Specifications

Video processing

Video format

SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i),

WIPE/DVE

 

Pattern

WIPE x 12, Squeeze x 11, SLIDE x 8, 3D DVE x 12 (3 directions)

HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p)

 

Excluding 3D, selection with key transition is possible independently of background.

 

 

 

 

 

M/E

1M/E

Transition

 

Transition method

FADER, AUTO

 

Video processing

Y:Cb:Cr, 4:2:2 10 bit

 

Transition type

Cut, mix, wipe (including DVE), background and key can be selected.

 

 

 

 

RGB, 4:4:4 8 bit

 

 

Key source

BUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 inputs (HD/SD-SDI)

KEYER

 

Key fill

BUS, MATTE

 

Video

Option: A maximum of four inputs (up to 2 boards each of 2 of

 

 

Key mode

Linear key, Lum key, Chroma key (Key only)

Input

3 types of input boards can be added: HD/SD-SDI x 2,

PinP

 

Transition method

AUTO (PinP only)

 

 

 

 

HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/RGB x 2).

 

 

Transition type

MIX

 

Key

Assign one out of video inputs

 

 

Serial (EDITOR)

D-sub9pin x 1: RS-422 (GVG protocol compatible)

 

DSK

Assign one out of video inputs

Interface

 

Tally output

D-sub15pin x 1, open collector output

 

Reference

Black burst/TRI (loop through) x 1

 

GPI

ø 3.5 Stereo mini jack

 

 

 

 

 

Standard: Four outputs (PGM x 2, general-purpose x 2,

 

 

LAN

10 Mbps x 1 (Service purpose)

 

 

each HD/SD-SDI )

Removable media

 

SD memory card slot

1 (for transferring still image files and providing an upgrade capability)

 

 

Option: A maximum of four outputs (up to 2 boards each of

Humidity

 

10 % to 90 % (no condensation)

 

Video

2 types of output boards can be added: general-purpose x 4, each

Operating temperature

0 ˚C to +40 ˚C

Output

 

HD/SD-analog x 2, DVI/analog x 1 each).

Power Supply

 

AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

 

 

The six general-purpose output interfaces (OUT1 to 6) above are

Power consumption

 

Approx. 98 W

 

 

assignable as PGM, PVW, AUX, multi-screen and keyout.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

420 mm x 132 mm x 408 mm (excluding protrusions)

 

Reference

Loop through x 1 (Genlock), or

Weight

 

Approx. 6.4 kg: without options

 

Black burst x 2 (internal synchronization)

 

Approx. 7.2 kg: with options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Features and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice due to continual improvements.

Dimensions

132 mm

mm22

408 mm

420 mm

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic System Solutions Company

Corporate Broadcast and Multimedia Business Unit

4-3-1 Tsunashima-Higashi,

Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City 223-8639, Japan

http://panasonic.biz/broad/

AV-JECHS40008

Printed in Japan

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AK-HC1500 specifications

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