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FOR-A MFR-5000 Operation Manual

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OPERATION
MANUAL
MFR-5000
Multi Format Routing Switcher
MFR-18/39RUA
MFR-16/18/39/40RU
MFR-16RUD
MFR-16/32/64RUW
MFR-16RUTA
MFR-GPI
MFR-TALM
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MFR-5000 Multi Format Routing Switcher MFR-18/39RUA MFR-16/18/39/40RU MFR-16RUD MFR-16/32/64RUW MFR-16RUTA MFR-GPI MFR-TALM Edition - Rev. 1...
  • Page 2 Edition Revision History Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page 2011/11/07 (Not released) Added MFR-16ADI/16ADAO option cards. Added MFR-18RU. Added MFR-16RU. Added MFR-GUI. 2013/05/22 Added MFR-16AAI/AESI/AESO option cards. Added MFR-16RUD Added MFR-TALM. 2013/08/13 Added MFR-16RUW/32RUW remote units Changed DC cable retaining clamps Added Setup menu for RU Sec.
  • Page 3 Firmware / Software Versions and Supported Hardware / Features Main Unit Firmware Version (*1) GUI Version Supported Supported Feature Hardware (*2) MFR-5000 1.62 or higher 1.63 or higher MFR-64RUW Main Unit Link 1.72 or higher 1.77 or higher MFR-16RUTA -MU link of MFR-8000 and 5000 1.76 or higher...
  • Page 4 Precautions Important Safety Warnings [Power] Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage. Caution Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion. Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 5 [Circuitry Access] Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel. Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
  • Page 6 Upon Receipt Unpacking MFR-5000 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings. Check your received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment.
  • Page 7 (*1) Depending on the production date, AC adapter is supplied without DC lock plug, but with a DC cable retaining clip. (*2) User-prepared LAN cables are also available and Shielded Twist Pair cables are recommended for MFR-16RU/16RUD/16RUW/32RUW/64RUW.  Option (for MFR-5000) ITEM REMARKS MFR-CPU...
  • Page 8  Shaded text (such as ON) indicates parameter values in the menu.  Text enclosed by a square (such as ALARM, MODE) indicates front panel buttons on the MFR-5000 or Remote Control Units.  References to the MFR Series Web-based Control Software are indicated by [Web-based...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1-1. Welcome ..........................14 1-2. Features ..........................14 2. Panel Descriptions ........................15 2-1. MFR-5000 Front Panel ....................... 15 2-1-1. Matrix Size Chart ......................16 2-1-2. Input / Output Card Installation and Removal ............. 17 2-1-3. CPU Card Installation and Removal ................18 2-1-4.
  • Page 10 4. Settings via MFR-5000 Menus ....................60 4-1. Function List ........................60 4-2. Front Menu Basic Operation ....................61 4-3. Blinking ALARM Button ...................... 62 4-4. Menu Structure ........................63 4-5. SETTINGS ......................... 65 5. Remote control panel Operation ....................66 5-1.
  • Page 11 5-6-3. PC-LAN[MU] ....................... 93 5-6-4. RU CONN ID ....................... 93 5-6-5. RU CONNECT ......................94 5-6-6. BRIGHTNESS ......................94 5-6-7. BTN ASSIGN ......................94 5-6-8. VER/ALARM ....................... 94 5-6-9. REBOOT ........................94 5-7. Setup Menu (MFR-39RUA) ....................95 5-8. Setup Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA) ..................95 5-8-1.
  • Page 12 9-1-1. MFR-18RU/39RU Color Tuning Procedure .............. 136 9-1-2. MFR-16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA Color Tuning Procedure .......... 137 10. Specifications and Dimensions ..................... 138 10-1. Unit Specifications ......................138 10-1-1. MFR-5000 ....................... 138 10-1-2. MFR-39RUA ......................141 10-1-3. MFR-39RU ......................141 10-1-4. MFR-40RU ......................142 10-1-5.
  • Page 13 10-2-14. MFR-TALM ......................154 Appendix: Operation Tips ......................155 How to use Page buttons ......................155...

  • Page 14: Prior To Starting

    Congratulations! By purchasing an MFR-5000 Multi Format Routing Switcher (hereafter called MFR main unit) you have entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. We thank you for your patronage and hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.

  • Page 15: Panel Descriptions

    (3) Cancel button for menu settings. (ACTIVE/BUS button) (The LED lights green when active) (4) Used for menu operation (CONTROL knob) * See section 4 “Settings via MFR-5000 Menus” for details on the menu operation. CPU2 CPU card (optional/Secondary CPU) (1) to (4) are the same as CPU1.

  • Page 16: Matrix Size Chart

    2-1-1. Matrix Size Chart  Standard SDI Signal Routing Matrix size varies depending on the number of installed MFR-16SDI/16SDIA and MFR-16SDO cards as shown below. (128 x 128 to 16 x 16) Number of cards: MFR-16SDO 128 x 128 128 x 112 128 x 96 128 x 80 128 x 64 128 x 48...

  • Page 17: Input / Output Card Installation And Removal

     Removing an MFR Input/Output card To remove an input or output card with the MFR-5000 powered on, turn the power of the slot from which to remove the card OFF. Be sure to turn the power of the slot off before removing its card.

  • Page 18: Cpu Card Installation And Removal

    2-1-3. CPU Card Installation and Removal CPU cards can be installed or removed with the MFR-5000 power turned on as shown below. IMPORTANT Do not touch any other parts on the card. Static electricity may damage sensitive electrical components on the card.
  • Page 19  Inserting a CPU card 232C Front 232C 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (1) Verify that the switch 2 of Dipswitch S2 on the card is turned OFF. If not, turn the switch to OFF. ACTIVE/BUSY button (2) If the installed CPU card is not active (ACTIVE/BUSY lights green.), wait for 20 seconds.

  • Page 20: Cpu Card Switch Settings

    2-1-4. CPU Card Switch Settings IMPORTANT Note that internal switch settings should only be performed by qualified technical personnel. (1) Remove the 4 screws on the MFR-5000 front panel to remove the panel. C PU 1 C PU 2 ME SSA GE/ME NU...

  • Page 21: Mfr-5000 Rear Panel

    SERIAL REF IN SLOT 3G/HD/SD-SDI INPUT 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUTPUT Rating Label * The above figure shows an MFR-5000 with MFR-16SDI/16SDIA and MFR-16SDO cards installed. Name Description Ethernet ports for connection to MFR Remote Control Units and MFR-GPI (10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45) MFR-LAN *1...

  • Page 22: Interfaces

    *1 The MFR-LAN/MFR-LAN(CPU1, 2) connector may be labeled as TO RU, and the PC-LAN connector as TO PC on units shipped before Sep. 16, 2011. *2 The SERIAL connector is set to RS-232C as factory default. Consult your FOR-A reseller if you wish to change the setting.
  • Page 23  ALARM Connector (9-pin D-sub, female) Alarm 1 Out: Under normal operation: Pins 1 and 6 are open. In a malfunction or power-off state: Pins 1 and 6 are closed. Alarm 2 Out: Under normal operation: Pins 2 and 7 are open. In a malfunction or power-off state: Pins 2 and 7 are closed.

  • Page 24: Sdi Input/Output Cards

    2-3. SDI Input/Output Cards 2-3-1. MFR-16SDI/16SDIA MFR-16SDI/16SDIA is an SDI input card and can accept 16 of 3G/HD/SD-SDI and ASI signals. Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 01 to 08. ► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart." BNC x 16 inputs (3G/HD/SD-SDI or ASI signal auto-detection) Set up input signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.

  • Page 25: Mfr-16Sdigb

    2-3-3. MFR-16SDIGB The MFR-16SDIGB is an SDI input card that accepts 12G- and 3G-SDI signals and supports Gearbox feature in which video signal conversions between 12G-SDI and Quad Link 3G-SDI, and between 2SI and SQD are available. ► See Sec. 8. "Gearbox Feature (MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB)." The following numbers of inputs is available: ...

  • Page 26: Audio Input / Output Cards

    Set up output signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.  Gearbox settings In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [(Main Unit Settings) - Gearbox Settings] in the menu tree to display the settings page. This page allows you to specify output signals and conversion modes.
  • Page 27  Analog Audio Connection For balanced audio signals, connect the hot, cold and shield conductor to "+" ," - " and "COM" pins respectively. For unbalanced audio signals, connect the conductor that carries audio to a "+" pin and ground to "COM." Analog Audio Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, inch screws) x 4 Connector Pin Assignments Channels 1 to 8...
  • Page 28 CH21+ CH21 COM CH21- CH22+ CH22 COM CH22- CH23+ CH23 COM CH23- CH24+ CH24 COM CH24- Channels 25 to 32 Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting CH25+ CH25 COM CH25- CH26+ CH26 COM CH26- CH27+ CH27 COM CH27- CH28+ CH28 COM CH28- CH29+ CH29 COM...
  • Page 29 Analog Output Level (determined by the input level and level setting) Analog Output Level Setting Digital audio input level -10dBm 0dBm 4dBm 8dBm -24dBFS -14dBm -4dBm 0dBm +4dBm -20dBFS -10dBm 0dBm +4dBm +8dBm -18dBFS -8dBm +2dBm +6dBm +10dBm 0dBFS +10dBm +20dBm +24dBm CLIP...

  • Page 30: Mfr-16Adi (Aes Input With Src)

    Channels 17 to 24 Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting CH17 + CH17 COM CH17 - CH18 + CH18 COM CH18 - CH19 + CH19 COM CH19 - CH20 + CH20 COM CH20 - CH21 + CH21 COM CH21 - CH22 + CH22 COM CH22 -...

  • Page 31: Mfr-16Adao (Embedded / Aes / Analog Output)

    If an audio input stereo pair meets the following conditions, set these channels to ON in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page]. If set to ON, the channels are synchronized to the external reference input and resampled to 48 kHz. ...
  • Page 32  Audio De-embedding from SDI In addition to audio channels input to MFR-16ADI, embedded audio channels input to MFR-16SDI/16SDIA can output from MFR-16ADAO by de-embedding audio from SDI signals. SDI-embedded audio should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page]. Note that embedded audio should meet the following requirements.

  • Page 33: Mfr-16Aesi (Aes Input)

    Pin Assignments Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting CH1 OUT+ CH1 OUT COM CH1 OUT- CH2 OUT+ CH2 OUT COM CH2 OUT- CH3 OUT+ CH3 OUT COM CH3 OUT- CH4 OUT+ CH4 OUT COM CH4 OUT- CH5 OUT+ CH5 OUT COM CH5 OUT- CH6 OUT+ CH6 OUT COM...

  • Page 34: Data Input / Output Cards

    2-5. RS-422 Data Input / Output Cards MFR-16DTIO is an RS-422 serial control input/output card compliant with the SMPTE 207M standard. . Up to 8 cards can be installed into the following slots: No. 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15 ►...
  • Page 35  RS-422 Transmission Settings The Route and Switching Mode settings allow you to minimize I/O delay or to prevent data loss or corruption during switches. They can be set in the [Web-based Control: RS-422 Settings page]. To transmit data with minimum delay: >>...

  • Page 36: Remote Control Panel

    2-6. Remote Control Panel 2-6-1. Front Panel  MFR-39RUA F (1) MFR-39RUA REMOTE COMTROL UNIT DEST POWER BUSY LOCK SETUP PAGE RESET F (2)  MFR-39RU F (1) MFR-39RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY LOCK SETUP CANCEL RESET F (2) ...
  • Page 37  MFR-16RUD F (3) MFR-16RUD ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PAGE A POWER LOCK PANL (H OLD 3SEC ) BUSY SETUP CANCEL PAGE B LOCK RESET LOCK DEST (H OLD 3SEC )  MFR-16RUW F (3) MFR-16RUW REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POW ER BUSY SE TUP FUNC TION...
  • Page 38 Item Description Displays the power status. POWER ► See the table on the next page for details on indications. Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings. BUSY ► See the table on the next page for details on indications. Displays the LOCK status.
  • Page 39 Button labels can be changed on user-assignable buttons. Utilize button label templates in the FOR-A web site. To remove button caps, use an optional tool. To download button label templates, go to the MFR-RU Series page in the FOR-A site and open the Documents tab.

  • Page 40: Rear Panel

    2-6-2. Rear Panel  MFR-39RU / 39RUA MFR-LAN SERVICE DC12V IN  MFR-40RU / MFR-18RU/ MFR-18RUA MFR-LAN SERVICE DC12V IN  MFR-16RU / MFR-16RUD MFR-LA N DC12V IN  MFR-16/32/64RUW MFR-LAN DC12V IN MFR-LAN DC12 V IN RATING LABEL  MFR-16RUTA MFR-LAN DC12V IN Item...

  • Page 41: Mfr-Gpi

    2-7. MFR-GPI 2-7-1. Front Panel MFR-GPI GPI UNIT SERIAL POWER BUSY GPI 1 RESET Item Description Displays the power status. POWER ► See the table below for details on indications. Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings. BUSY ►...

  • Page 42: Rear Panel

    2-7-2. Rear Panel SERIAL SERVICE RATING LABEL 2 -DC12V IN- 1 MFR-LAN GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 Item Description Used to connect the MFR main unit MFR-LAN *1 Ethernet port (10/100BASE-TX) SERVICE Used for maintenance only. Do not use. DC 12 V IN 1 and Used to supply 12 V DC power.

  • Page 43: Interfaces (Mfr-Gpi)

    2-7-3. Interfaces (MFR-GPI)  GPI IN / TALLY OUT Connector (37-pin D-sub, female) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 01 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 20 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 02 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 21 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 03 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 22 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 04 # GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 23 #...
  • Page 44  GPI OUT / TALLY OUT Circuit MFR-GPI External device Max. voltage: 40 V Max. current: 100 mA 10Ω * The voltage is about 0.9 V when turned-on.

  • Page 45: Switches On The Card

    OFF all connected units / disconnect power cords prior to accessing the interior. Further note that adjustments and maintenance should only be performed by qualified technical personnel familiar with FOR-A equipment. Remove the two screws on both sides of the MFR-GPI to access the internal card as shown below.

  • Page 46: Mfr-Talm

    2-8. MFR-TALM 2-8-1. Front Panel MFR-TALM TALLY MAN AGER UNIT POWER BUSY REF IN RS-422 RESET Item Description Displays the power status. POWER ► See the table below for details on indications. Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings. BUSY ►...

  • Page 47: Rear Panel

    2-8-2. Rear Panel RS-422 DC12V IN PC-LAN MFR-LAN REF IN SER. NO. Item Description Ethernet port for connection to PC or other external unit PC-LAN (10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45) Ethernet port for connection to MFR main unit MFR-LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45) Used to input a reference signal (BB or Tri-level sync signal) REF IN (with loop-through.

  • Page 48: System Configuration Example

    The block diagram below shows an example of the basic MFR routing system that consists of an MFR-5000, Remote Unit and the Web-based Control accessed from a computer. Make sure to connect both MFR-LANs (CPU1) and (CPU2) to a LAN respectively for CPU redundancy.

  • Page 49: Main Unit Linking

    3-2. Main Unit Linking The Main Unit Link feature allows you to control multiple MFR-5000 units at the same time. Two types of system configurations are available: Parallel Link: Controls several MFR-5000 units at the same time. Controls an MFR-5000 and MFR-8000 units at the same time.

  • Page 50: Expanded Matrix System Example

    1) Connect all devices in the MFR system as shown in the figure in the previous page. Power on the MFR-5000 to be set as a Master, Remote Control unit and PC. Set the IP addresses for the Remote Control unit (①) and PC (④). Power off the MFR-5000.

  • Page 51: Signal Name And Tally Link System

    The block diagram below shows a basic signal name and tally link system. To connect a video switcher via serial connection, use the MFR-5000 SERIAL port or SERIAL1-4 on MFR-GPI. The signal name and tally link system requires an RS-422 interface.
  • Page 52 Set each serial port following the table on this page using the MFR Web Control and on the switcher. Each tally information setting should be performed in the [Web-based Control:Tally System Settings page]. Video Switcher MFR-5000 (HVS-2000) MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO Names>>...

  • Page 53: If Configuring An Mfr-Talm

    The block diagram below shows an example signal name and tally link system comprised of a FOR-A video switcher and multiviewer using an MFR-TALM unit. The MFR-TALM is specifically designed to perform the task of tally data computation, which is ordinarily undertaken by the MFR main unit, to accelerate the computation.
  • Page 54  Transmitting Signal Name and Tally Data The figure below shows an example signal name and tally data routing system using the MFR-TALM. MFR-5000 MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO Video Switcher OUT1 (HVS-2000) RS-422(1) RS-422(4) IN128 OUT128 MFR-LAN PC-LAN Multi Viewer (MV-4200) MFR-TALM...
  • Page 55 TCP/IP Setting Open the [MFR-TALM Web-based Control: Port Settings page] and perform port settings under TCP/IP Port. [Port Settings] - [TCP/IP Port] Access Port Menu IP Address Port Function Method Web-based Control TSL UMD protocol (MV TCP/IP Client V5.0 Tally out [TALM Settings] IP address) port number)

  • Page 56: Switcher's Aux Crosspoints Switching System

    3-4-1. Switching an AUX Bus Signal Assume that the system is configured as shown below: AUX1 on the switcher is assigned to DST 129 (Level 1) on the MFR-5000. IN1-8 and STL(Still) 3 on the switcher are assigned to SRC129-137 on the MFR-5000.
  • Page 57 1) Connect and assign video signals as shown in the figure above. 2) Device Setup on the MFR-5000: Connect to the MFR-5000 from the Web-based Control PC and open the [Tally System Settings - Device Select] page. Select HVS-390HS in the [Switcher] field and click [Send].

  • Page 58: Synchronous Crosspoints Switching

    SRC2 DST130 DST112 SRC3 DST113 5) Assign logical source and destination channels on the MFR-5000 to input channels and AUX buses on the switcher. <AUX bus assignments> a) Open the Destination Assignment page. b) Select HVS(AUX) under Select Table. c) Set Level to 1.
  • Page 59 -Note that destination channels to which physical channels are assigned (DST 112 and DST 113 in the example above) on the MFR-5000 cannot select source channels to which the switcher input channels are assigned (SRC 129 in the example above).

  • Page 60: Settings Via Mfr-5000 Menus

    4. Settings via MFR-5000 Menus 4-1. Function List The MFR-5000 front menu display allows you to change or verify settings as shown below. * The status and alarm display for uninstalled functions will be indicated as “- -“. Function Indication...

  • Page 61: Front Menu Basic Operation

    4-2. Front Menu Basic Operation ALARM ACTIVE/BUSY CONTROL knob Menu display 1. Activate the menu display Hold down the CONTROL knob for at least 3 seconds. 2. Select a menu item Turn the CONTROL knob to select a menu item. Press the CONTROL knob after selecting an item to go to the lower menu level.

  • Page 62: Blinking Alarm Button

    4-3. Blinking ALARM Button Alarm buttons blink to indicate alarms as shown below. Press the ALARM button while the buttons are blinking to see simplified alarm information. Indication Description Displays the number of power supply units that A L M have an alarm triggered.

  • Page 63: Menu Structure

    4-4. Menu Structure  If CPU Card is Active: MENU EXIT ALARM ALM ► PS* ► AC ALARM PS ALM ► PS* ► DC ALM ► PS* ► TEMP ALM ► PS* ► FAN ALM ► PS* ► FAIL (Exiting menu) ALARM : PS EXIT ALM ►...
  • Page 64 MTX STATUS MTX ► V* MTX ► TEMP STATUS : MTX EXIT (Exiting menu) REAR ► V* REAR STATUS REAR ► TEMP* (Exiting menu) STATUS:REAR EXIT SLOT* ► SLOT STATUS SLOT* ► V* SLOT* ► TEMP (Exiting menu) STATUS : SLOT EXIT ►...

  • Page 65: Settings

    4-5. SETTINGS 1. MFR-LAN [ IP ADDRESS ] Step Display Description Allows you to set the IP address. 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 0 1 . 0 (For MFR-LAN/LAN (TO RU) connection) [ NET MASK ] Step Display Description...

  • Page 66: Remote Control Panel Operation

    ● ● Alarm indication *1 This function is supported only for the MFR-5000. *2 Source and destination button/channel assignments can be performed using CONTROL on MFR-18RU/ 16RUTA/18RUA/39RUA units. *3 MFR-39RU/39RUA can change multi-remote control panel operation settings while other remote control panels...

  • Page 67: Basic Operation On Control Panels

    5-2. Basic Operation on Control Panels This section describes basic operation of the remote control panel and how to set and execute various functions. 5-2-1. Buttons 1) Assign functions to buttons (change assignments) To use buttons on the remote control panel, assign functions to the buttons in the Web-based Control: Assign Function page].

  • Page 68: Page Function

    5-2-2. Page Function By managing a set of remote control panel front panel buttons as a page, page-assigned functions can be performed by a single button press. Pages can be changed either by using the PAGE button (see section 5-3 “Function Buttons”) or the control knob by changing the Mode.
  • Page 69 MFR-18RU/18RUA MFR-18RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET Group A Group B MFR-16RU MFR-16RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PAGE A POWER LOCK PANL (HOLD 3SEC) BUSY SETUP PAGE B LOCK RESET LOCK DEST (HOLD 3SEC) Group A Group B MFR-16RUD MFR-16RUD ENTER...

  • Page 70: Control Knob

    Page Limit and Maximum Page Number Setting - The maximum number of assignable pages (page limit) is: 32 for MFR-39RUA/18RUA/39RU /40RU /18RU / 16RUW / 32RUW / 64RUW / 16RUTA 2 for MFR-16RU/16RUD - The maximum number of pages, within which the page can be changed by the Mode menu or Page buttons, can be set within the page limit (excluding MFR-16RU/16RUD).
  • Page 71 MFR-16RUTA MFR-16RUTA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER PAGE A LOCK BUSY LOCK SETUP RESET PAGE B CONTROL * The Control knob can be disabled or enabled in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page] Selecting a source or non-function button on MFR-18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA units allows you to change the source channel assignment.

  • Page 72: Function Buttons

    5-3. Function Buttons Functions that are assignable to Remote control panel buttons are as shown in the below table. Normally, functions are assigned via Web-based Control ([Web-based Control: Assign Function page]). MFR-39RU (see section 5-4-3-12. “BTN ASSIGN”) and MFR-16RUD (see section 5-5-2. “Button Assignment Change”) are enabled to assign functions.
  • Page 73 Button Function Description Reference indication MODE * Supported for MFR-39RU/ 18RU/ 16RUTA/ 39RUA/ 18RUA. Allows you to change mode menus. Mode function can be assigned to either one or multiple buttons. One button assignment allows you to change modes one by one by every press. To assign modes to respective buttons, select modes in the BTN ASIGN menu.
  • Page 74 Bottom: Channel number decreases in the set step * Supported for MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/ 39RUA/18RUA. Monitor Out Allows you to enable or disable the Monitor Out function. * Supported only for MFR-5000. Operation Allows you to enable or disable the Operation Preview Preview function. SALVO...

  • Page 75: Mode Button And Mode Menu (Mfr-39Ru/18Ru/16Ruta/39Rua/18Rua)

     MFR-16RUTA MFR-16RUTA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER PAGE A LOCK BUSY LOCK SETUP RESET PAGE B 5-4. MODE Button and Mode Menu (MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA) 5-4-1. Outline The MODE button allows you to select different setting modes. As the setting mode changes available items on the MENU and LCD displays and for the control knob change.
  • Page 76  Source Mode MENU: Displays the source channel [name] for the current destination. LCD: Displays the source channel for the current destination. Current SRC button: Displays the source channel of the current destination channel. Turning the knob: Changes the source channel. Pressing the control knob applies the change.
  • Page 77  MODE PAGE（PAGE_Grp-A/B/C/D） PAGE JUMP Moves the page to the specified number for the specified group(s). PAGE UP/DOWN Moves the page forward or backward by the specified number for the specified group(s). MENU display PAGE (UP/DOWN) Grp-C: 1 PAGE (JUMP) Grp-C: 1 LCD display PAGE...

  • Page 78: Setting Mode Menu (Mfr-39Ru)

    5-4-3. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RU) Setting Mode menu items are as shown below.  Setting Mode menu items MENU indication Description Reference SETTING>DEF MODE <ENT> Allows you to change the remote control panel 5-4-3-1 start-up default mode. SETTING>DEF DEST <ENT> 5-4-3-2 Allows you to change the remote control panel start-up default destination.

  • Page 79: Def Dest

    5-4-3-2. DEF DEST This menu allows you to select a destination to be displayed on the menu display at start-up of the remote control panel. SETTING>DEF DEST DEF DEST: 1<ENT> Turn the control knob to select a destination, then press the knob to confirm the selection. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the remote control panel until the BUSY indicator, which lights orange, goes off when changing modes.

  • Page 80: Dst Inhibit

    5-4-3-6. DST INHIBIT Set INHIBIT to enabled or disabled for a destination channel. SETTING>DSTINHIBIT DST 1 : OFF <ENT> Turn the control knob to select a destination channel, then press the knob to confirm the selection. SETTING> DSTINHIBIT DST 1 : ON <ENT> Turn the control knob to select ON or OFF, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

  • Page 81: Name Type

    5-4-3-8. NAME TYPE This menu allows you to select a name display type for the destination, source and level. SETTING>NAME TYPE DST BTN :PHY NUM <ENT> Turn the control knob to select a button group from the destination, source and level buttons.

  • Page 82: Salvo Clr

    5-4-3-11. SALVO CLR This menu allows you to clear a specific salvo assigned to a button. SALVO DELETE 1<ENT> Turn the control knob to select a salvo to clear, then press the knob to confirm the selection. If any salvo is assigned, the menu display appears as shown below. SALVO DELETE (NO SALVO DATA) 5-4-3-12.
  • Page 83 LINK TENKEY SKIP MODE:FWD (FWD: Forward / BWD: Backward) COUNT:XXX (XXX: number of channels to skip) MON-OUT (X:MONITOR OUT) * MFR-5000/ 8000 only O-PREVIEW DEST:XXX (XXX: Destination channel number) SALVO MODE:MU RECALL (MU RECALL: Execute the main unit-assigned SALVO /RU RECALL: Execute the button-assigned...

  • Page 84: Setting Mode Menu (Mfr-39Rua)

    5-4-4. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA) The current SRC button functions as an EXIT/CANCEL button used for exiting mode or processes during Setting mode. Use the following procedures to change settings.  Press a button to turn On/Off.  Use the control knob to change values. (1) Press to select a desired menu item.

  • Page 85: Ver/Alarm

    To Change IP Address: (1) Hold down the button where the number to be changed is displayed. The button will blink. (2) Turn the control knob to change the number. (3) Repeat (1) and (2) to change the IP address. (4) Hold down the current DEST button to confirm the change.

  • Page 86: Button Assign

    5-4-4-4. BUTTON ASSIGN This menu displays the assignment list for PAGE 1. To Assign Functions to Buttons: (1) Turn the control knob to select a page. (2) Press a button for assignment. The button will blink and its information will be displayed.

  • Page 87: Inhibit

    MON-OUT Number of monitor output MFR-5000/8 000 only O-PREV DESTINATION Destination channel SALVO TYPE MU: Execution of an MU salvo. RU: Execution of an RU button salvo STORE: Registration of an MU salvo Salvo number When TYPE is set to MU or RU: 5-4-4-5.

  • Page 88: Brightness

    5-4-4-7. BRIGHTNESS Menu List Menu item Description Set by BUTTON Allows you to select a button. Pressing a button LOW LIGHT Allows you to select between NORMAL and LOWLIGHT for Pressing a dim lighting. button 5-4-4-8. RU-RU CONNECT Menu List Menu item Description Set by...

  • Page 89: Operation Using The Menu Display (Mfr-16Rud)

    5-5. Operation Using the Menu Display (MFR-16RUD) The MFR-16RUD, a remote control unit with a display, allows you to select destination channels and switch crosspoints using the menu display. Function button assignments are also possible.  Default Display The name of Current Destination Channel is displayed on the first line. The name of Source Channel selected for Current Destination is displayed on the second line.

  • Page 90: Button Assignment Change

    (3) Press ENTER to perform the crosspoint switch. The screen will return to the default display. MFR-16RUD ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PAGE A D： DST 5 LOCK PANL (H OLD 3SEC ) SRC 8 CANCEL PAGE B LOCK DEST (H OLD 3SEC ) 5-5-2.
  • Page 91 Current Destination /Destination Channel number) YYY is effective only when XXX is set to OTHER or ALL. TAKE None LINK None MON-OUT MON-OUT * MFR-5000 only (X: MONITOR OUT number) PREVIEW PREVIEW (XXX: Destination Channel number) SALVO SALVO YYYY (XX : MU...

  • Page 92: Setup Menu (Mfr-39Ru)

    5-6. Setup Menu (MFR-39RU) The SETUP button enables you to use the setup menu. The Setup menu has the following sub menus. To select a submenu, turn the control knob to select and press to confirm.  Setup Menu Sub-menu List Menu display Description Reference...

  • Page 93: Pc-Lan[Mu]

    5-6-3. PC-LAN[MU] The PC-LAN[MU] menu allows you to display the network settings for the PC-LAN port on the MU and restart the port. SETUP>PC-LAN[MU]> <ENT> Selecting NET allows you to display the network port settings. Turning the control knob allows you to scroll through all network settings. PC-LAN[MU]>IP ADDRESS 192.168.001.012 <ENT>...

  • Page 94: Ru Connect

    5-6-5. RU CONNECT This menu allows you to enable or disable integrated operation of connected multiple remote control panels. SETUP>RU CONNECT ENABLE:OFF<ENT> Turn the control knob to select ON or OFF, then press the knob to confirm the selection. IMPORTANT Do not turn the power of the remote control panel off before the orange BUSY lamp goes off when changing ID.

  • Page 95: Setup Menu (Mfr-39Rua)

    5-7. Setup Menu (MFR-39RUA) The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which menu settings can be performed as shown in Sec 5-4-4. "Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA)." 5-8. Setup Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA) The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which RU and MU PC-LAN network settings are displayed, the MU-PC LAN port can be rebooted, and RU network settings can be changed.

  • Page 96: Changing The Ru Network Settings

    5-8-2. Changing the RU Network Settings (1) Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. The RU IP address and subnet mask are displayed as shown below. (If Button A is off (unlit), press Button A.) MFR-18RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET (2) Press and hold down a button below the number for change.

  • Page 97: Setup Menu (Mfr-16Ruta)

    5-9. Setup Menu (MFR-16RUTA) The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which RU and MU PC-LAN network settings are displayed, the MU PC-LAN port can be rebooted, and RU network settings can be changed. The left three buttons are used to select information to be displayed or the PC-LAN reboot.

  • Page 98: Changing The Ru Network Settings

    5-9-2. Changing the RU Network Settings (1) Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. (Press Button A if other information is displayed.) MFR-16RUTA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER PAGE A LOCK BUSY LOCK SETUP RESET PAGE B (2) Press and hold down a button below the number for change. The number will blink. (3) Turn the control knob to change the number value.

  • Page 99: Setup Menu (Other Remote Control Units)

    5-10. Setup Menu (Other Remote Control Units) The SETUP button changes the RU to Setup Menu mode, which allows you to display RU and MU PC-LAN network settings, reboot the MU PC-LAN port, and change the RU network settings To exit Setup Menu mode, press the SETUP button again. ...

  • Page 100: Displaying Network Settings

    5-10-1. Displaying Network Settings (1) In Setup Menu mode, press a button shown in the table below to display the desired network setting. Note that button locations vary depending on remote control units. Button operation LAN port Display Info. Press D. If B is lit, press B.

  • Page 101: Changing The Ru Ip Address

    5-10-2. Changing the RU IP Address The RU IP address can be changed as shown in the procedure below, which changes the MFR-16RU IP address from "192.168.1.100" to "192.168.1.101." Button locations vary depending on remote control units. Refer to the previous page for other remote control unit button locations.

  • Page 102: Rebooting Mu Pc-Lan

    5-10-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN (1) Press Button C in Setup Menu mode. (2) Press and hold down Button K. Button L (EXEC button) will blink. (3) Press and hold down Button L. Buttons I will blink during rebooting. The buttons will turn off when the reboot is complete.

  • Page 103: Multi-Panel Operation

    5-11. Multi-Panel Operation 5-11-1. Outline Multiple remote control panels can be connected to build a large control panel. (Ex.) To build a 96 x 96 maximum control system: Units to use: MFR-40RU x 4, and MFR-39RU x 1 Configuration: Destination button assignments to: MFR-40RU x 2 and a part of MFR-39RU Source button assignments to: MFR-40RU x 2 and a part of MFR-39RU This system can control 96 x 96 inputs and outputs without using the PAGE function.

  • Page 104: Enabling Multi-Panel Operation

    5-11-2. Enabling Multi-Panel Operation Multi-panel operation can be enabled in the Setup menu or in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page]. The procedure to enable multi-panel operation in the Setup menu is as shown below. (Supported only by MFR-39RU/39RUA)  MFR-39RUA Step Description Refer to...

  • Page 105: Crosspoint Control

    6. Crosspoint Control 6-1. One Crosspoint Switching There are two ways of switching crosspoints: Switching a crosspoint one at a time, or switching multiple crosspoints simultaneously. This section describes the switching of one crosspoint. 6-1-1. One Crosspoint Switching by X-Y Setting A crosspoint can be switched by using the destination and source buttons on the remote control panel.

  • Page 106: Skip-Fwd/Bwd

    6-1-1-1. SKIP-FWD/BWD The SKIP-FWD button allows you to skip the set destination number or source channels forward to select the current one. The SKIP-BWD button allows you to skip channels backward. In Destination or Source mode, the set number of channels is skipped. In Level, Page or Setting mode, these buttons are inoperable.

  • Page 107: A Crosspoint Switching Using A Bus Button

    Category buttons: Allows you to select a category from which to select a channel using the numeric keypad. - TENKEY CANCEL: Allows you to exit TENKEY mode. The entered number is indicated on the button when "SETTING > TENKEY MOD (INPUT MODE)"...

  • Page 108: Chop Function

    6-1-3. CHOP Function The CHOP function allows you to alternate 2 images to compare the images.  Enabling the CHOP function (1) Press one of 2 source buttons (source A) to compare the images. (2) While holding down the source button, press and release another source button (source Source A and B images alternate.

  • Page 109: Simultaneous Crosspoint Switching

     Ex. 2: To use the TAKE button assigned to Direct mode Step Description In Direct mode, the Take function is always enabled. Select a crosspoint by selecting a destination button and source button. The selected buttons will blink. * To switch multiple crosspoints, repeat the procedure. After completing the crosspoint selection, press the blinking TAKE button to switch the crosspoint/s.
  • Page 110  Storing Salvo Data to the Remote Control Unit (MFR-39RU/39RUA only) Use a SALVO (RU STORE) button on the remote control panel as shown in the procedure below. (1) Assign a SALVO button on the remote control panel. Set the salvo for RU STORE. ►...

  • Page 111: Simultaneous Switching Using The Take Function

    6-2-3. Simultaneous Switching Using the Take Function The TAKE button on the remote control panel allows you to simultaneously switch preset crosspoints. ► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” for details on assigning the TAKE button.  Executing a TAKE See the Ex. 1) and Ex. 2) in section 6-1-4. “Crosspoint Switching Using TAKE Function” for the procedure.

  • Page 112: Lock Other / Lock All

     Disabling LOCK LOCAL Press the LOCK LOCAL button again. If LOCK LOCAL is ON: On the remote control panel:  LOCK LED is lit green  LOCK LOCAL is highlighted (background of the text illuminates.)  Source and bus button indications are crossed. To check the LOCK status, press the current destination button.
  • Page 113  Disabling LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL Press the lock button again. To unlock buttons from other units, press and hold the LOCK button for the time specified in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page]. If LOCK OTHER or LOCK ALL is ON: On the remote control panel: ...
  • Page 114 Once an RU is added to a group, the LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL button on the RU changes to a Group LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL button. When sending a LOCK OTHER command from RU[100], RU [103], RU[104] and RU[105] are locked (greyed out in the figure below) for the set crosspoint. RU [100] RU [101] RU [102]...

  • Page 115: Monitor Output Function

    6-4. Monitor Output Function The monitor output function allows you to monitor a destination channel through a MONITOR OUTPUT.  Enabling the Monitor Output Function The monitor output function is disabled as default. To enable the function, use the monitor output button on the remote control panel.

  • Page 116: Level Control

    6-6. Level Control Generally, routing switchers control crosspoints according to the signal types such as video, audio, time codes, and VCR control. To control switchers, level numbers are used to identify which type of signal to control. Video signal Source channel Crosspoint Video signal Destination channel...

  • Page 117: Level Indication On The Remote Control Panel

    6-6-1. Level Indication on the Remote Control Panel The MFR main unit and remote control panel can control signals on multiple levels at the same time. The remote control panel indicates the current level(s) by hexadecimal numbers in the menu display and on the LCD. (ex.1) If all levels 1 through 8 are enabled, the indication is “00FF”.

  • Page 118: Serial / Lan Command Control

    RJ-45 port (PC-LAN port). The TCP/IP communication protocol is supported. The control PC will be the Client, and the MFR Series main unit will be the Server. Server PC-LAN port Web-based Control MFR-5000 Client Client Client No. 1 No. 2 No.**...

  • Page 119: Control Commands

    7-3. Control Commands Although the protocols listed below support both serial and LAN connections, some commands can only be sent over a LAN.  Control command list Function Serial LAN *1 Protocol *2 Commands (S?) for requesting the crosspoints list Commands (X?) for requesting information on crosspoints (by specifying a destination and level.) Crosspoint remote...

  • Page 120: Command Responses (Commands 1-6)

    @[sp]W?<Lvl>,<Dest> W!<Lvl><Dest>,<ID>,0-2* 7-3-5 *0: Nothing locked 1: LOCK ALL 2: LOCK OTHER K:<S or D><S or L or A><No.>,<Dat> 7-3-6 No : Start channel number Dat: Channel names using hex characters (max. 128 bytes). [sp] indicates a space. Commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII code 0x0D) only or carriage return and line feed (ASCII code 0x0A).

  • Page 121: Receiving Responses (Commands 1-6)

     “S” responses An “S” response is sent as shown below when crosspoints are switched by a command. [CR][LF]C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…[S<Salvo number>][L<Link number>]]:I<ID>[CR][LF] If a crosspoint is switched by an X or B command, its “S” response is sent to all the terminals in the system.
  • Page 122 Ex. 1) Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt. Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply after sending a command. Ex. 2) Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt. Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply after sending a command.
  • Page 123  If Commands are Overlapped: Two or more commands are sent from different terminals (via serial or LAN interface, or Remote Control units), all command results (C and S responses) are sent to all these terminals from the MFR. The following command examples shows how overlapped commands are processed. Ex.) Assume that the following commands are overlapped: Terminal 1 sent “@ X:0/2,4.”...

  • Page 124: Channel Name Request Commands (7)

    7-3-3. Channel Name Request Commands (7) K? commands allow you to obtain Source and Destination names in ASCII and/or in Kanji set in the MFR Web-based Control menu.  Command Format Command Command response @[sp]K?<S or D><A or K>,<Offset> K:<S or D><A or K><No.>,<Dat> Commands BYTE No.
  • Page 125  Command Example 1: Requesting the Source Channel 1 Ascii Name  Web-based Control (Source Name menu)  Terminal display Command @ K?SA,000 Response @ K?SA,000 Echo K:SA000,5352432031 Ascii Name for Source Channel 1 is SRC 1. K:SA001,5352432032 Ascii Name for Source Channel 2 is SRC 2. K:SA002,5352432033 Ascii Name for Source Channel 3 is SRC 3.
  • Page 126  Command Example 2: Requesting the Destination Channel 101 Kanji Name  Web-based Control (Destination Name menu)  Terminal display Command @ K?DK,064 Response @ K?DK,064 Echo K:DK064,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC90EFBC91 Kanji Name for Destination Channel 101 is 出力１０１. K:DK065,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC90EFBC92 Kanji Name for Destination Channel 102 is 出力１０２.
  • Page 127  Command Example 3: Requesting the Source Channel 65 Kanji Name  Web-based Control (Source Name menu)  Terminal display Command @ K?SK,040 Response @ K?SK,040 Echo K:SK040,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC91 Kanji Name for Source Channel 65 is カメラ１. K:SK041,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC92 Kanji Name for Source Channel 66 is カメラ２.

  • Page 128: Cpu Status Request Command (8)

    ― バ ― Ａ Source Kanji Channel 72 7-3-4. CPU Status Request Command (8) This command allows you to indicate which CPU is active in the MFR-5000.  Command format Control command Command response @[sp]A? @[sp]A:<ID> Control command BYTE No.

  • Page 129: Destination Lock Status Request Command (9)

    7-3-5. Destination Lock Status Request Command (9) This command (W?) allows you to indicate the destination lock status in the MFR system.  Command format Control command Command response @[sp]W?<Lvl>,<Dest> @[sp]W!<Dest>,<ID>, Control command BYTE No. Command [sp] <Lvl> <Dest> CR <Dest>: Destination channel number Command response BYTE No.

  • Page 130: Channel Name Import Commands (10)

    7-3-6. Channel Name Import Commands (10) K: commands allow you to import Source and Destination names from the device that sends K: commands to the MFR system.  Command Format Command Command response K:<S or D><S or L or A><No.>,<Dat> Echo Prompt Commands...

  • Page 131: Gearbox Feature (Mfr-16Sdigb/16Sdogb)

    MFR-16SDOGB 12G/3G-SDI 12G/3G-SDI 3G-SDI 3G-SDI Gearbox 1 Gearbox 1 3G-SDI 3G-SDI 3G-SDI 3G-SDI Gearbox 2 Gearbox 2 MFR-5000 routing Gearbox 3 Gearbox 3 Gearbox 4 Gearbox 4  Supported formats Signal format Video format Standard 3840 x 2160/59.94p 4:2:2 SMPTE...

  • Page 132: Available Conversions

    In the Web GUI, specify the Gearbox input and output formats and assign input/output physical channels to logical channels. Use Link Settings that allow simultaneous 4-channel operation and facilitate crosspoint switches. 8-3-1. Converting 3G SQD Input to 2SI (MFR-16SDIGB) MFR-16SDIGB Quad Link Quad Link Gearbox 1 3G-SDI 3G-SDI MFR-5000 (SQD) (2SI) routing...

  • Page 133: Converting 2Si To Sqd Output (Mfr-16Sdogb)

    3) Use a remote control unit or the Crosspoint page in the Web GUI to assign output channels to SRC1-4. 8-3-2. Converting 2SI to SQD Output (MFR-16SDOGB) MFR-16SDOGB Quad Link Quad Link Gearbox 1 MFR-5000 3G-SDI 3G-SDI (2SI) (SQD) routing 1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDOGB card block.

  • Page 134: Converting 12G-Sdi Input To 3G-Sdi 2Si (Mfr-16Sdigb)

    12G-SDI Quad Link Gearbox 1 3G-SDI MFR-5000 (2SI) routing 1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDIGB card block. (This example sets Gearbox 1 on the Slot 1 card.)

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur during operation of your MFR-5000, proceed as indicated below to see if the problem can be corrected before assuming a unit malfunction has occurred. IMPORTANT If the problem cannot be corrected by performing the procedures below, turn the unit off and then on again.

  • Page 136: Tuning The Text Color On Remote Unit Buttons

    9-1. Tuning the Text Color on Remote Unit Buttons MFR-18RU/39RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA units allow you to adjust the color of NAME DISPLAY and LCD. 9-1-1. MFR-18RU/39RU Color Tuning Procedure Ex) MFR-18RU MFR-18RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET (1) Press and hold CONTROL, then press the SETUP button for more than 5 seconds. All NAME DISPLAY text will turn to white.

  • Page 137: Mfr-16Ruta/39Rua/18Rua Color Tuning Procedure

    9-1-2. MFR-16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA Color Tuning Procedure Ex) MFR-16RUTA MFR-16RUTA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER PAGE A LOCK BUSY LOCK SETUP RESET PAGE B (1) Press and hold CONTROL, then press the SETUP button for more than 5 seconds. All NAME DISPLAY text will turn to white. (2) Press a button to be adjusted.

  • Page 138: Specifications And Dimensions

    10. Specifications and Dimensions 10-1. Unit Specifications 10-1-1. MFR-5000 Video Formats 12G-SDI 2160/59.94p, 2160/50p 3G-SDI 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p HD-SDI 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25p, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p SD-SDI 525/60, 625/50 Matrix Size Min.
  • Page 139 MFR-16AAI Analog Audio Input Card with A/D converter (Max. 4 cards) - 25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels) - Balanced or unbalanced, 600 ohm or highimpedance - Sampling frequency: 48kHz Analog Audio Input Card with A/D converter (Max. 4 cards) MFR-16AAIEX - 25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels) - Balanced or unbalanced, 600 ohm or high impedance...

  • Page 141: Mfr-39Rua

    10-1-2. MFR-39RUA Buttons/Colors 39 buttons (OLED buttons, 7-color) Displayed in each button (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines) 6 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable Current DEST button, current SRC button, current PAGE display x 2, Rotary selector Number of Max.

  • Page 142: Mfr-40Ru

    10-1-4. MFR-40RU Buttons/Colors 40 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable Number of Max. 128 units (including Main, Remote and GPI units) Connections Interfaces MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit configuration.) SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance) Temperature...

  • Page 143: Mfr-18Ru

    10-1-6. MFR-18RU Buttons/Colors 18 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable LCD display x 18 (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines, Displayed above each button) with Rotary selector Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units) Connection Interfaces MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (For connection to MU.

  • Page 144: Mfr-16Ruta

    10-1-8. MFR-16RUTA Buttons/Color 16 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable OLED display x 16 (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines, Displayed above each button) 2 buttons for PAGE control (lit orange) 1 button for LOCK control (lit orange) Rotary selector Number of Max.

  • Page 145: Mfr-32Ruw

    10-1-10. MFR-32RUW Buttons/Color 34 buttons (1 color: green), user assignable Number of Connection Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units) Interfaces MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit configuration.) Temperature 0°C to 40°C Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)

  • Page 146: Mfr-Gpi

    10-1-12. MFR-GPI Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units) Connection Interface MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (Ethernet hub is needed for Main and multiple unit connections.) SERVICE RS-232C: 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance) GPI IN 37-pin D-sub (female) x 4 /TALLY OUT 128-input/output (user assignable)

  • Page 147: External Dimensions

    10-2. External Dimensions 10-2-1. MFR-5000 (All dimensions in mm.) CPU 1 CPU 2 MESSAGE/MENU ALARM ACTIVE MESSAGE/MENU ALA RM ACT IVE POWER 1 ‚q‚n‚t‚s‚h‚m‚f @‚r‚v‚h‚s‚b‚g‚d‚q ‚l‚e‚q |‚T ‚O‚O‚O POWER 2...

  • Page 148: Mfr-39Rua

    10-2-2. MFR-39RUA (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-39RUA REMOTE COMTROL UNIT DEST POWER BUSY LOCK SETUP PAGE RESET * The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as shown in the bottom figure above. 10-2-3.

  • Page 149: Mfr-40Ru

    10-2-4. MFR-40RU (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-40RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET * The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as shown in the bottom figure above. 10-2-5.

  • Page 150: Mfr-18Ru

    10-2-6. MFR-18RU (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-18RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET MFR-18RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP LOCK RESET * The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as shown in the bottom figure above.

  • Page 151: Mfr-16Rud

    10-2-8. MFR-16RUD (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-16RUD ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PAGE A POWER LOCK PANL (HOLD 3SEC) BUSY SETUP CANCEL PAGE B LOCK DEST LOCK RESET (HOLD 3SEC) 10-2-9. MFR-16RUTA (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-16RUTA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER PAGE A LOCK BUSY...

  • Page 152: Mfr-16Ruw

    10-2-10. MFR-16RUW (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-16RUW REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER BU SY SETUP FUNC T ION LOCK RESET 10-2-11. MFR-32RUW (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-32RUW REMOT E CONTRO L UNIT POWER BUSY SETUP FUNC TION LOCK RESET...

  • Page 153: Mfr-64Ruw

    10-2-12. MFR-64RUW (All dimensions in mm.) MFR-64RUW REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT POWER BUSY LOCK SETUP FUNCTION RESET 10-2-13. MFR-GPI (All dimensions in mm.)
  • Page 154 10-2-14. MFR-TALM (All dimensions in mm.)  If attaching the rack mount brackets (Dual / Single)
  • Page 155 Appendix: Operation Tips How to use Page buttons Page navigation functions can be assigned to the front panel buttons on Remote Control Units. ► See Sec. 5-2-2 “Page Function” and Sec. 5-3. “Function Buttons.” ► See [Web-based Control: RU Settings > Assign Function] ...
  • Page 156 Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 157 2 Executive Drive, Suite 670, Fort Lee Executive Park, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA Tel: +1 201 944 1120 Fax: +1 201 944 1132 FOR-A Corporation of America Distribution & Service Center 2400 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA Tel: +1 352 371 1505...

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