AVMATRIX PVS0615 Portable Multi-format Video Switcher

Brief Introduction

The PVS0615 is an all-in-one 6-channel video switcher that allows video switching, audio mixing, and video recording. It features an integrated 15.6" LCD monitor and is suitable for a wide variety of venues such as events and seminars.

Main Features

• Portable All-In-One design with 15.6 inch FHD LCD display
• 6 channel inputs: 4xSDI and 2xDVI-I/HDMI/VGA/USB player inputs
• 3xSDI & 2xHDMI PGM outputs, 1xHDMI multiview output
• SDI output 3 can be selected as AUX, PGM, or PVW
• Input format auto-detection 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

Connections

Interfaces

The unit features the following connections:

• 1: 12V/5A DC Power In
• 2: TRS Balanced Analog Audio Out
• 3: TRS Balanced Analog Audio In
• 4: 2xHDMI Out (PGM)
• 5: 3xSDI Out (PGM), SDI Out 3 can be for AUX output
• 6: 4xSDI In
• 7: 2xHDMI / DVI-I In
• 8: 2xUSB Input (Media player)
• 9: HDMI Out (Multiviewer)
• 10: GPIO (Reserve for Tally)
• 11: SD Card Slot
• 12: RJ45 (For Sync Time & firmware upgrade)
• 13: Earphone Out

Specification

LCD Display

• Size: 15.6 inch
• Resolution: 1920x1080

Inputs

• Video Inputs: SDIx4, HDMI/DVI/VGA/USBx2
• 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: Supports various resolutions including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 625i, 525i, and 4K formats.
• HDMI Input Format: Supports various resolutions including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576i, 576p, and PC resolutions.
• VGA/DVI Input Format: Supports various PC resolutions from 1920x1080 down to 640x480.
• 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

Outputs

• PGM Outputs: 3xHD/3G-SDI; 2xHDMI Type A
• PGM Output Format: 1080p 50/60/30/25/24, 1080i 50/60
• Multiview Output: 1xHDMI Type A
• Multiview Output Format: 1080p 60

Audio

• Audio Input: 1xTRS(L/R), 50 Ω
• Audio Output: 1xTRS(L/R), 50 Ω; 3.5mm Earphone×1, 100 Ω

Others

• LAN: RJ45
• SD Card Slot: 1
• Power: DC 12V, 2.75A
• Consumption: <33W
• Operation Temperature: -20°C~60°C
• Storage Temperature: -30°C~70°C
• Operation Humidity: 20%~70%RH
• Storage Humidity: 0%~90%RH
• Dimension: 375×271.5×43.7mm
• Weight: 3.8Kg
• Warranty: 2 Year Limited

Accessories

• 1xPower Supply (DC12V 5A), 1xUser Manual

Control Panel Description

The control panel consists of various buttons and controls for operating the video switcher:

• 1: Audio Mixer Control
• 2: Record Control
• 3: Video Source of Channel 5 and Channel 6
• 4: MIX, WIPE, FADE, Inverse Transition Effect
• 5: Menu Control
• 6: USB Media Control
• 7: Program Row
• 8: Preview Row
• 9: FTB (Fade to Black)
• 10: Power Switch
• 11: PIP, POP
• 12: Luma Key, Chroma Key
• 13: Transition Speed
• 14: AUTO
• 15: CUT
• 16: T-bar Manual Transition

Keyboard Button Functions

• Audio Mixer: Use CH1/CH2/CH3 buttons to select channels for audio mixing. SRC 1/SRC 2/SRC 3 buttons select audio sources. The faders control audio volume. LISTEN button selects earphone source.
• Record Control: Press REC to start recording, press REC again to stop. Press PAUSE to pause/resume recording.
• Video Source of Channel 5 and Channel 6: Press IN5 to switch sources for Channel 5 (HDMI 5/DVI 5/VGA 5/ USB 5). Press IN6 for Channel 6 (HDMI 6/ DVI 6/ VGA 6/ USB 6).
• Transition Effects: Supports MIX, WIPE, and FADE transitions. The INV button inverts the WIPE direction.
• Menu Control: Rotate the knob to adjust menu values. Press the knob to select options. Menu content is displayed on the lower right of the LCD screen.
• USB Media Player Control: Use USB 5/ USB 6 buttons to select media. VIDEO/IMAGE buttons switch between video and image formats. Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Backward, BACK, and NEXT buttons control media playback.
• PGM and PVW: PGM row selects Program source (red LED). PVW row selects Preview source (green LED). BAR button switches to color bar.
• FTB (Fade to Black): Fades the current Program source to black. The button flashes when active. Pressing again restores the video. Used for emergency situations.
• Power: Press POWER to turn on, long press for 3 seconds to turn off.
• PIP and POP: PIP (Picture in Picture) displays the Preview source as an inset in the Program window. POP (Picture outside Picture) displays Program and Preview side-by-side. Size and position are adjustable via the menu.
• Luma Key: Uses luminance to make black areas transparent, revealing the background. Useful for subtitle overlay.
• Chroma Key: Removes a specific color (blue or green) from an image to reveal a background image. Commonly used for weather forecasts and virtual studios.
• CUT and AUTO: CUT performs an immediate switch. AUTO performs an automated switch with selected transition effects (WIPE, MIX, FADE).
• Transition Rate: Selects one of three transition speeds for AUTO mode.
• T-Bar Manual Transition System: Allows manual transition between Program and Preview sources using the T-Bar.

Operation Instruction

Multiview Output Layout

The multiview output displays PGM and PVW sources. The level meter for PGM audio is shown in multiview. SDI/HDMI PGM outputs do not have overlays.

The 6 windows in the multiview correspond to the 6 input signals. Sources for windows 5 and 6 can be selected from HDMI, DVI, VGA, or USB.

The lower right corner of the multiview displays menu and status information, including audio channel selection (CH1, CH2, CH3) and a real-time clock.

T-Bar Calibration

Calibration is necessary if the T-Bar shows misalignment. The process involves powering off the unit, pressing buttons 1 and 2 of PVW simultaneously, powering on the unit, and adjusting the T-Bar until all LED indicators turn on.

PGM PVW Switching

Buttons 1-6 in the PGM and PVW rows correspond to the 6 multiview windows. The selected PGM button lights red, and the selected PVW button lights green.

When operating AUTO or T-Bar transitions, the PGM and PVW row selections are temporarily invalid, and both LEDs turn red.

Tally Output

The PVS0615 has a 25-pin GPIO interface for tally output. Pin assignments are provided for PVW (Green) and PGM (Red) signals.

Transition Control

• Transition without Effects (CUT): Performs an immediate switch between Preview and Program views without any delay or transition effects.
• Transition with Effects (AUTO): Performs an automated switch with selected transition effects (WIPE, MIX, FADE). The transition speed is set by the chosen speed button.
• T-Bar Manual Transition: Offers flexible manual transitions controlled by the T-Bar's speed.
• FTB (Fade to Black): Fades the current Program source to black. Pressing the button again restores the video. Used for emergency situations.

Source Selection of Channel 5 and Channel 6

Use the IN5/IN6 buttons to cycle through HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB sources for channels 5 and 6. The switcher saves the last selected format.

USB Media Player

Plug a USB disk into the side panel USB port. Select channel 5 or 6 as USB input via the control panel. Use the VIDEO/IMAGE buttons to switch between video and image formats. Playback controls (Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Backward, NEXT, BACK) are available. The unit supports various video formats including FLV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, MOV, and image formats like BMP, JPEG, PNG.

SDI PGM/AUX and Multiview Output Format

The multiview output is fixed at 1080p60. PGM output format can be set via the knob. SDI output 3 can be configured as AUX, PVW, or PGM. Selectable resolutions for SDI/HDMI PGM and AUX outputs include 1080P50/60/30/25/24Hz and 1080I 50/60Hz.

Audio Mixer Setting

The switcher supports 1 channel L/R analog audio input/output and SDI embedded audio.

Audio Mode

• Mixing Mode: Use the knob to set 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/SDI2/SDI3/SDI4/IN5/IN6/TRS IN.
• Following Mode: The switcher remembers the last choice. Press the Master button to enable following mode audio control. Audio comes from the embedded audio of the Program video source. Adjust the master fader for volume control.
• Earphone: Press the LISTEN button to monitor assigned audio, with PGM audio as the default. Press LISTEN cyclically to assign other channel audio as the source.

Transition Effects

• MIX Transition: Press the MIX button for an A/B dissolve transition. Use T-Bar or AUTO to operate.
• WIPE Transition: Press the WIPE button for transitions that replace the current source with another. There are 9 WIPE selections with different starting directions.
• INV Button: Used in conjunction with a direction button to start a WIPE transition from an inverse direction.
• FADE Transition: Press the FADE button for a gradual fade transition between sources. Use T-Bar or AUTO to operate.
• PIP and POP: When the T-Bar is at B-BUS, a small image appears in the PVW window. Press buttons 1-6 from the PVW row to switch the video source for PIP/POP. The PIP/POP menu allows adjustment of window size, position, and border.

Luma Key

When Luma Key is active, black areas in the video signal become transparent, revealing the background. This is useful for overlaying subtitles.

Pressing the Luma Key button activates the key setting interface, where background color and level can be adjusted.

Chroma Key

Chroma Key removes a specific color from the key source, revealing the background. It's commonly used for weather broadcasts and virtual studios with blue or green backgrounds.

Pressing the Chroma Key button activates the key setting interface, where the background can be switched between Green and Blue, and the color gamut can be adjusted.

Video Record

Basic 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

SD Card Install and Uninstall

Install SD card: Format the SD card to exFAT/FAT32, then insert it into the SD card slot. The LED indicator 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.

Recording Control

Press the REC button to start recording. Press PAUSE to pause/resume. Press REC again to stop recording and save the file.

Recording status (REC mark, recording time, available storage) is displayed on the screen.

Note: Ensure the REC button is pressed to stop recording to avoid file corruption. Powering off during recording may also corrupt the file. If changing PGM output resolution during recording, stop and save the current recording first.

Recording Settings

In the main menu, access Recording Settings to configure encoding format (VBR/CBR) and video quality (Ultra High, High, Medium, Low).

Main Menu Setting

Press the MENU button to enter the main menu. Navigate using the knob and press to select options.

System Settings

• Language: Switch between English and Chinese.
• Clock: Set the real-time clock to Analog or Digital display.

Clock Time Setting

Connect the video switcher to a PC and use AVMATRIX's time control software to synchronize the clock with PC time.

Network Settings

IP Acquisition: Choose between Dynamic (DHCP) or Static IP configuration. Dynamic is the default setting.

Static IP: Connect the switcher to a PC via network cable. Set the PC's IP address to the same range as the switcher, or vice versa.

NetMask: Default is 255.255.255.0.

GateWay: Set according to the current IP address.