FOR-A Corporation MV-4200 Data Sheet

Specifications

Video Formats 3G: 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level-A/B*1)

*1Level-B: At 1920 × 1080 only
Video Inputs SDI/analog composite switching

3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G-SDI (Level A/B): 3 Gbps

Analog composite Analog composite: 1.0 Vp-p

DVI-I/HDMI/RGBHV*
(Optional card:
MV-4200HDMI)

DVI-I Resolution:

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HDMI*
(HDCP-compliant)

*2 +20 channels per card when an optional card MV-4200SDI is used
*3 Plug-and-play capable devices are recognized as HDMI-compatible monitors
*4 Supports reduced blanking only
*5 Using a DVI-I to HDMI cable

Audio Input

Embedded Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (sync to input video signals)

Analog
(Optional card:
MV-4200IF)

AES
(Optional card:
MV-4200IF)

*6 3G-SDI (Level-B): supports Link A only
*7 For unbalanced input, short Cold–Shield externally

LTC input BNC x 1

Video Outputs

HDMI (HDCP-compliant) HDMI x 4 (Type A)

SDI 75Ω, BNC x 4

Audio Output

Analog Stereo mini jack x 1

HD: 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p,

720/50p, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p,
1080/23.98p, 720/24p, 720/23.98p, 1080/30PsF,
1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF,
1035/60i, 1035/59.94i

SD: 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)

(Mix input, asynchronous acceptable)

75Ω BNC x 8*

HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps
SD-SDI: 270 Mbps

Quantization: Y: 8-bit, C: 8-bit

3

DVI-I x 8
Quantization: R: 8-bit, G: 8-bit, B: 8-bit
Refresh rate: 60 Hz

PC (VESA DMT): 640 x 480p, 1024 x 768p,

VIDEO (SMPTE): 1920 x 1080p, 1280 x 720p
R/G/B: 0.7 V p-p
H/V: TTL

Resolution:
PC (VESA DMT): 640 x 480p, 1024 x 768p,

VIDEO (SMPTE): 1920 x 1080p, 1920 x 1080i,

Quantization: 16 to 24-bit
SDI:
HDMI: 8 channels per HDMI input signal (4 stereo pairs)

D-sub 25-pin (female*
inch screw

Input impedance: 600Ω/Hi-Z

Input level: –10 dBV/–3 dBu/0 dBu/+4 dBu,
Maximum input level (with +4 dBu input level):

Rated input power (with 600Ω termination): +24 dBm

Sampling frequency: 48 kHz

75Ω, ΒΝC x 4, unbalanced, 8 channels

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
Quantization: 16 to 24-bit

SMPTE-compatible timecode: within 1.0 Vp-p ± 6 dBm

Quantization: R: 8-bit, G: 8-bit, B: 8-bit
Resolution: 1920 x 1080i/p, 1280 x 720p
Frequency: 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz

3G-SDI (Level-A): 3 Gbps
HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps

(stereo pair x 1/monaural x 2), unbalanced

Output impedance: 100Ω or less

Output level: –10 dBV
Maximum output level: +5 dBV
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
Quantization: 24-bit

2

1280 x 1024p, 1360 x 768p, 1366 x 768p, 1600 x 1200p,
1920 x 1200p*

1280 x 1024p, 1360 x 768p, 1366 x 768p, 1600 x 1200p,
1920 x 1200p*

1280 x 720p

16 channels per 3G*6/HD/SD-SDI input signal (8 stereo pairs)

+24 dBu (balanced), +18 dBu (unbalanced)

4

, 1440 x 900p, 1680 x 1050p

4

, 1440 x 900, 1680 x 1050p

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), balanced or unbalanced, 8 channels,

Embedded (SDI) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz

Genlock Input
(Optional card: MV-4200IF)

Video Display Standard system: 12 windows

Clock Windows*
*8 Based on internal clock (accurate to within 15 seconds/month, at 25°C) or LTC time code.

Time correction via GPI or SNTP.

Count up/down Timer,
Remaining Time Counter*

*9 Stopwatch/timer uses an internal crystal oscillator: ±50 ppm within operating temperature

(0°C to 40°C)

Background Display

Logo Display

Screen Layout User customized layout

Title Display Character limit: Max. 16 characters x 2 lines for each input

Tally Display Indicated as a frame (red/green/orange) or marker

Audio Level Display Up to 16 audio channels of audio level metering per input
Time Code Display Display for 3G/HD/SD-SDI Ancillary Timecode (ATC)

Reader mode Ancillary Timecode (ATC) is not passed through.

Video Monitoring Detects video loss, frozen frames*

*10 Detected by calculating the active picture CRC for input signals to check whether this

value remains the same for each frame.
Audio Monitoring Detects audio loss, silence, and excessive audio levels.
Interfaces*

*11 Interfaces other than Ethernet require installation of the MV-4200IF option.
*12 Input and output selectable

Layout Manager
(Windows Software)

Live Viewer
(Windows software)

Data Backup Stores settings internally to the memory (rewrite capacity:

*13 Frequent setting changes may impair data retention.
Temperature/Humidity 0°C to 40°C / 30% to 90% (no condensation)
Backup Battery Internal lithium battery (to maintain time)
Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC ±10% 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption 461 VA (461 W) (at 100 to 120 VAC)

Dimensions / Weight EIA 2 RU 430 (W) x 88 (H) x 470 (D) mm / 16kg
Consumables Cooling fans (to be replaced every 5 years)

Accessories Quick Setup Guide, AC cord, Rack mount brackets, CD-ROM

Options MV-4200PS: Redundant power supply

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Quantization: 24-bit
SDI: 16 channels for 3G/HD/SD-SDI per output

(8 stereo pairs)

HDMI: 8 channels per HDMI output (4 stereo pairs)
BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 Vp-p, Tri-level sync: 0.6 Vp-p

MV-4200SDI: Up to 34 windows
MV-4200HDMI: Up to 10 windows

Up to 8 screens

Can be displayed in clock window. (Internal clock or LTC is

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selectable for remaining time counter.)

Memory: two 4K background images / eight 2K background images
per optional input card
Max. size: 3840 x 2160 (4K), 1920 x 1080 (2K)

Memory: 8
Max. size: 1024 x 512

Up to 68 layout patterns can be saved.

channel
Supported characters: Letters, numbers, symbols, Korean
characters and Japanese kana/kanji (JIS 1 and 2)

(red/green) on each input window. Colors are adjustable.

Timecode input in LTC connector is not displayed.

level, and CRC error.

LAN: 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 x 1
(CAT 5e-compliant)
RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485: D-sub 9-pin (male) x 1,
Baud rate: 9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 bps
Data length: 8-bit, stop bit 1-bit
Parity: none/odd/even
GPIO: 80-pin (female); up to 144-pin for input/output*

Enables layout creation, window switching, and more

Software for video streaming

approx. 100,000)*

453 VA (444 W) (at 200 to 240 VAC)

Power Unit (to be replaced every 5 years)
Backup Battery (to be replaced every 5 years)

(Layout Manager, Live Viewer, Layout File, Operation Manuals)

MV-4200IF: Interface card (GENLOCK/AES/Analog audio/

MV-4200SDI: SDI input card (3G/HD/SD/Analog x 20)
MV-4200HDMI: DVI/HDMI input card (DVI-I x 8)
MV-4200SNMP: SNMP-compatible software

/ Display: Max 8 per output

13

.

RS-232C/422/485/GPIO)

10

, incorrect luminance/black

12

3G/HD/SD/Analog/HDMI/DVI/RGBHV Mixed High Resolution Multi Viewer
(Up to 68 Inputs, 8-Monitor Outputs)

MV-4200

3G/HD/SD/Analog/HDMI/DVI/RGBHV

Mixed High Resolution Multi Viewer

MV-4200

Lines shown for reference only

ISO 9001 and 14001 certified
(Sakura R&D)

Head Office:

FOR-A Corporation of America: Tel: [phone]

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Via Volturno, 37, 20861 Brugherio MB, Italy

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3-8-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

Tel: [phone]

FOR-A UK Limited: Tel: [phone]

Trident Court, 1 Oakcroft Road, Chessington, KT9 1BD, UK

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Via Volturno, 37, 20861, Brugherio MB, Italy

FOR-A Corporation of Korea: Tel: [phone]

1007, 57-5, Yangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-103, Korea

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http://www.for-a.com/

MV-4200

3G/HD/SD/Analog/HDMI/DVI/RGBHV Mixed High Resolution Multi Viewer

4K-Compatible, 68 Channels of Input, 8-monitor Output
High Performance with Better Energy Efficiency

The MV-4200 is a 2U multi-viewer that accepts up to 68 channels of mixed 3G/HD/SD-SDI, analog
composite, HDMI, DVI, or RGBHV signals for monitoring on 8 screens. Full-featured, this unit offers
a customizable window layout, audio level meters, and AFD-compatible cropping.

Up to 68 channels of input with optional cards*

Combine optional input cards—an MV-4200SDI card (3G/HD/SD-SDI, analog composite × 20) or

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MV-4200HDMI card (DVI-I/HDMI/RGBHV × 8)—or the MV-4200IF interface card (GPIO, serial control, and input

of analog audio, AES audio, and genlock) as needed.

*1 When using three MV-4200SDI cards.

View up to 8 monitors in different layouts

Up to 114 windows for 8 channels

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Up to 8 clocks for 8 channels

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Up to 8 logos and 1 background

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3G/HD-SDI Output

Monitor

Monitor

A

A

B

B

C

C

per output

HDMI Output

Monitor

Monitor

a

a

b

b

c

c

Use 4K sources by using four 3G-SDI inputs

Layout Manager enables easy

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layout of 4K video in a seamless

display

4K image

3G-SDI

3G-SDI

3G-SDI

3G-SDI

4K image (Lines shown for reference only)

Layout Manager

DD

d

d

Main Features

Layout Manager

A Windows based application is provided for managing and
creating screen layouts. Customize the layout on a computer
by registering or changing layout patterns, adjusting title
displays, and configuring other settings as needed. Store up
to 68 layout patterns on the viewer. Saved layouts can be
applied directly from the front panel control.

Video Streaming

In addition to computer-based layout management, you can
also stream video from the viewer over Ethernet. The
streaming video can be used for additional local computer
displays or for remote monitoring applications.

Record Streamed Video

Take streaming a step further by capturing the video. Frames
before and after errors or specified triggers are captured and
can be saved to a Windows computer as a sequence of
still-image files.

Versatile Mixed-Source Environment

Supports mixed signals as required, from 3G-SDI (Level-A/B),
HD-SDI, SD-SDI, analog composite, HDMI, DVI, or RGBHV
sources. Asynchronous input is also supported. The viewer
accepts an array of formats and frame rates including NTSC,
PAL, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, and 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
P or. PsF. (No frame rate conversion.)

HD Output of Source Signals

Up to 8 channels of output, each with HDMI and SDI interfaces
available for HD monitoring support.

Audio Level

Monitor up to 16 channels embedded audio levels in each
3G/HD/SD-SDI or HDMI signal. Use Layout Manager to customize
display positions, number of channels, and display groups.

Audio Monitoring Output

Audio from any channel can be monitored via HD-SDI, HDMI,
or analog audio output.

Prominent Error Display

Indicates errors by full-screen display, flashing border, error
icon, or error message prominently identifying the relevant frame.

Tally/Title/Timecode

Tally: Choose from frame tally or marker tally display

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Titles: Identify each source channel with a title. Supports

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display of alphanumeric characters, symbols, and Korean
characters (up to 16 letters), which can be displayed within
or outside the picture
Timecode: Ancillary Timecode in 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals

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can be displayed

Time and Timer Display

Supports clock time synchronization with the SNTP server. Up
to 8 clocks can be displayed in analog or digital format. Date
display is also available. This feature can be also used as a
count up/down timer, or remaining time counter.

Logo/Background

Register up to 8 logos. Up to 2 in 4K size or 8 in 2K size
background images can be registered. Add 8 logos in total
and one background image per output, as required.

Appearance without optional units Appearance with all optional units

3G/HD-SDI output

Optional card slots A - C

3G/HD/SD-SDI
or analog composite input (8 ch)

A

B

C

SER. NO.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 41

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/COMPOSITE INPUT

(4 ch)

Analog audio output
(stereo mini-jack)

1

3G-SDI/HD-SDI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT

2 3 4

HDMI output (4 ch)

L/R

AUDIO OUT

ALARM OUT

LTC IN

LAN

AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN

1

2

ALARM output
(PS1/PS2/FAN)

LTC input

AC IN 1

AC IN 2
Redundant power supply

Ethernet

When an MV-4200IF,
MV-4200HDMI, and
MV-4200SDI options are
mounted

Analog audio input (8 ch) Serial control

AES audio input (8 ch)

1 2 3 4

A

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

B

21 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

C

SER. NO.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 41

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/COMPOSITE INPUT

ANALOG AUDIO IN

RS-232C/422/485

HDMI/DVI/RGBHV INPUT

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/COMPOSITE

3G-SDI/HD-SDI OUTPUT

1

REMOTE/TALLY

1

2 3 4

HDMI OUTPUT

GPIO

AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN

REF IN

2

REMOTE/TALLY

AUDIO OUT

MV-4200IF

MV-4200HDMI

MV-4200SDI

L/R

ALARM OUT

LTC IN

LAN

3G/HD/SD-SDI
or analog composite input (20 ch)

1

2

GENLOCK input

DVI-I/HDMI/RGBHV input
(8 channels, HDCP compatible)

Second power
inlet (redundant
power supply)