AVMATRIX HVS0401U User manual

MICRO 4-CH HDMI 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
※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.
※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.

Please select the best installation position
※Do not cover the air inlet and outlet of the unit, make sure that there is sufficient space around the
ventilation holes on both sides to avoid blockage of ventilation.
※To avoid falling or damage, please do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Make
sure install this unit on a very stable horizontal surface for use.
※Do not use this unit in a humid, dusty location or near water. Avoid liquids, metal pieces or other
foreign materials to enter the unit.
※Do not use this unit in an environment where the temperature is too cold or too hot.
※Avoid placing this unit in direct sunlight or in a place where hot air from other products can blow.
Note: due to constant effort to improve products and product features, specifications may change without
notice.
Ventilation holes
Ventilation holes

CONTENT
1.BRIEF INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Main Features .......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INTERFACES ................................................................................................................................................ 2
3. SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................................... 3
4.FRONT CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................... 4
5.OPERATION INSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................................5
6.USB CAPTURE .............................................................................................................................................. 5
7.PIP MODE ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.TRANSITION EFFECT .................................................................................................................................. 6
8.1 WIPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 MIX ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
8.3 FADE .........................................................................................................................................................7
9.MENU SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 7
9.1 Status........................................................................................................................................................ 7
9.2 Main Menu Settings ................................................................................................................................ 8
9.2.1 Audio Settings .................................................................................................................................. 8
9.2.2 System Settings............................................................................................................................... 9
9.2.3 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................ 10
9.2.4 Firmware ......................................................................................................................................... 11
10. Software Control and Time Setting ........................................................................................................ 11
10.1 Software control .................................................................................................................................. 11
10.2 Time Setting .........................................................................................................................................11

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1.BRIEF INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The HVS0401U is a 4-Channel HDMI/DP multi-format video switcher with a compact and robust metal
housing design for video switching, audio mixing and different conversion effects. The input signal is
automatically detected, the PGM output is scalable and compatible with a wide range of devices for
convenience and flexibility, and the USB output can be connected directly to a PC for video capture. This
cost-effective switcher will be the perfect choice for your live streaming applications
1.2 Main Features
Inputs 1~3: HDMI, Input 4: HDMI/DP
Outputs: HDMI PGM×2, HDMI multiview×1, USB type-C×1, LAN×1
USB Type-C for video capturing (UVC)
PIP function, adjustable size and position
Audio mixer: 3.5mm MIC/ RCA/ HDMI embedded audio
AUTO/ CUT transitions and MIX/ FADE/ WIPE effects
GPIO interface for live tally system
FTB for emergency situation

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2. INTERFACES
2.1. Interface Overview
1
IN1~IN3: HDMI×3; IN4: HDMI / Display Port ×1
2
PGM OUT × 2
3
MULTIVIEW OUT × 1
4
LAN port (For live streaming and upgrade）
5
DC 12V IN
6
GPIO (For tally)
7
LINE OUT × 1
8
MIC × 2
9
RCA(L/R) ×1
10
USB TYPE-C (For capturing on PC)
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POWER ON/OFF
2.2. Tally PIN Definition
PIN
Definition
PIN
Definition
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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

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3.SPECIFICATION
CONNECTION
Video In
IN1~IN3: HDMI type-A ×3; IN4: HDMI type-A/ Display Port ×1
Video Out
PGM: HDMI type-A×2
Multiview: HDMI type-A×1
USB Capture: USB type-C ×1
Audio In
MIC/ Line ×2 (3.5mm audio)
RCA(L/R) ×1 (stereo audio)
Tally Port
DB-15 ×1
Power In
DC 12V IN ×1
FUNCTIONS
Functions
Image Still/ Transitioin Speed/ MUTE/ Audio follows Video/ Audio Mixer
Transitions
AUTO/ CUT
Effects
WIPE/ MIX/ FADE/ FTB
Layouts
PIP, Multiview
STANDARDS
HDMI In Format
Support
1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98/23.976
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
PC HDMI/DP Input
Format Support
2560×1600, 2048×1152, 1920×1080,1680×1050, 1600×1200, 1600×900,
1400×1050, 1440×900, 1366×768, 1360×768,
1280×1024, 1280×960, 1280×800, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1280×600,
1152×864, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480
HDMI PGM Out
1080p 60/ 50/ 30/ 25/ 24
1080i 60/ 50
HDMI Multiview Out
1080p60
HDMI Color Space
RGB/ YCbCr
USB Capture Out
MJPG , Up to 1080p60
OTHERS
Power
12V, 1.5A, 18W
Dimension (LWD)
238.5×140.4×43.5mm
Weight
Net: 785g; Gross: 1500g
Temperature
Working: -10℃~60℃, Storage: -30℃~70℃

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Standard Accessories
Power supply(12V 2A ) ×1, USB cable(type A-C) ×1,
Tally connector(DB-15) ×1
Optional Accessories
Handbag ×1, Tally cable ×1
4.FRONT CONTROL PANEL
1
PVW
Selecting the signal source for Preview
2
PGM
Selecting the signal source for Program
3
AUDIO
User can configure the audio of each channel in this area, including AFV or
audio mix mode, audio source selecting, adjust volume + & volume -
4
RES
RES: Adjust the resolution of the PGM output
SRC: Switching IN4 sources between HDMI and DP.
FN:Reserved
5
FUNCTIONS
FTB: Fade to Black, used for emergency
PIP: Picture-in-picture, adjustable position & size
STILL: PGM output still
6
MENU
MENU: For menu control
KEYS: Up and down keys to select menu

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RATE
Three levels of transition speed rates
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AUTO
Performs an automated switch between Program and Preview
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CUT
Performs a simple immediate switch between Program and Preview
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TRANSITION
EFFECT
MIX, FADE & WIPE transition effects
MIX: Selects a basic A/B dissolve for the next transition
WIPE: Transition from one source to another
FADE: Gradual transition that transitions from one source to another
5.OPERATION INSTRUCTION
5.1 Multiview Output Layout
The Multiview includes PGM (Program), PVW (Preview), 4 HDMI signal sources, menu, clock, working
temperature, still status, UCV and PGM bar chart.
6.USB CAPTURE
The video switcher’s USB output is based on UVC (USB video class) and UAC (USB audio class)
standard. No additional drivers must be installed. After installation in operating system, the relevant video
and audio devices will be added. In the Windows Device Manager, for example, it will appear two new
devices:
• Under Camera: Switcher USB Video
• Under Audio inputs and outputs: Switcher USB audio

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Use a third-party Video Media Player software like OBS, PotPlayer, VLC, Windows Media Player to play
and store the captured video content.
7.PIP MODE
When press PIP, there will be a small image display on the top left corner of PVW window as below image.
And the menu will enter an interface as below image for PIP settings. The window size (Small, Large,
Medium), position (Horizontal position and Vertical position) and border (Border enable, Border width,
Border color) of PIP can be set from menu.
Press PIP again, the menu returns to STATUS page.
8.TRANSITION EFFECT
The video switcher provides various transition effects and types for user’s choice, including WIPE, MIX,
FADE. Users can also switch directly to the CUT button for simple and instant quick switching without
transition effects.
8.1 WIPE
Press the WIPE button to perform the wipe transition effect. User can choose different styles through
menu. Then press AUTO to execute the transition.Different transition rates can be switched by pressing
the RATE1/RATE2/RATE3 buttons on the panel.

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: Upward wipe transition effects : Leftward wipe transition effects
:Downward wipe transition effects : Rightward wipe transition effects
8.2 MIX
Press the MIX button and press the AUTO button to perform the MIX transition effect.In addition, different
transition rates can be switched by pressing the RATE1/RATE2/RATE3 buttons on the panel.
8.3 FADE
Select the FADE button and press the AUTO button to execute the FADE transition effect (as shown in the
image below). In addition, you can press the RATE1/RATE2/RATE3 buttons on the keyboard to switch
between different transition rates.
9.MENU SETTINGS
9.1 Status
Select the CHI/CH2/CH3 button on the control panel to switch the audio source from
IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4/RCA IN/MIC1/MIC2. Press the VOL- or VOL+ button to adjust the corresponding audio
volume. The control panel is shown below.
Also, audio can be selected via the menu. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the CHI/CH2/CH3 option
and press the MENU button to confirm.

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9.2 Main Menu Settings
9.2.1 Audio Settings
Audio mode
This video switcher supports both MIX mode and AFV mode (audio follows video), users can press AFV
or MIX on the panel to select the audio mode, adjust the volume level, or enter the main menu to set the
audio mode, master volume and mute switch in the audio settings.
AFV Mode：Press AFV button to enable the audio-follow-video mode. Under Follow mode the audio is
coming from the embedded audio of Program video source. You can control the audio volume by
adjusting the button VOL- and VOL+.
MIX Mode：
Press button MIX to set audio mode as mixing. Press CHI/CH2/CH3 to switch the audio sources from IN1/
IN2 /IN3 /IN4 /RCA IN/MIC1/MIC2. Press button VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the corresponding audio volume.
Besides, you also can set the audio though menu. Press UP/DOWN to select and press MENU to
confirm.
When STATUS menu is not selected, press the
MENU button to enter the Main Menu directly.
When the STATUS menu is selected, adjust the
selected item to the top, and press UP button to
exit and become unselected. Press MENU
button to enter the Main Menu.

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Master
Adjust the total volume in the Audio Settings menu via the UP/DOWN button on the control panel.
Mute
Mute on/off, control PGM mute or you can turn it on/off by pressing the MUTE button from the control
panel.
9.2.2 System Settings
Language
PGM output
Users can select the resolution of the PGM output from the menu, or by pressing RES on the panel.

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Fan RPM
Setting the cooling fan speed to control the temperature and noise of the switcher. There are 5 options,
AUTO/ OFF/ HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW. 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. 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 HIGH option to keep the fan in high speed.
Reset
Restore all settings to default Factory Settings.
9.2.3 Network Settings
Network
There are two methods to acquire the IP: Dynamic (IP configured by router) and Static (set IP freely by
yourself). Select the method you need by menu. The default setting is Dynamic.
Dynamic: Connecting the video switcher with a router with DHCP features, then it will obtain an IP
address automatically. Make sure that the video switcher and PC are in the same local network.
Static: Select static IP acquire method when the PC is without DHCP. Connect the video switcher with PC
via network cable, set the PC’s IP address to the same IP range as video switcher (the video switcher’s
default IP address 192.168.1.100), or set the switcher’s IP address to the same range as PC’s IP address.

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NetMask
Set the NetMask. The default setting is 255.255.255.000.
GateWay
Set the GateWay according to current IP address.
Save the configuration when network setting finish.
9.2.4 Firmware
Check the firmware version number and SN (serial number) of this switcher from the Device Information
in the menu.
10. Software Control and Time Setting
10.1 Software control
The video switcher comes with a software for remote control. You can connect the switcher to a Windows
computer by LAN network cable. Download the software from AVMATRIX official website
www.avmatrix.cn.
10.2 Time Setting
Connect video switcher to a PC via LAN port and download a time setting software from AVMATRIX
official website www.avmatrix.cn. Open the software and click Scan to search and connect the device,
then the clock time will be changed to same time to the PC’s time.