SPROLINK NeoLIVE R2 Plus Video Switcher Mixer User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SPROLINK
Table of Contents
NeoLIVE R2 PLUS
User Manual
V1.0
Quick Guide
1.1 Overview
NeoLIVE R2 Plus is a professional live streaming switcher. It supports 4 x
HDMI multi-resolution inputs and 2 x external audio inputs. The output
supports 2 x HDMI PGM outputs, and transmits the real-time audio and video
signals to the computer for live streaming through the TypeC interface, user
can also fill in the RTMP code for network streaming directly.
When using the TypeC interface, Neolive R2Plus will be recognized by the
computer as a high-definition web camera, which can adaptively support MJPEG
and YUY2 formats (the default format is MJPEG under USB2.0, while it is YUY2
default under USB3.0, YUY2 format supports better image quality, higher-
quality performance and more efficient decoding performance, YUY2 format is
better for use). It has a built-in 5.5-inch LCD display, which can realize
real-time monitoring of input and output and online operation. At the same
time, it has more convenient functions, such as PTZ camera control, scene
preset, chroma /lama key, special transition effects, mixed audio and
monitoring and recording etc. R2Plus can also deal with various live
broadcasting needs which is a professional product in live
streaming.
Common Operation
2.1 Video Part
a. Press the “SCENE” button, turn the knob to select the image layout and
press the knob to confirm, if it is the PIP, press the PIP button to select and
edit the corresponding layer under PST, there will be a green frame to mark
the selected layer, press the input source 1/2/3/4 button to switch the input
source for the layer, turn the knob to scale the selected image and use the
joystick to change the layer position.
b. Press the MODE button. When the button is red, press the input source
1/2/3/4 button to switch directly to the PGM screen. When the button is green,
press the input source 1/2/3/4 button to switch directly to the PST screen.
c. After that, press the MENU button to enter the scene menu, select any
number to save, and the number is white when it is done. When you need to load
the saved scene, enter the scene menu and select the corresponding number to
load the scene.
d. Press the “EFFECT” button and rotate the button to select the transition
effect for the current layer.
e. Press the “AUTO” button, and the content will switch to the PGM output. You
can also use CUT button to switch directly.
2.2 Volume Adjust
a. Press the MENU button and select the audio part, you can adjust all the
audio, or you can press the AUDIO button to enter.
b. Knob 1 is the Volume knob, which is used to adjust the volume of the main
output. Press to mute and restore.
c. Knob 2 is the Channel A knob, which controls the volume adjustment of the
PIP layer.
d. Knob 3 is the Channel B, which controls the volume of the background layer.
e. All the audio channels are available for adjust on Audio menu. PGM total
output volume, four input source volume IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4, two external audio
inputs MIC1/MIC2 and audio monitoring.
f. HP can be selective monitoring.
g. Use the
knob to select and adjust the desired audio and volume level, and toggle the
5-way button up and down to set different parameters.
h. When the audio mode is AFV, the audio will switch with the layer switch.
When ON, the main outputs output this audio at the same time.
When OFF, the sound is turned off and that audio sound does not
appear.
Menu Functions and Details
3.1 Input
a. Input setting mainly includes input detection of 4 HDMI signal sources and
picture setting. The input resolution of the current input source will be
detected and displayed when there is HDMI input source access.
b. When there is no HDMI input source, it can be manually set as TP test
pattern.
3.2 Output
The output contains output format and color space , which can be selected
according to the needs of the corresponding output, including
1080P60/1080P50/1080P30/1080P25/1080P24/1080i60/1080i50 output format, the
color mode is RGB Full mode by default, and add RGB Limit and YUV two modes
can be selected.
3.3 Layer
a. Switch mode is optional under the Layer menu, T-Bar Mode and Fast Switching
Mode. In T-Bar switching mode, switching the source will take effect on the PST
first. The PGM transition switching will only be completed when the T-bar or
Auto key is used.
In fast switching mode, switching the signal source will directly switch the
screen on the PGM.
b. The corresponding layer can be
selected under the Layer menu for signal source switching.
BG is the bottom layer, PIP is the top layer. Select the corresponding layer
then you can change the screen by switching the signal source.
Position and Zoom can adjust the size and position of the corresponding layer,
and the five-way key can select the X-axis and Y-axis.
3.4 Transition
a. Transition settings mainly include the switching of transition effects and
the setting of special effects, which can also be accessed by EFFECT button.
b. In transition setting, you can use the knob to select the transition
effects, press the knob to confirm the effect.
c. DIP and FTB
DIP transition and FTB are allowed to set as the specific colors or pictures.
The colors can be adjusted by the knobs and the five-way keys.
DIP color and FTB color can be adjusted separately.
3.5 Chroma Key
Enter the chroma keying menu, select the HDMI signal of the PIP layer to be
keyed and turn on the chroma key switch, you can key in the chroma key;
support manual color picking through the knob and five-way key. Add the bottom
layer as needed.
3.6 Media
a. In Media menu, You can switch the LOGO and picture file.
b. (1) when the LOGO key is always on, the LOGO will display on PGM directly.
c. (2) when the LOGO key blinks , You can adjust logo position by the five-di-
reaction key, use the arrows keys to switch LOGO and press the knob to confirm.
d. In Image menu you can choose the picture mode and to edit the required
picture.
3.7 PTZ
a. R2Plus support up to four PTZ cameras control. Connect R2Plus and PTZ
camera by HDMI cable then use router or switch to set R2Plus and PTZ to the
same network segment.
b. The ip of PTZ can be modified by the combination of five-way key and knob;
the first three digits of the ip of PTZ should be consistent with the first
three digits of the ip of R2Plus. (Note: 192.168.5.163)
3.8 System Settings
a. System setup mainly includes network setup, time setup, device parameter
setup, system information and system reset.
b. Enter the network settings to view the MAC address, choose to turn on or off
the dynamic host configuration protocol, set the IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway, and apply the settings after completion.
Set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, and then apply the
settings after completion.
c. Ip address can be obtained by external cable, open DHCP one-key, or
manually through the five-way key and knob.
Both methods need to be applied before they can be saved and take
effect.
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