Chapter 1: Introduction; Features And Capabilities - Sony MCX-500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Features and Capabilities

The MCX-500 Multi Camera Live Producer is a compact switcher that allows video switching and audio mixing via simple operations without expert knowledge.
Live controls via a computer is also possible using the unit's live Internet distribution function. The unit can be used in a wide variety of venues for events, seminars, etc.
Live video switching
The unit allows switching between up to four cameras.
Simultaneous recording controls and tally
lighting can also be performed by linking the
cameras to external control devices.
"Linking to Cameras" (page 50)
Settings, adjustments and remote
controls via PC UI
Unit setting configurations and video
composite adjustments are performed on
a computer via the "PC UI."
The PC UI allows you to perform
operations identical to those of the
control panel from a remote location.
"PC UI" (page 14)
"Connecting a Computer for Settings Configuration" (page 22)
Audio mixing
Mix audio using up to 5
lines of input (four lines of
embedded audio input
and one LINE input).
VIDEO VIDEO HDMI HDMI TITLE TALLY MULTI VIEWER PGM
9 INPUT TERMINALS SDI SDI SDI SDI
INPUT
Simple operation via the control buttons
and touch panel.
Record program (PGM) outputs to memory cards
Recording to Memory Stick Duo and SD cards is
supported.
"Recording the PGM Output" (page 56)
Multi-viewer
LINE
OUTPUT
Steaming transmission using the Ustream service
is supported.
"Streaming" (page 54)
The videos assigned to the inputs, the
program (PGM) output video, the unit status,
and other information is displayed on an
external monitor. Preparations, such as key
composite and audio adjustments, can also
be performed while viewing the multi-
viewer.
"Multi-Viewer" (page 12)
Three lines for simultaneous
output of the program
(PGM) video are available
for output to projectors,
large displays, etc.
More features...