NEW PANASONIC KAIROS SOFTWARE SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCES BROADCAST CAPABILITIES

Where previously multiple control panels were required to operate multiple KAIROS Core mainframes, Multiple Core Control enables two KAIROS mainframes to be operated from a single control panel. This allows more video sources to be handled, increasing efficiency, especially at large events.

Version 1.8 also expands internal processing up to 4:4:4 16-bit and outputs up to 4:4:4 12-bit. It also supports an increasingly diverse range of higher-resolution IP-based ST 2110 inputs and outputs, such as 16:9, 16:10, 5:4, and DCI (2K/4K). These can easily accommodate shots of any size, especially when working with large displays, such as LED walls.

Panasonic has announced version 3.0 of its firmware for the AV-HSW10 compact live switcher, which includes NDI^®* High Bandwidth mode^[1] for the first time. Doubling existing input capacity, NDI^® High Bandwidth simplifies the operation of NDI^®-centric systems when connected to Panasonic PTZ cameras and other compatible devices.

Panasonic is also launching firmware version 1.7 for its AV-UHS500 live switcher. This enhances functionality and usability, especially when integrating Panasonic PTZ cameras with other Panasonic products. Available in Q1 CY2025, both firmware updates will enable Panasonic’s live switchers to offer increased flexibility in response to the growing demand for video production and distribution in live entertainment environments, seminars, events, and more.

 

^{*NDI® is a video connectivity technology and is registered as a trademark by Vizrt NDI AB in the United States and other countries.} 

^{[1] Firmware for each mode must be selected and rewritten using a USB memory device. Switching from Normal to NDI HB mode will require a firmware rewrite and device reboot each time.}