 GOP sizes ranging from 1 to 180.
  • Page 56 Video Only Enable this option if you just want to stream the video without the audio. RTSP Username/Password The account and password are root by default. Stream Type – RTMP(S) RTMP URL Enter the RTMP URL obtained from any live streaming platform such as Ustream.
  • Page 57 TS IP The TS IP address is 239.100.100.101 by default. Video Only Enable this option if you just want to stream the video without the audio. Stream Type – SRT SRT Port The SRT port is 9001 by default. Play URL A stream URL will be generated after the Start button is clicked.
  • Page 58 Frame Rate Frame rate greatly impacts the style and viewing experience of a video. Different frame rates yield different viewing experiences, and choosing a frame rate often means choosing between things such as how realistic you want your video to look, or whether or not you plan to use techniques such as slow motion or motion blur effects.
  • Page 59 Audio Bitrate (bps) The NVS-31 offers the user the following audio bitrates at which you may want to record the audio. It is recommended to record at 128Kbps or higher. GOP pattern with longer GOP length encodes video very efficiently. Shorter GOP lengths usually work better with video that has quick movements, but they do not compress the data rate as much.

  • Page 60: Storage

    2 to 3 seconds. Storage The web UI of the HS-1300’s built-in video streaming server (NVS-31) also displays storage device information, allowing the user to view the SD card status. The Status page of the web UI is shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 61  Size  Type The CG function on the HS-1300’s built-in video streaming server allows the user to place a textual layer on top of the video. The CG settings on the CG page are shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 62: System

    Select the font size of your CG overlay text. System The system page of the HS-1300’s built-in video streaming server allows the user to configure several network and system related settings such as DHCP enable/disable, static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary and secondary DNS, and etc.
  • Page 64 Network Settings DHCP IP Assignment Select an option from this drop-down menu:  Enable (DNS AUTO)  Enable  Disable Static IP Address The static IP field will be activated for the user to manually enter an IP address once the DHCP is disabled. The static IP is 192.168.1.60 by default.
  • Page 65 Time Setting Type In this drop-down menu, you can either select to allow the device to retrieve the time automatically from the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server or manually select a time zone from the Time Zone drop-down menu. Time Zone Click the drop-down menu to select a time zone for your device.

  • Page 66: File Repair

    Click the Submit button to save the new settings. Firmware Update NVS-31 Firmware Update Click the Browse button to search for the latest firmware file saved on the PC’s hard disk. Click the Update button after the latest firmware file is uploaded. Device Name Setting Device Name Setting Enter a name for this device and click the Submit button...
  • Page 67 2. If the MP4 file can be repaired, you will see a pop-up dialogue box prompting “MP4_FIX_OK”, click OK then the “Submit” button. Note: If the selected MP4 file cannot be repaired, a dialogue box prompting “MP4_FIX_ERROR_MDATA” will pop up. 3.

  • Page 68: Operations

    5.3 Operations In this section, we will discuss how you can play the video using different streaming protocols and how to place texts on your video. Video Streaming The NVS-31 provides the user with different video streaming options such as RTSP, TS, RTMP(S), HLS, and SRT.
  • Page 69 7. As shown in the diagram below, enter the stream URL then click Play to start streaming. Follow the steps below to obtain the TS URL: 1. Open the stream settings page 2. Select TS. 3. Enter the TS port number which is 12345 by default. 4.
  • Page 70 5. Click the Start button to generate the TS URL which, in this example, will be udp://@192.168.1.66:12345 as shown in the diagram below. 6. Before streaming the video via TS, enter the TS URL into the client device. 7. Open VLC then click Open Network Stream (shown in the diagram below). 8.
  • Page 71 Follow the steps below to obtain the HLS URL: 1. Open the stream settings page 2. Select HLS 3. Click the Start button to generate the HLS URL. 4. Based on your settings, the device will automatically generate a .m3u8 stream URL as shown below. 5.
  • Page 72 8. You can also play .m3u8 stream URL using the devices listed as follows:  iPhone, iPad and MacBook: Use Safari to open the .m3u8 stream URL.  Windows 10: Use Microsoft Edge to open the .m3u8 stream URL. Follow the steps below to obtain the SRT URL: 1.

  • Page 73: Rtmp(S)

    6. As shown in the diagram below, enter the stream URL then click Play to start streaming. RTMP(S) In the RTMP(S) mode, the NVS-31 can only send one data stream to one CDN or media server that supports the Real-Time Messaging Protocol or the Real-Time Messaging Protocol over an TLS/SSL connection.
  • Page 74 3. On the left column, locate and click “Stream now.” 4. On the right, scroll down to the bottom where you will be able to find Server URL and Stream name/key. 5. On the NVS-31, open the Stream Only operation mode page. 6.

  • Page 75: Text Overlay Video

    Tip: You are allowed to stream audio or video only. Text Overlay Video The HS-1300’s built-in video streaming server not only allows you to stream and record your program, it also features a CG tool that is capable of overlaying text on the video currently being broadcast.

  • Page 76: Stream And Record Buttons

    Before you start reading this section, first check the streaming button row located to the right of the SD card slot. If your HS-1300 is a four button model, feel free to skip the two button section. Two Button Model The RECORD and STREAM buttons on the front panel of the HS-1300 give the user certain controls of the record and stream functions.

  • Page 77: Operation Mode

     When the STREAM button is solid red, this indicates that the record function has been successfully activated. Note: The STREAM button is disabled in the Record Only mode. Stop streaming  While streaming, the STREAM button is solid red. ...

  • Page 78: Four Button Model

    Four Button Model The RECORD, STREAM, RECORD+STREAM and BITRATE buttons on the front panel of the HS-1300 give the user certain controls of the record and stream functions. In this section, we will cover operations of these two buttons in detail.

  • Page 79: Stream Button

    Stream Button Press the STREAM button to start/stop streaming. Start streaming  When idle, the STREAM button is solid white.  Press and hold the STREAM button for approximately 2 seconds.  When the stream function is activating, the STREAM button turns from solid white, then blinking red and finally to solid red.

  • Page 80: Operation Mode

    Note: The system will return to the original setting if the BITRATE button is not pressed. The default bitrate is M. Operation Mode Checking the NVS-31’s operation mode Follow the steps below to check the NVS-31’s current operation mode:  First make sure the stream and record functions are in idle state, i.e. STREAM and RECORD buttons are solid white.

  • Page 81: Restoring Factory Defaults

    NVS-31’s factory defaults have been successfully restored. 5.6 Firmware Update Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to time. This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

  • Page 82: Chapter 6 Advanced Operations

     First connect the HS-1300 to a Windows computer using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.  Since the HS-1300 has a default IP address of 192.168.100.101 so the computer should be given the IP settings that match the same IP range as the switcher.
  • Page 83 4. Click “Install” 5. When you see the safety warning requesting for permission to allow an unknown publisher to make changes to the PC, please click “Yes” to continue. 6. Wait for the installation to finish.
  • Page 84 7. After the setup is complete, you will see the following window; click “Finish” to launch SwitcherImageImEx immediately. 8. After the setup is finished, a shortcut will be created in Start Menu > Programs > datavideo > tools > SwitcherImageImEx...

  • Page 85: How To Use

    9. Click SwitcherImageImEx to open the program. How to use 1. When the program is executed for the first time, it will automatically scan the network and if multiple network interface cards are found, please select the card that is on the same network as the device. 2.
  • Page 86 3. After clicking the Setup button, the network information will be displayed in the blue area (identical to the SE-1200 MU user control interface). 4. After clicking Import-Export, you will be able to see four options which are Import Still, Import User, Import Clip and Export.
  • Page 87 Note: The latest software version can be downloaded from the product page. To update the software, it is recommended to remove the existing program first. Click “Start Menu > Programs > datavideo > tools > Uninstall” to remove the program. If the program is not removed, the user will be prompted that the PC already contains the same program during the reinstallation process.

  • Page 88: Loading Still Images

    Loading the existing Clip for Stinger Transition Effect The HS-1300 allows you to generate the stinger transition effect. To do this, the user should first load the clip saved on the machine to the CH6 window of the Multiview screen first. Please follow the steps outlined below to load the clip.

  • Page 89: Restoring Ch6 Window For Live Or Still Mode

    Importing the Clip for Stinger Transition Effect from the PC On the HS-1300, you will be able to add a clip between sources. Besides using the existing clips on the machine, you are also allowed to import your own clip (a series of bmp/png/jpg/pic files) to the HS-1300 from the PC using the Switcher Image Import/Export utility, which can be downloaded from the HS-1300 product page.
  • Page 90  Since the HS-1300 has a default IP address of 192.168.100.101 so the computer should be given the IP settings that match the same IP range as the switcher.  Turn on the Windows computer and manually set the IP to 192.168.100.X within the Windows Network and Sharing Centre.
  • Page 91 To import a clip from the computer into the HS-1300, select Import Clip. Note: The Switcher Image Import/Export utility does the conversion from bmp/png/jpg to the .pic file format. All you need is to give the utility a starting file location and it will give the utility an idea where to start linking all images up into a sequential animation file.

  • Page 92: How To Create The Png Sequence For Stinger Transition Effect

    After the clip file is created, there are two ways to convert the file to the PNG sequence format readable by the HS-1300 switcher in Adobe After Effects. In this section, we will show you how you can create the PNG sequence for the Stinger transition effect.
  • Page 93 2. The Render Queue will be displayed in the bottom pane. 3. Click Output Module and on the Main Options window, click the Format dropdown list and select PNG Sequence.

  • Page 94: Media Encoder Cc

    4. Click the Channels dropdown list and select the “RGB + Alpha” option. 5. Click “Output To” and then change the location where your files are rendered. Click Render after that. The next section outlines the file conversion procedure using the Media Encoder CC. Media Encoder CC 1.
  • Page 95 2. Click blue fonts in Format/Preset fields to open the “Export Settings” window. 3. Click the Format dropdown list and then select PNG.
  • Page 96 4. Click the Preset dropdown list and select “PNG Sequence with Alpha.” 5. Make sure “Export As Sequence” and “Include Alpha Channel” are checked and then click OK. 6. Select “Output File” to choose the render files destination. Click the green button to render.

  • Page 97: Important Things To Note While Creating Stinger Transition Effects

    Important things to note while creating Stinger Transition Effects When using Datavideo’s HS-1300 Multi-Channel Switcher to design and create the Stinger Transition Effects, in addition to being creative, there are a few things that you need to take into account of.

  • Page 98: Chromakeyer

    6.3 Chromakeyer Performing the configuration steps below will allow you to preview the keyer effect on the Multiview by simply pressing KEYER PGM or KEYER PVW buttons. Set up studio equipment including lights and the backdrop (Green/Blue). Press the “MENU” button to open the Keyer sub menu. Keyer Keyer Key 1...

  • Page 99: Dual Chromakey

     Bg-Supp removes foreground and background luma (brightness) from the final image. Chroma Key setting is complete. Remarks: The HS-1300 is equipped with auto chromakey function so if after following the above steps, a clean chromakeying effect still cannot be obtained, you could try the CK Auto function under the CK Setup sub-option then fine-tune other parameters to achieve perfect chromakeying.
  • Page 100 Chroma Keyer Key 1 Key Source Input 1 CK Setup CK Auto 120 Luma 100% KRange 170 K Fgnd 15% K Bgnd Hi-Light 0% Lo-Light 0% Bg-Supp Mask Left 0% Right 0% Bot Select the camera image to be chromakeyed in the “Key Source” sub-option. In this example, the source is “Input 1,”...

  • Page 101: User Memory

    6.5 User Memory The user memory allows the user to save the current switcher settings to different presets. You will be able to import/export these memory presets from/to the PC. In this section, we will show you how you can import and export these user memory presets step by step.

  • Page 102: Loading User Memory Preset

    5. On the PC hard disk browser window, select a directory in which the .mem file can be saved. Loading User Memory Preset The HS-1300 allows the user to load user memory presets saved on the machine to the Multiview screen. Please follow the steps outlined below to load the user memory preset.

  • Page 103: Chapter 7 Monitor Osd Menu Options

    Chapter 7 Monitor OSD MENU Options The HS-1300 Monitor can be configured via an on screen menu. When the MENU button is pressed the Main Menu list is displayed on the monitor. This section covers the Menu options in the order that they appear on the monitor.

  • Page 104: Main Adjust

    7.1 Main Adjust The first menu option is the MAIN ADJUST. To access the MAIN ADJUST sub-menu, press enter and the Brightness sub-option will be highlighted. To adjust BRIGHTNESS press Enter again. Use the Up / Down buttons to change the setting and then press Enter to store the new value and return to the main menu.

  • Page 105: Factory Reset

    7.5 Factory Reset The monitor main menu offers a Factory Reset option, which returns all the settings of the monitor to the factory defaults To reset the monitor press the MENU button and then use the UP / Down button to navigate to FACTORY RESET option.

  • Page 106: Appendices

    Appendix 1: Firmware Update Procedure From time to time Datavideo may release new firmware to either add new features or to fix reported bugs in the current HS-1300 firmware as well as the video streaming server. Customers can update the firmware themselves if they wish or they can contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance should they prefer this method.

  • Page 107: Video Streaming Server

    If power outage is experienced while the firmware is being updated and the NVS-31 becomes inaccessible due to incomplete update or corrupt files, you may reboot the HS-1300 then activate the recovery mode to restore the device functionality. Follow the steps below to enter the recovery mode.

  • Page 108: Formatting The Sd Card

    When the RECORD and STREAM buttons turn solid white, the firmware update is complete. Formatting the SD Card You are also allowed to format the SD card on the HS-1300. Follow the steps below to format your SD card. ...

  • Page 109: Appendix 2: Recommended Sd Cards

    Appendix 2: Recommended SD Cards You should only use Class 10 SD card or above. In this appendix, you will find a list of SD cards recommended by Datavideo. Recommended SD Cards Brand Model Pictures Kingston SDHC I C10 SANDISK Extreme...
  • Page 110 SANDISK Extreme SDHC C10 16GB ADATA Premier Pro microSDXC I UHS-I U3 Class 10 with SD adapter 64GB SANDISK ULTRA® SDHC™/SDXC™ UHS-I 128 GB...

  • Page 111: Appendix 3: Gpi Connection

    The HS-1300 can control external recorder/playback devices via simple contact closure GPI switch. The GPI interface is a 3.5mm Jack Socket which is situated on the rear panel of the HS-1300. Contact closure between the Outer and Inner contacts on the jack plug will trigger a user selected event.

  • Page 112: Appendix 4: Tally Outputs

    Appendix 4: Tally Outputs The HS-1300 has a D-sub 15 pin female tally output port. These connections provide bi-colour tally information to a number of other Datavideo products, such as the ITC-100 eight channel talkback system and the TLM range of LCD Monitors.

  • Page 113: Appendix 5: Frequently-Asked Questions

    Appendix 5: Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using HS-1300. If you have any questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.
  • Page 114 How to remove the clip stored in the CH6 You should first clear the clip buffer using the buffer after the Clip transition is disabled? Delete Clip option in the User Mems sub menu, and then set CH6 to live or still in the Inputs sub menu.

  • Page 115: Appendix 6: Dimensions

    Appendix 6: Dimensions All measurements in millimeters (mm)

  • Page 116: Appendix 7: Specifications

    Appendix 7: Specifications Model Name HS-1300 Product Name HD 6 Channel Portable Video Streaming Studio Video Standard 1080i50/59.94/60Hz Video Format 720p50/59.94/60Hz Input Routable / Crosspoint All 6, repeatable 4 x HD-SDI Video Input 2 x HDMI Computer Graphical 2 via HDMI...
  • Page 117 Model Name HS-1300 Product Name HD 6 Channel Portable Video Streaming Studio TS over TCP/UDP (Unicast & Multicast) Streaming Protocol RTSP over HTTP/TCP/UDP RTMP/RTMPS (Publish) Streaming Control Web browser UI for configuration and control socket commands Recording File System FAT, exFAT, NTFS...
  • Page 118 Notes...
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  • Page 120: Service And Support

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