Overview; Features - Sony MFS-2000-C Operation Manual

Overview

The MFS-2000 Multi-Format Switcher Processor is a
compact switcher supporting both HD and SD formats. It
provides all functions essential for up-to-date video
production.
It is equipped with 3 types of control panel (the MKS-2010
1 M/E Control Panel, the MKS-2015 1.5 M/E Control
Panel, and the MKS-2017 1.5 M/E Wide Control Panel) to
enable speedy operation during live broadcasts and
postproduction editing.
For further versatility the range of effects can be enhanced
by installing a two-channel DME (Digital Multi Effects)
function, a two-input, six-output large capacity frame
memory function, and a two-channel high-performance
color corrector function.
The MFS-2000 is compact and rack mountable, allowing
it to be used in a wide range of studio production and
editing systems as well as in ENG/OB vans.

Features

Multi-format support
The MFS-2000 is available in an SD/HD multi-format
configuration and an SD only configuration. The SD only
configuration can be upgraded to the multi-format
configuration.
• SD/HD configuration:
1080i/50, 59.94
1080PsF/23.976, 24, 25, 29.97
720P/50, 59.94
480i/59.94
576i/50
• SD only configuration:
480i/59.94
576i/50
Compact body and control panels
The compact switcher processor requires only 3RU of rack
space, accommodating the following configurations.
• Mix/Effect (M/E) configuration: 1 M/E or 1.5 M/E
• Input/Output (I/O): 8 inputs and 4 outputs, or 16 inputs
and 8 outputs
Three types of control panel for different
applications
• MKS-2010 1 M/E Control Panel:
1 M/E, 19-inch rack width
12 cross point buttons
• MKS-2015 1.5 M/E Control Panel:
1.5 M/E, 19-inch rack width
12 cross point buttons
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• MKS-2017 1.5 M/E Wide Control Panel:
1.5 M/E wide, 592 mm width
20 cross point buttons
Live broadcast functions
Redundant power supplies
Redundant power supplies can be installed for both the
control panel and switcher processor.
Low power consumption
Even in a 1.5 M/E configuration with plug-in DME active,
power consumption is 500 W or less.
Tally functions
The system is equipped with serial tally and 16 GPI/tally
output ports.
Interface for control of other devices
The control panels are equipped with independent GPI
ports and S-BUS interfaces.
ES-BUS interface (for connection to MKS-8080/8082
AUX bus remote panel)
Optional functions
Rich variety of 2-channel DME effects
Equipped with 2D/3D linear/nonlinear,
TM
DigitalSPARKLE , Lighting, Shadow, Trail, and other
effects and functions.
Two-input, six-output frame memory function
Equipped with freeze, mask, reposition, image processing
(Composition), and animation functions.
Two-channel color corrector function
Provides high-performance color correction, including
primary, secondary, luminance, and spot functions.
Full-spec switcher functions
1 M/E configuration: dual keyer and dual DSK
(downstream key) are available.
1.5 M/E configuration: In addition to M/E with dual
keyer, dual DSK and P/P transitions are available.
Each keyer is capable of linear key, luminance key,
chroma key, and pattern key, enabling edge and mask
functions.
A wide variety of wipe functions are also available,
including advanced wipe patterns.
Snapshot and macro functions
Snapshot functions: Equipped with M/E snapshot and
effect snapshot functions.
Macro functions: Supports Macro Attachment, which
allows functions to be assigned to control panel
buttons, to be recalled as required.