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Table of Contents I-5 Usage Precautions ............................................................I-7 Chapter 1 Overview Introduction .........................................................................I-8 Names and Functions of Parts ......................................I-9 Chapter 2 Prepar...

I-6 About This Manual About This Manual This manual describes the preparations necessary to use this unit and its basic operations.Basic video switching and composition operations and audio mixing can be performed by following the procedure in this manual. For details on advanced settings and operat...

I-7 Usage Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual Usage Precautions Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD Panel The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”, either...

Introduction I-8 Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w Chapter 1 Overview Introduction The MCS-8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be used in SD, HD, and 3D systems. This unit allows you to perform video switching with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations. System config...

I-9 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 Audio Control Block a ACCESS/PFL (access/pre-fade listen) buttons ( page I-33 , c Advanced Settings) b CH ON (channel on) buttons (page I-32 ) c DIM (dimmer) button (page I-33 ) d MONITOR SEL (monitor...

I-10 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w 2 Menu Control Block a Menu display b Menu selection buttons Display a menu that corresponds with the button pressed. • KEY button (page I-29 ) Displays the [Key] menu. ( c Advanced Settings ) • EFF (effect) button Displays the [Effect] menu....

I-11 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w Menu operations When you press a menu selection button or an ACCESS/PFL button, setting items and values appear in the parameters area at the bottom of the screen. You can use the corresponding adjustment knobs to perform adjustments and sele...

I-12 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w g Fader lever (page I-26 ) h KEY TRANS (key transition) button ( c Advanced Settings) Using the next transition selection buttons Turn on (i.e., light) the buttons by pressing them to specify which part of the video is switched at the next tr...

I-13 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w Rear Panel a Anti-theft cable slot Connect a commercially available anti-theft cable (3 mm × 7 mm) here to prevent theft. b USB connector Connect a USB flash drive here. c AC IN (power input) connector (page I-16 ) d TALLY/GPI connector (15-p...

I-14 Names and Functions of Parts Chapt er 1 Ov e rv ie w 3 Video Output Block a VIDEO OUT AUX (video output auxiliary) connector (BNC type) ( c Advanced Settings) This output is used for confirming video. b DVI-D OUT (DVI-D output) connectors (DVI-D type) • MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23 ) • AUX...

I-15 Connecting Devices Chapter Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons 2 Preparations Connecting Devices Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit. Connection example: HD system OPEN CLOSE AF/MF Full MF 15 25 40 8 1.2 10 3 10 mm 5 10 3 0 ft 15 5. 8 C MANU AUTO MANU AUTO MACRO FOCUS PUSH AF IRIS OFF O...

I-16 Connecting Devices Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons • When you are using a reference signal generator, and do not want to perform loop-through output of the reference signal input to one of the REF IN connectors of the unit, attach a 75 Ω terminator to the other connector (see page I-14) . In addi...

I-17 Configuring System Settings Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons Configuring System Settings Configure the system mode, system date and time, and other system settings in the menu control block. For details on operations, see “Menu operations” (page I-11). Configuring the Signal Format and Aspect Rati...

I-18 Configuring System Settings Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons • When the signal format is set to an HD mode, the 4:3 aspect ratio cannot be selected. • To save effects, keys, and other setup configurations, perform [Startup Define] in the [Setup] menu before turning off the unit (see page I-35) . •...

I-21 Configuring Audio Signal Settings Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons Configuring Audio Signal Settings Configure settings for handling audio signals on the unit. Assigning Audio Input Signals to the Channel Faders Assign the audio signals that are input to the audio input connectors on the rear pane...

I-22 Configuring Audio Signal Settings Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons Configuring the Mic/Line Levels for Audio Inputs Adjustment of mic/line levels is necessary when the peak indicators light red, or when the input signal indicators do not light while audio signal input exists. When the peak indicat...

I-23 Configuring Multi Viewer Settings Cha p te r 2 P repa ra ti ons Configuring Multi Viewer Settings The Multi Viewer allows you to display multiple video inputs, program video outputs, and preview video outputs simultaneously on a monitor connected to the unit. A 4-screen layout and a 10-screen l...

I-25 Switching Video Chapter Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions 3 Basic Operations Switching Video Switch between video signals that are input to the unit, compose images, and output programs from the PGM output connector.This section describes simple operations for switching video and applying effects ...

I-26 Switching Video Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions 3 Press the CUT button in the transition control block. The program video interchanges with the preview video.The lit PGM cross-point and PST/KEY cross-point buttons also interchange. Applying Effects while Switching (Mix/Effect) Instead of an inst...

I-27 Switching Video Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Fader lever (manual execution) The video switches over as you move the lever.Move the lever in the direction of the lit transition indicator. The transition starts, and proceeds according to the rate at which you move the lever.When the lever is co...

I-28 Composing Images with Keys Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions 3 Select an effect in the numeric keypad block. 1 Press the EFF button to light it. 2 If the DIRECT/ESC button is not lit, press the button to light it. 3 Press the numeric button to which the effect pattern you want to use is assigned. ...

I-29 Composing Images with Keys Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Composing Images with Luminance Keys 1 Press the KEY bus delegation button. 2 Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for program output. 3 Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key material (i.e., the image to be superimpose...

I-30 Composing Images with Keys Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Selecting the key fill and key source separately Perform the following between step 7 and 8 of the previous procedure. 1 Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and turn the V3 knob to select [Split]. 2 Press the PST/KEY cross-...

I-32 Mixing Audio Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions 12 Turn the V1 knob to select [Auto Adjust Execute], and press the V4 knob. Auto chroma keying is executed using the color specified with the sample mark as a reference signal, and the composed image is output in the PVW area. After the auto chroma ke...

I-33 Mixing Audio Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Switching audio for monitoring Press the MONITOR SEL button to select [PGM].The button lights orange for a moment and the audio for monitoring switches in the following sequence with each press. The current selection appears at the top right of the me...

I-34 Snapshots Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Snapshots The snapshot function allows you to save effect and key settings for specific scenes. By saving frequently used settings as snapshots, you can quickly recall settings when necessary. Up to 20 snapshots can be saved. The following information is...

I-35 Saving and Selecting Settings Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions To recall a snapshot without changing the cross-point, press the ENTER button while holding down the PGM cross-point button and/or PST/KEY cross-point button. Saving and Selecting Settings You can save the current settings for effects...

I-36 Saving and Selecting Settings Chapt er 3 Bas ic Ope rat ions Selecting the Settings Recalled at Startup 1 Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu. 2 Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the knob. 3 Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Mode], turn the V4 knob to select the mo...

I-37 Effect Pattern List Appe ndix Appendix Effect Pattern List Wipe Mix NAM (non-additive mix) Slide Squeeze Door Frame In/Out Flip Tumble 1) PinP (picture-in-picture) 1) Mosaic 1) Defocus 1) 1) Can only be used for BKGD transitions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 90...

I-38 Troubleshooting A ppen dix Troubleshooting Please verify the problem again. If the problem persists, contact your local Sony representative. Problem Possible cause Solution The video output is not displayed and the display is black. The FTB button is lit (on). Turn the FTB button off. The BKGD ...

I-39 Maintenance / Specifications A ppen dix Maintenance Remove dust from the ventilation holes once a month or whenever the holes are dirty. Specifications General Supported formats 1080i/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz720p/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz480i/ 59.94 Hz576i/ 50 Hz Power 100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz Power consu...

I-40 Specifications A ppen dix Supported input formats• HD/SD system 1) WXGA (1280 × 768) supports only the following formats. • 3D system (Single, Dual Stream) Video output SDI BNC (4), 75 Ω , 0.8 Vp-p ±10%, 1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M, SMPTE-259M-C, SMPTE-272M-A DVI-D DVI (2) (AUX, M...

I-41 Specifications A ppen dix Headphones output Standard stereo PHONE (1)Max. output: 25 mW × 2 (16 Ω load) Other interfaces USB Type A (1) REMOTE 9-pin D-sub (1), male, RS-232C, 38.4 k Baud TALLY/GPI 15-pin D-sub (1), maleInput: 4 ch, output: 8 ch Open Corrector (max. current 5 mA or less, max. vo...

I-42 Specifications A ppen dix Pin Configurations TALLY/GPI connector 15-pin D-sub, male REMOTE connector RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub, male Example Connection of GPI Input Switch or relay connection Open collector connection Example Connection of Tally/GPI Output Pin No. Signal name Description 1 GPO1 GPI ...

I n d e x I-43 Index Index Numerics 3D Mode II-41, II-483D System II-408/SHIFT I-11 A ACCESS/PFL Button I-9, I-33, II-31Adjustment Knobs 1 to 4 I-10 Incremental Adjustment I-11 Aspect II-17, II-26, II-30Aspect Ratio I-17Audio I-21, I-32 Mixing I-32Monitoring I-33 Audio Channel Menu II-31 AUX OUT Ass...

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