Roland XS-42H Matrix Switcher Owner’s Manual

XS-42H Matrix Switcher

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Product Specifications

• Rack-Mountable: Yes

• Free-Standing Use: Yes

• Ventilation: Well-ventilated location required

• System Program: Upgradable, check Roland website for
  updates

• Panel Descriptions: Front Panel with various controls

Product Usage Instructions

Rack-Mounting

1. Remove the screws from the side panels.

2. Using the removed screws, attach the rack-mount angles as
shown in the illustration provided.

Free-Standing Use

1. Remove the rubber feet from the sheet.

2. Peel the double-sided tape off the rubber feet and affix them
to cover the four guide holes on the bottom of the unit.

Important Notes on Rack Mounting

• Install in a well-ventilated location.

• Avoid blocking cooling vents on top and side panels.

• Avoid mounting in a sealed-type rack to allow for proper
  cooling.

• Consider installing an exhaust port or ventilation fan if the
  rack cannot be opened at the back.

• Remove front and rear rack covers if using in a movable case to
  ensure proper airflow.

• Take care to avoid injuries while mounting the unit in a
  rack.

FAQ

Where can I find the Reference Manual for detailed operations

and menu lists?

The Reference Manual with details on operations, menu lists, and
RS-232 commands can be downloaded from the Roland website under
Support.

How can I check and update the system program of the unit?

To check and update the system program, visit the Roland website
to download the latest version. You can verify the system program
version by long-pressing the [MENU] button and navigating to System

Version.

What precautions should I take before using the unit?

Before use, make sure to read the leaflet “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual carefully. Keep these documents for
immediate reference.

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Owner’s Manual

Rack-Mounting
Attaching the rack-mount angles
By attaching the included rack-mount angles to this unit, you can mount it in a rack.
1. Remove the screws from the side panels. Using
the screws that you removed, attach the rackmount angles as shown in the illustration.

Free-Standing Use
Attaching the rubber feet
If you will be placing this unit on a desk or shelf for use, attach the included rubber feet (4 pcs.). This prevents the unit from slipping or from scratching the surface on which it is placed.
1. Remove the rubber feet from the sheet. 2. Peel the double-sided tape off the rubber feet,
and affix the feet so that they cover the four guide holes on the bottom of the unit.

Important notes on rack mounting
5 Install in a well-ventilated location.
5 Do not block the cooling vents located on the unit’s top panel and side panels.
5 Avoid mounting the unit in a sealed-type rack. Warm air within the rack cannot escape and is sucked into the unit, making efficient cooling impossible.
5 If the back of the rack cannot be opened, install an exhaust port or ventilation fan at the top back surface of the rack, where warm air collects.
5 When using the unit while mounted in a movable case (portable rack), remove the front and rear rack covers so that the front and back of the unit are not obstructed.
5 Take care not to pinch your fingers etc. while mounting the unit in a rack.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)
Details on operations, menu lists, and a list of RS-232 commands are provided in “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Downloading 1. Access the Roland website.
https://proav.roland.com/
2. Move to the product page0click “Support”0
download the applicable PDF file.

Before using the unit, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version. For information on available upgrades for the system program, see the Roland website (https://proav.roland.com/). You can check the system program version by Long-pressing the [MENU] button0″System”0″Version.”
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 8)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2018 Roland Corporation

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

LINE IN

[LINE IN] knob
Adjusts the volume of the line input. Adjust this so that the LINE indicator is sometimes lit yellow.

LINE IN indicator Indicates the volume level of the line input.

Lit red Lit yellow Lit green

Volume is excessive. Volume is appropriate. Volume is insufficient.

MASTER

[MASTER] knob Adjusts the overall volume.

MASTER indicator Indicates the overall volume level.

Lit red Lit yellow Lit green

Volume is excessive. Volume is appropriate. Volume is insufficient.

PHONES ( ) jack Connect stereo mini-jack headphones here.
XS-42H

[LOCK] button
Long-press this to turn on/off the panel lock function.

VP-42H [PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
[TIME] knob
Specifies the transition time when switching between scenes (p. 7) or video.
Specifies the transition time when switching between scenes (p. 7).
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While a menu is displayed
While a menu is displayed, these function as the following buttons.
CURSOR [?] [=] buttons These buttons select a menu category or item.
VALUE [­] [+] buttons These buttons change the value of a menu item.
[ENTER] button This button moves to a lower-level menu, or executes an operation.

Panel Descriptions

Cross-point [1]­[4] buttons

These buttons switch the cross-point of the video channel.

Button Lit green Lit red Dark

Status Valid video is being input. This is the selected video channel. No video is input.

[BLACK] button

Fades-out the output video to a black screen.
If you press the cross-point button of a faded-out output, it fades-in.

Button Lit red Lit green

Status Faded out Normal output

5 You can also fade-out the output video to a still image.

XS-42H VP-42H

[SCENE]/[MENU] button
Scene function: Press the button (lit green) Turns on the scene function. Recalls a scene (registered video/audio settings) (p. 7).
5 The cross-point buttons and the [BLACK] button function as scene select buttons 1­10.
5 The video/audio settings are automatically registered to the currently selected scene.
Menu display: Long-press the button (lit red) The menu is displayed on the monitor connected to the OUTPUT HDMI 2 connector (p. 5). While the menu is displayed, each press of the button takes you back to the next higher level of the menu. If the highest menu level is already shown, the button closes the menu.

SCENE SELECT [1]­[10] buttons
Recall a scene (registered video/audio settings). 5 The video/audio settings are automatically
registered to the currently selected scene.
Cooling vents (top panel, side panels)
These exhaust internal heat to prevent the interior of the unit from overheating.
NOTE Do not block the cooling vents. If the cooling vents are blocked, the temperature inside the unit will rise, possibly causing malfunctions due to overheating.

[INPUT]/[MENU] button

Video assignment function: Press the button (lit green)
You can use video assignment shortcuts (p. 6). You can use the SCENE SELECT buttons to select the video assigned to each layer.

SCENE SELECT buttons [1]­[4] buttons
[6]­[10] buttons

Explanation Select layers 1­4 (when selected: lit yellow) Select video (when selected: lit red)

INPUT HDMI 1­4 Still image

Menu display: Long-press the button (lit red) The menu is displayed on the monitor connected to the OUTPUT HDMI 2 connector (p. 5). While the menu is displayed, each press of the button takes you back to the next higher level of the menu. If the highest menu level is already shown, the button closes the menu.
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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Power cord to an AC outlet

AC adaptor

USB port
You can connect a USB flash drive here. This is used to update the system program.

LAN port This is used to remotely control this unit from a web browser or terminal software.
LINE OUT jacks These output the result of mixing the input audio. Connect these to your audio recorder, amp, or speakers etc.
LINE IN jacks These input audio. Connect these to your audio or video device such as an audio mixer or CD player.

[POWER] switch This switch turns the power on/off.

RS-232 connector
You can connect this to a computer equipped with an RS-232 connector, and remotely control this unit.

Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or ground. Connect this if necessary.

USB MEMORY port
You can connect a USB flash drive here This is used to load still images or to update the system program.

OUTPUT HDMI 1, 2 connectors
These output video and audio. Connect them to a projector, video recorder, or external display. 5 The menu is shown on the monitor connected to the
OUTPUT HDMI 2 connector. 5
The same video is output from the OUTPUT HDMI 1 and 2 connectors.
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INPUT HDMI 1­4 connectors
These input video and audio. Connect them to a video device such as a video camera or BD player, or to a computer.
5 The input format is automatically recognized. 5 In the Input menu, the “Input Status” shows the
video format that is being input to each channel, and the presence or absence of an HDCP signal.

Basic Operation

Turning the Power On/Off

• Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
  Turning the power on
  1. Make sure that all devices are powered-off. 2. To turn on the power, slide this unit’s [POWER] switch to the ON position.

Operating the Menu
Here’s how to access the menu, and make video/ audio settings and settings for this unit.
5 The menu is shown only on the monitor that’s connected to the OUTPUT HDMI 2 connector.
5 The contents of the menu settings are saved in the unit when you close the menu.
1. Long-press the [MENU] button to display the
menu.

3. Turn on the power in the order of source
devices0output devices.
Turning the power off
1. Turn off the power in the order of output
devices0source devices.
2. To turn off the power, slide this unit’s [POWER] switch to the OFF position.
About the Auto Off function
The power to the unit turns off automatically when all of the following states persist for 240 minutes (Auto Off function).
5 No operation performed on the unit 5 No audio or video input 5 No equipment is connected to the OUTPUT HDMI
connectors
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function. Long-press the [MENU] button0″System”0set “Auto Power Off” to “Disabled.” NOTE
5 Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off, save the data that you want to keep.
5 To restore power, turn the power on again.

Long-press
The [MENU] button is lit red, and the menu categories are displayed.
2. Press the CURSOR [?] [=] buttons to select
a category, then press the [ENTER] button to confirm the selection. The menu items of the selected category are displayed.
3. Press the CURSOR [?] [=] buttons to select a
menu item. 5 If the value area indicates “Enter,” you can press the
[ENTER] button to proceed to a lower level. Alternatively, pressing the [ENTER] button executes an operation. 5 Pressing the [MENU] button moves you back one level higher.
4. Press the VALUE [­] [+] buttons to change the
value of the setting. 5 By holding down the [ENTER] button and long-
pressing the VALUE [­] or [+] button you can change the value of the setting more greatly. 5 If you press the VALUE [­] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the selected menu item returns to its default setting.
5. Press the [MENU] button several times to close
the menu.
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Basic Operation

Compositing Video
Up to four screens of the video inputs can be composited as layers and output.

VP-42H only

1. Press the [INPUT] button to make it light green.
Lit green

Hiding the layers
1. Long-press the [MENU] button0
“Composition” 0″Layer 1″­”Layer 4″0set “Layer” to “Disabled.”

Now you can use the SCENE SELECT buttons to select the video that’s assigned to each layer.
5 This is a shortcut for Composition menu0″Layer 1″ ­”Layer 4″0″Source.”
2. Use the SCENE SELECT buttons to select the
video that’s assigned to each layer.
Select a layer 1­4.
The selected button is lit yellow.

MEMO
5 The order in which layers are overlaid is fixed. Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4
5 The video that’s assigned to layer 1 can also be keycomposited.
5 The screen pattern setting is automatically registered in the currently- selected scene (p. 7).
5 The same video is output from the OUTPUT HDMI 1 and 2 connectors.

Select video. The selected button is lit red. [6]­[9] buttons: INPUT HDMI 1­4 [10] button: Still image
5 For details on how to load a still image, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
3. Long-press the [MENU] button0
“Composition”0″Layer 1″­”Layer 4″0adjust each of the Window items. For each layer, adjust the position and size of the video.

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Switching the Video XS-42H only
Use the cross-point buttons to switch the combination of four inputs and two outputs, and output the video. The internal frame synchronizer allows seamless video switching.

• Video and audio are switched in tandem.
  1. Make sure that the [SCENE]/[MENU] button is
  unlit.
  2. Use the [TIME] knob to specify the video
  transition time.
  3. Press a cross-point button.
  The horizontal direction of the cross-point buttons is the input channel, and the vertical direction is the output channel.

Basic Operation
Recalling Video/Audio Settings (Scenes)
Video/audio settings can be registered as “scenes” and recalled for use when necessary. This unit provides ten scenes.
Registering to a scene
Video/audio settings are automatically registered in the currently selected scene. You don’t need to perform any operation to register them. The following settings are registered in a scene.
5 Output menu * Except for “Color Space” and “Signal Type”
5 Input menu 5 Composition menu (VP-42H) 5 Audio menu 5 Cross-point (XS-42H)
1. Make sure that the [INPUT]/[MENU] button is
unlit.
2. Press the SCENE SELECT button of the scene
number that you want to recall.

The output video is switched.
MEMO You can individually specify the scaling for each video output. Long- press the [MENU] button0″Output”0 “Output 1″­”Output 2″0adjust each of the Scaling items.

The settings are recalled. The currently selected button is lit yellow.
1. Press the [SCENE] button to make it light green.
SCENE 1­5

Lit green
SCENE 6­10 Now you can use the cross-point buttons and the [BLACK] button to select a scene. The currently selected button is lit yellow.
2. Press the cross-point button or [BLACK] button
of the scene number that you want to recall. The settings are recalled.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Concerning the Auto Off function
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 5).

Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup location
Since this unit normally emits a slight amount of heat, make sure to secure sufficient space around it, as shown below.

Front

Side

30 cm (12 in.) or greater

5 cm (2 in.) or greater

15 cm (6 in.) or greater

20 cm (8 in.) or greater

20 cm (8 in.) or greater

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
Important notes on rack mounting
Take care not to pinch your fingers etc. while mounting this unit in a rack.

CAUTION
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children. · Included Parts: Rubber feet · Removable Parts: Screws
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.
Take care not to get burned
Depending on the conditions of use, this unit might become hot, so take care not to be burned.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Placement
· Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
Repairs and Data
· Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
· Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
· Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
· This unit allows you to switch images at high speed. For some people, viewing such images can cause headache, nausea, or other discomfort. Do not use this unit to create video that might cause these types of health problems. Roland Corporation will accept no responsibility for any such health problems that may occur in yourself or in viewers.
· Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. · This document explains the specifications of the product
at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
Using External Memories
· Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device. · Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress. · To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.
Intellectual Property Right
· It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.
· Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.
· This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
· Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
· Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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