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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.