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MVP 104GX
Multi Video Processor
68-484-01
Printed in the USA
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or This symbol is inte
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N H I L D. A A E MB V N A H A M E I D B L V . T T EA TS TS. EAS S . INPUT S PRESETS ADJUSTMENTS STORE 1 2 3 4 FREEZE AUDIO ACTIVE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 FACTORY PATTERNS MENU NEXT ADJUST MVP 104GX MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR A NA HE B V D IM L . EAST S T . Quick Start — MVP 104GX Installation Rack mounting Step 1 Turn off power to the MVP 104GX and all other devices that will be connected. Step 2 If the MVP 104GX is to be rack mounted, insert the mounting screws and washers, as shown on the right. Step 3 Usi
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Quick Start — MVP 104GX, cont’d Exit Menu Operation Menu Default Cycle menu On power up of the MVP 104GX, Power Advanced Genlock Picture Window Audio On Controls Blanking Configuration Configuration not detected a default cycle of two informational submenus Audio Level 1 – 4 Contrast 1 – 4 Extron Blanking Background Color Horizontal Phase MVP 104GX 000 – 150 Auto -15 – +09 dB color 000 – 255 displaying
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................. 1-1 About the MVP 104GX ........................................................................................ 1-2 MVP 104GX Features ........................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1 Rack Mo
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Table of Contents, cont’d Blanking submenu ...................................................................................................... 3-11 Top submenu .............................................................................................................. 3-11 Bottom submenu ........................................................................................................ 3-11 Left submenu ...................................................................................
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MVP 104GX Chapter One 1 Introduction About the MVP 104GX MVP 104GX Features
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Introduction About the MVP 104GX Extron’s MVP 104GX is a multi video processor featuring four inputs, three outputs, audio switching, and genlock capability. The MVP 104GX accepts up to four video inputs, both composite and S-video, and can simultaneously output all four video sources to a single output device. Each of the three outputs can display up to four discrete, scalable windows, one for every input source. This windowing feature allows the MVP 104GX to be used in various applications
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MVP 104GX Chapter Two 2 Installation Rack Mounting Procedure Rear Panel Connectors Connecting the MVP 104GX Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching MVP 104GX Introduction
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INPUT S PRESETS ADJUSTMENTS STORE 1 2 3 4 FREEZE AUDIO ACTIVE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 FACTORY MENU NEXT PATTERNS ADJUST MVP 104GX MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR Installation If the MVP 104GX is to be rack mounted, follow the Rack Mounting Procedure below before proceeding any further. Otherwise, skip to Rear Panel Connectors and continue with the installation. Rack Mounting Procedure 1. Before proceeding, verify that the MVP 104GX is not cabled to any devices or connected to any power source. 2. Position the MV
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Rear Panel Connectors 13 14 GENLOCK IN OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OUTPUT IN IN IN IN A INPUTS OUTPUT RS-232/RS-422 LR 1 LR 2 LR 3 LR 4 LR 1 OUT OUT OUT OUT BC REMOTE 100-240V 50/60 Hz 0.5A 4 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 5 6 12 Figure 2-2 — Rear panel of MVP 104GX AC power — Standard AC power connector for a power source of 1 100 – 240VAC, operating at 50/60 Hz. Input 1: composite video input and loopout — One female BNC for 2 composite video input, and one female BNC for buffered composite vi
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Installation, cont’d Genlock input — Connect an external black burst signal for genlocking the 13 video signal in broadcast or other sync-critical applications. 14 Genlock output — Connect any downstream equipment that requires genlocking for broadcast or other sync-critical applications. Connecting the MVP 104GX The MVP 104GX can be connected to as many as four input devices simultaneously and output to as many as three devices simultaneously. Follow the steps below and see the installation ex
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Connect up to three output devices to the MVP 104GX using composite video 4 output A, composite video output B, and S-video output C. 5 For stereo audio input, connect up to four audio sources to audio inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. See the following Audio input and output section. 6 For stereo audio output, connect an audio output device to the 3.5 mm stereo audio output connector. See the following Audio input and output section. 7 If the MVP 104GX is to be connected to a computer or host controller
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Installation, cont’d Balanced audio 1. Attach the audio cable to a balanced speaker input connector (tip, ring, and sleeve), as shown here. Sleeve Tip (+) Ring (-) Tip (+) Sleeve (ground) 2. Attach the other end of the audio cable to the audio cable connector (Extron part number 10-319-10). Fasten the captive screws inside the audio cable connector as shown in figure 2-4. Balanced Audio Tip Ring Sleeve (s) Tip Ring Connect the sleeve(s) to ground (GND). Connecting the sleeve(s) to a negative
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Genlock connections A genlock (black burst generator) device can be connected to the MVP 104GX via the BNC connectors shown below. The genlock feature allows the MVP 104GX to be synchronized with other system components for seamless vertical interval switching between sources. See Setting Up Genlock and Vertical Interval Switching in this chapter. 13 14 GENLOCK IN OUT OUTPUT RS-232/RS-422 R LR 1 REMOTE Figure 2-5 —Genlock connections Genlock input connector — Connect an external black burst s
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Installation, cont’d To synchronize the MVP 104GX’s video output with a genlock signal, follow these steps: 1. Power up and turn on all the devices that will use the genlock signal. The devices must be on for at least 15 to 20 minutes before proceeding with any adjustments. 2. Connect the active timing source signal to the Genlock In connector on the rear panel. Timing Source OUT 75 ohm Terminator To Scope Probe B To Scope Probe GENLOCK IN OUT UT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OUTPUT IN A IN IN INPUTS OUTPUT
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Oscilloscope displays What you see on the oscilloscope while adjusting the MVP 104GX to match the genlock signal depends on the type of signal used, the type of oscilloscope, and the procedure the scope requires. This section shows some examples of oscilloscope displays. Figure 2-6 below shows the genlock input signal (top) and an out-of-alignment NTSC composite sync output signal (bottom) displayed on a waveform monitor to check for alignment. When the phases are aligned, the wave peaks on th
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Installation, cont’d Figure 2-8 below shows an example of a view of a vectorscope during adjustment of the color subcarrier phase (SC/H). The subcarrier phase should be aligned to 0º (indicated in the figure by the triangle). 0 10 350 340 20 330 30 320 40 +40 A1 50 310 60 300 A2 70 290 280 80 A3 270 90 260 100 B1 250 110 240 120 B2 230 130 -40 220 140 210 150 B3 200 160 190 170 180 Figure 2-8 — Vectorscope screen during color subcarrier phase adjustment 2-10 MVP 104GX Installation
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MVP 104GX Chapter Three 3 Operation Front Panel Features Menu Flowchart Front Panel Operation Optimizing the Image Using the Menu System MVP 104GX Installation
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Operation Front Panel Features 13 14 PRESETS ADJUSTMENTS INPUTS STORE 1 2 3 4 FREEZE AUDIO ACTIVE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 FACTORY MENU NEXT PATTERNS ADJUST MVP 104GX MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 3-1 — Front panel details of the MVP 104GX 1 Input selection — The four input buttons turn on and turn off the input window images to the output. The green LED above each button lights whenever the input image is selected. 2 Freeze control — Holding down this button and then pressing
