Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher

Overview
The AV-HSW10 is a compact and highly mobile switcher that offers high-quality video production. It supports diverse interfaces such as NDI, SRT, and SDI, making it suitable for various video production needs. Its user-friendly design and intuitive operation make it a reliable choice for live events, webinars, and online lectures.

The AV-HSW10 also boasts advanced features like auto colour adjustment for multi-camera videos, diverse keyers for more attractive videos, and a multiviewer with 10 selectable patterns. It can be controlled remotely through a software control panel, allowing for flexible operation. With its IP compatibility and broadcast-quality video production, the AV-HSW10 is the ideal choice for simplifying on-site video production and broadcasting.

Included in box
1 x Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher

About the Panasonic AV-HSW10 Compact Live Switcher
IP Live Switcher with Intuitive and Compact Design Takes Online Communication One Level Higher

Supports diverse IP protocols for smooth IP-based video production and distribution.

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.

Video Input
3G-SDI 4 3
HDMI 1 2
SRT/NDI / HX*1 2
High Bandwidth NDI*1 2
Video Output
3G-SDI 2
HDMI 1
High Bandwidth NDI*1/SRT/RTMP 2
USB Video Class/USB Audio Class*2 USB3.2 Gen.1 Type-C, 1ch
No BUS Power
YUY2 (Uncompressed)
Video Format
3G-SDI 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
1080/59.94i, 50i, 720/59.94p, 50p
High Bandwidth NDI*1 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
720/59.94p, 50p
NDI / HX*1 1920 x 1080p, 1280 x 720p
Audio IN: RCA x 2, OUT: 3.5 mm TRS
Frame Synchronizer All inputs
CC/UC/DC (Input) i/P converter, DC/UC (1080-720P), CC
Keyer 2 (PinP, Linear key, Luminance key, Chroma key*3)
AUX 2
Genlock BB or Tri-level (Input/through output)
PTZ Link RP Link (AW-RP60/ RP150), TSL5.0
VMEM Still x 2
Shot MEM Max. 12 presets
USB USB2.0 Type-A (for USB Memory)
BUS Power
Dimensions (W x H x D) (excluding protrusions) 254 mm x 175 mm x 67 mm
(10 inches x 6-7/8 inches x 2-5/8 inches)
Power Consumption 45 W (TBD)
*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.
*2: USB Video Class(UVC): A standard for connecting video-handling devices such as webcams to a computer via USB. USB Audio Class(UAC): A standard for connecting audio-handling devices to a computer via USB.
*3: Chroma key can only be selected from keyer 1.

Conveniently Compact Switcher Achieves High-quality Video
Diverse Interfaces to Suit Wide-ranging Needs
Simple, Intuitive and Reliable Operation
Auto Colour Adjustment for Multi-camera Videos
NDI Signal with Alpha Channel for CG Materials
Diverse Keyers for More Attractive Videos
Multiviewer with 10 Selectable Patterns
Remote Control with Software Control Panel
Functionality Allowing Flexible Operation