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

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your V-60HD is version 3.10:

Go to: MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION

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

V-60HD: How To Update The 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 MENU > SYSTEM > SYSTEM FORMAT is:

1080p, SDI sources can be 1080i or 1080p, and all outputs are 1080p
1080i, SDI sources can be 1080i or 1080p, and all outputs are 1080i
720p, SDI sources can be 720p, and all outputs are 720p
The HDMI inputs are multi-format and auto-detect resolution
The Multi-View output is always 1080p

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 > VIDEO OUTPUT > SDI OUT 1/2 > 3G-SDI MAPPING

V-60HD: Troubleshooting Only HDMI Inputs Working

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the V-60HD, it is set to mix all XLR, RCA, and SDI/HDMI input audio at their current levels and output the mix via the HDMI outputs. You can adjust the levels using a combination of the panel controls, Audio Input/Output menus, and RCS software.

Firmware version 3.10 gives you full control over the AUX audio bus, increasing flexibility with creating a mix-minus.

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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-60HD: 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.

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ADDING STILL IMAGES

You can import 2 still images using the Capture Image function, which creates a still image from any video input or Program Output, or import them using a flash drive and the USB Memory port.

A 16 GB or smaller USB Flash Drive is recommended
- Larger drives may not format or function
- SD card adapters and hard drives are not compatible
The Format setting in the menu will format the USB Flash Drive as "FAT32"
- You can also format it using your computer, but using the menu is recommended

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

Format

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

PNG (.png), 24-bit color

* Alpha channel is not supported

JPEG (.jpg), 24-bit color

* The ".jpeg" file extension is not supported

* .png and .jpg support requires version 3.00 or later

Resolution

Matches the System Format:

720P = 1280x720

1080i/1080P = 1920x1080

File Name

No more than 8 single-byte alphanumeric characters

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

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type A port on the back of the V-60HD can:

Import still images
Backup and restore settings
Update the 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

The UVC-01 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 V-60HD.

AeroCaster Switcher Product Page

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

Some guides are written for the VR series models, but a V-60HD outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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RECORDING VIDEO

The V-60HD 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).

Update your firmware to the latest version for best compatibility.

To connect the V-60HD to the software, you will need the following:

V-60HD RCS Software Download
Ethernet Cable

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PTZ CAMERA CONTROL

You can control up to 6 PTZ cameras over a network using the V-60HD, the RCS control software, and a USB game pad.

V-60HD: Set Up and Control PTZ Cameras

Compatible PTZ brands include: Avonic, Canon, JVC, Panasonic, PTZ Optics, and Sony.

Sony cameras use the "VISCA Over IP" protocol
Other cameras may work with the "VISCA Over IP" protocol, but are not officially supported
Supports some non-PTZ Canon models
Supports PTZ control over IP, and not RS-232 or RS-422

Setup and Control Overview Video (Link starts at 10:00)
Getting to Know the V-60HD Video (Link starts at 11:40)
V-60HD: List Of Compatible Cameras For LAN Control
How To Setup Your IP Address For Pro AV Products With LAN Control
Roland Switchers: LAN and RS-232 Control Tips and Documentation

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the V-60HD:

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Owner's Manual, page 32)
- (Reference Manual, page 11)
Enable Memory Protect in the Preset Memory menu
- (Owner's Manual, page 32)
- (Reference Manual, page 11)
Backup all settings using the USB Memory Port
- (Owner's Manual, page 33)
- (Reference Manual, page 14)
Backup all settings using the V-60HD RCS software
- (RCS Owner's Manual, page 18)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Owner's Manual, page 35)
- (Reference Manual, page 15)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The V-60HD 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 V-60HD's 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.

On the V-60HD, turning on HDCP will also disable the SDI 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.