Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AV-HS300G Panasonic
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Bef ore operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and sav e this manual f or future use. Operating Instructions Multi-f ormat Live Switcher Model No .
2 indicates saf ety inf ormation. This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. F or CANAD A Safety precautions CA UTION RI SK O F EL ECT RI C SH OC K D O NO T OP E N CA UTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T REMO VE CO VER (OR BACK).
3 indicates saf ety inf ormation. 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instr uctions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) F ollow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dr y cloth. 7) Do not bloc k any ventilation openings.
4 Information on Disposal f or Users of W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with gener al household waste .
5 Contents Description .............................................. 6 Features ................................................... 6 Precautions for use ................................ 7 1. Functions in each area ....................... 8 1-1 Control panel .
6 Description This unit is a 1ME digital video s witcher which suppor ts multiple HD and SD f ormats. While f eatur ing compact dimensions, it can optionally support HD analog component inputs ( 5) in addition to the five SDI inputs and one D VI-I input.
7 Precautions f or use Handle carefully . Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shoc k or vibration. Do not carr y or mov e the product by the f ader lev er . This is impor tant to prev ent trouble . Use the product in an ambient temperature of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
8 1. Functions in each area 1-1. Control panel Po wer indicator [PO WER] This lights when the power s witch ( 2 ) is set to ON while power is supplied to the DC po wer sock et.
9 1. Functions in each area 1-2. Crosspoint area PGM/A bus crosspoint s witches [PGM/A 1 to 7] These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals . In the case of the flip-flop system, the main line video (PGM) signals are alwa ys selected.
10 1. Functions in each area 1-3. Wipe area 7 Wipe pattern selector switches [WIPE P A TTERN / FUNC] These are used to select the wipe patterns. Each switch is used to select one of the nine wipe patterns. The indicator of the s witch for the selected pattern lights (in amber).
11 1. Functions in each area 1-4. T ransition area [BKGD] switch This e xecutes the bac kground transition when the [A UTO] s witch ( ) or fader le ver ( ) has been oper ated. When the [BKGD] s witch is pressed and it is selected, its indicator is lighted in amber .
12 1. Functions in each area Fader lever This is used to e xecute bac kground or ke y transitions. When it is mo v ed as far as it will go , the transition is completed.
13 1. Functions in each area 1-6. Rear panel connections area SDI signal input connectors [DIGIT AL INPUTS 1 to 5] IN: SDI signal in.
14 2. Basic operations 2-1. T ransitions 2-1-1. Selecting the bus Press the crosspoint s witches to select the material which will be targeted for the bac kground transition. By pressing these s witches, the signals are selected, and the indicators of the selected s witches light.
15 2. Basic operations 2-1-3. Selecting the transition mode Use the [BKGD] and [KEY] s witches in the transition area to select the bus signals f or which the transition is to be e xecuted. If the switches ha v e been pressed at the same time, both s witches are selected.
16 2. Basic operations 2-2. Wipe 2-2-1. Selecting the wipe pattern Press one of the wipe pattern selector switches to select the desired wipe pattern from among the nine patterns availab le. The indicator of the selected wipe pattern selector s witch lights in amber .
17 2. Basic operations Changing the soft effect amount On the BODR menu, turn [F3], and set the soft effect amount using the SOFT item. A setting of “0” means that the soft eff ect is OFF . Setting the border color On the BODR menu, turn [F4], and set the border color using the COLR item.
18 2. Basic operations 2-3. Ke y 2-3-1. Selecting the key sour ce Selecting the key sour ce signals The signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7 can be used f or the ke y source signals. While holding down the [KEY -S] switch in the source selection area, press one of the B bus crosspoint s witches [1] to [7] to select the ke y source signal.
19 2. Basic operations 2-3-2. Setting the key Selecting the key type 1 Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [KEY] s witch to display the KEY men u. 2 T ur n [F1] to displa y the KEY menu (sub menu). 3 T ur n [F2], and select the TYPE item.
20 2. Basic operations 2-3-4. Selecting key fill Selecting the key fill signals In addition to the signals assigned to crosspoints 1 to 7, special fill colors can be used f or the ke y fill signals.
21 2. Basic operations Adjusting the fill color The fill color can be adjusted when USR1 to 4 hav e been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color , color background and edge color . 1 Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [KEY] s witch to display the KEY men u.
22 2. Basic operations Adjusting the edge color The edge color can be adjusted when USR1, 2, 3 or 4 has been selected. Use of USR1 to 4 is shared by the border color , color background and fill color . 1 Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [EDGE] s witch to display the EDGE men u.
23 2. Basic operations 2-4. Color backgr ound The color backg round to be used by the b us can be set. One color among the eight preset colors (WHITE, YELLOW , CY AN, GREEN, MA GENT A, RED , BLUE and BLACK) and f our user colors can be selected. HUE, SA T and LUM adjustments can be perf or med for the user colors .
24 2. Basic operations 2-5. Freezing the input signals The input signals can be frozen and used. If any of the input signals has been frozen, the freeze status displa y LED lights. While signals are froz en, the tally signals of the corresponding input will not be output.
25 2. Basic operations 2-6. Frame memory A UX output signals can be stored in the frame memor y f or use. Stored images can be used as the bus images b y assigning the FMEM signals using the crosspoint assignment process.
26 2. Basic operations 2-7. Preset memory Up to 10 panel settings can be stored in this memor y . The table belo w lists the settings which are stored.
27 2. Basic operations RECALL: This is used to recall the preset memor y data and change the panel settings. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [MEM] s witch to display the PSMEM (1/3) menu. 2 T urn [F2], select “RECL ” using the MODE item, turn [F3], and set the preset memor y number using the NO .
28 3. Setup 3-1. Setting the input signals 3-1-1. Setting the input signals (IN 1 to 5) If HD has been selected as the system f or mat, SDI or analog HD component can be selected f or each input. This selection is possible only when the HD analog board has been connected.
29 3. Setup 3-1-3. Setting the D VI input signals (IN6) Selecting the signal system Select the digital or analog system f or the D VI input video signals. DIG (digital) : Digital input signals of the D VI connector are eff ective . ANLG (analog) : Analog input signals of the D VI connector are eff ective .
30 3. Setup Adjustment Adjust the clock/phase and position of the D VI input signals. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu. 2 T ur n [F1] to displa y the D VIPH menu. 3 T urn [F2] to adjust the clock/phase of the analog input signal using the CKPH item.
31 3. Setup 3-2. Setting the output signals 3-2-1. T ypes of output signals There are three output signal types: PGM, PVW and A UX. PGM : This is the main-line output of the s witcher ; images with wipe, mix, ke y and other eff ects added to them are output.
32 3. Setup 3-3. Selecting the video format One system (input/output signal) video f or mat can be selected. More than one f ormat cannot be selected. If HD is selected, SDI or HD analog component can be selected f or each input.
33 3. Setup 3-4. Setting the crosspoints 3-4-1. Assigning signals to the crosspoints External video input signals and inter nally generated signals can be assigned to crosspoint switches 1 to 7. Displaying the assignment statuses 1 Press the [FUNC] s witch to light its indicator , and then press the [XPT] s witch to display the XPT men u.
34 3. Setup The table belo w lists the def ault settings. Switch Signal Description XP1 BLACK Internally generated signal, b lack XP2 INPUT1 External video input 1: SDI or analog HD component XP3 INPU.
35 3. Setup 3-5. Setting the sync signals The sync signals to be used by the system can be selected. External sync : For synchronization with an e xter nal sync signal (gen-lock).
36 3. Setup 3-6. Adjusting the output signal phase The phase of the output video signals can be adjusted. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu. 2 T ur n [F1] to displa y the OUPHS menu.
37 3. Setup <Phase adjustment setup> 2%& 3YSTEMSTANDARD s(/UTPUT ( s(/UTPUT &DELAYF OR2%&ANDINPHASEOUTPU.
38 3. Setup 3-7. Network settings Set up the network for tr ansmitting image files by Ethernet. For details on image tr ansmission method, refer to “5. Image transmission functions”. The network initial setup is: IP address: 192.168.0.10, subnet mask: 255.
39 3. Setup Setting the gatewa y 1 On the SETUP men u, tur n [F1] to displa y the GW (Gatew a y) menu. 2 T ur n [F2] to select the setting location. An asterisk ( ) appears at the setting location. 3 T urn [F3] to set the number , and press the [F3] switch to enter the setting.
40 3. Setup 3-8. Other settings 3-8-1. LCD backlight The LCD backlight can be set to ON or OFF . 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu. 2 T urn [F1] to display the SYS menu. T ur n [F2], and select ON or OFF for the bac klight using the BL item.
41 3. Setup 3-9. Status displays The statuses can be displa yed. 1 Press the [FUNC] switch to light its indicator , and then press the [SETUP] s witch to display the SETUP menu. 2 T ur n [F1] to displa y the ST A TS menu. ALM (alarm) : Indicates a fan and/or pow er supply alarm.
42 4. Setting menu tab le A setting is entered when an item displa yed ( ) is selected and then the [F1], [F2], [F3] or [F4] switch is pressed. (It will not be entered unless the s witch is pressed.) Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select.
43 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. CBGD USR4(*) P arameter HUE SA T LUM 5/5 Setting range 0 to 35.
44 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. EDGE USR3(*) P arameter HUE SA T LUM 4/5 Setting range 0 to 35.
45 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. SETUP IN1–5 P arameter SIG MODE GAIN 1/15 Setting range IN1 .
46 Menu Submenu P arameter 1 P arameter 2 P arameter 3 T ur n F1 to select. T urn F2 to select. T ur n F3 to select. T ur n F4 to select. SETUP SYS P arameter BL V ANC BB 12/15 Setting range ON OFF ON OFF 0 7.
47 5. Image transmission functions This unit comes with a function f or transmitting still images from the host computer to the unit via Ethernet and a function f or impor ting still images from the unit into the host computer .
48 5. Image transmission functions How to install the pr ogram This section describes how to install the image transmission progr am (HS300 T ool).
49 5. Image transmission functions Operation This section describes how to operate the image transmission prog ram (HS300 T ool). <Startup> On the Star t menu of Windows, select [Progr ams] [P anasonic] [A V -HS300T ool] [HS300T ool].
50 5. Image transmission functions <T ransmitting images to the unit> 1. Select the mode. Check that “T o HS300” appears in the [Mode] field. If “F rom HS300” appears instead, clic k the Mode button so that “T o HS300” appears. 2. When the [Select Image] button is clic ked, the file selection dialog bo x appears on the screen.
51 6. External interfaces This unit comes with RS-422, GPI and tally connectors to ser v e as external interf aces. 6-1. RS-422 connector This enables the unit to be controlled b y an editing controller AG-A850. Use it with the settings below . Baud rate : 38400 bps P arity : ODD Stop bit: 1 bit Pin assignment Pin No.
52 6. External interfaces 6-3. T ally connector The tally connector comes with tally output, output enable , power supply or f an alar m output pins. The output signals from the tally output pins are f or lighting the tally lamps, and these outputs are open collector outputs.
53 7. Connections Connections when implementing gen-lock (frame synchr oniz er OFF) Signal Generator HD camera HD camera HD camera VTR PC A C adapter A W-PS505A D VI or V GA SDI SDI (HD) SDI (HD) .
54 7. Connections Connections when not implementing gen-lock (frame synchr oniz er ON) • Example where the optional HD analog board is used HD camera HD camera HD camera VTR PC A C adapter A W-P.
55 8. Appearance Unit: inch (mm) 16-1/8 (410) 9-1/2 (240) 4-1/16 (103.5) 3/16 (5).
56 Specifications and standar d accessories Specifications Inputs Video inputs 6 (SDI 5, D VI-I 1, analog HD 5 [optional]) Ref erence 1 Outputs Video outputs 3 (PGM, PVW , .
57 SDI outputs SD [SMPTE 259M standard complied with] • Output return loss More than 15 dB (5 MHz to 270 MHz) • Output le vel 0.8 Vp-p 10 % • Rise time Less than 1.5 ns • F all time Less than 1.5 ns • Diff erence between rise time and fall time Less than 0.
58 Appendix (glossary) Defined below are the terms used in this manual. W ord Explanation AB Bus system A bus control mode . By ex ecuting a transition, the A bus and B b us signals are output to the program images alternately .
59 W ord Explanation Genlock A function f or synchronizing the video signals using an external sync signal as the ref erence. GPI [General Purpose Interface] Interf ace signals which control auto transition from an e xternal source. IRE A unit used f or video signal lev els.
60 W ord Explanation SDI [Serial Digital Interface] The standard by which video signals in v ar ious SD and HD f or mats are transmitted along a single coaxial cab le. Self Ke y A function that creates ke y signals from key fill signals f or combining keys .
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