Parallel Tally; Serial Tally - Sony MVS -8000X Quick Setup Manual

Parallel Tally

Both the MKS-2700 and MKS-8700 have parallel tally outputs that you will likely want to wire to external
devices, like CCUs. Just like the video inputs and outputs on the MVS switcher, all parallel tallies are
completely "mappable" from the setup menu. However, as a factory default they will all be set 1-1,
meaning tally port/pin 1 will correspond to input 1, tally port/pin 2 will correspond to input 2 and so on.
Also, by default, Output 7 (factory default for P/P PGM1) will have been programmed as the Main (R1,
or Red-1) tally output. Tally programming is input-based and has nothing to do with what control panel
button that input has been assigned to. There are 8 independent tally systems in MVS, therefore tally
programming can be incredibly easy (from the factory default) to very complex. Please see the install
guides for the MKS-2700 and MKS-8700 (depending on which model you purchased) for pin-out wiring
specifications for the tally ports.
Your Install Check-Out Field Service Engineer can assist you in programming tallies during the ICO.

Serial Tally

The MKS-8700 DCU has 2 serial tally connectors on its frame (typically used for monitor walls and
routers). Both can be set in the switcher's setup menu independently. The MKS-2700 does not have a
serial tally connector. However if serial tally is required when using a MKS-2700, the EDITOR 15-pin port
on the System Control Unit (MKS-8010B) can be repurposed as a Serial Tally Port. Since most serial tally
connections are 9-pin, you will need to manufacture a 15-pin to 9-pin adapter. The pin-out
specifications for the most popular third-party manufacturers that use serial tally are below. If your
manufacturer is not listed, please contact your Sony Account Manager. They can help you find the
resources to assist in making your device work properly with your MVS switcher.
MIRANDA
PIN
1
2
3
6
RJ45 SCU Editor Port
SIGNAL 15 PIN
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
SONY
DCU 8000 Port
9 PIN
3 3
11 8
10 7
2 2
SIGNAL
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
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