Sony MCS-8M User Manual

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Overview
Introduction
The MCS-8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be 
used in SD, HD, and 3D systems. This unit allows you to perform video switching 
with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations.
System configuration example: Live recording / production system (HD system)
For details on configurations for SD or 3D systems, see “System Configuration Examples” (
Advanced Settings).
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Presenter computer
Presenter 
microphone
Projector
DVI-D
DVI-D
Host microphone
DVI-I
HD SDI
HDMI
HD SDI
PA, etc.
Multi Viewer display
Headphones
PGM monitoring display
Recording equipment 
with HD SDI input
Camera with HD SDI output
Recording equipment with 
HD SDI output
CD/DVD
 player
HD SDI
USB flash drive 
(CG material)
PGM OUT
HD SDI
Camera with HDMI output
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DVI
⇔HDMI 
conversion cable
DVI
⇔HDMI 
conversion cable