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01:15 - Controls and Menus
01:30 - A/B vs. PGM/PST Mode
11:55 - Memory Presets
02:15 - Inputs and Outputs
04:15 - Chroma Key Lower Thirds
05:30 - Picture in Picture
07:10 - Audio Menu Settings
07:30 - Audio Follows Video
08:25 - RCS Software

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INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Inside the box is a copy of the Owner's Manual, it contains detailed walkthroughs for every feature.

Additionally, there is a separate Reference Manual for details on menu settings 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-1SDI is version 1.590:

Press and hold SETUP to open the menu
Press the CUT button until you reach page 16/16
Check the displayed VERSION

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

V-1SDI: How to Update the System Program 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 the FORMAT switch on the right side panel is:

1080p, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and Outputs are 1080p
1080i, Inputs 1-3 can be 1080i or 1080p, and Outputs are 1080i
720p, Inputs 1-3 can be 720p, and Outputs are 720p
- Input 4 is multi-format and auto-detects resolution
- HDMI Multi-View out also matches the Format setting

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 on page 3 of the Setup menu, under SDI OUTPUT > 3G-SDI MAPPING

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the V-1SDI, it is set to mix all RCA and SDI/HDMI input audio at their current levels and output the mix via the SDI/HDMI outputs. You can adjust the levels in the Audio menu and RCS Software.

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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:

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 button, which uses a keyer to remove a solid color from the overlay source.

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB port on the V-1SDI is only used for the following:

Control the RCS Software
Backup/Restore Memory Settings
Update the firmware

Note that it does not output audio and video for streaming or recording, you will need a SDI to USB Capture Device. The Roland UVC-01 is not compatible, as it will only accept HDMI sources.

Here are some streaming guides. Some are written for the VR series models, but a V-1SDI outputting to a capture device is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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

The V-1SDI does not output audio and video for recording, you will need a SDI to USB Capture Device. The Roland UVC-01 is not compatible, as it will only accept HDMI sources.

You can record a USB Capture Device's 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 are two versions of the control software: Windows and MacOS.

Update your firmware to the latest version for best compatibility.

To connect the V-1SDI to the Windows or MacOS RCS software, you need the following:

V-1SDI RCS Software Download
USB 2.0 (Type A to B) cable
- Similar to a USB printer cable
Roland Switchers: M1 Mac Compatibility Information

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

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

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Owner's Manual, page 13)
- (Reference Manual, page 4)
Backup all settings using the V-1HD RCS software
- (RCS Owner's Manual, page 12, 13)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Owner's Manual, page 30)
- (Reference Manual, page 3, 4)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: On the V-1SDI, turning on HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) will disable the SDI outputs, so it is not recommended.

The V-1SDI supports many video source devices, but DVD/Blu-Ray players and Streaming Boxes with HDMI outputs require HDCP to be turned on in the V-1SDI system settings. Once enabled, the signal will pass through.

But there are exceptions. If the V-1SDI's HDMI Multi-View output is connected to a recording or streaming device, or an HDMI to SDI or HDMI to Analog converter, 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.