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Panasonic AW-HS50N Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Compact Live Switcher
AW-HS50N
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQTB0000

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50N Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQTB0000...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions CAUTION: CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE DO NOT OPEN THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use ..............6 3. Basic operations ..........27 Overview ..................6 3-1. Background transitions ............27 3-1-1. Selecting the bus ............27 Concerning the Operating Instructions ........6 3-1-2. Select the bus using the SHIFT function ....27 Trademarks and registered trademarks ........6 3-1-3.
  • Page 5 Contents 4. Input/output signal settings....... 49 7. External device control interfaces ....68 7-1. LAN connection ..............68 4-1. Input signal settings ............49 4-1-1. Setting the input mode ..........50 7-2. TALLY/GPI .................68 4-1-2. Setting the material name type ........50 8. Connections with a computer ......69 4-1-3.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Instructions malfunctioning of the unit p For the purposes of these instructions, AW-HS50N is Any problem caused by any system in which the unit is used in combination with the equipment of third parties referred to as “AW-HS50,”...

  • Page 7: Characteristics

    Characteristics Compact design Many different effect functions provided p The unit features a compact design with its half-rack p The unit enables the user to select wipe or mix as the size width (210 mm (8-1/4˝)) and its 4RU size (177 mm type of background transition.
  • Page 8 Function for linkup with a camera integrated with a pan-tilt head and remote camera controller using IP connection p The unit can be connected to a Panasonic camera with an integrated pan-tilt head and a remote camera controller using a network.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for. Operating Instructions (this manual) ........1 AC adapter ................. 1 CD-ROM (Operating instructions/Image transmission Power cable (2 m [6.6 ft.]) ........... 1 software) ................1 Required personal computer environment Run the software that is provided with the switcher on a host computer which satisfies the following specifications.

  • Page 10: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions When the product is to be discarded Handle carefully. When the product is to be discarded at the end of its service Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in vibration.

  • Page 11: Parts And Their Functions

    1. Parts and their functions 1-1. Control panel Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50 POWER ALARM LINK USER 1 USER 2 SHIFT OSD/TIME OSD ON PinP KEY-F/S WIPE PinP ON KEY ON FTB ON BUS DELEGATION TRANSITION TYPE KEY-S SHIFT KEY OUT KEY-F PinP SHIFT...
  • Page 12 1. Parts and their functions SHIFT button [SHIFT] PinP ON button [PinP ON] This is pressed to call the [USER3] and [USER4] This is used to combine PinP (picture-in-picture) images functions which have been assigned to the USER 1 for the transition duration which has been set. button and USER 2 button or to call the XPT6 to XPT10 Press the button.
  • Page 13 1. Parts and their functions  AUTO button [AUTO]  Bus tally indicators [A, B] This automatically initiates the transition for the transition The indicator corresponding to the bus whose program duration which has been set. (Auto transition) (PGM) materials are being output lights. Button indicator ON:  BUS DELEGATION buttons [AUX, PinP, KEY-F/S] Auto transition is being executed...
  • Page 14 1. Parts and their functions  A bus crosspoint buttons [1 to 5] 2. When the indicator of the AUX button is lighted:  B bus crosspoint buttons [1 to 5] When one of the crosspoint buttons is pressed, the AUX bus material is selected.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    1. Parts and their functions 1-2. Rear panel " SIGNAL GND POWER SDI OUT SDI IN 12 V TALLY / GPI DVI OUT DVI IN BOOT SV NM  SDI IN connectors [SDI IN 1 to 4]  POWER switch [POWER] When the POWER switch is set to the ON position, These are the HD/SD SDI signal input connectors.
  • Page 16 1. Parts and their functions  DVI OUT connector [DVI OUT] " Ground terminal [SIGNAL GND] This is the DVI-D signal output connector. Connect this to the system’s ground. Signals with the following resolution can be output from # SERVICE switch [SV/NM] this connector by menu operations.

  • Page 17: Preparations

    2. Preparations 2-1. Installation precautions q In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”, observe the following precautions as well. Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the jobs of installing and connecting the unit. Connecting the power supply Handle carefully! p Use within AC 100 V to 120 V.

  • Page 18: Connections With Other Devices

    2. Preparations 2-2. Connections with other devices 2-2-1. Block diagram AW-HS50 DbyD BLACK SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 BKGD TRANS VPrc 41, 42 (CUT, MIX, WIPE) COLOR BKGD DbyD SDI IN 2 Output 1, 2 COLOR VPrc (SDI) Input 1 to 4 (LIN, LUM, CHROMA) (SDI) DbyD...

  • Page 19: Example Of Connections

    2. Preparations 2-2-2. Example of connections HD SDI HD camera HD SDI SDI monitor HD SDI HD SDI HD camera HD SDI HD camera HD SDI SD SDI SDI monitor SD camera DVI-D DVI-D PC monitor SIGNAL GND POWER SDI OUT SDI IN 12 V DVI OUT...
  • Page 20 2. Preparations q Example of IP connections (connecting the unit to the AW-HE50 and AW-RP50) AW-HE50 AW-HE50 SDI video signal Monitor 2 LAN cable Monitor 1 LAN cable Monitor Monitor AW-HS50 AW-RP50...

  • Page 21: Turning The Unit's Power On And Off

    2. Preparations 2-3. Turning the unit’s power on and 2-4. Checking the video output Described below are the steps taken to display the unit’s OSD menu on an external monitor to check the unit’s video w Turning on the power output.

  • Page 22: Displaying The Osd Menus On An Sdi Monitor

    2. Preparations q Changing the video format 2-4-2. Displaying the OSD menus on an SDI monitor If the OSD menus cannot be displayed even when the SDI monitor has been connected to the unit, the video format must be changed. Connect the SDI monitor to the unit’s Follow the steps below to change the video format.

  • Page 23: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu Operations

    2. Preparations q How to forcibly display the OSD menus 2-5. OSD (on-screen display) menu operations When the OSD ON button is held down while holding down the SHIFT button, the following settings are established The unit’s settings are selected using the OSD menus which automatically.

  • Page 24: Moving Between The Main Menu And Submenus

    2. Preparations q Moving between the main menu and 2-5-2. Moving between the main menu and submenus submenus The unit’s OSD menus are organized in two hierarchical Moving from the main menu to a submenu levels: the main menu and the submenus. To select a submenu item: Turn the OSD/TIME dial to select an item.

  • Page 25: Operations Using The Submenus

    2. Preparations 2-5-3. Operations using the submenus Selecting the line with the setting item When the OSD/TIME dial is turned, the cursor “>” at the far left moves up or down. Bring the cursor to the line with the setting item whose setting is to be changed, and then press the OSD/TIME dial. The cursor “>”...
  • Page 26 2. Preparations Moving the blinking area When a setting item has a multiple number of settings, press the OSD/TIME dial to move the blinking area to the right. This area blinks. Press the OSD/TIME dial. The blinking area moves to the right.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    3. Basic operations 3-1. Background transitions 3-1-1. Selecting the bus Press one of the A bus or B bus crosspoint buttons to select the material for which the background transition is to be POWER ALARM LINK USER 1 USER 2 SHIFT OSD/TIME OSD ON...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Bus Mode

    3. Basic operations 3-1-4. Selecting the bus mode 3-1-5. Selecting the transition type The bus mode can be set by the following menu operations. Use the MIX button and WIPE button to select the background transition mode. [13] Operation Menu 5.

  • Page 29: Auto Transition

    3. Basic operations 3-1-8. Cut transition 3-1-7. Auto transition When the CUT button is pressed, the background transition When the AUTO button is pressed, the background is executed instantly. transition is executed automatically for the transition duration p The auto transition function always targets the which has been set.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Wipe Pattern

    3. Basic operations 3-2. Wipe 3-2-2. Selecting the wipe direction Wipe patterns or borders can be set for executing the [2] WIPE Menu background transition. 2. Direction This item is used to select the wipe direction. N(Normal): Wiping proceeds in the normal direction. R(Reverse): Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.

  • Page 31: Setting The Border Color

    3. Basic operations 3-2-4. Setting the border color 3-2-7. Registering and recalling the preset memories [2] WIPE Menu 4. Set Border Col [2] WIPE Menu 7. Set To Preset This item is used to select any of the following colors for the borders.

  • Page 32: Key

    3. Basic operations 3-3-2. Setting the PinP and KEY priority 3-3. KEY Besides keys, PinP (picture in picture) is also available as 3-3-1. Concerning key combinations material to be combined with the background image. This operation combines another image with the background The display priority of the images (that is, which images are image.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Key Materials

    3. Basic operations 3-3-3. Selecting the key materials 3-3-4. Key transition Select the key materials using the A bus and B bus When the KEY ON button is pressed, the key transitions crosspoint buttons. (fades in) for the transition duration which has been set. Press the KEY-F/S button to set the crosspoint <Setting the transition duration>...

  • Page 34: Key Setup

    3. Basic operations With materials with a white background and black 3-3-5. Key setup characters, for example, the key level can be reversed and The key type and other settings can be selected. used by selecting ON for the key invert setting. <Setting the key invert>...
  • Page 35 3. Basic operations q Edge Type q Set Edge Col [4] KEY Setup Menu [4] KEY Setup Menu 6. Edge Type 9. Set Edge Col This item is used to add borders, shadows or other edges to This item is used to select any of the following colors for the the key.

  • Page 36: Key Adjustments

    3. Basic operations q Mask 3-3-6. Key adjustments How the key is to be defined can be adjusted. [5] KEY Adjust Menu 5. Mask This item is used to set the masking method. Off: The key signal is not masked. On: The area set using the “6.

  • Page 37: Chroma Key Adjustments

    3. Basic operations w Executing the sampling 3-3-7. Chroma key adjustments automatically How the chroma key is to be defined can be adjusted. By specifying the area where the background is to be inserted, the chroma components are sampled. q Maker [6] ChromaKey Menu 1.
  • Page 38 3. Basic operations w Other chroma key settings q Soft [6] ChromaKey Menu q Marker Aspect 8. Soft This item is used to adjust the amount of the soft effect on [6] ChromaKey Menu the boundary of the color to be defined. 4.

  • Page 39: Pinp (Picture In Picture)

    3. Basic operations 3-4-2. PinP transition 3-4. PinP (picture in picture) When the PinP button is pressed, the PinP image transitions This function involves combining another image with the (fades in) for the transition duration which has been set. background image. <Setting the transition duration>...

  • Page 40: Pinp Settings

    3. Basic operations q Border Width 3-4-3. PinP settings Settings can be selected for the PinP images. [3] PinP Menu 4. Border/Soft [B: Border] This is used to set the width of the PinP image border. p Set “0.0” when the border effect is not going to be added. [S: Soft] This is used to set the amount of the PinP image’s soft effect.
  • Page 41 3. Basic operations q Trim Adjust1, Trim Adjust2 q Set To Preset [3] PinP Menu [3] PinP Menu 7. Trim Adjust1 9. Set To Preset 8. Trim Adjust2 Up to four sets of PinP image settings can be registered in The method of trimming the PinP image and the area to the preset memories.

  • Page 42: Transition Between Pinp Materials

    3. Basic operations 3-4-4. Transition between PinP materials By switching between the PinP bus crosspoint buttons, the MIX transition can be executed from one PinP material to another PinP material for the transition duration which has been set. p When one material set to the Dot by Dot mode and another material have been switched, cut switching where the images change in an instant is performed.

  • Page 43: Effect Dissolve

    3. Basic operations <Selecting the Dot by Dot mode> 3-4-5. Effect dissolve If an SD format image is used as the PinP material when This function enables one effect to be switched to another the system is operating in an HD mode, images can be smoothly when the data in the preset memory where the combined in the Dot by Dot mode (actual size images).

  • Page 44: Ftb (Fade To Black)

    3. Basic operations 3-5. FTB (fade to black) 3-6. Internal color signals Pressing the FTB ON button initiates fade-out from the These signals allow the color of the background used by the program image to a black screen or fade-in from a black bus to be set.

  • Page 45: Switching The Aux Output

    3. Basic operations 3-7-2. Transitions between AUX materials 3-7. Switching the AUX output By switching between the AUX bus crosspoint buttons, the 3-7-1. Selecting the AUX bus material MIX transition can be executed from one AUX material to another AUX material for the transition duration which has The AUX output material is selected using the A bus and B been set.

  • Page 46: Setting The User Buttons

    3. Basic operations 3-8. Setting the USER buttons Menu item functions can be assigned to the USER 1[3] The functions registered in [USER1] and [USER3] are button and USER 2[4] button for use later. assigned to the USER 1 button, and the functions registered Up to four functions can be assigned from USER1 to in [USER2] and [USER4] are assigned to the USER 2 USER4.

  • Page 47: Frame Memories

    3. Basic operations 3-9. Frame memories Still images can be stored in the unit’s two internal frame The images in the frame memories can be used as bus memories for use later. images by assigning FMEM1 and FMEM2 in the crosspoint The still images are transferred to the frame memories from buttons.

  • Page 48: Saving Images In The Flash Memory

    3. Basic operations 3-9-2. Saving images in the flash The data of the images stored in the frame memories can be retained even when the unit’s power is turned off by saving it in the flash memory area which is incorporated inside the unit.

  • Page 49: Input/Output Signal Settings

    4. Input/output signal settings The display is switched to a menu display such as the one 4-1. Input signal settings shown below by the input signals selected. The menu title changes to “Input Menu/Input Connectors The SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4 connectors are the SDI signal input (Material Names)”.

  • Page 50: Setting The Input Mode

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-1. Setting the input mode 4-1-2. Setting the material name type [10.1] Input Menu/SDI-IN1 [10.1] Input Menu/SDI-IN1 1. Mode 4. Name Type [10.2] Input Menu/SDI-IN2 [10.2] Input Menu/SDI-IN2 1. Mode 4. Name Type [10.3] Input Menu/SDI-IN3 [10.3] Input Menu/SDI-IN3 1.

  • Page 51: Setting The Material Names

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-3. Setting the material names When “User” is selected Any material names consisting of not more than 10 [10.1] Input Menu/SDI-IN1 characters (alphanumerics and symbols which can be 5. Name expressed in ASCII codes) can be set. [10.2] Input Menu/SDI-IN2 5.

  • Page 52: Freezing And Canceling The Freezing Of The Input Images

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-5. Freezing and canceling the freezing 4-1-7. Setting the up-converter of the input images This unit features an up-converter function. The up-converter is set on the SDI-IN3 and SDI-IN4 menus. [10.1] Input Menu/SDI-IN1 3. Freeze [10.3] Input Menu/SDI-IN3 8.

  • Page 53: Setting The Input Image Scaling

    4. Input/output signal settings [10.3] Input Menu/SDI-IN3 4-1-8. Setting the input image scaling 10. UC:Mvdet/Sharp [10.4] Input Menu/SDI-IN4 [10.5] Input Menu/DVI-IN 10. UC:Mvdet/Sharp 4. Scale Mvdet: This is used to set the motion detection sensitivity of This is used to set the scaling for the DVI-D input signal the image.
  • Page 54 4. Input/output signal settings q Table of DVI input scaling sizes HD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/PAL DVI format Mode 1920C1080 1280C720 720C487 720C576 Fit-V 1024C768 Fit-H FULL SXGA Fit-V 1280C1024 Fit-H FULL WXGA Fit-V 1280C768 Fit-H FULL : Black images are inserted into these areas. : Parts of images protruding in these areas are cropped.
  • Page 55 4. Input/output signal settings HD/1080i HD/720P SD/NTSC SD/PAL DVI format Mode 1920C1080 1280C720 720C487 720C576 WSXGA+ Fit-V 1728 1152 1680C1050 1080 Fit-H FULL 1920 1280 1080 UXGA Fit-V 1440 1600C1200 1080 Fit-H FULL 1920 1280 1080 WUXGA Fit-V 1728 1152 1920C1200 1080 Fit-H...

  • Page 56: Displaying The Input Image Information

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-1-9. Displaying the input image information [10.5] Input Menu/DVI-IN 5. Size [10.5] Input Menu/DVI-IN 6. H-Freq [10.5] Input Menu/DVI-IN 7. V-Freq [10.5] Input Menu/DVI-IN 8. Dot Clock These are used to display the information concerning the DVI-D input signal images. The information cannot be changed.

  • Page 57: Setting The Output Signals

    4. Input/output signal settings 4-2-2. Setting the color areas 4-2. Setting the output signals Signals can be output from the three connectors: SDI OUT [11] Output Menu 1, SDI OUT 2 and DVI-D OUT. 4. SDI-OUT:Limit The output signals are set on the [11] Output Menu of the This is used to set the color area for the SDI output signal OSD menu.
  • Page 58 4. Input/output signal settings [11] Output Menu 6. DVI-OUT:Scale This is used to select one of the scaling methods listed below. Fit-V The aspect ratio of the output image is maintained, and the size of the image is enlarged or reduced in accordance with the vertical resolution.

  • Page 59: Setting The Multi View Display

    5. Setting the multi view display The screen of an external monitor can be split into a number <Split screen layouts> of sections, and images such as input images and program image can be positioned in the sections and displayed. 5-1.

  • Page 60: Setting The Split Frames And Characters

    5. Setting the multi view display 5-2. Setting the split frames and 5-3. Setting the tally displays characters The tally displays to be superimposed onto the split screen frames can be set. The frames, character luminance and background to be The red tally indicates the material consisting of program used for the split screens can be set.

  • Page 61: Setting The Level Meters

    5. Setting the multi view display 5-4. Setting the level meters 5-5. Setting the input signal marks Level meters for the embedded audio signals transferred by The status of the input signals can be displayed in front of the SDI input can be displayed on the split screens. the material names displayed on the split screens.

  • Page 62: System Settings

    6. System settings < How to specify the video format and then start 6-1. System menu settings the system> With the unit in the power-off status, the video format can be 6-1-1. Setting the video format specified and the system started. The video format of the entire system to which the unit is Set the POWER switch to ON while holding down one connected can be set.

  • Page 63: Setting The Ancillary Data

    6. System settings 6-1-2. Setting the ancillary data [14] SYSTEM Menu 7. MV Anci A function for allowing the V ancillary data and embedded audio data of the SDI input signals to pass through can be PGM: The ancillary data and embedded audio data of the set.

  • Page 64: System Initialization

    6. System settings 6-1-3. System initialization 6-1-4. Network settings The network settings for upgrading the software versions [14] SYSTEM Menu and other data can be selected. 8. Initial If “Yes” is selected, the setting data is returned to the initial [14] SYSTEM Menu values.

  • Page 65: Operation Menu Settings

    6. System settings 6-2. Operation menu settings [13] Operation Menu 1. OSD Size 6-2-1. OSD (on-screen display) settings The OSD size and position can be selected from the options The menu screens can be superimposed onto the images listed below. output from the SDI OUT 2 connector and DVI OUT Full Full size of screen...

  • Page 66: Other Settings

    6. System settings 6-2-2. Other settings [13] Operation Menu 10. CamCont Link [13] Operation Menu This is used to set linked control with the AW-RP50 to ON or 4. Key Priority OFF.  For details, refer to “3-3. KEY”. On: Link control is set to ON. Off: Link control is set to OFF.

  • Page 67: Bus Status Displays

    6. System settings 6-2-3. Bus status displays 6-2-4. Version displays When the A bus or B bus crosspoint buttons are held down, The numbers of the versions are displayed on the [15] the BUS Assign Status menu appears for the OSD menu. SYSTEM Status OSD menu.

  • Page 68: External Device Control Interfaces

    7. External device control interfaces 7-1. LAN connection Use LAN cables to connect the AW-HE50, AW-RP50 and host computer. When connecting the unit directly to another device, use a crossover cable. For network connections via a device such as a hub, use straight cables. When a hub is not going to be used, ensure that the length of the LAN cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.) (when a CAT5E cable is used).

  • Page 69: Connections With A Computer

    8. Connections with a computer 8-1. Image transmission functions When the unit and computer are connected using a LAN cable, the unit’s data can be saved in (downloaded to) the computer and data can be written (uploaded) from the computer to the unit. The following kinds of data can be downloaded and uploaded.

  • Page 70: How To Install The Software

    8. Connections with a computer 8-3. How to install the software This section describes how to install the image transmission software (HS50 Tool). Windows XP is used as the host computer’s operating system in the example given here. 1. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the unit into the CD-ROM drive of the host computer in which the program will be installed.

  • Page 71: Basic Operations Of Software

    8-4. Basic operations of software This section describes how to operate the image transmission software (HS50 Tool). <Startup> On the Start menu of Windows, select [Programs] £ [Panasonic] £ [AV-HS50Tool] £ [HS50Tool]. The main screen now appears. <Exit> Click the [CLOSE] button.

  • Page 72: Image Transfer

    8. Connections with a computer 8-5. Image transfer 8-5-1. Transferring images from the computer to the unit 1. Select the mode. Check that [To HS50] appears in the [Mode] field. If [From HS50] appears instead, click the [From HS50] button so that [To HS50] appears. 2.

  • Page 73: Transferring The Unit's Images To The Computer

    8. Connections with a computer 8-5-2. Transferring the unit’s images to the computer 1. Select the mode. Check that [From HS50] appears in the [Mode] field. If [To HS50] appears instead, click the [To HS50] button so that [From HS50] appears. 2.
  • Page 74 8. Connections with a computer <Transferring the setup data to the unit>...
  • Page 75 8. Connections with a computer <Transferring the setup data from the unit>...

  • Page 76: Setting Menu Tables

    9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 1 TIME/CBGD Menu 1 AUTO Time Setting range 0 to 33s (59.94Hz) 0 to 999f Initial value 2 PinP Time Setting range 0 to 33s (59.94Hz) 0 to 999f Initial value 3 KEY Time Setting range 0 to 33s (59.94Hz) 0 to 999f...
  • Page 77 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 4 KEY Setup Menu 1 Key Type Setting range Luminance, Linear, Chroma Initial value Luminance 2 Fill Setting range Bus, Matte Initial value 3 PVW Setting range On, Off Initial value 4 Set Fill Col Setting range White, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue, Black Initial value...
  • Page 78 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 7 MultiView Pattern Menu 1 Split Setting range 4Split, 5-aSplit, 5-bSplit, 9Split, 10-aSplit, 10-bSplit Initial value 10-aSplit 2 Pos1 Source Setting range SDI-IN1 to 4(Input Name), DVI-IN(Input Name), FMEM1, FMEM2, CBGD, CBAR, Black, NoAsign Initial value 3 Pos2 Source Setting range SDI-IN1 to 4(Input Name), DVI-IN(Input Name), FMEM1, FMEM2,...
  • Page 79 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 9 XPT SW Assign Menu 5 XPT5 Setting range SDI-IN1 to 4(Input Name), DVI-IN(Input Name), FMEM1, FMEM2, CBGD, CBAR, Black, NoAsign Initial value DVI-D(Input Name) 6 XPT6 Setting range SDI-IN1 to 4(Input Name), DVI-IN(Input Name), FMEM1, FMEM2, CBGD, CBAR, Black, NoAsign Initial value FMEM1...
  • Page 80 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 10.3 Input Menu/SDI- 1 Mode Setting range Normal, DbyD, UC, AUTO IN3(xxxxxx) Initial value Normal 2 Freeze Select Setting range Frame, Field Initial value Frame 3 Freeze Setting range On, Off Initial value 4 Name Type Setting range Default, Preset, User, CAM Name...
  • Page 81 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 11 Output Menu 1 SDI-OUT1 Setting range PGM, PVW, CLN, AUX, MV, KeyOut Initial value 2 SDI-OUT2 Setting range PGM, PVW, CLN, AUX, MV, KeyOut Initial value 3 DVI-OUT Setting range PGM, PVW, CLN, AUX, MV, KeyOut Initial value 4 SDI-OUT:Limit Setting range Off, 108, 104, 100...
  • Page 82 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting 13 Operation Menu 11 FAN Setting range Alarm, NoAlarm Initial value — 12 Power Setting range Alarm, NoAlarm Initial value — 13 Temperature Setting range Alarm, NoAlarm Initial value — 14 SYSTEM Menu Setting range UnLocked, Locked Initial value UnLocked...
  • Page 83 9. Setting menu tables Sub menu Setting item Setting BUS Asign Status 1 XPT SW Setting range Initial value 2 XPT SW Asign Setting range Initial value 3 PGM Setting range Initial value 4 PVW Setting range Initial value 5 AUX Setting range Initial value 6 PinP...

  • Page 84: Appearance

    10. Appearance Unit: mm (inch) 189 (7-7/16) 65 (2-9/16) Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50 POWER ALARM LINK USER 1 USER 2 SHIFT OSD/TIME OSD ON PinP KEY-F/S WIPE PinP ON KEY ON FTB ON BUS DELEGATION TRANSITION TYPE KEY-S SHIFT KEY OUT KEY-F PinP SHIFT...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    11. Specifications Inputs 5 video lines 4 signal lines: SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4 DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI IN Outputs 3 video lines, 4 outputs 2 signal lines: SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2 (Only the SDI OUT 1 signals are split into two) DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI OUT Signal formats 480/59.94i, 576/50i...
  • Page 86 11. Specifications DVI-D output Digital RGB (Vertical frequency: 60 Hz): XGA (1024M768), WXGA (1280M768), SXGA (1280M1024), WSXGA+ (1680M1050), UXGA (1600M1200), WUXGA (1920M1200) Digital RGB: 1080/50P, 1080/59.94P p High-resolution multi view mode supported: Signals are also output with a high resolution even when SD has been selected as the system mode.
  • Page 87 11. Specifications Ambient operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) temperature Humidity 10 % to 90 % (no condensation) Power supply DC 12 V, 2.5 A p Power consumption when using the AC adapter: AC 30 W Supplied AC adapter Rated input: AC 100 V to 240 V, 1.6 A, 47 to 63 Hz Rated output: DC 12 V, 4.75 A, 57 W...

  • Page 88: Appendix (Glossary)

    Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. Word Explanation AB Bus system A bus control mode. By executing a transition, the A bus and B bus signals are output to the program images alternately. Ancillary Data The auxiliary data other than the video signals which is transmitted inside the data stream of the video serial interface.
  • Page 89 Appendix (glossary) Word Explanation Interface signals which control auto transition from an external source. [General Purpose Interface] The color tone of the video signals. A unit used for video signal levels. The setup level (black level) of the signals is expressed as 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE, etc. Key Edge The border or shadow added to the edges of keys.
  • Page 90 Appendix (glossary) Word Explanation Tally The signal which outputs the program output statuses of the input signals to an external device. The LED that indicates the program output status on the control panel is also referred to as tally. Transition A function that switches from one image to another.
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  • Page 92 Operating Instructions <Basics> Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50N Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. For instructions on how to operate this Compact Live Switcher and how to establish its settings, refer to the “Operations and Settings” manual (PDF file) which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.
  • Page 93 Safety precautions CAUTION: CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT OPEN USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 94 Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked pinched particularly...
  • Page 95 Contents Before use ............5 2. Preparations ..........18 Overview ................5 2-1. Installation precautions ...........18 2-2. Connections with other devices.......19 Concerning the Operating Instructions ......5 2-2-1. Block diagram...........19 Trademarks and registered trademarks ......5 2-2-2. Example of connections ........20 About copyright and licence ..........5 2-3.

  • Page 96: Before Use

     violation of export laws of the software provided with this unit are expressly prohibited. Instructions   For the purposes of these instructions, AW-HS50N  Concerning the ratings  is referred to as “AW-HS50”. Similarly, AW-HE50HN and AW-HE50SN are display referred as “AW-HE50,”...

  • Page 97: Disclaimer Of Warranty

      Network security  IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks As you will use this unit connected to a network, your Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY attention is called to the following security risks.

  • Page 98: Characteristics

    Characteristics Compact design Multi view display function   The unit features a compact design with its half-   One channel is provided for the multi view display rack size width (210 mm [8-1/4˝]) and its 4RU size function. (177 mm [6-15/16˝]) depth.
  • Page 99   The control panel layout includes a row of five controller using IP connection   The unit can be connected to a Panasonic remote crosspoint buttons for the A bus and another row of five crosspoint buttons for the B bus. Using these camera controller using a network.

  • Page 100: Accessories

    Accessories Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for. Operating Instructions <Basics> (this manual) ..1 AC adapter ..............1 CD-ROM ..............1 Power cable (2 m [6.6 ft.]) .......... 1   Operating Instructions <Basics>   Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings> ...

  • Page 101: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions  In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”,  observe the following precautions as well. Handle carefully. Precaution to be observed during production Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock This product’s image switching and image effect or vibration.

  • Page 102: Parts And Their Functions

    1. Parts and their functions 1-1. Control panel Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50 POWER ALARM LINK USER 1 USER 2 SHIFT OSD/TIME OSD ON PinP KEY-F/S WIPE PinP ON KEY ON FTB ON BUS DELEGATION TRANSITION TYPE KEY-S SHIFT KEY OUT KEY-F PinP SHIFT...
  • Page 103 1. Parts and their functions  USER buttons [USER 1, USER 2]  OSD/TIME dial [OSD/TIME] Any four functions selected from among the menu The following operations are performed using this items can be assigned to the USER 1 button and dial.
  • Page 104 1. Parts and their functions  KEY ON button [KEY ON]  AUTO button [BKGD AUTO] This is used to combine key materials for the This automatically initiates the transition for the transition duration which has been set. transition duration which has been set. (Auto transition) Press the button.
  • Page 105 1. Parts and their functions  MIX button [MIX]  BUS DELEGATION buttons This is used to execute transitions (MIX transitions) [AUX, PinP, KEY-F/S] while overlapping the images of the A bus and These are used to select the buses which output B bus (or images of the PGM bus and PST bus).
  • Page 106 1. Parts and their functions  A bus crosspoint buttons [1 to 5] 2. When the indicator of the AUX button is blinked:  B bus crosspoint buttons [1 to 5] When one of the crosspoint buttons is pressed, These are used to select the materials to be output the AUX bus material is selected.

  • Page 107: Rear Panel

    1. Parts and their functions 1-2. Rear panel SIGNAL GND POWER SDI OUT SDI IN 12 V DVI OUT DVI IN TALLY / GPI BOOT SV NM  SDI IN connectors [SDI IN 1 to 4]  POWER switch [POWER] When the POWER switch is set to the ON position, These are the HD/SD SDI signal input connectors.

  • Page 108: Cooling Fan

    1. Parts and their functions  DVI OUT connector [DVI OUT]  TALLY/GPI connector [TALLY/GPI] This is the DVI-D signal output connector. (D-sub 15-pin, female, inch thread) Signals with the following resolution can be output This connector features five contact input ports from this connector by menu operations.

  • Page 109: Preparations

    2. Preparations 2-1. Installation precautions  In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”,  observe the following precautions as well. Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the jobs of installing and connecting the unit. Connecting the power supply Handle carefully! ...

  • Page 110: Connections With Other Devices

    2. Preparations 2-2. Connections with other devices 2-2-1. Block diagram AW-HS50 DbyD BLACK SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 BKGD TRANS VPrc 1, 2 (CUT, MIX, WIPE) COLOR BKGD DbyD SDI IN 2 Output 1, 2 COLOR VPrc (SDI) INPUT 1 to 4 (LIN, LUM, CHROMA) (SDI) DbyD...

  • Page 111: Example Of Connections

    2. Preparations 2-2-2. Example of connections HD SDI HD camera HD SDI SDI monitor HD SDI HD SDI HD camera HD SDI HD camera HD SDI SD SDI SDI monitor SD camera DVI-D DVI-D PC monitor SIGNAL GND POWER SDI OUT SDI IN 12 V DVI OUT...
  • Page 112 2. Preparations  Example of IP connections  (connecting the unit to the AW-HE50 and AW-RP50) AW-HE50S AW-HE50S LAN cable SDI video signal (straight cable) Monitor 2 Switching hub Monitor 1 LAN cable (straight cable) Monitor Monitor AW-HS50 AW-RP50...

  • Page 113: Turning The Unit's Power On And Off

    2. Preparations 2-3. Turning the unit’s power on 2-4. Checking the video output and off Described below are the steps taken to display the unit’s OSD menu on an external monitor to check the  Turning on the power  unit’s video output.

  • Page 114: Displaying The Osd Menus On An Sdi Monitor

    2. Preparations  Changing the video format  2-4-2. Displaying the OSD menus on an SDI monitor If the OSD menus cannot be displayed even when the SDI monitor has been connected to the unit, the video format must be changed. Connect the SDI monitor to the unit’s Follow the steps below to change the video format.

  • Page 115: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu Operations

    2. Preparations  Changing the connector for  2-5. OSD (on-screen display) outputting the OSD menus menu operations The unit’s settings are selected using the OSD menus which are displayed on the external monitor. Described here is how to operate the OSD menus. 2-5-1.

  • Page 116: Menu Configuration And Moving Between Menus

    2. Preparations 2-5-3. Menu configuration and moving between menus  Menu configuration of the unit   Moving between the main menu and  submenus The unit’s OSD menus are organized in two hierarchical levels: the main menu and the submenus. Moving from the main menu to a submenu To select a submenu item: Main menu:...

  • Page 117: Operations Using The Submenus

    2. Preparations 2-5-4. Operations using the submenus Select the line with the setting item. When the OSD/TIME dial is turned, the cursor “>” at the far left moves up or down. Bring the cursor to the line with the setting item whose setting is to be changed, and then press the OSD/TIME dial.

  • Page 118: Indications Used In This Operating Instructions

    2. Preparations Move the blinking part. When a setting item has a multiple number of settings, press the OSD/TIME dial to move the blinking part to the right. The blinking part moves This part blinks. Press the OSD/TIME dial. to the right. Complete the changes.

  • Page 119: Direct Operations Using The User Buttons And Osd/Time Dial

    2. Preparations 2-5-6. Direct operations using the USER buttons and OSD/TIME dial The functions that have been assigned to the USER buttons are displayed in the USER button status display area, and the setting itemes which can be operated directly using the USER buttons and OSD/TIME dial are displayed in the states listed below.

  • Page 120: Menu Delegation Function

    2. Preparations 2-5-7. Menu delegation function When the buttons listed below are double-clicked, the specified menu is selected. (The menu delegation function) The operation corresponding to the button pressed is also executed. <List of menu delegation functions> Button Menu selected AUTO FTB ON [1] TIME/CBGD Menu...

  • Page 121: Appearance

    3. Appearance Unit: mm (inch) 189 (7-7/16) 67 (2-5/8) Compact Live Switcher AW-HS50 POWER ALARM LINK USER 1 USER 2 SHIFT OSD/TIME OSD ON PinP KEY-F/S WIPE PinP ON KEY ON FTB ON BUS DELEGATION TRANSITION TYPE KEY-S SHIFT KEY OUT KEY-F PinP SHIFT...

  • Page 122: Specifications

    4. Specifications Inputs 5 video lines 4 signal lines: SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4 DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI IN Outputs 3 video lines, 4 outputs 2 signal lines: SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2 (Only the SDI OUT 1 signals are split into two) DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI OUT Signal formats 480/59.94i, 576/50i...
  • Page 123 4. Specifications SDI outputs HD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 292M) SD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 259M) 2 signal lines: SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2 (Only the SDI OUT 1 signals are split into two) HD: SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with •...
  • Page 124 4. Specifications Control I/O LAN (RJ-45) Connecting cable: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cable (category 5 or above), (For IP control) max. 100 m [328 ft.], STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended   When connecting to a hub (switching hub), use a straight cable.
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