XVS-8000

Sony's IP Live Production System enables efficient, flexible workflows with support—via 100G based IP interface boards—for the SMPTE ST 2110 Media Transport and AMWA NMOS Control and Management Layer standards. While conventional systems require multiple cabling types to carry various signals (video, audio, reference, metadata, and control data), SMPTE ST 2110 requires only a single network cable connection through standard network switches. The 100G IP board supports input or output conversion. Remote monitoring with SNMP Agent Software is also available.

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

The XVS-8000 can be freely configured to suit specific needs in terms of operation, resolution, frame rate, number of inputs/outputs, number of M/E banks, and more.

5 M/E functionality enables you to operate with different video formats per M/E, allowing 4K and HD simultaneous operation.

Up to 40 inputs and up to 12 assignable outputs are configurable depending on operational needs. Additional format converter outputs* and 2 channels of multi-viewer are also available.* The number of additional Format Converter outputs depends on format selection, from 4 to 16.

Support for resource sharing enables a flexible and efficient production environment, with a single processor configurable to perform multiple disparate tasks. Processing features such as inputs/outputs and mix effect banks can be allocated to different control panels either within or outside the facility, providing the ultimate in scalable local and/or remote operations.

4K 2160p (2SI/SQD) / 59.94, 50
4K 2160PsF (1.5G quad-link) / 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
1080p Level-A / 59.94, 50
1080i / 59.94, 50
1080PsF / 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
720p / 59.94, 50

The XVS-8000 switcher allows up-/down-/cross-/level conversion between 4K, HD, and SD using optional format converter board XKS-8460, as well as the 100G IP, 12G SDI, or 3G-SDI input boards. These options provide up- and down-conversion between 4K (2160p) and HD (1080p, 1080i), between HD (1080p, 1080i, and 720p) and SD (480i and 576i), cross-conversion between 4K 2SI and 4K SQD, and between 1080i and 720p.

SDR to HDR conversion (or vise versa) for source input is supported on 12G-SDI input board by an optional license. The HDRC channel assignment and HDRC parameter settings are available by operational menu. (Upgrade required)

Eight keyers in HD or four keyers in 4K on individual M/E cards permit sophisticated layering techniques. Each keyer has its own auto-transition control separately from the main fader, allowing insertion or removal of keys on an individual basis with dissolves or wipes, or DME wipes.* All full keyers with 2.5D resizer and chroma key are available in both 4K and HD, as well as additional Sub Keyers* with linear and luminance key in 4K.

*Sub Keyer is an additional keyer which allows linear and luminance keying for 4K content. In the new Mix Effect board XKS-8215, all keyers will be full keyer.

Using the advanced mix effect modes in the XVS-8000, one bank can be configured to control not only the main M/E output, but also a sub mix from that M/E. This Multi Program 2 mode is perfect for producing multiple outputs of the same event, for example, "clean" and "dirty" feeds of a soccer match from within the same M/E.

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

Fine key technology allows precise adjustment of key positions and border widths on a sub-pixel level within the range of 8H on these switchers. For additional power and user convenience, the XVS-8000 also features Sony's unique Processed Key mode and DME-link function.

4K CG wipe is available, together with audio. The processor has an enhanced frame memory system, with instant recall of up to 1,250 frames (equivalent to an approx. 20 seconds) available as source in 4K. Additionally, more frames are available from the embedded capacity SSD.

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

Color correction (CCR) is available on every aux output as standard. CCR is also available for inputs where the format conversion is available.

Macros are extremely useful in live environments when time is critical and there is no tolerance for making operational mistakes. Using the FlexiPad module, or the UTIL/ShotBox module, users can simply record operational sequences, then store and assign them to any desired button. Not only can macros record complex panel operational sequences, but menu operation can also be recorded as a Menu macro. Macros can be edited either directly from the control panel or by using the touch-screen menu display.
Software version 3.4 or later, multiple macros can run simultaneously.

Up to four channels in HD or two channels in 4K of 3D DMEs, not only 3D linear effects but 3D non-linear effects, for 4K system is available via new 4K DME option boards.

External devices such as video servers and graphics systems can be controlled using MKS-X7700 or MKS-X2700 device control units via RS-422 and IP. The system supports a variety of remote protocols including VDCP, Odetics, AMP and Rosstalk.

The XVS-8000 provides an intelligent, multifunctional tally system that seamlessly integrates switcher and router tally functions via parallel tally ports, serial tally ports, and IP ports. Multiple on-air and recording tallies can easily be programmed on the switcher system so that even complex tally requirements are accommodated. Extra parallel tally ports can be obtained simply by adding tally boards to the MKS-X7700 or by using the MKS-X2700.

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

Up to four control panels can be connected to further increase production options.

The XVS Series switcher can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using Virtual Panel, Virtual Menu, and Virtual Shot Box web applications. Virtual Panel is a GUI version of the control panel which can be easily configured to suit user preferences. In Virtual Shot Box, buttons and functions are customizable to allow assignment of macro, snapshot, shot box, XPT switching, and other functions as you wish, whereas the operational menus on the Menu Panel MKS-X7011 can be utilized in the Virtual Menu application by which the engineering operation can be free.
These applications can be used on a PC or a tablet* with a web browser and network connection.
*Tablet PC is not recommended for Virtual Panel.

There are many possibilities using these applications. For example, Virtual Shot Box can be used with the control panel as additional shot box buttons, or assist the main switcher operator from any location. In addition, the anchor or talent can use it themselves, switching on-air images from a sports arena, and more.

For customers needing scalable and flexible systems in multi-studio and remote setups, the XVS series switcher is capable of supporting network routing function to enable multiple LAN/WAN network connectivity. This allows remote operation capabilities by connecting the processor and the panel over Layer 3 network. The control panel can be located at a remote site away from the processor to support remote production over a long distance.
With optional Virtual Panel, Virtual Menu, and Virtual Shot Box software, the XVS Series switcher can be configured to best fit for remote production. (Upgrade required)