* V1.03 Firmware Update: Free of charge and available in June 2012 via USB port. This update includes an
Audio Follow Video function. More details will be announced at the end of May 2012.
The MCS-8M is Audio video Mixing Compact Switcher with a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer.
This user-friendly switcher has many preset DME wipe patterns, a built-in multi-viewer, one-channel frame
memory output, an Input Freeze function for each source, the ability to import still images via a USB port, a
3D Mode function, a six-channel audio mixer, AUX MIX and more.
See more info:
MCS-8M Demonstration Video
MCS-8M Interview Video Video
Highlights:
• The MCS-8M comes equipped with a multi viewing function, allowing a single monitor to display all
input signals, PGM, and PVW, AUX1 PGM and PVW, AUX2 PGM and PVW via SDI and/or DVI-I
outputs.
• The MCS-8M offers 4 HD SDI inputs and 3 HDMI input and 1 DVI input output in HD Mode. In SD
mode, 4 SD SDI inputs and 3 Composite inputs and 1 DVI-I are available.
• The MCS-8M offers 4 HD SDI outputs in HD Mode,used as AUX outputs. For each AUX out, one of
the signals is assignalbe from PGM, PVW, AUX1PGM, AUX1PVW, AUX2PGM, AUX2PVW or
MV. Also 2 DVI-I out (used as AUX and MV) are available.
• The MCS-8M offers 4 SD SDI outputs in SD Mode,used as AUX outputs. For each AUX out, one of
the signals is assignalbe from PGM, PVW, AUX1PGM, AUX1PVW, AUX2PGM, AUX2PVW or
MV. Also 2 DVI-D out (used as AUX and MV) and 1 Composite out (used as AUX) are available.
• Equipped 6ch Audio mixing function has audio delay adjustment.
• AUX1 and AUX2 can be used as secondaly PGM out with AUX MIX function.
• Audio Vidoe Follow function
System Specifications Detail:
Video Formats
HD mode:
HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 720/59.94p,720/50p)
SD mode:
SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i)
Inputs and Outputs
Specifications
Detail:
Video Input HD mode:
HD-SDI x 4: BNC
HDMI x3 *MCS-8M does not support HDCP
DVI-I x 1: SXGA, WXGA, XGA, HDTV60(1080/60p), HDTV50(1080/50p)
*MCS-8 does not support HDCP
SD mode:
SD-SDI x 4: BNC
Composite x3: BNC
DVI-I x 1: SXGA, WXGA, XGA,
Video Input (Option) N/A
Reference Input
HD mode:
Analog black burst or Tri-level sync: BNC, with Loopthrough: BNC
SD mode:
Analog black burst: BNC, with Loopthrough: BNC
Video Output
HD mode:
HD-SDI x 4 (PGM (act as AUX) x 2, AUX x 2) : BNC
DVI-I x 1 (WUXGA, HDTV, SXGA, WXGA, XGA)
SD mode:
SD-SDI x 4 (PGM (act as AUX) x 2, AUX x 2) : BNC
DVI-I x 1 (SXGA, WXGA, XGA)
Composite (AUX) x1: BNC
Video Output (Option) N/A
Reference Outputs
HD mode:
Analog black burst or Tri-level sync: BNC
SD mode:
Analog black burst: BNC
Image Effect Specifications Detail:
Effect
Transition (Fader, AUTO): MIX, WIPE ,DME WIPE(including P in P)
CUT
DSK Chroma key, Luminance key, Linear Key
Interface Specifications Detail:
Remote RS-232 x 1: D-sub 9-pin (for switcher control from external devices)
GPI/TALLY Output D-sub 15-pin x 1D-sub
VISCA Camera Control N/A
LAN N/A
General Specifications Detail:
Power Requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 100V:0.7A, 240V:0.3A
Operating Temperature 41 to 104
o
F (5 to 40
o
C)
Dimensions 16 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches
Weight 13 lb. 4 oz. (5.0 kg)
. 3D Mode function, a six-channel audio mixer, AUX MIX and more. See more info: MCS-8M Demonstration Video MCS-8M Interview Video Video Highlights: • The MCS-8M comes equipped with a multi viewing. function. More details will be announced at the end of May 2012. The MCS-8M is Audio video Mixing Compact Switcher with a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer. This user-friendly switcher has. outputs. • The MCS-8M offers 4 HD SDI inputs and 3 HDMI input and 1 DVI input output in HD Mode. In SD mode, 4 SD SDI inputs and 3 Composite inputs and 1 DVI-I are available. • The MCS-8M offers