Page 1 3-215-040-13(1) Live Content Producer Operating Instructions Software Version 2.22 and Later AWS-G500 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Usage Notes ................10 Chapter 1 Overview Features of This System ............13 Example Applications ............15 Names and Functions of Parts ..........17 Front Panel................Rear Panel................Side Panel ................Other Parts ................Operation Screen ..............Menu Operations ..............Operation Screen (Text Typing Tool Software)....Chapter 2 Preparations Installation/Default Settings ..........45 Installing the Unit ..............
Page 3 Chapter 3 Operations Video Switching ..............77 Basics of Video Switching ............ Changing the Video With a Cut ..........Changing the Video With a Effect Transition....... Changing the Transition Time..........Changing the Effect Pattern..........Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP) for Combining Videos ..Adjusting the Picture-in-Picture (PinP)........
Page 4 Linking the VISCA Camera’s Power to the Unit’s Power ..............Using the FACTORY USE Connector ........167 Using Camera Tallies ............Operating the PGM and NEXT Selection Buttons From an External Device............. Audio Mixing ................171 Recording Video and Audio to an External Hard Disk ..172 Formatting an External Hard Disk ........
Page 5 Displaying the Audio Signal Output Destinations ..... Monitoring Output Audio........... Monitoring the Audio of a Particular Channel Only ..Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings ....212 Adjusting Analog Video Input Signals....... Making the Gradation of SDI Input Signals Appear Smooth (When Using a Serial Digital Interface Module or HD Serial Digital Interface Module) ........
Page 6 Formatting a “Memory Stick” ..........243 Formatting a USB Flash Memory ........245 Streaming ................247 What Is Streaming? ............Configuring the Network Settings........Setting Live Streaming Transmission .......251 Saving Live Streaming Transmissions as Files for VOD... Starting and Stopping Streaming........Settings Required for Viewing Streaming......Placing Streaming Links in a Web Site ......
Page 7 CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À Record these numbers in the spaces provided LA TERRE. below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily Model No. Serial No.
Page 8 Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to require the use of a different line cord or comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, attachment plug, or both.
Page 9 Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes. Pour les clients en Europe VORSICHT Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1- Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller Le représentant autorisé...
Page 10: Usage Notes
Für Kunden in Deutschland Usage Notes Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät Copyright abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht Using this unit for video and/or audio switching, mehr einwandfrei funktioniert“.
Page 11 HDD is a precision device. If subject to shock, parts replacement, consult your dealer or your vibration, static electricity, high temperature or Sony service representative. humidity, data loss can occur. When installing and using the unit, closely observe the following precautions.
Page 12 Care of the unit External Hard Disk Clean dirt from the cabinet and panel by wiping gently with a dry cloth. If the unit is very dirty, • The hard disk is vulnerable to vibration and wipe with a cloth steeped in a little neutral shock.
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Chapter Image keyed in Logo Features of This System The AWS-G500 Anycast Station Live Content Producer is an audiovisual production system equipped with camera control, video switching, Superimposed text and live Internet distribution systems. (downstream key) The following are the principal features.
Page 14 Recording on an External Switching the Aspect Ratio Hard Disk for PGM Output You can record (.avi) program outputs and video The system supports both 4:3 and 16:9 output material (video and audio) being input to the unit aspect ratios. to an external hard disk connected to the i.LINK Menu items, viewer displays, and program outputs connector.
Page 15: Example Applications
Example Applications The following are examples of applications utilizing the functions of AWS- G500. 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.
Page 16 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 Streaming , (page 247) Broad- cast Internet...
Page 17: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 ACCESS buttons 2 ON LINE button 1 Menu control section ACCESS/ ENTER AUDIO MONITOR CH ON ON LINE MONI LEVEL MENU SHIFT AUTO NEXT TRANS JOG/SHUTTLE 2 Audio operation section 3 Video switcher section 4 Device control section (see page 18) (see page 19)
Page 18: Menu Button
c MENU button Furthermore, pressing the ON LINE button while holding down the ESC button enables you to This toggles the top menu on or off. forcibly stop the following operations. d Jog roller ESC + ON LINE buttons • Stop recording to an Turn the roller up and down to select a menu item.
Page 19: Mix Button
h Microphone microphone is output over the intercom system This button lets you speak on an external intercom (page 207). system. While the TB button is lit, sound from the 3 Video switcher section This switches video. 6 EFFECT button 5 MIX button 7 PVW button 8 FTB button...
Page 20: Shift Button
i DSK button a Numeric buttons This button add is used to images or text to the These buttons are used to access graphics files program output video (page 90). You can use it to quickly, register and recall video effect snapshots, superimpose text and so on.
Page 21 corresponds to the amount the dial was turned SHIFT + jog dial Aperture (iris) adjustment on (pages 159, 183). camera with VISCA support j Jog dial (inner dial) SHIFT + numeric • Set camera presets buttons (1 to 6) • Register hard disk and This dial controls the camera focus and iris (page VCR cue-up points 159) and performs playback operations for VCRs...
Page 22: Rear Panel
* This figure is when an optional serial digital interface module (BKAW-580) (see page 24) is installed in slot 2 of the AWS-G500. An SD video interface module is 7 HD video interface module installed in slot 2 of the AWS-G500 at the time of shipment.
Page 23 b +48V switch The output level can be adjusted with the front Use this switch when a capacitor microphone panel monitor level adjustment knob (MONI requiring a power supply is connected to the LEVEL) (page 210). microphone/line input connectors (MIC/LINE) 1/ 2.
Page 24 4 SD video interface module • Manually record program output (page 177). • Simultaneously record material and program (BKAW-570) output (ON LINE recording) (page 177). 1 Analog video input connectors 5 Serial digital interface module (BKAW-580) (Option) S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK S400...
Page 25 8 HD serial digital interface module RGB input connectors (RGB) (D-sub 15- pin) × 2 (BKAW-590) (option) Input analog RGB signals from a computer or other source. The following image size and 1 HD SDI input connectors (HD SDI IN) frequency combinations are supported.
Page 26: Side Panel
Side Panel With the protective panel opened 2 “Memory Stick” slot 3 NETWORK connector 1 FACTORY USE 4 REMOTE (remote control) connector connector FACTORY USE REMOTE NETWORK RESET 5 Internal hard disk 8 1 (power) qa Ventilation access indicator button holes 9 RESET button 6 USB connectors...
Page 27: Other Parts
1 (power) button For details of the keyboards that can be used, consult your dealer or your Sony service This button powers the unit on or off. If you hold representative. down the power button for at least 4 seconds, this When using the Text Typing Tool software, you forces a shutdown.
Page 28: Operation Screen
d Caps Lock indicator When using Esc and the F1 to F12 keys, hold down the Fn key and press the required key in the This lights green when the unit is in Caps Lock topmost row. mode. e Infrared receptor EXT POWER indicator Infrared receptor This accepts signals from the keyboard supplied...
Page 29 d KEY status display Green: When a video subject to camera control, external hard disk control, or VCR playback The indicator lights red during keying to program control, or INT is specified with the NEXT output video. The number (1 to 6) or “INT” of the selection buttons (while the KEY button is lit).
Page 30 Disk Full: No disk space left (200 MB or less) Recording operation indications File Number Full: The number of files that can be : ON LINE reservation recorded has been exceeded status (You can start recording by pressing the Device Error: It became impossible to recognize ON LINE button.) the hard disk during recording : ON LINE execution status...
Page 31 a What the preview is showing Note Amber: When showing the video selected by the NEXT selection button. The x1/8, x1/2, and x1 indications are also Green: When showing the video selected by the displayed while you are using the shuttle dial for NEXT selection button when the KEY button playback operations.
Page 32: Information Display
3 Streaming display • transfer rate set in the top menu • the status of the server or encoder This shows the settings and status of the streaming broadcast. Initializing Starting server or encoder 1 VOD icon Live Ready Server started up, and encoder ready and/or VOD Ready Starting...
Page 33: Device Status
These correspond to the PGM selection button, the Recording operation indications NEXT selection button, and the audio channel REC PAUSE: Recording on standby fader numbers. No Signal: Recording is stopped because c Audio source name there is no video signal input This shows the name of the audio signal assigned REC: Recording to the channel fader (page 71) or the file name on...
Page 34: Menu Operations
• Playback speed has been set to zero with the • During VCR playback, only shuttle dial appears. • Playback has been stopped with the jog dial During VCR playback Play position • Playback speed has been set to zero with the This shows the file play position.
Page 35 When you select and confirm an item in the top menu, submenus appear, three levels deep. Sub-menu Note You can set priority to be given to displaying the PVW viewer while submenus are open (page 113). ACCESS menu Press the ACCESS button corresponding to the number of input you want to adjust, to display the ACCESS menus, three levels deep, in the source viewer together with the viewer for that number.
Page 36 Confirming an item and proceeding to the next layer Press the ENTER button. Zoom Enable Disable ENTER Focus Auto Auto lris(Exposure) Auto Enable Press the jog roller. White Balance Auto Press the t button by the jog roller. You can also use the t key or ENTER key on the keyboard.
Page 37: Operation Screen (Text Typing Tool Software)
Closing a menu For a top menu: Press the MENU button or ESC button. For an ACCESS menu: Press the same ACCESS button used to display, or the ESC button. Notes • Pressing an ACCESS button while the top menu is displayed closes the top menu and opens the ACCESS menu.
Page 38: Delete Button
i Delete button 1 File operation section This deletes unwanted files (page 128). 1 New button 2 Open button j Close button This closes the open file, and displays a new sheet. 3 Save button 4 Save as... 2 Tool operation section button Select the tools needed to create and edit an object.
Page 39 l Lower-third memory tool 5 Bring to front tool If you select an object and then click this tool, the lowest part of the selected object is set as the lower-third position. 6 Bring forward tool m Lower-third reset tool 7 Move backward tool Restores the lower-third position to its default setting.
Page 40 h Left align button j Right align button Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to the left (page 134). the right (page 134). i Center align button Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to the center (page 134).
Page 41 e Shadow style selection button Softness: Set a numerical value for the degree of Select whether the object has a shadow ([None] for blurring of the shadow. no shadow), and select the style of the shadow g Color creation section (page 139).
Page 42: End Button
5 Page operation section x BG tab You can set the background color. This is used for sheet display, sheet turning, and resequencing. 1 Top button 2 Sheet Move 3 Prev Sheet button (forward) button 4 Page display qd Background color selection buttons 5 Next sheet 6 Sheet Move...
Page 43: Capture Button
6 View operation section 7 Sheet operation section 1 Background display 1 New Sheet selection button button 2 Capture button 2 Delete Sheet button a New Sheet button 3 Safe Area This adds a sheet to the open file (page 151). You can create up to 99 sheets.
Page 44 Names and Functions of Parts...
Page 45: Chapter 2 Preparations
Preparations Chapter Installation/Default Settings This section describes the procedure for installing the unit, connecting the power cord, starting up the system, and setting the date, time, and video output signal format. Installing the Unit Install the unit in a level place. The unit weighs about 8 kg (17.7 lbs). Check that the installation location is strong and spacious enough to accommodate the unit before installing.
Page 46: Fitting A Keyboard
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.
Page 47 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. To detach the keyboard Using the groove locating at the right of the keyboard space, lift the keyboard out. To insert batteries in the keyboard Detach the keyboard from the main unit.
Page 48: Starting And Closing Down The Unit
Infrared transmitting range The range over which the keyboard can operate with infrared control is shown in the following figure. Within 6 feet 20° 6 inches (2 m) 60° 40° 40° 0 - 95° Starting and Closing Down the Unit Starting Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel.
Page 49 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.
Page 50: Selecting The Language
Selecting the Language Set the language to correspond to the keyboard being used. The default setting is “English (US).” Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [System]. 1 Select [Language], and confirm; 2 select the appropriate language from the list, and confirm.
Page 51: Setting The Date And Time
Note The notation system for displaying time zone data in relation to GMT is based on the form POSIX minutes-west-of-GMT in which the hour decreases as you move east and increases as you move west. Setting the Date and Time Set the internal clock.
Page 52: Selecting The Video Output Signal Format
LCD Backlight Viewer Priority File TC Press the MENU button to close the menu. Selecting the Video Output Signal Format Select the format for the signals output from the PGM output connectors (COMPOSITE/S VIDEO), the SD video interface module’s DV connectors, and the SDI output, HD analog output, HD SDI output, and reference output connectors on the rear panel.
Page 53 PGM OUT NTSC/60Hz B 4:3 PGM OUT Aspect 16:9 SD PGM OUT Level 16:9 HD DV OUT [4:3]: Creates programs in the 4:3 aspect ratio. Select this when the output destinations are primarily SD (4:3). [16:9 SD]: Creates programs in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Select this when the output destinations are primarily SD (4:3) or when giving priority to PGM recording to external hard disks.
Page 54: Setting The System Timecode
• When [16:9 HD] is selected, program output from the SD video interface module (BKAW-570) or serial digital interface module (BKAW-580) and recording to external hard disks are disabled. Relation between aspect ratio settings, input signals, and viewer displays Input signals SD input HD input RGB input...
Page 55 Note At the time of purchase, the time set for [Date/Time] (local time) in the top menu is configured to be used as the system timecode. Press the MENU button. Select [System] in the top menu. 1 Select [System TC], and confirm; 2 select [User Preset], confirm, and select [Timecode];...
Page 56: Connections
Connections This section describes how to connect devices for input and output of video and audio. The following figure shows a sample 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.
Page 57 System configuration example 2: When an HD video interface or HD serial digital interface module is connected * Depending on the device, signal input/output settings may be Microphone (page 59) required. Amplifier (page 64) Refer also to the manuals provided with the devices you are connecting.
Page 58: Connecting A Camera With Visca Support
• For information about VISCA cameras that can be connected to the unit, visit the following Anycast Station portal site: https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/SoftwarePlusSerch.aspx (for customers in U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Connections...
Page 59: Connecting A Microphone
Connecting a Microphone Capacitor microphone Dynamic microphone (C-38B, etc.) (F-720/2, etc.) To Microphone/line input connectors AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE VIDEO IN LINE MIC/LINE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK S400 COMPOSITE AC IN PGM S VIDEO HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT...
Page 60: Connecting A Camcorder
Connecting a Camcorder For analog connection BNC cable To Composite input connectors AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE VIDEO IN LINE MIC/LINE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK S400 COMPOSITE AC IN PGM S VIDEO HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT BNC cable To DV connectors...
Page 61: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a VCR Digital video cassette recorder (DSR series, etc.) For analog connection S-Video cable Audio cable To Line input To S-Video input connectors connectors AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE VIDEO IN LINE MIC/LINE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK S400 COMPOSITE...
Page 62: Connecting An External Hard Disk
For information about external hard disks, visit the following Anycast Station portal site: https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/SoftwarePlusSerch.aspx (for customers in U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE VIDEO IN LINE...
Page 63: Connecting A Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor
Connecting a Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor For RGB connection For analog connection To RGB IN connectors Flat panel display (FWD series, etc.) S-Video cable RGB cable AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE VIDEO IN LINE MIC/LINE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK S400 COMPOSITE AC IN...
Page 64: Connecting An Amplifier
When an HD serial digital interface module is connected BNC cable Flat panel display (FWD series, etc.) Notes • For more information on setting the resolution/clock phase and format, see “Setting the RGB Output Signal Format” (page 216). • To reduce the effects of external noise, use a cable with an attached ferrite core. Connecting an Amplifier Audio cable To Line input connectors or Microphone/line input connectors...
Page 65: Installing Option Modules
Pass the cables through the cable clip. Allow some slack when routing the cables to prevent them from bending sharply. Close the lever compartment. Installing Option Modules To install an option module, first remove the interface module fitted to the unit as standard, and install the new interface in the slot.
Page 66: Settings Related To Input Signals
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 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.
Page 67: Video Signal Related Settings
Video Signal Related Settings These are preparations for handling video signals with 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). Note You can confirm assignments and information on input signals using each of the corresponding ACCESS menus.
Page 68 Notes When optional modules are installed, the connectors for the optional modules appear in the list. • When a serial digital interface module is installed The SDI input connectors appear. Source Name No Assign Input S1-1 Composite B SLOT1 IN1 Composite Source Aspect S-Video...
Page 69: Registering Cameras To Be Controlled
• About the DV signal lock time When DV is selected for the input video, there is a delay until the DV signal locks and the video appears. Notes • The items in the list depend on the interface module installed in this unit. •...
Page 70: Stretching 16:9 Sq Source Materials Into 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Note VISCA camera information display By pressing the button on the jog roller or the key on the keyboard while the camera address is selected, you can display the model name for the camera, as shown below, for as long as you hold down the button or key. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Page 71: Audio Signal Related Settings
Press the MENU button to close the menu. Audio Signal Related Settings These are preparations for handling audio signals on the unit. Assigning audio input signals to channel faders 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.
Page 72 1 Select [Input (L)], and confirm; 2 select the audio input connector from the list, and confirm. Source Name B MIC/LINE Input (L) MIC/LINE 1 MIC/LINE Input (R) MIC/LINE 1 MIC/LINE Link to Video MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE LINE LINE SLOT1 DV IN1 SLOT1 DV IN2...
Page 73 Source Name B MIC/LINE Input (L) MIC/LINE 1 MIC/LINE Input (R) MIC/LINE 1 MIC/LINE Link to Video MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE LINE LINE SLOT1 DV IN1 SLOT1 DV IN2 SLOT2 HD SDI IN1 CH(1/2) HD SDI IN1 CH(3/4) SLOT2 HD SDI IN2 CH(1/2) HD SDI IN2 CH(3/4) When installed in slot 2 - If you select CH (1/2) of the HD SDI input connector for either [Input...
Page 74 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.
Page 75 Example: When the peak indication has lit with MIC/LINE 2 connected to R and MIC/LINE 1 connected to L, as illustrated below. AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH MIC/LINE LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Press the MENU button. In the top menu select [Audio MIC/LINE Level]. 1 Select the number of the MIC/LINE input connector to which is connected the target audio signal, and confirm;...
Page 76 Settings Related To Input Signals...
Page 77: Chapter 3 Operations
Operations Chapter 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. Note First, make the settings described in “Video Signal Related Settings”...
Page 78: Changing The Video With A Cut
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 There are two methods of making a cut, as follows. • Switching directly by pressing a PGM selection button •...
Page 79 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. In the source viewer, select the video you want to switch to (the next program output).
Page 80: Changing The Video With A Effect Transition
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.
Page 81 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.
Page 82 Current mix state Notes • The mix state shows the current transition time setting. • You can still change the transition time at this point. To make this change, follow the procedure in “Changing the Transition Time” (page 84). Determine the next program output video, and select this with the NEXT selection button.
Page 83 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. Carry out the transition.
Page 84: Changing The Transition Time
Select the effect pattern. To change the effect pattern, follow the procedure in “Changing the Effect Pattern” (page 85). Determine the next program output video, and select this with the NEXT selection button. The selected video appears in the PVW viewer. Carry out the transition with the AUTO TRANS button or transition lever.
Page 85: Changing The Effect Pattern
Changing the Effect Pattern Press the EFFECT button. The current settings appear in the effect display. Note Here you can also press the EFFECT button once more to recall the [Effect Pattern] menu, and skip from step 2 below as far as 1 within step 4. Press the MENU button.
Page 86 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 110). Basic picture-in-picture operations The basic procedure for using a picture-in-picture for combining videos is as follows.
Page 87: Adjusting The Picture-In-Picture (Pinp)
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 When the following material is selected, the NEXT selection button flashes and the picture-in-picture effect is not applied.
Page 88 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 110) and “Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer” (page 113). Changing the size of the video embedded Perform steps 1 to 6 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations”...
Page 89: Using Fade-To-Black (Ftb)
The functions of the setting 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 pressing up, down, left, or right on the positioner. (When using the positioner, you do not need to select [X] and [Y].) Caution When adjusting the position of the picture-in-picture image up, down, left, or...
Page 90: Using Color Bars And Color Mattes
1 Select [Transition Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the transition time. Transition Time 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.
Page 91 DSK (downstream) key Basic downstream key operations The basic procedure for downstream keying is as follows. Select the image to be imported. 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.
Page 92 The selected graphics file appears in the “INT” source viewer. Notes • 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. •...
Page 93 1 Select [IN Trans. Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the time until the image appears. IN Trans. Time OUT Trans. Time Key Adjust Crop 1 Select [OUT Trans. Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the time to disappear.
Page 94: Accessing Graphics Files Quickly
• When a file with no alpha channel is recalled: adjusted values remain unchanged. • When a file with an alpha channel is recalled: values return to their default settings. Inverting the key You can invert the displayed parts and non-displayed parts of the combined material.
Page 95 1 Select the number to register the graphics file to, and confirm; 2 select [Preset], and confirm. A list of graphics files that you can register appears. Example: When registering to numeric button [2]. Anycast Station Preset Anycast Station_001 Delete Anycast Station_002 Data Name aaaaaaa.tif...
Page 96 Registering graphics files without displaying the menu You can also register graphics files without displaying the graphics preset menu. Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons. The menu that appears next is unimportant. Display the graphics file to register in the INT source viewer. Press a numeric button (from 1 to 9) while holding down the SHIFT button.
Page 97: Showing A Logo On The Screen
Preset 2 Anycast Station Delete Data Name The following confirmation message appears. Note By pressing the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can delete all of the presets registered to the numeric buttons 1 to 9 simultaneously. Press the ENTER button.
Page 98 1 Select [Logo Source], and confirm; 2 select the logo file from the list, and confirm. Logo Source None None Clip B aaaaaaaa.tif Gain bbbbbbbb.tif Density 100% ccccccccc.bmp Location dddddddd.bmp The image is inserted in both the PGM viewer and PVW viewer. Notes •...
Page 99: Using Luminance Keying
The functions of the setting items are as follows. [Clip]: Adjusts the threshold level for the logo key. [Gain]: Adjusts the sharpness of the outline. [Density]: Adjusts the density of the text to be inserted. Note When you have recalled a logo file and made adjustments, the logo file adjustment values for the logo file depend on the next recalled file as follows: •...
Page 100 Notes • Pressing the KEY button switches to key mode (the KEY button, NEXT selection buttons, MIX button or EFFECT button light green, and the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, and transition lever now apply a keying operation). • You can also register graphics files to the numeric buttons on the front panel and access them whenever necessary.
Page 101 1 Select [Key Type], and confirm; 2 select [Luminance Key], and confirm. Effect Pattern Luminance Key B Chroma Key Transition Time Edge Key Type Chroma Key Adjust Auto Chroma Key Crop Size Small Location “Lum” appears in the key status display area of the operation screen. Press the MIX button or EFFECT button.
Page 102 Sharpening the outline of the key 1 Select one of [Clip], [Gain], and [Density], and confirm; 2 adjust the slider. Effect Pattern Clip Transition Time Gain Edge 0˚ Key Type Luminance Density 100% Key Adjust Key Invent Auto Chroma Key Color Cancel Crop Size...
Page 103: Using Chroma Keying
Press the AUTO TRANS button or CUT button once more, or operate of the transition lever in the opposite direction, to remove the combined video effect. The “KEY” 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.
Page 104 Press the KEY button (Switches to key mode). Select the key video with a NEXT selection button. Select [Chroma Key] for [Key Type] in the top menu. Select the effect pattern with the MIX button or EFFECT button. Carry out the transition. * If no further adjustment is necessary, this concludes operation during the broadcast.
Page 105 B Luminance Key Effect Pattern Transition Time Chroma Key Edge Key Type Luminance Key Adjust Auto Chroma Key Crop Size Small Location “Chroma” appears in the key status display area of the operation screen. Press the MIX button or EFFECT button. The button green, and the details of the current effect appear in the effect display.
Page 106 Adjusting the chroma key automatically Select [Auto Chroma Key], and confirm. Effect Pattern Size Transition Time Location Edge Key Type Chroma Key Adjust Auto Chroma Key Crop Size Small Location Auto Chroma Key Mode is enabled, and a cursor appears in the PGM viewer. An image with the color specified by the cursor removed appears in the PGM viewer.
Page 107 Note During Auto Chroma Key mode, you can adjust the vertical and horizontal position of the cursor by pressing up, down, left, or right on the positioner. Press the T button on the jog roller or T key on the keyboard to return to the first menu.
Page 108 Inverting the key Select [Key Invert] from the list of items to adjust, and confirm. [Key Invert] turns on or off each time it is selected. Effect Pattern Clip Transition Time Gain Edge 0˚ Key Type Chroma Density 100% Key Adjust Key Invent Auto Chroma Key Color Cancel...
Page 109: Cropping Unwanted Portions From The Video Being Combined
When [Auto Chroma Key] is On When [Auto Chroma Key] is Off PVW viewer PVW viewer Apply the effect using the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever. Cropping Unwanted Portions From the Video Being Combined Combine videos using a picture-in-picture or keying. Press the MENU button.
Page 110: Checking The Results Of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)
1 Select [Edge], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the item to be set, and confirm; 4 adjust the slider. Effect Pattern Transition Time B On Edge Width Key Type Luminance Softness Key Adjust Color Matte Auto Chroma Key 100% Crop Size...
Page 111 For picture-in-picture Perform Steps 1 to 5 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations” (page 86). Press the PVW button. The PVW button lights orange and a preview of the results of combining videos is displayed in the PVW viewer. Check and adjust the results of combining videos and perform the following operation to execute program output.
Page 112 Press the PVW button to switch to PVW mode. The PVW button lights orange, and a preview of the combined result appears in the PVW viewer. Adjustments with Auto Chroma Key Note Be sure give display priority to the PVW viewer. For details, see “Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer”...
Page 113: Giving Priority To Displaying The Pvw Viewer
Press the PVW button, to end PVW mode. The PVW viewer returns to the video selected from the NEXT selection buttons. Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer With the default setting, the PVW viewer on the left is hidden when three levels of submenus of the top menu are displayed.
Page 114 Effect Pattern User Program 1 Transition Time User Program 2 Edge User Program 3 Key Type Luminance User Program 4 Key Adjust User Program 5 Auto Chroma Key User Program 6 Crop Size Small Location Preset Delete Data Name Note You can also register the settings by holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the numeric button (from 1 to 9) that corresponds to the number you want to register to.
Page 115 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Recalling video effect settings Press the EFFECT button. Note If the MIX button was lit before performing step 1, press the EFFECT button again. 1 Select the folder (User Program) number, and confirm; 2 select a snapshot, and confirm.
Page 116 Deleting registered snapshots Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Effect]. 1 Select [Delete], and confirm; 2 select the folder (User Program) number, and confirm; 3 select the snapshot to delete, and confirm. 1 aaaaaaaaaa Effect Pattern User Program 1 2 bbbbbbbbbb Transition Time...
Page 117: Creating A Title Graphic With The Text Typing Tool
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.
Page 118: Flow Of Operations
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. 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.
Page 119 Anycast Station main software Text Typing Tool software “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory 1Carry out the operation to start the Text Typing Tool, and switch to the Text Typing Tool. Font 2Create an object. Edit the object, to complete a title. Saved simultaneously 3Save the file.
Page 120: Starting Up
Starting Up In the Anycast Station main software, press the “INT” NEXT selection button. The INT material selection menu appears in the menu display. Select [Text Typing Tool]. The following confirmation message appears. Press the ENTER button on the front panel. The screen goes black and the Text Typing Tool software starts.
Page 121: Closing Down
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 If there is a file in the process of creation, the program will end without saving it. To close the Text Typing Tool software and start the Anycast Station main software Click the [Exit] button at the lower left of the screen.
Page 122 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. Standard pull-down list operations This section describes standard pull-down list operations.
Page 123 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 Remove the cursor leaving the characters unchanged. Space Insert a space. Home Move the cursor to the beginning. Move the cursor to the end.
Page 124: File Operations
Drag 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.
Page 125 Opening an existing file In the file operation section, click the [Open] button. The [Open] screen appears. Select the file name from the list. Last saved date of selected file Click the [Enter]. This opens the selected file. 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.
Page 126 Enter the file name in [File Name]. 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.
Page 127 Notes • When a file consisting of multiple sheets is saved, the second and subsequent sheets are named as follows with the file name + sheet number in the Anycast Station main software. First sheet (file name only) Second sheet (file name + sheet number) •...
Page 128 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. Caution If a file of the same name exists in the Anycast Station main software, it will be overwritten.
Page 129 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. You can export the file in TIFF format or TARGA format at 1,280×960 (4:3) or 1,706×960 (16:9) size.
Page 130: Working On Text Objects
Click the [Enter]. The following message appears. Select an aspect ratio, and click [Enter]. The [Save] screen appears. Enter the file name in [File Name]. Click the [Enter]. The following message appears, and the file is exported to the “Memory Stick”...
Page 131 The icon turns green, and the system is now in text input mode (in which text input is possible). Click where you want to enter text. The cursor appears. Enter text from the keyboard. As you enter text, it appears in a pink and black dotted frame. Notes •...
Page 132 This changes the selected font. Editing the text Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 123). An orange border appears around the text object. Double-click the selected text object. The frame changes to a pink and black dotted line, and the cursor appears, switching to text input mode.
Page 133 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. Changing the font style Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 123).
Page 134 Click the [Kerning] input box in the font operation section, and enter the numeric value from the keyboard. 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.
Page 135 Note The following figure shows left alignment as an example. Click the center align button in the font operation section. This center-aligns the text. Changing the text color Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 123). An orange border appears around the text object. Click one of the text color selection buttons in the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
Page 136 Making changes to the character outlines Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 123). An orange border appears around the text object. Select the Edge tab of the [Text] tab. Make the following settings for the outline desired. To change the style of the outline 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...
Page 137: Working On Line Objects
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 Click the line tool. The icon turns green, and you can now draw a line. Draw a line.
Page 138 Click and drag. Changing the line style Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 123). An orange border appears around the line object. Click one of the line style selection buttons on the Color tab of the [Line] tab. The line appears as follows.
Page 139: Shadow Operations
For details of color adjustment when the [Paint] is selected, see “Creating a color in the color creation section” (page 144). Adding outlines to line objects Click the selection tool and select the line object (page 123). An orange border appears around the line object. Click the [Edge-Round] or [Edge-Sharp] edge style selection button on the Edge tab of the [Line] tab.
Page 140 Select the [Shadow-Normal] or [Shadow-Blur] shadow type selection button. The following display appears. Shadow - Normal Shadow - Blur Changing the shadow angle Click the selection tool, and select the object with the shadow (page 123). An orange border appears around the object. Drag the direction indicator to the desired direction.
Page 141: Background Color Operations (Creating Telop And Flip)
The shadow distance changes as follows. Changing the degree of blurring of a shadow Click the selection tool, and select an object with shadow (Shadow - Blur) applied (page 123). An orange border appears around the object. Enter a numeric value in [Softness]. The degree of blurring of the shadow changes as follows.
Page 142 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. Select the [BG] tab. Select the [Transparent Black] or [Transparent White] color selection button. Note To create a flip with a solid white or black background, select [Paint], and set black or white.
Page 143 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. Select the [BG] tab. Select the [Paint] color selection button. Create a color in the color creation section.
Page 144: Color Operations
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...
Page 145 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.
Page 146 Right-click the place you want to change. The color changes to the color you picked. Note 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.
Page 147 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. Note This section describes the example of a text object color. Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 123).
Page 148: Object Layout
Click the [Gradation-Pattern] V button. The following patterns appear. 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 The tools used to carry out front-to-back positioning and their functions are as follows.
Page 149 Example: To move the object from the back to the front Click the selection tool, and select the object to be moved. Select the object at the back An orange frame appears around the object, and it appears at the front. Click the Move to front tool.
Page 150 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.
Page 151: Adding And Deleting Sheets
Adding and Deleting Sheets In the Text Typing Tool software you can handle multiple sheets in a single file. Adding a new sheet Click the [New Sheet] button in the sheet operation section. The following confirmation message appears. Select [Duplicate current sheet] or [Create a blank sheet]. [Duplicate current sheet]: Creates a new sheet as a copy of the currently open sheet object.
Page 152 For the method of opening the file, see “Opening an existing file” (page 125). 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. Click the [Capture] button in the view operation section.
Page 153: Key Combination In The Anycast Station Main Software
Displaying the safe area The “safe area” 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 a button in the view operation section is selected, the safe area appears.
Page 154 Select the file or sheet, and confirm. Notes • 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. •...
Page 155: Importing A Font File
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. Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory in the side panel “Memory Stick”...
Page 156: Deleting A Font File
When the import is completed, a completion message appears, and the font is added to the font name list. Click the [Enter]. Caution • 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.
Page 157 Notes • You can select multiple font files by clicking (or pressing the keys) to select file names while holding down the Shift key or by dragging to select file names. • 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.
Page 158: Controlling Cameras
U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Controlling Camera Manually Control a camera manually supporting the VISCA protocol from this unit. With the default settings of this unit, focus and iris settings are set to auto, and white balance setting is set to “no operation.”...
Page 159 Guided item Camera control guide If the focusing and iris control are set to auto, then “AUTO” appears. To change the settings manually, see “Setting the Camera Control” (page 163). Following the guide, control the camera, using the front panel buttons and dials.
Page 160: Storing A Camera Preset
1 Center 2 Base Guitear 3 Drum 4 Right 5 Vocal 7 Back Light 8 Pan-Tilt Reset 9 One Push AWB - Focus Auto/Manual Control Setup Resetting pan and tilt positions When [Pan-Tilt] (page 164) is set to [Enable], you can reset pan and tilt to their default positions.
Page 161 For example, during a lecture relay, you can store settings for standard shots, such as a speaker close-up, speaker full-body shot, guest panel, or audience view, simplifying the work of switching among these views. In the camera preset, you can save the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus settings, the aperture (iris) status, the white balance adjustment, the control mode (auto/ manual, etc.).
Page 162 1 Center Preset Shift z+6 2 Base Guitear Delete 3 Drum Data Name 4 Right 5 Vocal This saves the preset in the numeric button. The saved preset appears in the camera guide menu. Note Even if the camera guide menu is not displayed, you can register a camera preset by holding down the SHIFT button and pressing any numeric button (between 1 and 6).
Page 163: Setting The Camera Control
The camera preset settings menu appears. Select [Delete], and confirm. 1 Center Preset 2 Base Guitear Delete 3 Drum Data Name 4 Right 5 Vocal The following confirmation message appears, as follows. Note By pressing the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can delete all of the presets simultaneously.
Page 164 Disabling remote control of pan and tilt, or zoom Select [Pan-Tilt] or [Zoom] to set it to [Disable], and confirm. The setting switches between [Enable] and [Disable] each time it is selected. Pan - Tilt Enable Pan Reverse Tilt Reverse Zoom Enable Reversing directions for ceiling-mounted cameras...
Page 165: Resetting The Camera
Notes • When not using control from this unit, select [Disable]. • Select [Indoor] to adjust to a white balance for indoor use, and select [Outdoor] to adjust to a white balance for outdoor use. • Select [One Push] to adjust white balance automatically. For details see “Adjusting the white balance automatically”...
Page 166: Linking The Visca Camera's Power To The Unit's Power
A camera guide menu appears in the menu display. With the jog roller, select [Control Setup], and confirm. In the submenu, select [Reset Camera], and confirm. Pan - Tilt Enable Pan Reverse Tilt Reverse Zoom Enable Focus Auto Iris(Exposure) Auto White Balance Disable R Gain...
Page 167: Using The Factory Use Connector
Using the FACTORY USE Connector Connecting the FACTORY USE connector on the unit to the tally connector on a CCU (camera control unit) or other device allows you to use the tally lamps on the camera and switch between PGM and NEXT selection buttons from an external device when one is connected.
Page 168 Refer to the following diagram to prepare the cables. Sample circuit diagram (CCU-D50/CCU-M7/CCU-M5/HFU-X310) * For details on other device models, consult your 10000 pF dealer or your Sony service representative. NOISE FILTER Zener diode (Vz=3.2 V~7.42 V)* RSB6.8SFTE Vz=±5.78 V...
Page 169: Operating The Pgm And Next Selection Buttons From An External Device
RM-BR300 Cable AWS-G500 * For details on other device models, consult your dealer or your Sony service representative. Caution • Pull-up of all signal lines is necessary. • On the unit, set [Trigger] under [Remote Switching] of [Video Utility] to [Low Level].
Page 170 In the top menu, select [Video Utility]. 1 Select [Remote Switching], and confirm; 2 select the buttons to be controlled by the external device, and confirm. Remote Switching VISCA Power Control B PGM NEXT Trigger Low Level The functions of the setting items are as follows. [Off]: Disables switching from the external device.
Page 171: Audio Mixing
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 172: Recording Video And Audio To An External Hard Disk
Recording Video and Audio to an External Hard Disk Using the i.LINK connector (HDD) on an SD video interface module (BKAW- 570) or serial digital interface module (BKAW-580), you can record to an external hard disk the program outputs from the unit and all the input sources to the unit.
Page 173 1 Select [Format] and confirm; 2 select the hard disk number and confirm; 3 select the size, and confirm. Delete HDD1 Full Disconnect HDD2 270 GB Recover HDD3 140 GB Rename Memory Stick 90 GB Convert AVI USB Flash Memory 1 Export EDL Type 1 USB Flash Memory 2 Export EDL Type 2...
Page 174: Preparing For Recording To An External Hard Disk
Preparing for Recording to an External Hard Disk When you want to record program output or material to an external hard disk, follow the procedure below to connect the external hard disk and configure the settings for recording. Caution Always format an external hard disk from the unit before starting to record. For details of formatting an external hard disk, see “Formatting an External Hard Disk”...
Page 175 Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel to start up this unit. The operation screen appears, and the source viewer shows the hard disk number, remaining capacity, and available recording time. Remaining capacity Available recording time Hard disk number Caution When recording two sources simultaneously, the indicated remaining capacity diminishes at twice the normal rate, and therefore the actual...
Page 176 The source viewer of the input (SLOT x-x) specified for program output recording changes to the device status for program output recording. Caution The connector selected here will be used for recording program output and will no longer be available for recording input signals or for DV input. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Page 177: Simultaneously Recording Input Material And Program Output To An External Hard Disk (On Line Recording)
To cancel the selection, press the NEXT selection button again while holding down the REC button. Simultaneously Recording Input Material and Program Output to an External Hard Disk (ON LINE Recording) You can use the ON LINE button to simultaneously record each input material and program output to the external hard disk drive.
Page 178: Manually Recording Each Input Material On An External Hard Disk
Signal format Same as the setting of [PGM OUT] of [Video Output] in the top menu. (NTSC/PAL) Timecode System timecode (page 54) Starting program output recording Configure the settings in “Preparing for Recording to an External Hard Disk” (page 174). Press the PLAY button while holding down the SHIFT and REC buttons.
Page 179 Recorded settings and file details Recorded settings Video ACCESS menu settings (Adjustment is not possible for DV video) ACCESS menu [Input Trim] setting (analog audio only) Audio Top menu [Audio MIC/LINE Level] setting File details File name YYMMDD-(source number)–(3-digit suffix) (.avi) File format DV format (.avi) Signal format...
Page 180 Press the ENTER button or PLAY button. The device status indication changes to “REC,” and recording starts. Note 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.
Page 181: Operations On Files On The External Hard Disk
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 “Connecting an external hard disk”...
Page 182 Caution There may be a delay until the file opens. Press the PLAY button. PLAY button 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.
Page 183: Other Playback Operations
Other Playback Operations Press the NEXT selection button with the same number as the source viewer for the file on which you want to operate. Press any of the following buttons to carry out the operation. STOP button SHIFT REW button FFWD button Shuttle dial Jog dial...
Page 184: Auto Repeat Playback
Auto Repeat Playback You can set playback of a file to start again automatically from the beginning each time playback ends. Specifying a playback start point and end point enables auto repeat playback of only part of the file. Press the NEXT selection button of the source viewer displaying the hard disk number.
Page 185 Note You can also specify start and end points via the HDD file guide menu. 1 Select [8 Start], and confirm; 2 select [Mark Start], and confirm. File Open Mark Start SHIFT File Close SHIFT Clear Start 1 aaaaaaaa 2 bbbbbbbb 3 ccccccccc 8 Start xx:xx:xx:xx...
Page 186: Closing A File
To clear the start point, 1 select [8 Start], and confirm; 2 select [Clear Start], and confirm. File Open Mark Start SHIFT File Close SHIFT Clear Start 1 aaaaaaaa 2 bbbbbbbb 3 ccccccccc 8 Start xx:xx:xx:xx 9 End yy:yy:yy:yy - Auto Repeat To clear the end point, 1 select [9 End], and confirm;...
Page 187: Registering Cue-Up Points
Caution If the version of the software used to record the file is prior to 1.40, a timecode starting at 00:00:00:00 is always displayed at the beginning of the file even if [File TC] is set to [On]. Registering Cue-Up Points If you register any position of the file to one of the numeric buttons from 1 to 6, you can access that position by simply pressing that numeric button.
Page 188: Accessing Cue-Up Points
In the HDD file guide menu, 1 select the cue-up point, and confirm; 2 select [Data Name], and confirm; 3 enter the name of the cue-up point in the input box, and confirm. File Open Preset SHIFT File Close SHIFT Delete Data Name aaaaaaaaaa...
Page 189: Disconnecting The External Hard Disk
Note By pressing the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can delete all of the cue-up points simultaneously. Press the ENTER button. The cue-up point is deleted. Disconnecting the External Hard Disk When disconnecting the external hard disk, use the following procedure to disconnect safely.
Page 190 1 Select [Recover], and confirm; 2 select a hard disk to recover, and confirm. Delete HDD1 Disconnect HDD2 Recover HDD3 The following confirmation message appears. Press the ENTER button. Recovery starts. When recovery is completed, the following message appears. Press the ENTER button to close the message. Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Page 191: Recording Video And Audio To A Vcr
Recording Video and Audio to a VCR Using the DV connectors on an SD video interface module (BKAW-570), the SDI output connector on a serial digital interface module (BKAW-580), the HD analog output connector on an HD video interface module (BKAW-560), or the HD SDI output connector on an HD serial digital interface module (BKAW-590), you can record to a VCR the program outputs from the unit.
Page 192 • When the PGM output aspect ratio is set to 16:9 HD, output from a DV connector is not available. Connect the VCR to the DV connector. Note Depending on the model of VCR, signal input/output settings may be required. Refer to the Operating Instructions for the device to be connected. Press the MENU button.
Page 193 Press the MENU button, to close the menu. Operate the VCR to start recording. Notes • To add a timecode, be aware that you may need to configure settings on the device to be connected. • When connecting to DV devices, if the video or audio output is lost, or there is noise, disconnecting and reconnecting the cable, or powering the DV device or this unit off and on again may solve the problem.
Page 194 Procedure for recording on a VCR Program video is always output as HD analog signals from the HD analog output connector. Connect the VCR to the HD analog output connector, and operate the VCR to start recording. Note Recording is possible when the PGM output aspect ratio setting is 16:9 HD. When recording is possible, the HD indicator to the left of the HD analog output connector is lit.
Page 195: Operating The Unit To Record Program Outputs To A Vcr
Operating the Unit to Record Program Outputs to a VCR You can record program output to a VCR connected to the DV connectors on an SD video interface module (BKAW-570) through operations on the unit. Caution • When the PGM output aspect ratio is set to 16:9 HD, you cannot record program output.
Page 196 ON LINE button ON LINE MONI LEVEL The ON LINE icon for VCRs disappears from the PGM viewer, “REC” appears in the VCR status display, and recording begins. Recording Video and Audio to a VCR...
Page 197: Controlling Vcr Playback From The Unit
Controlling VCR Playback From the Unit Playback operations for VCRs connected to the DV connectors on an SD video interface module (BKAW-570) can be performed from the unit. You can also register specific positions on a videotape to the numeric buttons, 1 to 6, and access them whenever necessary.
Page 198: Other Playback Operations
Note If a VCR is connected and the VCR guide menu does not appear, press the NEXT selection button again. Press the PLAY button. PLAY button SHIFT Playback starts in the source viewer and PVW viewer. Other Playback Operations Press the NEXT selection button to which the VCR to be controlled is assigned.
Page 199: Registering Cue-Up Points
STOP button Stops playback. Note If you press the STOP button while holding down the SHIFT button, the video pauses. REW button Rewinds the videotape. Note If you press the REW button while holding down the SHIFT button, the video moves back one frame (and then pauses). FFWD button Fast-forwards the videotape.
Page 200 In the VCR guide menu, 1 select the number to register the cue-up point to, and confirm; 2 select [Preset], and confirm. Example: When registering to numeric button [2]. Preset Shift z+2 Delete Data Name The cue-up point is registered to the corresponding numeric button on the front panel.
Page 201: Accessing Cue-Up Points
Accessing Cue-Up Points Press the NEXT selection button to which the VCR to be controlled is assigned. The VCR guide menu appears in the menu display. Press the numeric button to which the cue-up point is registered. The video of the cue-up point appears and the screen is stopped. The numeric button you pressed lights.
Page 202: Using Avi Files Created On Other Devices
(for customers in U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Supported AVI files This unit supports AVI files created from DV captures and files output from nonlinear editing system as DV AVI files.
Page 203 “data”. Note If your external hard disk was formatted on an AWS-G500 with a software version older than 2.20, connect it to this unit and mount it again. Disconnect the external hard disk from the computer, and connect it to the i.LINK connector (6-pin) on this unit.
Page 204 Notes • Only file names within 20 alphanumeric characters are displayed in the menu. Up to 255 files can be displayed. • The file names may take some time to appear after selecting a hard disk number. When file conversion is complete, the following message appears. Press the ENTER button.
Page 205: Using A Computer To Play Files Recorded On An External Hard Disk
U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Install a driver software on the computer. With an IEEE1394 cable, connect the external hard disk to the computer. The external hard disk is recognized as two drives with the volume labels “system”...
Page 206: Using The Intercom Function
External microphone input (Electret condenser microphone) Intercom System (Controls Low: Active) AWS-G500 When using a headset, connect the microphone connector to the INTERCOM connector, and connect the headphone connector to the HEADPHONES connector. Pin No. Signal name Description AUDIO IN (H)
Page 207: Speaking On The Intercom System
Speaking on the Intercom System Connect the external intercom system. Press the TB (Talk Back) button, and speak into the front panel microphone (or headset microphone). TB button AUTO NEXT TRANS 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.
Page 208: Monitoring Audio
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.
Page 209: Displaying The Audio Signal Output Destinations
Note In either case, when adjusting with the ACCESS menu, the output includes these adjustments (excluding pan). After selecting [Pre-Fader] or [Post-Fader] and confirming, 1 select [Send Level], and confirm; 2 adjust the output level with the slider. PGM OUT AUX1 OUT Pre-Fader AUX2 OUT...
Page 210: Monitoring Output Audio
Output destination indication 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.
Page 211: Monitoring The Audio Of A Particular Channel Only
PGM t AUX1 t AUX2 t MIX t PGM ... Monitoring the Audio of a Particular Channel Only 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.
Page 212: Video/Audio Signal Adjustments And Settings
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.
Page 213: Making The Gradation Of Sdi Input Signals Appear Smooth (When Using A Serial Digital Interface Module Or Hd Serial Digital Interface Module)
Note You can also close the menu by pressing the same ACCESS button again. Making the Gradation of SDI Input Signals Appear Smooth (When Using a Serial Digital Interface Module or HD Serial Digital Interface Module) Apply dynamic rounding to video signals input from an SDI or HD SDI connector to make the gradation appear smooth.
Page 214: Adjusting The Clock Phase Of Rgb Signals
Adjusting the Clock Phase of RGB Signals Of the video signals assigned to the selection buttons, adjust the RGB signals input to the RGB input connectors. Perform this adjustment to display small characters clearly. Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the selection button for the RGB signal you want to adjust.
Page 215: Adjusting Color Matte
Phase Resize Reposition The functions of the setting items are as follows. [H]: Adjusts the horizontal position. [V]: Adjusts the vertical position. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Note These settings are maintained even if the format of input RGB signals is changed. Adjusting Color Matte Adjust the colors used for color matte, used as single-color backgrounds and so Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons.
Page 216: Setting The Rgb Output Signal Format
PGM OUT NTSC/60Hz Luminance Offset 0IRE B 0IRE PGM OUT Aspect 7.5IRE PGM OUT Level DV OUT RGB OUT SXGA (60Hz) Note Because there is no offset function for PAL, this setting is only enabled when [PGM OUT] is set to [NTSC]. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Page 217: Adding Aspect Ratio Information To Composite/S-Video Output Signals
• When [Video RGB] is selected, the number of valid scan lines is automatically set to 480 and the frequency to 60 Hz if the output signal format is NTSC, or to 576 lines and 50 Hz when the format is PAL. •...
Page 218: Applying Filters To The Program Output Video
Applying Filters to the Program Output Video Adjust this setting when the program output video appears blurry or the picture flickers. Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [Video Output]. 1 Select [Filter Mode], and confirm; 2 select [SD Video] or [RGB] from the submenu, and confirm;...
Page 219: Cutting High Frequency Or Low Frequency
Caution When a file on an external hard disk is open, the adjustment value of [Input Trim] is used for file playback. Cutting High Frequency or Low Frequency This cuts high frequencies or low frequencies. Use these settings to suppress noise. Notes •...
Page 220: Using The Limiter Or Compressor
1 Select an adjustment item from the list, select [On], and confirm; 2 adjust with the slider. Input Trim Filter High Freq. XXkHz Limiter/Compressor High Level XXdB Middle Freq. XXkHz PGM OUT Middle Level XXdB AUX1 OUT Low Freq. XXkHz AUX2 OUT Low Level XXdB...
Page 221: Adjusting The Audio Left And Right Channel Balance
Adjusting the Audio Left and Right Channel Balance Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the channel fader to which the audio you want to adjust is assigned. 1 In the top menu, select [Pan]; 2 adjust the left and right channel balance with the slider.
Page 222: If The Output Video Is Delayed With Respect To The Audio
The items for which you can adjust the level are as follows. [AUX1 OUT Level]: Sets the output level for the audio output from the AUX1 connector. [AUX2 OUT Level]: Sets the output level for the audio output from the AUX2 connector.
Page 223: Adjusting The Output Using The Oscillator Signal
• Video displayed on the PGM viewer lags several frames behind the video output from the PGM video output connectors. Press the MENU button, to close the menu. Adjusting the Output Using the Oscillator Signal This is for setting the output oscillator signal for use during adjustment. Press the MENU button.
Page 224: Saving And Loading Various Settings
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.
Page 225: Saving Various Settings Data
Storable settings and adjustments Details of settings Other Network settings [Network] settings EDL file name [File Name] setting of [EDL] Camera control settings Settings of the camera guide menu File control settings of [Auto Repeat] settings of the HDD file external hard disks guide menu System timecode settings...
Page 226: Deleting Various Saved Settings Data
1 Select [Load], and confirm; 2 select the name of the data to load, and confirm. Default Load xxxxxxxxxx.job Save Delete xxxxxxxxxx.job xxxxxxxxxx.job xxxxxxxxxx.job Notes • The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom. • You can restore the default settings by selecting [Default]. The following confirmation message appears.
Page 227: Exporting Various Settings Data
Press the ENTER button. The job data is deleted. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Exporting Various Settings Data You can export the job data saved on the unit to a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory in the “Memory Stick” slot or USB connector on the side panel.
Page 228: Importing Various Settings Data
skip all of the files with the same name and only export file names that do not already exist, press the ESC button while holding down the SHIFT button. The job data is exported to the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. When the export is complete, a completion message appears.
Page 229 The job data is imported. When the import is complete, a completion message appears. Press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Saving and Loading Various Settings...
Page 230: Using The Switching Information Of The Unit On A Nonlinear Editing System
(for customers in U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Conditions of EDL • Audio combined with video signals is output as data at the same timing as video switching. • Mix, wipe, and picture-in-picture are replaced with the cut information.
Page 231 1 Select [File Name], and confirm; 2 enter the name of the EDL file in the input box, and confirm. B Off PGM Recording Source Recording File Name XXXXXXXXXX Streaming DV OUT Recording Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Press the MENU button to close the menu. You are now ready to start creating an EDL.
Page 232: Exporting Edl
EDL creation ends. Caution After pressing the ENTER button, EDL creation will take approximately 10 seconds to end completely. Do not perform operations such as system shutdown or starting up the Text Typing Tool during this period. Notes • If you press the ON LINE button while holding down the ESC button in step 1, EDL creation ends without a confirmation message display.
Page 233: Deleting Edl Files
Type1: This EDL is compatible with Final Cut Pro 5. Final Cut Pro is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Type2: This EDL is compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. Adobe Premiere Pro is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
Page 234 U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Install a driver software in the computer. Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory containing the EDL file into the computer, and connect the external hard disk containing the recorded materials to the computer.
Page 235: Importing, Renaming, And Deleting Files
Importing, Renaming, and Deleting Files Using the [File Manager] menu, you can carry out the following file operations. • Importing graphics files and logo files from a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory • Renaming files • Exporting VOD files •...
Page 236 Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory holding the graphics file in the “Memory Stick” slot or USB connector in the side panel. Caution • Use a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory that has been formatted using this unit. •...
Page 237: Importing Logo Files
Press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Note The imported graphics file can be used in “Using the Downstream Key (DSK) Function To Add Text or an Image” (page 90), “Using Luminance Keying” (page 99), or “Using Chroma Keying” (page 103). Importing Logo Files By importing a logo file to the internal hard disk, you can display an image (logo) for the purpose of copyright protection.
Page 238: Renaming Files
name and only import file names that do not already exist, press the ESC button while holding down the SHIFT button. Caution Characters other than alphanumeric characters cannot be displayed correctly. This imports the logo file. When the import is completed, a completion message appears. Press the ENTER button.
Page 239 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 REMOTE NETWORK RESET USB connectors...
Page 240: Deleting Files
Caution Exporting VOD files can take time. A 128 MB file takes about 3 minutes to export, while a 2 GB file takes about 1 hour. Deleting Files Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [File Manager]. 1 Select [Delete], and confirm; 2 select [EDL File], [VOD File], [CG File], [Logo File] or the hard disk No., and confirm;...
Page 241 Graphics file Logo file VOD file The following confirmation message appears. Press the ENTER button. The deletion message appears and the file is deleted. Caution If the system is shut down or Text Typing Tool is started while a file in the internal hard disk is being deleted, the hard disk will need to be recovered.
Page 242: Checking The Internal Hard Disk Remaining Capacity
Checking the Internal Hard Disk Remaining Capacity Press the MENU button. In the top menu, select [File Manager]. In the [File Manager] menu, the remaining capacity is shown as [Local Disk Remain]. Remaining capacity Delete 17.215MB Disconnect Recover Rename Convert AVI Export EDL Type 1 Export EDL Type 2 Export VOD File...
Page 243: Formatting A "Memory Stick
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. “Memory Stick” type Use for reading/ writing on this unit “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” (with memory select function) “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 244 Press the ENTER button. The formatting begins. When the formatting ends, the following message appears. Press the ENTER button, to close the message. Note Formatting a “Memory Stick” on this unit automatically creates the following directory structure on the “Memory Stick.” MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/INSTALL /JOB /LICENCE...
Page 245: Formatting A Usb Flash Memory
Formatting a USB Flash Memory Format a USB flash memory in order to use it with this unit. 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 REMOTE NETWORK...
Page 246 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 /LOGO /VOD /EDL /FONT Press the MENU button, to close the menu. Formatting a USB Flash Memory...
Page 247: Streaming
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? Streaming is one method of the transmitting multimedia data. Video and audio data is sent across a network, and may be played in real time. To carry out live streaming with this unit, the program video and audio is encoded in the format used by Real Player, and transmitted.
Page 248: Configuring The Network Settings
Using VOD Transmission Features method Using your • Export a VOD file created on the unit, and place it on your provider’s provider’s streaming server. Viewers access the streaming server streaming server and view the content. Provider Using this unit as •...
Page 249 Setting the IP address 1 Select [IP Setting], and confirm; 2 make a selection, and confirm. Apply Host Name DHCP IP Setting DHCP Manual DNS Setting DHCP IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX MAC Address Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Default Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX [Off]: When not setting an IP address [DHCP]: When the address is automatically obtained from the DHCP server [Manual]: When inputting the address manually When [Manual] is selected, enter the following items, and confirm.
Page 250 Apply XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Host Name IP Setting DHCP DNS Setting DHCP MAC Address Press the MENU button to close the menu. Streaming...
Page 251: Setting Live Streaming Transmission
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. You can also configure settings to save the contents of live streaming onto the unit’s internal hard disk as files for VOD (Video On Demand) while the contents are being transmitted.
Page 252 START Live File Name XXXXXXXXXX STOP Path Output Live/VOD VOD File Name Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 384k DSL Clip Information Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Setting the streaming output path If multiple encoders connect to the streaming server, enter the path for identification.
Page 253 Notes • The actual transfer rates are as follows. 1 M Downloadt 1000 kbps (Video: 903.5 kbps Audio: 96.5 kbps) 768 k DSL t 700 kbps (Video: 603.5 kbps Audio: 96.5 kbps) 512 k DSL t 450 kbps (Video: 353.5 kbps Audio: 96.5 kbps) 384 k DSL t 350 kbps (Video: 285.9 kbps Audio: 64.1 kbps)
Page 254 START Apply STOP Output Live/VOD Ext (Account) Stream Name Ext (Password) Size 320x240 Server Address Bit Rate 768k DSL HTTP Port Clip Information RTSP Port Server Setting VOD File Setting VOD File Distribution Connection Check Select [Apply] and confirm. When using an external server Configure the settings to enable a connection to be established to the external server (Helix server of RealNetworks, inc.) to be used for streaming transmission.
Page 255 START Apply STOP Output Live/VOD Ext (Account) Stream Name Ext (Password) Size 320x240 Server Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 8080 Bit Rate 768k DSL HTTP Port Clip Information RTSP Port Server Setting VOD File Setting VOD File Distribution Connection Check Note For [Ext (Password)], enter the IP address of the unit (which is seen from the external server when network address translation [NAT] is used) in [Transmitter Address] of [Receiver] in the [Broadcast-Distribution] settings of Helix Administrator.
Page 256 address translation [NAT] is used, and confirm. Note There is no need to enter an IP address if network address translation will not be used. START Apply STOP Output Live/VOD Ext (Account) Stream Name Ext (Password) XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Size 320x240 Server Address Bit Rate 384k DSL HTTP Port...
Page 257 Note For [Ext (Password)], set the same protocol as that set in [Receiver] in the [Broadcast-Distribution] settings of Helix Administrator. UDP communicates with “udp/unicast.” Also check other settings such as the firewall settings. For [Ext (Account)], 1 select [Username], and confirm; 2 enter the user name to use for connecting to the external server in the input box, and confirm.
Page 258: Saving Live Streaming Transmissions As Files For Vod
Select [Streaming] in the top menu. Check the connection to each computer in the submenu. For the default gateway or external server 1 Select [Connection Check], and confirm; 2 select the device for which to check the connection from the list, and confirm. START External Server STOP...
Page 259 Configuring settings for VOD file creation Press the MENU button. Select [Streaming] in the top menu. 1 Select [Output], and confirm; 2 select [VOD] or [Live/VOD], and confirm. Caution If live transmission stops due to an error on the server while creating a VOD file and transmitting live at the same time, VOD file creation will also stop.
Page 260 START Frame Rate 30fps 30fps STOP Export Size 15fps Output Live/VOD 10fps Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 384k DSL Clip Information Server Setting VOD File Setting VOD File Distribution Connection Check Caution If [Live/VOD] is selected for [Output], you cannot configure the frame rate. Selecting the file size When recording for long periods of time, select a size for the created files to be broken up to.
Page 261: Starting And Stopping Streaming
Transmitting a stored VOD file Start the unit’s internal server to transmit VOD files stored on the unit’s internal hard disk. Press the MENU button. Select [Streaming] in the top menu. Select [VOD File Distribution], and confirm. The setting turns on or off each time it is selected. START STOP Output...
Page 262 Select [Steaming] to set it [On], and confirm. The setting turns on or off each time it is selected. PGM Recording Source Recording Streaming DV OUT Recording When [Streaming] is set to [On], the ON LINE icon for streaming appears. ON LINE icon Press the ON LINE button.
Page 263: Settings Required For Viewing Streaming
Press the ENTER button. Streaming starts. Stopping streaming Press the ON LINE button. A confirmation message appears. Press the ENTER button. The ON LINE button dims, and transmission ends. Note If you press the ON LINE button while holding down the ESC button in step 1, transmission stops without a confirmation message being displayed.
Page 264: Placing Streaming Links In A Web Site
When using the http protocol for access http://Server Address[:Port]/ramgen/broadcast/[Stream Path]/File Name.rm * 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.
Page 265 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 Save the file with the extension “.ram.” Note This file becomes the metafile of the Real Media format.
Page 266: Activating Each Function Simultaneously With The On Line Button
Activating Each Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button You can activate all five of the reserved functions for the ON LINE button simultaneously. Preparation See the following sections to prepare each function and allow them to be activated with the ON LINE button. •...
Page 267: Deactivating The Functions With The On Line Button
ON LINE button ON LINE MONI LEVEL The ON LINE icon disappears, and the various status displays change. Deactivating the Functions With the ON LINE Button Press the ON LINE button. The following confirmation message appears. The ON LINE icon flashes while this message is displayed. Note If you press the ON LINE button while holding down the ESC button, each function deactivates without a confirmation message being displayed.
Page 268 Activating Each Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button...
Page 269: Appendix
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.
Page 270: Upgrading The Operating Software
(for customers in U.S.A.) https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa) https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/ (for the other customers) Download to a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory. Upgrade procedure Insert a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory holding the installation program in the “Memory Stick”...
Page 271 After the startup screen, press the F10 (Fn+0) key on the keyboard while the message is displayed indicating that function key input is possible. The following screen appears. The “INSTALL” screen appears after a few moments, and “C:Copying Program files...” appears. Notes •...
Page 272 Check that the progress indication has reached 100%, and press the keyboard ENTER key. The installation starts. Installation does not begin if you click the Enter button on the front panel. Note In the “STATUS” column, an asterisk (*) blinks while the operating software is being installed.
Page 273 • During the installation, if the “STATUS” indication shows “Error,” repeat the installation process from the beginning. If this does not clear the problem, consult your dealer or your Sony service representative. • Users who purchased the optional BKAW-550/BKAW-560/BKAW-570/ BKAW-580/BKAW-590 should install the optional equipment and then perform the same version upgrade.
Page 274: Menu Items
Menu Items Top Menu Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Video Effect Effect Pattern User Program 1 to 6 Names of registered video effect – snapshots are displayed. 1080 (mix) 1080 (mix) 1100 (picture-in- picture) 0001 to 0022 (wipe) Transition Time Edge –...
Page 275 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Video Effect Size Large Medium Medium Small Location This can also be specified with the X=200, Y=-150 positioner. Preset User Program 1 to 6 Names of registered video effect – snapshots are displayed. Delete User Program 1 to 6 Names of registered video effect...
Page 276 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default File Manager Rename HDD1 to 3 You can select from files on the – external hard disk drives. VOD File – Convert AVI HDD1 to 3 File names are listed below “All.” – Export EDL Memory Stick File names are listed below “All.”...
Page 277 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default ON LINE PGM Recording Off • Does not appear in 16:9 HD Manager mode. • The HDD name and slot number do not appear when there is no interface module capable of recording. HDD1 to 3 and slot number Source...
Page 278 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Streaming Server Setting Ext (Account) – Ext (Password) – Server Address The remaining settings cannot be – configured when [Server Setting] is set to [Own]. HTTP Port RTSP Port Listen Address Cannot be configured when –...
Page 279 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Network DNS Setting – DHCP – Manual – Domain Name – Primary DNS – Secondary DNS – MAC Address – Video Input Source Name Enter up to 20 characters. – Assign Input No Assign –...
Page 280 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Video Output DV OUT PGM Output SLOT 1 to 3 Audio Mode Fs48 kHz (4ch) Fs32 kHz (4ch) Fs48 kHz (2ch) RGB OUT XGA (1024×768) SXGA (1280×1024) 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz SXGA (1280×1024) 60 Hz WXGA (1280×768)
Page 281 Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default Audio MIC/ MIC/LINE 1 to High (+4 dB) Middle (-20 dB) LINE Level Middle (-20 dB) Low (-44 dB) Video Utility Remote Switching – NEXT – Trigger Low Level Level High Level VISCA Power Off/On Control...
Page 282: Access Menu
Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default System Language Chinese (Simplified) English (US) Chinese (Traditional) English (UK) English (US) French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Spanish Display LCD Backlight – Viewer Priority File TC Off/On English Panel Off/On Version Software Main Application –...
Page 283 Main heading Subheading Description Default Filter High Cut (8kHz) – Low Cut (100Hz) – – High Freq. 4.75 khz High Level 0 dB Middle Freq. 1.28 kHz Middle Level 0 dB Low Freq. 114.10 Hz Low Level 0 dB Limiter/Compressor Off Limiter (100:1) –...
Page 284: Messages
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.
Page 285 Error message Message type: ERROR Message number: 4XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 4) 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.
Page 286: List Of Messages
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:xx. 0002 Deleting... Please wait. xx 0003 Exporting...
Page 287 Number Message Text 0044 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive. 0045 Data has been save to file xx. 0046 File xx has not been recorded because video input signal was not detected. 0047 EDL data has been divided into the following files. xx-xx. 0048 EDL data has been divided into some files.
Page 288 Number Message Text 1034 File Name, Saved Day 1035 Text Typing Tool will be closed to start main software. aMemory Stick aUSB Flash Memory 1 1036 aUSB Flash Memory 2 1037 File Name, Saved Day 1038 aall sheets 1039 acurrent sheet aMemory Stick aUSB Flash Memory 1 1040...
Page 289 Number Message Text When selecting “Live”, the transmission rate of 1M cannot be selected. It changes the 1079 maximum rate which can be selected. 1080 Are you sure you want to abort? 1083 Distribution of VOD File is stopped. 1084 xx was not found.
Page 290 Number Message Text 2043 Cannot change the video input assignment while recording to HDD. 2044 Cannot change the PGM Output assignment while recording to HDD. 2046 Insufficient Space on USB Flash Memory. xx (xx) 2047 This USB Flash Memory needs formatting by the Anycast Station. 2048 Cannot change Disk Recording settings while recording to HDD.
Page 291 Number Message Text 2087 Please enter xx Settings. 2090 Please turn off the PinP effect before pressing the PVW button. 2093 Please enter IP Address Settings, then select “Apply”. 2094 Please enter Primary DNS Settings, then select “Apply”. 2095 Please enter Subnet Mask Settings, then select “Apply”. 2096 The Subnet Mask contains an invalid bit pattern.
Page 292 Number Message Text 4012 4013 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault. 4014 4015 FATAL ERROR:Helix DNA Server. 4016 4017 4020 4021 4023 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault. 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037...
Page 293 The devise is not recognized. DV OUT recording stopped. 4117 Cannot start recording xx. If the following message appears, immediately turn off the power to the unit and consult your dealer or your Sony service representative Number Message text 4045 A fault has developed with the internal fan.
Page 294: Troubleshooting
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 Possible causes Possible solutions page Video-related Video does not appear in the The connected device is not Turn the connected device on.
Page 295 Problem Possible causes Possible solutions page Audio-related (continued) The peak indication does not The control of the peak Check the input signal. – disappear. indication is not possible if the input audio is DV or SDI. DV input Noise occurs in the video or The signal is not being received Disconnect and then reconnect –...
Page 296 Problem Possible causes Possible solutions page Camera controls The camera cannot be controlled. The VISCA cables are not Check that the VISCA cables are connected properly. connected properly (to the VISCA connector on the unit and the VISCA IN connector on the camera).
Page 297 Problem Possible causes Possible solutions page External hard disk The hard disk number does not The source viewer is set to “No Set the input with [Video Input appear in the source viewer. Assign.” Assign] on the top menu. The source viewer shows “No Connect the interface module Interface Module.”...
Page 298: Memory Stick" Media
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory • Before inserting the “Memory Stick” in the slot Stick.” of the AWS-G500, make sure that the memory • Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet. you want to use is already selected.
Page 299: Specifications
- Formatting is only processed for the Specifications selected memory. - The remaining memory is only indicated for the selected memory. - Errors are only displayed for the selected General memory and are detected separately from Power Requirements the unselected memory. AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 1.6 A-0.8 A...
Page 300 VIDEO OUTPUTS Recorder Port Composite BNC Type × 1 HDD (in exfactory configuration) Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, i.LINK: IEEE1394 6-pin Sync negative Type × 2 DIN Type × 1 S-video HDD IF: SBP2 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Sync negative Audio Signals C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω, AUDIO INPUTS...
Page 301 Reserved Keyboard ( × 1) 85 keys + Pointer / Infrared communication Powered from BKAW-570 SD Video Interface Module AWS-G500: +5 V (mounted in slots 1 and 2 of this unit) Battery operation: CR2032 or Composite BNC Type × 2 CR2032H ×...
Page 302 RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. (channels 1 and 2) • Always verify that the unit is operating properly SMPTE272M-A compliant before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR HDD i.LINK: IEEE1394 S400 DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, (6 pins) × 1...
Page 303: Dimensions
Dimensions 375 mm inches) 424 mm inches) 339 mm inches) 133° 114 mm inches) 354 mm (14 inches) inches) Dimensions...
Page 304: Glossary
Default gateway EDL (Edit Decision List) Glossary A router or computer on a Data containing edit network which serves as an instructions that use timecodes entrance to an outside network. (time clock information Other computers in the network attached to images) to specify 16:9 squeeze access the outside network via the order of cuts to be taken...
Page 305 0 to 100. The by Apple Computer, and as brightness level of black is Oscillator i.LINK by Sony Corporation. sometimes set at 0 IRE and A transmitter that oscillates at a sometimes set at 7.5 IRE. fixed frequency, such as a sine FTB (Fade to Black) wave.
Page 306 PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Talk back (TB) An output signal format which To pass along instructions, for Monitoring audio before level adjustments with the audio displays pictures by using the example from a director. In this channel faders. Used to check three primary colors: Red, system, when you talk into the the input audio.
Page 307 A jack used in headphones and other devices. VISCA A protocol developed by Sony which allows video equipment to be connected to computers. VOD (Video On Demand) A system that allows video content to be placed on a network, which viewers can access freely.
Page 308: Index
Index Symbols Link to Video ..... 74 Iris (Exposure) ..164 Source Name ....71 Manual .....164 +48V switch ......23 One Push AWB ..160 Audio level meter ....29 On-Screen Menus ..165 Audio MIC/LINE Level Numerics Pan Reverse ....164 High (+4dB) ....75 16:9 HD mode ....53 Pan-Tilt ....164 Low (-44dB) ....
Page 309 Determining the Audio Signal File Manager Input Trim ......218 Output Destinations ..208 CG File ....240 Input/Output Signals ..66 Convert AVI ..... 203 DIM button .......18 Installing the Unit ....45 Delete ...... 240 Dimensions .....303 Intercom ......206 Disconnect ....189 Display Intercom interface connector EDL File ....
Page 310 MIX output connector (MIX) Shuttle dial ......21 L/R (RCA) .....23 Software Version .....269 Pan ........ 221 Mixing ......171 Source viewer ....32 PC video interface module Monitor level adjustment knob ........24 Specifications ....299 ........18 PGM audio output connectors Starting ......48 Monitor output connectors (PGM) L/R (TRS, balanced) Streaming .......247...
Page 311 File TC .....186 Clip ....102 Video Signal Related Settings Color Matte ....110 ........67 Top menu ......34 Crop ......109 Audio Input Assign ..71 Video Switching ....77 Data Name ....114 Audio MIC/LINE Level Video Utility Delete ...... 116 .......75 High Level ....170 Density ....
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Sony AWS-G500 Operating Instructions Manual

Usage Notes

Chapter 1 Overview

Features of this System

Example Applications

Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 2 Preparations

Installation/Default Settings

Connections

Settings Related to Input Signals

Chapter 3 Operations

Video Switching

Creating a Title Graphic with the Text Typing Tool

Controlling Cameras

Using the FACTORY USE Connector

Audio Mixing

Recording Video and Audio to an External Hard Disk

Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk

Recording Video and Audio to a VCR

Controlling VCR Playback from the Unit

Using AVI Files Created on Other Devices

Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk

Using the Intercom Function

Monitoring Audio

Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings

Saving and Loading Various Settings

Using the Switching Information of the Unit on a Nonlinear Editing System

Importing, Renaming, and Deleting Files

Formatting a USB Flash Memory

Streaming

Setting Live Streaming Transmission

Activating each Function Simultaneously with the on LINE Button

Appendix

Maintenance

Menu Items

Messages

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Dimensions

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Sony AWS-G500