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

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Switcher Resources
3D DME eects
There are two 3D DME boards available for the XVS series
switchers:
XKS-8470 provides 2 channels of 3D eects in HD
XKS-8475 provides 1 channel of 3D eects in UHD or 4
channels in HD
The boards can be mixed and matched in the processors
as follows:
• XVS-6000 maximum 1 board can be fitted
• XVS-7000 & 8000 maximum 2 boards can be fitted
• XVS-9000 maximum 4 boards can be fitted
• Regardless of the chosen board configuration, the XVS
can control a maximum of 4 channels of DME
The 3D DME options oer all the resize, position and
rotation abilities of the inbuilt 2.5D key resizers, plus
powerful additional eects such as: slide, squeeze, flip
and tumble eects, corner pinning ,enhanced lighting
and borders. Also available are a wide range of “sparkle”
eects such as, page turns, cylinders, ripple, broken glass,
trails, sphere, kaleidoscope, sketch, draw, various “texture”
eects as well as strobe and film-like eects.
The DME channels “float” inside the processor and can be
assigned to any keyer or to the output of an M/E bus.
(note - Not all HD eects are currently available on the
XKS-8475 UHD DME card)
ME resources
Each ME board provides the following features:
HD operation (1080/50i or 1080/50P)
• Configurable as one single M/E with 8 keyers or
two independent M/E banks with 4 keyers per ME
(selectable in the set-up menu)
• Every keyer includes chroma, luma, linear, pattern and
colour vector keying
• Every keyer has inbuilt 2.5D resizer for size, position
and X or Y rotation and perspective
• Borders, drop shadows, defocus and further eects
are also available on the resizers
UHD operation
• Single M/E with two full and two sub keyers
• Each full keyer has the same specification as in HD
mode
• Each sub keyer provides luminance / linear keying
only without resizing
Chroma keying is standard on
every full keyer
Each keyer includes a 2.5D resizer with
rotation and border, useful for
picture-in-picture images. Defocus and
mosaic eects can also be used for
identity concealment.
Using the resizer in each keyer, a
chromakey can be resized and positioned
to produce the required image eect.

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Frame Memory
20-CH O/P in HD
On-Board SSD (512GB)
Non Volatile
2-CH I/P
On Board Memory
(32GB)
Hi-Speed
Save/Load
Remote load
via file
manager app.
(Incl. image
translation)
XKS-8440 Frame Memory board
All XVS series processors can be fitted with the XKS-8440,
a high-capacity frame memory board that handles both
still images and video clips.
Approximately 4,600 frames (HD) can be stored in the
on-board working memory and recalled instantly to 20
frame memory outputs.
Any image in the on board memory can be instantly
sent to air by recalling a snapshot, macro or other type of
memory file.
Approximately 55,000 (HD) frames (36 minutes) can be
stored in the on-board SSD for extremely high speed
transfer of image data to and from the on-board
working memory.
In UHD operation, the frame memory accommodates
1,380 frames of working memory with an additional 16,000
frames on the SSD (5 minutes). Images can be recalled to
4 output channels. Clip transitions can easily be set up,
memorised and recalled in both HD and UHD modes.
Images can be stored in the frame memory via network
connection using the supplied File Manager software or
may be imported directly via a USB stick.
In addition to storing imported frames, the XKS-8440 can
also freeze and store live video with audio recorded from
any switcher input source in either HD or UHD.
Frame memory recall menu with instant
access to any stored image
Frame memory clip transition menu Example of clip transition

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Configuration Options
XVS-9000
The XVS-9000 can be configured as follows:
• Up to 10 I/P boards – max 160 (HD) or
80 (UHD) inputs
• Up to 6 O/P boards – max 80 (HD) or
40 (UHD) outputs
• The final board provides four multiviewer outputs
in HD or UHD
IP Mode
• Up to four ST 2110 IP cards
• Up to six ST2110 Bi directional IP cards
XVS-8000
The XVS-8000 can be configured as follows:
• Up to 10 I/P boards – max 160 (HD) or
40 (UHD) inputs
• Up to 5 O/P boards – max 48 (HD) or
12 (UHD) outputs
• In addition to the boards above, the two
dedicated I/O slots at the top of the frame allow
4 UHD direct inputs to the M/E subkeyers,
plus 4 UHD dedicated outputs for internally
generated M/E output signals
• Each of the four O/P cards provides 12 (HD) or
3 (UHD) outputs plus 4 (HD) or 1 (UHD) format
convertor outputs
• The final board provides two multiviewer outputs
in HD or UHD
PRIMARY INPUTS
(1-160)
FC O/P 1-4
FC O/P 5-8
FC O/P 9-12
FC O/P 13-16
Assignable O/P 1-12
Assignable O/P 13-24
Assignable O/P 25-36
Assignable O/P 37-48
Spare Spare
MV OUT (1-2)
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS (MULTI VIEWER)
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
PRIMARY INPUTS
When configuring XVS-9000 I/O please refer
to your local Sony product specialist.

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Configuration Options
XVS-7000
The XVS-7000 can be configured as follows:
• Up to 7 I/P boards – max 112 (HD) or
28 (UHD) inputs
• Up to 5 O/P boards – max 48 (HD) or
12 (UHD) outputs
• Each of the first three output boards
provides 16 (HD) or 4 (UHD)
assignable outputs)
• The fourth output board provides
dedicated outputs from the internal
format converter board (XKS-8460)
• The final board provides two multiviewer
outputs in HD or UHD
XVS-6000
The XVS-6000 can be configured as
follows:
• Up to 4 I/P boards – max 64 (HD) or
16 (UHD) inputs
• Up to 3 O/P boards – max 24 (HD) or
6 (UHD) outputs
• The outputs are arranged as follows:
on the first board are assignable
outputs 1-16, on the second board
are assignable outputs 17-24 plus
multiviewer outputs , on the third
board are dedicated outputs from the
internal format converter board
(XKS-8460)
PRIMARY INPUTS
(1-160)
Assignable O/P (1-16)
Assignable O/P (17-32)
Assignable O/P (33-48)
FC OUTPUTS (1-16)
Spare Spare
MV OUT (1-2)
PRIMARY INPUTS
(1-64)
Assignable O/P 1-16
Ass OP (17-24)
FC Outputs (1-16)
MV OUT (1-2)

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Configuration Options
XVS Processor configuration options
Model Code Model Name XVS-9000*1 XVS-8000 XVS-7000 XVS-6000 Notes
XKS-S8110 SDI Input Connector Board (16 x BNCs) 0-10 0-7 0-4
Total number of I/P cards:
XVS-8000 – 10
XVS-7000 – 7
XVS-6000 - 4
XKS-S8111 SDI Input with format conversion (16 x
BNCs) 0-10 0-7 0-4
XKS-S8112 12G SDI Input card with format conver-
sion (16 x BNCs – 4 x 12G BNCs) 0-10 0-7 0-4
XKS-Q8111 QSFP IP Input card 0-10 0-7 0-4
XKS-C8111 100G IP input card with format conver-
sion 0-10 0-7 0-4
XKS-S9112 XVS-9000 12G SDI Input card with for-
mat conversion 0-10
XKS-C9111 XVS-9000 100G IP Input card 0-6
XKS-8160 Output Proc Board (internal card for O/
Ps above 24) 0,1 0,1
XKS-S8165 SDI Output Connector Board 0-5 0-5 0-3
Total number of O/P cards:
XVS-7 / 8000 – 5
XVS-6000 – 3
XKS-S8167 12G SDI Output connector card 0-5 0-5 0-3
XKS-Q8166 QSFP IP Output Connector Board 0-5 0-5 0-3
XKS-S9167 XVS-9000 12G SDI Output card 0-6
XKS-C9121 XVS-9000 100G IP Input and Output
card 0-6
XKS-8210 Mix Eect Board 1-5 1-5
XKS-7210 Mix Eect Board 1-3 0,1 (Note XVS-6000 comes
with 1ME card as standard)
XKS-8440 Frame Memory Board 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1
XKS-8460 Format Converter Board 0,1 0,1 0,1
XKS-8470 4 Ch HD DME Board 0-4 0-2 0-2 0,1
XKS-8475 2 Ch UHD DME board 0-4 0-2 0-2 0,1
Switcher Upgrade Software ME1 (UHD) XZS-9510 XZS-8510 XZS-7510 XZS-6510
Switcher Upgrade Software ME2 (UHD) XZS-9520 XZS-8520 XZS-7520 XZS-6520
Switcher Upgrade Software ME3 (UHD) XZS-9530 XZS-8530 XZS-7530 N/A
Switcher Upgrade Software ME4 (UHD) XZS-9540 XZS-8540 N/A N/A
Switcher Upgrade Software ME5 (UHD) XZS-9550 XZS-8550 N/A N/A
Multi Program 2 Software XZS-9200 XZS-8200 XZS-7200 XZS-6200
Automation Interface software BZPS-7700 BZPS-7700 BZPS-7700 BZPS-7700
*1 When configuring XVS-9000 I/O please refer to your local Sony product specialist

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