Introduction; About This Unit; Using This Manual; About The Standard Configuration Modules - Sony Anycast station AWS-G500 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

About This Unit

The AWS-G500 Anycast Station Live Content
Producer is an audiovisual production system
equipped with video switching, camera control,
and live Internet distribution systems. The basic
functions of the AWS-G500 unit are the same as
those of the AWS-G500E, but the AWS-G500
allows switching between SD analog, DV and
RGB input images with the standard configuration
modules.
In addition, the AWS-G500HD unit's ability to
handle HD signals can be achieved on the
AWS-G500 by installing an optional interface
module.

Using This Manual

This manual contains only the minimum of
information regarding the AWS-G500 unit.
When using the AWS-G500, read this manual
together with the Operating Instructions for the
AWS-G500E.
About the Standard
Configuration Modules
The AWS-G500 is equipped with the following
standard interface modules:
• SD video interface module × 2
• PC video interface module × 1
This manual refers to these interface modules as
the "standard configuration modules."
6 Introduction