AVMATRIX PVS0403U Multi Format Video Mixer Switcher Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- AVMATRIX
Table of Contents
- PVS0403U Multi Format Video Mixer Switcher
- BRIEF INTRODUCTION
- INTERFACES
- SPECIFICATION
- FRONT CONTROL PANEL
- POWER ON/ OFF
- MULTIVIEW
- PGM PVW SWITCHING
- TRANSITION EFFECT
- UPSTREAM KEY
- DOWNSTREAM KEY
- OUTPUT SETTING
- AUDIO SETTING
- MEDIA LIBRARY
- SYSTEM SETTING
- ACCESSORIES
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
PVS0403U Multi Format Video Mixer Switcher
Instruction Manual
PVS0403U Multi Format Video Mixer Switcher
PVS0403U
ALL IN ONE MICRO 4-CH SDI &HDMI LIVE
STREAM 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.
※ Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
※ Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
※ Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord
for excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
※ Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock
hazard.
※ Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing
so could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
※ Do not use this unit in or near water.
※ Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the
unit.
※ Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction.
When you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or
alternate adequate packing.
※ Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied
to the unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal.
Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified
personnel.
※ Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs. Disconnect
everything before moving the unit.
※ Do not cover the bottom of the switcher and do not place the switcher on a
towel or carpet for use.
※ The temperature of the bottom of the switcher is high during operation, so
be careful not to touch it with your hands to avoid burns.
Note: due to constant effort to improve products and product features,
specifications may change without notice.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
1.1. Overview
PVS0403U is a 4-channel HDMI&SDI multi-format video Switcher with a 10.1 inch
FHD IPS LCD monitor.
It supports various functions including video switching, audio mixing, PGM/
Multiview/ Aux out, different transition effects, Lama Key Chroma Key, DSK,
LOGO, PIP/ POP, media library, pattern and color generator, etc. Inputs
support multi-format, PGM output can be scaled, compatible with a variety of
equipment. The unit supports stream performances and presentations on PC
through the USB-C port. User can also customize different settings and import
or export the configuration quickly for various scenarios. It’s a powerful
and professional video switcher for your choices.
1.2. Main Features
- 2 channel auto-detected HDMI inputs and 2 SDI inputs
- 2×HDMI PGM output,1×HDMI Multiview out, 1×USB type-C output
- AUX output configurable and assignable
- 10.1 inch FHD IPS LCD monitor
- USB for capturing and streaming on PC
- Upstream key: Lama key, Chroma key, PIP×2/ POP
- Downstream key and LOGO overlay
- T-bar/ Auto/ Cut transitions; various effects: WIPE(11×2 patterns) / MIX/ DIP
- Audio mixer: 2×SDI, 2×HDMI embedded audio and 2×MIC/line In; audio delay available
- Media library: 39 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, 2 color generators
- LAN port for PC software remote control
- FTB/ MUTE/ STILL/ GPIO for tally
INTERFACES
2.1. Interface Overview
1 | MIC/Line level IN × 2 |
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2 | SDI IN × 2 |
3 | HDMI IN × 2 |
4 | PGM(AUX) OUT × 2 |
5 | MULTIVIEW(AUX) OUT × 1 |
6 | USB OUT × 1 (for live streaming on PC) |
7 | LAN port for PC software control |
8 | GPIO (for tally) |
9 | DC 12V IN × 1 |
10 | Earphone OUT × 1 |
11 | USB × 1 (insert U disk to import images and LOGO; firmware upgrade) |
2.2. Tally PIN Definition
PIN | Definition | PIN | Definition |
---|---|---|---|
11 | PGM-IN1 | 6 | PVW-IN1 |
12 | PGM-IN2 | 7 | PVW-IN2 |
13 | PGM-IN3 | 8 | PVW-IN3 |
14 | PGM-IN4 | 9 | PVW-IN4 |
15 | NC | 10 | NC |
3 | NC | 4 | NC |
5 | GND |
SPECIFICATION
CONNECTION
Video In| HDMI type-A ×2, SDI×2
Video Out| HDMI type-A PGM ×2
HDMI type-A Multiview ×1
USB2.0 type C ×1 (Streaming on PC)
Assignable SDI 1~2, HDMI3~4,PGM, Clean PGM, PVW, Color bar, Multiview
Audio In| MIC/ Line level (3.5mm stereo audio) ×2
PC Control Port| LAN×1(For PC remote control)
Media Library| USB type-A ×1(USB disk port for image import and firmware
upgrade)
Tally Port| DB-15 ×1
Power In| DC 12V ×1
FUNCTIONS
Transitions| T-Bar/AUTO/ CUT
Effects| Wipe (11×2 patterns)/ Mix/ DIP/ Still(freeze)/ MUTE/ FTB
Layouts| 2 styles of Multiview layout (6 windows and status)
Keys| Upstream Key: Lama Key ×1/ Chroma Key ×1/ PIP ×2/ POP Downstream Key:
DSK ×1/ Logo ×1
Audio Mixer| HDMI ×2, SDI×2 and MIC/ Line level ×2; Audio delay: 0-500ms
Media| Default image: 39 preset patterns Local image: up to 16 imported images
Capture image: up to 16 captured images
Generators| Pattern generator ×1
Color generators ×2
STANDARDS
HDMI In Format Support| 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98
1080i 50/ 59.94/ 60 720p 60/ 59.94 /50/ 30/ 25/ 24
576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/ 60, 480i 59.94/ 60
HDMI PGM Out| 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i
60/ 59.94/ 50
HDMI Multiview Out| 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98;
1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50
HDMI Color Space| RGB/ YUV
SDI In Format Support| 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
| 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
625i 50 PAL, 525i 59.94 NTSC
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SDI Color Space| YUV
USB Capture Out| MJPG, Up to 1080p 60
Media Format| USB disk format support: FAT32, Ext3, Ext4, up to 256GB
Image format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
Logo format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
Logo size support: 10×10 pixel to 600×600 pixel
OTHERS
Power| Wide voltage: 7~24V; Operating power:12W (12V 1.8A)
Dimension (LWD)| 261.4×193.9×58mm
Weight| 1673.5g
Temperature| Working: -20℃~60℃, Storage: -30℃~70℃
Accessories| Power supply (12V 2A) ×1; USB cable (type A-C) ×1; Tally
connector (DB-15) ×1
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
1| Power| Press the power to start the device; Press 3s to shut down the
system
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2| PGM:1-4| Selecting the signal source for Program.
PATTERN for setting a pattern to PGM, STILL for freezing the input source.
| | Note: different patterns can be set including Black/Color Bar/Color1
/Color2/ SDI In1/SDI In2/HDMI In3/HDMI In4/Image. (Refers to Part 13.1)
3| PVW:1-4| Selecting the signal source for Preview.
PATTERN for setting a pattern to PVW (Refers to Part 13.1), STILL for freezing
the input source (Refers to Part 7.2).
**4| AUDIO| User can configure the audio of each channel in this
area, including AFV or audio mix mode, audio source selecting, adjust volume +
& volume –
5| DSK| DSK: Enable the downstream key ON AIR: make the DSK on air
6| CHROMA KEY LUMA KEY| CHROMA: Enable the Chroma Key
LUMA: Enable the Chroma Key
PIP1/PIP2: Enable two group of Picture in Picture. Size and position can be
set via Menu.
LOGO: Add logo bin from USB flash disk, enable the logo overlay
ON AIR: make the corresponding Chroma/Lama/PIP/Logo on air.
7| ****MV| MV: quickly switch between Multiview and the configured
Multiview out (Refers to Part 11.2)
8| Transition Effects| WIPE: Transition from one source to
another
INV: Invert the direction of selected wipe transition
MIX: Selects a basic A/B dissolve for the next transition
DIP: Gradual transition that transitions from one source to another.
9| MENU| MENU: For menu control, configure different parameter
10| CUT/ AUTO| CUT: Performs a simple immediate switch between
Program and Preview. AUTO: Performs an automated switch between Program and
Preview.
11| T-Bar| Switch the PVW and PGM through T-Bar
12| MUTE/ FTB| MUTE: Mute the master audio
FTB: Fade to Black, used for emergency.
13| SPEED**| SPEED1-2: Control transition rate, speed can be
configured on Menu.
POWER ON/ OFF
Connect your video sources and the output devices, plug the power adapter.
Press the power button in the front panel to get the video switcher start to
work.
Press the power button for about 3 seconds when you want to power off the
switcher, select YES in the prompt box to shut down the system.
MULTIVIEW
The switcher has three HDMI outputs (2PGM/Multiview). The three HDMI ports are both the AUX out that user can define it as output of SDI1/ SDI2/ HDMI3/ HDMI4/ PGM/ Clean PGM/ PVW/ Color Bar/ Multiview (Refer to part 11). Connecting the HDMI Multiview out to an additional monitor, user will get the Multiview image. In the Multiview there are windows of PVW, PGM, SDI1, SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and Status/Menu page. See below image.
6.1. Status Page
In the status page, there are status information of FTB (Fade to Black), P-PVW
(Pattern in PVW row), P-PGM (Pattern in PGM row), Logo, Still, Audio,
Transition Effect, Transition Speed, USK (Upstream Key), DSK (Downstream Key),
and System Time. See below image.The
information of user name, working time, USB connection, CPU working
temperature, system time keeps displaying in the bottom of the Status/Menu
page.The information on the
status page will be updated in real time as the settings changed. It’s clear
and visible for user to know the current situation and settings.
Pressing menu button of the switcher, the status page will go to the menu
page. See below image.
6.2. Layouts
There are two Multiview layouts which can be switch between the horizontal
layout and vertical layout from menu as below images.
– Horizontal layout:![AVMATRIX PVS0403U Multi Format Video Mixer Switcher
- Horizontal layout](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AVMATRIX- PVS0403U-Multi-Format-Video-Mixer-Switcher-Horizontal-layout.png)
– Vertical Layout:
6.3. Audio Meter
There are audio meters in each windows of Multiview, including SDI 1-2
,HDM3-4, PGM and MIC to show the audio status of each audio. The audio meters
of MIC 1 and MIC 2 show in the left and right of PVW window. User can turn on/
off All or each audio meter from the menu. The audio meter position can be in
the right or left of each window. See below image.
6.4. Input Information
There is an overlay in each window of the SDI1-2,HDMI3-4. The overlay shows
the resolution and frame rate of HDMI input. User can turn on/off overlay in
each input window. Besides, user can set the overlay Opacity (50%, 75%, 100%),
Size (Small/Medium/Large), Position X&Y (1-100), Text color and Background
Color. See below image.
6.5. UMD Settings
The default UMD of the four inputs are SDI1, SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4. User can turn
on/off the UMD in each window. Besides, user can set the overlay Opacity (50%,
75%, 100%), Size (Small/Medium/Large), Position X & Y (1-100), Text color and
Background Color. See below image.The UMD
string content for 2SDI and 2HDMI inputs can be set from menu. User can rename
the UMD content for each window by using a virtual keyboard and rotary button.
It supports input max 10 characters for the UMD content. Below image as an
example, rename the SDI1 to CAM1.
PGM PVW SWITCHING
7.1. PGM PVW Channel Selection
Choose PGM and PVW source from PGM, PVW row and PATTERN (different pattern can
be configured on menu, refers to Part 13.1) in the front panel. The selected
button for PGM will turn on to red LED, and the selected button for PVW will
turn on to green LED. The PGM source will be circled with red border, while
the PVW source will be circled with green border.
7.2. STILL
The video switcher supports STILL function, which user can freeze the input
sources. Press the channel you want to freeze in the PGM or PVW row, then
press the STILL button to make the input source freeze.
User can freeze all the four inputs if they need. Press the input channel and
STILL again to unfreeze.
7.3. Transition: CUT/ AUTO/ T-BAR
There are two transition control types for this video switcher: Transition
without effects (CUT) and Transition with effects (AUTO, T-Bar).
C U T performs a simple immediate026502653026530265026 switch between
Preview and Program. This is no delay seamless switching and the selected
transition effect WIPE, MIX or DIP is not used.
AUTO performs an automated switch between Preview and Program views. The
timing of the transition can be set by speed button. The transition effects
WIPE, DIP, MIX 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.
TRANSITION EFFECT
The video switcher provides various transition effects and types for user’s
choice, including WIPE, DIP, MIX.
8.1. WIPE
Press the WIPE button to perform the wipe transition effect. User can choose
different style of WIPE through menu; as well as set the softness of edge.
Select the direction from Normal/ Invert/ Flip-Flop when use AUTO transition.
Press the INV button to invert the selected wipe so it acts in the opposite
direction.
8.2. DIP
Press the DIP button to perform the DIP transition effect. User can select the
various color for DIP from the palette on menu. The default color is
black.
8.3. MIX
Press the MIX button to perform the MIX transition effect.
8.4. Transition Speed Setting
User can set two speed of transition on menu, and the defined speed value will
be saved and corresponds to Speed 1 and Speed 2 button. The higher value, the
slower the transition speed, total 0.1s-8.0s for choice.
UPSTREAM KEY
Upstream Key essentially means that these are keys that are included as part
of the transition, so in the transition from whatever on Preview to Program,
anything that’s an Upstream key is going to be transitioned with it.
9.1. Lama Key
Luma keys provide a way to composite
a Text clip over a background clip based on the luminance levels in the video.
Turn on the Luma Key, a color from the key source will be removed, revealing
another background image behind it.
Switching a video with background to PVW window, and turn on the Luma Key.
Press the menu knob to enter the setting interface. Under Luma Key seb-menu,
user can assign the fill and key source from various options including Black/
Color Bar/ Color1/ Color 2/ SDI1/ SDI2/ HDMI3/ HDMI4/ Image (import from
USB disk). Configure and adjust the Key parameters including Clip/Gain/mask to
achieve the effect needed.
Press ON AIR button, the ON AIR button will be on, and the Key effect will
show on PGM.
LUMA button ON: Luma key shows on PVW
ON AIR button ON: Luma Key available on PGM
LUMA and ON AIR button both ON: Luma Key available on both PVW and PGM.
Corresponding status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Luma key menu interface and parameter setting as below:
Menu | Sub-menu | Item | Parameter | Default |
---|---|---|---|---|
Upstream Key | Luma Key | Luma Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON | |
AIR | OFF | |||
Fill Source | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ | |||
Image | Color1 | |||
Key Source | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ | |||
Image | Image | |||
Clip | 0%-100% | 10% | ||
Gain | 0%-100% | 0% | ||
Invert Key | On/Off | Off | ||
Mask Enable | On/Off | Off | ||
Mask Left | 0%-100% | 0% | ||
Mask Top | 0%-100% | 0% | ||
Mask Right | 0%-100% | 50% | ||
Mask Bottom | 0%-100% | 50% |
Clip: Adjust the threshold at which the key cuts its hole. When decrease
the clip degree, more of the background will appear. If the background video
is completely black then the clip value is too low.
Gain: Adjusts the performance of the chroma key in light or white areas.
Apply more Key Gain if the light areas are becoming too transparent.
Invert Key : Inverts the key signal.
Mask: Configure the Mask for the Key area
9.2. Chroma key
Chroma Key is a visual-effects and post-production technique for compositing
(layering)two images or video streams together based on color hues (chroma
range). The technique has been used in many fields to remove a background from
the subject of a photo or video, particularly the newscasting, motion picture,
and video game industries. User can
configure the effect of Chroma Key, including the key source, Key color, Clip,
Gain, key Fetch and mask, etc. in the menu page.
Press the ON AIR button next to the CHROMA button to enable the KEY on PGM.
CHROMA button ON: Chroma key shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: Chroma Key available on PGM
CHROMA and ON AIR button both ON: Chroma Key available on both PVW and
PGM. Corresponding status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Chroma Key detailed parameters setting as below table:
Menu | Sub-menu | Item | Parameter | Default |
---|---|---|---|---|
Upstream Key | Chroma Key | Chroma Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & | |
ON AIR | OFF | |||
Key Source | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/SDI 2/ HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ | |||
Image | Image | |||
Key Color R | 0~255 | 0 | ||
Key Color G | 0~255 | 255 | ||
Key Color B | 0~255 | 0 | ||
Fetch Color | 0 | |||
Fetch Width | 0~50% | 5 | ||
Clip | 0%-100% | 40% | ||
Gain | 0%-100% | 10% | ||
Mask Enable | On/Off | Off | ||
Mask Left | 0%-100% | 0% | ||
Mask Top | 0%-100% | 0% | ||
Mask Right | 0%-100% | 50% | ||
Mask Bottom | 0%-100% | 50% |
9.3. PIP & POP
The video switcher supports two groups PIP or one POP. When press PIP1 or PIP2
button, there will be a small image display on the top left corner of PVW
window. Press the Menu knob and choose the PIP setting interface, user can set
parameters including position, size, border etc. Press ON AIR button next to
PIP1 and PIP2 to put the PIP into effect on PGM.
PIP1/ PIP2 button ON: PIP1 or PIP2 shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: PIP1 or PIP2 Key available on PGM.
PIP1/ PIP2 and ON AIR button both ON: PIP1 or PIP2 available on both PVW
and PGM. Corresponding status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Set the POP same on menu, when POP are working, PIP is inoperative.
PIP & POP detailed parameters as below:
Menu | Sub-Menu | Item | Parameter | Default |
---|---|---|---|---|
Upstream Key | PIP/POP | Border Color | Color | White |
Border Width | 0~15 | 2 | ||
PIP1 Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON AIR | Off | ||
PIP1 Source | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI 4/ | |||
Image | SDI 1 | |||
PIP1 Size | 1/2 1/4 1/8 | 1/4 | ||
PIP1 Position X | 0~100 | 0 | ||
PIP1 Position Y | 0~100 | 0 | ||
PIP2 Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON AIR | Off | ||
PIP2 Source | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI 4/ | |||
Image | SDI 2 | |||
PIP2 Size | 1/2/1/4/1/8 | 1/4 | ||
PIP2 Position X | 0~100 | 100 | ||
PIP2 Position Y | 0~100 | 0 | ||
POP Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON AIR | off | ||
POP Source 1 | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI | |||
4/Image | SDI 1 | |||
POP Source 2 | Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI | |||
4/ Image | SDI 2 |
DOWNSTREAM KEY
10.1. DSK
Downstream keys are the last layers of keying, so they overlay all video
switched to the main program output. They operate independently to what’s
selected as the “background”, whatever you place on a Downstream key is going
to stay on screen, no matter what you are doing with your transitions.
Downstream key is ideal for bringing animated bugs or logos on screen.
User can set the source (Fill Source, Key Source), Clip, Gain and mask (Mask
Enable, Mask Left, Mask Top, Mask Right, Mask Bottom) of DSK can be set from
menu. Parameters as below. Press the ON AIR button next to the DSK button to
enable the KEY on PGM. Using AUTO or T-Bar to switch the PVW and DSK to PGM.
The Key will not be changed when switching been the PVW and PGM.
Press ON AIR button next to DSK button to put the downstream key into effect
on PGM.
DSK button ON: DSK key shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: DSK Key available on PGM.
DSK and ON AIR button both ON: Downstream Key available on both PVW
and PGM. Corresponding status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Downstream Key detailed parameters as below:
Menu | Sub-Menu | Item | Parameter | Default |
---|---|---|---|---|
Downstream Key | DSK | DSK Status | OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON AIR |
Off
Fill Source| Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI 4/
Image| Black
Key Source| Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/ HDMI 3 /HDMI 4/
Image| Black
Clip| 0%-100%| 0%
Gain| 0%-100%| 0%
Invert Key| On/Off| Off
Mask Enable| On/Off| Off
Mask Left| 0%-100%| 0
Mask Top| 0%-100%| 0
Mask Right| 0%-100%| 0
Mask Bottom| 0%-100%| 0
10.2. LOGO
The switcher allows user to import logo. Press the menu knob and choose the
logo setting interface, where user can choose the logo from the media pool in
the USB disk, set the position, size and opacity. Rotate the menu knob to
choose the logo, press the Menu knob to select and delete a logo. User can
view the logo effect in PVW.
Logo format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo,
tga
Logo size support: 10×10 pixel to 600×600 pixel
Press ON AIR button next to LOGO button to make it take effect.
LOGO button ON: DSK key shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: DSK Key available on PGM
ON AIR and LOGO button both ON: LOGO available on both PVW and PGM.
Corresponding status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
OUTPUT SETTING
11.1. Output Interfaces
PVS0403U has 4 output interfaces. They are default as 2PGM Out, Multiview Out
and USB Out. All the 3 outputs also can be defined as an AUX OUT from SDI1,
SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, PVW, PGM, Clean PGM, Color Bar and Multiview out.
11.2. Multiview Out
The defaulted output of Multiview port is the Multiview, the LED indicator of
MV button in the front panel is green. User can connect it to an additional
LCD display to monitor the inputs, PVW, PGM and status interface clearly. User
can also configure the output of Multiview port to other options according to
their application requirement. When Multiview output is defined as other
output, for example SDI 1, user can press the MV button to quickly switch the
output between Multiview out and configured SDI 1.
: LED indicator on, Multiview output port shows the Multiview.
: LED indicator off, Multiview output port shows the configured other
output.
11.3. PGM Out
When one of outputs defined as PGM out, user can connect it to an additional
LCD display to monitor the PGM out video. The PGM out video is the program
video including the overlay images from USK and DSK. PGM Clean out is the
program video removing the overlay images from DSK.
11.4. USB Out
Connecting the USB output to a PC with a type-C USB2.0 cable, user can use
software like OBS, Potplayer, Vmix, etc. to play or store the captured USB Out
video and audio on live streaming platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter,
etc. The USB2.0 streaming output is based on UVC (USB video class) and UAC
(USB audio class) standard. No additional drivers need be installed. The
relevant video and audio devices will be detected in the Windows Device
Manager as below:
- Under Imaging Devices: USB Capture Video
- Under Audio inputs and outputs: USB Capture Audio
Besides, the video source of USB not only can be the PGM output but also can be SDI1, SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, PVW or Clean PGM output. It means that user can capture any source for live streaming in various applications.
11.5. Output Format Setting
11.5.1. PGM Image Setting
User can set Brightness, Contrast, Saturation of PGM output in the menu. The
setting range is from 0%-100%. The default setting is 50%.
11.5.2. PGM and Multiview Format
The switcher supports up/ down scaling output. Besides, user can switch the
Frame Rate Mode between
Integer or Decimal. When the Frame Rate Mode is integer, there are 1080i50,
1080i60, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p30, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p60 options
available. When the Frame Rate Mode is Decimal, there are 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080p23.98, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p47.95, 1080p50, 1080p59.94
options available. The default format of PGM and Multiview is 1080p60.
11.5.3. PGM and Multiview Color Space
There are YUV, RGB Full, RGB Limit color space options for PGM and Multiview
out. The default color space of the output is YUV.
11.6. FTB
FTB (Fade to black) feature is usually for some emergent situation when user
the switcher for an event.
When press FTB button the PGM will be faded to black screen to hide all other
layers, and the FTB button will keep flashing until user press the button
again to stop the FTB.
Note: When the PGM window display black and keep black even after
transition, please check if the FTB button flashing.
(1) Set the FTB and Mute speed
Besides, the speed of FTB / MUTE can be adjusted from 0-3s in the menu. The
speed is the time of whole transition for FTB and MUTE. For example, if the
speed set to 2.5s the PGM video will be fading to black with audio becoming
mute gradually in 2.5s.
(2) FTB with MUTE
FTB can be also with MUTE. Press the MUTE button or turn on the FTB with MUTE
function from menu, then the PGM will be faded to black with mute.
AUDIO SETTING
All audio status shows in the status page of Multiview, and in each Multiview window there is an audio meter for monitoring all the audio status.
12.1. Master Audio
Master audio is an audio control for PGM output. It can be mixed audio or
AFV audio. User can turn on/off the master audio or adjust audio volume.
12.2. Audio On (MIX)
There is total 6 audios as the audio source, including 2SDI&2HDMI embedded
audios and 2 MIC audio inputs. User can turn on/off or adjust volume for each
audio of SDI 1, SDI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, MIC 1 and MIC 2 independently. When an
audio turns on, the audio will be permanently mixed into the PGM
output.
12.3. AFV(Audio-Follow-Video)
Each channel of the 2HDMI & 2SDI embedded audios can be set to AFV (Audio-
Follow-Video). When one HDMI audio is set to AFV mode, then the audio will be
turned on only when PGM switch to this channel video source.
For example, HDMI 3 audio is set to AFV mode, the HDMI 3 embedded audio will
be turn on only when the switcher switch HDMI 3 as the video source of PGM.
12.4. Audio Delay
In the menu there is an audio delay setting for SDI 1, SDI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4,
MIC 1 and MIC 2. User can adjust the audio delay to make the audio and video
synchronization. One level of the audio delay setting equal 5ms. The audio can
be delayed max 500ms.
12.5. MIC
The switcher has two MIC inputs that user can connect it with a line-level or
a microphone device, and turn on/off, adjust the audio volume and delay
level.
12.6. Earphone
The switcher has an earphone output for monitoring each audio. User can choose
one audio source for Earphone from Master audio, 2SDI & 2HDMI embedded audios,
and 2 MIC audios. User can turn on/off the Earphone or adjust audio
volume.
12.7. Audio Keyboard Configuration
The audio not only can be configured by the menu but also can be configured by
the keyboard control of the switcher. The keyboard includes two parts as below
image.
Part A is for selecting one audio to be configured, including Master, MIC 1,
MIC 2, SDI 1, SDI 2, HDMI 3 and HDMI 4.
Part B is for setting audio functions, including AUDIO ON, AFV, VOL+ and VOL-.
12.7.1. Audio Indicator
The LED indicator of buttons shows the current audio status. When the
indicator of button in Part A is on in green means the corresponding audio is
on. When the indicator is off means the corresponding audio is off.
The image as an example, when the indicators of MASTER, MIC 1, SDI 2, HDMI 3
are on, the corresponding audios are on. The indicators of MIC 2, SDI1, HDMI 4
are off, the corresponding audios are off. After pressing one Part A button,
the indicator of button in Part B is on in green means the corresponding audio
function is on. When the indicator is off means the corresponding function is
off.
The image as an example, after pressing SDI 1 button the indicator of SDI
keeping flashing, and the indicator of AUDIO ON button is on in green and
indicator of AFV button is off, which means the audio of SDI 1 is on and the
AFV of SDI 1 is off.
12.7.2. Audio Configuration Steps
Step 1. Press one button from Part A to select the audio for configuration,
the LED indicator of the button will keep flashing, which means it is
available to make configuration.
Step 2. Press AUDIO ON button from Part B to turn on the audio, then LED
indicator turns to green, and press AFV button to set the audio following
video, and LED indicator turns green. Press the AUDIO ON/ AFV double times to
turn it off and indicator turns off too. Press button VOL+/ VOL- to adjust
the audio volume. Note: AFV button is not available for MASTER.
Step 3. The selected button from Part A in Step 1 is still flashing, press it
again to finish the configuration and the indicator stops flashing. Or when
Part A button is flashing press another button from Part A to select the next
audio to configurate it in the same way, and when finish all configuration of
audio, press again the flashing button from Part A to finish all configuration
and stop the flashing indicator.
12.8. Mute
The switcher has a MUTE button in the row of PVW keyboard. It is quick and
easy for user to press the button to make the Master audio turn off. When MUTE
turns on the LED indicator keeps flashing which means the PGM audio is being
mute. Besides, the speed of MUTE can be set from menu (Refers to Part 12.8)
MEDIA LIBRARY
13.1. PVW Pattern & PGM Pattern
The switcher can generate patterns itself for PVW and PGM. The PVW/PGM pattern
source can be selected from the Color Bar, Black, Color 1, Color 2 and
Image.
13.2. User-defined Color Pattern
There are two color patterns Color 1 and Color 2 for user-definition. User can
set the hue, saturation, and luminance to generate the color pattern for Color
1 and Color 2. See below image.
13.3. Image Setting
The Image as one of sources for PVW Pattern and PGM Pattern. User can choose
the Image source from Default Image, Local Image or Capture Image. The
selected image is the last selection from Default image, Local Image, and
Capture Image.
13.3.1. Default Image
The default images are the images preset in the switcher. User can use
rotary button to select one of images from the Default Image as the source for
PVW or PGM pattern. Total 39 default images for choice.
13.3.2. Local Image
The local images are the images which you upload from USB disk. When you plug
in a USB disk, a USB icon will appear in the bottom of the Status/Menu page.
The image list from USB disk can be viewed on the menu. Select one image to
upload it into the switcher. The uploaded image will be listed in the media
list. User can press the rotary button to select the uploaded image as source
for PVW/PGM pattern by selecting the option Select. User can delete the
uploaded image from the menu. Up to 16 images can be imported. See below
images.
13.3.3. Capture Image
The capture image comes from screenshot of SDI 1, SDI 2, HDMI3, HDMI 4, Clean
PGM, PGM. The captured image will be listed in the media list. Up to 16
captured images supported. User can press the rotary button to select the
captured image as source for PVW/ PGM pattern by selecting the option Select.
User can delete the captured image from the menu. See below images.
SYSTEM SETTING
14.1. Language
Entering system settings from the menu to switch the system language between
English and Chinese.
14.2. Fan Setting
Setting the cooling fan speed to control the temperature and noise of the
switcher. There are 3 options, AUTO/ OFF/ ON.
The default setting of the fan is in AUTO mode that the speed of the fan is
adjusted automatically depending on the switcher’s operating temperature. If
the working environment requires special quiet for a special application, the
user can turn off the fan manually from the menu. And when the switcher’s
operating temperature is increasing and reaching a preset value (57 Degrees
Celsius), the words in the bottom of the Status/Menu page will turn to Orange
color to warning. And when the operating temperature reach to 60 Degrees
Celsius, the fan will be auto turned on in a high speed to cool down the CPU
quickly and switch the fan to AUTO mode at the same time. If the switcher is
working in a high temperature environment, the auto fan setting cannot meet
the cooling requirement, then user can select the fan setting to ON option to
keep the fan in high speed.
14.3. System Reset
– Reset Preferences: Restore settings to default Settings but remain the part
of settings including the Media library, Time, Network, Language, Fan and User
Setting.
– Factory Reset: Restore all settings to default Factory Settings.
14.4. Download
https://www.avmatrix.net/download
The switcher comes with a free PC control software. User can connect the
switcher with a windows OS computer via LAN port to have remote control. The
software and user manual can be downloaded from website:
https://www.avmatrix.net/download/ , or through scanning below QR code in
the menu.
14.5. Version
Check the switcher’s Software Version, FPGA Version, MCU Version, PCB Version.
14.6. Time Setting
14.6.1. Setting Time Manually
User can set Year/ Month/ Day/ Hour/ Minute directly through the Menu. The
time format can be set to12h and 12h. The default setting is 12h.
14.6.2. Time Synchronization
Connect video switcher to a PC (windows OS) via LAN port and use the control
software to search the video switcher. The time will be automatically
synchronized once the video switcher be searched on the network.
14.7. Network Setting
There is a switch for DHCP from the menu. When turn on the DHCP, the switcher
can obtain an IP address automatically after connecting the switcher in a
network with DHCP.
When turn off the DHCP, user can set the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gate way
from menu manually. The default IP address of the switcher is
192.168.1.215.
14.8. User Setting
User can save all current settings into an account in the switcher. Adding a
new user account, renaming the account, switching between accounts, deleting
the account or even user can import or export the account to a USB flash disk.
14.8.1. New
Adding a new user account and save all current settings to the account. Input
the name through a virtual keyboard from the menu.
14.8.2. Rename
Rename the current user account name.
14.8.3. Switch
Switch to another saved user account to have the saved settings easily and
quickly. Meanwhile, the User name will be updated in the bottom of the
Status/Menu page after switching.
14.8.4. Delete
Delete a saved user account which you will never use again.
14.8.5. Import
Import the current user account and settings to USB flash disk.
14.8.6. Export
Export the user account and settings saved in USB flash disk.
ACCESSORIES
Power supply (12V 2A) ×1; USB cable (type A-C) ×1; Tally connector (DB-15) ×1
References
- Compositing - Wikipedia
- Film - Wikipedia
- News broadcasting - Wikipedia
- Post-production - Wikipedia
- DOWNLOAD - AVMATRIX
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