Sony XVS Series Technical Manual page 8

Format Conversion
Format Conversion Options
XVS series processors work natively in HD or UHD
formats, from 720P to 4K resolution. This internal
System Format is determined during switcher setup.
In order to activate UHD modes, a software licence
will be necessary.
Format converters are used to convert signals to/
from the internal System Format, e.g. an SD source
can be up-converted to HD, and a down-converted
output can be produced (SD is not supported as an
internal System Format). Similarly, HD signals can be
up-converted when the system is running in UHD
mode. Format conversion capabilities allow for:
• The inclusion of input sources in a format
different from the System Format
• The ability to produce alternate outputs
for distribution
Input format Conversion
The XKS-S8111 input board provides conversion as shown below:
Incoming Format
1080i 1080P
System Format - 3840 x 2160 (UHD) 2SI
Example of I/P convertor card working in UHD mode:
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4K SQD 1080i
The XVS series switchers offer two choices of
format conversion:
• Input format conversion (all models) –
Where an external source is converted to the
system format directly using the input board of
the switcher
• Assignable format convertor board (XVS-6000,
7000 & 8000 only) –
Where a signal (either an external input or a
switcher internal source) can be routed
internally to the assignable format converter
board, for use as either an internal source or an
additional output
On XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000 switchers, either or both
of the input and the assignable boards may be fitted.
On the XVS-9000, input and output conversion is
possible with the relevant I/O cards
Incoming Format
1080P (1-8) 625i (9-12) 1080i (13-16)
1080P to 1080i
SD to 1080i
System Format - 1080/50i
Example of I/P convertor card working in 1080i mode:
No Conversion