FOR-A MV-160HS Multi Viewer User manual

MV-160HS
Multi Viewer
2nd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.
If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord
immediately. Remove material and contact authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate
adequate packing.
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Caution
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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the
unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing /
adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
attempting to again operate unit.
[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 has come with rubber feet attached by screws, do not insert the
screws again without rubber feet after removing the rubber feet and screws. It may
cause damage to the internal circuits or components of the unit. To install the rubber
feet again to the unit, do not use other than the supplied rubber feet and screws.
Caution
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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
The MV-160HS 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-160HS 1
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set
AC Cable 1
AC Cable fook 1
Operation Manual 1 set This manual
Option
ITEM QTY REMARKS
MV-160OUT 1 DVI/VGA Output Board
MV-160PS 1 Redundant Power Unit
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.

Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ...........................................................................................................................1
1-1. Welcome.............................................................................................................................1
1-2. About the MV-160HS ..........................................................................................................1
1-3. About This Manual ..............................................................................................................2
2. Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................................3
2-1. Front Panel .........................................................................................................................3
2-2. Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................4
3. Split Screen Patterns and Window Layout..................................................................................5
3-1. Split Screen Patterns ..........................................................................................................5
3-2. Group Output ......................................................................................................................6
3-3. Window Display Layout.......................................................................................................7
4. Operating Procedure...................................................................................................................8
4-1. Operation at Startup............................................................................................................8
4-2. Displaying Full Screen ........................................................................................................8
4-3. Displaying Split Screen .......................................................................................................9
4-4. Assigning Input Video to Window......................................................................................10
4-5. Setting Window Display ....................................................................................................11
4-5-1. Adding Title ...............................................................................................................11
4-5-2. Adding Frame Marker ...............................................................................................13
4-5-3. Adding Audio Level Meter .........................................................................................13
4-5-4. Using Copy Function.................................................................................................14
4-6. Tally Settings.....................................................................................................................15
4-7. Using User Pattern Function.............................................................................................16
4-8. GROUP Menu Settings.....................................................................................................16
4-8-1. GROUP Window Display Layout Settings.................................................................16
4-8-2. GROUP Window Full/Quad Display Settings............................................................17
4-8-3. Border Settings .........................................................................................................18
4-8-4. Delinking Window and GROUP Window Settings.....................................................18
5. System Settings........................................................................................................................20
5-1. Selecting Video Format.....................................................................................................20
5-2. System Initialization ..........................................................................................................20
6. Menus.......................................................................................................................................21
6-1. WINDOW Menu ................................................................................................................21
6-2. GROUP Menu...................................................................................................................23
6-3. SYSTEM Menu .................................................................................................................24

7. External Control........................................................................................................................ 25
7-1. Tally Input (TALLY IN)....................................................................................................... 25
7-2. Remote Control (REMOTE) ............................................................................................. 27
7-3. Control via RS-232C ........................................................................................................29
8. System Block Diagram ............................................................................................................. 30
9. Optional Functions ................................................................................................................... 31
9-1. MV-160OUT (DVI/VGA Output)........................................................................................ 31
9-2. Selecting Resolution......................................................................................................... 31
9-3. DVI Output ....................................................................................................................... 32
9-4. VGA Output ...................................................................................................................... 33
10. Specifications & Dimensions .................................................................................................. 34
10-1. Unit Specifications.......................................................................................................... 34
10-2. External Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 36

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing MV-160HS 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. About the MV-160HS
The MV-160HS is a 16-split multi viewer that accepts up to 16 HD/SD-SDI signals.
The embedded audio level meter can be displayed for each input, so that it is easy to see the
audio signal is or is not present. It also supports 7 preset display patterns including 16-split
screen. These features make MV-160HS the most ideal for monitoring HD/SD-SDI video
signals and audio signals.
Features
 Accepts both HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals.
 Capable of displaying embedded audio level meter. (Up to four channels)
 Supported outputs;
 HD/SD-SDI output
 DVI (option)
 VGA (option)
 All 16 input videos can be fed to any selected split window
 Tally display function:
 Frame and marker display
 Title display with up to 8 characters (alphanumeric and symbol)
 Enabled external control over the remote control terminal or RS-232C interface
 Multiple split screen patterns
<Preset Split Screen Pattern>
*Numbers in each window indicate WINDOW numbers.
16 split
Quad
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
3 4
GRP1 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
1 2
GRP2
5 6
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
GRP3 11 12
15 16
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 GRP4
13 14
GRP1 GRP2
GRP3 GRP4
12+ GRP1 split
12+ GRP3 split
12+ GRP2 split
12+ GRP4 split

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1-3. About This Manual
This manual is intended to help the user easily operate the MV-160HS and make full use of its
functions during operations. Before connecting or operating your unit, read this operation
manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is important to keep
this manual in a safe place and available for reference.
Font Conventions
The following conventions are used through out this manual:
 Circled text (for example ENTER) is used for buttons.