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* This manual is common to the XS-42H and the XS-42H. Procedural explanations are illustrated using screens of the XS-42H.
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Reference Manual
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Manually Saving the Current Settings Formatting a USB Flash Drive Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) * This manual is common to the XS-42H and the XS-42H. Procedural explanations are illustrated using screens of the XS-42H. © 2018 Roland Corporation... -
Page 2: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Front Panel LINE IN MASTER p. 11 [LINE IN] knob [MASTER] knob Adjusts the volume of the line input. Adjust this so that the Adjusts the overall volume. LINE indicator is sometimes lit yellow. MASTER indicator LINE IN indicator Indicates the overall volume level. - Page 3 Panel Descriptions Cross-point [1]–[4] buttons p. 8 [BLACK] button p. 8 These buttons switch the cross-point of the video Fades-out the output video to a black screen. channel. If you press the cross-point button of a faded-out output, it fades-in. Button Status Button...
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Page 4: Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. DC IN jack LAN port p. 14, 17, 25 Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack. This is used to remotely control this unit from a web browser or terminal software. -
Page 5: Setup And Preparations
Setup and Preparations Rack-Mounting Free-Standing Use Attaching the rack-mount angles Attaching the rubber feet By attaching the included rack-mount angles to this unit, you can If you will be placing this unit on a desk or shelf for use, attach the mount it in a rack. -
Page 6: Basic Operation
5 Composition menu (VP-42H) 5 Audio menu If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, 5 Cross-point (XS-42H) Scene 10 disengage the Auto Off function. Long-press the [MENU] button 0“System”0set “Auto Power Off” to “Disabled. ”... -
Page 7: Video Operations
Video Operations List of Compatible Video Formats Setting the Output Format Specify the output format as appropriate for the device that’s Input video formats connected. Long-press the [MENU] button 0 “System” 0 select Frame rate “Format.” When set to “59.94 Hz” When set to “50 Hz”... -
Page 8: Compositing Video Vp-42H Only
Video Operations Compositing Video Switching the Video VP-42H only XS-42H only Up to four screens of the video inputs can be composited as layers Use the cross-point buttons to switch the combination of four and output. inputs and two outputs, and output the video. The internal frame synchronizer allows seamless video switching. -
Page 9: Recalling Video/Audio Settings (Scenes)
5 Input menu “Scene Copy” and press the [ENTER] button. 5 Composition menu (VP-42H) 5 Audio menu 5 Cross-point (XS-42H) Recalling a scene Select “Source” (copy/exchange source scene) and “Destination” (copy/exchange destination scene), Make sure that the [INPUT]/[MENU] button is unlit. -
Page 10: Outputting A Loaded Still Image
Video Operations Outputting a Loaded Still Image A still image that you load from a USB flash drive can be assigned to an input channel, and output in the same way as video. Formats supported for loading Assigning the still image Here’s how to assign the loaded still image to an input channel. -
Page 11: Audio Operations
The color of the MASTER indicator indicates whether the volume , and press the [ENTER] button. HDMI 2/LINE OUT) is adjusted appropriately. The XS-42H is equipped with an independent audio mixer for each output channel. Indicator Lit color Status Volume is excessive. -
Page 12: Other Functions
Other Functions Manually Saving the Current Settings Formatting a USB Flash Drive If automatic saving of settings is disabled, all the settings you make The first time that you use a USB ash drive, you must use the unit to are lost when you turn off the power. -
Page 13: Returning To The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Other Functions Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how you can return the settings of the unit to their factory-set state. If following the procedures described in this manual does not cause the result you expect, try executing a factory reset. NOTE When you execute factory reset, all previously-specified content and settings registered in scenes (p. -
Page 14: Network Connections
Network Connections You can remotely control this unit from a computer or tablet on the network. Remote control methods Specifying your computer’s network settings The following two methods of remote control are provided. Windows (Start)] button 0 Control from a web browser Working in sequence, click the [ You can use a web browser such as on your computer to remotely “Settings”... - Page 15 5 If you experience problems such as inability to connect when [Apply] button. making a network connection, check whether this unit will connect one-to-one to your computer. Computer XS-42H/VP-42H Network settings on the XS-42H/VP-42H Menu item Setting IP Configure DHCP Server Connection Example 2 This unit is connected via a router that is equipped with DHCP server functionality.
- Page 16 Usage Example 2 This unit is connected to an existing network. One XS-42H or VP-42H unit is used as the DHCP server, and is connected to multiple XS-42H/VP-42H units and devices. You can remotely control the XS-42H/VP-42H units that are specified as the control destination for each device.
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Page 17: Webrcs Web Application
WebRCS Web Application The WebRCS web application is remote control software that is built into this unit. It lets you remotely control this unit’s operating panel and menu settings from the web browser of a computer or tablet on the network. There is no need to install special software on your computer or tablet. -
Page 18: Menu List
Menu List Long-pressing the [MENU] button makes the menu appear on the monitor connected to the OUTPUT HDMI 2 connector. MEMO 5 By holding down the [ENTER] button and long-pressing the VALUE [–] or [+] button you can change the value of the setting more greatly. -
Page 19: Input Menu
Menu List Input Menu Menu item Value Explanation Indicates the video format that is being input to each INPUT HDMI connector, and the Input Status (Enter) presence or absence of an HDCP signal. Input 1–4 (Enter) Displays a menu for making detailed settings for Input channel 1–4 (see below). Input Black (Enter) Displays a menu for making detailed settings for Input Black channel (see below). -
Page 20: Composition Menu (Vp-42H Only)
Menu List Composition Menu VP-42H only Menu item Value (bold text: default value) Explanation Layer 1–4 (Enter) Displays the detailed settings menu for each layer (see below). Layer Copy The following items specify how layer settings are copied or exchanged. Source Layer 1–4... -
Page 21: Audio Menu
Menu List Audio Menu Menu item Value (bold text: default value) Explanation Mixer 1, 2 (Enter) Displays a menu for making detailed settings for the audio mixer (see below). Mixer Specifies the audio source that is assigned to input channel 4. HDMI 4: The input audio from the INPUT HDMI 4 connector Ch.4 Source... -
Page 22: System Menu
Menu List System Menu Menu item Value (bold text: default value) Explanation 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 800, 1366 x 768, 1280 x 1024, Format Specifies the output format. 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200 Frame Rate 59 94,... - Page 23 Setting example 2) In a conference room that has a single main monitor, change connections between the computers of different presenters The XS-42H holds the output signal when you connect a different computer, thus preventing a state in which the monitor shows no signal or a blue screen, or goes to sleep.
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Page 24: File Menu
Menu List Network detailed settings menu Menu item Value (bold text: default value) Explanation Selects how settings are made for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. * Changed settings are applied at next start-up. DHCP Server: DHCP server functionality is enabled. The information needed for connecting to the network is assigned automatically by this unit to the IP Configure DHCP Server,... -
Page 25: Lan/Rs-232 Command Reference
LAN/RS-232 Command Reference The unit support two types of remote-interface communication: LAN and RS-232. Using the LAN port or RS-232 connector to send specific commands to the unit from a controlling device lets you operate the unit remotely. LAN Interface Command Format This uses the LAN port on the unit. -
Page 26: List Of Commands
0–127 Acquire version information ver[lf ] ack,ver[lf ] a: Version ver,XS-42H,[a][lf ] * The version info is ASCII text strings. * If this unit is in the process of starting up, the version is shown as “----. ” VP-42H... -
Page 27: Appendices
Appendices Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center. Problem Items to check Action Page Video-related problems Video of a format not supported by the unit being input. -
Page 28: Xs-42H Block Diagram
Appendices XS-42H Block Diagram Video section HDMI 1 FRAME HDMI 1 SYNCHRONIZER FRAME INPUT 1 STILL IMAGE SCALER COLOR SYNCHRONIZER INPUT 1 STILL IMAGE SCALER CORRECTOR BLACK COLOR CORRECTOR BLACK HDMI 2 FRAME HDMI 2 SYNCHRONIZER FRAME INPUT 2 STILL IMAGE... -
Page 29: Vp-42H Block Diagram
Appendices VP-42H Block Diagram Video section HDMI 1 FRAME HDMI 1 SYNCHRONIZER FRAME INPUT 1 STILL IMAGE SCALER SYNCHRONIZER COLOR INPUT 1 STILL IMAGE SCALER CORRECTOR BLACK COLOR CORRECTOR BLACK HDMI 2 FRAME HDMI 2 SYNCHRONIZER FRAME INPUT 2 STILL IMAGE SCALER SYNCHRONIZER COLOR... -
Page 30: Main Specifications
Appendices Main Specifications Roland XS-42H: Matrix Switcher Roland VP-42H: Video Processor XS-42H VP-42H 9 Video Processing 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr, RGB)/10 bits, 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr)/10 bits INPUT HDMI 1–4: HDMI type A x 4 Input Connectors * HDCP Supported OUTPUT HDMI 1–2: HDMI type A x 2 OUTPUT HDMI 1–2: HDMI type A x 2... -
Page 31: Dimensions
Appendices Dimensions Unit: mm... - Page 32 5 Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 5 Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.