FOR A HVS-190I Integrated Video Switcher User Guide

: May 15, 2024
: FOR-A

Table of Contents

HVS-190I Integrated Video Switcher
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions
1. Connection
2. Setup
3. Select Output Video
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

HVS-190I Integrated Video Switcher

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Product Information

Specifications:

Model: HVS-190S/190OU, HVS-190I
Input: SDI video signal
Output: SDI, HDMI
Power Supply: AC100-240V 50/60Hz

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connection

HVS-190S/190OU:

Connect SDI video signal inputs.
Connect SDI video signal outputs.
Connect HVS-190S and 190OU using 3G/HD SDI supplied cable.
Supply power to HVS-190S using the supplied AC cable.
Supply power to HVS-190OU using the supplied AC adapter.
Turn on power switches on the HVS-190S front panel and the
190OU rear panel.

HVS-190I:

Connect SDI video signal inputs.
Connect SDI video signal outputs.
Connect the AC adapter to the switcher.
Supply AC power to the AC adapter.
Turn on the power switch on the rear panel.

2. Setup

To set up the device:

Reboot the switcher as needed.
Set Date, Time, and Time Zone in the [SETUP > SYSTEM >
TIME] menu.
Set the Frame Synchronizer Function to ON if using an internal
lock as per instructions in the User Manual.

3. Select Output Video

To Output PVW (Preview) Video from AUX1:

Press AUX SEL to turn on the button light.
Press 1 (AUX1) while holding down AUX SEL.
Release AUX SEL.
Press PVW/KOUT to display the PVW video on AUX1 output.

To Output MV (Multi-view) Video from HDMI:

Open the [SETUP > OUTPUT > HDMI] menu.
Select MV1 for Multi-view video on HDMI OUT.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I do if the switcher internal parts may be

damaged?

A: Ensure to supply AC power after connecting the AC adapter to
the switcher to prevent damage to internal parts.

Q: How do I switch between PGM and PVW video output?

A: Press a button on the PGM or PST bus to see how the output
video changes. You can also press AUTO or move the fader from end
to end for background transition between PGM and PVW video
images.

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HVS-190S/190OU HVS-190I Quick Setup Guide

HVS-190S / 190OU Packing List HVS-190S, HVS-190OU MU/OU Connection Cable, AC cord. AC Adapter, Quick Setup Guide (This guide)

HVS-190I Packing List HVS-190I AC Adapter, Power cord Quick Setup Guide (This guide)

1. Connection
HVS-190S/190OU

Video server VDR, etc.

(1) Connect SDI video signal inputs.

(2) Connect SDI video signal outputs. (3) Connect HVS-190S and 190OU using

3G/HD SDI

3G/HD SDI
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AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 2

the supplied cable with 190OU.

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RE F IN

REF OUT

OPT ION SL OT A

OPTION SLOT B

OPT ION SL OT C

(4) Supply power to HVS-190S using the supplied AC cable. (5) Supply power to HVS-190OU using the supplied AC adapter.

GEN LOCK 2

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E XT

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RS-422

GPI IN/TA LLY OUT

TO OU

LAN

SDI I NPUT

PROGRAM

AUX

HDM I OUT

(6) Turn on power switches on the HVS-190S front panel and the 190OU rear panel.

Supplied MU/OU Connection cable

HVS-190S rear panel

PGM video AUX1 video
To AC power

To AC adapter

1 DC1 2V IN 2

P WOE R

MOD E SW TO MU
RATING LA BE L

HVS-190OU rear panel

HVS-190I

To AC power

AC adapter

(1) Connect SDI video signal inputs. (2) Connect SDI video signal outputs. (3) Connect the AC adapter to the switcher. (4) Supply AC power to the AC adapter.

Supply AC power after the AC adapter is connected to the switcher. Otherwise the switcher internal parts may be damaged.

(5) Turn on the power switch on the rear panel.

Video server, VDR, etc.

HDMI
RA TING LA B E L

MV video

3G/HD SDI

AUX1 video
PGM video

2. Setup
Select the System Signal Format (1) The MENU button on the control panel should blink at power ON. Press MENU, then SETUP. (2) The [SETUP] menu top page appears in the menu display. Turn F1 to select SYSTEM, then press F1 to display the submenu. (3) Turn F1 to select FORMAT, then press F1 to display the submenu. (4) Turn F1 to select the signal format, then press F1. Change the aspect ratio and switch timing, as necessary. (5) Press the page up button to return to the [SETUP > SYSTEM] menu. (6) Turn F1 to select REBOOT, then press F1. A confirmation message will appear. Press ENTER in the SELECT/KEYPAD block to
reboot the switcher. See Sec. 2-2. “Selecting the Video Format (System Mode)” in the User Manual for more details.
Set Date, Time and Time Zone Open the [SETUP > SYSTEM > TIME] menu to set date, time and time zone. See Sec. 17-1-2. “Date and Time Settings” in the User Manual for more details.
Set the Frame Synchronizer Function to ON if using an internal lock (1) Open the [SETUP > INPUT > SIGNAL] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select IN01. Turn F4 to set FS to ON. (3) Turn F1 to select IN02. Turn F4 to set FS to ON. Set FS to ON for other inputs. See Sec. 7-2. “Frame Synchronizer” in the User Manual for more details.
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3. Select Output Video
To Output PVW (Preview) Video from AUX1 (1) Press AUX SEL to turn on the button light. (2) Press 1 (AUX1) in the bottom row while holding down AUX SEL . (3) Release AUX SEL. (4) Press PVW/KOUT to display the PVW video on AUX1 output.

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PGM

PVW/KOUT CLN1/2

MV1/2

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KEYER

FLEXaKEY

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KEY/AUX

To Output MV (Multi-view) Video from HDMI (1) Open the [SETUP > OUTPUT > HDMI] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select MV1. (Refer to Sec. 2-4-2 “Viewing the Multi-view Video on the HDMI OUT” in the User Manual for more details.)

To Select the PGM (program) / PVW Video
PGM
The PGM bus buttons are used to select the PGM (background) video.

Select the PGM BKGD video

(The PGM video is displayed in the PGM output on the rear panel.)

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The PST bus buttons are used to select the PVW (background) video.

PST

Select the PVW BKGD video

Press a button on the PGM or PST bus to see how the output video changes.

Now, press AUTO in the bottom right of the control panel (with BKGD lit). Or move the fader from end to end. The PGM and PVW (AUX1) video images are switched with each other. This is called a “background transition”.

4. Perform Background Transitions

Setup
Select the next video on the PST bus. Verify that BKGD lights up as shown at right. If not, press the button to turn on the button light.

DIRE CTION

P GM

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NEXT TRANSITION

TRANSITION TYPE

AUTO

CUT

To Perform CUT Transitions Press CUT. The PGM video immediately changes.

To Perform MIX Transitions

Press MIX. Then press AUTO. (Or move the fader from end to end.)

P GM

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To Perform Pattern Transitions

PST

Quickly press WIPE/EFF twice.

The [BKGD/TRANS] menu will appear on the menu display. Turn F4 to select a pattern.
Press AUTO. (Or move the fader from end to end.) See Sec. 2-3. “Video Switching” in the User Manual for details on background transitions.

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DIRE CTION

NEXT TRANSITION

TRANSITION TYPE

AUTO

CUT

Precautions
– Operate the unit only at the specified supply voltage.
– Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times. – Ensure the power cord and connectors are firmly connected.
– Do not access circuitry with power applied to the unit.
– Unit should not be operated or stored with the cover, panels, and/or casing removed.
– Unit should not be operated or stored in a humid, dusty, etc. environment. Doing so could result in fire or electrical shock.

– Do not allow fluids, metal fragments, or any other foreign objects to enter the unit. If foreign matter does enter the unit, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord immediately. Remove the material or contact your authorized service representative.
– If you notice any strange smells or noises coming from the unit, turn the power off immediately, disconnect the power cord, then contact your authorized service representative.

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HVS-190S/190I

Quick Setup

HVS-492OU/WOU/ROUG/u4id9e 1OU

HVS-190S/190I Packing List HVS-190S/190I AC Adapter (HVS-190I only) Power cord Quick Setup Guide (This guide)

HVS-490Series OU Packing List HVS-492OU/492WOU/492ROU/491OU LAN cable Power cord

1. Connection
HVS-190S

Video server VDR, etc.

(1) Connect SDI video signal inputs. (2) Connect SDI video signal outputs. (3) Supply power to HVS-190S using the supplied AC cable. (4) Turn on the power switches on the front panel.

1

RE F IN

REF OUT

GEN LOCK 2

3G/HD SDI

3G/HD SDI
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AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 2

OPT ION SL OT A

OPTION SLOT B

H VS

E XT

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OPT ION SL OT C

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RS-422

GPI IN/TA LLY OUT

TO OU

LAN

SDI I NPUT

PROGRAM

AUX

HDM I OUT

HVS-190S rear panel

HVS-492OU/492WOU/492ROU/491OU

Supplied LAN cable

HDMI

(1) Use the supplied LAN cable to connect

HVS-190S or HVS-190I HVS LAN

to HVS LAN on the control panel.

(2) Supply power to the control panel using the supplied AC cable.
(3) Turn on power switch(es)

GPI I/O

HVS LAN

POWER1 AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN

POWER ON

OFF

POWER2 AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN

POWER ON

OFF

on the rear control panel.

HVS-492OU rear panel

To AC power

PGM video AUX1 video
To AC power MV video

To AC power

AC adapter

HVS-190I (1) Connect SDI video signal inputs. (2) Connect SDI video signal outputs. (3) Connect the AC adapter to the switcher. (4) Supply AC power to the AC adapter.
Supply AC power after the AC adapter is connected to the switcher. Otherwise the switcher internal parts may be damaged.
(5) Turn on the power switch on the rear panel.

Video server VDR, etc.

Supplied LAN cable

HVS-190I rear panel
HDMI

MV video

RA TING LA B E L

3G/HD SDI

AUX1 video
PGM video

2. Setup

Note that older versions of control panel (HVS-490 Series OU) cannot connect to the switcher (HVS-190 Series MU).

Select the HVS-190 for MU (1) A menu is displayed on the control panel at power ON. (2) Tap the PANEL tab on the touch panel menu screen.

If the connection is supported by the control panel, HVS-190 can be selected in the menu. Otherwise, an update is required. Consult your FOR-A reseller.

(3) Tap NETWORK to display the [PANEL > NETWORK > NETWORK] menu.

(4) Press the down arrow () button to go to PAGE 2. Turn F1 to select HVS-190 and press F1. Tap YES on the confirmation dialog box to restart the control panel. After restart, control panel buttons will light up when the control panel is connected to HVS-

190S/190I. If the buttons stay unlit, set the MU (HVS-190S/190I) IP address (HVS LAN port, default:192.168.0.10). Press F2 on the

[PANEL > NETWORK > NETWORK] menu PAGE 2. Enter the address using the keypad and press Enter.

Set the Frame Synchronizer Function to ON if using an internal lock (1) Open the [SETUP > INPUT > SIGNAL] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select IN01. Turn F4 to set FS to ON. (3) Turn F1 to select IN02. Turn F4 to set FS to ON. Set FS to ON for other inputs in the same manner.

3. Select Output Video

HVS-492OU

To Select the PGM (program) Video Press a bus button on the PGM row. The corresponding video will appear on PROGRAM output.

PGM

Change the PGM Video

(1) Press a button on the PST row to select a next video.

(2) Move the fader from end to end. The PGM video will change to the next video. This is called a “background transition.”

(3) Move the fader from end to end again. The PGM video changes to the previous video.

The PGM and PST signal selections switch as soon as the PGM video changes, and the next video can always be selected on the bottom (PST) row.
Select AUX Output Video

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KEY2

KEY3

KEY4

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REC ATTACH DETACH

MACRO

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PST

FADER LIMIT

REV

NOR/REV PATTERN

DIRECTION

TRANS RATE

(a) To display the M/E1 Preview video on the AUX1 screen, locate

the bus selection buttons and KEY/AUX bus* on the M/E1 bus

and press AUX1, then press M/E1 OUT1. (b) To display the Input 1 video on the AUX2 screen,
press AUX2, then press 1 on the KEY/AUX bus*.

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WIPE

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(c) To display a multi-view video on the AUX3 screen, press AUX3, then press MV1.

KEY/FLX/AUX bus (HVS-491OU)

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KE Y3 3

KEY4 4

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OU T1

OUT 2

M/ E1

OUT 3

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OUT 1

OU T2

M/E2

OU T3

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MV3 BUS DISP

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KEY /AUX

To Output MV (Multi-view) Video from HDMI (1) Open the [SETUP > OUTPUT > HDMI] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select MV1 OUT. (Refer to Sec. 2-6-2 “Viewing the Multi- view Video on the HDMI OUT” in the User Manual.)
4. Perform Background Transitions
Select a next video on the PST bus. Verify that BKGD next to the fader is turned on. If not, press the button to turn on the button light.

Transitions – CUT Press CUT. The background image changes instantly.

– MIX Press MIX. Then press AUTO. (Or move the fader from end to end.)

Select the System Signal Format (1) Open the [SETUP > SYSTEM > FORMAT] menu. (2) Turn F1 to select the signal format, then press F1. Tapping YES restarts the switcher. After a restart, the new format is applied. (3) Open the [SETUP

SYSTEM > FORMAT] menu and turn F2 .to select an aspect ratio.
Set Date and Time Open the [SETUP > SYSTEM > TIME] menu. Set the date in PAGE1 and time in PAGE2.

– Pattern
(1) Press WIPE. (2) Press BKGD twice quickly to display the
[M/E FLEXaKEY > M/E > BKGD PGM > TRANS > TRANS] menu. (3) Turn F4 to select a pattern. (4) Press AUTO. (Or move the fader from end to end.)

KEY1

KE Y2

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