Magnimage V8 Series User manual

V8 Series Video Switcher
User Manual V1.1
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V8 Series
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BRIEFS·················································································································1
TRADE MARK··········································································································· 1
ABOUT THE SOFTWARE······························································································ 1
KEY FEATURES·········································································································· 2
USING DIRECTIONS ·····························································································3
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ····························································································· 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ······························································································· 4
FUNCTION PROFILE ·····························································································5
OVERVIEW ·············································································································· 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION··················································································6
MIG-V8 ···············································································································7
THE FRONT PANEL ···································································································· 7
THE BACK PANEL ······································································································ 8
MIG-V8 BOARD ······································································································ 9
Control Board ··································································································· 9
Output Board·································································································· 10
Input Board ···································································································· 11
MIG-V8 MENU ··································································································14
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS····················································································· 14
MENU ············································································································· 14
FUNCTION ······································································································ 14
DEFAULT STATUS····································································································· 15
MIG-V8 MAIN MENU ···························································································· 16
Status Info ······································································································ 17
Misc ················································································································ 20
Communication ······························································································ 21
Language/ 菜单语言 Menu··········································································· 22
About Magnimage Menu ··············································································· 23
WARRANTY·······································································································24
THE WHOLE UNIT WARRANTY ·················································································· 24
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NON-WARRANTY PROVISIONS ··················································································· 24

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Thanks for your purchasing our MIG-V8 switcher. Do hope you can enjoy the
experience of the product performance. The design of the switcher conforms to
international and industry standards. But if with improper operation, there will be
a personal injury and property damage. In order to avoid the dangerous, please
obey the relevant instructions when you install and operate the product.
Trade Mark
VGA and XGA are the trademarks of IBM.
VESA is a Video Electronics Standards Association's trademark.
HDMI 、HDMI mark and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are all from HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Even if not specified company or product trademarks, trademark has been fully
recognized.
About The Software
Any acts such as change, decompile, disassemble, decrypt or reverse engineer the
software installed in the product are illegal.
Briefs

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Key Features
8 PGM outputs, 16 scaled layers at any position
8 AUX outputs, support mosaic and scaling
3 AUX loop outputs
1 Multi-previewer for monitoring the real-time input and output sources,
customized window layout
1 IP output for real-time monitoring
36 optional inputs with various 2K or 4K input modules
4K*2K/60Hz 4:4:4 compliant
HDCP 1.4 & 2.2 compliant
Background captures
EDID management
Image crop，layer zoom function
Text overlay
Edge blending for projector
F-lock for multiple cascading
Dual redundant power supplies
Works with MIG-H8 or MIG-H6

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Accessories Included
MIG-V8 accessories
Using Directions
User manual
Power line ×2
Certificate
DVI line ×2
USB disk×1
DP line×1
Network cable×2
HDMI line×1

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Please use the correct power voltage, ranging 100～240V AC, 50/60Hz.
Make sure the power is cut whenever pull out any cable from the
machine
Make sure the power is off and the signal cables are out before you plug
in or pull out any hardware device.
Before you use the product, please cut the power and discharge your
static electricity by touching the ground surfaces.
Please use the machine in clean, dry and ventilated environment. Never
use the machine in hot or humid environment.
Keep the product away from fire, water or any dangerous environment.
Please do not repair the machine yourself by opening the machine’s
box.
If there is any unusual smell or smoke, please turn off the machine at
once and contact the seller.
Safety Instructions

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Overview
Function Profile
MIG-V8 is the latest Magnimage high-performance video switcher. Based on
high-speed FPGA and digital matrix bus structure, it is a 24 bits/60Hz
processing system. With an advanced scaling engine, it supports seamless
mosaic for up to 16 screens in excellent image quality and low latency. There
are 8 PGM outputs, 8 AUX outputs, 3 AUX loop outputs and 1 Multi-previewer.
Mixed input matrix design allows you to customize the machine from 2K and
4Kx2K/60Hz 4:4:4 options. It allows up to 9 input boards.. It also supports
real-time video monitoring for input and output.
You can control MIG-V8 via software or console(MIG-H6 or MIG-H8) for fade
in/out switching of various layers and presets. This switcher is designed for
auto shows, corporate events, product release and live shows.

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Technical Specification
Input signal
Input
Amount
Standards
VGA
4
VESA
DVI
4
VESA&Custom
HDMI
4
HDMI-1.3
SDI
4
480i、576i、720p、1080i/p（3G SDI）
SDI/VGA
SDI×2、VGA×2
Same as SDI and VGA
SDI/DVI
SDI×2、DVI×2
SDI：480i、576i、720p、1080i/p（3G SDI）
DVI : VESA
HDMI/DP
HDMI×1、DP×1
HDMI2.0、DP1.2，4K2K/60Hz&Custom
DP
2
DP1.1，4K×1K/60Hz&Custom
Output signal
Output port
Amount
Resolution
DVI（PGM）
8
1920×1080/60Hz
DVI（AUX）
8
1920×1080/60Hz
DVI（Multiviewer）
1
1920×1080/60Hz
DVI（AUX loop）
3
1920×1080/60Hz
Power & work condition
Input power
100～240VAC，50/60Hz
Work temperature
0~45℃
Work humidity
10% -90%

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MIG-V8
The Front Panel
1
2
3
1—Screen：displays the current working status of the machine ,
can browse input information、electrical status, etc.
2—Function buttons：Under specific menu ,realize customization
function
3—Main buttons :can browse or set menu contents ,Including OK
button ,return button and knob.

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19
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
17
18
20 21 22
23
242526
27
28
The Back Panel
1- PGM output 1
2- AUX output 1
3- PGM output 2
4- AUX output 2
5- PGM output 3
6- AUX output 3
7- PGM output 4
8- AUX output 4
9- PGM output 5
10-AUX output 5
11-PGM output 6
12-AUX output 6
13-PGM output 7
14-AUX output 7
15-PGM output 8
16- AUX output 8
17- Multi-previewer output
18- AUX loop output
19- Power switch
20- Input area, 2K/4K options
21-Link board for cascade and loop the signal
22- Light switch
23- IP monitoring port
24- IP control port
25- USB port for upgrading
26- RS232
27- F-lock for synchronization between multiple units
28-Power port

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MIG-V8 Board
The control board and output board are included in a standard unit. You can
customize the input boards based on your project demand.
The output board has 4 types of output port, including PGM output, AUX
output, AUX loop output and Multi-previewer output.
Control Board
Control Board
F-Lock
F-lock for synchronization between multiple units
RS 232-1/2
Control port for future function
USB
USB port for software upgrading
LAN
LAN port for connecting the software or console

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Output Board
MIG-V-OUTOSD
DVI port
Port A is Multiviewer output，port B,C,D are AUX loop
outputs
Output resolution
1920×1080@60Hz
MIG-V-OUTSW
DVI port
Port A and C are PGM outputs, port B and D are AUX
loop outputs
Output resolution
1920×1080@60Hz
MIG-V-OUTIP: [IP monitoring]
Operation
mode
This output board is only for sending the real-time input and
output image to the software or console
Board
explanation
This board is designed for IP monitoring, support monitoring 16
input sources

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MIG-V-INDVI: [DVI×4 input board]
Signal format
VESA-DVI-D digital signal，support EDID management
Port
24+5 pin
Input Board
MIG-V-INHDMI: [HDMI×4 input board]
Signal format
EIA/CEA-861, HDMI-1.3
Port
HDMI, type A
MIG-V-INSDI: [SDI×4 input board]
Signal format
480i、576i、720p、1080i/p(3G SDI)
Port
BNC

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MIG-V-INDP: [DP×2 input board]
Signal format
DP1.1，3840×1080@60Hz
Port
Full size 20 pin
MIG-V-INVGA: [VGA×4 input board]
Signal format
VESA
Port
15 pin of D-sub
MIG-V-INDP12: [HDMI×1，DP×1 input board]
Signal format
HDMI2.0，DP1.2，3840×2160@60Hz
Port
HDMI type A and full size 20 pin
MIG-V-INSDIVGA: [SDI×2，VGA×2 input board]
Signal format
2 SDI+2 VGA
Port
BNC and 15 pin of D-sub

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MIG-V-INSDIDVI: [SDI×2，DVI×2 input board]
Signal format
2 SDI+2 DVI
Port
BNC and 24+5 pin

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The LCD screen of this machine will tell the current information when you do
any setting. If there is not any setting or the setting is overtime, the machine
will stay in the default status.
How To Use The Buttons
In the front panel of MIG-V8, there are MENU and FUNCTION sections.
There are “OK”, ” ”buttons and one knob in this section.
In the default status, press the “OK”button will enter the main menu. You
can rotate the knob and press “OK”to enter the sub-menu setting. ” ”
is for returning.
There are 10 number buttons in this section. These number buttons are for
setting IP address.
MIG-V8 Menu
MENU
FUNCTION

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Default Status
After turning on MIG-V8, the screen will show the default window as the
below image.
Input & output board
Green part is the output board, blue part is the input board
Input port connection
Turn green when there is available input
Output port connection
Turn orange when there is available output
Output Board
Input Board Input Signal Vaild
Output Cable Connected
V8-SWITCHER 192.168.1.223(234)

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MIG-V8 Main Menu
Press“OK”button, the LCD screen will enter to this window：
There are5 setting options. Press “OK”for entering, “ ” for
returning.
Menu
Status Info
Misc
Communication
Language/语言菜单
About Magnimage