A / V
Processing
Using built-in Streaming function
Using Service Provider
Streaming
Encoder
Streaming Server
Internal HDD
On-demand Video File
A / V
Processing
Streaming
Encoder
Streaming
Server
Streaming
Server
Web
Small number
of clients
Unlimited clients
Service Provider
Streaming Encoder and Streaming Server
– Live and On-demand Video Streaming
The AWS-G500E provides a built-in Streaming Encoder and
Streaming Server as a standard feature for live and
on-demand video streaming. This function allows the high-
quality program output of the AWS-G500E to be streamed in
real-time - with minimum degradation and through very simple
procedures - for distribution over the Internet, LANs, or leased
lines. When the number of clients is relatively small, the built-in
Streaming Server function allows the streamed video to be
distributed right from the AWS-G500E without the need for an
external streaming server connection. Since the built-in
Streaming Encoder also allows connection to external
streaming servers, the live event can be widely distributed to
hundreds or even thousands of viewers.
The AWS-G500E can also store internally encoded video files
on its own hard disk drive and stream them as video-on-
demand. This allows a relatively small number of clients to
connect directly to the AWS-G500E and view video files when
they wish. In addition, the stored video files can also be
exported via Memory Stick media or USB flash drive to an
external server for full-fledged on-demand video streaming to
a larger number of clients.
MAIN FEATURES
OTHER FEATURES
Device control capability
The i.LINK interface provided on the BKAW-570 SD Video
Interface Module enables remote controls of devices
connected via the i.LINK connector such as VTRs, and
camcorders.
Controlling the Play and Stop buttons and the Jog/Shuttle
dials on the control panel of the AWS-G500E provides these
respective commands to the connected devices. Up to six
cue-up points can be set for one device.
Pressing the ONLINE button on the control panel enables a
connected recorder device to start and stop recording PGM
output.
Connectivity with PC
The i.LINK interface provided on the BKAW-570 SD Video
Interface Module also allows PGM output signals to be
supplied to external devices as a DV stream. With this
capability, the DV stream from the AWS-G500E, for exam-
ple, can be captured on a PC for later use such as
viewing and editing it.
Tally functions and remote selection of
PGM/NEXT buttons
The FACTORY USE connector on the side panel gives two
convenient functions to the AWS-G500E during live events.
From this connector, tally outputs are provided for up to five
cameras via their Camera Control Units (CCUs).
What’s more, when used with the Sony RM-BR300, a remote
controller for VISCA™-compatible pan/tilt/zoom cameras,
selection of PGM and PVW signals on the AWS-G500E is
remotely enabled by the signals from the RM-BR300.
Audio-follow-video function
The Audio-follow-video function allows video and audio signals
on a same channel to be selected at the same time just by
selecting a desired video source on the PGM row.
This is convenient when one operator needs to perform both
video switching and audio mixing.
Operation screen (GUI) output to an
external display
The operation screen (GUI) of the AWS-G500E can be supplied
to an external display* at WXGA size (1,280 x 800), at 60 Hz.
*
Please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer for information
on compatible displays.
Video effect snapshots
Effect patterns and settings can be registered as snapshots,
and instantly recalled when necessary. Up to 54 snapshots
can be registered. Another 54 snapshots are available in
key mode.
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