Panasonic Live Production Center - Streaming Switcher Controller and PTZ Camera Controller

All-in-one IP live switcher with all the functions needed for live productions

Video, audio and camera control through single LAN cable, achieving easy controls by single operator

The AV-HLC100 combines a live switcher, remote camera controller and audio mixer in one unit. Live audio production for small live musical performances, lectures and presentations can now be done easily by one operator, instead of the multiple operators that are usually required. It is also compliant with the NDI and NDI | HX standards, enabling connection and control of the remote camera to be performed through the same LAN cable with power provided (A PoE+ hub is required for the power supply.) for smooth remote shooting. RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is also supported. Footage can be directly uploaded to various streaming services such as YouTube Live.

Various inputs supported, including SDI, HDMI and IP
The AV-HLC100 supports a wide range of video formats including 3G-SDI video in 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p, and enables cross-conversation between 1080p/1080i and 720p. SDIx4 or SDIx3/HDMIx1 can be selected, and it also has 8ch of IP inputs, so that a system can be configured to match the production environment. It is also compliant with NDI and NDI|HX, which enables high-resolution videos to be encoded and transferred in real time. Our HD Integrated Cameras can be connected with a single LAN cable, without external IP decoders.

Note: The 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p formats are not supported for HDMI input.

Direct streaming by RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol)
The AV-HLC100 supports RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol), enabling footage to be directly uploaded to live streaming services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Streamed footage can be streamed and recorded at the same time for easy archiving and restreaming.

Quick workflow for production and streaming with a wide range of video effects and titling
A wide range of video effects are available for quick and easy live production work, including a title function with a design template, a clip player in which video and still image data can be used as materials, still image storage and over 190 transition patterns including 3D-DVE patterns. Footage from Skype TX can be used for interviews or on-site broadcasts, providing an effective technique for live events, lectures and presentations. Audio functions include mixing of embedded audio, line input and microphone input. Whether you're working with video or audio material, the AV-HLC100 enables smooth live production work.

Features

User-Friendly operations and compatibility with NDI and ND | IHX standards for smooth live productions

PTZ camera control
TELE/WIDE zooming can be done with the seesaw switch on the left of the control panel. Detailed IRIS and FOCUS adjustment can be performed by individual dials, and position control such as PTZ Camera, PinP or Title can be assigned to the 3D joystick at the top right for operation with one handle.

Audio level controls
The volume knob can be used to control all audio levels, which can be checked in the LED display.

LCD Menu
The LCD menu displays a wide range of statuses and settings including PTZ camera selection, PTZ/PST operation, PinP material selection, title material selection, transition pattern selection, CLIP/STILL operation and input source selection.

GRAB and REC/STREAM control
The GRAB and REC/STREAM buttons are located at the top of the control panel, enabling capturing still image of PGM output, streaming and recording to be started and stopped with one touch.

SDI and HDMI input
Supported video inputs: SDI x 4 or SDI x 3 / HDMI x 1 video. Supported video outputs: HDMI x 1, 3G-SDI x 2, RTMP streaming x 1, NDI x 1.

Supported Formats: 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97PsF (over 59.94i), 1080/23.98p, 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/25PsF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p

Note: The 1080/59.94p and 1 080/50p formats are not supported for HDMI input.

Support Audio Input/Output
Audio input source are available from Embedded digital Audio, Analog Audio inputs and Microphone input. Those Audio source can be mixed and output to Analog Audio outputs, headphone output and Embedded with Video outputs.

Smooth live production
The AV-HLC100 can be automatically linked to our HD Integrated Cameras. Footage from eight camera settings can also be directly input without using external IP decoder, enabling video and audio transfer, camera control through a single LAN cable.

Wide range of video effects available for quick live productions and RTMP connections suitable for direct live streaming

Wide range of transitions through PinP and pattern formats
Supports PinP in one screen. You can also choose from a vast range of over 190 transition patterns, including 3D-DVE, to add effects easily.

Extensive title functions
You can select from a wide range of design templates where text attributes such as font and color can be edited, and insert a title. Up to eight created titles can be preset for a smooth workflow during live streaming.

Clip player and still image store
Still image and video data can be inserted as source, along with a variety of file formats Windows supports (please note that some formats are not supported). Autoplay can also be set to automatically play multiple sources that have been prepared in advance.

Supported Format:

Video Clip Memory

1) When plug-in provided by NewTek is not installed Video format: avi, mpg, gif
Audio format: wav, wma, au, midi

2) When plug-in provided by NewTek is installed Video format:
3g2, 3gp, asf, avi, dif, dv, f4v, flv, h261, h263, h264, m2p, m2t, m2ts, m4a, m4v, mjpeg, mjpg, mkv, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpg, mts, mxf, ts, webm, wmv
Audio format: aif, aiff, mp3, wav, wma

Still Store Memory

1) When plug-in provided by NewTek is not installed: jpeg, bmp

2) When plug-in provided by NewTek is installed:
3fr, arw, bay, bmp, bmq, cap, cine, cr2, crw, cs1, cut, dc2, dcr, dds, dng, drf, dsc, erf, exr, fff, g3, gif, hdr, ia, ico, iff, iiq, j2c, j2k, jif, jp2, jpe, jpeg, jpg, k25, kc2, kdc, koa, lbm, mdc, mef, mng, mos, mrw, nef, nrw, orf, pbm, pcd, pct, pcx, pef, pfm, pgm, pic, pict, png, ppm, psd, psdz, ptx, pxn, qtk, raf, ras, raw, rdc, rw2, rwz, sgi, sr2, srf, sti, targa, tga, tif, tiff, wap, wbm, wbmp, xbm

RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) connections supported
The AV-HLC100 supports RTMP connections, enabling PGM output to be directly uploaded to live streaming services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Streamed footage can also be recorded while it is being streamed.

Audio mixer function
The AV-HLC100 supports up to eight audio input source. You can select up to eight source from eight IP input source, four embedded audio source, two line input source and one microphone input source and assign them to the mixer.

Connection compatible with Skype TX
The AV-HLC100 can use Skype TX as one of the source, which enables broadcast-quality video communication. Footage sent by Skype-based video channels from remote locations can be added as an input material during live shows.