3-869-710-14(1)
Live Content
Producer
Operating Instructions
Software Version 1.30
AWS-G500
©2005 Sony Corporation
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Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External
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fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de
l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À
LA TERRE.
WARNING
This unit has no power switch.
Model No.
Serial No.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring,
or connect the power cord to a socket-outlet which
must be provided near the unit and easily
accessible.
WARNING
If a fault should occur during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to which the power
supply off, or disconnect the power cords.
To reduse the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
WARNUNG
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter.
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein
leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder
das Netzkabel muß mit einer in der Nähe des
Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsieckdose verbunden werden.
Wenn während des Betriebs eine
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.
Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu
betätigen bzw. das Netzkabel abzuziehen, damit
die Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen
wird.
WARNUNG
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden,
darf das Gerät weder Regen noch
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cet appareil ne possède pas d’interrupteur
d’allmentation.
Lors de l’lnstallation de l’appareil, incorporer un
dispositif de coupre dans le cablage fixe ou
brancher le cordon d’alimentation dans une prise
murale proche de l’appareil et facilement
accessible.
En cas de problème lors du fonctionnement de
l’appareil, enclencher le dispositif de coupre
d’alimentation ou dèbrancher le cordon de la prise.
Um einen elektrishen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
AVERTISSEMENT
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord
specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord
Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Afin d’écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, garder le coffret
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Length Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m
(8 ft 3 in)
Bei Frage über die Eignung und Sicherheit von
Netzkabeln (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüssen und
Netzkabelsteckern wenden Sie sich bitte an einen
qualifizierten Electrotechniker.
Rating
Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may
require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains
lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with
earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety
regulations of each country if applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the
proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
If you have questions on the use of the above
Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please
consult a qualified service personnel.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
AVERTISSEMENT:
1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé
(conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/
connecteur d’appareil/prise avec contacts de
mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité
de chaque pays si applicable.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order
to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé
(conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/
connecteur d’appareil/prise conforme aux
valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage)
correctes.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom
CAUTION
S’adresser à un personnel de service qualifié pour
toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon
d’alimentation/connecteur d’appareil/prise
cidessus.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNUNG:
1. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel(dreiadrig),
Geräteanschlüsse und Netzkabelstecker mit
Masseleitung, die den Sicherheitsrichtlinien
des jeweiligen Landes entspricht.
2. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig),
Geräteanschlüsse und Netzkabelstecker mit
Masseleitung, die den vor Ort herrschenden
Spannungsanforderungen (Spannug,
Stromstärke) entsprechen.
IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil.
ATTENTION
Risque d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas
remplacée correctement.
Utilisez uniquement le même type de batterie ou
une batterie équivalente recommandée par le
fabricant.
Jetez les batteries usagées selon les instructions du
fabricant.
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WICHTIG
Usage Notes
Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite
des Gerätes.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher
Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller
empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ
ersetzen.
Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den
Anweisungen des Herstellers entsorgen.
Copyright
Using this unit for video and/or audio switching,
or distribution over the Internet or otherwise may
in some cases require the permission of the
copyright holder of the video or audio.
To protect copyright, observe the following points
carefully when using this unit.
• When connecting a recording device to this and
recording video or audio, carefully observe laws
relating to copyright.
• Without the permission of the copyright holder,
the showing or distribution of video or audio
material of which the copyright is held by a third
party, or the act of recording on the hard disk of
this unit, sharing folders, and permitting of
access to a private group or to the public is
prohibited by law.
• Even with the right to show or distribute, the act
of using this unit to edit original content with
wipes or dissolves, for example, may be
prohibited by law.
• With a software upgrade or functional
extension, with the object of protecting
copyright, the specifications for the video and
audio signals that can be input may be changed
without notice.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un
environnement domestique, cet appareil peut
provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas
l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-
Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese
Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen
verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber
verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür anfzukommen.
Points to check before using
devices
• When recording or streaming valuable data, be
sure to check the device connections
beforehand, or carry out a streaming test, to
make sure that the system is operating normally.
• If when using a camera or videocassette
recorder, tape or similar there should be a failure
in another device preventing recording, no
responsibility can be taken for any loss of the
material which was to have been recorded.
• Under copyright law, you may not use recorded
video or audio other than for your personal
enjoyment without the permission of the
copyright holder. Note that at live performances,
shows and exhibitions, even for your personal
entertainment shooting may be restricted.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Dieses Gerät ist nur für den Gebrauch in Gewerbe
und Leichtindustrie bestimmt.
For Customers in Taiwan only
Usage Notes
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disk mean that frame drop or other problems
may occur.
Regarding cables
• To connect the recommended hard disk to this
unit, use the interface cable supplied with the
recommended hard disk.
Use cables (particularly generic RGB) which are
as short as possible.
IEEE1394 (i.LINK) cables
Use cables with enhanced shielding, ferrite cores,
and similar noise-reduction measures.
Ensuring Good Performance
From This Unit
Operation and Storage
Avoid using or storing the unit in the following
places.
About the LCD Display
• Where it is subject to extremes of cold or heat
(operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to
104ºF))
• Do not wipe the surface of the LCD display with
a wet object. Water that gets inside the unit may
cause it to malfunction.
• Where it is subject to direct sunlight for
extended periods, or close to heating equipment
(Note that the temperature inside a car with the
windows closed on a summer day can exceed
50ºC (122ºF))
• In conditions of high humidity or much dust
• Where it is subject to severe vibration
• Close to a source of strong magnetic fields
• Close to a radio, television, or other source of
powerful electromagnetic radiation
• Do not set or drop objects on the LCD display.
Also, do not put pressure on the display, such as
by leaning on it with your hand or elbow.
• Condensation may form on the LCD display
when the unit is moved from a cold place to a
warm place, such as from the outdoors to room
temperature. If condensation forms, thoroughly
wipe off any moisture before using the unit. We
recommend using tissues to wipe up any
condensed moisture. If you wipe up the
condensed moisture while the LCD display is
still cold, the condensation may form again.
Therefore it is best to wait until the LCD display
has warmed up to room temperature.
• The LCD display is made with extremely high
precision technology. Nonetheless, in some
cases black dots may appear, and red, green, and
blue dots may not disappear. In addition,
depending on the angle the LCD display is
viewed from, you may see stripes of irregular
color or brightness. This is due to the
Install in a level place
This unit is designed to be operated in a level
place. Do not turn it vertically, or incline at an
angle of 20 degrees or more.
Do not apply strong shocks
Dropping the unit, or subjecting it to other strong
shocks may cause it to break.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes
To prevent the temperature from rising, do not, for
example, wrap the unit in a blanket while
operating.
construction of the LCD display and is not a
malfunction.
External Hard disk
Care of the unit
Clean dirt from the cabinet and panel by wiping
gently with a dry cloth. If the unit is very dirty,
wipe with a cloth steeped in a little neutral
detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use alcohol,
thinners, insecticides, or other volatile solvents, as
this may cause the case to deform or damage the
finish.
• The hard disk is vulnerable to vibration and
shock. Be sure to install the hard disk in the best
possible environment, following the operating
instructions supplied with the drive.
• Even using the recommended hard disk,
depending on the operating environment or
conditions, or in the event of deterioration
because of age, the full performance of the hard
disk may not always be obtained.
Shipping
Pack in the original carton, or similar packaging,
to cushion the unit from violent shocks.
• Even when using the recommended hard disk to
store material, the characteristics of the hard
Usage Notes
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Overview
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Chapter
Image keyed in
Logo
Features of This
System
The Anycast Station Live Content Producer
AWS-G500 is an audiovisual production system
including camera control, video switching, and a
live distribution system for the Internet.
Superimposed text
(downstream key)
The following are the principal features.
Text Typing Tool Software
All-in-One
The system includes installed text typing tool
software, which allows easy creation of titles.
Titles created with the text typing tool software
can be used in the DSK (downstream key) or as
luminance keys.
AWS-G500 is light and conveniently portable,
while combining video switching and audio
mixing functions with video monitor and camera
control, to provide an inclusive package for live
content generation. Whereas previously it was
necessary to assemble various devices, this is no
longer necessary, and the time and effort required
to install, connect, and adjust the equipment has
been greatly reduced.
Audio Mixing
You can mix up to six audio inputs.
Each channel is provided with a range of
functions, including fader, input trim, filter
equalizer, limiter, and compressor pan (balance),
allowing the sound quality and level to be adjusted
on each channel separately.
In addition, each channel has a prefader listen
function, allowing you to monitor the input audio
before any effects are applied by the fader, and
each output has a delay function to correct any
discrepancies between the audio and video timing.
Video Switching
• You can switch among up to six video inputs:
analog, DV, SDI (when using a serial digital
interface module), and RGB.
• The system provides both mix (dissolve) and
wipe transition effects, Picture-in-Picture for
combining videos, and luminance keying
functions.
• Before carrying out a switching operation, you
can preview the next selected image in the PVW
viewer.
• You can mix video using a maximum of five
effects at one time, such as incorporating
(keying) a separate video clip when switching
between two video clips with a wipe or other
transition effect, as well as superimposing text
(downstream key) and displaying a copyright
logo.
Remote Camera Control
• Using a camera with VISCA support, you can
remotely control the camera movements,
including panning, tilting, and zoom.
• The camera preset function allows you to store
camera pan, tilt, and zoom settings. Using the
camera preset function, you can immediately set
the camera to the preset state when required just
by pressing a button.
Features of This System
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External Recording Material
on an External Hard Disk
You can record (.avi) video material (video and
audio) being input to the unit to an external hard
disk connected to the i.LINK connector. By
connecting the external hard disk containing the
recorded material to a nonlinear editing system,
you can go straight into editing operations,
without the need to transfer data from video tape
to the nonlinear editing system.
You can also play files recorded on the external
hard disk as input source material.
This system can use two external hard disks as
standard, or three with the addition of an option
module, recording four channels (maximum six
channels) simultaneously.
Streaming Broadcast
You can encode in Real Media streaming file
format (.rm) in real time, for a live broadcast.
Features of This System
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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.
Principal functions used: video switching (such as cut switching or picture-in-
picture), audio mixing, RGB input/output
RGB input
Switching
Recording
Video output
VTR
External hard
disk
RGB output
Internet live broadcast
This unit includes a streaming server function. For broadcast to small audiences
(about 20 people) over an intranet, this unit can be used as the streaming server
without requiring an external server.
Principal functions used: video switching (such as a wipe transition), audio
mixing, streaming encode, streaming server
Streaming settings/
broadcast
VTR
External
hard disk
Switching
Recording
Example Applications
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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
Broad-
cast
Internet
provider
VTR
External
hard disk
Switching
Recording
Example Applications
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Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
1 ACCESS buttons
2 ON LINE button
1 Menu control section
ACCESS/
PFL
ENTER
ESC
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
AUDIO MONITOR
CH ON
ON LINE
0
10
MONI LEVEL
+10
+10
+10
+
5
+
5
+5
MENU
DIM
TB
0
0
0
-
X Y
0
-
5
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
F
REC
-30
-40
-60
-
-30
-40
-60
-
-30
-40
-60
-
SHIFT
KEY
CUT
FTB
1
2
3
4
5
6
PGM
PGM
AUTO
DSK
NEXT
TRANS
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
JOG/SHUTTLE
MIC
2 Audio operation section
3 Video switcher section 4 Device control section
1 Menu control block
Use these controls to access the menus and
settings.
a ACCESS buttons
you press an ACCESS button in one of columns 1
to 6, the ACCESS menu appears allowing
adjustment of the related video and audio settings.
If you hold down the ACCESS button in one of
columns 1 to 6 for 0.5 seconds or more, you can
monitor the audio assigned to the channel fader in
the same column, and display the audio level
meter for that channel only.
For details of operations, see “Menu Operations”
1 ENTER button
Arrow buttons
4 Jog roller
ENTER
ESC
By holding down two or more ACCESS buttons
simultaneously, you can monitor multiple audio
channels.
MENU
Roller
3 MENU button
b ON LINE button
This button starts and stops streaming broadcast
2 ESC button
a ENTER button
This button confirms an item or input value in
menu operations.
b ESC button
This button closes the current menu. In
alphanumeric input mode, it cancels, and returns
one level up the menu tree.
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c MENU button
This toggles the top menu on or off.
d Jog roller
Turn the roller up and down to select a menu item.
Pressing the roller like a button has the same effect
as pressing the ENTER button.
Use the arrow buttons when a menu operation
requires movement to left or right.
2 Audio operation section
Use these controls for audio settings and
operations.
1 Audio channel faders
2 CH ON buttons
3 PGM fader
4 AUDIO MONITOR button
5 Monitor level adjustment knob
CH ON
6 DIM button
0
10
MONI LEVEL
+10
+10
+10
7 TB button
+5
+5
+5
DIM
TB
0
0
0
-
5
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-60
-
-60
-
-60
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
PGM
MIC
8 Microphone
a Audio channel faders
e Monitor level adjustment knob
This button adjusts the level of the monitor output
and the output from the internal speakers and from
the headphones (page 158).
These buttons adjust the input levels of the audio
assigned to channels 1 to 6, in the range from –∞
to +10 dB (page 141).
For details of audio signal assignment, see “Audio
f DIM button
This button enables the “audio attenuate” function.
This reduces each of the level of the monitor
output and the output from the internal speakers
and from the headphones by 20 dB.
b CH ON buttons
These buttons select whether the audio channels 1
to 6 are enabled or disabled.
Pressing a button enables the audio assigned to the
corresponding audio channel. Channels for which
the button is off are disabled (page 141).
g TB button
This button lets you to speak while
communicating on an external intercom system.
While the TB button is lit, sound from the front
panel microphone and headset microphone is
output over the intercom system (page 155).
c PGM fader
This button adjusts the overall audio output level
of the program output, in the range from –∞ to +10
h Microphone
This button lets you speak on an external intercom
system. While the TB button is lit, sound from the
microphone is output over the intercom system
d AUDIO MONITOR button
This button switches the monitoring target.
Pressing if cycles the audio to be monitored
through the sequence PGM t AUX1 t AUX2
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3 Video switcher section
This switches video.
6 EFFECT button
7 PVW button
5 MIX button
4 KEY button
3 CUT button
8 FTB button
F
1 PGM selection buttons
KEY
FTB
CUT
PGM
9 DSK button
AUTO
DSK
NEXT
TRANS
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
MIC
2 NEXT selection buttons
0 Transition lever
qa Indicators
qs AUTO TRANS button
a PGM selection buttons
These buttons select the video which will be
displayed on the program output (page 66).
Buttons 1 to 6 select the corresponding assigned
video, and the INT button selects a video image
generated internally by this unit (color matte, color
bars, graphics files).
d KEY button
This button effectuates keying (pages 84). When
this key lights green, the NEXT selection buttons,
MIX button, AUTO TRANS button, CUT button,
and transition lever are then assigned to keying.
e MIX button
When you press one of these buttons, lighting it
red, the video assigned to the button is sent to the
program output.
This button effectuates a dissolve (gradually
blending a new video into the existing image).
When applying an effect it gradually blends in the
For details of video assignment, see “Video Signal
f EFFECT button
This button enables an effect other than dissolve in
a transition or when applying an effect (page 70).
You can also use it as a shortcut to the [Effect
Pattern] menu.
b NEXT selection buttons
The NEXT selection buttons have the following
functions.
• Selecting the video to be output on the program
output after next switching transition (page 67)
• Selecting the video to be used for picture-in-
• Selecting the video to be used when inserting a
key in the program output (page 84)
• Specifying a camera to be controlled during
camera control operations (page 133)
• Selecting the video for recording or playback
g PVW button
With this button you can check the result of keying
and picture-in-picture before switching it to
program output, on the PVW viewer (page 88).
h FTB button
This button fades the video in from or out to a
black screen (“fade-to-black”) (page 77).
Buttons 1 to 6 select the corresponding assigned
video, and the INT button selects a video image
generated internally by this unit (color matte, color
bars, graphics files).
i DSK button
This button add is used to images or text to the
superimpose text and so on.
c CUT button
This button instantaneously switches the video
j Transition lever
This lever allows you to manually execute a
transition or effect (page 69).
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During recording on the hard disk, hold down the
REC button and press this button to stop recording
k Indicators (Ff)
These indicators show the direction in which the
transition lever is being moved. Moving the
transition lever in the direction of the lit indicator
starts the transition or effect.
d REW button
However, supposing you press the AUTO TRANS
button after moving the transition lever to the
middle, for example, an inconsistency between the
position of the fader and the application of the
effect will arise and both indicators will light.
During file playback, play back fast in the reverse
direction. Each time you press, the reverse speed
increases (in six steps) (page 149).
e FFWD button
During file playback, play back fast in the forward
direction. Each time you press, the playback speed
increases (in six steps) (page 149).
l AUTO TRANS button
This button carries out an automatic transition
with a preset transition time, either from one video
to another or when applying an effect (page 69).
f REC button
This button is used to start or stop the external hard
4 Device control section
Use these controls for remote control of a camera
with VISCA support connected to this system
(page 132) or hard disk operations (material
recording, file playback) (page 144, 147).
REC + PLAY button Start hard disk recording
REC + STOP button Stop hard disk recording
g SHIFT button
This button is pressed while using other controls to
perform the following operations.
1 Numeric buttons
3 STOP button
4 REW button
ENTER
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
SHIFT + jog dial
Aperture (iris) adjustment on
camera with VISCA support
8 Positioner
6 REC button
SHIFT + numeric
button (1 to 6)
Set camera presets
-
X
Y
REC
7 SHIFT
SHIFT + numeric
button (0)
Camera reset
SHIFT
button
FTB
SHIFT + REW button Skip to the beginning of a file
5 FFWD
button
9 Shuttle dial
2 PLAY
SHIFT + FFWD
button
Skip to the end of a file
button
DSK
SHIFT + STOP
button
Close the file
JOG/SHUTTLE
0 Jog dial
h Positioner
This control is used to pan or tilt the camera. You
can also control the speed of the camera by
adjusting how hard you press this button (page
a Numeric buttons
These buttons are used to save or recall a camera
preset, or reset a camera (page 134, 138).
You can also change the picture-in-picture and
b PLAY button
This button plays back a file at normal speed.
Hold down the REC button and press this button,
to start recording on the hard disk (page 144).
i Shuttle dial (outer ring)
This dial controls the camera zoom.
During file playback, turning this dial clockwise
plays the file in the forward direction at a speed
that corresponds to the amount the dial was turned
(one of seven speeds) and turning this dial
counterclockwise plays the file in the reverse
direction at a speed that corresponds to the amount
the dial was turned (one of seven speeds)
c STOP button
This button stops file playback. Press shift and
then press this button to switch the source viewer
back from viewing a file on the hard disk to normal
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j Jog dial (inner dial)
This dial controls the camera focus and iris.
During file playback, turning this dial plays the
file at a slow speed that corresponds to the speed
Rear Panel
4 SD video interface module
1 Audio inputs
1
VISCA
connector
2
Cable clips
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
SD
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
3 Video outputs
5 Serial digital interface
module (option)
4 Power supply 2 Audio outputs
connector
(~AC IN)
5 Ground terminal
3 Intercom interface connector
6 PC video interface module
* This figure is when an optional serial digital interface module (BKAW-580)
is installed in slot 2 of the AWS-G500. An SD interface module is installed
in slot 2 of the AWS-G500 at the time of shipment.
a VISCA connector
e Ground terminal
When using this unit, connect the ground terminal
to a grounding lead.
To connect the chain of cameras with VISCA
support to this unit for remote control operation,
connect the VISCA cable (page 50).
Caution
b Cable clips
Use these clips to prevent cables from accidentally
disconnecting (page 54).
The ground terminal is close to the audio input
connectors, so when connecting the grounding
lead be careful not to touch the audio input
connectors.
c Intercom interface connector
Connect an external intercom system (page 155).
d Power supply connector (~AC IN)
Caution
When using a DC-AC inverter, the use of a 50 Hz
( 3%) or 60 Hz ( 3%) sine wave is recommended.
Do not use a general-purpose inverter with a
square output waveform.
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1 Audio inputs
2 Audio outputs
1 MIX output connector 2 AUX output connector
1 Microphone/line input connectors
(MIX)
(AUX) 1/2
(MIC/LINE) 1/2
MIX
AUX
PGM
L
PUSH
PUSH
AUDIO IN
R
L
2
1
R
MIC/LINE
1
2
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
3
HEADPHONES
MONI
L
+45V
R
OFF
ON
3 PGM audio output
2 +48V switch
AUDIO OUT
connectors (PGM)
3 Microphone/line input connectors
5
Headphone connector
(HEADPHONES)
4 Monitor output
(MIC/LINE) 3/4/5/6
connectors (MONI)
4 Line input connectors (LINE) 7/8
a MIX output connector (MIX) L/R (RCA)
These connect to an external acoustic device to
output audio signals (page 157).
a Microphone/line input connectors (MIC/
LINE) 1/2 (XLR 3-pin, TRS shared
balanced type)
Input an analog audio signal from a microphone or
audio device.
b AUX output connector (AUX) 1/2 (TRS,
balanced)
These connect to an external acoustic device to
output audio signals. The output level can be
b +48V switch
Use this switch when a capacitor microphone
requiring a power supply is connected to the
microphone/line input connectors (MIC/LINE) 1/
2. When this is in the ON position, +48V is
supplied.
c PGM audio output connectors (PGM) L/
R (TRS, balanced)
These output the final audio (program audio)
created by this unit (page 156).
c Microphone/line input connectors (MIC/
LINE) 3/4/5/6 (TRS balanced type)
Input an analog audio signal from a dynamic
microphone or audio device.
d Monitor output connectors (MONI) L/R
(RCA)
These provide monitor outputs of any of the PGM/
AUX1/AUX2/MIX audio (page 158).
d Line input connectors (LINE) 7/8 (RCA)
Input an analog audio signal from an audio device.
e Headphone connector (HEADPHONES)
(standard phone jack)
This outputs one of the PGM/AUX1/AUX2/MIX
The output level can be adjusted with the front
panel monitor level adjustment knob (MONI
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3 Video outputs
4 SD video interface module
(BKAW-570)
1 Reference output
connectors (REF OUT)
1 Analog video input
connectors
REF OUT
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
I.LINK
S400
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
ON
ON
PGM S VIDEO
3 DV connectors
(DV IN/
2 75-Ω termination
switch
2 PGM video output
VIOEO OUT
DV PGM OUT)
connectors (PGM)
4 i.Link connector (HDD)
a Reference output connectors (REF OUT)
× 2
These output either a 59.94 Hz (NTSC) or 50 Hz
(PAL) black burst signal to match the program
output signal.
a Analog video input connectors
Composite video input connectors
(COMPOSITE) (BNC) × 2
S-video input connectors (S connector) × 2
Input analog video signals.
b PGM video output connectors (PGM)
• Composite video output connector
(COMPOSITE) (BNC) × 1
• S-video output connector (S VIDEO) (S
connector) × 1
These output the final program (PGM) video.
You can switch to NTSC or PAL (page 59).
• RGB output connectors (RGB) (D-sub 15-pin) ×
2
b 75-Ω termination switch
Set this switch to the OFF position when using a
loop-through connection for a video monitor or the
like by connecting a branch connector to the
composite video input connector (COMPOSITE).
Note
The factory default setting is ON.
Use the end of a sharp implement such as a pen to
operate the switch.
These output the final program (PGM) video as
analog RGB signals and video RGB signals.
Connect a projector or external display.
The following signals can be output (page 59).
- XGA (1,024 × 768) 60 Hz/75 Hz
- SXGA (1,280 × 1,024) 60 Hz
c DV connectors (DV IN/DV PGM OUT)
(i.LINK 6-pin) × 2
Input and output digital video audio signals.
- 15k RGB 50 Hz/59.94 Hz
Notes
• Only one of the Composite/S Video/DV inputs
can be used for each of IN1and IN2.
• If the DV connector is set as the output, material
cannot be recorded from composite and S-video
d i.LINK connector (HDD) (i.LINK 6-pin)
× 1
When a hard disk drive is connected, video input
to the same module and audio with the same
source number as the video can be recorded in
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5 Serial digital interface module
6 PC video interface module
(BKAW-580) (Option)
(BKAW-550)
1SDI input
connectors
(SDI IN)
RGB
RGB
PC
2PGM SDI output
connector (SDI OUT)
RGB input connectors
(RGB)
3i.LINK connector (HDD)
RGB input connectors (RGB) (D-sub 15-
pin) × 2
a SDI input connectors (SDI IN) (BNC) × 2
Inputs SDI signals.
Input analog RGB signals from a computer or
other source. The following image size and
frequency combinations are supported.
• XGA (1,024 × 768) 60 Hz 75 Hz
• SXGA (1,280 × 1,024) 60 Hz
b PGM SDI output connector (SDI OUT)
(BNC) × 1
Outputs final video and audio (program video +
audio) as SDI signals (page 143).
c i.LINK connector (HDD) (i.LINK 6 pins)
× 1
If an external hard disk is connected, you can
record together both the video and the audio,
which is assigned the same source number as the
video, being input to the same module (page 144).
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Side Panel
With the protective panel opened
2 “Memory Stick” slot
3 NETWORK connector
4 REMOTE (remote control)
1 FACTORY USE
connector
connector
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
9
6
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
5Internal hard disk
access indicator
8 1 (power)
qaVentilation
holes
button
9 RESET button
6 USB connectors
0 Hole for anti-theft wire
7 Operating monitor connector (RGB (GUI))
a FACTORY USE connector
f USB connectors (USB) (USB
compatible)
Output a tally signal. Connecting this connector
and the tally connector of a CCU (camera control
unit) or other device enables the tally lamp of the
camera to light (page 139).
The upper connector is number 1, and the lower
connector is number 2.
Use these connectors to connect a USB keyboard.
Also use them for connecting USB flash memory,
upgrading the operating software (page 200),
For details of the keyboards that can be used,
consult your dealer or your Sony service
representative.
When using the text typing tool software, you can
connect and use a USB mouse.
b “Memory Stick” slot
This slot takes a “Memory Stick.” Use it for
upgrading the operating software (page 200),
graphics files (page 175), etc.
While the “Memory Stick” is being accessed, the
access indicator to the left of the slot lights.
c NETWORK connector (RJ-45)
Connect an external network adaptor or router.
This supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
Ethernet.
The green indicator blinks while the network is
active.
An amber LED lights while the unit is connected
by 100Base-TX.
Caution
• These do not support input from a USB camera.
• A USB mouse cannot be used with the main
software.
g Operating monitor connector (RGB
(GUI)) (D-Sub 15-pin)
This connector outputs the operation screen to an
external display at WXGA (1,280 × 800) size, at
60 Hz.
For information on which devices can be used,
consult your dealer or your Sony service
representative.
Caution
When making Network connections
For safety, do not connect the Network connector
to circuits which may be subjected to excessive
voltage.
d REMOTE (remote control) connector
This connector is provided for future functional
expansion.
h 1 (power) button
This button powers the unit on or off. If you hold
down the power button for at least 4 seconds, this
forces a shutdown.
After a forced shutdown, the settings of the unit
may not be preserved.
e Internal hard disk access indicator
This indicator lights while the internal hard disk is
being accessed.
i RESET button
This button is provided for future functional
expansion.
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j Hole for anti-theft wire
This hole accepts a standard anti-theft wire (3 mm
× 7 mm).
k Ventilation holes
Caution
Be careful not to obstruct the ventilation holes. If
the ventilation holes are obstructed, the unit may
overheat, leading to fire or breakdown.
Other Parts
1 Built-in speakers
2 Display
3 Num Lock indicator
4 Caps Lock indicator
5 Infrared receptor
6 Keyboard
a Built-in speakers
f Keyboard
You can monitor the audio using these speakers.
There is no output from the built-in speakers when
a headphone is connected to the headphone
connector.
Use this for text and numeric input.
You can also use the keyboard for menu
operations (page 31).
While the keyboard is mounted to the unit, the
EXT POWER indicator on the keyboard lights
green.
When using Esc and the F1 to F12 keys, hold
down the Fn key and press the required key in the
topmost row.
b Display
c Num Lock indicator
This lights green when the unit is in Num Lock
mode.
EXT POWER indicator
Infrared receptor
d Caps Lock indicator
This lights green when the unit is in Caps Lock
mode.
Character input keys Pointer
Numeric
keys
e Infrared receptor
This accepts signals from the keyboard supplied
For details on changing the keyboard language,
46).
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Operation Screen
1 Menu display
3 Audio level meter
2 PVW viewer
1 PGW viewer
2 Guidance object indication
5 Effect display
4 Source viewer
4 KEY ON
* This example screen shows the streaming settings displayed.
Normally the streaming display cannot be viewed.
3 Streaming display
a Menu display
c Audio level meter
HDD guide menu (page 147).
When monitoring the any of the PGM/AUX1/
AUX2/MIX audio outputs or Pre Fader Listen
(PFL) result, this shows the audio level. An
indication below the meter shows which of PGM/
AUX1/AUX2/MIX or PFL is being monitored.
When the level exceeds the meter range, the
uppermost indicator lights red (page 158).
b Guidance object indication
The color of the guidance object indication has the
following significance.
Amber:when a video subject to camera control
(page 132) and external hard disk control
(page 144) or INT is selected with the NEXT
selection buttons (while the KEY button is not
lit).
d KEY ON
The indicator lights red during keying to program
output video. The number (1 to 6) or “INT” of the
source selected for keying appears.
Green:when a video subject to camera control and
external hard disk control or INT is specified
with the NEXT selection buttons (while the
KEY button is lit).
Off:when other than a video subject to camera
control and external hard disk control or INT
is specified with the NEXT selection buttons.
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1 PGM viewer
This shows a program output.
Program
video
Normal
When configuring streaming settings
Program video
The program output video is shown at 480 × 360
pixels, 30 fps (25 fps for PAL). During streaming,
Caution
• Video displayed on the PGM viewer lags several
frames behind the video output from the PGM
video output connectors.
the size is 320 × 240 pixels.
• In any of the video viewers displayed on the
operation screen (PGM/PVW/source) the video
may deteriorate, but this is an artifact of the
display system. There is no effect on the video
output from the program video output
connectors.
2 PVW viewer
This shows a preview of the video.
This allows you to check the input video selected to be shown next, keying, or picture-in-picture result
before switching to program output.
1What the preview
is showing
2 Preview video
3 Status
a What the preview is showing
Amber: when showing the video selected by the
NEXT selection button.
Green: when showing the video selected by the
NEXT selection button when the KEY button
is lit (video with a key inserted).
b Preview video
Normally the video selected with the NEXT
selection buttons is shown at 320 × 240 pixels, 15
fps (12 to 13 fps for PAL).
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c Status
The status shown here differs as follows
depending on the video to be previewed.
3 Streaming display
This shows the settings and status of the streaming
broadcast.
When showing video from a remotely
controlled VISCA compliant camera
The status of the VISCA compliant camera is
shown.
1 Title
No Response:communication cannot be
established with the camera.
Initializing:appears at system startup and during
camera reset.
3 Information display 2 Access URL
When showing an INT graphics file
Loading:while file is loading
a Title
This shows the streaming title.
When playing a file on an external hard
disk
The status of file operations is shown.
b Access URL
This appears when the unit is used as a server for
a broadcast. Audience members can view the
broadcast by accessing this URL.
c Information display
Play position
Timecode
This shows the following information:
FILE NAME: the file name of the broadcast
SIZE: video size set in the top menu
RATE: transfer rate set in the top menu
STATUS: the status of the server or encoder
File operation
File operation indications
Opening: while opening a file
PLAY: during playback
STOP: when stopped
Initializing
Ready
Starting server or encoder
STILL: when playback speed is set to zero
with the shuttle dial or playback is stopped
with the jog dial.
Server started up, and encoder
ready
JOG: while using the jog dial.
Starting
Running
Stopping
Encoder connecting to server
Encoding
x2: fast forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64)
x2: fast reverse (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64)
Ending the encoder
Reconnecting While re-establishing a
connection to the server.
Note
The x1/8, x1/2, and x1 indications are also
displayed while you are using the shuttle dial for
playback operations.
Failed
When a connection failed to be
established because of the
settings of the unit, the status of
the network or external server,
etc.
Play position
This shows the file play position.
When the play position is at the beginning or end,
z of each end lights.
Error
The encoder had failed to end, or
an error occurred.
An icon appears on the right while auto repeat
playback is set (page 150).
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4 Source viewer
1 Thumbnails
5 Input signal indication
2 Source number
3 Audio source name 4 Video source name
6 Peak indication
8 Device status
7 Selection frame 9 Hard disk status
a Thumbnails
g Selection frame
Depending on the selection state, the frame color
changes.
Red: video selected with PGM selection button
Amber: video selected with NEXT selection
button
These show the video assigned to the selection
buttons at 160 × 120 pixels, at 10 fps (8 to 9 fps for
PAL).
b Source number
This is the number (1 to 6 and INT) assigned to the
source (video or audio).
These correspond to the PGM selection button, the
NEXT selection button, and the audio channel
fader numbers.
Green: video selected with NEXT selection
button when the KEY button is lit (video with
a key inserted)
h Device status
The content displayed differs as follows
depending on the material.
c Audio source name
This shows the name of the audio signal assigned
the external hard disk (page 147).
Video from a VISCA-compatible camera
being controlled remotely
Displays the VISCA-compatible camera’s status.
No Response: communication cannot be
established with the camera.
Initializing: appears at system startup and during
camera reset.
d Video source name
In viewers 1 to 6, this shows the name of the video
signal assigned to the selection button (page 57) or
the file name on the external hard disk (page 147).
For the INT viewer, this displays the color matte
and color bars, or the graphics file name selected
in the INT source selection menu.
INT graphics file
Loading:while file is loading
When playing a file on the external hard
disk
e Input signal indication
The status of file operation is shown.
If the input level of the audio assigned to a channel
fader is -60 dBFS or more, this lights green, and
you can check that there is an audio input.
For stereo you can check left and right channels
separately; for monaural both channels are shown
the same.
File operation
Timecode
f Peak indication
Corresponding hard
Play position
disk number
If the input level of the audio assigned to a channel
fader is -8 dBFS or more, this lights red.
For stereo you can check left and right channels
separately; for monaural both channels are shown
the same.
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File operation indications
Opening: while opening a file
PLAY: during playback
STOP: when stopped
STILL: when playback speed is set to zero
with the shuttle dial or playback is stopped
with the jog dial.
JOG: while using the jog dial.
x2: fast forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64)
x2: fast reverse (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64)
Note
The x1/8, x1/2, and x1 indications are also
displayed while you are using the shuttle dial for
playback operations.
Play position
This shows the file play position.
When the play position is at the beginning or end,
z of each end lights.
An icon appears on the right while auto repeat
playback is set (page 150).
i Hard disk status
When an external hard disk is connected, this
shows the status of the hard disk, the remaining
recording capacity, and the recording status.
Remaining capacity shown by progress bar
Available
recording time
Hard disk
drive number
Recording operations
REC PAUSE: recording on standby
REC: recording
Unformatted: error requiring formatting
Disk Full: no disk space left (200 MB or less)
File Number Full: the number of files that can be
recorded has been exceeded
Device Error: it became impossible to recognize
the hard disk during recording
REC Error: recording error
5 Effect display
This shows video transition effect types and
patterns, and transition time (page 72).
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Menu Operations
This unit includes top menus, which are used to make various operational
settings, and ACCESS menus, which are used to make adjustments to the video
and audio being input to this unit.
This section describes the basic operations common to these menus.
Displaying top menus and ACCESS menus
Top menus
Press the MENU button, to display the top menu in the menu display.
Top menu
When you select and confirm an item in the top menu, submenus appear, three
levels deep.
Sub-menu
Note
You can set priority to be given to displaying the PVW viewer while submenus
are open (page 90).
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.
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Menu operations
Selecting a menu item
Turn the jog roller up or down.
Streaming
Disk Recording
File Manager
Job
You can also use the R and r keys on the
keyboard.
Video Frequency
Video Input Assign
Video Output
Audio Input Assign
Audio Output
58.94Hz
Confirming an item and proceeding to the next layer
Press the ENTER button.
or
Pan / Tilt
Enable
Enable
Auto
Disable
Enable
ENTER
Zoom
Focus
lris
Auto
Press the jog roller.
White Balance
Auto
or
Press the t button by the jog roller.
You can also use the t key or ENTER key
on the keyboard.
Returning to the higher level
Pan / Tilt
Zoom
Enable
Enable
Auto
Disable
Enable
Press the T button by the jog roller.
Focus
You can also use the T key on the
keyboard.
lris
Auto
White Balance
Auto
Confirming a selection
Pan / Tilt
Zoom
Enable
Enable
Auto
Disable
Enable
Press the ENTER button.
or
Press the jog roller.
Focus
lris
Auto
White Balance
Auto
You can also use the ENTER key on the
keyboard.
Confirmation
Slider operation
Turn the jog roller up or down.
You can also press R or r on the keyboard.
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Entering numeric or text values
Moving the cursor to the next item:
Press the T or t button by the jog roller.
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You can also press the T or t keys while
holding down Ctrl on the keyboard.
Entering numeric or text values:
Enter with the keyboard.
Confirmation:
Press the ENTER button.
or
ENTER
Press the jog roller.
You can also use the ENTER key on the
keyboard.
Closing a menu
For a top menu: Press the MENU button or ESC button.
For an ACCESS menu: Press the same ACCESS button used to display, or the ESC button.
Notes
• While a top menu is displayed, pressing the ACCESS button clears the top menu.
• While an ACCESS menu is displayed, pressing the MENU button clears the ACCESS menu.
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Operation screen (Text Typing Tool Software)
1File operation section
2Tool operation section
3Font operation section
1File name
6View operation
2Exit button
5Page operation section
4Modifier operation
section
section
7Sheet operation section
a File name
1File operation section
This shows the name of the open file.
1New button
2Open button
3Save button
b Exit button
Click this to exit the text typing tool software, and
start the Anycast Station main software.
4Save as...
button
5Import FONT...
button
6Delete FONT
button
7Export TIFF...
button
8Export TGA...
button
9Delete button
0Close button
a New button
This creates a new file (page 98).
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b Open button
An orange frame appears around the selected
object.
This opens a previously saved file. A list of
existing files appears (page 98).
b Eyedropper tool
c Save button
When you click this, the mouse pointer changes to
, and you can set the color of the selected object
to be the same as the color of another object or the
background image (page 119).
This saves a file (page 99).
The file is also simultaneously saved in the
Anycast Station main software, and the file name
appears in the INT selection menu.
c Line tool
d Save as... button
You can create a straight line.
You can create three types of line: solid, broken,
and dotted.
This saves the file with a different name (page
d Text tool
e Import FONT... button
When you click this, you can create a text object
This imports a font file from a “Memory Stick” or
USB flash memory (page 129).
f Delete FONT button
Note
This deletes unwanted font files (page 130).
When the selection tool is selected, you can move
the selected object with the keyboard arrow keys.
Hold down the Shift key while pressing the arrow
keys to speed up the movement.
g Export TIFF... button
This saves the open file to a “Memory Stick” or
USB flash memory in TIFF format (page 102).
5Bring to front tool
h Export TGA... button
This saves the open file to a “Memory Stick” or
USB flash memory in TARGA format (page 102).
6Bring forward tool
7Move backward tool
i Delete button
This deletes unwanted files (page 101).
j Close button
8Move to back tool
This closes the open file, and displays a new sheet.
e Bring to front tool
2Tool operation section
Select the tools needed to create and edit an object.
This brings the selected object to the front (page
f Bring forward tool
1Selection tool
This brings the selected object one level forward
2Eyedropper tool
3Line tool
g Move backward tool
This moves the selected object one level back
4Text tool
h Move to back tool
This moves the selected object to the back (page
a Selection tool
When you click this, the mouse pointer changes to
, and you can select, adjust, and move an object
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3Font operation section
9Vertical centering tool
1Font name
0Horizontal centering tool
qaLower/third positioning tool
2Size
3Bold
button
4Italic
button
qsLower-third memory tool
5Underline
button
qdLower-third reset tool
6Kerning
7Spacing
i Vertical centering tool
This moves the selected object to the vertical
center of the screen (page 123).
0Right align button
9Center align button
8Left align button
j Horizontal centering tool
This moves the selected object to the horizontal
center of the screen (page 123).
a Font name
This selects the font for a text object (page 105).
The currently selected font always appears.
k Lower/third positioning tool
This moves the selected object so that its lowest
part is aligned to a predetermined position (page
b Size
This selects the size of a text object (page 106).
l Lower-third memory tool
c Bold button
If you select an object and then click this tool, the
lowest part of the selected object is set as the
lower-third position.
This sets the text object to bold face (page 107).
d Italic button
This sets the text object to italic face (page 107).
m Lower-third reset tool
e Underline button
Restores the lower-third position to its default
setting.
This underlines the text object (page 107).
f Kerning
This sets the inter-character spacing of the text
g Spacing
This sets the line spacing of the text object (page
h Left align button
Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to
the left (page 108).
i Center align button
Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to
the center (page 108).
j Right align button
Aligns a text object comprising multiple lines to
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4Modifier operation section
Click the mark on a tab to select it, and bring it to the front.
The modifier operation section has three tabs: [Text], [Line], and [BG]. The [Text] tab and [Line] tab are
further divided into three tabs.
xText tab
You can set the color and other settings of a text object. This tab is divided into the Color tab, Edge tab,
and Shadow tab.
2Edge style selection buttons
Mark
1Text color selection
3Width
buttons
4Edge color selection buttons
5Shadowstyleselection
button
6Shadow creation
section
Direction indicator
7Color creation section
8Gradation pattern
9Transparency
Color tab
Edge tab
Shadow tab
a Text color selection buttons
Select the color of a text object (page 109).
e Shadow style selection button
Select whether the object has a shadow ([None] for
no shadow), and select the style of the shadow
b Edge style selection buttons
Select whether the object has an outline ([None]
for no outline), and select the shape of corners
f Shadow creation section
Adjust the angle, distance, and degree of blurring
Direction indicator: Click this to move the
needle, and change the direction of the
shadow of the object to that of the needle.
Degree: Set a numerical value for the direction of
the shadow.
c Width
Set the width of the outline. Select or enter a
numeric value (page 110).
d Edge color selection buttons
Select the color of the outline (page 110).
Distance: Set a numerical value for the distance of
the shadow.
Softness: Set a numerical value for the degree of
blurring of the shadow.
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g Color creation section
i Transparency
When [Paint] is selected in the Color tab and Edge
tab, you can create your own color for the outline
and shadow of the object (page 118).
Set the transparency of each of the color and
shadow of the object and the background created
with paint (page 120).
h Gradation pattern
Apply gradation to the color of the object (page
xLine tab
You can set the color and other settings of a line object. This tab is divided into the Color tab, Edge tab,
and Shadow tab.
0Line color selection buttons
qaWidth
qsLine style selection buttons
These sections are
the same as 2 to
9 of the [Text] tab.
Color tab
Edge tab
Shadow tab
j Line color selection buttons
Select the color of the line object (page 112).
k Width
Set the line width of the line object. Select or enter
l Line style selection buttons
Select the line style of the line object (page 113).
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xBG tab
5Page operation section
You can set the background color.
This is used for sheet display, sheet turning, and
resequencing.
1Top button 2Move Forward
3Prev Sheet
button
display button
4Page display
qdBackground color
selection buttons
5Next sheet
6Move Rearward 7End button
display button
button
This section is the
same as 7 of the
[Text] tab.
a Top button
Click this to display the first sheet.
b Move Forward button
Click this to exchange the currently displayed
sheet with the previous sheet.
qfTransparency
c Prev Sheet button
Click this to display the previous sheet.
m Background color selection buttons
Select the background color (page 115).
d Page display
This shows the sheet number of the currently
displayed sheet.
n Transparency
Set the transparency of the background created
with paint.
e Next Sheet button
Click this to display the next sheet.
f Move Rearward button
Click this to exchange the currently displayed
sheet with the next sheet.
g End button
Click this to display the last sheet.
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6View operation section
7Sheet operation section
1Background
display selection
button
1New Sheet
button
2Delete Sheet
2Capture button
button
a New Sheet button
3Safe Zone
button
can create up to 99 sheets.
b Delete Sheet button
This deletes the open sheet (page 125).
a Background display selection button
Set the background display (page 126).
Checker: display a checkered pattern as the
background.
Live: display the program output video of the
BG: display the background selected on the [BG]
b Capture button
The program output video image of the main
software is captured each time this button is
clicked (page 126).
c Safe Zone button
When this is selected, a dotted line shows the safe
Names and Functions of Parts
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Names and Functions of Parts
40
Preparations
2
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 17.7 lbs (8 kg). Check that
the installation location is strong and spacious enough to accommodate the unit
before installing.
There are ventilation holes on both sides of the unit. To ensure adequate air flow,
there must be a space of at least 12 inches (300 mm) on each side of the unit.
Num
Caps
12 inches
(300 mm)
12 inches
(300) mm
Connecting the power
Connect the power cord to the power inlet on the unit and the wall outlet.
LINE
7
MIC/LIN
4
8
6
5
AC IN
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Note
Use a 3-pin - 2-pin conversion adaptor, if required.
3-pin - 2-pin
conversion adaptor
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. Power is supplied to the
keyboard from the main unit, and the EXT POWER indicator on the keyboard
lights.
Note
When not using the keyboard, you can insert it upside down. In this case, no
power is supplied to the keyboard.
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Using the keyboard away from the unit
You can use the keyboard away from the unit. In this case, it is necessary to insert
a pair of standard batteries (CR2032) to power the keyboard.
Detaching the keyboard
Using the groove locating at the right of the keyboard space, lift the keyboard out.
Inserting batteries in the keyboard
1
2
Detach the keyboard from the main unit.
Detach the battery holder from the keyboard.
Caution
To remove the battery holder, use the end of a sharp implement such as a pen.
3
Load two batteries (CR2032) in the battery holder, and insert in the
keyboard.
Make sure the
positive (+)
terminal of
eachbattery is
facing upward.
Caution
If batteries are inserted incorrectly, this may lead to electrolyte leakage or
other damage. Note the following carefully.
• Check that the polarity is correct.
• Do not use new and old batteries together, or batteries of different types.
• Do not attempt to charge the batteries.
• When not using the keyboard for a long period, remove the batteries.
• If a battery should leak, remove any spilled fluid from the battery holder,
before inserting a new battery.
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43
Infrared transmitting range
The range over which the keyboard can operate with infrared control is shown in
the following figure.
Within 6 feet
20°
60°
6 inches (2 m)
40° 40°
0 - 95°
Starting and Closing Down the Unit
Starting
Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel.
The startup screen appears.
When the startup completes, the operation screen appears.
Caution
If the display is closed while the unit is operating, the temperature will rise, and
this may cause failure.
Closing down
Press down the 1 (power) button on the side panel.
The following message appears.
Notes
• The last set data is saved.
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This closes down the operating software, and powers off.
It takes a little while before the power turns off after the screen disappears.
Caution
If you hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds, this forces a shutdown.
After a forced shutdown, the settings of the unit may not be preserved.
Using the timer to shut down the system/Releasing the timer setting
1
2
While the Anycast Station main software is running, hold down the keyboard
Alt and Ctrl keys, and press the T key.
The following confirmation message appears.
Note
It is not possible to use this function while the text typing tool software is
running.
To set the timer, press the ENTER button.
To release the timer, press the ESC button.
When setting the timer
The timer indication appears to the right of “LOCAL TIME”.
When the text entry tool is started, the timer display disappears, but the timer
function continues to operate.
Note
The countdown appears from -120 min.
After two hours the system is powered off.
When releasing the timer
The timer display disappears.
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45
Selecting the Keyboard Language
Set the language to correspond to the keyboard being used.
The default setting is “English.”
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Language].
Select the appropriate language from the list, and confirm.
Language
B English
Japanese
The operation screen appears as shown below.
4
5
6
Confirm the message that appears, and press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Restart the system.
Setting the Time Zone
Set the time zone for your geographical location.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Date/Time].
1 Select [Time Zone], and confirm; 2 select the area, and confirm;
3 select the region, and confirm.
2
3
1
Data/Time
Time Zone
America
B GMT
GMT + 0
US Time Zones
Canada Time Zones
Asia
GMT + 1
GMT + 2
GMT + 3
GMT + 4
GMT + 5
GMT + 6
GMT + 7
GMT + 8
Atlantic Ocean
Australia
Europe
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
B None of the above
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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.
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Setting the Date and Time
Set the internal clock.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Date/Time].
1 Select [Date/Time], and confirm; 2 enter the date and time in the input
box, and confirm.
2
1
Data/Time
Time Zone
2004 /05/18 12:25
Using the arrow buttons on the jog roller (or the T and t keys while
holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard), select the item to change and enter a
numeric value with the keyboard.
2004/05/18 12:25
Each whole value between the separators (/, :, or space) is selected.
The time set in “Local Time” appears at the upper left of the operation
screen.
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Caution
If this unit is operated for a long period, the clock may drift out of its correct
setting. Resetting the clock at regular intervals is recommended.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the display on which the operation screen is shown.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [LCD Backlight].
Move the slider to adjust the brightness.
LCD Backlight
Viewer Priority
PVW
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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47
Selecting the Video Output Signal Format
Select the format of the signal output from the PGM output connectors
(COMPOSITE/S VIDEO), SD video interface module DV connectors, and the
reference output connector on the rear panel.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Output].
1 Select [PGM OUT], and confirm; 2 select the signal format, and
confirm.
1
2
PGM OUT
NTSC
B NTSC
PGM OUT Level
RGB OUT
PAL
SXGA (60 Hz)
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Caution
Carrying out this selection may cause momentary breakup of the output video.
Note
Video input in a different signal format than this setting can still be displayed
(i.e., displaying a PAL video input when set to “NTSC” or vice versa), but the
video quality cannot be guaranteed.
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48
Connections
This section describes how to connect devices for video and audio input and
output. The following figure shows an example system configuration and signal
flow. Refer to the pages indicated for details of how to make connections.
In addition, after connecting each device, you must configure settings on the unit
input and output signal.
* Depending on the device, signal
input/output settings may be
required.
Microphone (page 50)
Amplifier (page 54)
Refer also to the manuals provided
with the devices you are connecting.
Camera with
VISCAsupport
Speaker
Anycast Station
Plasma display (page 53)
AUDIO IN
MIC/LINE
AUDIO OUT
LINE
VISCA
VIDEO OUT
PGM
VIDEO IN (OUT)
SD Video
Interface Module
(BKAW-570)
RGB
S VIDEO
COMPOSITE
DV (IN/OUT)
HDD (IN/OUT)
Serial Digital
Interface Module
(BKAW-580)
HDD (IN/OUT)
SDI OUT
SDI IN
PC Video
Interface Module
(BKAW-550)
RGB
Camcorder
INTERCOM
Camcorder
Signal flow
Monitor
External hard disk
Connections
49
Caution
• Use the shortest possible cable type (especially with unregulated RGB).
Shorter cables are recommended because, in general, using long cables to
connect devices increases the risk of signal noise. Even when connecting this
unit to another, it is best to use the shortest cables possible.
• Be careful with the connector portions of the interface modules, which may
become hot depending on the conditions of operation.
Connecting a Camera with VISCA Support
Color video camera BRC-H700, BRC-300, EVI-D100, EVI-D70 etc.
VISCA OUT
VISCA IN
VIDEO OUT
BNC
cable
To S-Video input
connectors
VISCA cable
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
To Composite
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
input connectors
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
RGB
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
Notes
• VISCA cables up to 15 m (50 ft) are recommended to operate correctly.
• When connecting a BNC cable, an RCA-BNC adaptor is required.
• If the camera is a BRC-H700, connect it to the RGB input connector or the SDI
input connector to correspond to the camera.
Connecting a Microphone
Capacitor microphone
(C-38B, etc.)
Dynamic microphone
(F-720/2, etc.)
To Microphone/line input connectors
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
Connections
50
Connecting a Computer (RGB Input)
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
To RGB input
connectors
RGB cable
Computer
Note
To reduce the effects of external noise, use a cable with an attached ferrite core.
Connecting a Camcorder
For analog connection
BNC cable
To Composite
input connectors
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
BNC cable
To DV connectors
i.Link cable
For DV connection
DVCAM camcorder
(DSR-PD170, etc.)
For SDI connection
Note
i.LINK cables between 80 cm and 3.5 m (2.5 to 11.5 ft) are recommended.
Caution
• The frequency precision of the reference output signal is within 50 ppm. When
building a system that includes devices such as a camera with a Gen Lock
input, be sure to test it thoroughly before use.
• The color frame of the program output signal does not reflect the color frame
sequence of the reference output signal.
Connections
51
• If video or audio is not output or signal noise occurs when connected to another
DV device, the problem can often be resolved by reconnecting the cables or
turning the DV device or the unit off and then on again.
Connecting a VCR
Digital video cassette
recorder (DSR series, etc.)
For analog connection
S-Video cable
Audio cable
To Line input
connectors
To S-Video input
connectors
AUDIO IN
MIC/LINE
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
8
6
5
4
3
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
SD
I.LINK
S400
1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
MIX
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
L
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
2
3
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
PC
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
To DV connectors
For RGB connection
For DV connection
For analog connection
i.Link cable
Note
i.LINK cables between 80 cm and 3.5 m (2.5 to 11.5 ft) are recommended.
Caution
• If when connected to another DV device the video or audio is not output, or
there is noise, reconnect the cable, or power the DV device or this unit off and
on again. This may solve the problem.
• It is not possible to connect more than one VCR to a single DV connector.
Connecting an External Hard Disk
For information about external hard disks, visit the following Anycast Station
portal site:
https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/
https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/SoftwarePlusSearch.aspx (for the customers in
the U.S.A.)
https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for the customers in Europe)
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
From i.Link connectors
i.Link cable
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Caution
• If using a hard disk with a standby function, make sure that the standby
function is disabled before connecting to this unit.
• Power on the connected hard disk before powering on this unit.
• Connect the i.LINK connector directly to the hard disk.
• It is not possible to connect more than one hard disk to a single i.LINK
connector (daisy-chaining connection not possible).
• If you disconnect the i.LINK cable, or power off the hard disk without carrying
out the necessary preparations for disconnecting the disk, then files may be
corrupted, or the disk may need to be recovered. For details of unmounting, see
Connecting a Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor
To RGB IN connectors
RGB cable
Flat panel display
(PFM series, etc.)
S-Video cable
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
Monitor
(LMD series, etc.)
BNC cable
AUDIO IN
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
3
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
OFF
ON
OFF
MIX
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
L
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
2
3
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
S-Video cable
Projector
(VPL series, etc.)
RGB Cable
For RGB connection
For analog connection
Connections
53
Notes
• For more information on setting the resolution/clock phase and format, see
• 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
AUDIO IN
3
PUSH
PUSH
MIC/LINE
1
2
VIDEO IN
ON
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S
VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
ON
I.LINK
S400
1
2
3
OFF
ON
MIX
L
AUX
PGM
L
RGB
RGB
COMPOSITE
R
2
1
R
AC IN
SDI
PC
VIDEO
PGM S
HEADPHONES
MONI
INTERCOM
R
L
RGB
RGB
5
1
9
6
AUDIO OUT
VIOEO OUT
Preventing Accidental Cable Disconnection
Use the cable clip as necessary to secure cables and prevent accidental
disconnection.
1
Using a flat head screwdriver, open the lever compartment as illustrated
below.
2
Pass the cables through the cable clip.
Allow some slack when routing the cables to prevent them from bending
sharply.
Connections
54
3
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.
Note
You can install an option module in any slot.
2
3
1
4
1
2
3
4
Loosen the two screws fixing the interface module fitted as standard.
Pull out the interface module.
Insert the option module into the slot.
Tighten the screws.
Caution
When installing an option module, always turn the unit off first. If you install an
option module with the unit powered on, this may damage the option module.
Connections
55
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.
The operation screen continuously displays information about the video and
audio input to this unit, and the video and audio program output.
The following figure shows the relation between the input signals and system
components, and the display on the operation screen.
Next selection video selected
with the NEXT selection buttons
Program output video selected
with the PGM selection buttons
Shows video
and audio for
each source
number
Microphones
and acoustic
devices
+10
+10
+10
+5
+5
+5
0
0
0
-
5
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-60
-
-60
-
-60
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
PGM
PGM
NEXT
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
Video signals generated
internally by this unit
• Color mattes
• Color bars
• Imported graphics files
Cameras, VCR.
Settings Related to Input Signals
56
Video Signal Related Settings
These are preparations for handling video signals or the unit.
Assigning video input signals to the selection buttons
Assign video signals to the selection buttons 1 - 6 (PGM selection and NEXT
selection buttons).
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Input Assign].
From the list select the number of the selection button, and confirm, then set
the following items in the submenu.
Assigning a name for the video
Assign a name for the video. The name assigned here appears in the source
viewer with the same number as the selection button.
1 Select [Source Name], and confirm; 2 enter the name in the input box,
and confirm.
1
2
[
]
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input
CAM1
CAM1
S1-1 Composite
Off
Enter up to 20
Control
alphanumeric characters.
* The source viewer can only
display a limited number of
characters.
Specifying a video input connector
Specify the video input to be assigned to the selection button is input.
1 Select [Input], and confirm; 2 select the video input connector from the
list, and confirm.
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input
CAMERA1
No Assign
S1-1 Composite
Off
B SLOT1 IN1
SLOT1 IN2
SLOT2 IN1
SLOT2 IN2
Composite
S-Video
DV
Control
Composite
S-Video
DV
Composite
S-Video
DV
Composite
S-Video
DV
SLOT3 IN1
SLOT3 IN2
RGB
RGB
Settings Related to Input Signals
57
Notes
If a serial digital interface module is installed, the SDI input connectors
appear in the list.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input
CAMERA1
S1-1 Composite
Off
No Assign
B SLOT1 IN1
Composite
S-Video
DV
Control
SLOT1 IN2
Composite
S-Video
DV
SLOT2 IN1
SLOT2 IN2
SLOT3 IN1
SLOT3 IN2
SDI
SDI
RGB
RGB
When installed in slot 2
Caution
• You can only use one of the following from the same video input on the
same interface module: Composite (Composite video input connector), S-
Video (S-Video input connector), or DV (DV connector).
• It is not possible to assign more than one selection button to a single video
input connector. If you attempt to assign to a different selection button a
video input connector which has already been assigned to a selection
button, a confirmation message appears. If you then select [OK], the
assignment switches to the new selection button, and the material viewer
for the originally assigned selection button shows the indication “No Input
Assign”.
• 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.
• When a serial digital interface module is installed
You cannot assign the following audio to channel faders of source
numbers assigned for video of SDI signals.
- DV input audio
- Audio of SDI signals input through the other SDI input connector.
Notes
• The items in the list depend on the interface module installed in this unit.
4
5
If required, repeat step 3 similarly for the remaining selection buttons.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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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.
If you assign different audio signals to the left and right channels (L/R) of the
channel faders, they become stereo faders, and if you assign the same audio
signal to both channels, they become monaural faders.
Caution
If you assign DV signals or SDI signals, they become stereo faders.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Audio Input Assign].
Select the channel fader number from the list, and confirm, then set the
following items in the submenu.
Assigning a name
Assign a name to the audio signal. The name assigned here appears in the
source viewer with the same number as the channel fader.
1 Select [Source Name], and confirm; 2 enter the name in the input box,
and confirm.
1
2
[
]
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input (L)
MICI
MIC/LINE
Assign(R)
MIC1
Enter up to 20
Input (R)
alphanumeric characters.
* The source viewer can only
display a limited number of
characters.
Specifying an audio input connector
Specify the audio signal to be assigned to the channel fader. For stereo audio,
specify the source for each of the left and right channels separately.
For monaural audio, specify the same input for both left and right channels.
1 Select [Input (L)], and confirm; 2 select the audio input connector from
the list, and confirm.
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input (L)
MIC1
MIC/LINE1
MIC/LINE1
B MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
LINE
1
2
Input (R)
3
4
5
6
7
LINE
8
SLOT1
DV IN1
DV IN2
SLOT1
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Notes
• If in [Input (L)] you select the DV input connector, the same input
connector is automatically assigned to [Input (R)].
• When a serial digital interface module is installed
- The SDI input connectors for individual channels are displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input (L)
B MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
LINE
1
MIC/LINE1
MIC/LINE1
2
Input (R)
3
4
5
6
7
LINE
8
SLOT1
DV IN1
SLOT1
DV IN2
SLOT2
SDI IN1 CH(1/2)
SDI IN1 CH(3/4)
SDI IN2 CH(1/2)
SDI IN2 CH(3/4)
SLOT2
When installed in slot 2
- If you select CH (1/2) of the SDI input connector for either [Input (L)]
or [Input (R)], CH (1) and CH (2)are assigned automatically to [Input
(L)] and [Input (R)], respectively.
When you select CH (3/4) of the SDI input connector, CH (3) and CH
(4) are assigned automatically to [Input (L)] and [Input (R)],
respectively.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
Input (L)
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
LINE
1
SDI IN1 CH1
SDI IN1 CH2
2
Input (R)
3
4
5
6
7
LINE
8
SLOT1
DV IN1
SLOT1
DV IN2
B SLOT2
SDI IN1 CH(1/2)
SDI IN1 CH(3/4)
SDI IN2 CH(1/2)
SDI IN2 CH(3/4)
SLOT2
When CH (1/2) of SDI IN1 is assigned
Caution
• For DV input, it is not possible to assign more than one selection button to
a single DV input connector. If you attempt to assign to a different
selection button a DV input connector which has already been assigned to
a selection button, a confirmation message appears. If you then select
[OK], the assignment switches to the new selection button, and the
originally assigned selection button returns to the default setting.
• About the DV signal locking time
When DV is selected for the input audio, there is a delay until the DV
signal locks and the audio can be heard.
• When a serial digital interface module is installed
- SDI embedded audio can only be assigned to the channel fader of the
source number assigned to video that is input to the same SDI input
connector. It cannot be combined with analog input video, DV input
video, or video of the other SDI input connector.
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- SDI embedded audio cannot be assigned simultaneously to CH (1/2) and
CH (3/4) of the same SDI input connector.
Similarly, select [Input (R)], and confirm; select the audio input connector
from the list, and confirm.
When the input audio signal reaches the reference level, the input signal
indication in the source viewer lights green and you can confirm that there is
an audio input.
Input signal indication
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Setting the MIC/LINE level of an audio input
If the peak indication appears (when set to the default MIC/LINE
level of “Middle (-20 dB)”)
If the input audio signal is too loud, the peak indication in the source viewer lights
red.
In this case, since the MIC/LINE level exceeds the standard input level, use the
following procedure to adjust it.
Example: When the peak indication has lit with MIC/LINE 2 connected to R and
MIC/LINE 1 connected to L, as illustrated below.
R
L
PUSH
PUSH
AUDIO IN
3
MIC/LINE
1
2
LINE
7
MIC/LINE
4
8
6
5
OFF
ON
MIC/LINE MIC/LINE
2
1
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu select [Audio MIC/LINE Level].
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3
4
1 Select the number of the MIC/LINE input connector to which is
connected the target audio signal, and confirm; 2 select [High(+4dB)], and
confirm.
In this example, both [MIC/LINE 1] and [MIC/LINE 2] are set to [High
(+4dB)].
1
2
MIC/LINE 1
MIC/LINE 2
MIC/LINE 3
MIC/LINE 4
MIC/LINE 5
MIC/LINE 6
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
B High(+4dB)
Middle(-20dB)
Low(-44dB)
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
If no input signal indication appears (when set to the default
microphone/line level of “Middle (-20 dB)”)
If no input signal indication appears in the source viewer even though an audio
signal is input, the microphone/line level is not reaching the reference level.
Using the same procedure as detailed in “If the peak indication appears” above,
select the number of the microphone/line input connector, and at step 3-2, select
[LOW (-44dB)], and confirm.
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Relation Between Program Output Display and
Input and Output Formats
Depending on the format and resolution of the input signal, the size and cropping
of the output video is as follows.
Material with a 4:3 aspect ratio
Material with a 5:4 aspect ratio
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Relation Between Program Output Display and Input and Output Formats
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Operations
3
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 57).
Basics of Video Switching
This section describes only the most basic switching operations. See the relevant
sections for details of switching and effect operations.
Cut switching
This is the most basic and commonly used type of switching. The video changes
instantaneously from A to B.
For details, see “Changing the Video with a Cut” (page 66).
A
B
Switching with a transition effect
In a transition effect, the image gradually switches from one video to another
through the application of one of various effects.
For details, see “Changing the Video with a Effect Transition” (page 68).
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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
• Checking the next video in the PVW viewer, then pressing the CUT button
The following diagram shows the flow of operations in carrying out a video cut.
Press the PGM selection buttons to select the program
output video.
Press a different PGM
selection button to
switch the video.
Press a NEXT selection
button to select the next
output.
Press the CUT button .
Switching directly by pressing a PGM selection button
To switch from one video to another, you can simply press the PGM selection
button to which the new video is assigned.
1
In the source viewer, select the video for program output.
Example: You may select video 4.
2
Press the PGM selection button with the same number as the selected video.
Press button 4.
PGM
NEXT
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
The PGM selection button you pressed lights red, and the selected video
appears in the PGM viewer.
The same video as shown in the PGM viewer is now output from the PGM
output connectors.
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A red frame appears around the source viewer for the selected video.
Determine on the next video, then repeat the procedure in step 2.
3
Switching with the CUT button after checking the next video in the PVW viewer
To switch while checking the new video in the PVW viewer, use the CUT button.
1
In the source viewer, select the video you want to switch to (the next program
output).
Example: You may want
to switch to video 3.
Current program output video
2
Press the NEXT selection button with the same number as this video.
Lit red.
PGM
NEXT
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
Press button 3.
The NEXT selection button you pressed lights amber, and the selected video
appears in the PVW viewer.
An amber frame appears around the source viewer for the next video.
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3
Press the CUT button.
This interchanges the video in the PGM viewer and PVW viewer, and
switches the program output video.
At the same time, the lit PGM selection button and NEXT selection button
interchange, and the colors of the frames in the source viewer also
interchange.
Lit red.
PGM
Before you press the CUT button
NEXT
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
Lit amber.
Lit red.
PGM
After you pressed the CUT button
NEXT
1
2
3
4
5
6
INT
Lit amber.
Each press of the CUT button interchanges the program output video and the
NEXT selection video.
Changing the Video with a Effect Transition
Instead of an instantaneous cut, you can gradually switch from one video to
another through the application of one of various effects.
Basic transition effect operations
The basic procedure for applying an effect to a transition is as follows.
Set the transition effect.
Select the next video to be output
using the NEXT selection buttons.
Carry out the transition.
There are two ways of executing a transition:
• Automatic execution with the AUTO TRANS button
• Manual execution using the transition lever
0
F
KEY
FTB
Transition lever
CUT
AUTO TRANS button
AUTO
DSK
TRANS
MIC
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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.
Basic operation for a dissolve
The basic procedure for a dissolve is as follows.
Press the MIX button.
Select the next video to be output
using the NEXT selection buttons.
Carry out the transition.
1
Press the MIX button.
MIX button
DIM
TB
0
F
KEY
CUT
FTB
AUTO
DSK
TRANS
MIC
The MIX button lights amber, and the effect indication on the operation
screen shows the current mix state (progress of the dissolve).
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Current mix state
Notes
• The mix state shows the current transition time setting.
• You can still change the transition time at this point. To change the setting,
follow the procedure in “Changing the Transition Time” (page 72).
2
3
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.
The NEXT selection video dissolves into the program output video.
Each press of the AUTO TRANS button, or operation of the transition lever,
carries out a dissolve transition from the program output video to the NEXT
selection video.
Switching with a wipe
In a wipe, two video images occupy the display simultaneously, with the area
occupied by one growing until if wipes out the other. You can choose from
sixteen different wipe patterns.
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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.
1
Press the EFFECT button.
EFFECT button
DIM
TB
0
F
KEY
CUT
FTB
AUTO
DSK
TRANS
MIC
The EFFECT button lights amber, and the effect indication shows the current
effect state.
Current effect state
Notes
• The current effect state shows the transition time and effect pattern
settings.
• You can change the transition time. To change the setting, follow the
procedure in “Changing the Transition Time” (page 72).
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2
3
4
Select the effect pattern.
To change the effect pattern, follow the procedure in “Changing the Effect
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.
The program output video changes to the NEXT selection video by a wipe
transition.
Each press of the AUTO TRANS button, or operation of the transition lever,
the program output video changes to the NEXT selection video by a wipe
transition.
Note
You can apply an edge effect to the wipe pattern. For details, see “Applying Edge
Changing the Transition Time
Before carrying out a transition with the AUTO TRANS button, set the transition
time.
1
Press the MIX button or EFFECT button.
The current settings appear in the effect display.
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Transition Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the
transition time.
The transition time is set in frame units.
1
2
Effect Pattern
0004
30 F
Off
Transition Time
Edge
Key
Off
Crop
Off
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
The set transition time appears in the effect display.
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Changing the Effect Pattern
1
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.
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Effect Pattern], and confirm; 2 select the wipe pattern from the
list, and confirm.
1
2
MIX
Effect Pattern
0001
30F
Off
1080
1100
B 0001
0002
0003
0004
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
0015
0016
0019
0020
0021
0022
T
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Transition Time
Edge
Key
Off
Crop
Off
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Note
You can also close the menu by pressing the EFFECT button.
The selected effect pattern appears in the effect display.
Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP) for Combining Videos
You can generate a picture-in-picture effect by embedding a video within another
video.
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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
Basic picture-in-picture operations
The basic procedure for using a picture-in-picture for combining videos is as
follows.
Select a picture-in-picture from [Effect
Pattern] of the top menu.
Press a NEXT selection button to select
a video to embed within the video.
Execute the transition.
For details on executing transitions, see “Basic transition effect operations”
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Effect Pattern] and confirm; 2 select a picture-in-picture from the
list and confirm.
1
2
MIX
Effect Pattern
0003
30F
Off
1080
1100
0001
0002
B 0003
0004
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
0015
0016
0019
0020
0021
0022
T
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Transition Time
Edge
Key
Off
Crop
Off
Size
Small
Location
The picture-in-picture information appears in the effect display.
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4
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Decide which video to embed, and then press the corresponding NEXT
selection button to specify the video.
The selected video is displayed in the PVW viewer.
Caution
When the following material is selected, the NEXT selection button flashes
and the picture-in-picture effect is not applied.
• Material assigned to INT.
• Material being used for program output
• Material being used for keying.
6
Use the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever to execute
the transition.
The NEXT selection video is embedded in the program output video.
The NEXT selection button changes to red when the transition is complete.
Press the AUTO TRANS button or CUT button once more or move the
transition lever in the opposite direction to remove the embedded video and
return the color of the NEXT selection button to orange.
Caution
The transition time is always 0%.
Notes
• You can crop the unwanted portions from the embedded video. For details,
• You can apply an edge to the frame of the video to be embedded. For
Adjusting the Picture-in-Picture (PinP)
You can set the size and display position of the video embedded using a picture-
in-picture.
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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
Changing the size of the video embedded
1
Perform Steps 1 to 6 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations” (page 74).
Press the MENU button.
2
3
4
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Size] and confirm; 2 select a size and confirm.
1
2
Effect Pattern
0004
30F
Off
Large
B Medium
Small
Transition Time
Edge
Key
Off
Crop
Off
Size
Small
Location
The meanings of these items are as follows.
[Large]: 1/4 of size
[Medium]: 9/64 of size
[Small]: 1/16 of size
Large
Medium
Small
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Specifying the position to embed the video
1
2
3
4
Perform Steps 1 to 6 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations” (page 74).
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Location] and confirm; 2 select [X] or [Y] and confirm; 3
specify the position with the slider while checking the PVW viewer.
3
1
2
Effect Pattern
0004
30F
Off
X
Y
200
Transition Time
Edge
-150
Key
Off
X-Y
Crop
Off
Size
Small
Location
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The meanings of these items are as follows.
[X]: Specify the horizontal position.
[X]: Specify the vertical position.
Note
After Step 1, you can specify the vertical or horizontal position by just
pressing the top, bottom, left, or right part of the positioner. (If you use the
positioner, there is no need to select [X] and [Y].)
Caution
When adjusting the position of the picture-in-picture image up, down, left, or
right, the image shifts in 10-point increments.
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Using Fade-to-Black (FTB)
This fades the video in from or out to a black screen.
Press the FTB button.
This fades out the program output to a black screen, except for any superimposed
logo.
LOGO
LOGO
LOGO
Press the FTB button once more to fade in the video from the black screen.
LOGO
LOGO
LOGO
Note
While the screen is black, the PGM selection buttons change to amber.
Fading in a different video after fading out
1
After fading to a black screen, select a different video with the PGM
selection buttons.
2
Press the FTB button.
This fades in the newly selected video.
Setting the Fade to Black transition time
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Fade To Black].
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3
4
1 Select [Transition Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the
transition time.
1
2
Transition Time
20 F
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Using Color Bars and Color Mattes
The Internal Color Bar is provided for adjustment and test transmission. The
Internal Color Matte is provided for a background.
1
2
Select the internal (INT) source using the NEXT buttons.
The INT source selection menu appears in the menu display.
Select the color bars or color matte you want to show, and confirm.
Black
White
Color Bar
B Color Matte
Lum
0
0
Sat
Hue
0
Text Typing Tool
aaaaaaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
F5
Note
This unit can output the following 2 color bars for each video output signal
format setting.
• With NTSC: SMPTE color bar (75%)
• With PAL: EBU color bar (100%)
The selected internal video signal appears in the “INT” source viewer.
Note
You can change the color of the color matte. For details, see “Adjusting Color
Using the Downstream Key (DSK) Function to Add Text or an
Image
You can add text or an image to video that already includes an effect or
combination.
This is useful for adding subtitles, for example.
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DSK (downstream) key
Basic downstream key operations
The basic procedure for downstream keying is as follows.
Select the image to be impated.
Select a graphics file from the INT source
selection menu.
Press the DSK button to insert the key.
Inserting a downstream key
In order to use a downstream key for text or graphics, it must first be imported
onto the internal hard disk of this unit. You can use the alpha channel of a
graphics file in targa format as the key source, which allows high-quality
downstream keying.
For details on importing a graphics file, see “Importing Graphics Files” (page 175).
1
2
Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons.
The INT source selection menu appears.
Use the jog roller to select a graphics file displayed in the lower part of the
INT source selection menu, and confirm.
Black
White
Color Bar
Color Matte
Lum
Sat
0
0
Hue
0
Text Typing Tool
aaaaaaaa
bbbbbbbb
B ccccccccc
dddddddd
F5
Graphics files
The selected graphics file appears in the “INT” source viewer.
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Note
While the graphics file is being read in, the message “Loading...” appears at
the bottom of the PVW viewer and in the device status in the source viewer.
3
Press the DSK button.
DSK button lights red, and the graphics file image appears in the PGM
viewer.
If you press the DSK button once more, the inserted image is removed. Each
press of the DSK button alternately inserts or removes the image.
Note
If you change the video to a black screen using FTB, no downstream key is
output. In this case, the DSK button lights amber.
Setting the downstream key transition times
You can set the DSK transition times which are the times taken for the text or
image to be gradually inserted, or to be gradually removed. These are set in frame
units.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [DSK].
1 Select [On Trans. Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the time
until the image appears.
1
2
On Trans. Time
20 F
0 F
Off Trans. Time
Key Adjust
Crop
Off
4
5
1 Select [Off Trans. Time], and confirm; 2 move the slider to set the time
to disappear.
2
1
On Trans. Time
20 F
0 F
Off Trans. Time
Key Adjust
Crop
Off
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
The DSK transition time setting appears in the DSK display of the effect
display in the operation screen.
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Adjusting the downstream key
You can adjust the parameters for inserting text or image, or crop unwanted
portions.
1
2
3
4
Press the DSK button to insert the image.
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [DSK].
In the submenu, set the following adjustment items.
Adjusting the outline of the text or image
1 Select [Key Adjust], and confirm; 2 select the item to adjust, and
confirm; 3 adjust the sliders.
1
2
3
On Trans. Time
20 F
0 F
Clip
0
0
Off Trans. Time
Key Adjust
Crop
Gain
Density
Key Invert
100
Off
Off
Off
On
The items you can adjust are as follows.
[Clip]: Adjusts the threshold level for keying.
[Gain]: Adjusts the sharpness of the key outline.
[Density]: Adjusts the density of the text or image to be inserted.
Note
If you have recalled and adjusted a graphics file, the adjusted values of the
graphics file change as follows depending on the next file recalled:
• 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.
1 Select [Key Adjust], and confirm; 2 select [Key Invert], and confirm; 3
select [On], and confirm.
1
2
3
On Trans. Time
20 F
0 F
Clip
0
0
Off Trans. Time
Key Adjust
Crop
Gain
Density
Key Invert
100
Off
Off
Off
B On
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Cropping unwanted portions of the text or image
1 Select [Crop], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the side
(top, bottom, left, or right) to be displayed, and confirm; 4 move the slider
to crop.
1
23
4
On Trans. Time
20 F
0 F
Off
B On
Top
Off Trans. Time
Key Adjust
Crop
320
-400
400
Off
Left
Right
Bottom
-320
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Showing a Logo on the Screen
For copyright protection purposes, you can superimpose a logo (160×120 pixel
graphic) on the video.
When the logo is enabled, the logo is superimposed on the program output video.
Basic operation for showing a logo
The basic procedure for showing a logo is as follows.
Import a logo.
Select the logo source file.
The logo is displayed.
Showing a logo in the video
To show a logo, first it is necessary to import the logo file to the internal hard disk
of this unit.
For details on importing a logo file, see “Importing Logo Files” (page 176).
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Logo].
1 Select [Logo Source], and confirm; 2 select the logo file from the list,
and confirm.
1
2
Logo Source
Clip
None
0
None
B aaaaaaaa.tif
bbbbbbbb.tif
Gain
0
Density
Location
100
ccccccccc.bmp
dddddddd.bmp
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The image is inserted in both the PGM viewer and PVW viewer.
Note
By selecting a logo file from the list, it always appears in the program output
video. If you do not want to show the logo, select [None].
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Adjusting the logo display
Adjust the parameters for logo insertion, and set the logo position.
1
Show the logo.
For details of the operation, see “Showing a logo in the video” (page 82).
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Logo].
In the submenu, set the following adjustment items.
Adjusting the outline of the logo
1 Select one of [Clip], [Gain], and [Density], and confirm; 2 adjust the
slider.
1
2
Logo Source
Clip
None
0
Gain
0
Density
Location
100
The items you can adjust 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:
• When a file with no alpha channel is recalled: the adjustments are
maintained as is.
• When a file with an alpha channel is recalled: the adjustments are returned
to their default values.
Specifying the position of the logo display
1 Select [Location], and confirm; 2 select [X] or [Y], and confirm; 3
specify the position with the sliders.
1
2
3
Logo Source
Clip
None
0
X
Y
320
280
Gain
0
Density
Location
100
X-Y
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The meaning of these items are as follows.
[X]: Specifies the horizontal position.
[Y]: Specifies the vertical position.
Note
After Step 1, you can specify the vertical or horizontal position by just
pressing the top, bottom, left, or right part of the positioner. (If you use the
positioner, there is no need to select [X] and [Y].)
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Using Luminance Keying
Video A and video B images are combined by comparing the components of
brightness (luminance) to cut unneeded portions of the video B image.
Generally, bright lettering is drawn on a black background, and this is used as the
key.
A
AB
B
Note
Pressing the KEY button switches to key mode (the KEY button, NEXT selection
buttons, MIX button and EFFECT button light green, and the AUTO TRANS
button, CUT button, and transition lever now apply a keying operation).
Basic operation for luminance keying
The basic procedure for luminance keying is as follows.
Press the KEY button (Switches to key mode).
Select the key video with a NEXT selection
button.
Select the effect pattern with the MIX button
or EFFECT button.
Carry out the transition.
1
Press the KEY button.
The KEY button, NEXT selection buttons, and MIX button or EFFECT
button light green and are now used for keying video.
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2
3
Select the video for keying with the NEXT selection button.
A green frame appears around the selected video in the source viewer.
When 5 is selected
Press the MIX button or EFFECT button.
The button green, and the details of the current effect appear in the effect
display.
MIX button
EFFECT button
DIM
TB
0
F
KEY
FTB
CUT
AUTO
DSK
TRANS
MIC
Notes
• You can change the transition time. To make this change, use the
procedure in “Changing the Transition Time” (page 72).
• You can change the effect pattern. To make this change, use the procedure
• In key mode, you can maintain the transition time, effect pattern, and edge
adjustments for keying.
4
Apply the video effect using the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or
transition lever.
This keys the NEXT selection into the program output video.
The “KEY ON” indicator on the operation screen lights red.
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.
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The “KEY ON” indicator on the operation screen also turns off.
Each press of the AUTO TRANS button or CUT button or operation of the
transition level alternately inserts or removes the video effect.
Adjusting the Combined Video
You can make keying adjustments while viewing the results in the PVW viewer
before program output. For details, see “Checking the Results of Combining
1
2
3
4
Perform keying.
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
Select [Key], and confirm, then make the following settings in the submenu.
Sharpening the outline of the key
1 Select one of [Clip], [Gain], and [Density], and confirm; 2 adjust the
slider.
2
1
Effect Pattern
Transition Time
Edge
0004
30 Frame
Off
B Luminance Key
Clip
0%
Gain
Key
Chroma Key
Off
Density
Key Invert
100%
Off
Crop
The meaning of these items are as follows.
[Clip]: Adjusts the threshold for background cutout.
[Gain]: Adjusts the sharpness of the outline.
[Density]: Adjust the density of the video to be combined.
Note
If you have recalled and adjusted a graphics file, the adjusted values of the
graphics file change as follows depending on the next file recalled:
• 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 luminance key
1 Select [Key Invert], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm.
1
2
Effect Pattern
Transition Time
Edge
0004
30 Frame
Off
B Luminance Key
Clip
0%
Gain
Key
Chroma Key
Off
Density
100%
Off
Crop
Key Invert
Off
B On
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Cropping Unwanted Portions From the Video Being Combined
1
2
3
4
Combine videos using a picture-in-picture or keying.
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Crop], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the side
(top, bottom, left, or right) to crop, and confirm; 4 move the slider to crop.
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4
1
Effect Pattern
0004
30F
Off
B On
Top
Transition Time
Edge
Off
-270
-350
350
Key
Luminance
Off
Left
Crop
Right
Bottom
-270
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Applying Edge Effects
Apply an edge to a video border when using a wipe effect or to a picture-in-
picture frame.
Edge
For a wipe
For a picture-in-picture
1
2
3
4
First set the effect pattern.
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Effect].
1 Select [Edge], and confirm; 2 select [On], and confirm; 3 select the
item to be set, and confirm; 4 adjust the slider.
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4
1
Effect Pattern
0004
30F
Off
Transition Time
Edge
B On
Off
Width
Softness
0
0
Key
Luminance
Off
Crop
Color Matte
Lum
100%
0%
Sat
Hue
0%
The meaning of these items are as follows.
[Width]: Adjusts the width of the border.
[Softness]: Adjusts the blurriness of the edge.
[Color Matte]: Changes the color of the border. Select [Lum] (luminance),
[Sat] (saturation), or [Hue], and adjust the slider.
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Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)
You can preview and adjust the results of executing picture-in-pictures and
keying in the PVW viewer before program output.
You can set the PVW viewer to not be hidden while the menu is displayed when
you are making adjustments. For details, see “Giving Priority to Displaying the
Note
Press the PVW button to switch to PVW mode (in which the PVW viewer is used
for effect preview).
Basic operation for previewing in the PVW viewer
The basic procedure for previewing in the PVW viewer is as follows.
For picture-in-picture
Select a picture-in-picture from [Video Effect] of the top menu.
For keying
Press the KEY button (the NEXT selection buttons switch to
keying video selection).
Select the key video with a NEXT selection button.
Press the PVW button (switch to PVW mode).
Carry out the transition (switch to program output).
For picture-in-picture
1
2
Perform Steps 1 to 5 of “Basic picture-in-picture operations” (page 74).
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.
For details on making picture-in-picture adjustments, see “Adjusting the
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3
Use the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever to combine
the videos.
The results of combining videos are sent as program output and displayed in
the PGM viewer.
The preview in the PVW viewer disappears (changes to the results of the next
transition).
4
Press the PVW button to end PVW mode.
The PVW viewer returns to the video selected with the NEXT selection
button.
For keying
1
2
Press the KEY button.
The KEY button, NEXT selection buttons, and MIX or EFFECT button light
green, and are now used for keying video.
Press the NEXT selection button assigned to the video to be combined.
A green border appears around the selected video in the material viewer, and
the video appears in the PVW viewer.
3
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.
Check and adjust the combined result, use the following operation to switch
to program output.
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For details on making keying adjustments, see “Adjusting the Combined
4
With the AUTO TRANS button, CUT button, or transition lever, carry out
the keying.
The combined result is sent to program output, and appears in the PGM
viewer.
The preview in the PVW viewer disappears (changes to the result of the next
transition).
5
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. If you give priority to displaying the
PVW viewer, the preview is always viewable because the PVW viewer shifts to
the right (and the PGM viewer is hidden) when three levels of submenus are
displayed. The effect display below the PVW viewer also moves with the PVW
viewer.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
Select [Display] in the top menu.
1 Select [Viewer Priority] and confirm; 2 select [PVW] and confirm.
1
2
LCD Backlight
Viewer Priority
B PGM
PVW
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Creating a Title Graphic with the Text Typing Tool
Features of the Text Typing Tool Software
The text typing tool software is an application for creating simple titles.
You can switch between the Anycast Station main software (the main software)
and this application as you proceed.
• A file created with the text typing tool software is simultaneously saved in the
Anycast Station main software, and can be used as a DSK (downstream key)
or luminance key source.
Text typing tool software
Anycast Station main software
• By capturing one scene of the program output video and showing it as a
background, you can get an impression of the final result of superimposing of
the key, and position objects (characters and lines) accurately.
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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.
Flow of Operations
To use the text typing tool software, it is first necessary to upgrade the operating
software (When the software version you are using is 1.00).
For details of how to upgrade, see the section “Upgrading the Operating
Software” (page 200) in the Live Content Producer Operating Instructions.
1
2
Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel.
The operation screen appears.
Press the keyboard F5 (Fn+5) key.
You can work by switching between the Anycast Station main software and
the text typing tool software.
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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.
File
4Carry out the close down
operation, and switch to
the main software.
“Memory Stick”
or USB flash
memory
5Key combination.
Note
With a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory, you can import font files, and
export created titles. You can use exported files on such as a computer.
Caution
• It is not possible to use a USB mouse with the Anycast Station main software.
• If the USB mouse does not respond in the text typing tool software, try
disconnecting it and connecting to the other USB connector.
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Starting Up
1
2
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.
3
Press the ENTER button on the front panel.
The screen goes black and the text typing tool software starts.
Caution
• If you switch while using the Anycast Station main software, the image or
sound may be distorted.
• If you switch while the Anycast Station main software is starting up, the
system may not function correctly. Check that all viewers (PGM/PVW/
material) have started up before switching to the text typing tool software.
Note
You can also use the keyboard F5 (Fn+5) key to switch to the text typing tool
software.
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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
1
Click the [Exit] button at the lower left of the screen.
The screen goes black and the Anycast Station main software starts.
Note
You can also use the keyboard F5 (Fn+5) key to switch to the Anycast
Station main software.
In this case, following confirmation message appears.
If a file is being created, a message appears to confirm whether to save the
file.
2
Click the [Enter].
Standard Operations
This section describes standard operations used as various points in the text
typing tool software.
Mouse operations
• By connecting a USB mouse to the USB connector on the side panel, you can
carry out mouse operations.
• You can also carry out mouse operations with the pointer of the supplied
keyboard.
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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.
Click the V button to display the pull-down list.
V button
Standard keyboard operations
• The R and r keys move the focus (in reverse video) within the pull-down list.
• Press the Enter key to confirm the item which currently has the focus.
• Press the Fn+~` key (Esc) to cancel the selection, and close the pull-down list.
Standard operations for text input
The following are standard keyboard operations for text input.
Cursol
Key
Operation
T, t
Move the cursor horizontally one position at a time.
Move the cursor up one position at a time.
Move the cursor down one position at a time.
R
r
Shift + T, Select one character at a time, horizontally from the cursor position.
Shift + t
Delete
When there is a character selection: delete the selection.
When there is no character selection: delete the character following the
cursor.
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Key
Operation
Backspace When there is a character selection: delete the selection.
When there is no character selection: delete the character before the
cursor.
Enter
Esc
Newline
Remove the cursor leaving the characters unchanged.
Insert a space.
Space
Home
End
Move the cursor to the beginning.
Move the cursor to the end.
Alt + Enter Confirm the entered text and exit the text input mode.
Standard tool operations
By clicking a tool in the tool operation section, you can use the function provided
by the tool.
The tool operation continues until you select a different tool.
Other standard operations
The following standard operations can be carried out with the keyboard alone.
Key
Operation
Ctrl + z
Ctrl + y
Ctrl + x
Ctrl + c
Return to the previous state (Undo function)
Advance to the next state (Redo function)
Cut out an object
Copy an object
In text input mode: copy the selected text
Ctrl + v
Paste an object
In text input mode: paste the copied or cut text with the existing attributes
where it is being pasted
Ctrl + a
Select all objects
Delete an object
Delete,
Backspace
Object selection operations
1
2
Click the selection tool.
The icon turns green, and you can now select an object.
Click an object, or define a range by dragging.
Click
Drag
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An orange border appears around the object.
This is the selected state.
Notes
• If you drag over a range, this selects all objects within the range.
• When there are multiple objects, you can use the keyboard Tab key to move the
selection to the next object.
Tab
Selection moves
Press the Shift+Tab keys to move the selection in the reverse direction.
• Hold down the Shift key and click an object to add to the selection.
File Operations
This section describes file operations, including saving and deleting titles created
with the typing tool software, export, and so on.
Creating a new file
1
In the file operation section, click the [New] button.
A new sheet appears.
Opening an existing file
1
In the file operation section, click the [Open] button.
The [Open] screen appears.
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2
3
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.
Clicking [Enter] displays the font selection list. If you select a font and click
enter, the selected font is used and the file opens. If multiple fonts have been
deleted, all the fonts are substituted with the selected font.
Saving a file
1
2
In the file operation section, click the [Save] button.
The [Save] screen appears.
Enter the file name in [File Name].
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Caution
You can enter a file name as up to 20 alphanumeric characters, but there may
not be room for the full name in text boxes or lists, or in the Anycast Station
main software INT material selection menu.
3
Click the [Enter].
A message appears while saving, and the file is saved.
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.
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)
• A saved TIFF/TARGA file is saved with an alpha channel.
Saving a file with a new name
1
In the file operation section, click the [Save as...] button.
The [Save] screen appears.
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2
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.
3
Click the [Enter].
A message appears while saving, and the file is saved.
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.
Deleting a file
1
In the file operation section, click the [Delete] button.
The [Delete] screen appears.
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2
Select the file name from the list.
Note
You can select multiple files by clicking (or pressing the R and r keys) to
select file names while holding down the Shift key or by dragging to select
file names.
3
4
Click the [Enter].
The following confirmation message appears.
Click the [Enter].
This deletes the selected file.
Exporting a file
By exporting a file created in the text typing tool software to a “Memory Stick”or
USB flash memory, you can use the file in another system.
You can export the file in TIFF format or TARGA format at 1,280×960 size.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory in the rear panel “Memory
Stick” slot or USB connector.
The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
“Memory Stick” slot
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
USB connector
2
Open the file to be exported.
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3
In the file operation section, click the [Export TIFF...] button , or [Export
TGA...] button.
The following confirmation message appears.
4
5
Select where to save the file, and click [Enter].
The following confirmation message appears.
If the opened file includes multiple sheets, select either [all sheet] or [current
sheet].
all sheet: export all sheets within the file.
current sheet: export the currently displayed sheet only.
Note
If there is only one sheet in the file, this message does not appear.
6
7
Click the [Enter].
The [Save] screen appears.
Enter the file name in [File Name].
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8
Click the [Enter].
The following message appears, and the file is exported to the “Memory
Stick” or USB flash memory.
Notes
• When a file consisting of multiple sheets is exported, the second and
subsequent sheets are named as follows with the file name + sheet number.
First sheet (file name
only)
Second sheet (file
name + sheet number)
• An exported TIFF/TARGA file is saved with an alpha channel.
Working on Text Objects
This section describes how to create a text object, and then apply modifiers to the
text.
Creating a text object
1
2
3
Click the text tool.
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
• If input with a font only supporting numerals, spaces are input.
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Changing the text font
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange frame appears around the text object.
2
Click the V button by the font name in the font operation section.
The pull-down list appears.
Select a font.
3
This changes the selected font.
Editing the text
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
Double-click the selected text object.
The frame changes to a pink and black dotted line, and the cursor appears,
switching to text input mode.
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3
Changing the font size
1
Edit the text.
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
3
Click the [Size] V button in the font operation section.
Select the size.
This changes the selected size.
Note
You can also change the size by directly entering a numeric value in the
[Size] box.
Click the box, enter the numeric value from the keyboard, then press the
Enter key.
Changing the font style
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
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2
Select a style in the font operation section.
This changes the selected style.
Bold
Italic
Underline
Changing the spacing between characters
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
Click the [Kerning] input box in the font operation section, and enter the
numeric value from the keyboard.
3
Press the Enter key.
This changes to the selected spacing.
Note
The numeric value zero is the basepoint for the spacing. By entering a
negative value, you can make the spacing narrower.
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Changing the spacing between lines
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
Click the [Spacing] input box in the font operation section, and enter the
numeric value from the keyboard.
3
Press the Enter key.
This changes to the selected spacing.
Note
The numeric value zero is the basepoint for the spacing. By entering a
negative value, you can make the spacing narrower.
Aligning text
You can align a text object with multiple lines to the left, to the right, or in the
center.
1
Click the selection tool, and select the text object with multiple lines (page
An orange border appears around the text object.
Note
The following figure shows left alignment as an example.
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2
Click the center align button in the font operation section.
This center-aligns the text.
Changing the text color
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
Click one of the text color selection buttons in the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
The text appears as follows.
Black
White
Paint
When [Paint] is selected, see the section “Creating a color in the color
creation section” (page 118) on adjusting the color.
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Making changes to the character outlines
1
Click the selection tool, to select the text object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the text object.
2
3
Select the Edge tab of the [Text] tab.
Make the following settings for the outline desired.
To change the style of the outline
Select the [Edge-Round] edge selection button for an outline with round
corners and select the [Edge-Sharp] edge selection button for an outline with
sharp corners.
To change the color of the outline
For black or white, select the [Black] or [White] edge color selection button.
To change the color to a desired color, create the color in the color creation
section.
For details, see the section “Creating a color in the color creation section”
To remove the character outlines
Select the [None] edge style selection button.
The outlines disappear.
To change the thickness of the outlines
Click the [Width] V button, and select the thickness.
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Working on Line Objects
This section describes how to create a line object, and then change the line style
or color.
Creating a Straight Line
1
Click the line tool.
The icon turns green, and you can now draw a line.
2
Draw a line.
Click at the start position, and drag to draw the line.
Drag
Release
Click
finger
Notes
• If you drag with the Shift key held down, you can draw horizontal or
vertical lines.
• Right-click to cancel the orange color selection frame.
Changing the length and direction of a straight line
Directly after creating a line object
You can change the length and direction of a line object while the line tool
remains selected after the line object is created.
1
Point at either end of the line using the mouse.
The mouse pointer changes to
Click and drag.
.
2
An orange border appears around the line object, and you can change the
length or direction of the line.
Already created line object
Use the selection tool to change the length and direction of a line object that has
already been created.
1
2
Click the selection tool and select the line object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the line object.
Place the mouse pointer over either end of the line.
The mouse pointer changes to
.
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3
Click and drag.
Changing the line style
1
Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the line object.
2
Click one of the line style selection buttons on the Color tab of the [Line] tab.
The line appears as follows.
Solid Line
Broken Line
Dotted Line
Changing the line thickness
1
2
Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the line object.
Click the [Width] V button on the Color tab of the [Line] tab.
The pull-down list appears.
3
Select the thickness.
This changes the line to the selected thickness.
Note
You can also change the size by directly entering a numeric value in the
[Width] box.
Click the box, enter the numeric value from the keyboard, then press the
Enter key.
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Changing the line color
1
Click the selection tool, to select the line object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the line object.
2
Click one of the line color selection buttons on the Color tab of the [Line] tab.
For details of color adjustment when the [Paint] is selected, see “Creating
Adding Outlines to Line Objects
1
2
Click the selection tool and select the line object (page 97).
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.
Select the [Edge-Round] edge selection button for an outline with round
corners and select the [Edge-Sharp] edge selection button for an outline with
sharp corners.
3
Set the color and width of the outline as necessary.
To change the color of an outline
For black or white, select the [Black] or [White] edge color selection button.
To change the color to a desired color, create the color in the color creation
section.
To change the width of an outline
Click the [Width] V button and select a width.
Shadow Operations
This section describes how to create shadows, and set the direction and distance,
and adjust the degree of blurring.
Note
This section describes the example of a text object.
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Applying a shadow
1
Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
2
3
Select the Shadow tab on the [Text] tab.
Select the [Shadow-Normal] or [Shadow-Blur] shadow type selection
button.
The following display appears.
Shadow - Normal
Shadow - Blur
Changing the shadow angle
1
Click the selection tool, and select the object with the shadow (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
2
Drag the direction indicator to the desired direction.
The shadow direction changes as follows.
Notes
• You can move the direction indicator needle in increments of 45º by
dragging it while holding down the Shift key.
• You can also enter a numeric value in [Degree], to change the direction.
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Changing the shadow distance
1
Click the selection tool, and select the object with the shadow (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
2
Enter a numeric value in [Distance].
The shadow distance changes as follows.
Changing the degree of blurring of a shadow
1
Click the selection tool, and select an object with shadow (Shadow - Blur)
An orange border appears around the object.
2
Enter a numeric value in [Softness].
The degree of blurring of the shadow changes as follows.
Background Color Operations (Creating Telop and Flip)
Telop
Flip
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Creating a telop for keying (transparent for keying)
When the created title is used as a key source in the Anycast Station main
software, the background is transparent (alpha value 100%), so that the
background does not appear.
Note
In the Anycast Station main software viewer, the background appears as
whichever of black and white it is set to, but when used as a key source, the
background is transparent.
1
2
Select the [BG] tab.
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. For more details, see the section, “Creating a flip (for keying
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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.
1
2
Select the [BG] tab.
Select the [Paint] color selection button.
3
Create a color in the color creation section.
For details of color creation, see “Creating a color in the color creation
The background changes to the selected color.
Notes
• If transparency is set, select [Live] and check the effect of the
transparency.
• The screen and main software viewer are displayed without transparency
when [BG] button of the view operation section is selected even if
transparency is set. However, background transparency is set for actual
keying.
• You can set a different background color for each sheet.
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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
Color display
Use the following procedure to create a color.
1
Select [HSL] or [RGB] as the color system.
In each of these systems, you specify three parameters to create the color.
[HSL]
H: Hue
S: Saturation
L: Brightness
[RGB]
R: Red
G: Green
B: Blue
2
Select [Picker] or [Slider] depending on which color selection method you
want to use.
Use the following procedure to specify the color.
When [Picker] is selected
Move the mouse pointer to the desired point in the color field and click, or
specify the color by numeric value input.
When [HSB] is selected
When [RGB] is selected
Click
Slidertochange
the brightness.
Numeric value input
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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.
When [HSL] is selected
When [RGB] is selected
Slider
Note
When [HSL] and [Slider] are selected, setting the [L] and [S] numeric value
to about 200, and then moving the [H] slider makes it easier to distinguish
the colors.
Changing the color using the Eyedropper tool
You can pick the color used by another object and then set that color as the color
of the object.
1
Click the eyedropper tool.
The mouse pointer changes to an eyedropper.
Left-click the color you want to pick.
2
The color of the eyedropper width window changes to the color you picked.
Note
You can pick the color with the eyedropper from any part of the screen:
background, text, character outline, line object, or captured image.
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3
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.
Changing the transparency
You can set a transparency value for the color of an object.
Note
This section describes the example of a text object color.
1
2
Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
Select the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
Notes
• To set color transparency for the shadow of an object, select the Shadow
tab of the [Text] tab.
• To set color transparency for a line object, select the Color tab or Shadow
tab of the [Line] tab.
• To set color transparency for the background, select the [BG] tab.
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3
Move the [Transparency] slider, or enter a numeric value for the
transparency.
The color of the text becomes transparent as follows.
Applying a color gradation
You can apply a gradation to the color of an object.
Note
This section describes the example of a text object color.
1
2
Click the selection tool, and select the object (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
Select the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
Note
To set gradation for a line object, select the Color tab of the [Line] tab.
3
Select the [Gradation-Pattern] check box.
This applies the color gradation as follows.
Changing the gradation pattern
1
Click the selection tool, and select the object with the gradation (page 97).
An orange border appears around the object.
2
3
Select the Color tab of the [Text] tab.
Click the [Gradation-Pattern] V button.
The following patterns appear.
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4
Select a pattern.
This changes the pattern.
Object Layout
This section describes how to change the object front-to-back positioning, and
adjust the layout.
Changing the object front-to-back positioning
The tools used to carry out front-to-back positioning and their functions are as
follows.
When C is selected
Bring to front
C brings to the front.
Bring forward
C brings forward by one
level.
When A is selected
Move backward
A moves back by one
level.
Move to back
A moves to the back.
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Example:
To move the object from the back to the front
1
Click the selection tool, and select the object to be moved.
Select the object at the back
o
An orange frame appears around the object, and it appears at the front.
2
Click the Move to front tool.
This moves the selected object to the front.
Positioning objects
You can center the selected object vertically or horizontally within the frame.
The tools used to carry out centering and their functions are as follows.
Vertical centering
This centers vertically within the frame.
Horizontal centering
This centers horizontally within the frame.
Lower/third positioning
This positions the object so that its lowest part is aligned to a predetermined
position.
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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.
Example:
Centering an object vertically
1
Click the selection tool, to select the object you want to position.
2
Click the vertical centering tool.
This centers the selected object vertically.
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Adding and Deleting Sheets
In the text typing tool software you can handle multiple sheets in a single file.
Adding a new sheet
1
Click the [New Sheet] button in the sheet operation section.
The following confirmation message appears.
2
3
Select [Duplicate current sheet] or [Create a blank sheet].
Duplicate current sheet: Create a new sheet as a copy of the currently
open sheet object .
Create a blank sheet: Create a new, blank sheet.
Click the [Enter].
The new sheet is inserted as the next page after the open sheet.
Deleting a sheet
1
2
delete.
Click the [Delete Sheet] button in the sheet operation section.
This deletes the displayed sheets.
Simulating the Keying Effects
By displaying an image captured from the program output video, or the
checkered pattern as the background, you can check the keying effect of a created
object.
Displaying a captured program output video image as the background
1
Open the file you want to simulate a keying effect.
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For the method of opening the file, see “Opening an existing file” (page 98).
2
Select [Live] of the view operation section.
When you select [Live], the image captured from program output video
when you switched from the main software appears in the background.
3
Click the [Capture] button in the view operation section.
Each time you click, this captures the current image.
Setting Background Display
You can set the background display as follows by selecting a background display
selection button in the view operation section.
Background setting
Display effect
Checkered pattern + object
When the color selection button in the [BG]
tab is [Paint]: checkered pattern + background of
user-created background color (transparency and
gradation settings: can be checked) + object
Checker
Program output capture image + object
If the [BG] tab color selection button is [Paint]:
Program output capture image + background of user-
created background color (transparency and gradation
settings: can be checked) + object
Live
BG
Background color set on the [BG] tab (transparency
setting: cannot be checked) + object
For details on the [BG] tab settings and background display settings, see
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Displaying the safe zone
The “safe zone” refers to the area of the frame within which an object can be
inserted as a key in the program output video without risk of being outside the
viewing limits on a connected output device.
When the [Safe Zone] checkbox in the view operation section is selected, the safe
zone appears.
Unselect the checkbox to hide the safe zone.
The outer dotted line indicates the extremity of the
frame. If outside this line, the image will certainly be
cropped.
Within the inner dotted line is the safe
zone.
When 4:3
Key Combination in the Anycast Station Main Software
Start the Anycast Station main software, and use the file created in the text typing
tool software for a keying.
1
Click the [Exit] button at the lower left of the screen.
This starts the Anycast Station main software.
Note
You can also use the keyboard F5 (Fn+5) key to switch to the Anycast
Station main software.
2
Press the “INT” NEXT selection button.
The INT material selection menu appears.
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3
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.
• Files created in the text typing tool software have no extension.
The selected sheet appears as the “INT” source viewer and PVW viewer.
You can combine as a downstream key (DSK) or luminance key.
For details, see the section “Using the Downstream Key (DSK) Function to
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Importing a Font File
You can import a font file that has been saved on a “Memory Stick” or USB flash
memory.
The font file must have been saved in the dedicated folder for fonts: MSSONY/
PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/FONT.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory in the rear panel “Memory
Stick” slot or USB connector.
The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
“Memory Stick” slot
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
USB connectors
2
In the file operation section, click the [Import FONT...] button.
The following confirmation message appears.
3
4
Select the inserted media, and click [Enter].
The font list appears.
Select the font file to import from the font list.
5
Click [Enter].
While importing, the following message appears.
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When the import is completed, a completion message appears, and the font
is added to the [Font Name] list.
6
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.
• The only font files that can be imported are TrueType fonts, with a file
extension “.ttf” or “.ttc”.
• Even if an imported font is one the user has purchased, for commercial use,
such as providing telop on a broadcast, the permission of the provider of
the font for commercial use of the font may be necessary.
Note that the nine fonts provided with the Text Typing Tool may be used
for commercial purposes without further formality. These fonts are true
type fonts developed and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Deleting a Font File
You can delete a font file that was imported into the unit.
1
Click the [Delete FONT] button in the file operation section.
The font list appears.
2
Select the font file to delete from the font list.
Notes
• You can select multiple font files by clicking (or pressing the r and R keys)
to select file names while holding down the Shift key or by dragging to
select file names.
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• If you attempt to delete a font file while a file is open, the font files of fonts
used by the file currently open cannot be selected.
• Fonts included in the same .ttc file are selected at the same time.
3
4
Click [Enter].
A confirmation message appears.
Click [Enter].
The specified font file is deleted.
Caution
Deleting a font clears the information for Undo and Redo operations.
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Controlling Cameras
This unit is equipped with a VISCA controller. VISCA (VIdeo System Control
Architecture) is a technology used for connecting a video device to a controller,
and controlling the video device from the controller. In this unit, you can
remotely control a camera supporting VISCA protocol connected to the VISCA
connector.
The remote control operations available include the following.
• Pan
• Tilt
• Zoom
• Focus
• Aperture (iris) control
• White balance adjustment
Note
The controllable range depends on the camera you are using.
Registering Cameras to be Controlled
By registering a camera supporting the VISCA protocol with this unit you can
control it from the unit.
You can connect up to seven cameras supporting VISCA protocol to this unit in
a daisy-chain, and control the cameras from this unit at addresses VISCA 1 to
VISCA 7 in sequence. In this unit, you control a camera by specifying one of
these addresses.
Caution
The maximum number of simultaneous video signal inputs to this unit is six.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
Connect the camera(s) supporting VISCA protocol to this unit.
For camera connection, see “Connecting a Camera with VISCA Support”
Assign the input signal from the camera to a selection button.
1 Select the number of a selection button assigned to a camera supporting
the VISCA protocol, and confirm; 2 select [Control], and confirm; 3 select
the camera address, and confirm.
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2
3
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Source Name
CAMERA1
S1-1 Composite
Off
OFF
Input
VISCA 1
VISCA 2
VISCA 3
B VISCA 4
VISCA 5
Control
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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”. To control these manually, you
need to set them in the menu.
Carrying out manual control
1
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
The camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
Note
If the camera guide menu does not appear, follow the procedure in
A guide to operations appears in the camera control guide.
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
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2
Following the guide, control the camera, using the front panel buttons and
dials.
Move the positioner for pan (moving the camera
shooting direction horizontally) and tilt (moving the
camera shooting direction vertically) control.
5
2
6
3
ESC
MENU
-
Y
X
REC
Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the jog dial to
adjust the iris (aperture). Turning clockwise opens the
iris, and turning counterclockwise stops down the iris
(when setting manually).
SHIFT
Turn the jog dial to adjust the focus. Turning clockwise
focuses further away, and turning counterclockwise
focuses closer (when setting manually).
JOG/SHUTTLE
Turn the shuttle dial to control the zoom. Turning clockwise
zooms in (telephoto), and turning counterclockwise zooms
out (wide angle).
Storing a Camera Preset
The camera preset function allows you to save the state of the camera supporting
VISCA protocol to one of the numeric buttons on the front panel. Then by
pressing the numeric button, you can automatically set the camera to the saved
state.
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.).
Caution
If the camera you are using is an EVI-D100/EVI-D100P, set the camera BACK
UP switch to the ON position before storing.
Storing a camera preset
1
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
The camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
Camera presets appear at the top of the camera guide menu.
Data name
Numeric button numbers
Camera preset
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2
3
Control the camera to determine the shot.
With the jog roller, select the camera preset number (from 1 to 6), and
confirm.
The camera preset settings menu appears.
4
Set the following items as required.
Applying a name to the preset
1 Select [Data Name], and confirm; 2 enter the name in the input box, and
confirm.
1
2
1Center
2Base Guitear
3Drum
4Right
5Vocal
6
Preset
Delete
Data Name
[ xxxxxxxxxx
]
Enter up to 20
alphanumeric characters.
* The camera guide menu can only
display a limited number of
characters.
5
Select [Preset], and confirm.
1Center
2Base Guitear
3Drum
4Right
5Vocal
6
Preset
Shift z+6
Delete
Data Name
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).
ENTER
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
ESC
MENU
-
X
Y
Hold down the Shift button, and
0
press one of numeric buttons 1 to 6.
REC
SHIFT
Recalling a preset
1
2
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
The camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
Using the numeric buttons on the front panel, press the number in which the
preset is saved.
The numeric button lights amber, and the camera is set to the preset state.
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The selected number
appears in amber.
Deleting a saved preset
1
2
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
A camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
Select the number of the preset you want to delete with the jog roller, and
confirm.
The camera preset settings menu appears.
3
Select [Delete], and confirm.
1Center
2Base Guitear
3Drum
4Right
5Vocal
6
Preset
Delete
Data Name
-
Focus Auto/Manual Control Setup
The following confirmation message appears, as follows.
4
Press the ENTER button.
This deletes the preset, and the number changes to gray.
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Setting the Camera Control
To change the default settings of this unit, or to enable pan, tilt and zoom for a
ceiling-mounted camera, use the following procedure.
1
2
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
A camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
With the jog roller, select [Control Setup], and confirm.
The submenu appears.
3
Set the following items in the submenu.
Disabling remote control of pan and tilt, or zoom
1 Select [Pan/Tilt] or [Zoom], and confirm; 2 in the submenu select
[Disable], and confirm.
2
1
Pan / Tilt
Enable
Off
B Disable
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
Enable
Off
Enable
Reversing directions for ceiling-mounted cameras
When a camera is ceiling-mounted, you can reverse the pan and tilt
directions.
1 Select [Pan Reverse] or [Tilt Reverse], and confirm; 2 select [On], and
confirm.
2
1
Pan / Tilt
Enable
Off
Off
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
B On
Off
Enable
Enabling manual focus and iris control
1 Select [Focus] or [Iris], and confirm; 2 select [Manual], and confirm.
2
1
Pan / Tilt
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
Enable
Off
Disable
Auto
Off
B Manual
Enable
Auto
Auto
Auto
Focus
lris
White Balance
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Note
You can switch the auto focus and manual focus by pressing “0” of the
numeric keys.
Manually controlling white balance
1 Select [White Balance], and confirm; 2 set [Manual], and confirm.
2
1
Pan / Tilt
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
Enable
Off
Disable
Auto
Off
B Manual
Enable
Auto
Auto
Auto
0
Focus
lris
White Balance
R Gain
B Gain
0
3 Select [R Gain] or [B Gain], and confirm; 4 move the slider to adjust the
values.
4
3
Pan / Tilt
Enable
Off
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
Off
Enable
Auto
Auto
Auto
0
Focus
lris
White Barance
R Gain
B Gain
0
Note
When not using control from this unit, select [Disable].
Press the ESC button to close the sub menu.
4
Resetting the Camera
After starting up this unit, carry out this procedure after powering the camera
supporting the VISCA protocol off and on again, or disconnecting and
reconnecting the VISCA cable.
Perform this operation even if “No Response” appears as the camera status.
1
Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned.
A camera guide menu appears in the menu display.
2
3
With the jog roller, select [Control Setup], and confirm.
In the submenu, select [Reset Camera], and confirm.
Pan / Tilt
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Zoom
Enable
Off
Off
Enable
Focus
Auto
Iris
Auto
White Balance
R Gain
Disable
0
0
B Gain
Reset Camera
SHIFT z+ -
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Note
You can also reset the camera by holding down the Shift button and pressing
the numeric 0 button.
About Camera Tallies
When the camera supports the camera tally function (BRC series, etc.)
The camera tally lamp lights when the input from the camera is being used as
program output.
Caution
Multiple settings are possible for the [Video Input Assign] [Control] setting.
In this case, the camera tally lights when the video from any of the source viewers
for which the [Control] setting is made is being used for program output.
When using CCU, etc.
If the FACTORY USE connector of the unit is connected to the tally connector
of a CCU (camera control unit), the tally lamp lights for any camera that is
assigned to a PGM selection button or NEXT selection button on the front panel,
as long as video from that camera is being used as program output (the button
lights red).
Specifications of the FACTORY USE Connector
The specification of each pin is as shown below.
Pin
Number
Signal
Name
I/O
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
I
I
-
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
GROUND
GROUND
-
I
-
I
-
-
I
I
-
-
GND
GND
GPO0
-
O
GIP OUT1: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to
source number 1.
On: GND; Off: Open
10
11
O
O
GPO1
GPO2
GIP OUT2: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to
source number 2.
On: GND; Off: Open
GIP OUT3: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to
source number 3.
On: GND; Off: Open
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Pin
Number
Signal
Name
I/O
Description
12
O
GPO3
GIP OUT4: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to
source number 4.
On: GND; Off: Open
13
O
GPO4
GIP OUT5: Controls the tally of the camera assigned to
source number 5.
On: GND; Off: Open
14
15
-
-
GND
GND
GROUND
GROUND
Caution
Because the GPO of the FACTORY USE connector on the unit has a built-in
protection circuit, it may not operate properly depending on the input circuit
configuration of the device to be connected.
See the diagram below, make the cables.
Connected device CCU-D50
HFU-X310
+3.3 V
Vcc
R
+9 V
510 k ohm None (Short
circuited)
Sample circuit diagram
Vcc
10000 pF
100 k ohm
NOISE FILTER
R
RSB6.8SFTE
Vz= 5.78 V~7.82 V
Cable
Connected device
AWS-G500
Caution
When using the CCU, the camera tally control is possible for the camera assigned
to source number 1 to 5. When the camera is assigned to source number 6, the
camera tally cannot be lit.
Notes
• When the video from a camera with the tally lit is being used for program
output, then if you press the FTB button, the tally goes off.
• If you open a file on the hard disk in the source viewer assigned to the video
from a camera with the tally lit, the tally goes off.
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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
1
2
Press the CH ON button on the front panel to select the channels that you
want to mix.
CH ON buttons
CH ON
+10
+10
+5
+5
0
0
Audio channel faders
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-30
-40
-30
-40
-60
-
-60
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
Adjust the levels with the audio channel faders, and carry out mixing.
For audio input/output signal fine adjustment settings, see “Video/Audio
Adjusting the PGM output audio level
Use the PGM fader on the front panel to adjust the level of audio from the PGM
output connectors.
Adjusting the monitored audio levels
Adjust the levels of the built-in speakers, headphones, and devices connected to
the monitor output connectors with the monitor level adjustment knob on the
front panel.
For the selection of audio to be monitored, see “Monitoring Output Audio”
Monitor level adjustment knob
CH ON
0
10
MONI LEVEL
+10
+10
+10
+
5
+
5
+5
DIM
TB
0
0
0
-
5
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
PGM fader
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-60
-
-60
-
-60
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
PGM
Audio Mixing
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Recording Video and Audio on an External Device
If you use the DV connector and i.LINK connector of the SD interface module
(BKAW-570) or the PGM SDI output connector and i.LINK connector of the
serial digital interface module (BKAW-580), the program output from the unit
and sources input to the unit can be recorded on a VTR or external hard disk.
Note
The DV connector, i.LINK connector, and PGM SDI output connector support
different devices and recording data.
DV connector (DV IN/OUT DV PGM): connect a VCR, to record the program
output video and audio.
i.LINK connector (HDD): connect an external hard disk, to record the video and
audio input (page 144).
PGM SDI output connector (SDI OUT): connect an SDI input compatible
VTR to record program output video and audio.
Caution
If a signal subjected to special processing is input to the synchronization signal,
normal recording may not be possible.
Recording Program Output on a VCR
When using the DV connector
By connecting a VCR to the DV connector (DV IN/OUT) of the SD interface
module (BKAW-570) on the rear panel, you can record the program output video
in DV format.
Procedure for recording on a VCR
To begin recording to a VCR, select the DV connector to be used for recording.
Caution
If a DV connector is set to be used for recording, the recording of material input
from the composite video input connector and S-video input connector of the
same module is no longer possible.
1
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.
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [DV Output].
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4
1 Select [PGM Output] and confirm; 2 Select the DV connector to which
the VCR is connected from the list and confirm.
1
2
PGM Output
Audio Mode
Off
B Off
Fs48kHz(2ch)
SLOT1 OUT1
OUT2
DV
DV
DV
DV
DV
DV
SLOT2 OUT1
OUT2
SLOT3 OUT1
OUT2
This sets the selected DV connector for program output, and program video
is output.
Note
• At this point, the selected DV connector is grayed out and unavailable in
the [Video Input Assign] menu and [Audio Input Assign] menu.
• When an external hard disk is connected to an i.LINK connector of the
same interface module as the selected DV connector, the hard disk status
of the source viewer assigning images from each of the input connectors
on that module disappears.
5
1 Select [Audio Mode] and confirm; 2 select the audio sampling rate for
the program output and confirm.
1
2
PGM Output
Audio Mode
SLOT1 OUT2 DV
FS48K(2ch)
FS32K(4ch)
B FS48K(2ch)
The meanings of these items are as follows.
FS32K(4ch): 12 bit, 32 kHz sampling, 4-channel output (select this item if
you want to later record to channels 3 and 4 on a device with an audio
dubbing function).
FS48K(2ch): 16 bit, 48 kHz sampling, 2-channel output
The audio output is as follows.
1 ch: L
2 ch: R
3 ch: L (the same 1 ch)
4 ch: R (the same 2 ch)
6
7
Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Operate the VCR to start recording.
Notes
• It is not possible to carry out recording operations on the VCR from this
unit.
• 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.
When using the PGM SDI connector
By connecting a VCR that supports SDI input to the PGM SDI output connector
(SDI OUT) of the serial digital interface module, you can record program output.
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Procedure for recording on a VCR
Program video and audio are always output as SDI signals from the PGM SDI
output connector.
Connect the VCR to the PGM SDI output connector and then start recording on
the VCR.
Note
If the video output signal format (NTSC/PAL) of this unit is changed, the format
in which signals are output from the PGM SDI output connector also changes.
Recording Inputs on an External Hard Disk
You record the input source on an external hard disk connected to the i.Link
connector (HDD) of the interface module.
With video input to an interface module to which an external hard disk drive is
connected, and audio with the same source number as the video combined
together, two inputs can be recorded simultaneously.
For details of formatting an external hard disk, see the section “Formatting an
Caution
• It is not possible to record with an external recorder connected to the i.LINK
connector (HDD).
Recorded settings and file details
Recorded settings
ACCESS menu settings (Adjustment is not possible for DV
video)
Video
ACCESS menu [Input Trim] setting (analog audio only)
Top menu [Audio MIC/LINE Level] setting
Audio
File details
File name
File format
Timecode
YYMMDD-(source number)-(3-digit suffix) (.avi)
DV format (.avi)
Not included
Connecting an external hard disk
1
Connect the external hard disk to the i.LINK (HDD) connector of the
interface module (6-pin).
Connect the disk to the same interface module as the input you want to
record.
i.LINK connector (6-pin)
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
I.LINK
S400
ON
ON
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2
3
Power on the hard disk.
Caution
Always connect the hard disk and power it on before starting up this unit.
Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel, to start up this unit.
The operation screen appears, and the device status for the source viewer for
the interface module to which the hard disk is connected shows the hard disk
number, remaining capacity, and available recording time.
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
remaining recording time is approximately half of that shown.
Starting recording for each input
1
Select the source to be recorded in the NEXT selection buttons.
Caution
The inputs that can be recorded are only those to the external interface
module to which the hard disk is connected (inputs for which the source
viewer shows the hard disk number and recording status).
2
Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button.
MENU
-
X
Y
REC button
PLAY button
REC
SHIFT
The source viewer device status shows “REC PAUSE”.
The following confirmation message also appears at the same time.
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3
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. It is not possible to record audio only.
• It is not possible to record DV video and analog audio together.
If you start recording of DV video and analog audio, a confirmation
message appears and DV audio is recorded combined with DV video.
Timecode:
A timecode is not included.
Caution
Recording is paused (file is not closed) if signals stop being input. Recording
resumes when signals begin to be input again.
Stopping recording
1
Select the source to be stopped recording in the NEXT selection buttons.
Hold down the REC button and press the STOP button.
2
In the device status of the source viewer, the “REC” indication disappears,
and recording stops.
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Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk
You can carry out operations on files stored on an external hard disk connected
to the interface module.
Note
Operations can also carried out on .dv files recorded with an older version.
For the method of connection, see the section, “Connecting an external hard
File indications
Playing files
The file name and timecode for a saved file are shown as follows.
File name: YYMMDD-(source number)-(3-digit suffix)
The 3-digit suffix is automatically added, in sequence from 001.
Timecode: always starts from 00:00:00:00.
1
Press the NEXT selection button for the source viewer showing the hard disk
number.
The HDD file guide menu appears in the menu display.
File Open
File Close
SHIFT
z+(z)
1
2
3
Note
When a DV connector of the SD video interface module with an external
hard disk drive connected is set to be used for recording, the HDD file guide
menu is not displayed.
2
Select [File Open] and confirm.
The file list appears.
File Open
File Close
1
20051015
20051015
20051015
20051015
SHIFT z+(z)
2
Caution
• Only files recorded on this unit appear.
• It is not possible to open a file while it is being recorded.
Note
File information
Information on the selected file is displayed as shown below if you press and
hold down the jog roller t button or the t key on the keyboard.
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3
Select a file and confirm.
The frame of the file appears in the source viewer and PVW viewer,
stationary.
Caution
There may be a delay until the file opens.
4
Press the PLAY button.
PLAY button
REC
SHIFT
Playback starts in the source viewer and PVW viewer.
Rapid recall of the last file played
You can recall the last file played without needing to select it from the file
list. In this case, press the NEXT selection button for the source viewer on
which you played the file, then press the PLAY button to continue playback
(without displaying a file list).
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Other playback operations
1
2
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
REC
SHIFT
REW button
FFWD button
Shuttle dial
Jog dial
STOP button
Press this during file playback to stop playback of the file.
REW button
Press this while a file is open to play back in the reverse direction.
Notes
• Each time you press, the reverse speed increases (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32,
x64).
• If you press the REW button while holding down the SHIFT button, the
play position skips to the beginning of the file.
FFWD button
Press this while a file is open to play back fast in the forward direction.
Note
• Each time you press, the fast forward speed increases (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32,
x64).
• If you press the FFWD button while holding down the SHIFT button, the
play position skips to the end of the file.
Shuttle dial
Turning this dial clockwise plays a file in the forward direction at one of
seven speeds corresponding to the amount the dial is turned (x1/8, x1/2, x1,
x2, x4, x8, or x16). Turning this dial counterclockwise plays the file in the
reverse direction at one of seven speeds corresponding to the amount the dial
is turned (x1/8, x1/2, x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16).
Jog dial
Turning this dial while a file is open plays the file at a slow speed that
corresponds to the speed at which the dial is turned.
Note
The speed by each operation appears in the device status of the source viewer
and PVW viewer.
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Auto Repeat Playback
You can set playback of a file to start again automatically from the beginning
each time playback ends.
1
Press the NEXT selection button of the source viewer displaying the hard
disk number.
The HDD file guide menu appears in the menu display.
2
3
Open a file.
For details on opening files, see “Playing files” (page 147).
Select [Auto Repeat].
Selecting this item toggles auto repeat On and Off.
File Open
File Close
SHIFT
z+(z)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-Auto Repeat
On
An icon appears in the device status of the source viewer and PVW viewer.
icon
Note
You can switch auto repeat on/off by pressing the [0] numeric button.
Closing a file
You can close a file in any of the following ways. Closing a file returns to the
video and audio of the assigned input.
• Select [File Close] from the HDD file guide menu.
• Press the STOP button while holding down the SHIFT button.
About Deleting Files
For details on deleting files, see “Deleting Files” (page 177).
Disconnecting the External Hard Disk
When disconnecting the external hard disk, use the following procedure to
disconnect safely.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
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3
1 Select [Disconnect] and confirm; 2 Select the hard disk to disconnect,
and confirm.
1
2
Delete
All
Disconnect
Recover
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
Export Job
Note
To disconnect all of the hard disks together, select [All]. However, the hard
disk can not be disconnected during recording.
The following message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button, to close the message.
Power off the hard disk, and disconnect.
Recovering an External Hard Disk
If as the result of one of the following operations the external hard disk has
become inaccessible from another computer or from this unit, then carry out disk
recovery.
• If the hard disk is disconnected without carrying out the proper procedure for
disconnection on this unit
• If the hard disk is disconnected from a computer without the proper procedure
for disconnection
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Recover] and confirm; 2 Select [HDD1] and confirm.
1
2
Delete
All
Disconnect
Recover
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
Export Job
The following confirmation message appears.
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4
Press the ENTER button.
Recovery starts.
When recovery is completed, the following message appears.
5
6
Press the ENTER button to close the message.
Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Caution
If the hard disk was disconnected without carrying out the proper procedure,
follow the messages that appear to carry out recovery. It may be possible to
access files on the hard disk without carrying out the recovery procedure, but the
content of such files is not guaranteed.
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Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an
External Hard Disk
You can play files recorded with this unit, using a computer.
Caution
The proper procedure must be carried out before disconnecting the external hard
disk. For details see the section “Disconnecting the External Hard Disk” (page
1
Install an ext3 driver in the computer.
Note
The following site provides links to the portal site and information about the
driver and the file format (.avi).
https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/
https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/SoftwarePlusSearch.aspx (for the customers
in the U.S.A.)
https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for the customers in Europe)
2
3
With an IEEE1394 cable, connect the hard disk to the computer.
The disk is mounted as two drives, with volume labels “system” and “data.”.
Select files from the folder anycast/data in the drive with volume label
“data,” and play them back.
Disk partitioning
When the external hard disk is formatted on this unit, two partitions are created:
a meta partition and a data partition.
Meta partition: administrative information; volume label: “system”
Data partition: storage for created files; volume label: “data”
Caution
On the computer, if you alter the administrative information, or change file
names, this will render the files unplayable on this unit.
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Using the Intercom Function
Connecting an external intercom system requires a connection operation by the
customer.
An intercom system allows the operator to confer with camera operators and
others in remote locations. You can use the built-in speakers of this unit and the
front panel microphone.
Connecting the Intercom System
Connect the intercom system to the INTERCOM connector on the rear panel.
The following shows a connection example of an intercom system.
Head set
Monitor input
(PGM/MIX/AUX)
Micro-
phone
Camera
head set
Operator
Unit GND
Intercom output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Internal
micro-
phone
Intercom
input
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.
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Pin No.
I/O
I
Signal name
Description
INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT (H)
INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT(H)
INTERCOM RECEIVE CONTROL (LOW ACTIVE)
ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE INPUT
GROUND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AUDIO IN (H)
AUDIO OUT (H)
CONTROL IN
MIC IN (+)
O
I
I
-
GND
I
AUDIO IN (C)
AUDIO OUT (C)
CONTROL OUT
CONTROL IN
INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT (L)
INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (L)
TB CONTROL (LOW ACTIVE)
O
O
I
EXT MIC ACTIVE CMD (LOW ACTIVE)
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Speaking on the Intercom System
1
2
Connect the external intercom system.
Press the TB (Talk Back) button, and speak into the front panel microphone
(or headset microphone).
TB button
1
0
2
+10
+5
DIM
TB
0
-
5
-10
-20
F
-30
-40
-60
-
KEY
CUT
FTB
PGM
PGM
AUTO
DSK
NEXT
TRANS
NT
MIC
Microphone
This transmits on the external intercom system.
You can listen on the external intercom system using the built-in speakers of
this unit or headphones.
3
Press the TB button to finish conversation.
Note
While the TB button is lit, the DIM button lights. The relationship between
the state of the TB button and the built-in speakers, headphones, and monitor
output is as follows.
Monitoring state when using the intercom
Monitor
output
Internal speakers
Headphone output
Monitor
output
TB button
state
Sound from the
connector
connection
Output to be
Output to be
monitored
Sound from the
intercom
system
*
*
intercom system
monitored
Mute
Mute
Output to be
**
**
**
*
On (lit)
Off
Output
Attenuated output
Attenuated output
Output
monitored
Yes
No
only is output
continuously.
Output
Output
Output
Output
**
**
On (lit)
Off
Attenuated output
Output
Attenuated output
Attenuated output
Output
Output
*
This indicates whichever of PGM, AUX1, AUX2, and MIX is selected for [Audio Monitor] in the [Audio Utility] top menu.
The audio attenuation (“DIM”) function reduces the output level by 20 dB from the normal value.
**
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155
Monitoring Audio
Use the internal speakers or the connected headphones to monitor the audio input
to the unit or the audio output from the unit.
Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations
Select which output destinations to which the audio assigned for each channel
fader should be routed. For the output destination, you can select the PGM output
connectors, AUX output connectors, or MIX output connectors.
Output from the PGM output connectors
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column of the channel fader to which
the audio you want to be the program output is assigned.
1
In the top menu, select [PGM OUT];
2
select [On], and confirm.
1
2
Limiter/Compressor
Pan
Off
CNT
On
Off
B On
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
Off
Off
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Note
You can also close the menu by pressing the same ACCESS button again.
Output from the AUX output connectors
This unit has two sets of AUX output connectors (AUX1, AUX2), and you can
create a mix balance with levels different from those of the PGM/MIX output.
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column of the channel fader to which
the audio you want to be the AUX output is assigned.
1 In the top menu, select [AUX1 OUT] or [AUX2 OUT]; 2 in the
submenu, select [Pre-Fader] or [Post-Fader], and confirm.
1
2
Pan
CNT
On
Off
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
MIX OUT
Pre-Fader
Post-Fader
Send Level
Off
Off
0dB
On
The significance of the items is as follows.
[Pre-Fader]: Output the audio before adjustment by the channel faders. In
this case, the audio is output even when the CH ON button is Off.
[Post-Fader]: Output the audio after adjustment by the channel faders.
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156
Note
In either case, when adjusting with the ACCESS menu, the output includes
these adjustments (excluding pan).
3
After selecting [Pre-Fader] or [Post-Fader] and confirming, 1 select [Send
Level], and confirm; 2 adjust the output level with the slider.
1
2
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
MIX OUT
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Pre-Fader
Post-Fader
Send Level
0dB
Press the ESC button, to close the ACCESS menu.
Caution
The AUX output connectors output the audio of mixing the left and right
audio channels.
Output from the MIX output connectors
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the channel fader to which
the audio you want to be the MIX output is assigned.
1 In the top menu, select [MIX OUT]; 2 select [On], and confirm.
1
2
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
MIX OUT
Off
Off
On
Off
B On
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Displaying the Audio Signal Output Destinations
Check where the output destinations are set.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Audio Output].
Check the output destination display.
The display lights green when set to [ON] in the audio signal output
destination settings (page 156).
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157
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.
Output sound level can be monitored using the audio level meters on the
operation screen.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Audio Utility].
1 Select [Audio Monitor], and confirm; 2 select the output to be
monitored.
1
2
Audio Monitor
B PGM
AUX1
AUX2
MIX
OSC
TB
Notes
• Use the monitor level adjustment knob to adjust the level.
• Each time you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, the monitoring cycles
through the following sequence. The output destination indication below
the audio level meters also changes.
AUDIO MONITOR button
ACCESS/
PFL
AUDIO MONITOR
CH ON
Monitor level adjustment knob
0
10
MONI LEVEL
+10
+10
+10
+
5
+
5
+5
DIM
TB
0
0
0
-
5
-
5
-5
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-60
-
-60
-
-60
-
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
PGM
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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.
Hold down the ACCESS button for the channel you want to monitor for at least
0.5 seconds. While the button is held down, the audio for that channel is
monitored.
When you release the ACCESS button, the monitoring is ended.
Notes
• If you press another ACCESS button for at least 0.5 second during PFL, the
sound of the subsequently specified channel is added.
• This does not affect the program output, AUX output, or MIX output.
Monitoring Audio
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Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings
This section describes adjustments to the video and audio signals.
The image quality and sound quality of the inputs to this unit vary depending on
factors such as the shooting conditions. This unit therefore has functions to adjust
the video and audio of each input to this unit separately.
When using the ACCESS menu to adjust the video input, we recommend
outputting the program video to an external monitor and confirming the results
as you make adjustments.
Adjusting Analog Video Input Signals
The image quality of an analog video signal input from a composite input or S-
video input connector may be adjusted.
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the selection button for the
video you want to adjust.
1 In the top menu, select the desired item; 2 adjust with the sliders.
1
2
Luminance Level
Luminance Offset
Chroma Level
Hue
100%
0 IRE
100%
0˚
The items you can adjust are as follows.
[Luminance Level]: Adjusts the luminance.
[Luminance Offset]: When inputting video with a 7.5 IRE setting to this
unit, select [7.5 IRE].
[Chroma Level]: Adjusts the saturation.
[Hue]: Adjusts the hue.
Note
When applying an offset to the program output video, see “Applying an
Caution
• The adjustment values given here are for reference only. Actual values
may not match these theoretical values during operation.
• When the input signal is in PAL format, moving the jog roller changes the
numeric indications and moves the sliders, but the actual value for
[Luminance Offset] is fixed at [0 IRE], and the value for [Hue] is fixed at
[0°].
• When the input signal is SDI, [Luminance Offset] and [Hue] cannot be
adjusted.
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Note
You can also close the menu by pressing the same ACCESS button again.
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Making the Gradation of SDI Input Signals Appear Smooth
(When Using the Serial Digital Interface Module)
Apply dynamic rounding to video signals input from an SDI connector to make
the gradation appear smooth.
Dynamic rounding is applied by default. If you do not want to apply dynamic
rounding, set this setting to [OFF].
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the selection button for the
video signal you want to adjust.
1 In the top menu, select [Dynamic Rounding] and confirm; 2 select
[OFF] and confirm.
1
2
Luminance Level
Luminance Offset
Chroma Level
Hue
100%
0 IRE
100%
0
B Off
On
Phase
Dynamic Rounding
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Note
If dynamic rounding is not performed, the video gradation will have visible
contouring artifacts because this unit drops the lower 2 bits of 10 bit SDI
input 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.
1
2
Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the selection button for the
RGB signal you want to adjust.
1 In the top menu, select [Phase], and confirm; 2 adjust with the slider.
2
1
Luminance Level
Luminance Offset
Chroma Level
Hue
100%
0 IRE
100%
0
Phase
Adjusting Color Matte
Adjust the colors used for color matte, used as single-color backgrounds and so
on.
1
Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons.
The INT source selection menu appears.
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2
1 Select the item (displayed under [Color Matte]) to be adjusted, and
confirm; 2 adjust with the sliders.
As you move the sliders, the sample colors shown in the menu change, so you
can check while making the adjustment.
Sample colors
1
2
B Color Matte
Lum
Sat
0
0
0
Hue
The items you can adjust are as follows.
[Lum]: Adjusts the luminance.
[Sat]: Adjusts the saturation.
[Hue]: Adjusts the hue.
Applying an Offset to the Program Output Video
You can apply a 7.5 IRE offset to the program output video.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Output].
1 Select [PGM OUT Level], and confirm; 2 select [Luminance Offset]
from the submenu, and confirm; 3 select [7.5 IRE], and confirm.
1
2
3
PGM OUT
NTSC
PGM OUT Level
RGB OUT
Luminance Offset
7.5 IRE
B 0 IRE
7.5 IRE
SXGA (60Hz)
Filter Mode
Note
Because there is no offset function for PAL, this setting is only enabled when
[PGM OUT] is set to [NTSC].
Setting the RGB Output Signal Format
Set the format of the signal output from the RGB output connectors on the rear
panel.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Output].
1 Select [RGB OUT], and confirm; 2 select the combination of image size
and frequency or [Video RGB], and confirm.
1
2
PGM OUT
NTSC
XGA(1024 x 768)
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
PGM OUT Level
RGB OUT
SXGA(59.94Hz)
B SXGA(1280 x 1024)
Video RGB
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[XGA], [SXGA]: Output format for a computer monitor (computer RGB
signals).
[Video RGB]: Output format for a video monitor (video RGB signals).
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Caution
• Changing this setting may cause temporary breakup of the output video.
• If the video output signal format is PAL, then when the [XGA] or [SXGA]
setting is used, the edge of the image will be missing in the output from the
composite video and S video output connectors. This can be remedied by
setting [Video RGB], but in this case the computer monitor output will not
be available.
Notes
• We recommend that you set this to 60 Hz when the video output signal is
NTSC format, and 75 Hz when the signal is PAL format.
• 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.
• For details of the output signal format, see under video outputs in the
• The video image quality for each signal is as follows. Select the best
setting for a particular requirement.
Signal name
(connector name)
RGB video including Video including
fine text and similar
motion
Computer RGB signal
(RGB output connector)
Very clear
Depending on the
combination, the motion
*
may be slightly jerky
Video RGB signal (RGB Standard video quality
Smooth
output connector)
(very slightly blurred)
Composite/S-Video
Standard video quality
Smooth
signal (composite video (somewhat more blurred
output connector/S-video than the Video RGB
output connector)
signal)
* This occurs if the original frame frequency of the shot video and the RGB output
frame frequency or signal processing frequency of a plasma display or projector
are not in a whole number ratio.
Applying Filters to the Program Output Video
Adjust this setting when the program output video appears blurry or the picture
flickers.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Video Output].
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3
1 Select [Filter Mode], and confirm; 2 select [SD Video] or [RGB] from
the submenu, and confirm; 3 select [Soft] or [Sharp], and confirm.
1
2
3
PGM OUT
NTSC
SD Video
RGB
Soft
B Soft
Sharp
PGM OUT Level
RGB OUT
Sharp
SXGA (60Hz)
Filter Mode
Notes
• Select [Sharp] when the picture is blurry and [Soft] when the picture
flickers.
• When [SXGA] is selected for the RGB output signal format setting, since
the internal processing size is also SXGA, no filter is required.
• When [Video RGB] is selected for the RGB output signal format setting,
the [SD Video] filter settings is applied.
Adjusting the Audio Input Signal Levels
You can adjust individual channels of the audio signals input to this unit.
1
2
Press the ACCESS button for the channel fader to which the audio you want
to adjust is assigned.
1 In the top menu, select [Input Trim]; 2 adjust with the sliders.
1
2
Chroma Level
100%
0˚
Hue
Phase
Input Trim
Filter
16
0dB
EQ
Off
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Note
You can also close the menu by pressing the same ACCESS button again.
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
• To cut high frequencies select [High Cut], and to cut low frequencies select
[Low Cut].
• You can set both [High Cut] and [Low Cut].
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1
2
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 [Filter]; 2 select [High Cut (8kHz)] or [Low Cut
(100Hz)].
1
2
Phase
Input Trim
Filter
16
0dB
Off
High Cut (8kHz)
Low Cut (100Hz)
EQ
Off
Limiter/Compressor
Off
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Adjusting the Equalizer
You can adjust the audio quality by using the equalizer to set frequencies in the
high, middle, and low audio ranges.
1
2
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 [EQ]; 2 select [On], and confirm.
1
2
Input Trim
Filter
0dB
Off
On
EQ
Off
Off
High Freq.
High Level
Middle Freq.
Middle Level
Low Freq.
Low Level
XXkHz
XXdB
XXkHz
XXdB
XXkHz
XXdB
Limiter/Compressor
Pan
CNT
On
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
Off
Off
3
1 Select an adjustment item from the list, select [On], and confirm; 2
adjust with the slider.
1
2
Input Trim
Filter
0dB
Off
On
EQ
Off
Off
High Freq.
High Level
Middle Freq.
Middle Level
Low Freq.
Low Level
XXkHz
XXdB
XXkHz
XXdB
XXkHz
XXdB
Limiter/Compressor
Pan
CNT
On
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
Off
Off
The items you can adjust are as follows.
[High Freq.]: Adjusts the center frequency of the high-frequency band.
[High Level]: Adjusts the level of the high-frequency band.
[Middle Freq.]: Adjusts the center frequency of the middle-frequency
band.
[Middle Level]: Adjusts the level of the middle-frequency band.
[Low Freq.]: Adjusts the center frequency of the low-frequency band.
[Low Level]: Adjusts the level of the low-frequency band.
4
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
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Using the Limiter or Compressor
Use the limiter or compressor when inputting audio with large level differences.
The limiter restricts the peak components of an audio signal with large level
differences. It also compresses the sound exceeding a certain threshold volume
so that the threshold level is not exceeded, thus preventing excess outputs.
The compressor gently compresses the level of audio at and above the threshold
level, thus smoothing out an audio signal with large level differences.
1
2
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 [Limiter/Compressor]; 2 select [Limiter] or
[Compressor], and confirm; 3 with the threshold slider set the level at which
the limiter or compressor takes effect.
Note
A gain reduction meter appears to the right of the menu, and shows the
current compression.
1
2
3
Filter
EQ
Off
Off
Off
Limiter (100:1)
Compressor (2:1)
Threshold
-2
-6
-21
-18
Limiter/Compressor
Pan
CNT
On
-20dB
PGM OUT
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Adjusting the Audio Left and Right Channel Balance
1
Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the channel fader to which
the audio you want to adjust is assigned.
2
1 In the top menu, select [Pan]; 2 adjust the left and right channel balance
with the slider.
1
2
EQ
Off
Off
Limiter/Compressor
Pan
CNT
On
L
R
PGM OUT
AUX1 OUT
On
3
Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu.
Adjusting the Output Levels for Each Destination
Adjust the output audio level for each destination.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Audio Output].
The [Audio Output] menu appears.
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Note
This menu graphically displays the output destination for each channel set in
“Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations” (page 156).
Output destination indication
3
1 Select the item you wish to adjust the level, and confirm; 2 adjust with
the slider.
1
2
PGM Delay
AUX1 Delay
2F
2F
AUX1 OUT Level
AUX2 Delay
0dB
2F
AUX2 OUT Level
MIX OUT Delay
MIX OUT Level
0dB
2F
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.
[MIX OUT Level]: Sets the output level for the audio from the MIX output.
Note
Adjust the audio level output from the PGM audio output connectors using
the PGM fader on the front panel (page 141).
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
If the Output Video Is Delayed with Respect to the Audio
If the output video is delayed with respect to the audio, by delaying the audio you
can resynchronize it with the video.
1
2
3
Connect monitor devices to the PGM video output connectors.
Connect devices to the PGM/AUX/MIX audio output connectors.
Press the MENU button.
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4
5
In the top menu select [Audio Output].
The [Audio Output] menu appears.
1 Select the item connected to the connector in step 2, and confirm;
2 while watching the video connected in step 1, adjust it with the slider.
1
2
PGM Delay
AUX1 Delay
2F
2F
AUX1 OUT Level
AUX2 Delay
0dB
2F
AUX2 OUT Level
MIX OUT Delay
MIX OUT Level
0dB
2F
The items for which you can adjust the delay time are as follows.
[PGM Delay]: Sets the delay time for the program output audio in frame
units.
[AUX1 Delay]: Sets the delay time for the audio output from the AUX1
connector in frame units.
[AUX2 Delay]: Sets the delay time for the audio output from the AUX2
connector in frame units.
[MIX OUT Delay]: Sets the delay time for the audio from the MIX output
in frame units.
Cautions
• Adjusting the delay time may cause noise to occur.
• Video displayed on the PGM viewer lags several frames behind the video
output from the PGM video output connectors.
6
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.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Audio Utility].
Select [OSC], and confirm, and set the oscillator signal output.
Setting the oscillator signal frequency
1 Select [OSC Freq.], and confirm; 2 select the frequency from the
submenu, and confirm.
1
2
Audio Monitor
OSC Freq.
Off
Off
OSC
TB
OSC OUT Level
OSC OUT
-20dBFS
B 100Hz
440Hz
1kHz
10kHz
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Note
When the output destination is set with [OSC OUT], and a selection other
than [Off] is made, the DIM button lights, and the levels of the internal
speakers, the headphones, and monitor outputs are automatically reduced.
Setting the oscillator signal output level
1 Select [OUT Level], and confirm; 2 adjust the output level with the
slider.
1
2
Audio Monitor
OSC Freq.
OUT Level
OSC OUT
Off
OSC
TB
-20dBFS
Setting the oscillator signal output destination
1 Select [OSC OUT], and confirm; 2 select the output destination to
output the oscillator signal, and confirm.
1
2
Audio Monitor
OSC Freq.
Off
PGM
s AUX1
s AUX2
s MIX
OSC
TB
OSC OUT Level
OSC OUT
-20dBFS
Note
You can select multiple output destination.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
4
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Saving and Loading Various Settings
You can simultaneously save various settings of the unit and information of
camera presets, and then load them when necessary. Saving the optimal settings
beforehand eliminates the need to reconfigure settings each time you, for
example, work on site or use multiple configurations for events.
Storable Data
You can save the following settings and adjustment data.
Storable settings and adjustments
Details of settings
Setup data of the
unit
Audio input/output settings [Audio Input Assign] settings
and adjustments
[Audio MIC/LINE Level] settings
[Audio Output] settings
Video input/output settings [Video Input Assign] settings
and adjustments
[Video Output] settings
Camera control settings
Settings of the camera guide menu
File control settings of
external hard disks
[Auto Repeat] settings of the HDD
file guide menu
Network settings
[Network] settings
DV output settings
[DV Output] settings
Camera preset data
Settings of the camera presets
registered to the numeric buttons 1
to 6
Various
adjustments
Audio adjustments
Video adjustments
ACCESS menu settings for the
inputs 1 to 6
ACCESS menu settings for the
inputs 1 to 6
Streaming
Streaming configuration file [Streaming] settings
However, the [Output] setting is
not applicable (it is set to [Off] for
loading data).
Audio utility
Effects
[Audio Utility] settings
[Video Effect] settings
[DSK] settings
Video effect settings
Downstream key settings
Fade to black settings
Streaming file settings
Language settings
[Fade To Black] settings
[LOGO] settings
Other
[Language] settings
Display settings
[Display] settings
Selection status of audio
channels
On/Off status of the CH ON button
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Saving Various Settings Data
You can simultaneously save the current settings of the unit.
Press the MENU button.
Select [Job] in the top menu.
1
2
3
1 Select [Save] and confirm; 2 enter the name of the data in the input box
and confirm.
1
2
[
]
Load
XXXXXXXXXX
Save
Delete
Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters.
The following confirmation message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button.
The message closes and saving completes.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Loading Various Saved Settings Data
You can load saved job data.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
Select [Job] in the top menu.
1 Select [Load] and confirm; 2 select the name of the data to load and
confirm.
1
2
Default
Load
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
Save
Delete
Notes
• The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom.
• You can restore the default settings by selecting [Default].
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The following confirmation message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button.
The end message appears.
The operating software ends and the power turns off.
Press the 1 power button on the side panel.
The unit starts and the settings you loaded are applied.
Deleting Various Saved Settings Data
You can delete the job data you no longer require.
Press the MENU button.
Select [Job] in the top menu.
1
2
3
1 Select [Delete] and confirm; 2 select the name of the data to delete and
confirm.
1
2
All
Load
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
Save
Delete
Notes
• The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom.
• You can delete all of the job data by selecting [All].
The following confirmation message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button.
The job data is deleted.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Exporting Various Settings Data
You can export the job data saved on the unit to a memory stick or USB flash
memory.
1
Insert the memory stick or USB flash memory in the memory stick slot or
USB connector on the side panel.
The upper USB connector is number 1 and the lower connector is number 2.
Memory stick slot
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
USB connectors
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Select [File Manager] in the top menu.
1 Select [Export Job] and confirm; 2 select [Memory Stick], [USB Flash
Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 select the job data to
export and confirm.
1
2
3
Memory Stick
All
Delete
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
Disconnect
Recover
Export Job
Import Job
Notes
• The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom.
• If you select [All] in 3, all files are exported.
The job data is exported to the memory stick or USB flash memory.
When the export is complete, a completion message appears.
5
6
Press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Importing Various Settings Data
You can import the job data saved on a memory stick or USB flash memory.
Insert the memory stick or USB flash memory containing the job data in the
memory stick slot or USB connector on the side panel. The upper USB connector
is number 1 and the lower connector is number 2.
Memory stick slot
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
USB connectors
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
Select [File Manager] in the top menu.
1 Select [Import Job] and confirm; 2 select [Memory Stick], [USB Flash
Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 select the job data to
import and confirm.
1
2
3
Memory Stick
All
Delete
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
xxxxxxxxxx.job
Disconnect
Recover
Export Job
Import Job
Notes
• The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom.
• If you select [All] in 3, all of the job data is imported.
The job data is imported.
When the import is complete, a completion message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Importing 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
• Deleting graphics files or logo files imported to this unit
• Deleting files recorded on an external hard disk
• Checking the remaining capacity of the internal hard disk
• Formatting a “Memory Stick,” USB flash memory, or external hard disk
Importable Files
You can import graphics files in the sizes listed below. Depending on the size of
a graphics file, it may be resized on import.
Import results by file size for CG and LOGO files
Sizes allowed
720 × 540 (CG)
Import results
Resized to 1,280 × 960, and centered vertically
Resized to 1,280 × 960, and centered vertically
Resized to 1,280 × 960, and centered vertically
960 × 720 (CG)
1,024 × 768 (CG)
1,280 × 1,024 (960) (CG) Not resized (used as is)
160 × 120 (LOGO) Not resized (used as is)
Importable file types and extensions
File type
File extension
Targa
Tiff
.tga .vda .icb .vst
.tif .tiff
BMP
JPEG
.bmp
.jpeg .jpg .jpe
Caution
If you create a graphics file with Microsoft PowerPoint for use in downstream
keying or luminance keying, save it in BMP format.
Importing Graphics Files
By importing a graphics file to the internal hard disk, you can use it for
downstream keying or luminance keying.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory holding the graphics file in
the “Memory Stick” slot or USB connector in the side panel.
Cautions
• Use a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory that has been formatted using
this unit.
• The graphics file must have been placed in the designated folder
MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/CG for graphics files.
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For details of formatting a “Memory Stick,” see the section, “Formatting a
“Memory Stick”” (page 181), and for details of formatting a USB flash
memory, see the section, “Formatting a USB Flash Memory” (page 183).
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Import CG File] and confirm; 2 Select [Memory Stick], [USB
Flash Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 Select the
graphics file to be imported and confirm.
The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
1
2
3
Delete
Memory Stick
All
Disconnect
Recover
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
XXXXXXXX.targa
XXXXXXXX.targa
XXXXXXXX.targa
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Import Logo File
Note
If you select [All] in step 3, all of the files are imported.
Caution
Characters other than alphanumeric characters cannot be displayed correctly.
This imports the graphics file.
When the import is completed, a completion message appears.
5
6
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
Keying” (page 84).
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.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory holding the logo file in the
“Memory Stick” slot or USB connector in the side panel.
Cautions
• Use a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory that has been formatted using
this unit.
• The logo file must have been placed in the designated folder MSSONY/
PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/LOGO for logo files.
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For details of formatting a “Memory Stick,” see the section, “Formatting a
“Memory Stick”” (page 181), and for details of formatting a USB flash
memory, see the section, “Formatting a USB Flash Memory” (page 183).
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Import Logo File] and confirm; 2 Select [Memory Stick], [USB
Flash Memory 1], or [USB Flash Memory 2] and confirm; 3 Select the logo
file to be imported and confirm.
The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
1
2
3
Delete
Memory Stick
All
Disconnect
Recover
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
XXXXXXXX.targa
XXXXXXXX.targa
XXXXXXXX.targa
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Import Logo File
Note
If you select [All] in step 3, all of the files are imported.
Caution
Characters other than alphanumeric characters cannot be displayed correctly.
This imports the logo file.
When the import is completed, a completion message appears.
5
6
Press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Note
The imported logo file can be used in “Showing a Logo on the Screen” (page
Deleting Files
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Delete], and confirm; 2 select [CG File], [Logo File] or the hard
disk No., and confirm; 3 select the file to be deleted, and confirm.
1
2
3
Delete
HDD1
All
Disconnect
Recover
HDD2
aaaaaaaa.avi
bbbbbbbb.avi
HDD3
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
CG File
Logo File
ccccccccc.avi
Import Logo File
Format
Local Disk Remain
Importing and Deleting Files
177
Notes
• It is not possible to delete files on the hard disk that are being used for
recording. End the recording before deleting them.
• The file names are arranged in alphabetical order.
• If you select [All] at step 3, all files are deleted.
The following confirmation message appears.
4
5
Press the ENTER button.
The deletion message appears and the file is deleted.
Caution
While files are being deleted, if you close down the system or start the text
typing tool, it will be necessary to recover the hard disk.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Checking the Internal Hard Disk Remaining Capacity
1
2
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
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Import Logo File
Format
Local Disk Remain
Importing and Deleting Files
178
Formatting an External Hard Disk
Format an external hard disk in order to use it with this unit.
This unit uses the ext3 file system format.
Note
We recommend that you reformat the external hard disk at regular intervals in
order to avoid a drop in performance due to file fragmentation.
1
Connect the external hard disk to the i.LINK connector (6-pin) of the
interface module.
Caution
Be sure to connect the hard disk before powering on this unit.
i.LINK connector (6-pin)
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
S VIDEO COMPOSITE
OFF
SD
I.LINK
S400
ON
ON
2
3
Power on the hard disk.
Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel, to start up this unit.
The operation screen appears.
4
5
6
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Format] and confirm; 2 Select the hard disk number and confirm.
1
2
Delete
HDD1
Disconnect
Recover
HDD2
HDD3
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Memory Stick
Import Logo File
Format
Local Disk Remain
The following message appears.
Formatting an External Hard Disk
179
7
Press the ENTER button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the following message appears.
8
9
Press the ENTER button, to close the message.
Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Formatting an External Hard Disk
180
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”
Yes
“Memory Stick” (Magicgate/high-speed data transfer
support)
*
Yes
“Memory Stick Duo” (Magicgate/high-speed data transfer
support)
Magicgate “Memory Stick”
Magicgate “Memory Stick Duo”
*
Yes
*, **
“Memory Stick PRO”
Yes
*, **
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Yes
*
It is not possible to read or write data that requires the Magicgate function.
** This unit does not support parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
Cautions
Operation with all types of Memory Stick media is not guaranteed.
1
2
3
4
Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot on the side panel.
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Format], and confirm; 2 [Memory Stick], and confirm.
1
2
Delete
HDD1
Disconnect
Recover
HDD2
HDD3
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Memory Stick
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
Import Logo File
Format
Local Disk Remain
The following message appears.
Formatting a “Memory Stick”
181
5
6
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
/CG
/LOGO
/REAL
/EDL
/FONT
7
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Formatting a “Memory Stick”
182
Formatting a USB Flash Memory
Format a USB flash memory in order to use it with this unit.
1
Insert the USB flash memory into the USB connector on the side panel.
The upper USB connector is number 1, and the lower connector is number 2.
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
USB connector
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [File Manager].
1 Select [Format] and confirm; 2 Select [USB Flash Memory 1] or [USB
Flash Memory 2] and confirm.
1
2
Delete
HDD1
Disconnect
Recover
HDD2
HDD3
Export Job
Import Job
Import CG File
Memory Stick
USB Flash Memory 1
USB Flash Memory 2
Import Logo File
Format
Local Disk Remain
The following confirmation message appears.
5
6
Press the ENTER button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the following message appears.
Press the ENTER button, to close the message.
Formatting a USB Flash Memory
183
Note
Formatting USB flash memory on this unit automatically creates the
following folder structure in the USB flash memory.
MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/INSTALL
/JOB
/LICENCE
/CG
/LOGO
/REAL
/EDL
/FONT
7
Press the MENU button, to close the menu.
Formatting a USB Flash Memory
184
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 of the transmit 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.
Encoding takes place on the unit. There are the following two transmission
methods.
Transmission Features
method
Using the
• The results of encoding are sent from the unit to the streaming
server provided by the provider, and the viewers access the
streaming server to view the live content.
streaming server
provided by the
provider
Provider
• To some extent you can select such things as the number of
clients that can view the content and delivery transfer rate
because it is possible to obtain high network bandwidth,
depending on your subscription with the provider.
• There is a cost for use of a streaming server.
• Obtain a subscription with a provider that provides a server that
supports the RealMedia streaming file format (.rm).
Using this unit as • The results of encoding are sent to the streaming server in the
the server
unit, and the viewers access this unit to view the live contents.
• Since viewers directly access this unit, the number of viewing
clients and the data transfer rates are limited by the network
linking this unit to the viewers.
• There is no cost for a streaming server.
Caution
You cannot encode the program output into a format other than Real Media
streaming file format (.rm). If you want to encode into another format, you need
to input the program output of this unit into another encoder and encode it.
Streaming
185
Configuring the Network Settings
With the network environment set up, make the network settings for this unit.
Ask your network administrator for further information about your network.
1
Connect a network cable to the NETWORK connector of this unit.
Caution
In order to meet EMC standards, use an STP (shielded twisted pair) type
Ethernet cable.
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Network].
Set the following items in the submenu.
Entering the host name
1 Select [Host Name], and confirm; 2 enter the host name in the input box,
and confirm.
1
2
[
]
Apply
XXXXXXXXXX
Host Name
IP Setting
DNS Setting
MAC Address
DHCP
DHCP
Not more than 15 characters
The first character must be a letter.
Setting the IP address
1 Select [IP Setting], and confirm; 2 make a selection, and confirm.
1
2
Apply
Off
Host Name
IP Setting
DNS Setting
MAC Address
DHCP
DHCP
DHCP
Manual
IP Address
Subnet Mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Default Gateway
[Off]: if IP address not set
[DHCP]: if address automatically obtained from DHCP server
[Manual]: to input address manually
When [Manual] is selected, enter the following items, and confirm.
Input the default gateway if required.
[IP Address]: Enter the IP address.
[Subnet Mask]: Enter the subnet mask.
[Default Gateway]: Enter the default gateway address.
Caution
Because the unit uses “172.27.72.0 netmask 255.255.255.0” internally, the
unit will not operate correctly if settings are configured to include
“172.27.72.0 netmask 255.255.255.0”.
Streaming
186
Making DNS settings
1 Select [DNS Setting], and confirm; 2 make a selection, and confirm.
1
2
Apply
Off
Host Name
IP Setting
DNS Setting
MAC Address
DHCP
Manual
DHCP
DHCP
Domain Name
Primary DNS
[
]
.
.
.
.
.
.
Secondary DNS
[Off]: if DNS not set
[DHCP]: if address automatically obtained from DHCP server
[Manual]: to input address manually
When [Manual] is selected, enter the following items, and confirm.
[Domain Name]: Enter the domain name. Enter from 3 to 63 alphanumeric
characters. The first character must be a letter.
[Primary DNS]: Enter the address of the primary DNS server.
[Secondary DNS]: Enter the address of the secondary DNS server (Enter
as required).
5
Select [Apply], and confirm.
A network setting update message appears.
Note
If the network settings are not changed, [Apply] is grayed out, and cannot be
selected.
Displaying the MAC address
Select [MAC Address] to display the MAC address of the internal network
card.
1
2
Apply
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Host Name
IP Setting
DNS Setting
MAC Address
DHCP
DHCP
6
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Streaming
187
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
Setting the menu
These settings make it possible for the program output from this unit to be
encoded in Real Media streaming file format (.rm), and transmitted by live
streaming.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Streaming].
Set the following items in the submenu.
Selecting live transmission
1 Select [Output], and confirm; 2 select [Live], and confirm.
1
2
Output
Off
Off
Stream Name
Size
Live
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Caution
• When the above operation is done, the PGM viewer on the operation
screen becomes smaller.
• Even if left set to [Live], when this unit is powered on again, the setting
returns to [Off].
Entering the file name
1 Select [Stream Name] and confirm; 2 select [File Name], and confirm;
3 enter the file name in the input box, and confirm.
1
2
3
[
]
Output
Live
File Name
Path
XXXXXXXXXX
Stream Name
Size
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Not more than 20 characters
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
188
Setting the Streaming Output Path
If multiple encoders connect to the streaming server, enter the path for
identification. Set the path as necessary.
1 Select [Stream Name] and confirm; 2 select [Path] and confirm; 3 enter
the path following the default mount point (/broadcast/) in the input box and
confirm.
1
2
3
[
]
Output
Live
File Name
Path
XXXXXXXXXX
Stream Name
Size
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Enter up to 50 alphanumeric characters.
Example:
If “anycast/test” was entered, access and view material by entering rtsp://
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/broadcast/anycast/test/xxx.rm on a client.
Setting the video size
1 Select [Size], and confirm; 2 select the size of video to be output, and confirm.
1
2
Output
Live
B 320 x 240
240 x 180
160 x 120
Stream Name
Size
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Setting the transfer rate
1 Select [Rate], and confirm; 2 select [Bit Rate], and confirm; 3 select the transfer
rate, and confirm.
1
2
3
Output
Live
Bit Rate
384k DSL
768k DSL
512k DSL
384k DSL
256k DSL
150k LAN
64k ISDN
56k Dial-up
Stream Name
Size
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Notes
• The actual transfer rates are as follows.
768k DSLt700 kbps(Video:603.5 kbps Audio:96.5 kbps)
512k DSLt450 kbps(Video:353.5 kbps Audio:96.5 kbps)
384k DSLt350 kbps(Video:285.9 kbps Audio:64.1 kbps)
256k DSLt225 kbps(Video:180.9 kbps Audio:44.1 kbps)
150k LANt150 kbps(Video:118.0 kbps Audio:32.0 kbps)
64k ISDNt50 kbps(Video:39.0 kbps Audio:11.0 kbps)
56k Dial-upt34 kbps(Video:26.0 kbps Audio:8.0 kbps)
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
189
• The following are recommended for combinations of video size and
transfer rate:
320 × 240t384k DSL
240 × 180t256k DSL
160 × 120t150k DSL
Entering content information
1 Select [Clip Information], and confirm; 2 select the item to set, and
confirm; 3 enter the information in the input box, and confirm.
1
2
3
Output
Live
Title
Summer Festa..
[
[
[
]
]
]
Stream Name
Size
Author
Copyright
Wai-Wai..
320x240
© 2003 Sony
Rate
Clip Information
The items you can set are as follows.
[Title]: Enter a title of not more than 50 characters.
[Author]: Enter an author name of not more than 100 characters.
[Copyright]: Enter an owner name of not more than 100 characters.
4
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Configuring the settings for connecting to a server
When using the internal server
Use the internal server of the unit for streaming transmission.
Press the MENU button.
Select [Streaming] in the top menu.
1 Select [Server Setting] and confirm; 2 select [Own] and confirm.
1
2
3
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
RTSP Port
4
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. There are two methods: Account-based login and password-only
login.
For the following procedure, select [Ext (Account)] for account-based login or
select [Ext (Password)] for password-only login. Then, contact the server
administrator for details on the information to set (IP address, port, listen address,
port range, protocol, user name, and password).
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
190
Note
“Helix Administrator” mentioned in the following procedure refers to the
configuration and administration screen for Helix Server.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
Select [Streaming] in the top menu.
1 Select [Server Setting] and confirm; 2 select [Ext (Account)] or [Ext
(Password)] and confirm;
The subsequent setting items differ for [Ext (Account)] and [Ext
(Password)].
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
RTSP Port
It is now possible to configure [Server Address] and the items below.
4
1 Select [Server Address] and confirm; 2 enter the IP address of the
external server in the input box and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
8080
554
RTSP Port
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.
5
1 Select [HTTP Port] and confirm; 2 enter the HTTP port set on the
external server in the input box and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
Note
Enter the HTTP port in [Ports] in the [Server Setup] settings of Helix
Administrator.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
191
6
1 Select [RTSP Port] and confirm; 2 enter the RTSP port set on the
external server in the input box and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
Note
Enter the RTSP port in [Ports] in the [Server Setup] settings of Helix
Administrator.
7
For [Ext (Account), 1 select [Listen Address] and confirm; 2 enter the IP
address of the unit which is seen from the external server when network
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.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
5050
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
554
RTSP Port
Listen Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
8
For [Ext (Password)], 1 select [Port Range] and confirm; 2 enter the port
range set on the external server in the input box and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
.
.
.
Listen Address
Port Range
30001 to 30020
Note
• Enter the same port range as that in [Receiver] of the [Broadcast-
Distribution] settings of Helix Administrator. Also, make sure the firewall
and other settings are configured so that communication between the unit
and Helix Administrator is not rejected.
• For [Ext (Account)], there is no need to configure the port range setting on
the unit, but match the firewall and other settings to the port range of
[RealNetworks Encoding] in the [Broadcasting] settings of the Helix
Administrator with which the unit will communicate.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
192
9
1 Select [Transport] and confirm; 2 select the protocol to use for
communication with the external server and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
.
.
.
Listen Address
Port Range
[
]
30001 to 30020
UDP
TCP
Transport
UDP
B
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.
10 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.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
.
.
.
Listen Address
Port Range
[
]
30001 to 30020
UDP
Transport
UDP
B
TCP
[
]
Username
XXXXXXXXXX
11 1 Select [Password] and confirm; 2 enter the password to use for
connecting to the external server in the input box and confirm.
1
2
Output
Apply
Stream Name
Size
Own
320x240
Ext (Account)
Rate
Ext (Password)
Server Address
HTTP Port
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
8080
554
RTSP Port
.
.
.
Listen Address
Port Range
[
]
30001 to 30020
UDP
Transport
UDP
B
TCP
[
[
]
]
Username
Password
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
Note
Set the same password as that set in [Receiver] in the [Broadcast-
Distribution] settings of Helix Administrator.
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193
12 Select [Apply] and confirm if you modified any settings in Steps 3, 4, 5, and
6.
This operation is not required if you only modified settings in Steps 7, 8, 9,
10, and 11.
13 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Checking Connections to Other Devices
You can check whether it is possible to connect to the default gateway set for [IP
Setting] of [Network] in the top menu, the external server set for [Server Setting]
of [Streaming] in the top menu, or another computer.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.
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.
1
2
Output
External Server
Stream Name
Size
Default Gateway
Other
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
For a device other than the above
1 Select [Connection Check] and confirm; 2 select [Other] and confirm;
3 enter the IP address of the device for which to check the connection in the
input box and confirm.
1
2
3
[
]
Output
External Server
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Stream Name
Size
Default Gateway
Other
320x240
Rate
Clip Information
Server Setting
Connection Check
The following message appears and the communication check begins.
A message notifies you whether the connection succeeded or failed.
Press the ENTER button.
4
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
194
Starting and Stopping Streaming
Starting streaming
1
2
Make the settings described in “Configuring the Network Settings” (page
Press the ON LINE button.
The ON LINE button lights red, and a transmission starts.
ON LINE button
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
ON LINE
0
10
MONI LEVEL
DIM
TB
0
F
Caution
Be sure to have a client computer available to check that a signal is being
transmitted, using Real Player.
Stopping streaming
Hold down the ESC button, and press the ON LINE button.
The ON LINE button goes off, and transmission ends.
It is not possible to stop while the status is shown as “Starting.” Once it shows
“Running” you can stop.
Settings Required for Viewing Streaming
This section describes how to configure settings on the computer for viewing
material streamed from this unit. Perform these settings on network-ready
computers.
Downloading Real Player
Download Real Player from the Web site of RealNetworks, Inc.
Viewing streamed material from the unit
1
Start Real Player.
2
3
Click [Open] on the [File] menu.
Follow the procedure below to enter an URL.
When using the rtsp protocol for access
rtsp://Server Address[:Port]/broadcast/[Stream Path]/File Name.rm
* If port number 554 is to be used, you can omit [:Port] after the server
address.
When using the http protocol for access
http://Server Address[:Port]/ramgen/broadcast/[Stream Path]/File Name.rm
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
195
* If port number 80 is to be used, you can omit [:Port] after the server
address.
Note
For “Server Address,” “Stream Path,” and “File Name,” enter the character
strings set on the unit.
4
Press the Enter key.
Note
Select [Preferences] on the [Tools] menu in Real Player, and configure your
connection settings in accordance with your network environment.
Guidelines for number of Real Player connections depending on
transfer rate (for Own)
The following table shows the number of Real Player connections possible for
each transfer rate.
The figures are guidelines only, and depend on the operating conditions of the
network.
Transfer rate
768k/512k
384k/256k
150k/64k/56k
Number of Real
Player connections
5
10
20
When video/audio deteriorates or stops during streaming
Streaming video/audio deteriorates or stops primarily due to network traffic, the
player software or settings, or insufficient processing power in the computer
running the player software.
If such problems occur, check the above.
When the message “Please wait for a while and reconnect”
appears (for Own)
If Real Player connects to the unit when the ON LINE button of [Live] of
[Output] in the internal server settings (Own) is not pressed, the following
“Please wait for a while and reconnect” standby clip is played. The standby clip
is not played when the external server (Ext) settings are configured.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
196
Placing Streaming Links in a Web Site
This section describes how to offer streaming material to viewers using a Web
page.
Perform these settings on network-ready computers.
1
Open a text editor such as Notepad, and enter the URL for the streaming
content in Real Media format as shown below.
rtsp://IP address of the unit or the external server (Helix Server)/broadcast
(path)/specified filename.rm
Example: rtsp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/broadcast/live.rm
2
Save the file with the extension “.ram”.
Note
This file becomes the metafile of the Real Media format.
3
4
Upload to the Web server the metafile saved in step 2.
Insert a link to the metafile in the Web page on which you want to publish
the stream.
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
197
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
198
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.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
In the top menu, select [Version], and then check the displayed version
information.
The items you can check are as follows.
Main Application: you can check the version number of the operating
software.
Text Typing Tool: You can check the version number of the text typing
tool software.
Effect Board: You can check the firmware and hardware version of the
effects board.
Audio Board: You can check the firmware and hardware version of the
audio board.
Interface Modules 1 to 3: You can check the firmware and hardware
version of the rear panel interface modules.
Panel: You can check the firmware version of the front panel.
Serial No. XXXXX
Caution
The interface module version only appears when the module is installed.
3
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Maintenance
199
Upgrading the Operating Software
This section describes how to upgrade when there are improvements to the
operating software and hardware firmware.
Caution
When the external hard disk is connected to the unit, always disconnect it before
upgrading the operating software.
Information on upgrades
Information on software upgrades is available from the Anycast Station portal
site operated by Sony.
The following site also provides links to the portal site and information on
upgrades.
https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/
https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/SoftwarePlusSearch.aspx (for the customers in
the U.S.A.)
https://www.sonybiz.net/anycast (for the customers in Europe)
Download to a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory.
Upgrade procedure
1
Insert a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory holding the installation
program in the “Memory Stick” slot or USB connector on the side panel.
Cautions
Before carrying out the following operation, plug the device into the
“Memory Stick” slot or USB connector used for installation only, and
remove other devices.
2
3
Press the 1 (power) button on the side panel.
This powers on the unit.
“Memory Stick” slot
FACTORY USE
REMOTE
NETWORK
USB
8
1
5
1
9
6
15
9
(
)
RGB GUI
RESET
1 (power) button USB connector
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.
Maintenance
200
The following screen appears.
Next the “INSTALL” screen appears, and a message “C:Copying Program
files...”
Notes
• If the same version is already installed, this object is grayed out, and
excluded from the upgrade.
• The “C:” in “C: Copying Program files...” refers to the “Memory Stick,”
and “D:” and “E:” refer respectively to the upper and lower ports to which
the USB flash memory is connected.
4
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.
Maintenance
201
Note
In the “STATUS” column, an asterisk (*) blinks while the operating software
is being installed. When installation ends successfully, “Completed” is
displayed, and if installation has failed, “Error” is displayed instead.
Caution
Do not turn the unit off or remove a “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory
from the unit while data is being read or written; otherwise the file may be
destroyed.
When the installation completes, the following message appears.
5
Check the installation completed message, then press the keyboard ENTER
key.
This powers off the unit.
When you next power on the unit, the operating software starts.
Caution
• 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-570/BKAW-580
should install the optional equipment and then perform the same version
upgrade.
Maintenance
202
Messages
If any problem occurs during operation of this unit, a message appears. Before
asking your dealer for help, use the information in this section to try to solve the
problem. If this is not successful, make a note of the displayed message number,
and consult your dealer or your Sony service representative.
Message Structure
The messages that appear during operation of this unit consist of the following
parts.
Anycast Station main software messages
Location (function) where message occurred
Message type
Message symbol (error)
Message number
Message details
Response toforegone
message
To select [OK], press the ENTER button or Enter key on the keyboard.
To select [Cancel], press the ESC button or Esc key on the keyboard.
Text typing tool software messages
To select [OK] or [YES], click the [Enter], or press the keyboard Enter key.
To select [CANCEL], click the [Esc], or press the keyboard Esc key (Fn+~/`
key).
To select [NO], click the [Space].
Message types
The significance of the message type is as follows.
Error message
Message type: ERROR
Message number: 4XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 4)
Messages
203
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.
Confirmation message
Message type: CONFIRMATION
Message number: 1XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 1)
This type of message requests user confirmation, and can be cancelled.
Informational message
Message type: INFORMATION
Message number: 0XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ (begins with 0)
This provides information to the user.
Messages
204
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
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
0015
0016
0017
0018
0020
0021
0022
0023
0024
0025
0026
0027
0028
0029
0030
0031
0032
0033
0034
0035
0036
Message text
Data has been exported to directory XX.
Deleting ... Please wait.
Exporting... Please wait.
Format completed.
Formatting ... Please wait.
Import completed.
Importing... Please wait.
Shutting Down. Saving System Settings.
Updating Network Settings.
Installation finished. Please reboot for changes to take effect.
Anycast Station Install Program
Checking Memory Device.
“Memory Stick” device was found.
USB Flash Memory device was found.
Installation canceled. Shutting down.
Shutting Down.
The changes will take effect after the next reboot.
It is now safe to remove HDDX.
Format Completed.
Formatting ... Please wait.
To re-mount the HDD, Please ensure it is properly connected and re-start the unit.
Recovery completed.
Recovering ... Please wait.
Shutting Down. Cannot save the file during editing.
One font file was copied.
xx font files were copied.
Please wait.
Please wait. Importing... xx/xx fonts.
Please wait.
Please wait. Exporting... xx/xx sheets.
Please wait.
Please wait. Saving... xx/xx sheets.
One or more frames were dropped during recording. Please check that the recording quality
is sufficient.
0038
0039
0040
0041
0042
0043
0044
0045
0046
1002
1003
1004
1005
Deleting... Please wait.
Loading has been canceled.
Please reboot for changes to take effect.
Checking xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ...Please wait.
No answer from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive.
Data has been save to file xx.
File xx has not been recorded because video input signal was not detected.
All files will be deleted. Are you sure you want to format “Memory Stick”?
Are you sure you want to delete Preset Data xx?
Delete xx?
File xx already exists. Overwrite?
Messages
205
Number
Message text
File xx is currently being used as the LOGO or INT source. Do you really wish to delete this
file?
1006
File xx is currently being used as the LOGO or INT source. Do you really wish to overwrite
this file?
1007
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
Start Installation?
Audio Source also will be set to Analog. L:xx R:xx
When selecting DV Audio,DV Video will be selected automatically.
When selecting DV Video,DV Audio will be selected automatically.
Delete xx? All files on HDDX will be closed.
All files will be deleted. Are you sure you want to format disk? Disk Size xxGB, File System
ext3
1014
1015
1016
A file on External HDDX is currently being used. Do you really wish to format the HDD?
Start recording source X.xxxx.avi
Slot xx-xx DV interface has already been assigned as an input. Would you like to cancel the
assignment and re-assign to the PGM output.
1017
1018
1020
1021
When the audio input assignment is changed, opened files will be closed automatically.
When the PGM Output assignment is changed, any opened files will be closed automatically.
When the video input assignment is changed, opened files will be closed automatically.
Main software will be closed to start Text Typing Tool. Recording and Streaming will be
stopped.
1024
1025
A file in External HDDxx is currently being used. Do you really wish to disconnect the
HDD?
1026
1027
All files will be deleted. Are you sure you want to format USB Flash Memory?
Are you sure you want to set the Power Off Timer? The system will be shutdown in 2 hours.
Recording of the audio assigned to Source xx is not currently supported.The DV embedded
audio will be recorded.
1029
1030
1031
1032
This source has already been assigned to Source No. xx. Would you like to assign it to
Source No. xx instead?
Disk recovery may take a considerable time to complete. Do you really wish to run the
recovery tool?
Disk recovery may take a considerable time to complete. Do you really wish to run the
recovery tool? All files will be closed.
1033
1034
1035
Do you really with to delete xx?
File Name, Saved Day
Text Typing Tool will be closed to start main software.
aMemory Stick
1036
aUSB Flash Memory 1
aUSB Flash Memory 2
1037
1038
File Name, Saved Day
aall sheets
acurrent sheet
1039
1040
1041
aMemory Stick
aUSB Flash Memory 1
aUSB Flash Memory 2
aDuplicate current sheet
aCreate a blank sheet
1042
1043
Do you want to save changes before creating a new file?
Do you want to save changes before opening a new file?
A file with this name already exists.
Overwrite?
1044
1045
1046
1047
1051
1052
File Name, Saved Day
Do you want to save changes before exiting?
File Name, Saved Day
When selecting SDI Audio, Embedded SDI Video will be selected automatically.
When selecting SDI Video, Embedded SDI Audio will be selected automatically.
Messages
206
Number
Message text
CH1/2 and CH3/4 of the same source may not be assigned simultaneously. X/X is already
assigned. Would you like to assign Y/Y instead?
1053
1054
1055
1057
1059
1060
2001
Are you sure you want to delete Job XX?
Job XX already exists. Overwrite?
Do you want to delete xx?
xx were not found. Do you want to select an alternative font?
One or more interface modules require a firmware upgrade. [slot x]
Could not find file xx.
Please insert “Memory Stick” or USB flash memory containing Installation Software and
select OK to retry installation.
2002
2006
2007
2009
2010
2011
2013
2014
2015
2016
2018
This USB Flash Memory needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
This Memory Stick needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
This type of compressed image file is not supported.
Starting server. Please restart the streaming after a while.
Insufficient Space on Memory Stick. XX
Internal Disk Full.
Invalid Date and Time. YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM
Less than 500MB of free space remaining on Internal Hard Disk.
“Memory Stick” is Write Protected. Please remove Write Protection and re-insert.
Only images of size 160×120 are supported.
Only the following sizes of CG file are supported : 720×540 960×720 1,024×768
1,280×1,024(960).
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2031
2032
2033
Please complete the current transiting before pressing the KEY button.
Please complete the Network Settings before starting streaming.
Please complete the Streaming Settings before starting streaming.
Please complete the Video Output Settings before performing operation.
Please enter Network Settings starting Streaming.
Please insert a USB Flash Memory and select OK to retry.
Source Name contains illegal characters. The characters /:,;*?"<>|[]= cannot be used.
Streaming functions currently unavailable. Please enter Streaming settings to continue.
To use the DSK, a CG file must be selected as the INT source. Please select a CG file.
Server busy. Please wait and try again.
Please complete the Date/Time Settings before performing operation.
HDDX has been removed. To avoid file corruption before removing the HDD, please
execute “Disconnect” from the File Manager menu.
2035
2036
2037
External Disk HDDX is full.
Cannot record to this disk. The disk is not formatted, or has been formatted with an
unrecognized file system.
2038
2039
2041
2042
2043
2044
2046
2047
2049
2051
External Disk HDDX is not recognized.
This file has already been opened. It is not possible to open a file twice.
The number of files on HDDX has exceeded the system limit.
Cannot change the audio input assignment while recording to HDD.
Cannot change the video input assignment while recording to HDD.
Cannot change the PGM Output assignment while recording to HDD.
Insufficient Space on USB Flash Memory. XX
This USB Flash Memory needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
Please insert a Memory Stick and select OK to retry.
USB Flash Memory is Write Protected. Please remove Write Protection and re-insert.
Problems have been found on HDDX. To avoid erros during HDD recording and playback,
please run the recover tool from the File Manager menu.
2052
2053
2054
More than one device is connected to the HDD port (HDDX). Only one HDD can be
connected.
Capture function is not ready.
Please start main application first.
2055
2056
Internal Disk Full...
Could not create directry xx.
Messages
207
Number
2057
Message text
USB Flash Memory full.
Memory Stick full.
2058
This USB Flash Memory is write protected.
Please remove Write Protection and re-insert.
2059
2060
This Memory Stick is write protected.
Please remove Write Protection and re-insert.
2061
2062
2063
2065
2066
2067
Important System Files Missing.
This USB Flash Memory needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
This Memory Stick needs formatting by the Anycast Station.
Please insert a USB Flash Memory and select OK to retry.
Please insert a Memory Stick and select OK to retry.
There was a invalid Font file, “xx.ttf.”
No Font files were found on the USB Flash Memory.
Please ensure the Font files are placed in directory.
xx:/MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/FONT/
2068
No Font files were found on the Memory Stick.
Please ensure the Font files are placed in directory.
c:/MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/FONT/
2069
2070
File Name contains illegal characters.
The characters ¥ / : , ; * ? " < > | [ ] = % cannot be used.
2071
2072
There were invalid Font files, “xx.ttf, xx.ttc, ...”.
Recording of this type of source to HDD is not possible.
No files were found on the Memory Stick. Please ensure t he files are placed in directory.
x:xx
2073
2074
No files were found on the USB Flash Memory. Please ensure t he files are placed in
directory.x:xx
Recording of this source to HDD is not possible while DV(SlotX-X) is being used for DV
output.
2075
2076
2077
Could not find file xx.
HDDX has been formatted by a later version of Anycast Station, and is incompatible with
this version.
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
More than two strage devices were found. Please ensure only one device is inserted.
Internal Disk Full. Please delete unwanted files.
Please enter the Job file name.
Could not find Job XX
Please enter xx Settings, then select “Apply”.
Please enter Default Gateway Settings, then execute “Connection Check”.
Please enter Other Settings, then execute “Connection Check”.
Please enter Server Address Settings, then execute “Connection Check”.
Connection to external server failed. Please check the Anycast Station Setup, and the status
of the External Server and Network.
2086
2087
4001
4002
4003
4004
4005
4006
4007
4008
4009
4010
Please enter xx Settings, then select “Live”.
An error occurred during formatting.
An error occurred when loading file.
An error occurred when reading file.
An error occurred when writing file.
An error occurred while deleting the file.
An error occurred while exporting.
An error occurred while importing.
An error occurred while opening CG file.
Cannot execute encode process. Please restart the system.
An error occurred while applying Network Settings.
Messages
208
Number
4012
Message text
4013
4014
4016
Unable to start due to Hardware Fault.
4017
4020
4021
No files were found on the Memory Stick. Please ensure the files are placed in directory.
c:/MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/CG
4022
4023
4025
4026
4027
4028
4029
4030
4031
4032
4033
4034
4035
4036
4037
4038
4039
4040
4041
4042
4043
4047
4048
4049
4050
4051
4054
4055
4056
4057
4058
Unable to start due to Hardware Fault.
Failed to acquire Network Settings from DHCP server.
An error occurred during installation. Retry installation?
Unable to start due to Hardware Fault. Installation Canceled.
Please enter IP Address Settings, then select “Apply”.
Please enter Primary DNS Settings, then select “Apply”.
Please enter Subnet Mask Settings, then select “Apply”.
The Subnet Mask contains an invalid bit pattern. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
Invalid Default Gateway address. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
When using DHCP to assign DNS Server settings, IP address settings must also be assigned
by DHCP. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
4059
4065
4066
4067
4068
4069
4070
4071
Domain Name cannot end with a hyphen or a period. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
Domain Names must be 3 characters or longer. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
Domain Names must start with an alphabetic character. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
Host Names cannot end with a hyphen or a period. Please re-enter then select “Apply”.
Unable to start due to Hardware Fault.
External Disk HDDX is full. Recording stopped.
External Disk HDDX is not recognized. Recording stopped.
No files were found on the USB Flash Memory. Please ensure the files are placed in
4074
directory.
xx:/MSSONY/PRO/LPS/ANYCAST/CG
4075
4076
4077
4078
An error occurred during disconnecting. (HDDX)
An error occurred again. The problem persists. Please contact the service center.
External Disk HDDX is not recognized.
An error occurred during recovering.
Messages
209
Number
4079
Message text
More than one device is connected to the HDD port (HDDX). Only one HDD can be
connected. Recording Stopped.
4080
An error occurred while deleting xx.
A fault has developed with the internal fan. To avoid damage please shutdown the system as
soon as possible.
4081
4082
4083
4084
4085
4086
An error occurred when opening xx.
An error occurred when reading xx.
An error occurred when writing xx.
Memory allocation error.
An error occurred while opening TTF font file xx .
An error occurred while reading file xx.
Read permission denied or file does not exist.
4087
4088
4089
4090
4091
4092
4097
An error occurred while Warninging version compatibility of xx.
Opening file failed.
An error occurred while recovering.
Signal format of input source x has been changed. Recording stopped.
Connection timeout between encoder and server.
An error occurred while saving Job.
The system had failed in last shutdown.
Please restart the unit.
4098
4099
Please set Streaming Output to “Off” before performing this operation.
If the following message appears, immediately turn off the power to the unit and consult
your dealer or your Sony service representative.
Number
4045
Message text
A fault has developed with the internal fan.
To avoid damage please shutdown the system as soon as possible.
4046
Messages
210
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
See
page
Video-related
Video does not appear in the
source viewer.
The connected device is not
turned on.
Turn the connected device on.
–
The cables are not connected
properly.
Check that the cables are
connected properly.
The input signal is not assigned Check that the input signal is
correctly.
assigned correctly.
Video does not appear in the
PGM viewer.
The FTB button is lit.
Turn off the FTB button.
The PGM does not switch.
The [KEY ON] indicator on the While the KEY button on the
operation screen is lit red.
front panel is lit green, press the
CUT button.
Audio-related
No sound is emitted from the
speakers or headphones (the
audio level meter does not move).
The connected device is not
turned on.
Turn the connected device on.
–
The cables are not connected
properly.
Check that the cables are
connected properly.
The input signal is not assigned Check that the input signal is
correctly.
assigned correctly.
The CH ON button is not lit.
Turn on the CH ON button.
left turned down.
The PGM fader has been left
turned down.
Turn up the PGM fader.
The monitor destination is set to Set the monitor destination
AUX.
displayed below the audio level
meter to PGM.
No sound is emitted from the
speakers or headphones (the
audio level meter moves).
The monitor output level is
turned down.
with the monitor level adjustment
knob.
The TB button or the DIM button Turn off the TB button or the
is lit.
DIM button.
No sound is emitted from the
internal speakers.
A device is connected to the
monitor output connector.
The peak indication does not
disappear.
The control of the peak
indication is not possible if the
input audio is DV or SDI.
Check the input signal.
–
DV input
Noise occurs in the video or
audio. No video or audio is
output.
The signal is not being received Disconnect and then reconnect
–
clearly.
the cables.After reconnecting the
cables, restart the connected DV
device and the unit.
Troubleshooting
211
Problem
Possible causes
Possible solutions
See
page
Picture-in-picture
The NEXT selection button
flashes and the picture-in-picture same image for picture-in-picture
effect is not applied.
An attempt was made to use the Select a different image.
as the one being used for keying.
An attempt was made to use the Select a different image.
image assigned to INT for
picture-in-picture.
An attempt was made to use the Select a different image.
same image for picture-in-picture
as the one being used for
program output.
Luminance keying and downstream keying
Keying does not work. Keying is hidden because of the Change the Crop setting.
Crop setting.
Keying is hidden because of the Change the values set for Clip,
Clip, Gain, or Density settings.
Gain, or Density.
Keying adjustments do not take A keying source created with
PowerPoint in BMP format.
effect.
PowerPoint was saved in Tiff
format.
Luminance keying does not
disappear when the KEY button button for luminance keying.
is pressed.
The KEY button is not an On/Off Make the KEY button light
green, and perform a transition,
such as with the CUT button.
Keying does not disappear when Luminance keying is being
the DSK button is pressed.
Make the KEY button light
green, and perform a transition,
such as with the CUT button.
performed.
Keying does not disappear when Downstream keying is being
a transition is performed with the performed.
KEY button lit.
Turn off the DSK button.
Logos
Keying does not work.
Keying is hidden because of the Change the values set for Clip,
Clip, Gain, or Density settings. Gain, or Density.
Camera controls
The camera cannot be controlled. The VISCA cables are not
connected properly.
connected properly (to the
VISCA connector on the unit and
the VISCA IN connector on the
camera).
The camera has not been
registered for control.
The NEXT selection button
assigned to the video feed from
assigned to the video feed from
the camera you want to control is the camera you want to control.
not selected.
The camera status is No
Response.
Reset the camera.
The camera preset disappears.
The backup switch on the camera Set the backup switch on the
(EVI-D100/EVI-D100P) is not
set to ON.
camera (EVI-D100/EVI-D100P)
to ON before saving the preset.
Troubleshooting
212
Problem
Possible causes
Possible solutions
See
page
Streaming media
The video message “Please wait The ON LINE button has not
Press the ON LINE button.
for a while and reconnect”
appears in Real Player.
been pressed.
The file name is wrong.
Check that the file name set on
Real Player are the same.
The ON LINE button does not
turn off.
Only the ON LINE button is
pressed.
Hold down the ESC button and
press the ON LINE button.
The message “Streaming
The streaming server is not
top menu under [Streaming].
functions currently unavailable. started.
Please enter Streaming settings to
continue.” appears, the ON LINE
button does not be pressed.
The message “Starting Server.
Please restart the streaming after processing that the streaming
a while.” appears, the ON LINE “status” changes “Initializing”
It is a waiting time of the
[Off] in [Output] on the top menu
under [Streaming], and then set
for [Live] again.
button does not be pressed.
for “Ready”. A waiting time
depends on the parameters.
“The live contents can not be
view using Real Player.”
The necessary settings for
viewing the live contents are not viewing the live contents.
set.
Set the necessary settings for
Real Player is stopped.
Start Real Player playback.
–
The streaming server does not
transmit the live contents on the the top menu under [Streaming],
network.
and then set for [Live] again.
[Reconnecting] keeps appearing A connection cannot be
Check the settings of the unit,
network environment, and status
of the external server.
–
for the status.
established because of the
settings of the unit, network
environment, status of the
external server, etc.
USB device connection
Cannot enter characters from a
USB keyboard, even after
disconnecting and reconnecting connected when the computer
The USB keyboard was not
recognized because it was
connector, or once set for [Off] in
[Output] on the top menu under
it.
was busy performing processing [Streaming]. Or, connect the
for the software.
USB keyboard beforehand when
turning on the power.
Text typing tool
Even with [Paint] selected and a [BG] is selected in the view
transparency set in the [BG] tab, operation section.
the background is not
view operation section.
transparent.
Even with [Transparent Black] or [Checker] or [Live] is selected in Select [BG] in the view operation 116, 126
[Transparent White] selected in
the [BG] tab, the background is
not black or white.
the view operation section.
section.
External hard disk
The hard disk number does not
appear in the source viewer.
The source viewer is set to “No
Assign.”
Set the input with [Video Input
Assign] on the top menu.
The source viewer shows “No
Interface Module.”
Connect the interface module
correctly.
The hard disk is not recognized. Disconnect the cable, then
reconnect, and restart this unit.
Troubleshooting
213
Problem
Possible causes
Possible solutions
See
page
External hard disk (continued)
Attempts at recovery yield
repeated messages, “An error
occurred while recovering.”
The hard disk data is
unrecoverable.
Use [File Manager] on the top
menu t [Format].
* This erases the data.
Keyboard
The keyboard does not work.
The keyboard is out of range of
the infrared sensor.
the infrared sensor.
The keyboard batteries are
depleted (when the keyboard is
detached for use).
Replace the batteries.
Troubleshooting
214
About data
“Memory Stick” Media
• When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure
prevention switch to “LOCK”, data such as
images and mails cannot be recorded, edited, or
deleted. Be sure to unlock the switch before
transferring or copying data on the AWS-G500
to the “Memory Stick”, or erasing data on the
“Memory Stick”.
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of
important data on another “Memory Stick” or on
a hard disk using a computer.
Notes on using “Memory
Stick” media
• When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure
prevention switch to “LOCK”, data cannot be
recorded, edited, or deleted.
Terminal
Notes on using “Memory
Stick Duo”
Erasure
prevention
switch
• Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen, to
move the “Memory Stick Duo” write-protect
switch.
• Do not write forcefully on the “Memory Stick
Duo” memo area.
Label area
The position and shape of the write-protect switch
may differ between the various types of “Memory
Stick”.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while it is
reading or writing data.
Terminal
• Data may be damaged if:
- The “Memory Stick” is removed or the
AWS-G500 is turned off while reading or
writing.
Write-protect
switch
- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location
subject to the effects of static electricity or
electric noise.
Memo area
Notes on using the Memory
Select function
• You cannot use multiple memory blocks
simultaneously or continuously.
• Never operate the Memory Select switch when
the “Memory Stick” is inserted in the slot of the
AWS-G500, as it may cause damage. Sony
Corporation assumes no liability for failure
resulting from such operation.
• Make sure that the Memory Select switch is
properly positioned to the side. When the switch
is not positioned properly, the AWS-G500 may
be damaged or malfunction.
• Before inserting the “Memory Stick” in the slot
of the AWS-G500, make sure that the memory
you want to use is already selected.
• A “Memory Stick” with the Memory Select
function allows the user to select the internal
memory of the “Memory Stick” with the
selector switch. Care must be taken in the
following cases as the supported devices only
detect the selected memory:
• We recommend that you back up important data
recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not affix anything other than the supplied
label to the “Memory Stick” label area.
• Affix the label so that it does not stick out
beyond the label area.
• When storing or carrying a “Memory Stick”,
keep it in its original case.
• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory
Stick” with anything, including your fingers or
metallic objects.
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory
Stick”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick”.
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in
locations subject to:
- Extreme heat, such as in a closed car parked
in the sun.
- Direct sunlight.
- Humidity or corrosive substances.
- Formatting is only processed for the
selected memory.
“Memory Stick” Media
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- The remaining memory is only indicated for
the selected memory.
- Errors are only displayed for the selected
memory and are detected separately from
the unselected memory.
Specifications
General
Power Requirements
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
1.6 A-0.8 A
Operating Temperature
5ºC to 40ºC (41 to 104ºF)
Dimensions (w × h × d)
424 × 114 × 339 mm
Mass
Approximately 17 lb 10 oz
(8.0 kg)
Video Signals
VIDEO INPUTS (standard configuration)
Composite
BNC type × 4
Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative
S-video
DIN type × 4
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(PAL)
DV IN*
RGB
i.Link IEEE 1394 6-pin Type ×
4
IEC 61883-2 equiv.
D-Sub Shrink 15-pin
Type × 2 (Female)
XGA (1,024 × 768, 60 Hz
75 Hz),
SXGA (1,280 × 1,024, 75 HZ
60 Hz)
VESA (DMT) compliant
Table of PC RGB input
Dot
clock
Sync
polarity
Stand-
ard
fH
fV
Format
Hori- Verti-
(Hz) (MHz)
zontal cal
(kHz)
VESA
Nega- Nega-
tive tive
XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004
XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 78.75
SXGA* VESA 60 Hz 63.981 60.02 108
SXGA* VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 135
65
(DMT)
1,024×768
VESA
(DMT)
VESA
(DMT)
VESA
(DMT)
Posi- Posi-
tive tive
Posi- Posi-
tive tive
1,280×1,02
4
Posi- Posi-
tive tive
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Composite
BNC type × 1
Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative
DIN type × 1
S-video
Specifications
216
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(PAL)
i.Link IEEE 1394 6-pin Type ×
4
Analog Inputs 1-2
Analog Inputs 3-6
XLR/TRS Combo Type × 2
Ref. Level:
+4 dBu, −20 dBu, −44 dBu
Mic. Power:
+48 V
DV OUT*
TRS Type × 4 / Ref. Level:
IEC 61883-2 equiv.
+4 dBu, −20 dBu, −44 dBu
RGB (VIDEO OUT) 15 k RGB (50 Hz/59.94 Hz)
R: 0.7 Vp-p (75O)
Analog Inputs 7-8
DV IN*
Pin × 2 / Ref. Level: −10 dBu
i.LINK: IEEE 1394 (6 pins) × 4
IEC 61883−2 compliant
Audio standard level: −20 dBFS
Sampling rate:
G: 0.7 Vp-p (75O)
B: 0.7 Vp-p (75O)
SYNC: Composite sync TTL
output - audio output
RGB
D-Sub Shrink 15-pin
Type × 2 (Female)
XGA (1,024 × 768 60 Hz,
75Hz)
12 bit 32 kHz 4ch (uses only
ch 1 and 2)
16 bit 48 kHz 2ch
SXGA (1,280 × 1,024 60Hz)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
PGM OUT
TRS Type × 2 / Ref.: +4 dBu /
Menu setting
Signal
Impedance: 150 Ω
Pin Type × 2 / Ref.: −10 dBu /
Impedance: 470 Ω
TRS Type × 2 / Ref.: +4 dBu /
Impedance: 150 Ω
FH (kHz) FV (Hz)
Sync
RGB
OUT
PGM
OUT
format
*
**
MIX OUT
XGA
XGA VESA
(DMT) 60 Hz
H-negative
V-negative
-
-
-
48.363
60.023
67.500
15.734
15.625
60.004
75.029
75.000
59.940
50.000
60 Hz
AUX OUT
XGA
75 Hz
XGA VESA
(DMT) 75 Hz
H-positive
V-positive
SXGA
60 Hz
SXGA VESA
(DMT) 60 Hz
H-positive
V-positive
MONITOR OUT
TRS Type × 2 / Ref.: +4 dBu /
Impedance: 150 Ω
i.LINK: IEEE 1394 (6 pins) × 4
IEC 61883−2 compliant
Audio standard level: −20 dBFS
Sampling rate: 12 bit 32 kHz
4ch, 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch
15k RGB
60 Hz
Composite
sync
NTSC
PAL
Video
RGB
15k RGB
50 Hz
Composite
sync
DV OUT*
*
For details of RGB OUT settings, see “Setting the RGB Output
** For details of RGB OUT settings, see “Selecting the Video Output
HEADPHONES
INTERCOM
REF OUT
BNC Type × 2
Sync: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
(NTSC)
Sync: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
(PAL)
1/4” Stereo Phone Jack Type ×
1
70 mW × 2 / Impedance: 47 Ω
D-Sub 9-pin Type (Female) /
Original Parallel I/O
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(PAL)
* DV IN/OUT connectors
Other Interfaces
Recorder Port
HDD (in exfactory configuration)
i.LINK: IEEE 1394 6-pin
NETWORK
RJ-45 Type × 1, 10 Base-T/
100 Base-TX
USB
RGB(GUI)
USB A type × 2, USB equiv.
D-Sub Shrink 15-pin × 1
(Female),
Type × 2
HDD IF: SBP2
WXGA 1,280 × 800 60 Hz
REMOTE
Audio Signals
(Provided for future functional expansion.)
AUDIO INPUTS
Specifications
217
D-Sub 9-pin (Male) × 1,
RS-232C
DV IN/OUT
HDD
i.LINK: IEEE 1394 6-pin Type
× 2
IEC 61883-2 equiv.
i.LINK: IEEE 1394 6-pin
Type × 1
FACTORY USE
(Provided for future functional expansion.)
D-Sub 15-pin × 1 (Male),
Original Parallel I/O
HDD IF: SBP2
MEMORY STICK
“Memory Stick” Slot
BKAW-580 serial digital interface module
“Memory Stick Pro” and
“Memory Stick Pro Duo” are
not supported.
DIN 8-pin type × 1, RS-232C
Sony VISCA camera
commands are supported.
15.4” High Brightness LCD,
WXGA (1,280 × 800 60 Hz)
Built-In Speaker × 2,
SDI IN
SDI OUT*
HDD
BNC × 2
VIDEO: 800 m Vp-p (75 O)
SMPTE259M-C ITU-R656
compliant
VISCA
AUDIO:
Audio sampling rate:
20 bit 48 kHz 2 channels
(channels 1 and 2 or 3 and 4)
SMPTE272M-A compliant
BNC × 1
VIDEO: 800m Vp-p (75 O)
SMPTE259M-C ITU-R656
compliant
LCD
Speaker
Size: 20 × 40 mm
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
CD-ROM (× 1)
AUDIO:
Notes on using the CD-ROM (× 1)
Pin to BNC connector (× 4)
Battery: CR2032
Operating instruction (× 1)
Keyboard (× 1) 85 keys + Pointer /
Audio sampling rate:
20 bit 48 kHz 2 channels
(channels 1 and 2)
SMPTE272M-A compliant
HDD i.LINK: IEEE 1394 S400
(6 pins) × 1
Infrared communication
Powered from
AWS-G500: +5 V
Battery operation: CR2032 or
2032 H × 2
HDD IF: SBP2
* The output may be limited when this module is
used in combination with other interface
modules provided in the future.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Caution
BKAW-550 PC Video Interface Module
Due to the internal video processing of
AWSG500, the output SDI signal is not
guaranteed to be identical to the input SDI signal.
(mounted in slot 3 of this unit)
RGB
D-Sub Shrink 15-pin
Type × 2 (Female),
XGA (60 Hz, 75 Hz),
SXGA (60 Hz, 75 Hz)
Recommended power cord
NA
Europe
Part No. 1-551-812-11
Part No. 1-782-929-22
BKAW-570 SD Video Interface Module
(mounted in slots 1 and 2 of this unit)
Composite
BNC type × 2
Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Sync negative
S-video
DIN type × 2
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω,
(PAL)
Specifications
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DNS (Domain Name
System)
A system which allows Internet
domain names to be translated
into IP addresses.
Encode
To use compression technology
to create streaming files with
appropriate bitrates for different
bandwidths.
Glossary
Black burst signal
A reference signal used to
achieve external
Domain name
An identifier assigned to a
group of computers and
networks on the Internet.
Domain names are delimited by
periods (.), and arranged from
the left in the order top level
domain, second level domain,
third level domain, and so forth.
Equalizer (EQ)
A function which controls
specific audio frequencies in the
high, mid, and low regions.
Used to strengthen or delete
specific frequencies in order to
improve the audio.
synchronization (GenLock).
Color bars
A test signal which displays
vertical colored stripes on a
monitor. Used to adjust the hue
and saturation of colors on
video cameras and monitors.
ext3
A file system widely used with
Linux, which adds a journaling
function (allowing data changes
to be handled as transactions) to
the ext2 file system. It requires a
shorter time to recover from
hardware problems.
Downstream key (DSK)
A function which allows
pictures to be composed by
taking video to which an effect
has already been applied and
adding further images and text.
It is called downstream key
because this processing is done
at the very end of the processing
stream.
Color matte
A color signal generated by this
unit. The hue, saturation, and
luminance of color mattes can
be adjusted.
Compressor
Fade to black (FTB)
An effect in which video fades
out to a black screen.
A function which smoothly
limits audio signals exceeding a
certain threshold. Used to even
out audio signals which contain
large differences in amplitude.
Filter
Embedded audio
Audio that is embedded into a
video signal.
A function which removes high
or low frequencies. Used to
remove cable noise and other
kinds of noise.
Default gateway
A router or computer on a
network which serves as an
entrance to an outside network.
Other computers in the network
access the outside network via
the default gateway.
EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility)
The properties of an electrical
device of electromagnetic non-
interference and
electromagnetic immunity.
Electromagnetic non-
interference means that when
the device operates it does not
impair the operation of other
devices, and does not act as a
source of interference over a
certain level that would be
harmful to human health.
Electromagnetic immunity is
the property of electromagnetic
susceptibility such that the
device can operate without
interference from
Flip
Screen explanatory diagrams,
including text, illustrations,
graphics, and maps. A flip is
displayed in the video and is
used to explain the video
content.
Delay
A function which delays audio
to bring it into synchronization
with video, used when video is
input later than the
IEEE1394 (Institute of
Electrical and Electronics
Engineers 1394)
A standard for a high-speed
serial bus for connection not
only of computer peripherals,
but also of digital devices to
each other. Known as FireWire
by Apple Computer, and as
i.LINK by Sony Corporation.
corresponding audio.
DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol)
A protocol for automatically
assigning IP addresses to clients
when they connect to a network,
and recovering the addresses
when they disconnect.
electromagnetic radiation and
so forth emitted by other
devices.
FTB (Fade to Black)
See Fade to black
Dimmer
A function which slightly dims
a picture or slightly lowers
audio levels.
Glossary
220
GUI (Graphical User
Interface)
Logo
PFL (Pre-Fader Listen)
Monitoring audio before level
adjustments with the audio
channel faders. Used to check
the input audio. On this system,
pan and level control are not
applied to PFL audio, even if
trim, filter, EQ, pan, and level
control settings have been
made.
A permanently visible mark
shown in video for the purpose
of copyright protection.
A user interface which, unlike
traditionaltext-basedinterfaces,
is designed around graphical
elements such as buttons and
menus.
Luminance key
A method of composing a
picture by deleting video which
contains components of a
specified luminance
Intercom
A network that allows staff
members to talk to each other
during program production.
(brightness). Typically used to
extract bright characters from a
dark background, so that only
the characters can be added to
the composed picture.
Picture-in-Picture (PinP)
An effect achieved by
embedding a video within
another video.
Host name
A name assigned to a computer
on a network to make it easier to
identify. Usually consisting of
alphanumeric characters,
Mix
Post-Fader
A type of transition effect. A
new picture is mixed into an old
picture, eventually replacing the
old picture.
Audio signals after the
application of all adjustments
except pan.
although conventions differ
according to the system. The
most commonly used types are
the terminal identifiers to the
left of Internet domain names.
Pre-Fader
Audio signals before the
application of any adjustments
with audio channel faders. All
other adjustments are the same
as those for Post-fader. Pre-
fader audio can be output from
the AUX output connector.
Monitor
To listen to audio and view
video. Or a device for viewing
and listening.
i.LINK
The high-speed serial bus
standard IEEE 1394.
Also called FireWire. Allows
connections between computers
and peripherals, and also direct
connections between digital
devices such as digital cameras.
Motion JPEG2000
An extension to the JPEG2000
image compression format that
enables video recording. It
provides picture quality
Preset
A function which allows a set of
electrical settings to be saved
and reproduced as a single set of
data. This system has a camera
preset function.
comparable to the DV format,
with file sizes that are smaller
than DV. It is noted for high
compression ratios in scenes
with rapid movement, which are
problematic for the MPEG
format.
IPv6
The next-generation Internet
Protocol, the successor to the
current IPv4 protocol.
Program (PGM) signal
output
The final video and audio
signals output from this system,
after the application of effects.
The video seen by viewers.
IRE (International Radio
Engineers)
A measure of the brightness
level of video on the grayscale,
ranging from 0 to 100. The
brightness level of black is
sometimes set at 0 IRE and
sometimes set at 7.5 IRE.
Oscillator
A transmitter that oscillates at a
fixed frequency, such as a sine
wave. This unit is equipped with
an internal audio oscillator.
RCA pin
A connector used on consumer
audio equipment. Connectors
come in color-coded pairs
(often white for left and red for
right). Also used for video
signals (color yellow).
Pan
Limiter
In audio, to adjust the right/left
balance.
A function which prevents
audio levels from exceeding a
specified threshold. Used to
suppress peaks in audio with
large differences in amplitude.
In video, to move the camera to
the left and right.
Glossary
221
RGB
Talk back (TB)
Trim
An output signal format which
displays pictures by using the
three primary colors: Red,
Green, and Blue.
To pass along instructions, for
example from a director. In this
system, when you talk into the
microphone on the front panel,
your voice is output to the
connected intercom system,
allowing you to converse with
other people on the intercom
system.
To adjust the input level of
audio signals. These
adjustments are performed at
the input stage, before level
adjustments with the audio
channel faders.
Serial digital interface
(SDI)
A standard for transmitting
uncompressed digital video
signals and embedded audio
over a single coaxial cable.
TRS
A jack used in headphones and
other devices.
TB (Talk Back)
See Talk back.
VISCA
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair
cable)
A type of cable for
communications. Copper wires
are twisted in pairs, and then
shielded.
A protocol developed by Sony
which allows video equipment
to be connected to computers.
Telop (Television Opaque
Projector)
Superimposed text and image
resources, such as television
subtitles. This also refers to text
and images that have been
combined with video.
Wipe
A type of transition effect. A
new picture moves in to replace
an old picture, as if wiping the
old picture away.
Streaming
Real-time playback of audio
and data received over a
network. Compared to
Threshold
The level at which a limiter or
compressor is activated.
XLR
A 3-pin connector, often called
a Cannon connector. A locking
mechanism keeps the connector
securely connected even when
the cable is pulled. Very stable
despite its simple structure, and
often used on microphones to
suppress handling noise.
“download” playback, which
starts after all the data has been
received, streaming allows
playback of data received up to
now. Formats which enable
streaming include RealMedia,
Windows Media, and Quick
Time. This system supports the
RealMedia streaming file
format (.rm).
Thumbnail
An image which has been
reduced in size for the purpose
of displaying a list of many
images.
Tilt
To move a camera up and down.
Transition
Subnet mask
To switch from one video to a
different video over a certain
time interval. Transitions can be
used together with text and
image keys to compose and
erase pictures.
An IP address, which indicates
the address of a device in a
network, has two components: a
network address (the address of
the network) and a host address
(the address of an individual
computer). A subnet mask is a
value used to specify how many
bits in the IP address are
reserved for the network
address. A subnet is a smaller
network created by dividing a
large network into two or more
parts.
Transition effect
Gradually switching from one
video to another through the
application of one of various
effects. This systems supports
two type of transition effects:
mix and wipe.
Superimpose
A type of special effect in video
editing, used to display text and
pictures over other pictures.
Glossary
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Index
Symbols
+48V switch ......................20
C
Camera Preset ................. 134
camera supporting VISCA
protocol ...................... 132
Numerics
channel faders ................... 59
Color Bars ........................ 78
Color Mattes ..................... 78
Compressor .................... 166
Connecting a Camera With
F
A
ACCESS menu ..................30
Filter ........................165
Limiter/Compressor ...166
Luminance Level .......160
MIX OUT .................157
PGM OUT ................156
Adjusting Analog Video Input
Signals ........................160
Adjusting Color Matte ......161
Adjusting the Audio Left and
Right Channel Balance ..166
Adjusting the equalizer .....165
Adjusting the Output Levels for
G
Connecting a Plasma Display/
Projector ....................... 53
Connecting an amplifier ..... 54
Connections ...................... 49
Cropping .......................... 87
H
Headphone connector
(HEADPHONES)
I
i.LINK connector
Cutting High Frequency or Low
Frequency ................... 164
Importing Graphics Files ..175
Intercom .........................154
D
Determining the Audio Signal
Output Destinations ...... 156
Dimensions .................... 219
DV connectors
Adjusting the Program Output
Video Image Quality .....162
Analog video input
connectors .....................21
AUDIO MONITOR button .16
Intercom interface
J
Audio Signal Related
E
Settings .........................59
AUX output connector (AUX)
K
Index
223
Streaming .......................185
L
P
Limiter ...........................166
SUPPLIED
Line input connectors (LINE)
7/8 (RCA) ......................20
PGM audio output connectors
(PGM) L/R (TRS,
balanced) ...................... 20
PGM selection buttons ....... 17
PGM video output connectors
Picture-in-Picture .............. 75
Positioner ......................... 18
Power supply connector
M
T
Menu operations ................31
Microphone ......................16
Microphone/line input connec-
tors (MIC/LINE) 1/2 .......20
Microphone/line input connec-
MIX output connector (MIX)
L/R (RCA) .....................20
Monitor level adjustment
Monitor output connectors
Audio MIC/
Audio Output
Audio Utility .............168
DV Output ................142
Network ...................186
Streaming .................188
Version ....................199
R
Real Player ..................... 195
Recording ....................... 142
Reference output connectors
RGB input connectors
N
Names and Functions of
RGB output connectors
S
SD video interface module . 21
Serial digital interface
Setting the Date and Time .. 46
Setting the microphone/
Settings .......................... 170
O
ON LINE button ................15
Operating monitor connector
(RGB (GUI)) ..................23
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES ...........218
Oscillator Signal ..............168
Output from the AUX output
connectors ...................156
U
Upgrading the Operating
Software ......................200
Showing a Logo on the
Specifications ................. 216
Starting ............................ 44
Output from the MIX output
connectors ...................157
Output from the PGM output
connectors ...................156
V
Video Signal Related
output program ..................65
Index
224
Trademarks
• Anycast Station and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”,
, “MagicGate Memory Stick” and
are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• i.LINK and the iLINK logo “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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