Datavideo MS-2850 Instruction Manual

MS-2850

HD/SD 8/12-CHANNEL
MOBILE VIDEO STUDIO

Instruction manual

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Contents

FCC Compliance Statement ......................................................................................................... 3

Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................................... 3

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Standard Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4

Three Year Warranty ............................................................................................................ 4

Disposal ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 5

Features ............................................................................................................................... 5

Compatible Video Standards ................................................................................................ 6

Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Transport & Placement ........................................................................................................ 7

Opening the case ................................................................................................................. 7

Unpacking the SE-2850 Control Panel Keyboard ................................................................. 7

Setting up the TLM-170LM - 17” LCD monitor ...................................................................... 8

MS-2850A....................................................................................................................................... 9

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 9

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................... 9

MS-2850B..................................................................................................................................... 10

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 10

Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 10

MS-2850C..................................................................................................................................... 11

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 11

Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 11

MS-2850D..................................................................................................................................... 12

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 12

Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 12

Powering On ................................................................................................................................ 13

Powering Off ............................................................................................................................... 13

Packing Away .............................................................................................................................. 13

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 14

Weights ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 14

Service & Support ....................................................................................................................... 15

Disclaimer of Product and Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try
to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some
information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing
errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the
information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo
Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the
information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained
by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Warnings and Precautions

The MS-2850 is HEAVY – approximately 70Kg. Two or more people are required to move this unit.

The MS-2850 should be always moved and placed in an upright position; do not place or try to move the unit
in any other position as damage or injury could result. There are two sets of carry handles on either side of
the case, please use these handles to safely share the weight between the people lifting the unit.

Always use a trolley to safely transport the unit over distances of 2 metres or more.

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outl et before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aeroso l cleaners. Use a dam p
cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabin et top, bac k , and bottom are provi ded for ven tilat ion. To ensure safe and
reliable operation of this unit, and to prot ect it from overheati ng, do not block or cover these openings.
Do not place this unit on a bed, sof a, rug, or s imilar s urf ace, as the venti latio n openings on the bottom of
the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should ne ver b e placed near or over a heat r egister or rad iator. This
unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the
AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your
local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to r est on the power cord. Do not locate t his unit where the power cord will be
walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord mus t be used with this unit, make sure that th e total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Mak e sure that the t otal amperes of all the units that are pl ugged into a si ngle wall out let do not exc eed
15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any k ind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or s hort out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never s pill
liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are m arked “Do Not Rem ove” may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does no t operate normally under norm al operating conditions. Adjust only thos e

controls that are covered by the operating instructions in th is manual; improper adjustment of other

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controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manuf acturing defects for one year from the date of
purchase.

• The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any
request for repair under warranty.

• The product warrant y period begins o n the purchas e date. If the pur chase date i s unknown, the pr oduct
warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.

• All non-D atavideo manuf actured products (pr oduct without Datavid eo logo) have onl y one year warrant y
from the date of purchase.

• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under
warranty.

• Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.

• Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-part y software installations, which are not required by

our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.

• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.

• All other claims of any nature are not covered.

• All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not covered under warranty.

• Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.

• Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

• All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified for a free two
years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with
Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

• Certain parts with limited lifetim e expec tancy such as LC D panels, DVD dri ves, H ard
Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module,
PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

• The three-year warran ty must be registere d on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavi deo
office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the prod uct or on its packaging indic ates that this pr oduct must not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equi pm ent by h andin g it over t o a des ignated co llectio n poi nt for
the recycling of was te electrical a nd electronic equipment. T he separate col lection an d
recycling of your waste equipm ent at the tim e of disposal will help to co nserve natural
resources and ensure th at it is recycled in a manner that prot ects human health and
the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking is the symbo l as shown on the left of this page. The lett ers "CE" are the
abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means
"European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially
replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now
used in all EU official documents.

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Introduction

Datavideo MS-2850 HD/SD mobile video studio s eries is a rea dy to go solu tion. It is des igned around t he
SE-2850 8-channel (upgr adeable to 12 chan nels) broadcas t-quality video s witcher. It is perf ect for outdoor
events, conferences, e ducation places of wors hip and many more applications . Producing superb quality
pictures with versatile input/output configurations, the SE-2850 also has powerful, easy-to-use effects, such
as dual picture in picture, downstream keyer (DSK), CG and logo insertion.

The switcher is inte grated with the essentia l elements required for live production includi ng a recorder, a
multi-view monitor and an intercom system.

MS-2850 can be equippe d with the Data video VSM-1 00 Sampling Vector Scope Mon itor which allows you
to accurately analyze and calibrate v ideo signals to ensure consistent video color and luminance levels.
For an overview on all configurations, please visit the Datavideo website.

That’s Datavideo; sharing the value!

To get more value out of your equipment, please tak e a few minutes to read thro ugh this overview manua l,
and the other associated user manuals supplied within the product Manual Binder. This will help you to
familiarize yourself with all aspects of the MS-2850 portable production unit.

Features

• Available in 4 versions: MS-2850A, MS-2850B, MS-2850C or MS-2850D

MS-2850A without VSM-100 Vectorscope and Waveform monitor and PD-6 DC Power Center,

MS-2850B with additional VSM-100 Vectorscope and Waveform monitor and PD-6 DC Power

Center,

Both also contain

• SE-2850 - HD/SD 8 channel digital video switcher (upgradable to 12 channels).

• TLM-170LM - 17" HD/SD 1U rackmount LCD underscan/overscan monitor.

• HDR-70 - HD-SDI 4:2:2 I frame only recorder with removable drive enclosure.

• ITC-100 – 8 Channel talkback unit with integrated bi-colour tally system.

• AD-100M – Audio delay unit allows delay of program audio by up to 17 frames.

• PD-2A – Power Distribution Center with automatic AC to DC failover switch.

8U flight case - Foam filled, impact protective, for secure and safe transport.

MS-2850C without VSM-100 Vectorscope and Waveform monitor and PD-6 DC Power Center,

MS-2850D with additional VSM-100 Vectorscope and Waveform monitor and PD-6 DC Power

Center,

Both also contain

• SE-2850 - HD/SD 8 channel digital video switcher (upgradable to 12 channels).

• TLM-170LM - 17" HD/SD 1U rackmount LCD underscan/overscan monitor.

• HDR-70 - HD-SDI 4:2:2 I frame only recorder with removable drive enclosure.

• ITC-100 – 8 Channel talkback unit with integrated bi-colour tally system.

• AD-200 – Audio delay unit allows delay of program audio by up to 17 frames.

• PD-2A – Power Distribution Center with automatic AC to DC failover switch.

• 8U flight case - Foam filled, impact protective, for secure and safe transport.

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Compatible Video Standards

• 1920 x 1080i 50

• 1920 x 1080i 59.94

• 1920 x 1080i 60

• 1920 x 1080p 25

• 1920 x 1080p 29.97

• 1920 x 1080p 30

• 1920 x 1080p 50

• 1920 x 1080p 59.94

• 1920 x 1080p 60

• 720 x 576i 50 (PAL)

• 720 x 480i 59.94 (NTSC)

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Installation

Transport & Placement

The MS-2850 is heavy – approximately 70Kg – Do not attempt to lift or move it on your own.
A minimum of two people ar e req uir ed t o lift or move this product. There are two carry handles on either sid e
of the product, please use these handles to safely share the weight between the people lifting the unit.

Always use a trolley to safely transport the MS-2850 over distances of 2 Metres or more. The unit
should be always m oved and placed in an upright pos ition; do not place or try to move the unit in a ny other
way as damage or injury could result.

Place the MS-2850 on a strong, stable, flat surface that is capable of supporting the weight.
Do not use a folding or single leg table to support the MS-2850.

Opening the case

On each side of the MS-2850 case there are wing nut clasps securing the front and rear covers.

Undo each clasp by folding the wing nut out and then rotating it. The clasp can then swing free of the catch.
Once undone you can then remove the front and rear covers.

Unpacking the SE-2850 Control Panel Keyboard

The SE-2850 Control Panel Keyboard is held in its shipping position by a securing bolt on either side. To
lower the Control Panel first remove the securing bolts as indicated below.

The bolts can then be stored on each hinge bracket before lowering the Control Panel Keyboard.

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Setting up the TLM-170LM - 17” LCD monitor

Follow the steps below to set up the LCD monitor:

- Unfasten the two silver screws on the Left and Right of the TLM-170LM drawer handle.

- Using the handle pull out the TLM-170LM monitor until it clicks into place at the end of its rail.

- Now bring the LCD panel into an upright viewing position.

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MS-2850A

Front Panel

TLM-170LM : 17” HD / SD monitor which slides

out from a 1 RU storage position. Connections for
SDI / HD-SDI, and HDMI. Display overlays for
Timecode, Center Mark, 4:3 aspect ratio, Cinema
Zone and embedded audio peak meter (SDI /
HDMI only).

HDR-70 : SDI / HD-SDI Removable HDD

recorder. Records I-Frame only 100Mbps to m2t
files.

ITC-100: Eight channel wired talkback system

with integrated tally interface. Supplied with cables,
belt packs, headsets and tal ly lights.

SE-2850 CTL: SD / HD Digital Video Switcher.

Main unit and Control Panel. Provides 10 bit 4:2:2
broadcast quality pictures.

Rear Panel

RP-31: ITC-100 talk back breakout panel. Rack

panel for connection of ITC-100 belt pack cables
(5pin XLR).

AD-100M: Audio Delay Unit. Delay Program

audio by up to 17 frames.

PD-2A: Power Distribution unit with automatic

failover from AC to DC input.

SE-2850 Main Unit: Main unit rear panel with

power, control panel and multi-view outputs alre ady
connected for your convenience.

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MS-2850B

Front Panel

TLM-170LM: 17” HD / SD monitor which slides out

from a 1 RU storage position. Connections for SDI /
HD-SDI and HDMI. Display overlays for Time code,
Center Mark, 4:3 aspect ratio, Cinema Zone and
embedded audio peak meter (SDI / HDMI only).

HDR-70: SDI / HD-SDI Removable HDD recorder.

Records I-Frame only 100Mbps to m2t files.

VSM-100: Waveform and Vector scope monitor for

video signal analysis.

ITC-100: Eight channel wired talkback system with

integrated tally interface. Supplied with cables, belt
packs, headsets and tally ligh ts.

SE-2850 CTL: SD / HD Digital Video Switcher.

Main unit and Control Panel. Provides 10 bit 4:2:2
broadcast quality pictures

Rear Panel

RP-64: 1U rack mount panel with 8 CVBS output

ports.

RP-31: ITC-100 talk back breakout panel. Rack

panel for connection of ITC-100 belt pack cables
(5pin XLR).

PD-6: Power Distribution center for non­Datavideo production kit whilst on location or in
studio.

RP-51: 1U Half Rack panel with Switcher’s SDI

PGM outputs and HDMI Multi-view output 2.

AD-100M: Audio Delay Unit. Delay Program audio

by up to 17 frames.

PD-2A: Power Distribution unit with automatic

failover from AC to DC input.

SE-2850 Main Unit: Main unit rear panel with

power, control panel and multi-view outputs alre ady
connected for your convenience.

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MS-2850C

Front Panel

TLM-170LM : 17” HD / SD monitor which slides

out from a 1 RU storage position. Connections for
SDI / HD-SDI and HDMI. Display overlays for
Timecode, Center Mark, 4:3 aspect ratio, Cinema
Zone and embedded audio peak meter (SDI /
HDMI only).

HDR-70 : SDI / HD-SDI Removable HDD

recorder. Records I-Frame only 100Mbps to m2t
files.

AD-200 CTL : Control Panel for Audio Delay Unit.

ITC-100: Eight channel wired talkback system

with integrated tally interface . S uppli ed with cabl es,
belt packs, headsets and tal ly lights.

SE-2850 CTL: SD / HD Digital Video Switcher.

Main unit and Control Panel. Provides 10 bit 4:2:2
broadcast quality pictures.

Rear Panel

RP-31: ITC-100 talk back breakout panel. Rack

panel for connection of ITC-100 belt pack cables
(5pin XLR).

AD-200 Main Unit: Audio Delay Unit. Delay

Program audio by up to 3 seconds.

PD-2A: Power Distribution unit with automatic

failover from AC to DC input.

SE-2850 Main Unit: Main unit rear panel with

power, control panel and multi-view outputs alre ady
connected for your convenience.

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MS-2850D

Front Panel

TLM-170LM: 17” HD / SD monitor which slides

out from a 1 RU storage position. Connections for
SDI / HD-SDI and HDMI. Display overlays for
Timecode, Center Mark, 4:3 aspect ratio, Cinema
Zone and embedded audio peak meter (SDI /
HDMI only).

AD-200 CTL: Control Panel for Audio Delay Unit.

HDR-70: SDI / HD-SDI Removable HDD recorder.

Records I-Frame only 100Mbps to m2t files.

VSM-100: Waveform and Vector scope monitor

for video signal analysis.

ITC-100: Eight channel wired talkback system

with integrated tally interface . S uppli ed with cabl es,
belt packs, headsets and tal ly lights.

SE-2850 CTL: SD / HD Digital Video Switcher.

Main unit and Control Panel. Provides 10 bit 4:2:2
broadcast quality pictures.

Rear Panel

RP-62: ITC-100 talk back breakout panel with

Switcher’s SDI PGM outputs and HDMI Multi-view
output 2. Rack panel for connection of ITC-100 belt
pack cables (5pin XLR).

RP-64: 1U rack mount panel with 8 CVBS output

ports.

PD-6: Power Distribution center for non-Datavideo

production kit whilst on location or in studio.

AD-200 Main Unit: Audio Delay Unit. Delay

Program audio by up to 3 seconds.

PD-2A: Power Distribution unit with automatic

failover from AC to DC input.

SE-2850 Main Unit: Main unit rear panel with

power, control panel and multi-view outputs alre ady
connected for your convenience.

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Powering On

Each product built into th is Mob ile Video Studio receiv es DC po wer fr om the PD-2A or PD-6 unit o n the rear
of the MS-2850.

Please ensure the PD-2A or PD-6 is fed with e ith er an AC or DC feed before attempting to switch on the MS-

2850.

For more information on the PD-2A or PD-6 please refer to its manual in the binder.
If a product within th e MS-2850 fails to start after the PD-2A or PD-6 is switched on please locate th e on/off

switch for that product which has not yet started.
For further advice on using a product within the MS-2850 please refer to its manual in the binder.

Powering Off

Before powering off the MS-2850 via the PD-2A or PD-6 on/off switch please ensur e the HDR-70 has been
stopped.

Packing Away

Once the external so urce and camera cablin g have been removed f rom the rear connection plates replace
and secure the rear case cover.

Return the ITC-100 goosenec k mic, any ITC-100 cabling, tall y lights and headse ts etc to your acces sory kit
bag/box.

Carefully lower the 17” TLM-170LM monitor and slide it back into its hori zontal 1U ship ping position. Please
remember to secure the silver screws so it cannot slide/move when in transit.

Now raise/tilt upwards th e SE-2850 Control Pan el Keyboard and secure it in its s hipping position with the
chained securing bolts.

Now return and secure the front cover and the MS-2850 is ready to be moved.

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Dimensions

All dimensions in mm.

MS-2850 A MS-2850 B MS-2850C MS-2850D

Height 800 800 800 800

Width 670 670 670 670
Depth 620 620 620 620

Accessory Kit A Accessory Kit B Accessory Kit C Accessory Kit D

Height 330 330 330 330

Width 520 520 520 520
Depth 280 280 280 280

Weights

The MS-2850 is heavy – approximately 70Kg – Do not attempt to lift or move it on your own.

A minimum of two people ar e req uir ed t o lift or move this product. There are two carry handles on either sid e
of the product, please use these handles to safely share the weight between the people lifting the unit.

MS-2850 A MS-2850 B MS-2850 C MS-2850 D

Net Weight (unpacked unit only) 62.794 Kg 72.552 Kg 64.278 Kg 73.984 Kg

Accessory Kit (Gross packed) 11 Kg 11 Kg 11 Kg 11 Kg

Gross Weight (packed unit) 73.794 Kg 83.552 Kg 75.278 Kg 84.984 Kg

Always use a trolley to safely transport the MS-2850 over distances of 2 Metres or more.
The unit should be always moved and placed in an upright position; do not place or try to move the

unit in any other way as damage or injury could result.

Place the MS-2850 on a strong, stable, flat surface that is capable of supporting the weight. Do not
use a folding or single leg table to support the MS-2850.

Specifications

The MS-2850 is a combination of Datavideo products, for the specifications of a particular product please
refer to its manual within the supplied binder.

It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our supporting sta󰀨 is available to assist
you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo.com for answers to
common questions, support requests or contact your local o󰀩ce below.

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