This article contains links and information to help you get started with the VC-100UHD.

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

 

Quickstart Topics:

Product Videos Instruction Manuals Firmware Updates Choosing Cameras Video Resolutions Audio Setup Connecting Laptops AeroCaster Switcher

Streaming Video Recording Video Number Pad Control Protecting Settings HDCP Troubleshooting Product Images Additional Links

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PRODUCT VIDEOS

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• VC-100UHD - Introduction
  
  • Walks you through the VC-100UHD with a brief overview.

 

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INSTRUCTION MANUALS

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Inside the box is a copy of the Startup Guide.

Please download the Reference Manual as well, it contains detailed walkthroughs for every feature, including external control info.

There are also two documents that explain the new features added to versions 1.12 and 1.20.

 

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

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Please check that the firmware on your VC-100UHD is version 1.31:

• Go to: MENU > SYSTEM (last page) > INFORMATION

If it is an earlier version, use this update guide on the firmware download page:

• VC-100UHD: How to Update the System Program Firmware

 

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CHOOSING CAMERAS

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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.

• 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

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The VC-100UHD converts the output to either DCI 4K, 2160P, DCI 2K, 1080P, 1080i, 720P, or VESA video formats.

You can set the output resolution in the Processing menu and the frame rate in the System menu.

Menu > Processing > Main/Sub Processing > Format

Menu > System > Frame Rate

 

This chart lists the possible combinations of resolution and frame rates.

 

HDMI AND SDI INPUT AND OUTPUT

	23.98 Hz & 24 Hz	25 Hz	29.97 Hz & 30 Hz	47.95 Hz & 48 Hz	50 Hz	59.94 Hz	60 Hz
DCI 4K	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	S: IN THRU	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN only S: IN only
2160p	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	x	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN only S: IN only
DCI 2K	H: IN only S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	S: IN THRU	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN only S: IN only
1080p	H: IN only S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	x	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT
1080i	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN only S: IN only
720p	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT	H: IN only S: IN OUT	H: IN OUT S: IN OUT
4096x2160	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
3840x2160	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
2560x1440	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1920x1200	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1920x1080	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1600x1200	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1400x1050	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1280x1024	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT
1280x800	x	x	x	x	x	x	H: IN OUT

 

USB OUTPUT

	23.98 Hz	24 Hz	29.97 Hz	30 Hz	50 Hz	59.94 Hz	60 Hz
1080p	x	x	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT
720p	x	x	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT	USB OUT
640x480	x	x	x	USB OUT	x	x	USB OUT

The USB output uses the system frame rate, with a menu setting for Full or Half of that value.

 

HIGH FRAME RATE SUPPORT

	100 Hz	119.88 Hz 120 Hz	144 Hz	200 Hz	239.76 Hz	240 Hz
2560x1440	x	x	H: IN THRU (595.5 MHz)	x	x	x
1080p	H: IN only	H: IN only	x	H: IN only	H: IN only	H: IN only
1920x1080	x	H: IN THRU	H: IN THRU (346.54 MHz)	H: IN THRU	H: IN THRU	H: IN only (556.8 MHz, 567.0 MHz)

 

• Both HDMI and SDI inputs support scaling for further adjustments. More information is available on the Specifications page.
• Inputs can be any of the supported frame rates. They are automatically converted to match the System frame rate.
  
  
• Output frame rates of 23.98 through 30 Hz require firmware version 1.12 or later.
• Some Input frame rates between 100 and 240 Hz require firmware version 1.20 or later.
• Additional 720P, 1080i, 60Hz VESA, and 144Hz formats require firmware version 1.31 or later.

 

• VC-100UHD: How to Set Up and Adjust the Video Input and Output Formats

 

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AUDIO SETUP

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The VC-100UHD can mix analog and embedded digital audio sources.

For balanced audio, here is the pin configuration of the DB25 connector:

H is "+", C is "-", and G is "ground"

 

• VC-100UHD: Audio Controls and Signal Routing

 

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CONNECTING LAPTOPS

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On your PC or Mac, there are two ways to set up the computer's HDMI output to your VC-100UHD: 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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AEROCASTER SWITCHER

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The VC-100UHD 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 the HDMI input on the VC-100UHD.

 

AeroCaster Switcher Product Page

 

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STREAMING VIDEO

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The USB Type B "Streaming" port on the back of the VC-100UHD can:

• Output audio and video to a computer

The USB Type A "USB Host" port also on the back can:

• Update the firmware
• Backup and restore settings

 

Streaming Setup Guides

A USB cable is not included. The following cables are recommended:

• Recommended USB Cables for Streaming and Recording

 

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

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You can record the VC-100UHD's USB streaming output with software that can record UVC video.

 

A USB cable is not included. The following cables are recommended:

• Recommended USB Cables for Streaming and Recording

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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NUMBER PAD CONTROL

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With firmware version 1.20 of later, you can control switching between presets with a USB number pad.

 

 

• [CH] indicates the selected channel.
• When using a USB numeric keypad, cursor keys are output when NumLock (numeric lock) is turned off.

 

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

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There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the VC-100UHD:

• Save all your settings to Memory
  • (Reference Manual, page 17, 32)
• Backup all settings using the USB Host Port
  • (Reference Manual, page 18, 32)
    
• Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
  • (Reference Manual, page 31)

 

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

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The VC-100UHD 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 VC-100UHD'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 VC-100UHD, turning on HDCP will also disable the SDI and USB Streaming 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.

 

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PRODUCT IMAGES

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Click each image for a larger version:

 

 

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ADDITIONAL LINKS

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• VC-100UHD Product Page
  • Introduction, Overview, Detailed Product Photos, etc.

• VC-100UHD Specifications
  • Detailed Hardware Specifications

• VC-100UHD Downloads
  • System Software Updates

• VC-100UHD Manuals
  • Owner's Manual, Reference Manual, etc.

• Knowledge Base: VC-100UHD
  • Additional Support Articles

 

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