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Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk

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By pressing the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button, you 
can delete all of the cue-up points simultaneously.

3

Press the ENTER button. 

The cue-up point is deleted. 

Disconnecting the External Hard Disk

When disconnecting the external hard disk, use the following procedure to 
disconnect safely.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

In the top menu, select [File Manager].

3

1

 Select [Disconnect], and confirm; 

2

 select the hard disk to disconnect, 

and confirm.

To disconnect all of the hard disks together, select [All]. 

The following message appears.

4

Press the ENTER button, to close the message.

5

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

Press the MENU button.

2

In the top menu, select [File Manager].

Note

Note

Delete

Disconnect

Recover

Rename

All

HDD1

HDD2

HDD3

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Summary of Contents for Anycast station AWS-G500

Page 1: ...3 215 040 13 1 Live Content Producer 2005 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Software Version 2 22 and Later AWS G500 Live Content Producer AWS G500 ...

Page 2: ...ss 51 Selecting the Video Output Signal Format 52 Setting the PGM Output Aspect Ratio 52 Setting the System Timecode 54 Connections 56 Connecting a Camera With VISCA Support 58 Connecting a Microphone 59 Connecting a Computer RGB Input 59 Connecting a Camcorder 60 Connecting a VCR 61 Connecting an External Hard Disk 62 Connecting a Plasma Display Projector Monitor 63 Connecting an Amplifier 64 Pre...

Page 3: ...ng the Results of Combining Videos Effect Preview 110 Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer 113 Recalling Video Effects Instantly Video Effect Snapshots 113 Creating a Title Graphic With the Text Typing Tool 117 Features of the Text Typing Tool Software 117 Flow of Operations 118 Starting Up 120 Closing Down 121 Standard Operations 121 File Operations 124 Working on Text Objects 130 Working...

Page 4: ...ack 184 Closing a File 186 About Deleting Files 186 Displaying the System Timecode in Viewers 186 Registering Cue Up Points 187 Accessing Cue Up Points 188 Deleting Cue Up Points 188 Disconnecting the External Hard Disk 189 Recovering an External Hard Disk 189 Recording Video and Audio to a VCR 191 Recording Program Output to a VCR 191 Operating the Unit to Record Program Outputs to a VCR 195 Cont...

Page 5: ...gnal Levels 218 Cutting High Frequency or Low Frequency 219 Adjusting the Equalizer 219 Using the Limiter or Compressor 220 Adjusting the Audio Left and Right Channel Balance 221 Adjusting the Output Levels for Each Destination 221 If the Output Video Is Delayed With Respect to the Audio 222 Adjusting the Output Using the Oscillator Signal 223 Saving and Loading Various Settings 224 Storable Data ...

Page 6: ...ultaneously With the ON LINE Button 266 Activating the Functions With the ON LINE Button 266 Deactivating the Functions With the ON LINE Button 267 Appendix Maintenance 269 Checking the Operating Software Version 269 Upgrading the Operating Software 270 Menu Items 274 Top Menu 274 ACCESS Menu 282 Messages 284 Message Structure 284 List of Messages 286 Troubleshooting 294 Memory Stick Media 298 Not...

Page 7: ...wiring or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket outlet near the unit If a fault should occur during operation of the unit operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off or disconnect the power plug WARNUNG Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen oder der Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts befindliche...

Page 8: ...en und Netzkabelsteckern wenden Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Electrotechniker 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 Thi...

Page 9: ...n vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses...

Page 10: ...opyright 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 ob...

Page 11: ...ng and using the unit closely observe the following precautions Protect from shocks and vibrations When subject to shocks or vibrations the HDD can be damaged and loss of data on the HDD can occur When transporting the unit use the specified packing material When transporting on a dolly or similar use a type which does not transmit excessive vibrations Excessive shocks and vibrations can damage th...

Page 12: ...ds or close to heating equipment Note that the temperature inside a car with the windows closed on a summer day can exceed 60ºC 140ºF 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 Install in a level place This unit is designed to be ope...

Page 13: ...ffects 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 You can register video effect settings as snapshots and recall them quickly when necessary Text Typing Tool Software The system includes installed Text Typing Tool software wh...

Page 14: ...SB flash memory and then use it on a nonlinear editing system If you perform switching while creating an EDL and simultaneously record material video and audio to an external hard disk there is no need to start editing work from the beginning because you can transfer the EDL you created and the external hard disk to a nonlinear editing system Streaming Broadcast You can encode in Real Media stream...

Page 15: ...itching or picture in picture audio mixing RGB input 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 RGB in...

Page 16: ...ation from an event saved and then use it on a nonlinear editing system in combination with a material file recorded on an external hard disk you can complete re editing work by just modifying the EDL Principal functions used creating EDL exporting EDL Streaming page 247 External hard disk VCR Recording pages 172 191 Internet provider Broad cast Switching page 77 External hard disk Memory Stick Re...

Page 17: ...o external hard disks page 177 Start stop recording to VCRs connected to the DV connectors page 195 Start end EDL creation page 231 You can also start all these functions simultaneously 1 Menu control section Use these controls to operate the top menus and ACCESS menus For details of operations see Menu Operations page 34 a ENTER button This button confirms an item or input value in menu operation...

Page 18: ... selection buttons page 74 c PGM fader This button adjusts the overall audio output level of the program output in the range from to 10 dB page 171 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 t MIX t PGM page 210 e Monitor level adjustment knob This button adjusts the level of the monitor outp...

Page 19: ... 179 181 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 A graphic file SD_Safe_Area tga is provided for displaying safe areas c CUT button This button instantaneously switches the video page 77 d KEY button This button effectuates keying page 99 When this key lights green the NE...

Page 20: ... files pages 94 113 160 165 187 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 178 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 input page 183 While recording to an external hard ...

Page 21: ...d performs playback operations for VCRs or files stored on the external hard disk page 183 SHIFT jog dial Aperture iris adjustment on camera with VISCA support SHIFT numeric buttons 1 to 6 Set camera presets Register hard disk and VCR cue up points SHIFT numeric buttons 1 to 9 Register quick access graphics files Register video effect snapshots SHIFT numeric buttons 0 Camera reset SHIFT numeric bu...

Page 22: ... a microphone or audio device AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 R R L L R L 2 1 2 1 OFF ON SD OFF ON OFF ON PC 1 2 3 SDI 4 Power supply connector AC IN 1 Audio inputs 1VISCA connector 4 SD video interface module se...

Page 23: ...ne connector HEADPHONES standard phone jack This outputs one of the PGM AUX1 AUX2 MIX audio page 209 The output level can be adjusted with the front panel monitor level adjustment knob MONI LEVEL page 210 3 Video outputs a Reference output connectors REF OUT 2 These output either a 60 Hz NTSC or 50 Hz PAL reference signal to match the program output signal b PGM video output connectors PGM Composi...

Page 24: ...ideo input to the same interface module in combination with audio that has the same source number as the video page 178 Manually record program output page 177 Simultaneously record material and program output ON LINE recording page 177 5 Serial digital interface module BKAW 580 Option a SDI input connectors SDI IN BNC 2 Inputs SDI signals b SDI output connector SDI OUT BNC 1 Outputs final video a...

Page 25: ...nal formats for input are supported 720 59 94p 720 50p 1080 59 94i 1080 50i b HD SDI output connector HD SDI OUT BNC 1 This outputs HD SDI signals The following signal formats for output are supported 720 59 94p 720 50p 1080 59 94i 1080 50i c HD indicator This lights or turns off in the following situations If the HD SDI IN connectors of the HD serial digital interface module are open a malfunctio...

Page 26: ... de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension excessive à ce port Suivez les instructions pour ce port Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät Anschluss verbinden der zu starke Spannung für diese Buchse haben könnte Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für diese Buchse When you connect the network cable of the unit to peripheral device use a shielded type cable to prevent malfunction due to rad...

Page 27: ...button for at least 4 seconds this forces a shutdown After a forced shutdown the settings of the unit may not be preserved i RESET button This button is provided for future functional expansion j Hole for anti theft wire This hole accepts a standard anti theft wire 3 mm 7 mm k Ventilation holes Be careful not to obstruct the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are obstructed the unit may ov...

Page 28: ... top menus page 34 the INT material selection menu pages 91 215 the graphics preset menu page 94 the camera guide menu pages 158 160 the HDD guide menu page 181 and the VCR guide menu page 197 b Guidance object indication The color of the guidance object indication has the following significance Amber When a video subject to camera control page 158 external hard disk control page 178 or VCR playba...

Page 29: ...mber 1 to 6 or INT of the source selected for keying appears In addition when Chroma Key page 103 or Luminance Key page 99 is selected for Key Type in the Video Effect menu Chroma or Lum appears respectively 1 PGM viewer This shows a program output a EDL status During EDL creation this shows the status of the creation operation Creation operation indications ON LINE reservation status ON LINE exec...

Page 30: ... of the display system There is no effect on the video output from the program video output connectors d VCR status While recording to a VCR this shows the status of the recording operation Recording operation indications ON LINE reservation status You can start recording by pressing the ON LINE button ON LINE execution status Recording to VCR in progress Recording has stopped due to reasons inclu...

Page 31: ...n playing a file on an external hard disk The status of file operations is shown File operation indications Opening Opening a file PLAY Playback STOP Stopped STILL Playback speed is set to zero with the shuttle dial or playback is stopped with the jog dial JOG Using the jog dial x2 Fast forward x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x64 x2 Fast reverse x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x64 The x1 8 x1 2 and x1 indications are also disp...

Page 32: ... video assigned to the selection buttons at 160 120 pixels at about 10 fps about 8 to 9 fps for PAL The video display is squeezed for 16 9 input materials b Source number This is the number 1 to 6 and INT assigned to the source video or audio 1 VOD icon 3 Information display 4 Live access URL 2 ON LINE icon 5 Title Initializing Starting server or encoder Live Ready and or VOD Ready Server started ...

Page 33: ...KEY button is lit video with a key inserted h 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 operations Recording operation indications REC PAUSE Recording on standby No Signal Recording is stopped because there is no video signal input REC Recording ON LINE recording reservation press the ON LINE b...

Page 34: ...During VCR playback only or appears Play position This shows the file play position When the play position is at the beginning or end z of each end lights While auto repeat playback is set an icon is displayed on the right side and the positions of the start and end points are indicated if they have been set page 184 5 Effect display This shows the video transition effect types and patterns and tr...

Page 35: ...ou want to adjust to display the ACCESS menus three levels deep in the source viewer together with the viewer for that number Starting with Software Version 2 00 the menu displays will differ depending on the interface module in use and video signal assignments Menu operations Sub menu Note Caution Video Effect DSK Fade To Black Logo File Manager Job ON LINE Manager Streaming Network Video Input A...

Page 36: ...e the T key on the keyboard Zoom Enable Focus Auto lris Exposure Auto White Balance Auto Disable Auto Enable Confirmation Confirming a selection Press the ENTER button or Press the jog roller You can also use the ENTER key on the keyboard Slider operation Turn the jog roller up or down You can also press R or r on the keyboard Moving the cursor to the next item Press the T or t button by the jog r...

Page 37: ...button For an ACCESS menu Press the same ACCESS button used to display or the ESC button Pressing an ACCESS button while the top menu is displayed closes the top menu and opens the ACCESS menu Pressing the MENU button while the ACCESS menu is displayed closes the ACCESS menu and opens the top menu Notes 1 File operation section 1 File name 3 Font operation section 2 Tool operation section 7 Sheet ...

Page 38: ...n This closes the open file and displays a new sheet 2 Tool operation section Select the tools needed to create and edit an object a Selection tool When you click this the mouse pointer changes to and you can select adjust and move an object page 123 An orange frame appears around the selected object b Eyedropper tool When you click this the mouse pointer changes to and you can set the color of th...

Page 39: ...bject is set as the lower third position m Lower third reset tool Restores the lower third position to its default setting 3 Font operation section a Font name This selects the font for a text object page 131 The currently selected font always appears b Size This selects the size of a text object page 132 c Bold button This sets the text object to bold face page 133 d Italic button This sets the t...

Page 40: ...b 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 a Text color selection buttons Select the color of a text object page 135 b Edge style selection buttons Select whether the object has an outline None for no outline and select the shape of corners page 136 c Width Set the width of the outline Select or enter a numeric value p...

Page 41: ...cted in the Color tab and Edge tab you can create your own color for the outline and shadow of the object page 144 h Gradation pattern Apply gradation to the color of the object page 147 i Transparency Set the transparency of each of the color and shadow of the object and the background created with paint page 146 x Line tab You can set the color and other settings of a line object This tab is div...

Page 42: ... currently displayed sheet with the previous sheet c Prev Sheet button Click this to display the previous sheet d Page display This shows the sheet number of the currently displayed sheet e Next Sheet button Click this to display the next sheet f Sheet Move button rearward Click this to exchange the currently displayed sheet with the next sheet g End button Click this to display the last sheet Thi...

Page 43: ...ware is captured each time this button is clicked page 152 c Safe Area When this is selected a dotted line shows the safe area page 153 Off Does not display the safe area 4 3 Displays a dotted line showing the safe area for 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 Displays a dotted line showing the safe area for 16 9 aspect ratio 7 Sheet operation section a New Sheet button This adds a sheet to the open file page 15...

Page 44: ...Chapter 1 Overview 44 Names and Functions of Parts ...

Page 45: ...tall the unit in a level place The unit weighs about 8 kg 17 7 lbs Check that the installation location is strong and spacious enough to accommodate the unit before installing There are ventilation holes on both sides of the unit To ensure adequate air flow there must be a space of at least 300 mm 12 inches on each side of the unit Connecting the power Connect the power cord to the power inlet on ...

Page 46: ...ny 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 When not using the keyboard you can insert it upside down In this case no power is supplied to the keyboard Note C...

Page 47: ...emove 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 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 char...

Page 48: ... the side panel The startup screen appears When the startup completes the operation screen appears 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 The last set data is saved If an external hard disk is connected it is automatically unmounted page 189 ...

Page 49: ... can use a timer to shut down the unit Do not shut down the system using the timer while recording to an external hard disk The recorded file may become damaged and unusable 1 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 It is not possible to use this function while the Text Typing Tool so...

Page 50: ...ime zone for your geographical location 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select System 3 1 Select Time Zone and confirm 2 select the area and confirm 3 select the region and confirm 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Date Time Time Zone System TC xx xx xx xx Language Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional English UK English UK B English US English US French Français German Deutsch ...

Page 51: ...d select the item to change and enter a numeric value with the keyboard The time set in LOCAL TIME appears at the upper left of the operation screen 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu 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 d...

Page 52: ...t this selection may cause momentary breakup of the output video When PAL 50Hz is selected small portions of the top and bottom of PAL input videos will be missing To avoid this set the RGB output signal format to Video RGB page 216 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...

Page 53: ...r serial digital interface module 2 Output from the HD video interface module or HD serial digital interface module 3 Output from the built in RGB output connector When 4 3 or 16 9 SD is selected program output from the HD video interface module BKAW 560 or HD serial digital interface module BKAW 590 is disabled Output connector PGM recording to HDD SD output 1 HD output 2 RGB output 3 PGM recordi...

Page 54: ... external hard disk The system timecode is used for the following functions The timecode of a file recorded for program output The timecode of an EDL The timecode of a file recorded for material except DV material The timecode to add to DV signals output from a DV output connector The timecode to add to SDI signals output from a SDI output connector The system timecode added with this unit is a dr...

Page 55: ...onfirm 2 select User Preset confirm and select Timecode 3 set a time in the input box and confirm The timecode display for System TC is updated to the set value When you configure this setting the timecode is preset at the time of configuration and when the unit is started and from then on the count increases 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Note Note Date Time Time Zone System TC 00 00 0...

Page 56: ...ital interface module is connected AUDIO IN Anycast Station MIC LINE LINE AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT PGM RGB INTERCOM VIDEO IN OUT S VIDEO COMPOSITE DV IN OUT HDD IN OUT PC video interface module BKAW 550 SD video interface module BKAW 570 Serial digital interface module BKAW 580 RGB VISCA HDD IN OUT SDI OUT SDI IN Depending on the device signal input output settings may be required Refer also to the man...

Page 57: ...ecome hot depending on the conditions of operation Caution AUDIO IN Anycast Station MIC LINE LINE AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT PGM RGB INTERCOM VIDEO IN OUT YPBPR IN YPBPR IN YPBPR OUT RGB BKAW 560 VISCA HD SDI IN HD SDI IN HD SDI OUT HD video interface module BKAW 590 HD serial digital interface module BKAW 550 PC video interface module Depending on the device signal input output settings may be required ...

Page 58: ...tion portal site https servicesplus us sony biz SoftwarePlusSerch aspx for customers in U S A https www sonybiz net anycast for customers in Europe Middle East and Africa https www ecspert sony biz ecsite for the other customers Notes AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH ...

Page 59: ...INE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 R R L L R L 2 1 2 1 OFF ON SD OFF ON OFF ON PC 1 2 3 SDI Capacitor microphone C 38B etc Dynamic microphone F 720 2 etc To Microphone line input connectors AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VI...

Page 60: ...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 Note Caution AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO ...

Page 61: ...o connect more than one VCR to a single DV connector Note Caution AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 R R L L R L 2 1 2 1 OFF ON SD OFF ON OFF ON PC 1 2 3 SDI Digital video cassette recorder DSR series etc For DV con...

Page 62: ... 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 se...

Page 63: ...FF ON OFF ON PC 1 2 3 SDI Flat panel display FWD series etc To RGB IN connectors RGB cable S Video cable For RGB connection For analog connection AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIOEO OUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 R R L L R L 2 1 2 1 OFF ON SD OFF ...

Page 64: ...se 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 Notes Flat panel display FWD series etc BNC cable AC IN LINE MIC LINE MIX HEADPHONES MONI INTERCOM 1 5 6 9 RGB PGM S VIDEO AUX PGM RGB I LINK S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE S400 RGB RGB COMPOSITE MIC LINE PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN VIDEO ...

Page 65: ...e module fitted to the unit as standard and install the new interface in the slot You can install an option module in any slot 1 Loosen the two screws fixing the interface module fitted as standard 2 Pull out the interface module 3 Insert the option module into the slot 4 Tighten the screws When installing an option module always turn the unit off first If you install an option module with the uni...

Page 66: ... 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 INT 6 5 4 3 2 1 PGM 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 60 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 60 PGM 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 60 Next selection video selected with the NEXT selection...

Page 67: ...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 Specifying a video input connector Specify the video input connector to which the video signals assigned to the selection button a...

Page 68: ...ch 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 source viewer for the originally assigned selection button shows the indication No Input Assign Notes Caution 1 2 3 4 5 6 Source Name Input S1 1 Composite Source Aspect 4 3 Control Off No Assign B SLOT1 IN1 Composite S Video DV SLOT1 IN...

Page 69: ...ameras 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 The maximum number of simultaneous video signal inputs to this unit is six 1 Connect the camera s supporting VISCA protocol to this unit For camera connection see Connecting a Camera ...

Page 70: ...ed is not detected automatically 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Video Input Assign 3 1 Select the number for the selection button from the list and confirm 2 select Source Aspect and confirm 3 select the aspect type for the materials to be input and confirm The functions of the setting items are as follows 4 3 Select this when the SD SDI signals input are 4 3 source materials The...

Page 71: ...tion on input signals using each of the corresponding ACCESS menus 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Audio Input Assign 3 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 ...

Page 72: ...l interface module is installed The HD SDI input connectors for individual channels are displayed Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Source Name Input L MIC LINE 1 Input R MIC LINE 1 Link to Video Off B MIC LINE 1 MIC LINE 2 MIC LINE 3 MIC LINE 4 MIC LINE 5 MIC LINE 6 LINE 7 LINE 8 SLOT1 DV IN1 SLOT1 DV IN2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Source Name Input L MIC LINE 1 Input R MIC LINE 1 Link to Video Off B MIC LINE 1 MIC LINE 2 ...

Page 73: ...terface module or HD serial digital interface module is installed SDI HD 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 or HD SDI input connector It cannot be combined with analog input video DV input video or video of the other SDI input connector or HD SDI input connector SDI embedded audio cannot ...

Page 74: ... select the number for the channel fader to link to the video and confirm 2 select Link to Video and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu The icon appears in the source viewer of the source number for which the link was set When the video of the viewer in which the icon appears is program output the CH ON button lights and the audio...

Page 75: ...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 ...

Page 76: ...Chapter 2 Preparations 76 Settings Related To Input Signals ...

Page 77: ...ideo 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 78 Switching with a transition effect In a transition effect the image gradual...

Page 78: ...n 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 2 Press the PGM selection button with the same number as the selected video 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 ...

Page 79: ...w 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 2 Press the NEXT selection button with the same number as this video 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 Example You may want to switch to...

Page 80: ...an 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 There are two ways of executing a transition Automatic execution with the AUTO TRANS button Manual execution using the transition lever NEXT INT 6 5 4 3 2 1 PGM NEXT INT 6 5 4 3 2 1 PGM Lit red Li...

Page 81: ...ever 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 1 Press the MIX button The MIX button lights amber and the effect indication on the operation screen shows the current mix state progress of the dissolve Carry out the transition Press the MIX button Select the next video to be out...

Page 82: ... in the PVW viewer 3 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 simultane...

Page 83: ... 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 84 Notes Press the EFFECT button Select the effect pattern in the top menu with Effect Pattern Carry out the transition Select the next video to be output using the NEXT selection buttons DIM TB 0 MIC FTB DSK KEY CUT ...

Page 84: ...utput video changes to the NEXT selection video by a wipe transition You can apply an edge effect to the wipe pattern For details see Applying Edge Effects page 109 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 Press the MENU button 3 In the...

Page 85: ... and confirm 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu 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 Note Note Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off Key Type Luminance Key Adjust Auto Ch...

Page 86: ...the top menu select Video Effect 3 1 Select Effect Pattern and confirm 2 select a picture in picture from the list and confirm The picture in picture information appears in the effect display Note Embedded video 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 Effect Pattern Transition T...

Page 87: ...ection 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 The transition time is always 0 You can crop the unwanted portions from the em...

Page 88: ...nctions of the setting items are as follows Large 1 4 of size Medium 9 64 of size Small 1 16 of size 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Specifying the position to embed the video 1 Perform steps 1 to 6 of Basic picture in picture operations page 86 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select Video Effect 4 1 Select Location and confirm 2 select X or Y and confirm 3 specify the position...

Page 89: ...lose 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 Press the FTB button once more to fade in the video from the black screen While the screen is black the PGM selection buttons change to amber Fading in a different video after fading out 1 After fading ...

Page 90: ... output signal format and PGM output aspect ratio setting The selected internal video signal appears in the INT source viewer You can change the color of the color matte For details see Adjusting Color Matte page 215 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 ...

Page 91: ...ou can also register graphics files to the numeric buttons on the front panel and access them whenever necessary For details see Accessing Graphics Files Quickly page 94 1 Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons The INT source selection menu appears 2 Use the jog roller to select a graphics file displayed in the lower part of the INT source selection menu and confirm Note DSK downstream key Select...

Page 92: ...ng as you hold down the button or key 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 If you change the video to a black screen using FTB no downstream key is output In this case the DSK button lights amber Sett...

Page 93: ...ct DSK 4 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 The functions of the setting items 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 I...

Page 94: ... On and confirm 3 select the side top bottom left or right to be displayed and confirm 4 move the slider to crop 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Accessing Graphics Files Quickly If you register a graphics file to one of the numeric buttons on the front panel you can quickly access that file whenever necessary Registering graphics files as presets 1 Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons...

Page 95: ...appears next to the number selected previously 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Anycast Station b Anycast Station_001 Anycast Station_002 aaaaaaa tif bbbbbbb tif SD_Safe_Area tga Preset Delete Data Name 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B Anycast Station b Anycast Station_001 Anycast Station_002 aaaaaaa tif bbbbbbb tif SD_Safe_Area tga Preset Delete Data Name 1 2 Anycast Station 3 4...

Page 96: ...firm The data name is registered Accessing the graphics files 1 Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons The menu that appears next is unimportant 2 Press the numeric button to which the graphics file is assigned The accessed graphics file appears in the INT source viewer Deleting a registered preset 1 Press INT in the NEXT selection buttons and press it again after the INT source selection menu ap...

Page 97: ...uperimpose 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 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 Lo...

Page 98: ... and a thumbnail as shown below for as long as you hold down the button or key 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 97 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select Logo 4 In the submenu set the following adjustment ...

Page 99: ...go display 1 Select Location and confirm 2 select X or Y and confirm 3 specify the position with the sliders The functions of the setting items are as follows X Specifies the horizontal position Y Specifies the vertical position 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...

Page 100: ...procedure for luminance keying is as follows 1 Press the KEY button The KEY button NEXT selection buttons and the MIX or EFFECT button light green and are now used for video keying 2 Select the video for keying by pressing the NEXT selection button assigned to it A green frame appears around the selected video in the source viewer 3 Press the MENU button 4 In the top menu select Video Effect Notes...

Page 101: ...procedure in Changing the Effect Pattern page 85 In key mode you can maintain the transition time effect pattern and edge setting adjustments for keying 7 Select Key Adjust confirm and adjust the key video with the submenu You can make keying adjustments while viewing the results in the PVW viewer before program output For details see Checking the Results of Combining Videos Effect Preview page 11...

Page 102: ...ecalled values return to their default settings Inverting the luminance key Select Key Invert from the list of items to adjust and confirm Key Invert turns on or off each time it is selected 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu 9 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 indicator on the...

Page 103: ...of the background containing blue is then removed and only the subject is combined with the background video A You can set the chroma key by automatically specifying a color from the key image with the cursor or by manually specifying each color setting Manual specification of settings is possible after performing automatic specification as well Pressing the KEY button switches to key mode the KEY...

Page 104: ...n the source viewer 3 Press the MENU button 4 In the top menu select Video Effect 5 1 Select Key Type and confirm 2 select Chroma Key and confirm Press the KEY button Switches to key mode Select Chroma Key for Key Type in the top menu Select the key video with a NEXT selection button Adjust the chroma key settings Carry out the transition Select the effect pattern with the MIX button or EFFECT but...

Page 105: ...e you can maintain the transition time effect pattern and edge setting adjustments for keying operations 7 Apply the effect using the AUTO TRANS button CUT button or transition lever The keying results using the default or previously used settings displays 8 Adjust the chroma key settings To adjust the settings automatically see Adjusting the chroma key automatically page 106 To adjust the setting...

Page 106: ... To adjust the position of the cursor 1 Select Location and confirm 2 select X or Y and confirm 3 specify the position with the slider The functions of the setting items are as follows X Specifies the horizontal position of the cursor Y Specifies the vertical position of the cursor Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off Key Type Chroma Key Adjust Auto Chroma Key Crop Off Size Small Location S...

Page 107: ...e settings 1 Select Key Adjust confirm and configure the following settings in the submenu Fine tuning the results from automatic adjustment 1 Select Clip Gain or Hue from the list of items to adjust and confirm 2 adjust the setting with the slider The functions of the setting items are as follows Clip Adjusts the threshold level for the background cutout Gain Adjusts the sharpness of the outline ...

Page 108: ...utput Be sure give display priority to the PVW viewer For details see Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer page 113 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of Basic operation for chroma keying page 103 2 Press the PVW button 3 Adjust the chroma key settings For details on how to make adjustments see steps 1 to 2 of Adjusting the chroma key automatically page 106 or step 1 of Adjusting each setting manually...

Page 109: ...ht to crop and confirm 4 move the slider to crop 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 1 First set the effect pattern 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select Video Effect When Auto Chroma Key is On When Auto Chroma Key is Off PVW viewer PVW viewer Effect Pattern Transition T...

Page 110: ...is displayed when you are making adjustments For details see Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer page 113 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 Note Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off Key Type Luminance Key Adj...

Page 111: ...e 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 Press the KEY button ...

Page 112: ...s along with the color specification cursor After you specify a color and exit Auto Chroma Key mode you can confirm the combined results Check and adjust the combined result and follow step 4 to switch to program output For details on making luminance key adjustments see Sharpening the outline of the key page 102 For details on making chroma key adjustments manually see Adjusting each setting manu...

Page 113: ...y and confirm 2 select PVW and confirm Recalling Video Effects Instantly Video Effect Snapshots By registering video effects set in the Video Effect menu as video effect snapshots you can recall video effects instantly when necessary Registering video effect snapshots You can register up to nine video effect snapshots in each of the User Program folders 1 to 6 for a total of 54 snapshots You can a...

Page 114: ...20F Edge Off Key Type Luminance Key Adjust Auto Chroma Key Crop Off Size Small Location Preset Delete Data Name 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 ESC ENTER MENU X Y REC SHIFT PVW Hold down the SHIFT button and press one of numeric buttons 1 to 9 1 aaaaaaaaaa 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 User Program 1 User Program 2 User Program 3 User Program 4 User Program 5 User Program 6 Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off...

Page 115: ... or the t key on the keyboard while a snapshot is selected you can display information on the snapshot as shown below for as long as you hold down the button or key Example For a PinP effect Through operations such as use of the transition lever and AUTO TRANS button the video is switched with the recalled effects applied Note Notes Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off Key Type Luminance Ke...

Page 116: ... the SHIFT button you can delete all of the snapshots registered to the numeric buttons 1 to 9 inside the selected folder User Program simultaneously 4 Press the ENTER button The registered snapshot is deleted and the number display turns gray Note 1 aaaaaaaaaa 2 bbbbbbbbbb 3 ccccccccccc 4 dddddddddd 5 6 7 8 9 Effect Pattern Transition Time 20F Edge Off Key Type Luminance Key Adjust Auto Chroma Ke...

Page 117: ...ware 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 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 positi...

Page 118: ...liminate 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 Upgrading the Operating Software page 270 1 Press the 1 power button on the side panel The operation screen appears 2 Press the keyboard F5 Fn 5 key ...

Page 119: ...M output aspect ratio setting is carried over from the setting configured with the Anycast Station main software However changes to the setting made with the Text Typing Tool software do not carry over to the main software Note Caution Anycast Station main software Text Typing Tool software 1Carry out the operation to start the Text Typing Tool and switch to the Text Typing Tool 2Create an object ...

Page 120: ...ack and the Text Typing Tool software starts 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 Button operations performed while an applicati...

Page 121: ...eft of the screen The screen goes black and the Anycast Station main software starts 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 vari...

Page 122: ...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 Key Operation T t Move the cursor horizontally one position at a time R Move the cursor up one position at a time r ...

Page 123: ... character selection delete the selection When there is no character selection delete the character before the cursor Enter Newline Esc Remove the cursor leaving the characters unchanged Space Insert a space Home Move the cursor to the beginning End Move the cursor to the end Alt Enter Confirm the entered text and exit the text input mode Key Operation Ctrl z Return to the previous state Undo func...

Page 124: ...the next object 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 Double click on the selected text object to switch to text input mode page 132 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 fil...

Page 125: ...e 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 I...

Page 126: ...tation main software In the Anycast Station main software the saved file appears if you press the INT NEXT selection button If a file of the same name exists in the Anycast Station main software it will be overwritten The appearance of graphics files created in a 16 9 aspect ratio with the Text Typing Tool software may be different depending on the PGM output aspect ratio setting Be aware that the...

Page 127: ...channel Saving a file with a new name 1 In the file operation section click the Save as button The Save screen appears 2 Enter the file name in File Name 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 ...

Page 128: ...ts 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 2 Select the file name from the list You can select multiple files by clicking or pressing the R and r keys to select file names while holding down the Shift key or by dragging to select file names 3 Click the Enter The following confirmat...

Page 129: ... is number 2 2 Open the file to be exported For the method of opening a file see Opening an existing file page 125 3 In the file operation section click the Export TIFF button or Export TGA button The following confirmation message appears 4 Select where to save the file and click Enter The following confirmation message appears 5 If the opened file includes multiple sheets select either all sheet...

Page 130: ...file is exported to the Memory Stick or USB flash memory When a file consisting of multiple sheets is exported the second and subsequent sheets are named as follows with the 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 Click t...

Page 131: ... As you enter text it appears in a pink and black dotted frame For details of confirming the text see Standard operations for text input page 122 If input with a font only supporting numerals spaces are input Changing the text font 1 Click the selection tool to select the text object page 123 An orange frame appears around the text object 2 Click the V button by the font name in the font operation...

Page 132: ...rder 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 3 Edit the text Changing the font size 1 Click the selection tool to select the text object page 123 An orange border appears around the text object 2 Click the Size V button in the font operation section 3 Select the size...

Page 133: ...om the keyboard then press the Enter key Changing the font style 1 Click the selection tool to select the text object page 123 An orange border appears around the text object 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 123 An orange border appea...

Page 134: ... tool to select the text object page 123 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 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...

Page 135: ...ter aligns the text Changing the text color 1 Click the selection tool to select the text object page 123 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 For details on adjusting the color when Paint is selected see Creating a color in the color creation section page 144 N...

Page 136: ...ection 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 Creating a color in the color creation section page 144 To r...

Page 137: ...traight 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 2 Click and drag An orange border appears around the line object and you can change the length or direction of the line Already created line ob...

Page 138: ...l to select the line object page 123 An orange border appears around the line object 2 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 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 Ent...

Page 139: ...utline 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 For details see Creating a color in the color creation section page 144 To change the width of an outline Click the Width V but...

Page 140: ... orange border appears around the object 2 Drag the direction indicator to the desired direction The shadow direction changes as follows 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 Changing the shadow distance 1 Click the selection tool and select the object wit...

Page 141: ...pplied page 123 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 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 back...

Page 142: ...ck and white it is set to but when used as a key source the background is transparent 1 Select the BG tab 2 Select the Transparent Black or Transparent White color selection button To create a flip with a solid white or black background select Paint and set black or white For more details see Creating a flip for keying with a background color page 143 Note Note ...

Page 143: ...3 Create a color in the color creation section For details of color creation see Creating a color in the color creation section page 144 The background changes to the selected color 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 transp...

Page 144: ...of these systems you specify three parameters to create the color HSL H Hue S Saturation L Luminance 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 ...

Page 145: ...d 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 2 Left click the color you want to pick The color of the eyedropper width window chan...

Page 146: ... creation section and then right click Changing the transparency You can set a transparency value for the color of an object This section describes the example of a text object color 1 Click the selection tool and select the object page 123 An orange border appears around the object 2 Select the Color tab of the Text tab To set color transparency for the shadow of an object select the Shadow tab o...

Page 147: ... of a text object color 1 Click the selection tool and select the object page 123 An orange border appears around the object 2 Select the Color tab of the Text tab 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...

Page 148: ...ion 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 C brings to the front C brings forward by one level A moves back by one level A moves to the back When C is selected Bring to front Bring forward When A is selected Move backward...

Page 149: ...t 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 This centers vertically within the frame This centers horizontally within the frame This positions the object so that its lowest part is aligned to a predetermined position Sele...

Page 150: ...d position To restore the lower third position to its default setting click the lower third reset tool 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 center...

Page 151: ...sheet object Create a blank sheet Creates a new blank sheet 3 Click the Enter The new sheet is inserted as the next page after the open sheet Deleting a sheet 1 With the page operation section page 42 display the sheet you want to delete 2 Click the Delete Sheet button in the sheet operation section This deletes the displayed sheets Simulating the Keying Effects By displaying an image captured fro...

Page 152: ...nd display selection button in the view operation section For details on the BG tab settings and background display settings see Background Color Operations Creating Telop and Flip page 141 Background setting Display effect Checker 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...

Page 153: ...Tool software for a keying 1 Click the Exit button at the lower left of the screen This starts the Anycast Station main software You can also use the keyboard F5 Fn 5 key to switch to the Anycast Station main software For details see To close the Text Typing Tool software and start the Anycast Station main software page 121 2 Press the INT NEXT selection button The INT material selection menu appe...

Page 154: ...me 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 Using the Downstream Key DSK Function To Add Text or an Image page 90 and Using Luminance Keying page 99 Notes...

Page 155: ...B flash memory in the side panel Memory Stick slot or USB connector The upper USB connector is number 1 and the lower connector is number 2 2 In the file operation section click the Import FONT button The following confirmation message appears 3 Select the inserted media and click Enter The font list appears 4 Select the font file to import from the font list 5 Click Enter While importing the foll...

Page 156: ... 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 Co...

Page 157: ...r by dragging to select file names If you attempt to delete a font file while a file is open the font files of fonts used by the file currently open cannot be selected Fonts included in the same ttc file are selected at the same time 3 Click Enter A confirmation message appears 4 Click Enter The specified font file is deleted Deleting a font clears the information for Undo and Redo operations Note...

Page 158: ...owing Anycast Station portal site https servicesplus us sony biz SoftwarePlusSerch aspx for customers in U S A https www sonybiz net anycast for customers in Europe Middle East and Africa https www ecspert sony biz ecsite for the other customers Controlling Camera Manually Control a camera manually supporting the VISCA protocol from this unit With the default settings of this unit focus and iris s...

Page 159: ...d The camera guide menu appears in the menu display 2 Select 7 Back Light and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected Camera control guide Guided item 5 6 2 3 ESC MENU X Y REC SHIFT JOG SHUTTLE Move the positioner for pan moving the camera shooting direction horizontally and tilt moving the camera shooting direction vertically control Hold down the SHIFT button and turn the jo...

Page 160: ...o perform automatic white balance adjustment by pressing the numeric buttons 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned A camera guide menu appears in the menu display 2 Select 9 One Push AWB and confirm 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 pane...

Page 161: ...ess 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 2 Control the camera to determine the shot 3 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 pr...

Page 162: ... 2 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 Deleting a saved preset 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned A camera guide menu appears in the menu display 2 Select the number of the preset you want to delete with the jog roller and confirm Not...

Page 163: ... is deleted and the number display turns gray Setting the Camera Control To change the default settings of this unit or to enable pan tilt and zoom for a ceiling mounted camera use the following procedure 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the camera video is assigned A camera guide menu appears in the menu display 2 With the jog roller select Control Setup and confirm The submenu appears ...

Page 164: ...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 3 Select R Gain or B Gain and confirm 4 move the slider to adjust the values Note Pan Tilt Enable Pan Reverse Off Tilt Reverse Off Zoom Enable Pan Tilt Enable Pan Reverse Off Tilt Reverse Off Zoom Enable Pan Tilt Enable Pan Reverse Off Tilt Reverse Off Z...

Page 165: ...tion as the HOME button on the RM EV100 Be aware that when configuring setting items that can be changed on the unit from On Screen Menus or the remote control the setting values on the unit will no longer match those on the camera Pressing up and down on the positioner moves the cursor up and down while pressing left and right changes the settings the same functions as the pan tilt buttons on the...

Page 166: ...the VISCA camera s power turn off when the unit is turned off When the unit is turned on all of the VISCA cameras connected to the VISCA connector will also turn on 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Video Utility 3 Select VISCA Power Control to set it On and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Note Note Pan Tilt Enab...

Page 167: ...r program output Tally outputs do not transmit properly when the unit is starting up 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 ...

Page 168: ...UT1 Controls the tally of the camera assigned to source number 1 On GND Off Open 10 O GPO1 GIP OUT2 Controls the tally of the camera assigned to source number 2 On GND Off Open 11 O GPO2 GIP OUT3 Controls the tally of the camera assigned to source number 3 On GND Off Open 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...

Page 169: ...TORY USE connector on the unit you can perform switching for the PGM and NEXT selection buttons from the external device Refer to the following diagram to prepare the cables Pull up of all signal lines is necessary On the unit set Trigger under Remote Switching of Video Utility to Low Level On the RM BR300 set the TALLY CONTACT switch to CONTACT 1 Connect the external device to the FACTORY USE con...

Page 170: ...SCA camera control When the KEY button is lit you can make key source selections Connect the external device before configuring this setting When Remote Switching is enabled the following icon appears Example When PGM is selected 5 1 Select Trigger and confirm 2 select an input level and confirm The functions of the setting items are as follows Low Level Triggers remote switching when input levels...

Page 171: ... Video Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings page 212 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 ...

Page 172: ...e 177 When recording on the external hard disk be sure to read the section External Hard Disk page 12 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 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 exte...

Page 173: ...er the maximum size of hard disks capable of being connected is predetermined When using multiple hard disks format them using the appropriate method for your computer Example When connecting three hard disks to a Windows computer format so that 90 GB of space is available The following message appears 7 Press the ENTER button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the following message ap...

Page 174: ... for DV input Therefore we recommend connecting the external hard disk to an interface module inputting analog material that is not going to be recorded You can also record by connecting to the 6 pin i LINK connector of the serial digital interface module When recording material Connect the disk to the same interface module as the input you want to record You can also record by connecting to the 6...

Page 175: ...ing 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select ON LINE Manager in the top menu 3 1 Select PGM Recording and confirm 2 select both the external hard disk to record program output and the input to use for recording and confirm When the PGM output aspect ratio is set to 16 9 HD PGM Recording does not appear The target hard disk number and ON LINE recording reservation icon appear in the hard disk status displa...

Page 176: ...rding and confirm 2 select the source number of the input video to record and confirm You can select multiple materials to record The ON LINE recording reservation icon appears in the device status display of the source viewer of the selected number 3 Press the MENU button to close the menu Material selection shortcut In addition to selecting material to record via the top menu as described above ...

Page 177: ...t material and Recording files page 177 for details on files for recorded program output If streaming EDL creation and DV OUT recording have been reserved they are also started simultaneously when the ON LINE button is pressed You can manually record additional input material page 178 even while ON LINE recording is in progress and vice versa Manually Recording Program Output on an External Hard D...

Page 178: ...External Hard Disk On an external hard disk connected to the i LINK connector HDD of the interface module you can manually record video inputted to the same interface model in combination with audio that has the same source number as the video Use this function if ON LINE recording did not start for some reason or if you want to start recording material again afterwards Furthermore you can simulta...

Page 179: ...hard disk number and recording status 3 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button The source viewer device status shows REC PAUSE The following confirmation message also appears at the same time Video ACCESS menu settings Adjustment is not possible for DV video Audio ACCESS menu Input Trim setting analog audio only Top menu Audio MIC LINE Level setting File name YYMMDD source number 3 dig...

Page 180: ...th 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 Stopping recording of material 1 Select the source to be stopped recording in the NEXT selection buttons 2 Hold down ...

Page 181: ...ule with an external hard disk drive connected is set to be used for program output recording in PGM Output of DV OUT in the Video Output menu the HDD file guide menu is not displayed 2 Select File Open and confirm The file list appears Only files recorded on this unit appear It is not possible to open a file while it is being recorded File information display Information on the selected file is d...

Page 182: ...ll 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 If you play back a file on the external hard disk drive while recording to the same external hard disk is in progress gray screen and block noise may occ...

Page 183: ...st in the forward direction 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 ...

Page 184: ... For details on opening files see Playing Files page 181 3 Select Auto Repeat The setting turns on or off each time it is selected 8 Start and 9 End become selectable and an icon appears in the device status of the source viewer and PVW viewer You can switch auto repeat on off by pressing the 0 numeric button Setting the auto repeat range Set a playback start point and end point for auto repeat pl...

Page 185: ... file guide menu Furthermore the start point and end point are displayed in the playback position display of the source viewer and PVW viewer When a start point and end point are set pressing the 8 or 9 numeric button moves the playback position of the file to the start or end point If they are not set the playback position moves to the beginning or end of the file Clearing the start point and end...

Page 186: ...page 240 Displaying the System Timecode in Viewers You can set the system timecode added to files to be displayed in the source viewer and PVW viewer during file playback For details on playing files see Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk page 181 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Display in the top menu 3 Select File TC and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected 4 ...

Page 187: ...d up 3 In the HDD file guide menu 1 select the number to register the cue up point to and confirm 2 select Preset and confirm Example When registering to numeric button 2 The cue up point is registered to the corresponding numeric button on the front panel You can also register the point by pressing numeric button 2 while holding down the SHIFT button The cue up point is registered and the timecod...

Page 188: ...Press the numeric button to which the cue up point is registered The video of the cue up point appears and the screen stops The numeric button you pressed lights Deleting Cue Up Points 1 Select the cue up point you want to delete in the HDD file guide menu 2 Select Delete and confirm The following confirmation message appears File Open File Close SHIFT z z 1 2 00 04 00 00 3 4 5 6 aaaaaaaaaa Preset...

Page 189: ...confirm To disconnect all of the hard disks together select All The following message appears 4 Press the ENTER button to close the message 5 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 i...

Page 190: ...pleted the following message appears 5 Press the ENTER button to close the message 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu 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 C...

Page 191: ... compatible VCR to record program output video The supported signal formats are 720p and 1080i Perform recording operations on the VCR HD SDI output connector HD SDI OUT connect to an HD SDI input compatible VCR to record program output video audio The supported signal formats are 720p and 1080i Perform recording operations on the VCR If a signal subjected to special processing is input to the syn...

Page 192: ...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 The functions of the setting items are as follows Fs32kHz 4ch 12 bit 32 kHz sampling 4 channel output select th...

Page 193: ...nnector and operate the VCR to start recording When the PGM output aspect ratio is set to 16 9 HD program output from the SDI output connector is not available a black image and silent audio signal is output Adding the system timecode to SDI signals when using a serial digital interface module 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Video Output 3 1 Select Add TC and confirm 2 select SDI ...

Page 194: ...D SDI output connector Connect the VCR to the HD SDI output connector and operate the VCR to start recording Recording is possible when the PGM output aspect ratio setting is 16 9 HD When recording is possible the HD indicator to the left of the HD SDI output connector is lit Setting the HD output signal format when using an HD video interface module or HD serial digital interface module Select th...

Page 195: ...Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button page 266 You cannot control the following devices Cameras with playback functions that are set to camera mode Devices with remote switching functions but with unconfigured remote settings Devices that do not support AV C protocol 1 Configure the settings in When using the DV connector page 191 of Recording Program Output to a VCR 2 Press the MENU but...

Page 196: ...cording Video and Audio to a VCR The ON LINE icon for VCRs disappears from the PGM viewer REC appears in the VCR status display and recording begins MONI LEVEL 0 10 ON LINE DIM TB 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 MIX EFFECT PVW ON LINE button ...

Page 197: ...be Controlled 1 Connect the VCR to the DV connectors on the SD video interface module For details on VCR connection see Connecting a VCR page 61 2 Assign input signals from the VCR to the selection buttons For details on assigning input signals see Assigning video input signals to the selection buttons page 67 3 1 Select the number of the selection button that the VCR is assigned to and confirm 2 ...

Page 198: ...d PVW viewer Other Playback Operations 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the VCR to be controlled is assigned The VCR guide menu appears in the menu display If a VCR is connected and the VCR guide menu does not appear press the NEXT selection button again 2 Press any of the following buttons to carry out the operation Note Note REC SHIFT PLAY button REC SHIFT STOP button REW button FFWD b...

Page 199: ...s the video in the reverse direction speed corresponding to the amount the dial is turned Jog dial Plays the video at a slow speed that corresponds to the speed at which the dial is turned Performance of the preceding functions is not guaranteed on all VCRs Function speeds vary depending on the device Registering Cue Up Points If you register a position on the videotape to one of the numeric butto...

Page 200: ...isplayed To change the position to be cued up repeat steps 2 and 3 above Naming cue up points 1 Press the NEXT selection button to which the VCR to be controlled is assigned 2 In the VCR guide menu 1 select the cue up point and confirm 2 select Data Name and confirm 3 enter the name of the cue up point in the input box and confirm The display for the number selected in step 2 changes from the time...

Page 201: ...tions that can make cue up impossible such as inserting a different videotape from the one inserted at the time of cue up point registration will have differing results depending on the VCR Deleting Cue Up Points 1 Select the cue up point you want to delete in the VCR guide menu 2 Select Delete and confirm The following confirmation message appears By pressing the ENTER button while holding down t...

Page 202: ...rates of 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz are supported Only file names containing alphanumeric characters within 20 characters are supported The following files are not supported Preparing AVI files created on other devices for use on this unit As an example the following describes the process of copying an AVI file from a computer and converting it for use on this unit The external hard disk to be used...

Page 203: ...Disconnect the external hard disk from the computer and connect it to the i LINK connector 6 pin on this unit Be sure to connect the external hard disk before powering on this unit 5 Power on the external hard disk 6 Press the 1 power button on the side panel to start up this unit The operation screen appears 7 Press the MENU button 8 In the top menu select File Manager 9 1 Select Convert AVI and ...

Page 204: ...AVI file can now be used on this unit File information after conversion Notes Logical name appears only on this unit Retains the original file name within 20 alphanumeric characters Files are displayed in a list under these names Physical name created automatically by the unit during conversion Changes to the following depending on the file type The physical name can be confirmed in the file infor...

Page 205: ... system and data that can be read and written to this is referred to as mounting If the external hard disk is not mounted automatically mount it manually using the driver software It may not be possible to mount an external hard disk depending on its size When formatting the external hard disk select a size that allows connection to your computer For details see Formatting an External Hard Disk pa...

Page 206: ...o the INTERCOM connector and connect the headphone connector to the HEADPHONES connector Pin No I O Signal name Description 1 I AUDIO IN H INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT H 2 O AUDIO OUT H INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT H 3 I CONTROL IN INTERCOM RECEIVE CONTROL LOW ACTIVE 4 I MIC IN ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE INPUT 5 GND GROUND 6 I AUDIO IN C INTERCOM AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT L 7 O AUDIO OUT C INTERCOM AUD...

Page 207: ...en using the intercom 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 Note Monitor output connector connection TB button state Internal speakers Headphone output Monitor output Output to be monitored Sound from the intercom system Output to be mon...

Page 208: ...n to close the ACCESS menu 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 Press the ACCESS button in the same column of the channel fader to which the audio you want to be the AUX output is as...

Page 209: ...ame column as the channel fader to which the audio you want to be the MIX output is assigned 2 In the top menu select MIX OUT to set it On and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected 3 Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu Displaying the Audio Signal Output Destinations Check where the output destinations are set 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Audio O...

Page 210: ...In the top menu select Audio Utility 3 1 Select Audio Monitor and confirm 2 select the output to be monitored 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 Notes Output destination indication Audio Monitor OSC TB B...

Page 211: ...or 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 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 affec...

Page 212: ...the desired item 2 adjust with the sliders The functions of the setting items 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 Auto Gain Control Adjusts the luminance signal to an optimal level When applying an offset to the program output video see A...

Page 213: ...ff each time it is selected 3 Press the ESC button to close the ACCESS menu 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 or HD SDI input signals Converting 4 3 Source Materials to Wide Screen Configure the following settings to convert 4 3 input materials to wide screen when the PGM output asp...

Page 214: ...selection button for the RGB signal you want to adjust 2 1 Select Resize in the top menu and confirm 2 select H or V and confirm 3 adjust with the slider The functions of the setting items are as follows H Adjusts the width reduction rate V Adjusts the height reduction rate 3 Press the MENU button to close the menu These settings are maintained even if the format of input RGB signals is changed Ad...

Page 215: ...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 The functions of the setting items 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 t...

Page 216: ...t signal format is PAL then when the XGA SXGA or WXGA setting is used the top and bottom portions 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 When inputting RGB signals to an external display the images may be displayed at a different fr...

Page 217: ...e MENU button 2 In the top menu select Video Output 3 Select Add Aspect ID to set it On and confirm The setting turns on or off each time it is selected When the PGM OUT Aspect setting is 4 3 the ID added is also 4 3 When the setting is 16 9 SD or 16 9 HD the ID added is 16 9 squeeze On devices capable of receiving aspect ratio information signals with a 16 9 squeeze ID attached are automatically ...

Page 218: ... picture flickers 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 Press the ACCESS button for the channel fader to which the audio you want to adjust is assigned 2 1 In the top menu select Input Trim 2 adjust with the slide...

Page 219: ... 1 In the top menu select Filter 2 select High Cut 8kHz or Low Cut 100Hz 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 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 sele...

Page 220: ...presses 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 Press the ACCESS button in the same column as the channel fader to which the audio you want to adjust is assigned 2 1 I...

Page 221: ...ach Destination Adjust the output audio level for each destination 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select Audio Output The Audio Output menu appears This menu graphically displays the output destination for each channel set in Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations page 208 3 1 Select the item you wish to adjust the level and confirm 2 adjust with the slider Note EQ Off Limiter...

Page 222: ...ctors 3 Press the MENU button 4 In the top menu select Audio Output The Audio Output menu appears 5 1 Select the item connected to the connector in step 2 and confirm 2 while watching the video connected in step 1 adjust it with the slider The items for which you can adjust the delay time are as follows PGM OUT Delay Sets the delay time for the program output audio in frame units AUX1 OUT Delay Se...

Page 223: ...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 Setting the oscillator signal output destination 1 Select OSC OUT and confirm 2 sel...

Page 224: ...o Input Assign settings Video Output settings Preset data Camera preset data Camera preset settings registered in the camera guide menu VCR cue up point data Cue up points registered in the VCR guide menu Graphics files Graphics files registered in the graphics preset menu Video effect snapshot data Video effect settings registered in Effect Pattern Various adjustments Audio adjustments ACCESS men...

Page 225: ...aved job data 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Job in the top menu Other Network settings Network settings EDL file name File Name setting of EDL Camera control settings Settings of the camera guide menu File control settings of external hard disks Auto Repeat settings of the HDD file guide menu System timecode settings System TC settings of System Language settings Language settings Display setti...

Page 226: ...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 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Job in the top menu 3 1 Select Delete and confirm 2 select the name of the data to delete and confirm The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom You can delete all of the job data by se...

Page 227: ... 2 and confirm 3 select the job data to export and confirm The data names are sorted in alphabetical order from top to bottom If you select All in 3 all files are exported If files of the same name already exist on the Memory Stick or USB flash memory when exporting all files an overwrite confirmation message appears When you want to overwrite all of the existing files with the same name press the...

Page 228: ...t Memory Stick USB Flash Memory 1 or USB Flash Memory 2 and confirm 3 select the job data to import and confirm 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 If files of the same name already exist on the internal hard disk when importing all files an overwrite confirmation message appears When you want to overwrite all of...

Page 229: ...Saving and Loading Various Settings Chapter 3 Operations The job data is imported When the import is complete a completion message appears 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu ...

Page 230: ... for customers in Europe Middle East and Africa https www ecspert sony biz ecsite for the other customers Conditions of EDL Audio combined with video signals is output as data at the same timing as video switching Mix wipe and picture in picture are replaced with the cut information Information such as keying downstream keying logos and fade to black is not output When using an EDL on a nonlinear ...

Page 231: ... creation starts and subsequent switching operation information is recorded You can also activate all of the reserved functions for the ON LINE button simultaneously For details see Activating Each Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button page 266 Ending EDL creation 1 Press the ON LINE button The following confirmation message appears 2 Press the ENTER button Note Note XXXXXXXXXX PGM Recor...

Page 232: ...ach EDL file name To create an EDL with a different file name repeat step 4 of Preparing for EDL creation page 230 Exporting EDL You can export an EDL file 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 2 Press the MENU button 3 In...

Page 233: ...verwrite all of the existing files with the same name press the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button When you want to skip all of the files with the same name and only export file names that do not already exist press the ESC button while holding down the SHIFT button The following confirmation message appears 5 Press the ENTER button The EDL file is exported to the Memory Stick or USB...

Page 234: ... for customers in U S A https www sonybiz net anycast for customers in Europe Middle East and Africa https www ecspert sony biz ecsite for the other customers 1 Install a driver software in the computer 2 Insert the Memory Stick or USB flash memory containing the EDL file into the computer and connect the external hard disk containing the recorded materials to the computer Make sure that hard disk...

Page 235: ... 720 to 1 920 and an aspect ratio of one of the following 4 3 5 4 5 3 16 9 or 16 10 Importable file types and extensions You can use the alpha channel of a graphics file as the key source allowing for higher quality materials to be inserted For details on the output display of graphics files see Relation between aspect ratio settings and output signals page 53 The unit may not support some graphic...

Page 236: ...ame name already exist on the internal hard disk when importing all files an overwrite confirmation message appears When you want to overwrite all of the existing files with the same name press the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button When you want to skip all of the files with the same name and only import file names that do not already exist press the ESC button while holding down th...

Page 237: ...details of formatting a USB flash memory see Formatting a USB Flash Memory page 245 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select File Manager 4 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 If you select All...

Page 238: ...own in the file information display physical name appears when the external hard disk is connected to a computer 1 Press the MENU button 2 In the top menu select File Manager 3 1 Select Rename and confirm 2 select a hard disk number or VOD File and confirm 3 select the file to rename input the new name and confirm 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Exporting VOD Fil...

Page 239: ...confirmation message appears When you want to overwrite all of the existing files with the same name press the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button When you want to skip all of the files with the same name and only export file names that do not already exist press the ESC button while holding down the SHIFT button The following confirmation message appears 5 Press the ENTER button The ...

Page 240: ...ing 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 File information for the hard disk EDL file graphics file logo file and VOD file Information on the selected hard disk or EDL file and a thumbnail are displayed as shown below if you press and hold down the t button of the jog roller or the t key on the key...

Page 241: ... confirmation message appears 4 Press the ENTER button The deletion message appears and the file is deleted If the system is shut down or Text Typing Tool is started while a file in the internal hard disk is being deleted the hard disk will need to be recovered 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Caution ...

Page 242: ...NU button 2 In the top menu select File Manager In the File Manager menu the remaining capacity is shown as Local Disk Remain 17 215MB Delete Disconnect Recover Rename Convert AVI Export EDL Type 1 Export EDL Type 2 Export VOD File Export Job Import Job Import CG File Import Logo File Format Local Disk Remain Remaining capacity ...

Page 243: ...enu select File Manager 4 1 Select Format and confirm 2 Memory Stick and confirm The following message appears 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 Memory Stick Duo Magicgate high speed data transfer support Yes Magicgate Memory Stick Magicgate Memory...

Page 244: ...atting ends the following message appears 6 Press the ENTER button to close the message 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 VOD EDL FONT 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu Note ...

Page 245: ...nfirm 2 select USB Flash Memory 1 or USB Flash Memory 2 and confirm The following confirmation message appears 5 Press the ENTER button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the following message appears 6 Press the ENTER button to close the message FACTORY USE REMOTE RGB GUI RESET USB NETWORK 1 8 15 9 1 5 USB connector Delete Disconnect Recover Rename Convert AVI Export EDL Type 1 Export...

Page 246: ... Flash Memory 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 VOD EDL FONT 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu Note ...

Page 247: ...he unit to your provider s streaming server and the viewers access the streaming server to view the live content 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 subscri...

Page 248: ...shielded twisted pair type Ethernet cable 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select Network 4 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 Transmission method Features Using your provider s streaming server Export a VOD file created on the unit and place it on your provider s streaming server ...

Page 249: ...ss DHCP When the address is automatically obtained from the DHCP server Manual When inputting the address manually When Manual is selected enter the following items and confirm 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 ...

Page 250: ...Chapter 3 Operations 250 Streaming 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu Apply Host Name IP Setting DHCP DNS Setting DHCP MAC Address XX XX XX XX XX XX 1 2 ...

Page 251: ...n 1 Select Output and confirm 2 select Live or Live VOD and confirm Select Live VOD when saving the VOD file onto the internal hard disk while transmitting live When the above operation is done the PGM viewer on the operation screen becomes smaller Even if left set to Live or Live VOD when this unit is powered on again the setting returns to Off If VOD file creation stops after the internal hard d...

Page 252: ...t and confirm Setting the transfer rate 1 Select Bit Rate and confirm 2 select the transfer rate and confirm Caution Live File Name Path VOD File Name XXXXXXXXXX START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 384k DSL Clip Information Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters 1 2 3 Live File Name Path VOD File Name XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Name Size 320x24...

Page 253: ...80 320 180 t 256 k DSL 160 120 212 120 t 150 k 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 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 th...

Page 254: ...nistration screen for Helix Server 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Streaming in the top menu 3 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 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...

Page 255: ...sten Address and confirm 2 enter the IP address of the unit which is seen from the external server when network Note Note Note START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 768k DSL Clip Information Server Setting VOD File Setting VOD File Distribution On Connection Check XXX XXX XXX XXX 8080 554 Apply Own Ext Account Ext Password Server Address HTTP Port RTSP Port 1 2 START STOP Ou...

Page 256: ...lect Transport and confirm 2 select the protocol to use for communication with the external server and confirm Note Notes START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 384k DSL Clip Information Server Setting VOD File Setting VOD File Distribution On Connection Check XXX XXX XXX XXX 5050 554 XXX XXX XXX XXX Apply Own Ext Account Ext Password Server Address HTTP Port RTSP Port Listen...

Page 257: ...ess 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 Press the MENU button Note Note START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Name Size 320x240 Bit Rate 384k DSL Clip Inform...

Page 258: ... notifies you whether the connection succeeded or failed 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Saving Live Streaming Transmissions as Files for VOD You can save live streaming transmissions onto the unit s internal hard disk as files for VOD You can confirm the list of saved files under Rename of File Manager or Export VOD File Note START STOP Output Live VOD Stream Na...

Page 259: ...ideo size transfer rate and content information Configuration procedures are the same as those for live transmission For details see Setting the video size page 252 Setting the transfer rate page 252 and Entering content information page 253 under step 3 of Setting the menu Selecting the frame rate 1 Select VOD File Setting and confirm 2 select Frame Rate and confirm 3 select a frame rate and conf...

Page 260: ...e When the size of a file reaches the size you specify that file completes and file creation continues with a new file A number starting with 1 and increasing with each successive file follows the file name you specify Example live1 rmvb 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Caution File Size Length 2 GB 4 hours 1 GB 2 hours 512 MB 1 hour 256 MB 30 minutes 128 MB 20 minutes Note Frame Rate 30f...

Page 261: ...ning the VOD icon appears as follows The icon is grayed out while the internal server is running To close accessibility to stored content delete or rename that content s file Starting and Stopping Streaming If you import a graphics file while streaming is in progress the image will distort Be aware of this especially when creating VOD files Starting streaming 1 Make the settings described in Confi...

Page 262: ...nsmitted using Real Player You can also activate all of the reserved functions for the ON LINE button simultaneously For details see Activating Each Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button page 266 You can also start streaming via the top menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Streaming in the top menu 3 Select START and confirm The following confirmation message appears Caution Note Note P...

Page 263: ...g in the top menu 3 Select STOP and confirm Streaming ends 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 Click Open on the File menu 3 Follow...

Page 264: ...ns of the network 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...

Page 265: ...P 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 This file becomes the metafile of the Real Media format 3 Upload to the Web server the metafile saved in step 2 4 Insert a link to the metafile in the Web page on which you want to publish the stream Note ...

Page 266: ... EDL creation page 230 For Streaming see Setting Live Streaming Transmission page 251 For DV OUT Recording see Operating the Unit to Record Program Outputs to a VCR page 195 and Configuring settings for VOD file creation page 259 Activating the Functions With the ON LINE Button 1 Perform preparations for each of the functions 2 Press the MENU button 3 In the top menu select ON LINE Manager 4 Confi...

Page 267: ...LINE button The following confirmation message appears The ON LINE icon flashes while this message is displayed If you press the ON LINE button while holding down the ESC button each function deactivates without a confirmation message being displayed 2 Press the ENTER button Each of the functions deactivate and the ON LINE icon appears Note MONI LEVEL 0 10 ON LINE DIM TB 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 MIX EF...

Page 268: ...Chapter 3 Operations 268 Activating Each Function Simultaneously With the ON LINE Button ...

Page 269: ...tems 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 fir...

Page 270: ...ftwarePlusSerch aspx for customers in U S A https www sonybiz net anycast for customers in Europe Middle East and Africa https www ecspert sony biz ecsite for the other customers 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 Before carrying out...

Page 271: ... following screen appears The INSTALL screen appears after a few moments and C Copying Program files appears 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 Notes ...

Page 272: ...US 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 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 mess...

Page 273: ...nal BKAW 550 BKAW 560 BKAW 570 BKAW 580 BKAW 590 should install the optional equipment and then perform the same version upgrade When an interface module with older software is installed The software versions of installed interface modules are automatically compared to that of the unit during startup and if there is an interface module running on older software the following message appears Press ...

Page 274: ...ion Time 20F Edge Off Off On Width 5 Softness 20 Color Matte Lum 100 Sat 0 Hue 0 Key Type Luminance Key Luminance Key Chroma Key Key Adjust Clip 0 Gain 50 Hue Can only be configured for Chroma Key 0 Density 100 Key Invert Off On Off Color Cancel Off On Can only be configured for Chroma Key Off Auto Chroma Key Size Can only be configured for Chroma Key X Y can also be specified with the positioner ...

Page 275: ...Bottom 270 Fade To Black Transition Time 20F Logo Logo Source None A list of the imported file names can be displayed from Import CG File of File Manager Clip 0 Gain 50 Density 100 Location X Y This can also be specified with the positioner X 290 Y 210 File Manager Delete HDD1 to 3 You can select from files on the external hard disk drives File names are listed below All EDL File File names are li...

Page 276: ...b Memory Stick File names are listed below All USB Flash Memory 1 USB Flash Memory 2 Import Job Memory Stick File names are listed below All USB Flash Memory 1 USB Flash Memory 2 Import CG File Memory Stick File names are listed below All USB Flash Memory 1 USB Flash Memory 2 Import Logo File Memory Stick File names are listed below All USB Flash Memory 1 USB Flash Memory 2 Format HDD1 to 3 You ca...

Page 277: ...Off On Off DV OUT Recording Off On Off Streaming START STOP Output Off Off Live VOD Live VOD Stream Name Live File Name Does not appear when Output is set to VOD Path VOD File Name Does not appear when Output is set to Live Size 320 240 428 240 320 240 428 240 240 180 320 180 160 120 212 120 Bit Rate 1M Download Cannot be selected when Output is set to Live or Live VOD 384k DSL 768k DSL 512k DSL 3...

Page 278: ...ing is set to Ext Account 30001 to 30020 Transport UDP UDP TCP Username Cannot be configured when Server Setting is set to Ext Password Password VOD File Setting Frame Rate Does not appear when Output is set to Live 15 fps 30 fps 15 fps 10 fps Export Size 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 512 MB 256 MB 128 MB VOD File Distribution Off On Off Connection Check External Server Default Gateway Other Network Host Name an...

Page 279: ...are assigned Audio Input Assign Source Name Enter up to 20 characters Input L MIC LINE 1 to 6 The setting display differs depending on the interface module installed LINE 7 to 8 SLOT 1 to 3 Input R MIC LINE 1 to 6 The setting display differs depending on the interface module installed LINE 7 to 8 SLOT 1 to 3 Link to Video Off On Off Video Output PGM OUT NTSC 60 Hz NTSC 60 Hz PAL 50 Hz PGM OUT Aspe...

Page 280: ...GA 1280 1024 60 Hz WXGA 1280 768 60 Hz 75 Hz Video RGB HD OUT 1080i 1080i 720p Add TC SDI Off Add Aspect ID Off On Off Filter Mode SD Video Normal Soft Normal Sharp RGB Sharp Soft Sharp Audio Output PGM OUT Delay 2F AUX1 OUT Delay 2F AUX1 OUT Level 0dB AUX2 OUT Delay 2F AUX2 OUT Level 0dB MIX OUT Delay 2F MIX OUT Level 0dB Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default ...

Page 281: ...vel VISCA Power Control Off On On Audio Utility Audio Monitor PGM PGM AUX1 to 2 MIX OSC OSC Freq Off Off 100 Hz 440 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz OUT Level 20 dBFS OSC OUT PGM AUX1 to 2 MIX TB TB OUT PGM AUX1 to 2 MIX TB OUT Level 20 dB System Date Time Time Zone System TC Local Time Uses the time set in Date Time Local Time User Preset Timecode Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Description Default ...

Page 282: ...Main Application Text Typing Tool Hardware Effect Board Audio Board Interface Module The setting display differs depending on the interface module installed Panel Serial No Main heading Subheading Description Default Luminance Level 100 Luminance Offset 0 IRE 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Chroma Level 100 Hue 0 Phase 16 Auto Gain Control Off On On Wide Zoom Off On On Resize H 100 V 100 Reposition H 0 V 0 Dynamic ...

Page 283: ...28 kHz Middle Level 0 dB Low Freq 114 10 Hz Low Level 0 dB Limiter Compressor Off Off Limiter 100 1 Compressor 2 1 Threshold 20dB Pan CNT Center PGM OUT Off On On AUX1 OUT Off Off Pre Fader Post Fader Send Level 0 dB AUX2 OUT Off Off Pre Fader Post Fader Send Level 0 dB MIX OUT Off On On Main heading Subheading Description Default ...

Page 284: ...elect 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 click Enter or press the Enter key on the keyboard To select CANCEL click Esc or press the Esc key Fn key on the keyboard To select YES click Y or press the Y key on the keyboard To select NO click N or press the N key on the ...

Page 285: ...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 ...

Page 286: ...lation canceled Shutting down 0018 Shutting Down 0020 The changes will take effect after the next reboot 0021 It is now safe to remove HDDX 0022 Format completed 0023 Formatting Please wait 0024 To re mount the HDD please ensure it is properly connected and re start the unit 0025 Recovery completed 0026 Recovering Please wait 0027 Shutting Down Cannot save the file during editing 0028 One font fil...

Page 287: ...te xx All files on HDDX will be closed 1014 All files will be deleted Are you sure you want to format disk xx File System ext3 1015 A file on HDDX is currently being used Do you really wish to format the HDD 1016 Start recording X xxxx avi 1017 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 1018 When the audio i...

Page 288: ...ite 1057 Do you want to delete xx 1059 xx were not found Do you want to select an alternative font 1060 One or more interface modules require a firmware upgrade 1061 File Name Saved Day 1062 1063 Are you sure you want to stop ON LINE 1064 Slot xx xx DV interface has already been assigned as an input Would you like to cancel the assignment and record PGM Output 1065 When the PGM Output is assigned ...

Page 289: ...d image file is not supported xx 2011 Insufficient Space on Memory Stick xx xx 2012 Internal Disk Full 2013 2014 Invalid Date and Time YYYY MM DD HH MM 2015 Less than 500 MB of free space remaining on Internal Hard Disk 2016 Memory Stick is Write Protected Please remove Write Protection and re insert 2018 Only images of size 160 120 are supported xx 2019 Only the following sizes of CG file are sup...

Page 290: ...067 There was an invalid Font file xx ttf 2068 No Font file were found on the USB Flash Memory Please ensure the Font files are placed in directory xx MSSONY PRO LPS ANYCAST FONT 2069 No Font file were found on the Memory Stick Please ensure the Font files are placed in directory c MSSONY PRO LPS ANYCAST FONT 2070 File Name contains illegal characters The characters cannot be used 2071 There were ...

Page 291: ... is an unsupported file 2114 Recording PGM Output to HDD is not possible while DV Slot xx xx is being recorded 2116 The number of files on HDDX has exceeded the system limit 255 xx file s can be converted 2117 Please set Streaming Output before performing this operation 2118 The character cannot be used 2119 File xx already exists Please input other file names 2120 Less than 500 MB of free space r...

Page 292: ...nvalid executable program for installation 4063 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault 4064 Invalid program file was detected Installation canceled Shutting down 4069 Unable to start due to Hardware Fault 4070 HDDX is full Recording stopped 4071 HDDX is not recognized Recording stopped 4072 Recording failed due to unspecified error 4075 An error occurred during disconnecting HDDX 4077 HDDX is not r...

Page 293: ...e wnn server 4096 An error occurred while loading Job 4097 An error occurred while saving Job 4098 The system had failed in last shutdown Please restart the unit 4101 Cannot start recording xx HDDX is not recognized 4102 4103 Cannot start recording xx HDDX is full 4104 Cannot start recording xx A file is opened 4105 An error occurred while saving EDL 4106 Cannot start recording xx The number of fi...

Page 294: ... The selection buttons switch on their own Remote Switching of Video Utility is set to something other than Off even when there is no external device connected to the FACTORY USE connector Set Remote Switching to Off 169 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...

Page 295: ...ogram output Select a different image 87 Luminance keying chroma keying and downstream keying Keying does not work Keying is hidden because of the Crop setting Change the Crop setting 109 Keying is hidden because of the Clip Gain or Density settings Change the values set for Clip Gain or Density 93 102 Keying adjustments do not take effect A keying source created with PowerPoint was saved in Tiff ...

Page 296: ...r viewing the live contents are not set Set the necessary settings for viewing the live contents 263 Real Player is stopped Start Real Player playback The streaming server does not transmit the live contents on the network Once set for Off in Output on the top menu under Streaming and then set for Live or Live VOD again 251 Reconnecting keeps appearing for the status A connection cannot be establi...

Page 297: ...while recovering The hard disk data is unrecoverable Use File Manager on the top menu t Format This erases the data 172 The PGM Recording menu does not appear The aspect ratio is set to 16 9 HD mode Set to 4 3 or 16 9 SD mode 52 The hard disk number remains grayed out The hard disk is being recovered automatically If the hard disk number does not display properly after waiting a few moments restar...

Page 298: ...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 S...

Page 299: ...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 i LINK IEEE1394 6 pin Type 4 IEC 61883 2 equiv DV IN OUT connectors RGB D Sub Shrink 15 pin Type 2 Female XGA 1 024 768 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz SXGA 1 280 1 024 75 Hz 60 Hz VESA DMT compliant WXGA 1 280 768 60 Hz Input from Macintosh computers is not supported Table of PC RGB input Format fH fV Do...

Page 300: ...48 V Analog Inputs 3 6 TRS Type 4 Ref Level 4 dBu 20 dBu 44 dBu Analog Inputs 7 8 Pin 2 Ref Level 10 dBu DV IN i LINK IEEE1394 6 pins 4 IEC 61883 2 compliant Audio standard level 20 dBFS Sampling rate 12 bit 32 kHz 4ch uses only ch 1 and 2 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch DV IN OUT connectors AUDIO OUTPUTS PGM OUT TRS Type 2 Ref 4 dBu Impedance 150 Ω MIX OUT Pin Type 2 Ref 10 dBu Impedance 470 Ω AUX OUT TRS Type...

Page 301: ...m AWS G500 5 V Battery operation CR2032 or CR2032H 2 Optional Accessories BKAW 550 PC Video Interface Module 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 VESA DMT compliant BKAW 560 HD Video Interface Module YPBPR IN D Sub Shrink 15 pin Type 2 Female 720 59 94p 720 50p 1080 59 94i 1080 50i Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω with Sync PB 0 7 Vp p 75 Ω PR 0 7 Vp...

Page 302: ...pling rate 20 bit 48 kHz 2 channels channels 1 and 2 SMPTE299M compliant Due to the internal video processing of AWS G500 the output SDI signal is not guaranteed to be identical to the input SDI signal Recommended power cord NA Part No 1 551 812 11 Europe Part No 1 782 929 22 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Caution Notes Always make a test recording and verify that i...

Page 303: ...303 Dimensions Appendix Dimensions 375 mm 147 8 inches 424 mm 163 4 inches 339 mm 133 8 inches 133 114 mm 41 2 inches 93 mm 33 4 inches 354 mm 14 inches ...

Page 304: ...k and recovering the addresses when they disconnect Dimmer A function which slightly dims a picture or slightly lowers audio levels DNS Domain Name System A system which allows Internet domain names to be translated into IP addresses 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 ...

Page 305: ... domain names i LINK The high speed serial bus standard IEEE1394 Also called FireWire Allows connections between computers and peripherals and also direct connections between digital devices such as digital cameras IPv6 The next generation Internet Protocol the successor to the current IPv4 protocol IRE International Radio Engineers A measure of the brightness level of video on the grayscale rangi...

Page 306: ...oad 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 Subnet mask 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...

Page 307: ...and A system that allows video content to be placed on a network which viewers can access freely Viewers can also download data for viewing onto their computers from the Internet Wipe A type of transition effect A new picture moves in to replace an old picture as if wiping the old picture away XLR A 3 pin connector often called a Cannon connector A locking mechanism keeps the connector securely co...

Page 308: ...Level 222 PGM OUT Delay 222 Audio Signal Related Settings 71 Audio Utility Audio Monitor 210 Chroma Level 212 Hue 212 Luminance Level 212 Luminance Offset 212 OSC 223 OSC Freq 223 OSC OUT 223 OUT Level 223 TB 207 AUTO TRANS button 20 80 AUX OUT Post Fader 208 Pre Fader 208 AUX output connector AUX 1 2 TRS balanced 23 C Cable clip 22 Camera guide menu B Gain 164 Back Light 159 Control Setup 163 166...

Page 309: ...le 237 Local Disk Remain 242 Logo File 240 Recover 190 Rename 238 VOD File 238 Filter High Cut 8kHz 219 Low Cut 100Hz 219 Front Panel 17 FTB 89 FTB button 19 G Graphics preset menu Data Name 96 Delete 96 Preset 95 Ground terminal 22 H HDD file guide menu Auto Repeat 184 Data Name 188 Delete 188 File Open 181 Preset 187 Headphone connector HEADPHONES standard phone jack 23 I i LINK connector HDD 24...

Page 310: ... in Picture 87 Positioner 21 Power button 27 Power supply connector AC IN 22 PVW button 19 PVW viewer 30 79 110 113 R Real Player 263 Recording 191 Reference output connectors REF OUT 23 RESET button 27 RGB input connectors RGB 25 RGB Output 216 RGB output connectors RGB 23 S SD video interface module 24 Serial digital interface module 24 Setting the Date and Time 50 Setting the microphone line le...

Page 311: ... Clip 102 107 Color Matte 110 Crop 109 Data Name 114 Delete 116 Density 102 107 Edge 110 Effect Pattern 85 86 Gain 102 107 Hue 107 Key Adjust 107 Key Invert 108 Key Type 104 Location 88 106 Luminance Key 101 Preset 113 Size 88 106 Softness 110 Transition Time 84 User Program 113 Width 110 Video Effect Snapshot 113 Video Input Assign AV C Player 197 Control 69 197 Input 67 72 Source Aspect 70 Sourc...

Page 312: ...icGate 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 The symbols for and are omitte...

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