7
Location and Function of Parts
Rear Panel
a TALLY/GPI OUT (output) 1 to 18, 19 to 36, 37 to 
54 connectors (D-sub 37-pin) (MKS-8701)
Output tally data created with the center control panel of 
the MVS-8000 system to parallel relay contacts points. 
These connectors can also be used as GPI output ports.
Output settings are made on the center control panel of the 
MVS-8000 system.
The number of outputs differs depending on the number of 
MKS-8701 Tally/GPI Output Boards installed in the unit.
b TALLY/GPI IN (input) 1 to 34, 35 to 68, 69 to 102 
connectors (D-sub 37-pin)
Input the following signals as tally or GPI parallel input.
• Parallel relay signals from connected devices with 
parallel tally output functions.
• Parallel signals containing data such as Enable/Disable 
settings for each tally group
• GPI trigger signals
Input settings are made on the center control panel of the 
MVS-8000 system.
c PERIPH (peripheral) connector (RJ-45)
This connector can be connected to the central control 
panel of the MVS-8000 system with a cross cable to enable 
communications with the center control panel. 
CAUTION
When you connect the PERIPH connector of the unit to 
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent 
malfunction due to radiation noise.
Note
An Ethernet switch is required to connect two MKS-
8700s.
For information about Ethernet switches that can be used 
in an MVS system, contact your Sony service 
representative. 
For detailed information about setting up the Ethernet 
switch, refer to the documentation supplied with the 
switch.
d SERIAL TALLY 1 and 2 connectors (D-sub 9 pin, 
RS-422A)
Output tally data created with the center control panel of 
the MVS-8000 system, using the SWITCHER protocol.
TALLY/GP1  IN69-102
TALLY/GP1  OUT37-54
TALLY/GP1  OUT37-54
TALLY/GP1  OUT37-54
REMOTE6
REMOTE6
REMOTE5
REMOTE5
REMOTE4
REMOTE4
REMOTE3
REMOTE3
REMOTE2
REMOTE2
REMOTE1
REMOTE1
TALLY/GP1  IN35-68
TALLY/GP1  OUT19-36
TALLY/GP1  OUT19-36
TALLY/GP1 OUT19-36
TALLY/GP1  IN1-34
SERIAL TALLY1
SERIAL TALLY2
-AC IN
U
PERIPH
TALLY/GP1  OUT1-18
TALLY/GP1  OUT1-18
TALLY/GP1  OUT1-18
REF IN
B
A
1TALLY/GPI OUT 1 to 18, 19 to 36, 37 to 54 connectors
 a)
2 TALLY/GPI IN 1 to 34, 35 to 68, 69 to 
102 connectors 
3PERIPH connector
4 SERIAL TALLY 1 and 2 
connector 
5REF IN connectors
6U terminal
7- AC IN A and B connectors
8REMOTE 1 to 6 connectors 
a)
a) This figure shows the rear panel when option boards (MKS-
8701 and MKS-8702) are installed in the MKS-8700.