Ambery MPV-104 User manual

Professional Quad
Video
User Manual
(Model: MPV
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Professional Quad
Split-
Screen
Video
Mixer
User Manual
(Model: MPV
-104)
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Safety and Notice
This MPV-104 is a professional-
grade
been tested for conformity to the
safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and
the risk of damage to the unit.
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Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
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Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
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Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use
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Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
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Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
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Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to
before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES................................
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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CONTROL PANEL AND VF
D MENU
IR REMOTE CONTROL
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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OPERATION SOFTWARE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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APPENDIX – SUPPO
RTED RESOLUTION
Safety and Notice
grade
split-screen video
mixer and advanced video
safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
MPV-104
should be used with care.
Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and
Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use
near water.
Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to
clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
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mixer and advanced video
processor. It has
safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
should be used with care.
Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and
to minimize
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
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Product Introduction
This professional quad video multiplexer provides ideal screen display solution for visual applications that
require multiple video feeds to be displayed one one same screen with fine details through top-notch
de-interlacing and scaling technology. The maximum user-selectable output resolutions are up to 1080p or
1920x1200 pixels for perfect match with any video
screen display.
This high performance 4-channel split-screen PIP video
processor compiles total of 4 selected input sources to a
new split-screen image. On the display, image areas can
be shown as quadrants, picture-in-picture, side by side
as dual mode, or even overlapping each other.
This quad video processor supports total of 4 HD/SD
video input groups and each input group consists of
HDMI/DVI, VGA, component video, composite
RCA/BNC or S-Video format. Dual DVI-D and VGA
output are simultaneously available at resolution from
640x480 to 1920x1200 pixels.
Combination of selected video inputs from each input
group will be displayed together on one screen with
desired split screen layout and flexible arrangement for
each input video channel.
Users can use the supplied IR remote controller or front
control panel for fast operation such as selecting video
input type, video screen mode others from on-screen menu.
More detailed screen controls such as the video window position, sizes of the output images and video
window on/off can be achieved through using the RS232 software control from connection with a PC for
detailed control and operation.
The split-view screen formation could be defined by users in a virtually infinite way with dynamic
movement. Each input video window can be adjusted in size and positioned on the screen in real
time. Users can create some popular layouts such as quad split, side-by-side, picture-in-picture, and
overlapping windows based upon the application type and save the customized configuration in the
system memory and IR remote for faster access next time.
This quad HD mixer is also a very flexible digital video scaler designed for cross conversion between
analog and digital video formats in any way wanted. All video input video formats can be transcoded and
up/down converted accordingly to match the native resolution of the display used for optimal performance
with user-selectable output settings.
This quad video system is a multi-tasking system and can be utilized for many different purposes. It is not
only a mixer but also used as an all-in-1 video splitter, video converter and video switcher. Absolute must
for many applications in areas such as:
Video entertainment
Multimedia presentation in conference room, trade show expo, class room, etc.
Security video surveillance
HD home theater system
Industrial monitoring or video preview applications where multiple images are required in limited
space.
Commercial A/V installations.

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Product Features
Professional-grade quad HD video multiplexer for multimedia presentation setup, video
entertainment or any application requiring display of multiple video images on one screen.
Unique quad HDMI DVI VGA Component video mixer processor.
Premium video scaler solution for HD/SD video resolution scaling up/down and digital/analog video
format cross conversion to deliver highest quality graphics and fine text.
Wide input resolution support range from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive.
Multi-purpose HD video scaler with selectable digital DVI HDMI output and analog VGA video
outputs up to 1080P or 1920x1200 pixels.
Dual DVI-D HDMI and VGA output for real time on-site monitoring and display at distance.
All-in-1 video image solution for combining functions of video mixer, video scaler, video switcher
and video splitter into one single unit.
Supports the most comprehensive video input formats: HDMI DVI, VGA, component video,
composite RCA, BNC and S-Video.
Full HDCP support for all DVI HDMI device inputs.
Advanced 10-bit processor for sharp images with vivid color depth during A/D conversion.
All the selected video inputs are frame-synchronized for the real-time output with no latency.
Ultra high video bandwidth up to 2.25Gbps to ensure no signal loss or degradation during long
distance transmission.
Adopts the advanced 3D Y/C separation comb filter with high level noise reduction.
Featured with quad-channel frame synchronizer allowing video mixing of any 4 video sources in
real time with no lags.
Easy operation by using IR remote, front control panel or RS232 link software through PC control.
Easy control of the video window layout style by drag-and-drop from RS232 control software.
Adjustable video window sizing and position control through RS232 console control software.
The RS232 control software also provides users with capability of creating 8 user-defined layouts
for more detailed control of customized split-screen formation per application requirement.
1U rack mount ready with ears.
Non-volatile system memory saves all user settings and protects them against power outages.
Image on/off control for not showing specific video channel on the output screen.
Image parameters and layouts can be saved as the configuration files and can be recalled for later
use.
Package Content
Video mixer unit
DVI to DVI/VGA breakout cable x 4
D-sub 15-pin VGA to 3 RCA component
video adapter cable x 4
DVI to VGA jack adapter x 4
Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable
BNC adapter x 4
DVI to HDMI adapter x 4
USB serial port adapter cable for RS232 link
with PC
IR remote controller
Software CD
AC/DC power adapter
User manual

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Product Specifications
Video Input Connectors
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DVI or HDMI input x 4
Component video input x 4
VGA input x 4
Composite RCA input x 4
BNC video input x 4
S-Video input x 4
Dual Video Output Digital DVI-D + VGA
HDCP Support HDCP 1.1
Video Bandwidth
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DVI [Single-link 4.95Gbps]
VGA [165MHz]
Component/YUV RGB [30MHz]
CompositeVideo[13.5MHz]
Input Resolution Support 640x350 to 1920x1200 pixels
Output Resolution Support
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800x600 at 60Hz
1024x768 at 60Hz
720p or 1280x720 at 60Hz
1280x768 at 60Hz
1280x1024 at 60/75Hz
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1366x768 at 60Hz
1400x1050 at 50/60Hz
1600x1200 at 60Hz
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1080p or 1920x1080 at 60Hz
1920x1200 at 60Hz
Operation Control
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RS-232 console port
IR remote controller
Front LED panel with manual push buttons
Dimensions (L x W x H) 440mm x 230mm x 44mm / 17.3" x 9.1" x 2"
Power Supply 5V 4A DC
Power Consumption 35 Watts [max]
Operation Temperature 0~40 degree C [32~104 degree F]
Storage Temperature -20~60 degree C [-4~140 degree F]

Front Control Panel Specification
The MPV-104 can process any 4 selected video inputs simultaneously and supports computer RGB
graphics, standard video and HD feeds, which may come from DVI/VGA computers, DVR, analog
composite video devices, and HD component video sources respectively.
Notes:
[1]: At any time, users can hold the DIP switch located in the back of MPV-104 unit up and down
simultaneously in order to reset the MPV-104 back to factory default mode.
[2]: Please refer to the page 15, “Appendix – Supported Video Input Resolution” section, for more
detailed info about the input/output resolution support range.
TABLE 1: I
NPUT
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ONNECTORS
Input Connector Video Input Installation
DVI
HDMI Component
YPbPr
VGA
CVSB
BNC
S-Video
[1] DVI Input: no adapter needed at all
[2] HDMI Input: DVI + DVI to HDMI Adapter
[3] Component (YPbPr) Video Input:
Option 1: DVI to VGA adapter + VGAto 3 RCA component video adaptercable
Option 2: DVI to DVI VGA breakout cable + VGA to 3 RCA component video
adapter
cable
[4] VGA Input:
Option 1: DVI to VGA adapter
Option 2: DVI to DVI VGA breakout cable
[5] Composite RCA Input: Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable
[6] BNC Input: Mini DIN to RCA SV breakout cable + BNC adapter
[7]: S-Video Input: Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable

DVI HDMI Component YPbPr VGA Input Installation

CVSB RCA BNC S-Video Input Installation

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FRONT
CONTROL
PAP
Full Screen
Input Select
F
unction key: Input Signal
Function key: Setting
Function key: Layout 1
Selecting PIP Window Arrangement
[Main Window with 3 triple sub
You can choose one of the following
video
1.
2.
To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT 1] again
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CONTROL
BUTTONS
AND VFD MENU
Full Screen
Function key: Layout 2
Function key: N/A
unction key: Input Signal
Infrared Sensor
Function key: Setting
Navigation
Function key: Layout 1
[Main Window with 3 triple sub
-windows aside]
video
window arrangement from 4 presets
2.
select a type by pressing according button while VFD
B_top: press UP
B_right: press RIGHT
B_btm: press DOWN
B_left: press LEFT
To cancel the operation, press [ LAYOUT 1] again
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AND VFD MENU
Function key: Layout 2
Function key: N/A
Infrared Sensor
select a type by pressing according button while VFD

To cancel the
[Quad Windows in crisscross + 3 user
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2.
select a type by pressing according button while VFD
To cancel the
operation, press [ LAYOUT 2] again
display prompts
B_top : press UP
B_btm : press DOWN
B_left : press LEFT
B_right : press RIGHT
[Quad Windows in crisscross + 3 user
-defined custom
2.
select a type by pressing according button while VFD

IR REMOTE CONTROLLER
MPV-104 ships with a compact remote control that allows for direct access to most commands used to
control the video processor.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Safety Precautions
1. To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
2. When connecting other products such as DVD players, and personal computers, you should turn off
the power of this product for protection against electric shocks.
3. The product should be placed more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. In addition, do not cover
any material or devices on the top of the device.
4. Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature, as this causes
condensation,
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video picture
to be projected. The video image could be burned in to the display device.
Installation Procedures
Placement
The unit uses convection to cool. A fan is not needed, so do not block the sides of this device or stack
another device on the top or bottom of the MPV-104.
Video Adapter Cable Connections
DVI Input:
Direct connection with the DVI input of MPV-104. No adapter cable needed.
HDMI Input:
[Option 1]: Use the DVI to HDMI jack adapter directly
[Option 2]: Use the combination of DVI to DVI/VGA breakout cable and DVI to HDMI adapter for
generating HDMI input.
VGA Input:
[Option 1]: Use the DVI to VGA jack adapter
[Option 2]: Use the combination of DVI to DVI VGA breakout cable for generating VGA input.
Component Video Input:
[Option 1]: Use the combination of DVI to VGA jack adapter and VGA to 3 RCA adapter cable
[Option 2]: Use the combination of DVI to DVI VGA breakout cable and VGA to 3 RCA adapter cable
Composite RCA Input:
Use the Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable for RCA video input
BNC Input:
Use the combination of Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable and RCA to BNC jack adapter for
generating BNC input
S-Video Input:
Use the Mini DIN to RCA S-Video breakout cable for generating S-Video input

RS232 CONSOLE CONTROL SOFTWARE
System Requirement and Precautions
1. This MPV-104 package provides a serial port RS232 software control program, Quartet, which runs
under MS Windows OS through the interface of RS-232 serial port connection with a PC.
2. Before you click on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the cable connection
between your computer COM port and the MPV-104 and switched on the MPV-104 with green LED
light.
Instruction of Software Connection
1. Power up the MPV-104 and you can see VFD on the front panel blink. Make sure the serial port mode
is right for your setting. RS-232 mode: , RS-485 mode: or .
2. The first step after running the software is to automatically link (By last COM port setting) if the device
responses correctly through RS-232, it will start application normally, otherwise the dialog will show
up. You can click the “scan” button to get detail information. The information will help you choose the
correct COM port and Device ID. After set the correct COM port and ID, you can select “Linkage” and
click “Execute” button. When the MPV-104 is correctly connected, you can close the Linkage dialog.
If the serial connection is well established, you can see work main control console as below.
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Definitions of Menu Buttons and Icons
Fast Linkage
This button will update software GUI for device state.
Output Resolution:
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Background Color
Click on this button will show the color dialog for background color adjustment.
Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution
(HDTV) 720p 1280x720 @60Hz VESA 1280x768 @60Hz
(HDTV) 1080p 1920x1080 @60Hz VESA 1366x768 @60Hz
VESA 800x600 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @60Hz
VESA 1024x768 @60Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz
VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz
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Background Setting
MPV-104 offers the video background to make this advanced unit actually working like 5 channel
video mixer! The default background video must work as full screen. Users can choose between
color and video background through the following control window. Click on this button will show the
dialog for output resolution, background color and background channel setting.
Display / Layout Mode
Set signal channel full screen or all channel Notice that the input sources will not be changed. Only
positions and sizes will be affected.
Layout Control Size
Set layout control size by percent.
Layout Control
Set Channel size and position.
Channel Control Panel
Output Window Panel:
Channel visible, blend,
size, position
Input Signal Panel:
Input signal type selection,
signal stable, input
format.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
No power
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Check if you correctly and firmly plug AC power core into MPV
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If you are recovering from power outage, accidentally unplug the power
core or other power surge conditions, leave the device off for a while and
then power it on
No/ Erratic video
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Make sure all cables are in good working condition and prop
connected to the MPV
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Configure the output video resolution so that it doesn’t excess the native
resolution of the display. ( in this case, the
usually showed on your screen)
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Make sure video sources are accurately selected to the right channels.
Poor quality
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We suggest that don’t use T
images displayed on two different
quality. Use a distribution amplifier instead of T
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Make sure the video source is not compressed and maintains the highest
native resolution.
Wrong color

Use color balance or auto configuration
Auto
TROUBLESHOOTING
Recommendations
Check if you correctly and firmly plug AC power core into MPV
If you are recovering from power outage, accidentally unplug the power
core or other power surge conditions, leave the device off for a while and
then power it on
again.
Make sure all cables are in good working condition and prop
connected to the MPV
-104 and displays.
Configure the output video resolution so that it doesn’t excess the native
resolution of the display. ( in this case, the
message of “out of range” is
usually showed on your screen)
Make sure video sources are accurately selected to the right channels.
We suggest that don’t use T
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connectors to split your video source into to
images displayed on two different
screens. That will low
quality. Use a distribution amplifier instead of T
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connectors.
Make sure the video source is not compressed and maintains the highest
native resolution.
Use color balance or auto configuration
.
Auto
color configuration only works at VGA and
component
Check if you correctly and firmly plug AC power core into MPV
-104
If you are recovering from power outage, accidentally unplug the power
core or other power surge conditions, leave the device off for a while and
Make sure all cables are in good working condition and prop
erly
Configure the output video resolution so that it doesn’t excess the native
message of “out of range” is
Make sure video sources are accurately selected to the right channels.
connectors to split your video source into to
screens. That will low
er output video
connectors.
Make sure the video source is not compressed and maintains the highest
component
inputs.

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APPENDIX 1 - SUPPORTED VIDEO INPUT RESOLUTION LIST
Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution
NTSC – 480i / 525i 720x240 @60Hz MAC 832x624 @75Hz
PAL– 576i / 625i 720x288 @50Hz VESA 1024x768 @60Hz
PAL– 480p / 525p 720x483 @60Hz MAC 1024x768 @60Hz
PAL– 480p (16:9) 960x483 @60Hz VESA 1024x768 @70Hz
PAL– 576p / 625p 720x756 @50Hz IBM 1024x768 @72Hz
HDTV – 720p 1280x720 @50Hz VESA 1024x768 @75Hz
HDTV – 720p 1280x720 @60Hz MAC 1024x768 @75Hz
HDTV – 1080i 1920x540 @50Hz VESA 1024x768 @85Hz
HDTV – 1080i 1920x540 @60Hz VESA 1152x864 @75Hz
HDTV - 1080p 1920x1080 @30Hz MAC 1152x870 @75Hz
VESA 720x400 @85Hz SUN 1152x900 @66Hz
VESA 640x350 @85Hz SUN 1152x900 @76Hz
VESA 640x400 @85Hz VESA 1280x960 @60Hz
IBM 720x400 @70Hz VESA 1280x960 @85Hz
IBM 720x350 @70Hz VESA 1280x1024 @60Hz
IBM 640x350 @70Hz HP 1280x1024 @60Hz
IBM 640x400 @70Hz IBM 1280x1024 @67Hz
VESA 640x480 @60Hz HP 1280x1024 @72Hz
MAC 640x480 @67Hz VESA 1280x1024 @75Hz
VESA 640x480 @72Hz SUN 1280x1024 @76Hz
VESA 640x480 @75Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz
VESA 640x480 @85Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz
VESA 800x600 @56Hz
VESA 800x600 @60Hz
VESA 800x600 @72Hz
VESA 800x600 @75Hz
VESA 800x600 @85Hz

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APPENDIX 2 – VIDEO OUTPUT RESOLUTION LIST
Supported Mode Resolution Supported Mode Resolution
HDTV – 720p 1280x720 @60Hz VESA 1280x768 @60Hz
HDTV – 1080p 1920x1080 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @60Hz
VESA 800x600 @60Hz VESA 1400x1050 @50Hz
VESA 1024x768 @60Hz VESA 1600x1200 @60Hz
VESA 1280x1024 @75Hz VESA 1920x1200 @60Hz