Sony XVS Series Quick start guide

XVS Series
Production Switcher
Technical Guide

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Introduction
Sony has been manufacturing exceptional production switchers for decades. Known for their reliability, Sony
switchers have participated in some of the world’s most prestigious live broadcast events including national and
international sporting productions, state events, and music production. They are also in daily use across
a spectrum of applications from small studios and flight packs to large multi-panel installations for international
sports, light entertainment and news programming.
The MVS-8000 production switcher quickly became a standard in broadcast and live event production following
its introduction in 2001. Over the following years, the MVS series expanded into a family of products oering high
quality features and sharing a very successful modular panel design from entry level to high-end models.
In 2015 Sony introduced the new XVS series
Production Switchers, specifically developed to
accommodate technological advances such as
UHD (4K) resolution and IP interfaces, whilst further
developing the proven concept of a modular control
panel, with new features and workflows for improved
eciency.
The XVS series now covers the full range of broadcast
requirements for both HD and UHD
live production.
The entry-level switcher is the XVS-6000, a 2M/E
configuration with a host of features and operational
benefits common to the XVS-series. Next up is the
3 M/E XVS-7000, followed by the powerful 5M/E
capable XVS-8000. Top of the range is the XVS-9000,
introduced in autumn 2018 to cater for the biggest UHD
productions. The whole XVS series shares the same
features of parallel HD/UHD production, built-in format
conversion, high-speed internal frame memory, flexible
IP or SDI interfaces, and a versatile series of modular
control panel options.
XVS-9000 XVS-8000 XVS-7000 XVS-6000
Frame Size 15RU 10 RU 8RU 6RU
Operating Format UHD HD UHD HD UHD HD UHD HD
No of M/E
busses
Standard 5 5 5 5 3 3 2 2
Split Mode N/A 10 N/A 10 N/A 6 N/A 4
Keyers per
M/E
Standard 2 Full + 2 Sub 82 Full + 2 Sub 82 Full + 2 Sub 82 Full + 2 Sub 8
Split Mode N/A 4 N/A 4 N/A 4 N/A 4
Max I/P
12G SDI 80 160 40 160 28 112 16 64
SDI 3G (UHD x 4) 40 160 40 160 28 112 16 64
Assign O/P
12G SDI 40 80 12 48 12 48 6 24
SDI 3G (UHD x 4) 20 80 12 48 12 48 6 24
Multiviewer 4 ch 4 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch
3D DME (max) 4 ch 4 ch 2 ch 4 ch 2 ch 4 ch 1 ch 2 ch
Comparison chart for XVS processors - (with full options installed). I/O capability when using IP boards is the same
as for 12G SDI.

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Processor Options
Processor
The processor supports native HD operation in both 1080/50i and 50P formats. An additional software licence is
necessary to enable UHD (4K) operation on a per M/E basis. In UHD mode the XVS can operate in either 2SI or SQD
standard at 3840 x 2160/50P resolution. Each M/E processor board provides 8 full-function keyers, and can be
configured in either normal or split mode, i.e. one M/E with 8 keyers or 2 M/Es each with 4 keyers (HD only), this is
user selectable on a pgm by pgm basis. Redundant power supplies are also fitted as standard.
Each processor can also be configured with the following options:
• Up to 2 (XVS-6000), 3 (XVS-7000) or 5 (XVS-8000 &
9000) M/E processor boards
• Mix & match choice of IP, SDI (3G) or SDI (12G) interfac-
ing, configurable slot by slot
• Up to 64 (XVS-6000), 112 (XVS-7000) or 160 (XVS-8000
& 9000) physical inputs, input expansion in groups of
16 (HD mode)
• Up to 24 (XVS-6000), 48 (XVS-7000 & 8000), or 80
(XVS-9000) physical outputs (HD mode)
• Two multiviewer outputs (XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000).
Four multiviewer outputs (XVS-9000) with 4, 10, 13 or 16
pane display
• Frame memory system with onboard storage of ap-
proximately 55,000 images, 20 output channels
(HD mode)
• 3D eects processor (DME) – up to 4 channels in HD (all
models). In UHD 1 channel (XVS-6000), 2 channels (XVS-
7000 & 8000) or 4 channels (XVS-9000)
• Format conversion and/or colour correction available
on designated inputs (XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000)
• Alternatively, input/output format conversion can be
achieved via an internally routable board (XVS-6000,
7000 & 8000)
• Input and Output format conversion available on all
Inputs and Outputs on XVS-9000 (SDI mode)
• Colour correction on all Aux bus outputs
• Multi-Program 2 Software option to further split each
M/E to provide dual bank operation from single M/E
(HD mode)

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I/O Options
Input/Output Options
The XVS series switchers have extremely flexible I/O options; each slot can be configured independently with
SDI (3G / 12G) or IP interfaces. SDI options are shown first – for IP options go to page 5.
•HD: The board provides 16 HD inputs
• UHD: The board supports 4 (quad) inputs
• HD: provides 16 inputs, all of which support pre-processing
• UHD: 4 (quad) inputs all of which support pre-processing. When up-converting an HD input to UHD, only the signals
connected to I/Ps 1, 5, 9 & 13 can be up-converted
XKS-S8111
The XKS-S8111 input board is an SDI input board with pre-processing capabilities, physically identical to the
XKS-S8110. Pre-processing features include format conversion, frame synchronisation, full colour correction and
frame delay (adjustable from 1 to 8 frames).
SDI Input Boards for XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000
XKS-S8110
The XKS-S8110 is a simple SDI input board having BNC connectors with no additional pre-processing capabilities.
I/P 1
I/P 1
12G
I/P 2
I/P 2
12G
I/P 3
I/P 3
12G
I/P 4
I/P 4
12G
XKS-S8112
The XKS-S8112 is a 12G SDI input board with pre-processing capabilities including include format
conversion, frame synchronisation, colour correction and frame delay. It will also accept a 12G UHD SDI signal
on I/Ps 1, 5, 9 & 13.
• HD: provides 16 inputs, all of which support pre-processing
• UHD: 4 x 12G inputs all of which support pre-processing
• When up-converting an HD input to UHD, only the signals connected to I/Ps 1, 5, 9 & 13 can be up-converted

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I/O Options
SDI Input Board for XVS-9000
XKS-S9112
The XKS-S9112 input board is the only SDI input board option for the XVS-9000 switcher. It provides 8 x 12G
inputs, pre-processing capabilities including include format conversion, frame synchronisation, colour correction
and frame delay (adjustable from 1-8 frames).
• HD: provides 16 inputs, all of which support pre-processing
• UHD: 8 inputs on odd-numbered I/Ps, all of which support pre-processing
• When up-converting an HD input to UHD, only the signals connected an odd-numbered I/Ps can be up-converted
• HD: 16 outputs
• UHD: 4 x quad outputs
• HD: 16 outputs
• UHD: 4 x 12G outputs
SDI Output Boards for XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000
XKS-S8165
The XKS-S8165 is a simple SDI output board with 16 BNC connectors.
XKS-S8167
The XKS-S8167 is a 12G SDI output board with 16 BNC connectors.
SDI Output Board for XVS-9000
XKS-S9167
The XKS-S9167 is the only SDI output board option for the XVS-9000 switcher. It’s physically identical to the XKS-
8167, but it provides 8 x 12G outputs. Output format conversion is additionally supported.
12G
12G
12G
12G
12G
12G
12G
12G
12G 12G 12G 12G 12G
12G 12G 12G 12G 12G 12G 12G
In addition when working in UHD mode the even numbered connectors provide an HD down converted version
of the UHD signal

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I/O Options
IP Input Board for XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000
XKS-C8111
The XKS-C8111 IP input board supports SMPTE standard ST 2110-20. It utilises two QSFP28 connectors to provide
100Gb/sec capability, with 100% redundancy and hitless failover.
IP Input Board for XVS-9000
XKS-C9111
The XKS-C9111 IP input board utilises four QSFP28 connectors to provide 100Gb/sec capability, and supports
SMPTE standard ST 2110-20. This double-height board has four connectors to allow 8 UHD inputs with 100%
redundancy and hitless failover.
• HD: 16 inputs, all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined in future software releases
• UHD: 4 inputs, all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined in future software releases
• HD: 16 inputs, all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined in future software releases
• UHD: 8 inputs, all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined in future software releases

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I/O Options
IP Output Board for XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000
XKS-C8166
The XKS-C8166 IP output board supports SMPTE standard ST 2110-20. It utilises two QSFP28 connectors to
provide 100Gb/sec capability, dual outputs for destination hitless failover connectivity.
• HD: 16 outputs
• UHD: 4 outputs
Bidirectional IP Input/Output Board for XVS-9000
XKS-C9121
There is not a stand-alone IP output card for the XVS-9000 switcher. Instead, the XKS-C9121 bidirectional IP
input/output board utilises four QSFP28 connectors to provide 100Gb/sec capability, and supports SMPTE
standard ST 2110-20. This double-height board has four connectors to allow 8 UHD inputs and 8 UHD outputs
with dual outputs for destination hitless failover connectivity.
• HD: 16 simultaneous input and output streams all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined in
future software releases
• UHD: 8 simultaneous input and output streams all of which will support pre-processing. This capability will be outlined
in future software releases

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Format Conversion
Format Conversion Options
XVS series processors work natively in HD or UHD
formats, from 720P to 4K resolution. This internal
System Format is determined during switcher setup.
In order to activate UHD modes, a software licence
will be necessary.
Format converters are used to convert signals to/
from the internal System Format, e.g. an SD source
can be up-converted to HD, and a down-converted
output can be produced (SD is not supported as an
internal System Format). Similarly, HD signals can be
up-converted when the system is running in UHD
mode. Format conversion capabilities allow for:
•The inclusion of input sources in a format
dierent from the System Format
•The ability to produce alternate outputs
for distribution
The XVS series switchers oer two choices of
format conversion:
•Input format conversion (all models) –
Where an external source is converted to the
system format directly using the input board of
the switcher
•Assignable format convertor board (XVS-6000,
7000 & 8000 only) –
Where a signal (either an external input or a
switcher internal source) can be routed
internally to the assignable format converter
board, for use as either an internal source or an
additional output
On XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000 switchers, either or both
of the input and the assignable boards may be fitted.
On the XVS-9000, input and output conversion is
possible with the relevant I/O cards
Input format Conversion
The XKS-S8111 input board provides conversion as shown below:
Example of I/P convertor card working in 1080i mode:
Example of I/P convertor card working in UHD mode:
System Format - 3840 x 2160 (UHD) 2SI
1080i 1080P 4K SQD 1080i
System Format - 1080/50i
1080P (1-8) 625i (9-12) 1080i (13-16)
1080P to 1080i SD to 1080i No Conversion
Incoming Format Incoming Format

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Format Conversion
XKS-8460 Internal assignable convertor board (XVS-6000, 7000 & 8000 only)
The XKS-8460 Internal Format Converter board provides format conversion for 16 assignable channels in 1080/50i
or 50P mode and 4 channels in UHD. It can be assigned in four groups of four signals for either Input or Output
conversion. Internally generated signals such as M/E outputs can be converted as well as primary inputs. This
board can be used with or without the input format converter boards, i.e. XKS-S8111 etc.
Note that this board cannot be fitted in the XVS-9000 processor.
• Input conversion – In this mode the Format Convertor will cross convert an Input signal to the switcher operating format
• Output conversion – In this mode an internal bus signal (e.g. an M/E output) can be converted to a dierent O/P format.
These O/P signals are then presented on the dedicated FC O/P connectors
2SI and SQD Operations
The XVS-processors support UHD operation in both 2SI level-A and SQD level-A natively. Level-B formats can be
accommodated via the format converters.
We recommend operating in 2SI mode in order to fully realise the switcher’s resources.
Operating in SQD Level-A natively will result in the following operational restrictions:
• Only standard and enhanced wipe patterns available
• Only 4 screen layout available in Multi Viewer in 1080P
• No grid on output signals
• No 3D DME eects although key resizers are supported

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Switcher Resources
Colour Correction
Output CCR for any AUX output is provided as a standard
feature with all XVS series processors. With the exception of
the simple input board, XKS-S8110, all input boards can also
provide CCR for inputs. Colour correction adjustments include:
Black, White, Gamma and Knee and independent Red, Green
and Blue channels on both darks and whites. The values of
input colour correction can be saved in setup files, whilst
output colour correction adjustments are saved in snapshot
files. A CCR Aux Bus Link feature provides copy and link
functions for duplicating and/or locking CCR values between
multiple AUX busses for fast setup and modification.
To harmonise incoming signals and correct AUX outputs for on-set monitors, venue displays and other destinations, Proc
Amp, Primary and full RGB colour correction are available for both inputs and outputs on the XVS processor.
Colour correction menu control
Multi Viewer Outputs
The XVS processor provides two
channels (XVS-6000, 7000 &
8000) or four channels (XVS-
9000) of multi viewer output
available via one of the primary
output boards. Each multiviewer
can be independently configured.
Any internal or external source
can be routed to the multi viewers
which support 4, 10, 13 or 16 pane
view modes. Multiviewers are
available in HD or UHD and can
also display source names and
tally for each source.
Multi viewers in 4, 10, 13 and 16 panel display modes