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Operating Instructions
Software Version 1.30
AWS-G500
©2005 Sony Corporation
Contents
Operating Instructions
Software Version
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Operations
Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External
Hard Disk
Chapter 4 Appendix
Page
Owner’s Record
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED
WARNUNG
AVERTISSEMENT:
WARNUNG:
For the customers in the USA
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
Usage Notes
Ensuring Good Performance From This Unit
Overview
Features of This
System
External Recording Material on an External Hard Disk
Example Applications
Page
Names and Functions of Parts
aACCESS buttons
bON LINE button
aENTER button
bESC button
c MENU button
d Jog roller
aAudio channel faders
bCH ON buttons
cPGM fader
aPGM selection buttons
bNEXT selection buttons
dKEY button
eMIX button
fEFFECT button
kIndicators (Ff)
lAUTO TRANS button
aNumeric buttons
bPLAY button
cSTOP button
jJog dial (inner dial)
aVISCA connector
bCable clips
cIntercom interface connector
dPower supply connector (~AC IN)
balanced type)
b+48V switch
cMicrophone/line input connectors (MIC
LINE) 3/4/5/6 (TRS balanced type)
dLine input connectors (LINE) 7/8 (RCA)
aReference output connectors (REF OUT)
bPGM video output connectors (PGM)
aAnalog video input connectors
b75-Ω termination switch
cDV connectors (DV IN/DV PGM OUT)
aSDI input connectors (SDI IN) (BNC) ×
bPGM SDI output connector (SDI OUT)
(BNC) ×
ci.LINK connector (HDD) (i.LINK 6 pins)
aFACTORY USE connector
b“Memory Stick” slot
cNETWORK connector (RJ-45)
dREMOTE (remote control) connector
eInternal hard disk access indicator
jHole for anti-theftwire
kVentilation holes
aBuilt-inspeakers
bDisplay
cNum Lock indicator
aMenu display
bGuidance object indication
cAudio level meter
dKEY ON
Program video
aWhat the preview is showing
bPreview video
cStatus
aTitle
bAccess URL
cInformation display
aThumbnails
bSource number
cAudio source name
dVideo source name
eInput signal indication
iHard disk status
Menu Operations
Displaying top menus and ACCESS menus
Top menus
ACCESS menu
Menu operations
Selecting a menu item
Confirming an item and proceeding to the next layer
Returning to the higher level
Confirming a selection
Entering numeric or text values
Closing a menu
For a top menu:
For an ACCESS menu:
Operation screen (Text Typing Tool Software)
aFile name
bExit button
1File operation section
aNew button
2Tool operation section
aSelection tool
bEyedropper tool
cLine tool
dText tool
lLower-thirdmemory tool
aText color selection buttons
bEdge style selection buttons
cWidth
dEdge color selection buttons
eShadow style selection button
g Color creation section
i Transparency
h Gradation pattern
jLine color selection buttons
kWidth
mBackground color selection buttons
nTransparency
6View operation section
aBackground display selection button
Checker:
Live:
BG:
Page
Preparations
Installation/Default Settings
Fitting a Keyboard
Using the keyboard away from the unit
Detaching the keyboard
Inserting batteries in the keyboard
Infrared transmitting range
Starting and Closing Down the Unit
Starting
Closing down
Using the timer to shut down the system/Releasing the timer setting
When setting the timer
When releasing the timer
Selecting the Keyboard Language
Setting the Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Selecting the Video Output Signal Format
Connections
Connecting a Camera with VISCA Support
Connecting a Microphone
Connecting a Computer (RGB Input)
Connecting a Camcorder
Connecting a VCR
Connecting an External Hard Disk
Connecting a Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor
Connecting an Amplifier
Preventing Accidental Cable Disconnection
Installing Option Modules
Settings Related to Input Signals
Video Signal Related Settings
Assigning video input signals to the selection buttons
Assigning a name for the video
Specifying a video input connector
•About the DV signal lock time
•When a serial digital interface module is installed
Audio Signal Related Settings
Assigning audio input signals to channel faders
Assigning a name
Specifying an audio input connector
•About the DV signal locking time
Setting the MIC/LINE level of an audio input
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Relation Between Program Output Display and Input and Output Formats
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Operations
Video Switching
Changing the Video with a Cut
Basic operation for a video cut
Switching directly by pressing a PGM selection button
Switching with the CUT button after checking the next video in the PVW viewer
Changing the Video with a Effect Transition
Basic transition effect operations
AUTO TRANS button
Transition lever
Switching with a dissolve
Basic operation for a dissolve
Switching with a wipe
Basic operation for a wipe transition
Changing the Transition Time
Changing the Effect Pattern
Basic picture-in-pictureoperations
Adjusting the Picture-in-Picture(PinP)
Changing the size of the video embedded
[Large]:
[Medium]:
[Small]:
Specifying the position to embed the video
Using Fade-to-Black(FTB)
Fading in a different video after fading out
Setting the Fade to Black transition time
Using Color Bars and Color Mattes
Using the Downstream Key (DSK) Function to Add Text or an Image
Basic downstream key operations
Inserting a downstream key
Setting the downstream key transition times
Adjusting the downstream key
Adjusting the outline of the text or image
[Clip]:
[Gain]:
[Density]:
Showing a Logo on the Screen
Basic operation for showing a logo
Showing a logo in the video
Adjusting the logo display
Adjusting the outline of the logo
Specifying the position of the logo display
[X]:
[Y]:
Using Luminance Keying
Basic operation for luminance keying
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Adjusting the Combined Video
Sharpening the outline of the key
Inverting the luminance key
Cropping Unwanted Portions From the Video Being Combined
Applying Edge Effects
[Width]:
[Softness]:
[Color Matte]:
Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)
Basic operation for previewing in the PVW viewer
For picture-in-picture
For keying
For picture-in-picture
For keying
Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer
Creating a Title Graphic with the Text Typing Tool
Sheets and files
Flow of Operations
Page
Starting Up
Closing Down
To power off the unit
Standard Operations
Mouse operations
Standard button operations
Standard checkbox operations
Standard pull-downlist operations
Standard keyboard operations
Standard operations for text input
Standard tool operations
Other standard operations
Object selection operations
File Operations
Creating a new file
Opening an existing file
Saving a file
Saving a file with a new name
Deleting a file
Exporting a file
all sheet:
current sheet:
Working on Text Objects
Creating a text object
Changing the text font
Editing the text
Changing the font size
Changing the font style
Changing the spacing between characters
Changing the spacing between lines
Aligning text
Changing the text color
Making changes to the character outlines
To change the style of the outline
To change the color of the outline
To remove the character outlines
To change the thickness of the outlines
Working on Line Objects
Creating a Straight Line
Changing the length and direction of a straight line
Directly after creating a line object
Already created line object
Changing the line style
Changing the line thickness
Changing the line color
Adding Outlines to Line Objects
To change the color of an outline
Shadow Operations
Applying a shadow
Changing the shadow angle
Changing the shadow distance
Changing the degree of blurring of a shadow
Background Color Operations (Creating Telop and Flip)
Creating a telop for keying (transparent for keying)
Creating a flip (for keying with a background color)
Color Operations
Creating a color in the color creation section
[HSL]
[RGB]
When [Picker] is selected
Changing the color using the Eyedropper tool
Changing the transparency
Applying a color gradation
Changing the gradation pattern
Object Layout
Changing the object front-to-backpositioning
Example:
To move the object from the back to the front
Positioning objects
Setting the lower third position
Centering an object vertically
Adding and Deleting Sheets
Adding a new sheet
Duplicate current sheet:
Create a blank sheet:
Deleting a sheet
Setting Background Display
Background setting
Display effect
When the color selection button in the [BG]
tab is [Paint]:
Key Combination in the Anycast Station Main Software
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Importing a Font File
Deleting a Font File
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Controlling Cameras
Controlling Camera Manually
Carrying out manual control
Storing a Camera Preset
Storing a camera preset
Applying a name to the preset
Recalling a preset
Deleting a saved preset
Setting the Camera Control
Disabling remote control of pan and tilt, or zoom
Reversing directions for ceiling-mountedcameras
Enabling manual focus and iris control
Manually controlling white balance
Resetting the Camera
About Camera Tallies
When using CCU, etc
Specifications of the FACTORY USE Connector
Pin
I/O
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Audio Mixing
Recording Video and Audio on an External Device
FS32K(4ch):
FS48K(2ch):
1 ch:
2 ch: R
When using the PGM SDI connector
Recording Inputs on an External Hard Disk
Recorded settings and file details
Recorded settings
File details
Connecting an external hard disk
Starting recording for each input
Material recorded
Audio:
Timecode:
Stopping recording
Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk
File indications
File name:
Timecode:
Playing files
Rapid recall of the last file played
Other playback operations
STOP button
REW button
FFWD button
Shuttle dial
Disconnecting the External Hard Disk
Recovering an External Hard Disk
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Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk
Using the Intercom Function
Speaking on the Intercom System
Monitoring state when using the intercom
Monitoring Audio
Output from the MIX output connectors
Displaying the Audio Signal Output Destinations
Monitoring Output Audio
Monitoring the Audio of a Particular Channel Only
Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings
Adjusting the Clock Phase of RGB Signals
Adjusting Color Matte
[Lum]:
[Sat]:
Applying an Offset to the Program Output Video
Setting the RGB Output Signal Format
[XGA], [SXGA]:
[Video RGB]:
Signal name
Applying Filters to the Program Output Video
Adjusting the Audio Input Signal Levels
Cutting High Frequency or Low Frequency
Adjusting the Equalizer
[High Freq.]:
[High Level]:
[Middle Freq.]:
[Middle Level]:
Using the Limiter or Compressor
Adjusting the Audio Left and Right Channel Balance
Adjusting the Output Levels for Each Destination
[AUX1 OUT Level]:
[AUX2 OUT Level]:
If the Output Video Is Delayed with Respect to the Audio
[PGM Delay]:
[AUX1 Delay]:
[AUX2 Delay]:
[MIX OUT Delay]:
Adjusting the Output Using the Oscillator Signal
Setting the oscillator signal frequency
Setting the oscillator signal output level
Setting the oscillator signal output destination
Saving and Loading Various Settings
Saving Various Settings Data
Loading Various Saved Settings Data
Deleting Various Saved Settings Data
Exporting Various Settings Data
Importing Various Settings Data
Importing and Deleting Files
Importing Logo Files
Deleting Files
Checking the Internal Hard Disk Remaining Capacity
Formatting an External Hard Disk
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Formatting a “Memory Stick”
Page
Formatting a USB Flash Memory
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Streaming
Configuring the Network Settings
Entering the host name
Setting the IP address
[Off]:
[DHCP]:
Making DNS settings
[Domain Name]:
[Primary DNS]:
[Secondary DNS]:
Displaying the MAC address
Setting Live Streaming Transmission
Setting the Streaming Output Path
Example:
Setting the video size
Setting the transfer rate
Entering content information
Configuring the settings for connecting to a server
When using the internal server
When using an external server
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Checking Connections to Other Devices
For the default gateway or external server
For a device other than the above
Starting and Stopping Streaming
Starting streaming
Stopping streaming
Settings Required for Viewing Streaming
Downloading Real Player
When video/audio deteriorates or stops during streaming
When the message “Please wait for a while and reconnect” appears (for Own)
Placing Streaming Links in a Web Site
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Appendix
Maintenance
Upgrading the Operating Software
Information on upgrades
Upgrade procedure
Page
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Messages
Warning message
Confirmation message
Informational message
List of Messages
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Troubleshooting
Picture-in-picture
Luminance keying and downstream keying
Logos
Camera controls
Streaming media
USB device connection
Text typing tool
External hard disk
Keyboard
“Memory Stick” Media
Specifications
Recorder Port
Audio Signals
Other Interfaces
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Dimensions
Glossary
GUI (Graphical User
Interface)
Intercom
Host name
i.LINK
RGB
Serial digital interface (SDI)
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair cable)
Streaming
Subnet mask
Index
Symbols
Numerics