Sony aws-g500 User Manual

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Names and Functions of Parts

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a  FACTORY USE connector

Output a tally signal. Connecting this connector 
and the tally connector of a CCU (camera control 
unit) or other device enables the tally lamp of the 
camera to light (page 139). 

b “Memory Stick” slot

This slot takes a “Memory Stick.” Use it for 
upgrading the operating software (page 200), 
importing font files (page 129), exporting/
importing job data (page 173 and 174), importing 
graphics files (page 175), etc. 
While the “Memory Stick” is being accessed, the 
access indicator to the left of the slot lights.

c NETWORK connector (RJ-45)

Connect an external network adaptor or router. 
This supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX 
Ethernet.
The green indicator blinks while the network is 
active.
An amber LED lights while the unit is connected 
by 100Base-TX. 

For safety, do not connect the Network connector 
to circuits which may be subjected to excessive 
voltage.

d  REMOTE (remote control) connector

This connector is provided for future functional 
expansion.

e  Internal hard disk access indicator

This indicator lights while the internal hard disk is 
being accessed.

f  USB connectors (USB) (USB  

The upper connector is number 1, and the lower 
connector is number 2.
Use these connectors to connect a USB keyboard.
Also use them for connecting USB flash memory, 
upgrading the operating software (page 200), 
importing font files (page 129), exporting/
importing job data (page 173 and 174), importing 
graphics files (page 175), etc.
For details of the keyboards that can be used, 
consult your dealer or your Sony service 
representative.
When using the text typing tool software, you can 
connect and use a USB mouse.

• These do not support input from a USB camera.
• A USB mouse cannot be used with the main 

software.

g Operating monitor connector (RGB 

This connector outputs the operation screen to an 
external display at WXGA (1,280 

×

 800) size, at 

60 Hz.
For information on which devices can be used, 
consult your dealer or your Sony service 
representative.

h 1 (power) button

This button powers the unit on or off. If you hold 
down the power button for at least 4 seconds, this 
forces a shutdown.
After a forced shutdown, the settings of the unit 
may not be preserved.

i RESET button

This button is provided for future functional 
expansion.

FACTORY USE

REMOTE

RGB

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GUI

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RESET

USB

NETWORK

1

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9

1

5

9

6

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 Hole for anti-theft wire

2

 “Memory Stick” slot

3

NETWORK connector

4

REMOTE (remote control) 
connector

5

Internal hard disk 
access indicator

6

 USB connectors

7

 Operating monitor connector (RGB (GUI))

8

 

1

 (power) 

button

9

 RESET button

1

 FACTORY USE 

connector

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