Panasonic 4K Live Production Video Switcher

Introducing the AV-UHS500, a 12G-SDI compatible compact 4K Live Production Video Switcher. The 4K Live Video Switcher demonstrates outstanding live video production performance in the field for use in a variety of applications, such as event staging, broadcast at stations and OB vans, lectures at universities and conference halls.

The AV-UHS500, planned for release in February 2020, represents the next step in switching technology from Panasonic, which has rapidly gained a reputation for live compact switchers in broadcast studios, live entertainment and sport events.

The AV-UHS500 offers a high level of functionality in its range. In addition to providing 4K/3G/HD multi format support, the device allows the same number of HD inputs and outputs to be maintained even when operating in 4K.

Five optional boards have also been developed to meet customer needs. For improved flexibility and usability, additional option boards can be freely installed to increase the number of inputs\, ensuring smooth operation at big events with a large number of cameras. The unit is equipped with 5 keyers, including 2ch of chroma-key and 2ch of PinP, to enable a variety of production effects. The switcher is also equipped with an up/down conversion function, HDR/SDR conversion function and ITU-R BT.2020/BT.709 conversion function. These enable the flexibility to select video output as needed in environments where there are a variety of formats being used.

Expansion Slots
Utilize a variety of option boards to customize the functionality of the AV-UHS500 video switcher for your needs. Plug & play operation with the expansion slots makes it simple and easy.

SDI Input Unit (AV-UHS5M1G)

3G or 12G-SDI x 4 inputs, frame synchronizer
U/C, color correction
SDR/HDR conversion
ITU-R BT.709/BT.2020 conversion compatible

SDI Output Unit (AV-UHS5M2G)

3G or 12G-SDI x 4 outputs
D/C
HDR/SDR conversion
ITU-R BT.2020/BT.709 conversion compatible

HDMI Input Unit (AV-UHS5M3G)

HDMI 2.0 x 3 inputs
Scaler for each channel

HDMI Output Unit (AV-UHS5M4G)

HDMI 2.0 x 3 outputs
Scaler for each channel

4K DVE Unit (AV-UHS5M5G)

DVE function in 4K mode
BKGD x 1
Keyer x 1

Key Features

4K live production video switcher
12G-SDI compatible
4K/3G/HD multi-format support with up/down, HDR/SDR and ITU-R BT.2020/BT.709 conversion functions
Equipped with 5 keyers, including 2 channels of chroma-key and 2 channels of PinP
5 optional boards available for customization and system flexibility
4K/3G/HD multi format compatible
12G-SDI/3G-SDI/HDMI multi interface compatible
Compact, integrated body equipped with two optional unit slots
Inputs: Standard SDI: 8ch/16ch max*1, standard HDMI: 2ch*2/8ch max*1.
Outputs: Standard SDI: 5ch/13ch max*1, standard HDMI 2ch*3/8ch max*1.
5 keyers with 2ch of Chroma-key and 2ch of PinP
Supports up/down conversion function, HDR/SDR conversion function and ITU-R BT.2020/BT.709 conversion function
4 AUX BUS channels, AUX 1 and 2 with a mix transition function, and DSK 1 and 2 are assignable
A remote camera controller function for control of up to 16*1 Panasonic 4K/HD Integrated Cameras

Key Features

4K/3G/HD multi format compatible
12G-SDI/3G-SDI/HDMI multi interface compatible
Compact, integrated body equipped with two optional unit slots

In the Box

4K live production video switcher

Specifications

General
Power Supply	AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Current Consumption	1.5 A
Ambient Operating Temperature	0°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Ambient Operating Humidity	10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Storage Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Humidity	10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Weight	Approx. 7 kg ( Approx.15.4 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 170 mm x 360 mm (17-5/16 inches x 6-11/16 inches x 14-3/16 inches) (excluding protrusions)
Video Terminal
SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 8 Terminals	8 lines (plus another maximum of 8 lines when using the OPTION unit) • Connectors: BNC x 8 • Color space conversion function • Frame synchronizer function • Connectors <SDI IN 1> to <SDI IN 4> equipped with simple format converters. • Connectors <SDI IN 5> to <SDI IN 8> equipped with up-converters. • Connectors <SDI IN 5> to <SDI IN 8> equipped with color correctors. * SDI IN 1/2 excludes HDMI IN 1/2. 12G-SDI: 12G-SDI, SMPTE ST 2082-10 standard complied with 3G-SDI: 3G-SDI, SMPTE292 standard complied with (Compatible with Level-A/Level-B) HD-SDI: HD-SDI, SMPTE292M standard complied with
HDMI IN 1 to HDMI IN 2 Terminals	2 lines (plus another maximum of 6 lines when using the OPTION unit) Video format inputs: 720p/59.94 Hz, 720p/50 Hz, 1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz, 1080p/59.94 Hz, 1080p/50 Hz, 1080p/29.97 Hz, 1080p/25 Hz, 1080p/24 Hz, 1080p/23.98 Hz, 2160p/59.94 Hz, 2160p/50 Hz, 2160p/29.97 Hz, 2160p/25 Hz, 2160p/24 Hz, 2160p/23.98 Hz PC format inputs: 4K (3840 x 2160, 60 Hz), WQHD (2560 x 1440, 60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 60 Hz), UXGA (1600 x 1200, 60 Hz), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050, 60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024, 60 Hz), WXGA (1280 x 768, 60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768, 60 Hz) Mode: Full/Fit-H/Fit-V • Scaler, Frame synchronizer and Color space conversion function • Connectors: HDMI x 2 • This connector does not support the CPRM technologies. * HDMI IN 1/2 excludes SDI IN 1/2.
SDI OUT 1 to SDI OUT 5 Terminals	5 lines (plus another maximum of 8 lines when using the OPTION unit) • Connectors: BNC x 5 • Down-converter to 1080p, Color space conversion function • PGM, PVW, CLN, ME PGM, MV1 to MV2, AUX1 to AUX4, Key Out can be assigned. 12G-SDI: 12G-SDI, SMPTE ST 2082-10 standard complied with 3G-SDI: 3G-SDI, SMPTE292 standard complied with (Compatible with Level-A) HD-SDI: HD-SDI, SMPTE292M standard complied with
HDMI OUT 1 to HDMI OUT 2 Terminals	2 lines (plus another maximum of 6 lines when using the OPTION unit) • Connectors: HDMI x 2 • Not support Scaler (Only system format is available) • Color space conversion function • PGM, PVW, CLN, ME PGM, MV1 to MV2, AUX1 to AUX4, Key Out can be assigned.
Signal Formats	2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p, 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 29.97PsF, 25p, 25PsF, 24p, 24PsF, 23.98p, 23.98PsF, 59.94i, 50i 720/59.94p, 50p
Signal Processing	R: G: B 4: 4: 4 8 bit / 4: 2: 2 10 bit (Only for HDMI) Y: CB: CR 4: 2: 2 10 bit
ME Number	1ME
Synchronous Terminal
REF Terminal Reference Input/ BB Outputs	In Genlock mode: Black burst or Tri-level Sync input signals (with loop-through) • Loop-through output is performed in external sync mode. • If loop-through output is not going to be used, provide a 75 Ω termination. • Connectors : BNC x 2 • Same field frequencies as those of the system formats supported. • With the 24.00p format, Black Burst input signal is not supported. • With the 1080/23.98PsF format, black burst with 10 Field ID (SMPTE318M standard met) or Trilevel Sync signals supported. • BB signals are output from two connectors in the internal sync mode.
Video Delay Time	1 line (H): When the frame synchronizer setting is [Off] and neither the up-converter nor the down-converter is operating 1 frame (F): When the frame synchronizer setting is [On] and the up-converter and down-converter are operating • When the signals have passed through PinP, DVE, multi view, down-converter or HDMI IN, a maximum delay of 1 frame is applied in each case.
Control Terminal
LAN Terminal	Compatible with 1000BASE-TX and AUTO-MDIX (For IP control) • Connecting cable: LAN cable (CAT5e), max. 100 m (328 ft), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended • Connectors : RJ-45
TALLY GPI Terminal	INPUT : 8 inputs general-purpose, photocoupler sensing OUTPUT: 19 outputs; selected from R/G tally, general-purpose ALARM: 1 output, open collector output (negative logic)