# Hardware Connections & Specs

## Connection Ports

All connection ports are located on the rear panel of the device.

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#### 1. Power - Barrel Jack (optional)

**Optional Power Supply**: If you are using the MVP without a computer (standalone), or if your computer's USB ports are underpowered, use the included DC power adapter.

#### 2. MIDI Input (5-Pin DIN)

Standard 5-pin MIDI input for connecting MIDI controllers, pedalboards, or any other MIDI equipment directly to the MVP.

#### 3. Ethernet Port

A gigabit connection used for lighting and network control:

* **Art-Net**: Outputs lighting data to Art-Net nodes. Up to **16 universes** (8,192 channels).
* **RTP-MIDI**: Allows control of the MVP over a local network ([Network MIDI](/5.-triggering/network-midi-rtp-midi-setup.md)).
* **UI Access**: Access the MVP interface from any device on the same network.

#### 4. HDMI Output

Supports video displays up to **4K resolution**. Connect this directly to your monitor, projector, or video wall processor.

#### 5. HOST Port (USB-C)

This is the primary connection for computer-based setups. A single USB-C cable handles three functions simultaneously:

* **Power**: Powers the MVP via USB bus power.
* **MIDI**: The MVP appears as a class-compliant MIDI device on your computer (no drivers required).
* **UI Access**: Provides access to the MVP web interface. Once connected, open a browser and navigate to `http://mvp.local`.

#### 6. USB-A Ports (x2)

Connect external peripherals to control the MVP:

* **USB MIDI Controllers**: Any class-compliant MIDI device (Akai APC Mini, Launchpad, drum pads, etc.).
* **USB Keyboards**: Trigger video and lighting cues via keystrokes. See [USB Keyboard Triggering](/5.-triggering/usb-keyboards-hid.md).

#### 7. Audio In (LTC)

3.5mm (1/8") audio input. Accepts a Linear Timecode (LTC) audio signal for synchronizing video and lighting playback to an external timecode source. See [LTC Setup](/4.-timecode-setup/ltc-audio-timecode-setup.md).

#### 8. Storage: 100GB

Enough space for more than 10 hours of high-quality 4K video or 27 hours of 1080p content.

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## Device Status Indicators

Your MVP has two front-panel indicators that give you at-a-glance feedback:

* **Status Display** -- A color display that shows all connection info, trigger activity during performance, and a live timecode clock during timecode playback. It switches views automatically.
* **Status LED** -- A dual-color LED (blue/red) that indicates the current operating mode and flashes on triggers.

> For full details on what each display view shows and all LED behaviors, see [System Settings](/6.-configuration/system-settings.md).

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## Supported Codecs & Formats

| Codecs                        | File Types                                 | Max Resolution          |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------- |
| H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, MJPEG | .mp4, .mov, .m4v, .mkv, .webm, .jpg, .jpeg | 4K/30fps or 1080p/60fps |

See [Supported File Formats](/8.-reference/supported-video-formats.md) for full details.

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## Related Pages

* [What's Included](/1.-getting-started/whats-included.md) -- Box contents
* [The User Interface (UI)](/1.-getting-started/the-user-interface-ui.md) -- Browser access


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