Panasonic AK HC1500 User Manual

Compact, High-Performance, Multi-Format Live Switcher  
with Multi-view display  
Compatible with HD/SD cameras  
worldwide.  
Sports Arena  
Hall  
Built-in HD-SDI Interfaces with DVI, Component, and SDI Options for up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs  
• Four HD-SDI inputs and four HD-SDI outputs1* are standard equipment.  
• Optional input and output expansion boards include.  
Input..... Up to four HD/SD-SDI inputs or four HD/SD analog inputs, or DVI inputs2* can be added.  
Optional input boards feature up-converters.  
Output... Up to four HD/SD analog outputs or up to two DVI outputs3* can be added.  
Tally outputs for up to eight cameras for extra convenience.  
• RS-422 compatible (GVG protocol compatible) control jack.  
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Two interfaces assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.  
Compatible with XGA, WXGA, SXGA.  
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Compatible with XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) , UXGA (1600 x 1200) , WUXGA (1920 x 1200)  
Digital only  
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Option Slot x 2 (INPUTS)  
Rear  
POWER  
Switch  
Option Slot x 2  
(OUTPUTS)  
Power inlet  
Ground  
GPI Input  
SDI OUTPUTS  
SDI INPUTS  
RS-422 Interface  
LAN Port  
Reference(REF) Input/BB Output TALLY Output  
Optional boards enable expansion of inputs/outputs (up to two of each).  
The photograph above is an image with the AV-HS04M3 (top right)/AV-HS04M2 (bottom right)/ AV-HS04M5 (top left)/ AV-HS04M4 (bottom left) added.  
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Key Features  
Multi-system compatibility for extra flexibility  
“Compact” with all the functions you need  
The main unit and control panel are integrated in a compact body.  
USER Assignable Buttons  
Some functions from the menu can be  
assigned to these two buttons.  
SD Memory Card Section  
Still images recorded on an SD Memory  
Card can be used as background or  
key images.  
Cross-point Buttons for AUX Bus Only  
Selects CLN, PVW and PGM material that is selectable  
with the AUX bus only.  
SD Memory Cards can also be used to  
store frame memory images and settings data.  
SD Memory Card is not included.  
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WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION  
Selection Buttons  
Pattern Page Indicator  
Lights indicate wipe, squeeze, slide  
or 3D.  
Rotary Encoder F1-F5  
Sets parameters displayed  
in the menu.  
Encoder for Adjustment(Z)  
In conjunction with the positioner (X, Y),  
used to set PinP and wipe location,  
chroma key range and other parameters.  
LCD  
Displays settings menu.  
POSITIONER(X,Y)  
POWER Indicator  
ALARM Indicator  
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION  
Mode Selection Buttons  
Selects from background wipe,  
KEY wipe or FUNCTION for  
WIPE PATTERN/FUNCTION  
Selection buttons.  
AUX BUS DELEGATION  
Buttons  
Switches AUX Bus  
Crosspoint button application  
between KEY, DSK and PinP  
buses.  
WIPE DIRECTION Selection  
Buttons  
Independent Transition  
Execution Buttons  
Switches FTB (Fade-to-Black),  
PinP and DSK ON/OFF.  
KEY ON/OFF or disable can be  
set in the FTB menu.  
KEY/AUX Bus  
Cross-point row  
Select the source of the bus  
switched with the KEY/AUX  
Bus Cross-point row.  
PGM/A Bus  
Cross-point row  
Select the PGM/A-Bus  
video signal.  
Fader Lever  
PST/B Bus Cross-point row  
Select the PST/B-Bus video signal.  
MIX/WIPE Selection Status Indicator  
Indicates background and  
KEY transition type selection status.  
Bus Tally Indicator  
Indicates A-, B-Bus output status.  
Next Transition Selection Buttons  
Select transition image from background and key.  
KEY ON Status Indicator  
Transition Type Selection Buttons  
Selects the transition type option, selected with,  
Transition Execution Buttons  
AUTO - Executes automatic transition at a set time.  
Next Transition selection buttons for background and KEY.  
CUT - Executes instant transition.  
• MIX - Switches A-/B-bus images while overlapping.  
• WIPE - Performs transition using the pattern selected with the Wipe Pattern Selection button.  
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in the field and studio.  
for superb results.  
Multi-view display Preview on a  
Single Monitor  
Multi-view display lets you compile and view sources  
from PGM, PVW, to input materials on a single screen,  
so you can reduce the number of monitors required.  
Example of an AV-HS400 monitor system  
Number and Location of Images  
is Selectable  
• The number of split-screen can be selected from 10, 8, and 4.  
• Display of signal name in each screen (ON/OFF possible).  
• Display of red tally indications in frames for PGM output.  
• Left/right switching of PGM and PVW screens possible.  
• Arrangement of the images can be changed.  
Simultaneous split-screen preview  
with a single monitor.  
Ten Split Pictures (images)  
Eight Split Pictures (images)  
Four Split Pictures (images)  
Example of conventional monitor system  
Connection of separate monitors is required  
for each input, PVW and PGM.  
The image shows loop-through outputs connected to switcher inputs.  
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Key Features  
Multiple Effects for Stunning Results  
In addition to standard wipe patterns, the DVE allows you to enjoy squeeze and slide effects,  
and different types of 3D. Luminance key, chroma key and DSK are also provided as standard.  
Plus PinP (Picture-in-Picture), with extremely simple operation.  
A total of 43 effects offer great creative flexibility  
WIPE  
SQ (Squeeze)  
Switching between 12 wipe patterns.  
Switching between 11 types of squeeze including center, top and bottom.  
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SQ  
SQ  
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SQ  
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No Pattern  
SQ  
SQ  
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SL (Slide)  
3D (3 Dimension)  
Switching between up, down, left, right and diagonal slide effects.  
Switching between 3D effects such as page turn and rotate.  
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SL  
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SL  
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No Pattern  
SL  
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SL  
SL  
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No Pattern  
No Pattern  
No Pattern  
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Chroma key for broadcast quality composite images  
Example of  
composite effect  
High-quality chroma key for broadcast and commercial production applications.  
WIPE  
DSK  
Chroma key material  
Background material  
After composition  
(images)  
PinP  
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SYSTEM EXAMPLE  
B.B.  
Ready for broadcast and  
studio production  
applications.  
Signal Generator  
HD-SDI Camera  
HD-SDI  
HD-SDI  
HD Analog  
Component  
HD-SDI  
HD-SDI camera environment  
(with Genlock)  
PDP  
HD-SDI  
HD(SD)-SDI  
HD(SD)-SDI  
HD(SD)-SDI  
HD(SD)-SDI  
Inputs 5 to 8 can  
also be upconverted  
to SD-SDI.  
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=Option Boards  
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)  
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)  
AV-HS400  
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)  
HD-SDI Monitor  
HD-SDI Monitor  
IN(REC)  
OUT(Monitor)  
HD-SDI (Ach)  
HD-SDI (Bch)  
HD VTR  
(Spare Line)  
IN(REC)  
OUT(Monitor)  
HD-SDI (Ach)  
HD-SDI (Bch)  
HD VTR  
(Main Line)  
Ideal for use with simple  
systems at CATV stations,  
schools and other locations.  
HD Analog Component  
HD Analog Component  
HD Analog  
Camera  
HD Analog Component  
PDP  
or  
HD-SDI  
HD camera environment  
(no Genlock): Using the HD  
Analog component option  
HD-SDI Camera  
HD VTR  
DVI  
OUT(PLAY)  
IN(REC)  
AV-HS400  
or  
P2 Mobile  
Projector  
PC Monitor  
=Option Boards  
DVI INPUTS(AV-HS04M3)  
HD-SDI  
ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)  
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)  
HD-SDI  
DVI or VGA  
HD-SDI Monitor  
PC  
Provides the flexibility  
SD Use  
HD Use  
required for facilities moving  
from SD to HD production.  
Analog Material (Optional Input)  
SD Analog  
Up-Converter  
Analog Component  
Analog Component  
HD Analog  
HD/SD Analog Component  
Monitor  
A combined HD/SD environment  
without Genlock.  
SDI Material (Optional Input)  
SD-SDI  
Up-Converter  
DVI  
HD/SD-SDI  
AV-HS400  
=Option Boards  
HD-SDI  
ANALOG INPUTS(AV-HS04M2)  
SDI INPUTS(AV-HS04M1)  
PC Monitor  
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M5)  
ANALOG OUTPUTS(AV-HS04M4)  
SDI Material (Standard Input)  
SD-SDI  
HD/SD-SDI  
HD/SD-SDI  
HD-SDI  
HD/SD-SDI Monitor  
Option Boards You can expand inputs/outputs to match your system.  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
SDI INPUTS  
ANALOG INPUTS  
ANALOG OUTPUTS  
AV-HS04M1  
AV-HS04M2  
AV-HS04M4  
INPUTS: HD/SD-SDI x 2(BNC)(Built-in Up-converter)  
INPUTS: HD/SD ANALOG Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)  
(Built-in Up-converter)  
OUTPUTS: Analog Component x 2(Y/Pb/Pr)  
DVI INPUTS  
DVI/ANALOG OUTPUTS  
AV-HS04M3  
AV-HS04M5  
INPUTS: DVI-I x 2(Built-in Scaler)  
OUTPUTS: DVI-I x 1, Analog x 1  
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Specifications  
SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i),  
WIPE x 12, Squeeze x 11, SLIDE x 8, 3D DVE x 12 (3 directions)  
Video processing Video format  
WIPE/DVE  
Transition  
Pattern  
HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p)  
1M/E  
Excluding 3D, selection with key transition is possible independently of background.  
M/E  
Transition method FADER, AUTO  
Y:Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit  
Transition type  
Key source  
Key fill  
Cut, mix, wipe (including DVE), background and key can be selected.  
Video processing  
RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit  
BUS  
4 inputs (HD/SD-SDI)  
KEYER  
PinP  
BUS, MATTE  
Option: A maximum of four inputs (up to 2 boards each of 2 of  
3 types of input boards can be added: HD/SD-SDI x 2,  
HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/RGB x 2).  
Key mode  
Linear key, Lum key, Chroma key (Key only)  
Video  
Input  
Transition method AUTO (PinP only)  
Transition type  
Serial (EDITOR)  
Tally output  
GPI  
MIX  
Key  
Assign one out of video inputs  
D-sub9pin x 1: RS-422 (GVG protocol compatible)  
D-sub15pin x 1, open collector output  
ø 3.5 Stereo mini jack  
DSK  
Assign one out of video inputs  
Interface  
Reference  
Black burst/TRI (loop through) x 1  
Standard: Four outputs (PGM x 2, general-purpose x 2,  
each HD/SD-SDI )  
LAN  
10 Mbps x 1 (Service purpose)  
Removable media SD memory card slot 1 (for transferring still image files and providing an upgrade capability)  
Option: A maximum of four outputs (up to 2 boards each of  
2 types of output boards can be added: general-purpose x 4, each  
HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/analog x 1 each).  
The six general-purpose output interfaces (OUT1 to 6) above are  
assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.  
Loop through x 1 (Genlock), or  
Humidity  
10 % to 90 % (no condensation)  
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C  
Video  
Operating temperature  
Power Supply  
Output  
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Approx. 98 W  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
420 mm x 132 mm x 408 mm (excluding protrusions)  
Approx. 6.4 kg: without options  
Approx. 7.2 kg: with options  
Reference  
Weight  
Black burst x 2 (internal synchronization)  
Features and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.  
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Dimensions  
132 mm  
420 mm  
SD Logo is a trademark.  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Panasonic System Solutions Company  
Corporate Broadcast and Multimedia Business Unit  
4-3-1 Tsunashima-Higashi,  
Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City 223-8639, Japan  
AV-JECHS40008  
Printed in Japan  

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