Learn how to cycle through your video inputs and switch to them using BOSS FS-5U and FS-6 foot switches with audio cables. This helps you operate your Roland switcher without sitting in front of it.

In this example, we have 3 cameras we want to switch between, and they appear on Inputs 1 through 3 on the multi-view. We will use Macros and the Sequencer to do this.

• In the menu, Inputs refer to the boxes on the Multi-View and 16 Input-View, not the physical input connectors HDMI 1-8 and SDI 1-8.
• Any HDMI or SDI input connector can be assigned to an Input in the Video Assign menu.

 

 

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Create the Macros

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Create 3 Macros, each one will select an Input as your PST source, which appears as PVW on the multi-view.

In this example, HDMI inputs 1-3 are assigned to Input 1-3. The PST source is Input 2 and appears on PVW.

 

Settings

• Menu > Macro > Jump to Setup > Edit tab > Macro 1 > Add
  • Function > PGM/PST Select
  • PGM CH > ----
  • PST CH > INPUT 1
• Menu > Macro > Jump to Setup > Edit tab > Macro 2 > Add
  
  • Function > PGM/PST Select
  • PGM CH > ----
  • PST CH > INPUT 2
• Menu > Macro > Jump to Setup > Edit tab > Macro 3 > Add
  
  • Function > PGM/PST Select
  • PGM CH > ----
  • PST CH > INPUT 3

Macro 1's settings on the LCD Monitor.

 

Notes

• You can erase an existing Macro using the Initialize setting.
• You have 100 Macro slots, and you can use any Macro number you want to create these.
• Once you create the first Macro, you can copy it and edit the copy to save time.
• Remember to set PGM CH to "----", this tells the switch to not change that setting. It is the first option for that setting.

 

 

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Create the Sequence

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To execute these Macros using a foot switch, we need to add them to the Sequencer.

In this example, steps 1-3 on the list are assigned to the 3 Macros we created.

 

Settings

• Menu > Sequencer > Initialize > Yes
• Menu > Sequencer > Jump to Setup > Repeat > On
• Menu > Sequencer > Jump to Setup > Add New Function > 1
  • Function > Macro
  • Exec > Macro 1
• Menu > Sequencer > Jump to Setup > Add New Function > 2
  • Function > Macro
  • Exec > Macro 2
• Menu > Sequencer > Jump to Setup > Add New Function > 3
  • Function > Macro
  • Exec > Macro 3

Sequencer list settings on the LCD Monitor.

 

Notes

• Erase the current list using the Initialize setting in the menu (not available in RCS).
• The only Sequencer steps should be the Macros you created.
• Once you create the first Sequencer step, you can copy it and edit the copy to save time.
• Do not turn on Auto Sequence.

 

 

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Foot Switch Setup

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By default, VR-120HD switches between inputs with a single button, bypassing PVW. To cycle inputs, you need to change the operation mode.

• Menu > System > Panel Operation > PGM/PST

This changes how you switch inputs. When you press a Video Switcher button, it will turn green and appear in PVW. To complete the transition, press Cut or Auto.

FS-6

• Button A cycles forward through your inputs, you will see them change in the PVW window on the multi-view.
• Button B swaps PVW with PGM, using a mix dissolve or wipe with Auto, or instantaneous with Cut. Press the Transition button to switch between Mix and Wipe.
• Use a single TRS cable connected to CTL/EXP 1 on the back of the Roland switcher.

Settings

• Menu > CTL/EXP > CTL/EXP 1 > CTL/EXP Type > CTL A & CTL B
  • CTL A - Category > Sequencer
  • CTL A - Value > Next
  • CTL B - Category > Button Control
  • CTL B - Value > Auto or Cut

CTL/EXP settings on the LCD Monitor.

 

FS-6 & FS-5U

• FS-6 Button A cycles backwards and Button B cycles forward through your inputs, you will see them change in the PVW window on the multi-view.
• FS-5U swaps PVW with PGM, using a mix dissolve or wipe with Auto, or instantaneous with Cut. Press the Transition button to switch between Mix and Wipe.
• Use a single TS or TRS cable connected to CTL/EXP 2 on the back of the Roland switcher.

Settings

• Menu > CTL/EXP > CTL/EXP 1 > CTL/EXP Type > CTL A & CTL B
  • CTL A - Category > Sequencer
  • CTL A - Value > Previous
  • CTL B - Category > Sequencer
  • CTL B - Value > Next
• Menu > CTL/EXP > CTL/EXP 2 > CTL/EXP Type > CTL A & CTL B
  • CTL A - Category > N/A
  • CTL A - Value > ---
  • CTL B - Category > Button Control
  • CTL B - Value > Auto or Cut

Notes

• The FS-5U only uses CTL B, it does not recognize CTL A.
• The FS-5U does not use a battery, it is a passive device.
• The FS-6 uses battery power whenever a cable is connected to it, disconnect after use.

 

 

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Testing

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Press the Sequencer User button to enable it.

Use the foot switch to cycle through inputs on PVW and press the assigned Take button to output it to PGM.

The Sequencer enabled on the LCD Monitor.