Roland XS-42H Reference Manual page 23

Auto Input Detect detailed settings menu
Menu item Value (bold text: default value)
Disabled, Mode 1a, Mode 1b,
Output 1, 2
Mode 2a, Mode 2b
Setting example 1) In a presentation, switch between the computers of multiple presenters
This allows you to check the readiness or preview the screen of the next presenter, and smoothly switch from the computer of the current presenter.
Current presenter
OUTPUT HDMI 1
Main auditorium monitor
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.
Current presenter
OUTPUT HDMI 1
Main monitor
Explanation
Specifies the mode of the auto input detect function. When the signal input disappears, this function
automatically switches to an input that has a signal.
Mode Detection
Detects that the signal
Mode 1a
input has disappeared
Detects that the signal
Mode 1b
input has disappeared
Detects a signal input
from a state of no signal
Mode 2a
Detects that the signal
input has disappeared
Detects a signal input
from a state of no signal
Mode 2b
Detects that the signal
input has disappeared
Operation common to all modes
While the Input Black channel (black screen or still image) is being output, if a signal input is detected
on any input channel 1–4, the unit switches to the channel for which a signal is being input.
* If you pressed the [BLACK] button to output the Input Black channel, the video will not switch even
when a signal input is detected on an input channel 1–4.
Next presenter
OUTPUT HDMI 2
Preview monitor
Next presenter
Operation
Consecutively scans from input channel 1, and switches to an
input that has a signal.
Switches to the Input Black channel (black screen or still image).
Switches to the channel that is inputting a signal.
Consecutively scans from input channel 1, and switches to an
input that has a signal.
Switches to the channel that is inputting a signal.
Switches to the Input Black channel (black screen or still image).
"Auto Input Detect" settings
Menu item Value Target
Output 1
Mode 1a Main auditorium monitor, current presenter's computer
Output 2 Mode 2a Preview monitor, next presenter's computer
When you connect the next presenter's computer, the computer screen
1
is shown in the preview monitor, allowing you to check the computer's
readiness and screen.
When you disconnect the current presenter's computer, the next
2
presenter's computer screen is shown on the main auditorium monitor.
When you further connect the next presenter's computer, the computer
3
screen is shown on the preview monitor.
"Auto Input Detect" settings
Menu item Value Target
Mode 1b or
Output 1 Main monitor, current presenter's computer
Mode 2b
When you disconnect the current presenter's computer, the unit switches
1
to the Input Black channel (black screen or still image).
When you connect the next presenter's computer, the computer's screen is
2
shown on the main monitor.
If you connect the next presenter's computer while the current presenter's
computer is connected
Mode 1b: The input does not switch. In this state if you disconnect the current
presenter's computer, the unit switches to the Input Black channel
(black screen or still image).
Mode 2b: The unit switches to the screen of the next presenter's computer.
Menu List
XS-42H only
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