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V-1200HD: Quickstart Guide

This article contains links and information to help you get started with the V-1200HD.

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The V-1200HD has two hardware components: the V-1200HD processor, and the V-1200HDR controller. You can control the V-1200HD with up to two controllers at the same time:

1 V-1200HDR Controller
2 V-1200HDR Controllers
1 V-1200HDR Controller and 1 V-1200HD RCS Software
1 V-1200HD RCS Software
2 V-1200HD RCS Software (requires 2 computers)

Quickstart Topics:

Product Videos

Instruction Manuals

Connecting Laptops

Adding Live Graphics

Adding Still Images

Multi-View Setup

Streaming Video*

Recording Video*

Software Control

PTZ Camera Control

Remote Control

Protecting Settings

HDCP Troubleshooting

Product Images

Additional Links

*Requires UVC-01

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PRODUCT VIDEOS

- V-1200HD - Tutorial Playlist
  - In-depth product tutorial
  - Divided into chapters by topic
- V-1200HD - Introduction Webcast
  - Walks you through the V-1200HD's features and specifications

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INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Inside the V-1200HD and V-1200HDR boxes is a copy of the Owner's Manual, it covers the hardware.

Additionally, there is a separate Remote Control Guide that covers all the features and settings in detail. This is the primary reference.

V-1200HD/R RCS Remote Control Guide
- This manual is your primary reference
- Covers features and menu functions

V-1200HD Owner's Manual
- Covers the processor hardware

V-1200HDR Owner's Manual Ver.1.2 and Later
- Covers the control hardware

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your V-1200HD is version 1.43 and V-1200HDR is also version 1.43:

On the V-1200HD menu, go to: MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION for the V-1200HD firmware version
On the V-1200HDR Controller or V-1200HD RCS software:
- Press Processor > Setup for the V-1200HD firmware version
- Press Control Surface > Setup for the V-1200HDR firmware version

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

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 FORMATS

The V-1200HD's 422 Video M/E can be configured to output 1080i or 1080p video. The 444 Video M/E has an output scaler that supports a variety of resolutions.

422 M/E Format 1080i, SDI inputs and outputs are 1080i, HDMI inputs 1 and 2 are 1080i
422 M/E Format 1080p, SDI inputs and outputs are 1080p, HDMI inputs 1 and 2 are 1080p
If HDMI inputs 3 and 4 are routed to the 422 M/E, they can be any supported scaler format
444 M/E Format, HDMI inputs 3 and 4 and HDMI outputs 1 and 2 can be any supported scaler format
The 422 M/E can be routed to the 444 M/E using the S1 and S2 patch points in Patchbay 1

If using 1080p, the SDI video signal is "3G" and there are 2 "Levels", A and B. If you experience compatibility issues with your SDI output, you can change the Level in MENU > PROCESSOR > SETUP > 3G-SDI MAPPING

V-1200HD: About the 4:2:2 Process
(Remote Control Guide, page 12)
V-1200HD: About the 4:2:4 Process
(Remote Control Guide, page 12)
V-1200HD: Processor Setup Screen
(Remote Control Guide, page 82)

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first set up the V-1200HD, the audio mixer's routing needs to be configured. You can adjust routing using the menu's audio patchbay, and adjust audio levels using the menu's audio mixer. The V-1200HDR and V-1200HD RCS have identical menu screens.

Audio Mixer Screen
(Remote Control Guide, page 65)
Audio Patchbay Screen
(Remote Control Guide, page 67)

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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 V-1200HD: 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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ADDING LIVE GRAPHICS

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

Compositing the Video
(Remote Control Guide, pages 21, 46)
Roland Switchers: How to Set Up PowerPoint for Chroma Key Graphics
Roland Switchers: Tips to Improve Text Readability with Luma Key

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ADDING STILL IMAGES

You can import 16 still images using a USB flash drive with the V-1200HD's USB Memory port.

Here are the recommended settings to import a still image via USB:

Format

Bitmap (.bmp), 24-bit color, uncompressed

PNG (.png), 32-bit color

* Alpha channel is supported

Resolution

Matches the System Format:

1080i/1080P = 1920x1080

File Name

No more than 8 single-byte alphanumeric characters

* The extension ".bmp" or ".png" must be added

Importing a Still Image from a USB Flash Drive
(Remote Control Guide, page 74)

Roland Switchers: Resolution vs. Dimensions with Still Images

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MULTI-VIEW SETUP

The V-1200HD has 2 Multi-View outputs, the first one displays inputs and outputs on the 422 M/E processor, and the second one handles the 444 M/E processor.

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type A port on the front of the V-1200HD can:

Import still images
Backup and restore settings
Update the V-1200HD firmware

The USB Type A port on the back of the V-1200HD is reserved for future use.

The USB Type A port on the back of the V-1200HDR can:

Update the V-1200HDR firmware

The Network port is used to control the RCS software.

Note that it does not output audio and video for streaming or recording, you will need an HDMI to USB Capture Device, like our UVC-01:

This device is not the same as a USB to HDMI display adapter,
those are used to add an additional display to a computer

Here are some streaming guides. Some are written for the VR series models, but a V-1200HD outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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

The V-1200HD does not output audio and video for recording, you will need an HDMI to USB Capture Device, like our UVC-01.

You can record the UVC-01's USB streaming output with software that can record USB video.

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).

To connect the V-1200HD to the software, you will need the following:

V-1200HD RCS Software Download
Ethernet Cable

V-1200HD: Connecting RCS with a PC (WIN 10)
V-1200HD: Connecting RCS with a MAC
V-1200HD: How to Connect Multiple Control Surfaces
Overview of the Menus
(Remote Control Guide, page 31)
Roland Switchers: M1 Mac Compatibility Information

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PTZ CAMERA CONTROL

You can control up to 7 VISCA compatible PTZ cameras wired in series with RS-422.

RS-232 and IP PTZ control is not supported.

Camera Control Overview
(Remote Control Guide, page 76)

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REMOTE CONTROL

You can control also control the V-1200HD Remotely via RS-232.

IP control via LAN is not supported. Please use the V-1200HDR or V-1200HD RCS for LAN control.

Connector Specifications and RS-232 Command Reference
(Remote Control Guide, pages 89, 90)

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the V-1200HD:

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Remote Control Guide, page 81)
Backup all settings using the USB Memory Port
- (V-1200HD Owner's Manual, page 30)
Backup all settings using the V-1200HD RCS software
- (Remote Control Guide, page 85)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The V-1200HD 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 4:4:4 processor's system settings.

The 4:2:2 processor does not support HDCP.

Once enabled, the signal will pass through. But there are exceptions. If the V-1200HD's HDMI outputs are 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.

The 4:4:4 processor bypasses the SDI outputs.

To enable HDCP passthrough, open the Video Structure menu and tap the default Scaler button and change it to Matrix or 1 M/E.

These modes switch between 4 sources: the S1 and S2 buses from the 4:2:2 processor (Patchbay 1) and HDMI inputs 3 and 4.

Matrix Mode independently switches the two HDMI outputs, with the option to link them.
1 M/E mode outputs the same signal to both HDMI outputs and adds a PinP/Luma Key Composition layer.

If you want to switch between these sources using the panel buttons, assign the XPT 1-1 through XPT 2-4 commands to User buttons.

You will see the HDMI 3 & 4 lines reroute to the 444 processor.

Tap the 4:4:4 VIDEO M/E button to open the 4:4:4 Video menu.

The HDCP button is in the lower left corner of the menu, tap to turn it on.

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.