Sony AWS-G500 User Manual

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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

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Usage Notes10
Chapter 1 Overview13
Features of this System13
Example Applications15
Names and Functions of Parts17
- Front Panel17
- Rear Panel22
- Side Panel26
- Other Parts27
- Operation Screen28
  - Information Display32
  - Device Status33
- Menu Operations34
- Operation Screen (Text Typing Tool Software)37
Chapter 2 Preparations45
Installation/Default Settings45
- Installing the Unit45
- Fitting a Keyboard46
- Starting and Closing down the Unit48
- Selecting the Language50
- Setting the Time Zone50
- Setting the Date and Time51
- Adjusting the Display Brightness51
- Selecting the Video Output Signal Format52
- Setting the PGM Output Aspect Ratio52
- Setting the System Timecode54
Connections56
- Connecting a Camera with VISCA Support58
- Connecting a Microphone59
- Connecting a Computer (RGB Input)59
- Connecting a Camcorder60
- Connecting a VCR61
- Connecting an External Hard Disk62
- Connecting a Plasma Display/Projector/Monitor63
- Connecting an Amplifier64
- Preventing Accidental Cable Disconnection64
- Installing Option Modules65
Settings Related to Input Signals66
- Relation between Input Signals and System Components66
- Video Signal Related Settings67
- Registering Cameras to be Controlled69
- Stretching 16:9 SQ Source Materials into 16:9 Aspect Ratio70
- Audio Signal Related Settings71
Chapter 3 Operations77
Video Switching77
- Basics of Video Switching77
- Changing the Video with a Cut78
- Changing the Video with a Effect Transition80
- Changing the Transition Time84
- Changing the Effect Pattern85
- Using Picture-In-Picture (Pinp) for Combining Videos85
- Adjusting the Picture-In-Picture (Pinp)87
- Using Fade-To-Black (FTB)89
- Using Color Bars and Color Mattes90
- Using the Downstream Key (DSK) Function to Add Text or an Image90
- Accessing Graphics Files Quickly94
- Showing a Logo on the Screen97
- Using Luminance Keying99
- Using Chroma Keying103
- Cropping Unwanted Portions from the Video Being Combined109
- Applying Edge Effects109
- Checking the Results of Combining Videos (Effect Preview)110
- Giving Priority to Displaying the PVW Viewer113
- Recalling Video Effects Instantly (Video Effect Snapshots)113
Creating a Title Graphic with the Text Typing Tool117
- Features of the Text Typing Tool Software117
- Flow of Operations118
- Starting up120
- Closing down121
- Standard Operations121
- File Operations124
- Working on Text Objects130
- Working on Line Objects137
- Shadow Operations139
- Background Color Operations (Creating Telop and Flip)141
- Color Operations144
- Object Layout148
- Adding and Deleting Sheets151
- Simulating the Keying Effects151
- Key Combination in the Anycast Station Main Software153
- Importing a Font File155
- Deleting a Font File156
Controlling Cameras158
- Controlling Camera Manually158
- Storing a Camera Preset160
- Setting the Camera Control163
- Resetting the Camera165
- Linking the VISCA Camera's Power to the Unit's Power166
Using the FACTORY USE Connector167
- Using Camera Tallies167
- Operating the PGM and NEXT Selection Buttons from an External Device169
Audio Mixing171
Recording Video and Audio to an External Hard Disk172
- Formatting an External Hard Disk172
- Preparing for Recording to an External Hard Disk174
- Simultaneously Recording Input Material and Program Output to an External Hard Disk (on LINE Recording)177
- Manually Recording Program Output on an External Hard Disk177
- Manually Recording each Input Material on an External Hard Disk178
Operations on Files on the External Hard Disk181
- Playing Files181
- Other Playback Operations183
- Auto Repeat Playback184
- Closing a File186
- About Deleting Files186
- Displaying the System Timecode in Viewers186
- Registering Cue-Up Points187
- Accessing Cue-Up Points188
- Deleting Cue-Up Points188
- Disconnecting the External Hard Disk189
- Recovering an External Hard Disk189
Recording Video and Audio to a VCR191
- Recording Program Output to a VCR191
- Operating the Unit to Record Program Outputs to a VCR195
Controlling VCR Playback from the Unit197
- Registering the VCR to be Controlled197
- Performing Playback197
- Other Playback Operations198
- Registering Cue-Up Points199
- Accessing Cue-Up Points201
- Deleting Cue-Up Points201
Using AVI Files Created on Other Devices202
Using a Computer to Play Files Recorded on an External Hard Disk205
Using the Intercom Function206
- Connecting the Intercom System206
- Speaking on the Intercom System207
Monitoring Audio208
- Determining the Audio Signal Output Destinations208
- Displaying the Audio Signal Output Destinations209
- Monitoring Output Audio210
- Monitoring the Audio of a Particular Channel Only211
Video/Audio Signal Adjustments and Settings212
- Adjusting Analog Video Input Signals212
- Making the Gradation of SDI Input Signals Appear Smooth (When Using a Serial Digital Interface Module or HD Serial Digital Interface Module)213
- Converting 4:3 Source Materials to Wide Screen213
- Adjusting the Clock Phase of RGB Signals214
- Adjusting the Screen Size of RGB Signals214
- Adjusting the Screen Position of RGB Signals214
- Adjusting Color Matte215
- Applying an Offset to the Program Output Video215
- Setting the RGB Output Signal Format216
- Adding Aspect Ratio Information to Composite/S-Video Output Signals217
- Applying Filters to the Program Output Video218
- Adjusting the Audio Input Signal Levels218
- Cutting High Frequency or Low Frequency219
- Adjusting the Equalizer219
- Using the Limiter or Compressor220
- Adjusting the Audio Left and Right Channel Balance221
- Adjusting the Output Levels for each Destination221
- If the Output Video Is Delayed with Respect to the Audio222
- Adjusting the Output Using the Oscillator Signal223
Saving and Loading Various Settings224
- Storable Data224
- Saving Various Settings Data225
- Loading Various Saved Settings Data225
- Deleting Various Saved Settings Data226
- Exporting Various Settings Data227
- Importing Various Settings Data228
Using the Switching Information of the Unit on a Nonlinear Editing System230
- Creating EDL230
- Exporting EDL232
- Deleting EDL Files233
- Using an EDL Created on the Unit on a Nonlinear Editing System233
Importing, Renaming, and Deleting Files235
- Importable Files235
- Importing Graphics Files235
- Importing Logo Files237
- Renaming Files238
- Exporting VOD Files238
- Deleting Files240
- Checking the Internal Hard Disk Remaining Capacity242
- Formatting a "Memory Stick243
Formatting a USB Flash Memory245
Streaming247
- What Is Streaming247
- Configuring the Network Settings248
Setting Live Streaming Transmission251
- Saving Live Streaming Transmissions as Files for VOD258
- Starting and Stopping Streaming261
- Settings Required for Viewing Streaming263
- Placing Streaming Links in a Web Site264
Activating each Function Simultaneously with the on LINE Button266
- Activating the Functions with the on LINE Button266
- Deactivating the Functions with the on LINE Button267
Appendix269
Maintenance269
- Checking the Operating Software Version269
- Upgrading the Operating Software270
Menu Items274
- Top Menu274
- ACCESS Menu282
Messages284
- Message Structure284
- List of Messages286
Troubleshooting294
- Memory Stick" Media298
- Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Media298
Specifications299
Dimensions303
Glossary304
Index308

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Brand	Sony
Model	AWS-G500
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

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