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

Multi-Viewer

The MVS-8000X 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 15 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:
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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 8000X has the ability to use up to 8 channels of DME. Each group of 4 channels will be housed in an
external chassis – a MVE-8000A, a MVE-9000 or a combination of both. If you ordered your 8000X with
any DME channels, then you will have also purchased dedicated DME input and Output backplane
boards.
Slots 1 & 2 are Input and Output connectors when using an external DME chassis. Slot # 1 is for video
coming FROM the DME (connected to the OUTPUT connectors on the DME Chassis). Slot #2 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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