3-869-710-14(1) Live Content Producer Operating Instructions Software Version 1.
Table of Contents Usage Notes ............................................................................ 9 Chapter 1 Overview Features of This System ....................................................... 11 Example Applications ...........................................................13 Names and Functions of Parts ............................................15 Front Panel............................................................................ 15 Rear Panel........................................
Chapter 3 Operations Video Switching ....................................................................65 Basics of Video Switching ................................................... 65 Changing the Video with a Cut ............................................ 66 Changing the Video with a Effect Transition....................... 68 Changing the Transition Time.............................................. 72 Changing the Effect Pattern..................................................
Recording Video and Audio on an External Device .........142 Recording Program Output on a VCR................................ 142 Recording Inputs on an External Hard Disk....................... 144 Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk.................. 147 Disconnecting the External Hard Disk ............................... 150 Recovering an External Hard Disk..................................... 151 Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk ................................
Formatting a USB Flash Memory .......................................183 Streaming .............................................................................185 What Is Streaming? ............................................................ 185 Configuring the Network Settings...................................... 186 Setting Live Streaming Transmission ...............................188 Starting and Stopping Streaming........................................ 195 Settings Required for Viewing Streaming...
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. WARNING To reduse the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
Length Rating Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in) Minimum 10 A, 125 V Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1.
WICHTIG Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes. Usage Notes VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsorgen. Copyright For the customers in Europe • When connecting a recording device to this and recording video or audio, carefully observe laws relating to copyright.
Regarding cables Use cables (particularly generic RGB) which are as short as possible. IEEE1394 (i.LINK) cables Use cables with enhanced shielding, ferrite cores, and similar noise-reduction measures. disk mean that frame drop or other problems may occur. • To connect the recommended hard disk to this unit, use the interface cable supplied with the recommended hard disk.
Overview The Anycast Station Live Content Producer AWS-G500 is an audiovisual production system including camera control, video switching, and a live distribution system for the Internet. The following are the principal features.
External Recording Material on an External Hard Disk Chapter 1 Overview You can record (.avi) video material (video and audio) being input to the unit to an external hard disk connected to the i.LINK connector. By connecting the external hard disk containing the recorded material to a nonlinear editing system, you can go straight into editing operations, without the need to transfer data from video tape to the nonlinear editing system.
Example Applications Event and presentation support At seminars, events, and presentations you can use this unit to switch among camera inputs and data from a computer, while displaying the output on a projector or large monitor. Chapter 1 Overview The following are examples of applications utilizing the functions of AWSG500.
For the broadcast of things like live events to large audiences, you can broadcast via a streaming server (Helix server). Principal functions used: video switching (such as a mix transition), audio mixing, streaming encode, camera presets.
Names and Functions of Parts 1 ACCESS buttons 1 Menu control section 2 ON LINE button ACCESS/ PFL ENTER AUDIO MONITOR CH ON 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Overview Front Panel ON LINE 0 ESC 10 MONI LEVEL +10 +10 +5 +10 +5 0 +5 0 MENU DIM 0 -5 -5 -5 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 20 - 20 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 60 - - 30 - 40 - 60 - - 30 - 40 - 60 - TB M IX 2 3 4 5 6 EFFECT PVW REC SHIFT KEY 1 X-Y 0 FTB PGM CUT PGM AUTO TRANS NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 INT DSK JOG/SHUTTLE
Chapter 1 Overview c MENU button d Jog roller This toggles the top menu on or off. Turn the roller up and down to select a menu item. Pressing the roller like a button has the same effect as pressing the ENTER button. Use the arrow buttons when a menu operation requires movement to left or right. 2 Audio operation section Use these controls for audio settings and operations.
3 Video switcher section This switches video. 6 EFFECT button 7 PVW button 5 MIX button M IX EFFECT PVW 3 CUT button 1 PGM selection buttons KEY FTB CUT PGM 9 DSK button AUTO TRANS NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 NEXT selection buttons INT Chapter 1 Overview 8 FTB button 4 KEY button DSK MIC 0 Transition lever qa Indicators qs AUTO TRANS button a PGM selection buttons d KEY button These buttons select the video which will be displayed on the program output (page 66).
k Indicators (Ff) Chapter 1 Overview These indicators show the direction in which the transition lever is being moved. Moving the transition lever in the direction of the lit indicator starts the transition or effect. However, supposing you press the AUTO TRANS button after moving the transition lever to the middle, for example, an inconsistency between the position of the fader and the application of the effect will arise and both indicators will light.
j Jog dial (inner dial) This dial controls the camera focus and iris. During file playback, turning this dial plays the file at a slow speed that corresponds to the speed at which the dial is turned (page 134, 149). Chapter 1 Overview Rear Panel 1 Audio inputs AUDIO IN PUSH 2 LINE 8 7 1VISCA connector 4 SD video interface module (see page 21) 2 Cable clips PUSH MIC/LINE 1 VIDEO IN MIC/LINE 6 5 4 3 S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.
1 Audio inputs 2 Audio outputs 1 MIX output connector 2 AUX output connector (MIX) (AUX) 1/2 1 Microphone/line input connectors (MIC/LINE) 1/2 AUDIO IN PUSH Chapter 1 Overview 2 LINE 8 7 MIC/LINE PUSH R MIX L 2 AUX 1 R PGM L 1 MIC/LINE 6 5 4 3 HEADPHONES +45V OFF R MONI L ON 2 +48V switch 3 Microphone/line input connectors (MIC/LINE) 3/4/5/6 AUDIO OUT 5 Headphone connector (HEADPHONES) 3 PGM audio output connectors (PGM) 4 Monitor output connectors (MONI) 4 Line input conne
3 Video outputs 4 SD video interface module (BKAW-570) 1 Reference output connectors (REF OUT) 1 Analog video input connectors REF OUT COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE OFF S VIDEO COMPOSITE ON OFF SD ON S400 SD RGB PGM S VIDEO VIOEO OUT 3 DV connectors 2 75-Ω termination (DV IN/ switch DV PGM OUT) 2 PGM video output connectors (PGM) Chapter 1 Overview I.LINK RGB 4 i.Link connector (HDD) a Reference output connectors (REF OUT) ×2 These output either a 59.
5 Serial digital interface module (BKAW-580) (Option) 6 PC video interface module (BKAW-550) Chapter 1 Overview 1SDI input connectors (SDI IN) RGB 2PGM SDI output connector (SDI OUT) RGB PC RGB input connectors (RGB) 3i.LINK connector (HDD) a SDI input connectors (SDI IN) (BNC) × 2 Inputs SDI signals. b PGM SDI output connector (SDI OUT) (BNC) × 1 Outputs final video and audio (program video + audio) as SDI signals (page 143). c i.LINK connector (HDD) (i.
Side Panel With the protective panel opened 2 “Memory Stick” slot 3 NETWORK connector 4 REMOTE (remote control) connector FACTORY USE 8 15 REMOTE NETWORK 1 5 1 9 9 6 RGB (GUI) Chapter 1 Overview 1 FACTORY USE connector USB RESET 5Internal hard disk access indicator 8 1 (power) button 9 RESET button qaVentilation holes 0 Hole for anti-theft wire a FACTORY USE connector Output a tally signal.
j Hole for anti-theft wire k Ventilation holes This hole accepts a standard anti-theft wire (3 mm × 7 mm). Caution Chapter 1 Overview Be careful not to obstruct the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are obstructed, the unit may overheat, leading to fire or breakdown. Other Parts 1 Built-in speakers 2 Display 3 Num Lock indicator 4 Caps Lock indicator 5 Infrared receptor 6 Keyboard a Built-in speakers f Keyboard You can monitor the audio using these speakers.
Operation Screen 1 Menu display 3 Audio level meter 2 PVW viewer 1 PGW viewer 2 Guidance object indication Chapter 1 Overview 5 Effect display 4 Source viewer 4 KEY ON * This example screen shows the streaming settings displayed. Normally the streaming display cannot be viewed. 3 Streaming display a Menu display c Audio level meter This displays the top menus (page 30), the INT material selection menu (pages 79, 161), the camera guide menu (pages 133, 134), and the HDD guide menu (page 147).
1 PGM viewer This shows a program output. Chapter 1 Overview Program video Normal Program video The program output video is shown at 480 × 360 pixels, 30 fps (25 fps for PAL). During streaming, the size is 320 × 240 pixels. When configuring streaming settings Caution • Video displayed on the PGM viewer lags several frames behind the video output from the PGM video output connectors.
c Status 3 Streaming display The status shown here differs as follows depending on the video to be previewed. This shows the settings and status of the streaming broadcast. 1 Title 3 Information display 2 Access URL When showing an INT graphics file Loading:while file is loading a Title When playing a file on an external hard disk The status of file operations is shown.
4 Source viewer 1 Thumbnails 2 Source number 5 Input signal indication 3 Audio source name 4 Video source name 6 Peak indication Chapter 1 Overview 8 Device status 7 Selection frame 9 Hard disk status a Thumbnails g Selection frame These show the video assigned to the selection buttons at 160 × 120 pixels, at 10 fps (8 to 9 fps for PAL). Depending on the selection state, the frame color changes.
Chapter 1 Overview File operation indications Opening: while opening a file PLAY: during playback STOP: when stopped STILL: when playback speed is set to zero with the shuttle dial or playback is stopped with the jog dial. JOG: while using the jog dial. x2: fast forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64) x2: fast reverse (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64) Note The x1/8, x1/2, and x1 indications are also displayed while you are using the shuttle dial for playback operations.
Menu Operations Chapter 1 Overview This unit includes top menus, which are used to make various operational settings, and ACCESS menus, which are used to make adjustments to the video and audio being input to this unit. This section describes the basic operations common to these menus. Displaying top menus and ACCESS menus Top menus Press the MENU button, to display the top menu in the menu display. Top menu When you select and confirm an item in the top menu, submenus appear, three levels deep.
Menu operations Selecting a menu item Turn the jog roller up or down. Streaming Disk Recording File Manager Chapter 1 Overview You can also use the R and r keys on the keyboard. Job Video Frequency 58.94Hz Video Input Assign Video Output Audio Input Assign Audio Output Confirming an item and proceeding to the next layer ENTER Press the ENTER button. or Press the jog roller.
Entering numeric or text values Moving the cursor to the next item: Press the T or t button by the jog roller. 2004/05/18 12:25 Chapter 1 Overview You can also press the T or t keys while holding down Ctrl on the keyboard. Entering numeric or text values: Enter with the keyboard. Confirmation: ENTER Press the ENTER button. or Press the jog roller. You can also use the ENTER key on the keyboard. Closing a menu For a top menu: Press the MENU button or ESC button.
Operation screen (Text Typing Tool Software) 1File operation section 2Tool operation section 3Font operation section 1File name Chapter 1 Overview 6View operation 2Exit button section 7Sheet operation section a File name 5Page operation section 4Modifier operation section 1File operation section This shows the name of the open file. 1New button b Exit button 2Open button Click this to exit the text typing tool software, and start the Anycast Station main software. 3Save button 4Save as...
b Open button This opens a previously saved file. A list of existing files appears (page 98). c Save button Chapter 1 Overview This saves a file (page 99). The file is also simultaneously saved in the Anycast Station main software, and the file name appears in the INT selection menu. d Save as... button An orange frame appears around the selected object.
9Vertical centering tool 3Font operation section 1Font name 2Size qaLower/third positioning tool 3Bold button 4Italic button qsLower-third memory tool 5Underline button qdLower-third reset tool 6Kerning 7Spacing i Vertical centering tool This moves the selected object to the vertical center of the screen (page 123). 0Right align button 9Center align button j Horizontal centering tool 8Left align button This moves the selected object to the horizontal center of the screen (page 123).
4Modifier operation section Click the mark on a tab to select it, and bring it to the front. The modifier operation section has three tabs: [Text], [Line], and [BG]. The [Text] tab and [Line] tab are further divided into three tabs. Chapter 1 Overview xText tab You can set the color and other settings of a text object. This tab is divided into the Color tab, Edge tab, and Shadow tab.
g Color creation section i Transparency When [Paint] is selected in the Color tab and Edge tab, you can create your own color for the outline and shadow of the object (page 118). Set the transparency of each of the color and shadow of the object and the background created with paint (page 120). Apply gradation to the color of the object (page 121). xLine tab You can set the color and other settings of a line object. This tab is divided into the Color tab, Edge tab, and Shadow tab.
xBG tab You can set the background color. 5Page operation section This is used for sheet display, sheet turning, and resequencing. 1Top button 2Move Forward button 3Prev Sheet display button Chapter 1 Overview 4Page display qdBackground color selection buttons 5Next sheet display button This section is the same as 7 of the [Text] tab. 6Move Rearward 7End button button a Top button Click this to display the first sheet.
6View operation section 7Sheet operation section 1Background display selection button 1New Sheet button a New Sheet button 3Safe Zone button This adds a sheet to the open file (page 125). You can create up to 99 sheets. Chapter 1 Overview 2Delete Sheet button 2Capture button b Delete Sheet button a Background display selection button This deletes the open sheet (page 125). Set the background display (page 126). Checker: display a checkered pattern as the background.
Chapter 1 Overview 40 Names and Functions of Parts
Preparations Chapter 2 Installation/Default Settings Installing the Unit Install the unit in a level place. The unit weighs about 17.7 lbs (8 kg). Check that the installation location is strong and spacious enough to accommodate the unit before installing. There are ventilation holes on both sides of the unit. To ensure adequate air flow, there must be a space of at least 12 inches (300 mm) on each side of the unit.
Note Use a 3-pin - 2-pin conversion adaptor, if required. 3-pin - 2-pin conversion adaptor Chapter 2 Preparations Caution Connect the grounding lead of the 3-pin/2-pin adaptor to the ground terminal. If grounding is not possible, consult your dealer or your Sony service representative. Fitting a Keyboard To install the keyboard in this unit, align it with the keyboard space, with the keys upward, and slide in the direction shown by the arrow.
Using the keyboard away from the unit You can use the keyboard away from the unit. In this case, it is necessary to insert a pair of standard batteries (CR2032) to power the keyboard. Detaching the keyboard Using the groove locating at the right of the keyboard space, lift the keyboard out. Chapter 2 Preparations Inserting batteries in the keyboard 1 2 Detach the keyboard from the main unit. Detach the battery holder from the keyboard.
Infrared transmitting range The range over which the keyboard can operate with infrared control is shown in the following figure. Within 6 feet 6 inches (2 m) 20° 60° 40° 40° 0 - 95° Chapter 2 Preparations Starting and Closing Down the Unit Starting Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel. The startup screen appears. When the startup completes, the operation screen appears. Caution If the display is closed while the unit is operating, the temperature will rise, and this may cause failure.
This closes down the operating software, and powers off. It takes a little while before the power turns off after the screen disappears. Caution If you hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds, this forces a shutdown. After a forced shutdown, the settings of the unit may not be preserved. Using the timer to shut down the system/Releasing the timer setting While the Anycast Station main software is running, hold down the keyboard Alt and Ctrl keys, and press the T key.
Selecting the Keyboard Language Set the language to correspond to the keyboard being used. The default setting is “English.” 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Language]. Select the appropriate language from the list, and confirm. Chapter 2 Preparations B English Language Japanese The operation screen appears as shown below. 4 5 6 Confirm the message that appears, and press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Restart the system.
Setting the Date and Time Set the internal clock. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Date/Time]. 1 Select [Date/Time], and confirm; 2 enter the date and time in the input box, and confirm. Chapter 2 Preparations 2 1 Data/Time 2004 /05/18 12:25 Time Zone Using the arrow buttons on the jog roller (or the T and t keys while holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard), select the item to change and enter a numeric value with the keyboard.
Selecting the Video Output Signal Format Select the format of the signal output from the PGM output connectors (COMPOSITE/S VIDEO), SD video interface module DV connectors, and the reference output connector on the rear panel. Chapter 2 Preparations 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Output]. 1 Select [PGM OUT], and confirm; 2 select the signal format, and confirm. 2 1 PGM OUT NTSC PAL PGM OUT Level RGB OUT 4 B NTSC SXGA (60 Hz) Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Connections This section describes how to connect devices for video and audio input and output. The following figure shows an example system configuration and signal flow. Refer to the pages indicated for details of how to make connections. In addition, after connecting each device, you must configure settings on the unit for each input and output signal. See page 56 for details on the settings of each input and output signal. * Depending on the device, signal input/output settings may be required.
Caution • Use the shortest possible cable type (especially with unregulated RGB). Shorter cables are recommended because, in general, using long cables to connect devices increases the risk of signal noise. Even when connecting this unit to another, it is best to use the shortest cables possible. • Be careful with the connector portions of the interface modules, which may become hot depending on the conditions of operation.
Connecting a Computer (RGB Input) AUDIO IN PUSH MIC/LINE 2 LINE 8 PUSH 1 VIDEO IN MIC/LINE 7 6 5 4 3 S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.
• If video or audio is not output or signal noise occurs when connected to another DV device, the problem can often be resolved by reconnecting the cables or turning the DV device or the unit off and then on again. Connecting a VCR Digital video cassette recorder (DSR series, etc.) For analog connection Chapter 2 Preparations S-Video cable Audio cable To Line input connectors To S-Video input connectors AUDIO IN PUSH MIC/LINE 2 LINE 8 7 PUSH 1 VIDEO IN MIC/LINE 6 5 4 3 I.
Caution Connecting a Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor To RGB IN connectors Flat panel display (PFM series, etc.) S-Video cable RGB cable AUDIO IN PUSH MIC/LINE 2 LINE 8 7 PUSH 1 VIDEO IN MIC/LINE 6 5 Chapter 2 Preparations • If using a hard disk with a standby function, make sure that the standby function is disabled before connecting to this unit. • Power on the connected hard disk before powering on this unit. • Connect the i.LINK connector directly to the hard disk.
Notes • For more information on setting the resolution/clock phase and format, see “Setting the RGB Output Signal Format” (page 162) • To reduce the effects of external noise, use a cable with an attached ferrite core. Connecting an Amplifier Audio cable Chapter 2 Preparations To Line input connectors or Microphone/line input connectors AUDIO IN PUSH 2 LINE 8 7 MIC/LINE PUSH 1 VIDEO IN MIC/LINE 6 5 4 3 I.
3 Close the lever compartment. To install an option module, first remove the interface module fitted to the unit as standard, and install the new interface in the slot. Chapter 2 Preparations Installing Option Modules Note You can install an option module in any slot. 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 4 Loosen the two screws fixing the interface module fitted as standard. Pull out the interface module. Insert the option module into the slot. Tighten the screws.
Settings Related to Input Signals These settings allow video and audio signals input from devices connected to the unit to be handled within the unit. Relation Between Input Signals and System Components Chapter 2 Preparations You can assign input video and audio signals to buttons on the front panel and channel faders, then operate these to carry out switching, mixing, and combining.
Video Signal Related Settings These are preparations for handling video signals or the unit. Assigning video input signals to the selection buttons Assign video signals to the selection buttons 1 - 6 (PGM selection and NEXT selection buttons). Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Input Assign]. From the list select the number of the selection button, and confirm, then set the following items in the submenu. Assigning a name for the video Assign a name for the video.
Notes If a serial digital interface module is installed, the SDI input connectors appear in the list.
Audio Signal Related Settings These are preparations for handling audio signals on the unit. Assigning audio input signals to channel faders Caution If you assign DV signals or SDI signals, they become stereo faders. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Chapter 2 Preparations Assign audio signals input from the audio input connectors or signals input from the interface modules of the rear panel to channel faders 1 to 6.
Notes • If in [Input (L)] you select the DV input connector, the same input connector is automatically assigned to [Input (R)]. • When a serial digital interface module is installed - The SDI input connectors for individual channels are displayed.
- SDI embedded audio cannot be assigned simultaneously to CH (1/2) and CH (3/4) of the same SDI input connector. Similarly, select [Input (R)], and confirm; select the audio input connector from the list, and confirm. When the input audio signal reaches the reference level, the input signal indication in the source viewer lights green and you can confirm that there is an audio input. Input signal indication Chapter 2 Preparations 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
3 1 Select the number of the MIC/LINE input connector to which is connected the target audio signal, and confirm; 2 select [High(+4dB)], and confirm. In this example, both [MIC/LINE 1] and [MIC/LINE 2] are set to [High (+4dB)]. 2 1 Chapter 2 Preparations 62 4 B High(+4dB) MIC/LINE 1 Middle MIC/LINE 2 Middle Middle(-20dB) MIC/LINE 3 Middle Low(-44dB) MIC/LINE 4 Middle MIC/LINE 5 Middle MIC/LINE 6 Middle Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Relation Between Program Output Display and Input and Output Formats Depending on the format and resolution of the input signal, the size and cropping of the output video is as follows.
Chapter 2 Preparations 64 Relation Between Program Output Display and Input and Output Formats
Operations Chapter 3 Video Switching This section describes how to switch the video signals input to the unit, and output the final video (output program) from the PGM output connectors. With this unit, you can also apply some video effects. First, make the settings described in “Video Signal Related Settings” (page 57). Basics of Video Switching This section describes only the most basic switching operations. See the relevant sections for details of switching and effect operations.
Changing the Video with a Cut This switches the video instantaneously, with no added effects. This is the most basic form of switching. Basic operation for a video cut Chapter 3 Operations There are two methods of making a cut, as follows. • Switching directly by pressing a PGM selection button • Checking the next video in the PVW viewer, then pressing the CUT button The following diagram shows the flow of operations in carrying out a video cut.
A red frame appears around the source viewer for the selected video. Determine on the next video, then repeat the procedure in step 2. Switching with the CUT button after checking the next video in the PVW viewer To switch while checking the new video in the PVW viewer, use the CUT button. 1 In the source viewer, select the video you want to switch to (the next program output). Example: You may want to switch to video 3.
3 Press the CUT button. This interchanges the video in the PGM viewer and PVW viewer, and switches the program output video. At the same time, the lit PGM selection button and NEXT selection button interchange, and the colors of the frames in the source viewer also interchange. Lit red. PGM Before you press the CUT button NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 INT Lit amber. Chapter 3 Operations Lit red. PGM After you pressed the CUT button NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 INT Lit amber.
AUTO TRANS button Pressing the AUTO TRANS button carries out the transition automatically, using the preset transition time. Transition lever Moving the transition lever in the direction shown by the LED indicators (fF) progresses the transition in sync with the lever movement. Switching with a dissolve In a dissolve, one video image fades into another. Chapter 3 Operations Basic operation for a dissolve The basic procedure for a dissolve is as follows. Press the MIX button.
Current mix state Chapter 3 Operations Notes • The mix state shows the current transition time setting. • You can still change the transition time at this point. To change the setting, follow the procedure in “Changing the Transition Time” (page 72). 2 Determine the next program output video, and select this with the NEXT selection button. The selected video appears in the PVW viewer. 3 Carry out the transition with the AUTO TRANS button or transition lever.
Basic operation for a wipe transition The basic procedure for a wipe transition is as follows. Press the EFFECT button. Select the effect pattern in the top menu with [Effect Pattern]. Select the next video to be output using the NEXT selection buttons. 1 Chapter 3 Operations Carry out the transition. Press the EFFECT button. EFFECT button DIM TB 0 M IX KEY EFFECT PVW FTB CUT AUTO TRANS DSK MIC The EFFECT button lights amber, and the effect indication shows the current effect state.
2 Select the effect pattern. To change the effect pattern, follow the procedure in “Changing the Effect Pattern” (page 73). 3 Determine the next program output video, and select this with the NEXT selection button. The selected video appears in the PVW viewer. 4 Carry out the transition with the AUTO TRANS button or transition lever. The program output video changes to the NEXT selection video by a wipe transition.
Changing the Effect Pattern 1 Press the EFFECT button. The current settings appear in the effect display. Note 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Effect]. 1 Select [Effect Pattern], and confirm; 2 select the wipe pattern from the list, and confirm.
Embedded video Note When you use a picture-in-picture for combining videos, you can check the results in the PVW viewer before program output. For details, see “Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)” (page 88). Basic picture-in-picture operations Chapter 3 Operations The basic procedure for using a picture-in-picture for combining videos is as follows. Select a picture-in-picture from [Effect Pattern] of the top menu.
4 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Decide which video to embed, and then press the corresponding NEXT selection button to specify the video. The selected video is displayed in the PVW viewer. Caution 6 Use the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever to execute the transition. Chapter 3 Operations When the following material is selected, the NEXT selection button flashes and the picture-in-picture effect is not applied. • Material assigned to INT.
Note You can make picture-in-picture adjustments while viewing the results in the PVW viewer before program output. For details, see “Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)” (page 88) and “Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer” (page 90). Changing the size of the video embedded Chapter 3 Operations 1 2 3 4 Perform Steps 1 to 6 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations” (page 74). Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
The meanings of these items are as follows. [X]: Specify the horizontal position. [X]: Specify the vertical position. Note After Step 1, you can specify the vertical or horizontal position by just pressing the top, bottom, left, or right part of the positioner. (If you use the positioner, there is no need to select [X] and [Y].) Caution When adjusting the position of the picture-in-picture image up, down, left, or right, the image shifts in 10-point increments. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
3 1 Select [Transition Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the transition time. 2 1 Transition Time 4 20 F Press the MENU button to close the menu. Using Color Bars and Color Mattes The Internal Color Bar is provided for adjustment and test transmission. The Internal Color Matte is provided for a background. 1 Select the internal (INT) source using the NEXT buttons. Chapter 3 Operations The INT source selection menu appears in the menu display.
DSK (downstream) key Basic downstream key operations Chapter 3 Operations The basic procedure for downstream keying is as follows. Select the image to be impated. Select a graphics file from the INT source selection menu. Press the DSK button to insert the key. Inserting a downstream key In order to use a downstream key for text or graphics, it must first be imported onto the internal hard disk of this unit.
Note While the graphics file is being read in, the message “Loading...” appears at the bottom of the PVW viewer and in the device status in the source viewer. 3 Press the DSK button. DSK button lights red, and the graphics file image appears in the PGM viewer. Chapter 3 Operations If you press the DSK button once more, the inserted image is removed. Each press of the DSK button alternately inserts or removes the image.
Adjusting the downstream key You can adjust the parameters for inserting text or image, or crop unwanted portions. Press the DSK button to insert the image. Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [DSK]. In the submenu, set the following adjustment items. Adjusting the outline of the text or image 1 Select [Key Adjust], and confirm; 2 select the item to adjust, and confirm; 3 adjust the sliders. 2 1 On Trans. Time 20 F Clip Off Trans.
Cropping unwanted portions of the text or image 1 Select [Crop], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the side (top, bottom, left, or right) to be displayed, and confirm; 4 move the slider to crop. 23 1 On Trans. Time 20 F Off Off Trans. Time 0F B On Key Adjust Crop Off Top 320 Left -400 Right 400 Bottom 5 4 -320 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
The image is inserted in both the PGM viewer and PVW viewer. Note By selecting a logo file from the list, it always appears in the program output video. If you do not want to show the logo, select [None]. 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Adjusting the logo display Adjust the parameters for logo insertion, and set the logo position. 1 Show the logo. For details of the operation, see “Showing a logo in the video” (page 82). Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Logo].
The meaning of these items are as follows. [X]: Specifies the horizontal position. [Y]: Specifies the vertical position. Note After Step 1, you can specify the vertical or horizontal position by just pressing the top, bottom, left, or right part of the positioner. (If you use the positioner, there is no need to select [X] and [Y].) 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
2 Select the video for keying with the NEXT selection button. A green frame appears around the selected video in the source viewer. When 5 is selected 3 Press the MIX button or EFFECT button. MIX button DIM EFFECT button TB 0 M IX KEY EFFECT PVW Chapter 3 Operations The button green, and the details of the current effect appear in the effect display. FTB CUT AUTO TRANS DSK MIC Notes • You can change the transition time.
The “KEY ON” indicator on the operation screen also turns off. Each press of the AUTO TRANS button or CUT button or operation of the transition level alternately inserts or removes the video effect. Adjusting the Combined Video You can make keying adjustments while viewing the results in the PVW viewer before program output. For details, see “Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)” (page 88) and “Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer” (page 90).
Cropping Unwanted Portions From the Video Being Combined 1 2 3 4 Combine videos using a picture-in-picture or keying. Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Effect]. 1 Select [Crop], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the side (top, bottom, left, or right) to crop, and confirm; 4 move the slider to crop.
Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview) You can preview and adjust the results of executing picture-in-pictures and keying in the PVW viewer before program output. You can set the PVW viewer to not be hidden while the menu is displayed when you are making adjustments. For details, see “Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer” (page 90). Note Press the PVW button to switch to PVW mode (in which the PVW viewer is used for effect preview).
3 Use the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever to combine the videos. The results of combining videos are sent as program output and displayed in the PGM viewer. The preview in the PVW viewer disappears (changes to the results of the next transition). Press the PVW button to end PVW mode. The PVW viewer returns to the video selected with the NEXT selection button. For keying 1 Press the KEY button.
For details on making keying adjustments, see “Adjusting the Combined Video” (page 86). 4 With the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever, carry out the keying. The combined result is sent to program output, and appears in the PGM viewer. The preview in the PVW viewer disappears (changes to the result of the next transition). Chapter 3 Operations 5 Press the PVW button, to end PVW mode. The PVW viewer returns to the video selected from the NEXT selection buttons.
Creating a Title Graphic with the Text Typing Tool Features of the Text Typing Tool Software The text typing tool software is an application for creating simple titles. You can switch between the Anycast Station main software (the main software) and this application as you proceed. • A file created with the text typing tool software is simultaneously saved in the Anycast Station main software, and can be used as a DSK (downstream key) or luminance key source.
Sheets and files In the text typing tool software, you create one title as a single sheet. Created sheet superimposed result You can save multiple related sheets (for example, for a single program) together in a file. Chapter 3 Operations File When creating similar title, you can copy a object to create the sheet, and therefore eliminate the trouble of creating a new file from scratch.
Anycast Station main software 1Carry out the operation to start the text typing tool, and switch to the text typing tool. Text typing tool software “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory Font 2Create an object. Edit the object, to complete a title. 3Save the file. File 4Carry out the close down operation, and switch to the main software. “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory Chapter 3 Operations Saved simultaneously 5Key combination.
Starting Up 1 In the Anycast Station main software, press the “INT” NEXT selection button. The INT material selection menu appears in the menu display. 2 Select [Text Typing Tool]. Chapter 3 Operations The following confirmation message appears. 3 Press the ENTER button on the front panel. The screen goes black and the text typing tool software starts. Caution • If you switch while using the Anycast Station main software, the image or sound may be distorted.
Closing Down To power off the unit Press the 1 power button on the side panel. The following message appears, the text typing tool software ends, and the power is turned off. Caution To close the text typing tool software and start the Anycast Station main software 1 Click the [Exit] button at the lower left of the screen. Chapter 3 Operations If there is a file in the process of creation, the program will end without saving it. The screen goes black and the Anycast Station main software starts.
Standard button operations Click a button to carry out its function. Standard checkbox operations Click a checkbox to insert or remove the check mark. The function is active as long as a check mark is present. Chapter 3 Operations Standard pull-down list operations This section describes standard pull-down list operations. Click the V button to display the pull-down list. V button Standard keyboard operations • The R and r keys move the focus (in reverse video) within the pull-down list.
Key Operation Backspace When there is a character selection: delete the selection. When there is no character selection: delete the character before the cursor. Enter Newline Esc Remove the cursor leaving the characters unchanged. Space Insert a space. Home Move the cursor to the beginning. End Move the cursor to the end. Alt + Enter Confirm the entered text and exit the text input mode.
An orange border appears around the object. This is the selected state. Notes • If you drag over a range, this selects all objects within the range. • When there are multiple objects, you can use the keyboard Tab key to move the selection to the next object. Tab Chapter 3 Operations Selection moves Press the Shift+Tab keys to move the selection in the reverse direction. • Hold down the Shift key and click an object to add to the selection.
2 Select the file name from the list. Last saved date of selected file 3 Click the [Enter]. Note If even one of the fonts used by the file you are opening has been deleted from the unit, a message appears to confirm whether to substitute any missing font with another font on the unit when displaying the file. Clicking [Enter] displays the font selection list. If you select a font and click enter, the selected font is used and the file opens.
Caution You can enter a file name as up to 20 alphanumeric characters, but there may not be room for the full name in text boxes or lists, or in the Anycast Station main software INT material selection menu. 3 Click the [Enter]. A message appears while saving, and the file is saved. Chapter 3 Operations The file is simultaneously saved in the Anycast Station main software. In the Anycast Station main software, the saved file appears if you press the “INT” NEXT selection button.
2 Enter the file name in [File Name]. Caution 3 Click the [Enter]. A message appears while saving, and the file is saved. Chapter 3 Operations You can enter a file name as up to 20 alphanumeric characters, but there may not be room for the full name in text boxes or lists, or in the Anycast Station main software INT material selection menu. The file is simultaneously saved in the Anycast Station main software.
2 Select the file name from the list. Note Chapter 3 Operations You can select multiple files by clicking (or pressing the R and r keys) to select file names while holding down the Shift key or by dragging to select file names. 3 Click the [Enter]. The following confirmation message appears. 4 Click the [Enter]. This deletes the selected file. Exporting a file By exporting a file created in the text typing tool software to a “Memory Stick”or USB flash memory, you can use the file in another system.
3 In the file operation section, click the [Export TIFF...] button , or [Export TGA...] button. The following confirmation message appears. Select where to save the file, and click [Enter]. The following confirmation message appears. 5 Chapter 3 Operations 4 If the opened file includes multiple sheets, select either [all sheet] or [current sheet]. all sheet: export all sheets within the file. current sheet: export the currently displayed sheet only.
8 Click the [Enter]. The following message appears, and the file is exported to the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. Notes • When a file consisting of multiple sheets is exported, the second and subsequent sheets are named as follows with the file name + sheet number. Chapter 3 Operations First sheet (file name only) Second sheet (file name + sheet number) • An exported TIFF/TARGA file is saved with an alpha channel.
Changing the text font 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange frame appears around the text object. 2 Click the V button by the font name in the font operation section. Chapter 3 Operations The pull-down list appears. 3 Select a font. This changes the selected font. Editing the text 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 Double-click the selected text object.
3 Edit the text. Changing the font size Chapter 3 Operations 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 Click the [Size] V button in the font operation section. 3 Select the size. This changes the selected size. Note You can also change the size by directly entering a numeric value in the [Size] box. Click the box, enter the numeric value from the keyboard, then press the Enter key.
2 Select a style in the font operation section. This changes the selected style. Bold Chapter 3 Operations Italic Underline Changing the spacing between characters 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 Click the [Kerning] input box in the font operation section, and enter the numeric value from the keyboard. 3 Press the Enter key. This changes to the selected spacing.
Changing the spacing between lines Chapter 3 Operations 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 Click the [Spacing] input box in the font operation section, and enter the numeric value from the keyboard. 3 Press the Enter key. This changes to the selected spacing. Note The numeric value zero is the basepoint for the spacing. By entering a negative value, you can make the spacing narrower.
2 Click the center align button in the font operation section. This center-aligns the text. 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 Click one of the text color selection buttons in the Color tab of the [Text] tab. Chapter 3 Operations Changing the text color The text appears as follows.
Making changes to the character outlines 1 Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97). An orange border appears around the text object. 2 3 Select the Edge tab of the [Text] tab. Make the following settings for the outline desired. To change the style of the outline Chapter 3 Operations Select the [Edge-Round] edge selection button for an outline with round corners and select the [Edge-Sharp] edge selection button for an outline with sharp corners.
Working on Line Objects This section describes how to create a line object, and then change the line style or color. Creating a Straight Line 1 Click the line tool. The icon turns green, and you can now draw a line. 2 Draw a line. Drag Release finger Click Chapter 3 Operations Click at the start position, and drag to draw the line. Notes • If you drag with the Shift key held down, you can draw horizontal or vertical lines. • Right-click to cancel the orange color selection frame.
3 Click and drag. Changing the line style 1 Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97). An orange border appears around the line object. 2 Click one of the line style selection buttons on the Color tab of the [Line] tab. Chapter 3 Operations The line appears as follows. Solid Line Broken Line Dotted Line Changing the line thickness 1 Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97). An orange border appears around the line object.
Changing the line color 1 Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97). An orange border appears around the line object. 2 Click one of the line color selection buttons on the Color tab of the [Line] tab. For details of color adjustment when the [Paint] is selected, see “Creating a color in the color creation section” (page 118). 1 Click the selection tool and select the line object (page 97). An orange border appears around the line object.
Applying a shadow 1 Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 97). An orange border appears around the object. 2 3 Select the Shadow tab on the [Text] tab. Select the [Shadow-Normal] or [Shadow-Blur] shadow type selection button. Chapter 3 Operations The following display appears. Shadow - Normal Shadow - Blur Changing the shadow angle 1 Click the selection tool, and select the object with the shadow (page 97). An orange border appears around the object.
Changing the shadow distance 1 Click the selection tool, and select the object with the shadow (page 97). An orange border appears around the object. 2 Enter a numeric value in [Distance]. Changing the degree of blurring of a shadow 1 Click the selection tool, and select an object with shadow (Shadow - Blur) applied (page 97). An orange border appears around the object. 2 Enter a numeric value in [Softness]. Chapter 3 Operations The shadow distance changes as follows.
Creating a telop for keying (transparent for keying) When the created title is used as a key source in the Anycast Station main software, the background is transparent (alpha value 100%), so that the background does not appear. Chapter 3 Operations Note In the Anycast Station main software viewer, the background appears as whichever of black and white it is set to, but when used as a key source, the background is transparent. 1 2 Select the [BG] tab.
Creating a flip (for keying with a background color) If you set any color for the background, when used as a key source in the Anycast Station main software, the background color appears unchanged. Chapter 3 Operations 1 2 Select the [BG] tab. 3 Create a color in the color creation section. Select the [Paint] color selection button. For details of color creation, see “Creating a color in the color creation section” (page 118). The background changes to the selected color.
Color Operations This section describes how to create a color. Creating a color in the color creation section In the color creation section of each tab of the modifier operation section, you can create any desired color. Color preview Color system selection buttons Color selection method buttons Chapter 3 Operations Color display Use the following procedure to create a color. 1 Select [HSL] or [RGB] as the color system. In each of these systems, you specify three parameters to create the color.
Note If you move the slider (on the right of the color field) toward the top or bottom, then whatever color you select, only white or black will appear. Setting a value of about 200 makes it easiest to distinguish the colors. When [Slider] is selected Move the sliders, or specify the color by numeric value input.
3 Right-click the place you want to change. The color changes to the color you picked. Note Chapter 3 Operations After you select a color with the eyedropper tool, you can change the color of the color selection area to the color selected with the eyedropper tool if you place the mouse pointer within the color preview square in the color creation section and then right-click. Changing the transparency You can set a transparency value for the color of an object.
3 Move the [Transparency] slider, or enter a numeric value for the transparency. The color of the text becomes transparent as follows. Applying a color gradation You can apply a gradation to the color of an object. This section describes the example of a text object color. 1 Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 97). An orange border appears around the object. 2 Select the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
4 Select a pattern. This changes the pattern. Object Layout This section describes how to change the object front-to-back positioning, and adjust the layout. Changing the object front-to-back positioning Chapter 3 Operations The tools used to carry out front-to-back positioning and their functions are as follows. When C is selected Bring to front C brings to the front. Bring forward C brings forward by one level. When A is selected Move backward A moves back by one level.
Example: To move the object from the back to the front 1 Click the selection tool, and select the object to be moved. Select the object at the back o An orange frame appears around the object, and it appears at the front. 2 Click the Move to front tool. This moves the selected object to the front. You can center the selected object vertically or horizontally within the frame. The tools used to carry out centering and their functions are as follows.
Setting the lower third position Selecting an object and then clicking the lower third memory tool sets the lowest part of the selected object as the lower third position. To restore the lower third position to its default setting, click the lower third reset tool. Note With the default setting, the object is moved so that its lowest part is aligned to a position at the bottom of the safe zone inside the sheet.
Adding and Deleting Sheets In the text typing tool software you can handle multiple sheets in a single file. Adding a new sheet 1 Click the [New Sheet] button in the sheet operation section. 2 Chapter 3 Operations The following confirmation message appears. Select [Duplicate current sheet] or [Create a blank sheet]. Duplicate current sheet: Create a new sheet as a copy of the currently open sheet object . Create a blank sheet: Create a new, blank sheet. 3 Click the [Enter].
For the method of opening the file, see “Opening an existing file” (page 98). Chapter 3 Operations 2 Select [Live] of the view operation section. When you select [Live], the image captured from program output video when you switched from the main software appears in the background. 3 Click the [Capture] button in the view operation section. Each time you click, this captures the current image.
Displaying the safe zone The “safe zone” refers to the area of the frame within which an object can be inserted as a key in the program output video without risk of being outside the viewing limits on a connected output device. When the [Safe Zone] checkbox in the view operation section is selected, the safe zone appears. Unselect the checkbox to hide the safe zone. The outer dotted line indicates the extremity of the frame. If outside this line, the image will certainly be cropped.
3 Select the file or sheet, and confirm. Notes Chapter 3 Operations • If the file consists of multiple sheets, the first sheet is identified as the file name, and the second and subsequent sheets are identified as the file name + sheet number. • Files created in the text typing tool software have no extension. The selected sheet appears as the “INT” source viewer and PVW viewer. You can combine as a downstream key (DSK) or luminance key.
Importing a Font File You can import a font file that has been saved on a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. The font file must have been saved in the dedicated folder for fonts: MSSONY/ PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/FONT. 1 Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory in the rear panel “Memory Stick” slot or USB connector. The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
When the import is completed, a completion message appears, and the font is added to the [Font Name] list. 6 Click the [Enter]. Caution Chapter 3 Operations • This imports all font files within the FONT directory of the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. If the same font file exists in this unit, it is overwritten. • The only font files that can be imported are TrueType fonts, with a file extension “.ttf” or “.ttc”.
• If you attempt to delete a font file while a file is open, the font files of fonts used by the file currently open cannot be selected. • Fonts included in the same .ttc file are selected at the same time. 3 Click [Enter]. A confirmation message appears. 4 Click [Enter]. The specified font file is deleted. Deleting a font clears the information for Undo and Redo operations.
Controlling Cameras Chapter 3 Operations This unit is equipped with a VISCA controller. VISCA (VIdeo System Control Architecture) is a technology used for connecting a video device to a controller, and controlling the video device from the controller. In this unit, you can remotely control a camera supporting VISCA protocol connected to the VISCA connector. The remote control operations available include the following.
2 1 4 1 Source Name 2 Input 3 Control 3 CAMERA1 OFF S1-1 Composite VISCA 1 Off VISCA 2 4 VISCA 3 5 B VISCA 4 6 VISCA 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Controlling Camera Manually Carrying out manual control 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned. The camera guide menu appears in the menu display. Chapter 3 Operations Control a camera manually supporting the VISCA protocol from this unit.
2 Following the guide, control the camera, using the front panel buttons and dials. 5 6 2 3 Move the positioner for pan (moving the camera shooting direction horizontally) and tilt (moving the camera shooting direction vertically) control. ESC MENU X-Y REC Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the jog dial to adjust the iris (aperture). Turning clockwise opens the iris, and turning counterclockwise stops down the iris (when setting manually). SHIFT Turn the jog dial to adjust the focus.
2 3 Control the camera to determine the shot. With the jog roller, select the camera preset number (from 1 to 6), and confirm. The camera preset settings menu appears. 4 Set the following items as required. Applying a name to the preset 1 Select [Data Name], and confirm; 2 enter the name in the input box, and confirm. 1 1 Center Preset 2 Base Guitear Delete 3 Drum Data Name 2 [ xxxxxxxxxx 6 * The camera guide menu can only display a limited number of characters. Select [Preset], and confirm.
The selected number appears in amber. Chapter 3 Operations Deleting a saved preset 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned. A camera guide menu appears in the menu display. 2 Select the number of the preset you want to delete with the jog roller, and confirm. The camera preset settings menu appears. 3 Select [Delete], and confirm.
Setting the Camera Control To change the default settings of this unit, or to enable pan, tilt and zoom for a ceiling-mounted camera, use the following procedure. 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned. A camera guide menu appears in the menu display. 2 With the jog roller, select [Control Setup], and confirm. The submenu appears. Chapter 3 Operations 3 Set the following items in the submenu.
Note You can switch the auto focus and manual focus by pressing “0” of the numeric keys. Manually controlling white balance 1 Select [White Balance], and confirm; 2 set [Manual], and confirm. 2 1 Pan / Tilt Enable Disable Pan Reverse Off Auto Tilt Reverse Off B Manual Zoom Enable Focus Auto lris Auto White Balance Auto R Gain 0 B Gain 0 Chapter 3 Operations 3 Select [R Gain] or [B Gain], and confirm; 4 move the slider to adjust the values.
Note You can also reset the camera by holding down the Shift button and pressing the numeric 0 button. About Camera Tallies When the camera supports the camera tally function (BRC series, etc.) The camera tally lamp lights when the input from the camera is being used as program output. Caution When using CCU, etc.
Pin Number I/O Signal Name 12 O GPO3 GIP OUT4: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to source number 4. On: GND; Off: Open 13 O GPO4 GIP OUT5: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to source number 5.
Audio Mixing This section describes how to perform mixing on the audio signals input to the unit, and output the final audio (output program) from the PGM output connectors. First assign the audio signals to channel faders, as described in “Audio Signal Related Settings” (page 59). 1 Press the CH ON button on the front panel to select the channels that you want to mix.
Recording Video and Audio on an External Device If you use the DV connector and i.LINK connector of the SD interface module (BKAW-570) or the PGM SDI output connector and i.LINK connector of the serial digital interface module (BKAW-580), the program output from the unit and sources input to the unit can be recorded on a VTR or external hard disk. Note The DV connector, i.LINK connector, and PGM SDI output connector support different devices and recording data.
4 1 Select [PGM Output] and confirm; 2 Select the DV connector to which the VCR is connected from the list and confirm. 1 2 PGM Output Off Audio Mode Fs48kHz(2ch) B Off SLOT1 OUT1 DV OUT2 DV SLOT2 OUT1 DV OUT2 DV SLOT3 OUT1 DV OUT2 DV This sets the selected DV connector for program output, and program video is output. Note 5 1 Select [Audio Mode] and confirm; 2 select the audio sampling rate for the program output and confirm.
Procedure for recording on a VCR Program video and audio are always output as SDI signals from the PGM SDI output connector. Connect the VCR to the PGM SDI output connector and then start recording on the VCR. Note If the video output signal format (NTSC/PAL) of this unit is changed, the format in which signals are output from the PGM SDI output connector also changes. Recording Inputs on an External Hard Disk Chapter 3 Operations You record the input source on an external hard disk connected to the i.
2 Power on the hard disk. Caution Always connect the hard disk and power it on before starting up this unit. 3 Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel, to start up this unit. The operation screen appears, and the device status for the source viewer for the interface module to which the hard disk is connected shows the hard disk number, remaining capacity, and available recording time.
3 Press the ENTER button or PLAY button. The device status indication changes to “REC”, and recording starts. Note Chapter 3 Operations You can repeat steps 1 to 3 for a different source, for simultaneous recording of multiple inputs. Material recorded Audio: • The audio is recorded together with the video assigned to the same source number. It is not possible to record audio only. • It is not possible to record DV video and analog audio together.
Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk You can carry out operations on files stored on an external hard disk connected to the interface module. Note Operations can also carried out on .dv files recorded with an older version. For the method of connection, see the section, “Connecting an external hard disk” (page 144) File indications Playing files 1 Press the NEXT selection button for the source viewer showing the hard disk number. The HDD file guide menu appears in the menu display.
3 Select a file and confirm. The frame of the file appears in the source viewer and PVW viewer, stationary. Caution There may be a delay until the file opens. Chapter 3 Operations 4 Press the PLAY button. PLAY button REC SHIFT Playback starts in the source viewer and PVW viewer. Rapid recall of the last file played You can recall the last file played without needing to select it from the file list.
Other playback operations 1 Press the NEXT selection button with the same number as the source viewer for the file on which you want to operate. 2 Press any of the following buttons to carry out the operation. STOP button REC SHIFT REW button FFWD button Shuttle dial Jog dial Press this during file playback to stop playback of the file. REW button Press this while a file is open to play back in the reverse direction.
Auto Repeat Playback You can set playback of a file to start again automatically from the beginning each time playback ends. 1 Press the NEXT selection button of the source viewer displaying the hard disk number. The HDD file guide menu appears in the menu display. 2 Open a file. For details on opening files, see “Playing files” (page 147). 3 Select [Auto Repeat]. Selecting this item toggles auto repeat On and Off.
3 1 Select [Disconnect] and confirm; 2 Select the hard disk to disconnect, and confirm. 1 2 Delete All Disconnect HDD1 Recover HDD2 Export Job HDD3 Note To disconnect all of the hard disks together, select [All]. However, the hard disk can not be disconnected during recording. The following message appears. Press the ENTER button, to close the message. Chapter 3 Operations 4 5 Power off the hard disk, and disconnect.
4 Press the ENTER button. Recovery starts. When recovery is completed, the following message appears. 5 6 Press the ENTER button to close the message. Press the MENU button, to close the menu. Caution Chapter 3 Operations 152 If the hard disk was disconnected without carrying out the proper procedure, follow the messages that appear to carry out recovery. It may be possible to access files on the hard disk without carrying out the recovery procedure, but the content of such files is not guaranteed.
Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk You can play files recorded with this unit, using a computer. Caution The proper procedure must be carried out before disconnecting the external hard disk. For details see the section “Disconnecting the External Hard Disk” (page 150). 1 Install an ext3 driver in the computer. The following site provides links to the portal site and information about the driver and the file format (.avi). https://www.ecspert.sony.
Using the Intercom Function Connecting an external intercom system requires a connection operation by the customer. An intercom system allows the operator to confer with camera operators and others in remote locations. You can use the built-in speakers of this unit and the front panel microphone. Connecting the Intercom System Connect the intercom system to the INTERCOM connector on the rear panel. The following shows a connection example of an intercom system.
Speaking on the Intercom System 1 2 Connect the external intercom system. Press the TB (Talk Back) button, and speak into the front panel microphone (or headset microphone). TB button 1 +10 2 +5 DIM 0 TB 0 -5 - 10 M IX - 20 EFFECT PVW - 30 - 40 - 60 KEY FTB PGM CUT PGM DSK MIC Microphone This transmits on the external intercom system. You can listen on the external intercom system using the built-in speakers of this unit or headphones.
Monitoring Audio Use the internal speakers or the connected headphones to monitor the audio input to the unit or the audio output from the unit. Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations Select which output destinations to which the audio assigned for each channel fader should be routed. For the output destination, you can select the PGM output connectors, AUX output connectors, or MIX output connectors.
Note In either case, when adjusting with the ACCESS menu, the output includes these adjustments (excluding pan). 3 After selecting [Pre-Fader] or [Post-Fader] and confirming, 1 select [Send Level], and confirm; 2 adjust the output level with the slider. 1 PGM OUT On Off AUX1 OUT Off Pre-Fader AUX2 OUT Off Post-Fader MIX OUT On Send Level 2 0dB Press the ESC button, to close the ACCESS menu. The AUX output connectors output the audio of mixing the left and right audio channels.
Output destination indication Chapter 3 Operations Monitoring Output Audio You can select one audio output from this unit (program (PGM) output, AUX output, or MIX output), and listen to it on the internal speakers, speakers connected to the monitor output connectors, or headphones connected to the HEADPHONES connector. Output sound level can be monitored using the audio level meters on the operation screen. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Audio Utility].
PGM t AUX1 t AUX2 t MIX t PGM ... Monitoring the Audio of a Particular Channel Only When you release the ACCESS button, the monitoring is ended. Chapter 3 Operations Use the Pre-Fader Listening (PFL) function to check the audio on a channel without the channel fader adjustments. You can do this, for example, on the internal speakers. Hold down the ACCESS button for the channel you want to monitor for at least 0.5 seconds. While the button is held down, the audio for that channel is monitored.
Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings This section describes adjustments to the video and audio signals. The image quality and sound quality of the inputs to this unit vary depending on factors such as the shooting conditions. This unit therefore has functions to adjust the video and audio of each input to this unit separately. When using the ACCESS menu to adjust the video input, we recommend outputting the program video to an external monitor and confirming the results as you make adjustments.
Making the Gradation of SDI Input Signals Appear Smooth (When Using the Serial Digital Interface Module) Apply dynamic rounding to video signals input from an SDI connector to make the gradation appear smooth. Dynamic rounding is applied by default. If you do not want to apply dynamic rounding, set this setting to [OFF]. 1 Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the selection button for the video signal you want to adjust.
2 1 Select the item (displayed under [Color Matte]) to be adjusted, and confirm; 2 adjust with the sliders. As you move the sliders, the sample colors shown in the menu change, so you can check while making the adjustment. Sample colors 2 1 B Color Matte Lum 0 Sat 0 Hue 0 Chapter 3 Operations The items you can adjust are as follows. [Lum]: Adjusts the luminance. [Sat]: Adjusts the saturation. [Hue]: Adjusts the hue. Applying an Offset to the Program Output Video You can apply a 7.
[XGA], [SXGA]: Output format for a computer monitor (computer RGB signals). [Video RGB]: Output format for a video monitor (video RGB signals). 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Caution • Changing this setting may cause temporary breakup of the output video. • If the video output signal format is PAL, then when the [XGA] or [SXGA] setting is used, the edge of the image will be missing in the output from the composite video and S video output connectors.
3 1 Select [Filter Mode], and confirm; 2 select [SD Video] or [RGB] from the submenu, and confirm; 3 select [Soft] or [Sharp], and confirm. 1 2 PGM OUT NTSC RGB OUT SD Video Soft RGB PGM OUT Level 3 Sharp B Soft Sharp SXGA (60Hz) Filter Mode Notes Chapter 3 Operations • Select [Sharp] when the picture is blurry and [Soft] when the picture flickers. • When [SXGA] is selected for the RGB output signal format setting, since the internal processing size is also SXGA, no filter is required.
1 Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the channel fader to which the audio you want to adjust is assigned. 2 1 In the top menu, select [Filter]; 2 select [High Cut (8kHz)] or [Low Cut (100Hz)]. 1 Phase 0dB High Cut (8kHz) Filter Off Low Cut (100Hz) EQ Off Limiter/Compressor Off Input Trim 3 2 16 Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu. You can adjust the audio quality by using the equalizer to set frequencies in the high, middle, and low audio ranges.
Using the Limiter or Compressor Use the limiter or compressor when inputting audio with large level differences. The limiter restricts the peak components of an audio signal with large level differences. It also compresses the sound exceeding a certain threshold volume so that the threshold level is not exceeded, thus preventing excess outputs. The compressor gently compresses the level of audio at and above the threshold level, thus smoothing out an audio signal with large level differences.
Note This menu graphically displays the output destination for each channel set in “Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations” (page 156). 3 1 Select the item you wish to adjust the level, and confirm; 2 adjust with the slider. 1 PGM Delay AUX1 Delay AUX1 OUT Level AUX2 Delay AUX2 OUT Level MIX OUT Delay Chapter 3 Operations Output destination indication 2 2F 2F 0dB 2F 0dB 2F MIX OUT Level The items for which you can adjust the level are as follows.
4 In the top menu select [Audio Output]. The [Audio Output] menu appears. 5 1 Select the item connected to the connector in step 2, and confirm; 2 while watching the video connected in step 1, adjust it with the slider. 1 PGM Delay AUX1 Delay AUX1 OUT Level AUX2 Delay AUX2 OUT Level MIX OUT Delay 2 2F 2F 0dB 2F 0dB 2F MIX OUT Level Chapter 3 Operations The items for which you can adjust the delay time are as follows. [PGM Delay]: Sets the delay time for the program output audio in frame units.
Note When the output destination is set with [OSC OUT], and a selection other than [Off] is made, the DIM button lights, and the levels of the internal speakers, the headphones, and monitor outputs are automatically reduced. Setting the oscillator signal output level 1 Select [OUT Level], and confirm; 2 adjust the output level with the slider. 1 2 Audio Monitor OSC Freq. Off OSC OUT Level -20dBFS TB OSC OUT 1 Audio Monitor OSC Freq.
Saving and Loading Various Settings You can simultaneously save various settings of the unit and information of camera presets, and then load them when necessary. Saving the optimal settings beforehand eliminates the need to reconfigure settings each time you, for example, work on site or use multiple configurations for events. Storable Data You can save the following settings and adjustment data.
Saving Various Settings Data You can simultaneously save the current settings of the unit. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Select [Job] in the top menu. 1 Select [Save] and confirm; 2 enter the name of the data in the input box and confirm. 1 2 [ XXXXXXXXXX Load ] Save Delete The following confirmation message appears. 4 Chapter 3 Operations Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Press the ENTER button. The message closes and saving completes. 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
The following confirmation message appears. 4 Press the ENTER button. The end message appears. The operating software ends and the power turns off. 5 Press the 1 power button on the side panel. The unit starts and the settings you loaded are applied. Chapter 3 Operations Deleting Various Saved Settings Data You can delete the job data you no longer require. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Select [Job] in the top menu. 1 Select [Delete] and confirm; 2 select the name of the data to delete and confirm.
Exporting Various Settings Data You can export the job data saved on the unit to a memory stick or USB flash memory. 1 Insert the memory stick or USB flash memory in the memory stick slot or USB connector on the side panel. The upper USB connector is number 1 and the lower connector is number 2. Memory stick slot FACTORY USE 8 NETWORK 1 15 REMOTE 5 1 9 RGB (GUI) USB RESET Chapter 3 Operations USB connectors 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. Select [File Manager] in the top menu.
Importing Various Settings Data You can import the job data saved on a memory stick or USB flash memory. Insert the memory stick or USB flash memory containing the job data in the memory stick slot or USB connector on the side panel. The upper USB connector is number 1 and the lower connector is number 2. Memory stick slot FACTORY USE 8 15 NETWORK 1 REMOTE 5 1 9 RGB (GUI) USB RESET USB connectors Chapter 3 Operations 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Select [File Manager] in the top menu.
Importing and Deleting Files Using the [File Manager] menu, you can carry out the following file operations.
For details of formatting a “Memory Stick,” see the section, “Formatting a “Memory Stick”” (page 181), and for details of formatting a USB flash memory, see the section, “Formatting a USB Flash Memory” (page 183). 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [File Manager]. 1 Select [Import CG File] and confirm; 2 Select [Memory Stick], [USB Flash Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 Select the graphics file to be imported and confirm.
For details of formatting a “Memory Stick,” see the section, “Formatting a “Memory Stick”” (page 181), and for details of formatting a USB flash memory, see the section, “Formatting a USB Flash Memory” (page 183). 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [File Manager]. 1 Select [Import Logo File] and confirm; 2 Select [Memory Stick], [USB Flash Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 Select the logo file to be imported and confirm.
Notes • It is not possible to delete files on the hard disk that are being used for recording. End the recording before deleting them. • The file names are arranged in alphabetical order. • If you select [All] at step 3, all files are deleted. The following confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 Operations 4 Press the ENTER button. The deletion message appears and the file is deleted.
Formatting an External Hard Disk Format an external hard disk in order to use it with this unit. This unit uses the ext3 file system format. Note We recommend that you reformat the external hard disk at regular intervals in order to avoid a drop in performance due to file fragmentation. 1 Connect the external hard disk to the i.LINK connector (6-pin) of the interface module. Be sure to connect the hard disk before powering on this unit. i.LINK connector (6-pin) I.
7 Press the ENTER button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the following message appears. Chapter 3 Operations 180 8 9 Press the ENTER button, to close the message. Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” Format a “Memory Stick” so that it can be used with this unit. In this unit, use the following “Memory Stick” types.
5 Press the ENTER button. The formatting begins. When the formatting ends, the following message appears. 6 Press the ENTER button, to close the message. Note Chapter 3 Operations Formatting a “Memory Stick” on this unit automatically creates the following directory structure on the “Memory Stick”. MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/INSTALL /JOB /LICENCE /CG /LOGO /REAL /EDL /FONT 7 182 Formatting a “Memory Stick” Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Formatting a USB Flash Memory Format a USB flash memory in order to use it with this unit. 1 Insert the USB flash memory into the USB connector on the side panel. The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2. FACTORY USE 8 NETWORK 1 15 REMOTE 5 1 9 RGB (GUI) USB RESET USB connector Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [File Manager]. 1 Select [Format] and confirm; 2 Select [USB Flash Memory 1] or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm.
Note Formatting USB flash memory on this unit automatically creates the following folder structure in the USB flash memory. MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/INSTALL /JOB /LICENCE /CG /LOGO /REAL /EDL /FONT 7 Chapter 3 Operations 184 Formatting a USB Flash Memory Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Streaming You can encode the program output into Real Media streaming file format (.rm) within this unit, and broadcast it on the network. What Is Streaming? Transmission method Features Using the streaming server provided by the provider • The results of encoding are sent from the unit to the streaming server provided by the provider, and the viewers access the streaming server to view the live content. Chapter 3 Operations Streaming is one of the transmit multimedia data.
Configuring the Network Settings With the network environment set up, make the network settings for this unit. Ask your network administrator for further information about your network. 1 Connect a network cable to the NETWORK connector of this unit. Caution In order to meet EMC standards, use an STP (shielded twisted pair) type Ethernet cable. Chapter 3 Operations 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Network]. Set the following items in the submenu.
Making DNS settings 1 Select [DNS Setting], and confirm; 2 make a selection, and confirm. 1 2 Off Apply DHCP Host Name IP Setting DHCP Manual DNS Setting DHCP Domain Name MAC Address [ ] Primary DNS . . . Secondary DNS . . . [Off]: if DNS not set [DHCP]: if address automatically obtained from DHCP server [Manual]: to input address manually 5 Select [Apply], and confirm. A network setting update message appears.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission Setting the menu These settings make it possible for the program output from this unit to be encoded in Real Media streaming file format (.rm), and transmitted by live streaming. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Streaming]. Set the following items in the submenu. Chapter 3 Operations Selecting live transmission 1 Select [Output], and confirm; 2 select [Live], and confirm.
Setting the Streaming Output Path If multiple encoders connect to the streaming server, enter the path for identification. Set the path as necessary. 1 Select [Stream Name] and confirm; 2 select [Path] and confirm; 3 enter the path following the default mount point (/broadcast/) in the input box and confirm. 1 Output 2 Live 3 [ XXXXXXXXXX File Name ] Path Stream Name Size 320x240 Rate Clip Information Enter up to 50 alphanumeric characters.
• The following are recommended for combinations of video size and transfer rate: 320 × 240t384k DSL 240 × 180t256k DSL 160 × 120t150k DSL Entering content information 1 Select [Clip Information], and confirm; 2 select the item to set, and confirm; 3 enter the information in the input box, and confirm. 1 Output 2 Live Stream Name Size Title Summer Festa.. [ ] Wai-Wai..
Note “Helix Administrator” mentioned in the following procedure refers to the configuration and administration screen for Helix Server. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Select [Streaming] in the top menu. 1 Select [Server Setting] and confirm; 2 select [Ext (Account)] or [Ext (Password)] and confirm; The subsequent setting items differ for [Ext (Account)] and [Ext (Password)].
6 1 Select [RTSP Port] and confirm; 2 enter the RTSP port set on the external server in the input box and confirm. 1 Output Apply Stream Name Size 2 Own 320x240 Ext (Account) Rate Ext (Password) Clip Information Server Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Server Setting HTTP Port 8080 Connection Check RTSP Port 554 Note Enter the RTSP port in [Ports] in the [Server Setup] settings of Helix Administrator.
9 1 Select [Transport] and confirm; 2 select the protocol to use for communication with the external server and confirm. 1 Output Apply Stream Name Size 2 Own 320x240 Ext (Account) Rate Ext (Password) Clip Information Server Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Server Setting HTTP Port 8080 Connection Check RTSP Port 554 . . .
12 Select [Apply] and confirm if you modified any settings in Steps 3, 4, 5, and 6. This operation is not required if you only modified settings in Steps 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. 13 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Checking Connections to Other Devices You can check whether it is possible to connect to the default gateway set for [IP Setting] of [Network] in the top menu, the external server set for [Server Setting] of [Streaming] in the top menu, or another computer.
Starting and Stopping Streaming Starting streaming 1 Make the settings described in “Configuring the Network Settings” (page 186) and “Setting Live Streaming Transmission” (page 188). 2 Press the ON LINE button. The ON LINE button lights red, and a transmission starts. ON LINE button 7 8 4 5 9 6 1 2 3 ON LINE 0 10 MONI LEVEL TB 0 M IX EFFECT PVW Caution Be sure to have a client computer available to check that a signal is being transmitted, using Real Player.
* If port number 80 is to be used, you can omit [:Port] after the server address. Note For “Server Address,” “Stream Path,” and “File Name,” enter the character strings set on the unit. 4 Press the Enter key. Note Select [Preferences] on the [Tools] menu in Real Player, and configure your connection settings in accordance with your network environment.
Placing Streaming Links in a Web Site This section describes how to offer streaming material to viewers using a Web page. Perform these settings on network-ready computers. 1 Open a text editor such as Notepad, and enter the URL for the streaming content in Real Media format as shown below. rtsp://IP address of the unit or the external server (Helix Server)/broadcast (path)/specified filename.rm Example: rtsp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/broadcast/live.rm 2 Save the file with the extension “.ram”.
Chapter 3 Operations 198 Setting Live Streaming Transmission
Appendix Maintenance This section describes how to check the operating software version, and upgrade. Checking the Operating Software Version You can check the version number of the operating software and hardware constituting this unit and the interfaces modules installed in this unit, as well as the unit’s serial number. Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Version], and then check the displayed version information. Appendix 1 2 The items you can check are as follows.
Upgrading the Operating Software This section describes how to upgrade when there are improvements to the operating software and hardware firmware. Caution When the external hard disk is connected to the unit, always disconnect it before upgrading the operating software. Information on upgrades Appendix Information on software upgrades is available from the Anycast Station portal site operated by Sony. The following site also provides links to the portal site and information on upgrades. https://www.
The following screen appears. Next the “INSTALL” screen appears, and a message “C:Copying Program files...” Notes • If the same version is already installed, this object is grayed out, and excluded from the upgrade. • The “C:” in “C: Copying Program files...” refers to the “Memory Stick,” and “D:” and “E:” refer respectively to the upper and lower ports to which the USB flash memory is connected. Appendix 4 Check that the progress indication has reached 100%, and press the keyboard ENTER key.
Note In the “STATUS” column, an asterisk (*) blinks while the operating software is being installed. When installation ends successfully, “Completed” is displayed, and if installation has failed, “Error” is displayed instead. Caution Do not turn the unit off or remove a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory from the unit while data is being read or written; otherwise the file may be destroyed. When the installation completes, the following message appears.
Messages If any problem occurs during operation of this unit, a message appears. Before asking your dealer for help, use the information in this section to try to solve the problem. If this is not successful, make a note of the displayed message number, and consult your dealer or your Sony service representative. Message Structure The messages that appear during operation of this unit consist of the following parts.
As a result of an operation, an error occurred. Warning message message type: WARNING message number: 2XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 2) This appears when a preliminary check before carrying out an operation discovered a problem. Appendix Confirmation message Message type: CONFIRMATION Message number: 1XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 1) This type of message requests user confirmation, and can be cancelled.
List of Messages If a message on this list is displayed and still appears after trying the operation again, consult your dealer or your Sony service representative Number Message text 0001 Data has been exported to directory XX. 0002 Deleting ... Please wait. 0003 Exporting... Please wait. 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 Format completed. Formatting ... Please wait. Import completed. 0009 Importing... Please wait. 0010 Shutting Down. Saving System Settings. 0011 Updating Network Settings.
Number Message text 1006 File xx is currently being used as the LOGO or INT source. Do you really wish to delete this file? 1007 File xx is currently being used as the LOGO or INT source. Do you really wish to overwrite this file? 1009 Start Installation? 1010 Audio Source also will be set to Analog. L:xx R:xx 1011 When selecting DV Audio,DV Video will be selected automatically. 1012 When selecting DV Video,DV Audio will be selected automatically.
Number Message text 1053 CH1/2 and CH3/4 of the same source may not be assigned simultaneously. X/X is already assigned. Would you like to assign Y/Y instead? 1054 Are you sure you want to delete Job XX? 1055 Job XX already exists. Overwrite? 1057 Do you want to delete xx? 1059 xx were not found. Do you want to select an alternative font? 1060 One or more interface modules require a firmware upgrade. [slot x] 2001 Could not find file xx.
Number Appendix 208 Messages Message text 2057 USB Flash Memory full. 2058 Memory Stick full. 2059 This USB Flash Memory is write protected. Please remove Write Protection and re-insert. 2060 This Memory Stick is write protected. Please remove Write Protection and re-insert. 2061 Important System Files Missing. 2062 This USB Flash Memory needs formatting by the Anycast Station. 2063 This Memory Stick needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
Number Message text 4012 4013 4014 4016 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault. 4017 4020 4021 4022 No files were found on the Memory Stick. Please ensure the files are placed in directory. c:/MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/CG 4023 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault. Appendix 4034 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4047 4048 4049 Failed to acquire Network Settings from DHCP server. 4050 An error occurred during installation.
Number 4079 4080 An error occurred while deleting xx. 4081 A fault has developed with the internal fan. To avoid damage please shutdown the system as soon as possible. 4082 An error occurred when opening xx. 4083 An error occurred when reading xx. 4084 An error occurred when writing xx. 4085 Memory allocation error. 4086 An error occurred while opening TTF font file xx . 4087 An error occurred while reading file xx. Read permission denied or file does not exist.
Troubleshooting Check this section before consulting your dealer or your Sony service representative. If the unit still does not function properly, consult your dealer or your Sony service representative. Problem Video-related Video does not appear in the source viewer. Video does not appear in the PGM viewer. The PGM does not switch. Possible causes Possible solutions See page The connected device is not turned on. The cables are not connected properly. The input signal is not assigned correctly.
Problem Possible causes Appendix Picture-in-picture The NEXT selection button An attempt was made to use the flashes and the picture-in-picture same image for picture-in-picture effect is not applied. as the one being used for keying. An attempt was made to use the image assigned to INT for picture-in-picture. An attempt was made to use the same image for picture-in-picture as the one being used for program output. Luminance keying and downstream keying Keying does not work.
Problem Possible causes Possible solutions See page Streaming media The video message “Please wait for a while and reconnect” appears in Real Player. The ON LINE button has not been pressed. The file name is wrong. Press the ON LINE button. 195 Check that the file name set on this unit and the file name set in Real Player are the same. Hold down the ESC button and press the ON LINE button. Set for [Live] in [Output] on the top menu under [Streaming].
Problem Possible causes External hard disk (continued) Attempts at recovery yield The hard disk data is repeated messages, “An error unrecoverable. occurred while recovering.” Keyboard The keyboard does not work. The keyboard is out of range of the infrared sensor. The keyboard batteries are depleted (when the keyboard is detached for use). Appendix 214 Troubleshooting Possible solutions See page Use [File Manager] on the top menu t [Format]. * This erases the data.
“Memory Stick” Media Notes on using “Memory Stick” media • When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention switch to “LOCK”, data cannot be recorded, edited, or deleted. Terminal About data • When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention switch to “LOCK”, data such as images and mails cannot be recorded, edited, or deleted. Be sure to unlock the switch before transferring or copying data on the AWS-G500 to the “Memory Stick”, or erasing data on the “Memory Stick”.
- The remaining memory is only indicated for the selected memory. - Errors are only displayed for the selected memory and are detected separately from the unselected memory. Specifications General Power Requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 1.6 A-0.8 A Operating Temperature 5ºC to 40ºC (41 to 104ºF) Dimensions (w × h × d) 424 × 114 × 339 mm Mass Approximately 17 lb 10 oz (8.0 kg) Video Signals Appendix VIDEO INPUTS (standard configuration) Composite BNC type × 4 Video: 1.
Menu setting RGB OUT * PGM OUT ** Signal format FH (kHz) FV (Hz) Sync XGA 60 Hz - XGA VESA (DMT) 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-negative V-negative XGA 75 Hz - XGA VESA (DMT) 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-positive V-positive SXGA 60 Hz - SXGA VESA (DMT) 60 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-positive V-positive NTSC 15k RGB 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 Composite sync PAL 15k RGB 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 Composite sync Video RGB * For details of RGB OUT settings, see “Setting the RGB Output Signal Format” (page 162).
D-Sub 9-pin (Male) × 1, RS-232C FACTORY USE (Provided for future functional expansion.) D-Sub 15-pin × 1 (Male), Original Parallel I/O MEMORY STICK “Memory Stick” Slot “Memory Stick Pro” and “Memory Stick Pro Duo” are not supported. VISCA DIN 8-pin type × 1, RS-232C Sony VISCA camera commands are supported. LCD 15.
Dimensions 375 mm 424 mm Appendix 339 mm 133° 114 mm 354 mm 93 mm Dimensions 219
Glossary Black burst signal A reference signal used to achieve external synchronization (GenLock). Color bars A test signal which displays vertical colored stripes on a monitor. Used to adjust the hue and saturation of colors on video cameras and monitors. Appendix Color matte A color signal generated by this unit. The hue, saturation, and luminance of color mattes can be adjusted. Compressor A function which smoothly limits audio signals exceeding a certain threshold.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) A user interface which, unlike traditional text-based interfaces, is designed around graphical elements such as buttons and menus. Intercom A network that allows staff members to talk to each other during program production. i.LINK The high-speed serial bus standard IEEE 1394. Also called FireWire. Allows connections between computers and peripherals, and also direct connections between digital devices such as digital cameras.
RGB An output signal format which displays pictures by using the three primary colors: Red, Green, and Blue. Serial digital interface (SDI) A standard for transmitting uncompressed digital video signals and embedded audio over a single coaxial cable. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair cable) A type of cable for communications. Copper wires are twisted in pairs, and then shielded. Appendix Streaming Real-time playback of audio and data received over a network.
Index C +48V switch ......................20 “Memory Stick” slot ..........23 Cable clip ......................... 19 Camera Preset ................. 134 camera supporting VISCA protocol ...................... 132 CH ON buttons ................. 16 channel faders ................... 59 Closing down ................... 44 Color Bars ........................ 78 Color Mattes ..................... 78 Compressor .................... 166 Connecting a Camera With VISCA Support .............
L P Limiter ...........................166 Line input connectors (LINE) 7/8 (RCA) ......................20 Luminance Keying ............84 PC video interface module . 22 PGM audio output connectors (PGM) L/R (TRS, balanced) ...................... 20 PGM fader ....................... 16 PGM selection button ........ 66 PGM selection buttons ....... 17 PGM video output connectors (PGM) .......................... 21 PGM viewer ..................... 26 Picture-in-Picture .............. 75 Positioner ........
Viewing Streamed Material .......................195 VISCA connector ..............
Trademarks • Anycast Station and • “Memory Stick”, are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and • i.LINK and the iLINK logo “ are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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