FOR-A MFR-3000 User Manual

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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.

FOR-A MFR-3000 Specifications

General

Brand	FOR-A
Model	MFR-3000
Category	Switch
Language	English