Panasonic AW-HS50 - User Manual

★ A highly efficient operating environment can be established by linking AW-HS50 switcher and AW-RP50 controller
together. (Only one AW-HS50 switcher can be linked.)
This is to explain how the devices are to be connected and what features are made available by this linkage.
Features Available by This Linkage
- Switching the Sources: The sources on AW-HS50 can be switched in tandem with the camera selecting operations
by AW-RP50. * Controllable buses: AUX, PVW, PinP, KEY-F
- Focus Assist Function: It is possible to switch between the Multi View Display (MV) and a full-screen display of
camera output image by a single AW-RP50 button operation. * Controllable bus: AUX
- Displaying the Camera Icon: A camera being controlled by AW-RP50 can be indicated with the camera icon ( )
on the MV screen by AW-HS50.
- Displaying the Camera Information: The setting information of a camera can be displayed on an AW-HS50 AUX
output image or the MV screen.
- Getting the Tally Information: Tally information can be output to a camera selected using AW-HS50 PGM.
- Changing the AW-HS50 Settings: Setting values on AW-HS50 can be changed using the PAN/TILT lever and
ZOOM button on AW-RP50.
Connection Procedure and Type of Cable
① Connect AW-HS50 and AW-RP50 using a LAN cable.
* Connecting directly: crossover cable Connecting via a hub: straight cable, category 5 or higher, up to 100m
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Configuring AW-HS50
① Hold down the OSD ON button – (Fig.1-A) for two seconds to open the menu. (To close it, hold the button down
again for two seconds.)
② Use the OSD/TIME dial – (Fig.1-B) to change the menu setting below so that the functions linked up with
AW-RP50 are enabled.
Menu: [13] Output Menu > 10. CamContLink => [On] – (Fig.2) * Default: Off
Linked-Up Functions of AW-HS50 and AW-RP50
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Step 1
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Making the linked-up features ready

Summary

Features Available by This Linkage

Switching the Sources

Switching sources on AW-HS50 in tandem with camera selection operations by AW-RP50. Controllable buses: AUX, PVW, PinP, KEY-F.

Focus Assist Function

Switching between Multi View Display and full-screen display of camera output via a single AW-RP50 button.

Displaying the Camera Icon

Indicating a camera controlled by AW-RP50 with an icon on the MV screen.

Displaying the Camera Information

Displaying camera setting information on an AW-HS50 AUX output or MV screen.

Getting the Tally Information

Outputting tally information to a selected camera using AW-HS50 PGM.

Changing the AW-HS50 Settings

Changing AW-HS50 settings using the PAN/TILT lever and ZOOM button on AW-RP50.

Connection Procedure and Type of Cable

Configuring AW-HS50

Configuring AW-RP50

Settings for enabling each function

Setting for Switching the Sources

Enables source switching and allows selection of the desired source to switch to.

Setting for Focus Assist Function

Switches AW-HS50 AUX output between unit's image and selected remote camera.

Setting for Displaying the Camera Icon

Setting for Displaying the Camera Information

Setting for On-Air Tally Information

Setting the Use of PAN;TILT Lever and ZOOM Button

Setting the USER buttons

Panasonic AW-HS50 Specifications

General

Power Consumption	30W
Transitions	Cut, Mix, Wipe
Color Space	4:2:2
Bit Depth	10-bit
Audio Inputs	Embedded in HDMI/SDI
Audio Outputs	Embedded in HDMI/SDI
Control Interface	RS-422
Weight	4.5 kg
Keyers	2
Effects	Chroma Key, Luma Key
Audio	Embedded Audio Support
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz