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AW-HS50 Compact HD/SD Live Video Switcher Discontinued

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AW-HS50 DISCONTINUED

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HD/SD live switcher with Built-in MultiViewer

DISCONTINUED

This product has been discontinued.

For a high-quality replacement switcher, we recommend the AV-UHS500.

Key features

  • 5 inputs and 3 outputs
  • Audio Level Meter Display Function
  • MultiViewer display functionality comes installed as standard
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DISCONTINUED

This product has been discontinued.

For a high-quality replacement switcher, we recommend the AV-UHS500.

Specification Description
Dimensions (W x H x D) 210 x 67 x 177 mm (8-1/4˝ x 2-5/8˝ x 6-15/16˝)
[excluding protrusions]
General -
Current consumption 2.0 A (DC 12 V)
Power Requirements DC 12 V ±10 % (AC adapter provided)
Humidity 10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Ambient Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Mass 1.4 kg (3.08 lbs.)
Signal Processing Y:Cb:Cr 4:2:2, 10 bit (8 bits for frame memory)
RGB 4:4:4, 8 bit
ME Number 1ME
SDI Inputs HD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 292M)
SD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 259M)

4 signal lines: SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4

HD: SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with
• 0.8 V [p-p] ±10 % (75 Ω)
• Input return loss More than 15 dB
(5 MHz to 1.5 GHz)
• Automatic equalizer 100 m (328 ft.)
(when 5C-FB cable is used)

SD: SMPTE 259M standard complied with
• 0.8 V [p-p] ±10 % (75 Ω)
• Input return loss More than 15 dB
(5 MHz to 270 MHz)
• Automatic equalizer 200 m (656 ft.)
(when 5C-2V cable is used)
Video Terminal -
Signal Formats SD: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
HD: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF
Inputs 5 video lines
SDI 4 signal lines: SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4
DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI IN
Outputs 3 video lines, 4 outputs
SDI 2 signal lines: SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2 (Only the SDI OUT 1 signals are split into two)
DVI-D 1 signal line: DVI OUT
DVI-D Input Digital RGB (Vertical frequency: 60 Hz):
XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), UXGA (1600 x 1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Digital RGB: 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p
• Analog input signals are not supported.
SDI Outputs HD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 292M)
SD: Serial digital component (SMPTE 259M)

2 signal lines: SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2
(Only the SDI OUT 1 signals are split into two)

HD: SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with
• Output return loss: More than 15 dB (5 MHz to 1.5 GHz)
• Output level: 0.8 V [p-p] ±10 % (75 Ω)
• Rise time: Less than 270 ps
• Fall time: Less than 270 ps
• Difference between rise time and fall time: Less than 100 ps
• Alignment jitter: Less than 0.2 UI (130 ps)
• Timing jitter: Less than 1.0 UI
• Eye aperture ratio: More than 90 %
• DC offset: 0±0.5 V

SD: SMPTE 259M standard complied with
• Output return loss: More than 15 dB (5 MHz to 270 MHz)
• Output level: 0.8 V [p-p] ±10 % (75 Ω)
• Rise time: Less than 1.5 ns
• Fall time: Less than 1.5 ns
• Difference between rise time and fall time: Less than 0.5 ns
• Jitter: Less than 0.2 UI
DVI-D Output Digital RGB (Vertical frequency: 60 Hz):
XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), UXGA (1600 x 1200), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Digital RGB: 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 OUT 1 connectors or SDI OUT 2 connector.
• Analog output signals are not supported.
LAN RJ-45 x 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (For IP control)
Connecting cable: LAN cable (category 5 or above), max. 100 m [328 ft.], STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended
• When connecting to a hub (switching hub), use a straight cable.
Use a crossover cable when connecting the unit and another device on a 1:1 basis without going through a hub.
Accessories Operating Instructions (this manual), CD-ROM (Operating Instructions , Operating Instructions , Data Transmission Software), AC adapter, Power cable (2 m [6.6 ft.])
Video Delay Time 1 frame (F)
• Video signals that have passed through the PinP, multi view display, DVI-D input or DVI-D output will be delayed in each case by up to one frame.
Other SERVICE switch [SV/NM] (for maintenance purposes)
Normally, this switch is used as the “NM” position.
TALLY/GPI D-sub 15-pin, female, inch thread
INPUT: 5 inputs, photocoupler sensing
OUTPUT: 7 outputs, open collector output (negative logic)
Synchronous Terminal -
Control Terminal -

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Compact and Yet so Powerful

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, live event video and more, the half-rack width of the 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 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.

More Key Features

  • 5 input, 3 output switcher in sub-compact ½ rack-width design
  • 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