Kramer Electronics has introduced the MV-6, a multi-viewer for 3G HD-SDI video signals. The unit is HDTV compatible and has a maximum input data rate of 3Gbps.
iThe device can display up to six inputs in any combination, and output the image in multiple formats supporting either pre-programmed or customisable screen divisions.
MV-6 features Kramer's re-Klocking and equalization technology on each input, which rebuilds the digital signal so that it can travel longer distances.
The device supports standard definition, high definition, and 3G high definition serial digital video signals (SD/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI). Specifically, the MV-6 is compatible with SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M signals and supports data rates of 270Mbps, 1483.5Mbps, 1485Mbps, 2967Mbps, and 2970Mbp.
Furthermore, each input also has a corresponding looping output. On the output side, the MV-6 supports SDI (259M), HD-SDI (292M), and 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M) serial digital signals, and has an HDMI and composite video output as well.
The MV-6 is housed in a standard 19" 2U rack-mountable enclosure with rack "ears" included. The flexible control options featured are via IR remote and Ethernet & RS-232 (supplied with PC control software). The two-row 4.3" color LCD preview screen (16:9) displays the output signal on the front panel. The front panel also features buttons to freeze, resize, and position the picture; in addition to, four pre-programmed and two user-definable screen handling buttons making the unit easy to monitor and control.
The MV-6 multiviewer is suitable for professional broadcasting, production studios, rental and staging and presentation applications.