Live Switcher Model No. AW-SW350P Live Switcher AW-SW350 POWER ON WH1 WH2 SF1 WH3 SF2 AUTO TAKE KEY AUTO WIPE PATTERN TRANSITION TIME OFF A SF0 YLW CYN INT GRN FRZ GAIN INCOM MWR KEY CLIP MGT RED BLE INV SOURCE KEY AUTO LEVEL GEN-LOCK PHASE H SC SC FINE SETTING COLOR IN5 N N/R R FMEM FRZ A MIX WIPE 5 1 2 3 4 FMEM BLACK COLOR BAR AUTO TAKE B B Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 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 own expense. 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 product's 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 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: The rating plate (serial number plate is on the bottom of the unit. The information marking of this product may be found 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. 2 3 CONTENTS WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY ..................................................................................... 5 PREFACE .............................................................................................................................. 6 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 6 PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............................................ 8 sTOP (CONTROL PANEL) ........................................................................................ 8 sREAR PANEL ........................................................................................................ 15 IMAGE TRANSFER FUNCTION ......................................................................................... 20 sFUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 20 sSPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 21 sINSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER ..................................................................... 22 sINSTALLING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM ..................................................... 25 sOPERATION METHOD ......................................................................................... 27 CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 32 sCONNECTION WITHOUT EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ............................. 32 sCONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ...................................... 33 sCONNECTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER ...................................................... 34 sEXAMPLE FOR THE CONNECTION WITH PAN/TILT HEADS AND CONTROL PANEL ............. 36 RACK MOUNTING .............................................................................................................. 38 sRACK MOUNTING ................................................................................................ 38 INFORMATION RELATED TO SYSTEM UPGRADES ...................................................... 39 SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARD ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 40 sSPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 40 sSTANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 41 WARNING/CAUTION FOR SAFETY WARNING · Refer all servicing to qualified personnel 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 personnel. · No water or moisture inside Do not let water or moisture into the product, or expose it to moisture, to prevent a fire and electric shock. · 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 using it. · Do not disassemble or modify the product to prevent a fire and electric shock. CAUTION · Do not drop the product, do not expose it to strong shock, or do not step on it, to prevent a fire and injuries. · Do not install the product at a place full of moisture and dust, which may cause a fire and electric shock. · Do not mount the Live Switcher on a closed rack or bookshelf. (Otherwise, heat will build up inside and may cause a fire.) · Keep the ventilation port open to secure good flow of air. 4 5 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. · 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.) FEATURES · Five Inputs Despite Compactness 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). · Genlock The switcher enables genlocking to the reference sync signal of an external device. Furthermore, by using its BB output, the system can be upgraded using the synchronization of the switcher as a reference. PRECAUTIONS · 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 because 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 · Do not use benzine, paint thinner, or other volatile liquids. · When using a chemical duster, carefully read the caution notes on its use. 6 7 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS sTOP (CONTROL PANEL) E Wipe Pattern Selection Switches [WIPE PATTERN] To select a wipe pattern after pressing Wipe Switch y. One of the nine patterns can be selected. The selected switch lights. Live Switcher AW-SW350 POWER ON WH1 WH2 SF1 WH3 SF2 AUTO TAKE KEY AUTO WIPE PATTERN TRANSITION TIME OFF A SF0 R 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. SF0 SF1 SF2 YLW CYN INT GRN FRZ GAIN INCOM MWR KEY CLIP MGT RED BLE INV SOURCE KEY AUTO LEVEL GEN-LOCK PHASE H SC SC FINE SETTING COLOR IN5 N N/R R FMEM MWR MIX INT FRZ FRZ A INV WIPE 5 BLACK COLOR BAR 1 2 3 4 FMEM AUTO TAKE B B SF0, SF1, SF2: These are used to set the three wipe softness levels. The minimum softness level is set by SF0 (a hard key), and the maximum softness level is set by SF2. MWR: 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. The 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 w LED lights. This signal can be used as the source of the VIDEO IN 5 signal. If 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. Q Power Indicator [POWER] Lights (green) when power is supplied to DC Power Input Terminal L and Power Switch W set to the ON position, and goes out when Power Switch W is set to the OFF position. W ...