The MCC-8004 Series of Multiviewers is a leader in the Video Monitor Wall market. You can display up to 120 video inputs on a single display group. Combine digital and analog video (composite, SDI, or component), audio (balanced or unbalanced), HD video (HD-SDI or component), and computer signals (DVI / VGA) on one display.
Plus, the MCC-8004 series offers flexible scalability giving you unlimited expansion possibilities. A simple system can start with a quad-split, and as your requirements grow you can simply add more modules.
The MCC-8004 offers an integrated on-screen display (OSD) which includes on-screen labels, borders, alarms, optional audio meters as well as Asian and European character support. The input windows can also be resized and moved freely for a truly customized display.
MCC-8004 modules can be cascaded with the VCC-8000 and the ACC-8000 to accommodate highly complex monitoring applications.
ARCHITECTURE
Each module is autonomous -- In case one module is lost, only the corresponding 4 input signals are lost. Plus, the analog part of the cascaded DVI-I signals are automatically bypassed (internal relays). The control cascade is RS-485, therefore control connection is still
established. This strategy requires that the display has a DVI-I input with automatic change-over in between the digital and analog version of the signal -- Alternatively, a monitor with a separate DVI-D and VGA inputs with automatic input signal detection and change-over
would also do the job. The drawing to the right illustrates that a spare module can be added for redundancy. If the corresponding 4 input signals are routed to the spare module and a corresponding Avitech configuration preset is recalled, then a module failure will not cause a loss of displayed sources. Status of modules is available through GPI contacts or SNMP proxy agent to a Network Management system that based on the availability of scripts would recall router
configuration salvos and Avitech presets.
The DVI output of the last module of each group is feeding the monitor. The VGA output of the last module of each group is also connected to the background input of the first module of the other group. During normal operation the input of the first module of each group is disabled (switched to default black background).
In case one monitor fails, a preset combining all the inputs of both groups can be recalled (e.g. using the SCP panel) through the looping cable. In case the other monitor fails, another preset addressing this situation can be recalled. The same concept can be extended to more than two groups.
MODULES
Modules include:
MCC Back Panel
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
VIDEO
The standard MCC-8004 module has 4 video inputs via BNC connectors. MCC modules can run as a stand alone quad split or can be cascaded to accommodate more inputs to create a virtual monitor wall. The 4 inputs can be composite, SD-SDI, or HD-SDI. Any window on the screen can be moved and sized freely, including full screen.
AUDIO
Inputs can be in either 4 pairs of analog stereo or balanced/unbalanced AES/EBU. Digital embedded audio can also be extracted from the SD-SDI video stream. AES/EBU monitoring output allows you to monitor any audio sources with an external device.
COMMUNICATION
There are 3 different communication protocols for the MCC-8004. The auto-detect IP port (no cross-over cable necessary for direct connect) can be used to connect to any controller/PC for Cosmos or Galaxy communication. The RS232 port supports an open ASCII protocol for 3rd party control interface. The RS485 port is reserved for cascading with other modules.
INTERNAL FLASH MEMORY
Internal flash memory stores up to 30 presets, which can be recalled by Cosmos, Galaxy, or simple control panel , as well as 3rd party control systems.
KEY FEATURES
| • | Auto-detect HD / SD-SDI / composite (PAL/NTSC) |
| • | Output Resolution up to 1600 x 1200 / 1920 x 1080 / 1920 x 1200 |
| • | Up to 26 internal presets |
| • | On-screen labels, borders, alarms |
| • | Built-in digital clock (supports NTP) |
| • | Optional Audio Meters for Embedded Audio with phase AES (balanced / unbalanced), analog audio |
| • | 8 GPI ports for tally or alarms |
| • | Auto-detect aspect ratio 16x9 and 4x3 |
| • | Supports Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) |
| • | Supports direct TSL Tally / UMD Interface |
| • | Can be cascaded with VCC-8000, ACC-8000 |
| • | Compatible with both Cosmos and Galaxy Control Software |
| • | Dimension: 1 RU, 48.3cm W x 25.4cm D |
| • | Weight: 3.6 Kgs. |
| • | Power: <30W |
| • | Communication via IP or RS-232 |
Markets & Applications
| Professional AV | Security & Surveillance | Broadcast |
| Houses of Worship Command & Control Live Digital Signage & Advertising Distance Education Video Conferencing Corporate Rental & Staging Special Events Medical Operating Rooms Medical Observation / Education Remote Monitoring |
CCTV Government Facilities Law Enforcement Prisons & Correctional Facilities Corporate Surveillance Residential Surveillance Courtrooms Traffic Management |
Live Production Mobile (OB) Vans Playout & Master Control Network Control Centers Satellite Transmission Sites Playout Automation Newsroom Automation Rental Flypacks Radio Broadcast Automation Multichannel Radio Broadcast |
Avitech Resources
Connection Diagrams - Link to webpages
Galaxy Software - please download latest version form Avitech's Website
MCC-8000 Series Quick Start Guide with Galaxy Software - Download PowerPoint
Serial Debuggin Tools - Download zip
Three handy little programs for checking UMD, Sony Tally or anything that send serial.
Timecode Manual - Download PDF
485 Pin outs - Download PDF
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Revised: Aug 2007.
