
Specifications — MSG Series Switchers
Video
Routing
MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4
8 x 4 matrix
MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4
8 x 8 matrix
Gain ............................................... Unity (with 75 ohm termination)
Bandwidth
MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4
225 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded
MSG0804HR-3, MGS0804HR-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4
475 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded
Differential phase error .............. 0.05º at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz
Differential gain error ................. 0.1% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz
Crosstalk ....................................... -60dB @ 5 MHz
Switching speed ........................... 50 ms (max.)
Video input
Number/signal type ................... 8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUV; YPRPB; Y, R-Y, B-Y),
S-video, composite video
Connectors .................................... 8 x 5 female BNC
Nominal level ............................... 1V p-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7V p-p for RGB
0.3V p-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video
Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 1.5V p-p with no offset at unity gain
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms
Return loss .................................... <-60dB @ 5 MHz
Maximum DC offset .................... (Note: min./max. levels include any DC offset)
External sync (genlock)............... 2.0V to 5.0V p-p
Video output
Number/signal type
MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4
4 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, composite video
MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4
8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, composite video
Connectors
MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4
4 x 5 female BNC
MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4
8 x 5 female BNC
Nominal level ............................... 1V p-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7V p-p for RGB
0.3V p-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video
Minimum/maximum levels ...... ±5V p-p to a 75 ohm load
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms
Return loss .................................... -45dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset ....................................... ±1.5mV maximum with input at 0 offset
Switching type ............................. Triple-Action (RGB delay), or vertical interval (if genlocked)
Sync
Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
Genlock connectors ..................... 2 BNC female
Standards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
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Input level ..................................... 2.0V to 5.0V p-p
Output level .................................. 4.0V to 5.0V p-p, unterminated
Input impedance .......................... 510 ohms
Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms
Max input voltage ....................... 5.0V p-p
Max. propagation delay .............. 25 ns
Max. rise/fall time ....................... 6.5 ns
Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)
Audio (audio models only)
Routing
MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4
8 x 4 stereo matrix
MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4
8 x 8 stereo matrix
Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: 0dB; balanced output: +6dB
Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5dB
THD + Noise ................................ <0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level
S/N ............................................... >60dB at rated maximum output
Crosstalk ....................................... <-70dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded
Stereo channel separation .......... >70dB @ 1 kHz
CMRR ............................................ >45dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio input
Number/signal type ................... 8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
Connectors .................................... (8) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
Impedance .................................... >20 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced, DC coupled
Nominal level ............................... +2.2dBu (0.7Vrms), -60dBV (1mV), +4dBu (1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -10dBV (316mV),
-20dBV (100mV)
Maximum level ............................ +12dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1%THD+N
Input gain adjustment................. –64dB to +0dB, adjustable per input
Audio output
Number/signal type
MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4
4 stereo, balanced/unbalanced, line level
MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4
8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced, line level
Connectors
MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4
(4) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4
(8) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Gain error ...................................... ±0.4dB channel to channel
Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ >+24dBu, balanced; >+18dBu, unbalanced at stated %THD+N
Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+20dBm, balanced or unbalanced at stated %THD+N
0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS).
Control/remote — switcher
Serial control ports ...................... RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 on a 3.8 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
Baud rate and protocol ............... 1200/2400/4800/ 9600/19200/38400 baud (default: 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no
parity, no flow control)
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Specifications — MSG Series Matrix Switchers (continued)
Serial control pin configurations RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = Gnd
RS-422/RS-485: 2 = TX+, 6 = TX-, 3 = RX+, 7 = RX-, 1 and 5 = Gnd
Program control ........................... ICS100 Control Software
General
Power............................................. 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 watts, internal, autoswitchable
Temperature/humidity .............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Rack mount................................... Yes, with included IN9084B rack mount kit
Enclosure type.............................. Metal
Enclosure dimensions ................. 5.2" H x 17.0" W x 11.4" D (3U high, full rack width)
13.2 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 29.0 cm D
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)
Product weight............................. 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)
Shipping weight ........................... 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
DIM weight
USA/Canada.................... 22 lbs (10.0 kg)
International ..................... 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Vibration ....................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Listings .......................................... ETL (UL1950)
Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours
Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(7.40-022603-D1)
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