Overview

The sub-compact, multi-format live HD/SD AW-HS50 switcher offers 10-bit processing, four HD/SD-SDI inputs and one HD DVI-D input, as well as a built-in MultiViewer, Chroma Keyer, Aux Bus, 1080/29.94PsF support, and more.

Ideal for mobile production, AV facilities, event video and more, the half-rack width HS50's built-in MultiViewer allows users to view four, nine, or 10 images on a single display — significantly reducing the cost, size, and weight of a complete HD production system. The adjustable MultiViewer outputs can also be used to provide a multi-image large-screen presentation display. Other advanced functions include dedicated hardware for picture-in-picture (PinP) with dissolve transitions, switchable upconversion, color correction, a chroma/linear keyer plus a downstream keyer (DSK), auto or manual video transitions, wipe and PinP preset memories, and frame memories.

As a key component in Panasonic's first complete Internet Protocol (IP) production system, the HS50 also offers an IP link to the new AW-RP50 remote camera controller. This link enables remote switching of the remote controlled camera video on the HS50's AUX bus, and other unique functions The AW-HS50 has built-in, switchable 10-bit frame synchronizers on each input, ensuring reliable, glitch-free switching even with non-synchronous sources such as remote camera feeds, small camcorders, and computer graphics.

The HS50 has four HD/SD-SDI inputs and one HD DVI-D input, two HD/SD-SDI outputs and one scalable DVI-D output. Additional standard features include an on-screen display (OSD) for viewing switcher settings, GPI input, camera tally outputs, an Ethernet control interface, 4-pin XLR 12VDC input, and an AUX Bus for a versatile production workflow.

• 5 input, 3 output switcher in sub-compact ½ rack-width design
• AUX bus, PinP, Chroma Keyers, 10-bit frame synchs
• Measures only 8 ¼" W x 2-5/8" H x 6-15/16" D
• 10-bit, 4:2:2 HD or SD live switching
• Weighs just over four pounds
• Supports 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/24PsF, and 720/59.94p

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Specs

Video format:	HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/23.98PsF,1080/24PsF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p) SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i)
Video Processing::	Y: Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit (8 bit for FMEM) RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit
M/E:	1 M/E
Video Input:	Standard: 4 SDI inputs (SDI-IN1 to 4) Standard: 1 DVI-D input (DVI-IN) XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), UXGA (1600 x 1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Vertical frequency: 60 Hz 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p *Video output formats of the AW-HE50H are not supported. *Analog input signals are not supported.
Video Output::	Standard: 2 SDI outputs (SDI-OUT1 to 2 each, 2 output distribution for SDI-OUT1) Standard: 1 DVI-D output (DVI-OUT) XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), UXGA (1600 x 1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Vertical frequency: 60 Hz 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p *High-resolution multi view mode supported: Signals are also output with a high resolution even when SD has been selected as the system mode. When the high-resolution multi view mode is enabled, MV is assigned to the DVI-OUT connector, and MV cannot be assigned to the SDI-OUT1 connectors or SDI-OUT2 connector. *Analog output signals are not supported.
Interface::	LAN: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (for IP control); RJ45 x 1 TALLY/GPI GPI INPUT x 5 channels; D-sub 15 pin GPI OUTPUT x 7 channels; (female) x 1
Power Supply / Power consumption:	DC12 V ±10 % (AC adapter provided), 2.0 A
Operating Temperature:	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:	10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Dimensions (WxHxD):	210 mm x 67 mm x 177 mm (8-1/4 " x 2-5/8 " x 6-15/16 " ) (excluding protrusions)
Weight:	Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) (without options)
Standard Accessories:	AC Adaptor, Power Cable
BKGD:	Wipe Pattern: Wipe x 13 Transition Type: Cut, Mix, Wipe (including DVE)
FTB:	Selectable Materials: Black, White, CBGD, FMEM1, FMEM2
Keyer:	Number of Keys: 1 Key Type: Linear key, Luminance key, Chroma key Transition Type: Mix
PinP:	Number of PinP: 1 Transition Type: Mix BUS Transition Yes (Mix)
AUX Bus:	Number of AUX BUS: 1 Selectable Materials: SDI-IN1 to 4, DVI-IN, CBAR, CBGD, BLACK, FMEM1, FMEM2, PGM, PVW, KOUT, CLN, MV BUS Transition: Yes (Mix)
Input function:	Frame Synchronizer: SDI-IN1 to 4, DVI-IN (DVI-IN is always-on) Freeze: SDI-IN1 to 4, DVI-IN Dot by Dot: SDI-IN1 to 4 Video Processing: SDI-IN1 to 4 Up-converter: SDI-IN3, IN4
Output function:	MultiViewer Single Screen Display Labels, Tally indication, Split-screen (the screen may be split into 4, 5a/5b, 6a/6b, 9 and 10a/10b sections) MV frames, Labels, Tally indications, camera setting information, and Audio Level Meters are not shown on SDI-OUT1. OSD Single Screen Display SDI-OUT2,DVI-OUT (unshown on SDI-OUT1) Audio Level Meter SDI embedded audio (group1/ 1 ch, 2 ch) Frame Memory: 2 channels The image data in the Frame Memory is stored even when the power is off. *Video processing for the Frame Memory is 8-bit. *OSD, Frames, Labels, Tally indications, camera setting information, and Audio Level Meters for MultiViewer are not stored in the Frame Memory. Memory Function: PinP Preset
Footnotes:	*Effect Dissolve Function *Be sure to use the included AC adapter and power cable.

Accessories

	model	description
	AW-RP50	Sub-compact remote camera controller How to Buy	0

Resources

 Operating Instructions Brochure Mixers Switchers Catalogue Basic Operating Instructions PROfiles: University of St. Thomas

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