Specifications

All-in-one design
The Anycast Station system comes
equipped with a video switcher, an
audio mixer, an LCD display, and camera
control functions, all packed into a
compact attaché case design.
This approach eliminates any external
wiring and cumbersome signal
adjustments, making setup extremely
easy and quick. On the large LCD screen,
there are two windows for monitoring
the program and preview outputs,
together with seven windows to view
each individual input source plus one
internal still picture source, eliminating
the need for many picture monitors.
These factors make the Anycast Station
system a powerful device for producing
live events, virtually anywhere and with
a minimum production crew. Despite its
compact design, each function of the
Anycast Station system provides
uncompromising power and quality.
1: Video Switcher
Provides:
-1280 x 1024 100-MHz/4:2:2 8-bit processing
-6 primary inputs plus one still picture source
-1 ME with 1 keyer
-1 DSK + 1 fixed station logo
2: Audio Mixer
Provides:
-48 kHz/24-bit processing
-6 stereo channel input mixing
-6 channel faders and 1 master fader
3: Access Buttons
Pressing an access button calls up the control
menus of the associated input to the LCD screen.
A variety of video and audio parameter settings
can be made.
4: Mixer Output Controls
Provides controls for the audio monitor output level,
built-in speakers, and headphone output, talkback
On/Off, and dimmer On/Off of an intercom. The
Audio signal can be monitored between PGM, AUX1,
AUX2, and MIX.
5: On-line Button
Triggers or stops the following functions.
- Streaming distribution
- Recording of input sources or PGM output to
compatible hard disk drives.
6: Menu Operation/Camera Control
General menu selection/settings are made using
the menu button and jog roller.
This area also provides control functions for
compatible Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras.
The position controller allows Pan/Tilt control
of compatible Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras while
the ten keys are for camera position memory
store/recall.
VISCA™ control is used to provide Pan, Tilt, Zoom,
Iris, Focus and White Balance control functions.
7: Device Control
Provides basic and jog/shuttle control functions of
external hard disk drives used for playing back video
material.
The jog and shuttle dials are also used for focus and
zoom control of compatible Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom
cameras.
8: Talkback Microphone
9: Wireless Keyboard (Turned Over)
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MAIN FEATURES
A: Source Viewer
Displays the thumbnail video of each input source.
The windows of the sources selected for PGM out
and PVW out are highlighted in red and amber,
respectively.
B: Streaming Display
Displays the parameters, current server status of
the streaming video, and URL of the Anycast
Station system user is operating.
C: PGW Viewer
Displays the source currently distributed or
presented.
D: PVW Viewer
Displays the next source selected for output after
the transition.
E: Effect Display
The currently selected effect pattern such as
PinP is indicated with an effect icon. Effect
and DSK transition durations are also displayed.
F: Guide Display
Displays guides for controlling compatible Sony
Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras such as zoom, pan, tilt,
focus, and iris. The camera position memory
numbers/names of the camera selected on the
‘NEXT’ button row are also displayed. Also
displays general menu selections and settings.
G: Audio Level Display and
Key On Indicator
Displays either the audio output levels of PGM,
MIX, AUX1, and AUX2, or the status of the key;
On/Off.
H: Built-in Stereo Speakers
Used to create still text for superimposition on the
program output, type video source names prior
to the live event as well as setting up IP addresses
for streaming destinations.
Used for talkback purposes. An intercom connector
is also provided on the rear panel should the use of
an intercom system be preferred.