User Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing your new MV-831 Multiviewer from Grass Valley, a Belden brand. This MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual describes how to install, configure and operate the MV- 831 Multiviewer in a Grass Valley Sirius 830 router. It provides any relevant safety information.
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Notices Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other equipment connections. Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal. Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
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MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual • Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged. Properly support heavy cable bundles to avoid connector damage. • Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
Notices no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal part of the chassis. • For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms. • When temporarily storing a card make sure it is placed in an ESD bag. •...
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MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual Identifie une borne de mise à la terre de protection. Il faut relier cette borne à la terre avant d’effectuer toute autre connexion à l’équipement. Identifie une borne de mise à la terre externe qui peut être connectée en tant que borne de mise à...
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Notices • N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans un environnement humide. • Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons d’alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, branchez les cordons d’alimentation sur une prise correctement câblée avant de brancher les entrées et sorties de l’équipement. •...
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MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual Protection contre les décharges électrostatiques (DES) Une décharge électrostatique peut se produire lorsque des composants électroniques ne sont pas manipulés de manière adéquate, ce qui peut entraîner des défaillances intermittentes ou endommager irrémédiablement un circuit électrique. Au moment de remplacer une carte dans un châssis, prenez toujours les mesures de protection antistatique appropriées : •...
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Notices Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information. Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy since it is based on data received from sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have questions about Grass Valley environmental and social involvement (WEEE, RoHS, REACH, etc.), please contact us at environment@grassvalley.com...
MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual Safety Information Continued Lithium Batteries Battery Warning Your Grass Valley equipment usually comes with at least one button battery located on the main printed circuit board. The batteries are used for backup and should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the equipment.
Notices Laser Safety - Fiber Output SFP and QSFP Modules Warning LASER SAFETY The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the laser beam.
MV-831 Multiviewer User Manual Safety and EMC Standards This equipment complies with the following standards: Safety Standards Information Technology Equipment - Safety Part 1 EN60950-1: 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment. UL1419 (4 Edition) Standard for Safety – Professional Video and Audio equipment (UL file number E193966) EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: EN55032:2015 (Class A)
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SFP+ type ports; and fit 75 Ώ RF terminators to BNC type ports COAXIAL CABLES Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with high-quality double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 8281 or BBC type PSF1/2M and Belden 1694A (for 3Gbps). D-TYPE CONNECTORS D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen.
1 Product Overview The Grass Valley MV-831 brings a wealth of previously unseen capabilities in an integrated multiviewer. One or more MV-831 Multiviewer modules can be fitted into a Sirius 830 router. The MV-831 is available either as an option on a new Sirius 830 router from the factory or as an option to be installed in the field.
Product Overview Benefits of an Integrated Multiviewer Benefits of an Integrated Multiviewer The benefits of an integrated multiviewer include: • Flexible multiviewer routing configurations. • No loss of router inputs or outputs. • No additional space required. • No signal cabling, simplified installation. •...
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MV-831 User Manual Multiviewer Monitoring (per MV-831 module): • Monitor up to 48 video signals from the host router (inputs or outputs). (SD-SDI/ HD-SDI/ 3G-SDI /Quad-link 3G-SDI for UHD.) • High image quality: Input de-interlacing, scaling. Advanced broadcast media monitoring: •...
Product Overview MV-831 Components MV-831 Components The MV-831 Integrated Multiviewer option consists of some hardware modules fitted into front and rear slots of a Sirius 830 router frame. The MV-831 module may be purchased already fitted into a new Sirius 830 router from Grass Valley, or they may be bought separately as a hardware upgrade option for an existing Sirius 830 router.
MV-831 User Manual Order Codes Table 1-3: MV-831 Order Codes Order Code Description MV-831-MB MV-831 main module (a double-width, front module), includes a license for 4 display outputs. (Display outputs 1 to 4. I.e. enough for one 4K output display.) MV-830-RP The MV-831 multiviewer uses the same rear panel as on the MV- 830....
Product Overview MV-831 Module Inputs and Outputs MV-831 Module Inputs and Outputs The MV-831 Multiviewer is a double-width Sirius 830 router module which occupies an input slot and adjacent output slot of a host Sirius 830 router frame (a slot-pair). It replaces an input and an output module, providing functionality of a multiviewer plus an input and output module.
MV-831 User Manual Functional The MV-831 Multiviewer combines the functionality of a router input module, a router output module and a multiviewer. The MV-831 replaces a pair of input and output modules in a Sirius 830 frame. MV-831 = a Router Video Input Module ...
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Product Overview Functional Router inputs pass through the module to the router main crosspoint(s). Router outputs for the module are derived from the main and second (redundant) crosspoints, as on a router output module. The internal video connections to/from the router crosspoint permit full routing of the MV-831 inputs/outputs.
MV-831 User Manual Integration into Sirius 830 Router Sirius 830 Router Frame Requirements To fit a MV-831 Multiviewer into a Sirius 830 router, requirements for the router frame are: • Mark 3 Sirius router frame. • Sufficient router power supply capacity: Contact Grass Valley for advice. •...
Product Overview Router Controller Configuration A MV-831 Multiviewer module fits into a pair of adjacent Sirius 830 input/output module slots (both front and rear). More than one MV-831 may be fitted into a Sirius 830 router. (See Identifying Modules and Slots in the Sirius 830 Router, on page 40, for router front and rear module slot details.) Router Controller Configuration...
MV-831 User Manual MV-831 Monitoring Modes When an MV-831 is fitted to a Sirius 830 router, the multiviewer block within the MV-831 module has access to the following signals: • 24 router video outputs. • 24 router video signals from the router’s optional second (redundant) crosspoint. •...
Product Overview MV-831 Default Monitoring Mode (24 Outputs and 24 Inputs) MV-831 Default Monitoring Mode (24 Outputs and 24 Inputs) In a Sirius 830 with only a single video crosspoint card, there is one MV-831 multiviewer monitoring mode. This mode is also the default mode used in a Sirius 830 with two video crosspoint cards fitted;...
MV-831 User Manual Router Configuration Settings for Monitoring Mode The default monitoring mode shows the router outputs and inputs of the MV-831. The multiviewer can also monitor any router source and it does this by using routing resources of the second crosspoint. However, this removes routing redundancy from one router output per router source monitored.
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Product Overview Router Configuration Settings for Monitoring Mode A control setting per output for each Sirius 830 output slot containing an MV-831 a) MV-831 Redundant Crosspoint Enables Enabled Disabled b) MV-831 Main Output Follow Fig. 1-9: Example Sirius 830 Door PC Screens: ...
MV-831 User Manual MV-831 General Monitoring Mode Various monitoring combinations are possible by changing some router configuration settings, as described in Table 1-5. Monitor a combination of: • MV-831 module outputs, • MV-831 module inputs, and • Router sources. (See Table 1-5.) Fig.
Product Overview General Mode Examples General Mode Examples Examples are given in this sub-section to show how the general mode works on a video wall screen by altering the router configuration setting (see Router Configuration Settings for Monitoring Mode, on page 13) for the first four outputs of a MV-831. See Table 1-6 and Figure 1-11.
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MV-831 User Manual Redundant Crosspoint Enables = ‘Enabled’ , Follow Main Output = ‘Enabled’ a) Monitor Outputs and Inputs (Default Monitoring Mode) Redundant Crosspoint Enables = ‘Disabled’ , Follow Main Output = ‘Enabled’ b) Monitor Outputs (non-redundant) and Sources Redundant Crosspoint Enables = ‘Disabled’ , Follow Main Output = ‘Disabled’...
Product Overview Software and Firmware Compatibility Matrix Software and Firmware Compatibility Matrix Table 1-7 states the compatibility between MV-831 and various other software and firmware releases. Table 1-7: MV-831 - Software/Firmware Compatibility Matrix Software/Firmware Item Software/Firmware version MV-831 Multiviewer software 3.2.22 or later MV-831 Multiviewer FPGA firmware v16 or later...
MV-831 User Manual • Whether the MV-831 replaces any currently-fitted modules and their module type. Power supply considerations: The Sirius router must have enough power supply capacity to power any MV-831 Integrated Multiviewer modules being fitted. There are many different Sirius 800 system module and power supply combinations. Therefore, before adding an MV-831 to a Sirius 830 router, check that the configuration of power supplies fitted to your router can supply sufficient power to the MV-831: •...
Product Overview Maintenance Maintenance Multiviewer Licensing about licensing the MV-831 multiviewer, Note: For information refer to the ‘MV-8 Series Multiviewer’ user manual. Multiviewer Software Upgrade Note: For information about software upgrading the MV-831 multiviewer, refer to the ‘MV-8 Series Multiviewer’ user manual. MV-831H.264 Streaming Out An MV-831 has an MV-831-H264 license option, which enables streaming out of H.264-encoded copies of the input video signals going to the multiviewer block on the MV-831.
MV-831 Hardware Modules Double-width Front Module (MV-831-MB) Double-width Front Module (MV-831-MB) CAUTION Electrostatic Damage: Static precautions must be observed when handling, inserting or removing modules. The MV-831 Multiviewer front module is a double-width module, a full-sized Sirius router output front module occupying two slots (vertical, “input-output” slots) in a Sirius 830 router frame.
MV-831 User Manual Front LEDs, Connectors and Switches Figure 2-3 shows the front edge of the module and Table 2-1 shows the status LED color codes for the MV-831-MB module. Status LEDs: LOCAL CMD OK DIP Switches LOCAL CMD ERR (4-off )...
MV-831 Hardware Modules Status LEDs Status LEDs Table 2-1: MV-831 Multiviewer Front Module LED Information Label Color Detail Status Active Heartbeat Flashing (2Hz): Working correctly. Green Solid On or Off: Software fault detected. Contact Grass Valley Customer Support (see Grass Valley Technical Support, on page 67 for contact details).
MV-831 User Manual Table 2-1: MV-831 Multiviewer Front Module LED Information (continued) Label Color Detail Status REMOTE Remote Receiving messages from a remote expansion router controller. CMD OK Command OK (I.e. a control module in expanded router frame linked to this frame). Yellow Off - Router expansion not used.
MV-831 Hardware Modules Double-width Rear Panel (MV-830-RP) Double-width Rear Panel (MV-830-RP) CAUTION Electrostatic Damage: Static precautions must be observed when handling, inserting or removing modules. WARNING Handle and fit with care, the MV-830-RP Rear Panel has two sharp, pointed locating pins. WARNING:...
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MV-831 User Manual Note: ASI and MV-831: The Sirius 830 router can switch ASI signals and the router inputs and outputs of the MV-831 Multiviewer pass ASI signals. However, the multiviewer on the MV-831 only handles baseband video signals, i.e. SD/HD/3G signals and not ASI. If an ASI signal is fed to the multiviewer on the MV-831, it will report signal loss.
MV-831 Hardware Modules Connectors The MV-831 rear connectors relate to either the module’s router video input/output function or to the module’s multiviewer function: • 24 router video inputs and 24 router video outputs. • Up to 12 multiviewer head display outputs from the MV-831: •...
MV-831 User Manual Rear Panel LEDs Some rear connections include status LED indicators, see Figure 2-6. Head Display Output Status LEDs (See Table 2-4) Catsii LEDs (See Table 2-3) Catsii LEDs 1 to 24 for Router Video Inputs 1 to 24. a) Router Video Inputs c) Multiviewer Head Display Outputs Catsii LEDs (See Table 2-3)
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MV-831 Hardware Modules Rear Panel LEDs Router Video Inputs and Outputs - Catsii LEDs All the Router Video Input and Output HD BNC connectors on the rear panel have Grass Valley's unique Catsii LED feature that illuminate at each connector, one LED per connector. The Catsii LEDs operate in one of two mutually-exclusive modes: 1 To indicate signal status.
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MV-831 User Manual Multiviewer Head Display Output LEDs One status LED per output, 2 coax or fiber outputs per SFP. Table 2-4 describes LED functions. Table 2-4 Video Display Output Status LED LED Color Status Licensed Output; SFP Fitted. 1080p video output signal. Blue Flashes Blue/White at 1 Hz....
MV-831 Hardware Modules LTC and GPIO Connector Pin-outs Ethernet Outputs Two status LEDs per port. Table 2-5 describes the LED function. Table 2-5 Ethernet Port LEDs LED Color Status Green Ethernet link established. Green Activity on Ethernet link Flashing Green Establishing link, or unconnected.
MV-831 User Manual Table 2-6 gives the pin assignments for the LTC and GPIO connector: Table 2-6 Screw Terminal Connector for LTC and GPIO Screw Terminal Number Signal GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 +5 V DC Out LTC+ LTC- Note: ‘nc’...
MV-831 Hardware Modules Example: Driving LEDs from the GPI Outputs Example: Driving LEDs from the GPI Outputs MV-831 GPI outputs have open collector drivers. There is a +5 V DC screw terminal on the GPIO connector to provide the power needed to drive LEDs or relays. The following schematic is an example of the circuit needed to drive an LED by each GPI output.
3 Hardware Installation This section describes the unpacking and installation of the MV-831 Multiviewer hardware. Hardware installation can be carried out while the Sirius 830 router is operating, without impacting the main routing function. Summary: Hardware Installation Unpacking.............................. page 36 Initial Checks and Actions ........................
Hardware Installation Unpacking Unpacking The MV-831 Multiviewer is supplied in dedicated packaging provided by the manufacturer and should not be accepted if delivered in inferior or unauthorized materials. CAUTION Electrostatic Damage Static precautions must be observed when handling, inserting or removing modules.
MV-831 User Manual Initial Checks and Actions Router Model Check The MV-831 Multiviewer modules must only be fitted into a Sirius 830 router. The MV-831 does not fit into Sirius 840 nor Sirius 850 routers. IMPORTANT Fit MV-831 Multiviewer modules into a Sirius 830 router only. MV-831 Multiviewer modules must NOT be fitted into a Sirius 840 nor a Sirius 850 router.
Hardware Installation Router Module Type and Input/Output Port Type Router Module Type and Input/Output Port Type The MV-831 is a double-width module, occupying one input slot and one output slot in a Sirius 830 router frame. The router controller configuration of the hosting router must be modified for each MV-831 fitted: Router Controller Configuration Items, on page 63, lists the types etc to use in a router...
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MV-831 User Manual Black plastic SFP protective dust cap Fiber SFP SFP blanking plug Coax SFP Note the orientation of the SFPs in this figure. SFP cages Fig. 3-3: SFP orientation for fitting into MV-831 Rear Panel SFP cages Insert the SFP video modules into the SFP cages on the MV-831 Rear Panel. The modules slide in until there is an audible click.
Hardware Installation Identifying Modules and Slots in the Sirius 830 Router Identifying Modules and Slots in the Sirius 830 Router This sub-section locates the slots in the router frame for the MV-831 Multiviewer. Slots must be located precisely in the router frame to ensure correct and swift MV-831 hardware installation, and to avoid the risk of disruption to the router and its operation.
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MV-831 User Manual STEP 2: Locate and identify the relevant module slots suitable for the MV-831 Multiviewer. Figure 3-6 indicates input and output module slots for in the Sirius 830. This figure shows a skeletal drawing of router modules, internal cards and rear panels. The MV-831 module is a double-width module, occupying a pair of front and corresponding rear slots.
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Hardware Installation Identifying Modules and Slots in the Sirius 830 Router Output / Input Slots Sirius 830 Rear View Output-Input slot-pair (from rear) Input Slots (Rear view) Output Slots 23..1615 1413 11 ..a) Rear view of Slots I/O Slot Numbering at the rear (Right to Left): Input / Output Slots Sirius 830...
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MV-831 User Manual STEP 3: Use Table 3-2 on page 44 to record the module names and slot locations of all the Sirius 830 router input/output modules already fitted to your router. Record this in the “Current Modules” columns of Table 3-2. Note: Table 3-2 records the locations of modules and may be used as a reference when at the front or at the rear of the Sirius 830 router frame.
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Hardware Installation Identifying Modules and Slots in the Sirius 830 Router Sirius 830 Input/Output Slot Record Sheet Table 3-2: Sirius 830 Input/Output Slot Record Sheet Front Modules Rear Modules MV-831 MV-831 INPUT and OUTPUT Fitted Modules Fitted Modules Slot Pair(s) Slot Pair(s) NUMBER input...
MV-831 User Manual Removal and then Fitting of Modules This section covers: • removal of any existing modules from relevant slots in the router frame; • the fitting of a MV-831 module. Modules may be fitted while the router is powered up. Removal Preliminaries Some warnings and points of note are provided below: The following removal and fitting procedures are designed to comply with these points.
Hardware Installation Module Removal Procedure Note: Fan doors The fan door assemblies should be returned to the closed position as soon as possible after opening. This ensures correct ventilation and operation of the router frame. In practice: • Maximum time that a fan door may be left open will depend on a number of factors, such as: ambient temperature, router frame loading, crosspoint routing, etc.
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MV-831 User Manual WARNING Some rear panels have sharp, pointed locating pins. MV-831 rear panels have sharp locating pins. IMPORTANT When removing any module: Take care not to knock high components mounted on the top- or on the bottom-side of the module or any surrounding modules. Because any knock may damage the module being removed, or the surrounding modules in the router frame.
Hardware Installation Fitting Preliminaries Fitting Preliminaries CAUTION Electrostatic Damage Static precautions must be observed when handling, inserting or removing modules. Rear module fitting requires: • A Pozidriv screwdriver • Four pan head, M3 x 6 mm, zinc plated screws per rear module. IMPORTANT...
MV-831 User Manual Note: When inserting a front module into a front slot: • Check the module is the correct one for the slot. • Check there are no obstructions at the module connectors. • Check for any high components on the module’s top- or under-side.
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Hardware Installation Module Fitting Procedure Check the orientation of the rear module, see Figure 3-8. Four securing screws. M3 6 mm. WARNING: Handle with care, sharp pointed locating pins. Fig. 3-8: MV-830-RP Rear Panel module 4 Fasten the MV-831 rear panel module in position with four securing screws, see Figure 3-8. Do not over-tighten the screws.
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MV-831 User Manual Fig. 3-9: Rear Blanking Panel - for empty rear slots Rear modules are now fitted. Front MV-831 module: 6 Go to the front of the router. 7 Locate the corresponding front slot pairs for MV-831 fitting. Refer to Table 3-2 on page 44 for MV-831 module fitting locations.
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Hardware Installation Module Fitting Procedure ant f Insert a) MV-831 front module b) Inserting a front module Fig. 3-10: Module: a) MV-831 Front Module; and b) Inserting a Front Module with Levers 8 Close and secure the front fan door assembly, making sure not to trap any wires. 9 Close and lock the router outer front door.
MV-831 User Manual Connecting Cables Now that the MV-831 Multiviewer hardware is fitted into the router, some cable connections need to be made. Figure 3-11 shows the connections that need to be made. Note: The MV-831 must initially be configured via its RollCall templates from a computer before being attached to the router’s ultimate IT network.
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Hardware Installation Connecting Cables Multiviewer Display Outputs (SFPs in Cages) 1 & 2, 3 & 4, SDI Video Inputs 1 to 24, ..., (HD-BNC) ..., ..., 11 & 12 GPIO and LTC screw terminals SDI Video Outputs 1 to 24, (HD-BNC) 1G Ethernet Ports Note: MV-831 uses the same...
MV-831 User Manual MV-831 Module Booting Refer to the ‘MV-8 Series Multiviewer’ user manual for information about MV-831 module booting and start-up splash screen. Note: Use the ‘1G1’ network interface when performing the initial unit configuration with Grass Valley RollCall control panel. Note: The ‘Eng’...
A Specification Physical/Electrical Table A-1: Power Power consumption 250 W Environmental Operating Temperature 5ºC to 30 ºC ambient. Relative Humidity 10 to 90% (non-condensing) Weight Front Module 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) Rear Panel 1 kg (2.2 lb) Dimensions MV-831-MB Dimensions Table A-2: Dimensions Width...
<5V Cable Equalization Automatic for: Up to 350 m (1150 feet) Belden 1694A at SD rates Up to 200 m (650 feet) Belden 1694A at HD Up to 140 m (460 feet) Belden 1694A at 3G Note 1: ASI and MV-831: The Sirius 830 router can switch ASI signals and the router inputs and router outputs of the MV-831 module pass ASI signals.
MV-831 User Manual Outputs Router Outputs Table A-5: Router Video Outputs Number and type 24-off HD-BNC Coax, re-clocked Standards supported SMPTE-259M 525 and 625 SD-SDI EN50083-9 DVB-ASI (See Note 1) SMPTE 292M 720p and 1080i HD-SDI SMPTE 424M 1080p 3G-SDI Impedance 75 R Data rate...
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Specification Multiviewer Head Display Outputs Table A-6: (continued) Multiviewer Head Display Outputs Video Standard 3G: 1080p or 720p 2.97Gbps. 75 ohm coax. Frame rate 50, 59.94 & 60 frames per second. Reference timing One reference for all outputs. The Head Display Outputs lock, according to multiviewer’s reference setting, to one of: •...
MV-831 User Manual TV Standards Table A-8: Video Standard 3G-SDI: 1080p 59.94 Hz SMPTE 424M/Level A and Level B (Router) 2.97Gbps SMPTE 424M/Level A (Multiviewer) 60 Hz SMPTE 424M/Level A and Level B (Router) 1080p SMPTE 424M/Level A (Multiviewer) SMPTE 424M/Level A and Level B (Router)...
B Router Slot Information Table B-1 lists input/output slot information for a Sirius 830 router frame. This includes the input/output module ‘slot-pairs’ for use by a MV-831. This information is needed when modifying a router controller configuration for MV-831(s) and includes: •...
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Router Slot Information Table B-1: Sirius 830 - Module Slot Positions, Numbers and Port Ranges Local Video Port Ranges (Sirius 830) Slot-pairs Module (See Note 1) Input Ports Output Ports MV-831 Position (Source Ports) (Destination Ports) Slots Number From Second Slot From Main I/O Slot...
Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For details of our Regional Customer Support Offices please visit the Grass Valley web site at: https://www.grassvalley.com/contact/support/ Customers with a support contract should call their personalized number, which can be found in their contract, and be ready to provide their contract number and details. For technical assistance, contact our international support center, at...
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