1080p/60(3G), HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and analog composite input Multi Viewer. Maximum 16 inputs
Video and Audio Systems for Broadcast Post-Production, and Professional Video

FOR-A : MV-1620HSA
Description
The For-A MV-1620HSA is a compact (1U) multi-viewer that accepts up to 16 channels of mixed 3G/HD/SD-SDI or analog composite signals for monitoring on one or two screens. It can be cascaded with other units to display up to 64 sources at once. Full-featured, the unit offers a customizable window layout. View audio levels and use AFD-compatible cropping or information display as needed.
Features
MV-1620HSA features include:
- View two channels in different layouts
- View up to 20 windows for two channels
- View up to 4 clocks for two channels
- View up to 2 logos and 1 background per output
Specifications
Video Formats |
3G: 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level A/B) |
Video Inputs |
Accepts the following signals. (Mix input, asynchronous acceptable) |
3G/HD/SD-SDI |
3G-SDI (Level-A/B): 3 Gbps |
Analog composite |
Analog composite: 1.0 Vp-p |
Background (MV-1620DO) |
3G-SDI (Level A): 3 Gbps 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p |
Audio Input |
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Embedded |
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (sync to input video signals) |
Analog (MV-1620DO) |
Analog audio: Balanced or unbalanced |
AES (MV-1620DO) |
AES audio: Unbalanced, 75Ω, D-sub 37-pin (female), inch screw |
LTC input (MV-1620IF) |
1 input, SMPTE time code 1.0 Vp-p within ±6 dB |
Video Outputs |
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HDMI (digital output) |
HDMI: 1 (with MV-1620DO: 2 (2 pairs)) |
SDI |
75Ω BNC: 1 (2 with MV-1620DO) |
Background (MV-1620IO) |
3G-SDI (Level A): 3 Gbps 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p |
Audio Output |
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Analog |
Ports: 1 (with MV-1620DO: 2 (2 pairs)) |
Embedded (SDI) |
4 groups (8 stereo pairs) |
Embedded (HDMI) |
4 stereo pairs |
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) |
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.) |
Count up/down Timer, Remaining Time Counter |
Can be displayed in clock window. (Internal clock or LTC is selectable for remaining time counter.) |
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 |
Logo Display |
Memory: 8 / Display: Max. 2 per output |
Screen Layout |
User customized layout |
Title Display |
Character limit: Max. 16 characters × 2 lines for each input channel |
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: |
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Video Monitoring |
Detects video loss, frozen frames, incorrect luminance/black level, and CRC error. |
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. |
GPIO: D-sub 50-pin (female) × 1; 18-pin used for both input and output |
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LAN: 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T |
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Layout Manager |
Window size and position settings (Layout Editor screen) |
Live Viewer |
Software for video streaming (Windows software) |
Data Backup |
Stores settings internally to the memory (rewrite capacity: approx. 100,000). |
Temperature/Humidity |
0℃ to 40℃ / 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) |
Dimensions/Weight |
EIA 1 RU 430 (W) x 44 (H) x 475 (D) mm / 6.9 kg |
Accessories |
Quick Setup Guide, AC cord, Rack mount brackets, CD-ROM |
Options |
MV-1620PS: Redundant power supply |