Panasonic AW-HS50N Compact Live Switcher

The Panasonic AW-HS50N Compact Live Switcher is a sub-compact, multi-format, live HD/SD switcher with 10-bit processing. The AW-HS50N features (4) HD/SD-SDI inputs and (1) HD DVI-D input, (2) HD/SD-SDI outputs and (1) 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 12V DC input, and an AUX Bus for a versatile production workflow. It also features an integrated MultiViewer, Chroma Keyer, 1080/29.94PsF support, and more. The half-rack width AW-HS50N is ideal for mobile production, AV facilities, event video, et al.

The built-in MultiViewer allows users to view four, nine, or ten 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 and 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 AW-HS50N also offers an IP link to the new AW-RP50 Remote Camera Controller (sold separately). This link enables remote switching of the remote controlled camera video on the AW-HS50N's AUX bus, and other unique functions. The AW-HS50N has integrated, switchable, 10-bit frame synchronizers on each input, ensuring reliable and glitch-free switching even with non-synchronous sources, such as remote camera feeds, small camcorders, and computer graphics.

Features:

• (5) input, (3) output switcher in a sub-compact, half rack-width form factor
• AUX bus, PinP, Chroma Keyers, 10-bit frame sync
• 10-bit, 4:2:2 HD or SD live switching
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.25" x 6.94" x 2.63" 
• Weighs just over four pounds
• Supports 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/24PsF, and 720/59.94p

Specifications:

• 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
• Background (BKGD): 
  • Wipe Pattern: Wipe x 13
  • Transition Type: Cut, Mix, Wipe (including DVE)
  • 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 (not shown 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
    • EFfect Dissolve Function
• Interface:
  • LAN: RJ45 x 1
    • 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (for IP control)
  • TALLY/GPI: D-sub 15 pin (female) x 1
    • GPI INPUT x 5 channels
    • GPI OUTPUT x 7 channels
• Power Supply/Consumption: DC12 V ±10 % (AC adapter provided), 2.0 A
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
• Operating Humidity: 10-90% (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (Excluding Protrusions): 8.25" x 6.94" x 2.63"  (21cm 6.7cm x 17.7cm)
• Weight (Approx.): 3.1 lb (1.4 kg), without options