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PANASONIC ANNOUNCES AV-HS400 MULTI-FORMAT HD/SD LIVE SWITCHER
WITH BUILT-IN MULTIVIEWER IMAGE PREVIEW
November 19, 2007
Source: Panasonic
Panasonic has announced the newest addition
to its line of multi-format video switchers – the AV-HS400.
Available in December, the high-performance HS400 easily integrates
into existing HD/SD workflows, flawlessly mixing HD and SD
video sources. The new switcher also includes a built-in MultiViewer
preview, an expandable HD/SD architecture, 3D Digital Effects,
chroma key, and a multitude of other advanced features.
Designed for use in studio or mobile production systems worldwide,
the all-in-one HS400 supports these HD and SD formats -- 1080/59.94i,
1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, and 576/50i; and
accepts optional boards for up-conversion of standard definition
signals to high definition.
With the switcher’s built-in MultiViewer, users can output
four, six, or 10 images from different sources to a single
high-resolution display, eliminating the need for multiple
HD source and Preview monitors. The MultiViewer output can
also be used to provide multi-image, large screen display
for entertainment, education, and worship.
For enhanced creativity, the HS400 features a high-quality
chroma key that provides clean, production-quality composite
images for professional applications such as green screen,
news, and weather. Other advanced functions include picture-in-picture
(PIP), downstream key (DSK), and a versatile Aux Bus. Users
can select from 43 video transitions including standard wipe,
squeeze and slide patterns and 3D digital effects such as
page turn and rotation.
The HS400 has a built-in, switchable 10-bit frame synchronizer
for each input – ensuring reliable, glitch-free switching,
even with non-synchronous sources such as Blu-ray DVD players
or remote camera feeds. Reference (black burst) signal outputs
are also provided to enable synchronization with external
systems.
Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from broadcast
studios to live entertainment, the compact HS400 offers an
expandable, modular architecture. The basic unit includes
four HD/SD-SDI inputs and four HD/SD-SDI outputs. The switcher
may be expanded to support up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs through
the use of optional I/O boards. Options include dual HD/SD-SDI
inputs (with SD up-conversion), dual HD/SD component inputs
(with up-conversion), and dual DVI inputs (up to WXGA 1280
× 768). Other board options include dual component outputs
and a component/scaleable DVI output with a maximum resolution
of 1920x1200 pixels.
Additional features include tally outputs for up to eight
cameras, an LCD display for viewing settings, GPI input, RS-422A
remote control, an Ethernet interface for connection to a
PC, an SD card slot for integrating still graphics, on-screen
display of menus and programmable user buttons.
The AV-HS400 will be available in December at a suggested
list price of $10,990. The optional boards available are:
AV-HS04M1 board with dual HD/SD-SDI inputs and SD up-conversion,
suggested list price $1,950; AV-HS04M2 board with dual HD/SD
Analog Component inputs with SD up-conversion, SLP $1,790;
AV-HS04M3 board with dual DVI inputs with up-conversion, SLP
$1,990; AV-HS04M4 board with dual HD Analog Component outputs,
SLP $1,150; AV-HS04M5 DVI/Component output board with DVI
resolution scalable to 1920x1200 pixels, SLP $2,390.
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