The V-MD171XN includes Composite and Component loop-through, Status Display, False Color Filter, Markers, Freeze Function, Color Temperature Presets, RGB Gain / Bias Adjust, Pixel-to-Pixel, Blue Gun, Hard Tally, user-definable function buttons, and more. A variety of modules will become available including the availability of 3G/HD/SDI with loop-through, Fiber-Optic input/output modules, and more.

The V-MD171XN can be used as a standalone monitor without the rack ears attached or mounted in any standard EIA 19 equipment rack. The attached rack ears can be angled to provide the user control over the viewing angle. A VESA standard 75mm hole pattern also allows custom mounting installations. Alternately, the V-MD171XN can be used in a desktop configuration with optional stand (Marshall part number V-ST15).