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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

To change the System Format, go to:

MENU > SYSTEM > PROCESSING > FORMAT

If you want to output 2160P on some outputs and 1080P on others, go to:

MENU > OUTPUT > [Output X] > DOWN CONVERT > ENABLED

To enable 30 Hz for all outputs, set the following:

MENU > SYSTEM > PROCESSING > FORMAT > 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K)
MENU > SYSTEM > FRAME RATE > 30

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the V-600UHD, it is set to mix all XLR and SDI/HDMI input audio at their current levels and output the mix via the SDI/HDMI outputs. You can adjust the levels using a combination of the panel controls and the Audio menu.

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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-600UHD: 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 PinP or DSK functions, which use 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 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

Resolution

Matches the System Format:

1080P = 1920x1080

2160P = 3840x2160

DCI 4K = 4096x2160

File Name

Use 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 top of the V-600UHD can:

Import still images
Backup and restore settings
Update the firmware

The Network port is used to control the switcher remotely.

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

Note that the UVC-01 is HD only, you will need to down-convert the output to 1080P, more info in the Video Resolutions section of this guide.

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-600-UHD.

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-600UHD outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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RECORDING VIDEO

The V-600UHD 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.

Note that the UVC-01 is HD only, you will need to down-convert the output to 1080P, more info in the Video Resolutions section of this guide.

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 your web browser.

To connect the V-600UHD to the web browser, you will need the following:

Ethernet Cable

More information on how to connect is available in the Reference Manual.

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PTZ CAMERA CONTROL

You can control up to 6 PTZ cameras over a network using the V-600UHD with firmware version 2.00 or later.

Compatible PTZ brands include: Avonic, 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

The V-600UHD supports JVC, Panasonic, Sony (VISCA), and PTZ Optics cameras with firmware version 2.00 or later.

Note that it only supports PTZ control over IP, and not RS-232 or RS-422.

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the V-600UHD:

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Reference Manual, page 26, 45)
Enable Memory Protect in the Memory menu
- (Reference Manual, page 26, 45)
Customize what is recalled by presets in the Recall Safe submenu
- (Reference Manual, page 26, 45)
Backup all settings using the USB Memory Port
- (Reference Manual, page 27, 45)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Reference Manual, page 29, 51, 52)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The V-600UHD 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-600UHD'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-600UHD, turning on HDCP will also disable the SDI output.

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.