Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher - Manual (Page 47)

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Live Streaming
Outputting Video/Audio to a Computer for Streaming
Here’s how the video and audio mixed by the V-160HD can be output to a connected computer. You can also input audio that’s played back by the
computer.
By using an internet-connected computer with streaming app, you can distribute content as a live internet stream.
* In order for the audio and video from the V-160HD to be correctly viewed on the computer, app that supports the USB video class and USB audio
class must be installed on the computer.
* For the latest operating requirements, refer to the Roland website ( https://proav.roland.com/ ).
Outputting Video and Audio to the Computer
1 . Using a USB 3.0 cable, connect a USB 3.0 port on the
computer to the USB STREAM port on the V-160HD.
2 . Turn on the power to the V-160HD.
3 . Start the computer.
When communication with the computer has been established,
the computer recognizes the V-160HD as a USB video device and
USB audio device.
* The first time that the V-160HD is connected to the computer,
the standard drivers of the operating system are installed
automatically.
4 . Operate the V-160HD to prepare the video and audio that
you want to output to the computer.
5 . On your computer, verify the input from the V-160HD.
Start app that supports the USB video class and audio class, and
verify the video and audio that are being input from the V-160HD.
MEMO
If the video is garbled or operation is otherwise unstable
Press the [MENU] button
Ó
“VIDEO OUTPUT”
Ó
USB OUT”
Ó
execute “CONNECTION RESET” to try reconnecting the computer
with the V-160HD.
Video formats
You can change the USB output video format and compression
method from the livestreaming app or other app used at the
output destination.
The following video formats are supported.
USB OUT
frame rate
Video formats
59.94 Hz 1080/59.94p 720/59.94p 640 x 480/59.94p
29.97 Hz 1080/29.97p 720/29.97p 640 x 480/29.97p
50 Hz 1080/50p 720/50p 640 x 480/50p
25 Hz 1080/25p 720/25p 640 x 480/25p
* Uncompressed (YUV2) and compressed (Motion JPEG) video
are supported.
Using the Loopback Function
Audio from the computer can be input to the V-160HD via USB,
mixed with other audio, and returned to the computer (the loopback
function).
You can add a narration to music that’s played back from your
computer and live-stream it, or record it using app on your computer.
Streaming Video from a Computer
Use the dedicated “Roland Live Streamer” app to stream the video
and audio from the USB output of the V-160HD with your computer.
For details on operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual of “Roland Live
Streamer.”
You can download “Roland Live Streamer” from the Roland website.
https://proav .roland .com/
* Compressed (Motion JPEG) video is not supported.
Capturing Video on the Computer
Using dedicated “Roland Live Recorder” app, the video and audio
that are output from the V-160HD via USB can be recorded on your
computer.
For details on operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual of “Roland Live
Recorder.”
You can download “Roland Live Recorder” from the Roland website.
https://proav .roland .com/
* Compressed (Motion JPEG) video is not supported.