Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher

Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher

Broadcast-quality Video Production
The AV-HSW10 is Panasonic Connect’s response to the increasing demand for high-quality video used by companies and schools, as well as the need for labour-saving IP compatibility in video production. It supports the most widely used broadcasting protocols and features IP inputs/outputs such as NDI 1,2 and SRT in addition to SDI and HDMI, all contained in a conveniently compact and highly mobile notebook-size chassis. 

When combined with IP-enabled PTZ cameras, it creates a simple IP-based video production system. The AV-HSW10 also supports RTMP for direct upload to streaming services and USB Video Class for compatibility with web conferencing services. Systems can be adjusted based on the site size and platform, enabling one-person operation from production to distribution.

Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher

Broadcast-quality Video Production
The AV-HSW10 is Panasonic Connect’s response to the increasing demand for high-quality video used by companies and schools, as well as the need for labour-saving IP compatibility in video production. It supports the most widely used broadcasting protocols and features IP inputs/outputs such as NDI 1,2 and SRT in addition to SDI and HDMI, all contained in a conveniently compact and highly mobile notebook-size chassis. 

When combined with IP-enabled PTZ cameras, it creates a simple IP-based video production system. The AV-HSW10 also supports RTMP for direct upload to streaming services and USB Video Class for compatibility with web conferencing services. Systems can be adjusted based on the site size and platform, enabling one-person operation from production to distribution.

Increased Operability and Robust Design
The AV-HSW10 supports high-end production, including 10bit processing for broadcast-quality video. In addition, the popular design of its predecessor, the AW-HS50, has been enhanced for even greater operability and robustness. User-friendly buttons on the main unit, a handy T-shaped fader, and intuitive on-screen displays ensure easy, error-free operation — vital for live-venue production. 

Furthermore, the AV-HSW10 will be compatible with the Panasonic Software Control Panel for viewing video and images in applications, as well as for easy, direct switching from a PC via a network3, allowing multiple people to work simultaneously for extra-efficient on-site operation.

Boasting IP-based convenience and high-quality video, the AV-HSW10 is the ideal choice for simplifying on-site video production and broadcasting, whether for a high-flex educational class, a webinar to enhance corporate presence or countless other live events.

Conveniently Compact Switcher Achieves High-quality Video
The AV-HSW10 supports 10bit processing for broadcast-quality video and is also equipped with diverse functions necessary for high-quality video production, such as a frame synchronizer, Genlock, and various keyers. It also supports audio input, enabling switching between video and audio with a single unit. The AV-HSW10 takes video broadcasting to the next level, making it perfect for highly professional online lectures, corporate webinars and other live events that are gaining momentum these days

Diverse Interfaces to Suit Wide-ranging Needs
In addition to 3G-SDI and HDMI, the AV-HSW10 supports NDI*1 as well as SRT and many other IP transmission standards to suit contemporary video-production needs. When combined with IP-enabled PTZ cameras, it creates a simple IP-based video production system. It also supports RTMP for direct upload to streaming services, and USB Video Class for compatibility with web conferencing services. The system can be adjusted based on the particular platform and site layout, enabling one-person operation from production to distribution.

*1: NDI is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Simple, Intuitive and Reliable Operation
The AV-HSW10 offers the simple, intuitive operability required in live production and ensures easy, error-free operation - all in a robust chassis design. The main unit features buttons and a fader - inspired by its predecessor, the AW-HS50, and have been enhanced for even greater operability essential for high-quality video distribution. On-screen display (OSD) also is supported.

Auto Colour Adjustment for Multi-camera Videos
The Auto Colour Adjustment function automatically adjusts the colour tone of videos captured from multiple cameras to match the colour tone of the selected camera. The colour tone of videos recorded and distributed using multiple cameras tends to vary from one camera to another, and this simple system can be used to equalize this.

NDI Signal with Alpha Channel for CG Materials
Supports NDI input signal with alpha channel,*1 allowing CG materials with transparency information (alpha channels) to be input directly from a PC via a single LAN cable. This facilitates flexible operation, such as the easy editing of materials during an event.

*1: High Bandwidth NDI input is required when using NDI input signal with alpha channel.
*2: NDI is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Diverse Keyers for More Attractive Videos
Two channels of keyers can be programmed for PinP, linear, luminance or chroma key* enabling high-quality compositing achievable only with 10bit signal processing. Two AUX buses are also provided.

* Chroma key can only be selected from keyer 1.

MultiViewer with 10 Selectable Patterns
MultiViewer output is provided as standard, enabling up to 16 split screens to be displayed on a single screen. Split-layout options include 4, 5 (2 patterns), 6 (2 patterns), 9, 10 (2 patterns), 12 and 16 screens. In addition, when streaming, delivery time, bit rate, and other status information can be displayed in the MultiViewer.

Remote Control with Software Control Panel*
The AV-HSW10 is compatible with Panasonic’s Software Control Panel* for video monitoring and switching with a networked PC. MultiView images can be checked remotely to divide up production tasks for greater on-site efficiency in the field.

* Future support scheduled.

Functionality Allowing Flexible Operation
In addition to output from TALLY/GPI terminals, the AV-HSW10 supports tally output via LAN. It also supports 12 Shot Memories for registering and recalling background transition patterns, PinP sizes, border widths, and other video effects. Any functions such as KEY1 PVW, GPII-EN, and other menu items can be assigned to a user button.