FOR-A HVS-500HS

Model Details

A Low Cost, High Performance, Custom-Built Switcher
Why pay for more than you really need? Every single HVS-500HS is custom-built to fit the customer's exact needs. No more extra cost for functions you'll never use and no more wasted I/O's. Take advantage of FOR-A's proven broadcast technology in a low-cost, fully-customizable, and portable One Box System.


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.

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, NTSC, PAL.

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.

DSK with Chroma Key Function
The HVS-500HS includes one DSK channel with a chroma key function as standard features.

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.
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.



Selectable Inputs and Outputs
- HD/SD-SDI Inputs: Install up to 8 HD/SD-SDI inputs. (4 inputs/card)

- HD/SD Analog Inputs: Choose your analog input format from the following card configurations. Up to 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

- HD/SD-SDI Outputs: Option providing 5 HD/SD-SDI outputs. (PGM x 2, AUX x 3)

- HD/SD AnLog Outputs: Choose your analog output format from the following card configurations.
* 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

- Slot Configuration: Five slots are provided for I/O boards. Each slot supports a specific card configuration for enabling the 21 combinations shown below.
* Slot-1: Digital input
* Slot-2: Digital input
* Slot-3: Analog input
* Slot-4: Analog input/Analog output
* Slot-5: Analog output/Digital output