Solutions MS-41Q Quadview Video Processor
Notices
- This MSolutions product contains electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
- The transmission distances of data over Cat cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6 EIA/ TIA-568B termination (T568B) of cables is recommended for optimal performance. To minimise interference of unshielded twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable, do not run the Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close parallel proximity to mains power cables.
- Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed unit, or an MSolutions approved replacement. Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- MSolutions reserves the right to change the specifications of this unit without prior notice. As a result of this, physical representations or graphical elements contained within this user guide may not be accurate
Introduction
The Quadview Video Processor is a simple, cost-effective video scaler designed to enable a true 4K@60Hz UHD, HD, SD video display device, virtually handling any input resolution up to 4K@60Hz. It provides 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.
Key Features
- 4K@60 display output which does full screen/PIP/POP/quadview
- 6 pre-defined screen layouts and extra 8 customized screen layouts which can be modified easily anytime by user
- Input resolution up to 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling.
- Output resolution up to 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling
- Upscaling up to 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling
- Deep Color and HDCP 1.4 / 2.2
- Fast switching between input channels or screen layout modes
- Rotation R90o/ L90o or flip output in full screen layout
- Stereo audio output
- Front panel button, IR remote control, RS232/TELNET
- User friendly Web UI control
- USB port firmware upgrade
Specifications
The Quadview Video Processor is a simple, cost-effective video scaler designed to enable a true 4K@60Hz UHD, HD, SD video display device, virtually handling any input resolution up to 4K@60Hz. It provides 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.
| Product hardware information | |
| System structure | Pure hardware |
| Startup | <12 seconds |
| Input/Output | |
| Input | 4 x HDMI 2.0 with locking |
| Output | 1 x HDMI 2.0 with locking |
| Image Processing | |
| Display mode | Full screen, Quad view, PIP, POP |
| Max input resolution | Up to 3840 x 2160@60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling |
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Input resolutions |
3840×2160 – 60Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 25Hz
1920×1080 – 60Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 25Hz 1280×720 – 60Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 25Hz 720×480 – 60Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 25Hz 480i, 576i – 24Hz to 60 Hz |
| Output color format | 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
| Max output resolution | Up to 4K @60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling |
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Output resolutions |
4096 x 2160p – 60Hz
3840×2160 – 60Hz, 50Hz, 30Hz, 25Hz 3440×1440 – 60Hz 1920×1080 – 60Hz, 50Hz 1920×1200 – 60Hz, 50Hz 1600×1200 – 60Hz 2048×2048 – 57Hz 1280×720 – 60Hz 640×480 – 60Hz |
| Output color format | 4:4:4 |
| Output color depth | 8 bpc (24 bit/px) |
| Scaler | Scaling up to 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 color sampling and downscaling as well |
| Video bandwidth | Up to 18 Gbps |
| HDMI compliance | HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 |
| HDCP compliance | HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 |
| Control Methods | |
| Front panel buttons | 4 x select HDMI 1,2,3,4 input and/or audio, 6 x display layout, 1 x Audio Selection, 1 x Panel lock, 1x Standby |
| IR | 1 x IR remote control |
| RS 232 / Telnet | 1 x D9 Female Connector |
| Ethernet port | 1 x RJ45 |
| Web UI | Browser / Compatible with third party control system |
| Stability | |
| Running time | 24/7 365 days |
| Firmware | |
| Possible upgrade | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| LED Indicator | |
| INPUT | Blue backlight |
| OUTPUT | Blue backlight |
| PANEL LOCK | Blue backlight |
| STANDBY on | Red backlight |
| STANDBY off | Green backlight |
| Power | |
| Internal power supply | DC 12V/2A, locking barrel connector |
| Power consumption | 15W |
| Power adaptor | Universal power adaptor |
| Environment | |
| Operating temperature | 0ºC ~ 45ºC |
| Operating humidity | 20% ~ 90% RH |
| Storage temperature | -20ºC ~ 60ºC |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 440.4 x 230 x 45 mm (L x W x H, standard 1U) |
| Fixing components | Rear bracket, footpad and screws |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
Product Appearance
| No. | Feature | Description |
| 1 | Rack Mount Bracket | Attach the bracket to the left side of the system chassis for rack mount installation |
| 2 | Front Panel | Control Quadview Video Processor or directly via the front panel push Buttons |
| 3 | Rear Panel | Connect Video and Audio signal via rear panel input connectors |
| 4 | System Chassis | Black metal housing and the size is 1 rack unit |
| 5 | Rack Mount Bracket | Attach the bracket to the right side of the system chassis for rack mount installation |
Product Appearance – Front Panel
Product Appearance – Rear Panel
| No. | Feature | Description | |
| 1 | OUTPUT | HDMI | Connect to the HDMI display device, connector on rear panel with locking |
| 2 |
INPUT |
HDMI1 | Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear panel with locking |
| 3 | HDMI2 | Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear panel with locking | |
| 4 | HDMI3 | Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear panel with locking | |
| 5 | HDMI4 | Connect to the HDMI source, , connector on rear panel with locking | |
| 6 | AUDIO OUT | Connect to the audio amplifier (Connectivity: L-G-R) | |
| 7 | ETHERNET | Connect to PC, NB or other Controllers through IP network | |
| 8 | RS232/TELNET | Connect to PC, NB or other Controllers | |
| 9 | USB | Attach a USB flash drive for firmware upgrade | |
| 10 | 12V DC | Connect to the 12V/2A power supply, connector on rear panel with locking | |
| 11 | POWER ON/OFF | Power switch for turn ON or OFF the Quadview Video Processor | |
Product Appearance – IR Remote Control
Please see Appendix 1.
Installation – Wiring Diagram
Do the following steps for device connections:
- a. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI 1 input connector.
- b. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI 2 input connector.
- c. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI 3 input connector.
- d. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI 4 input connector.
- e. Connect the HDMI output connector to a HDMI display device
- f. Connect the audio output connector to the audio amplifier, as required.
- g. Connect the 12V/2A adapter to 12V DC connector.
Installation – Rack Mount
Take the following steps to attach the two brackets to the system chassis and install into rack:
- a. Remove all cables and power supply before mounting the Quadview Video Processor in the rack
- b. Place the system chassis on a sturdy surface
- c. Attach bracket to the left side of the system chassis by using the screw driver and four screws
- d. Attach the other bracket to the right side of the system chassis by using the screw driver and four screws
- e. Use tape measure and level to ensure that the supporting shelf and the chassis are installed straight and level
- f. Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed.
- g. Slide the unit into the rack and position using the attached L brackets so that the slots in the brackets are positioned over the appropriate mounting holes in the side rails of the rack
- h. Securely fasten the unit into the rack by using the four screws which are supplied with the rack mount kit, installing two of the screws on each side of the unit. Use a screw driver to tighten the screws on each side of the unit.
Configurations
- Front Panel Buttons: Please see Page 8.
- Remote Control: Please see Page 10
Configurations – Web UI
You can connect the Ethernet directly from PC to Quadview Video Process. Please do the following steps to configure your PC Ethernet setting:
Directly Connect to PC via Ethernet Cable
- a. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
- b. Click “Change Adapter Settings”
- c. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click “Change Settings” of this connection. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window for the selected network adapter.
- d. Highlight the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
- e. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window is relevant to your IT system.
- f. Select “Use the following IP Address for static IP address” and fill in the details. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.202).
- g. Subnet mask fills in 255.255.255.0.
- h. Click “OK”.
- i. After doing steps a. through h. successfully, you can click into Web UI by typing the 192.168.1.202 IP address in IE or Chrome.
Ethernet Hub or Router
At first, please follow the above section (a through i) and open web browser. Then follow the instructions below to set the Ethernet type to DHCP. You can connect the Ethernet port of the Quadview Video Processor to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector.
System Setting Page in Web UI
| No. | Feature | Description | |
| 1 |
System |
FW version | System firmware version |
| MAC addr. | MAC address of Quadview Video Processor | ||
| 2 | Reboot | Reboot Quadview Video Processor | |
| Upgrade | FW Upgrade button | ||
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3 |
Network |
Ethernet Type |
Change the network type to Static IP or DHCP
Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
Multi View Page in Web UI
| No. | Feature | Description | |
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1 |
Output Setting |
Resolution* |
Select output resolution Auto
4096 x 2160p 60Hz 3840 x 2160p 60Hz 3840 x 2160p 50Hz 3840 x 2160p 30Hz 3840 x 2160p 25Hz 3840 x 1080p 60Hz 3840 x 1080p 30Hz 3840 x 1076p 60Hz 3440 x 1440 60Hz 2048 x 2048 57Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 1920 x 1080 50Hz 1920 x 1200 60Hz 1920 x 1200 50Hz 1600 x 1200 60Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 640 x 480 60Hz |
| Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. | |||
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2 |
Audio Source |
Select audio output source 1: HDMI1 (default)
2: HDMI2 3: HDMI3 4: HDMI4 5: Mute Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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3 |
Full Screen Setting* |
Flip |
Flip video display in full screen mode 1: On
2: Off (default) Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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4 |
Rotate |
Rotate video display in full screen mode 1: Off (default)
2: L90o 3: R90o Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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5 |
Color Setting |
Color Setting |
Modify color setting 1: 50 (default)
2: 0~100 Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
| No. | Feature | Description | |
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6 |
Layout Setting |
Pre-defined* |
Select display layout type on monitor 1: Layout A (default, full screen)
2: Layout B 3: Layout C 4: Layout D 5: Layout E 6: Layout F Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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7 |
Window Info. |
Main Screen: Window A
Sub Screen: Window B, Window C, Window D Window A input source: HDMI1 (default) Window B input source: HDMI2 (default) Window C input source: HDMI3 (default) Window D input source: HDMI4 (default) Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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8 |
Layout Setting |
Layout A Gear icon |
Select Input Source 1: HDMI1 (default)
2: HDMI2 3: HDMI3 4: HDMI4 |
| No. | Feature | Description | |
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9 |
Layout Setting |
Custom * |
Select display custom layout type on monitor
Press “Confirm” after setting has finished or press “Cancel” to ignore the modification. |
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10 |
Layout Setting |
Window ** |
Window Information in upper left side of the window.
1. Window name: Window A, B, C and D 2. Blue mark: Indicates the Input source (it can be changed in “Gear icon”). 3. Orange mark: Indicates the display layer. The Window A to D position can be moved when clicking mouse left button. The size of Window A to D can be modified when moving mouse cursor to right or bottom of the window corner. |
| Adjustment Bar(Position and window size) | Control Position and Window Size adjustment bar to set window position and size. | ||
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11 |
Gear icon |
-Label: Define Windows name
-Select Input Source 1: HDMI1 (default) 2: HDMI2 3: HDMI3 4: HDMI4 |
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| 12 | x icon | Press to close the window. | |
| 13 | Open/Close Window | Press to open or close the window. | |
- Please see Appendix 1
- “Orange mark”: layer definition
Load Default in Web UI
Load Default in Web UI
Press to load default setting in Web UI.
Configurations – RS232/TELNET
Serial Port Settings
Apply the following settings to set up the serial port communication.
- Baud rate: 115200
- Data bits: 8
- Stop bits: 1
- Parity: None
Commands
| Command | Description | Parameter |
| SPOW 0/1 | Set the unit power on/off | 0=off, 1=on |
| RPOW | Show power state | |
| 0: Auto | ||
| 1: 3840 x 2160p 60Hz | ||
| 2: 3840 x 2160p 30Hz | ||
| 3: 1920 x 1080 60Hz | ||
| 4: 1280 x 720 60Hz | ||
| 5: 640 x 480 60Hz | ||
| 6: 3840 x 2160p 50Hz | ||
| 7: 3840 x 2160p 25Hz | ||
| 8: 4096 x 2160p 60Hz | ||
| SRES 0~14 | Set output resolution | 9: 1920 x 1200 60Hz |
| 10: 1600 x 1200 60Hz | ||
| 11: 1920 x 1200 50Hz | ||
| 12: 1920 x 1080 50Hz | ||
| 13: 2048 x 2048 57Hz | ||
| 14: 3440 x 1440 60Hz | ||
| 15: 3840 x 1076p 60Hz | ||
| 16: 3840 x 1080p 60Hz | ||
| 17: 3840 x 1080p 30Hz | ||
| RRES | Show output resolution | |
| SIOSDD 0~2 | Onscreen information display | 0: off
1: always on |
| *INFO OSD won’t be shown if NO VIDEO INPUT window message displays. | 2: show 5 sec. | |
| SPROMPT 1/0 | Set “NO VIDEO INPUT” OSD message | 1 = ON, 0 = OFF |
| SBRI N | Set brightness | N=0~100
default 50 |
| RBRI | Show brightness | |
| SCON N | Set contrast | N=0~100
default 50 |
| RCON | Show contrast | |
| SSAT N | Set saturation | N=0~100
default 50 |
| RSAT | Show saturation | |
| Command | Description | Parameter |
| SHUE N | Set hue | N=0~100,
default 50 |
| RHUE | Show hue | |
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SIMRE 0~4 |
Reset color settings to default |
0 = all |
| 1 = brightness | ||
| 2 = contrast | ||
| 3 = saturation | ||
| 4 = hue | ||
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SIN2CH N M |
Set input source M to window N. |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| input source M=1~4, 1:HDMI1, 2:HDMI2, 3:HDMI3,
4:HDMI4 |
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SHSIZE N M3 |
Set window horizontal size |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| horizontal size M=30~240 | ||
| RHSIZE3 | Show window horizontal size | |
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SVSIZE N M3 |
Set image vertical size |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| vertical size M=30~120 | ||
| RVSIZE3 | Show window vertical size | |
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SHPOS N M3 |
Set window horizontal position |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| position M=0~210 |
| RHPOS3 | Show window horizontal position | |
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SVPOS N M3 |
Set window vertical position |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| position M=0~90 | ||
| RVPOS3 | Show window vertical position | |
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SWIN N M [M M M]3 |
Set window on/off. Use N=0 to set all windows in one command when using custom layout |
window N=0~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D 0: all windows |
| M=0~1,
0: off, 1: on |
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| Command | Description | Parameter |
| RWIN3 | Show window states | |
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SPRI N M |
Set window layer priority. Window A is fixed to bottom and cannot be changed. |
window N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D |
| layer priority M=2~4, 2 = layer 3
3 = layer 2 4 = upper |
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| RPRI3 | Show window layer priority | |
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SRECALL 1~10 |
Set layout |
1 = layout A, 2 = layout B, 3 = custom 1,
4 = custom 2, 5 = custom 3, 6 = custom 4, 7 = custom 5, 8 = custom 6, 9 = custom 7, 10 = custom 8 |
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SROTATE 0~41 |
Set video rotation. Select full screen mode before rotation |
0 = rotate off, 1 = L90,
2 = R90, 3 = Flip on, 4 = Flip off |
| RROTATE | Show video rotation state | |
| SIPM 0/14 | Set IP mode | 0=DHCP, 1=static, |
| RIPM | Show IP mode | |
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SIPADD N M X Y5 |
Set IP address |
192 168 1 202
N=0~255, M=0~255, X=0~255, Y=0~255 |
| RIPADD | Show IP address | |
| SMAADD N M X Y5 | Set subnet mask | 255 255 255 0 |
| N=0~255, M=0~255, X=0~255, Y=0~255 | ||
| RMAADD | Show subnet mask | |
| SGAADD N M X Y5 | Set gateway address | N=0~255, M=0~255, X=0~255, Y=0~255 |
| RGAADD | Show gateway address | |
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IPCONFIG6 |
Show network settings.
This command can also be used to set all network settings in one command |
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| Command | Description | Parameter |
| DEFAULT | Reset the unit to factory defaults | |
| SMUTE 0/1 | Mute/Unmute audio | 0=unmute, 1=mute |
| RMUTE | Show mute state | |
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SAUDIO N |
Set audio source |
audio source N=1~4, 1 = HDMI1
2 = HDMI2 3 = HDMI3 4 = HDMI4 |
| RAUDIO | Show audio source | |
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SWICORE3 |
Reset all window settings to default layout |
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| RFW | Show firmware version | |
| REBOOT | Reboot system | |
| READEDID | Read EDID info. from sink device | |
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SWATTS |
Set window attributes. A list of parameters separated by space shall be provided. (w1 h1 w2 h2 w3 h3 w4 h4 x1
y1 x2 y2 x3 y3 x4 y4) |
w1~w4: horizontal size h1~h4: vertical size x1~x4: horizontal position
y1~y4: vertical position |
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SASPECT N |
SET ASPECT MODE |
N=0~2
0: full (default) 1: aspect 2: 1by1 |
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SBF N |
SET BORDER |
N=0~1
0: disable (default) 1: enable |
| RASPECT | SHOW ASPECT MODE AFTER COMMAND | |
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SBFC N |
SET BORDER COLOR |
N=0~9
0: white (default) 1: grey 2: yellow 3: blue 4: green |
| 5: red
6: purple 7: orange 8: pink 9: black |
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| RBF | SHOW BORDER STATUS | |
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SHP N |
Turn HDCP On/Off |
N=0,1
0: HDCP Off 1: HDCP On |
| Notes:
1. Please see Appendix 1 for limitations. 2. This command only works on layout A(single full screen) and custom layout. 3. This command only works on custom layout. 4. If Quadview video processor is going to be removed from a DHCP network, change IP mode to static IP before removing the device from the network. 5. Only use this command when IP mode is static. 6. These command formats are also available. (use space to separate parameters) IPCONFIG <IP> IPCONFIG <IP> <subnet> IPCONFIG <IP> <subnet> <gateway> (e.g., IPCONFIG 192 168 1 202 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1) |
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Package Contents
- 1 x Quadview Video Processor
- 1 x Remote Control
- 1 x DC 12V/2A output power adapter
- 2 x Rack Mount Bracket
- 4 x Rubber Pad
- 1 x Screws bag
- 1 x User manual
Appendix 1: Function NA List
| Input Resolution |
Layout A |
Layout B |
Custom Layout | Output Resolution |
Layout A |
Layout B |
Custom Layout |
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4K60 |
Rotate NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
4K60 |
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4K30 |
Rotate NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
4K30 |
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1080p |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
1080p |
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720p |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
720p |
HDMI Output NA |
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480p |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
Rotate NA Flip NA |
480p |
HDMI Output NA |
HDMI Output NA |
Documents / Resources
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Solutions MS-41Q Quadview Video Processor [pdf] User Guide MS-41Q Quadview Video Processor, MS-41Q, Quadview Video Processor, Video Processor, Processor |
