ATV A-PRO-4 Startup Manual

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AV mixer
A-PRO-4
Start Up Manual
Please use your A-PRO-4 only after reading and understanding the content of
this manual.
In particular, please be sure to read all precautions related to the safe use of this
device.
Please be sure this manual is stored in a place where it is readily available to the
operator for reference.
Ver.2.0
Introduction
Functionality and specifications
Names and functions of parts
Connecting external devices
Basic operation
Video and audio operation
Troubleshooting
Support
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  • Page 1 Basic operation Video and audio operation Troubleshooting Support Please use your A-PRO-4 only after reading and understanding the content of this manual. In particular, please be sure to read all precautions related to the safe use of this device. Please be sure this manual is stored in a place where it is readily available to the...
  • Page 2 Indicates that the user should unplug the AC adapter from the Unplug the adapter and wall socket or the USB cable from the computer. Refer to the cable illustration for detailed instructions. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 3 • Places exposed to rainfall. • Places where dust and sand accumulate easily. • Places subject to constant vibration or movement. • Tables, benches, or other places that are off-level, wobbly, or otherwise unstable. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 4 In particular, be careful when using this device near children. Falling over or breaking could result in personal injury. ■ Take care to avoid burns. This device emits high heat, so take care to avoid burns. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 5 ■ Maintenance • Ordinarily, you should keep an A-PRO-4 clean by wiping it down with a soft, dry cloth or a tightly wrung damp one. If the A-PRO-4 is heavily soiled, wipe it clean with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent and then wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Other connections --------------------------------------------20 Basic operation ----------------------------------------21 Turning the power on and off. ----------------------------21 Change or verify the System Format --------------------22 Video and audio operation ------------------------23 Switching video ------------------------------------------------23 Switching audio -----------------------------------------------28 Troubleshooting --------------------------------------29 Support ---------------------------------------------------31 AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Overview • The A-PRO-4 is a video mixer that is capable seamlessly switching four separate video signals. • It is also capable of switching and mixing audio embedded in video. • It is equipped with input for two SDI channels and two HDMI channels, and one of the HDMI channels is capable of being switched to analog video signal input.
  • Page 8: Functionality And Specifications

    Connect to CPU Connect to CPU Connect GPI 1 to CPU Connect GPI 2 to CPU Connect GPI 3 to CPU Connect GPI 4 to CPU GPI 5 GPI 6 GPI 7 GPI 8 AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 9: Program (Pgm) Output And Preview (Pvw) Output

    2.9 kg 6 lbs 7 oz (without AC adaptor & Electrical power cord) Operation Temparature +0 to +40 degrees Celsius +41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit AC adaptor Accessories Electrical power cords x 5 Startup Manual AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 10: Connection Specifications

    60/85 (Conforms to VESA DMT) 1280x1024 60/75/85 (Conforms to VESA DMT) 1360x768 60 (Conforms to VESA DMT) 1400x1050 60/75 (Conforms to VESA DMT) 1440x900 60/75/85 (Conforms to VESA DMT) 1600x1200 60 (Conforms to VESA DMT) AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 11 Video Format 1280x720 59.94p/50p (Conforms to CEA-861-F) 720(1440)x480 59.94p/59.94i (Conforms to CEA-861-F) 720(1440)x576 50p/50i (Conforms to CEA-861-F) Color Format 10 bits YCC4:2:2, 8/10 bits YCC/RGB4:4:4 Audio Format Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 12 USB 2.0 High Speed (HS) Connector RJ45 Standards 10/100Base-T Power Voltage 12 to 20 V DC IN Power Consumption 35 W Processing Item Description Video Processing 10 bits YCC4:4:4 Audio Processing 24 bits 48 kHz AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts External View Rear panel Refer to P.15 Top panel Refer to P.14 Vents Vents Do not block the vents. Caution AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 14: Names And Functions Of Top Panel Parts

    Refer to P.25 Switch video using the cut effect. Refer to P.23 Toggling switching modes Auto button Switch videos in TRANSITION settings. Refer to P.23 Switch video using the dissolve effect. Refer to P.25 Switch video using the cut effect. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 15: Names And Functions Of Rear Panel Parts

    Output 6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI signals. (Default setting: PGM output) Refer to P.18 Connecting to a video output connector USB (UVC+UAC) connector Output USB video and USB audio signals. (Default setting: PGM output) Refer to P.20 Other connections AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 16: Onscreen Menu Names And Functions Of Parts

    When a parameter group is selected: Move down one level. When a parameter value is selected: Store the current value. MENU VALUE button When a parameter name is selected: Select an item. When a parameter value is selected: Select the value. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 17: Connecting External Devices

    When inputting a video signal, do not connect to HDMI connector IN 4. HDMI a composite SDI IN connector connector IN 4 is prioritized. video device For video devices with RCA connectors, use commercially available RCA- BNC conversion. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Video Output Connector

    Windows and Mac connector connector OS X operating systems, making it useful for a wide variety of applications. connection * We recommend specifying a 1080p or 720p system format when using a USB (UVC+UAC) connector. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 19: Connecting To An Audio/Gpi Input/Output Connector

    GPI/AUDIO connectors can be used as GPI terminals based on internal connetor Connecting GPI parameter settings. Also, GPI can be toggled between input and output. devices GPI/AUDIO IN See the reference manual for details on how to use this device. connetor AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 20: Other Connections

    Connecting the remote USB connector of this device to the USB 2.0 port of a REMOTE USB REMOTE USB PC will enable the user to change parameter values and update software. connector connectors See the reference manual for details on how to use this device. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    AC adapter Remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. AC adapter Remove the output connector of the AC adapter from the DC IN Electrical power connector of this device. cord AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 22: Change Or Verify The System Format

    To exit without finalizing, press the MENU EXIT button. Finalize Exit without finalizing Turn off the power and turn on the power again. Power switch Changing the system format needs reboot the power. Rear panel AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 23: Video And Audio Operation

    During the transition, the original video [1] button and the alternate video [3] button both flash red. Once the transition is complete, the alternate video [3] button stops flashing Steady red and is a steady red. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 24 Press the MIX or CUT button and hold for one second. Each time you press and hold the button, the color of the button will change and the video switching/mixing effect will change. Orange : Dissolve Green : Wipe : Picture in picture AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 25 Press the Auto button. The PGM output video switches. Steady red The original video [1] button is steady green and the alternate video [3] button is steady red. Steady green AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 26 The original video [1] button is steady FADER indicator green and the alternate video [3] Steady red: PGM output button is steady red. Switching is Steady green: PVW output complete. Flashing red Flashing green Steady red Steady green AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 27 The indicator change to green and the PVW output change to key mixed signal. Please adjust key parameters. Press the WHITE button. The indicator change to red and the PGM output slowly change to key mixed signal. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 28: Switching Audio

    Adjust the USB audio output volume using the USB BUS. LEVEL knob. Refer to P.8 Block Diagram Turn the knob all the way to the right for unity gain (0dB). Off: Audio is not being output. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    In many of the following cases, the problem is not due to a malfunction. Please double check before requesting repairs to your device. If you are unable to resolve the issue yourself, please visit the ATV website. ( Refer to P.31) Video What should you do if .
  • Page 30 No onscreen menu is displayed Specify PVW output instead of SDI Reference is hidden for SDI for output connectors set to PGM output or use the onscreen menu manualt output. output. for HDMI output. AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 31: Support

    Support The latest support information is available at the ATV website shown below. ■ ATV Corporation website http://www.atvcorporation.com/ ■ Product page http://www.atvcorporation.com/products/videos/a-pro-4/ AV mixer A-PRO-4 Start Up Manual...
  • Page 32 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY) Model Name: A-PRO-4 Type of Equipment: AV mixer Responsible Party: ATV Group Corp. USA Address: 16901 S.Western Ave. #101 Gardena, CA 90247 Telephone: 424-329-3223 For EU Countries This symbol on the product means that used electrical and electronic equipment should not be mixed with general household waste.

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