The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right
side panels, and vents of the fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 40 cm (15
the unit to secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at
least 10 cm (4 in.) of space in the left and right sides.
Leaving 40 cm (15
is recommended for service operation.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug CapParallel blade with ground pin
CordType SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
LengthMinimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.),
RatingMinimum 10 A, 125 V
3
/4 in.) or more of space above the unit
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)
3
/4 in.) of space in the rear of
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require
the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord
/ Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan only
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise
à la terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité
locale applicable.
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon
d’alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus,
consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1
(résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
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WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
WARNUNG
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend
den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land
gelten.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
Index ..................................................................................I-43
(Volume II Advanced Settings)
(CD-ROM manual)
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction
Chapter 2 Video Switching
Overview
Setting the Transition Type
General Transition Settings ([Misc] menu)
Bus Delegation
Setting Wipes
Setting DME Wipes
Details on [Effect] Menu
Setting Keys
Details on [Key] Menu
Chapter 3 Audio Mixing
Overview
Details on [Audio Channel] Menu
Chapter 4 Input Image Freezing
and Frame Memory
Overview
Freezing Input Images
Selecting Frame Memory for Use as Frame Memory
Video (FM)
Saving Images to Frame Memory
Importing and Exporting Images
Chapter 5 Importing and Exporting
Files
Importing and Exporting Configuration Data
Importing and Exporting Snapshots
Formatting a USB Flash Drive
Table of Contents
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Chapter 6 3D System
Overview
Making the Necessary Settings
Chapter 7 Controlling External
Devices
Enabling/Disabling Operation from External Devices
Connecting with External Devices
Details on [GPI/Tally] Menu
About This Manual
This manual describes the preparations necessary to use
this unit and its basic operations.
Basic video switching and composition operations and
audio mixing can be performed by following the procedure
in this manual.
For details on advanced settings and operations, see the “Operating
Instructions (Volume II Advanced Settings).”
How to Read the Manual
Chapter 8 Setup ([Setup] Menu)
Overview
System Setup (System)
Audio Setup (Audio)
Video Input Setup (Video (Input))
Assigning Video Input Signals to the Cross Point
Buttons (Video (XPT))
Video Output Setup (Video (Output))
Setup of Other Video Related Items (Video (Misc))
Displaying Various Information (Information)
Installing Application Software and Firmware
(Install)
Appendix
Message List
Index
Notes on setting values
Setting values that appear in bold indicate factory default
settings.
Example:
KnobParameter MeaningSetting values
V3FormatSignal format108059, 108050,
720p59, 720p50,
480i59, 576i50,
Te s t 1 , Te st 2 , Te s t 3
V4AspectAspect ratio16:9, 4:3
About references
References to the Operating Instructions (Volume II
Advanced Settings) are indicated by the c mark as
follows.
Example 1:
POS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)
Example 2:
For details, see “Message List” (c Advanced Settings).
To find information on a specific topic
See “Index” (page I-43) at the end of this manual.
The index indicates whether the information can be found
in “Volume I Basic Operation” or “Volume II Advanced
Settings” and the corresponding page numbers.
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About This Manual
Usage Precautions
Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD
Panel
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high
precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at
least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels
maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red,
green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period
of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid
crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear
spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded
data.
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals
(Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Simplified Chinese, Korea and Portuguese versions).
Preparations
The following program must be installed on your computer
in order to read the Operating Instructions contained in the
CD-ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Memo
If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded
from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
To Read the CD-ROM Manual
To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM
disc, do the following:
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM
disc.
2
Select and click the operation manual that you want to
read.
The selected file opens.
Memo
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.
Note
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.
Usage Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual
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Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
Chapter
Introduction
The MCS-8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be
used in SD, HD, and 3D systems. This unit allows you to perform video switching
with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations.
System configuration example: Live recording / production system (HD system)
1
Presenter computer
Camera with HD SDI output
LENS INFOBRT DISPHISTOGRAM
AF/MF Full MF
IRIS
ft
mm
ND
FILTER
MANUAUTO
OPEN
CLOSE
2
MACRO
1
8 5.6 4 2.8 1.916
15 25 40 81.210
5
15
OFFON
3 10
C
10 30
FOCUS
OFF
5.8
MANUAUTO
PUSH AF
S&Q
SLOT SELECT
AB
ASSIGN
123
CH-1
AUDIO
LEVEL
ZEBRA PEAKING
FULL AUTO
CH-2
OPEN
CACHE REC
GAIN
WHITE BAL
B
L
A
M
PRST
H
Camera with HDMI output
Recording equipment with
HD SDI output
Presenter
microphone
DVI-I
HD SDI
HDMI
HD SDI
PGM monitoring display
MIC
HD SDI
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable
USB flash drive
(CG material)
DVI-D
Projector
Host microphone
MIC
CD/DVD
player
Multi Viewer display
LINE
DVI-D
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable
Headphones
HD SDI
PGM OUT
For details on configurations for SD or 3D systems, see “System Configuration Examples” (c Advanced Settings).
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Introduction
PA, etc.
Recording equipment
with HD SDI input
Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
1 Audio control block (page I-9)2 Menu control block (page I-10)
Chapter 1 Overview
USB connector (page I-13)Power switch (page I-16)
3 Cross-point control block (page I-11)
1 Audio Control Block
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6
7
4 Transition control block (page I-11)
a ACCESS/PFL (access/pre-fade listen) buttons
(page I-33, c Advanced Settings)
b CH ON (channel on) buttons (page I-32)
c DIM (dimmer) button (page I-33)
d MONITOR SEL (monitor select) button
(page I-33)
e MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob (page I-33)
f Peak indicator (page I-22)
g Input signal indicator (page I-22)
980
h Channel faders (pages I-21, I-32)
i Audio level meters (page I-33)
5 Numeric keypad block (page I-12)
j Program fader (page I-32)
Names and Functions of Parts
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2 Menu Control Block
1
Chapter 1 Overview
23
4
5
Viewing the menu screen
1234
Rate
0001
Effect
Back
Effect Transition
Wipe Adjust
Wipe Edge
ModifyDirect
Enter
SS
3 0
Norm1
7
11
PtnNum
Mon
PGM
2/8
5
6
6
a Menu display
b Menu selection buttons
Display a menu that corresponds with the button
pressed.
Displays the [Frame Memory] menu.
(c Advanced Settings)
• MISC (miscellaneous) button
Displays the [Misc] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• FILE button
Displays the [File] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
•SETUP button (pages I-17 to I-23)
Displays the [Setup] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• MENU1 and 2 buttons (for future expansion)
a Effect pattern area (page I-37)
Displays the effect pattern icon and number currently
selected for the effect transition.
b Transition rate area (page I-27)
Displays the transition rate of the current effect
transition.
c Snapshot area (page I-34)
d Audio monitor area (page I-33)
e Menu name area
Left: Displays the name of the current menu.
Right: Displays the item number of the currently
selected menu item or a message (c Advanced
Settings).
f Items area
Displays the menu items.
g Parameters area
Displays the parameter names and setting values.
c X-Y pointer (c Advanced Settings)
d POS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)
e F1 and F2 buttons (for future expansion)
f Adjustment knobs 1 to 4 (V1 to V4) (page I-11)
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Names and Functions of Parts
Menu operations
When you press a menu selection button or an ACCESS/
PFL button, setting items and values appear in the
parameters area at the bottom of the screen. You can use
the corresponding adjustment knobs to perform
adjustments and selections.
Rate
0001
Effect
Back
Effect Transition
Wipe Adjust
Wipe Edge
ModifyDirect
Enter
3 011
Mon
SS
Norm1
PGM
2/8
PtnNum
Items area
Parameters
area
a Bus delegation buttons
(c Advanced Settings)
• BKGD (background) button (page I-35)
•KEY button (pages I-29, I-30, I-35)
• AUX 1 and 2 (auxiliary) buttons
(c Advanced Settings)
b PGM (program) cross-point buttons 1 to 8/
SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)
c PST/KEY (preset/key) cross-point buttons 1 to
8/SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)
4 Transition Control Block
Chapter 1 Overview
V1V2V3V4
Basic adjustment knob operations
Items area
Turn the V1 knob left or right to move the cursor up or
down.
If the B icon appears for an item, pressing the V1 knob
moves to the sub menu of that item.
Parameters area
Turn the V2 to V4 knobs left or right to increase, decrease,
or cycle through setting values.
You can make incremental adjustments to parameters in
the [Effect] menu, [Key] menu (excluding some
parameters in the [Resizer] menu), and the [Misc] menu
that include decimal number values by turning the knobs
while pressing them.
If an action (saving, applying of setting values, etc.) is
associated with the respective item, pressing the knob
performs this action.
1
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2
a Transition type selection buttons
• MIX button (pages I-26, I-27)
• EFF (effect) button (pages I-26, I-27)
b Next transition selection buttons
• BKGD (background) button (page I-12)
3
3 Cross-Point Control Block
12
3
•KEY button (pages I-12, I-29, I-30)
c FTB (fade-to-black) button
When you press the FTB button, the current program
output image will fade out to a black screen. When you
press the FTB button again, the original image will fade
in from the black screen.
d AUTO TRANS (auto-transition) button
(page I-26)
e CUT button (page I-26)
f Transition indicators (page I-27)
Names and Functions of Parts
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g Fader lever (page I-26)
h KEY TRANS (key transition) button
(c Advanced Settings)
Entering numeric values
The numeric buttons are used to enter numeric values for
operations such as specifying effect pattern numbers and
saving or recalling snapshots.
Chapter 1 Overview
Using the next transition selection buttons
Turn on (i.e., light) the buttons by pressing them to specify
which part of the video is switched at the next transition.
Next transition
selection button
BKGDThe background video is switched at
KEYThe key is inserted or removed at the
BKGD+KEY
(simultaneous)
Tip
Operation
the next transition.
next transition. If the key is not currently
inserted, it is inserted at the next
transition. If the key is inserted, it is
removed at the next transition.
The background video is switched and
the key is inserted or removed at the
next transition.
When the AUX 1 or AUX 2 button is selected (i.e., lit) in
the bus delegation buttons, the next transition is fixed at
BKGD.
5 Numeric Keypad Block
1 Press the EFF button or SNAPSHOT button to light it.
(When specifying an effect pattern number, be sure to
turn off the DIRECT/ESC button.)
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the numeric value.
The entered value appears in white at the top of the
menu screen.
3 Press the ENTER button to confirm.
The numeric value appears in orange after it is
confirmed.
Tip
If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing the
ENTER button after entering the numeric value, the value
will be canceled.
12
5
3
4
6
a SNAPSHOT button (page I-34)
b EFF (effect) button (page I-27)
c Numeric buttons (0 to 9) (page I-27)
d ENTER button (pages I-28, I-34)
e STORE button (page I-34)
f DIRECT/ESC (direct/escape) button (page I-27)
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Names and Functions of Parts
Rear Panel
4
5
1
1 Audio output block (page I-13)
2
3 Video output block (page I-14)
2 Audio input block (page I-13)
6
5 Video input block (page I-14)
4 Reference signal input/output block (page I-14)
3
Chapter 1 Overview
a Anti-theft cable slot
Connect a commercially available anti-theft cable
(3 mm × 7 mm) here to prevent theft.
b USB connector
Connect a USB flash drive here.
c AC IN (power input) connector (page I-16)
d TALLY/GPI connector (15-pin D-sub, male)
(page I-42)
e REMOTE connector (RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub,
male) (page I-42)
f Ground connector
Connect the system grounding wire here.
1 Audio Output Block
d AUX OUT (auxiliary output) 1 and 2 connectors
(TRS phone)
(c Advanced Settings)
e PGM OUT (program output) L and R
connectors (XLR, male) (page I-33)
2 Audio Input Block
123
a LINE IN (line input) 7 and 8 connectors (phono
jack) (page I-21)
b MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 3 to 6
connectors (TRS phone) (page I-21)
12345
a HEADPHONES connector (standard stereo
phone) (page I-33)
b MON OUT (monitor output) L and R connectors
(TRS phone) (page I-33)
c MIX OUT (mix output) L and R connectors
(phono jack) (c Advanced Settings)
c MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 1 and 2
connectors (XLR, female/TRS phone combo)
(page I-21)
These do not supply power (e.g., for condenser
microphones).
Names and Functions of Parts
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3 Video Output Block
5 Video Input Block
1
Chapter 1 Overview
23
a VIDEO OUT AUX (video output auxiliary)
connector (BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)
This output is used for confirming video.
b DVI-D OUT (DVI-D output) connectors (DVI-D
type)
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)
• AUX (auxiliary) connector
(c Advanced Settings)
Outputs 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, and
720p/50 signals.
c SDI OUT (SDI output) connectors (BNC type)
1
342
a VIDEO IN (video input) 1 to 3 connectors
(BNC type) (page I-19)
b HDMI IN (HDMI input) 1 to 3 connectors
(page I-19)
c DVI-I IN (DVI-I input) connector (DVI-I type)
(page I-19)
d SDI IN (SDI input) 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type)
(page I-19)
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)
• AUX (auxiliary) 1 and 2 connectors
(c Advanced Settings)
• PGM (program) connector (page I-33)
4 Reference Signal Input/Output
Block
1
2
a REF OUT (reference signal output) connector
(BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)
b REF IN (reference signal input) connectors
(BNC type)
Input an external reference sync signal here. One of the
connectors can be used as a loop-through output
connector. If you will not be using loop-through output,
terminate the connector with a 75 Ω terminator. (page
I-16)
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Names and Functions of Parts
Preparations
Connecting Devices
Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit.
Connection example: HD system
CD/DVD
player
Chapter
2
Chapter 2 Preparations
75
Headphones
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable
Multi Viewer display
PA
Ω terminator
HEADPHONE
DVI-D OUT
PGM OUT
REF IN
DVI-D OUT
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
LINE IN
HDMI IN
AF/MF Full MF
IRIS
ft15
MANUAUTO
OPEN
MACRO
15 25 40 81.210
OFFON
CLOSE
3 10 mm5
10 30
FOCUS
5.8
MANUAUTO
PUSH AF
Microphone
MIC/LINE IN
LENS INFOBRT DISPHISTOGRAM
S&Q
SLOT SELECT
AB
ASSIGN
123
ND
FILTER
CH-1
2
AUDIO
LEVEL
1
8 5.6 4 2.8 1.916
FULL AUTO
ZEBRA PEAKING
CH-2
OPEN
C
OFF
CACHE REC
WHITE BAL
GAIN
B
L
A
M
PRST
H
DVI-I IN
Computer
(presenter)
SDI IN
Camera
Camera
Projector
PGM monitoring display
REF IN
Reference signal
input
Reference signal
generator
Connecting Devices
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