AV-HS6000

2ME Live Switcher

Key features

34 inputs (SDI X32, DVI×2) and 16 SDI outputs; all inputs have built-in frame synchronizers

Simultaneous output in both 1080p and 1080i formats

4 independent MultiViewer displays; Single MultiViewer can display a maximum of 16 video sources

Equipped with real-time high-quality chroma keying that employs Primatte® algorithms / Standard 1 channel, expandable up to 4 channels

The switcher can be set by the 10,1-type touch-operated Menu Panel AV‑HS60C3G (optional) or by a PC monitor and USB mouse

The main unit is equipped with an abundance of inputs and outputs for great system integration that includes 32 SDI and 2 DVI inputs plus 16 SDI outputs. 4 DVEs per ME enable diverse transitions when producing creative video in demanding fast-paced situations. Three types of control panels can be used. C1 and C2 panels offer 24 XPT buttons and 4 pages and allow easy switching among 96 total crosspoints. The compact panel C4 is 30% shorter than the C1/C2 version and offers an easier integration into small studios and OB Vans.

LATEST UPDATE

The AV‑HS6000 is a 2ME model in the HS series that employs a newly designed, easy-to-use GUI Control Panel to support accurate switching.

Even with its 3U compact size, the main unit is equipped with an abundance of inputs and outputs for great system integration that include 32 SDI and 2 DVI inputs plus 16 SDI outputs. To top it all off, 4 DVEs per ME enable diverse transitions when producing creative video in demanding fast paced situations.

Three types of control panels can be used. C1 and C2 panels offer 24 XPT buttons and 4 pages, and allow easy switching among 96 total crosspoints. Single or redundant power supply is selectable. New compact panel C4 is 30% shorter than the C1/C2 version and offers an easier integration into small studios and OB Vans. It offers 26 XPT buttons and 4 pages, for switching among 64 total crosspoints. In all cases, two multi-selection panels easily allow to recall wipes, event, shot, video and still memories.

Control Panel AV-HS60C1/AV-HS60C2

Control Panel AV-HS60C4

Model no.	ME Number	XPT	Power Supply	Width
AV-HS60C1	2 ME	24 XPT	Single Power Supply	980 mm (38-19/32 inches)
AV-HS60C2	2 ME	24 XPT	Redundant Power Supply	980 mm (38-19/32 inches)
AV-HS60C4	2 ME	16 XPT	Redundant Power Supply	656 mm (25-13/16 inches)

The AV-HS6000 is the "group name" for the below single items

AV-HS60U2E Main Frame (Dual Power)
AV-HS60C2E Control Panel (Dual Power)
AV-HS60C4E Compact Control Panel (Dual Power)
AV-HS60C3G Menu Panel (LCD Touch screen)
AV-SFU60G Chromakey License (software + key)
AV-HS60D1G Internal Storage Option (SSD)
AV-SF6000 Software Control Panel

Key features / benefits

System Functionality

34 inputs (SDI X32, DVI×2) and 16 SDI outputs; all inputs have built-in frame synchronizers
1080/50p format and 3G-SDI signals are supported
Simultaneous output in both 1080p and 1080i formats
Color correctors are installed at 8 inputs and 4 outputs **
Up-converters at 4 inputs and down-converters are installed at 2 outputs
Equipped with 4 DVE and 2 DVE (2D) per ME to handle backgrounds and keys
16 auxiliary buses (AUX1 to AUX4 equipped with MIX transitions)
Equipped with real-time high-quality chroma keying that employs Primatte®* algorithms. Standard 1 channel, expandable up to 4 channels**
4 keyer per ME (total 8 channels) also capable of PinP
4 downstream and 4 upstream keyers**

Flexible Operation

Equipped with 4 independent MultiViewer displays
Single MultiViewer can display a maximum of 16 video sources
Source names, tallies, audio level meters, and safety markers are displayable
Web server function: The switcher can be set and operated via LAN connection
Shot, event and macro memory allow to preset and recall frequently used effects
Video clips and still images can be registered up to 4ch each, allowing them to be easily used for CG wipes
Audio recording on video memory clips, allowing wipe transition with sound
Redundant and multi-operation with up to 3 control panels and 2 mainframes
The switcher can be set by the 10,1-type touch-operated Menu Panel AV‑HS60C3G (optional) or by a PC monitor and USB mouse

Plug-in software, free to download

The AV-HS6000 supports plug-in software, to include additional functionality. The following plug-ins are available.

Control of P2 recorders (serial), by Menu and by Macro memory
Link to AW-RP120 control panel, for a better integration with multi-camera systems based on convertible cameras
Bus control by 3rd party router control panel, including material name information (Evertz, Grass Valley** and Utah)
Tally information, compatible with TSL UMD v3.1.
GVG200 protocol compliant, via RS422

AV-SF6000, Software Control Panel, free to download

It allows HS6000 to be controlled from PC or Tablet, with intuitive and simple operation while viewing video sources
It can be used as sub-panel, or as a backup
Windows OS and Mac OS is supported
Video sources of all inputs, all outputs, all buses and all MV can be displayed.

*Primatte® is a registered trademark of IMAGICA DIGIX Inc. The copyrights of Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc. The patents for Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
**available in V2.00.00 or higher

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Specifications table

Mainframe AV-HS60U2P/E
Power Supply	AC100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (AV-HS60U2 supports redundant power supply)
Power Consumption	110 W
Ambient Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Ambient 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	482 mmx132 mmx418 mm (18-31/32 inchesx5-3/16 inchesx16-15/32 inches)(excluding protrusions)

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Mainframe AV-HS60U2P/E
Power Supply	AC100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (AV-HS60U2 supports redundant power supply)
Power Consumption	110 W
Ambient Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Ambient 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	482 mmx132 mmx418 mm (18-31/32 inchesx5-3/16 inchesx16-15/32 inches)(excluding protrusions)
Dimensions (W x H x D)*4	482 mmx132 mmx418 mm (18-31/32 inchesx5-3/16 inchesx16-15/32 inches)(excluding protrusions)
Video Terminal
SDI In 1 to SDI In 32 Terminals	During Standard mode 32 lines • Connectors: BNCx32 • SDI IN 27, SDI IN 28, SDI IN 31, SDI IN 32 terminals are equipped with up-converters. • SDI IN 25 to SDI IN 32 terminals are equipped with color correctors. HD-SDI SMPTE292M (BTA S-004) standard compliant • 0.8 V [p-p]±10% (75 ohm) • Automatic equalizer 100 m (328 ft) (when 1.5 Gbps/5C-FB cable is used) SD-SDI SMPTE259M standard compliant • 0.8 V [p-p]±10% (75 ohm) • Automatic equalizer 200 m (656 ft) (when 5C-2V cable is used) During 3G mode 16 lines • Connector: BNCx16 (only the odd numbered terminals can be used) ・The even numbered terminals [SDI IN 2],[SDI IN 4] ... [SDI IN 32] cannot be used.・[SDI IN 25], [SDI IN 27], [SDI IN 29], and [SDI IN 31] terminals are equipped with color correctors. During 4K mode 4K signal x 8 lines • Connector: BNC x 32 (3G-SDI x 4 SQD/2SI) • Can use the 4K signal in SQD format and 2SI format 3G-SDI 3G serial digital, SMPTE424M standard compliant • 0.8 V[p-p] ±10% (75 ohm) • Automatic equalizer 100 m (328 ft) (when 3 Gbps/5C-FB cable is used) • 3G?SDI Level B 3G-SDI Level A (FS ON)
DVI-D In 1 to DVI-D In 2 Terminals	2 lines Digital RGB:XGA (1024x768), WXGA (1280x768), SXGA (1280x1024), WSXGA+ (1680x1050),UXGA (1600x1200), WUXGA (1920x1200) Vertical frequency: 60 Hz Video format inputs: 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p • Connectors: DVI-Dx2 • The terminals do not support HDCP. • The DVI-I connector cable cannot be used. • For the DVI-D connector cable, use a cable with a length of up to 5 m.(16.4 ft) • [DVI-D IN1]/[DVI-D IN2] terminals cannot be used during 3G mode and 4K mode.
SDI Out 1 to SDI Out 16 Terminals	During Standard mode 16 lines (2 distributed outputs per line) • Connectors: BNCx32 • ME1PGM, ME1PVW, ME1CLN, ME1KEYPVW, ME2PGM, ME2PVW, ME2CLN, ME2KEYPVW, DSKPGM1, DSKPGM2, DSKPVW1, DSKPVW2, DSK1CLN, DSK2CLN, DSK3CLN, DSK4CLN, SEL KEYPVW, MV1 to MV4, and AUX1 to AUX16 can be assigned. HD-SDI SMPTE292M (BTA S-004) standard compliant • Output level: 0.8 V [p-p]±10% SD-SDI SMPTE259M standard compliant • Output level: 0.8 V [p-p]±10% During 3G mode 3G-SDI output: 8 lines (2 distribute outputs per line) HD-SDI output: 2 lines (2 distribute outputs per line) • Connector 3G-SDI: BNCx16 (odd numbered terminals only) HD-SDI: BNCx4 ( and terminals only) • 3G?SDI signal is not output from the even numbered terminals. - No signal is output from the [SDI OUT 13] and [SDI OUT 15] terminals. - The HD-SDI signal converted to the 1080i format is output from the and terminals. This signal is converted to the 1080i format by decimating the 1080p signal from the and terminals. • [SDI OUT 13] and [SDI OUT 15] terminals are equipped with color correctors. The same color corrector setting is also applied to [SDI OUT 14] and [SDI OUT 16] terminals.• ME1PGM, ME1PVW, ME1CLN, ME1KEYPVW, ME2PGM, ME2PVW, ME2CLN, DSKPGM1, DSKPGM2, DSKPVW1, DSKPVW2, DSK1CLN, DSK2CLN, SEL KEYPVW, MV1 to MV2, and AUX1 to AUX8 can be assigned. During 4K mode 4K signal output: 3 lines (two distribute outputs per line) 2K signal output: 2 lines (two distribute outputs per line) • Connector 3G-SDI (for 4K signal): BNC x 24 (terminal number 1 to 12) 3G-SDI (for 2K signal): BNC x 4 (terminal number 13 and 15) HD-SDI (for 2K signal): BNC x 4 (terminal number 14 and 16) • The 4K signal is output in SQD format. • The HD-SDI signal converted to the 1080i format is output from the [SDI OUT 14] and [SDI OUT 16] terminals. This signal is converted to the 1080i format by decimating the 1080p signal output from the [SDI OUT 13] and [SDI OUT 15] terminals. • ME1PGM, ME1PVW, ME1CLN, ME1KEYPVW, ME2PGM, ME2PVW, ME2CLN, DSKPGM1, DSKPGM2, DSKPVW1, DSKPVW2, DSK1CLN, DSK2CLN, SEL KEYPVW, MV1 to MV2, and AUX1 to AUX8 can be assigned. 3G-SDI 3G serial digital, SMPTE424M standard compliant • Output level: 0.8 V [p-p] ±10% • 3G-SDI Level B Mapping
Signal Formats	SD 480/59.94i, 576/50i HD 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 3G 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p 4K 2160/59.94p, 2160/50p(SQD)
Signal Processing	Y:PB:PR 4:2:2 10 bit R:G:B 4:4:4 8 bit
ME Number	2 ME
Synchronous Terminal
REF Terminal	• Connectors: BNC • Same field frequencies as those of the system formats supported In Genlock mode: Black burst or Tri-level Sync input signals (with loop-through) • If the loop-through output is not used, provide a 75 ohm termination. • In the 1080/24PsF and 1080/23.98PsF formats, only Genlock mode supported • In the 1080/23.98PsF format, black burst signals with 10 Field ID (SMPTE318M standard compliant) or Tri-level Sync signals supported • In the 1080/24PsF format, Tri-level Sync signals supported In internal sync mode: Black burst output signal x 2
LTC In Terminal	This is the LTC (linear time code) input terminal. • Connectors: BNC • Impedance: 1 kohm • Level: 1 to 2 V [p-p]
Video Delay Time	During Standard mode 1 line (H) When the frame synchronizer is set to"Off" and the up-converter is set to"Off" 2 field (V) When the frame synchronizer is set to "On", or the up-converter is set to "On" • When the signals have passed through PinP, DVE, MultiView, down-converter, or DVI-IN, a maximum delay of 1 frame is applied in each case. During 3G mode 2 line (H) When the frame synchronizer is set to [Off] 2 frame (V) When the frame synchronizer is set to [On] • Maximum of 2 frame delay is added to each when passed through PinP, DVE, or MultiView.
Control Terminal
LAN Terminal	Compatible with 100Base-TX and AUTO-MDIX (For IP control) • Connection cable: LAN cable (CAT5E), max. 100 m (328 ft), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended • Connector: RJ-45
Panle Terminal	Compatible with 100Base-TX and AUTO-MDIX (For Control Panel AV-HS60C2/AV-HS60C4 connection) • Connection cable (supplied with AV-HS60C2/AV-HS60C4): LAN cable (CAT5E), straight cable, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair), 10 m (32.8 ft) • Connector: RJ-45
COM1(M)/COM2(M)/COM3(M) Terminals	RS-422 Control Terminal For master connection for controlling external devices • Connector: D-sub 9-pin (female) x 3, inch screw
COM4 (M/S) Terminal	RS-422 Control Terminal For master/slave connection for controlling external devices • Connector: D-sub 9-pin (female), inch screw • Switchable between master connection and slave connection via menu
GPI In Terminal	GPI IN: 18 inputs, general-purpose, photocoupler sensing ALARM OUT: 1 output, open collector output (negative logic) • Connector: D-sub 25-pin (female), inch screw
GPI Out1/GPI Out 2 Terminal	GPI OUT: 48 outputs, selected from general purpose, tally Open collector output • Connector: D-sub 25-pin (female) x 2, inch screw
Accessories	• AC cable AV?HS60U2P: 2 cables AV?HS60U2E: 4 cables • Rack-mounted rear panel support bracket • Screws for the rack-mounted rear panel support bracket: 8 screws • Operating Guide for the AV-HS6000 series (Excerpted Version)