Panasonic AV-HS6000

The Panasonic AV-HS6000 is a 2 M/E (Mix Effect) live production video switcher designed for professional broadcast and AV applications. It offers a compact 3U chassis with extensive I/O capabilities, advanced video processing, and flexible control options.​

 Mainframe Specifications (AV-HS60U2P/E)

• Power Supply: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (supports redundant power supply)

• Power Consumption: 110 W

• Dimensions: 482 mm × 399 mm × 418 mm (18-31/32″ × 5-3/16″ × 16-15/32″)

• Weight: Approx. 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs)

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)​

Video I/O

• Inputs:

  • 32 × HD-SDI (BNC)

  • 2 × DVI-D (for computer graphics)

• Outputs:

  • 16 × SDI (BNC), each mirrored on two outputs

• Signal Formats:

  • SD: 480i, 576i

  • HD: 1080i, 1080p, 720p

  • 3G: 1080p Level B

  • 4K: 2160p (via 3G-SDI quad-link or 2SI)

• Color Sampling:

  • 4:2:2 at 10-bit (YUV)

  • 4:4:4 at 8-bit (RGB)

• Video Delay:

  • Up to 2 lines (horizontal) or 2 frames (vertical), depending on settings and processing stages​

Control Panels

• AV-HS60C1: 2 M/E, 24 crosspoint buttons, single power supply, 980 mm width

• AV-HS60C2: 2 M/E, 24 crosspoint buttons, redundant power supply, 980 mm width

• AV-HS60C4: 2 M/E, 16 crosspoint buttons, redundant power supply, 656 mm width​

All panels feature ergonomic layouts with T-bars, joystick, and optional touchscreen menu panels (AV-HS60C3G) for intuitive operation. The AV-HS60C4 is more compact, suitable for space-constrained environments.

 Video Processing & Features

• MultiViewer: Supports up to 4 independent MultiViewer outputs; each can display up to 16 sources

• Chroma Keying: Real-time Primatte®-based chroma keying; 1 keyer standard, expandable to 4

• DVE (Digital Video Effects): 4 DVE channels per M/E for creative transitions and picture-in-picture effects

• Frame Synchronization: Built-in for all inputs, ensuring seamless switching