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Additionally, there is a separate Reference Manual for details on menu settings and serial control reference, and a RCS Manual for the free RCS control software.

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your VR-4HD is version 2.110:

VR-4HD: Viewing the Current Version

If it is an earlier version, use this update guide:

VR-4HD: How to Update the System Program Firmware

When you update the firmware, also check that you have the latest version of the RCS software for Windows/MacOS.

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CHOOSING CAMERAS

These guides help you choose the best type of camera for your workflow, set it up to output a compatible video resolution, and also output video without menu overlays or screen information.

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VIDEO RESOLUTIONS

If SYSTEM SETUP > SYSTEM > SYSTEM FORMAT is:

1080p, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and all Outputs including USB are 1080p
1080i, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and all Outputs are 1080i, except USB, which is 1080p
720p, Inputs 1-3 can be 720p, and and all Outputs including USB are 720p
Input 4 is multi-format and auto-detects resolution
The HDMI and RGB Outputs can also be scaled to output a different resolution

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the VR-4HD, it is set to mix all XLR, RCA, and HDMI input audio at their current levels and output the mix via the HDMI and USB outputs. You can adjust the levels using a combination of the panel controls, the various audio Setup buttons, the LCD menu, and the RCS Software.

If you do not hear audio when setting up streaming for the first time, check that the USB "TO PC" knob is turned up to the dot at 2'o'clock, it's located above the sliding fader for audio channels 7/8.

Audio Signal Flow:

Mic, Line, and HDMI Audio	Main fader	HDMI outputs
		USB TO PC knob	USB Stream output

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AUTOMATION TOOLS

The VR-4HD can switch cameras based on who’s speaking into their microphone. If both people talk at once, or if no one is speaking, the VR-4HD can switch to a wide shot showing both presenters.

VR-4HD: How to Set Up Automatic Switching Including Video Follows Audio
(Owner's Manual, page 19 and Reference Manual, pages 5, 6, and 18)
VR-4HD: How to Set Up and Use Auto Mixing in your Audio Mix
VR-4HD: How to Set Up and Use Audio Follow Video in your Audio Mix

If you want to assign Video Follows Audio to a "USER" button, use this guide:

VR-4HD: How to Customize the User Buttons to your Workflow

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CONNECTING LAPTOPS

On your PC or Mac, there are two ways to set up the computer's HDMI output to your VR-4HD: Duplicate and Extend.

Duplicate creates a copy of your Desktop, including your Taskbar or Dock. Your mouse will appear on both screens.
Extend creates a clean desktop, and you can move your mouse between the two.

These guides walk you through general setup in Windows 10 and MacOS:

If you use software that generates visuals or plays media files, there may be additional screen output settings in the software:

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AEROCASTER SWITCHER

The VR-4HD gives you free access to Roland’s AeroCaster Switcher for iPad. With this app, you can wirelessly connect and switch up to five sources (phone cameras, tablet cameras, laptop webcams, and laptop browser tabs), then output a combined program feed to an HDMI input on the VR-4HD.

AeroCaster Switcher Product Page

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ADDING LIVE GRAPHICS

You can overlay graphics like lower thirds and logos using the KEY function, which uses a keyer to remove a solid color from an overlay source.

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ADDING STILL IMAGES

You can import still images using the Capture Image function, which creates a still image from video input 4, or import them using the RCS software.

VR-4HD: Capturing a Still Image from Input Video
(Owner's Manual, page 20)
VR-4HD: Importing Still Images with the RCS software
Roland Switchers: Resolution vs. Dimensions with Still Images

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type B port on the back of the VR-4HD can:

Output audio and video to a computer
Input audio from a computer
Update the firmware via RCS software
Backup and restore settings via RCS software
Import still images via RCS software

Streaming Setup Guides

A USB cable is not included. The following cables are recommended:

Recommended USB Cables for Streaming and Recording

If you have any issues with your USB signal, this guide helps you troubleshoot the connection:

VR-4HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output

Streaming Software Guides

Windows

Roland Live Streamer: How to Set Up and Use this Free Software to Stream
- Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
- Compatible with Windows 10/11 and Roland streaming hardware
  - Requires Intel i5 or higher with Quick Sync, i3 and Celeron may not work
  - AMD processors are not compatible

Windows and Mac

Roland Switchers: How to Customize Live Streams With OBS
- Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and all capture devices
Roland Switchers: How to Stream to Zoom Directly
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and all capture devices

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RECORDING VIDEO

You can record the VR-4HD's USB streaming output with software that can record UVC video.

A USB cable is not included. The following cables are recommended:

Recommended USB Cables for Streaming and Recording

If you have any issues with your USB signal, this guide helps you troubleshoot the connection:

VR-4HD: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output

Here are some software guides:

Windows

Roland Live Recorder: How to Set Up and Use this Free Software to Record Video
- Compatible with Windows 10/11 and Roland streaming hardware
  - Requires Intel i5 or higher with Quick Sync, i3 and Celeron may not work
  - AMD processors are not compatible

Windows and Mac

Roland Video Capture for VR
- Compatible with Windows, Mac (Intel & M1), and all capture devices
- Roland Switchers: M1 Mac Compatibility Information

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SOFTWARE CONTROL

There is free control software for Windows and MacOS (Intel & M1).

Update your firmware to the latest version for best compatibility.

To connect the VR-4HD to the software, you will need the following:

VR-4HD RCS Software Download
USB 3.0 (Type A to B) cable

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the VR-4HD:

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Owner's Manual, page 38)
- (Reference Manual, page 4, 9)
Backup all settings using the VR-4HD RCS software
- (RCS Owner's Manual, page 13, 14)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Owner's Manual, page 39)
- (Reference Manual, page 7)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The VR-4HD supports many video source devices, but DVD/Blu-Ray players and Streaming Boxes require HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to be turned on in the system settings. Once enabled, the signal will pass through.

But there are exceptions. If the VR-4HD's HDMI output is connected to a recording or streaming device, or a converter that outputs SDI or Analog video, that device will block the DVD/Blu-Ray player's HDCP copy-protected signal passing through the switcher.

So long as the only destination devices are displays or projectors, then you should not have any issues with enabling HDCP.

On the VR-4HD, turning on HDCP will also disable the Analog and USB streaming outputs.

HDMI CAT Extenders: These are a pair of converters that extend an HDMI signal by converting it to Ethernet and back to HDMI again. These extenders may add HDCP to the signal, even if the source is a camera. Please check with the extender's manufacturer regarding compatibility. SDI converters or HDBaseT extenders are recommended as they do not add or require HDCP.

Game Consoles: These may have HDCP enabled by default for all games and content, or just for streaming services and disc playback. If you want to stream or record the Roland's output, then HDCP needs to be disabled on both the game console and the Roland. Consoles either do this automatically or have a menu setting. Check your game console's manual for more information.