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Sony aws-g500 Appendix, Maintenance, Checking the Operating Software Version, Panel:, Serial No, Audio Board:, Effect Board:, Main Application:, Text Typing Tool:

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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 Press the MENU button.

2 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.

Appendix

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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 Page Relation Between Program Output Display and Input and Output Formats Page 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 Page 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 Page Importing a Font File Deleting a Font File Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Formatting a “Memory Stick” Page Formatting a USB Flash Memory Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page Appendix Maintenance Upgrading the Operating Software Information on upgrades Upgrade procedure Page Page 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