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.