Sony Multi-Format Production Switcher

The Sony Multi-Format Production Switcher is packed in an extremely compact chassis, the MFS-2000 Series of switchers is intended for use in small-scale OB vehicles, production studios and editing suites. Its multi-format capability allows it to operate in any current SD or HD format, making it suitable for productions both today and tomorrow.Three types of control panel are available, each built to provide a high level of operational performance.The MFS-2000 is supplied with a range of powerful features. In addition, a 2-channel DME function with various preset effect patterns, including nonlinear capability, a powerful frame memory system and an RGB color corrector function are all available as options. What's more, the MFS-2000 Series offers many operational benefits such as an easy-to-operate color touch-screen LCD panel and a FlexiPad control panel with color LCD buttons. The MFS-2000 represents an ideal combination of power, size, versatility. Multi-format Capability The MFS-2000 Series is a sophisticated switcher system available in both standard definition and multi-format configurations. The resolutions and frame rates for each configuration are listed below. All standard definition configurations can easily be upgraded to a multi-format system with minimal cost, simply by upgrading the software. This flexibility allows users to choose a switcher that meets their budgetary, operational and future needs. Multi-format configuration: 1080i/59.94, 501080p/29.97, 25, 24, 23.976720p/59.94480i/59.94576i/50.Standard definition configuration: 480i/59.94 576i/50 Switcher Features The MFS-2000 Series provides a multitude of switcher features like 1 M/E configuration provides 1 M/E with 2 keyers and 2 DSKs, 1.5 M/E configuration provides 1 M/E with 2 keyers and P/P transition with 2 DSKs. Each keyer offers linear key, luminance key, chroma key and pattern key with edge and mask functions. Key edges can be added without key-drop using a dedicated frame memory. Full featured M/E wipes including advanced wipe patterns and support for Snapshot and Macros. Provides both M/E and Effect Snapshot memories. With the advanced Macro function, complex key sequences can be learned, edited and attached for recall to many control-panel buttons. External devices including VTRs can be controlled directly from the MFS-2000 switcher system using the MKS-2700 Device Control Unit. Useful preset effect patterns The MFS-2000 gives users stunning preset effect patterns, without the need for complicated programming, in the form of preset wipes and DME wipe patterns. Plus, it is equipped with various effect modifiers that enable flexible pattern adjustments to be performed and memorized on the control surface. These useful presets allow impressive visuals to be created extremely quickly and easily. FlexiPad control panel with color LCD buttons The unique FlexiPad control panel enables operations such as Macro, M/E and Effect Snapshot to be stored and recalled with the touch of a button. The use of color LCD buttons to indicate assigned functions gives users extremely intuitive operation. Easy-to-use color touch-screen LCD panel The color touch-screen LCD panel provides users with effective and straightforward menu control. A variety of operational parameters are displayed, which can be adjusted directly from the panel. Tally operation The switcher processor provides both serial and parallel tally outputs. A single serial port and up to 16 parallel tally ports are provided as standard. In addition, 36 programmable tally ports can be gained by adding the optional MKS-2700 DeviceControl Unit. Redundant power supply Both the control panel and the switcher processor can be fitted with redundant power supply units, giving operators the security required for live productions. Low power consumption Power consumption is less than 500 W for a 1.5 M/E-configured processor with the plug-in DME installed. Multiple peripheral interfaces Equipped with various peripheral interfaces, the MFS-2000 Series operates as a powerful live production tool. Through the 8 input /8 output GPI connector, many internal machine functions, including operating format, can be switched remotely. An additional GPI port is provided on the control panel and an S-BUS interface is also provided to which an MKS-8080/ 8082 AUX bus remote panel can be connected. Compact Control Panels and Switcher Processor Three types of control panels are available, each one designed to meet the requirements of space-limited applications. Together with a 3RU switcher processor chassis, this makes the MFS-2000 an ideal choice in any situation where space is at a premium. 1 M/E Control Panel,19-inch rack width with 12-crosspoint buttons. 1.5 M/E Control Panel, 19-inch rack width with 12-crosspoint buttons. 1.5 M/E Wide Control Panel, 576-mm width with 20-crosspoint buttons. Switcher processor I/Os: 8 input/4 output or 16 input/8 output.