Features Of The Mvs-8000X/7000X Multi Format Switcher System - Sony MVS-8000X User Manual

Features of the
MVS-8000X/7000X Multi
Format Switcher System
The MVS-8000X/7000X Multi Format Switcher system
boasts extensible high performance and
multifunctionality. The following are some of the principal
features of this system.
System configuration flexibility
Multiformat support
This system supports both HDTV and SDTV signal
formats. The format selection can be switched by a simple
control panel operation.
Extensible system configuration
By suitable combination of options, the switcher can be
configured with various inputs and outputs, and different
numbers of M/E banks. The system offers the flexibility to
change and expand as required.
You can connect up to two MVE-8000A or MVE-9000
extensible DME processor, which provides any number
from one to eight channels, for a maximum of eight
channels of DME functionality.
When the signal format is 1080P, you can also connect up
to four MVE-8000A units, which provides a maximum of
eight channels of DME functionality.
For the MVS-7000X, by installing the optional MKS-
7470X/7471X DME board set, you can use a maximum of
four channels of DME functionality.
You can use a maximum of eight channels of DME
functionality in the whole switcher system.
Powerful external device interfaces
By connecting to a Sony routing switcher or similar, a
large system can be built. From the control panel, it is also
possible to operate other equipment, including VTRs and
disk recorders.
Powerful tally system
The complete system including routing switcher provides
an all-inclusive tally system. The system can be adapted to
different applications and settings, using multiple tally
outputs, including both on-air and recording tallies.
Comprehensive video manipulation
M/E banks
Each mix/effects bank (M/E bank) is equipped with eight
keyers, and each keyer is capable not only of chroma
keying, but also independent key transitions separate from
the background transitions. The eight keys can be freely
combined, to carry out four different program outputs.
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Features of the MVS-8000X/7000X Multi Format Switcher System

Powerful frame memory functions
The frame memory can hold approximately 1000 frames in
an HDTV system (approximately 2000 frames in 720P/
59.94 format), or approximately 5000 frames in an SDTV
system in 480i/59.94 format, or approximately 4000
frames in 576i/50 format, and allows eight frames (four
frames in 1080P format) to be recalled simultaneously.
Link operation with DME
You can use a wide range of DME functions, including
DME wipes and processed key functions as though they
were part of the standard switcher functions.
Designed for use in a live broadcasting
environment
High-performance user interface
The menu control block provides a large color LCD panel,
with rapid touch-panel menu selection.
The source name displays have color backlit LCD
displays. The signal names, and graphical representations
of the patterns associated with buttons provide intuitive
feedback, and allow the immediate decisions that are
required in a live operating environment.