This article contains links and information to help you get started with the V-1HD⁺.

For additional support, please submit a ticket at roland.com/backstage

Quickstart Topics:

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PRODUCT VIDEOS

• Getting to Know the V-1HD⁺
  
  • Walks you through the V-1HD+ with an overhead demo.

• Introduction to the V-1HD⁺
  
  • Shows you a brief overview of its features.

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INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Inside the box is a copy of the Startup Guide. Please download the Reference Manual as well, it contains detailed walkthroughs for every feature.

Additionally, there is a separate Remote Manual for the free iPad Remote app.

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your V-1HD⁺ is version 1.14:

• Go to: MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION

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

• V-1HD+ How to Update the Firmware

When you update the firmware, also check that you have the latest version of the Remote app for iPad.

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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.

• Roland Switchers: How to Choose a Camera for Live Video
• Roland Switchers: How to Setup Clean HDMI Output on your Camera

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VIDEO RESOLUTIONS

If MENU > SYSTEM > SYSTEM FORMAT is:

• 1080p, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and Outputs 1-2 are 1080p
• 1080i, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and Outputs 1-2 are 1080i
• 720p, Inputs 1-3 can be 720p, and Outputs 1-2 are 720p
• Input 4 is multi-format and auto-detects resolution

• V-1HD⁺: How to Set Up and Adjust the Video Input and Output Formats

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the V-1HD⁺, it is set to mix all XLR, RCA, and 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 and the Audio Input/Output menus.

• V-1HD⁺: How to Set Up Audio
  
  
• V-1HD⁺: Audio Controls and Signal Routing
• V-1HD⁺: How to Sweeten Input and Output Audio with Built-in Effects
• V-1HD⁺: How to Set Up and Use Audio Follow Video in your Audio Mix
  
  
• V-1HD+: How to Prevent Audio Settings from Changing When you Power On

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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-1HD⁺: 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:

• Roland Switchers: How to Set Up a Windows PC as a Presentation Source
• Roland Switchers: How to Set Up a Mac as a Presentation Source

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

• EasyWorship: Screen Setup
• NewBlue: Output Graphics with HDMI
• PowerPoint: Present on Multiple Monitors
• ProPresenter: Screen Configuration
• Resolume: Output Setup

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ADDING LIVE GRAPHICS

You can overlay graphics like lower thirds and logos using the DSK or Picture in Picture functions, which use a keyer to remove a solid color from an overlay source.

• V-1HD⁺: Set Up Titles or a Green Screen with the DSK (Downstream Keyer)
  
• V-1HD⁺: How to Set Up and Use Picture in Picture Overlays
  
• 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 up to 4 still images using the Capture Image function, which creates a still image from any video input, 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:

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• V-1HD⁺: How to Capture, Import, and Use Still Images
  
  
• Roland Switchers: Resolution vs. Dimensions with Still Images

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type A port on the back of the V-1HD⁺ can:

• Import still images
• Backup and restore settings
• Update the firmware

The USB Type B port on the back of the V-1HD⁺ can:

• Connect to the iPad Remote app

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-1HD⁺.

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-1HD⁺ outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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RECORDING VIDEO

The V-1HD⁺ 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.

The V-1HD⁺ also has a Record Control function that will start and stop recording via HDMI with compatible external recorders.

• V-160HD: How to Start and Stop External Recording with the User Buttons
  (Reference Manual, page 42)

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 iPad.

Update your firmware to the latest version for best compatibility.

To connect the V-1HD⁺ to its iPad app, you need the following:

Lightning iPads

• USB 2.0 (Type A to B) cable
  • 16.5 ft. max length
  • Similar to a USB printer cable
• Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
  • Apple MK0W2AM/A or MD821AM/A

USB-C iPads

• USB 2.0 (Type B to C) cable
  • 16.5 ft. max length
  • Similar to a USB printer cable
• No Apple adapter required

iPad Models with USB-C
Click here to find your iPad model

• iPad10th gen or later
• iPad Mini 6th gen or later
• iPad Air 4th gen or later
• iPad Pro 11" 1st gen or later
• iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd gen or later

• V-1HD⁺ Remote App Product Page

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the V-1HD⁺:

• Store settings as a Preset Memory
  • (Reference Manual, page 38, 55)
    
• Enable Memory Protect in the Preset Memory menu
  • (Reference Manual, page 38, 55)
    
• Customize what is recalled by presets in the Load Parameter submenu
  • (Reference Manual, page 38, 55)
    
• Backup all settings using the USB Memory Port
  • (Reference Manual, page 40, 57)
    
• Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
  • (Reference Manual, page 42, 58)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The V-1HD⁺ 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-1HD⁺'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.

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.

• V-1HD⁺: How to Input Copy-Protected (HDCP) Video

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PRODUCT IMAGES

Click each image for a larger version:

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ADDITIONAL LINKS

• V-1HD⁺ Product Page
  • Introduction, Overview, Detailed Product Photos, etc.

• V-1HD⁺ Specifications
  • Detailed Hardware Specifications

• V-1HD⁺ Downloads
  • System Software Update

• V-1HD⁺ Manuals
  • Owner's Manual, Reference Manual, Remote App Manual, etc.

• Knowledge Base: V-1HD⁺
  • Additional Support Articles

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