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Video Switchers

Simple & Compact, but Powerful,
the Panasonic HVS-500HS 1M/E HANABI is an HD/SD-compatible, yet portable switcher that combines the easy operation and powerful features that FOR-A's HANABI series is famous for. The compact case houses a wide array of functions to give you unrivaled mobility.
Selectable Inputs and Outputs
Both digital and analog input and output boards are available for users to freely create their own combinations to match their needs. 21 different configurations with several hundred variations of signal I/O formats are possible. The HVS-500HS enables you to find the optimal I/O configuration for your particular operating environment.
One Box System
The HVS-500HS uses an integrated main unit and operation unit to provide HANABI's trademark compact body and enhanced mobility design for enabling superior portability and usage in any possible operating environment.
DSK with Chroma Key Function
The HVS-500HS includes one DSK channel with a chroma key function as standard features.
Freely-Assignable DSK
DSK can be assigned to either PGM, AUX 1, 2, or 3.
Two Still Stores
The basic input provides two still stores. USB memory is supported for importing images created on a workstation or exporting still stores.
HD/SD Switchable
HVS-500HS is switchable between HD or SD formats by simply reinitializing the mode setup. It supports various HD formats such as 1080/60i and 720/60p and SD formats.
Supported formats;
HD formats: 1080/60i, 59.94i, 50i, 720/60p, 59.94p (720/50p to be released).
SD formats: 525/60, 625/50.
Picture-in-Picture Function
A dedicated picture-in-picture function is provided with the basic configuration. This enables the building of composites with up to two reduced-size screens without using DVEs.
Wide Array of Effects
In addition to the regular MIX transitions, NAM, FAM, and WIPE transitions are available. The HVS-500HS has 100 different preset wipe patterns.
Process Control
Both input and offset levels can be independently adjusted, enabling easy color correction and color matching on-site when using multiple cameras.
Gradation Matte
A vertical, horizontal, or diagonal gradation matte can be installed for assigning to backgrounds, wipe borders, and keyer mattes.
Fully-customizable Configuration
With the HVS-500HS, you can go beyond the standard configuration with customized inputs and outputs and a diverse array of other available options. Since you only add the required functions to match your operating environment or system, you can use different function combinations to transform the HVS-500HS into a switcher with performance optimized for your application.
Selectable Inputs and Outputs
-HVS-50HSDI: HD/SD-SDI Input Card
Install up to 8 HD/SD-SDI inputs. (4 inputs/card)
Maximum two cards can be installed.
-HVS-50HSAI: HD/SD Analog Input Card
Choose your analog input format from the following card configurations. Maximum two cards can be installed.
- Component (HD/SD) x 2
- Component (SD) x 1 and Composite (SD) x 1
- RGB (PC) x 1 and Component (HD/SD) x 1
- RGB (PC) x 1 and Composite (SD) x 1
- Composite (SD) x 2
- HVS-50HSDO: HD/SD-SDI Output Card
Option providing 5 HD/SD-SDI outputs. (PGM x 2, AUX x 3)
Maximum one card can be installed.
-HVS-50HSAO: HD/SD Analog Output Card
Choose your analog output format from the following card configurations. Maximum one card can be installed.
- Component (HD/SD) x 2 and RGB (PC) x 1
- Component (SD) x 1, Composite (SD) x 1 and RGB (PC) x 1
- Composite (SD) x 2 and RGB (PC) x 1
- Slot Configuration
Five slots are provided for I/O boards. Each slot supports a specific card configuration for enabling the 21 combinations shown below.
$ 495.00/day