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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/23.98F, 1080/24psF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p)
SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i)
AV-HS04 M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 and M7 optional boards are not compatible
Y:Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit (8 bit for FMEM)
RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit
1 M/E
A maximum of 20 input channels
Standard: 16 SDI inputs (IN 1 to 16)
Optional: Maximum of 4 inputs (IN A1, A2, B1, B2) (Up to 2 optional boards may be inserted into the 2 input/output optional slots)
A maximum of 10 input channels
Standard: 4 SDI outputs (OUT 1 to 4 each, 2 output distribution for OUT1
Option: Maximum of 4 inputs (OUT A1, A2, B1, B2) (Up to 2 optional boards may be inserted into the 2 input/output optional slot)
Standard: 2 DVI-D outputs (OUT5, OUT6)
XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x1050), UXGA (1600 x 1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
1080/50p, 1080/59.94p
GENLOCK: Black burst or TRI input signal (loop through inputs)
Internal synchronization: Black burst outputs
WIPE/DVE pattern: Wipe, squeeze, slide, 3D, 2 channel DVE pattern
Transition type: Cut, mix, wipe (including DVE)
Image effect: PGM/A, PST/B BUS
Effect: Mosaic, mono color, paint
Number of keys: 1
Key type: Linear key, luminance key, chroma key, full key
Transition type: Cut, mix, wipe
WIPE/DVE pattern: Wipe, squeeze, slide, 3D pattern
Number of keys: 2
Key type: Linear key, luminance key
Transition type: MIX
Number of PinP: 2
Transition type: MIX
1-4 AUX BUS1 is compatible with MIX transition
Input function:
Frame Synchronizer: IN 1 to 16
Freeze: IN 1 to 16
Up-converter: IN 13-16 Color collector: IN 9 to 16
Specification for IN A1, A2, B1 and B2 depend on the specs of the mounted optional equipment
Multi-viewer: 2 systems
Labels tally indication, split-screen (the screen may be split into 4, 9, 10 and 16 sections)
A maximum of 20 channels may be simultaneously displayed on 2 screens
Other function: OSD, phase adjustment, chroma key sample marker
Shot memory, BKGD/wipe memory, PinP memory
PANEL: RJ45 x 1 (to connect to the control panel)
EDITOR: D-sub 9 pin x 1, RS-422 (GVG protocol compatible)
COM: D-sub 9 pin x 1, pan-tilt system control
TALLY/GPI: D-sub 50 pin x 1
LAN: RJ45 x 1
AC 100 V to 240 V
50 Hz/60 Hz, 170 W
0 deg.C to +40 deg.C (32 deg.F to 104 deg.F)
10% to 90% (no condensation)
Mainframe: RJ45 x 1 (to connect to the mainframe)
TALLY/GPI: D-sub 25 pin x 1
SD memory card: Still image file loading/saving, setup data back up
DC 12V 2A, 24 W (comes with an AC adapter)
2RU: 482 x 88 x 471 mm (18.97 x 3.46 x 18.54") excluding protrusions
Control Panel: 560 x 88 x 300 mm (22 x 3.46 x 11.81") excluding protrusions
10.5 kg / 23.1 lbs (without options/excluding accessories)
11 kg / 24.3 lbs (with full options/excluding accessories)
Control Panel: 4 kg / 8.8 lbs (excluding accessories)
The Panasonic AV-HS450N 16+ Input HD/SD Video Switcher offers a greater value than any other in its class. The two-rack-sized HS450N switcher comes standard with 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs (expandable to 20 with optional I/O boards), four HD/SD-SDI outputs and two DVI-D outputs. The switcher incorporates full 10-bit HD processing for maximum picture quality and accepts optional boards for additional up-conversion, down-conversion and scaling of many video formats. This high-performance switcher is a flexible, economical solution for mid-size studios, mobile vehicles and mobile production systems.
The HS450N built-in dual-display MultiViewer lets you display up to 20 different images on two monitors (up to 16 on one screen), eliminating the need for a rack full of expensive monitors. Additional standard features include four independent AUX busses, up-conversion on 4 inputs and full color correction on 8 others, dual Picture-In-Picture display, two downstream keyers, a very high-quality chroma key, dual 3D DVE's, shot and PiP memories and much more.