Video Inputs; Video Outputs - Sony MVS -8000X Quick Setup Manual

Video Inputs

The MVS-8000X has up to 164 non-looping inputs, each in blocks of 20 with a couple of exceptions. Each
of the backplane input cards has 20 BNC connectors. The 8000X comes standard with 24 inputs. The
first 20 of those inputs are found on slot #5. The extra 4 inputs are actually inputs 141-144 and can be
found on slot #12. Regardless of how many extra inputs are purchased, inputs 141-144 are always
available. For example, if you purchased an 8000X with 64 inputs, you would find inputs 1-20 on slot #5,
inputs 21-40 on slot 6, inputs 41-60 on slot #7 and inputs 141-144 (the extra 4) on slot #12.
So far we've accounted for 144 of the possible 164 inputs. The MVS-8000X may also have an additional
20 inputs in slot #3 called "Premium Inputs." Premium Inputs are special inputs that are available on the
switcher when the second matrix board is installed. The second Matrix board is automatically installed
when either the inputs exceed 64 or when the 8000X is configured as a 5 M/E system. Premium Inputs
can be used as regular, primary inputs. However, for your wiring design, it is very important to note that
if you have M/E 4 (you have a 5 M/E switcher) that the keyers on M/E 4 can only get their key signals
from these Premium Inputs. Standard inputs cannot be used as key signals for the keyers on M/E 4.
However, Premium Inputs can appear everywhere on the switcher. A good rule of thumb is.... If you
have M/E 4 (i.e. a 5 M/E 8000X) then put all your key signals on the premium input card in slot #3.
In addition, if you purchased any internal format converters, the inputs for the format converter
channels will also be on slot #12. They are in blocks of eight, as each format converter card is an 8-
channel option.

Video Outputs

A MVS-8000X can have either 24 or 48 primary outputs. If only 24 outputs are configured, then there
will be a blank in slot #14. Please notice that Slot #13 has outputs 1-20 and in the middle of slot #15 you
will find outputs 21-24. If you have 48 outputs, then you will find Outputs 25-44 on Slot #14 and
Outputs 45-48 on the right-side of slot #15. Note that output 23-24 and 47-48 have dual outputs. If
there is a blank in slot #14 (switcher only has 24 outputs), then the BNC connectors for Outputs 45-48
are not functional.
Just like inputs, all outputs on the 8000X are mappable from the Setup Menu. However, the default
factory setting is:
Out 1 M/E 1 OUT 1 (M/E 1PGM)
Out 2 M/E 1 OUT 2 (M/E 1 PVW)
Out 3 M/E 2 OUT 1 (M/E 2 PGM)
Out 4 M/E 2 OUT 2 (M/E 2 PVW)
Out 5 M/E 3 OUT 1 (M/E 3 PGM)
Out 6 M/E 3 OUT 2 (M/E 3 PVW)
Out 7 P/P OUT 1 (P/P PGM)
Out 8 P/P OUT 2 (P/P PVW)
Out 9 EDIT PVW
When you are wiring outputs, please note that the EDIT PVW output is the correct output for "Preview."
This enables the preview switcher (which is normally set to P/P PVW) to also show other M/E previews
and other important signals like "Show Key."
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