Prior To Starting; Welcome; Features - FOR-A MFR-1616 Operation Manual

1. Prior to Starting

1-1. Welcome

Congratulations! By purchasing MFR-1616/MFR-1616R/MFR-3216/MFR-3232/MFR-1616A
Multi Format Routing Switcher (hereafter called MFR main unit) you have entered the world of
FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will
turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.

1-2. Features

The MFR-1616, MFR-1616R, MFR-3216, MFR-3232, and MFR-1616A comprise a group of
multi-format routing switchers with a variety of input/output numbers supporting 3G-SDI,
HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI, and AES (MFR-1616A only) signals. In the compact body, the units have
inherited various functions of the MFR-5000 such as the capability of linking multiple cases, tally
connections with peripheral devices, and automatic source name tracking, to allow the units to
be the core product in small to medium size systems.
 Support for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI, and AES (MFR-1616A only) signals with
automatic signal recognition that enables operation without concern for the type of signal.
 Various crosspoint control functions such as Salvo, Take, Link, Level operation, and Chop
 Tally linking with FOR-A's video switchers (HANABI Series) and multi viewers. Source name
displays on video switchers and multi viewers can be switched in conjunction with switchings
controlled in the main unit. MFR routers support TSL and Harris protocol, enabling linkage to
other companies' products.
 Built-in webserver for remote control through a web browser
 SNMP support enabling SNMP monitoring system configuration
 Status monitoring for power supply, fan, CPU, SDI input/output, etc.
 CPU board redundancy (MFR-SRCPU option) allowing monitoring of primary CPU board
operation via the secondary board
 Immediate and smooth switch over to the secondary board without down time in case of
irregularities, as well as stable remote control operation supported by the network
redundancy (Supported by MFR-SRCPU option)
 Power unit redundancy for stable power supply against power unit failure or power supply
troubles
 Matrix partition and level setting capabilities support a flexible control environment
 Remote control over a main unit from multiple remote control panels (maximum of 128 units
can be connected in total including the main unit)
 Remote control panel connectivity for configuring a huge control panel
 Interface expansion unit (MFR-GPI) for additional 128 (32 x 4) GPI/O and 4 serial ports (9-pin
D-sub, male)
 MFR-TALM Tally Manager Unit is designed specifically to manage tally and signal name data
in the MFR system and the exchange of this data with external devices such as a video
switcher, multiviewer etc.. The unit performs the task of tally data computation, which is
ordinarily undertaken by the MFR main unit, to accelerate the task.
 The Main Unit Link feature allows users to control several main units at the same time or to
create an expanded virtual matrix by linking main units.
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