For.A MV-1620HSA 3G/HD/SD/Analog Mixed High-Resolution Multi-Viewer,16 Channels
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For.A MV-1620HSA 3G/HD/SD/Analog Mixed High-Resolution Multi-Viewer, 16 Channels, Dual-Screen Output

SKU: FAMV1620HSA

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What type of signals does the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer support?

The MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer supports 4K-input and 16 channels of mixed 3G/HD/SD-SDI or analog composite signals. It also accommodates 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or analog composite sources in its mixed-source environment.

How many channels can the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer display simultaneously?

The MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer can display up to 16 channels simultaneously on one or two screens. When cascaded with other units, it can display up to 64 sources at once.

What is the Layout Manager in the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer?

The Layout Manager is a Windows application that comes with the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer. It allows you to customize your window layout, register or change layout patterns, adjust title display, and configure other settings as needed.

Does the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer offer any audio monitoring features?

Yes, the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer is equipped with an audio level monitor that can handle up to 16 channels embedded in each 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal. It also offers audio monitoring output via HD-SDI, HDMI, or analog audio output.

Can the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer stream video over the internet?

Yes, the MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer offers video streaming over Ethernet. This feature allows for additional local computer display or remote monitoring. You can even capture the video, saving frames before and after errors or specified triggers on a Windows computer.

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For.A MV-1620HSA Specifications

  • Video Formats

    3G: 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level A/B)
    Level-B: At 1920 x 1080 only
    HD: 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1035/60i, 1035/59.94i, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98p, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/24p, 720/23.98p, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF
    SD: 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)

  • Video Inputs

    Accepts the following signals. (Mix input, asynchronous acceptable)
    16x 75Ohms BNC
    SDI/analog composite switching

  • 3G/HD/SD-SDI

    3G-SDI (Level-A/B): 3 Gbps
    HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps
    SD-SDI: 270 Mbps

  • Analog composite

    Analog composite: 1.0 Vp-p
    Quantization: Y: 8-bit, C: 8-bit

  • Background (MV-1620DO)

    3G-SDI (Level A): 3 Gbps 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
    HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps 720/59.94p 720/50p

  • Audio Input: Embedded

    Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (sync to input video signals)
    Quantization: 16 to 24-bit
    16 channels per 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal
    (4 groups, 8 stereo pairs)

  • Audio Input: Analog (MV-1620DO)

    Analog audio: Balanced or unbalanced
    D-sub 37-pin (female), inch screw
    Input impedance: 600Ohms/Hi-Z
    Input level: -10 dBV/-3 dBu/0 dBu/+4 dBu,
    Maximum input level (with +4 dBu input level): +24 dBu
    (balanced), +18 dBu (unbalanced)
    Rated input power (with 600Ohms termination): +24 dBm
    Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
    Quantization: 24-bit; 8 channels (4 stereo pairs)

  • Audio Input: AES (MV-1620DO)

    AES audio: Unbalanced, 75Ohms, D-sub 37-pin (female), inch screw
    (Short Cold-Shield externally)
    Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
    Quantization: 16 to 24-bit; 8 channels (4 stereo pairs)

  • LTC input (MV-1620IF)

    1 input, SMPTE time code 1.0 Vp-p within +/-6 dB

  • Video Outputs: HDMI (digital output)

    HDMI: 1 (with MV-1620DO: 2 (2 pairs))
    Quantization: R: 8-bit, G: 8-bit, B: 8-bit
    Resolution: 1920 x 1080i/p, 1280 x 720p
    Frequency: 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz
    (Interlaced output also available at 1920 x 1080i/p)
    (No input/output frame rate conversion.)
    Unmatched frame rates may cause repeated or dropped frames

  • Video Outputs: SDI

    75Ohms BNC: 1 (2 with MV-1620DO)
    SDI 1 and 2 output matches the screen for HDMI 1 and 2 output.
    3G-SDI (Level A): 3 Gbps
    HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps

  • Video Outputs: Background (MV-1620IO)

    3G-SDI (Level A): 3 Gbps 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
    HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps 720/59.94p 720/50p
    (Only used for MV-1620HS/HSA background input)

  • Audio Output: Analog

    Ports: 1 (with MV-1620DO: 2 (2 pairs))
    RCA pin jacks: 2 (1 stereo pair), unbalanced
    Output impedance: 100Ohms or less
    Output level: -10 dBV
    Maximum input level: +5 dBV
    Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
    Quantization: 24-bit

  • Audio Output: Embedded (SDI)

    4 groups (8 stereo pairs)
    Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
    Quantization: 24-bit

  • Audio Output: Embedded (HDMI)

    4 stereo pairs
    Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
    Quantization: 24-bit

  • Genlock Input (MV-1620DO)

    BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 Vp-p, Tri-level sync: 0.6 Vp-p

  • I/O Delay

    0.5 to 1 frame (asynchronous input)
    0.5 frame (synchronous input, "Minimum Delay Mode" is ON)

  • Video Windows

    Up to 20 (with output option: up to 20 windows in all on 2 screens)

  • Clock Windows

    Up to 4 (with output option, up to 4 windows in all on 2 screens.)
    Internal clock or LTC time code selectable. Time correction via GPI or SNTP. Internal clock accuracy: within +/-15 sec/month (at 25 deg. C)

  • Count up/down Timer

    Can be displayed in clock window. (Internal clock or LTC is selectable for remaining time counter.)
    (Stopwatch/timer uses an internal crystal oscillator: +/-50 ppm within operating temperature (0deg. to 40deg.))

  • Information Display

    Clock window can be used for information display. Displays error logs, multi-viewer information, or entered text.

  • Background Display

    Memory: 4 / Display: 1 per output
    Max. size: 1920 x 1080

  • Logo Display

    Memory: 8 / Display: Max. 2 per output
    Max. size: 1024 x 512

  • Screen Layout

    User customized layout
    Up to 16 layout patterns can be saved.

  • Title Display

    Character limit: Max. 16 characters x 2 lines for each input channel
    Supported characters: Letters, numbers, symbols, Korean characters and Japanese kana/kanji (JIS 1 and 2)

  • Tally Display

    Indicated as a frame (red/green/orange) or marker (red/green) on each input window. Colors are adjustable.

  • Audio Level Display

    Up to 16 audio channels of audio level metering per input

  • Time Code Display

    Display for 3G/HD/SD-SDI Ancillary Timecode (ATC)
    Reader mode: Ancillary Timecode (ATC) is not passed through
    Timecode input in LTC connector is not displayed

  • Video Monitoring

    Detects video loss, frozen frames, incorrect luminance/black level and CRC error.
    Detected by calculating the active picture CRC for input signals to check whether this value remains the same for each frame

  • Safety Area Marker

    Displays safety areas on each window.

  • Audio Monitoring

    Detects audio loss, silence and excessive audio levels.

  • Closed Captioning Monitoring

    Detects loss of closed captioning.

  • Interfaces

    Interfaces other than Ethernet require installation of the MV-1620IF option.
    RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485: 1x D-sub 9-pin (male)
    Baud rate: 9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 bps
    Data length: 8-bit, stop bit 1-bit
    Parity: none/odd/even

  • Interfaces (Cont.)

    GPIO:1x D-sub 50-pin (female) ; 18-pin used for both input and output
    Max. 48 inputs/18 outputs
    I/O selectable
    LAN: 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
    1x RJ-45 (CAT 5e-compliant)

  • Layout Manager (Windows Software)

    Window size and position settings (Layout Editor screen)
    Switching output video and audio (Remote Controller screen)
    Editing and registering logos and backgrounds (Logo Registry screen)

  • Live Viewer

    Software for video streaming (Windows software)

  • Data Backup

    Stores settings internally to the memory (rewrite capacity: approx. 100,000).
    Frequent setting changes may impair data retention.

  • Temperature

    0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F

  • Humidity

    30% to 90% (no condensation)

  • Backup Battery

    Internal lithium battery (to maintain time)

  • Power

    100 V AC to 240 V AC +/-10% 50Hz/60Hz

  • Power Consumption

    88 VA (86 W) (at 100 V AC to 120 V AC)
    107 VA (85 W) (at 200 V AC to 240 V AC)

  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    lithium

  • Battery Type

    non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    430 x 44 x 475mm / 16.93 x 1.73 x 18.70" EIA 1 RU

  • Weight

    6.9kg / 15.21lbs

About For.A MV-1620HSA

When it comes to advanced, high-tech, and sophisticated video monitoring, the MV-1620HSA 3G/HD/SD/Analog Mixed High-Resolution Multi-Viewer stands out with its state-of-the-art features and multi-functional capabilities. This compact 1U multi-viewer supports 4K-input and provides 16 channels of mixed 3G/HD/SD-SDI or analog composite signals, offering high-resolution, dual-screen output for superior video quality.

The MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer is designed to enhance your surveillance, security, and monitoring applications. It can display up to 16 channels simultaneously on one or two screens, and can be cascaded with other units to display an impressive 64 sources at once. This feature, combined with negligible sync signal latency, ensures seamless video monitoring.

This multi-viewer supports a versatile mixed-source environment, accommodating 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or analog composite sources. It also supports asynchronous input and a wide array of formats and frame rates, including NTSC, PAL, 1080/59.94i, and 1080/50i, without any frame rate conversion.

The MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer comes with a Layout Manager, a Windows application that allows you to customize your window layout. You can register or change layout patterns, adjust title display, and configure other settings as needed. It also allows you to store up to 16 layout patterns on the viewer, which can be applied directly from the front panel control.

In addition to computer-based layout management, this multi-viewer also offers video streaming over Ethernet. This feature allows for additional local computer display or remote monitoring. You can even capture the video, saving frames before and after errors or specified triggers on a Windows computer.

The MV-1620HSA Multi-Viewer is equipped with an audio level monitor that can handle up to 16 channels embedded in each 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal. It also offers audio monitoring output via HD-SDI, HDMI, or analog audio output. Errors can be prominently displayed through a full-screen display, a flashing border, error icon, or error message.

This multi-viewer also supports tally/title/timecode/safety area displays, logo/background registration, time, timer, and information display, and AFD-compatible cropping. It can detect closed captioning for each channel, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient video monitoring experience.

For.A MV-1620HSA Features

  • High-resolution multi-viewer supporting 4K-input and 16 channels of mixed 3G/HD/SD-SDI or analog composite signals
  • Advanced dual-screen output, capable of displaying 16 channels simultaneously or up to 64 sources when cascaded with other units
  • Versatile mixed-source environment, accommodating 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or analog composite sources
  • Includes Layout Manager, a Windows application for customizing window layout and managing settings
  • Provides video streaming over Ethernet for additional local computer display or remote monitoring
  • Equipped with an audio level monitor and audio monitoring output, ensuring comprehensive video and audio monitoring

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Key Features

  • Manage multiple video sources easily with this 16-channel high-resolution multi-viewer.
  • Enjoy seamless switching between 3G/HD/SD/Analog signals for versatile video production.
  • Dual-screen output enhances your monitoring capabilities for complex video projects.
  • Ensure reliable connection with low latency, ideal for live broadcasting and events.
  • Customize layouts and display settings for efficient video monitoring and control.
  • Wide compatibility with various video formats guarantees smooth integration into existing setups.

What's in the box:

  • For.A MV-1620HSA 3G/HD/SD/Analog Mixed High-Resolution Multi-Viewer
  • AC Cord
  • Rack Mount Brackets
  • CD-ROM
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • For.A 1 Year Limited Warranty