For-A HVS-492 Video Switcher 3G/HD/SD-2 ME (virtual 6 ME) - 16 IN exp. Up to 40 with FS 8 _ 1 HDMI OUT exp. Up to 22 + 2 HDMI-3G/4K ready (S/W opt)
The HVS-490 switcher offers flexible expansion, opening the door to even more affordable 4K production. Exclusive MELite™ technology extends the switcher’s 2 M/Es to offer 6 M/E performance.*1 Expand your switching capabilities even more by assigning FLEXaKEY™ or feature rich 2.5D DVE, for compositing with up to 12 keyers. Take advantage of this truly broad range of switching in live production. Furthermore, the HVS-490 supports NDI® using the optional HVS-NIF*2 card. The HVS-NIF*2 serves as a video/audio transceiver and creates a system capable of handling IP and baseband signals.
NDI® connectivity
HVS-NIF NDI® I/F board for the HVS-490
HVS-NIF Features
- Supports High bandwidth NDI®*1 and NDI®|HX input and output.
- Supports 3G/HD-SDI format, with 4 IP inputs/2 IP outputs per card.
- Add up to 2 cards to HVS-490*2.
- Frame sync for all inputs.
- Proc amp functionality: adjust source video luminance, saturation, or hue.
- Remote camera operation.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- Hardware-based codec processing for peace of mind when building IP systems.
*1 To be supported.
*2 HVS-NIF is not support SD and 4K formats.
Live Solutions with NDI® and IP Streaming
Remote Control
Set up HVS-490* at venues to manage events remotely from a control panel at your base of operations.
*HVS-490 / HVS-492OU is shown in the following example.
PTZ Camera Control
Control multiple PTZ cameras—pan, tilt, or zoom, activate tally lights, set or apply presets, or use stored macros for video switching coordinated by bus buttons. Connect to up to 16 cameras.
Support to Build SDI/NDI® Mixed System
Easily add devices or computer content compatible with NDI® output (such as videos, videoconferencing streams, presentations, or computer graphics) to SDI systems. Reliable baseband switchers can also be added to your NDI® system.
SDI/IP Conversion and Routing
Add PTZ camera output, computer content, or other sources to SDI equipment, and freely convert between SDI and IP while routing video/audio from a single switcher to multiple devices. SDI/IP sources and output can be arranged side by side with the built-in multi-viewer for monitoring over IP.
2-way Transfer of Many Signals Using only LAN Cables
Two-way transfer with multiple video, audio, control, or tally systems using only one LAN cable.
Examples of Application
Mixed SDI/NDI® Production
Video feeds with both on-site and remote performers can be sent to the switcher along with computer content. In addition to the PGM bus, provides an ample selection of Aux buses (12) that can be used to send any video back to remote talent.
SDI/IP Simulcasts
Simultaneously with SDI playout, connect to streaming sites via an IP stream, enabling mixed or coordinated broadcasts of both sources.
Features
MELite™
MELite expands the capabilities of AUX transitions. With an AUX bus, able to preview transitions before executing them, and enjoy the same control over AUX output as for PGM or PST. Two MELites are provided, and an optional HVS-49IO card brings the total to four. Assigning FLEXaKEY to an MELite expands the system adding the equivalent of two M/E buses to the standard two Full ME’s, brings the total available to four. 4–6 M/E performance is possible in a 2 M/E switcher.
- Preview output from an AUX bus when applying transitions (cut, mix, or wipe) or keying. This background breaking technology makes sure your production is ready for virtually any request.
- For greater impact and more sophisticated switching, MELite can be assigned before M/E buses.
- Any ME can be assigned to multiple on stage monitors for independent background transitions and graphics transitions all from the same control panel.
FLEXaKEY™
Special FLEXaKEY keyers are designed for flexible reassignment. The four FLEXaKEYs provided operate separately from standard keyers of the full M/E buses. Easy keying of four different FLEXaKEYs in any AUX bus is another highlight enabling impressive performances beyond the reach of conventional switchers.
- Quad FLEXaKEY system can be freely assigned to M/E or AUX buses. Combine up to eight keyers for an M/E bus (4 keyers + 4 FLEXaKEYs).
- P-in-P display is possible using an AUX bus, and assigning FLEXaKEY to an MELite enables use as an upstream key.
- FLEXaKEY can also be applied to create a multi-monitor video wall with a single HVS-490.
DVEs
Choose from cut, mix, or wipe transitions. In addition to 100 wipe patterns, the switcher offers 16 useful 2.5D DVE wipes such as rotate, perspective and reposition. Also rich effects including mosaic, posterization, pseudo color and defocus are also provided.
Extensive input/output
16 video inputs are provided, expandable to 40, along with 9 video outputs (including 1 HDMI port) that are expandable to 22 (including 2 HDMI ports). For 4K*3, 8 to 10 inputs and 6 to 7 (including 2 HDMI ports) outputs (expandable to 7) are provided. See “Options” for details on expansion cards.
- 3 HVS-49IO and HVS-49EXP4K are required for supporting 4K.
Standard multi viewer output
HVS-490 provides three displays of multi viewer output, each supporting up to 16-split display. 39 screen layouts each are available. This provides an optimal monitoring environment for both the main operator and other users. 4K output is supported via HDMI 2.0 Level B. Via HDMI outputs, monitor four images on one screen. Using 3 multi viewer outputs and PGM output, up to 49 windows are displayed.
AES digital audio I/O (optional*4)
Supports 4 AES (8 channels) of balanced or unbalanced audio input and output. Able to demultiplex AES audio from video/clip input and multiplex AES audio into video output. Use an internal sampling rate converter to sync audio input to the system.
- 4 With HVS-49AES expansion card
2SI/SQD 4K mode (optional*5)
Ready for 1080/59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p formats, the switcher processes 4K video from the quad 3G-SDI output of 4K cameras in 2SI (2-sample interleave) or SQD (square division) format.
- 5 With HVS-49EXP4K software and HVS-49IO card
Example of 4K system configuration
The HVS-490 was designed with future 4K upgrading in mind. By adding optional expansion cards provides up to 10 4K inputs and 7 outputs. What’s more, unique use of AUX buses enables a 4K switcher to have the equivalent of 1–1.5 M/E features.
Live staging
The HVS-490 has an incredibly powerful feature set making it ideal for live staging and event applications where systems must be set up quickly and temporarily. Event memory and macro functions make it easier to prepare for performances. MELite eliminates the need to have several switchers ready for multi-monitor staging, greatly reducing the equipment required. It’s essential to keep production simple and easy, preventing mistakes and helping operators focus on staging.At sites where PTZ cameras are used, it is possible to operate from a switcher by installing HVS-NIF and supporting NDI®. Enables operation with fewer people.
Mobile OB and Up-Link production trucks
The HVS-490 with its robust feature set is perfect for small mobile video production or Up-Link in which space is limited. The HVS-490 switcher offers a rich feature set perfect for live or recorded production. With integrated frame synchronizers and multi viewer, the HVS-490 can reduce the amount of equipment required in the truck. Using multiple control FOR-A control panels, the system can also provide an environment for several operators each in charge of separate tasks for example one for the main event and a second for a web cut of the same event.
