Setting Conversion Formats - Sony MVS-6000 User Manual

Setting Conversion Formats

Installing the MKS-8450G Format Converter Board in the MVS-6000 enables
signal video format conversions.
This operation is valid only when BB is selected in the <Ref Input Format>
group.
Format converter
Installing the MKS-8450G Format Converter Board in the switcher enables the
following signal video format conversions.
• Up-conversion: from SD (4:3) to HD (16:9)
• Down-conversion: from HD (16:9) to SD (4:3)
• Cross-conversion: from HD (720P) to HD (1080i), or from HD (1080i) to
HD (720P)
The maximum number of input signals for which format conversion is possible
is 8, and the maximum number of output signals is 2.
Notes
• After format conversion, input and output signals have one-frame delays
with respect to the reference signals.
• It is not possible to apply the safe title function to output signals subjected to
format conversion.
• When the input reference signal for HD system is set to Tri Sync, the format
converter function is not available.
For details, see "Switching the Input Reference Signal for HD System"
(page 19)
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Setting the Signal Format (Format Menu)