Roland V-4EX

Edirol V-4EX

4 Channel Digital Video Mixer with Effects

All-in-one SD video mixer with HDMI in/out USB streaming out and built-in multiviewer with touch control.

Accessible and quality video performance and web streaming - The V-4EX - advancing the legendary V-4 and V-8 family to now include HDMI in/out progressive internal processing audio embedding USB streaming and built-in touch monitor.

The Roland V-4EX advances the industry-standard Roland V-4 four channel video mixer by incorporating HDMI inputs/outputs USB streaming HDCP support built-in touch multi-viewer and audio embedding. These features are added to the strong primary feature set including built-in effects and unique user interface that has made the V-4 one of the besting selling Video Products > Video Mixers of all time.

Features

• 3 Input (HDMI/Composite) + 1 Input (Up to 1080p HDMI/RGB/Component/Composite)
• PGM Output (Up to 1080p HDMI + RGB/Component + Composite) + PVW Output (PVW/Multiviewer)
• 480p/576p Progressive internal processing
• Built-in multiviewer with touch control
• Built-in frame synchronizers on all inputs
• Scalers on CH 4 and Output
• 259 Transitions 148 Effects
• HDCP compliant
• Audio Embedding
• Audio Mixer & Delay -up to 4 frames
• USB Streaming Out for webstreaming

The V-4EX provides a single unit solution for many applications.

The Roland V-4EX versatility and unique features make it suitable for many applications including clubs concerts worship events meetings trainings weddings education and sporting events. The V-4EX’s sleek and compact design lends itself to portable applications as well as permanent installations when size and space are considerations.

In addition to a number of powerful video effects the user interface incorporates dial controls for effects on each bus and master output dial.  The innovative design incorporates a video switcher audio embedding preview monitor and streaming-ready USB output all in a single unit.  Inputs one to three feature composite (BNC) or HDMI while input four accepts HDMI RGB/Component or S-video. The output features scaled-up HDMI RGB/component or SD composite with an additional HDMI output for external preview monitor. The Roland V-4EX features a stereo RCA audio input allowing you to embed audio into the HDMI outputs and USB stream which are especially useful for web streaming and recording applications. As a USB Video/Audio class device web streaming is effortless by simply connecting to a computer running a live streaming service. You can also record the output using Roland’s free Video Capture for Windows software or by using Quicktime on a Mac.

Designed to be a live production switcher and web streaming device the Roland V-4EX features audio embedding built-in audio mixer with up to 4 frames delay to “lipsync” your video source. It supports HDCP video allowing you to mix copyright protected material such as game consoles and Blu-ray content in your live production. HDMI inputs one to three accept video resolutions up to 480p/576p and HDMI input four accepts resolutions up to 1080p and RGB up to WUXGA (1920x1200). Although internal processing is SD-based the output can be scaled up to 1080p or 1920x1200.

Roland V-4EX Specifications:

Processing:

• Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8 bits (Internal Processing : 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL) 
• Audio Processing: Sampling Rate: 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch.

Input Formats:

• HDMI Video (INPUT 1 -- 3): 480/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50p (when set to PAL) 
• HDMI and Component Video (INPUT 4): 480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p,1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p (when set to NTSC), 576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p,1080/50i, 1080/50p (when set to PAL) 
• HDMI Audio (INPUT 1 -- 4): Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch. 
• RGB (INPUT 4): 640 x 480/60Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz, 1024 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x768/60Hz, 1280 x 1024/60Hz, 1366 x 768/60Hz, 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1600 x1200/60Hz, 1920 x 1200/60Hz
  *The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
  *Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
  *1920 x1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking 
• Composite Video (INPUT 1 -- 4): NTSC, PAL 
• S-Video (INPUT 4): NTSC, PAL 

Output Formats:

• HDMI and RGB/Component Video (OUTPUT): 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
  640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200
  *The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same.  When an interlaced format is selected, component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector. When anon-interlaced format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.
  *The refresh rates of RGB format is 60 Hz when set to NTSC, 75Hz when set to PAL (excluding 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200. The refresh rate of these 2 is 75 Hz when set to PAL.)
  *RGB formats: Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
  *1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking 
• HDMI Audio (OUTPUT): Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch. 
• Composite Video: NTSC, PAL 
• Preview Video (PVW OUT): 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL 
• Preview Audio (PVW OUT): Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch 
• USB Video: 720 x 480 when set to NTSC, 720 x 576 when set to PAL, MotionJPEG 
• USB Audio: Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch. 

Input Connectors:

• Video:
  HDMI: Type A (19 pins) x4 (INPUT 1 -- 4)
  RGB/Component: HDDB-15 type x1(INPUT 4)
  Composite: BNC type x4 (INPUT 1 -- 4)
  S-Video:4-pin mini DIN type x1 (INPUT 4) 
• Audio: RCA-pin type x1 pair (AUDIO IN) 

Output Connectors:

• Final Output:
  HDMI: Type A (19 pins) x1 (OUTPUT)
  RGB/Component: HDDB-15 type x1 (OUTPUT)
  Composite: BNC type x1 (OUTPUT) 
• Preview Output:
  HDMI: Type A (19 pins) x1 (PVW OUT) 
• Other Connectors;
  MIDI: 5 pins DIN type x2 (IN, OUT/THRU)
  USB: B type x1 (for streaming and remote control) 

Signal Level Impedance:

• RGB/Component:
  Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p (luminance), 0.7 Vp-p (chroma)
  Impedance: 75 ohms 
• Composite:
  Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p
  Impedance: 75 ohms 
• S-Video:
  Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p
  Impedance: 75 ohms 
• Analog Audio:
  Nominal Input Level: - 10 dBu
  Maximum Input Level: + 8dBu
  Impedance: 15 k ohms 

Additional Specifications:

• Display: Graphic Color LCD, 320 x 240 dots, touch panel 
• Video Effects:
  Transition: Mix, Cut, Wipe (259patterns)
  Composition/Filter: Picture in Picture, Luminance Key, ChromaKey, Strobe, Negative, Colorize, Feedback, Emboss, Multi, Mirror etc. (148types)
  Others: Output Fade, Freeze 
• Power Supply: AC adaptor 
• Current Draw: 2.0 A 
• Accessories: AC adaptor, Power Cord, RCA - BNC conversion plug x 2, Owner's Manual 
• Dimensions: 8-7/8 in. W x 11-11/16 in. D x 4-3/16 in. H (225 x 296 x 105 mm) 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. (2.6 kg)