OPERATION

MANUAL
MFR-5000
Multi Format Routing Switcher

MFR-18/39RUA
MFR-16/18/39/40RU
MFR-16RUD
MFR-16/32/64RUW
MFR-16RUTA
MFR-GPI
MFR-TALM
13th Edition - Rev. 1
Edition Revision History
Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page
1 - 2011/11/07
2 - (Not released) Added MFR-16ADI/16ADAO option cards.
| Added MFR-18RU.
5 Added MFR-16RU.
Added MFR-GUI.
6 - 2013/05/22 Added MFR-16AAI/AESI/AESO option cards.
Added MFR-16RUD
Added MFR-TALM.
7 - 2013/08/13 Added MFR-16RUW/32RUW remote units
Changed DC cable retaining clamps p6
Added Setup menu for RU Sec. 5-6
Sec. 5-7
Factual errors corrected
7 1 2013/08/21 Changed power consumption for MFR-GPI, Sec. 9-1
MFR-16RUD/16RUW/32RUW
7 2 2013/09/10 Manuals supplied on CD-ROM p5
Changed Setup menu description Sec. 5-7
Sec. 5-8
Changed MFR-16RUW/32RUW front panels Sec. 9-2-7
Sec. 9-2-8
8 - 2013/12/25 Added Main Unit Link function 3-2
Added MFR-64RUW. 2-2, 9-1-8,
9-2-7, etc.
RU current level is applied to RU Salvos. 6-2-2
Added Group LOCK OTHER function. 6-3-2
8 1 2014/03/20 Added CPU2 condition display p 22, 49, 52
Added the max. number of LAN/Serial connections. p 98
Corrected factual errors.
9 (Not Rereaced)
9 1 2014/10/24 Supported MFR-16DTIO cards Sec. 2, 9-1-1
Enabled group button assignments Sec. 5-2-2
Added 2-way Lock buttons (by short and long press) Sec. 5-3 to 5-5
Added serial control commands. Sec. 7-3
10 - 2015/04/06 MFR-16RUTA supported
Changed control command description Sec. 7-3
Added text color tuning for remote control unit Sec. 8
buttons.
Notes on button labels deletec (uploaded to the HP) Appendix
Corrected factual errors.
11 - 2015/06/26 Added Switcher's AUX Crosspoints Switching. Sec. 3-4
Added Destination Lock Status Request Command. Sec. 7-3-5
12 - 2015/11/11 MFR-18/39RUA supported.
12 1 2016/04/01 LAN control command added (signal name import) Sec. 7-3
12 2 2016/09/06 Changed control command description Sec. 7-3
13 - 2017/02/22 Switcher AUX switching supported (HVS-100/110, Secs. 3-3, 3-4
HVS-2000).
Gearbox (MFR-16SDIGB/SDOGB) supported. Secs. 2-1, 2-2,
2-3, 8
13 1 2017/03/01 MFR-16AAIEX/AAOEX suppoerted. Secs. 2-1, 2-2,
2-4

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Firmware / Software Versions and Supported Hardware / Features
Main Unit Firmware Version (*1) GUI Version Supported
Hardware Supported Feature
MFR-5000 (*2)
1.62 or higher 1.63 or higher MFR-64RUW Main Unit Link
1.72 or higher 1.77 or higher MFR-16RUTA -
-MU link of MFR-8000
1.76 or higher 1.85 or higher - and 5000
-Switcher's AUX
Crosspoints Switching
1.79 or higher 1.91 or higher - -Import names
MFR-16AAIEX -Analog audio
1.85 or higher 1.98.1 or higher input/output
MFR-16AAIOEX
MFR-16SDIGB
1.86 or higher 2.01 or higher -Gearbox feature
MFR-16SDOGB
(*1) Click [Primary CPU] in the [Web-based Control: System Settings- MU Info page] to see your version number
under Firmware Version.
(*2) The GUI (Web-based control software) version is displayed on the browser's title bar.

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]

Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage.

Caution

Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion.

Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check the power cord for
Stop excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.

Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the AC outlet.

Caution

[Grounding]

Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock.
Caution

Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
Hazard nature.

[Operation]
Do not operate the unit under hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheric
Hazard conditions. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other hazardous results.

Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
Hazard so could result in fire, other hazards, or a unit malfunction.

If a foreign material does enter the unit, turn the power off and immediately
disconnect the power cord. Remove the material and contact an authorized service
representative if damage has occurred.

[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid impact shock during transit, which may cause
malfunction. When you need to transport the unit, use the original or suitable
Caution alternative packing material.

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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to
the unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal
servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.

Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.

Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after the power has been disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power
Stop supply are especially hazardous.

Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating the unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards
Hazard or a unit malfunction.

[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal odors or noises are noticed coming from the unit, immediately turn the
power off and disconnect the power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions.
If problems similar to the above occur, contact an authorized service representative
Caution before attempting to operate the unit again.

[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]

To rack-mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Doing so may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet that are attached to
Caution the unit, do not reinsert the screws that secure the rubber feet.

[Consumables]
Consumable items that are used in the unit must be periodically replaced. For
further details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced,
refer to the specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life
of the consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are
Caution used, such items should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing
consumable items, contact your dealer.

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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
MFR-5000 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has
occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier
immediately.
 Main Unit
ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-5000 1
AC Cord 1 set AC cable and retaining clip
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type (Attached to unit.)
Power Switch Faceplate 1 Switch guard for MFR-PS.
CD-ROM 1 Operation manual (PDF)
Quick Setup Guide 1

 Input / Output Cards

ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-16SDI/16SDIA 1–8* 16 SDI input card
MFR-16SDO 1–8* 16 SDI output card
MFR-16ADI 1–4* Digital audio input card with SRC
(AES/EBU 16 stereo pairs)
MFR-16AAI 1–4* Analog audio input card with A/D converter
(Analog 16 stereo pairs)
Audio output card with D/A converter
MFR-16ADAO 1–8* (AES/EBU 8 stereo pairs)
(SDI x 2 8 stereo pairs)
(ANALOG 4 stereo pairs)
MFR-16AESI 1–8* Digital audio input card (AES/EBU 16 stereo pairs)
MFR-16AESO 1–8* Digital audio output card (AES/EBU 16 stereo
pairs)
MFR-16DTIO 1–8* Data Router card (9-pin D-sub x 16, RS-422)
MFR-16SDIGB 1– 16 SDI input card (Gearbox 4ch built-in)
MFR-16SDOGB 1– 16 SDI output card (Gearbox 4ch built-in)
MFR-16AAIEX 1–4* Analog audio input card with A/D converter
(Analog 16 stereo pairs)
MFR-16AAOEX 1–4* Analog audio output card with D/A converter
(Analog 16 stereo pairs)
* The number of installed cards varies depending on the system configuration. See the Matrix Size Chart
on page 16.

 Remote Control Panel

ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-18RUA/39RUA
MFR-39RU/40RU/18RU 1
MFR-16RU/16RUD/16RUTA
MFR-16/32/64RUW
AC Adaptor (*1) 1 With DC lock plug (MFR-40RU/39RUA/18RUA)
AC cable 1
DC cable retaining clip 1 set For AC adapters w/o DC lock plug
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type (MFR-16/32/64RUW/16RUTA is
supplied w/o Rack Mount Brackets.)
Tool used to change 1
button labels

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 MFR-39/40/18RU/16RUTA/18RUA/39RUA:
LAN Cable (straight) (*2) UTP cable, 5m
1 MFR-16RU/16RUD: STP cable, 5m
(MFR-16/32/64RUW is supplied w/o LAN Cable.)
(*1) Depending on the production date, AC adapter is supplied without DC lock plug, but with a DC cable
retaining clip.
(*2) User-prepared LAN cables are also available and Shielded Twist Pair cables are recommended for
MFR-16RU/16RUD/16RUW/32RUW/64RUW.

 Option (for MFR-5000)

ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-CPU 1 Redundant CPU card *
MFR-PS 1 set Redundant power supply unit (with AC cord and AC
cord retaining clip.)

 Interface Expansion Unit

ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-GPI 1
AC Adaptor * 1 With DC lock plug
AC cable 1
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type
LAN Cable (straight) 1
* Depending on the production date, AC adapter is supplied without DC lock plug, but with a DC cable
retaining clip.

 Tally Manager Unit

ITEM QTY REMARKS
MFR-TALM 1
AC Adaptor * 1 With DC lock plug
AC cable 1
Rack Mount Brackets Single- or Dual-unit type
1 set
(optional) EIA standard type
* Depending on the production date, AC adapter is supplied without DC lock plug, but with a DC cable
retaining clip.

Installing the AC Cord Retaining Clip (Main Unit)

Secure the AC cord with the supplied AC cord retaining clip to prevent accidental removal from
the unit.
Procedure
1) Securely plug the AC cord into the AC connector.
2) Attach the Retaining clip on to the side of the AC cord.
3) Thread both ends of the retaining clip into the holes of the retaining clip base attached on the
unit.

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Installing the DC Cable Retaining Bracket
Install the supplied retaining bracket onto the rear panel of devices, such as a Control Unit as
shown below.

1) Bundle the cable with

the supplied clip.

2) Secure the clip with

the supplied screw.

Font Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

 Shaded text (such as ON) indicates parameter values in the menu.

 Text enclosed by a square (such as ALARM, MODE) indicates front panel buttons on the
MFR-5000 or Remote Control Units.
 References to the MFR Series Web-based Control Software are indicated by [Web-based
Control: XXX page].

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting..........................................................................................................................14
1-1. Welcome ............................................................................................................................14
1-2. Features .............................................................................................................................14
2. Panel Descriptions ....................................................................................................................15
2-1. MFR-5000 Front Panel.......................................................................................................15
2-1-1. Matrix Size Chart.........................................................................................................16
2-1-2. Input / Output Card Installation and Removal.............................................................17
2-1-3. CPU Card Installation and Removal ...........................................................................18
2-1-4. CPU Card Switch Settings ..........................................................................................20
2-2. MFR-5000 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................21
2-2-1. Interfaces.....................................................................................................................22
2-3. SDI Input/Output Cards ......................................................................................................24
2-3-1. MFR-16SDI/16SDIA ....................................................................................................24
2-3-2. MFR-16SDO ...............................................................................................................24
2-3-3. MFR-16SDIGB ............................................................................................................25
2-3-4. MFR-16SDOGB ..........................................................................................................25
2-4. Audio Input / Output Cards.................................................................................................26
2-4-1. MFR-16AAI / 16AAIEX (Analog Input) ........................................................................26
2-4-2. MFR-16ADI (AES Input with SRC) .............................................................................30
2-4-3. MFR-16ADAO (Embedded / AES / Analog Output) ...................................................31
2-4-4. MFR-16AESI (AES Input) ...........................................................................................33
2-4-5. MFR-16AESO (AES Output).......................................................................................33
2-5. RS-422 Data Input / Output Cards .....................................................................................34
2-6. Remote Control Panel ........................................................................................................36
2-6-1. Front Panel ..................................................................................................................36
2-6-2. Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................40
2-7. MFR-GPI ............................................................................................................................41
2-7-1. Front Panel ..................................................................................................................41
2-7-2. Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................42
2-7-3. Interfaces (MFR-GPI) ..................................................................................................43
2-7-4. Switches on the Card ..................................................................................................45
2-8. MFR-TALM .........................................................................................................................46
2-8-1. Front Panel ..................................................................................................................46
2-8-2. Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................47
3. System Configuration Example .................................................................................................48
3-1. Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................48
3-2. Main Unit Linking ................................................................................................................49
3-2-1. Parallel Link System Example ....................................................................................49
3-2-2. Expanded Matrix System Example .............................................................................50
3-3. Signal Name and Tally Link System ..................................................................................51
3-3-1. Standard Configuration ...............................................................................................51
3-3-2. If Configuring an MFR-TALM ......................................................................................53
3-4. Switcher's AUX Crosspoints Switching System .................................................................56
3-4-1. Switching an AUX Bus Signal .....................................................................................56
3-4-2. Synchronous Crosspoints Switching ..........................................................................58

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4. Settings via MFR-5000 Menus ..................................................................................................60
4-1. Function List .......................................................................................................................60
4-2. Front Menu Basic Operation ..............................................................................................61
4-3. Blinking ALARM Button ......................................................................................................62
4-4. Menu Structure ...................................................................................................................63
4-5. SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................65
5. Remote control panel Operation ...............................................................................................66
5-1. Functions and Operations ..................................................................................................66
5-2. Basic Operation on Control Panels ....................................................................................67
5-2-1. Buttons ........................................................................................................................67
5-2-2. Page Function .............................................................................................................68
5-2-2-1. Group Page Changes ..........................................................................................68
5-2-3. Control Knob ...............................................................................................................70
5-3. Function Buttons ................................................................................................................72
5-4. MODE Button and Mode Menu (MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA) .................75
5-4-1. Outline .........................................................................................................................75
5-4-2. Mode Menu .................................................................................................................75
5-4-3. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RU) ...............................................................................78
5-4-3-1. DEF MODE ..........................................................................................................78
5-4-3-2. DEF DEST ...........................................................................................................79
5-4-3-3. DEF LEVEL ..........................................................................................................79
5-4-3-4. PAGE MODE .......................................................................................................79
5-4-3-5. PAGE ASSIGN ....................................................................................................79
5-4-3-6. DST INHIBIT ........................................................................................................80
5-4-3-7. SRCINHIBIT .........................................................................................................80
5-4-3-8. NAME TYPE ........................................................................................................81
5-4-3-9. TENKEY MOD .....................................................................................................81
5-4-3-10. TENKEY NO ......................................................................................................81
5-4-3-11. SALVO CLR .......................................................................................................82
5-4-3-12. BTN ASSIGN .....................................................................................................82
5-4-4. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA).............................................................................84
5-4-4-1. NETWORK ...........................................................................................................84
5-4-4-2. VER/ALARM ........................................................................................................85
5-4-4-3. DEFAULT .............................................................................................................85
5-4-4-4. BUTTON ASSIGN................................................................................................86
5-4-4-5. INHIBIT ................................................................................................................87
5-4-4-6. NAME TYPE ........................................................................................................87
5-4-4-7. BRIGHTNESS......................................................................................................88
5-4-4-8. RU-RU CONNECT...............................................................................................88
5-4-4-9. TENKEY ...............................................................................................................88
5-4-4-10. PAGE .................................................................................................................88
5-4-4-11. SALVO CLEAR ..................................................................................................88
5-5. Operation Using the Menu Display (MFR-16RUD)............................................................89
5-5-1. Crosspoint Switching ..................................................................................................89
5-5-2. Button Assignment Change ........................................................................................90
5-6. Setup Menu (MFR-39RU) ..................................................................................................92
5-6-1. IP ADDRESS[RU] .......................................................................................................92
5-6-2. SUBNET MASK[RU] ...................................................................................................92

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 5-6-3. PC-LAN[MU] ...............................................................................................................93
5-6-4. RU CONN ID ...............................................................................................................93
5-6-5. RU CONNECT ............................................................................................................94
5-6-6. BRIGHTNESS .............................................................................................................94
5-6-7. BTN ASSIGN ..............................................................................................................94
5-6-8. VER/ALARM ...............................................................................................................94
5-6-9. REBOOT .....................................................................................................................94
5-7. Setup Menu (MFR-39RUA) ................................................................................................95
5-8. Setup Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA) .....................................................................................95
5-8-1. Displaying Network Settings .......................................................................................95
5-8-2. Changing the RU Network Settings ............................................................................96
5-8-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN ...............................................................................................96
5-9. Setup Menu (MFR-16RUTA)..............................................................................................97
5-9-1. Displaying Network Settings .......................................................................................97
5-9-2. Changing the RU Network Settings ............................................................................98
5-9-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN ...............................................................................................98
5-10. Setup Menu (Other Remote Control Units)......................................................................99
5-10-1. Displaying Network Settings ...................................................................................100
5-10-2. Changing the RU IP Address ..................................................................................101
5-10-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN ...........................................................................................102
5-11. Multi-Panel Operation ....................................................................................................103
5-11-1. Outline .....................................................................................................................103
5-11-2. Enabling Multi-Panel Operation ..............................................................................104
6. Crosspoint Control ...................................................................................................................105
6-1. One Crosspoint Switching ................................................................................................105
6-1-1. One Crosspoint Switching by X-Y Setting ................................................................105
6-1-1-1. SKIP-FWD/BWD ................................................................................................106
6-1-1-2. TENKEY (MFR-39RU/39RUA) ..........................................................................106
6-1-2. A Crosspoint Switching Using a Bus Button .............................................................107
6-1-3. CHOP Function .........................................................................................................108
6-1-4. Crosspoint Switching Using TAKE Function.............................................................108
6-2. Simultaneous Crosspoint Switching.................................................................................109
6-2-1. Main Unit Stored Salvos ...........................................................................................109
6-2-2. Remote Control Stored Salvos .................................................................................109
6-2-3. Simultaneous Switching Using the Take Function ...................................................111
6-2-4. Simultaneous Switching by the Link Function ..........................................................111
6-3. Lock ..................................................................................................................................111
6-3-1. LOCK LOCAL............................................................................................................111
6-3-2. LOCK OTHER / LOCK ALL ......................................................................................112
6-4. Monitor Output Function...................................................................................................115
6-5. Preview Function ..............................................................................................................115
6-6. Level Control ....................................................................................................................116
6-6-1. Level Indication on the Remote Control Panel .........................................................117
7. Serial / LAN Command Control ...............................................................................................118
7-1. Serial Interface .................................................................................................................118
7-2. LAN Interface ...................................................................................................................118
7-3. Control Commands ..........................................................................................................119

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 7-3-1. Command Responses (Commands 1-6) ..................................................................120
7-3-2. Receiving Responses (Commands 1-6) ...................................................................121
7-3-3. Channel Name Request Commands (7)...................................................................124
7-3-4. CPU Status Request Command (8) ..........................................................................128
7-3-5. Destination Lock Status Request Command (9).......................................................129
7-3-6. Channel Name Import Commands (10) ....................................................................130
8. Gearbox Feature (MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB) .......................................................................131
8-1. MFR-16SDIGB / 16SDOGB Cards ..................................................................................131
8-2. Available Conversions......................................................................................................132
8-3. Conversion Settings .........................................................................................................132
8-3-1. Converting 3G SQD Input to 2SI (MFR-16SDIGB) ..................................................132
8-3-2. Converting 2SI to SQD Output (MFR-16SDOGB) ....................................................133
8-3-3. Converting 12G-SDI Input to 3G-SDI 2SI (MFR-16SDIGB) .....................................134
8-3-4. Converting 3G-SDI SQD to 12G-SDI Output (MFR-16SDOGB) ..............................134
9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................135
9-1. Tuning the Text Color on Remote Unit Buttons ...............................................................136
9-1-1. MFR-18RU/39RU Color Tuning Procedure ..............................................................136
9-1-2. MFR-16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA Color Tuning Procedure ..........................................137
10. Specifications and Dimensions .............................................................................................138
10-1. Unit Specifications ..........................................................................................................138
10-1-1. MFR-5000 ...............................................................................................................138
10-1-2. MFR-39RUA............................................................................................................141
10-1-3. MFR-39RU ..............................................................................................................141
10-1-4. MFR-40RU ..............................................................................................................142
10-1-5. MFR-18RUA............................................................................................................142
10-1-6. MFR-18RU ..............................................................................................................143
10-1-7. MFR-16RU/16RUD .................................................................................................143
10-1-8. MFR-16RUTA .........................................................................................................144
10-1-9. MFR-16RUW ...........................................................................................................144
10-1-10. MFR-32RUW .........................................................................................................145
10-1-11. MFR-64RUW .........................................................................................................145
10-1-12. MFR-GPI ...............................................................................................................146
10-1-13. MFR-TALM............................................................................................................146
10-2. External Dimensions ......................................................................................................147
10-2-1. MFR-5000 ...............................................................................................................147
10-2-2. MFR-39RUA............................................................................................................148
10-2-3. MFR-39RU ..............................................................................................................148
10-2-4. MFR-40RU ..............................................................................................................149
10-2-5. MFR-18RUA............................................................................................................149
10-2-6. MFR-18RU ..............................................................................................................150
10-2-7. MFR-16RU ..............................................................................................................150
10-2-8. MFR-16RUD ...........................................................................................................151
10-2-9. MFR-16RUTA .........................................................................................................151
10-2-10. MFR-16RUW .........................................................................................................152
10-2-11. MFR-32RUW .........................................................................................................152
10-2-12. MFR-64RUW .........................................................................................................153
10-2-13. MFR-GPI ...............................................................................................................153

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 10-2-14. MFR-TALM............................................................................................................154
Appendix: Operation Tips ............................................................................................................155
How to use Page buttons ........................................................................................................155

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing an MFR-5000 Multi Format Routing Switcher (hereafter called
MFR main unit) you have entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. We
thank you for your patronage and hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to
satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video-based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.

1-2. Features
The MFR-5000 is a multi-format routing switcher that supports 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI,
SD-SDI, ASI, and AES video / audio signals as well as RS-422 data signals. Inside the 8U case
a matrix of up to 128 inputs/128 outputs can be configured. And by linking multiple cases, they
can be used as a large-scale routing switcher. It supports various functions such as the
capability of linking multiple cases, tally connections with peripheral devices, and automatic
source name tracking, to allow the units to be the core product in small to medium size systems.

 Support for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI signals with automatic signal recognition that
enables operation without concern for the type of signal. Changing the input/output card
enables support for 12G-SDI, AES audio and RS-422 data signals.
 By linking multiple units, they can be used as a large-scale routing switcher.
 Up to 4 units can be linked together for expansions of up to 256x128 – 384x42.
 One routing switcher can be virtually partitioned to build any theoretical hierarchy, which
creates possibilities for use in various operating forms.
 Various crosspoint control functions such as Salvo, Take, Link, Level operation, and Chop
 Tally linking with FOR-A’s video switchers (HANABI Series) and multi viewers. Source
name displays on video switchers and multi viewers can be switched in conjunction with
switchings controlled in the main unit. MFR routers support TSL and Harris protocol, enabling
linkage to other companies' products.
 Built-in webserver for remote control through a web browser
 SNMP support enabling SNMP monitoring system configuration
 Status monitoring for power supply, fan, CPU, SDI input/output, etc.
 CPU board redundancy allowing monitoring of primary CPU board operation via the
secondary board. Immediate and smooth switch over to the secondary board without down
time in case of irregularities, as well as stable remote control operation supported by the
network redundancy
 Power unit redundancy for stable power supply against power unit failure or power supply
troubles
 LED display on the main unit front that can display settings and alarms enabling the main unit
to take over operation in the event the remote environment goes down.
 Designed for maintainability, all boards and power units can be accessed from the front
without removing any cables connected in back.
 Matrix partition and level setting capabilities support a flexible control environment (maximum
of 128 units in total including the main unit)
 Remote control panel connectivity for configuring a huge control panel
 Interface expansion unit (MFR-GPI) for additional 128 (32 x 4) GPI/O and 4 serial ports (9-pin
D-sub, male)
 MFR-TALM Tally Manager Unit is designed specifically to manage tally and signal name data
in the MFR system and the exchange of this data with external devices such as a video
switcher, multiviewer etc.. The unit performs the task of tally data computation, which is
ordinarily undertaken by the MFR main unit, to accelerate the task.
 Conversions between 12G-SDI and Quad Link 3G-SDI and between 2SI and SQD available
by installing optional MFR-16SDIGB and MFR-16SDOGB (Gearbox feature built-in) cards.

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. MFR-5000 Front Panel
C D
(1) (2)(3) (4) (1) (2)(3) (4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(2)
A
(1)

(2)
B
(1)

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 ← Slot No
F E

No. Name Description

POWER1 Power switch 1 (standard equipment)
A (1) Switch to turn unit power On/Off.
(2) DC power supply voltage indication LED
(Normal: lit green / Error: unlit)
POWER2 *1 Power switch 2 (optional equipment) (1) and (2) the same as
B
POWER1.
CPU1 CPU card (standard equipment/Primary CPU)
(1) Displays settings and alarms
(2) Alarm button to enter the ALARM menu. Effective during an alarm.
(ALARM button) (The LED lights red in an alarm.)
C (3) Cancel button for menu settings.
(ACTIVE/BUS button) (The LED lights green when active)
(4) Used for menu operation (CONTROL knob)
* See section 4 “Settings via MFR-5000 Menus” for details on the menu
operation.
D CPU2 CPU card (optional/Secondary CPU) (1) to (4) are the same as CPU1.
*1 When installing the second power supply unit, be sure to set PS2 INSTALL to
INSTALLED under SETTING > MU SETTING > PS2 INSTALL in the CPU card front
menu. (See section 4. “Settings via MFR-5000 Menus”)

 Input / Output Card Slots

No. Slot Video Card Audio Card 16DTIO Card
INPUT 1 - 4 16SDI/16SDIA No. 01, 03
16AESI: Max. 4 cards
(No. 01 - 04) Max. 4 cards Max. 2 cards
E 16ADI: Max. 4 cards
INPUT 5 - 8 16SDI/16SDIA 16AAI: Max. 4 cards No. 05, 07
(No. 05 - 08) Max. 4 cards 16AAIEX: Max. 4 cards Max. 2 cards
16AESI: Max. 4 cards
16ADAO: Max. 8 cards
OUTPUT 1 - 8 16SDO No. 09, 11, 13, 15
F 16AAOEX: Max. 4 cards
(No. 09 - 16) Max. 8 cards. Max. 4 cards
16AESO: Max. 8 cards

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 2-1-1. Matrix Size Chart
 Standard SDI Signal Routing
Matrix size varies depending on the number of installed MFR-16SDI/16SDIA and
MFR-16SDO cards as shown below. (128 x 128 to 16 x 16)
Number of cards: MFR-16SDO
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 128 x 128 128 x 112 128 x 96 128 x 80 128 x 64 128 x 48 128 x 32 128 x 16
7 112 x 128 112 x 112 112 x 96 112 x 80 112 x 64 112 x 48 112 x 32 112 x 16
6 96 x 128 96 x 112 96 x 96 96 x 80 96 x 64 96 x 48 96 x 32 96 x 16
Number of
cards: 5 80 x 128 80 x 112 80 x 96 80 x 80 80 x 64 80 x 48 80 x 32 80 x 16
MFR-16SDI/ 4 64 x 128 64 x 112 64 x 96 64 x 80 64 x 64 64 x 48 64 x 32 64 x 16
16SDIA
3 48 x 128 48 x 112 48 x 96 48 x 80 48 x 64 48 x 48 48 x 32 48 x 16
2 32 x 128 32 x 112 32 x 96 32 x 80 32 x 64 32 x 48 32 x 32 32 x 16
1 16 x 128 16 x 112 16 x 96 16 x 80 16 x 64 16 x 48 16 x 32 16 x 16

 AUDIO Signal Routing

Matrix size varies depending on the number of installed MFR-16ADI, MFR-16AAI and
MFR-16ADAO cards as shown below. (1 stereo pair = 2 channels)
Number of cards: MFR-16ADAO
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Number of 4 64 x 64 64 x 56 64 x 48 64 x 40 64 x 32 64 x 24 64 x 16 64 x 8
cards:
3 48 x 64 48 x 56 48 x 48 48 x 40 48 x 32 48 x 24 48 x 16 48 x 8
MFR-16ADI
or 2 32 x 64 32 x 56 32 x 48 32 x 40 32 x 32 32 x 24 32 x 16 32 x 8
16AAI 1 16 x 64 16 x 56 16 x 48 16 x 40 16 x 32 16 x 24 16 x 16 16 x 8

Matrix size varies depending on the number of installed MFR-16AESI, MFR-16AESO,

MFR-16AAIEX and MFR-16AAOEX cards as shown below. (1 stereo pair = 2 channels)
* Up to 4 cards for MFR-16AAIEX and MFR-16AAOEX cards
Number of cards: MFR-16AESO or 16AAOEX
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 128 x 128 128 x 112 128 x 96 128 x 80 128 x 64 128 x 48 128 x 32 128 x 16
7 112 x 128 112 x 112 112 x 96 112 x 80 112 x 64 112 x 48 112 x 32 112 x 16
Number of 6 96 x 128 96 x 112 96 x 96 96 x 80 96 x 64 96 x 48 96 x 32 96 x 16
cards:
MFR- 5 80 x 128 80 x 112 80 x 96 80 x 80 80 x 64 80 x 48 80 x 32 80 x 16
16AESI 4 64 x 128 64 x 112 64 x 96 64 x 80 64 x 64 64 x 48 64 x 32 64 x 16
or
16AAIEX 3 48 x 128 48 x 112 48 x 96 48 x 80 48 x 64 48 x 48 48 x 32 48 x 16
2 32 x 128 32 x 112 32 x 96 32 x 80 32 x 64 32 x 48 32 x 32 32 x 16
1 16 x 128 16 x 112 16 x 96 16 x 80 16 x 64 16 x 48 16 x 32 16 x 16

► See section 2-4. "Audio Input / Output Cards" for details on audio input and output cards.
 RS-422 Data Routing
Matrix size can be freely selected depending on the number of installed MFR-16DTIO cards,
regardless of their slot location, as shown below.
Number of
MFR-16DTIO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
cards
Number of 128 112 96 80 64 48 32 16
RS-422 ports
Matrix size can be freely selected depending on the number of installed MFR-16DTIO
cards, regardless of their slot location.
Routing RS-422 data can be routed between ports in the same card or different cards.
See section 2-5. “RS-422 Data Input / Output Cards” for details on input and output port
settings.

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2-1-2. Input / Output Card Installation and Removal
MFR input/output cards should be installed by opening the MFR-5000 front panel. Remove
the four screws on the front panel as shown below to open the front panel.
C PU 1 C PU 2

ME SSA GE/ME NU AL AR M AC TIVE ME SSA GE/ME NU A LA RM A CTIVE

POWE R 1

ON

OF F

ROUTING SWITCHER M F R -5 0 00

POWE R 2

ON

OF F

 Removing an MFR Input/Output card

To remove an input or output card with the MFR-5000 powered on, turn the power of the
slot from which to remove the card OFF. Be sure to turn the power of the slot off before
removing its card.
►See [SHUTDOWN] in section 4-5. “SETTINGS.”

 Installing an MFR Input/Output card

To install an MFR option card with the MFR-5000 powered on, turn the power of the slot
on, using the front menu, after installing the card.
► See [SHUTDOWN] in section 4-5. “SETTINGS.”

MFR cards must be installed into their respective designated slots from the correct side.
►See section 2-1. “MFR-5000 Front Panel.”

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2-1-3. CPU Card Installation and Removal
CPU cards can be installed or removed with the MFR-5000 power turned on as shown below.

IMPORTANT
Do not touch any other parts on the card. Static electricity may damage sensitive
electrical components on the card.

 Removing a CPU card

422

S4 422

232C S3 S2
OFF

S1
232C
ON
Front
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

(1) Press the reset button (S1) on the CPU card.

(2) Repress and hold the button, then turn ON the switch 2 of Dipswitch S2.
(3) Release the button. The menu display will turn off automatically.

(4) Hold the two black handles at both sides on the CPU card and gradually remove the card
from the chassis.

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 Inserting a CPU card

422

S4 422

232C S3 S2
OFF

S1
232C Front
ON
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

(1) Verify that the switch 2 of Dipswitch S2 on the card is turned OFF.
If not, turn the switch to OFF.

ACTIVE/BUSY button

(2) If the installed CPU card is not active (ACTIVE/BUSY lights green.), wait for 20 seconds.
(3) Align a new CPU card with the slot guide rails and insert the card into the slot.
(4) Verify that the card is firmly installed.

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2-1-4. CPU Card Switch Settings

IMPORTANT
Note that internal switch settings should only be performed by qualified technical
personnel.

(1) Remove the 4 screws on the MFR-5000 front panel to remove the panel.
C PU 1 C PU 2

ME SSA GE/ME NU AL AR M AC TIVE ME SSA GE/ME NU A LA RM A CTIVE

POWE R 1

ON

OF F

ROUTING SWITCHER M F R -5 0 00

POWE R 2

ON

OF F

(2) The CPU card factory default settings are as shown below.

422

S4 422

232C S3 S2
OFF

S1
232C Front
ON
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

 Switch settings

Switch Settings
S1 Reset switch for the CPU card.
For maintenance use. Do not change
these settings except when removing OFF
S2 the CPU card. (Factory default
settings are as shown in the right ON
figure. The black squares (■) depict
the switch positions.)
Used to select RS-232C or RS-422. RS-232C
Make your selection referring to the (Factory default)
right figures. Both switches must be Switch
S3, S4 set the same. settings
CPU1 and CPU2 must use the same RS-422
settings.

► See section 2-1-3. “CPU Card Installation and Removal” to remove a CPU card.

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2-2. MFR-5000 Rear Panel
A B

E (1) (2) (2) (1)

1 2 3 4
MFR -LAN

MONITOR OUT (SDI)

(CPU1) (CPU2) (CPU2) (CPU1)
PC- LAN
ALARM SERIAL

F C
D
1 2

REF IN

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SLOT

3G/HD/SD-SDI INPUT 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUTPUT

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Rating Label
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

1 2

AC100-2 40V 5 0/60Hz IN

AC100-2 40V 5 0/60Hz IN

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

I J G H

* The above figure shows an MFR-5000 with MFR-16SDI/16SDIA and MFR-16SDO cards
installed.
No. Name Description
Ethernet ports for connection to MFR Remote Control Units and MFR-GPI
(10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)
A MFR-LAN *1
(1) For CPU 1
(2) For CPU 2
Ethernet ports for connection to PC or other external unit
(10/100BASE-TX RJ-45)
B PC-LAN *1
(1) For CPU 1
(2) For CPU 2
Used for control via a serial interface. RS-232C or RS-422 selectable.
C SERIAL *2 ► See section 2-2-1. "Interfaces."
The SERIAL connector is set to RS-232C as factory default. Consult your
FOR-A reseller if you wish to change the setting.
Used for alarm output
D ALARM
► See section 2-2-1. "Interfaces."
E MONITOR Used for monitor outputs (No automatic reclocking)
OUTPUT 1 - 4
Used to input reference signals (BB or Tri-level sync signal)
F REF IN1, 2
(with loop-through. Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.)
G AC IN1 Used to connect Power Supply Unit 1 (standard equipment) to an AC
power source
H AC IN2 Used to connect Power Supply Unit 2 (optional) to an AC power source
MFR-16SDI/16SDIA/16SDIGB: Used to input digital component video
signals
MFR-16ADI: Used to input digital audio signals
I INPUT MFR-16AAI: Used to input analog audio signals
MFR-16AAIEX: Used to input analog audio signals
MFR-16AESI: Used to input digital audio signals
► See section 2-4. "Audio Input/Output Cards."

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 MFR-16DTIO: Used to input/output RS-422 data signals
► See section 2-5. "RS-422 Data Input/Output Cards."
MFR-16SDO/16SDOGB: Used to output digital component video signals
MFR-16ADAO: Used to output digital/analog audio signals
MFR-16AAOEX: Used to output analog audio signals
J OUTPUT MFR-16AESO Used to output digital audio signals
► See section 2-4. "Audio Input/Output Cards."
MFR-16DTIO: Used to input/output RS-422 data signals
► See section 2-5. " RS-422 Data Input/Output Cards."
*1 The MFR-LAN/MFR-LAN(CPU1, 2) connector may be labeled as TO RU, and the PC-LAN connector as TO
PC on units shipped before Sep. 16, 2011.
*2 The SERIAL connector is set to RS-232C as factory default. Consult your FOR-A reseller if you wish to
change the setting.

IMPORTANT
All 4 MFR-LAN and PC-LAN connectors (2 each) must be connected to their
respective devices to enable CPU redundancy. The LAN connections for MFR Series
devices must be separated from the network segment of other devices.

2-2-1. Interfaces
 SERIAL Connector (9-pin D-sub, male)
RS-232C or 422 interface can be selected
via the CPU card DIP switches.

RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments (Factory default settings)

Pin No. Signal Name Description
1 NC Not used
2 RxD Received Data
3 TxD Transmitted Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 SG Signal Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 NC Not used
* The maximum cable length is 10 m.
* DTR/DSR and RTS/CTS are internally connected respectively.

RS-422 connector pin assignment (9-pin, D-sub male)

Pin No. Signal Name Description
1 FG Frame Ground
2 T- Transmit data (-)
3 R+ Receive data (+)
4 SG Signal Ground
5 NC Unused
6 SG Signal Ground
7 T+ Transmit data (+)
8 R- Receive data (-)
9 FG Frame Ground
* The maximum cable length is 100 m.

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 ALARM Connector (9-pin D-sub, female)

Alarm 1 Out:
Under normal operation: Pins 1 and 6 are open.
In a malfunction or power-off state: Pins 1 and 6 are closed.

Alarm 2 Out:
Under normal operation: Pins 2 and 7 are open.
In a malfunction or power-off state: Pins 2 and 7 are closed.

Reset:
To reset the unit externally, short Pin 5 and a signal ground pin (8 or 9).

9-pin D-sub, female

ALARM Connector Pin Assignments

Pin No. Signal Name Description
1 ALARM 1 OUT Alarm 1 output (Default setting: Fan)
2 ALARM 2 OUT Alarm 2 output (Default setting: Power)
3 NC Unused
4 NC Unused
5 RESET IN Reset in, active low
6 ALARM 1 COMMON Alarm 1 output, common
7 ALARM 2 COMMON Alarm 2 output, common
8 GND Signal ground
9 GND Signal ground

The following items can be set for ALARM1 OUT and ALARM2 OUT. The alarms can be
assigned in the Web-Based Control.

Available alarm signals

Fan (including power unit cooling fans)
Power
Secondary CPU error
CPU Changeover (issued when the secondary CPU is activated to change over the
operation)
Crosspoint Error

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2-3. SDI Input/Output Cards
2-3-1. MFR-16SDI/16SDIA
MFR-16SDI/16SDIA is an SDI input card and can accept 16 of 3G/HD/SD-SDI and ASI
signals.
Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 01 to 08.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."

10

11

12

13

14

15

16
2

9
1
IN

BNC x 16 inputs (3G/HD/SD-SDI or ASI signal auto-detection)

Set up input signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.

 Source Name
In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [Router System Settings] -
[Source Name] in the menu tree to display the setting page.
This page allows you to change source names displayed on Remote Controllers or other
devices.

 Source Assignment
Open the [Web-based Control: Router System Settings - Source Assignment page].
This page allows you to assign physical inputs to logical input channels.

2-3-2. MFR-16SDO
MFR-16SDO is an SDI output card and can output 16 of 3G/HD/SD-SDI and ASI signals.
Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 09 to 16.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
10

11

12

13

14

15

16
2

9
1
OU T

BNC x 16 outputs (3G/HD/SD-SDI or ASI signal depending on crosspoint selections)

Set up output signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.

 Destination Assignment
Open the [Web-based Control: Router System Settings - Destination Assignment page].
This page allows you to assign physical outputs to logical output channels.

 Destination Name
Open the [Web-based Control: Router System Settings - Destination Name page].
This page allows you to change destination names displayed on Remote Controllers.

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2-3-3. MFR-16SDIGB
The MFR-16SDIGB is an SDI input card that accepts 12G- and 3G-SDI signals and supports
Gearbox feature in which video signal conversions between 12G-SDI and Quad Link 3G-SDI,
and between 2SI and SQD are available.
► See Sec. 8. "Gearbox Feature (MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB)."

The following numbers of inputs is available:

 12G-SDI signal: Max 4 inputs (BNC: 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A)
 3G-SDI signal: Max 16 inputs

Cards can be installed into Slot No. 01 to 08.

► See Sec. 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."

2C

2D

3C

3D
2B

3B
1C

1D

4C

4D
1A
1B

2A

3A

4A
4B
IN

12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI

1

BNC x 16 inputs (12G/3G-SDI)

Set up input signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.

 Gearbox settings
In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [(Main Unit Settings) -
Gearbox Settings] in the menu tree to display the settings page.
This page allows you to specify input signals and conversion modes.

 Source Assignment
In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [Router System Settings -
Source Assignment] in the menu tree to display the settings page.
This page allows you to assign physical inputs to logical input channels.

 Source Name
In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [Router System Settings -
Source Name] in the menu tree to display the settings page.
This page allows you to change source names displayed on Remote Controllers or other
devices.

2-3-4. MFR-16SDOGB
The MFR-16SDOGB is an SDI output card that accepts 12G- and 3G-SDI signals and
supports Gearbox features in which video signal conversions between 12G-SDI and Quad
Link 3G-SDI, and between 2SI and SQD are available.
► See Sec. 8. "Gearbox Feature (MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB)."

The following numbers of outputs are available:

 12G-SDI signal: Max 4 outputs (BNC: 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A)
 3G-SDI signal: Max 16 outputs

Cards can be installed into Slot No. 09 to 16.

► See Sec. 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
2C

2D

3C

3D
2B

3B
1C

1D

4C

4D
1A
1B

2A

3A

4A
4B
OUT

12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI 12G / 3G-SDI

1

BNC x 16 outputs (12G/3G-SDI)

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 Set up output signals in the Web-based Control Software as shown below.

 Gearbox settings
In the left side of the Web-based Control screen, click to select [(Main Unit Settings) -
Gearbox Settings] in the menu tree to display the settings page.
This page allows you to specify output signals and conversion modes.

 Destination Assignment
Open the [Web-based Control: Router System Settings - Destination Assignment page].
This page allows you to assign physical outputs to logical output channels.

 Destination Name
Open the [Web-based Control: Router System Settings - Destination Name page].
This page allows you to change destination names displayed on Remote Controllers.

2-4. Audio Input / Output Cards

Source and destination assignment procedures for audio signals are the same as those for SDI
signals. Refer to the previous chapter This chapter describes audio specific setup. Audio signals
should be setup in the Web-based Control pages
► See [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

2-4-1. MFR-16AAI / 16AAIEX (Analog Input)

MFR-16AAI/16AAIEX is an analog audio input card with A/D converter.
Up to 4 cards can be installed into Slot No. 05 to 08.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
ANALOG AUDI O

1-8 9 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 32
IN
(No.)
AAI

25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels), 600 Ohm or high impedance

IMPORTANT
When using an MFR-16AAI, a Black Burst signal should be input to REF IN2.

To output analog audio signals input to MFR-16AAI and MFR-16AAIEX, a compatible analog
audio output card should be installed into the MFR main unit.

MFR-16AAOEX MFR-16ADAO MFR-16AESO

MFR-16AAI - ✓ -
MFR-16AAIEX ✓ - ✓
✓: Compatible, -: Incompatible

 Analog Audio Input

Select the input impedance and adjust the input level per each stereo pair (2 channels) in the
[Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

Analog Input Terminal Select 600 ohm or High impedance for analog input.
Analog Input Level Adjust analog input level.

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 Analog Audio Connection
For balanced audio signals, connect the hot, cold and shield conductor to "+" ," - " and
"COM" pins respectively.
For unbalanced audio signals, connect the conductor that carries audio to a "+" pin and
ground to "COM."

Analog Audio Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, inch screws) x 4

Connector Pin Assignments

Channels 1 to 8
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH1+ 25 CH1 COM
12 CH1- 24 CH2+
11 CH2 COM 23 CH2-
10 CH3+ 22 CH3 COM
9 CH3- 21 CH4+
8 CH4 COM 20 CH4-
7 CH5+ 19 CH5 COM
6 CH5- 18 CH6+
5 CH6 COM 17 CH6-
4 CH7+ 16 CH7 COM
3 CH7- 15 CH8+
2 CH8 COM 14 CH8-
1 SG - -

Channels 9 to 16
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH9+ 25 CH9 COM
12 CH9- 24 CH10+
11 CH10 COM 23 CH10-
10 CH11+ 22 CH11 COM
9 CH11- 21 CH12+
8 CH12 COM 20 CH12-
7 CH13+ 19 CH13 COM
6 CH13- 18 CH14+
5 CH14 COM 17 CH14-
4 CH15+ 16 CH15 COM
3 CH15- 15 CH16+
2 CH16 COM 14 CH16-
1 SG - -

Channels 17 to 24
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH17+ 25 CH17 COM
12 CH17- 24 CH18+
11 CH18 COM 23 CH18-
10 CH19+ 22 CH19 COM
9 CH19- 21 CH20+
8 CH20 COM 20 CH20-

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 7 CH21+ 19 CH21 COM
6 CH21- 18 CH22+
5 CH22 COM 17 CH22-
4 CH23+ 16 CH23 COM
3 CH23- 15 CH24+
2 CH24 COM 14 CH24-
1 SG - -

Channels 25 to 32
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH25+ 25 CH25 COM
12 CH25- 24 CH26+
11 CH26 COM 23 CH26-
10 CH27+ 22 CH27 COM
9 CH27- 21 CH28+
8 CH28 COM 20 CH28-
7 CH29+ 19 CH29 COM
6 CH29- 18 CH30+
5 CH30 COM 17 CH30-
4 CH31+ 16 CH31 COM
3 CH31- 15 CH32+
2 CH32 COM 14 CH32-
1 SG - -

2-4-2. MFR-16AAOEX (Analog Output)

MFR-16AAOEX is an analog audio output card with D/A converter.
Up to 4 cards can be installed into Slot No. 09 to 16.

► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."

ANALOG AUDIO

1~8 9~16 17~24 25~32

 MUTE
Mute can be enabled or disabled for each stereo pair (2 channels).
Mute should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

 Digital-to-Analog Conversion
32 channels (16 stereo pairs) can be converted and output as analog audio. Audio level and
gain can be set for each stereo pair.
Audio level and gain should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

Sets analog output level for each stereo pair.

Level Audio output level is determined by the digital input level and
this setting as shown in the table on next page. Maximum
output level is +24 dBm.
Gain Adjusts analog output level for each channel.

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 Analog Output Level (determined by the input level and level setting)
Analog Output Level Setting
Digital audio input level
-10dBm 0dBm 4dBm 8dBm
-24dBFS -14dBm -4dBm 0dBm +4dBm
-20dBFS -10dBm 0dBm +4dBm +8dBm
-18dBFS -8dBm +2dBm +6dBm +10dBm
0dBFS +10dBm +20dBm +24dBm CLIP

 Analog Audio Connection

For balanced audio signals, connect the hot, cold and shield conductor to "+" ," - " and
"COM" pins respectively.
For unbalanced audio signals, connect the conductor that carries audio to a "+" pin and
ground to "COM."

Analog Audio Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, inch screws) x 2

Connector Pin Assignments

Channels 1 to 8
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH1 + 25 CH1 COM
12 CH1 - 24 CH2 +
11 CH2 COM 23 CH2 -
10 CH3 + 22 CH3 COM
9 CH3 - 21 CH4 +
8 CH4 COM 20 CH4 -
7 CH5 + 19 CH5 COM
6 CH5 - 18 CH6 +
5 CH6 COM 17 CH6 -
4 CH7 + 16 CH7 COM
3 CH7 - 15 CH8 +
2 CH8 COM 14 CH8 -
1 SG - -

Channels 9 to 16
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH9 + 25 CH9 COM
12 CH9 - 24 CH10 +
11 CH10 COM 23 CH10 -
10 CH11 + 22 CH11 COM
9 CH11 - 21 CH12 +
8 CH12 COM 20 CH12 -
7 CH13 + 19 CH13 COM
6 CH13 - 18 CH14 +
5 CH14 COM 17 CH14 -
4 CH15 + 16 CH15 COM
3 CH15 - 15 CH16 +
2 CH16 COM 14 CH16 -
1 SG - -

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 Channels 17 to 24
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH17 + 25 CH17 COM
12 CH17 - 24 CH18 +
11 CH18 COM 23 CH18 -
10 CH19 + 22 CH19 COM
9 CH19 - 21 CH20 +
8 CH20 COM 20 CH20 -
7 CH21 + 19 CH21 COM
6 CH21 - 18 CH22 +
5 CH22 COM 17 CH22 -
4 CH23 + 16 CH23 COM
3 CH23 - 15 CH24 +
2 CH24 COM 14 CH24 -
1 SG - -

Channels 25 to 32
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH25 + 25 CH25 COM
12 CH25 - 24 CH26 +
11 CH26 COM 23 CH26 -
10 CH27 + 22 CH27 COM
9 CH27 - 21 CH28 +
8 CH28 COM 20 CH28 -
7 CH29 + 19 CH29 COM
6 CH29 - 18 CH30 +
5 CH30 COM 17 CH30 -
4 CH31 + 16 CH31 COM
3 CH31 - 15 CH32 +
2 CH32 COM 14 CH32 -
1 SG - -

2-4-3. MFR-16ADI (AES Input with SRC)

MFR-16ADI is an AES/EBU audio input card with SRC.
Up to 4 cards can be installed into Slot No. 05 to 08.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
21/22

23/24

25/26

27/28

29/30
9/10

31/32
3/4

5/6

7/8

11/12

13/14

15/16

17/18

19/20
1/2
ADI
(No.)

BNC x 16 inputs (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels), unbalanced, 75 Ohm

IMPORTANT
When using an MFR-16ADI, a Black Burst signal should be input to REF IN2.
To output the MFR-16ADI digital audio input, use MFR-16ADAO. The
MFR-16AESO/16AAOEX cannot output MFR-16ADI audio channels.

 SRC (Sample Rate Converter)

A Sample Rate Converter is implemented in MFR-16ADI cards.
It allows you to accept audio signals of the following frequencies:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz

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If an audio input stereo pair meets the following conditions, set these channels to ON in the
[Web-based Control: Audio Settings page]. If set to ON, the channels are synchronized to
the external reference input and resampled to 48 kHz.

 Audio signals of other frequencies than 48kHz

 Audio signals asynchronous to the external reference input

IMPORTANT
If setting to OFF for asynchronous or other frequency audio channels, their output will
be noisy or choppy.

2-4-4. MFR-16ADAO (Embedded / AES / Analog Output)

MFR-16ADAO is an audio output card with D/A converter. Each card can output the same
audio (up to 8 stereo pairs, 16 channels) from 2 SDI, 8 AES/EBU and analog (4 stereo pairs)
output connectors.
Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 09 to 16.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG AUDIO
3/4

5/6

7/8

11/12

13/14

15/16
9/10
2

1/2
1

1~8
SDI OUT

OUT

OUT
ADAO
(No.)

1 2 3

No. Name Description

Outputs SDI audio embedded SDI signals (8 stereo pairs,
1 SDI OUT1 16 channels), BNC x 2
SDI OUT2
* Supported video formats: 1080/59.94i and 1080/60i
Outputs AES/EBU signals (8 stereo pairs, 16 channels),
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT unbalanced, 75-ohm, BNC x 8
1/2 to 15/16
* Output audio is synchronized with the REF IN2 input.
ANALOG AUDIO OUT Outputs analog audio signals (4 stereo pairs, 8 channels)
3
1 to 8 balanced or unbalanced, 25-pin D-Sub x 1 (female),

IMPORTANT
When MFR-16ADAO cards are installed, Black Burst signal should be input to REF
IN2.
MFR-16ADAO cards can output audio signals input to MFR-16ADI or MFR-16AAI.

 V-Fade
The V-Fade function can erase switching noise by setting fade-in and fade-out duration time.
V-Fade should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

Fade-in Fade-out

Crosspoint switching Crosspoint switching

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 Audio De-embedding from SDI
In addition to audio channels input to MFR-16ADI, embedded audio channels input to
MFR-16SDI/16SDIA can output from MFR-16ADAO by de-embedding audio from SDI
signals.
SDI-embedded audio should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

Note that embedded audio should meet the following requirements. Otherwise, audio
output should be choppy or noisy.
- Audio signals at 48kHz sample rates.
- HD-SDI embedded audio signals that are synchronized to the external reference signal
(REF IN2 input). 3G and SD SDI embedded audio signals are not properly synchronized.

 MUTE
Mute can be enabled or disabled for stereo pair (2 channels).
Mute should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

 Digital-to-Analog Conversion
8 channels (4 stereo pairs) can be converted and output as analog audio. Audio level and
gain can be set for each stereo pair.
Audio level and gain should be set in the [Web-based Control: Audio Settings page].

Select AES Selects 4 stereo pairs (8 channels) output as analog audio

from the AES/EBU output channels.
Sets analog signal output level for each channel.
Level Audio output level is determined by the digital input level and
this setting as shown in the table below. Maximum output
level is +24dBm.
Gain Adjusts signal gain for each channel.

Analog Output Level (determined by the input level and level setting)
Analog Output Level Setting
Digital audio input level
-10dBm 0dBm 4dBm 8dBm
-24dBFS -14dBm -4dBm 0dBm +4dBm
-20dBFS -10dBm 0dBm +4dBm +8dBm
-18dBFS -8dBm +2dBm +6dBm +10dBm
0dBFS +10dBm +20dBm +24dBm CLIP

 Analog Audio Connection

For balanced audio signals, connect the hot, cold and shield conductor to "+" ," - " and
"COM" pins respectively.
For unbalanced audio signals, connect the conductor that carries audio to a "+" pin and
ground to "COM."

Analog Audio Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, inch screws)

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 Pin Assignments
Pin No. Setting Pin No. Setting
13 CH1 OUT+ 25 CH1 OUT COM
12 CH1 OUT- 24 CH2 OUT+
11 CH2 OUT COM 23 CH2 OUT-
10 CH3 OUT+ 22 CH3 OUT COM
9 CH3 OUT- 21 CH4 OUT+
8 CH4 OUT COM 20 CH4 OUT-
7 CH5 OUT+ 19 CH5 OUT COM
6 CH5 OUT- 18 CH6 OUT+
5 CH6 OUT COM 17 CH6 OUT-
4 CH7 OUT+ 16 CH7 OUT COM
3 CH7 OUT- 15 CH8 OUT+
2 CH8 OUT COM 14 CH8 OUT-
1 SG - -

2-4-5. MFR-16AESI (AES Input)

MFR-16AESI is a digital audio input card.
Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 01 to 08.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
21/22

23/24

25/26

27/28

29/30
9/10

31/32
3/4

5/6

7/8

11/12

13/14

15/16

17/18

19/20
1/2
ADI
(No.)

BNC x 16 inputs (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels), unbalanced, 75 Ohm

IMPORTANT
To output MFR-16AESI input audio, MFR-16AESO/16AAOEX is required.

2-4-6. MFR-16AESO (AES Output)

MFR-16AESO is a digital audio output card.
Up to 8 cards can be installed into Slot No. 09 to 16.
► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."
21/22

23/24

25/26

27/28

29/30
9/10

31/32
3/4

5/6

7/8

11/12

13/14

15/16

17/18

19/20
1/2
ADI
(No.)

BNC x 16 outputs (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels), unbalanced, 75 Ohm

IMPORTANT
MFR-16AESO cards can output audio signals input to MFR-16AESI/16AAIEX.

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2-5. RS-422 Data Input / Output Cards
MFR-16DTIO is an RS-422 serial control input/output card compliant with the SMPTE 207M
standard. .
Up to 8 cards can be installed into the following slots:
No. 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15

► See section 2-1-1. "Matrix Size Chart."

 MFR-16DTIO Card

11
10

12

13

14

15

16
1

9
4

RS-422 Connector: 9-pin D-sub (female) x 16

 Connector Pin Assignments (9-pin D-sub, female)

Pin no. Device type * Controller type *
1 GND GND
2 TX-- Transmit data(-) RX- Receive data(-)
3 RX+ Receive data(+) TX+ Transmit data(+)
4 GND GND
5 NC NC
6 GND GND
7 TX+ Transmit data(+) RX+ Receive data(+)
8 RX- Receive data(-) TX- Transmit data(-)
9 GND GND

* Two pin assignment types are available: Device and Controller. The type can be
selected under Pin Assign in the [Web-based Control: RS-422 Settings page].
 See the [Web-based Control: RS-422 Settings page] in the Web-based Control manual.

 Port Assignments

<Setting per Card>

 Specify a logical level under Level.

<Settings per Port>

 Assign a logical channel to a port under Channel.
 Assign Input (SRC) or Output (DST) for a port.
Both Input and Output can be assigned to a single port. This can dynamically change
Input / Output and pin assignments. (2-Way must be checked on.)
 Select a pin assignments type under Pin Assign. (See the table above.)

The port assignments can be performed in the Port Assign area in the [Web-based Control:
RS-422 Settings page].

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 RS-422 Transmission Settings
The Route and Switching Mode settings allow you to minimize I/O delay or to prevent data
loss or corruption during switches.
They can be set in the [Web-based Control: RS-422 Settings page].

To transmit data with minimum delay:

>> Select Direct under Route.

To guarantee transmission reliability:

>> Set Switching Mode to ON and specify Data Rate, Parity and Stop Bit.

The table below shows details on how data switches are performed within the same card or
between cards depending on the Route and Switching Mode settings.

Route Setting
Direct Via Main MTX
Within a card Between cards Within a card Between cards
I/O delay: Large I/O delay: Large
ON Asynchronous Asynchronous
Switching Data loss: No Data loss: No
Mode
Setting I/O delay: Small I/O delay: Large I/O delay: Large I/O delay: Large
OFF Asynchronous Asynchronous Synchronous Synchronous
Data loss: Yes Data loss: Yes Data loss: Yes Data loss: Yes

I/O delay: The minimum delay is approx. 190 nsec (Small) when an input and output ports are on the
same card. In other cases, the delay becomes larger, from 0.8 msec (Large).
Synchronous / Asynchronous: This indicates whether data switches are always synchronizes with
audio and video switches. “Asynchronous“ means data switches may be delayed by one field (or one
frame) relative to video or audio switches.
Data loss: This indicates whether data loss can occur during switches.

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2-6. Remote Control Panel
2-6-1. Front Panel
 MFR-39RUA
F (1) U V
REMOTE COMTROL UNIT MFR-39RUA
DEST SRC
POWER

A
B
BUSY
I
LOCK

C SETUP PAGE

D RESET
A

E B

W F (2)

 MFR-39RU
F (1) H
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POWER

A BUSY

B LOCK

C SETUP

D RESET
CANCEL

F (2) I J

 MFR-40RU
F (2)
D
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

A POWER

B BUSY

LOCK
SETUP

RESET

C
E

 MFR-18RU/18RUA
D G
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

A POWER

BUSY SETUP

B LOCK RESET

E F (2) I

 MFR-16RU
D F (3) K

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A

A BUSY SETUP
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)

B LOCK RESET
PAGE B
LOCK DEST

C (HOLD 3SEC)

E L

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 MFR-16RUD

D F (3) K M N
A B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

A
POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC )
P
BUSY SETUP CANCEL

B LOCK RESET
PAGE B
LOCK DEST J
C (H OLD 3SEC )

E L O

 MFR-16RUW
D Q
F (3)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUW

A POW ER
1

B BUSY SE TUP FUNC TION

C LOCK RE SET
2

E Q

 MFR-32RUW
D F (3) Q

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-32RUW

A POW ER
1

B BU SY SET UP FUNCTION

C
LO CK RE SET

E Q

 MFR-64RUW
F (3)

REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT MFR-6 4RUW

A POWER

B
1
BUSY

C LOCK
2

D SETUP
FUNC TION

E RESET

 MFR-16RUTA
R G T

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

A POWER

PAGE A LOCK

B BUSY

C LOCK

D SETUP

F (2)
E RESET

PAGE B

S I

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 No. Item Description
Displays the power status.
A POWER
► See the table on the next page for details on indications.
Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings.
B BUSY
► See the table on the next page for details on indications.
Displays the LOCK status.
C LOCK ► See the table on the next page for details on indications.
► See section 6-3. "Lock" for details on the lock function.
Used for IP address or other settings.
D SETUP
► See section 5-6. "Setup Menu." for details on the SETUP menu.
E RESET Used to re-initialize the remote control panel.
All buttons are user assignable.
(1) 7-color selectable button name indication (red, green, yellow,
F Buttons blue, white, cyan or magenta) (hereafter called LCD)
(2) 3-color selectable button illumination (red, green or orange)
(3) Green illumination
G NAME DISPLAY 7-color selectable button name/assignment indications (red, green,
yellow, blue, white, cyan or magenta)
H MENU Displays setting menus and status.
I CONTROL Used to enter menu settings.
J CANCEL Used to cancel menu settings.
Page switch button.
Pressing the button switches Page 1 and Page 2 of Group A.
PAGE A / The button is unlit if Page 1 is applied.
K The button is lit orange if Page 2 is applied.
LOCK PANL
To use the button as LOCK LOCAL, press and hold down (within 3
seconds). (*)
Page switch button.
Pressing the button switches Page 1 and Page 2 of Group B.
L PAGE B / The button is unlit if Page 1 is applied.
LOCK DEST The button is lit orange if Page 2 is applied.
To use the button as LOCK ALL, press and hold down (within 3
seconds). (*)
M Display Displays crosspoints and button assignments.
N ↑ UP / DOWN buttons, used to select items to be viewed on the
O ↓ Display.
P ENTER Used to confirm settings on the Display.
Q FUNCTION Function assignable buttons. (Green illumination)
R PAGE A If enabled, Group A pages can be controlled.
S PAGE B If enabled, Group B pages can be controlled.
T LOCK Lock function assignable button
U Current DEST Displays the current destination channel.
button
Current SRC Displays the current source channel.
V
button
Current PAGE Displays the current page.
W
display
(*) PAGE Switch and LOCK features are initially enabled and can be disabled in the [Web-based Control:
Assign Function page], respectively.

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  Color indications on the MFR-RU front panel
LED color
Green Red Orange
LED
POWER LED Normal Power alarm
BUSY LED Normal processing Writing to flash
memory
Operation locked by Lock
LOCK LED Operation locked by All, or locked by Lock Lock Other is
Lock Local activated in own unit.
Other from another unit.
* LOCK LED flashes if the locked operation is accessed. The operation will not perform.
* POWER LED lights red if the unit is turned on while it is not connected to a network.
* All indicators, POWER, BUSY and LOCK, light orange while the SETUP menu is displayed.

IMPORTANT
After finishing settings, do not power OFF the unit while BUSY LED is lit orange,
since the system is writing to Flash. (It takes about two minutes at max.)

 Changing Button Labels

Button labels can be changed on user-assignable buttons. Utilize button label templates in
the FOR-A web site. To remove button caps, use an optional tool.
To download button label templates, go to the MFR-RU Series page in the FOR-A site and
open the Documents tab.
URL: http://www.for-a.com/products/mfr_ru_series/professional_router_p.html

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2-6-2. Rear Panel
 MFR-39RU / 39RUA
MFR-LAN
2 1
SERVICE

DC12V IN

B A C

 MFR-40RU / MFR-18RU/ MFR-18RUA

MFR-LAN
2 1
SERVICE

DC12V IN

B A C

 MFR-16RU / MFR-16RUD
MFR-LA N
DC12V IN

D A

 MFR-16/32/64RUW
MFR-LAN

DC12V IN

A D

MFR-LAN

DC12V IN

RATING LABEL

 MFR-16RUTA

MFR-LAN

DC12V IN

A D
No. Item Description
Used to connect the MFR main unit
A MFR-LAN *1
Ethernet port (10/100BASE-TX)
B SERVICE Used for maintenance only. Do not use.
C DC 12 V IN 1,2 Used to supply 12 V DC power.
D DC 12 V IN Used to supply 12 V DC power.
*1 The MFR-LAN connector may be labeled 10/100BASE-T on the previous model.

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2-7. MFR-GPI
2-7-1. Front Panel

GPI UNIT MFR-GPI

SERIAL
POWER BUSY GPI 1 2 3 4 RESET

A B C D E

No. Item Description

Displays the power status.
A POWER
► See the table below for details on indications.
Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings.
B BUSY
► See the table below for details on indications.
C GPI When the GPI function is assigned using the Web-based Control, the
LED lights green. The LED remains unlit when there is no assignment.
D SERIAL 1-4 When a serial port is assigned using the Web-based Control, the LED
lights green. The LED remains unlit when there is no assignment.
E RESET Used to re-initialize the GPI unit.

 Color indications on the MFR-GUI front panel

LED Color
Green Red Orange
LED
POWER Normal Power alarm

BUSY Normal processing Writing to flash

memory
* POWER LED lights red if the unit is turned on but is unconnected to a network.

IMPORTANT
After finishing settings, do not power OFF the unit while BUSY LED is lit orange,
since the system is writing to Flash. (It takes about two minutes at max.)

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2-7-2. Rear Panel
B D

SERVICE 1 2 SERIAL 3 4

RATING LABEL

MFR-LAN GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 2 -DC12V IN- 1

A E F G H C

No. Item Description

Used to connect the MFR main unit
A MFR-LAN *1
Ethernet port (10/100BASE-TX)
B SERVICE Used for maintenance only. Do not use.
C DC 12 V IN 1 and Used to supply 12 V DC power.
2
Used for serial interface control. The default setting is RS-422.
RS-232C is also selectable using switches on the internal card.
D SERIAL1 to 4 ► See section 2-7-4. “Switches on the Card.”
Pin assignments are the same as those on the MFR main unit.
► See section 2-2-1. “Interfaces.”
GPI 1 Used for GPI input / output connections.
E
(Port no: 1) (32 total assignable inputs and outputs)
GPI 2 Used for GPI input / output connections.
F
(Port no: 2) (32 total assignable inputs and outputs)
GPI 3 Used for GPI input / output connections.
G
(Port no: 3) (32 total assignable inputs and outputs)
GPI 4 Used for GPI input / output connections.
H
(Port no: 4) (32 total assignable inputs and outputs)
*1 The MFR-LAN connector may be labeled 10/100BASE-T on the previous model.

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2-7-3. Interfaces (MFR-GPI)
 GPI IN / TALLY OUT Connector (37-pin D-sub, female)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 01 # 20 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 20 #
2 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 02 # 21 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 21 #
3 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 03 # 22 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 22 #
4 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 04 # 23 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 23 #
5 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 05 # 24 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 24 #
6 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 06 # 25 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 25 #
7 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 07 # 26 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 26 #
8 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 08 # 27 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 27 #
9 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 09 # 28 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 28 #
10 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 10 # 29 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 29 #
11 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 11 # 30 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 30 #
12 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 12 # 31 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 31 #
13 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 13 # 32 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 32 #
14 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 14 # 33 Frame ground
15 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 15 # 34 Frame ground
16 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 16 # 35 Frame ground
17 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 17 # 36 +4.8V output
18 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 18 # 37 +4.8V output
19 GPI_IN / TALLY_OUT 19 #

* The symbol "#" at the end of signals represents the port number (1, 2, 3 or 4).
* The maximum total output current for all +4.8 V outputs is 1.5 A.
* The GPI input pulse width should be 54 ms or more.

 GPI IN Circuits
Switch or relay Open Collector

External device MFR-GPI External device MFR-GPI

VCC VCC VCC VCC

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 GPI OUT / TALLY OUT Circuit

MFR-GPI External device

Max. voltage: 40 V

Max. current:
10Ω 100 mA

* The voltage is about 0.9 V when turned-on.

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2-7-4. Switches on the Card
CAUTION
Do not access internal cards or make connections with the unit powered ON. Always
power OFF all connected units / disconnect power cords prior to accessing the interior.
Further note that adjustments and maintenance should only be performed by qualified
technical personnel familiar with FOR-A equipment.

Remove the two screws on both sides of the MFR-GPI to access the internal card as shown
below. The figure below shows the factory default switch settings.

OFF
ON
S11
ON

S4
OFF

S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10

S17 S16 S13 S12 S2

232C 422 232C 422 232C 422 232C 422 232C 422
232C 422
S19 S18 S15 S14 S3

232C 422 232C 422 232C 422 232C 422 232C 422
232C 422

Front

Switch Function / Settings

S2, S3 Used for maintenance. Do not use.
Used for maintenance. Do not use. (The factory ON
S4 default setting is as shown at right. The black
boxes (■) represent switches.) OFF
Used for IP address setting.
S5, S6, S7,
S8, S9, S10

S11 Used for maintenance. Do not use.

ON
OFF
S12, S14 Used to select RS-232C/RS-422 for SERIAL 1.
The default setting is RS-422 (both switches to
the right). To change to RS-232C, set both RS-232C
switches to the left. (Factory
S13, S15 Used to select RS-232C/RS-422 for SERIAL 2. default
setting)
The default setting is RS-422 (both switches to
the right). To change to RS-232C, set both
switches to the left. Switch
S16, S18 Used to select RS-232C/RS-422 for SERIAL 3. Settings
The default setting is RS-422 (both switches to
the right). To change to RS-232C, set both
switches to the left.
RS-422
S17, S19 Used to select RS-232C/RS-422 for SERIAL 4.
The default setting is RS-422 (both switches to
the right). To change to RS-232C, set both
switches to the left.

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2-8. MFR-TALM
2-8-1. Front Panel

MFR-TALM
TALLY MAN AGER UNIT

POWER BUSY REF IN GPI RS-422 RESET

1 2 3 4

A B C D E F

No. Item Description

Displays the power status.
A POWER
► See the table below for details on indications.
Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings.
B BUSY
► See the table below for details on indications.
C REF IN Lights green when an external reference signal is present.
Lights green a GPI function is assigned.
D GPI
Turns off when no GPI function is assigned.
Lights green when a port function is assigned.
E RS-422 1-4
Turns off when no port function is assigned.
F RESET Resets MFR-TALM.

 Color indications on the MFR-TALM front panel

LED Color
Green Red Orange
LED
POWER Normal Power alarm

BUSY Normal processing Writing to flash

memory

IMPORTANT
Do not power off the unit while BUSY LED is lit orange (writing to the flash memory,
about 2 seconds at most).

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2-8-2. Rear Panel

RS-422 1 2 3 4

1 DC12V IN 2

PC-LAN MFR-LAN REF IN GPI

SER. NO.

A B C D E

No. Item Description

A PC-LAN Ethernet port for connection to PC or other external unit
(10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45)
B MFR-LAN Ethernet port for connection to MFR main unit
(10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)
Used to input a reference signal (BB or Tri-level sync signal)
C REF IN
(with loop-through. Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.)
Used to input/output GPI signals for external control.
(32 total assignable inputs and outputs)
D GPI Pin assignments are the same as those of the MFR-GPI
connectors.
► See section 2-7-3. "Interfaces (MFR-GPI)."
E DC 12 V IN 1,2 Used to supply 12 V DC power.
Used for RS-422 interface control.
F RS-422 1-4 Pin assignments are the same as those of the MFR main unit.
► See section 2-2-1. "Interfaces."

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3. System Configuration Example
3-1. Basic Configuration
The block diagram below shows an example of the basic MFR routing system that consists of an
MFR-5000, Remote Unit and the Web-based Control accessed from a computer.
Make sure to connect both MFR-LANs (CPU1) and (CPU2) to a LAN respectively for CPU
redundancy. Their LAN connections must be separated from the network segment of PC-LAN
and other devices. (Default IP addresses (Net mask: 255.255.255.0) are used in the
configuration example below.)

LAN port label indications have

been changed.
VIDEO(SDI)
TO RU >> MFR-LAN (CPU1, 2)
MFR-5000 TO PC >> PC-LAN
LAN (MFR-LAN)
LAN (PC LAN)
IN1 OUT1
| |
| |
| |
SDI/ AES

SDI/ AES
| |
I I
| |
| I
I |
| |
| I
BB IN128 OUT128

REF IN

192.168.1.10
MFR-LAN(CPU1)
MFR-LAN(CPU2) MFR Web-based
192.168.1.12
Control
MFR-xxRU
192.168.1.11 PC-LAN1 PC
192.168.1.XX PC-LAN2

192.168.1.13 192.168.1.XX

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

 LAN Port Settings

Port RU Front Panel Web-based Sec. in Web
Control Control Manual
MFR-39RUA: See sec. 5-4-4.
MFR-39RU: See sec. 5-6-1. RU Settings 6-3
MFR-18RU/18RUA: See sec. 5-8-1 and 5-8-2 page
Other RUs: See sec. 5-10-1 and 5-10-2.
--- MU Settings 5-2
page
MFR-39RUA: See sec. 5-4-4(display only).
MFR-39RU: See sec. 5-6-3(display only).
Network 4-1-7
MFR-18RU/18RUA: See sec. 5-8-1 (display Settings page
only).
Other RUs: See sec. 5-10-1 (display only).

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3-2. Main Unit Linking
The Main Unit Link feature allows you to control multiple MFR-5000 units at the same time.
Two types of system configurations are available:

Parallel Link: Controls several MFR-5000 units at the same time.

Controls an MFR-5000 and MFR-8000 units at the same time.
Expanded Matrix: Creates an expanded virtual matrix by linking MFR-5000 units.

Note that each Expanded Matrix system requires specific BNC connections. IP port and SNMP
settings should be performed on each MFR-5000 unit. After these settings are completed, all
linked MFR-5000 units are set and controlled together on the unit that is specified as Master.

Main Unit Link Specifications

 Main Unit Link systems are set and controlled through a specified master unit.
Up to 4 MFR-5000 units can be linked within a system.
 Parallel links using each one of MFR-5000 and one MFR-8000 are possible.
MFR-5000 and other MFR main units (MFR-3000/ 3232/ 3216/ 1616/ 1616R/
1616A/ 3216RPS/ 3232RPS) cannot be linked to each other.
 Only SDI signals can be routed in Expanded Matrix systems. However,
MFR-5000 inputs and outputs not used in the Main Unit Link can be assigned
independently and used as paralleled link matrix, managing both SDI and AES
signals. (Note that, in such cases, ADAO cards output BLACK signals from SDI
OUT.)
 All MFR main units in a link system must be linked together and independent units
cannot exist in the system.
 Refer to Firmware / Software Versions and Supported Hardware / Features (p. 3)
for details on the supported version.

3-2-1. Parallel Link System Example

The system example below is a redundant system using two MFR-5000 units.
BB MFR-5000
REF IN (Master)
signal

signal
SDI

SDI

MFR-LAN PC-LAN

192.168.1.10 192.168.1.12

MFR-5000
REF IN
signal

signal
SDI

SDI

MFR-LAN PC-LAN

MFR-xxRU 192.168.1.13 192.168.1.15

MFR Web-based
Control

PC

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

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 Note that in all MFR-5000 units the IP address of MFR-LAN1 is set to 192.168.1.10
and that of PC-LAN to 192.168.1.12 as factory default. To prevent IP address overlap
in a system, you need to change IP addresses of either unit.
Also note that desired IP addresses can be set for system devices according to your
network conditions.

 Setup Procedure
1) Connect all devices in the MFR system as shown in the figure in the previous page.
Power on the MFR-5000 to be set as a Master, Remote Control unit and PC. Set the IP
addresses for the Remote Control unit (①) and PC (④). Power off the MFR-5000.
2) Power on another MFR-5000. Set the IP addresses (⑤ and ⑥) as shown in the
previous page.
3) Power on the Master MFR-5000.
4) Connect to the Master MFR-5000 Web-based control and open the Build Settings
page. Check on Build Enable to enable the Main Unit Link feature.
 See section 11 "Main Unit Link" in the "Web-based Control Operation Manual."

3-2-2. Expanded Matrix System Example

The system example below connects three MFR-5000 units to form a 256 x 64 virtual matrix.

MFR-5000
(Master)
BB REF IN MFR-5000
MFR-LAN PC-LAN

REF IN
MFR-5000 MFR-LAN PC-LAN

REF IN
MFR-LAN PC-LAN

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

MFR Web-based
Control

PC
MFR-xxRU

 Setup Procedure
1) Connect three MFR-5000 units, one by one, to the MFR system, referring to the
previous chapter for details on to setting network settings. Do not use the same IP
address twice in the system.
2) Connect all three MFR-5000 units to the MFR system. Connect BNC cables based on
SDI signal routing paths.
3) Connect to the Web-based Control of an MFR-5000 and open the Build Settings
page. Check on Build Enable to enable the Main Unit Link feature.
 See section 11 "Main Unit Link" in the "Web-based Control Operation Manual."

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 3-3. Signal Name and Tally Link System
3-3-1. Standard Configuration
The block diagram below shows a basic signal name and tally link system.

To connect a video switcher via serial connection, use the MFR-5000 SERIAL port or
SERIAL1-4 on MFR-GPI. The signal name and tally link system requires an RS-422
interface. Before connecting devices, set the serial port for use to RS-422 using the
switches on the Card.
► See section 2-1-4. CPU Card Switch Settings or 2-7-4. "Switches on the Card."

VIDEO(SDI)

LAN (MFR-LAN)
LAN (PC LAN)
RS-422

MFR-5000 Video Switcher PGM

MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO (HVS-2000) SDI Monitor
IN1 OUT1
| |
| |
| | PRV
SDI signal

SDI signal

| | RS-422 SDI
I I
Monitor
| |
| I
I |
| |
IN128 OUT128
Multi Viewer DVI MV
REF IN SERIAL (MV-4200) Monitor

MFR-LAN(CPU1) DVI MV
MFR-LAN(CPU2) Monitor
SERIAL
PC-LAN
DVI
MFR-16RU MV
Monitor
MFR-16RUD MFR-GPI
SERIAL 1 SERIAL DVI MV
Monitor
MFR-40RU LAN

MFR-18RU MFR Web Control

MV Layout Editor
MFR-39RU
PC

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

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 Transmitting Signal Name and Tally Data
The figure below shows the routing of signal name and tally data.

Set each serial port following the table on this page using the MFR Web Control and on the
switcher.
Each tally information setting should be performed in the [Web-based Control:Tally
System Settings page].

Video Switcher
MFR-5000 (HVS-2000)
MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO

IN1 OUT1 Names>>

| RS-422(4)

Switcher tallies >>

| |
I I
| |
| I
I |
| |
IN128 OUT128
Multi Viewer
SERIAL (MV-4200)

MFR-LAN PC-LAN

MFR-GPI Names
Tallies
MFR-LAN SERIAL 1 SERIAL
LAN

PC
MFR-xxRU
(MFR Web-based
Control)

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

Serial Port Settings

[Port Settings] - [Serial Port]
Port Menu Connector Function Baud rate Parity
Web-based Control (MU) Router/HVS 38400 NONE
[Router System Settings] - connection type 2
HVS-2000
ROUTER 38400 NONE
[SETUP - SYSTEM - RS-422]
Web-based Control (GPI) Tally out 38400 EVEN
[Router System Settings] No. 1 (TSL Ver. 3.1)

Other Parameter Settings (in HVS-2000)

To receive source names from the router, set [LINK] in the ROUTER NAME menu to [MFR].

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 3-3-2. If Configuring an MFR-TALM
The block diagram below shows an example signal name and tally link system comprised of
a FOR-A video switcher and multiviewer using an MFR-TALM unit. The MFR-TALM is
specifically designed to perform the task of tally data computation, which is ordinarily
undertaken by the MFR main unit, to accelerate the computation. RS-422 ports (1) to (4) are
available for video switcher connection.

Before using an MFR-TALM unit for the system, change Tally Control Unit to MFR-TALM
in the [Main unit Web-based Control: MU Settings page].

VIDEO(SDI)

LAN (MFR-LAN)
LAN (PC LAN)
RS-422

MFR-5000 PGM
MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO SDI Monitor
Video Switcher
IN1 OUT1 (HVS-2000)
| |
| |
| | PRV
SDI signal

SDI signal

| | RS-422(1) SDI
I I RS-422(4)
Monitor
| |
| I
I |
| |
IN128 OUT128
DVI MV
BB Multi Viewer Monitor
REF IN SERIAL (MV-4200)
MFR-LAN(CPU1) DVI MV
MFR-LAN(CPU2) Monitor
SERIAL
MFR-GPI
PC-LAN
DVI MV
MFR-16RU
Monitor
MFR-16RUD MFR-TALM
DVI MV
REF IN RS-422(1)
RS-422(2) Monitor
MFR-40RU
MFR-LAN PC-LAN LAN
MFR-18RU MFR Web Control
MV Layout Editor
MFR-39RU
PC

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

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  Transmitting Signal Name and Tally Data
The figure below shows an example signal name and tally data routing system using the
MFR-TALM.

MFR-5000
MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO
Video Switcher
IN1 OUT1 (HVS-2000)
| |
| |
| |
| | RS-422(1)
I | RS-422(4)

Switcher's tally data

Signal name data

| |
IN128 OUT128

MFR-LAN PC-LAN
Router's tally and name data

Multi Viewer
(MV-4200)

MFR-TALM
RS-422(1) SERIAL
RS-422(2)

MFR-LAN PC-LAN LAN

Tally and name data

MFR Web Control

MV Layout Editor
MFR-xxRU
PC

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

Each serial port should be set as shown in the table below in the relevant page of the
MFR-TALM Web-based Control accessed from "http://192.168.1.62" (default IP address)
on your web browser.

Serial Port Settings

Open the [MFR-TALM Web-based Control: Port Settings page] and perform port settings
under Serial Port.
As for the HVS-2000 unit, perform port setting in the [SETUP - SYSTEM - RS-422] menu.

[Port Settings] - [Serial Port]

Port Menu Connector Function Baud Parity
rate
Web-based Control HVS-TAL Protocol
No. 1 38400 EVEN
[TALM Settings] Reception
Web-based Control Router/HVS connection
No. 2 38400 NONE
[TALM Settings] type 2
HVS-2000
No. 1 TALLY 38400 EVEN
[SETUP - SYSTEM - RS-422]
HVS-2000
No. 4 ROUTER 38400 NONE
[SETUP - SYSTEM - RS-422]

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TCP/IP Setting
Open the [MFR-TALM Web-based Control: Port Settings page] and perform port settings
under TCP/IP Port.
[Port Settings] - [TCP/IP Port]
Port Menu Access IP Address Port Function
Method
Web-based Control (MV (MV TCP/IP TSL UMD protocol
Client
[TALM Settings] IP address) port number) V5.0 Tally out

Encode DLE Screen No.

Unicode ON (Set the same as in
MV)

Data transmission settings between HVS-2000 and MFR-TALM

<HVS-2000-side>
 To receive name data from the router, set LINK in the ROUTER NAME menu to MFR.
 Perform the TALLY COLOR and TALLY UNIT settings so that the MFR-TALM unit can
receive switcher tally data.

<MFR-TALM-side>
 Open the [MFR-TALM Web-based Control: HVS-TAL Protocol Reception page] and
perform the same tally settings as those in HVS-2000.

The tally settings in the MFR system must be entered in the [MFR-TALM Web-based
Control: Tally System Settings page]. When using MFR-TALM for tally control, the [Main
unit Web-based Control: Tally System Settings page] and its subpages are all disabled.
Refer to your mulitviewer's user guide for the details on how to handle tally data on the
multiviewer.

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 3-4. Switcher's AUX Crosspoints Switching System
This system enables the following two features:

 Switches AUX crosspoints on a switcher using an MFR Series Remote Unit or serial
commands.
 Switches AUX crosspoints on a switcher as well as the corresponding crosspoints on the
MFR-5000, if the MFR-5000 provides video souces to the switcher.

Supported switcher: HVS-390HS, HVS-100/110, HVS-2000

 System Example
VIDEO(SDI) MFR-5000 SDI PGM
LAN (MFR-LAN) MFR-16SDI MFR-16SDO
Monitor
LAN (PC LAN) Video Switcher SDI
IN1 OUT1 (HVS-390HS) PRV
| | Monitor
| |
SDI signals

SDI signals
| |
SDI
| | AUX1
I I AUX2
| |
AUX3
| I
I | AUX4
| | AUX5
IN128 OUT128 AUX6

BB LAN
MFR-16RU REF IN

MFR-LAN(CPU1)
MFR-16RUD
MFR-LAN(CPU2)

MFR-40RU PC-LAN

MFR-18RU MFR Web Control

MFR-39RU
PC

Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN) Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)

3-4-1. Switching an AUX Bus Signal

Assume that the system is configured as shown below:
AUX1 on the switcher is assigned to DST 129 (Level 1) on the MFR-5000.
IN1-8 and STL(Still) 3 on the switcher are assigned to SRC129-137 on the MFR-5000.

SRC129 DST129

SRC130

|
|
SRC137 |

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 Setup Settings
1) Connect and assign video signals as shown in the figure above.
2) Device Setup on the MFR-5000:
Connect to the MFR-5000 from the Web-based Control PC and open the [Tally System
Settings - Device Select] page. Select HVS-390HS in the [Switcher] field and click
[Send].
3) Network settings on the MFR-5000:
Open the [Router System Settings - PortSettings] page and set the TCP/IP menu as
shown below.
IP Address Port Protocol Function Local Port(MFR)
Select a UDP port number.
(Switcher's ※ UDP Editor(HVS) Do not use the UDP port number
IP address) (Default: 23) already used in the
Server (MFR).

Switcher Port
HVS-390HS 8740
HVS-100/110 8740
HVS-2000 53381

4) Assign AUX buses and input channels on the switcher to logical destination and sources
channels on the MFR-5000.

<AUX bus assignments>

a) Open the Destination Assignment page.
b) Select HVS(AUX) under Select Table.
c) Set Level to 1.
d) Assign AUX1 to DST 129.

<Input channel assignments>

a) Open the Source Assignment page.
b) Select HVS(AUX) under Select Table.
c) Set Level to 1.
d) Assign input channels to MFR sources as shown below.

LogicalNo./Name Switcher Channel

129 SRC 129 IN1
| | |
136 SRC 136 IN8
137 SRC 137 STL3

5) Settings on the switcher:

Open the [SETUP - EXT I/F - EDITOR] menu on the HVS-390HS.
Change [TYPE] to [DVS] and [ENABLE] to [ON].

After above setup settings are complete:

 If SRC 129 is selected for DST 129,
AUX1 outputs IN1 video on the switcher.

 If SRC 137 is selected for DST 129,

AUX1 outputs Still 3 video on the switcher.

 If IN4 is selected for AUX1 on the switcher,

SRC 132 is selected for DST 129 on the MFR-5000.

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If input channels that are not assigned in the Source Assignment page are selected on
the switcher, they are replaced with the Alternative Source set in the Source Assignment
page in the MFR system.

3-4-2. Synchronous Crosspoints Switching

Configure the system as described 1) to 3) in Sec. 3-4-1.

4) Configure channel link settings:

Open the Re-Entry page and set the menu page as shown below.
Output Input
MFR Dst 112 HVS-390HS IN9 > AUX 1
MFR Dst 113 HVS-390HS IN10 > AUX 2
* Physical destination channels must be assigned to these logical destination channels
on the MFR-5000.

SRC1 SRC129 DST129

SRC2 DST130

SRC3 DST112

DST113

5) Assign logical source and destination channels on the MFR-5000 to input channels and
AUX buses on the switcher.
<AUX bus assignments>
a) Open the Destination Assignment page.
b) Select HVS(AUX) under Select Table.
c) Set Level to 1.
d) Assign AUX1 to DST 129.
e) Assign AUX2 to DST 130.

<Input channel assignments>

a) Open the Source Assignment page.
b) Select HVS(AUX) under Select Table.
c) Set Level to 1.
d) Assign IN1 to SRC 129.

After above setup settings are complete:

 If SRC 129 is selected for DST 129 on the MFR-5000,
IN1 is selected for AUX1 on the switcher.

 If SRC 3 is selected for DST 129 on the MFR-5000,

IN9 is selected for AUX1 on the switcher and SRC 3 is also selected for DST 112 on the
MFR-5000.

 If IN9 is selected for AUX1 on the switcher,

a source assigned to DST 112 is selected for DST 129 on the MFR-5000

 If IN10 is selected for AUX2 on the switcher,

a source assigned to DST 113 is selected for DST 130 on the MFR-5000

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 IMPORTANT
-Note that destination channels to which physical channels are assigned (DST 112
and DST 113 in the example above) on the MFR-5000 cannot select source channels
to which the switcher input channels are assigned (SRC 129 in the example above).
-If an AUX crosspoint is switched on the switcher by the Synchronous Crosspoints
switching and it is not listed in Re-Entry page, the AUX crosspoint returns to the
previous state.

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4. Settings via MFR-5000 Menus
4-1. Function List
The MFR-5000 front menu display allows you to change or verify settings as shown below.
* The status and alarm display for uninstalled functions will be indicated as “- -“.

Function Indication Description

MENU EXIT MENU EXIT Exits the menu.
AC Displays the AC alarm. (OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
DC Displays the DC alarm. (OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
TEMP Monitors the temperature (OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
ALARM PS:
Displays the fan alarm for the power supply unit.
FAN (OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
ALARM FAN:
Displays the fan alarm for the main unit. (NORMAL /
ALARM WARNING / ERROR)
FAIL Displays the overheat alarm for the power supply unit.
(OK: Running / NG: Stopped)
Displays an alarm for the each card voltage
V1, V2, …
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
Displays the Secondary CPU condition
CPU2COND
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
CNFG Displays the CPU and MTX card startup status.
(OK: Startup successful / NG: Startup error)
CPU1/2FIRM Displays firmware versions
CPU1/2FPGA Displays FPGA versions (CPU cards / MTX cards)
MTX FPGA
Displays whether the power supply unit is present.
PS
(INSTALLED: Present / NONE: Absent)
Displays whether the CPU card is present.
CPU
(INSTALLED: Present / NONE: Absent)
SLOT Displays whether an input or output card is present in
each slot. (INSTALLED: Present / NONE: Absent)
TEMP Monitors the temperature (°C)
Displays the input voltage of the power supply unit
AC
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
STATUS Displays the output voltage of the power supply unit
DC
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
PS STATUS:
Displays the fan alarm for the power supply unit.
FAN (OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
FAN STATUS:
Displays the fan alarm for the main unit. (NORMAL /
WARNING / ERROR)
FAIL Displays the overheating alarm for the power supply
unit. (OK: Running / NG: Stopped)
Displays an alarm for the each card voltage
V1, V2, …
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
Displays the Secondary CPU condition
CPU2COND
(OK: Normal / NG: Alarm)
Allows you to change the Ethernet, menu display
SETTINGS - brightness, and reference signal settings, and shut
down slots. See section 4-5. “SETTINGS”

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4-2. Front Menu Basic Operation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ALARM ACTIVE/BUSY CONTROL knob

Menu display

1. Activate the menu display

Hold down the CONTROL knob for at least 3 seconds.

2. Select a menu item

Turn the CONTROL knob to select a menu item. Press the CONTROL knob after selecting an
item to go to the lower menu level.
* When multiple setting items are shown at the same time
Repeat the above for the items one by one from the left. (The subject item blinks.)
To return to the previous item, press the ACTIVE/BUSY button.
(To return to the above menu level, press the ACTIVE/BUSY button while the leftmost
item is blinking.)

3. Confirmation display
The confirmation display menu appears as shown below.

A G R E E ? C A N C E L | O K

Turn the CONTROL knob to select either CANCEL or OK.

→ Select OK, and press the CONTROL knob to confirm the setting.
→ Select CANCEL, and press the CONTROL knob to cancel the setting and return to the
settings display.

4. Setting completion
The menu display appears as shown below.

D A T A S E T D O N E !

Press either the CONTROL knob or ACTIVE/BUSY button while the menu is displayed as
above to return to the above menu level.

5. Exit the menu

Select MENU EXIT, and press the CONTROL knob to exit the menu.

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4-3. Blinking ALARM Button
Alarm buttons blink to indicate alarms as shown below. Press the ALARM button while the
buttons are blinking to see simplified alarm information.

Indication Description
P S 1 A L M Displays the number of power supply units that
have an alarm triggered.

F A N 1 A L M Displays the number of fans that have an alarm

triggered.

CP U 1 A L M Displays the number of CPU cards that have an

alarm triggered.

MT X 1 A L M Displays the number of MTX cards that have an

alarm triggered.

RE A R 1 A L M Displays the number of REAR cards that have an

alarm triggered.

S L OT 1 A L M Displays the number of alarms in each slot.

CNF G 1 A L M Displays the number of CPU or MTX cards that

have a configuration alarm triggered.

* To see alarm information details, press the CONTROL knob while the above indications are
being displayed. (The Alarm menu will be displayed.)

* Pressing the ALARM button when no alarm is triggered, the menu display will appear as
shown below and return to the previous display.

O P E R A T I O N N O R M A L

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4-4. Menu Structure
 If CPU Card is Active:
MENU
EXIT

ALARM ALARM PS ALM ► PS* ► AC

ALM ► PS* ► DC
ALM ► PS* ► TEMP
ALM ► PS* ► FAN
ALM ► PS* ► FAIL
ALARM : PS EXIT (Exiting menu)
ALARM FAN ALM ► FAN*
ALARM : FAN EXIT (Exiting menu)
ALARM CPU ALM ► CPU* ► V*
ALM ► CPU2 ► COND
ALARM : CPU EXIT (Exiting menu)
ALARM MTX ALM ► MTX ► V*

ALARM : MTX EXIT (Exiting menu)

ALARM REAR ALM ► REAR ► V*
ALARM : REAR EXIT (Exiting menu)
ALARM SLOT ALM ► SLT* ► V*
ALARM : SLOT EXIT (Exiting menu)
ALARM CNFG ALM ► CNFG ► F/W*
ALM ► CNFG ► CPU*
ALM ► CNFG ► MTX
ALARM : CNFG EXIT (Exiting menu)
STATUS VERSION CPU* FIRM ►
CPU* FPGA ►
MTX FPGA ►
STATUS : VER EXIT (Exiting menu)
PS STATUS PS* ►
PS* ► AC
PS* ► DC
PS* ► TEMP
PS* ► FAN
PS* ► FAIL
STATUS : PS EXIT (Exiting menu)
FAN STATUS FAN* ►
ALARM : FAN EXIT (Exiting menu)
CPU STATUS CPU* ►
CPU2 ► COND
CPU* ► V*
CPU* ► TEMP
(Continues to next page) STATUS : CPU EXIT (Exiting menu)

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 MTX STATUS MTX ► V*
MTX ► TEMP

STATUS : MTX EXIT (Exiting menu)

REAR STATUS REAR ► V*

REAR ► TEMP*
STATUS:REAR EXIT (Exiting menu)

SLOT STATUS SLOT* ►

SLOT* ► V*
SLOT* ► TEMP
STATUS : SLOT (Exiting menu)
EXIT
SETTINGS MFR-LAN IP ADDRESS IP ►
NET MASK MASK ►

PC-LAN IP ADDRESS INFO

NET MASK INFO

GATEWAY INFO
PC-LAN REBOOT

MU SETTING MENU BRIGHTNESS BRIGHT►

REFERENCE REF ►
REF ►

FORMAT FMT ►

PS2 INSTALL PS2 ►

SHUT DOWN SLOT ► *

SLOT ► * ►
CPU REDUNDANT ►

 If CPU Card is not Active:

MENU EXIT
CPU REDUNDANT
MENU BRIGHTNESS BRIGHT ►

IP ADDRESS IP ►

NET MASK MASK ►

IP ADDR[PC-LAN]
NETMASK[PC-LAN]

GATEWAY[PC-LAN]

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4-5. SETTINGS
1. MFR-LAN
[ IP ADDRESS ]
Step Display Description

1 I P 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 0 1 . 0 Allows you to set the IP address.

(For MFR-LAN/LAN (TO RU) connection)

[ NET MASK ]
Step Display Description
Allows you to set the subnet mask.
1 MA S K 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 0 0 0 (255.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254)
(For MFR-LAN/LAN (TO RU) connection)

2. MU SETTING
[ MENU BRIGHTNESS ]
Step Display Description
B RI GHT 0 7 Allows you to set the menu display
1 brightness.
brightness: 1 (dark) to 15 (bright)

[ REFERENCE ]
Step Display Description
Allows you to select how to select a
RE F A UT O reference signal format.
1 AUTO: Automatic detection
MANUAL: Manual selection
If set to MANUAL, select a signal below.

2 RE F B B Allows you to select a reference signal

from BB or TRI-SYNC.

[ FORMAT ]
Step Display Description

1 F MT 1 0 8 0 5 9 . 9 4 i Allows you to select a video format

[ PS2 INSTALL ]
Step Display Description

1 P S 2 I NS T A L L E D Displays whether the redundant power

supply unit is present.

[ SHUT DOWN ]
Step Display Description

1 S L OT 0 1 Allows you to select a slot to shut down.

2 S L OT 0 1 OF F Select OFF to shut down.

Select ON to supply power.
* When selecting the following functions, the confirmation display appears. (Select OK to
execute the function.)
■CPU REDUNDANT: Manually switches CPU cards 1 and 2.
Requires time for sharing files between CPUs after startup or
CPU changeover, during which crosspoint switchings cannot
be performed.
■PC-LAN(IP ADDRESS INFO / NET MASK INFO / GATEWAY INFO):
Displays the PC-LAN port settings.
■PC-LAN REBOOT: Restarts the PC-LAN port.

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5. Remote control panel Operation
5-1. Functions and Operations
The below table shows the functions that can be controlled using the remote control panel (RU)
and/or Web-based Control (GUI).
* For details on Web-based Control operation, see the separate MFR SERIES Web-based
Control Operation Manual.

Description on Control
○: Changing settings and execution are both supported
●: Execution is supported
▲: Changing settings is supported
39: Supported by the MFR-39RU, MFR-39RUA
18: Supported by the MFR-18RU, MFR-18RUA
16D: Supported by the MFR-16RUD
16T: Supported by the MFR-16RUTA

Controller Remote Web-based Ref.

Function Control Units Control
By changing source and/or destination ○ ○ 6-1-1
Using bus buttons ○ --- 6-1-2
Crosspoint Using buttons and the CONTROL knob 18, 16T --- 5-4-2
change
(1 channel) Using the display 16D --- 5-5-1
CHOP function ● --- 6-1-3
TAKE function ● ○ 6-1-4
Main unit stored SALVO ● ▲ 6-2-1
Crosspoint Control panel button assigned SALVO 39, ● ▲ 6-2-2
change
(Simultaneous) TAKE function ● ○ 6-2-3
LINK function ● ▲ 6-2-4
LOCK LOCAL ○ --- 6-3-1
Erroneous LOCK OTHER/ALL ○ ○ 6-3-2
operation Crosspoint inhibit --- ○ Web
protection Monitor output function (*1) ● --- 6-4
Operation Preview function ● --- 6-5
Main unit and Source/destination name settings --- ○ Web
system setting
change System tally settings --- ○ Web
Mode menu 39, 18, 16T --- 5-4-2
Button assignment 39, 18, 16T(*2) ○ 5-4-3-12
16D (5-4-2)
PAGE function ○ --- 5-2-2
Remote control Group setting --- ○ 5-2-2-1
setting change
Multi-remote control panel operation 39 (*3) ▲ 5-11-2
IP address setting ▲ ▲ 5-6-1
Other settings 39 ○ 5-4-3
5-6
Status display ● ● ---
Alarm indication ● ● ---
*1 This function is supported only for the MFR-5000.
*2 Source and destination button/channel assignments can be performed using CONTROL on MFR-18RU/
16RUTA/18RUA/39RUA units.
*3 MFR-39RU/39RUA can change multi-remote control panel operation settings while other remote control panels
can only be used for operation.

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5-2. Basic Operation on Control Panels
This section describes basic operation of the remote control panel and how to set and execute
various functions.

5-2-1. Buttons
1) Assign functions to buttons (change assignments)
To use buttons on the remote control panel, assign functions to the buttons in the Web-based
Control: Assign Function page]. Any function can be assigned to any button except the
CANCEL, PAGE A, PAGE B, UP, DOWN and ENTER buttons.

Button Assign Procedure

(1) In the Web-based Control, click to open the menu tree at the left side. Click to select
Assign Function to display the menu page.
(2) Set the page, button and function respectively to assign functions to buttons. Buttons can
be selected by specifying Button IDs or clicking on button icons.
(3) After selecting a function, set the function specific settings.
(4) After all settings are completed, click Send to apply the settings.

The MFR-39RU menu display can also assign functions.

► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN”

The MFR-39RUA menu display can also assign functions.

► See section 5-4-4-4 “BUTTON ASSIGN”

Source and destination button/channel assignments can be performed using the control
knob on MFR-18RU/ 16RUTA/18RUA / 39RUA units.
► See section 5-2-3. “Control Knob”

MFR-16RUD can perform assignments using the display on the front panel.
► See section 5-5-2 “Changing Button Assignments” for details

2) Press buttons to execute functions

Press a button to execute the assigned function. The button LED indication, NAME
DISPLAY, and MENU display change according to the assigned function.

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5-2-2. Page Function
By managing a set of remote control panel front panel buttons as a page, page-assigned
functions can be performed by a single button press. Pages can be changed either by using
the PAGE button (see section 5-3 “Function Buttons”) or the control knob by changing the
Mode. (See section 5-4 “MODE Button and Mode Menu.")

There also are settings for the Page function in the Mode and Setting menus. Please also
refer to the following sections.

 For PAGE button assignment: 5-4-3-5 “PAGE ASSIGN”

This section describes the setting for whether to assign the PAGE button in all pages.
Having PAGE buttons assigned to all pages helps you not to have to look for the PAGE
button.
 For Mode menu settings: 5-4-3-4 “PAGE MODE”
This section describes how to select pages using the control knob.

5-2-2-1. Group Page Changes

Pages can be changed per a button group. The number of available button groups differ
depending on a remote control unit as shown in the table below. These groupings can be
freely changed using the Web-based Control menu.

Remote Control Unit Button group

MFR-16RU/16RUD A to B
MFR-16RUW/32RUW A to C
MFR-39RU/40RU/18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA A to D
MFR-64RUW A to E

Default button groups of control panels are determined as shown in the figures below.

MFR-39RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP CANCEL

RESET

Group A Group B Group C

MFR-39RUA
REMOTE COMTROL UNIT MFR-39RUA
DEST SRC
POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP PAGE

A
RESET
B

Group A Group B Group C

MFR-40RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

Group A Group B Group C Group D

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MFR-18RU/18RUA
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

Group A Group B

MFR-16RU
A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

Group A Group B

MFR-16RUD
A B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC )

BUSY SETUP CANCEL

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

Group A Group B

MFR-16RUW
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUW
POW ER
1

BUSY SE TUP FUNC TION

2
LOCK RE SET

Group A Group B Group C

MFR-32RUW
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-32RUW
POW ER
1

BU SY SET UP FUNCTION

2
LO CK RE SET

Group A Group B Group C

MFR-64RUW Group A Group B

REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT MFR-6 4RUW

POWER

1
BUSY

LOCK
2

SETUP
FUNC TION

RESET

Group C Group D Group E

MFR-16RUTA
Group A
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

Group B

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Page Limit and Maximum Page Number Setting
- The maximum number of assignable pages (page limit) is:
32 for MFR-39RUA/18RUA/39RU /40RU /18RU / 16RUW / 32RUW / 64RUW / 16RUTA
2 for MFR-16RU/16RUD

- The maximum number of pages, within which the page can be changed by the Mode menu
or Page buttons, can be set within the page limit (excluding MFR-16RU/16RUD).

- The maximum page number setting is shared by all groups.

- Any page assignments or jumps are possible, but have no effect if they exceed the page
limit. ("x" will appear instead of buttons on the MFR-39RUA/18RUA/39RU/18RU/16RUTA
units.)

- The maximum page number can be set under Page-Max number in the [Web-based
Control: RU Settings page]. A warning dialog box will appear when the number is reduced
and sent.

- If the page limit is set to a number less than the displayed page, the displayed page will
automatically change to the page number limit.

5-2-3. Control Knob

If your MFR Remote control panel has a control knob, you can select destination channels or
other items using the knob.
You can also select menu items by turning and pressing the knob to confirm the selection.
Using the control knob, it is easy to select items to be displayed or to change settings by
changing modes in the Mode menu. See section 5-4 “MODE Button and Mode Menu.”

MFR-39RUA
CONTROL

REMOTE COMTROL UNIT MFR-39RUA

DEST SRC
POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP PAGE

A
RESET
B

MFR-18RU/18RUA
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

CONTROL

MFR-39RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP CANCEL

RESET

CONTROL

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MFR-16RUTA
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

CONTROL

* The Control knob can be disabled or enabled in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings
page]

Selecting a source or non-function button on MFR-18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA units

allows you to change the source channel assignment.
Selecting a destination button allows you to perform one of the following three operations set
in the RU Settings page. (MFR-39RUA units perform Assign operations.)
 Assign (default): Allows you to change the channel assignment of the selected
destination button.
 Crosspoint: Allows you to change the crosspoint assignment of the selected destination
button.
 Disable: The operation is disabled.

The operation procedure is as follows:

(1) Press the desired source, destination or non-function button while holding down the
control knob. The button light sequentially changes its color from red to orange, then
green.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

(2) Turn the control knob to select a source channel to assign to the button.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

(3) Press the control knob to confirm the change. To cancel the change, press the
selected source button. After confirming or canceling the change, the button light
returns to the previous state.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

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5-3. Function Buttons
Functions that are assignable to Remote control panel buttons are as shown in the below table.
Normally, functions are assigned via Web-based Control ([Web-based Control: Assign
Function page]).
MFR-39RU (see section 5-4-3-12. “BTN ASSIGN”) and MFR-16RUD (see section 5-5-2. “Button
Assignment Change”) are enabled to assign functions.

Function Button Description Reference

indication
None No function is assigned.

Destination Allows you to change a destination to the destination 6-1-1

specifically assigned to the button.
If locked, the button lights up with a color indicating
LOCK OTHER or LOCK ALL, which can be set in the
[Web-based Control: RU Settings page].
Re-pressing the button allows you to display the Unit ID
that locks the destination button.
Source Allows you to change a source to the source specifically 6-1-1
assigned to the button.

Bus Allows you to change a source to the source specifically 6-1-2

assigned to the button for a destination of the
source-destination assignment of the button.
PAGE Allows you to change pages to be displayed to a 5-2-2
specific, next or previous page.
There is a menu that allows you to select whether to
return to the previously displayed page or to display the
next specified page.
Target group(s) is/are displayed on the bottom of the
button indication.

See Sec. 5-2-2. “Page Function” and Appendix: “How

to use Page buttons” for details on Page button setting
and operation.

 Button indications (from the top to the bottom)

PAGE JUMP (single) Switches the page to 1 for
Group B.
PAGE JUMP (single) (*1)
PAGE JUMP (multi) Switches the page to 1 for
Group A and C.
PAGE JUMP (multi) (*1)
PAGE JUMP (all) Switches the page to 1 for all
groups.
PAGE JUMP (all) (*1)
PAGE UP (single) Moves the page forward by 1
for Group A.
PAGE DOWN (all) Moves the page backward by 1
for all groups.
* A corresponding page name is displayed when
assigning PAGE JUMP on MFR-18RUA/39RUA/
16RUTA units.

(*1) MFR-18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA only

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 Function Button Description Reference
indication
MODE * Supported for MFR-39RU/ 18RU/ 16RUTA/ 39RUA/ 5-4
18RUA.
Allows you to change mode menus.
Mode function can be assigned to either one or multiple
buttons. One button assignment allows you to change
modes one by one by every press.
To assign modes to respective buttons, select modes in
the BTN ASIGN menu.

 Button indications (from the top to the bottom)

Destination mode
Source mode
Level mode
Page mode (*1) * The example at left
(PAGE_Grp-All / A / B / C / D) shows the PAGE_Grp-All
mode
Setting mode
(*1) The name set under Page Name Settings is displayed for
PAGE_Grp-A/B/C/D. (MFR-39RUA/18RUA/16RUTA
only)
LOCK The following 4 Lock modes can be set by pressing a 6-3-1
button for either a short or a long time (more than 3 6-3-2
seconds).
-LOCK OTHER: Disables control from external devices.
-LOCK ALL: Disables all controls.
-LOCK LOCAL: Disables local control.
-NONE

Assignable 2-way button functions (short and long

press combinations) are as shown in the table below.
Assign the functions to buttons in the Web-based
Control menu.
Short press Long press Button indication
function function
LOCK OTHER NONE (C) or (C)’ (*1)
LOCAL (A) (*2)
LOCK ALL NONE (D) or (D)’ (*1)
LOCAL (A) (*2)
LOCK LOCAL NONE (B)
OTHER (A) (*2)
ALL (A) (*2)
NONE OTHER (C) or (C)’ (*1)
ALL (D) or (D)’ (*1)
LOCAL (B)
(*1) Button indications differ depending on the current or fixed
destination.
(*2) The button indication changes if enabling either function,
for example, If a combination of LOCK OTHER (short
press) and LOCK LOCAL (long press) functions are
assigned to a button, long pressing the button changes
the indication to LOCK LOCAL.
TAKE Allows you to enable the TAKE function for 6-1-4
simultaneous crosspoint changes.

LEVEL Allows you to change a level to the level specifically 6-6

assigned to the button.

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 LINK Allows you to enable or disable the LINK function. 6-2-4

TENKEY Allows you to enable numeric keypad mode on the 6-1-1-2

remote control panel for assigning destinations and
source by their channel numbers.
* Supported only for MFR-39RU and MFR-39RUA.
SKIP Allows you to skip the set number of destination or 6-1-1-1
source channels forward or backward to select one.
* The control knob needs to be pressed for Source
selections.
 Button indications
Top: Channel number increases in the set step
Bottom: Channel number decreases in the set step
* Supported for MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/
39RUA/18RUA.
Monitor Out Allows you to enable or disable the Monitor Out 6-4
function.
* Supported only for MFR-5000.
Operation Allows you to enable or disable the Operation Preview 6-5
Preview function.

SALVO Allows you to assign salvos to buttons and execute a 6-2-1

salvo assigned to the button or stored to a main or 6-2-2
remote control panel.
 Button indications
Top: Salvo Store – Allows you to assign salvos to
buttons.
Middle: Salvo Recall (MU) – Executes a main
unit-stored salvo
Bottom: Salvo Recall (RU) – Executes a remote control
panel button-assigned salvo

Display * MFR-18RU/16RUTA/18RUA only

Mode Allows you to change button indication between
Destination and Source channel names.
<Button indication>
Top: DST NAME
Bottom: SRC NAME

 Destination Button LCD Indication

Usually destination channel names are displayed on the LCD above the destination buttons.
The MFR-18RU can also display source channel names that are selected for destinations. To
display source channel names, set the menu under Display Setting in the [Web-based Control:
RU Settings page]. Note that Display Mode buttons on MFR-18RU/16RUTA units can switch
the button indication between destination and source names.
In the case of breakaway switching with multiple levels, the name of the level with the smallest
number will be displayed.

 MFR-18RU/18RUA

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

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  MFR-16RUTA

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

5-4. MODE Button and Mode Menu

(MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA)
5-4-1. Outline
The MODE button allows you to select different setting modes. As the setting mode changes
available items on the MENU and LCD displays and for the control knob change.
(Supported only for MFR-39RU/18RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA.)

Modes are selectable for assignment. Assign only necessary modes to allow for easier
searches.

Multiple buttons can be assigned to MODE buttons. If multiple MODE buttons are assigned,
the MODE button will be highlighted (the text background illuminates) when it is pressed.

5-4-2. Mode Menu

The Mode menu has 5 mode options. In Setting mode, setting options are different in the
MFR-18RU/16RUTA/39RU/39RUA and MFR-18RUA.
(The menu display and control knob setting mode are supported only for MFR-39RU.)

 Destination Mode
MENU: Displays the current destination channel [name] and its level [name].
LCD: Displays the current destination channel.
Current DEST button: Displays the current destination channel. Pressing the button shift
the status display between LEVEL and LOCK.
Turning the knob: Changes the current destination channel.

DST : 1 [DST1 ]
LVL : 0001 [Level-1 ]

Menu display Button LCD / Current DEST button (39RUA only)

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 Source Mode
MENU: Displays the source channel [name] for the current destination.
LCD: Displays the source channel for the current destination.
Current SRC button: Displays the source channel of the current destination channel.
Turning the knob: Changes the source channel.
Pressing the control knob applies the change.
* Press TAKE instead of the control knob when applying source changes in TAKE mode.

SRC : 1 [SRC1 ]

Menu display Button LCD / Current SRC button (39RUA only)

 Level Mode
MENU: Displays the current level [name] of the remote control panel.
LCD: Displays the current level and its display on the remote control panel.

LVL : 0001 [Level-1 ]

Menu display Button LCD

 Page Mode
MENU: Displays the page number currently assigned to the remote control panel.
LCD: Displays the page number currently assigned to the remote control panel.
Turning the knob: Changes the page number.

PAGE (UP/DOWN) : 1

Menu display Button LCD

 MODE PAGE（PAGE_Grp-ALL）
PAGE JUMP Moves the page to the specified number for all groups.
PAGE UP/DOWN Moves the page forward or backward by the specified
number for all groups.
MENU display
PAGE (UP/DOWN)
Grp-A: 1 B: 1 C: 1 D: 1

PAGE (JUMP)
Grp-A: 1 B: 1 C: 1 D: 1

LCD display

PAGE
Current PAGE
display A 01
B 01

C 01
D 01

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  MODE PAGE（PAGE_Grp-A/B/C/D）
PAGE JUMP Moves the page to the specified number for the specified
group(s).
PAGE UP/DOWN Moves the page forward or backward by the specified
number for the specified group(s).
MENU display
PAGE (UP/DOWN)
Grp-C: 1

PAGE (JUMP)
Grp-C: 1

LCD display

PAGE
Current PAGE
display A 01
B 01

C 01
D 01
01

 Setting Mode
 In MFR-39RU
Displays available menu settings that can be changed using the control knob.
Turn the control knob to select an item, then change the setting.
The items that can be changed are highlighted.
►See section 5-4-3. “Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RU)”

SETTING>DEF MODE <ENT>

MENU display Button LCD

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 5-4-3. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RU)
Setting Mode menu items are as shown below.
 Setting Mode menu items
MENU indication Description Reference
SETTING>DEF MODE <ENT> Allows you to change the remote control panel 5-4-3-1
start-up default mode.
SETTING>DEF DEST <ENT> Allows you to change the remote control panel 5-4-3-2
start-up default destination.
SETTING>DEF LEVEL <ENT> Allows you to change the remote control panel 5-4-3-3
start-up default level.
SETTING>PAGE MODE <ENT> Allows you to select the behavior of the control 5-4-3-4
knob in Page mode.
SETTING>PAGEASSIGN <ENT> Allows you to select a performance feature for the 5-4-3-5
PAGE button assignment.
SETTING>DSTINHIBIT <ENT> Allows you to set the inhibit function to a desired 5-4-3-6
destination.
SETTING>SRCINHIBIT <ENT> Allows you to set the inhibit function to a desired 5-4-3-7
source.
SETTING>NAME TYPE <ENT> Allows you to select a type for the destination, 5-4-3-8
source and level name displays.
SETTING>TENKEY MOD <ENT> Allows you to select how to confirm changes in 5-4-3-9
numeric keypad mode.
SETTING>TENKEY NO <ENT> Allows you to set thresholds of setting ranges in 5-4-3-10
numeric keypad mode.
SETTING>SALVO CLR <ENT> Allows you to clear the button-assigned Salvo. 5-4-3-11
SETTING>BTN ASSIGN <ENT> Allows you to assign functions to buttons. 5-4-3-12
SETTING>EXIT <ENT> Exits the Setting Mode menu.

5-4-3-1. DEF MODE

This menu allows you to select a mode to be displayed on the menu display at start-up of
the remote control panel.
SETTING>DEF MODE
DESTINATION <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a mode, then press the knob to confirm.
DESTINATION : Destination mode
SOURCE : Source mode
LEVEL : Level mode
PAGE_Grp-All : Page mode (all groups)
PAGE_Grp-A : Page mode (Group A)
PAGE_Grp-B : Page mode (Group B)
PAGE_Grp-C : Page mode (Group C)
PAGE_Grp-D : Page mode (Group D)
SETTING : Control knob setting mode

IMPORTANT
Do not turn off the remote control panel until the BUSY indicator, which lights orange,
goes off when changing modes. Doing so will disable the change.

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 5-4-3-2. DEF DEST
This menu allows you to select a destination to be displayed on the menu display at
start-up of the remote control panel.
SETTING>DEF DEST
DEF DEST: 1<ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a destination, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

IMPORTANT
Do not turn off the remote control panel until the BUSY indicator, which lights orange,
goes off when changing modes. Doing so will disable the change.

5-4-3-3. DEF LEVEL

This menu allows you to select a level to be displayed on the menu display at start-up of
the remote control panel.
SETTING>DEF LEVEL
DEF LEVEL:0001<ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a level, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

IMPORTANT
Do not turn off the remote control panel until the BUSY indicator, which lights orange,
goes off when changing modes. Doing so will disable the change.

5-4-3-4. PAGE MODE

This menu allows you to select the behavior for the control knob in Page mode.
SETTING>PAGE MODE
PAGE MODE :JUMP <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a behavior pattern from the below options, then press the
knob to confirm the selection.
UP/DOWN: Every turn of the control knob changes the page one page forward or
backward.
JUMP : Turn the control knob to display the desired page and press the knob to
confirm the display selection.

5-4-3-5. PAGE ASSIGN

This menu allows you to select whether to assign the PAGE button to the selected page
or all pages by a page button assignment procedure.
SETTING>PAGEASSIGN
ASIGN : ONE PAGE <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a performance feature from the below options, then press
the knob to confirm the selection.
ONE PAGE: Assigns the PAGE button to the selected page.
ALL PAGE: Assigns the PAGE button to the button in all pages.

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5-4-3-6. DST INHIBIT
Set INHIBIT to enabled or disabled for a destination channel.
SETTING>DSTINHIBIT
DST 1 : OFF <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a destination channel, then press the knob to confirm the
selection.
SETTING> DSTINHIBIT
DST 1 : ON <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select ON or OFF, then press the knob to confirm the selection.
ON disables the output selection of the selected destination channel.
OFF cancels the Inhibit setting.

The indication of buttons assigned to the inhibited destination will be crossed.

5-4-3-7. SRCINHIBIT
Set INHIBIT to enabled or disabled for a source channel.
SETTING>SRCINHIBIT
SRC 1 : OFF <ENT>
Turn the control knob to select a source channel, then press the knob to confirm the
selection.
SETTING>SRCINHIBIT
SRC 1 : ON <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select ON or OFF, then press the knob to confirm the selection.
ON disables the output selection of the selected source channel.
OFF cancels the Inhibit setting.

The indication of buttons assigned to the inhibited source channel will be crossed.

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5-4-3-8. NAME TYPE
This menu allows you to select a name display type for the destination, source and level.
SETTING>NAME TYPE
DST BTN :PHY NUM <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a button group from the destination, source and level
buttons. Press the control knob to confirm the selection.
SETTING>NAME TYPE
DST BTN :PHY NUM <ENT>
Turn the control knob to select a display type, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

Example indication
Display type Description
DST SRC LEVEL
PHY NUM Physical number display

ASCII Ascii character display

(Alphanumeric characters and
symbols)

KANJI 2-byte character code including

1-byte character code
(Not selectable for LEVEL)
* When using 2-byte characters:
Up to 8 characters (including one-byte characters) on MFR-39RUA/18RUA/16RUTA
units
Up to 4 characters (including one-byte characters) on MFR-39RU/18RU units.
* Up 14 characters when using only one-byte characters.

5-4-3-9. TENKEY MOD

This menu allows you to change the method to confirm changes in numeric keypad mode.
SETTING>TENKEY MOD
INPUT MODE:ENTER <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a method from the below options, then press the knob to
confirm the selection.
ENTER : Enter a value and press the ENTER button on the displayed numeric keypad on
the remote control panel.
DIRECT: Enter a value using the numeric keypad. The value is confirmed.

5-4-3-10. TENKEY NO
This menu allows you to select the start point of each setting between 0 and 1 in numeric
keypad mode.
SETTING>TENKEY NO
INPUT START NO:0<ENT>

Turn the control knob to select 0 or 1, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

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5-4-3-11. SALVO CLR
This menu allows you to clear a specific salvo assigned to a button.
SALVO DELETE
NO: 1<ENT>
Turn the control knob to select a salvo to clear, then press the knob to confirm the
selection.
If any salvo is assigned, the menu display appears as shown below.
SALVO DELETE
(NO SALVO DATA)

5-4-3-12. BTN ASSIGN

This menu allows you to assign button functions.
►See section 5-3 “Function Buttons” for the assignable functions.

SETTING>BTN ASSIGN
BTN NO: 1<ENT>

Select a button to change the button assignment by turning and pressing the control knob,
or by pressing the desired button.
SETTING>BTN ASSIGN
PAGE: 1<ENT>
Select a page to change the button assignment by turning the control knob, then press the
knob to confirm the selection.
SETTING>BTN ASSIGN
FUNC:DEST <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a function, then press the knob to confirm the selection. Set
details for the function if necessary.
SETTING>BTN ASSIGN
EXEC:NO <ENT>
The menu display asks you to confirm the assignment change as shown above when
necessary settings are complete. To apply the change to the system, turn and press the
control knob to select Yes. Selecting No cancels the change and returns to the menu
display to select buttons.

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  Setting Function Parameters
Function Parameter Note
(NONE)
DEST DEST:XXX (XXX: Destination channel number)
LEVEL:XXXX (XXXX: Level)
SRC SRC:XXXX (XXXX: Source channel number)
LEVEL:XXXX (XXXX: Level)
BUS DEST:XXX (XXX: Destination channel number)
SRC:XXXX (XXXX: Source channel number)
LEVEL:XXXX (XXXX: Level)
PAGE MODE:JUMP (JUMP: Jump to a specified page
/UP : Go forward a page
/DOWN: Go back a page)
PAGE:XX (XX: Page number) * Effective for
JUMP
RETPAGE:XX (PREV PAGE: Return to the previous page /XX: * Effective for
Jump to the next specified page) JUMP
GROUP-A:ON (ON / OFF)
GROUP-B:ON (ON / OFF)
GROUP-C:ON (ON / OFF)
GROUP-D:ON (ON / OFF)
MODE DESTINATION:ON (ON / OFF)
SOURCE :ON (ON / OFF)
LEVEL :ON (ON / OFF)
PAGE_Grp-All:ON (ON / OFF)
PAGE_Grp-A :ON (ON / OFF)
PAGE_Grp-B :ON (ON / OFF)
PAGE_Grp-C :ON (ON / OFF)
PAGE_Grp-D :ON (ON / OFF)
SETTING :ON (ON / OFF)
LOCK LOCK[S]:OTHER (NONE / OTHER / ALL / LOCAL)
LOCK function by short press
DEST:XX (CURRENT: Locks the current destination. * Effective for
/ XX: Destination Channel number to be locked) OTHER and ALL
LOCK[L]:NONE (NONE / OTHER / ALL / LOCAL)
LOCK function by long press
DEST:XX (CURRENT: Locks the current destination. * Effective for
/ XX: Destination Channel number to be locked) OTHER and ALL
TAKE
LEVEL LEVEL:XXXX (XXXX: Level)
LINK
TENKEY
SKIP MODE:FWD (FWD: Forward / BWD: Backward)
COUNT:XXX (XXX: number of channels to skip)
MON-OUT OUT :X (X:MONITOR OUT) * MFR-5000/
8000 only
O-PREVIEW DEST:XXX (XXX: Destination channel number)
SALVO MODE:MU RECALL (MU RECALL: Execute the main unit-assigned
SALVO
/RU RECALL: Execute the button-assigned
SALVO
/RU STORE: Assign a SALVO to a button)
NO:XXXX (XXXX: Salvo number) * Effective for
MU RECALL,
and RU RECALL

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5-4-4. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA)
The current SRC button functions as an EXIT/CANCEL button used for exiting mode or
processes during Setting mode.

Use the following procedures to change settings.

 Press a button to turn On/Off.
 Use the control knob to change values.
(1) Press to select a desired menu item.
(2) Turn the control knob to change its value.
(3) Press the control knob to confirm the setting.

After menu setting, do not turn off the remote control unit until the BUSY indicator changes
from lit orange to unlit. Otherwise, settings may not be applied.
* To enter Setting mode, press the SETUP button. The BUSY indicator lights orange during
Setting mode. To exit Setting mode, press the EXIT/CANCEL button. Before powering off
the remote control unit, verify that the BUSY indicator is turned off.

Setting Mode menu items are as shown below.

MENU indication Description Reference
NETWORK Allows you to change the IP address of the remote control unit 5-4-4-1
and display the PC-LAN network information.
VER/ALARM Allows you to display the version and alarm information. 5-4-4-2
DEFAULT Allows you to change the default settings that are loaded when 5-4-4-3
the remote control unit is powered on.
BUTTON Allows you to assign functions to user-assignable buttons. 5-4-4-4
ASSIGN
INHIBIT Allows you to enable/disable the INHIBIT function for a channel. 5-4-4-5
NAME TYPE Allows you to select the display type for Destination, Source and 5-4-4-6
Level.
BRIGHTNESS Allows you to set the brightness of buttons. 5-4-4-7
RU-RU Allows you to configure a link system of multiple remote control 5-4-4-8
CONNECT units.
TENKEY Allows you to set TENKEY (numeric keypad) operation. 5-4-4-9
PAGE Allows you to change PAGE settings. 5-4-4-10
SALVO CLEAR Allows you to clear salvo data stored in buttons. 5-4-4-11

5-4-4-1. NETWORK
The following submenus are available in NETWORK setting mode.

Submenu Description
RU NETWORK Allows you to change the IP address of the remote control unit
and display the network information.
PC-LAN NETWORK Displays the network settings of the PC-LAN port.
PC-LAN REBOOT Restarts the PC-LAN port.

NETWORK > RU NETWORK

Menu item Description
IP Displays and changes the IP address of the remote control
unit. The lower 8 bits (the fourth byte) represent the Unit ID.
MASK Displays the subnet mask of the remote control unit.
UNIT NAME Displays the unit name of the remote control unit.

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To Change IP Address:
(1) Hold down the button where the number to be changed is displayed. The button will
blink.
(2) Turn the control knob to change the number.
(3) Repeat (1) and (2) to change the IP address.
(4) Hold down the current DEST button to confirm the change. The remote control unit will
automatically restart.

NETWORK > PC-LAN NETWORK

Menu item Description
IP Displays the PC-LAN IP address.
MASK Displays the PC-LAN subnet mask.
GW Displays the PC-LAN Default Gateway IP address.

NETWORK > PC-LAN REBOOT

To restart the PC-LAN port:
(1) Press REBOOT.
(2) Hold down EXEC HOLD 1s to restart the PC-LAN port while showing "STARTUP" or
"NOW".

5-4-4-2. VER/ALARM
 Menu List
Menu item Description
VERSION Displays the firmware version.
PS1 Displays the AC adapter 1 status.
PS2 Displays the AC adapter 2 status.
TEMPERATURE Displays the temperature.
VOLTAGE Displays the voltage status.

5-4-4-3. DEFAULT
 Menu List
Menu item Description Set by
MODE Allows you to select a mode when the remote control unit is Pressing a
powered on. button
DEST: Destination mode
SRC: Source mode
LEVEL: Level mode
PAGE ALL: Page mode (all groups)
PAGE GROUP A: Page mode (Group A)
PAGE GROUP B: Page mode (Group B)
PAGE GROUP C: Page mode (Group C)
PAGE GROUP D: Page mode (Group D)
SETTING: Setting mode
DEST Allows you to select a destination channel when the remote CONTROL
control unit is powered on.
LEVEL Allows you to select a level when the remote control unit is Pressing a
powered on. button

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5-4-4-4. BUTTON ASSIGN
This menu displays the assignment list for PAGE 1.

To Assign Functions to Buttons:

(1) Turn the control knob to select a page.
(2) Press a button for assignment. The button will blink and its information will be
displayed.
(3) Turn the control knob to select a function to the button.
(4) Use the control knob to set the corresponding parameter(s). Once the settings are
complete, the current DEST button blinks and "SAVE" is displayed on the button.
(5) Press the current DEST button to confirm the settings.
To perform another assignment, proceed from Step (1).

FUNC Menu List

FUNC Parameter Description Remarks
NONE
DEST DESTINATION Destination channel
LEVEL Level (Available level number are
displayed.)
SRC SOURCE Source channel
LEVEL Level (Available level number are
displayed.)
BUS DESTINATION channel
SOURCE Source channel
LEVEL Level (Available level number are
displayed.)
PAGE TYPE JUMP: Moves to the set page.
UP: One page forward
DOWN: One page back
FORWARD Page to jump When TYPE
is set to
JUMP:
REVERSE Page to return
HOME: Back to the origin page
GROUP Page group selection
MODE TARGET Mode selection when using the Mode
button
LOCK TYPE[S] Lock mode selection for the
short-press of the LOCK button.
DESTINATION[S] Destination channel setting for the When ALL or
short-press of destination buttons. OTHER is
CURRENT: Locks the current set for
destination TYPE[S]:
TYPE[L] Lock mode selection for the
long-press of the LOCK button.
DESTINATION[L] Destination channel setting for the When ALL or
long-press of destination buttons. OTHER is
CURRENT: Locks the current set for
destination TYPE[S]:
TAKE
LEVEL Level (Available level number are
displayed.)
LINK
TENKEY
SKIP BWD/FWD Mode selection
COUNT Number to be skipped

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 MON-OUT NO. Number of monitor output MFR-5000/8
000 only
O-PREV DESTINATION Destination channel
SALVO TYPE MU: Execution of an MU salvo.
RU: Execution of an RU button salvo
STORE: Registration of an MU salvo
NO. Salvo number When TYPE
is set to MU
or RU:

5-4-4-5. INHIBIT
The following submenus are available in INHIBIT Setting mode.

Submenu Description
DEST Allows you to set INHIBIT to enabled / disabled for a destination
channel. Symbol "X" appears on channels when INHIBIT is enabled.
SRC Allows you to set INHIBIT to enabled / disabled for a source channel.
Symbol "X" appears on channels when INHIBIT is enabled.

INHIBIT > DEST

Displays the destination channel list. Press a channel to enable/disable the INHIBIT
function.

INHIBIT > SRC

Displays the source channel list. Press a channel to enable/disable the INHIBIT function.

5-4-4-6. NAME TYPE

Menu List
Menu Item Description Set by
DEST Allows you to select the display format for a Pressing a button
destination button.
SRC Allows you to select a display format for a source Pressing a button
button.
LEVEL Allows you to select the display format for a level Pressing a button
button.

Available formats are as shown in the table below.

Display Display example
Description
format DST SRC LEVEL
PHY NUM Physical number display

ASCII Ascii character display

(Alphanumeric characters and
symbols)

KANJI 2-byte character code including

1-byte character code
(Not selectable for LEVEL)
* When using 2-byte characters:
Up to 8 characters (including one-byte characters) on MFR-39RUA/18RUA/16RUTA
units
Up to 4 characters (including one-byte characters) on MFR-39RU/18RU units
* Up 14 characters when using only one-byte characters

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5-4-4-7. BRIGHTNESS
Menu List
Menu item Description Set by
BUTTON Allows you to select a button. Pressing a
button
LOW LIGHT Allows you to select between NORMAL and LOWLIGHT for Pressing a
dim lighting. button

5-4-4-8. RU-RU CONNECT

Menu List
Menu item Description Set by
CONNECT Allows you to enable /disable the link of remote control Pressing a
units. button
MASTER ID Allows you to select a link ID. CONTROL

5-4-4-9. TENKEY
Menu List
Menu item Description Set by
INPUT MODE Allows you to select the confirmation method when using Pressing a
the numeric keypad. button
DIRECT: Confirms setting by just pressing a numeric key.
ENTER: Confirms setting by pressing a numeric key then
pressing ENTER.
START This menu allows you to select the start point of each Pressing a
setting between 0 and 1 in numeric keypad mode. button

5-4-4-10. PAGE
Menu List
Menu item Description Set by
MODE Allows you to select the control knob behavior in Page Pressing a
mode. button
UP/DOWN: Turns the control knob to move one page
forward/back.
JUMP: Turns the control knob to select a page then
presses the control knob to move to the page.
ASSIGN Allows you to select ONE PAGE or ALL PAGE for PAGE Pressing a
button assignments. button
DISPLAY Allows you to select whether to display unit names for Pressing a
Current PAGE display (C/D). button
PAGE C&D: Current PAGE display for Group C and D.
UNIT NAME: Displays unit names.

5-4-4-11. SALVO CLEAR

This menu displays the button-assigned salvo list and allows you to clear salvos.

To Clear a Button-assigned Salvo:

(1) Press a salvo button. The button will blink and "CLEAR" is displayed on the button.
(2) Press the current DEST button.

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5-5. Operation Using the Menu Display (MFR-16RUD)
The MFR-16RUD, a remote control unit with a display, allows you to select destination channels
and switch crosspoints using the menu display.
Function button assignments are also possible.

 Default Display
The name of Current Destination Channel is displayed on the first line.
The name of Source Channel selected for Current Destination is displayed on the second
line.

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC )
D DST 1
PAGE B
S： SRC 1 CANCEL

LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

5-5-1. Crosspoint Switching

To switch crosspoints on the MFR-16RUD, proceed as follows:

(1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change Current Destination to the desired number.
(DST 5 in this example)

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) D DST 5
PAGE B
S： SRC 5 CANCEL

LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

(2) Press ENTER.

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) D： DST 5
PAGE B
S SRC 5 CANCEL

LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

The cursor automatically moves to the second line (Source side). Press UP or DOWN to
select a source channel.
Note that source names blink during the selection.

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) D： DST 5
CANCEL
PAGE B
S SRC 8
LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

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 (3) Press ENTER to perform the crosspoint switch. The screen will return to the default
display.

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) D： DST 5
CANCEL
PAGE B
S SRC 8
LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

5-5-2. Button Assignment Change

To change button assignments, proceed as follows:

(1) Press a button while holding down ENTER. The button will blink.
A B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC )

BUSY SETUP CANCEL

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

The first line will display the function and its parameter currently assigned to the button
and the second line will display its detailed information.
B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC )
DESTINATION 5
PAGE B
[DST 5 ] CANCEL

LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

(2) Press UP or DOWN to select a function to be assigned. Press ENTER to apply the
change.
B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) SOURCE
CANCEL
PAGE B
LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

(3) The display changes to the parameter selection according to the selected function.
Press UP or DOWN to select the parameter value. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
The cursor will move to the next parameter if there are two or more parameters. Set the
value and press ENTER in the same way.
Note that parameters blink during the selection.

B
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(H OLD 3SEC ) SOURCE 1
CANCEL
PAGE B [SRC 1 ]
LOCK DEST
(H OLD 3SEC )

When all settings are finished, the screen automatically returns to its default display.

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 Assignable Function/Parameter List
Function Parameter Description
(NONE) None
DESTINATION DESTINATION XXX
(XXX: Destination Channel number)
SOURCE SOURCE YYYY
(YYYY: Source Channel number)
BUS BUS D XXX S YYYY
(XXX: Destination Channel number
YYYY: Source Channel number)
LOCK LOCKS XXX YYY (Lock function by short press)
LOCKL XXX YYY (Lock function by long press)

(XXX: OTH LOCK OTHER

/ALL LOCK ALL
/LOC LOCK LOCAL
/NON No lock
YYY: CUR Current Destination
/Destination Channel number)
YYY is effective only when XXX is set to OTHER or ALL.
TAKE None
LINK None
MON-OUT MON-OUT X * MFR-5000
(X: MONITOR OUT number) only
PREVIEW PREVIEW XXX
(XXX: Destination Channel number)
SALVO SALVO XX YYYY
(XX : MU Main Unit Stored Salvo
/RU Remote Control Panel Button Assigned Salvo
YYYY: Salvo number)

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 5-6. Setup Menu (MFR-39RU)
The SETUP button enables you to use the setup menu. The Setup menu has the following sub
menus. To select a submenu, turn the control knob to select and press to confirm.

 Setup Menu Sub-menu List

Menu display Description Reference
SETUP>IP ADDRESS[RU] Allows you to set the IP address for the remote 5-6-1
<ENT> control panel. The last 8bits will be the unit ID.
SETUP>SUBNET MASK[RU] Displays the subnet mask setting in the Remote 5-6-2
<ENT> Control Unit.
SETUP>PC-LAN[MU]<ENT> Displays the PC-LAN[MU] menu. 5-6-3
SETUP>RU CONN ID <ENT> Allows you to set the ID to recognize remote control 5-6-4
panels connected to be used in conjunction.
SETUP>RU CONNECT <ENT> Allows you to select whether to connect and use 5-6-5
multiple remote control panels.
SETUP>BRIGHTNESS <ENT> Allows you to set the brightness for buttons and the 5-6-6
menu display.
SETUP>BTN ASSIGN <ENT> Allows you to assign functions to buttons. 5-6-7
Assignments the same as in the Setting mode menu
can be performed.
SETUP>VER/ALARM <ENT> Displays version and alarm information. 5-6-8
SETUP>REBOOT <ENT> Allows you to reboot the unit. 5-6-9
SETUP>EXIT <ENT> Allows you to exit the Setup menu. The menu returns
to display the menu before entering the SETUP
menu. (The CANCEL button works the same.)

5-6-1. IP ADDRESS[RU]
This menu allows you to change the IP address of remote control panels. The last 8 bits
(the 4th byte) will be the unit ID.
SETUP>IP ADDRESS[RU]
192.168.001.100<ENT>

Turn the control knob to select a byte to be changed. The selected byte will be highlighted.
After changing the value, press the knob. The next byte to be changed will be highlighted.
SETUP>IP ADDRESS
192.168.001.100<ENT>
Pressing the control knob while the 4th byte is highlighted will highlight the whole IP
address, and the changed IP address will be saved. Press the control knob again. The
remote control panel will restart, or a message appears to ask to restart the remote control
panel. Select YES and press the control knob to restart the remote control panel with the
new IP address.

IMPORTANT
The saved IP address is applied when the remote control panel restarts. Selecting NO
will necessitate a manual restart of the remote control panel to apply the new IP
address. The IP address must not be identical to the IP address of the MFR main unit
or other remote control panels.

5-6-2. SUBNET MASK[RU]

Displays the subnet mask setting in the Remote Control Unit.
SETUP>SUBNET MASK[RU]
255.255.255.000

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5-6-3. PC-LAN[MU]
The PC-LAN[MU] menu allows you to display the network settings for the PC-LAN port on the
MU and restart the port.

SETUP>PC-LAN[MU]>
NET <ENT>

Selecting NET allows you to display the network port settings.

Turning the control knob allows you to scroll through all network settings.

PC-LAN[MU]>IP ADDRESS
192.168.001.012 <ENT>

PC-LAN[MU]>SUBNET MASK
255.255.255.000 <ENT>

PC-LAN[MU]>GATEWAY
000.000.000.000 <ENT>

Selecting GUI REBOOT allows you to restart the network port.

SETUP>PC-LAN[MU]
GUI REBOOT<ENT>

PC-LAN[MU]>GUI REBOOT
EXEC: NO <ENT>

To restart the port, turn the control knob to select YES, then press the control knob.
To cancel the process, turn the control knob to select NO. The display will return to the initial
SETUP menu page.

The following message will appear while the port is being restarted.

PC-LAN[MU]>GUI REBOOT
Startup…

5-6-4. RU CONN ID
This menu allows you to set the ID for remote control panel IDs to be recognized in the
integrated use of multiple remote control panels.
SETUP>RU CONN ID
UNIT ID: 0<ENT>
Turn the control knob to select an ID, then press the knob to confirm the selection. See
section 5-11-2 “Enabling Multi-Panel Operation”

IMPORTANT
Do not turn the power of the remote control panel off before the orange BUSY lamp
goes off when changing ID. Doing so will obstruct the settings to be applied.

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5-6-5. RU CONNECT
This menu allows you to enable or disable integrated operation of connected multiple
remote control panels.
SETUP>RU CONNECT
ENABLE:OFF<ENT>
Turn the control knob to select ON or OFF, then press the knob to confirm the selection.

IMPORTANT
Do not turn the power of the remote control panel off before the orange BUSY lamp
goes off when changing ID. Doing so will obstruct the settings to be applied.

5-6-6. BRIGHTNESS
This menu allows you to set the brightness for the button LCDs and menu display.
SETUP>BRIGHTNESS
BTN:8 MENU:8<ENT>

Turn the control knob to select the brightness. Press the control knob to change the BTN
and MENU selection. Pressing the control when MENU is selected confirms the changes.
After settings are complete, press the CANCEL button to exit the menu.

Brightness: (dark) 1 to 8 (bright)

5-6-7. BTN ASSIGN

This menu allows you to assign functions to buttons. The functions that are the same as
those assignable in the Setting mode BTN ASSIGN menu can be assigned.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” for the setting procedure.
SETUP>BTN ASSIGN
BTN NO: 1<ENT>

5-6-8. VER/ALARM
This menu displays the version and alarm information. Turn the control knob to scroll the
page.
Ver.0.05.1
PS1： Normal

5-6-9. REBOOT
This menu allows you to execute a restart of the remote control panel.
SETUP>REBOOT
EXEC:NO <ENT>

Turn the control knob to select YES or NO, then press the knob to confirm the selection.
Selecting YES will restart the remote control panel. Pressing NO will return you to the
menu display to select menus.

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5-7. Setup Menu (MFR-39RUA)
The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which menu settings can be
performed as shown in Sec 5-4-4. "Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA)."

5-8. Setup Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA)

The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which RU and MU PC-LAN
network settings are displayed, the MU-PC LAN port can be rebooted, and RU network settings
can be changed. The left three buttons are used to select information to be displayed or the
PC-LAN reboot. To exit Setup Menu mode, press the SETUP button again.

Selection buttons LAN Port Display / Execution

(See the figures below)
Button A Remote Control Unit (RU) IP address display and change
Subnet mask display
Button B PC-LAN on Main Unit (MU) IP address display
Subnet mask display
Default gateway display
Button C PC-LAN on Main Unit (MU) Reboot

5-8-1. Displaying Network Settings

 To Display RU IP Address and Subnet Mask
Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. The RU IP address and subnet mask are
displayed as shown below. (If Button A is off (unlit), press Button A.)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

 To Display IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of MU PC-LAN

Press Button B in Setup Menu mode. The network settings are displayed as shown below, in
order, as "IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway."

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

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5-8-2. Changing the RU Network Settings
(1) Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. The RU IP address and subnet mask are
displayed as shown below. (If Button A is off (unlit), press Button A.)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

(2) Press and hold down a button below the number for change. The number will blink.
(3) Turn the control knob to change the number value. To clear the number setting, press and
hold down the button.
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) to change the IP address.
(5) When a number is changed, the SAVE button will blink. Press and hold down SAVE to
confirm the change. The Remote Control Unit will automatically restart.
To cancel the process, display another information without pressing SAVE.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

5-8-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN

(1) Press Button C in Setup Menu mode.
(2) Press and hold down the REBOOT button shown below. The EXEC button will appear.
(3) Press and hold down EXEC. The "PC-LAN Startup" message is displayed during
rebooting. The message will disappear when the reboot is complete.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

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5-9. Setup Menu (MFR-16RUTA)
The SETUP button allows you to enter Setup Menu mode, in which RU and MU PC-LAN
network settings are displayed, the MU PC-LAN port can be rebooted, and RU network settings
can be changed. The left three buttons are used to select information to be displayed or the
PC-LAN reboot. The fourth button from the left is used to switch network information display. To
exit Setup Menu mode, press the SETUP button again.

Selection buttons LAN Port Display / Execution

(See the figures below)
Button A Remote Control Unit IP address display and change
(RU) Subnet mask display
Button B PC-LAN on Main Unit IP address display
(MU) Subnet mask display
Default gateway display
Button C PC-LAN on Main Unit Reboot
(MU)
Button D If Button A or B is Display item change
selected

5-9-1. Displaying Network Settings

 To Display RU IP Address and Subnet Mask
Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. (If Button A is off (unlit), press Button A.)
Pressing Button D displays the RU IP address and repressing it displays the subnet mask.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

 To Display IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of MU PC-LAN

Press Button B in Setup Menu mode. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are
successively displayed by pressing Button D.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

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5-9-2. Changing the RU Network Settings
(1) Press SETUP to enter Setup Menu mode. (Press Button A if other information is
displayed.)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

(2) Press and hold down a button below the number for change. The number will blink.
(3) Turn the control knob to change the number value. To clear the number setting, press and
hold down the button.
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) to change the IP address.
(5) When a number is changed, the SAVE button will blink. Press and hold down SAVE to
confirm the change. The Remote Control Unit will automatically restart.
To cancel the process, display another information without pressing SAVE.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

5-9-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN

(1) Press Button C in Setup Menu mode.
(2) Press and hold down the REBOOT button shown below. The EXEC button will appear.
(3) Press and hold down EXEC. The "PC-LAN Startup" message is displayed during
rebooting. The message will disappear when the reboot is complete.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

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5-10. Setup Menu (Other Remote Control Units)
The SETUP button changes the RU to Setup Menu mode, which allows you to display RU and
MU PC-LAN network settings, reboot the MU PC-LAN port, and change the RU network settings
To exit Setup Menu mode, press the SETUP button again.

 IP Address Display
The following procedure shows how to display an IP address in Setup Menu mode using
MFR-16RU as an example.

(1) Press SETUP. All idicators, POWER, BUSY and LOCK, turn on orange to indicate that the
RU enters in Setup Menu mode.
(2) Press Button D. (If Button B or C is lit, press the lit button.)
(3) Press the left-most button (the first octet) of Buttons H.
The first octet number will be displayed on Buttons I. If the MFR-16RU IP address is set to
"192.168.1.100," The eight buttons (8 bits) displays "192" (128+64) by turning the light On or
Off for each bit (On, On, Off, Off, Off, Off, Off, Off).

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

(4) Press the second button (the second octet) of Buttons H.

The number value will be displayed on Buttons I.
If the MFR-16RU IP assress is set to "192.168.1.100," "168" will be displayed.

(5) Press the third button (the third octet) of Buttons H.

The number value will be displayed on Buttons I.
If the MFR-16RU IP assress is set to "192.168.1.100," "1" will be displayed.

(6) Press the right-most button (the fourth octet) of Buttons H.

The number value will be displayed on Buttons I.
If the MFR-16RU IP address is set to "192.168.1.100," "100" (64+32+4) will be displayed as
shown below (Off, On, On, Off, Off, On, Off, Off).
A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

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5-10-1. Displaying Network Settings
(1) In Setup Menu mode, press a button shown in the table below to display the desired
network setting. Note that button locations vary depending on remote control units.

Button operation LAN port Display Info.

Press D. If B is lit, press B. IP address
If C is lit, press C. Remote Control Unit
Press E. If B is lit, press B. (LAN) Subnet mask
If C is lit, press C.
Press B, then D. IP address
PC-LAN on Main Unit
Press B, then E. Subnet mask
(MU)
Press B, then F. Default Gateway

(2) Press an octet button of Buttons H to select an octet. The right-most button represents the
fourth octet. (See the previous page.)
(3) The octet value will be displayed on Buttons I (eight buttons). (See the previous page.)

MFR-40RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

MFR-16RU (MFR-16RUD)

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

MFR-16RUW
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUW
POW ER
1

BUSY SE TUP FUNC TION

2
LOCK RE SET

MFR-32RUW

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-32RUW

POW ER
1

BU SY SET UP FUNCTION

2
LO CK RE SET

MFR-64RUW

REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT MFR-6 4RUW

POWER

1
BUSY

I
LOCK
2

SETUP
FUNC TION

RESET

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5-10-2. Changing the RU IP Address
The RU IP address can be changed as shown in the procedure below, which changes the
MFR-16RU IP address from "192.168.1.100" to "192.168.1.101."
Button locations vary depending on remote control units. Refer to the previous page for other
remote control unit button locations.

(1) Press Button D in Setup Menu mode. (If Button B or C is lit, press the lit button.)
(2) Press and hold down the right-most button (the fourth octet) of Buttons H. The button
will blink and the bottom eight buttons (Buttons I) display the value (100) by turning the
light On and Off.

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

(3) On the bottom row, press the right-most button of Buttons I to turn on the button. The
octet value will change to "101" (64+32+4+1).
A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

To change the first, second or third octet value, repeat steps (2) and (3), respectively.
To clear an octet value, press the flashing octet selection button on the upper row.

(4) When a value is changed, Button G will blink. Press and hold down G to confirm the
change. The Remote Control Unit will automatically restart. To cancel the process, press
Button B or C without pressing G.

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

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5-10-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN
(1) Press Button C in Setup Menu mode.
(2) Press and hold down Button K. Button L (EXEC button) will blink.
(3) Press and hold down Button L. Buttons I will blink during rebooting. The buttons will turn
off when the reboot is complete.

MFR-40RU

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

MFR-16RU (MFR-16RUD)

A B
MFR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

MFR-16RUW

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUW

POW ER
1

BUSY SE TUP FUNC TION

2
LOCK RE SET

MFR-32RUW

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-32RUW

POW ER
1

BU SY SET UP FUNCTION

2
LO CK RE SET

MFR-64RUW
REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT MFR-6 4RUW

POWER

1
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP
I FUNC TION
2

RESET

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5-11. Multi-Panel Operation
5-11-1. Outline
Multiple remote control panels can be connected to build a large control panel.

(Ex.) To build a 96 x 96 maximum control system:

Units to use: MFR-40RU x 4, and MFR-39RU x 1
Configuration:
Destination button assignments to: MFR-40RU x 2 and a part of MFR-39RU
Source button assignments to: MFR-40RU x 2 and a part of MFR-39RU

This system can control 96 x 96 inputs and outputs without using the PAGE function.

For System & I/O : MFR-39RU

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP CANCEL

RESET

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

POWER POWER

BUSY SETUP BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET LOCK RESET

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU

POWER POWER

BUSY SETUP BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET LOCK RESET

OUTPUT: MFR-40RU x 2 INPUT: MFR-40RU x 2

 Functions that can be integrated

The following operation can be integrated between the connected remote control panels by
the interlock function.
- To select destination channels
- To select destination/source channels and levels by the control knob.
- To enable or disable Lock functions (LOCK LOCAL, LOCK OTHER, and LOCK ALL)

 Lock functions in the multi-panel operation

All connected remote control panels work as one remote control panel, so:

LOCK LOCAL: All integrated remote control panels are locked locally.
LOCK OTHER: Restricts units other than the remote control panels in the
multi-panel operation system from changing crosspoints.
All integrated remote control panels can unlock the Lock function.
LOCK ALL: Restricts all units within the multi-panel operation system from
changing crosspoints.
All integrated remote control panels can unlock the Lock function.

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5-11-2. Enabling Multi-Panel Operation
Multi-panel operation can be enabled in the Setup menu or in the [Web-based Control: RU
Settings page].

The procedure to enable multi-panel operation in the Setup menu is as shown below.
(Supported only by MFR-39RU/39RUA)

 MFR-39RUA
Step Description Refer to
1 Press SETUP to enter Setup menu.
2 Press RU-RU CONNECT.
3 Change CONNECT to ENABLE. 5-4-4-8
Turn the control knob to select a link ID under MASTER ID. 5-4-4-8

4 * The link ID is used to configure a link of multiple remote control units and
equal to the unit ID of the master unit in the remote control unit link. To
configure the remote control unit link using the master unit of Unit ID 100,
set MASTER ID to 100 for another remote control unit in the link system.
5 To exit Setup Menu mode, press EXIT twice.

 MFR-39RU
Step Description
Press the SETUP button to enter Setup menu.
1
Turn the control knob to select RU CONN ID, and press the knob to confirm.
SETUP>RU CONN ID
2 UNIT ID: 0<ENT>

Menu display
Turn the control knob to select the ID, and press the knob to confirm.

ID:
This ID is used to synchronize remote control panels for multi-panel operation. All
3 panels must have the same ID as the unit ID of the master remote control panel of the
system.
(ex.) To enable multi-panel operation using a master remote control panel whose unit
ID is 100, set the ID as 100 for all integrated remote control panels.
Press the CANCEL button to return the menu display to select menus. Turn the control
knob to select RU CONNECT, and press the knob to confirm.
SETUP>RU CONNECT
4
ENABLE:OFF<ENT>

Menu display
Turn the control knob to select ON, and press the knob to confirm.
5

Perform the above procedure for each remote control panel to be integrated.

To enable multi-panel operation in Web-based Control, proceed as follows:

(1) Click the remote control unit for setting to display the menu tree. Select RU Settings to
display the menu.
(2) Set the master remote control unit using Unit ID under Master ID (for RU Linkage).
(3) Set RU Linkage to ON.

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6. Crosspoint Control
6-1. One Crosspoint Switching
There are two ways of switching crosspoints: Switching a crosspoint one at a time, or switching
multiple crosspoints simultaneously. This section describes the switching of one crosspoint.

6-1-1. One Crosspoint Switching by X-Y Setting

A crosspoint can be switched by using the destination and source buttons on the remote
control panel.
Destination and source channels must be assigned to those buttons beforehand.

(Ex.) The procedure to output source channel 8 to destination channel 4.

Step Description Indications

Press a destination button to - The selected destination button lights up.
select destination channel 4.

- The button with the destination channel

indication will be highlighted.
1

- Menu display appears as shown below.

DST : 4 [DST4 ]
LVL : 0001 [Level-1 ]

Press a source button to select - The selected source button lights up.
source channel 8.

- The button with the source channel indication

2 will be highlighted.

 Destination and source channels can also be selected by the control knob or using the
display. To select channels by the control knob, the mode menu must be set to destination
mode or source mode using the MODE button(s). (Supported for MFR-39RU/39RUA/
18RUA/18RU/16RUTA)
Operation using the display is available only on MFR-16RUD.

 MFR-18RU/16RUTA/18RUA units have the Control DestMode function, which can be set
in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page]. If Control DestMode is set to
Crosspoint, crosspoints can be switched by turning CONTROL after pressing a
destination button with CONTROL pressed.
► See section 5-2-3 “Control Knob” for details.

 Control Assist Buttons

The following functionalities can be assigned to remote control panel buttons to assist
crosspoint switches.
► See section 6-1-1-1 "SKIP-FWD/SKIP BWD" for SKIP-FWD and SKIP-BWD
► See section 6-1-1-2 "TENKEY" for -TENKEY

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6-1-1-1. SKIP-FWD/BWD
The SKIP-FWD button allows you to skip the set destination number or source channels
forward to select the current one. The SKIP-BWD button allows you to skip channels
backward.
In Destination or Source mode, the set number of channels is skipped. In Level, Page or
Setting mode, these buttons are inoperable. (See section 5-4-2. "Mode Menu.")
* To confirm the source selection, press the control knob.

If the source and/or destination channels are categorized, the buttons allows you to go to
the first or last channel in the category.

(Ex.) If Category 1: Dest 1 to 13, Category 2: Dest 14 to 20,

SKIP-FWD is set to 5, and
Current destination is 1.
Pressing the SKIP-FWD button selects destination channels 1 → 6 → 11 → 13 →
14 → 19 → 20 → 21 → 26 → 31 → and so on.

The categories are user programmable source or destination channel groups. They are
set under Category accessed from each Web-based Control page.
[Web-based Control: Router System Settings > Source Name > Category]
[Web-based Control: Router System Settings > Destination Name > Category]

► See section 5-4-3-12. "BTN ASSIGN" for details on how to assign these buttons.

6-1-1-2. TENKEY (MFR-39RU/39RUA)

The TENKEY button is used to enable Tenkey mode. Tenkey mode allows you to select
source and destination channels using the numeric keypad that appears on the remote
control panel. (Supported only for MFR-39RU/39RUA.)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POWER

BUSY

LOCK

SETUP CANCEL

RESET

TENKEY
SRC-A SRC-B SRC-C 7 8 9 0 CANCEL

4 5 6 PAGE
DST-A DST-B DST-C CANCEL
UP

PAGE
DST-D DST-E DST-F 1 2 3 ENTER DOWN

Category buttons Numeric keypad

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Category buttons: Allows you to select a category from which to select a channel using the
numeric keypad.

- TENKEY CANCEL: Allows you to exit TENKEY mode. The entered number is
indicated on the button when "SETTING > TENKEY MOD
(INPUT MODE)" is set to ENTER.
- PAGE UP / DOWN: Allows you to change pages for the category buttons.
- ENTER / CANCEL: Allows you to confirm or cancel the change when "SETTING >
TENKEY MOD (INPUT MODE)" is set to ENTER. If it is set to
DIRECT, entering a value will change and confirm the
selection.
► See section 5-4-3-9. "TENKEY MOD."
- 0 to 9 (numeric keys): Allows you to select a channel in the selected category. The
TENKEY NO (INPUT START NO) menu allows you to select
whether to count from 0 or 1.
► See section 5-4-3-10. "TENKEY NO."

 Source channel selection using the numeric keypad function

If categories are set as; SRC-A (SRC 1 to 13), and SRC-B (SRC 14 to 20)

(ex.1) TENKEY MOD (INPUT MODE) is ENTER and TENKEY NO (INPUT START NO) is 1.
- Select SRC-A, enter 3 on a numeric keypad and press ENTER to select SRC 3.
- Select SRC-B, enter 5 on a numeric keypad and press ENTER to select SRC 18.

(ex. 2) TENKEY MOD (INPUT MODE) is DIRECT and TENKEY NO (INPUT START NO) is 0.
- Select SRC-A, and enter 3 on a numeric keypad to select SRC 4.
- Select SRC-B, and enter 0 on a numeric keypad to select SRC 14.

► See section 5-4-3-12. "BTN ASSIGN" for details on how to assign the TENKEY button.

6-1-2. A Crosspoint Switching Using a Bus Button

A button to which a destination channel and source channel for the destination is assigned is
called a bus button in the remote control panel. The bus buttons allow you to change source
channels to be output from destination channels by the push of a button.

Bus button crosspoint switching can switch crosspoints regardless of the current destination
selection.

► See section 5-3. "Function Buttons" for details on button assignments.

► See section 5-4-3-12. "BTN ASSIGN" and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change" for details
on how to assign the bus buttons.

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6-1-3. CHOP Function
The CHOP function allows you to alternate 2 images to compare the images.

 Enabling the CHOP function

(1) Press one of 2 source buttons (source A) to compare the images.
(2) While holding down the source button, press and release another source button (source
B).

Source A and B images alternate.

Source A Source B Source A

Press source button A. Holding down source button A, Release source button
→ Source A is output. press source button B. B.
→ Source B is output. → Source A is output.

6-1-4. Crosspoint Switching Using TAKE Function

Crosspoint switching using the Take function is available by the remote control panel that is
assigned Take.
The Take function enables crosspoint switching by the TAKE button.
The Take function has 2 modes that can be assigned to different remote control panel
respectively. To select the Take mode, select Preset or Direct under Take Mode in in the
[Web-based Control: RU Settings page].
 Preset mode
Press the TAKE button to enable Take, and select crosspoints, then press the TAKE button
to switch crosspoints.
 Direct mode
The Take function is always enabled. Select crosspoints, then press the TAKE button to
switch crosspoints.

 Ex.1: To use the TAKE button assigned to Preset mode

Step Description
Press the TAKE button.
1 The take function will be enabled,
and the button will be highlighted.

Select a crosspoint by selecting a destination

button and source button.
2 The selected buttons will blink.

* To switch multiple crosspoints, repeat the procedure.

After completing the crosspoint selection, press the blinking TAKE button to
switch the crosspoint/s.
3
In multiple crosspoint switching, the last set of destination and source buttons will
be highlighted.

Once a crosspoint switch has been completed, the TAKE button preset mode will be
disabled. The button will return to direct mode.
To switch crosspoints in the preset mode again, repeat the procedure from step 1.

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  Ex. 2: To use the TAKE button assigned to Direct mode
Step Description
In Direct mode, the Take function is always
enabled.

Select a crosspoint by selecting a destination

1 button and source button.
The selected buttons will blink.

* To switch multiple crosspoints, repeat the procedure.

After completing the crosspoint selection, press the blinking TAKE button to
switch the crosspoint/s.
2
In multiple crosspoint switching, the last set of destination and source buttons will
be highlighted.

6-2. Simultaneous Crosspoint Switching

The simultaneous crosspoint switching function allows you to simultaneously switch multiple
crosspoints by the press of one button. There are two ways to do so. One is the Salvo function
which performs the switching by recalling the pre-assigned crosspoints. The other is the Take
function which allows you to assign and switch multiple crosspoints simultaneously.

The SALVO crosspoints can be saved to either the routing switcher main unit or to the
remote control panel.

6-2-1. Main Unit Stored Salvos

This type of salvo allows you to store crosspoint data to be simultaneously switched. The
stored data can be recalled from any connected remote control panel.
 Storing Salvo Data to Main Unit
Salvo data for Main Unit can be stored using the Web-based Control.
► See [Web-based Control: Salvo page]

 Executing Salvos
Use a SALVO (MU RECALL) button on the remote control panel as shown in the procedure
below.
(1) Assign a SALVO button on the remote control panel. Set the salvo for MU RECALL, and
select a Salvo number.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change"

(2) Pressing the SALVO button to executes the salvo. The crosspoints stored to the salvo
number are simultaneously set.

6-2-2. Remote Control Stored Salvos

This type of salvo allows to you assign crosspoints to be simultaneously switched to a button.
The salvo can be recalled only by the SALVO button on the remote control panel. Once a
salvo is executed, crosspoints assigned to the salvo are switched according to the current
remote control level setting.

Remote Control Stored Salvo data can also be stored using the Web-based Control.
► See [Web-based Control: Salvo page]

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 Storing Salvo Data to the Remote Control Unit (MFR-39RU/39RUA only)
Use a SALVO (RU STORE) button on the remote control panel as shown in the procedure
below.
(1) Assign a SALVO button on the remote control panel. Set the salvo for RU STORE.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN.”
(2) Store salvo data as shown in the table below.

Step Description
Press the SALVO button as shown below.
The button is highlighted and ready for
1 crosspoints to be assigned.

To assign crosspoints to a salvo, press

a destination button then a source button.
2 The selected buttons flash.

Repeat the procedure for all crosspoints.

MFR-39RU:
After completing the crosspoints assignments, press the SALVO button again.
The menu display appears as shown below.

SALVO STORE
NO: 1 (NEW) <ENT>

3 MFR-39RUA:
After completing the crosspoints assignments, press the SALVO button again.
The Current DEST and SRC button displays change as shown below.

MFR-39RU:
To add crosspoints to an existing salvo, select a salvo number by turning the control
knob. Salvo numbers to which no crosspoints are assigned are indicated with (NEW).
Turn the control knob to select a number, and press the knob to confirm the selection.
4
MFR-39RUA:
Turn the control knob to select a number then press the control knob to confirm the
selection.

 Executing Salvos
Use a SALVO (RU RECALL) button on the remote control panel as shown in the procedure
below.
(1) Assign a SALVO button on the remote control panel. Set the salvo for RU RECALL, and
select a Salvo number.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change."
(2) Pressing the SALVO button to executes the salvo. The crosspoints stored to the salvo
number are simultaneously set.

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 6-2-3. Simultaneous Switching Using the Take Function
The TAKE button on the remote control panel allows you to simultaneously switch preset
crosspoints.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” for details on assigning the TAKE button.
 Executing a TAKE
See the Ex. 1) and Ex. 2) in section 6-1-4. “Crosspoint Switching Using TAKE Function” for
the procedure.

6-2-4. Simultaneous Switching by the Link Function

The LINK button on the remote control panel allows you to simultaneously switch crosspoints
associated with a specific crosspoint.
Pressing the LINK button enables or disables the Link function. The LINK button is
highlighted with a bright background when the function is enabled.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” for details on assigning the LINK button.
If the Link function is turned on, selecting a trigger crosspoint switches the slave crosspoints
with it. The trigger and slave crosspoints can be assigned using Web-based Control.
► See [Web-based Control: Link Settings page] for more details.

6-3. Lock
Function operation and crosspoint changes can be disabled by the Lock function.
 LOCK Function
The Lock function is a function that inhibits the use of function buttons or crosspoint changes.
There are three types of Lock functions.

Inhibits source
channel and function Inhibits operation on own unit LOCK LOCAL function
button operation

Inhibits operation from other units

Inhibits operation form other groups. LOCK OTHER function
Inhibits the specific
destination channel
related operation
Inhibits operation for all units LOCK ALL function

6-3-1. LOCK LOCAL

The Lock Local function inhibits operation of buttons and menus that change the source
channel or sets or executes Take switching on the unit that enabled the Lock function.
(Selecting destination channels is not inhibited.)
This function is used in protecting the system from unintended operation.
 Enabling LOCK LOCAL
(1) Assign LOCK LOCAL to a button on the control unit.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change."
(2) Press the assigned LOCK LOCAL button to enable the Lock Local function.
* Operations are locked for units in black boxes and unlocked for units in white boxes.

RU (Local) RU RU RU MU

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 Disabling LOCK LOCAL
Press the LOCK LOCAL button again.

If LOCK LOCAL is ON:

On the remote control panel:

 LOCK LED is lit green
 LOCK LOCAL is highlighted (background of the text illuminates.)
 Source and bus button indications are crossed.

To check the LOCK status, press the current destination button.

The MENU display shows the LOCK status (ON or OFF) as shown below.
DST: 8 [DST8 ] DST: 8 [DST8 ]
LK-LOCAL [PANEL LOCK ] LK-OFF [NOT LOCKED ]

The LOCK LOCAL button and LOCK LED on the remote control panel flash if any inhibited
operation such as changing the source channel is performed when Lock Local is enabled.
(Only if the LOCK LOCAL button is assigned.)

LOCK LOCAL can be issued only on Remote Control Units.

6-3-2. LOCK OTHER / LOCK ALL

The Lock Other and Lock All functions disable crosspoint changes for current destination
channels to all other units or all units including the unit that enabled the Lock function. Lock
functions can be disabled only from the unit that enabled the function.
In multi-panel operation, lock functions can be disabled from any remote control panel in the
operation system. Lock Other does not disable operation of remote control panels in the
system.
 Enabling LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL
<Setting on the Remote Control Panel>
(1) Assign LOCK OTHER or LOCK ALL to a button on the remote control unit.
► See section 5-4-3-12 “BTN ASSIGN” and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change."
(2) Press the assigned button to enable the Lock function.

RU (Local) RU RU RU MU

RU (Local) RU RU RU MU

<Setting in the Web-based Control>

Open the [Web-based Control: Lock Destination page, and assign a lock button.

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 Disabling LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL
Press the lock button again.

To unlock buttons from other units, press and hold the LOCK button for the time
specified in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page].

If LOCK OTHER or LOCK ALL is ON:

On the remote control panel:

 LOCK LED illuminates
Orange, if a LOCK OTHER command is sent by itself.
Red, if a LOCK OTHER command is sent by another unit.
Red, if a LOCK ALL command is sent by any unit.
 The LOCK button is highlighted (background illuminates)
 LED and LCD colors of locked current destination buttons are changed to those set under
LockButtonColor in the [Web-based Control: RU Settings page] (MFR-40/ 18/ 39RU,
16RUTA)

To check the LOCK status, press the current destination button.

The MENU display shows the LOCK status and the ID number of the unit that has issued the
LOCK command.
DST: 8 [DST8 ] DST: 8 [DST8 ]
LK-ID: 103[OTHER PANELS] LK-ID: 103[ALL PANELS ]
LOCK OTHER ON LOCK ALL

DST: 8 [DST8 ]
LK-OFF [NOT LOCKED ]
LOCK OFF

The LOCK button and LOCK LED on the remote control unit flash if any inhibited operation
such as selecting a source channel is performed when Lock Other (or Lock All) is enabled
and the LOCK OTHER (or LOCK ALL) button is assigned.

 LOCK GROUP
The LOCK OTHER function also enables Group LOCK OTHER, which allows crosspoint
switching by RU units only in the same group and locks RU switching in other groups. Any
RU in the same group can lock or release the LOCK OTHER command. LOCK ALL disables
crosspoint switching from all remote control units and can be unlocked only by remote control
units in the same group.

<LOCK GROUP Setting Example>

This example creates the following three groups from five RU units as shown below using the
Unit ID and Group ID numbers.

Group A [200] Group B [201]

RU [100] RU [101] RU [102] RU [103] RU [104] RU [105]

1. Open the [Web-based Control: Lock Destination page]. Add RU [100], RU[101] and
RU[102] to Group A.
2. Add RU [103] and RU[104] to Group B.

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 Once an RU is added to a group, the LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL button on the RU
changes to a Group LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL button.

When sending a LOCK OTHER command from RU[100], RU [103], RU[104] and RU[105]
are locked (greyed out in the figure below) for the set crosspoint.
RU [100] RU [101] RU [102] RU [103] RU [104] RU [105]

When sending a LOCK OTHER command from RU[103]…

RU [100] RU [101] RU [102] RU [103] RU [104] RU [105]

When sending a LOCK OTHER command from RU[105]…

RU [100] RU [101] RU [102] RU [103] RU [104] RU [105]

When sending Group LOCK OTHER/LOCK ALL commands, use a Group ID number in the
[Web-based Control :Lock Destination page].

If operating in Multi-panel mode, all linking RU devices must belong to the same group.

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6-4. Monitor Output Function
The monitor output function allows you to monitor a destination channel through a MONITOR
OUTPUT.

 Enabling the Monitor Output Function

The monitor output function is disabled as default. To enable the function, use the monitor
output button on the remote control panel.
►See 5-4-3-12. “BTN ASSIGN” and 5-5-2. "Button Assignment Change" for details on
assigning functions to buttons.

 Selecting Destinations to output from MONITOR OUTPUT connectors

The following procedure shows how to use the monitor output function.
Step Description
Press the assigned Monitor Out button on the remote control panel.
1
The button will be highlighted if the function is enabled.
2 Press a destination button to output the destination channel signal from the
Monitor Output.

6-5. Preview Function

The preview function allows you to set an output to be used for the preview.

(ex.) When pressing a source button on the remote control panel for a simultaneous
crosspoint switch, the selected source will be output to the preview output. Then you can
check images of the source channels to be assigned to a Take.
When pressing a destination button, the source channel assigned for the destination channel
will be output to the preview output.

 Assigning Operation Preview to a Button on the Remote Control Panel

The Operation Preview function is disabled as default. To enable the function, assign the
function to a button on the remote control panel in the Web-based Control.
Only MFR-39RU and MFR-16RUD units can assign Operation Preview on the front panel
operation.
► See [Web-based Control: Assign Function page].
► See sections 5-4-3-12. "BTN ASSIGN" and 5-5-2." Button Assignment Change."

 Outputing the Operation Preview

Press the O-PREVIEW button on the remote control unit to output the preview signal from the
set destination channel.

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6-6. Level Control
Generally, routing switchers control crosspoints according to the signal types such as video,
audio, time codes, and VCR control. To control switchers, level numbers are used to identify
which type of signal to control.

Video signal
Source channel
Crosspoint

Video signal
Destination channel

Level No.1 Video signal

Audio signal 1
Source channel

Audio signal 1
Destination channel
Level No. 2 Audio signal 1

Audio signal 2
Source channel

Audio signal 2
Destination channel
Level No. 3 Audio signal 2

In the above example, if you select Level No. 1 for the current level, you can switch
crosspoints that are set to Level 1. If you select Level No. 2, you can switch crosspoints on
Level 2. If you select multiple levels, you can switch crosspoints on all of the selected levels
at the same time.

 Assigning levels
Signals can be assigned to logical inputs and outputs using Web-based Control. When
assigning the signals, select a level for respective signals to be assigned to the respective
levels.
► See the separate MFR SERIES Web-based Control Operation Manual for details on
assigning levels using Web-based Control.

 Selecting levels on remote control panels

The remote control panel can select channels on the current level. The level selections
can be changed using the LEVEL button or control knob. Multiple levels can be set to the
current levels by the LEVEL button or control knob.
Pressing the respective LEVEL button allows you to go to the respectively assigned
levels.

To change levels on remote control panels using the Control knob, press the MODE
button and select Level mode in the mode menu.
► See Sec. 5-4 “MODE Button and Mode Menu.”

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6-6-1. Level Indication on the Remote Control Panel
The MFR main unit and remote control panel can control signals on multiple levels at the
same time. The remote control panel indicates the current level(s) by hexadecimal numbers
in the menu display and on the LCD.

(ex.1) If all levels 1 through 8 are enabled, the indication is “00FF”.

Level 8: ENBL 7: ENBL 6: ENBL 5: ENBL 4: ENBL 3: ENBL 2: ENBL 1: ENBL

⇒ F F

(ex. 2) If levels 3, 4, 6, and 7 are enabled, the indication is “006C”.

Level 8: DSBL 7: ENBL 6: ENBL 5: DSBL 4: ENBL 3: ENBL 2: DSBL 1: DSBL

⇒ 6 C

* ENBL: enabled
DSBL: disabled

If multiple levels are selected to the current levels, the smallest enabled level number is
indicated in the menu display and on the button.
In the above case (ex.1): indicated as Level1
In the above case (ex.2): indicated as Level3

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7. Serial / LAN Command Control
Up to 20 external devices can be connected to an MFR Main Unit (including MFR-GPI serial ports)
through LAN or serial interface.

7-1. Serial Interface

Crosspoint switchover and tally output can be controlled via the SERIAL ports on the MFR
Series main unit or MFR GPI.

7-2. LAN Interface

The MFR Series main unit is able to connect to a third-party automatic control system via the
RJ-45 port (PC-LAN port). The TCP/IP communication protocol is supported. The control PC will
be the Client, and the MFR Series main unit will be the Server.

Server

PC-LAN port Web-based

Control

Hub

MFR-5000

Client Client Client

No. 1 No. 2 No.**

 Basic specifications
tem Description
IP address (PC-LAN port) Primary LAN (PC-LAN CPU1) default IP address: 192.168.1.12
Secondary LAN (PC-LAN CPU2) default IP address: 192.168.1.13 *
(Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0)
Port number Setting range: 49152 to 65534 (Default: 23)
Number of PCs Max. 16
Response / Resending Wait before sending next command (Resend if the Echo is not
returned.)
Login password None
Communication protocol TCP/IP, Control PC: Client, MFR-3232: Server
Crosspoint Remote Control using ASCII code.
Command protocol Crosspoint Remote Control protocol
* When a redundant CPU is configured, a client should connect to both LAN ports (PC-LAN CPU1 and
PC-LAN CPU2) and send commands to the ports respectively. When the system functions normally, the
secondary port (PC-LAN CPU2) do not respond to commands. But if an error occurs in the CPU1 system,
the secondary port will take over the primary port and repond to commands.

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 7-3. Control Commands
Although the protocols listed below support both serial and LAN connections, some commands
can only be sent over a LAN.
 Control command list
Function Serial LAN *1 Protocol *2
1 Commands (S?) for requesting the crosspoints list Yes Yes
2 Commands (X?) for requesting information on crosspoints Yes Yes
(by specifying a destination and level.)
3 Commands (X:) for switching over a crosspoint (single Yes Yes Crosspoint remote
channel) control /
Crosspoint remote
4 Commands for switching over crosspoints (multi-channel Yes Yes control 2
simultaneous switchover)
5 Commands (W:) for locking a destination Yes Yes
6 Commands (z:) for reinitializing a unit Yes －
7 Commands (K?) for requesting input/output channel names － Yes
8 Commands (A?) for requesting CPU status. － Yes Crosspoint remote
9 Commands (W?) for requesting Destination Lock status. － Yes control 2
10 Commands (K:) for importing signal names － Yes
*1 When commands are sent via LAN, an Echo, Prompt, S response and other response messages may be
included in a single packet or divided into two or more packets. Therefore, do not process commands in a per
packet basis but a per stream basis.
*2 A command protocol should be selected in the [Web-based Control: Port Settings page].

 Command formats
Func. Control command Command response Ref.
1 @[sp]S?<Lvl> S:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src> －
2 @[sp]X?<Lvl><Dest> S:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src> －
3 @[sp]X:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src> S:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src> －
C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…..[S<Salvo number>][L<Link
number>]]:I<ID>
4 Clear a preset crosspoint. －
@[sp]B:C
Preset a crosspoint.
@[sp]P:<Lvl>/<Dest>,<Src>
Read a preset crosspoint V:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src>
specifying a level and destination.
@[sp]P?<Lvl><Dest>
Read preset crosspoints for all V:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src>
channels in the specified level.
@[sp]V?<Lvl>
Perform the preset crosspoints S:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src> －
simultaneously. C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…..[S<Salvo number>][L<Link
@[sp]B:E number>]]:I<ID>
5 LOCK ALL units. W!<Lvl><Dest>,<ID>,1 6-3-2
@[sp]W:<Lvl>/<Dest>,<ID>,1
LOCK OTHER units. W!<Lvl><Dest>,<ID>,2 6-3-2
@[sp]W:<Lvl>/<Dest>,<ID>,2
Disable LOCK. W!<Lvl><Dest>,<ID>,0 6-3-2
@[sp]W:<Lvl>/<Dest>,<ID>,0
6 @[sp]z:<Lvls> S:<Lvl><Dest>,<Src> －
C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…..[S<Number of crosspoints
in Salvo>][L<Number of Links>]]:I<ID>
7 @[sp]K?<SorD><AorK>,<Offset> K:<SorD><AorK><No.>,<Dat> 7-3-3
8 @[sp]A? If CPU is active: @[sp]A:<ID> 7-3-4
If CPU is passive: (No response)

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 9 @[sp]W?<Lvl>,<Dest> W!<Lvl><Dest>,<ID>,0-2* 7-3-5
*0: Nothing locked
1: LOCK ALL
2: LOCK OTHER
10 K:<S or D><S or L or A><No.>,<Dat> 7-3-6

No : Start channel number

Dat: Channel names using hex
characters (max. 128 bytes).
* [sp] indicates a space.
* Commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII code 0x0D) only or carriage return and line feed (ASCII code
0x0A). MFR units add a carriage return and line feed in front of and at the end of reply messages.

Command parameters and setting range

<Lvl> 0-7 Allows you to specify the level to switch crosspoints.
* When in single-level operation.
<Lvls> 0-7 Allows you to specify the levels to switch crosspoints.
* When in multiple-level operation
<Dest> 000-1FF Allows you to specify the crosspoint switchover destination.
<Src> 000 - 3FF Allows you to specify the source of crosspoint switchover.
<ID> 0 - FE Unit ID. The ID must be different from that of other devices in the same
network. Use 1 to FE for ID numbers. The host returns 0 when the lock
is released.
* All command values are in hexadecimal, starting from 0 (zero).
(For example, Source “16” is represented as <Src>”F.”)
* If levels are not in use, set <Lvl> or <Lvls> to “0”(zero).

7-3-1. Command Responses (Commands 1-6)

 Echo and Prompt
Responses will be sent as shown below when receiving commands:
A command is received.
↓
Echo @[sp]X:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[CR]
↓
Prompt [CR][LF]>
* MFR units respond with an Echo Reply with the same data that they received. Therefore, echo reply
messages end with [CR][LF] or [CR] only. If echo messages with [CR][LF] are received, only [LF]
composes the second line.
* MFR units read a command, ended with a newline, and return a prompt to notify that they are ready to
receive a new command.
* A carriage return and line feed are not added at the end of “Echo Reply” and “Prompt”

 “C” responses
A “C” response is sent as shown below when a control command is received:

[CR][LF]C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…[S<Salvo number>][L<Link number>]]:I<ID>[CR][LF]

* C responses are sent to all the terminals in the system.

Parameter Setting range Description

<Salvo number > 1-FFF The number of crosspoints that are to be changed
simultaneously by Salvo settings.
A response if 3 crosspoints are to be changed
simultaneously: C:0/0,0...S2:IA
<Link number> 1-FFF The number of crosspoints that are to be changed
simultaneously by Link settings.
A response if 2 crosspoints are to be changed
simultaneously: C:0/0,2...L1:IA

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 “S” responses
An “S” response is sent as shown below when crosspoints are switched by a command.

[CR][LF]C:<Lvls>/<Dest>,<Src>[…[S<Salvo number>][L<Link number>]]:I<ID>[CR][LF]

* If a crosspoint is switched by an X or B command, its “S” response is sent to all the terminals in the
system. However, if any crosspoints are not switched (specifying the same crosspoint as the current one),
its “S” response is sent only to the terminal that sent the command.
* C responses are sent before S responses in some cases.
* A command is received from another terminal while a B or X command is processed, MFR units send “S”
response messages to the terminals, notifying only the latest crosspoint states.
* A crosspoint switch command is not performed if the relevant crosspoint is locked or inhibited to change.

Ex. 1) When Source 5 is selected for Destination 3 in Level 1:

(Function 3 in the previous page)
(A) @ X:0/2,4[CR] Terminal display:
[CR][LF]> @ X:0/2,4
>
(B) [CR][LF]
C:0/2,4:IA[CR][LF] C:0/2,4:IA

(C) [CR][LF]
S:02,4[CR][LF] S:02,4

Ex. 2) When Source 113 is selected for Destination 49 in Levels 2 to 7:

(Function 3 in the previous page)
(A) @ X:123456/30,70[CR] Terminal display: @ X:123456/30,70
[CR][LF]>
>
(B) [CR][LF] C:123456/30,70…S5:IA
C:123456/30,70...S5:IA[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:130,70
S:130,70[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:230,70
S:230,70[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:330,70
S:330,70[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:430,70
S:430,70[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:530,70
S:530,70[CR][LF]
(C) [CR][LF] S:630,70
S:630,70[CR][LF]
* [CR] and [LF] represent Carridge Return (0x0D) and Line Feed (0x0A) respectively.

7-3-2. Receiving Responses (Commands 1-6)

 Timeout Waiting for Command Response from MFR
Set the timeout period (maximum permitted time until its response returns from the MFR
unit) to 1 second for short message commands and to 5 seconds for long message
commands.

 If Sending Commands Successively:

-For “X:”, ”B:C”, ”P:” and “W:” commands, send the next command after a prompt
returns.
-For “S?”, ”X?”, ”P?”, “V?”, “B:E” and “Z:” commands, send the next command after a
prompt and reply messages return.
-For “S?” and ”Z:” commands as well as “V?” and “B:E” commands after executing many
preset commands, send the next command after having finished receiving all strings of
reply messages.

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Ex. 1)
Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt.
Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply after
sending a command.

Ex. 2)
Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt.
Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply after
sending a command.
Recognizes and uses “S” responses as tallies (crosspoint states).

Ex. 3)
Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt.
Recognizes and uses “S” responses as tallies (crosspoint states).
Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply after
sending a command.
Sets the maximum number of continuous resendings, because crosspoints cannot be changed if they are
locked or inhibited to change.

Ex. 4)
Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt.
Resends the previous command when the timeout period (5 seconds) have elapsed without reply (echo)
after sending a command.

Ex. 5)
Allows to send the next command when receiving a prompt.

 Response Message Evaluation Example:

Response message received

New line? [CR] or [LF]

Yes No
Prompt? Is the 1st character of a line Prompt?
Yes No - Prompts are not added to line buffers.

Add to the line buffer

Processing S Response Does the line buffer begin with S:?

- Other characters are recognized and used as tally.
- Characters are cleared, if unnecessary.

Processing C Response Does the line buffer begin with C:?

- Other characters are received as a processed
command.
- Characters are cleared, if unnecessary.

Verifying Echo Reply Add the rest of characters to the echo buffer,
excluding S and C responses Newline and Prompt.
(The echo buffer is cleared when sending a new
command.)
- Checks that they are identical to the sent command.
- Characters are cleared, if unnecessary.

Clears the line buffer

Waiting the next message.

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 If Commands are Overlapped:
Two or more commands are sent from different terminals (via serial or LAN interface, or
Remote Control units), all command results (C and S responses) are sent to all these
terminals from the MFR.
The following command examples shows how overlapped commands are processed.

Ex.) Assume that the following commands are overlapped:

Terminal 1 sent “@ X:0/2,4.”
Terminal 2 sent “@ X:123456/30,70.”

Message examples returned to Terminal 1

@ X:0/2,4[CR]
1-(A) Terminal display: @ X:0/2,4
[CR][LF]>
[CR][LF] >
1-(B) C:0/2,4:IA
C:0/2,4:IA[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(B) C:123456/30,70...S5:IA
C:123456/30,70...S5:IA[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
1-(C) S:02,4
S:02,4[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:130,70
S:130,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:230,70
S:230,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:330,70
S:330,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:430,70
S:430,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:530,70
S:530,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF]
2-(C) S:630,70
S:630,70[CR][LF]

Message examples returned to Terminal 2

@ X:123456/30,70[CR] Terminal display:
2-(A) @ X:123456/30,70
[CR][LF]>
[CR][LF] >
1-(B) C:0/2,4:IA
C:0/2,4:IA[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] C:123456/30,70...S5:IA
2-(B)
C:123456/30,70...S5:IA[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:02,4
1-(C)
S:02,4[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:130,70
2-(C)
S:130,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:230,70
2-(C)
S:230,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:330,70
2-(C)
S:330,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:430,70
2-(C)
S:430,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:530,70
2-(C)
S:530,70[CR][LF]
[CR][LF] S:630,70
2-(C)
S:630,70[CR][LF]
* C responses are sent before S responses in some cases.

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7-3-3. Channel Name Request Commands (7)
K? commands allow you to obtain Source and Destination names in ASCII and/or in Kanji set
in the MFR Web-based Control menu.

 Command Format
Command Command response
@[sp]K?<S or D><A or K>,<Offset> K:<S or D><A or K><No.>,<Dat>

Commands
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-10 11
Command @ [sp] K ? S A , 000-3FF CR
D K 000-1FF

Command response
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-9 10 11-
Response CR LF K : S A 000-3FF , CR LF
D K 000-1FF

<S or D>
BYTE 5 Select between S (Source) or D (Destination)
Command
S: Source, D: Destination
Response
<A or K>
BYTE 6
Select A (Ascii) or K (Kanji) for names.
<Offset>
Command BYTE8-10 Specify the start number of channels.
Source: 000-3FF, Destination: 000-1FF
<No.>
Response BYTE7-9 Indicates the channel number.
Source: 000-3FF, Destination: 000-1FF
<Dat>
Indicates the short or long channel name using hex characters
Response BYTE11- (max. 128 bytes).
Character code for Ascii names: Ascii
Character code for Kanji names: UTF-8
Command CR Carriage return
Response LF Line feed
Up to 32 channel names can be obtained per a single request.
Note that the number of request channels exceeds the system maximum size, no data will return for the
exceeded channels.
► See the [Web-based Control: SystemSize/LevelName page].

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 Command Example 1: Requesting the Source Channel 1 Ascii Name

 Web-based Control (Source Name menu)

 Terminal display
Command @ K?SA,000

Response @ K?SA,000 Echo

K:SA000,5352432031 Ascii Name for Source Channel 1 is SRC 1.
K:SA001,5352432032 Ascii Name for Source Channel 2 is SRC 2.
K:SA002,5352432033 Ascii Name for Source Channel 3 is SRC 3.
I
K:SA01F,5352433332 Ascii Name for Source Channel 32 is SRC32.
> Prompt

 Response details
K: S A 000, 53 52 43 20 31
Source ASCII Channel 1 S R C [sp] 1

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 Command Example 2: Requesting the Destination Channel 101 Kanji Name

 Web-based Control (Destination Name menu)

 Terminal display
Command @ K?DK,064

Response @ K?DK,064 Echo

K:DK064,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC90EFBC91 Kanji Name for Destination
Channel 101 is 出力１０１.
K:DK065,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC90EFBC92 Kanji Name for Destination
Channel 102 is 出力１０２.
K:DK066,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC90EFBC93 Kanji Name for Destination
Channel 103 is 出力１０３.
I
K:DK083,E587BAE58A9BEFBC91EFBC93EFBC92 Kanji Name for Destination
Channel 132 is 出力１３２.
> Prompt

 Response details
K: D K 064, E587BA E58A9B EFBC91 EFBC90 EFBC91
Destination Kanji Channel 101 出 力 １ ０ １

K: D K 065, E587BA E58A9B EFBC91 EFBC90 EFBC92

Destination Kanji Channel 102 出 力 １ ０ ２

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 Command Example 3: Requesting the Source Channel 65 Kanji Name

 Web-based Control (Source Name menu)

 Terminal display
Command @ K?SK,040

Response @ K?SK,040 Echo

K:SK040,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC91 Kanji Name for Source
Channel 65 is カメラ１.
K:SK041,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC92 Kanji Name for Source
Channel 66 is カメラ２.
K:SK042,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC93 Kanji Name for Source
Channel 67 is カメラ３.
K:SK043,E382ABE383A1E383A9EFBC94 Kanji Name for Source
Channel 68 is カメラ４.
K:SK044, Kanji Name for Source
Channel 69 is empty.
K:SK045, Kanji Name for Source
Channel 70 is empty.
K:SK046, Kanji Name for Source
Channel 71 is empty.
K:SK047,E382B5E383BCE38390E383BCEFBCA1 Kanji Name for Source
Channel 72 is サーバーＡ.
I
K:SK05F, Kanji Name for Source
Channel 96 is empty.
> Prompt

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 Response details
K: S K 040, E382AB E383A1 E383A9 EFBC91
Source Kanji Channel 68 カ メ ラ １

K: S K 044,
Source Kanji Channel 69 (Empty)

K: S K 047, E382B5 E383BC E38390 E383BC EFBCA1

Source Kanji Channel 72 サ ― バ ― Ａ

7-3-4. CPU Status Request Command (8)

This command allows you to indicate which CPU is active in the MFR-5000.
 Command format
Control command Command response
@[sp]A? @[sp]A:<ID>

Control command
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4
Command @ [sp] A ?

Command response
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5
Response @ [sp] A : <ID> <ID>: Unit ID number (01-FE)

 Command Response
There are two response types whether the CPU is active or passive state.

If the CPU is active:

Response @ A? Echo
A:A Unit ID number is 10 (0x0A)
New line
> Prompt

If the CPU is passive:

Response No echo, response or prompt

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7-3-5. Destination Lock Status Request Command (9)
This command (W?) allows you to indicate the destination lock status in the MFR system.

 Command format
Control command Command response
@[sp]W?<Lvl>,<Dest> @[sp]W!<Dest>,<ID>,

Control command
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Command @ [sp] W ? <Lvl> , <Dest> CR
<Dest>: Destination channel number

Command response
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Response CR LF W ! <Lvl> <Dest> , <ID> , 0 CR LF
1
2

 Command Response Examples

If Destination 1 is locked by ID10 Unit using LOCK, Destination 1 status returns as

shown below:
Response @ W?0,0 Echo
W!00,A,1 Dest 1 is locked by ID10 (0x0A) unit using LOCK ALL.
CR LF
> Prompt

If Destination 2 is locked by ID11 Unit using LOCK OTHER, Destination 2 status

returns as shown below:
Response @ W?0,1 Echo
W!01,B,2 Dest 2 is locked by ID11 (0x0B) unit using LOCK OTHER.
CR LF
> Prompt

If Destination 3 is not locked, Destination 3 status returns as shown below:

Response @ W?0,2 Echo
W!02,0,0 Dest 3 is not locked.
CR LF
> Prompt

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7-3-6. Channel Name Import Commands (10)
K: commands allow you to import Source and Destination names from the device that sends
K: commands to the MFR system.
.
 Command Format
Command Command response
K:<S or D><S or L or A><No.>,<Dat> Echo
Prompt

Commands
BYTE No. 1 2 3 4 5-7 8 9
Command K : S S 000-3FF , CR
D L 000-1FF
A

BYTE 3 <S or D> Select between S (Source) or D (Destination)

<S or L or A > Select the destination to which names are imported.
S: Source Name or Destination Name, ID Name (Kanji) fields on the Web
BYTE 4 GUI.
L: Source Name or Destination Name, Import Name fields on the Web GUI.
A: Source Name or Destination Name, Name (ASCII) fields on the Web GUI.
<No.> Indicates the channel number.
BYTE5-7
Source: 000-3FF, Destination: 000-1FF
<Dat> Channel names
BYTE9-
Strings in Hex characters (max. 128 bytes). Character code: UTF-8
CR Carriage return

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8. Gearbox Feature (MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB)
Optional MFR-16SDIGB/16SDOGB cards support Gearbox features, in which video signal
conversions between 12G-SDI and Quad Link 3G-SDI, and between 2SI and SQD are available.

 Gearbox features
 Conversion between 12G-SDI and Quad Link 3G-SDI (including asynchronous input)
 Conversion between 2SI and SQD
 Clean switch after conversion by AVDL (Automatic Variable Delay Line)
Also allows Gearbox I/O delay selection (excluding 2SI / SQD conversions)
 Genlock or Line lock synchronization
 H/V ANC data pass-through

8-1. MFR-16SDIGB / 16SDOGB Cards

MFR-16SDIGB / 16SDOGB cards have four built-in Gearboxes that can respectively perform
signal conversions and output test patterns.
Four A connectors (1A, 2A, 3A and 4A) can support 12G-SDI signals. If a 12G-SDI signal is
input to a Gearbox, other connectors are disabled.

MFR-16SDIGB MFR-16SDOGB

12G/3G-SDI 12G/3G-SDI
3G-SDI Gearbox 1 Gearbox 1 3G-SDI
3G-SDI 3G-SDI
3G-SDI 3G-SDI

Gearbox 2 Gearbox 2
MFR-5000
routing

Gearbox 3 Gearbox 3

Gearbox 4 Gearbox 4

 Supported formats
Signal format Video format Standard
3840 x 2160/59.94p 4:2:2 SMPTE
12G-SDI
3840 x 2160/50p 10-bit ST2082-10
Quad Link 3G-SDI SQD (Square Division) 3840 x 2160/59.94p 4:2:2 SMPTE
(Level-A) 2SI (2-Sample Interleave) 3840 x 2160/50p 10-bit ST425-5

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8-2. Available Conversions
 The following input conversions are available on MFR-16SDIGB cards
From To Lock Delay(H)(*3) Total Delay (*4) Ancillary Data
Line lock (*1) 0.3H to 1H 0 frame + ** (H)
0 frame + ** (H)
12G-SDI 3G Quad (2SI) 0.3H to 1H
Genlock 1 frame + Delay (H)
0.5H to 1H 1 frame + 0H Through
Mask
12G-SDI 3G Quad (SQD)
Line lock (*1)(*2) 0.3H to 1H 1 frame + Delay (H)
3G Quad (2SI) 3G Quad (SQD)
Genlock
3G Quad (SQD) 3G Quad (2SI) 0.5H to 1H 1 frame + 0H

 The following output conversions are available on MFR-16SDOGB cards

From To Lock Delay(H)(*3) Total Delay (*4) Ancillary Data
Line lock (*1) 0.3H to 1H 0 frame + ** (H)
3G Quad (2SI) 12G-SDI 0 frame + ** (H)
Genlock 0.3H to 1H 1 frame + 0H
1 frame + Delay (H) Through
Mask
3G Quad (SQD) 12G-SDI
Line lock (*1)(*2) 1 frame + 0H
3G Quad (2SI) 3G Quad (SQD) 0.3H to 1H 1 frame + Delay (H)
Genlock
3G Quad (SQD) 3G Quad (2SI)
(*1) SDI signal input to the A connector is used as reference. When Line Lock is selected on MFR-16SDOGB
cards, video signals are synchronized by inputting signals to all four channels in gearboxes.
(*2) Available only on Gearboxes 1 and 3.
(*3) Delay (H) and Total Delay (H) indicate amount of delay and their settings correspond to the following
adjustable ranges.

Delay (H) setting Adjustable range Delay (H) setting Adjustable range
0.3H -0.8H to +0.2H 0.8H -0.3H to +0.7H
0.4H -0.7H to +0.3H 0.9H -0.2H to +0.8H
0.5H -0.6H to +0.4H 1H (1) -0.1H to +0.9H
0.6H -0.5H to +0.5H 1H (2) -0.5H to +0.5H
0.7H -0.4H to +0.6H

(*4) If Total Delay (frame) is set to “0 frame” for both gearboxes, the different Total Delay (H) setting is
available for the gearboxes.
If Total Delay (frame) is set to “1 frame” for either one or both gearboxes, the same Total Delay (H)
setting is required for the gearboxes: 1 frame + 0H or 1frame + Delay (H).

8-3. Conversion Settings

In the Web GUI, specify the Gearbox input and output formats and assign input/output physical
channels to logical channels. Use Link Settings that allow simultaneous 4-channel operation
and facilitate crosspoint switches.

8-3-1. Converting 3G SQD Input to 2SI (MFR-16SDIGB)

MFR-16SDIGB

Quad Link Quad Link

3G-SDI Gearbox 1 3G-SDI MFR-5000
(SQD) (2SI) routing

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1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From
and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDIGB card block. (This example
sets Gearbox 1 on the Slot 1 card.)

2) Open the Source Assignment page in the Web GUI and assign the physical channels
(SDI1-4) to logical channels (SRC 1-4).

3) Use a remote control unit or the Crosspoint page in the Web GUI to assign output
channels to SRC1-4.

8-3-2. Converting 2SI to SQD Output (MFR-16SDOGB)

MFR-16SDOGB

Quad Link Quad Link

MFR-5000 3G-SDI Gearbox 1 3G-SDI
routing (2SI) (SQD)

1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From
and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDOGB card block. (This example
sets Gearbox 1 on the Slot 9 card.)

2) Open the Destination Assignment page in the Web GUI and assign the physical
channels (SDI1-4) to logical channels (DST 1-4).

3) Use a remote control unit or the Crosspoint page in the Web GUI to assign input channels
to DST1-4.

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8-3-3. Converting 12G-SDI Input to 3G-SDI 2SI (MFR-16SDIGB)
MFR-16SDIGB
12G-SDI
Quad Link
Gearbox 1 3G-SDI MFR-5000
(2SI) routing

1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From
and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDIGB card block. (This example
sets Gearbox 1 on the Slot 1 card.)

2) Open the Source Assignment page in the Web GUI and assign the physical channels
(SDI 1 Link A to D) to logical channels (SRC 1-4).

* Four channel assignments are required for 12G-SDI signals in the same manner as for
Quad-Link 3G-SDI signals.

3) Use a remote control unit or the Crosspoint page in the Web GUI to perform the crosspoint
switches.

8-3-4. Converting 3G-SDI SQD to 12G-SDI Output (MFR-16SDOGB)

MFR-16SDOGB
12G-SDI
Quad Link
MFR-5000 3G-SDI Gearbox 1
routing (SQD)

1) Open the Gearbox Settings page in the Web GUI and select signal formats under From
and To as shown below for a Gearbox in the MFR-16SDOGB card block. (This example
sets Gearbox 1 on the Slot 9 card.)

2) Open the Destination Assignment page in the Web GUI and assign the physical
channels (SDI 1 Link A to D) to logical channels (DST 1-4).

* Four channel assignments are required for 12G-SDI signals in the same manner as for
Quad-Link 3G-SDI signals.

3) Use a remote control unit or the Crosspoint page in the Web GUI to perform the crosspoint
switches.

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9. Troubleshooting
If any of the following problems occur during operation of your MFR-5000, proceed as indicated
below to see if the problem can be corrected before assuming a unit malfunction has occurred.

IMPORTANT
If the problem cannot be corrected by performing the procedures below, turn the unit
off and then on again. If this still does not correct the problem, contact your dealer.

Problem Check Remedy

No image output. Are there signal inputs to the video Input video signals to the video
input connectors? input connectors.
Are cables properly connected for Connect cables properly.
the signal inputs?
Is the crosspoint set properly? Set crosspoints properly.
Unable to control Is the LAN cable properly Properly connect the LAN cable.
using the remote connected?
control panel. Is the RU Info page in the Check the item that is indicated
Web-based Control indicating as NG. However, if the Voltage is
NG? indicated as NG, contact your
FOR-A agent. See the
Web-based Control Operation
Manual for details.
The secondary CPU is Are both MFR-LAN (CPU1) and Connect both MFR-LAN (CPU1)
active. MFR-LAN (CPU2) properly and MFR-LAN (CPU2) to the
connected to the network? network correctly.
(Check the cable and Ethernet
hub connections.)
If network connections are Consult your FOR-A reseller if
properly made, turn unit power the secondary CPU is still active
OFF then ON again. after restarting
The text color has Button displays may be Refer to Sec. 9-1 to fine-tune
changed from the deteriorated over time. colors.
original color.

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 9-1. Tuning the Text Color on Remote Unit Buttons
MFR-18RU/39RU/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA units allow you to adjust the color of NAME
DISPLAY and LCD.

9-1-1. MFR-18RU/39RU Color Tuning Procedure

Ex) MFR-18RU
(1)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

(2)

(1) Press and hold CONTROL, then press the SETUP button for more than 5 seconds. All
NAME DISPLAY text will turn to white.
(2) Press a button to be adjusted.

(3)

POWER TARGET RED GREEN BLUE ADJUST EXEC

OFF OFF OFF 0 NO

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

(3) The TARGET will appear and blink above the button and RED, GREEN, BLUE, ADJUST
and EXEC are also displayed.
(4) To set RED, GREEN or BLUE to ON, turn the control knob to select RED, GREEN or
BLUE, then press the control knob to turn it to ON.
(5) Press the control knob to select ADJUST, then turn the control knob to adjust the selected
color component(s) (RED, GREEN and/or BLUE).
(6) After the button color adjustment is complete, press the control knob to move to EXEC.
Turn the control knob to select YES, then press the control knob to execute the setting.
(7) The TARGET will blink above the button.
Pressing another button allows you to apply the set color to the button. The COPY will appear
above the button.
(8) After applying the color to all buttons, press SETUP to complete the color adjustment.

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 9-1-2. MFR-16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA Color Tuning Procedure
Ex) MFR-16RUTA
(2)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B

(1)

(1) Press and hold CONTROL, then press the SETUP button for more than 5 seconds. All
NAME DISPLAY text will turn to white.
(2) Press a button to be adjusted.

(3)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

TARGET RED GREEN BLUE
3 7 7
POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

SETUP (3) The TARGET will appear and blink above the button. RED, GREEN and BLUE are also
displayed.
RESET
(4) To adjust the target button color using RED, GREEN and BLUE, press the control knob to
select RED, GREEN or BLUE, then turn the control knob to change its value.
PAGE B
Setting range: RED: 0-3, GREEN and BLUE: 0-7

(5) To adjust another button color, repeat steps from (2) to (4)
(6) All button color settings are finished, press SETUP.

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10. Specifications and Dimensions
10-1. Unit Specifications
10-1-1. MFR-5000
Video Formats
12G-SDI 2160/59.94p, 2160/50p
3G-SDI 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
HD-SDI 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,
1080/30p, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98p,
1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25p, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p,
720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
SD-SDI 525/60, 625/50
Matrix Size Min. 16 x 16 to Max. 128 x 128 + Monitor OUT x 4
Number of input slots: 8
Number of output slots: 8
(Expandable on a 16-channel basis)
Video Input
MFR-16SDI/ SDI Input Card: 75 ohm, BNC x 16 (8 cards Max.)
16SDIA Compliant with the following (75Ω BNC)
- SMPTE 424M (3G-SDI)
- SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI)
- SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI)
- DVB-ASI
Cable Equalization
3G/HD-SDI: 100 m (5C-FB cable)
SD-SDI: 200 m (5C-2V cable)
MFR-16SDIGB SDI Input Card
- BNC x 4 (12G-SDI or 3G-SDI)
- BNC x 12 (3G-SDI)
Compliant with the following (75Ω BNC)
- SMPTE ST 2082-10 (12G-SDI)
- SMPTE ST 425-5 (Quad Link 3G-SDI)
I/O delay selection
Delay (H) (0.3H-1H), 1 frame, 1 frame+ Delay (H)
Video Output
MFR-16SDO SDI Output Card: 75 ohm, BNC x 16 (Max. 8 cards)
Compliant with the following (75Ω BNC) (Auto reclocking)
- SMPTE 424M (3G-SDI)
- SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI)
- SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI)
- DVB-ASI
MFR-16SDOGB SDI Output Card
- BNC x 4 (12G-SDI or 3G-SDI)
- BNC x 12 (3G-SDI)
Compliant with the following (75Ω BNC)
- SMPTE ST 2082-10 (12G-SDI)
- SMPTE ST 425-5 (Quad Link 3G-SDI)
I/O delay selection
Delay (H) (0.3H-1H), 1 frame, 1 frame+ Delay (H)
Monitoring Output 3G/HD/SD-SDI, DVB-ASI: 75Ω BNC x 4 (Auto reclocking not
supported)
Audio Input
MFR-16ADI AES/EBU Audio Input Card with SRC (Max. 4 cards)
- BNC x 16 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels)
- 75 ohm, BNC
- Sampling frequency: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz

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 MFR-16AAI Analog Audio Input Card with A/D converter (Max. 4 cards)
- 25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels)
- Balanced or unbalanced, 600 ohm or highimpedance
- Sampling frequency: 48kHz
MFR-16AAIEX Analog Audio Input Card with A/D converter (Max. 4 cards)
- 25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels)
- Balanced or unbalanced, 600 ohm or high impedance
- Sampling frequency: 48kHz
MFR-16AESI AES/EBU Audio Input Card (Max. 8 cards)
- BNC x 16 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels)
- 75 ohm, BNC
Audio Output
MFR-16AAOEX Analog Audio Output Card with D/A converter (Max. 4 cards)
- 25-pin D-sub (female) x 4 (16 stereo pairs, 32 channels)
- Balanced or unbalanced, less than 100Ω, 48kHz
- Sampling frequency: 48kHz
MFR-16ADAO Embedded/AES/Analog Audio Output Card (Max. 8 cards)
AES/EBU (Synchronous only)
- BNC x 8 (8 stereo pairs. 16 channels)
- 48 kHz
Embedded audio (1080/59.94i or 1080/60i)
- BNC x 2 (8 stereo pairs. 16 channels),
- Unbalanced, 48 kHz
Analog audio
- 25-pin D-sub (female) x 1 (4 stereo pairs. 8 channels),
- Balanced or unbalanced, less than 100Ω, 48 kHz
MFR-16AESO AES/EBU Audio Output Card (Max. 8 cards)
- BNC x 16 (16 stereo pairs. 32 channels)
- 75 ohm BNC
RS-422 data input/output
MFR-16DTIO RS-422 data Input / Output Card (Max. 8 cards)
Data rate: Max. 115.2 kbps
9-pin D-sub (female) x 16
Reference Input BB: 0.429 Vp-p (NTSC)/0.45 Vp-p (PAL) or Tri-level Sync: ±0.3 Vp-p
75Ω BNC x 2, loop-through (Terminate with 75Ω terminator, it unused.)
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ-45 x 2
(For connecting up to 128 RU/GPI units.)
(Second LAN port used in redundant CPU configuration)
PC-LAN 10/100 Base-TX, RJ-45 x 2 (for PC operation)
(Second LAN port used in redundant CPU configuration)
SERIAL RS-232C/RS-422 (Internal switch), 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1
ALARM 9-pin D-sub (female) x 1 (Input: Reset, Output: Power, Fan Alarm)
Temperature 0ºC to 40ºC
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz IN x 2
Consumption 128 x 128 input/output, Dual CPU/Redundant Power Unit (Maximum
Configuration):
100 V AC to 120 V AC: 1000 VA (982 W)
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 946 VA (938 W)
Dimensions 480 (W) x 354 (H) x 402 (D) mm, EIA 8 RU
Weight 50 kg (with full options)
Consumables Power supply unit: Replace every 5 years
Fans: P-1426, P-1429, P-1430, P-1431 Replace every 4 years

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10-1-2. MFR-39RUA
Buttons/Colors 39 buttons (OLED buttons, 7-color)
Displayed in each button (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines)
6 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
Current DEST button, current SRC button, current PAGE display x 2,
Rotary selector
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connections
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 2 (redundant power supply as standard)
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 19 VA (9 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 24 VA (9 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 88(H) x 42(D) mm EIA 2 RU
Weight 3 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

10-1-3. MFR-39RU
Buttons/Colors 39 buttons (LED buttons, 7-color)
Displayed in each button (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines)
10 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
Menu display x 1 (Max. 23 characters x 2 lines) with Rotary selector
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connections
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 2 (redundant power supply as standard)
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 17 VA (9 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 22 VA (11 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 88(H) x 44(D) mm EIA 2 RU
Weight 3 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

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10-1-4. MFR-40RU
Buttons/Colors 40 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
Number of Max. 128 units (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connections
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 VDC Pin-connector x 2 (redundant power supply as standard)
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 10 VA (5 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 15 VA (7 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 44(H) x 42(D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 2 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

10-1-5. MFR-18RUA
Buttons/Colors 18 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
OLED display x 18 (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines, Displayed above each
button) with Rotary selector
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connection
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 2 (redundant power supply as standard)
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 14 VA (6 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 18 VA (6 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 44(H) x 42(D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 2 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

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10-1-6. MFR-18RU
Buttons/Colors 18 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
LCD display x 18 (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines, Displayed above each
button) with Rotary selector
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connection
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
SERVICE RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 2 (redundant power supply as standard)
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 12 VA (6 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 18 VA (8 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 44(H) x 42(D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 2 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

10-1-7. MFR-16RU/16RUD
Buttons/Color 16 buttons (1 color: green), user assignable
Menu Display (Max. 16 characters x 2 lines) (MFR-16RUD only)
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connection
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 1
Consumption MFR-16RU: 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 7 VA (3 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 11 VA (4 W)
MFR-16RUD: 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 8 VA (3 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 11 VA (4 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 44(H) x 34 (D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 1 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

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10-1-8. MFR-16RUTA
Buttons/Color 16 buttons (3 colors: red/green/orange), user assignable
OLED display x 16 (Max. 7 characters x 2 lines, Displayed above each
button)
2 buttons for PAGE control (lit orange)
1 button for LOCK control (lit orange)
Rotary selector
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connection
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC Pin-connector x 1
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 12VA (5W)
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 15VA (6W)
Dimensions 215(W) x 88(H) x 43(D) mm EIA 2 RU, half-rack size
Weight 1 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

10-1-9. MFR-16RUW
Buttons/Color 18 buttons (1 color: green), user assignable
Number of Connection Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 VDC Pin-connector x 1
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 8 VA (3 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 11 VA (3 W)
Dimensions 480(W) x 44(H) x 27 (D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 1 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

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10-1-10. MFR-32RUW
Buttons/Color 34 buttons (1 color: green), user assignable
Number of Connection Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 VDC Pin-connector x 1
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 10 VA (4 W),
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 13 VA (4 W)
Dimensions 480(W) x 44(H) x 27 (D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 1 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

10-1-11. MFR-64RUW
Buttons/Color 64 buttons (1 color: green), user assignable
Number of Connection Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Interfaces
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(For connection to MU. A network hub required for multiple unit
configuration.)
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 VDC Pin-connector x 1
Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 15 VA (7 W)
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 20 VA (8 W)
Dimensions 480(W) x 88(H) x 27(D) mm EIA2RU
Weight 1.5 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years.

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10-1-12. MFR-GPI
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connection
Interface
MFR-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1
(Ethernet hub is needed for Main and multiple unit connections.)
SERVICE RS-232C: 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 (for maintenance)
GPI IN 37-pin D-sub (female) x 4
/TALLY OUT 128-input/output (user assignable)
SERIAL 1-4 RS-232C/422 (selectable): 9-pin D-sub (male) x 4
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12VDC pin connector x 2 (redundant power supply in standard
configuration)
Power Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 8 VA (4 W)
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 13 VA (6 W)
Dimensions 430(W) x 44(H) x 110(D) mm EIA 1 RU
Weight 2 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years

10-1-13. MFR-TALM
Number of Max. 128 (including Main, Remote and GPI units)
Connections
Interface
MFR-LAN 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 x 1
(Ethernet hub is required for Main and multiple unit connections.)
PC-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (for PC or other external devices)
GPI IN 37-pin D-sub (female) x 1
/TALLY OUT 32-input/output (user assignable)
RS-422 9-pin D-sub (male) x 4
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
Power +12 V DC pin connector x 2 (redundant power supplies in standard
configuration)
Power Consumption 100 V AC to 120 V AC: 17 VA (9 W)
200 V AC to 240 V AC: 20 VA (9 W)
Dimensions 212(W) x 44(H) x 161(D) mm EIA 1 RU half size
Weight 2 kg
Consumables AC adaptor: Replace every 5 years

146
 147
480
462
429
37.5

OFF
ON
6.4

POWER 2
101.4

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OFF
354
76.2

ON
POWER 1
101.5

ACTIVE ALARM MESSAGE/MENU ACTIVE ALARM MESSAGE/MENU

37.4

CPU 2 CPU 1
2.3
401.7

1 2 3 4
MFR-LA N
MONITOROUT (SDI )
(CPU1 ) (CPU2 ) (CP U2 ) (CPU1 )
PC-LA N
ALA R M SE RIA L
1 2
RE F I N
IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OU T OU T OU T OU T OU T OU T OU T OU T
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SL O T
3G/H D /SD -SD I I N PU T 3G/H D /SD -SD I OU TPU T
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Rating Label
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
1 2
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

AC100-240V 50/ 60Hz I N

AC100-240V 50/ 60Hz I N
(All dimensions in mm.)
10-2-1. MFR-5000
10-2. External Dimensions
10-2-2. MFR-39RUA
(All dimensions in mm.)

SERVICE
MFR-LAN
1 2
DC12V IN

t 2.3
42

28
16 56 16

51
9

6
REMOTE COMTROL UNIT MFR-39RUA
DEST SRC
POWER

BUSY

LOCK

88
76
SETUP PAGE
A
RESET
B

6
430

462

480

* The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as
shown in the bottom figure above.

10-2-3. MFR-39RU
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V IN

SERVICE
1 2 MFR-LAN
9
44

30

16 56 16
6

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POW ER

BUSY

LOCK
76

88

SETUP
CANCEL

RESET
6

430

462

480
53
9

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-39RU

POW ER

BUSY

LOCK
76

88

SETUP CANCEL

RESET
6

430

462

480

* The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as
shown in the bottom figure above.

148
10-2-4. MFR-40RU
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V IN

SERVICE
1 2 MFR-LAN

51
9

9
42

28
2.3
12 20 12

6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-40RU
POWER

44
32
BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

6
430
462
480

* The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as
shown in the bottom figure above.

10-2-5. MFR-18RUA
(All dimensions in mm.)

SERVICE
MFR-LAN
1 2
DC12V IN
t 2.3
42

28

12 20 12
51
9

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RUA

POWER
44
32

BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET
6

430

462

480

* The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as
shown in the bottom figure above.

149
10-2-6. MFR-18RU
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V IN

SERVICE
1 2 MFR-LAN

9
42

28
2.3
12 20 12

6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

44
32
BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

6
430

462

480

50
9

6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-18RU

POWER

44
32
BUSY SETUP

LOCK RESET

6
430

462

480

* The panel buttons can be fitted within the rack by sliding the rack ears forward to attach as
shown in the bottom figure above.

10-2-7. MFR-16RU
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V IN
MFR-LAN
34

A B
6

M FR-16RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POW ER PAG E A
LO C K PAN L
(HOLD 3S E C)

BUSY SETUP
32

44

PAG E B

LOCK RESET LO C K D EST

(HOLD 3S E C)
6.4

430

462

480

150
10-2-8. MFR-16RUD
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V IN
MFR-LAN

34
A B

6
MFR-16RUD
ENTER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER PAGE A
LOCK PANL
(HOLD 3SEC)
BUSY SETUP

44
CANCEL

32
PAGE B
LOCK RESET LOCK DEST
(HOLD 3SEC)

6.4

6
430

462

480

10-2-9. MFR-16RUTA
(All dimensions in mm.)

3.6
10 195 10

DC12V IN

MFR-LAN
43

10
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-16RUTA

POWER

PAGE A LOCK
BUSY

LOCK

68
88

SETUP

RESET

PAGE B
10

215

151
10-2-10. MFR-16RUW
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC1 2V I N

MFR -LA N

429

27
MFR-16RUW

6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER
1

32

44
BUSY SETUP FUNC T ION

2
LOCK RESET

6
6.4
462

480

10-2-11. MFR-32RUW
(All dimensions in mm.)

DC12V I N

MFR-LA N

429
27

MFR-32RUW
6

REMOT E CONTRO L UNIT

POWER
1
32

44

BUSY SETUP FUNC TION

2
LOCK RESET
6
6.4

462

480

152
10-2-12. MFR-64RUW
(All dimensions in mm.)

RATING LA BE L

DC12V I N

MFR-LA N

429

27
6
REMOTE CO NTROL UNIT MFR-64RUW

POWER

1
BUSY

LOCK
2

76
88
SETUP
FUNCTION

RESET

6. 4

6
462
480

10-2-13. MFR-GPI
(All dimensions in mm.)

153
 10-2-14. MFR-TALM
(All dimensions in mm.)

 If attaching the rack mount brackets (Dual / Single)

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Appendix: Operation Tips
How to use Page buttons
Page navigation functions can be assigned to the front panel buttons on Remote Control Units.
► See Sec. 5-2-2 “Page Function” and Sec. 5-3. “Function Buttons.”
► See [Web-based Control: RU Settings > Assign Function]

 Page Up/Page Down buttons

These buttons allow you to move one page forward/back. If the page reaches to the end, it loops
back to the first page.

Ex) Assign Page Up for Group B to Button 9 in the Web GUI

(1) Click System Settings in the left pane.
(2) Click to select [(RU name]-[Assign Function] in the left pane to display the setting page.
(3) Select 9 under [Button ID].
(4) Select Page under [Function].
(5) Select UP under [Up/Down] and B under [Group].
(6) Click Send to apply settings.

 Page Jump buttons

These buttons allow you to go back and forth between specified pages.

Ex) Assign Page Jump between 3 and 7 for Group B, C and D to Button 1 in the Web GUI
(1) Click to select [(RU name]-[Assign Function] in the left pane to display the setting page.
(2) Select 1 under [Button ID].
(3) Select Page under [Function].
(4) Select Jump under [Up/Down] and enable B, C and D under [Group],
then select 3 under [Fwd] and 7 under [Rev].
(5) Click Send to apply settings.

If HOME is set for [Rev], pressing the button lets you move between the current page and Page.
If you are in Page 3 (Fwd setting), the button label is displayed highlighted.

The MFR-16RUD/39RU/39RUAunits allow you to assign functions to buttons by front panel

operation.
► For default page buttons on the RU front panel, see Sec. 2-6-1 “Front Panel.”
► For MFR-16RUD units, see Sec. 5-2-2. “Page Function.”
► For MFR-39RU units, see Sec. 5-4-3-4. “PAGE MODE”, 5-4-3-5. “PAGE ASSIGN” and
5-4-3-12. “BUTTON ASSIGN.”
► For MFR-39RUA units, see Sec. 5-4-4-4. “BUTTON ASSIGN” and 5-4-4-10. “PAGE.”

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 Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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