FOR-A MV-1600 User manual

MV-1600
Multi Viewer
S
2nd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate the unit at the specified supply voltage only.
Unplug the power cord by pulling the plug only. Do not pull on the cable.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged
cord can cause a fire or electrical shock. Regularly check the power cord for
excessive wear or damage to prevent possible fire or electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock.
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into an AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate the unit in hazardous or potentially explosive environments. Doing
so could result in a fire, explosion, or other accident.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign objects to get inside the unit.
Doing so could result in a fire or other hazard, or malfunction.
If a foreign object gets inside the unit, turn the power off and disconnect the power
cord immediately. Remove the foreign object, and then contact your authorized
service representative if damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause a malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or equivalent
packing.
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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove any covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry while the power to
the unit is on! Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removing
any parts. Internal servicing and adjustment of the unit should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
Do not touch any parts or circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause a mild to serious shock even
after the power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
The unit should not be operated or stored with the cover, panels, or casing
removed. Operating the unit with the circuitry exposed could result in electric shock,
fire, or a malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If the unit emits any abnormal smells or noises, immediately turn the power off and
disconnect the power cord to avoid a potentially hazardous situation. If this problem
occurs, contact your authorized service representative before attempting to operate
the unit again.
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
[Rubber Feet]
If this product includes rubber feet attached by screws, when the rubber feet and
screws are removed, do not reinsert the screws without the rubber feet. Doing so
could cause damage to the internal circuits or components of the unit. Also, when
reinstalling the rubber feet to the unit, use only the supplied rubber feet and screws.
Caution
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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
The MV-1600 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below.
ITEM QTY REMARKS
MV-1600 1
AC Cable 1
Rack mount bracket 2
Rubber feet 4
Remote Control
Software 1 CD-ROM
Operation Manual 1 set One for main unit. One for software.
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.

目次
1. Prior to Starting........................................................................................................................... 1
1-1. Welcome ............................................................................................................................ 1
1-2. Features ............................................................................................................................. 1
1-3. About This Manual.............................................................................................................. 2
2. Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 3
2-1. Front Panel......................................................................................................................... 3
2-2. Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5
3. Connection ................................................................................................................................. 6
3-1. System with SXGA Output ................................................................................................. 6
3-2. System with Video Transmission........................................................................................ 6
3-3. System with SXGA and Video Transmission ...................................................................... 7
3-4. Network Options................................................................................................................. 8
3-4-1. UNICAST Mode.......................................................................................................... 8
3-4-2. MULTICAST Mode ..................................................................................................... 8
4. Operation ................................................................................................................................... 9
4-1. Operation at Startup ........................................................................................................... 9
4-2. Initialization ........................................................................................................................ 9
4-3. Modifying SXGA Output Timing........................................................................................ 10
4-4. Displaying Full Screen...................................................................................................... 11
4-5. Displaying Split Screens...................................................................................................12
4-6. Selecting Split Screen Pages ........................................................................................... 13
4-7. Auto Sequencing Mode .................................................................................................... 14
4-7-1. Full Screen Auto Sequencing ................................................................................... 14
4-7-2. Quad and 9-split Screen Auto Sequencing............................................................... 14
4-8. External Alarm and Video Loss Display............................................................................ 15
4-8-1. Full Screen Setting................................................................................................... 15
4-8-2. Split Screen Setting.................................................................................................. 17
4-8-3. Clearing Alarm or Video Loss Alarm Status.............................................................. 18
5. Menu Operations...................................................................................................................... 19
5-1. Main Menu Display........................................................................................................... 19
5-2. TIME SETUP (Time Settings)........................................................................................... 21
5-2-1. Auto Sequencing Interval Settings............................................................................ 22
5-3. ALARM/VIDEO LOSS (Alarm and Video Loss Settings) .................................................. 23
5-4. TITLE (Camera Title Settings).......................................................................................... 25
5-4-1. TITLE SET (SXGA･VIDEO) ..................................................................................... 26
5-5. DISPLAY (Screen Display Settings) ................................................................................. 28
5-6. LAN (LAN Settings).......................................................................................................... 30

5-7. SYSTEM (System Settings)..............................................................................................32
6. REMOTE / ALARM Interface ....................................................................................................34
6-1. Connector Pin Assignments..............................................................................................34
6-2. REMOTE Interface............................................................................................................35
6-3. ALARM Interface...............................................................................................................37
6-4. FAN ALARM Output..........................................................................................................37
6-5. RS-232C Interface ............................................................................................................38
6-5-1. RS-232C Connector..................................................................................................38
6-5-2. Cable Connection Example ......................................................................................38
6-5-3. Communication Standard..........................................................................................38
7. LAN Interface............................................................................................................................39
7-1. LAN Connector .................................................................................................................39
7-2. Ethernet Communication Standard ...................................................................................39
8. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................40
9. Specifications and Dimensions .................................................................................................41
9-1. Specifications....................................................................................................................41
9-2. External Dimensions.........................................................................................................43

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing MV-1600 Multi Viewer, you have entered the world of FOR-A
and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage, and we hope you will turn to
FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
The MV-1600 is the 16-split multi viewer that accepts asynchronous color or B/W video signals
from up to 16 cameras, reformatting the images for display on a single screen.
Monitor output includes two analog composite video outputs and one analog RGB SXGA output.
SXGA output enables Quad screen monitoring at a higher resolution than conventional multi
viewers with virtually no size reduction of the video from each camera.
The video transmission over a network is also possible for easily expanding the existing analog
video monitoring system to a remote monitoring system. Moreover, it has a multicast function
which enables simultaneous display on multiple PC monitors.
In addition to in-store monitoring, the MV-1600 supports a wide range of other monitoring
applications in banks, hotels, amusement parks, theaters, and production lines.
 Capable of using in mixed system of asynchronous, color or B/W signals
 Easy system expansion using input loopthrough
 Monitor output includes SXGA high-resolution output in addition to analog composite output
 Two analog composite output lines. Screen display can be selected from full screen, quad
screen and 16-split screen
 SXGA display can be selected from full screen, quad screen, 9-split screen and 16-split
screen
 Video transmission function with maximum frame rate of 60 fps (when using the MV-1600
Live Viewer software) * A frame rate of 60 fps may not be obtained due to the conditions of
transferred video signal, JPEG compression ratio, connected PC, or network environment.
 Selectable two types of network modes: unicast and multicast
 Automatic channel switching function (in full screen and split screen)
 Built-in input/output connector for external alarm enables linking of display to alarm system
 Parallel remote connection. Control over a RS-232C interface is supported
 Supports control over a LAN (100BASE-TX) interface
 Supports display of titles up to 8 characters on SXGA output and up to 6 characteers on
analog composite outputs for each camera (alphanumeric characters, Japanese kana,
symbols)

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1-3. About This Manual
This manual is intended to help the user easily operate this MV-1600 and make full use of its
functions during operation. Before connecting or operating your MV-1600, read this operation
manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, keep this manual in a
safe place and available for reference.
Font Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
 Text enclosed by a square (such as ENTER) indicates buttons on operation panel.
 Text enclosed by square brackets (such as [Exit]) indicates menu items.

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
(1)POWER switch
Used to turn the unit power ON/OFF.
IMPORTANT
When powered on, the MV-1600 attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC or PAL)
automatically based on the input signal it receives. If there is no video input, it selects
the video standard that is selected at the previous startup.
Using NTSC and PAL at the same time is not supported. Be sure not to use different
formats together. It may cause malfunctions.
(2)AUTO/ALARM RESET
AUTO: When this button is pressed and lamp is lit, automatic channel
switching is performed in full screen display, or automatic page
switching is performed in quad and 9-split screen display.
ALARM RESET: The button flashes when an external alarm signal is received or video
loss occurs (when the image is cut). Press this button to clear the
alarm.
IMPORTANT
External alarms cannot be cleared when LEVEL is chosen for ALARM INPUT. (See
section 5-3. "ALARM/VIDEO LOSS".)
(3)SELECT 1 - 16 (Camera select buttons)
Used to select a camera input for full screen display.
(4)A, B, C, D
Used to select a assigned page for split screen display. (See section 4-6. "Selecting Split
Screen Pages")
(5) ENTER
Used to navigate the Menu screen.
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2345678910111213141516
MENUSPLIT
VID EO SEL EC T MV-1600
MULTIVIEW ER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
(3)
(7)(1) (2)(8) (6)
(5)
(9)(4)

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(6)SPLIT (Split Display Button)
Used to select the split display mode.
(7)MENU (Menu button)
Used to start menu mode. In menu mode, this button is also used to return to the previous
menu screen or to exit menu mode.
* To display the menu, press and hold the MENU button for about 2 seconds.
(8)Power indicator: The Power indicator will be lit green when power switch is set to ON
and power is supplied to the unit.
FAN ALARM indicator: The Fan Alarm indicator will be lit red when the fan is stopped.
(9)Fan (Front)
Used to air cool the unit to prevent overheating. The air flows from the front to the side. Do not
block the fan vent with an object.

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2-2. Rear Panel
(1)VIDEO IN 1 - 16
The top connectors are used to input video signals. To loop through the signals to other
devices, connect to the bottom connectors. The bottom connectors are automatically
terminated when not connected.
(2)VIDEO OUT 1/2
Each connector is used to output an analog composite signal to a monitor. The full or split
screen display can be selected by the button on the front panel or by the control from external
device.
(3)VGA OUT
Used for analog RGB monitor output connection. Connect SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixel 60 Hz)
monitor.
IMPORTANT
To use SXGA output, select SXGA or SXGA & NETWORK in the FUNCTION menu.
See section 5-7. "SYSTEM (System Settings)" for details.
(4)REMOTE/ALARM
Used for either the external control connection (remote unit or RS-232C interface) or the
alarm input connection.
(5)LAN（10/100BASE-T）
LAN interface (Ethernet) used for remote control by computer. This can be also used for
video output to the computer over a LAN interface.
IMPORTANT
To output video to a computer, select NETWORK or SXGA & NETWORK in the
FUNCTION menu. See section 5-7. "SYSTEM (System Settings)" for details.
(6)Ground Terminal
Used to ground the unit to protect operators against static electricity and electrical shock.
(7)AC IN (100-240V AC 50/60Hz）
Used for connecting to an AC power source using the supplied accessory cord.
VIDEOIN VIDEOOUT
REMOTE/ALARM
VGAOUT
(10/100BASE-T)
LAN
OUT
THRU
IN
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2
75AUTO
S / NO.
AC–100–240V50/60HzIN
(4)
(1) (2)(3)
(2)
(5) (6) (7)

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3. Connection
3-1. System with SXGA Output
IMPORTANT
To connect a PC and MV-400 directly, use a crossover LAN cable. If you are
connecting PC and MV-400 through a hub or such device, use a straight LAN cable.
3-2. System with Video Transmission
Monitoring in full, quad,
or 16-split screen
LAN
Remote
monitoring in full,
quad or16-split
display
Analog video camera
1 - 16 Disc recorder, etc.
Record full, quad o
r
16-split image
MV-1600
NTSC/PAL
NTSC
/PAL
LAN
Ethernet
Client PC
Analog composite monito
r
ROUTER ROUTER
POWER
ON
OFF
POWER
FANALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MENUSPLI T
VIDEO SELECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
POWER
ON
OFF
POWER
FANALARM
1AUTO 2345678910111213141516
MENUSPLI T
VIDEO SEL ECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
Control
PC
To next unit (Router, etc.)
High-resolution
monitoring in full, quad,
9-split or 16-split screen
by SXGA output.
LAN
Remote control
over LAN interface
Analog video camera
1 - 16
Disc recorder, etc.
Record full, quad o
r
16-split image
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL
SXGA
MV-1600
PC
Monitor

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3-3. System with SXGA and Video Transmission
IMPORTANT
When both the SXGA output and the video transmission to a computer are used at the
same time, refresh rate of the SXGA display drops to about a half the rate of using the
SXGA alone. Refresh rate of the video transmission also drops compared to the rate of
using the video transmission alone.
The display screen settings are shared by SXGA output, VIDEO output and the video
transmission over a LAN interface. See section 4-5. "Displaying Split Screens" for the
detail on display screen settings.
High-resolution monitoring
in full, quad, 9-split o
r
16-split screen by SXG
A
output.
SXGA
PC
モニタ
LAN
Remote monitoring in full,
quad or16-split display
Analog video camera
1 - 16
Disc recorder, etc.
Record full, quad o
r
16-split image
MV-1600
NTSC/PAL
NTSC
/PAL
LAN
Ethernet
Client PC
Analog composite
ROUTER
ROUTER
POWER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FANALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 15 16
MENUSPLI T
VIDEOSELECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESE T ADBC ENTER

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3-4. Network Options
There are two network modes for video transmission. The UNICAST mode and the
MULTICAST mode. See section 5-7. “SYSTEM (System Settings)" for the setting
procedures.
3-4-1. UNICAST Mode
The UNICAST mode uses TCP/IP protocol and the video output can be displayed on one
PC by using MV-1600 Live Viewer.
3-4-2. MULTICAST Mode
The MULTICAST mode uses the IP multicast and that enables you to output video to
multiple PCs.
IMPORTANT
The MV-1600 Live Viewer cannot control video output in the MULTICAST mode. To
control the output video, use the VIEWER screen of Internet Explorer.
This network uses the UDP protocol. Due to the UDP protocol, the image refreshment
may get disturbed at the packet loss which occurs under the unstable network
condition.
PC
LAN
Analog Video cameras
1 - 16
MV-1600
POWER
ON
OFF
POWER
FANALARM
1AUTO 2345 678 910111213141516
MENUSP LIT
VIDEO SELECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
Switching
HUB
LAN
Analog Video cameras
1 - 16
MV-1600
POWER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FANALARM
1AUTO 2345678910111213141516
MENUSPLI T
VIDEOSELECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
S
w
itching
HUB
LAN
PC

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4. Operation
4-1. Operation at Startup
After the power is turned on, operation resumes from the last screen before it was turned off.
If a menu is displayed when the unit was turned off, operation resumes from the previous mode.
4-2. Initialization
Although initialization is not normally required, you can restore the MV-1600 to the factory
settings when the previous data is no longer needed such as after relocation or system
modification. Turn the power on while holding down the AUTO button to initialize the data
settings.
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MENUSP L IT
VID EO SEL EC T MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
POWER switch
AUTO button

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4-3. Modifying SXGA Output Timing
It is not required in the usual operation, however, it is possible to adjust output timing for the
connected SXGA monitor.
Turn the power on while pressing MENU button to open SXGA SETUP screen.
The SXGA SETUP screen shown below is displayed.
＜SXGA SETUP 画面＞
※上図の各設定は工場出荷時の設定です。
 Operation Procedure
Button Action
Moves the cursor down.
Moves the cursor up.
Changes the setting item value. (Reverse)
Changes the setting item value. (Forward)
MENU Exits the SXGA SETUP screen.
MENU button
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MENUSP L IT
VID EO SEL EC T MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
POWER switch
MENU button
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MENUSP L IT
VID EO SEL EC T MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
SXGA SETUP
SXGA DMT
H SYNC POSITIVE
V SYNC POSITIVE
(3)
(2)
(1)

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 Setting Item
Item Description
Changes SXGA output timing standards.
DMT Horizontal frequency: 64.0kHz
Vertical frequency: 60.0Hz
CVT Horizontal frequency: 63.7kHz
Vertical frequency: 59.9Hz
(1) SXGA
GTF Horizontal frequency: 63.6kHz
Vertical frequency: 60.0Hz
POSITIVE H-sync polarity: Positive
(2) H SYNC NEGATIVE H-sync polarity: Negative
POSITIVE V-sync polarity: Positive
(3) V SYNC NEGATIVE V-sync polarity: Negative
IMPORTANT
The SXGA SETUP setting is applied when the MV-1600 is turned on. Whenever the
settings are modified, make sure to close the SXGA SETUP screen by pressing
MENU button, turn the MV-1600 power off and reapply the power to the unit.
4-4. Displaying Full Screen
To display your desired channel in a full screen, use SELECT 1 to 16 buttons. For instance,
to view channel 3, press the SELECT 3 button to display the video in full screen.
IMPORTANT
A black screen is shown for channels with no input signals.
It displays the same channels for SXGA output, VIDEO output and the video
transmission over a LAN interface.
There may be an image distortion (1frame:1/60sec.) at switching channels.
SELECT 1 to 16
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13141516
MENUSPL I T
VIDEO SELECT MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER

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4-5. Displaying Split Screens
To display split screen, select and press a SPLIT button to display.
IMPORTANT
It displays the same channels for SXGA output, VIDEO output and the video
transmission over a LAN interface, when the display is in the quad or 16-split screen
mode. However, when 9-split screen mode is selected, it displays SXGA output in
9-split screen, but it displays VIDEO output and the video transmission over a LAN
interface in 16-split screen.
 Correlation table of display screens
The table below shows the actual display screen in SXGA output, VIDEO output and the
video transmission over a LAN interface for each display screen setting.
SXGA output VIDEO output Video transmission over
a LAN interface
Full screen setting Full screen Full screen Full screen
Quad screen setting Quad screen Quad screen Quad screen
9-split screen setting 9-split screen 16-split screen 16-split screen
16-split screen setting 16-split screen 16-split screen 16-split screen
 Split screen displays
Each split screen is displayed as below.
POW ER
ON
OFF
POW ER
FAN ALARM
1AUTO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MENUSP L IT
VID EO SEL EC T MV-1600
MULTIVIEWER
ALARM
RESET ADBC ENTER
Quad 9-split 16-split
SPLIT button
A
9-split screen
* Only in SXGA output
Quad screen 16-split screen