Datavideo HS-2850 Instruction Manual
Datavideo HS-2850 Instruction Manual

Datavideo HS-2850 Instruction Manual

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HS-2850
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  • Page 1 HD/SD 12-CHANNEL PORTABLE VIDEO STUDIO HS-2850 ( 8 / 12 CHANNEL ) Instruction manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ..................5 WARRANTY ........................6 ......................... 6 TANDARD ARRANTY ....................... 6 HREE ARRANTY DISPOSAL ......................... 7 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................... 8 ........................8 EATURES ......................10 YSTEM IAGRAM CHAPTER 2 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ..............11 –...
  • Page 3 WITCHING BETWEEN DIFFERENT EMBEDDED AUDIO SOURCES ........................ 62 UDIO ELAY CHAPTER 6 APPLICATIONS ................... 63 ..................63 ICTURE ICTURE UNCTION ....................64 TREAM EYER HS-2850 CG S ....................64 ETUP CHAPTER 7 APPENDICES ....................68 HS-2850 12 C ..............68 PPENDIX PGRADING HANNELS ...................... 70...
  • Page 4 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. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.  The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.
  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The HS-2850 is an 8 channel 10-bit 1920 x 1080i & cost-effective, broadcast-quality mobile hand carry switcher. Featuring 8 digital, it is designed for live events and TV programs that need to blend a variety of video and audio sources. HS-2850 is light weight, portable and powerful features for mobile switcher solution.
  • Page 9  Dual PIP displays with user-defined borders and positions  Two DSK with a setup choice of basic Luma Key or Alpha Channel  Built-in title overlay system (TC-200) that works with CG systems (see Section 6.4)  Cut, Mix and Wipe with borders ...
  • Page 10: System Diagram

    1.2 System Diagram...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Connections And Controls

    2850. Eight channel units can be upgraded to twelve inputs, please speak with your local dealer. 2.1.1 Rear Panel Connections Video Input Modules (1 – 12) The HS-2850 can be supplied with eight or twelve video input channels. An HS-2850 with eight input channels (Input 1 to 8) has two video input modules installed.
  • Page 12 HDMI port. The fourth BNC connector and the HDMI port are an option for the same input channel. An HS-2850 with twelve input channels has three video input modules installed. An eight channel unit can be upgraded to twelve inputs by adding another Video Input Module (Input 9 to 12).
  • Page 13 HD to SD resolution. ETHERNET PORT (17) This RJ45 Ethernet port (17) is used to connect the HS-2850 to a PC for remote control, or to update the unit’s firmware, or to configure the switcher. See Chapter 3 for more details.
  • Page 14 RS-422 REMOTE (20) In addition to the Ethernet port for remote control, you can also connect your PC to this port for controlling the HS-2850 with the SE Remote software. See Section 2.2.8 SE Remote Control Software for details. Please check with your local Datavideo office...
  • Page 15: Control Panel Overview

    2.2 Control Panel Overview Frame Store & AUX button Speed Selection Crosspoint buttons AUTO TAKE PC / Menu control 10. FTB – Fade To Black Transition selection 11. CUT Logos 1 & 2, Clock & Timer 12. T-Bar – Manual Transitions PIP selection PST &...
  • Page 16: Background

    The Background button assigns a background colour or SMPTE 75% bars for use on the Program and Preset row. 2.2.2 Video Transitions The HS-2850 features six user defined wipe buttons, an A/B dissolve or MIX button, an INV or Invert wipes button and a FREEZE button.
  • Page 17: Triggering The Transition

    Transition Effect Indication The selected transition will be indicated in the status area of the HDMI multi- view output. When the INV button is pressed, the six wipe icons change to their opposite direction icon. Triggering the Transition SPEED There are three speed buttons which can be defined by the user.
  • Page 18: Logo And Clock

    2.2.3 Logo and Clock The HS-2850 has the ability to store six static logos and one dynamic logo. The logo files are transferred to the HS-2850 from a Windows PC using the Ethernet connection and the supplied SEConfig software. See Chapter 3 for more details on using this software.
  • Page 19: Picture-In-Picture And Downstream Key

    2.2.4 Picture-in-Picture and Downstream Key PIP Preset and PIP Program When looking at the top right corner of the HS-2850 Control Panel / Keyboard there are four PIP keys. These are labelled Program and Preset. The upper PIP1 and PIP2 keys relate to activating Picture In Picture images on the Program outputs.
  • Page 20: Frame Store And Audio Control

    This still image can be called into the production by using the FS button located at the top left corner of the HS-2850 Control Panel / Keyboard. The FS button allows the user to toggle between the still image of the Frame Store or the live video input also connected to that same video channel.
  • Page 21: Osd Menu Options

    HDMI 1 Multi-view output. This section covers the Menu options in the order that they appear on the HS-2850 HDMI 1 Multi-view. These settings may also appear in more detail elsewhere in this instruction manual. Options may vary depending on the firmware version in use.
  • Page 22 Once the chosen setting has been confirmed with the ENTER button it is stored within the switchers non-volatile memory. Version Number Version Number xx.xx where xx.xx is the firmware version number. Base Standard 1080i50Hz 1080i60Hz Tick selection for ON or OFF 1080i59.94Hz Note: When Output Standard &...
  • Page 23 HDMI COLOR MODE: RGB / YUV 4:2:2 / YUV 4:4:4 / CG-200 MODE *All HD inputs are natively 16:9 aspect ratio. On Preview Audio Level and Delay Level Range +60 to -60 AUDIO DELAY Range 0 to 16 Nominal Resets value to 00 SDI De-Emb.
  • Page 24 image Logo 8 selection is dynamic moving image Horizontal Position (Left to Right) 000-110 Vertical Position (Lower to 000-135 Upper) Speed Button Set Up Speed 1 1-64 (Frames) Speed 2 1-64 (Frames) Speed 3 1-64 (Frames) Wipe Button Set Up Button 1-6 WIPE Soft Edge...
  • Page 25: Pc Control - Se Remote Control Software

    The SE Remote software supplied with the switcher needs to be installed on the computer first. The HS-2850 then needs to be placed into PC Control mode. To do this press the PC Control button on the HS-2850 Control Panel. Once launched, the Remote software displays an image of the HS-2850’s keyboard as shown below.
  • Page 26: Set Function

    SET Function After the network connection between the PC and the HS-2850 is successfully configured, you can then launch the SE Remote software on the PC. Locate SET function button which is located just above the T-Bar. When clicked, a new window will open as shown left below.
  • Page 27: Rec & Play Functions

    TIME Function This button is located just above the T-Bar in the SE Remote display above. Mouse clicking on the TIME button will synchronize the time on the HS-2850 switcher to the current time on the computer. 2.3 Intercom & Monitor Control Panel...
  • Page 28: Intercom Function

    2.3.1 Intercom Function USB Port USB port for LED power supply and Firmware Upgrade. XLR Microphone Socket Combined XLR / ¼” (6.3mm) Jack Microphone Input for either Condenser Dynamic Gooseneck Microphone.  XLR supports Condenser Microphones  ¼” (6.3mm) Jack supports Dynamic Gooseneck Microphone ALL Button Opens communication with all channels.
  • Page 29: Monitor Function

    2.3.2 Monitor Function HDMI, Multiview, PROGRAM Select the type of input you are using - HDMI, Multiview, PROGRAM. The active input will be indicated by a red LED on the Source Button. When you push the “HDMI” button, you select the 17.3" display from the HDMI source input of Rear Panel;...
  • Page 30: Monitor Menu Options

    Switches the TLM-170 Power ON / OFF. 2.3.3 Monitor Menu Options The HS-2850 Monitor is set up via on screen menus. To display the on screen menu, press the MENU button. The menus are navigated using the Up / Down buttons.
  • Page 31: Main Adjust

    Español Italiano Dutch Português Russian EXIT SPECIAL OSD TIMEOUT 5-120 SEC FUNCTION FRAME RATIO 90 / 80 / 0FF 4:3 MARK LINE ON / OFF CENTRAL MARK ON / OFF CINEMA ZONE MARK ON / OFF AUDIO CHANNEL L* 1/2/3/4 AUDIO CHANNEL R* 1/2/3/4 EXIT...
  • Page 32: Special Function

    V. FREQUENCY 60.0HZ RESOLUTION 1920X1080I VER. 0.11 Special Function The Special Function Menu has settings for the OSD TIMEOUT, Frame Ratio, 4:3 MARK LINE, Central Mark, Cinema Zone Mark and Audio Channel L & R. To access the options for the selected setting press enter again, so that the option is highlighted Use the Up / Down buttons to navigate the available options.
  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Switcher Configuration Utility (Seconfig Software)

    (1) Connect the PC to the HS-2850 switcher using an Ethernet cable. (2) Turn on the PC and the HS-2850. (3) The HS-2850 then needs to be placed into PC Control mode. To do this press the PC Control button on the HS-2850 Control Panel or keyboard.
  • Page 34 (7) On the Ethernet Status Window, click the Properties button. (8) On the Ethernet Properties window, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to open a window on which you will be allowed to manually enter an IP address for your PC.
  • Page 35 (9) Please remember that the PC used must be in the same IP network as the HS-2850. So the first three octets (numbers) in the IP Address field must match the first three octets of the switcher IP address. The fourth octet should be a different number for the PC and switcher.
  • Page 36: Connecting The Seconfig Software To The Switcher

    2. If you immediately get an error window, do not worry, this just means the “PC Control” button in the MENU area of the HS-2850 keyboard has not been enabled. 3. Make sure the “PC Control” button is enabled and then click OK.
  • Page 37: Change The Switcher Ip Address

    5. Click Connect and additional function tabs will immediately become available at the top of the application window. These are:  Switcher  Settings  Images Upload  M/V Input Source Labels  M/V Layout  M/V ‘A’ Upload  M/V ‘B’...
  • Page 38: Switcher Tab

    This first tab can be used to choose the method of connection between the computer and the switcher. In this case the HS-2850 is connected using selected Ethernet IP addresses. Note that the first three numbers in the IP addresses of the switcher and computer should be the same.
  • Page 39: Profiles

    3.3.1 Profiles It is possible to store the current profile or settings of the switcher to your computer. This file can then be restored to the machine at a later date allowing simple configuration of the unit. Depending on the included levels of the profile this save process may take some time to complete.
  • Page 40: Audio Tab

    decreased. Audio Adjustment Audio Level -60 - +60 This is fine tune Audio Delay 0 - 17 adjustment, the change occurs gradually as the value is increased or decreased. Option of Input Type, Format, Aspect and SDI SD 4:3 All HD inputs are natively Definition SDI HD 1080i 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 41 Audio Tract Mode External Analog Audio Audio Pass Through Audio Dynamic Range -18 dBFS / -24dBFS T-Bar Audio Switching As selected Audio Mixing User choice of Audio Mixing Mode Type Type (X or V) or Clean Cut after the T-Bar reaches the T-Bar reaches the Limit Switch Limit Switch.
  • Page 42 Button 8 Audio source from Input 3 to: Audio source from Input 3 to: Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Audio source from Input 4 to: Audio source from Input 4 to: Button 1 Button 2 Button 3...
  • Page 43: Video Xpt Tab

    Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 3.4.3 Video XPT Tab The user can also set the Input Video Crosspoints from the computer. Clicking the Video XPT tab will display a list of configurable video inputs as shown in the diagram below. Video XPT Video from Input 1 to: Video from Input 1 to:...
  • Page 44 Button 7 Button 8 Video from Input 3 to: Video from Input 3 to: Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Video from Input 4 to: Video from Input 4 to: Button 1 Button 2 Button 3...
  • Page 45: Common Setup

    Button 7 Button 8 Note: In the HS-2850, each input source must be associated with only one button. If you associate one source to more than one button, corrupted small windows will appear on the HS-2850 Multiview display. To avoid this please make sure your XPT setting is configured to one input to one button arrangement.
  • Page 46 Max. = 64 Frames (minimum speed). DSK 1 DSK 1 Mode Luma Key mode HS-2850 has FILL and Fill and Key mode KEY model (alpha Luma Key 1 0 – 255 channel) and LUMA Threshold Level KEY mode 0 (black) to...
  • Page 47 X Position = Left to Logo 1 X 0 – 110 Right; Y Position = Logo 1 Y 124 – 5 Lower to Upper; Logo 2 Logo 2 Picture 1 – 8 Options 1 to 8. Logo Logo options 1 to Logo 2 X 0 –...
  • Page 48: Outputs Tab

    The color can be Border Color 1 – 8 changed in the Palette WIPES 5 Effect 1 – 8 setup. Border Width 1 – 5 Border Color 1 – 8 WIPES 6 Effect 1 – 8 Border Width 1 – 5 Border Color 1 –...
  • Page 49: Images Upload Tab

    AUX 1 AUX 2 Format: HD; SD; SD 16:9 SD 16:9 HD 1080p 25 fps Re-Embedded Audio Group Output 3 Source to Output Program Program Logo Free Program Logo and Titles Free Preview AUX 1 AUX 2 Format: HD; SD; SD 16:9 SD 16:9 HD 1080p 25 fps Re-Embedded Audio Group...
  • Page 50: Logos

    3.5.2 Logos The HS-2850 can store up to eight still logos in its memory. Using the logos tab you can use the LOAD button to browse for a logo stored on the computer. This logo is then loaded into the application window.
  • Page 51: Dynamic Logo

    3.5.3 Dynamic Logo The HS-2850 can store one dynamic moving logo in its memory. The dynamic logo can be a targa (TGA), png, bmp or jpg sequence, GIF or AVI. It must be no longer than 75 frames/images long. Using the Dynamic logo tab you can use the LOAD button to browse for a logo sequence of images stored on the computer.
  • Page 52: Multi Screen Window Signs (Labels) Tab

    3.6 Multi screen window signs (labels) tab This tab allows the user to rename the input source labels on the HDMI multi view.
  • Page 53: Multiview Layout Tab

    The READ button can be used to load the current label of a selected input into the application window on the left. This selected label can then be edited using the TEXT box. If required the font and colour of the text can also be changed. The WRITE button can then be used to write the new label text into the switcher’s memory.
  • Page 54: Multiview Upload Tabs (A / B / C)

    The WRITE button can be used to set the new Multiview layout. NOTE: Only change these layouts with guidance from your local Datavideo office as attempting to edit or load your own layouts may result in a poor outcome or a non-...
  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Switcher Video

    Switcher Video 4.1 HDMI Multi-View HS-2850 Multi-view monitoring is available across one or two HDMI monitors (not supplied). These HDMI outputs can be used to monitor video and audio in a number of different configurations. For each setup, embedded audio level indication is also available on all inputs as well as the Preview and Program windows.
  • Page 56: Video Layers

    Chapter 3 for more details. 4.2 Video Layers The HS-2850 is a Standard Definition or High Definition Digital Video Switcher and as well as mixing video and audio sources it has additional functions such as Picture In Picture (PIP), DSK LUMA KEY and LOGOs.
  • Page 57 Re-adjust your DSK 1 settings or switch off the DSK1 function on the HS-2850 to restore the video behind it. The DSK 2 layer can occupy the whole screen. If set up incorrectly this layer can stop the video layers behind it from being seen properly.
  • Page 58: Chapter 5 Audio Function

    Once the audio has been mixed externally in the AM-100 with any microphones or music sources it can then be fed back into the HS-2850 on the analogue XLR inputs. The HS-2850 can then embed this externally mixed audio on to the Program SDI and HDMI outputs.
  • Page 59 Outputs SDI Re-Emb. Group Output 1 / 2 / 3 /4 User choice of GROUP 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 As each SDI / HD-SDI source can have up to sixteen channels of audio, and HDMI eight channels, we need to choose the audio channels with the options above and by using the following reference tables.
  • Page 60: Audio Menu Options - Monitoring The Audio Levels

    XLR inputs 1 and 2 to re-embed the audio again; simply adjust the corresponding settings using the OSD menu. 5.3 Audio Menu Options – Monitoring the audio levels The HS-2850 can confirm the incoming audio levels by showing audio peak meters on the HDMI multi-view. See Section 3.7 Multiview Layout Tab.
  • Page 61: Working With A Fixed Or Single Audio Source

    We have two mono mics each connected to a different HD camera. The embedded audio is then output from each camera, HD-SDI, to the HS-2850 switcher. If we want to hear the audio from each camera as the video channels are switched, audio follows video, then we would set up in the following way.
  • Page 62: Audio Delay

    5.7 Audio Delay The HS-2850 switcher has a feature for Audio Delay up to 16 fields, or 8 frames. The audio delay is expressed in fields with a default setting of ‘02’ (2 fields / 1 frame) on each input until you change it.
  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Applications

    Applications 6.1 Picture-In-Picture Function The HS-2850 Picture in Picture function allows you to place one or two smaller PIP images over a chosen full size background image. The smaller PIP images can be set to pre-defined sizes and positioned almost anywhere within the Preview/Program screen area. These PIP windows can also have a coloured border applied, and can be brought into the production with a default PIP dissolve transition.
  • Page 64: Down Stream Keyer

    6.2 Down Stream Keyer The HS-2850 has two Down Stream Keyers (DSK1, DSK2). This means it is able to take a key source video input and replace the white or black parts of this image with the video from another source. If the input video carries an alpha channel it is also possible to key in this way too.
  • Page 65 CG-200 software. Then follow the steps outlined below to set up the CG-200 Character Generator software with the HS-2850. 1. Connect your PC to the HS-2850’s Channel 4 or 8 (HDMI port) using an HDMI cable. HS-2850...
  • Page 66 7. On the CG-200 User Interface, select Settings  Preference to open the Preference window on which you can choose the appropriate Video Mode (the video mode must be consistent with the HS-2850).
  • Page 67 8. Select a Demo file. 9. Use the CG-200 HDMI On / Off icon to toggle the CG overlay output On and Off. 10. Click Play all icon to start playing and streaming your CG contents. 11. Pressing DSK Program or Preset button on the control panel will take the DSK CG-200 overlay to the respective screens with a transition effect.
  • Page 68: Chapter 7 Appendices

    Chapter 7 Appendices Appendix 1 Upgrading HS-2850 to 12 Channels  Remove block panel and screws G0911D300413 Nyloc Machine Screw / ISO Round Head φ3.0*4m/m Nickel-Plated*2 G09220639022 VIDIN Block Panel SECC 1.0 VP-639 Painted Dark Blue Fine Weave 2-Plate Molding*1 ...
  • Page 69  Lock the VIDIN board module in place with screws. G0911D300413 Nyloc Machine Screw / ISO Round Head φ3.0*4m/m Nickel-Plated*2...
  • Page 70 Appendix 2 Tally Outputs Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24V The HS-2850 has a D-sub 25 pin female tally output port. These connections provide bi-colour tally Current: Max. 50mA 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 72 GPI / GPO switch. The GPI interface is a 3.5mm Jack Socket which is situated on the rear panel of the HS-2850. Contact closure between the Outer and Inner contacts on the jack plug will trigger a user selected event.
  • Page 73: Rs-422 Physical Connection

    HS-2850 with the SE Remote software. PIN definitions of the RS-422 port of the HS-2850 are described below. To connect the PC to the HS-2850, you have to make sure the cable and the RS-232 to RS- 422 adapter are wired as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 74: Appendix 5 Firmware Update

    Successful firmware upgrade on HS-2850 requires:  The latest firmware update file for the HS-2850 (This can be obtained from your local Datavideo office or dealer).
  • Page 75 Updating the SE-2850 firmware: following window will displayed. Select Device is connected via Ethernet then click NEXT. POWER ON the SE-2850 and as soon as it is discovered by the Computer, select “Automatically update the device to latest firmware version” then click NEXT.
  • Page 76 If you immediately get an error window, do not worry, click OK. This simply means that the PC CTRL button in the menu area of the SE-2850 control keyboard has not been enabled. Press PC Control button so it is ON in the MENU area of the SE-2850 keyboard.
  • Page 77: T-Bar Re-Calibration

    Press and hold down button 1 on both the Program and Preset rows of the switcher’s keyboard. Power ON the HS-2850 switcher while still holding down the buttons in step 3. The switcher will start but the keyboard lights will remain dead except for the T-Bar progress LEDs.
  • Page 78: Monitor Firmware Update

    4. Plug the USB 2.0 pen drive into the USB 2.0 port labelled MONITOR F/W UPGRADE on the front of the monitor button panel. 5. Reboot HS-2850 and the update will be automatically in progress. 6. The HS-2850 Monitor will reboot itself at the end of the process.
  • Page 79: Appendix 6 Frequently-Asked Questions

    Appendix 6 Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using HS-2850. 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 80: Appendix 7 Dimensions & Weight

    Appendix 7 Dimensions & Weight All measurements in millimeters (mm) Weight: 18.7 Lbs (8.5 Kg)
  • Page 81: Appendix 8 Specifications

    Appendix 8 Specifications Switcher System Connections Total 12 CH inputs Total Video Inputs 12 HD/SD SDI and 3 HDMI selectable Total Outputs 3 HD/SD SDI and 1 HDMI Monitor Input for External 1 HDMI device Analog Audio Input 4Ch Balanced XLR Analog Audio Output 2Ch Balanced XLR Ref Input / Output...
  • Page 82 Pattern Generators Color Bar Effect Transition, Split, WIPE, MIX, FTB, CUT Picture in Picture 2, Shape, Border Logo insertion TC-200 Built In Monitor System LCD Display 17.3” TFT LCD Resolution RGB 1600 x 900 pixel Aspect Ratio 4:3 and 16:9 selectable LED Life time 15,000 hrs.
  • Page 83 Notes...
  • Page 84: Service And Support

    Feb-05.2021 Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2020 Version E12...

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