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Features
Many different effect functions incorporated
Along with the standard wipe, mix and cut functions, the switcher can provide size reduction, slide and other
DVE transitions.
DVE transitions using the 2-screen push-out effect and other 2-channel functions are possible.
The unit comes with luminance keys and chroma keys provided as keyers as well as specialized hardware in
the form of two DSK lines and two PinP lines as a standard option.
AUX1 is equipped with a mix transition function.
This enables MIX transitions with the material selected next, allowing for a flexible system construction.
High-quality chroma keys using Primatte
®
algorithms
The Primatte
®
algorithm, which has proven to be very popular in many non-linear editors as a plug-in software,
has been put to practical use in a linear editing system for the chroma keys. High chroma key image quality can
be achieved through some simple operations.
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.
SDHC memory cards supported
Still image data (BMP, JPEG) can be imported from SDHC memory cards into the unit’s frame memories for use
as background images or key materials.
In addition, the images and setting data in the unit’s frame memories can be stored on the SDHC memory
cards.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Pan-tilt head system (pan-tilt head and convertible camera) control supported
Using the COM connector, a Panasonic pan-tilt head system (with pan, tilt, zoom, focus and preset functions)
can be controlled.
When a controller is used, up to five pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
Camera menu operations can also be performed.
Controllers supported
AW-RP555N, AW-RP655N
Pan-tilt heads supported
AW-PH400P, AW-PH405N, AW-PH360N
Camera supported
AW-HE100N
Redundant power supply
Under the standard specifications, a redundant power supply is provided so that live operations can be
undertaken with complete peace of mind.
Simple operability
Live transmissions can be delivered speedily thanks to the 16 crosspoint buttons and pattern selection buttons
and other controls on the panel with its simple layout that enables various functions to be operated directly.
Preset-like operations are performed using menus appearing on the unit’s LCD display or on the on-screen
displays.