AVMATRIX PVS0615 Portable Multi-format Video Switcher
User Manual VER 1.0
1. Brief Introduction
1.1 Overview
The PVS0615 is an all-in-one 6-channel video switcher that allows video switching, audio mixing, and video recording. The unit features an integrated 15.6" LCD monitor and is suitable for a wide variety of venues for events and seminars.
1.2 Main Features
- Portable All-In-One design with 15.6 inch FHD LCD display
- 6 channel inputs: 4×SDI and 2×DVI-I/HDMI/VGA/USB player inputs
- 3×SDI & 2× HDMI PGM outputs, 1×HDMI multiview output
- SDI output 3 can be selected as AUX output (PGM or PVW)
- Input format auto-detected and PGM outputs selectable
- Luma Key, Chroma Key for virtual studio
- T-Bar/AUTO/CUT transitions
- Mix/ Fade/ Wipe transition effects
- PIP & POP mode size and position adjustable
- Audio mixing: TRS audio, SDI audio and USB media audio
- Support record by SD card, up to 1080p60
2. Connections
2.1 Interfaces
The unit features the following interfaces:
- 12V / 5A DC Power In
- TRS Balanced Analog Audio Out
- TRS Balanced Analog Audio In
- 2×HDMI Out (PGM)
- 3×SDI Out (PGM), SDI Out 3 can be for AUX output
- 4×SDI In
- 2xHDMI / DVI-I In
- 2×USB Input (Media player)
- HDMI Out (Multiviewer)
- GPIO (Reserve for Tally)
- SD Card Slot
- RJ45 (For Sync Time & firmware upgrade)
- Earphone Out
2.2 Specification
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | Size: 15.6 inch, Resolution: 1920×1080 |
| Video Inputs | SDI×4, HDMI/DVI/VGA/USB×2 |
| Bit Rate | 270Mbps~3Gbps |
| Return Loss | >15dB, 5MHz~3GHz |
| Signal Amplitude | 800mV±10% (SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA) |
| Impedance | 75Ω (SDI/VGA), 100Ω (HDMI/DVI) |
| SDI Input Format | 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 625i 50 PAL, 525i 59.94 NTSC |
| HDMI Input Format | 4K 60/50/30, 2K 60/50/30, 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98/23.976, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 576i 50, 576p 50 |
| VGA/DVI Input Format | 1920×1080 60Hz/ 1680×1050 60Hz/ 1600×1200 60Hz/ 1600×900 60Hz/ 1440×900 60Hz/ 1366×768 60Hz/ 1360×768 60Hz/ 1280×1024 60Hz/ 1280×960 60Hz/ 1280×800 60Hz/ 1280×768 60Hz/ 1280×720 60Hz/ 1152x864 60Hz/ 1024×768 60Hz/ 640×480 60Hz |
| SDI Video Rate | Auto detection, SD/HD/3G-SDI |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M/ SMPTE 292M/SMPTE 424M |
| Bit Rate | 270Mbps~3Gbps |
| Color Space and Precision | SDI: YUV 4:2:2, 10-bit; HDMI: RGB 444 8/10/12bit; YUV 444 8/10/12bit; YUV 422 8/10/12bit |
| PGM Outputs | 3×HD/3G-SDI; 2×HDMI Type A |
| PGM Output Format | 1080p 50/60/30/25/24, 1080i 50/60 |
| Multiview Output | 1×HDMI Type A |
| Multiview Output Format | 1080p 60 |
| Return Loss | >15dB 5MHz~3GHz |
| Signal Amplitude | 800mV±10% (SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA) |
| Impedance | SDI: 75Ω; HDMI: 100Ω |
| DC Offset | 0V±0.5V |
| Audio Input | 1×TRS(L/R), 50 Ω |
| Audio Output | 1×TRS(L/R), 50 Ω; 3.5mm Earphone×1, 100 Ω |
| LAN | RJ45 |
| SD Card Slot | 1 |
| Power | DC 12V, 2.75A |
| Consumption | <33W |
| Operation Temperature | -20°C~60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C~70°℃ |
| Operation Humidity | 20%~70%RH |
| Storage Humidity | 0%~90%RH |
| Dimension | 375×271.5×43.7mm |
| Weight | 3.8Kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Limited |
| Accessories | 1×Power Supply (DC12V 5A), 1×User Manual |
3. Control Panel
3.1 Description
The control panel consists of various buttons and controls for operating the video switcher:
- 1 Audio Mixer Control: For adjusting audio levels and sources.
- 2 Record Control: Buttons for starting, pausing, and stopping video recording.
- 3 Video Source of Channel 5 and Channel 6: Buttons to switch between HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB sources for channels 5 and 6.
- 4 MIX, WIPE, FADE, Inverse Transition Effect: Buttons to select and control transition types.
- 5 Menu Control: Knob for navigating and adjusting menu options.
- 6 USB Media Control: Buttons for managing USB media playback (Play/Pause, Fast Forward, etc.).
- 7 Program Row: Buttons to select the Program video source.
- 8 Preview Row: Buttons to select the Preview video source.
- 9 FTB (Fade to Black): Button for fading the program output to black.
- 10 Power Switch: Button to turn the device on or off.
- 11 PIP, POP: Buttons to activate Picture-in-Picture and Picture-outside-Picture modes.
- 12 Luma Key, Chroma Key: Buttons for activating Luma Key and Chroma Key effects.
- 13 Transition Speed: Controls the speed of AUTO transitions.
- 14 AUTO: Button for automated transitions.
- 15 CUT: Button for immediate, effect-free transitions.
- 16 T-bar Manual Transition: A physical slider for manual transitions between sources.
3.2 Keyboard Button
- Audio Mixer: Use CH1/CH2/CH3 buttons to select channels for audio mixing. SRC 1/SRC 2/SRC 3 buttons select audio sources (SDI1-4, IN5/IN6, TRS IN). The LISTEN button selects the earphone source.
- Record Control: Press REC to start/stop recording. Press PAUSE to pause/resume recording.
- Video Source of Channel 5 and Channel 6: Press IN5 or IN6 to cycle through HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB sources for the respective channels.
- Transition Effects: Supports MIX, WIPE, and FADE transitions. WIPE can be inverted using the INV button.
- Menu Control: Rotate the knob to adjust values and press to select menu options. Menu content is displayed on the lower right corner of the LCD.
- USB Media Player Control: Use USB5/USB6 buttons to select media. VIDEO/IMAGE buttons switch between video and image formats. Playback controls (Play/Pause, FF, FB, BACK, NEXT) are available.
- PGM and PVW: PGM row buttons (red LED) select the Program source. PVW row buttons (green LED) select the Preview source. The BAR button switches to a color bar signal.
- FTB (Fade to Black): Fades the current program source to black. Pressing again reverses the effect. Used for emergency situations.
- Power: Press POWER to turn on, long press for 3 seconds to turn off.
- PIP and POP: PIP displays the Preview source as an inset window within the Program window. POP displays Program and Preview side-by-side. Size, position, and border can be adjusted via the menu.
- Luma Key: Makes black areas in a video source transparent, revealing the background. Useful for subtitle overlay.
- Chroma Key: Removes a specific color (e.g., green or blue) from a source to reveal a background image. Commonly used for weather reports and virtual studios.
- CUT and AUTO: CUT performs an immediate switch. AUTO performs an automated transition using the selected effect (MIX, WIPE, FADE) and speed.
- Transition Rate: Selects one of three speeds for AUTO transitions.
- T-Bar Manual Transition System: Allows manual transitions using the T-bar slider, with indicators showing transition completion.
4. Operation Instruction
4.1 Multiview Output Layout
The multiview display shows PGM and PVW feeds, along with input signals and status information. The level meter for PGM audio is visible in the multiview. SDI/HDMI PGM outputs do not have overlays.
The 6 windows display the 6 input signals. Sources for windows 5 and 6 can be selected from HDMI, DVI, VGA, or USB.
The lower right corner displays menu and status information, including channel selection for audio mixing, and a real-time digital/analog clock.
4.2 T-Bar Calibration
If the T-bar becomes misaligned, calibration is necessary. Follow these steps:
- Power off the switcher. Press and hold buttons 1 and 2 of the PVW row simultaneously until calibration is complete.
- Power on the switcher. LED indicators will light up sequentially.
- Adjust the T-bar to A-BUS or B-BUS until all LED indicators are lit.
- Release buttons 1 and 2. Calibration is finished.
4.3 PGM PVW Switching
4.3.1 PGM, PVW Channel Selection
Buttons 1-6 in the PGM row select the Program source (red LED). Buttons 1-6 in the PVW row select the Preview source (green LED). The BAR button switches to a color bar signal.
The selected PGM source is indicated by a red border, and the PVW source by a green border.
Default PGM and PVW sources are SDI 1 and SDI 2, respectively. When using AUTO or T-Bar transitions, the PGM and PVW row selections are temporarily invalid, and both LEDs turn red.
4.3.2 Tally Output
The PVS0615 features a 25-pin GPIO interface for tally signals. The pin outputs are defined as follows:
- PVW (Green): Pins 22 (GND), 19 (IN 6), 18 (IN 5), 17 (IN 4), 16 (IN 3), 15 (IN 2), 14 (IN 1).
- PGM (Red): Pins 9 (GND), 6 (IN 6), 5 (IN 5), 4 (IN 4), 3 (IN 3), 2 (IN 2), 1 (IN 1).
Note: GPIO output is at a low level when the video channel is PVW or PGM. Undefined pins are reserved.
4.3.3 Transition Control
Two transition control types are available:
- Transition without Effects (CUT): Performs an immediate switch between Preview and Program without any transition effects.
- Transition with Effects (AUTO): Performs an automated transition using the selected effect (WIPE, MIX, FADE) and speed.
The T-bar manual transition offers similar functionality to AUTO but with manual control over timing.
4.3.4 FTB (Fade to Black)
Pressing the FTB button fades the current program source to black. The button flashes while active. Pressing again reverses the effect. FTB is typically used for emergency situations.
Note: If the PGM window remains black after a transition, check if the FTB button is flashing. Press it again to stop the black screen.
4.3.5 Source Selection of Channel 5 and Channel 6
Press the IN5/IN6 buttons to cycle through HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB sources for channels 5 and 6. The default format is HDMI. The switcher saves the last selected format upon power-up.
4.3.6 USB Media Player
Connect a USB disk to the USB port on the side panel. Use the USB5/USB6 buttons to select the media. The VIDEO/IMAGE buttons switch between video and image formats.
Playback controls (Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Backward, BACK, NEXT) are available for media management. Fast Forward and Fast Backward support speeds up to 32x.
2) Video Format Supporting
- FLV: MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264), FLV1
- AVI: MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264), HEVC(H265), MPEG2
- MPG: MPEG1
- MP4: MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264), HEVC(H265)
- MKV: MPEG4(Divx), MPEG4(Xvid), AVC(H264), HEVC(H265)
- MOV: MPEG4(Divx), AVC(H264), HEVC(H265)
3) Image format support: BMP, JPEG, PNG.
4.4 SDI PGM/AUX and Multiview Output Format
The multiview output format is fixed at 1080p60. PGM output format can be set via the menu knob. In addition to PVW and PGM outputs, PGM SDI 3 can be configured as an AUX output, selectable between PVW and PGM.
Supported resolutions for SDI/HDMI PGM and AUX outputs include 1080p50/60/30/25/24Hz and 1080i 50/60Hz.
4.5 Audio Mixer Setting
4.5.1 Audio Description
The video switcher includes 1 channel L/R analog audio input & output and SDI embedded audio.
4.5.2 Audio Mode
- Mixing Mode: Use the menu knob to set the audio mode to mixing. Press CH1/CH2/CH3 buttons to enable mixing for up to 3 channels. Use SRC 1/SRC 2/SRC 3 buttons to select audio sources from SDI1-4, IN5/IN6, or TRS IN.
- Following Mode: Press the Master button to enable following mode. In this mode, the audio from the Program video source is used. Adjust the master fader for volume control.
- Earphone: Press the LISTEN button to monitor assigned audio, with PGM audio as the default. Pressing LISTEN cyclically assigns individual channel audio as the source.
4.6 Transition Effects
4.6.1 MIX Transition
Pressing the MIX button selects an A/B dissolve for the next transition. Use the T-Bar or AUTO to execute the transition.
4.6.2 WIPE Transition
WIPE transitions replace the current source with another. Press the WIPE button to activate. There are 9 WIPE selections with different starting directions. The INV button inverts the WIPE direction.
4.6.3 FADE Transition
FADE transitions provide a gradual fade between sources. Press the FADE button and use the T-Bar or AUTO to execute the transition.
4.6.4 PIP and POP
When the T-bar is at B-BUS, PIP/POP activates, displaying a small image in the top-left corner of the PVW window. Use buttons 1-6 from the PVW row to select the PIP/POP source. The menu allows adjustment of window size, position, and border.
4.6.5 Luma Key
Luma Key makes black areas in a video source transparent, revealing the background. This is useful for overlaying subtitles.
To use Luma Key: Switch a video with a black background and white subtitles to PVW, turn on Luma Key, configure settings in the Key menu, and use CUT, AUTO, or T-Bar to overlay onto the PGM window.
4.6.6 Chroma Key
Chroma Key removes a specific color from a source, revealing a background image. It's commonly used for weather broadcasts and virtual studios.
To use Chroma Key: Switch a video with a blue or green background to PVW, turn on Chroma Key, configure settings in the Key menu (selecting Green or Blue as the background color), and use CUT, AUTO, or T-Bar to overlay onto the PGM window.
4.7 Video Record
4.7.1 Basic Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Record Video Source | PGM |
| Record Storage | SD Card (class 10) |
| SD Card Format | Max 64GB (exFAT/ FAT32) |
| Record Video Format | H.264 (mp4) |
| Record Video Resolution | 1080p 60/50/30/25/24hz, 1080i 60/50hz |
4.7.2 SD Card Install and Uninstall
- Install SD card: Format the SD card to exFAT/FAT32. Insert the card into the slot. The indicator LED will turn on after 3 seconds.
- Uninstall SD card: Press the card to eject it. Use a card reader to access files on a computer.
4.7.3 Recording Control
- Press the REC button to start recording. The key indicator turns on.
- Press PAUSE to pause recording; press PAUSE again to resume.
- Press REC to stop recording and save the file to the SD card.
Record video resolution matches the SDI PGM output resolution. Recording status (REC mark, time, available storage) is displayed in the menu.
Note: Save files by pressing REC to stop recording. Powering off during recording may corrupt the file. Changing PGM output resolution during recording requires stopping and restarting the recording.
4.7.4 Recording Settings
In the main menu, access recording settings to configure encoding (VBR/CBR) and video quality (Ultra High, High, Medium, Low).
5. Main Menu Setting
When the STATUS menu is not selected, press the MENU button to enter the main menu. If an item is selected, rotate the MENU knob counterclockwise to exit the selection, then press MENU to enter the main menu.
5.1 System Settings
5.1.1 Language
Switch the system language between English and Chinese in the system settings menu.
5.1.2 Clock
Select the real-time clock display between Analog and Digital in the system settings menu.
5.1.3 Clock Time Setting
Connect the video switcher to a PC. Download and run the time control software from the AVMATRIX website (www.avmatrix.net/download/). Scan to connect the device and synchronize the clock time with the PC's time.
5.2 Network Settings
5.2.1 Network
Acquire IP addresses via Dynamic (DHCP from router) or Static (manual configuration). The default is Dynamic.
- Dynamic: Connect to a router with DHCP. The switcher automatically obtains an IP address. Ensure the switcher and PC are on the same network.
- Static: For PCs without DHCP. Connect the switcher to the PC via a network cable. Set the PC's IP address to the same range as the switcher (default: 192.168.1.215), or set the switcher's IP address to match the PC's IP range.
5.2.2 NetMask
Set the NetMask. The default is 255.255.255.0.
5.2.3 GateWay
Set the GateWay according to the current IP address. Save the configuration after completing network settings.
5.3 Record Settings
Refer to section 4.7.4 for Record Settings.
