Panasonic Live Switcher Aw Sw350 Operating Instructions

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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”.FUNCTIONSThe USB image transfer program used with the AW-SW350 contains the following
functions.
• Frame memory image transfer function (RAM)
• Flash memory image transfer function (ROM)
• Image cutout position designation function
• Image start position designation function
For more details on how to use these functions, refer to “Operation Method”.
SPECIFICATIONSIn order for the host computer to run the USB image transfer program used with the 
AW-SW350, it must satisfy the following system requirements.
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.
IMAGE TRANSFER FUNCTION
Processor Pentium III, 1 GHz or up recommendedRAM 128 MB or moreFree 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 EssentialMore 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.
Caution 
						

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INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVERThis 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.
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.)
Set the AW-SW350s 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)
When the host computer recognizes the AW-SW350, as shown in Fig.2, the Found
New Hardware Wizard automatically starts up.3 2 1
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.)
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.
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Fig.1  Connections
BBOUT
GLIN
/BBOUTPVW
OUTTALLY & INCOM
PGM  OUT
2
54
DC 12V IN
SET  UPUSBEXT
TAKE
PGMY / COUT
1342
GND
32111
75Ω
AUTO 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
5
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Y / C  IN
AW-SW350
Windows PC
USB cable
Rear
Fig.2  Found New Hardware Wizard start screen
Fig.3  Driver specification screen
Fig.4  Driver loading completion screen 
						

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION PROGRAMThis 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.
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.)
Run the “Microsoft .Net Framework” setup file (E:\JPN\DOTNETFX.EXE).
The installer program shown in Fig.6 now starts. Proceed with the installation by
following the installer instructions.
Run the setup program (E:\JPN\SETUP.EXE).4 3 2 1
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.
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Fig.5  Device manager screen
Fig.6  Microsoft .Net Framework installer start screen 
						

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OPERATION METHODThis section describes how to operate the application program used with the USB image
transfer program for the AW-SW350.
Connect the host computer to the AW-SW350. 
(Check that the AW-SW350s power is on.)
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.
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”.3 2 1
The installer program shown in Fig.7 now starts. Proceed with the installation by
following the installer instructions.
This completes the installation of the application program.
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Fig.7  Application program installer start screen
Fig.8  Application program installation completion screen
Fig.9  Application program main screen
Fig.10  File selection dialog box 
						

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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.
• No. of pixels that can be displayed: 720 (H) x 487 (V)
• 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.
• 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.

Drag the image displayed in the screen display area and drop it to change its
position. (Fig.11)
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Drag the frame displayed in the screen display area and drop it to change the cutout
position. (Fig.12)
specify the
start position
of the image
AW-SW350
program output
Fig.11  Specifying the image start position
specify the
cutout position
of the image
AW-SW350
program output
Fig.12  Specifying the image cutout position 
						

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Click the “RAM” radio button or “RAM+ROM” radio button to select the type of memory
in which the data will be saved. (Fig.13) If “RAM” is selected, the image data is saved
only in the frame memory and so it cannot be used after the AW-SW350 power has
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 actual transfer takes longer than when “RAM” is
selected.
Click the “Write USB” button to start transferring the image data. After the completion
of the transfer, monitor the AW-SW350s PGM output and check that the image data
has been transferred. (Fig.14)
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— When images could not be transferred —
If an error resulted or images could not be transferred because a cable was connected or
disconnected, turn off the switchers power and exit the application program. Then turn the
switchers power back on again and start up the application again.
Status after power has been turned off and back on again
Transfer time
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.
Fig.13  Memory selection
Click the
buttonAW-SW350
program output
Fig.14  PGM check 
						

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CONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION 
(Frame Synchronizer OFF)Adjust the horizontal and color phases of the cameras.
(Read the manual for the camera.)
CONNECTION WITHOUT EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
(Frame Synchronizer ON)CONNECTIONSFor 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.
BBOUT
GLIN
/BBOUTPVW
OUTTALLY & INCOM
PGM  OUT
2
54
DC 12V IN
SET  UPUSBEXT
TAKE
PGMY / COUT
1342
GND
32111
75Ω
AUTO 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Y / C  IN
PVW OUT
AW-SW350
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
PGM OUT
VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
VIDEO OUT
Camera
Color monitors
Camera or character
generator for key
synthesis
Signal
generator
✽
When a signal
generator is used to
generate the
reference signals
for the system
AC adaptor
AW-PS505
QFS switch [ON]
WGLIN/BBOUT switch [GLIN]
VCR, etc.
BBOUT
GLIN
/BBOUTPVW
OUTTALLY & INCOM
PGM  OUT
2
54
DC 12V IN
SET  UPUSBEXT
TA K E
PGMY / COUT
1342
GND
32111
75Ω
AUTO 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Y / C  IN
AW-SW350
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
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INPUT
THR SEP
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BA
PVW OUT
PGM OUT
VIDEO OUT
G/L INVIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
INPUTG/L IN
G/L IN
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
VIDEO OUT
Camera
Color monitors
Camera or character
generator for key
synthesis
Video distributor
WJ-300CAC adaptor
AW-PS505
QFS switch [OFF]
WGLIN/BBOUT switch [BBOUT]
VCR, etc. 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.
Caution 
						

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CONNECTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER
E600
E600
E600
E600
Windows PC
BBOUT
GLIN
/BBOUTPVW
OUTTALLY & INCOM
PGM  OUT
2
54
DC 12V IN
SET  UPUSBEXT
TAKE
PGMY / COUT
1342
GND
32111
75Ω
AUTO 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Y / C  IN
AW-SW350
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
OUT
VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
VIDEO OUT
These switches operate whether the FS
switch is in the ON or OFF position. Color monitors
Connected with 
USB cable
AC adaptor
AW-PS505
VCR, etc.
Camera or character
generator for key
synthesisCamera 
						

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EXAMPLE FOR THE CONNECTION WITH PAN/TILT HEADS
AND CONTROL PANELThe 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.
TALLYDC12V IN
AUX  CONTROL  IN
1 2 3 4
5 
PREVIEW IN OUT G/L  OUTPREVIEW MONITOR OUT
CONTROL CONTROL  OUTPAN/TILT CAMERA
TD  MULTI  PORT  HUBG / L  IN
E600
E600
E600
VIDEO OUT 1-4
E600
G/L IN G/L OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUTCAMERA
CONTROL IN VIDEO OUTPAM/TILT
CONTROL OUTPAM/TILT
CONTROL IN
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUTG/L
IN
CAMERA
CONTROL OUTVIDEO OUTPAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUTVIDEO OUTPAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUTVIDEO OUTPA M / T I LT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUTVIDEO OUTPA M / T I LT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
4
3
2
1 5
DC12V  IN
TO CAMERA PAM/TILT HEAD
TO CONTROL PANELPREVIEW OUT
SEE MANUAL

Pan/tilt head
cameras 1 to 4To pan/tilt head AW-PH300A,
Camera AW-E300/E600/E800A
Multi-port hub
AW-HB505
Multi-hybrid control panel
AW-RP505
AC adaptor
AW-PS301 AC adaptor
AW-PS505 Preview monitor
The FS switch may be in either the ON or OFF position.
If high picture quality is desired, set the FS switch to OFF and
adjust each camera for horizontal and color phases.
(Refer to the instruction manual for the camera.)
BBOUT
GLIN
/BBOUTPVW
OUTTALLY & INCOM
PGM  OUT
2
54
DC 12V IN
SET  UPUSBEXT
TAKE
PGMY / COUT
1342
GND
32111
75Ω
AUTO 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
5
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Y / C  IN
AW-SW350
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
VIDEO IN 1-4
PVW OUT
PGM OUT
Convertible  Camera AW —
E600
VIDEO OUT
G/L INVCR, etc.
AC adaptor
AW-PS505 Camera or character
generator for key
synthesisColor monitors 
						

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RACK MOUNTINGRACK MOUNTINGDo 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.
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INFORMATION RELATED TO SYSTEM UPGRADES(1) Switcher phases1) Video signal output phase (frame synchronizer is OFF)
2) Video signal input phase (frame synchronizer is ON)
3) Genlock adjustment range(2) TALLY & INCOM connectorsUse a Mini DIN type 6-pin connector for tally and intercom connections.
(e.g.) TCP8060-01-520 manufactured by Hosiden Corporation
BB phase
Video signal input phase
Video signal output phase Approx. 50nSInput phase range
max. of 1 frame
BB phase
Approx. 3µSApprox.
1µS
BB phase