Panasonic AV-UHS500 4K 12G-SDI Professional Live Video Production Switcher

A Video Switcher for the Modern Technical Director

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 professional video switcher 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 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.

12G-SDI/3G-SDI/HDMI Support

12G-SDI that can transmit 4K video with as single coaxial cable is supported as standard, and it provides easy setup and operation with high quality 4K video production. In addition, HDMI support allows direct input of data from a PC for live production such as during seminars and lectures without the need for a separate HDMI converter.

UHD/HD Multi-Format Support

Multiple 4K/3G/HD formats are supported, including 2160/59.94p and 1080/59.94p.

Various Built-in Conversion Functions, Including Up/Down Conversion

Various conversion functions are provided as standard. No external conversion box is required.

• Up/down conversion function
• HDR/SDR conversion function
• ITU-R BT.2020/BT.709 conversion function
• Scaler function
• Color correction function

Frame Synchronizer for All Inputs

All input channels feature a built-in frame synchronizer. The Genlock function also supports synchronizing systems based on external sync signals (Black burst or Tri-level).

Versatile Transitions and Effects

In addition to standard wipe, mix, and cut transitions, a variety of DVE transitions patterns using two channels, such as reduce, slide, squeeze and 3D wipe are available in HD mode. DVE transitions can also be used in 4K by adding a 4K DVE Unit AV-UHS5M5G.

Five Keyers

A luminance key, linear key, chroma key, full key and PinP are provided for three channels, plus two channels of downstream key (DSK). Chroma keying employs the Primatte® algorithm, which is widely used as a plug-in for nonlinear editors. The same excellent Primatte® quality that is used worldwide for movies, TV programs, music videos and commercials is achieved by the live switcher's real time processing.

Video Memory

Two inputs in HD and one input in 4K for still (STILL) or video (CLIP) images can be saved and selected as bus footage. Moving images can be recorded and played back with key signals (with the 1080/59.94i format, approximately 120 seconds /3600 frames).

Four AUX Buses, DSK 1 and 2 Can Also Be Assigned

Two PinP buses and four AUX buses are provided. Borders and software effects can be applied to the Pin P buses. In addition to cut transitions, the bus transition function (P in P and AUX buses transition effect) also enables mix transitions (AUX bus 1 and 2 only). Flexible support is achieved by combining AUX buses and M/E sections. DSK 1 and 2 can also be assigned to AUX 1 and 2.

Various Memory Functions for Smooth Live Production

Shot Memory
Up to 100 background transition patterns, PinP sizes, border widths and other video effects can be registered and recalled. Effect dissolve can be set to ensure smooth switching from the current image to the image or operation registered in the shot memory.

Event Memory
Up to 64 image effects in sequence can be registered and played back on a timeline using the event memory function. This allows highly expressive consecutive effects to be easily and smoothly executed. Up to 100 event memories can be registered.

Macro Memory
This function allows recording and playback of a series of operations on the Control Panel. It can also record and playback setting information, such as input/output and keyers, allowing video effects involving complicated operations to be executed easily. Macro memory playback is executed by assigning to the crosspoint buttons.

SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slot

Video memory, shot memory data, event memory data, and setup data can be saved using an SDHC/SDXC* memory card.

*SDXC memory card support is planned with a firmware update in spring 2020.

PTZ Camera Control Function

The PTZ camera control function enables 4K/HD Integrated Cameras to be controlled from the AV-UHS500.

Number of cameras controlled:
8 cameras, standard / 16 cameras, maximum (with input from optional unit)

Camera controls:
Pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, preset store, recall, scope, preset speed, AWB mode, AWB execution, paint, OSD menu

Two MultiViewer Functions

Two independent MultiViewer output functions are provided as standard, enabling the display of up to 16 split screens (a total of 10 patterns) on a single screen.

• MultiViewer layout can be selected from a total of 10 patterns, including four split, five split (two patterns), six split (two patterns), nine split, 10 split (two patterns), 12 split*, and 16 split.
• Source names, tallies, audio level meters, clock and safety markers can be displayed.
• Select between fit mode, in which the video image is the same size as the split frame, and squeeze mode, which places the source name and level meter outside the image.

*Does not operate at 720p

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 to equipped with simple format converters.
• Connectors to equipped with up-converters.
• Connectors to 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 (1680 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*1, 25p*1, 24p*1, 23.98p*1
• 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, 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 downconverter 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)