Panasonic AW-SW350P Switch User Manual
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1. 16 Genlock Input BB Output Connector GLIN BBOUT In compliance with the setting of the SETUP switch either the genlock input or BB output is selected Genlock input To apply genlock to the switcher connect this signal to the signal generator or other device BB output At this position the BB sync signal is output to apply genlock to a camera or other input device by synchronizing it to the switcher In this case the same signal as BBOUT is output Black Burst Signal Output Connector BBOUT Used to externally synchronize a input device connected to the Live Switcher When externally synchronizing two or more devices distribute the black burst output to them using a video distributor VDA Y C Video Output Connector PGM Y C OUT This connector delivers the Y C signal video output which has the same function as the video output signal Caution Due to what is involved in the signal processing the Y C video output has a phase which is delayed by 1 line compared with the composite video output Auto Take External Input Jack EXT TAKE Use it for external auto take by applying a contact input The operation is the same as when using Auto Take Switch and Key Auto Switch Use an M3 5 stereo single head plug for connection with this unit Connect the switches as shown below a AUTO TAKE i KEY AUTO 17 USB port USB Connect one end of th2. Sound video and game controllers Storage volumes WD System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Fig 5 Device manager screen 24 BINSTALLING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM This section describes how to install the application program used with the USB image transfer program for the AW SW350 In the example of the procedure given below Windows XP is used as the operating system 1 Insert the CD ROM supplied with the AW SW350 in the CD ROM drive of the host computer In this example E is the drive used 2 Run the Microsoft Net Framework setup file E JPN DOTNETFX EXE 3 The installer program shown in Fig 6 now starts Proceed with the installation by following the installer instructions i Microsoft NET Framework English Setup NET Framework Microsoft Welcome to the NET Framework Setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process e Cancel Fig 6 Microsoft Net Framework installer start screen 4 Run the setup program E JPN SETUP EXE 25 5 The installer program shown in Fig 7 now starts Proceed with the installation by following the installer instructions if awsw350usb Welcome to the awsw350usb Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install awsw35Qusb on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any port
3. 2 Set the AW SW350 s Power Switch to ON check that the Power Indicator has lighted and connect one end of the A B type USB cable to the USB port on the rear panel of the AW SW350 and the other end to the USB port on the host computer Fig 1 murano Windows PC 65666 CETE i Fy S amp w FSO AW SW350 Rear USB cable Fig 1 Connections 3 When the host computer recognizes the AW SW350 as shown in Fig 2 the Found New Hardware Wizard automatically starts up Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device _ If your hardware came with an installation CD L or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Fig 2 Found New Hardware Wizard start screen 22 4 When the screen for specifying the driver loading directory appears as shown in Fig 3 specify the DRIVER folder of the drive where the CD ROM supplied with the AW SW350 was inserted and load the driver In this example E is the drive used Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options om S Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable m
4. e Five Inputs Despite Compacitness The switcher has five composite video signal inputs Automatic termination Loopthrough output provided It also has an S terminal 4 pin and can thus handle YC signals Input 5 can be switched to the internal frame memory or vice versa by means of a switch Internal black or color signal 9 patterns can be selected Three Program Outputs Preview Outputs Available Effect outputs including two composite video outputs BNC connectors and one YC signal output S terminal 4 pin are available so it is easy to build a system with monitors VCRs etc The AW SW350 also features the Preview output to confirm the next operation Look Ahead Preview Frame Synchronizer System and Genlock System Supported The switcher contains a high performance 10 bit frame synchronizer this means that asynchronous signals can be directly input to the input camera or other such device without having to initiate genlock Its inputs are equipped with a frame synchronizer function so that its images are do not freeze even when the frames are switched Alternatively the frame synchronizer can be turned off genlock can be applied to a camera or other such device and the unit can be used as a wideband switcher with minimal deterioration in image quality resolution of 800 lines e Genlock The switcher enables genlocking to the reference sync signal of an external device Furthermore by using its BB output the system can be
5. erating ructions Live Switcher Model No AW SW350P Panasonic Live Switcher AW SW350 TRANSITION TIME Panasonic Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely FCC Note CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any A DO NOT OPEN A pirate unauthorized modifications CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to REFER TO SERVICI
6. 0 V p p 75 Q x 2 BNC connector Y 1 0 V p pJ 75 Q x1 C 0 286 V p p 75 Q x 1 S connector VBS 1 0 V p p 75 Q x 1 BNC connector BBS Sync 0 286 V p p C 0 286 V p p burst level 75 Q x1 BNC connector 1 each BNC connector 10 bit quantization 13 5MHz sampling Mounted to each channel of VIDEO IN 1 to 5 9 patterns 3 directions normal reverse normal reverse Cross fader Wipe Mix time adjustable Self Key Linear Key 1 to 5 6 pin connector 3 4 wire selectable Intercom jack M6 jack 1 to 5 open collector output Internal SMPTE Black Color selectable Internal FS ON 6 0MHz 1 dB 3dB FS OFF 10 0MHz 1 dB 3dB FS ON More than 58 dB FS OFF More than 65 dB FSON 2 2 FS OFF 1 5 1 5 40 Operating temperature range 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 30 to 90 Dimensions W x H x D 8 1 4 x 3 7 16 x 6 15 16 210 x 86 x 176 mm Weight Approx 4 9 Ib 2 2 kg Finish AV ivory painting Munsell 7 9Y6 8 0 8 or close to it Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice ESTANDARD ACCESSORIES Fally intercomm CONNEC OE 523ceccreechetasceecsedcapassteeshac epescetes sodas Aaina pe Eaei ipe raadin kinnina 5 pcs Rack mounting Parts sii seicccccsievbeslen irae te eweeeeveedevbeydin dh eceeeeeusie beuaseeeedeeveeucneey 2 pcs Connecting plate reici cierr tcc a E a ache a sd a e disp esitasatietta ah
7. actual transfer takes longer than when RAM is selected __ Status after power has been turned off and back on again RAM Transferred image data cannot be used Approx 10 sec RAM ROM Transferred image data can be used Approx 60 sec The transfer times given in the above table are approximations only The actual time taken will depend on the performance of the host computer RAM C RAM ROM Fig 13 Memory selection 6 Click the Write USB button to start transferring the image data After the completion of the transfer monitor the AW SW350 s PGM output and check that the image data has been transferred Fig 14 Live Switcher AW SW350 5 Inputs 1M E Composite amp Y C 5 Frame Synchronizers 10bit Proc 1 Frame Memory amp Graphic file Import s Look Ahead Preview Write USB ari Soft Wipe Linear Key AW SW350 se program output Gen Lock Click the rm DC 12V Operation button Fig 14 PGM check 30 31 CONNECTIONS For installation and connection be sure to ask the store where you purchased the product Before making any connection switch off all the components of the system Carefully read the manuals for the individual devices connected to the Live Switcher Use coaxial cable to connect video and genlock signals MCONNECTION WITHOUT EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION Frame Synchronizer ON Camera VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Camera or character gen
8. switches operate whether the FS switch is in the ON or OFF position 34 Windows PC Connected with USB cable 35 MEXAMPLE FOR THE CONNECTION WITH PAN TILT HEADS AND CONTROL PANEL The cameras can be locally controlled by using the pan tilt head AW PH300A multi hybrid control panel AW RP505 and multi port hub AW HB505 aes Te 4 To pan tilt head AW PH300A Camera AW E300 E600 E800A Tom Multi port hub AW HB505 LLI ll E Color monitors ENI EA VIDEO IN 1 4 G L OUT AC adaptor AW PS505 wie J l G L IN PVW OUT PGM OUT Camera or character generator for key synthesis VIDEO OUT og a oe eee TALLY amp INCOM SSSA Multi hybrid control panel C AW RP505 AC adaptor AC adaptor AW PS505 AW PS301 AW SW350 VCR etc The FS switch may be in either the ON or OFF position If high picture quality is desged set the FS switch to OFF and adjust each camera for horizontal and color phases Refer to the instruction manual for the camera 36 37 RACK MOUNTING INFORMATION RELATED TO SYSTEM UPGRADES BRACK MOUNTING 1 Switcher phases Do not mount the Live Switcher on a closed rack or bookshelf 1 Video si
9. the color bars of the switcher Using the signal generator as a reference adjust the SC Control and SC FINE Control to align the color phase A more accurate adjustment can be achieved using a vectorscope A Bus Input Selection Switches To select A bus video signals When a switch is pressed it lights and indicates that the corresponding signal is selected B Bus Input Selection Switches These are used to select the B bus video signals When a switch is pressed it lights to indicate that the corresponding signal is selected Depending on the operation mode the switches may light with full or half brightness Full brightness When the selected input is being output to PGM OUT Half brightness When the switch is selected but the selected input is not being output to PGM OUT Example When the Fader Lever is at the A bus side the A bus signals are output so that the A Bus Input Selection Switches will light with full birghtness but the B bus signals are not output so that B Bus Input Selection Switches will light with half brightness Freeze indicator FRZ This LED lights to indicates that the VIDEO IN 5 signal is frozen Bear in mind that since the image remains frozen while it is lighted the switcher output will not change even when the input signal has changed Input 5 FMEM Selector Switch FMEM This is used to select the signal which has been input to VIDEO IN 5 or the internal frame memory When the switcher is used for
10. the first time and the frame memory has been selected the factory setting screen is output By transferring image data from a personal computer to the frame memory the images and text created by the user can be output For details refer to the page on which image transfer is described BLACK COLOR BAR Selector Switch BLACK COLOR BAR This is used to select BLACK black level signal COLOR color background or BAR color bar When COLOR is selected one of nine colors can be selected For details on how to select the color refer to the section on Color Background Color Selector Switch COLOR A 100 white signal is output at the factory setting 13 Mix Switch MIX Press it to switch the signal selected with A Bus Input Selection Switch to the signal selected with B Bus Input Selection Switch or vice versa by the mix effect The switch lights when MIX is selected Wipe Switch WIPE Press it to switch the signal selected with A Bus Input Selection Switch to the signal selected with B Bus Input Selection Switch or vice versa by the wipe effect The switch lights when WIPE is selected Auto Take Switch AUTO TAKE This switch is used for automatically wiping or mixing instead of performing these operations manually using the Fader Lever This switch becomes operational when the Fader Lever is set all the way toward the A or B side and when it is pressed once the wipe or mix operation is performed auto
11. upgraded using the synchronization of the switcher as a reference Image Transfer Soft Keys and Linear Keys Inside the switcher AW SW350 has a 1 frame frame memory so that the images created using a personal computer can be captured in this memory through the USB port There are nine different patterns for wipe and one of three softness levels can be set Text can also be synthesized smoothly by performing linear key operations External Power Supply The switcher can be used both indoors and outdoors because it operates on an external power supply of 12 V DC However it is not built rainproof or dripproof Do not expose the switcher to rains or moisture Tally and Intercom Provided Five tally outputs and five intercom inputs and outputs are available so that the switcher can be directly apply to conventional systems The switcher has its own intercom on the panel PRECAUTIONS e Handle with Care Do not drop the switcher or expose it to strong shock or vibration This is important to prevent trouble and accidents Operating temperature range 32F to 104F Avoid using it in a cold place below 32F or a hot place above 104F because low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside Switch power off before cables connection or disconnection Be sure to switch power off before connecting or disconnecting the cables Use at a Place Not Humid Not Dusty Avoid using the switcher at a humid dusty place becau
12. 10 File selection dialog box 27 4 When the target image appears in the image display area specify the start or cutout position of the image Which position is to be specified is determined by the number of pixels in the image file e No of pixels that can be displayed 720 H x 487 V e When the file is smaller than the number of pixels that can be displayed The spaces around the image are displayed in black Move the image to the position where it is to be displayed e When the file is larger than the number of pixels that can be displayed The frame outlining what can be displayed appears Move the frame to the position where the image to be displayed is framed lt When the image is smaller than the number of pixels that can be displayed gt Drag the image displayed in the screen display area and drop it to change its position Fig 11 AW SWI50 USB Application RAM RAM ROM RAM ROM specify the start position of the image Wte USB Wite USB File CYSAMPL Esnen pictural bap See 360270 File C SAMPLEtne picture bap Ses 960270 Live thetic AW SWSS0 5 Inputs 1E Composite amp Y C Synchronizers AW SW350 program output Fig 11 Specifying the image start position 28 lt When the image is larger than the number of pixels that can be displayed gt Drag the frame displayed in the screen display area and drop it to change the cutout position Fig 12 IF AW SWIS0 USB
13. Application Fie USB Option Help AW SWI50 USB Application Live switcher AW SW350 5 Inputs 1M E Composite amp Y C 5 Frame Synchronik Live switcher AW SW350 5 Inputs 1M E Composite amp Y C 5 Frame Synchronizers 10bit Proc 1 Frame Memory 4 Graphic file Import Graphic file Import ook Ahead Preview a dk Ahead Preview RAM Soft Wipe Linear Key RAM ROM Soft Wipe Linear Key RAM ROM saint specify the DC 12V Operation Wae USB cutout position DC 12V Operation Wre USB of the image File GYSAMPLE new picture2bep Swe 14401000 Fils CYSAMPL Erre picturs2 bap Swe 14401000 AW SW350 program output Fig 12 Specifying the image cutout position 29 When images could not be transferred 5 Click the RAM radio button or RAM ROM radio button to select the type of memory If an error resulted or images could not be transferred because a cable was connected or in which the data will be saved Fig 13 If RAM is selected the image data is saved disconnected turn off the switcher s power and exit the application program Then turn the only in the frame memory and so it cannot be used after the AW SW350 power has switcher s power back on again and start up the application again been turned off and back on again If RAM ROM is selected the image data is saved in the flash memory and so it can be used after the AW SW350 power has been turned off and back on again However the
14. COMMON TALLY GND oJ B G Po Cord Clamp Used to clamp the cable connected to the DC power input terminal to prevent its disconnection Once remove the screw pass the cable and retighten the screw till the cable is securely clamped Ground Terminal GND Connect this to the system frame ground 19 IMAGE TRANSFER FUNCTION The AW SW350 Live Switcher comes with a function for transferring images from the host computer using the USB Universal Serial Bus The image data transferred from the host computer can be used as the key input signals or main input signals of the AW SW350 When the image transfer function is to be used for the first time the dedicated device driver and application program must be installed in the host computer They can be installed from the CD ROM that is supplied with the AW SW350 For details on how to install them refer to Installing the Device Driver and Installing the Application Program FUNCTIONS The USB image transfer program used with the AW SW350 contains the following functions e Frame memory image transfer function RAM e Flash memory image transfer function ROM e Image cutout position designation function e Image start position designation function For more details on how to use these functions refer to Operation Method 20 BSPECIFICATIONS In order for the host computer to run th
15. NG TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the OWN EXPENSE user to the presence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Note l l l The information marking of this product
16. R PANEL tiiiesec eccrine eee dies eel lenis eee ees eee 15 e If you see smoke or smell an odor from the product if water or other foreign matter gets inside if it is damaged by dropping or if you find anything wrong with it immediately stop IMAGE TRANSFER FUNCTION ccsccsscesseesseeseeesseesseeenseesseesnseeeneeenseessaeeeseeaseeenseeeseeens 20 using it MEFUNCTIONS 0 ccccecececeseccsseecseecseeecseeeeescseeseecsaeesseeesseeceeecseeeeeseaesseeesesesseessseeees 20 cae Do not disassemble or modify the product to prevent a fire and electric shock BSPECIFIGATIONS inisa nA E herent letecliny eee ce elie 21 MINSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER ccccccescecsseeeseecsseesseeeneessaeesseessaeeceeesseesas 22 MINSTALLING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM cccccccssecsecstessteeeseesteesseeeseeees 25 i BOPERATION METHOD 3 2 5 20 cece ce eed eet de i eee ie 27 CAUTION Do not drop the product do not expose it to strong shock or do not step on it to prevent CONNECTIONS A E P cvaccaacdasnav vacsuscedissccustsuncesssadvadecosecsatesdsaetines 32 a fire and injuries ECONNECTION WITHOUT EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ceeeceeeeeeeees 32 ECONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION cssssssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeees 33 Ei a ar produc aba piace Ul GEMORS ancsauet Woe aUa a Mre ang electric shock ECONNECTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER ccccscceeeeeeeeeeneeeseneeesseeeeseneeess 34 MEXAMPLE FOR THE CONNECTION e Do not mount the Live Swit
17. These loopthrough output jacks are for the composite video signals input to Video Signal Input Jacks 15 Y C Signal Input Jacks Y C IN 1 2 3 4 5 Connect YC signals to these jacks in using them as video input signals Caution Do not connect a BNC coaxial cable to Video Signal Input Jack in case of connecting YC signals to Y C Signal Input Jack Use either composite signals or YC signals as video input signals Pin No Signal 1 Y GND 2 C GND 3 Y 4 C Video Output Connectors PGM OUT 1 2 Two sets of composite signals BNC consisting of the switcher s main output together with the wipe mix key or other effects added are output from these output jacks Preview Output Connector PVW OUT When the switcher is used for live applications this connector enables the next operation to be previewed LOOK AHEAD PREVIEW e While the Fader Lever is at the A bus side and A bus signals are output the B bus signals are output to the PVW OUT Connector and the images can be previewed e When the PGM OUT Connectors are in the key OFF status the PVW OUT Connector is set to the key ON status and the key synthesis status can be previewed The table below shows the correlation between the program output and preview output statuses Bus selection Key ON OFF PGM OUT A bus selected B bus selected Key ON Key OFF PVW OUT B bus output A bus output Key OFF Key ON
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19. cher on a closed rack or bookshelf Otherwise heat will build WITH PAN TILT HEADS AND CONTROL PANEL 36 up inside and may cause a fire RACK MOUNTING e cccccncensecedusccsocsevacvsuacnsvecavtceudcevinnsuasensivusaushaceavsceatesdeuesseceduceatcivie 38 e Keep the ventilation port open to secure good flow of air BPRACK MOUNTING cccccsecsecsseecseecseeeceecseeesseecseeeseeeseeescseeeeesseesseeseeesseteseeeses 38 INFORMATION RELATED TO SYSTEM UPGRADES ccscesseeseesseeesseeeseeeseeenseeeseeens 39 SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD ACCESSORIES cs eccssseecesseeceseeeeesseeeesseeeessneeeeseees 40 BSPEGIFIGATIONS 3 23 esses ecb ilies nd ies Sth Bek Lad eee 40 ESTANDARD ACCESSORIES anaa e a raaraa eaaa E ea a e aS 41 PREFACE The AW SW350 has five video inputs wipe mix and key synthesis functions despite its compact dimensions Since it has a built in frame synchronizer it accepts the input of asynchronous signals Moreover it enables systems to be configured using the black burst signals which it outputs and it supports external synchronization or genlock to external sync signals as well Its image transfer function enables the images and text created using a personal computer to be captured in the switcher through its USB port The switcher can be used in the field because it operates on an external power supply 12 V DC while its tally outputs and intercom inputs outputs permit easy system configuration FEATURES
20. der Lever is moved from Key Synthesis Setting Controls KEY B to A the image on the screen is switched from the selected B bus signal to the These are used to perform the settings relating to key synthesis selected A bus signal GAIN CLIP The AW SW350 features a linear key system for key synthesis to ensure smooth synthesis and these two controls are used to set the synthesis R Reverse levels when text and other data are to be synthesized with the key signals When Fader Lever is moved from A to B the image is switched from the selected The CLIP control is for setting the reference level at which the key signals A bus signal to the selected B bus signal in the direction of the white to black pattern are to be created and signals above this level are synthesized If noise is shown on Wipe Pattern Selection Switch Similarly when Fader Lever is moved from present in the background images set the CLIP level on the high side B to A the image on the screen is switched from the selected B bus signal to the The GAIN control is for raising or lowering the level of the key signals selected A bus signal Adjust it in such a way that the text etc can be synthesized cleanly and N R Normal Reverse clearly When Fader Lever is moved from A to B the image is switched from the selected Example of adjustment A bus signal to the selected B bus signal in the direction of the black to white pattern Turn the CLIP control counterclockwise as
21. der the flip flop system the signals selected by the A Bus Input Selection Switches are always selected as the program PGM video signals and the signals selected by the B Bus Input Selection Switches are always selected as the preview PVW video signals Furthermore the PGM signals can be replaced with the PVW signals or vice versa by means of bus switching using the AUTO TAKE Switch and Fader Lever 14 MREAR PANEL Doaa A VIDEO Baour GuN Z Pau oUt aa IBBOUT CEEE EAE TALLY amp INCOM IN an a Docin aAa on D Oo eco Video Signal Input Jacks 1 to 5 VIDEO IN 1 2 3 4 5 These jacks are to input composite video signals 1 Vp p 75 ohm auto terminated There are 5 input jacks corresponding to A Bus Input Selection Switches and B Bus Input Selection Switches Caution If a BNC coaxial cable is connected to Video Signal Loopthrough Output Jack the 75 ohm termination is automatically released Do not connect a BNC coaxial cable to any of these jacks in case of connecting YC signals to Y C Signal Input Jack Use either composite signals or YC signals as video input signals Furthermore when unstable video signals from a VHS format VCR DVD player or other device have been input the frame synchronizer may malfunction Video Signal Loopthrough Output Jacks VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 4 5
22. e switcher GLIN BBOUT now serves as an output connector and a black burst signal is output In this case the output is the same as the BBOUT signal Intercom Switch INCOM 3 4 The 3 wire or 4 wire type can be selected by setting the switch to the position appropriate to your system Set the switch to the 3 wire position if you are using the WV RC700A or WV RC550 18 Bus Selector Switch BUS A B F F This selects the bus switching system A B Set here when undertaking bus operations using the A B bus system F F Set here when undertaking bus operations using the flip flop system DC Power Input Terminal DC 12V IN Apply 12 V DC power Use the AC adaptor AW PS505 The AW CA4T1 cable sold separately is required Caution If you are using other power supply make sure that it outputs 12 V DC 2 5 A or more The plug has GND on the inside and 12 V outside Be careful of the positive and negative polarities Positive Negative Tally Intercom Connectors TALLY amp INCOM 1 2 3 4 5 Use these jacks to connect the Live Switcher to the tally intercom connectors on a camera control unit for example WV RC700A or WV RC550 for tally control and intercom communication Tally control is based on open collector output These connectors are compatible with either the 3 wire or 4 wire type of intercoms selectable with Setup Switch Pin No Signal MIC MIC COMMON PHONE PHONE
23. e USB cable to this port and the other end to the personal computer to transfer the image data created by the personal computer to this switcher For details refer to the page on which image transfer is described Setup switches These are used to perform the following four settings 0 3 wire ON BBOUT type A B AAA SE OFF GLIN 4Wire FF type FS GLIN INCOM BUS BBOUT Frame Sync Switch FS ON FF This sets the frame synchronizer to ON or OFF ON The asynchronous 5 input signal can be connected A delay of up to one frame is generated in the switcher output Due to what is involved in the signal processing the signal band is narrower than at the OFF position OFF The input signal source must be synchronized with the system Use the switcher s black burst signal output to apply genlock to the camera or other device In this case perform the phase horizontal phase color phase adjustments for the genlock at the connected device In this mode analog processing is performed internally and there is virtually no deterioration in the image quality 2 Genlock input Black burst output setting GLIN BBOUT This sets the input or output for the GLIN BBOUT Connector GLIN Set here when genlocking the switcher with an external sync signal GLIN BBOUT amp now serves as an input connector and an external sync signal can be connected BBOUT Set here when configuring a system based on the synchronization to th
24. e USB image transfer program used with the AW SWS350 it must satisfy the following system requirements Processor Pentium Ill 1 GHz or up recommended RAM 128 MB or more Free hard drive memory 50 MB or more Operating system Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP USB port USB Version 1 1 or up CD ROM drive Essential Image files in two formats the bitmap format bmp and JPEG format jpg jpeg can be used with the USB image transfer program for the AW SW350 Also required separately when using the image transfer function is the A B type USB cable for connecting the host computer with the AW SW350 Caution More time is required to transfer the images if the performance of the personal computer is low level The function will not work with versions of Windows that are not recommended Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT4 0 Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Windows Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 21 BINSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER This section describes how to install the device driver used with the USB image transfer program for the AW SW350 In the example of the procedure given below Windows XP is used as the operating system 1 Insert the CD ROM supplied with the AW SW350 in the CD ROM drive of the host computer In this example E is the drive used
25. edia The best driver found will be installed V Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware lt Back __Next gt _ Cancel Fig 3 Driver specification screen 5 When the device driver has been loaded a screen similar to the one shown in Fig 4 appears This completes the installation of the device driver Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for AW SW350 Click Finish to close the wizard Fig 4 Driver loading completion screen 23 6 In order to confirm that the device driver has been installed successfully it is recommended that you open the Device manager as shown in Fig 5 and check that AW SW USB Device AW SW350 is displayed Device Manager Fie Action view Help 8 e 2 a 4 PANASONI S32NAL AW SW USB Device amp E Computer lt Disk drives Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt p IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Sm Keyboards T Mice and other pointing devices Monitors i Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT R Processors
26. er operations YLW CYN GRN AUTO TAKE This is used to set the transition time of MIX or WIPE when the AUTO E mm E TAKE Switch has been pressed Any transition time from 0 to about 10 ae oe Bie seconds can be set as F KEY AUTO This is used to set the transition time when the KEY AUTO Switch has been pressed Any transition time from 0 to about 5 seconds can be set Turning either control knob counterclockwise reduces the transition time conversely WH1 White 100 WH2 White 90 WH3 White 80 turning them clockwise increases the transition time When either control knob is turned YLW Yellow CYN Cyan GRN Green counterclockwise as far as it will go the transition time is set to 0 seconds and the cut MGT Magenta RED Red BLE Blue operation results Even when external takes are performed using external switches the settings of these controls remain in force When a switch has been connected to EXT QO Wipe Direction Selection Switch N N R R TAKE To select one of the three directions in which to change the signals from A to B or vice Caution versa on the screen by moving Fader Lever Before proceeding with auto fader operations set the transition times in advance using N Normal these controls When Fader Lever is moved from A to B the image is switched from the selected A bus signal to the selected B bus signal in the direction of the black to white pattern shown on Wipe Pattern Selection Switch Similarly when Fa
27. erator for key synthesis y VIDEO OUT Signal generator When a signal generator is used to generate the reference signals AC adaptor for the system AW PS505 Caution When unstable video signals such as those from a VCR are being used for the input signals the internal frame synchronizer may not operate correctly Color monitors PVW OUT PGM OUT amp Y Jo oco gten 66606 AW SW350 FS switch ON GLIN BBOUT switch GLIN MCONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION Frame Synchronizer OFF Adjust the horizontal and color phases of the cameras Read the manual for the camera Camera gt VIDEO OUT EIE i Di GI LIN VIDEO OUT G L IN Color monitors PVW OUT PGM OUT Camera or character generator for key synthesis VIDEO OUT G L IN Q AC adaptor AW PS505 w i AW SW350 Video distributor WJ 300C VCR etc FS switch OFF GLIN BBOUT switch BBOUT 33 MCONNECTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER Camera VIDEO OUT EIE VIDEO OUT Color monitors OUT Camera or character generator for key synthesis VIDEO OUT AC adaptor AW PS505 AW SW350 VCR etc These
28. far as it will go and while shown on Wipe Pattern Selection Switch When Fader Lever is moved from B to A viewing the screen adjust the GAIN control to achieve clean and clear the image on the screen is switched from the selected B bus signal to the selected images Next adjust the CLIP and GAIN controls alternately to set to the A bus signal optimum state 10 11 KEY AUTO _ This switch is used to set the key synthesis to ON or OFF When it is pressed it lights and key synthesis is performed for the text etc KEY AUTO is used to set the transition time for the key synthesis When the switch is pressed again it goes off and the input signals used for the key synthesis will be synthesized as they are with the base image but depending on the level of the input signals it may not be possible to achieve clean and clear images SOURCE This selects whether to use the VIDEO IN 5 signal or image in the frame memory as the source material for the key synthesis In terms of the key signals use black base level signals and provide a source with white characters A source with color characters can also be synthesized with a black base but depending on the level of the character signals it may not be possible to achieve clean and clear images By inverting the polarity of the key signals images with a white base level can also be synthesized For details on key reversal refer to SETTING Note S Follow the procedure below to
29. gnal output phase frame synchronizer is OFF Otherwise heat will build up inside and may cause a fire Keep the ventilation port open to secure good flow of air i Video signal input phase Video signal output phase gt Approx 50nS BB phase Rack mounting parts 2 Video signal input phase frame synchronizer is ON l l Input phase range max of 1 frame l l l BB phase Connecting X plate Mounting 3 Genlock adjustment range screw en i l Approx Mounting i Approx 3pS i 1s screw BB phase Holes f Sonnectin a plate 2 TALLY amp INCOM connectors Bottom Use a Mini DIN type 6 pin connector for tally and intercom connections e g TCP8060 01 520 manufactured by Hosiden Corporation 38 39 SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD ACCESSORIES BSPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption 12 V DC 10 8 16 0V 16W E indicates safety information Video Inputs Composite video signal Y C Video Outputs Composite video output Y C Preview output Black burst signal Signal loopthrough output Functions and Performance Frame synchronizer Wipe patterns Wipe directions Mix Auto take Key synthesis Intercom Tally control Color bar White and black signals Frequency response S N DG DP VBS 1 0 V p p 75 Q x 5 BNC connector automatic termination Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q C 0 286 V p p 75 Q x5 S connector VBS 1
30. he same statuses as the factory setting statuses will be established when the power is next turned on This is used to set the freezing of the Video Input 5 signal to ON or OFF When FRZ is pressed while holding down the SETTING switch the Video Input 5 signal is frozen While the signal is frozen the FRZ LED lights This signal can be used as the source of the VIDEO IN 5 signal lf the freeze function is used while the FS switch is in the OFF position only the Video Input 5 signal will be set to the FS ON status 9 INV This is used to invert the polarity of the key signal Example Selected wipe pattern i Use the inversion mode when the input is black text on a white base Fader lever Normal N Reverse R Normal Reverse N R When the INV function is used with VIDEO IN 5 selected for the key source A a B A A B and with the FS switch in the OFF position only the Video Input 5 signal will be set to the FS ON status Color Background Color Selector Switch COLOR A This functions as the shift key of the Wipe Pattern Selection Switches While it is pressed md the Wipe Pattern Selection Switches can select the color to be used for the color f Aj B B background as shown below The functions are indicated with red characters B WH1 i WH2 WH3 Transition Time Setting Controls TRANSITION TIME These controls are used to set the transition time during auto fad
31. ion of it may result in severe civil of criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Fig 7 Application program installer start screen 6 This completes the installation of the application program if awsw350usb Installation Complete awsw35Q0usb has been sucessfully installed Click Close to exit Fig 8 Application program installation completion screen 26 BOPERATION METHOD This section describes how to operate the application program used with the USB image transfer program for the AW SW350 1 Connect the host computer to the AW SW350 Check that the AW SW350 s power is on 2 The main screen shown in Fig 9 appears when the application program used with the USB image transfer program for the AW SW350 is started up E AW SW350 USB Application File USB Option Help Open File Border Color RAM C RAM ROM Write USB Pipe Open Done 424 Size Fig 9 Application program main screen 3 When the Open File button is clicked the file selection dialog box shown in Fig 10 appears Select the image file BMP JPG or JPEG to be transferred and click OK Look in C SAMPLE 5 Y car WI Sa My Recent S flowrer Documents S horse A S moterbike SEI Desktop S sample_MONO S test title My Documents 53 My Computer be aw Co My Network File name sample _COLOR pen Places Files of type BitMap File bmp Cancel Fig
32. keep the key synthesis on the PVW screen at the OFF setting at all times 1 Press both the SETTING Button and COLOR Button at the same time 2 With the two buttons in step 1 held down press the KEY AUTO Button The KEY AUTO Button lamp now lights To turn the key synthesis on the PVW screen back to the ON setting repeat the same steps The KEY AUTO Button lamp will then go off Olntercom Jack INCOM Connect an intercom headset to this terminal Use the recommended headset made by Ashida Onkyo MT 12MFB 03 Intercom Volume INCOM LEVEL To adjust the volume of the headset speaker connected to Intercom Jack Turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume and turning it clockwise increases it Genlock Phase Controls G4EN LOCK PHASE Connect a signal generator or other such instrument to GLIN BBOUT and use these controls to adjust the phase when genlock is to be initiated These controls need not be adjusted when genlock is not going to be initiated H This is used to adjust the horizontal sync phase SC This is used to adjust the subcarrier phase coarsely SC FINE This is used to adjust the subcarrier phase finely 12 Adjusting the horizontal phase Monitor the waveforms of the genlock signal black burst signal and video signal output using a dual trace oscilloscope or waveform monitor and adjust the H Control in such a way that the horizontal phase is aligned Adjusting the subcarrier phase Select
33. matically The transition time for switching the signals can be adjusted using the AUTO TAKE control While the signals are being switched the AUTO TAKE switch lights and it goes off when the signals are switched completely During an auto take operation no manual operations will be performed even if the Fader Lever is moved Caution In using the Auto Take function be sure to move Fader Lever all the way to A or B Auto Take will not work unless the lever is fully moved to A or B Fader Lever A B This lever is used to switch the signal selected with A Bus Input Selection Switch to the signal selected with B Bus Input Selection Switch or vice versa by the wipe or mix effect When the lever is moved from A to B the video signal is also switched from A to B accordingly Similarly when the lever is moved from B to A the video signal is switched from B to A Bus Tally Indicators A B These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus The A or B LED lights to indicate that A bus or B bus signals are being output Examples A lights when the Fader Lever is at the A side since only the A bus signals are output e Both A and B light when the Fader Lever is between the A and B sides since both A bus and B bus signals are output Note S Bus control based on the flip flop system is enabled by changing the setting of the bus selector switch BUS A B F F which is one of the Setup Switches Un
34. may be found on the bottom of the unit The rating plate serial number plate is on the bottom of the unit The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft Model No Serial No indicates safety information indicates safety information CONTENTS WARNING CAUTION FOR SAFETY WARNING WARNING CAUTION FOR SAFETY c ccsscsscesseeesseesseesseesseeesaeenseeesaeeseeasaeeeseessaesnseeesaeeas 5 one au Refer all servicing to qualified personnel PREFACE sisceiscisscccvscveseuscosvsssccassivedesvanccaneseasssanseucnrsuscatuavarecevautdccsevccverscnsaecavteteacedsccewasnsbacevien 6 To reduce the risk of electric shock don t remove cover or back unless you are a qualified personnel Refer all mountings connections servicing to qualified service FEATURES A A AT Se eet i crore A EAEE et ier ah Soe Ader ate 6 personnel PRECAUTIONS a ceecesbeieea eae aa a aaa aaa a a E a a Ea a aa adaa aanita 7 No water or moisture inside Do not let water or moisture into the product or expose it to moisture to prevent a fire and MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ccseecessseeesseeeeesseeeeeees 8 dleciiechodle ETOP CONTROL PANELY i icssessecesdevevens seees enana nanes a don arniewn ceeds tices 8 BREA
35. off and Power Indicator goes out when the switch is set to the OFF position Caution Even when the Power Switch is at the OFF position some of the power supply circuits are still operating To turn off the power completely set the external power adaptor to OFF Wipe Pattern Selection Switches WIPE PATTERN To select a wipe pattern after pressing Wipe Switch One of the nine patterns can be selected The selected switch lights al RICE E mr O Setting Switch SETTING This functions as the shift key for the wipe patterns While it is held down the Wipe Pattern Selection Switches can select the functions described below The functions are indicated with blue characters s A AL wall scl nol m ma SFO SF1 SF2 These are used to set the three wipe softness levels MWR INT FRZ The minimum softness level is set by SFO a hard key and the maximum softness level is set by SF2 This makes it possible for the user to set the initial statuses of the panel when the power is turned on First set the statuses of the panel to be recorded Once the setting has been performed keep pressing MWR while holding down the SETTING switch until the nine switches go off The recorded statuses will be reproduced when the power is next turned on This is used to restore the initial settings which were established at the factory Keep pressing INT while holding down the SETTING switch until the nine switches go off T
36. se the internal parts are subject to damage by moisture and dust Care Switch power off and wipe the switcher with a dry cloth If it is difficult to remove the dirt dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent squeeze it hard and wipe the product carefully Note e Do not use benzine paint thinner or other volatile liquids e When using a chemical duster carefully read the caution notes on its use MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ETOP CONTROL PANEL e Switcher AW SW350 S SITION TIME AUTO TAKE KEY AUTO KEY GAIN CLIP SOURCE KEY AUTO INS z MIX Power Indicator POWER Lights green when power is supplied to DC Power Input Terminal and Power Switch set to the ON position and goes out when Power Switch is set to the OFF position Power Switch POWER ON OFF Power is switched on and Power Indicator lights when this switch is set to the ON position provided that power is supplied to DC Power Input Terminal Power is switched
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