XVS-7000

Mid-range 4K/3G/HD video switcher for IP

and SDI

Overview Flexible switcher for HD live production operations upgradable for 4K and
IP at any time
The XVS-7000 multi-format video switcher delivers massive benefits in terms of
flexibility and operability for mid-range productions, giving you the ability to realise a
powerful mixed environment with SDI and IP. Utilising the flexible ICP-X7000 X-Panel
assignable modular design, you can configure the control panel to suit your specific
operations.

The XVS-7000 features 6 M/E, 112 inputs, 48 assignable outputs and format convertor
outputs, plus up to 24 keyers in HD. According to your production environment and
workflow requirements, the XVS-7000 is upgradable to 4K production switcher with
powerful 4K features, as well as IP and SDI mixed production capabilities.
IP Live switcher
The core of the new generation IP Live production system supports not only Network
Media Interface (NMI) but also the SMPTE ST 2110 Professional Media Over Managed IP
Networks suite of standards, enabling a mixed IP and SDI production environment.
12G-SDI based live switcher
The XVS-9000 supports 12G-SDI interfaces functioning on-board format conversion for
every incoming and outgoing video signal to offer greater options for applications such
as in-house studios, OB vehicles and flypacks.
Powerful 4K switcher
4K production capability with 3 M/E, 28 inputs, 12 assignable outputs for 4K and format
converter outputs, plus up to 6 full keyers and 6 sub keyers
4K 3D Digital Multi Effects (DME)
The newly developed 4K DME board offers up to 2 channels of floating 4K 3D DME
capability for the XVS-8000. This 4K DME board can also be configured with the XVS-
9000 switcher (up to 4 Ch), XVS-8000 switcher (up to 2 Ch), and the XVS-6000
switcher (1 Ch).
Evolutionary switcher controller
The XVS-7000 utilises the ICP-X7000 X-Panel for very flexible panel configuration with a
modular style design, OLED display, RGB XPT buttons and LCD button pad. The button
layout is also re-designed. The X-Panel has a flexible mounting style for flat or curved
mounting, or even for splitting into two positions.
Switcher Processor Options
Multi-format Switcher Processor

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 • XKS-S8110 - SDI Input Connector Board
• XKS-S8111 - SDI Input and FC Connector Board
• XKS-S8112 - 12G-SDI Input Board
• XKS-Q8111 - QSFP IP Input and FC Connector Board
• XKS-C8111 - 100G IP Input Board
• XKS-8160 - Output Processor Board
• XKS-S8165 - SDI Output Connector Board
• XKS-S8167 - 12G-SDI Output Board
• XKS-Q8166 - QSFP IP Output and FC Connector Board
• XKS-C8166 - 100G IP Output Board
• XKS-7210 - Mix Effect Board
• XKS-8440 - Frame Memory Board
• XKS-8460 - Format Converter Board
• XKS-8470 - HD DME Board
• XKS-8475 - DME Board
• XZS-7510 - Switcher Upgrade Software (4K Upgrade for 1st ME Board)
• XZS-7520 - Switcher Upgrade Software (4K Upgrade for 2nd ME Board)
• XZS-7530 - Switcher Upgrade Software (4K Upgrade for 3rd ME Board)
• XZS-7200 - Multi Program 2 Software
Switcher Control Panel
ICP-X7000 Series
• MKS-X7011 – Menu Panel
• MKS-X7017 – 36 XPT Module
• MKS-X7018 – 28 XPT Module
• MKS-X7019 – 20 XPT Module
• MKS-X7020 – Standard Transition Module
• MKS-X7021 – Simple Transition Module
• MKS-X7023 – Key Transition Module
• MKS-X7024 – FlexiPad Module
• MKS-X7026 – 10-key Pad Module
• MKS-X7031TB – Track Ball Module
• MKS-X7032 – Key Fader Module
• MKS-X7033 – Utility/Shot Box Module
• MKS-X7035 – Key Control Module
• MKS-X7040 – Blank Panel (1/3)
• MKS-X7041 – Blank Panel (1/2)
• MKS-X7042 – Blank Panel (1/6)
• MKS-X7075 – Extension Adapter
• PWS-110SC1 – Switcher Control Station
Remote Panel
• MKS-8080 – AUX BUS Remote Panel
• MKS-8082 – AUX BUS Remote Panel
Device Control Unit
• MKS-X2700 – System Interface Unit
• MKS-X7700 – System Interface Unit
• MKS-X7701 – Tally/GPI Output Board
• MKS-X7702 – Serial Interface Board
Virtual Shot Box Software
• BZPS-7020 - Virtual Shot Box Base Software
• BZPS-7021 - Virtual Shot Box Additional Software
Virtual Menu

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 • BZPS-7030 - Virtual Menu Base Software
• BZPS-7031 - Virtual Menu Additional Software

Features Supports Networked Media Interface (NMI) and SMPTE ST 2110

The XVS-7000 supports the Networked Media Interface (NMI), developed by Sony and
some of the world’s leading broadcast industry organisations. NMI combines the latest
IP network technologies with a current SDI standard interface to support any resolution
of video transmission. The XVS-7000 also supports two key industry standards –
SMPTE ST 2110 Media Transport and AMWA NMOS Device Discovery – with the new
100G based IP interface boards. While conventional systems require multiple different
types of cables to carry various signal types (video, audio, reference, metadata and
control data), NMI and SMPTE ST 2110 require only a single standard network cable
passing through conventional network switches.

12G-SDI interfaces
New 12G-SDI input and output boards further expand the line-up of XVS interface
options. The 12G-SDI interface boards have on-board input or output format converter,
and any input or output signal can be converted to an appropriate video signal.

Upgradable to 4K operations
The XVS-7000 is easily upgradable to 4K production, allowing users to adapt the
switcher as their workflows demand it. The processors of the XVS-7000 can be
configured to suit the exact needs of each particular user in terms of operation,
resolution, frame rate, number of I/Os, number of M/E banks, and more. All inputs and
outputs can be assignable for 4K. The switcher allows up and down format conversion
between 4K, HD and SD. 4K CG wipe is also available.

6 M/E for large HD production systems

6 M/E functionality enables you to operate in large HD productions.

112 inputs and 48 assignable outputs for HD

All inputs can have format converter capability depending on the Input option
configuration. An additional format converter outputs* and 2 multi-viewer outputs are
also available.

* The number of additional Format Converter outputs depends on format selection,

from 4 to 16.

Resource sharing for multiple productions

With on-going pressures to find operational efficiencies within production workflows,
the XVS-7000 supports resource sharing. Resource sharing provides a highly flexible
and efficient production environment in which a single processor can be configured to
perform multiple disparate tasks. Processor features such as inputs/outputs, mix-
effect banks etc., can be allocated to different control panels either within or outside of
the facility to provide the ultimate in scalable local and/or remote operations.

Variety video format support

4K 2SI/SQD, 3G Level-A
1080/59.94p,50p
1080/59.94i,50i

etc.

Up and down conversion between 4K, HD and SD

The XVS-7000 switcher allows up/down/cross/level conversion between 4K, HD and SD
using optional format converter board XKS-8460 as well as the 3G-SDI input board
XKS-S8111 and 12G-SDI input board XKS-S8112. This options provide up and down

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 conversion between 4K (2160p) and HD (1080p, 1080i), and between HD (1080p, 1080i
and 720p) and SD (480i and 576i), cross-conversion between 4K 2SI and 4K SQD, and
between 1080i and 720p, and level conversion between Level-A and Level-B at input
and/or output.

Sophisticated layering on M/E cards

There are 8 keyers on an individual M/E cards that permit sophisticated layering
techniques. Each keyer has its own auto-transition control separately from the main
fader, which allows you to insert or remove keys on an individual basis with
independent wipes, DME wipes, or dissolves. All full keyers with 2.5D resizer and
chroma key are available in both 4K and HD, as well as additional Sub Keyers* with
linear and luminance key in 4K.

* Sub Keyer is another keyer which allows Linear and Lum Keying for 4K content.

Variety of M/E mode selections

Using the advanced mix effect modes in the XVS-7000, one bank can be configured to
control not only the main M/E output, but also a sub mix from that M/E. This Double M/E
Mode is perfect for producing multiple outputs of the same event, for example "clean"
and "dirty" feeds of a soccer match from within the same M/E.

Adjustable resizer function for each keyer

The resizer function allows you to create simple 2.5D DME effects with every keyer,
with adjustable parameters such as Expand, Shrink, Locate, Rotate X, and Rotate Y.

Precise effects
Fine key technology allows precise adjustment of key positions and border widths on a
sub-pixel level within the range of 8H on all of these switchers. For additional power
and user convenience, the XVS-7000 also features Sony's unique Processed Key mode
and DME-link function.

Enhanced frame memory system with CG wipe

HD CG wipe is available, together with audio. The processor has an enhanced frame
memory system, whereby instant recall of up to 5,000 frames (equivalent to an
approx. 160 seconds movie) are available as source in HD. Additionally, more frames
are directly available from the embedded large capacity SSD drive.

Mix function on aux bus outputs

The switcher provides a mix transition, rather than a hard cut on aux bus outputs.

Colour correction function

Primary colour correction is available on every aux output as standard as well as on
inputs as option.

Simplified live operations with programmable macros

Macros are extremely useful in live environments when time is critical and there is no
tolerance for making operational mistakes. Using the FlexiPad module, or the 10-key
Pad module, users can simply record operational sequences, then store and assign
them to any desired button. Not only can macros record complex panel operational
sequences, but menu operation can also be recorded as a macro. Macros can be
edited either directly from the control panel or by using the touch-screen menu display.

Optional integrated DME processor

The DME processor can be integrated within XVS-7000 by installing up to two optional
XKS-8470 boards (2-channels per board, 4-channels in total in HD) or up to two XKS-
8475 boards (1-channel per board, 2-channels in total in 4K), or one XKS-8470 and one
XKS-8475 in mixture.

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 External device control
External VTRs, DDRs, P-bus and AMP devices can be controlled directly from the
control panel of the XVS-8000 using MKS-X7700 or MKS-X2700 device control units via
RS-422 and IP. The system supports the majority of servers using VDCP, Odetics or
AMP remote control protocol.

Intelligent multi-functional tally system

The XVS-7000 provides an intelligent and multi-functional tally system, which
seamlessly integrates the switcher and router tally functions, via parallel tally ports,
serial tally ports and IP port. Multiple on-air and recording tallies can easily be
programmed on the switcher system – so that even complex tally requirements are
accommodated. Extra parallel tally ports can be obtained simply by adding tally boards
to the MKS-X7700, or by using the MKS-X2700.

Flexible X-Panel assignable modular design

The ICP-X7000 X-Panel offers very flexible panel configuration with a modular style
design, OLED display, RGB XPT buttons and LCD button pad. The button layout is also
re-designed. The X-Panel has a flexible mounting style for flat or curved mounting, or
even for splitting into two positions. XPT FlexiPad allows function mapping
customisation according to your operators’ preferences.

Single panel and multi-panel configurations increase your options

With System Interface Unit (SIU) MKS-X2700 or MKS-X7700 as a device controller and
Switcher Control Station (SCS) PWS-110SC1, you can operate the switcher as a single
panel system or multi-panel system, greatly increasing your options.

More Freedom of control with the Virtual Shot Box and Virtual Menu
The XVS Series control panel can be partly operated remotely via Ethernet using the
web application called Virtual Shot Box and Virtual Menu. With Virtual Shot Box, buttons
and functions are customizable so you can assign macro, snapshot, shot box, XPT
switching, and other functions as you wish, whereas the operational menus on the
Menu Panel MKS-X7011 can be utilised in the Virtual Menu application by which the
engineering operation can be free. These web applications can be used on any device
with a web browser installed with Ethernet connection; this means that wireless
operation is also supported using mobile devices. There are many possibilities using
these applications. For example, you can use Virtual Shot Box with the control panel as
a shot box or assist the main switcher operator from any location; in addition, the
anchor or talent can use it by themselves, switching on-air images from a sports arena
and more.

Data Manager for sharing switcher data

Improves data management workflow and can reduce show set-up times, as well as
making for data back-up and maintenance.

Specifications General
Power requirement s 100 t o 240 V ± 10% AC 50/60 Hz

22A t o 9.2A (when equipped wit h all

Current consumpt ion
inst allable opt ion boards)

Operat ing t emperat ure 5ºC t o 40ºC (41ºF t o 104ºF)

Performance guarant eed

10ºC t o 35ºC (50ºF t o 95ºF)
t emperat ure

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 St orage t emperat ure - 20ºC t o 60ºC (- 4ºF t o 140ºF)

Operat ing humidit y 10% t o 90%

Dimensions (W/H/D)
440 x 354.4 x 582.9 mm
(excluding project ions)

Approx. 60 kg (132 lb 4 oz) (when equipped

Mass
wit h all inst allable opt ion boards)

Remote Control Connector

NETWORK (MVS LAN) RJ-45, complies wit h 1000BASE-T st andard

NETWORK (UTL LAN*) RJ-45, complies wit h 1000BASE-T st andard

Reference Input
REF IN BNC t ype, 75Ω wit h loop-t hrough
out put
HDTV syst ems: HD t ri-level sync / SDTV
Reference input
analog black burst / SDTV analog sync
SDTV syst ems: Analog black burst / analog
sync

AC Input
AC IN A, B, C, D 3-pin AC connect or

Input/Output
Maximum number of input s • BNC (x 112) for primary input s**

• BNC (x 48) for out put s**

Maximum number of out put s • BNC (x 16) for format convert er out put s**
• BNC (x 8) for Mult i Viewer (2CH)**

Notes
* For fut ure use

Alt ernat ive connect ions for QSFP+ and

**
QSFP28 are available

Related products

XVS-8000 XVS-6000 XVS-9000 ICP-X7000

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swit ch er for IP an d SDI swit ch er for IP an d SDI form at IP-ready video an d MVS-X Series swit ch ers
swit ch er

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H igh -en d 3G / H D / SD
swit ch er

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