Interface Specifications

Compact Live Switcher

Compact Live Switcher
AW-HS50
Interface Specifications

Document No.
Version 1.00
September 6, 2011

AVC Networks Company
Panasonic Corporation© Panasonic Corporation 2011 All Rights Reserved.

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Change History
Date
11.09.06

Description
Issued the first edition.

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Contents[Total: 11 pages]

1. Configuration outline ..................................................................................................... 4
2. Switcher control ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1.

Communication settings............................................................................................................... 4

2.2.

Command configuration............................................................................................................... 4

2.3.

Command sequence .................................................................................................................... 5

2.3.1.

Control commands ............................................................................................................ 52.3.2.

Query commands.............................................................................................................. 6

3. Command details .......................................................................................................... 7
3.1.

Command format ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.2.

List of commands ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.

Bus crosspoint control.................................................................................................................. 8

3.4.

Bus crosspoint query.................................................................................................................... 9

3.5.

Bus materials query ................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.

BKGD, KEY, PinP and FTB auto transition control command................................................... 11

3.7.

BKGD and KEY cut transition control command ....................................................................... 11© Panasonic Corporation 2011 All Rights Reserved.

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1. Configuration outline
These interface specifications describe the interface protocol between the AW-HS50(multi-format compact live switcher) and external devices.
The interface enables bus switching and control of AUTO transition and other functions from anapplication which runs on the PC connected to the AW-HS50 through the network.

2. Switcher control
2.1. Communication settings
The configuration settings for communication with the AW-HS50 are given below.
 10Base-T/100Base-T
 IPv4
 TCP/IP
 IP Address:
Adjustable by menu (Factory setting:192.168.0.8)
 Subnet Mask:
Adjustable by menu (Factory setting:255.255.255.0)
 Port No.:
60040
(fixed: connection to up to four ports concurrently is possible for the purposesof external control) Minimum command interval:
1 frame or more
For details on the configuration of the communication commands, refer to chapter 2, for details on
the commands of the functions, refer to chapter 3.

2.2. Command configuration
A packet starts with [STX]0x02 and ends with [ETX]0x03.
A command consists of four characters which are followed by a colon ( : ) and the data.
With some commands, multiple sets of data follow one command, in which case the sets of data areeach separated by a colon ( : ).
Numerical data is also sent using the ASCII format.

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2.3. Command sequence
2.3.1. Control commands
Example: Bus selection setting
When XPT1 is set for bus A:
Externalunit

AW-HS50
Process for establishing connection
SBUS:00:00

Process for terminating connection

XPT1 setfor bus A

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2.3.2. Query commands
Example: Bus status query (XPT)When XPT1 is set for bus A and a query is made when the tally is in the “Off” status:

Externalunit

AW-HS50

Process for establishing connection

QBST:00
XPT1 is set forbus A and tallyis in “Off” status
ABST:00:00:0

Process for terminating connection

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3. Command details
The command format for reception and transmission is given below.

3.1. Command format
Format<STX> Command name [:Parameter1] [:Parameter2] [:Parameter3] <ETX>

Format description<STX> .................... Start Of Text(=0x02)
Command name..... Refer to the table of commands below (each command consists of 4 letters).
[:Parameter1].......... Refer to the parameter values of the commands.
[:Parameter2].......... Refer to the parameter values of the commands.
[:Parameter3].......... Refer to the parameter values of the commands.
<ETX> .................... End Of Text(=0x03)

3.2. List of commands
Table 3. List of commands
Command nameFunction

Communication
port

SBUS

Sets the bus selection.

60040

QBSTQueries the status of the bus concerned (Crosspoint).

60040

ABSTReturns the status of the bus concerned (Crosspoint).

60040

QBSC

Queries the status of the bus concerned (Input materials).

60040

ABSC

Returns the status of the bus concerned (Input materials).

60040

SAUT

Executes the BKGD, KEY, PinP and FTB auto transitions.

60040

SCUT

Sets the BKGD and KEY cut transitions.

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3.3. Bus crosspoint control
This command exercises bus crosspoint control.
CommandnameBus
crosspointcontrol

Category

CommandControl

SBUS[:Parameter1][:Parameter2]

Parametervalue[:Parameter1]:00

Setting

:04
:05
:10
:12

Select the bus command
Bus A(top side regardless of mode)
Bus B(bottom side regardless of mode)
PGM(PGM column regardless of mode)
PVW(PVW column regardless of mode)
KEY-F
KEY-S
PinP
AUX

[:Parameter2]:00

Materials
XPT1

:01
:02
:03

:09
:50

XPT10
INPUT1

:54
:70
:71
:72
:73
:74
:77
:78
:79
:80
:81

INPUT5
Color bars
Color background
Black
Frame memory 1
Frame memory 2
PGM
PVW
KEYOUT
CLN
MULTI VIEW

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Remarks
The QBSTcommand orQBSC
command isused when thecurrent bus
selection is tobe acquired.

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3.4. Bus crosspoint query
This command queries the crosspoints which have been taken by the buses.
CommandnameBus
crosspoint
query

Category

CommandParameter
value

RequestQBST[:Parameter1][:Parameter1]
:00

:04
:05
:10
:11
:12
:16

Select the bus command
Bus A(top side regardless of mode)
Bus B(bottom side regardless of mode)
PGM(PGM column regardless of mode)
PVW(PVW column regardless of mode)
KEY-F
KEY-S
PinP (transition destination)
PinPS (transition source)
AUX (transition destination)
AUXS (transition source)
Select the bus command
Bus A(top side regardless of mode)
Bus B(bottom side regardless of mode)
PGM(PGM column regardless of mode)
PVW(PVW column regardless of mode)
KEY-F
KEY-S
PinP (transition destination)
PinPS (transition source)
AUX (transition destination)
AUXS (transition source)[:Parameter2]:00

Crosspoint
XPT1

:01
:02
:03

Response

ABST[:Parameter1][:Parameter2][:Parameter3]

Setting:04
:05
:10
:11
:12
:16
[:Parameter1]:00:01:02:03:09:99[:Parameter3]:0:1© Panasonic Corporation 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Remarks
This command,
which is thecrosspointquerycommand, isreturned byABST.
To ascertain thestatus ofmaterials, use
the QBSC
commandinstead.

This commandis returned in
response to theQBSTcommand.

XPT10
No selection
Tally information
Tally Off
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3.5. Bus materials query
This command queries the materials which have been taken by the buses.
Commandname
Bus materials
query

Category

CommandParameter
value

RequestQBSC[:Parameter1][:Parameter1]
:00

:04
:05
:10
:11
:12
:16Select the bus command
Bus A(top side regardless of mode)
Bus B(bottom side regardless of mode)
PGM(PGM column regardless of mode)
PVW(PVW column regardless of mode)
KEY-F
KEY-S
PinP (transition destination)
PinPS (transition source)
AUX (transition destination)
AUXS (transition source)
Select the bus command
Bus A(top side regardless of mode)
Bus B(bottom side regardless of mode)
PGM(PGM column regardless of mode)
PVW(PVW column regardless of mode)
KEY-F
KEY-S
PinP (transition destination)
PinPS (transition source)
AUX (transition destination)
AUXS (transition source)[:Parameter2]:50

Materials
INPUT1

:01
:02
:03

ResponseABSC[:Parameter1][:Parameter2][:Parameter3]

Setting

:04
:05
:10
:11
:12
:16
[:Parameter1]
:00
:01
:02
:03

:54
:70
:71
:72
:73
:74
:77
:78
:79
:80
:81
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Remarks
This command,
which is thematerials querycommand, isreturned byABSC.
To ascertain thestatus ofcrosspoints,
use the QBST
commandinstead.

This commandis returned in
response to theQBSCcommand.

INPUT5
Color bars
Color backgroundBlack
Frame memory 1
Frame memory 2
PGM
PVW
KEYOUT
CLN
MULTI VIEW
Tally information
Tally Off
Tally On

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3.6. BKGD, KEY, PinP and FTB auto transition control command
This command controls the AUTO transitions (issues the triggers).
Commandname
AUTO
transitionscontrol(issues thetriggers)

Category

CommandControl

SAUT[:Parameter1][:Parameter2]

Parameter
valueSetting[:Parameter1]
:00
:01
:04
:06

Transition target settings
BKGD
KEY
PinP
FTB

[:Parameter2]:0Operation setting
Trigger On(issued when the regular AUTO
button is pressed)

RemarksThis command resultsin the same operation
as when thecorresponding buttons
on the panel havebeen pressed.

3.7. BKGD and KEY cut transition control command
This command controls the cut transitions (issues the triggers).
Commandname
CUTtransitions
control(issues thetriggers)

Category

CommandControl

SCUT[:Parameter1]

Parameter
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SettingRemarks

Transition target settings
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