This will be the last equipment post for a bit because I have other exciting things to share with you that still deal with HD but more on the construction end of things!
Here is the switcher!
Panasonic AV-HS450
It has many many features…too many to post here…but I will try…
Key Features (Standard Equipment)
- Built-in dual-display Multi-Viewer lets you display up to 20 different images on two monitors (up to 16 on one screen)
- MultiViewer windows can be assigned to any outputs and offer with easy control of labels and borders, Preview (green) and Program (red) Tally Indicators
- Four independent AUX busses, with mix transitions to AUX 1, also offers a clean feed with layer selection for IMAG, Webcasts and other applications
- 16 HD/SD-SDI Inputs standard. HD/SD (format depends on switcher system setting)
- 4 HD/SD-SDI outputs standar. (format depends on switcher system setting)
- 2 DVI-D outputs standard (scalable to 1920×1200) for display of MultiViewers (or other outputs) with large flat panel monitors or projectors.
- Switchable frame-synchronizers on all inputs ensure reliable, glitch-free switching, even with asynchronous sources
- Color correction adjustments (with 6-axis matrix) standard on eight inputs, for precise image matching of different sources
- Switchable up-conversion standard on four inputs – for easy integration of legacy sources
- Wide range of high-quality 3D digital effects (2 channels) for creative versatility
- One upstream and two downstream keyers, super-clean chroma keyer employing Primatte® algorithms
- 10 shot memories and 10 PinP memories with timed transitions, for streamlined operation
- Six User programmable function buttons – for customized workflow
- The switcher supports HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24Psf,* 1080/23.98Psf,* 720/59.94p and 720/50p) and SD (480/59.94i and 576/50i) formats
- SD card slot for graphics import/export and saving of all system settings
- Ethernet port for PC graphics transfer with auto sizing software and alpha channel support
- 4 Frame Memories for rapid access to stills and graphics
- Direct Control of one Panasonic pan/tilt/zoom camera via RS-422 remote port, with storage and recall of up to 10 presets per camera.
- Expanded control of up to five Panasonic pan/tilt/zoom camera (with source/control switching) when used with AW-series controller, storage and recall of 10 presets per camera.
- Two I/O option slots for expansion to 20 inputs or 10 outputs using AV-HS04M series cards.
- Dual RS-422 ports for editor, pan-tilt, expansion panel control and machine communication
- Tally/GPI with Preview and Program Tally
- Genlock with Blackburst or TRI input, plus switchable frame syncs for easy systemization
- Dual redundant power supplies. (2) A.C. for mainframe, (2) 12V DC for control panel (AC adapters also included.)
- Compact, two-rack size mainframe, perfect for mobile or studio use
- Control Panel: weight – 8.6 pounds; dimensions: approx. 22″ W x 3-1/2″ H x 11-13/16″ D
Now that I’ve completely overwhelmed you with technical stuff and what not, you can check out the brochure that has pictures and shows you more about these features visually than I can post here!
We’ve started gutting the Control Room and framing the screens, I will be showing pictures of that process soon! If you are wanting to get involved and help, let me know, I will see what I can do but I’m trying to do everything during the day so I don’t have to stay late hours, but if people do want to help and they can’t until the evenings then I can move my work schedule around to make maybe an evening or two available.
I’m getting really excited and nervous! I hope you are too =)
- Mainframe: weight – approx. 21.6 pounds; dimensions: 19″ W x 3-1/2″ H x 18-1/2″ D










