Format Converter; Multi-Viewer; Dme Inputs And Outputs - Sony MVS -8000X Quick Setup Manual

Format Converter

If you purchased the optional format converter card, you have 8 format converter input channels and
either 2 or 4 format converted outputs (depending on how many output cards are in the frame).
Any of the 80 primary inputs can be internally routed to a format converter input channel. This is done
in the setup menu. On slot #11, you will see four connectors marked as FC 1-4. These are the Format
Converter outputs. If your switcher has only 24 outputs, then FC3-4 are not functional.

Multi-Viewer

The MVS-7000X has up to two Multi-Viewer Outputs as a standard feature. If your switcher is
configured with 24 outputs, then the MSD1 connector on Slot 11 will be active. If you have 48 outputs,
then both MSD1 and MSD2 will be active.
The Multi-viewer is a basic system that allows multiple outputs to be shown simultaneously on a single
monitor. There are two options for the type of display: 4 (quad split) and 10 (two large and 8 small).
On-Air tally is provided. Multi-Viewer settings are made in the Engineering Setup menu.
The Multi-Viewer is not designed to replace the large monitor-wall systems that are typically found in
today's production environments. However, it is a handy standard feature of the MVS-X series to,
perhaps, removes items the whole control room doesn't need to see, like M/E outputs and put them on
a separate monitor just for the switcher operator. For planning your output assignments, it is important
to remember two things:
•
For a signal to appear on the Multi-Viewer, it must be assigned to a physical output
• Each Multi-viewer's window assignments are exclusive to its physical output card. This means
that Multi-Viewer #1 can only "see" signals that are assigned to Out 1-24. Multi-Viewer #2 can
only "see" signals that are assigned to Out 25-48. For example, it is not possible assign a signal
that is mapped to output 51 to Multi-Viewer #1, as Multi-Viewer #1 can only access outputs 1-
24.

DME Inputs and Outputs

The 7000X has the ability to use up to 4 channels of plug-In, internal, DME channels. However the MVS
system, as a whole, can accommodate 8 channels. If you ordered your 7000X with more than 4 channels
of DME, you will have an external DME chassis that needs to be hooked up to the switcher. If you have
more than 4 channels, you will have also purchased dedicated DME input and Output backplane boards.
If, for some reason, you are not using the internal DMEs on the 7000X, up to 8 channels (2 external
chassis) of MVE-8000A or MVE-9000 DME can also be connected to the 7000X switcher via these
dedicated connectors.
MVS-7000X backplane Slots 2 & 3 are Input and Output connectors when using an external DME chassis
(typically for more than 4 channels). Slot # 2 is for video coming FROM the DME (connected to the
OUTPUT connectors on the DME Chassis). Slot #3 is for video GOING TO the DME (connected to the
INPUT connectors on the DME Chassis). Using these dedicated connectors saves primary inputs and
outputs, while still allowing the external DME chassis to function as a fully integrated device. In very
specific production requirements, it may be desirable to wire the DME chassis as a true external device,
meaning using primary inputs and outputs. Since this type of wiring is rare, please contact your Sony
account manager or Sales Support Engineer if you need assistance.
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