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Operating Instructions

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AWS-750

Software Version 1.2

4-463-319-

(1)

Summary of Contents for AWS-750

Page 1: ...ve Content Producer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference AWS 750 Software Version 1 2 4 463 319 13 1 2013 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...ss 27 Step 4 Video Switching 28 Switching after Viewing a Preview Video 28 Switching the PGM Directly Direct Take 29 Using Transition Effects 30 Step 5 Audio Mixing 31 Basic Operations Using the Screens 33 Main Screen 33 Sub Screen 37 Creating Lists 39 Preparing Materials 39 Adding Input Sources to the Lists Add Source 40 Adding Still Images to the Lists Add Still Picture 40 Adding the Media Playe...

Page 3: ...the Monitored Audio 74 Adjusting MIX OUT Output Levels 75 Adjusting the Embedded Audio of Input Sources 75 Recording Outputs from the Unit to the Internal Storage 76 Configuring Recording Settings 76 Starting and Stopping Recording 77 Streaming 78 Preparation 78 Configuring Network Settings 78 Configuring Streaming Settings 78 Starting and Stopping Live Streaming Transmissions 79 Recording VOD Fil...

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Page 5: ...entertainment shooting may be restricted Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD Panel The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99 99 Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe stuck either always off black always on red green or blue or flashing In addition over a long period of use because of the physical characteris...

Page 6: ...ompositing Videos Using Picture in Picture PinP page 56 User templates added to the Titler You can import still image files to the Titler Template category This allows you to insert text on or otherwise edit imported still image files before saving them as user templates and using them Editing such as text modification can also be performed on preset templates which can then be saved as user templ...

Page 7: ...story This function is only supported on AWS 750 units that support HDCP i e units with the following serial numbers Serial number 11001 or later Timecode output function Timecodes are now embedded in HD SDI outputs Note ...

Page 8: ... and overlay videos at one time Variety of video inputs The unit supports six video lines of input HD SD SDI composite RGB HDMI allowing operations that utilize HD SD video and PC signals at the same time and production of a variety of video composites with high visual impact Video previewing You can preview the video that will be used as the next program output in the NEXT viewer Saving video com...

Page 9: ...alance allowing you to adjust the audio quality and levels for each channel individually Remote camera control You can perform pan tilt zoom and other remote controls for VISCA compatible cameras Pan tilt zoom and other conditions can be saved as presets that can be recalled whenever necessary You can also track people and tap the NEXT viewer to move the center position of the camera to the tapped...

Page 10: ... logos page 44 88 Creating and saving scenes page 64 Assigning video inputs page 39 97 Streaming settings page 78 AUX settings page 70 Operation flow Large screen Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Projector Camera AUX Streaming transmission Computer used for presentation AWS 750 Camera PGM PA system Speaker Displaying camera images page 28 r Streaming transmission page 78 r Inserting tit...

Page 11: ...rge screen Microphone Projector Remote camera Nonlinear editing device PGM AWS 750 Camera Computer used for displaying materials Blu ray disc DVD Computer used for presentation Displaying images from the projector r Recording page 76 r Displaying camera images page 28 r Controlling remote cameras page 47 r Mixing audio page 31 r Switching to picture in picture page 56 r Exporting recorded material...

Page 12: ...g The function of this button is identical to that of the Take button in the main screen d Internal speakers L R Outputs audio L R for the monitor When headphones are connected to the HEADPHONES jack output from the internal speakers is disabled e Sub display Displays the sub screen used for adjustments settings and other operations For details on basic operations see Sub Screen page 37 f R button...

Page 13: ... off page 25 To turn off the unit you can hold the switch for at least 4 seconds to force shutdown If you force shutdown the unit s settings data may not be saved in some cases c HEADPHONES jack standard stereo phone Outputs audio for the monitor You can adjust the output level with Monitor Level in the Audio Mixer screen page 32 d Release lever Unlocks the main display from its closed state For d...

Page 14: ...ing an external keyboard for video switching see Using External Devices for Video Switching and Other Operations page 81 b Ventilation holes Do not block the ventilation holes Doing so may cause internal overheating resulting in fire or damage to the unit When moving the unit after use allow the unit to cool down sufficiently beforehand c Release lever Unlocks the main display from its closed stat...

Page 15: ...e 113 d REF OUT reference signal output connector BNC type Outputs black burst BB signals e ground connector Connect the system grounding conductor here f Panel cover attachment points Attach the hooks of the panel cover here page 18 g Anti theft wire slot When you want to attach a commercially available anti theft wire to the unit attach it to this slot 3 7 mm 1 8 in 9 32 in h Ventilation holes D...

Page 16: ...and RGB connector 2 cannot be used simultaneously Select one or the other for use b COMPOSITE composite video input connector 1 pin jack Inputs analog video signals HD SD SDI SDI input connector 1 BNC type Inputs HD SD SDI signals COMPOSITE connector 1 and HD SD SDI connector 1 cannot be used simultaneously Select one or the other for use c HDMI HDMI input connector 4 Type A Inputs HDMI signals Us...

Page 17: ... see Video Setup Screen page 97 c HDMI HDMI output connector Type A The following video and audio are output as HDMI signals based on whether PGM or AUX is selected Video PGM PGM video AUX AUX video Audio PGM PGM audio AUX MIX audio For details on selecting PGM or AUX see Video Setup Screen page 97 Use a Sony HDMI cable Recommended cable example HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE DLC HJ20 2 m 6 6 feet d HD SDI...

Page 18: ...lease levers on the left and right sides in the direction of the arrows The left and right locks will release 4 Lift the areas near the release levers and slide the main display in the direction of the arrow The magnet locks will lock the display into place Magnet locks The panel cover includes mounting hooks You can attach and detach the hooks to the rear of the unit to attach or remove the cover...

Page 19: ...t to prevent dust from sticking to the films due to static electricity In addition apply the films in a well lit environment so that you can see if air bubbles form The anti glare films cannot be reapplied once they are applied Apply the anti glare films with great care Any dust left on the touchscreen surface will result in air bubbles Items to prepare Screen cleaning solution Cleaning cloth non ...

Page 20: ...cking sheet from the anti glare film on the side with the vinyl tape i e the inside and use the cleaning cloth to slowly smooth out any air bubbles starting from the center of the right side Apply the film while gradually peeling the backing sheet If air bubbles or leftover dust occur Remove the anti glare film up to the location of the air bubble or leftover dust and remove the air or dust as you...

Page 21: ... display with your fingers in place of keyboard and mouse operations This section describes how to perform basic touchscreen operations Operation errors may occur on the touchscreens if the unit is in close proximity to transceivers or other devices that emit high interference Keep sufficient distance between the unit and such devices to prevent errors Tap Lightly tap on a position on the screen T...

Page 22: ...enus and viewing filenames that end in in their entirety Drag Slide your finger while holding it on the screen This performs the same operation as dragging on a mouse Use this gesture to perform operations such as scrolling through lists and moving sliders Flick Slide your finger quickly and release Use this gesture to perform operations such as scrolling quickly through lists ...

Page 23: ...Devices page 24 r Step 2 Turning the Unit On page 25 r Step 3 Initial Settings page 26 Video Signal Format Settings Date and Time Settings Adjusting the Display Brightness r Step 4 Video Switching page 28 r Step 5 Audio Mixing page 31 Input list display Connector number Input signal IN1 1 SDI IN2 2 HDMI IN3 3 SDI IN4 4 HDMI IN5 5 SDI IN6 6 SDI Black Black signal generated internally by the unit Co...

Page 24: ...rting external power supply set the 48V switches on the rear panel to the ON positions 2 For details on enabling and disabling input of copyright protected HDCP signals see HDCP Handling under System page 98 Connection example Condenser microphones1 Projector Computer Remote camera page 93 Camera with HD SDI output Headphones Camera with HD SDI output Recorder with HD SDI input etc PA system Blu r...

Page 25: ...p The startup screen appears When startup is complete the main screen and sub screen appear and you can perform operations Main screen This unit is designed to be used with the main display in its upright position Do not perform operations with the main display closed Turning the unit off Press the 1 switch on the left side of the unit A confirmation message appears The current conditions are save...

Page 26: ...iguration is performed in the sub screen 1 Tap at the top right of the sub screen The System Setup screen appears 2 Tap Video The Video Setup screen appears 3 Tap System in the menu to the left The System screen appears 4 Select the system format in the System Format drop down list A confirmation message for restarting the unit appears 5 Tap Shutdown The unit shuts down 6 Press the 1 switch on the...

Page 27: ... order and then tap Set The values highlighted in blue indicate the currently selected values If the values you want to specify are not displayed drag the values up or down or tap or to display the values A confirmation message appears 3 Tap Shutdown The unit shuts down 4 Press the 1 switch on the left side of the unit to turn on the unit Changes to the date and time will be applied after the unit...

Page 28: ...input source you want to use for the program output The selected input source appears in the NEXT viewer as the next video that will be used for program output 3 Tap Take The video in the NEXT viewer appears in the PGM viewer and is output as the PGM output Pressing the L or R button at the left or right of the sub display performs the same operation as tapping Take 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to switch...

Page 29: ...erred to as a direct take Direct takes are performed in direct mode 1 Tap anywhere inside the PGM viewer to enter direct mode Direct mode is enabled and the NEXT viewer display dims In direct mode Direct Mode appears in the NEXT viewer 2 In the Input list select the input source you want to use for the program output When you select the input source the program video switches using the currently c...

Page 30: ...e next output video over the program video 1 In the Input list select the input source you want to use for the next program output The selected video appears in the NEXT viewer 2 In the Option menu tap the area on the right side of the Transition button The Transition list appears 3 Select the transition method you want to use and then tap You can select from four different directions for wipes Th...

Page 31: ...e made separately for each microphone Move the sliders while verifying the audio output and audio level meter You can operate five channel faders at the same time Channel 5 is reserved for the audio embedded in the SDI or HDMI video played back in the Media Player embedded audio For details see Adjusting the Embedded Audio of Input Sources page 75 A fader can be adjusted even when the channel is o...

Page 32: ... during pre fader listen In addition the audio level meter switches to PFL mode the button display switches to PFL while the PFL button is held down allowing you to check the levels of the audio input Adjusting the audio level for monitoring Drag the Monitor Level slider to adjust the output level of the HEADPHONES jack and internal speakers within a range of 0 to 255 For details on further operat...

Page 33: ...creen You can perform video switching operations in the main screen Parts identification a Scene list Input list Videos that can be used as program output are displayed here Select the button of the video you want to use for the program video from either list The source currently selected in the NEXT viewer will be highlighted with a blue background A light blue frame will appear around a source t...

Page 34: ...within the frame displays the Recording screen page 76 in the sub screen For details on recording see Recording Outputs from the Unit to the Internal Storage page 76 f Streaming status Program video can be encoded on the unit and streamed live using an external server or recorded as a VOD video on demand file The streaming status is indicated in this area as follows Live When live streaming is in ...

Page 35: ... following area of the button to display the list for that option see 8 that allows you to configure the option content When the button is open When the button is closed Tapping any area will display the list h protect icon Indicates that the current title or logo is protected When an item is protected its current status is retained Therefore recalling a scene will not change its status When you r...

Page 36: ...the context menu k Audio level meter Displays the audio levels of the program output or the MIX output within a 60 dB to 0 dB range Viewing the audio level meter l NEXT viewer Displays the next program output video You can also preview options here m Program output control area Allows you to perform operations for the program output Transition Rate Adjusts the transition rate of program video swit...

Page 37: ...ng PinP or chroma keying the Input tab will only appear when an input source from the Input 1 list is selected Embedded audio cannot be used for input sources in the Input 2 and Input 3 lists For details see Adjusting the Embedded Audio of Input Sources page 75 Camera tab Appears when a remote camera is assigned to the input source selected in the Input list of the main screen Allows you to perfor...

Page 38: ...ying Back Material Files in the Media Player page 53 d Recording tab Output can be recorded onto the unit s internal storage in high quality picture and audio You can perform operations and configurations related to recording in the Recording screen For details see Recording Outputs from the Unit to the Internal Storage page 76 e Streaming tab Output can be encoded on the unit and streamed live us...

Page 39: ... material Material other than 16 9 The unit s internally generated signals have an aspect ratio of 16 9 Wide zoom output is possible for SD input signals For details on settings see the System Setup Video Setup Input SD Input Aspect setting page 97 Preparing Materials Prepare the materials to be added to the lists Input sources Assign video input signals specify input channels for embedded audio a...

Page 40: ...he dialog box The input source is added to the specified position If necessary you can change the input connector and name settings For details see Video Setup Screen page 97 Adding Still Images to the Lists Add Still Picture Add still images imported to the unit s internal storage or still images created with the Titler to the lists For details on importing files see Managing Files File Manager p...

Page 41: ...y one instance of the Media Player can be added per list Display the context menu in the position you want to add the Media Player and select Add Media Player If you perform the operation on a button the item will be added below that button The Media Player button is added to the list For details on Media Player operations see Playing Back Material Files in the Media Player page 53 Creating and Ad...

Page 42: ...en and return to the main screen The newly created still images are added to the list When you perform creation after starting the Titler from a list via Create New the still images are added directly to the list The Add Still Picture operation is not necessary Editing Text Created in the Titler Edit You can start the Titler directly from a list and edit text for still images that were created usi...

Page 43: ...nge the sort order of each list 1 Tap Move at the top right of the list Move handles appear on each button The Move button changes to Done and move mode is enabled 2 Drag the move handle of the button you want to move to the desired position Dragging an area other than the move handle will not move the button 3 When you finish sorting tap Done Move mode is disabled and the Done button changes to M...

Page 44: ...ls for titles and add them to the Title list for options Prepare title materials using the following methods based on their intended purpose When inserting titles created on this unit Create titles using the Titler For details on creation see Creating Titles Titler page 82 When inserting still image titles created using a separate tool Create a title file that includes an alpha channel using anoth...

Page 45: ...n value within a range of 100 00 to 100 00 Density Adjust the transparency of the title within a range of 0 00 to 100 00 Depending on the values configured for each setting the title may not be displayed In such cases tap Reset to restore the original state and perform adjustment again 4 Tap The Title 1 list closes and the Option menu appears again The thumbnail of the selected title appears on th...

Page 46: ...XT viewer This section describes the procedure for the Logo 1 list as an example 1 In the Input list select the background video on which you want to insert the logo and display it in the NEXT viewer 2 Display the Logo 1 list 3 Select the logo you want to insert and adjust its position When you select a logo in the Logo 1 list the logo appears in the NEXT viewer To adjust the position When you sel...

Page 47: ... controller of the camera to configure setting items that cannot be configured from the unit If you change the settings be sure to restart the camera Camera movement and behavior will vary depending on the camera model When a camera is turned on it starts up according to the settings stored in Preset_1 If you want to recall current pan tilt positions and other camera conditions the next time you s...

Page 48: ...returns to its original position If you want to redo adjustments from the home position tap Pan Tilt Reset to reset the pan tilt positions Adjusting the zoom Drag the Zoom slider to perform adjustments When you release your finger the slider returns to the middle position Adjusting the focus You can select whether to adjust the focus automatically or manually in Focus Adjustment switches between a...

Page 49: ...e saved to Preset_1 If you do not save the settings to Preset_1 the settings will revert to previous values White Balance Select one of the following white balance modes Auto Automatic adjustment Indoor Indoor mode Outdoor Outdoor mode One Push Forcibly draw out whites from the lighting condition of the subject and use this condition during shooting AWB in the Camera screen is only enabled when On...

Page 50: ...he list Display the context menu of the preset you want to delete and select Delete Recalling Presets 1 In the Input list select the camera input source you want to control and display its video in the NEXT viewer 2 Select Camera in the Option menu The Camera list appears 3 In the Camera list select the preset you want to recall The preset video is recalled in the NEXT viewer Depending on the Came...

Page 51: ... Function You can display tallies on the source buttons in the Input list that light for the sources being used as the PGM output and NEXT selection sources Tally display example The Input list is the only list in which the tallies appear Tallies will appear or disappear when Take is tapped regardless of transition settings 1 Display the System Setup screen in the sub screen and tap Others 2 Tap C...

Page 52: ...ies on the camera will light in response to the GPI outputs This function supports up to four cameras 1 Connect the camera to the unit 2 Connect the GPI connector on the unit to the TALLY connector on the CCU For details on pin assignments on the GPI connector see GPI connector page 113 in the Connector Pin Assignments section 3 Select the input source of the camera in the Input list of the main s...

Page 53: ...b The Media Player screen appears 3 Tap Open The Open dialog box appears 4 Select the category to which the file belongs select the file to play back and then tap OK For details on categories see Managing Files File Manager page 86 The thumbnail and name of the file appear in the Media Player screen and the list 5 Adjust the playback start position and audio level of the file in the Media Player s...

Page 54: ... adjust the audio level by dragging the slider for channel 5 in the Audio Mixer screen If channel fader 5 is being used for both input and the Media Player the Media Player will have priority To stop playback Tap in the Media Player screen Entering Text Text is entered in the sub screen using the virtual keyboard 1 Tap the text entry field in the main screen or the sub screen The virtual keyboard ...

Page 55: ... immediately following the caret one at a time e Backspace Deletes characters immediately preceding the caret one at a time f Enter Confirms the text entry or inserts a line break g T and t Moves the caret position to the left or right one position at a time h Space Enters a space i ABC á Switches the keyboard to umlaut character mode or standard alphabet mode with each tap After switching to umla...

Page 56: ... overlay videos You can select from the following PinP patterns Selecting Composite Patterns 1 Select Effect in the Option menu The Effect list appears 2 Select the pattern you want to use The video composite appears in the NEXT viewer according to the selected effect pattern 3 Tap The Option menu appears again Pattern_01 Pattern_02 Pattern_03 Pattern_04 Pattern_05 Pattern_06 Pattern_07 Pattern_08...

Page 57: ...n the Option menu tap the input control number button on the Effect button The control number appears in the Option menu and the Input list The number changes with each tap 1 Background video 2 Overlay video 1 3 Overlay video 2 for patterns with two 2 Verify the input control number and select the input sources you want to use for the background video and overlay videos The selected video appears ...

Page 58: ...the Density settings Specify the opacity of the inserted image Priority Specify the top bottom relationship between videos when overlay video 1 and overlay video 2 overlap This item cannot be configured when using Pattern_01 Lower When configuring overlay video 1 this places overlay video 1 under overlay video 2 When configuring overlay video 2 this places overlay video 2 under overlay video 1 Upp...

Page 59: ...he border Saturation Specify the saturation of the border Hue Specify the hue of the border To restore the original value Tapping Reset restores the original value Configuring the Transformation settings Adjust the size and position of the overlay video Off On Selects whether to use the Transformation function On Enable the function Off Disable the function Size Drag the slider to adjust the size ...

Page 60: ...ckground video You can also adjust the size and position of the overlay video and use chroma keying and PinP at the same time You can select from the following patterns Pattern_12 Composite example Pattern_13 Composite example You can only add one PinP overlay video when using chroma keying Selecting Composite Patterns 1 Select Effect in the Option menu The Effect list appears 2 Select Pattern_12 ...

Page 61: ...videos If you want to use still images for the overlay image use the Media Player For details on adding the Media Player see Adding the Media Player to the Lists Add Media Player page 41 Adjusting Overlay Video 1 1 In the Option menu tap 1 background video or 2 overlay video 1 on the Effect button 2 Display the Effect list 3 In the sub screen tap the Effect tab to display the Effect screen and sel...

Page 62: ...es of the inserted image e g in a person s hair When On is selected the remnants of the specified color in the outlines are made colorless usually gray in appearance to reduce noticeability Density Drag the slider to adjust the density of the inserted image To restore the original value Tapping Reset restores the original value Adjusting Chromakey in Manual mode In Manual mode adjustments are perf...

Page 63: ...Video section Configuring the Transformation settings Adjust the size and position of overlay video 1 For details on setting items see Configuring the Transformation settings page 59 in the Adjusting Overlay Video section Adjusting Overlay Video 2 1 In the Option menu tap 3 overlay video 2 on the Effect button 2 Display the Effect list 3 In the sub screen tap the Effect tab to display the Effect s...

Page 64: ...cenes You can save the current state of the Input list Option menu and the transition rate to the Scene list as a scene You can save up to 99 scenes Stored scenes can be recalled whenever necessary For details on recalling scenes see Recalling Scenes page 66 Creating New Scenes 1 Operate the Input list Option menu and transition rate to create the conditions you want to save as a scene in the NEXT...

Page 65: ...message appears tap Yes Editing Scenes You can edit the video of a previously created scene 1 In the Scene list tap the scene you want to edit to display it in the NEXT viewer 2 Edit to create the conditions you want to save to the scene For details on excluding an option from the scene see Excluding Options from Scenes page 65 3 In the Scene list display the context menu of the button to which yo...

Page 66: ...y deteriorate in the following cases Subject The subject moves too quickly The subject moves out into the distance away from the camera The size of the subject changes significantly The appearance of the subject s clothes varies significantly depending on the angle in which it is viewed The subject s posture changes significantly The subject is too small or too large Environment The camera is shak...

Page 67: ...ears in the NEXT viewer during tracking mode The tracking status will not be displayed if an Effect is configured Tracking cannot be started when the tracking status is not displayed Search area indicator Indicates the area in which the camera can find a tracking target Tracking quality indicator Indicates the tracking quality or whether tracking is in standby by its color The size of the frame is...

Page 68: ... sure that your target does not move out of the camera s view 1 Use the adjustment handle to control the camera and position the subject to the center of the screen 2 Move the camera up to the position you want to use as the upper limit of movement and from that position move the camera right to the position you want to use as the right limit of movement and then tap Set at the upper right The upp...

Page 69: ...meras will be disabled during tracking Stop tracking before performing manual operations The tracking status will not appear and tracking cannot be started if an Effect is configured Tracking will stop automatically in the following cases When a camera preset is saved deleted or recalled When tracking is lost Tap the tracking target to start tracking again Stopping tracking Tap Stop Resuming track...

Page 70: ...hile the camera is moving the target will be disabled In such cases tap the target again after the camera stops Switching the Second Output AUX In addition to PGM another video composite output AUX is available on this unit You can select the AUX output from the input sources and the PGM In addition you can select clean versions of the PGM output that exclude specific composite images You can use ...

Page 71: ...m and select Off to exclude it Outputting AUX from the PGM AUX output connectors Specify the connectors RGB output HDMI output or SDI output connectors you want to use for AUX output as AUX 1 Display the System Setup screen and tap Video The Video Setup screen appears 2 Tap Output in the menu to the left select the connector you want to use for AUX output in the screen that appears and select AUX ...

Page 72: ...rify the output video When the AUX selection status is protected If the icon appears on the AUX button in the Option menu selection operations for the AUX list are locked Switching of the AUX video is not possible in such cases For details see 0 AUX lock icon page 36 in the Main Screen section Excluding AUX outputs from scenes If you save a scene while the AUX button is open the AUX selection will...

Page 73: ...age 74 Input Trim Adjust the audio input signal level page 74 Pan Adjust the left and right balance of the audio page 74 3 When you finish configuration tap The Access screen appears again The following sections describe the settings in the Access screen in detail EQ Adjust the audio quality by using the equalizer function to specify the frequencies of the high middle and low audio ranges Configur...

Page 74: ...thing out an audio signal with significant level differences Limiter compressor Select the audio compression method Limiter 100 1 Enable the limiter 100 1 Compressor 2 1 Enable the compressor 2 1 Off Disables both Threshold Adjust the level threshold at which the limiter or compressor takes effect within a range of 60 dB to 0 dB Reduction Meter Indicates the amount of dB gain reduction occurring o...

Page 75: ... using PinP or chroma keying the Input tab will only appear when an input source from the Input 1 list is selected Embedded audio cannot be used for input sources in the Input 2 and Input 3 lists Using embedded audio 1 In the Input list of the main screen select an input source that includes embedded audio The Input tab appears in the sub screen 2 Tap the Input tab to display the Input screen and ...

Page 76: ...s can be edited using various nonlinear editors Data compatibility with all nonlinear editing devices is not guaranteed For details on the formats of the files recorded by this unit see Recording format page 111 For further details contact your dealer or local Sony representative Configuring Recording Settings Settings related to recording are configured in the Recording screen of the sub screen Y...

Page 77: ... is selected tap the timecode display field and specify the timecode in the Start Time Preset dialog box Display Mode Select whether to display the timecode or the recording time in the time display when recording is in progress Select Time Code to display the timecode or select Duration to display the recording time Starting and Stopping Recording Starting recording Tap REC in the Recording scree...

Page 78: ...ebsite using a separate computer and create a broadcast 2 Acquire the URL and stream key information When importing the information to the unit download the XML file and copy it to a USB storage device for example and connect the device to a USB port on the unit When entering the information manually write down the information As of July 2013 connection to the following servers has been verified U...

Page 79: ... Bandwidth Flash Flash settings for the high bandwidth Medium Bandwidth Flash Flash settings for the middle bandwidth Low Bandwidth Flash Flash settings for the low bandwidth c Video Source Select PGM or AUX as the video you want to encode with this unit d Audio Source Select PGM or MIX as the audio you want to encode with this unit Starting and Stopping Live Streaming Transmissions Perform contro...

Page 80: ...Recording area at the bottom right of the Streaming screen and enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters for the file name You cannot overwrite files using the same name Starting recording Tap Start Recording starts During recording Start changes to Stop and the recording time appears hh mm ss In addition the REC streaming status at the top of the main screen lights red Recording will stop automatica...

Page 81: ...on 1 F1 Select the first button of the buttons displayed in the Scene list or Input list Button 2 F2 Select the second button of the buttons displayed in the Scene list or Input list Button 3 F3 Select the third button of the buttons displayed in the Scene list or Input list Button 4 F4 Select the fourth button of the buttons displayed in the Scene list or Input list Button 5 F5 Select the fifth b...

Page 82: ...the Option menu Title list in the main screen page 41 You can also start the Titler from a previously created title in any list and edit text For details see Editing Text Created in the Titler Edit page 42 Starting from the File Manager screen Starting the Titler from the File Manager is useful when you want to create multiple titles in advance 1 Tap at the top right of the sub screen The File Man...

Page 83: ...es tap the User tab For details on user templates see Saving Created Templates as User Templates page 85 The Titler screen appears using the selected template The graphics of both preset templates and user templates cannot be edited Quitting the Titler Tap Close at the top right of the Titler screen The Titler screen closes and the main screen appears again Using the Titler Screen Preset tab and U...

Page 84: ...ly appear in the editing area It will not be used as the background of the title Close Quit the Titler c Editing area page 85 Edit the title in this area d Text objects These are the text objects that you entered You can create up to four text objects for a single file You can enter up to 300 characters in a single object and insert line breaks e Text properties area You can configure text object ...

Page 85: ...ars allowing you to enter text Enter text select all When you double tap a text object text entry mode is enabled in a select all state Enter text partial select When you tap and hold on text text entry mode is enabled in a partial select state You can drag the handles to adjust the selection range Quit text entry Tap outside of the text area Enter on the virtual keyboard does not confirm entries ...

Page 86: ... File Manager You can manage the following types of files stored on the unit s internal storage using the File Manager Still image files imported from external drives Files created with the Titler Movie files imported from external drives Logos Files recorded using the Recording function or Streaming function Project files Fonts User templates created with the Titler Displaying the File Manager Sc...

Page 87: ...tler Template Includes files imported for use as user templates in the Titler and files saved as user templates using the Titler b Explorer tab Allows you to perform operations such as displaying file lists deleting and renaming c Import tab Allows you to import files stored on USB storage devices and other external drives to the unit s internal storage page 88 d Export tab Allows you to export fi...

Page 88: ...ted characters removed The virtual keyboard closes and the file is renamed Importing Files You can import still image and movie files to the unit s internal storage for as materials You can rename imported files For details see Renaming Files page 88 Preparing files Prepare the following files with the following specifications based on their intended purpose For still images For movies1 1 File for...

Page 89: ...t extend beyond 320 cropped Importing files Copy the files you want to import to an external drive beforehand 1 Tap the Import tab to display the Import screen 2 Select the category of the file you want to import Still Still images used in the Input list or Title list Movie Movies used in the Media Player Logo Still images used in the Logo list Font Fonts used in the Titler Titler Template Still i...

Page 90: ... can select multiple files 3 Connect the external drive to a USB port 4 Tap V in the list to the right select the external drive to which to export in the list that appears and then tap Export The files are exported Formatting External Drives You can format an external drive if necessary This unit supports FAT32 When exporting files that exceed 4 GB in size format the drive on a computer using the...

Page 91: ...e row that does not include part in its name The external drive is formatted Saving and Loading Settings You can save the current setting configurations to the internal storage as files up to 99 These files are referred to as projects Some conditions such as tab selection states are not saved Saving Settings 1 Display the System Setup screen and tap Project The Project screen appears 2 Tap Save to...

Page 92: ...ct and tap Load The project file is loaded onto the unit Restoring Default Settings To reset list and System Setup conditions to their default conditions tap Default in the Load screen Even if you restore the default settings files imported to the internal storage still images created with the Titler and other files will be retained Tip ...

Page 93: ...f the remote cameras Configure the settings while the remote cameras are connected to the unit 1 Connect the remote camera to the unit 2 Select the input source of the camera in the Input list of the main screen and verify the video 3 Display the System Setup screen in the sub screen and tap Video The Video Setup screen appears 4 Tap Input to display the Input screen 5 Configure video input settin...

Page 94: ... Remote Camera to display the Remote Camera screen 3 To link power control select Enable for Auto Power Control Resetting remote cameras Reset the remote cameras to default settings using the following methods when you want to reconnect remote cameras Tap Reset Camera in the Remote Camera screen Display the Camera context menu in the Option menu and select Reset Camera When the reset the cameras c...

Page 95: ...work settings Screen Description Reference Language Specify the language displayed on the various screens and used for text entry page 95 Date Time Configure the unit s internal clock page 26 Network Configure the unit s network settings page 95 Video Setup Configure video input and output settings and video signal settings page 97 Audio Setup Configure audio input and output settings and adjust s...

Page 96: ...the IP address and other settings Off Do not use IPv6 Manual Enter the settings manually When this is selected enter the IP address default gateway and prefix length DHCP Automatically configure the settings using the DHCP server information Auto Configure the settings automatically DNS Mode Specify the DNS mode when Mode is set to a setting other than Off Off Do not use DNS Manual Enter the setti...

Page 97: ...3 aspect ratio i e fitted to the top and bottom of the display with black bars on the left and right 16 9 Wide Zoom Stretch the aspect ratio to 16 9 i e fitted to the left and right of the display Video Format Select the signal format that will be input to each video input connector When Auto is selected for RGB or HDMI the optimal signal is determined between the unit and input source device and ...

Page 98: ... the HDCP Handling setting cannot be configured while recording or streaming is in progress Sources that are protected with HDCP and input to Input 2 will be treated as black signals without audio regardless of this setting For details on whether your AWS 750 unit supports the HDCP Handling setting see HDCP Handling page 110 for HDMI HDMI input connectors 2 and 4 under Specifications Output Config...

Page 99: ...the Audio Setup settings Input Channel Assign Assign audio signals to the channel faders Configure each setting after selecting a channel Name Rename channels 1 to 4 Enter up to 6 alphanumeric characters for the channel name Input L and Input R Select the input signals to assign to the L and R of the channel MIC LINE 1 to MIC LINE 4 Assign the signals from MIC LINE IN connectors 1 to 4 LINE 5 and ...

Page 100: ...vel of the oscillator signal Drag the slider to adjust within a range of to 0 dBFS OSC OUT Select the checkbox of the output destination for the oscillator signal Others Screen Configure settings such as those for AUX remote cameras PGM and NEXT viewer positions and transition rates The following items are available in the Others settings Customize GUI Switch the display positions of the PGM viewe...

Page 101: ...y a dialog box configure the transition rate within a range of 0 0 to 4 9 seconds and then tap Set Service Log Screen Export service logs A list of log files appears in the area to the left The start dates and times of acquisition are displayed for the file names of logs that are currently being acquired and the start and end dates and times of acquisition are displayed for the file names of past ...

Page 102: ...y Perform updates when shutdown is not a concern 1 Save the update package to an external drive and connect the drive to a USB port on the right side of the unit 2 Display the About Anycast screen of the System Setup menu and tap Update in the menu to the left The Update screen appears 3 Select the external drive on which the update package is stored When you select the external drive the files st...

Page 103: ...tions Icon Displays in Lists This warning mark appears if a problem exists with materials in the Scene list or Option menu Check the status in the Option menu and perform the appropriate operation The File Not Found buttons in each list will be deleted from the lists the next time the unit is started Problems and Solutions Check the following before requesting repairs If the problem persists conta...

Page 104: ...gnals are not assigned properly Assign the audio input signals properly For details see Input Channel Assign page 99 The CH On button is turned off Enable i e light the CH On button For details see Step 5 Audio Mixing page 31 The channel fader is lowered Raise the channel fader For details see Step 5 Audio Mixing page 31 The PGM OUT fader is lowered Raise the PGM OUT fader For details see Step 5 A...

Page 105: ...screen or use the camera s remote controller to turn off the Pan Tilt Limit settings For details on the Tracking Settings screen see Configuring tracking settings page 67 Camera images are displayed upside down The settings on the camera are upside down Check the vertical image flip setting on the camera For details refer to the instruction manual for the camera The up down left and right directio...

Page 106: ... V DC 9 2 A AC adapter Operating Voltage 100 240 V AC 2 5A 50 60 Hz Power consumption 160 W Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 42 F to 95 F Dimensions 415 mm 97 mm 336 mm 16 3 8 inches 3 7 8 inches 13 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 6 5 kg 14 lb 5 3 oz Main display open Main display closed 415 mm 16 3 8 in 336 mm 13 1 4 in 291 mm 11 1 2 in 415 mm 16 3 8 in 336 mm 13 1 4 in 97 mm 3 7 8 in ...

Page 107: ...is not supported on this version USB USB A Type 4 SuperSpeed USB USB3 0 Max current output capability up to 1200 mA total for four ports GPI 9 pin inline connector Input 4 TTL Level VIH 2 4 V VIL 0 8 V GPI inputs are not supported on this version Output 4 Open collector Ic 5 mA typ VCEO 45 V max VISCA 5 pin in line connector 1 RS 422 equiv Sony VISCA camera commands are supported Baud Rate 38400 b...

Page 108: ...Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB to 2 dB THD MIC LINE 20 dBu 1 kHz 0 25 or less Dynamic range 94 dB or more Configuration Input 6 Primary Video inputs Internal Content1 M E 4 Keyer 2 PinP 2 Title 2 Logo Output PGM OUTPUT PGM AUX OUTPUT Video effect Transition Mix Wipe 4 patterns PinP Single 2 patterns Double 9 patterns Chromakey Standard Chromakey PinP Key source Title Input Signals or Internal Still Picture u...

Page 109: ...tional Roman input Japanese Jamo input Korean Playable files One still image file or one movie file Application data capacity 192 GB Tip 4 3 Center 16 9 Wide Zoom HD SD Resolution Frequency ip HD When the system format is 1080 50i 1920 1080 50i When the system format is 1080 60i 1920 1080 59 94i SD When the system format is 1080 50i 720 576 D1 625 50i When the system format is 1080 60i 720 480 D1 ...

Page 110: ... output connector PGM AUX Video Audio 24 bit 48 kHz 4 ch 3 4 ch and 1 2 ch are same L PCM Time Code The System Time Code is embedded in the ancillary data When the system format is 1080 60i the added timecode is a drop frame timecode The line numbers in which the timecodes are embedded are as follows RGB RGB output connector PGM AUX Tip Letter Box Squeeze Edge Crop HD SD Resolution Frequency ip HD...

Page 111: ...e file format tiff tif png jpeg jpg jpe Movie file format1 mxf MPEG HD422 LPCM 2 mxf MPEG HD LPCM 2 f4v H 264 AAC 3 mov MPEG4 AAC 3 mov H 264 AAC 3 mp4 H 264 AAC or LPCM 3 m2ts H 264 AC 3 3 2 50 59 94i 3 Up to 1920 1080 up to 30p Application data capacity 192 GB Format MPEG HD mxf Can be simultaneously recorded with VOD file Container format MXF Extension mxf Video codec MPEG 2 Main Profile High L...

Page 112: ...ansition list Material list Yes Material selection Yes Transition rate Time selection No PGM viewer Video display No NEXT viewer Video display No Selection of adjustment handles overlaid in the NEXT viewer No Titler Various settings No Item Can be saved Location Setting Tabs Tab selection No Audio Mixer screen Fader levels Ch On for each fader Monitor Level Monitor target No the level for fader 5 ...

Page 113: ...ion example System Setup menu Language Yes Date Time No Network Yes Video Setup Yes Audio Setup Yes Others Yes LCD Backlight Yes Project No About Anycast No Service Log No Virtual keyboard Page selection Mode selection Shift Caps Lock No Pin No Description 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 GPI OUT 1 On Short Off Open 6 GPI OUT 2 On Short Off Open 7 GPI OUT 3 On Short Off Open 8 GPI OUT...

Page 114: ...D IN 9 TXD IN 1 RXD OUT 2 RXD OUT 3 TXD OUT 4 TXD OUT 5 GND 6 RXD IN 7 RXD IN 8 TXD IN 9 TXD IN 1 2 3 4 5 GND RXD IN RXD IN TXD IN TXD IN AWS 750 VISCA connector Second remote camera VISCA RS 422 connector Closest remote camera VISCA RS 422 connector to next connector Use a 5 conductor cable consisting of two twisted pairs and a grounding wire e g a Category 5 Ethernet cable ...

Page 115: ...UT 8 RXD OUT 7 TXD OUT 6 TXD OUT 5 GND 4 RXD IN 3 RXD IN 2 TXD IN 1 TXD IN 1 2 3 4 5 GND RXD IN RXD IN TXD IN TXD IN AWS 750 VISCA connector Second remote camera VISCA RS 422 connector Closest remote camera VISCA RS 422 connector to next connector Use a 5 conductor cable consisting of two twisted pairs and a grounding wire e g a Category 5 Ethernet cable ...

Page 116: ... of the following conditions is met the other transitions may also be affected Condition 1 A transition is executed within the same title Example Title 1 ABC t Title 1 XYZ Condition 2 Both of the background videos in the Input list are still image files Example Input 1 123 t Input 1 789 Condition 3 A transition is executed with two effect patterns Example 1 Pattern_03 t Pattern_04 Example 2 Patter...

Page 117: ...nds of noise GPI General Purpose Interface A general purpose interface that controls connected devices by switching the logic of that port on or off HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection A form of copyright protection that encrypts digital signals as they travel across connections and prevents unauthorized copying of content HDMI A transmission interface standard for transferring video an...

Page 118: ...etwork into two or more parts Threshold The level at which a limiter or compressor is activated Thumbnail An image which has been reduced in size for the purpose of displaying a list of many images Tilt To move a camera up and down Transition To switch the video and audio within a specified duration Trim To adjust the input level of audio signals These adjustments are performed at the input stage ...

Page 119: ...Q 73 Equalizer function 73 Exporting file 90 External devices 81 External keyboards 81 113 F File formats 111 File Manager 86 File manager tab 38 Filter 74 Filter function 74 Flick 22 Fonts 89 Formatting 90 Framing 70 Framing Mode 70 G GPI connector 15 Ground connector 15 GUI Tally 51 H HD SD SDI SDI input connector 1 16 HD SD SDI SDI input connector 3 16 HD SD SDI SDI input connectors 5 and 6 16 ...

Page 120: ...list 33 Scenes 64 Service Log 101 SNMP 96 Software updates 102 Specifications 106 Still images 88 Streaming 78 Streaming screen 78 Streaming status 34 Streaming tab 38 Sub display 12 Sub screen 37 Supplied accessories 107 System 26 98 System configuration example 10 System Setup menu 95 System setup tab 38 System Time Code 99 T Tap 21 Tap and hold 22 Template 83 Title lists 44 Title screen 45 Titl...

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