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3-869-710-14(1)
Live Content
Producer
Operating Instructions
Software Version 1.30
AWS-G500
©2005 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Usage Notes ............................................................................9 Chapter 1 Overview Features of This System .......................................................11 Example Applications ...........................................................13 Names and Functions of Parts ............................................15 Front Panel............................................................................ 15 Rear Panel..............................
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Chapter 3 Operations Video Switching ....................................................................65 Basics of Video Switching ................................................... 65 Changing the Video with a Cut ............................................ 66 Changing the Video with a Effect Transition....................... 68 Changing the Transition Time.............................................. 72 Changing the Effect Pattern.................................................. 73 Usi
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Recording Video and Audio on an External Device .........142 Recording Program Output on a VCR................................ 142 Recording Inputs on an External Hard Disk....................... 144 Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk.................. 147 Disconnecting the External Hard Disk ............................... 150 Recovering an External Hard Disk..................................... 151 Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk ...................
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Formatting a USB Flash Memory .......................................183 Streaming .............................................................................185 What Is Streaming? ............................................................ 185 Configuring the Network Settings...................................... 186 Setting Live Streaming Transmission ...............................188 Starting and Stopping Streaming........................................ 195 Settings Required for Viewing
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fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de Owner’s Record l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié. The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À Record these numbers in the spaces provided LA TERRE. below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING This unit has no power switch. Model No. Serial No. When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible di
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Length Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m Bei Frage über die Eignung und Sicherheit von (8 ft 3 in) Netzkabeln (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüssen und Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V Netzkabelsteckern wenden Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Electrotechniker. Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or For the customers in the USA attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire This equipment has been tested and found to or electric shock, ref
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WICHTIG Usage Notes Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes. VORSICHT Copyright Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Using this unit for video and/or audio switching, Batterien. or distribution over the Internet or otherwise may Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller in some cases require the permission of the empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ copyright holder of the video or audio. ersetzen. To protect copyright, observe the following points Verbrauchte
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disk mean that frame drop or other problems Regarding cables may occur. To connect the recommended hard disk to this Use cables (particularly generic RGB) which are unit, use the interface cable supplied with the as short as possible. recommended hard disk. IEEE1394 (i.LINK) cables Ensuring Good Performance Use cables with enhanced shielding, ferrite cores, From This Unit and similar noise-reduction measures. Operation and Storage Avoid using or storing the unit in the following About t
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Chapter 1 Overview Overview Chapter1 Image keyed in Logo Features of This System The Anycast Station Live Content Producer AWS-G500 is an audiovisual production system including camera control, video switching, and a Superimposed text live distribution system for the Internet. (downstream key) The following are the principal features. Text Typing Tool Software All-in-One The system includes installed text typing tool AWS-G500 is light and conveniently portable, software, which allows e
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Chapter 1 Overview External Recording Material on an External Hard Disk You can record (.avi) video material (video and audio) being input to the unit to an external hard disk connected to the i.LINK connector. By connecting the external hard disk containing the recorded material to a nonlinear editing system, you can go straight into editing operations, without the need to transfer data from video tape to the nonlinear editing system. You can also play files recorded on the external
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Chapter 1 Overview Example Applications The following are examples of applications utilizing the functions of AWS- G500. Event and presentation support At seminars, events, and presentations you can use this unit to switch among camera inputs and data from a computer, while displaying the output on a projector or large monitor. Principal functions used: video switching (such as cut switching or picture-in- picture), audio mixing, RGB input/output RGB input Switching , (page 65) Recording ,
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Chapter 1 Overview For the broadcast of things like live events to large audiences, you can broadcast via a streaming server (Helix server). Principal functions used: video switching (such as a mix transition), audio mixing, streaming encode, camera presets. Streaming , (page 185) Broad- cast Internet provider VTR External hard disk Switching Recording , (page 65) , (page 142) Example Applications 14
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Chapter 1 Overview W V P T C E Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 ACCESS buttons 2 ON LINE button 1 Menu control section ACCESS/ PFL ENTER 789 AUDIO MONITOR CH ON ON LINE 456 ESC 0 10 MONI LEVEL +10 +10 +10 1 23 +5 +5 +5 MENU DIM TB 0 0 0 X-Y 0 -5 -5 -5 -10 -10 -10 REC -20 -20 -20 -30 -30 -30 -40 -40 -40 SHIFT -60 -60 -60 - - - KEY FTB 1 2 3 4 5 6 PGM CUT PGM AUTO DSK NEXT TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INT MIC JOG/SHUTTLE 2 Audio operation section 3 Video switcher section 4 Device control sectio
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Chapter 1 Overview c MENU button d Jog roller This toggles the top menu on or off. Turn the roller up and down to select a menu item. Pressing the roller like a button has the same effect as pressing the ENTER button. Use the arrow buttons when a menu operation requires movement to left or right. 2 Audio operation section Use these controls for audio settings and operations. 1 Audio channel faders 2 CH ON buttons 3 PGM fader 4 AUDIO MONITOR button 5 Monitor level adjustment knob CH ON 6 D
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Chapter 1 Overview W V P T C E 3 Video switcher section This switches video. 6 EFFECT button 5 MIX button 7 PVW button 8 FTB button 4 KEY button 3 CUT button 1 PGM selection buttons KEY FTB CUT PGM 9 DSK button NEXT AUTO DSK TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INT MIC 2 NEXT selection buttons 0 Transition lever qa Indicators qs AUTO TRANS button a PGM selection buttons d KEY button These buttons select the video which will be This button effectuates keying (pages 84). When displayed on the program output (pag
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Chapter 1 Overview k Indicators (Ff) During recording on the hard disk, hold down the These indicators show the direction in which the REC button and press this button to stop recording transition lever is being moved. Moving the (page 146). transition lever in the direction of the lit indicator starts the transition or effect. d REW button However, supposing you press the AUTO TRANS During file playback, play back fast in the reverse button after moving the transition lever to the direct
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Chapter 1 Overview j Jog dial (inner dial) This dial controls the camera focus and iris. During file playback, turning this dial plays the file at a slow speed that corresponds to the speed at which the dial is turned (page 134, 149). Rear Panel 4 SD video interface module (see page 21) 1 Audio inputs 1VISCA connector 2 Cable clips PUSH PUSH AUDIO IN MIC/LINE 21 VIDEO IN LINE MIC/LINE 87 6 5 4 3 S VIDEO COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPOSITE I.LINK SD 1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON S400 MIX AUX PGM RGB CO
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Chapter 1 Overview 1 Audio inputs 2 Audio outputs 1 Microphone/line input connectors 1 MIX output connector 2 AUX output connector (MIX) (AUX) 1/2 (MIC/LINE) 1/2 MIX AUX PGM AUDIO IN PUSH PUSH RR L 21 L MIC/LINE 21 LINE MIC/LINE 87 6 5 4 3 HEADPHONES MONI +45V RL OFF ON 3 PGM audio output 2 +48V switch AUDIO OUT connectors (PGM) 3 Microphone/line input connectors 5 Headphone connector 4 Monitor output (MIC/LINE) 3/4/5/6 (HEADPHONES) connectors (MONI) 4 Line input connectors (LINE) 7/8 a M
