Sony Anycast Switcher

Basic Operation

Getting started

  1. To open Anycast carefully unlatch the screen cover clips at both top/front corners and fold it back.
  2. Release the latches on either side of the Anycast screen by sliding them toward you, then pull up to lock the screen in its open position.
  3. The power button is along the left side and toward the back of the unit.

To shut down Anycast, press the power button. A confirmation prompt will appear. Press Yes to continue or No to cancel. Follow steps 1-3 above in reverse order.

The Anycast upper screen shows 3 columns of information

Table 1: Anycast Upper Screen Display Columns
Input PGM/PVW Option

Note: There is no need to change anything in the Option column.

Video

The left side of the Anycast upper screen contains Inputs or video sources for air.

Table 2: Anycast Video Sources
Camera 8: WX Camera
IN 2 ‐ No input
Camera 9: Newsroom Camera
IN 4 ‐ No input
WX Computer
FS 441: Frame Store 441
Black

Audio

The Anycast lower screen is audio controls. No audio is configured other than the 2 labeled sources. To select an audio source for air press the desired number. Your choice will be highlighted. Check that your audio choice and the PGM audio fader are both potted up.

Levels can be checked on the audio meter to the right. To listen to an audio source without airing it, press and hold PFL (Pre Fader Listen). A powered speaker has been installed to monitor audio output.

Table 3: Anycast Audio Sources
RF WX1
Weather
Wireless Mic		 IHC HW
Interactive Help
Center Hardwire Mic		 N/A N/A N/A

Note: The "Monitor Level" audio fader controls an inferior internal speaker.

Anycast on the Air

To select a video source press your choice from the list in the Input area and the source appears in the NEXT (PVW) area.

Pressing Take will put the source on PGM (AIR).

Since the Anycast is for emergency use only, all transitions should be Take.