Flexible video input configurations
The AWS-G500E has three slots for optional modules located
on the rear panel.
A variety of optional interface modules ranging from SD to HD
are available, allowing users to configure the system exactly as
required.
What’s more, the AWS-G500E allows each input on these
modules to be assigned to any one of the primary inputs via
simple menu settings.
SD/HD mixed operations
The AWS-G500E can handle SD and HD signals simultaneously,
which characterizes it as a highly versatile system.
For PGM output, three types of aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9 SD, and 16:9
HD mode) are provided. For SD/HD mixed operation in 16:9 SD
mode, it is possible to record PGM output onto an external HDD
connected to the AWS-G500E via the BKAW-570 SD Video Module
or BKAW-580 SD-SDI Video Module.
BKAW-570
SD Video Interface Module
BKAW-560
HD Video Interface Module
BKAW-550
PC Video Interface Module
BKAW-580
Serial Digital Interface Module
BKAW-590
HD SDI Module
BKAW-581
Serial Digital Interface Module
OPTIONAL MODULES
Rear Panel of AWS-G500E
Rear Panel Connectors example
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1 This interface module is available with software version 2.30 and later.
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2 Only for BKAW-580.
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3 The output is active when 16:9 HD mode is selected for Program Output Aspect Ratio.
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4 The three slots for optional modules are covered with
blank panels.
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5 BKAW-550 PC Video Interface Module x1
BKAW-570 SD Video Interface Module x2
OPTIONAL MODULES Specifications
BKAW-570 SD Video Interface Module
Composite
BNC Type x 2 / Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Sync negative
S-Video
DIN Type x 2 / Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Sync negative / C: 0.286
Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω (NTSC) / C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ω (PAL)
DV IN/OUT
EEE 1394 6-pin type x 2
IEC 6 1883-2 compliant
i.LINK Interface
IEEE 1394 S400 6pin Type x 1 / HDD IF: SBP2
BKAW-580 / 581*
1
Serial Digital Interface Module
SD SDI IN
BNC Type x 2 / Video: 800m Vp-p (75 Ω) / SMPTE259M-C, ITU-
R656 compliant / Audio sampling rate: 20 bit 48 kHz 2 chan-
nels (channel 1 and 2, or 3 and 4) / SMPTE272M-A compliant
SD SDI OUT
BNC Type x 1 / Video: 800m Vp-p (75 Ω) / SMPTE259M-C, ITU-
R656 compliant / Audio sampling rate: 20 bit 48 kHz 2 chan-
nels (channel 1 and 2) / SMPTE272M-A compliant
i.LINK*
2
Interface
IEEE 1394 S400 6pin Type x 1 / HDD IF: SBP2
BKAW-560 HD Video Interface Module
Y PB PR IN
D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x 2 (Female) /
Analog Component 1080 50i / 59.94i, 720 50p / 59.94p
Sync on Y Y: 0.70V, Pb & Pr: ± 0.35V
Y PB PR OUT*
3
D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type (Female) /
Analog Component 1080 50i / 59.94i, 720 50p / 59.94p
Sync on Y Level Y: 0.70V, Pb & Pr: ± 0.35V
BKAW-590 HD SDI Module
HD SDI IN
BNC Type x 2, 800 mVp-p, 75Ω
Video: SMPTE 292M 1080 50i / 59.94i , 720 50p / 59.94p
Audio: SMPTE 299M (48kHz, 20bit, 1/2CH, 3/4CH selectable)
HD SDI OUT*
3
BNC Type, 800 mVp-p, 75Ω
Video: SMPTE 292M 1080 50i / 59.94i , 720 50p / 59.94p
Audio: SMPTE 299M (48kHz, 20bit, 1/2CH)
BKAW-550 PC Video Interface Module
RGB
D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x 2 (Female)
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