AVMATRIX PVS0605 User manual

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VIDEO SWITCHER
PVS0605
User Manual
VER 0.1

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Contents
1.Brief Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features..........................................................................................................................................1
2. Connections ...................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Interfaces..................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Specification.............................................................................................................................................3
3. Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Description ...............................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Keyboard Button......................................................................................................................................6
4. Operation Instruction.....................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Multiview Output Layout.........................................................................................................................9
4.2 T-Bar Calibration.................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 PGM PVW Switching........................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 PGM, PVW Channel Selection................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Transition Control.......................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.3 FTB (Fade to Black)..................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.4 Source Selection of Channel 5 and Channel 6........................................................................ 12
4.3.5 USB Media Player......................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Transition Effects.................................................................................................................................. 13
4.4.1 MIX Transition............................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.2 WIPE Transition............................................................................................................................ 13
4.4.2 FADE Transition............................................................................................................................ 13
4.5 PIP and POP......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Chroma Key.......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.7 Luma Key.............................................................................................................................................. 15
5. Camera Remote Control........................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Camera Setting..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 RS-422 Interface Define...................................................................................................................... 16
6. Main Menu Settings ................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 SDI PGM/AUX and Multiview Output Format.................................................................................. 17
6.2 Audio Mixer Settings............................................................................................................................ 17
6.2.1 Audio Description.......................................................................................................................... 17
6.2.2 Audio Mode.................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 System Settings.................................................................................................................................... 18
6.3.1 Language....................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.2 Clock............................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.3 Clock Time Setting........................................................................................................................ 19
6.4 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................. 19
6.4.1 Network .......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.4.2 Netmask......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.4.3 Gateway......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Video Record........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.5.1 Basic Specification........................................................................................................................ 19
6.5.2 SD Card Install and Uninstall...................................................................................................... 20
6.5.3 Recording Control......................................................................................................................... 20
6.5.4 Recording Settings ....................................................................................................................... 20

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1.Brief Introduction
1.1 Overview
The video switcher is an all-in-one 6-channel video switcher that allows video switching, audio mixing,
and video recording.
1.2 Main Features
⚫6 channel inputs: 4xSDI and 2xDVI-I/HDMI/VGA/USB player inputs
⚫2xSDI & 1xHDMI PGM outputs, 1xSDI AUX output, 1xSDI & 1xHDMI multiview outputs
⚫Input format auto-detected and PGM/AUX output format selectable
⚫Remote PTZ camera control: Visca & Pelco protocol
⚫T-Bar/ AUTO/ CUT transitions and MIX/ FADE/ WIPE effects
⚫Luma Key/ Chroma Key for virtual studio
⚫PIP/ POP window size and position adjustable
⚫Record PGM video to SD card, up to 1080p60
⚫Audio mixer: TRS audio & SDI, HDMI, USB embedded audio

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2. Connections
2.1 Interfaces
1
Power Switch
10
1×SDI AUX Output
2
12V DC Power Input
11
2×SDI PGM Outputs
3
12V DC Power Output
12
4×SDI Inputs
4
RS422 for Camera Remote Control
13
2×DVI-I(VGA) Input
5
RJ45 For Sync Time & Firmware Upgrade
14
2×HDMI Input
6
XLR Balanced Audio(L/R) Input
15
1×SD Slot for Record
7
RCA Stereo Audio(L/R) Input/ Output
16
2×USB INPUT for Video/ Image Media Player
8
1×HDMI PGM Output
17
Earphone
9
1×HDMI and 1×SDI Multiview Output

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2.2 Specification
Inputs
Video Inputs
SDI×4, HDMI/DVI-I/VGA/USB×2
Bit Rate
270Mbps~3Gbps
Return Loss
>15dB, 5MHz~3GHz
Signal Amplitude
800mV±10% (SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA)
Impedance
75Ω (SDI/VGA), 100Ω (HDMI/DVI)
SDI Input Format
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i 60/59.94/50
720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
625i 50 PAL, 525i 59.94 NTSC
HDMI Input Format
4K 60/50/30, 2K 60/50/30
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98/23.976
1080i 50/59.94/60
720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
576i 50, 576p 50
DVI-I/ VGA Input Format
1920×1080 60Hz/ 1680×1050 60Hz/
1600×1200 60Hz/ 1600×900 60Hz/
1440×900 60Hz/ 1366×768 60Hz/
1360×768 60Hz/ 1 280×1024 60Hz/
1280×960 60Hz/ 1280×800 60Hz/
1280×768 60Hz/ 1280×720 60Hz/
1152×864 60Hz/ 1024×768 60Hz/
640×480 60Hz
SDI Video Rate
Auto detection, SD/HD/3G-SDI
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M/ SMPTE 292M/ SMPTE 424M
Bit Rate
270Mbps~3Gbps
Color Space and Precision
SDI: YUV 4:2:2, 10-bit;
HDMI: RGB 444 8/10/12bit; YUV 444 8/10/12bit;
YUV 422 8/10/12bit

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Outputs
PGM Outputs
2×HD/3G-SDI; 1×HDMI Type A
AUX Output
1×HD/3G-SDI
PGM Output Format
1080p 50/60/30/25/24
1080i 50/60
Multiview Output
1×HD/3G-SDI; 1×HDMI Type A
Multiview Output Format
1080p 60
Return Loss
>15dB 5MHz~3GHz
Signal Amplitude
800mV±10% (SDI/HDMI/DVI-I/VGA)
Impedance
SDI: 75Ω; HDMI: 100Ω
DC Offset
0V±0.5V
Audio
Audio Input
1×TRS(L/R), 50Ω
1×XLR(L/R), 50Ω
Audio Output
1×TRS(L/R), 50Ω;
1×3.5mm Earphone×1, 100Ω
Others
LAN
RJ45
SD Card Slot
1
Power
DC 12V In, 2A; DC12V Out
Consumption
≤24W
Operation Temperature
-20℃~60℃
Storage Temperature
-30℃~70℃
Operation Humidity
20%~70%RH
Storage Humidity
0%~90%RH
Dimension
322.4×19.7×57.8cm
Weight
Net Weight: 1.9kg, Gross Weight: 3.7kg
Warranty
2 Year Limited
Accessories
Accessories
1×Power Supply (DC12V 5A),
1×RS422 Connector, 1×User Manual

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3. Control Panel
3.1 Description
1
Camera Control
2
Audio Mixer
3
Menu Control and Display
4
T-bar Manual Transition
5
Auto, Cut, FTB
6
Transition Effects, MIX, WIPE, DP
7
Luma Key, Chroma Key, PIP, POP, SHIFT
8
USB Media Player Control
9
Program Row
10
Preview Row

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3.2 Keyboard Button
◼Camera Control
CAM1 and CAM2 buttons are for Camera 1, Camera 2.
ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT to adjust the size of the picture.
Press the button, the button LED will be turned on to
indicate that the manual mode is enabled. Then the camera
can be controlled via the Joystick.
◼Audio Mixer
CH1 ON / CH2 ON / CH3 ON buttons are for SDI1 / SDI2 /
SDI3 / SDI4/ VIDEO5 / VIDEO6 / XLR / RCA / MIC audio
source selection. Master for output the mixing audio to
program.
The audio faders are for adjusting the audio volume.
◼Menu Control
The LCD screen for showing the menu content and working
status. The button for menu setting.
Rotate the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the menu and increase and decrease the value.
Press the button to select the menu option.
◼T-Bar Manual Transition System
User can do the transition between Preview and Program.
The selected transition effects will work meantime. When
the T-Bar has travelled from B-BUS to A-BUS the transition
between sources is complete. The T-Bar has indicators
next to it which light when the transition is complete.
◼CUT and AUTO Take
CUT performs a simple immediate switch between
Program and Preview. The selected transition WIPE, MIX
or FADE is not used.
AUTO performs an automated switch between Program
and Preview. The selected transition WIPE, MIX or FADE
will also be used.

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◼PGM PVW Channel Selection
PGM row is for selecting the signal source for program.
Selected PGM button turns on the red LED.
PVW row is for selecting the signal source for preview.
Selected PVW button will turns on the Green LED.
BLK button is for immediate switching the signal source of
Program and preview to Black.
◼FTB
Fade To Black, press this button it will fade the current
video program source to black. The button will flash to
indicate that it’s active.
When press the button again it acts in reverse from
complete black to the currently selected program video
source, and button stop flashing.
◼Transition Effects
MIX: Pressing this button selects a basic A/B Dissolve for
the next transition. When button LED turns on it is active.
WIPE: WIPE is a transition from one source to another and
is achieved by replacing the current source by another
source.
This WIPE effect is produced by then moving the T-Bar
manually or by pressing the AUTO button.
FADE: It is a transition from one source to another with
fade gradually transition effect.
◼Luma Key
Luma key consists of one video source containing the video
image that will be stacked on top of the background.
All the black areas defined by the luminance in the video
signal will be made transparent so that the background can
be revealed underneath.
Therefore, the final composition does not retain any black
from the graphic because all the black parts have been cut
out of the image.

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◼Chroma Key
In a chroma key two images are combined using a special
technique and a color from one image is removed,
revealing another image behind it. Chroma key is
commonly used for weather broadcasts, where the
meteorologist appears to be standing in front of a large
map. In the studio the presenter is standing in front of a
blue or green background. This technique is also referred
to as color keying, color-separation overlay, green screen,
or blue screen.
◼PIP and POP
PIP, Picture in Picture. The program is display on the full
screen, at same time the preview source will be displayed
in the program window as an inset window. The size and
location of the inset window can be adjusted from the
menu.
POP, Picture outside Picture. This is the same function as
PIP only this allows you to see the program source and
preview source side by side.
◼SHIFT
The SHIFT button is an alternate function key. When press
the SHIFT button with 5/6 buttons from PVW row, the signal
source of the channel 5/6 will be selected from DVI / VGA /
USB.
USB signal source comes from two USB media players.
◼USB Media Player Control
The video switcher is coming with two USB ports for paying
the USB media, including video and picture.
Press USB1 or USB2 button to select the one which you
want to manage. The VD/PIC button is for switching the
media format between video and picture. The default
setting is video format.
There are Play / Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Backward,
NEXT and BACK buttons to control the media source from
USB.
The Fast Forward support max 32 times speed to play the
video. NEXT will be active after double pressing.

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4. Operation Instruction
4.1 Multiview Output Layout
1) PGM and PVW as Preview and Program displayed as following image. The level meter of PGM audio
is shown only in multiview. SDI/HDMI PGM out is without any overlays.
2) The following 6 windows come from the 6 input signals. The signal source of window 5 and 6 can be
selected from HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB.
3) The lower right corner displays the menu and status information. The CH1, CH2, CH3 are the channel
selection of the 3 audio sources for audio mixer. There is a real-time Digital clock / Analog clock displayed
beside the menu.

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4.2 T-Bar Calibration
The T-Bar of the video switcher may happen to misalignment, when the origin of the coordinates offset the
T-Bar calibration is necessary before using.
1) Power off the video switcher and press button 1 and 2 of PVW at same time. KEEP pressing the
buttons until all calibration process finish.
2) Turn on the video switcher, then the LED indicators will be turn on from bottom to top.
3) Adjust the T-Bar to A-BUS or B-BUS until all LED indicators turn on. Below image is an example of the
LED indicators status when switching the T-Bar from B-BUS to A-BUS.
4) Then the T-Bar calibration is finished, and you can release the button 1 and 2.
4.3 PGM PVW Switching
4.3.1 PGM, PVW Channel Selection
Below 1-6 buttons from PGM and PVW are corresponding with the 6 windows in the below of the
multiview layout. The selected button from PGM turns on to red LED, and the selected button from PVW
turns on to green LED.

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The selected PGM source will circled in red border, while the selected PVW source will be circled in green
border.
For example, switching the PGM source to SDI 1 and PVW source to SDI 2. The button selection as
below image. The default sources of PVW and PGM are SDI 1 and SDI 2 when the first turn the video
switch on. When operating the AUTO or T-Bar transition, the selection from PGM row and PVW row is
invalid, both LED indicators will turn red.
4.3.2 Transition Control
There are two transition control types for this video switcher: Transition without effects and Transition with
effects.
1) Transition without Effects
CUT performs a simple immediate switch between Preview and Program views. This is no delay
seamless switching and the selected transition effect WIPE, MIX or FADE is not used.
2) Transition with Effects
AUTO performs an automated switch between Preview & Program views. The speed of the
transition is set by the menu. The selected transition WIPE, MIX or FADE will also be used.
T-Bar transition effect performs same as AUTO, but speed depends on the speed of the manual switch.

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4.3.3 FTB (Fade to Black)
Press FTB button it will fade the current video Program source to black. The button will flash to
indicate that it’s active. When press the button again it acts in reverse from complete black to the currently
selected Program video source, and button stop flashing. FTB is usually used for emergency condition.
Note: When the PGM window display black and keep black even after transition, please check if the FTB
button flashing. Press the button again when it is flashing to stop black.
4.3.4 Source Selection of Channel 5 and Channel 6
Press the button IN5 / IN6 to cyclic switch the video source between HDMI, DVI, VGA and USB. The
default format is HDMI. The switcher will save your last format choice when power on again.
4.3.5 USB Media Player
1) USB Media Player Setup
Plug in the USB disk input the USB port in the side panel as below image:
Setup the video source of channel 5 or 6 to USB as point 4.3.4, then manage the USB media play from
the control panel.
Press USB5 or USB6 button to select the one which you want to manage. The VIDEO/IMAGE button is
for switching the media format between video and picture. The default setting is video format when the
video switcher power on.
There are Play/Pause, Fast Forward, NEXT and BACK buttons to control the media source from USB.
The Fast Forward and Fast Backward support max 32 times speed to play the video.

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2) Video Format Supporting
FLV
MPEG4(Divx), AVC(H264), FLV1
MP4
MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264),
HEVC(H265)
AVI
MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid),
AVC(H264), HEVC(H265), MPEG2
MKV
MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264),
HEVC(H265)
MPG
MPEG1
MOV
MPEG4(Divx), AVC(H264), HEVC(H265)
3) Image format support: BMP, JPEG, PNG.
4.4 Transition Effects
4.4.1 MIX Transition
Pressing the MIX button selects a basic A/B Dissolve for the next transition. When button LED
turns on it is active. Then use T-Bar or AUTO to operate the transition. The MIX transition effect as below
4.5.2 WIPE Transition
WIPE is a transition from one source to another and is achieved by replacing the current source by
another source. Press the WIPE button and the LED turns on then it is active. There are total 9
WIPE selections wiping start from different directions. Such as if choosing , then use T-Bar or AUTO
to operate the transition, the WIPE effect as following:
INV button is an alternative button. Press it first and then press a Direction button, the WIPE will
start from an inverse direction.
4.4.2 FADE Transition
Fade is a transition from one source to another with fade gradually transition effect. Press the FADE
button and use T-Bar or AUTO to operate the FADE transition.

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4.5 PIP and POP
When the T-Bar located at B-BUS to active the PIP/POP, there will be a small image display on the top left
corner of the PVW window as following image:
Press button 1-6 from PVW row to switch the video source of PIP/POP.
When press PIP/POP button the menu will get into an interface as below image. The window size,
position and border of PIP can be set from menu by the knob.
Main Menu
Secondary Menu
Option
Default
PIP
Window
1
1
H Position
0
0
V Position
0
0
Size
Small/ Medium /Large
Small
Border Enable
On/ Off
On
Border Width
2~7
2
Border Color
White/ Red/ Blue/ Green
White
Exit
POP
Window
1~2
1
H Position
0
0
V Position
0
270
Size
Border Enable
On/Off
On
Border Width
2~7
2
Border Color
White/ Red/ Blue/ Green
White
Exit

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4.6 Chroma Key
Turn on the Chroma Key, a color from the key source will be removed, revealing another background
image behind it. Chroma Key is usually used for virtual studio, such as weather broadcasts, where the
meteorologist appears to be standing in front of a large map. In the studio the presenter is standing in
front of a blue or green background.
1) Switching a video with blue or green background to PVW window, and turn on the Chroma Key. Then
go to the Key menu to configure the value of Chroma Key. Using CUT, AUTO, or T-Bar to switch the
image to overlay in the PGM window.
2) When you press Chroma Key button, indicator turns on and menu go to the key setting interface as
below image. The KEY background can be switch between Green and Blue. The color gamut of the
Chroma Key can be set from the menu by the knob.
Main Menu
Secondary Menu
Option
Default
CHROMA KEY
KEY
ChromaKey
ChromaKey
Background
Blue/Green
Blue
Level
0-64
16
Exit
4.7 Luma Key

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When turn on the Luma Key, all the black areas defined by the luminance in the video signal will be made
transparent so that the background can be revealed underneath. Therefore, the final composition does
not retain any black from the graphic because all the black parts have been cut out of the image. This
function is often used for subtitle overlay of virtual studio.
Switching a video with black background and white font subtitle to PVW and turn on the Luma Key. Then
go to the Key menu to configure the value of Luma Key. Using CUT, AUTO, or T-Bar to switch the subtitle
to overlay in the PGM window.
5. Camera Remote Control
5.1 Camera Setting
After the camera connected with the switcher through RS-422, the zoom of the lens can be realized by
pressing the buttons, and the camera holder can be controlled by the Joystick.
CAM1 and CAM2 buttons are for Camera 1, Camera 2. Press the button, the button LED will be turned on
to indicate that the manual mode is enabled. Then the camera can be controlled via the Joystick.
ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT buttons to focus the camera lens.
Main Menu
Secondary Menu
Option
Default
CAMERA
Addr
1-16
1
Protocol
PELCO D/PELCO P/VISCA
PELCO D
Rate
300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/
14400/19200/38400/57600/115200
9600
Exit
5.2 RS-422 Interface Define
The video switcher is equipped with a 9-pin DB9 interface for camera control, the PIN definition are
defined as below. The PIN not defined here is reserved, with no function now.

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6. Main Menu Settings
When STATUS menu is not selected, press the MENU button to go to main menu directly. In case one of
the items is selected (see below), rotate the MENU button rotate anticlockwise to exit the choice, then
press the MENU button to go to the main menu.
Main Menu
Secondary Menu
Option
Default
STATUS
CH1
IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4/IN5/IN6/
PGM/XLR_IN/RCA_IN
IN1
CH2
IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4/IN5/IN6/
PGM/XLR_IN/RCA_IN
IN2
CH3
IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4/IN5/IN6/
PGM/XLR_IN/RCA_IN
IN3
Earphone
IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4/IN5/IN6/
PGM/XLR_IN/RCA_IN
PGM
AUX
PGM/PVW
PGM
Audio Mode
Mixing/Follow
Mixing
PGM Out
1080P30/1080P25/1080P24/
1080P60/1080P50/1080I60/
1080I50
1080P30
6.1 SDI PGM/AUX and Multiview Output Format
The output format of multiview is fixed at 1080p60, and for PGM output can be set by the knob. Except
PVW and PGM output, there is a AUX for choice, you can quickly select the auxiliary output between
PVW and PGM via Menu knob. It is default as PGM after reset. There are resolution 1080P50/ 60/ 30/ 25/
24Hz, 1080I50 /60Hz selectable for SDI/ HDMI PGM and AUX outputs.
6.2 Audio Mixer Settings
6.2.1 Audio Description
This video switcher is coming with 2 channel L/R analog audio input and SDI embedded audio.
6.2.2 Audio Mode
1) Mixing Mode
Rotary and press the knob button to set audio mode as mixing. Press CH1/ CH2/ CH3 button to enable
the mixing audio mode, total 3 channels for mixing. The audio source can be select from IN1/ IN2/ IN3/
IN4/ IN5/ IN6/ PGM/ XLR_IN/ RCA_IN.

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2) Following Mode
After that the video switcher will remember your last choice. Press Master button to enable the following
mode audio control. When the audio is in Following mode the audio is coming from the embedded audio
of Program video source. Adjust the master fader to control the audio volume.
2) Earphone
Press LISTEN button and use a 3.5mm earphone to monitor an assigned audio, PGM audio as the default.
Press LISTEN button cyclically to assign one channel audio as the audio source.
6.3 System Settings
Main Menu
Secondary Menu
Option
Default
System Settings
Language
English/中文
English
Brightness
10~100
50
Status
Always/Dim/off
Always
Backlit Time
5~60
50
Clock
Analog/Digital
Analog
Reset
Return
Network Settings
IP Acquisition
Static/Dynamic
Dynamic
IP
192.168.1.215
Netmask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.1.1
Save
Return
Record Settings
Encoding
VBR
VBR
Level
Low/Medium/High/
Ultra High
Medium
Return
Device Info
Version
22-11-15-2c-10-
10-06-6b-11-00
22-11-15-2c-10-10-06-6b-11-00
Return
Exit