AVMATRIX PVS0403U User manual

ALL IN ONE MICRO 4-CH SDI&HDMI LIVE
STREAM MULTI-FORMAT 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
※To avoid falling or damage, please do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
※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.
※Do not use this unit in or near water.
※Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit.
※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.
Note: due to constant effort to improve products and product features, specifications may change without
notice

CONTENTS
1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Main Features .............................................................................................................................................1
2. INTERFACES .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Interface Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Tally PIN Definition .................................................................................................................................... 2
3. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 3
4. FRONT CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................. 4
5. POWER ON/ OFF ..............................................................................................................................5
6. MULTIVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1. Status Page .................................................................................................................................................6
6.2. Layouts ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.3. Audio Meter .................................................................................................................................................8
6.4. Input Information ........................................................................................................................................ 9
6.5. UMD Settings ............................................................................................................................................10
7. PGM PVW SWITCHING .................................................................................................................. 11
7.1. PGM PVW Channel Selection ............................................................................................................... 11
7.2. STILL ..........................................................................................................................................................11
7.3. Transition: CUT/ AUTO/ T-BAR.............................................................................................................11
8. TRANSITION EFFECT .................................................................................................................... 12
8.1. WIPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2. DIP..............................................................................................................................................................12
8.3. MIX............................................................................................................................................................. 13
8.4. Transition Speed Setting .........................................................................................................................13
9. UPSTREAM KEY .............................................................................................................................13
9.1. Luma Key .................................................................................................................................................. 13
9.2. Chroma key ...............................................................................................................................................15
9.3. PIP & POP .................................................................................................................................................16
10. DOWNSTREAM KEY .................................................................................................................... 17
10.1. DSK ..........................................................................................................................................................17

10.2. LOGO.......................................................................................................................................................19
11. OUTPUT SETTING ........................................................................................................................19
11.1. Output Interfaces ................................................................................................................................... 19
11.2. Multiview Out.......................................................................................................................................... 20
11.3. PGM Out ................................................................................................................................................. 20
11.4. USB Out .................................................................................................................................................. 20
11.5. Output Format Setting ...........................................................................................................................21
11.6. FTB...........................................................................................................................................................22
12. AUDIO SETTING ........................................................................................................................... 22
12.1. Master Audio ...........................................................................................................................................22
12.2. Audio On (MIX) .......................................................................................................................................23
12.3. AFV .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.4. Audio Delay .............................................................................................................................................23
12.5. MIC...........................................................................................................................................................24
12.6. Earphone .................................................................................................................................................24
12.7. Audio Keyboard Configuration .............................................................................................................25
12.8. Mute ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
13. MEDIA LIBRARY .......................................................................................................................... 26
13.1. PVW Pattern & PGM Pattern ............................................................................................................... 26
13.2. User-defined Color Pattern ...................................................................................................................26
13.3. Image Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 26
14. SYSTEM SETTING ........................................................................................................................28
14.1. Language ................................................................................................................................................ 28
14.2. Fan Setting ..............................................................................................................................................28
14.3. System Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 28
14.4. Download ................................................................................................................................................ 28
14.5. Version .....................................................................................................................................................28
14.6. Time Setting ............................................................................................................................................28
14.7. Network Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 29
14.8. User Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 29

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1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION
1.1. Overview
PVS0403U is a 2-channel HDMI&SDI multi-format video Switcher with a 10.1 inch FHD IPS LCD monitor.
It supports various functions including video switching, audio mixing, PGM/ multiview/ Aux out, different
transition effects, Luma Key Chroma Key, DSK, LOGO, PIP/ POP, media library, pattern and color
generator, etc. Inputs support multi-format, PGM output can be scaled, compatible with a variety of
equipment. The unit supports stream performances and presentations on PC through the USB-C port.
User can also customize different settings and import or export the configuration quickly for various
scenarios. It’s a powerful and professional video switcher for your choices.
1.2. Main Features
2 channel auto-detected HDMI inputs and 2 SDI inputs
2×HDMI PGM output,1×HDMI multiview out, 1×USB type-C output
AUX output configurable and assignable
10.1 inch FHD IPS LCD monitor
USB for capturing and streaming on PC
Upstream key: Luma key, Chroma key, PIP×2/ POP
Downstream key and LOGO overlay
T-bar/ Auto/ Cut transitions; various effects: WIPE(11×2 patterns) / MIX/ DIP
Audio mixer: HDMI embedded audio and 2-Ch MIC/line In; audio delay available
Media library: 39 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, 2 color generators
LAN port for PC software remote control
FTB/ MUTE/ STILL/ GPIO for tally

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2. INTERFACES
2.1. Interface Overview
1
MIC/Line level IN × 2
2
SDI IN × 2
3
HDMI IN × 2
4
PGM(AUX) OUT × 2
5
MULTIVIEW(AUX) OUT × 1
6
USB OUT × 1 (for live streaming on PC)
7
LAN port for PC software control
8
GPIO (for tally)
9
DC 12V IN × 1
10
Earphone OUT × 1
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USB × 1 (insert U disk to import images and LOGO; firmware upgrade)
2.2. Tally PIN Definition
PIN
Definition
PIN
Definition
11
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
HDMI type-A ×2, SDI×2
Video Out
HDMI type-A PGM ×2
HDMI type-A Multiview ×1
USB2.0 type C ×1 (Streaming on PC)
Assignable SDI 1~2, HDMI3~4,PGM, Clean PGM, PVW, Color bar, Multiview
Audio In
MIC/ Line level (3.5mm stereo audio) ×2
PC Control Port
LAN×1(For PC remote control)
Media Library
USB type-A ×1(USB disk port for image import and firmware upgrade)
Tally Port
DB-15 ×1
Power In
DC 12V ×1
FUNCTIONS
Transitions
T-Bar/AUTO/ CUT
Effects
Wipe (11×2 patterns)/ Mix/ DIP/ Still(freeze)/ MUTE/ FTB
Layouts
2 styles of Multiview layout (6 windows and status)
Keys
Upstream Key: Luma Key ×1/ Chroma Key ×1/ PIP ×2/ POP
Downstream Key: DSK ×1/ Logo ×1
Audio Mixer
HDMI ×2, SDI×2 and MIC/ Line level ×2;
Audio delay: 0-500ms
Media
Default image: 39 preset patterns
Local image: up to 16 imported images
Capture image: up to 16 captured images
Generators
Pattern generator ×1
Color generators ×2
STANDARDS
HDMI In Format
Support
1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98
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
HDMI PGM Out
1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50
HDMI Multiview Out
1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50
HDMI Color Space
RGB/ YUV
SDI In Format Support
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98

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1080i 60/59.94/50
720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
625i 50 PAL, 525i 59.94 NTSC
SDI Color Space
YUV
USB Capture Out
MJPG, Up to 1080p 60
Media Format
USB disk format support: FAT32, Ext3, Ext4, up to 256GB
Image format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
Logo format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
Logo size support: 10×10 pixel to 600×600 pixel
OTHERS
Power
Wide voltage: 7~24V; Operating power:12W (12V 1.8A)
Dimension (LWD)
261.4×193.9×58mm
Weight
1673.5g
Temperature
Working: -20℃~60℃, Storage: -30℃~70℃
4. FRONT CONTROL PANEL
1
Power
Press the power to start the device; Press 3s to shut down the system
2
PGM:1-4
Selecting the signal source for Program.
PATTERN for setting a pattern to PGM, STILL for freezing the input source.
Note: different patterns can be set including Black/Color Bar/Color1
/Color2/ SDI In1/SDI In2/HDMI In3/HDMI In4/Image. (Refers to Part 13.1)

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5. POWER ON/ OFF
Connect your video sources and the output devices, plug the power
adapter. Press the power button in the front panel to get the video
switcher start to work.
Press the power button for about 3 seconds when you want to power off
3
PVW:1-4
Selecting the signal source for Preview.
PATTERN for setting a pattern to PVW (Refers to Part 13.1), STILL for
freezing the input source (Refers to Part 7.2).
4
AUDIO
User can configure the audio of each channel in this area, including AFV or
audio mix mode, audio source selecting, adjust volume + & volume -
5
DSK
DSK: Enable the downstream key
ON AIR: make the DSK on air
6
CHROMA KEY
LUMA KEY
CHROMA: Enable the Chroma Key
LUMA: Enable the Chroma Key
PIP1/PIP2: Enable two group of Picture in Picture. Size and position can be
set via Menu.
LOGO: Add logo bin from USB flash disk, enable the logo overlay
ON AIR: make the corresponding Chroma/Luma/PIP/Logo on air.
7
MV
MV: quickly switch between Multiview and the configured multiview out
(Refers to Part 11.2)
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Transition
Effects
WIPE: Transition from one source to another
INV: Invert the direction of selected wipe transition
MIX: Selects a basic A/B dissolve for the next transition
DIP: Gradual transition that transitions from one source to another.
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MENU
MENU: For menu control, configure different parameter
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CUT/ AUTO
CUT: Performs a simple immediate switch between Program and Preview.
AUTO: Performs an automated switch between Program and Preview.
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T-Bar
Switch the PVW and PGM through T-Bar
12
MUTE/ FTB
MUTE: Mute the master audio
FTB: Fade to Black, used for emergency.
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SPEED
SPEED1-2: Control transition rate, speed can be configured on Menu.

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the switcher, select YES in the prompt box to shut down the system.
6. MULTIVIEW
The switcher has three HDMI outputs (2PGM/Multiview). The three HDMI ports are both the AUX out that
user can define it as output of SDI1/ SDI2/ HDMI3/ HDMI4/ PGM/ Clean PGM/ PVW/ Color Bar/ Multiview
(Refer to part 11). Connecting the HDMI Multiview out to an additional monitor, user will get the multiview
image. In the Multiview there are windows of PVW, PGM, SDI1, SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and Status/Menu
page. See below image.
6.1. Status Page
In the status page, there are status information of FTB (Fade to Black), P-PVW (Pattern in PVW row),
P-PGM (Pattern in PGM row), Logo, Still, Audio, Transition Effect, Transition Speed, USK (UpstreamKey),
DSK (DownstreamKey), and System Time. See below image.

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The information of user name, working time, USB connection, CPU working temperature, system time
keeps displaying in the bottom of the Status/Menu page.
The information on the status page will be updated in real time as the settings changed. It’s clear and
visible for user to know the current situation and settings.
Pressing menu button of the switcher, the status page will go to the menu page. See below image.

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6.2. Layouts
There are two Multiview layouts which can be switch between the horizontal layout and vertical layout
from menu as below images.
- Horizontal layout:
- Vertical Layout:
6.3. Audio Meter
There are audio meters in each windows of Multiview, including SDI 1-2 ,HDM3-4, PGM and MIC to show
the audio status of each audio. The audio meters of MIC 1 and MIC 2 show in the left and right of PVW
window. User can turn on/ off All or each audio meter from the menu. The audio meter position can be in

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the right or left of each window. See below image.
6.4. Input Information
There is an overlay in each window of the SDI1-2,HDMI3-4. The overlay shows the resolution and frame
rate of HDMI input. User can turn on/off overlay in each input window. Besides, user can set the overlay
Opacity (50%, 75%, 100%), Size (Small/Medium/Large), Position X&Y (1-100), Text color and
Background Color. See below image.

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6.5. UMD Settings
The default UMD of the four inputs are SDI1, SDI2, HDMI3, HDMI4. User can turn on/off the UMD in each
window. Besides, user can set the overlay Opacity (50%, 75%, 100%), Size (Small/Medium/Large),
Position X & Y (1-100), Text color and Background Color. See below image.
The UMD string content for 2SDI and 2HDMI inputs can be set from menu. User can rename the UMD
content for each window by using a virtual keyboard and rotary button. It supports input max 10
characters for the UMD content. Below image as an example, rename the SDI1 to CAM1.

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7. PGM PVW SWITCHING
7.1. PGM PVW Channel Selection
Choose PGM and PVW source from PGM, PVW row and PATTERN (different pattern can be configured
on menu, refers to Part 13.1) in the front panel. The selected button for PGM will turn on to red LED, and
the selected button for PVW will turn on to green LED. The PGM source will be circled with red border,
while the PVW source will be circled with green border.
7.2. STILL
The video switcher supports STILL function, which user can freeze the input sources. Press the channel
you want to freeze in the PGM or PVW row, then press the STILL button to make the input source freeze.
User can freeze all the four inputs if they need. Press the input channel and STILL again to unfreeze.
7.3. Transition: CUT/ AUTO/ T-BAR
There are two transition control types for this video switcher: Transition without effects (CUT) and
Transition with effects (AUTO, T-Bar).
CUT performs a simple immediate switch between Preview and Program. This is no delay seamless
switching and the selected transition effect WIPE, MIX or DIP is not used.
AUTO performs an automated switch between Preview and Program views. The timing of the transition
can be set by speed button. The transition effects WIPE, DIP, MIX will also be used.
T-BAR manual transition performs similar to AUTO, but it is more flexible that the timing of the transition

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depends on the speed of the manual switch.
8. TRANSITION EFFECT
The video switcher provides various transition effects and types for user’s choice, including WIPE, DIP,
MIX.
8.1. WIPE
Press the WIPE button to perform the wipe transition effect. User can choose different style of WIPE
through menu; as well as set the softness of edge. Select the direction from Normal/ Invert/ Flip-Flop
when use AUTO transition.
Press the INV button to invert the selected wipe so it acts in the opposite direction.
8.2. DIP
Press the DIP button to perform the DIP transition effect. User can select the various color for DIP from
the palette on menu. The default color is black.

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8.3. MIX
Press the MIX button to perform the MIX transition effect.
8.4. Transition Speed Setting
User can set two speed of transition on menu, and the defined speed value will be saved and
corresponds to Speed 1 and Speed 2 button. The higher value, the slower the transition speed, total
0.1s-8.0s for choice.
9. UPSTREAM KEY
Upstream Key essentially means that these are keys that are included as part of the transition, so in the
transition from whatever on Preview to Program, anything that's an Upstream key is going to be
transitioned with it.
9.1. Luma Key
DIP to White (fade out):
DIP to Black (fade out):
Key Source ≠ Fill Source
Key Source = Fill Source

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Luma keys provide a way to composite a Text clip over a background clip based on the luminance levels
in the video. Turn on the Luma Key, a color from the key source will be removed, revealing another
background image behind it.
Switching a video with background to PVW window, and turn on the Luma Key. Press the menu knob to
enter the setting interface. Under Luma Key seb-menu, user can assign the fill and key source from
various options including Black/ Color Bar/ Color1/ Color 2/ SDI1/ SDI2/ HDMI3/ HDMI4/ Image (import
from USB disk). Configure and adjust the Key parameters including Clip/Gain/mask to achieve
the effect needed.
Press ON AIR button, the ON AIR button will be on, and the Key effect will show on PGM.
LUMA button ON: Luma key shows on PVW
ON AIR button ON: Luma Key available on PGM
LUMA and ON AIR button both ON: Luma Key available on both PVW and PGM. Corresponding status in
menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Luma key menu interface and parameter setting as below:
Clip: Adjust the threshold at which the key cuts its hole. When decrease the clip degree, more of the
background will appear. If the background video is completely black then the clip value is too low.
Gain: Adjusts the performance of the chroma key in light or white areas. Apply more Key Gain if the light
areas are becoming too transparent.
Invert Key: Inverts the key signal.
Menu
Sub-menu
Item
Parameter
Default
Upstream Key
Luma Key
Luma Status
OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY & ON AIR
OFF
Fill Source
Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/
HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ Image
Color1
Key Source
Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/ SDI 2/
HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ Image
Image
Clip
0%-100%
10%
Gain
0%-100%
0%
Invert Key
On/Off
Off
Mask Enable
On/Off
Off
Mask Left
0%-100%
0%
Mask Top
0%-100%
0%
Mask Right
0%-100%
50%
Mask Bottom
0%-100%
50%

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Mask: Configure the Mask for the Key area
9.2. Chroma key
Chroma Key is a visual-effects and post-production technique for compositing (layering)
two images or video streams together based on color hues (chroma range). The technique has been
used in many fields to remove a background from the subject of a photo or video, particularly
the newscasting, motion picture, and video game industries.
User can configure the effect of Chroma Key, including the key source, Key color, Clip, Gain, key Fetch
and mask, etc. in the menu page.
Press the ON AIR button next to the CHROMA button to enable the KEY on PGM.
CHROMA button ON: Chroma key shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: Chroma Key available on PGM
CHROMA and ON AIR button both ON: Chroma Key available on both PVW and PGM. Corresponding
status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Chroma Key detailed parameters setting as below table:
Menu
Sub-menu
Item
Parameter
Default

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Upstream Key
Chroma Key
Chroma Status
OFF/ KEY (PVW)/ ON AIR (PGM)/ KEY
& ON AIR
OFF
Key Source
Black/ Color Bar/ Color 1/ Color 2/ SDI 1/
SDI 2/ HDMI 3/ HDMI 4/ Image
Image
Key Color R
0~255
0
Key Color G
0~255
255
Key Color B
0~255
0
Fetch Color
0
Fetch Width
0~50%
5
Clip
0%-100%
40%
Gain
0%-100%
10%
Mask Enable
On/Off
Off
Mask Left
0%-100%
0%
Mask Top
0%-100%
0%
Mask Right
0%-100%
50%
Mask Bottom
0%-100%
50%
9.3. PIP & POP
The video switcher supports two groups PIP or one POP. When press PIP1 or PIP2 button, there will be a
small image display on the top left corner of PVW window. Press the Menu knob and choose the PIP
setting interface, user can set parameters including position, size, border etc. Press ON AIR button next
to PIP1 and PIP2 to put the PIP into effect on PGM.
PIP1/ PIP2 button ON: PIP1 or PIP2 shows on PVW.
ON AIR button ON: PIP1 or PIP2 Key available on PGM.
PIP1/ PIP2 and ON AIR button both ON: PIP1 or PIP2 available on both PVW and PGM. Corresponding
status in menu is <KEY & ON AIR>
Set the POP same on menu, when POP are working, PIP is inoperative.
PIP & POP detailed parameters as below:
Menu
Sub-Menu
Item
Parameter
Default
Upstream Key
PIP/POP
Border Color
Color
White