Elvid VSW-4H-USB User manual
USER
MANUAL
VSW-4H-USB
4-Input HDMI Switcher with USB Output
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The Elvid VSW-4H-USB Broadcast Video Switcher is a powerful yet compact unit that puts advanced switching and professional video effects
at your ngertips. Great for livestreaming and broadcast applications, this switcher will boost the production value of any multicamera
presentation, concert, panel discussion, or interview.
The VSW-4H-USB features four HDMI inputs that support up to full HD 1080p video, and a USB input to upload your graphics, logos, and
artwork to the switcher’s media library. Two congurable mic/stereo line inputs can add live narration or music to the production. Perform
creative transitions, mix audio, and use the pattern generator and extensive pattern library to set up downstream and upstream keyers, all
from the intuitive control panel. Flexible output options let you place a multiview screen in your control room or at your workstation, and a
second monitor that displays the live broadcast or any one of the incoming video sources. The switcher’s built-in encoder automatically scales
and deinterlaces incoming video signals and outputs video to user-selected resolutions up to 1080p. The live broadcast can be outputted to a
broadcast device, projector, or recorder, and simultaneously streamed to the internet via the USB output.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ELVID.
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Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Powering the Switcher ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting the Inputs..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the Outputs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Checking Your Video Inputs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Conguring the Outputs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
User Interface ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Switching ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
PIP and POP ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Screen Patterns ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Freezing a Picture ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Using the Upstream Keyer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Using the Downstream Keyer ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Working with Audio................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
System ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Connecting to a Network .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Tally .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Firmware Updates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Menus .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Specications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
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• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Keep this product away from water and any ammable gases or liquids.
• Do not expose this product to humidity or extreme heat or cold.
• Make sure this product is powered off when plugging it into a power source.
• Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product—doing so will void the warranty, and Elvid will not be responsible for any damage.
• Handle this product with care. Avoid any impacts to this product.
• Do not block the vents in this product.
• Disconnect this product from its power source before storage and during electrical storms.
• Do not use chemical solutions to clean this product. Clean it with only a soft, dry cloth.
• Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
• All images are for illustrative purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS
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OVERVIEW
CONTENTS INCLUDE
• Power supply (12 V, 2 A)
• USB cable (USB Standard-A to Type-C)
• Tally connector (DE-15)
LINE 1 LINE 2
VSW-4H-USB
MASTER
MIC 1 MIC 2
CHROMA
ON AIR ON AIR MIX
WIPE
PIP1
HDMI 2HDMI 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 LUMA
ON AIR ON AIR DIP
INV
EXIT
CUT
AUTO
PIP2
AFV
1 2 3 4
AUDIO ON
VOL+ VOL- DSK
ON AIR ON AIR
SPEED1
SPEED2
MUTE
FTB
PATTERN
STILL
1 2 3 4
PATTERN
STILL
PATTERN
STILL
MV
LOGO
Mic/Line input
1 and 2
HDMI inputs 1–4
Multiview output
Program (PGM) output
USB Type-C™ port (output)
LAN port
Tally port
Power input
USB Standard-A port (input)
3.5 mm headphone output
Power
Program (PGM) selectors (1–4)
Preview (PVW) selectors (1–4)
Audio controls
Downstream key (DSK)
selectors
Chroma/Luma
key selectors
Multiview
selector
Transition
effects
Menu
controls
Cut/Auto selectors
T-Bar
Mute/Fade to Black controls
Speed selectors
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POWERING
THE
SWITCHER
1. Make source and output device connections.
2. Plug the power cord into the switcher and tighten the locking ring
until secure. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.
3. Press the Power button to turn on the switcher.
To turn off:
1. Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
2. Turn the Menu knob to select YES in the onscreen prompt, then
press the knob to select. The switcher will power down after 3
seconds.
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CONNECTING
THE INPUTS
VIDEO SOURCES
Plug HDMI cameras and other HDMI sources into the switcher’s
HDMI inputs 1–4.
Each of the HDMI windows will display the video signals when
viewing in the Multiview screen.
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Computers can be connected to the switcher via an HDMI cable or
with an appropriate adapter.
Note: When connecting a computer to one of the HDMI inputs, you
may need to set the computer display setting to mirror the primary
screen.
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Connect microphones, an audio player, smartphone, or a wireless
receiver to the switcher’s audio inputs with a 3.5 mm TRS audio
cable.
The audio input accepts stereo unbalanced microphone and line-level
signals. To set the inputs to receive a mic- or line-level signal, see
Working with Audio
below.
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CONNECTING
THE OUTPUTS
The switcher has a USB and two HDMI outputs. The HDMI outputs
can be connected to monitors, a projector, or broadcast device.
The USB output lets your computer simultaneously monitor the
Multiview, Program (PGM), or a user-selected signal, and stream it to
the internet.
Both HDMI and USB ports can be congured to output HDMI 1–4,
PGM, Clean PGM, Preview (PVW), Color Bar, or Multiview screens.
MULTIVIEW OUTPUT
The Multiview output displays seven windows onscreen: HDMI 1–4,
Preview (PVW), Program (PGM), and Status/Menu.
Use the MV button to force the Multiview output to display the
default Multiview layout.
PROGRAM (PGM) OUTPUT
The PGM output displays the nal output that’s sent to the recorder
or broadcast device. This signal is what your audience will see.
USB OUTPUT
Use the included USB cable to connect the switcher to a computer.
The computer can be used as a monitor or to stream video to the
internet.
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CHECKING
YOUR VIDEO
INPUTS
Make sure the switcher is receiving all connected video signals.
In Program view, press the PGM buttons to check your video's
connections.
In Multiview, press the PVW buttons to check your video
connections.
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CONFIGURING
THE OUTPUTS
The Output menu congures the switcher’s three output ports.
The Multiview port is preset to display the Multiview screen. The
Program and USB ports are preset to display the Program screen.
Each port can output any one of the HDMI 1–4, Program (PGM),
Clean Program (Clean PGM), Preview (PVW), Color Bar , and
Multiview signals.
To congure the outputs:
1. Press the Menu knob to open the menu in the status window.
2. Scroll down to Output and press the Menu knob to open the
submenu.
3. In the Interfaces submenu, choose the output signal for each port
by scrolling and then pressing the Menu knob to select it.
4. Press the Exit button to return to the main menu. Press the Exit
button again to return to the status window.
THE MULTIVIEW BUTTON
The Multiview port can be congured to display the HDMI 1–4,
Program (PGM), Clean Program (Clean PGM), Preview (PVW) signals,
or a color bar.
For example, the monitor connected to the Multiview port can
display the Clean PGM without overlays, while the monitor
connected to the PGM port will display the on-air program with
upstream and downstream effects.
The MV button toggles the Multiview screen display. If an alternate
signal is congured to be output from the Multiview port, pressing
the MV button will quickly toggle the Multiview output to display the
Multiview screen. While the Multiview screen is toggled on, the MV
button will remain backlit.
This function is useful for quickly checking the switcher's status or
accessing the menu.
Pressing the MV button again will toggle the congured output
signal.
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