MINI 6 CHANNEL MULTI-FORMAT VIDEO SWITCHER
USING THE UNIT SAFELY Before using this unit, please read below warning and precautions which provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Besides, to assure that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read below manual. This manual should be saved and kept on hand for further convenient reference. Warning And Cautions ※ To avoid falling or damage, please do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
CONTENTS 1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................2 1.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2. Main Features............................................................................................................................................. 2 2. INTERFACES............
1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview VS0601 is a miniature design metal housing 6-channel SDI/HDMI multi-format video switcher that allows video switching, audio mixing, and different transition effects. Inputs signal is auto-detected while for PGM output can be scaled, which can be compatible with more different equipment and more flexible. With cost effective price, it will be your perfect choice for various events production applications etc. 1.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.1. Rear Interfaces 1 GPIO (for tally) 2 LAN (for update) 3 3.5mm AUDIO IN/OUT 4 AUDIO OUT 5 AUDIO IN 6 HDMI PGM OUT 7 HDMI &SDI MULTIVEW OUT 8 SDI AUX OUT 9 SDI PGM OUT 10 SDI IN 11 HDMI IN 12 DC 12V 13 Power Switch 2.2.
3. SPECIFICATION Video Inputs 4×3G/HD/SD-SDI, 2×HDMI 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 SDI Input Format 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 625i 5060/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98/23.976 PAL, 525i 59.94 NTSC 1080p Inputs 1080i 50/59.94/60 HDMI Input Format 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.
4. FRONT CONTROL PANEL 1 PVW:1-6 Selecting the signal source for Preview. 2 PGM:1-6 Selecting the signal source for Program 3 MENU Menu Setting 4 MIXER Support 2-ch audio mixing 5 AFV 6 FADE 7 MIX 8 Audio follow video mode Fade transition effect Mix transition effect Wipe transition effect 9 PIP Picture in Picture 10 FTB Fade to Black, used for emergency situation 11 AUTO 12 CUT Performs a simple immediate switch between Program and Preview.
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTION 5.1. Multiview Output Layout PGM and PVW as Preview and Program displayed as following image. The level meter of PGM audio is shown only in multiview. SDI/HDMI PGM out is without any overlays. The following 6 windows come from the 6 input signals. The lower right corner display of the menu and status information.The CH1,CH2 are the channel selection of the 2 audio sources for audio mixer.There is a real-time Digital clock/Analog clock displayed beside the menu.
5.2. PGM PVW Switching 5.2.1. PGM, PVW Channel Selection Below 1-6 buttons from PGM and PVW are corresponding with the 6 windows in the below of the multiview layout. The selected button from PGM turns on to red LED, and the selected button from PVW turns on to green LED. The selected PGM source will circled in red border, while the selected PVW source will be circled in green border. For example, switching the PGM source to SDI 1 and PVW source to SDI 2. The button selection as below. 5.3.
seamless switching and the selected transition effect WIPE, MIX or FADE is not used. 2) Transition with Effects AUTO performs an automated switch between Preview and Program views. The timing of the transition is set by the chosen speed button. The selected transition WIPE, MIX or FADE will also be used. T-Bar manual transition performs similar to AUTO, but it is more flexible that the timing of the transition depends on the speed of the manual switch. 5.3.1.
5.5. Transition Effects 5.5.1. MIX Transition Pressing the MIX button selects a basic A/B Dissolve for the next transition. When button LED turns on it is active. Then use T-Bar or AUTO to operate the transition. The MIX transition effect as below 5.5.2. WIPE Transition WIPE is a transition from one source to another and is achieved by replacing the current source by another source. Press the WIPE button and the LED turns on then it is active.
6. MENU SETTING 6.1. SDI PGM/ AUX and Multiview Output Format The output format of multiview is fixed at 1080p60, and for PGM output can be set by the knob. Except PVW and PGM output, there is a AUX for choice, you can quickly select the auxiliary output between PVW and PGM via Menu knob. The default setting is PGM after reset. There are resolution 1080P 50/60/30/25/24Hz, 1080I 50/60Hz selectable for SDI/HDMI PGM and AUX outputs. 6.2.
6.3. PIP Mode When press PIP, there will be a small image display on the top left corner of PVW window as following image.And the menu will enter into an interface as below image.The window size, position and border of PIP can be set from menu. 6.4. Main Menu Setting When STATUS menu is not selected, press the MENU button to enter into main menu directly.
6.4.1. System Settings Language Entering system settings from the menu to switch the system language between English and Chinese. Clock Entering system settings from the menu to switch the real-time clock shown in Analog or Digital. Connect video switcher to a PC and download a time control software from AVMATRIX official website www.avmatrix.net/download/ Open the software and click Scan to search and connect the device, then the clock time will be changed to same time to the PC’s time. 6.5.
6.5.2. NetMask Set the NetMask. The default setting is 255.255.255.0. 6.5.3. GateWay Set the GateWay according to current IP address. Save the configuration when network setting finish.
