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245Dual Link Support
Chapter 1 MVS-8000 Functions
Dual Link Support
By installing the BZS-8560 switcher upgrade software in the MVS-8000G, or
the BZDM-8560 DME upgrade software in the MVE-8000A, you can switch
the signal format to 1080P/59.94 or 1080P/50. In this case, signal input/output
uses a dual link
a)
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a) Standard specified by SMPTE 372M-2002. One video signal is carried by two HD-SDI signals,
allowing data with an increased frame rate to be carried.
Getting access to the software
To use the switcher upgrade software and DME upgrade software, you are
required to enter an install key which validates the software. (If the software
has been factory installed, the install key is not required.)
For the method of obtaining an install key, contact your Sony representative.
On that occasion, you may be required to submit the unique device ID of the
switcher you are using. You can check the unique device ID in the Install menu
of the switcher. For details of operating procedures, see Chapter 16,
“Installation and Device Setup (Install/Unit Config Menu)” (Volume 2).
Note
Switching the signal format to 1080P/59.94 or 1080P/50 requires the optional
multi-format software.
For details of this software option, see page 189.
An MKS-8110G 17-input board and MKS-8160G 24-output board set are also
required.
Setting the signal format to 1080P/59.94 or 1080P/50
You can switch the signal format to 1080P/59.94 or 1080P/50 in setup.
For details, see “Setting the Signal Format (Format Menu)” in Chapter 16
(Volume 2).
You can also switch the signal format with a GPI input.
For details, see the following sections of Chapter 16 (Volume 2), depending on
the device.
• “Interfacing With External Devices (Device Interface Menu)” in “Setup
Relating to Switcher Processor”