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Multi Format Switcher System MVS-6520 System MVS-6530 System MVS-3000A System MVS-3000 System (With ICP-series Control Panel) MVS-6520 MVS-6530 MVS-3000A MVS-3000 ICP-6520 ICP-6530 ICP-3000 ICP-3016 ICP-6511 MKS-6550 MKS-6570 Startup Guide [English] MVS-6520 System MVS-6530 System Sony Corporation MVS-3000A System Software Version 1.10 and Later...
Using Multi Viewer ........25 Table of Contents Setting Multi Viewer Output....... 25 Configuring Multi Viewer ......26 Assigning Signals to Subscreens....26 Setting Multi Viewer Tally Output ..... 27 Overview Setting Tally..........28 Setting Parallel Tally........28 Introduction ..........4 Setting Serial Tally........
Overview Introduction The Startup Guide (this document) describes the basic settings and operations to begin using the MVS-6520/ 6530/3000A/3000 system. For details about settings and operations, refer to the User’s Guide. System name and nomenclature An MVS system using the MVS-6520, MVS-6530, or MVS-3000A Multi Format Switcher Processor is referred to as the “MVS-6520/6530/3000A system,”...
Names of Parts MVS-6520/6530/3000A/3000 Multi Format Switcher Processor Rear panel: MVS-6520, MVS-3000A, and MVS-3000 Slots 1 to 5 a -AC IN A and B connectors Slots 6 to 8 b U terminal Slots 1 to 5 c PRIMARY INPUTS 1 to 32 connectors d OUTPUTS 1 to 16 connectors Slots 6 to 8 e TALLY/GPI IN 1 to 18 and TALLY/...
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Rear panel: MVS-6530 Slots 1 to 5 a -AC IN A and B connectors Slots 6 to 8 b U terminal Slots 1 to 5 c PRIMARY INPUTS 1 to 48 connectors d OUTPUTS 1 to 32 connectors Slots 6 to 8 e TALLY/GPI IN 1 to 18 and TALLY/ GPI OUT 1 to 48 connectors h UTIL (FM) connector...
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There is a risk of damage to connector (RJ-45 compliant) the BNC-type connectors and cable. Intended for future expansion. 2) For information about devices that can be connected, contact your Sony representative. i FM (frame memory) DEVICE connector (USB 2.0 compliant) This connector is for attaching an external HDD for frame memory.
AC power cords. The unit is equipped with two power supplies. When A or B power supply is connected, unit operation can proceed. 1) For information about devices that can be connected, contact your Sony representative. Names of Parts...
ICP-6511 Menu Panel The menu panel is optional. Bottom panel DVI-D DEVICE c DC IN connector b DVI-D connector a DEVICE connector a DEVICE connector (USB 2.0, USB Type-B) Side panel Connect to the DEVICE 1 connector of the ICP-series control panel.
Connection System Configuration Video Input/Output Systems EJ CT Character generator A C S N T O K A K1 CH P ER L AL EX A D T UMB CL P RES T E EL AGE D SP AY S E CE M NU A K2 P EV...
SHU T E P ONES P E T F R V ST NDB (RS-422A) VTRs and DDRs Control devices connected using Sony 9-pin VTR, VDCP, or P-Bus protocols (RS-422A) Removable REMOTE 1 to 4 REMOTE S1 and S2 ICP-6511 Menu Panel...
Connecting Devices This section describes the connection procedure for the • Character generator (1) following system configuration as an example. • Video monitors (2) • MVS-6520 or MVS-3000A Switcher Processor • Monitor for multi viewer (1) (with MKS-6550 Format Converter Board and MKS- 6570 Digital Multi Effect Board installed) Notes •...
Connect the switcher processor and control panel. Connect the control panel and menu panel. a Connect the MVS connector of the switcher a Connect the DVI-D connector of the control panel processor and the MVS connector of the control and the DVI-D connector of the menu panel using panel using a LAN cable.
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In this example, connect two monitors to connector of the control panel using a USB cable. OUTPUTS 1 and 2. For details about connecting monitors, contact your Sony b Connect the monitor for multi viewer. representative. In this example, connect to OUTPUTS 9.
Preparation Preparation Procedure This section describes the setup required before operation in the MVS system. Turn on the power (1 p. 16) System settings Configure the network (1 p. 19) Set the type of control panel (1 p. 20) Set the signal format (1 p. 21) Signal settings Assign input signals (1 p.
Turning Power On/Off After connecting the system, turn on the power using the following procedure. MVS-6520/6530/3000A/3000 Switcher Processor ICP-6520/6530 Control Panel ICP-6520 diagram shown. ICP-3000/3016 Control Panel ICP-3000 diagram shown. Set the POWER A and B switches of the switcher Check that the status indicators on the control panel processor to ON (“?”...
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To turn the power off On the menu screen, check that the local disk is not being accessed. A “local disk” refers to the internal flash memory drive in a control panel. While the system is accessing the local disk or frame memory external HDD, the indicator on the menu page number button lights red.
A shutdown confirmation message appears. Memo Press [Yes] to commence shutdown. The process is You can also open the top menus using the top menu completed when the menu screen goes completely selection buttons in the menu panel. black. Check that the POWER switch indicator “1” on the control panel has gone out.
Configuring the Network Control panel Switcher processor When power is turned on, all devices connected to the MVS system LAN are detected and corresponding settings are registered. Display the menu. a Open the Engineering Setup >System >Network Config menu (7311). Register the list of detected devices.
Set the type of the control panel. Setting the Control Panel Type You can set the type of the ICP-series control panel connected to the MVS system. Display the menu. a Open the Engineering Setup >System >Install/Unit Config menu (7316). Select the control panel.
Set the formats. Setting Signal Formats Setting the Signal Format You can set the signal format and the input reference signal format of each device that is automatically detected. The combinations of signal formats and input reference signals that can be configured are as follows. Signal format System Signal format...
Apply and save the settings. Assigning Signals to a Press [Execute]. b Check the message, then press [Yes]. Cross-Point Buttons A progress bar is displayed during the configuration. The system restarts when the configuration is To select input signals using cross-point buttons, the completed.
Assign a video signal to the cross-point button. Enter Keyboard window d Press [Enter]. Video e Repeat steps 1 to 4 as required to assign other Main, V/K Pair Assign menu signals. a In the [V/K] column of the list on the left, select the number of the cross-point button.
Assigning M/E Reentry Input Signals Assigning Output Signals to Cross-Point Buttons A video signal created on one bank can be used as the input You can set the signals output to the connected devices on signal on another bank, for example, an image created on the OUTPUTS of the switcher processor.
Set a monitor for preview output. Using Multi Viewer a In the <Output Assign> group, select [Re-Entry Source]. b In the [Out#] column in the list on the left, select the The screen of a monitor connected to the MVS system can number for the OUTPUTS connector connected to be split to view multiple video signals simultaneously.
Set the multi viewer outputs. Set the display method of the screen. Out# Src# Split Mode Multi Viewer Multi Viewer menu Output/MV/FC/DME a In the <Multi Viewer> group, select the target multi Output Assign menu viewer. In this example, select [1]. a In the <Output Assign>...
c In the list on the right, select the signal you want to Assign an output signal to a subscreen. assign. In this example, select “CAM1”. Win# d Press [Set]. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required to assign other signals to other subscreens.
Set the tally generation reference. Setting Tally Setting Parallel Tally The red tallies for PRIMARY INPUTS 1 to 48 are assigned to the TALLY connector on the switcher processor by default. For details about changing the assignment settings, refer to the User’s Guide. Setting Serial Tally Tally settings for program output Set the red tally of the program output (P/P PGM1) and the...
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g In the Tally Enable menu (7364), check the tally c Set the tally type. settings for the preview output. In this example, select [Group1-4] in the <Tally If the settings of “OUT002” are as follows, you do Group> group, and [R1] and [G1] in the <Tally not need to change the settings.
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Source Source Primary 17 Primary 18 Primary 19 Primary 20 Primary 21 Primary 22 Primary 23 Primary 24 Primary 25 Primary 26 Primary 27 Primary 28 FC 1 Primary 29 FC 2 Primary 30 FC 3 Primary 31 FC 4 Primary 32 FC 5 Primary 33...
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Source Destination M/E-2 Out 3 Out 8 M/E-2 Out 4 Out 9 Out 10 Out 11 Out 12 Out 13 Out 14 Out 15 Out 16 a) b) Out 17 a) b) Out 18 a) b) Out 19 a) b) Out 20 a) b) Out 21...
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Destination Destination P/P Key 8 Source M/E-1 Bkgd A P/P Bkgd A M/E-1 Bkgd B P/P Bkgd B M/E-1 Utility 1 P/P Utility 1 P/P Key 1 Fill M/E-1 Key 1 Fill M/E-1 Key 1 Source P/P Key 1 Source M/E-1 Key 2 Fill P/P Key 2 Fill M/E-1 Key 2 Source...
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Matrix size: 128 x 128 Source Numbers in parentheses indicate the number for 136 x 138 Primary 41 matrix size. Primary 42 • Source Primary 43 Primary 44 Source Primary 45 Primary 1 Primary 46 Primary 2 Primary 47 Primary 3 Primary 48 Primary 4 Primary 5...
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• Destination (Bus) Source Frame Memory 2 Destination Frame Memory 3 Out 1 Frame Memory 4 Out 2 Frame Memory 5 Out 3 Frame Memory 6 Out 4 Frame Memory 7 Out 5 Frame Memory 8 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8 DME Monitor Video Out 9...
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Destination Destination P/P Key 7 Source (96) P/P Key 8 Fill (97) P/P Key 8 Source (98) P/P Bkgd A (102) P/P Bkgd B (103) P/P Utility 1 (104) P/P Key 1 Fill (106) P/P Key 1 Source (107) P/P Key 2 Fill (108) P/P Key 2 Source (109) P/P Key 3 Fill (110) M/E-1 Bkgd A...
Bit No. Source Assigning 8-Keyer Frame Memory 6 Buttons Frame Memory 7 Frame Memory 8 (MVS-6530 only) DME Monitor Video On the MVS-6530 (3M/E processor), eight keyers can be DME Monitor Key used in the PGM/PST banks. The buttons required for key 5 to 8 operation are not pre-assigned by default, and must M/E-1 Out 1 be assigned using the following procedure.
Assign a key to a button number. Assign a key to a button. a In the [Button#] column of the list on the left, select a In the button diagram on the left, select the target the button number. button. In this example, select “5”.
Enabling Background Setting the Startup State DME Wipes (MVS-3000/3000A only) Selecting the Startup Mode at Power On the MVS-3000 and on the MVS-3000A without an You can set the startup mode when power is turned on to MKS-6570 installed, only the background DME wipe or one of the following three options.
b In the <Setup> or <Initial Status> group, select For details about the data that is saved, refer to the User’s [User]. Guide. For details about settings for the startup state when You can customize and save user default settings to recall power is applied, see “Customizing the User the same operation state when power is turned on.
Displaying the removable disk information. Saving Data to Total data capacity Removable Disk Used capacity Mount Point Free capacity Setting Up a Removable Disk for Use To use USB flash memory or other removable disk with the MVS system, you must register it as a primary device beforehand.
a In the device selection area on the left, select the Saving/Recalling User Settings on target device. Removable Disks Register: Switcher memory area (RAM) Local Disk: Internal flash memory drive in the You can save customized user default (“Setup” and “Initial control panel Status”) data to USB flash memory or other removable Removable Disk: USB-compatible external...
The station ID is given by the sum of the values of Setting Simple the source selection buttons that are turned on. Connection of AUX Bus Source selection Value when button is button Remote Panel Connecting the MKS-8080/8082 AUX Bus Remote Panel to the control panel using an S-Bus data link normally requires an HKSP-R80 Routing Switcher Controller Board or similar primary station and various connection settings.
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a Open the Engineering Setup >Router/Tally Carry out a reset. >Router menu (7361). b In the <Device> group, select the target device. Device In this example, select [SWR1]. c In the <Matrix Size> group, select the matrix size. In this example, select [136x138 (Standard)]. d Set each of the [Source], [Destination], and [Level] parameters to “1”.
Basic Image Creation Operations Video Switching (Transitions) Types of Transitions (Mix/NAM/Wipe/DME Wipe) A separate video progressively fades in over the current video. The whole of the source video gradually fades out while the new video gradually fades in. The output comprises 50% of each video when the fader lever is in the center position. Background A 50% A and 50% B output Background B...
DME wipe The video changes in a DME wipe pattern that uses image shrinking/magnification or other effects. Background A Background B Names of Parts in the Control Panel The positions of the principal parts and fader lever used in the following description are shown in the following figure. ICP-6520/6530 control panel 2nd row 1st row...
Video Transitions using Cuts In a cut, the video changes with the single press of a button. Execute the transition. The following describes the M/E-1 bank, as an example. a Press the [CUT] button in the transition control block. Push the fader lever up to display the background A image full-screen.
Video Transitions using Wipes or Mixes In a wipe or mix, the video changes gradually. BKGD button Next transition selection buttons The following describes the M/E-1 bank, as an example. Select the video you want to display first in the background A row, and then select the video to display post-transition in the background B row.
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Set the transition rate. Background A a In the Flexi Pad, press the [TRANS RATE] button. b Press the [M/E1] button, turning it on. c While viewing the alphanumeric display, enter the transition rate you want to set. In this example, enter “20” (frames). d Press the [ENTR] button.
Saving DME Wipe Settings in a DME Wipe Snapshot Notes • On the MVS-6520/6530, the optional MKS-6570 DME board is required in order to use background DME wipes. • On the MVS-3000 and on the MVS-3000A without an MKS-6570 installed, a setting must be enabled in order to use background DME wipes.
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b In the <Edge> group, press [Border], turning it on. Position c Adjust the [Width] parameter to set the width of the border. d Adjust the [Luminance], [Saturation], and [Hue] parameters to set the color of the border. Border Modify menu b Adjust the [H] parameter to set the horizontal position.
Saving/Recalling a DME Wipe Snapshot A “snapshot” is a function where the various settings required to apply a particular effect to an image are saved in memory as a set of data, for recall as required, to reproduce the original conditions. There are various kinds of snapshot.
Inserting Titles (Keys) What is a Key? You can overlay video containing a title or other material A key is comprised by a signal that describes how the occupying part of the screen (key) over the video displayed background is cut out (key source) and the video signal on the whole screen (background).
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Select the keyer, key source, and key type. Memo a In the Flexi Pad, press the [KEY ADJ] button, To insert the key using an auto transition, press the turning it on. [KEY1 TRANS] button. b Press the [M/E1] button, turning it on. c Press the [KEY1] button, turning it on.
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Change the key display priority. a In the transition control block, press and hold the [PRIOR SET] button and press the [KEY1] button. The title on key 1 is displayed frontmost. KEY1 button Key priority display PRIOR SET button Transition control block Key 1 and key 2 priority changed Inserting Titles (Keys)
Composing Images using Chroma Keys Combine images of people and scenery using keys. KEY ADJ button The following describes key 1 on the M/E-1 bank, as an example. KEY1 button Select the key video. a In the 1st row of the cross-point control block, press the [KEY1] button, turning it on.
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Composited video using chroma keying Memo It is possible to move and magnify/shrink the key using a resizer or DME. Composing Images using Chroma Keys...
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