Production Switcher Systems
MVS-8000X MVS-7000X MVS-8000G/GSF MVS-6000
The Striking Lineup Satisfying the Demands for Live and Post-production Solutions
Over the years, Sony's switchers have been widely accepted by a great number of users, and have acquired an extraordinary reputation for distinguished features and long-term reliability. To satisfy the widest range of customer demands, Sony provides a broad lineup of digital switcher products that deliver unique solutions to both live and post-production environments. Pursuing the ultimate multi-format system for today and tomorrow, Sony proudly introduced its true flagship model, the MVS-8000X. This highend switcher system delivers 3D, 1080p/59.94/50, and 3 Gbps production capabilities, along with significant enhancements in operability and flexibility. The MVS-8000X switchers also have an unprecedented new feature - up to five*1 M/E banks, each equipped with eight*2 highperformance keyers. With the MVS-8000X, broadcasters and postproduction managers around the world can secure an optimal future strategy, harnessing highest quality along with highest return on investment. Now, Sony introduces the MVS-7000X, the main model of its MVS-X Series designed for smaller configurations than the MVS-8000X switcher. The MVS-7000X maintains powerful features including eight*2 high-performance keyers with a 2.5D resizer and a newly enhanced variety of selectable Mix/Effect modes. Users can also install optional DME boards which offer visual effects of superb quality, equivalent to those of the MVE-9000. In addition, the MVS-7000X can be upgraded to HDTV, 1080P/59.94/50, 3D, and 3 Gbps production capabilities. Users can start with a standard-definition (SD) configuration.
*1 Two M/E banks as standard. *2 Four keyers when the signal is 1080p.
MVS-8000X
MVS-7000X
MVS-8000G/GSF
MVS-6000
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Introduction
The MVS-6000 switcher extends the choice of switchers, and is packed with attractive features at an affordable price. It inherits an array of great characteristics and features from the epoch-making MVS Series, amassed through extensive user feedback and a series of incremental technology improvements. The MVS-6000 utilizes sophisticated technologies such as a state-of-the-art image processor, builtin digital multi-effects (DME), 2.5D resizer function, clip transition effects, side flags function, and multi-format operation, all contained in a compact frame. It can be upgraded to multiformat configurations, and offers two types of simple and practical control panel. These customizable control panels are equipped with easy-to-read indicators and buttons, advanced networking with system peripherals, integrated control and maintenance, powerful M/E functions and effects, complete system scalability, and special features for use in mixed PC and AV environments.
Due to their common architecture, MVS-8000X, MVS-7000X, MVS-8000G/GSF and MVS-6000 switchers share the same control panels, remote panels, and peripherals. All of these switchers can be enhanced with two extremely powerful optional software packages: a plug-in editor, and system manager software. With innovative operability, brilliant performance, and system flexibility, this wide array of switcher systems is set to inspire creativity in the broadest range of multi-format production applications.
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Broad Lineup for Flexible Operation
MVS-8000X Multi-format Switcher
The MVS-8000X production switcher is Sony's flagship range, providing optimal features for live production and post-production applications. Equipped with leading technologies, the MVS-8000X switcher is particularly suited to stereoscopic 3D and 1080p/59.94/50 3 Gbps production. Each model offers a multi-format capability and, when combined with a wide array of optional modules, can be used for almost any application. The MVS-8000X offers the following stunning features for 1080p/59.94/50 and 3D production via a 3-Gbps interface as the flagship model of Sony MVS Series production switchers. In addition, this switcher has sufficient inputs and outputs to support 1.5-Gbps left and right signals. Five ME processors realize top-end 3D production, including 2D and 3D mixture production. · Inputs: Equipped with 200 connectors for 144 primary inputs and 20 premium inputs · Outputs: Equipped with 100 connectors for 48 assignable outputs and 20 M/E-delegated outputs · Mix/Effect: - Two M/E banks as standard - Up to five M/E banks are available with the BZS-8200X - Multi-program 2 software, which is equivalent to 10 M/E banks · Keyers: - Eight keyers per M/E bank (1080i/720p mode), four keyers per M/E bank (1080p mode) - Each keyer has a 2.5D resizer as standard; DMEfunction special effects are easy to use · High-definition 1080p/59.94* , 1080p/50* 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50 1080PsF/29.97, 1080PsF/25, 1080PsF/24, 1080PsF/23.976, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 · Standard-definition 480i/59.94 576i/50
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MVS-7000X Multi-format Switcher
The MVS-7000X production switcher is Sony's main production switcher model, and inherits powerful features from the MVS-8000X. It can be upgraded from standard-definition (SD) to an SD/HD multi-format configuration with the simple addition of optional software. Thus, users can start from SD and then, as required, upgrade to SD/HD multi-format. Also, thanks to a powerful Mix/Effect mode selection feature, the MVS-7000X can be configured to meet user requirements with the minimal purchase of a mix/effect board. Users can also install optional DME boards which offer visual effects of superb quality - equivalent to those of the MVE-9000 - with variations including Spot Lighting and Texture Lighting without needing any external devices. These user-oriented capabilities enable system configuration with a lower investment but without sacrificing quality. The MVS-7000X switcher supports excellent stereoscopic 3D production. For fantastic picture quality, it also supports 1080p/59.94/50 production with BZS-7560X Switcher Upgrade Software. This enables users to take full advantage of HD production with features such as transition and keyer. Other optional additions include the MKS-7470X DME Board Set and MKS-7471X DME Board with BZS-7560X/7561X for 3D program production. Dual-link signals can be handled as a single source, without specific settings for each link. The MVS-7000X switcher operates in any of the following formats: 1080p/59.94*2, 1080p/50*2 1080i/59.94*3, 1080i/50*3 1080PsF/29.97*3, 1080PsF/25*3, 1080PsF/24*3, 1080PsF/23.976*3, 720p/59.94*3, 720p/50*3 · Standard-definition 480i/59.94 576i/50
*2 The MVS-7000X requires optional BZS-7560X Switcher Upgrade Software. *3 The MVS-7000X requires optional BZS-7500X/7510X/7520X/7530X Switcher Upgrade Software.
MVS-8000G/GSF Multi-format Switchers
Production switchers in the MVS-8000G/GSF range provide flexible, powerful solutions. They can be upgraded from standard-definition (SD) to an SD/HD multi-format configuration with the simple addition of optional BZS-8500M/8510M software. They can also support excellent stereoscopic 3D production and 1080p/59.94/50*4 production with optional BZS-8560 software, which enables 3D support and fully exploits high picture quality HD production. Furthermore, combined with an optional signal processing unit (the PFV-SP3300 or PFV-SP3100) and signal converter boards (the HKSP-1530 or HKSP-3015), these switchers can be integrated into a 3 Gbps 1080p/59.94/50 stereoscopic 3D production system. MVS-8000G switchers can operate in any of the following formats: · High-definition 1080p/59.94*4, 1080p/50*4 (MVS-8000G only) 1080i/60*5, 1080i/59.94*5, 1080i/50*5 1080p/30*5, 1080p/29.97*5, 1080p/25*5 1080p/24*5, 1080p/23.976*5 720p/59.94*5, 720p/50*5 · Standard-definition 480i/59.94 576i/50
*4 The MVS-8000G/GSF requires optional BZS-8560 Switcher Upgrade Software. *5 The MVS-8000G/GSF requires optional BZS-8500M/8510M/8520M/8530M Switcher Upgrade Software.
· High-definition
MVS-6000 Multi-format Switcher
The MVS-6000 also provides a flexible solution for users to select between a standard-definition (SD) and multi-format configuration. This production switcher selectively supports the more commonly used signal formats as shown in the following chart: · High-definition 1080i/59.94*6, 1080i/50*6, 720p/59.94*6, 720p/50*6 · Standard-definition 480i/59.94, 576i/50
*6 The MVS-6000 requires optional BZS-6540M/6550M Switcher Upgrade Software.
*1 The MVS-8000X requires optional BZS-8560X Switcher Upgrade Software.
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Powerful 3D Performance
