V-1SDI3G-SDI VIDEO SWITCHER

V-1SDI
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Professional SDI Video Switching that you can take anywhere.

System Program Version 1.5

The Ver.1.5 update supports capturing a still image, sending a still image from the V-1SDI RCS on PC/Mac, and PinP 1/3 size in addition to 1/2 and 1/4 sizes.

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V-1SDI is a flexible and versatile video switcher that makes it easy to connect and switch professional 3G SDI cameras and playback sources along with HDMI sources including cameras, smart phones, computers, tablets, Blu-ray players.

Compact and portable, the V-1SDI delivers professional switching results with its easy to use hardware interface complete with T-Fader and easy-to-see backlit buttons.

With support for 3G-SDI, the V-1SDI can operate at full 1080p resolution and can take advantage of the longer cable distance of SDI making this compact solution suitable for events and applications in even large spaces with the most professional level of SDI camera sources.

Main Features

  • Support for SDI and HDMI cameras, smartphones, tablet computers and PCs etc.
  • Easy to operate with hardware controls
  • Compact size
  • PSB-7U, provided AC adaptor or Battery operation
    Battery information
  • Supports up to Full HD 1080p
  • 3 x 3G-SDI and 2 x HDMI*1 inputs
  • 2 x 3G-SDI and 1 x HDMI*1 output
  • Input 4’s scaler now supports a wider range of video and VESA resolutions.*1 *2
  • Quad input multi-viewer with source labelling and audio metering
  • Composition effects including DSK (Downstream Keyer), picture-in-picture etc.
  • Capturing a still Image from Input Video on channel 4*3 [Ver.1.5]
  • Full 14 channel audio mixer included
  • Software control using V-1SDI RCS application for Mac and PC and remote control via RS-232 connection
  • Sending a still image to the V-1SDI by V-1SDI RCS*3 [Ver.1.5]
  • *1 HDCP Compliant
  • *2 Built-in EDID Emulator
  • *3 The Still-image data is deleted once the power is turned off.
V-1SDI

Applications

Webcasting / Videography

Webcasting / Videography

Webcasters and videographers with SDI cameras can create professional quality content simply and effectively with the V-1SDI.

Installation

Installation

The V-1SDI’s support of SDI for long-distance camera connections as well as RS-232 for control from system controllers make it ideal for fixed installations.

Live Events

Live Events

The V-1SDI’s compact and portable size makes it easy to support live event switching no matter the size or location of the venue.

Example connections

Inputs and Outputs

Inputs

The V-1SDI has two dedicated 3G SDI inputs, a third channel input that supports 3G SDI or HDMI and a fourth channel HDMI input that also includes scaling.

This makes the V-1SDI ideal in a variety of configurations for both an all camera applications and applications that mix cameras, video sources and computer data sources.

Inputs
SDI Camera

SDI Camera

HDMI Camera

HDMI Camera

PC / Mac

PC / Mac

Smart Phone / Tablet

Smart Phone /
Tablet

Blu-ray Disc Player

Blu-ray Disc
Player

Inputs 1 to 3 of the V-1SDI support 1080p/1080i/720p video resolutions with Input 4’s scaler supporting a wider range of video and VESA resolutions. Both progressive and interlace signals can be input allowing for both 1080i and 1080p signals to be used at the same time. HDCP is supported* for input of copy protected content from devices such as Blu-ray disc players.

  • * Video is only output from HDMI when HDCP is enabled. SDI outputs are disabled when HDCP is enabled.

Outputs

The V-1SDI has two 3G SDI Outputs and one HDMI output. SDI PVW and MULTI-VIEW outputs are assignable from Program, Multi-view Preview or Full Frame Preview for flexibility in different applications where output display devices support either SDI or HDMI inputs.

Inputs

Example connections

Webcasting / Videography

Webcasting / Videography

Installation

Installation

Live Events

Live Events

Quad Input Multi-viewer

The four-way multi-view preview screen shows all four input sources on a single display for confident monitoring. A red border shows the video currently being output and a green one indicates the video to be output next. It also includes audio metering for all input sources and the main output.

Composition Effects

The V-1SDI includes DSK (Downstream Keying), Picture-in-Picture (PinP), Split and Quad composting effects ideal for creating news style broadcasts and corporate presentation content.

The DSK function is great for overlaying titles, song lyrics or logos onto incoming video sources that can be switched in the background while text or images remain displayed. The DSK supports both Luminance Keying (Black / White) and Chroma Keying (Blue / Green).

Example 1: PinP + DSK(Chroma Keying)

Example 2: Split + DSK(Luminance Keying)

Audio Mixing

Included is a 14 channel digital audio mixer.

The V-1SDI can mix 5 stereo audio inputs from the SDI or HDMI ports, the stereo line level input and a mic level input.

Every audio input is equipped with a DELAY function* to synchronize the video and the audio as well as EQ for adjustment of sound quality. Audio output is equipped with a MASTERING function to improve the sound of the final audio mix.

Audio follow function enables the audio to transition along with the video.

The final audio mix is both embedded in the SDI and HDMI output along with the video signal and is also output to the stereo audio output jacks for sending the audio mix to a PA system or recording it on an external device.

  • * The maximum delay time is 500ms.

Remote Control

Remote control is possible with the V-1SDI RCS dedicated computer software for Mac and PC connected via a USB cable.

The application offers a detailed view of the connected V-1SDI and can be used to switch video, mix audio or change settings.

V-1SDI RCS Ver.1.5 supports sending a Still Image to the V-1SDI.*
The STILL IMAGE EDITOR allows both images and text to be edited making it ideal for easy, on-demand creation of subtitles and graphics.

For integration with A/V control systems, the V-1SDI is equipped with a serial connection for control by industry standard RS-232 serial controls.

  • * The Still-image data is deleted, once the power is turned off.
V-1SDI RCS

V-1SDI RCS

STILL IMAGE EDITOR

STILL IMAGE EDITOR

Video
Video Processing
4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
Input Connectors
SDI INPUT 1--3: BNC x 3
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
HDMI INPUT 3--4: Type A (19 pins) x 2
* HDCP Supported
* INPUT 3: SDI or HDMI selected.
Output Connectors
SDI OUT PGM: BNC x 1
SDI OUT PVW: BNC x 1
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
HDMI OUT MULTI-VIEW: Type A (19 pins) x 1
* HDCP Supported
Input Formats
SDI INPUT 1-3 Conforms to SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 274M
HDMI INPUT 3
720/59.94p, 720/50p SMPTE 296M(FORMAT switch = 720p)
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p SMPTE 274M(FORMAT switch = 1080i or 1080p)
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SETUP menu (59.94 or 50).

HDMI INPUT 4
480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

VGA (640 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x 600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz)

WXGA (1280 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz)

FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz)

UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking.
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SETUP menu (59.94 or 50).
Output formats
SDI OUT(PGM/PVW) Conforms to SMPTE 296M, 274M
HDMI OUT MULTI-VIEW
720/59.94p, 720/50p SMPTE 296M(FORMAT switch = 720p)
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i SMPTE 274M(FORMAT switch = 1080i)
1080/59.94p, 1080/50p SMPTE 274M(FORMAT switch = 1080p)
* The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SETUP menu (59.94 or 50).
Video Effects
Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM/MOSAIC), WIPE (30 types)
Composition: PinP, SPLIT, QUAD, DSK (Luminance Key, Chroma Key)
Audio
Audio Processing
Sampling rate: 24 bits/48 kHz
Audio Formats
SDI: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch Conforms to SMPTE 299M
HDMI: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
Input Connectors
Digital: SDI INPUT 1--3 (BNC) x 3 SMPTE 299M
HDMI INPUT 3--4 (HDMI Type A 19 pins) x 2

Analog: AUDIO IN (RCA phono type)
MIC (Stereo mini type, plug-in power supported)
Output Connectors
Digital: SDI OUT PGM: BNC x 1 SMPTE 299M
SDI OUT PVW: BNC x 1 SMPTE 299M
HDMI OUT MULTI-VIEW: Type A (19 pins) x 1

Analog: AUDIO OUT (RCA phono type)
PHONES (Stereo mini type)
Input Level
AUDIO IN: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
MIC: -41-- -13 dBu (Maximum: -1 dBu)
Input Impedance
AUDIO IN: 15 k ohms
MIC: 10 k ohms
Output Level
AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
Output Impedance
AUDIO OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 10 ohms
Audio Effects
EQ, Delay, Compressor, HPF, Gate, Reverb, Mastering effect
Others
Other Connectors
USB: B Type (for remote control from PC)
RS-232: DB-9 type
Other Functions
MEMORY (8 types)
FREEZE (input video captured)
OUTPUT FADE (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK)
Power Supply
AC Adaptor
Current Draw
2.1 A
Power Consumption
25 W
Operation Temperature
+0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Dimensions
313 (W) x 108 (D) x 59 (H) mm
12-1/3 (W) x 4-1/4 (D) x 2-1/3 (H) inches
Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
1.2 kg
2 lbs 10-2/5 oz
Accessories
Owner's manual
AC adaptor
Power cord
Cord hook
* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
All specifications and appearances are subject to change.

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