Rear panel, Panel descriptions – Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher User Manual

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Panel Descriptions

RS-232 connector

You can connect this to a computer equipped with an RS-232

connector, and remotely control the V-160HD.

TALLY/GPIO connector

Use this to connect to devices that have a tally indicator feature,

or to connect to devices that have a control signal input/output

function.

CTL/EXP 1, 2 jacks

Connect footswitches (sold separately: BOSS FS-6, etc.) or

expression pedals (sold separately: EV-5, etc.). This is used when

using your foot to control operations such as video switching.

* Use only the specified expression pedal (sold separately: EV-5, BOSS

FV-500L, or FV-500H). By connecting any other expression pedals, you

risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

REFERENCE THRU connector

Sends the synchronization signal that is inputted to the V-160HD

to an external device that is connected to this unit.

REFERENCE IN connector

Connect an external source device for synchronization in order to

input a sync signal.

HDMI OUT 1–3 connectors, SDI OUT 1–3 connectors

These connectors output video. Choose the connectors that are

appropriate for the connected devices.
For each connector, you can change the video bus that is assigned

for output from that connector. With the factory settings, the bus

assignments are as follows.

Connector

Bus

SDI/HDMI OUT 1

PROGRAM (final output video)

SDI/HDMI OUT 2

PREVIEW (preview output video)

SDI/HDMI OUT 3

MULTI-VIEW

HDMI IN 1–8 connectors, SDI IN 1–8 connectors

These connectors input video. Choose the connectors that are

adaptor

for the connected devices.

The input format is automatically recognized.

Ground terminal

Connect this to an external earth or ground if necessary.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC

adaptor as shown in the illustration.
If you have trouble running the cord through,

loosen the screw a little on the cord hook.

[POWER] button

Turns the power on/off.

AUDIO OUT jacks (XLR, RCA)

These jacks output audio. Choose the jacks that are appropriate

for the connected devices.
For each jack, you can change the audio bus (MASTER OUTPUT,

AUX) that is assigned for output from that jack.

AUDIO IN 1, 2, 3/L, 4/R jacks

These jacks input audio. Choose the jacks that are appropriate for

the connected devices.

About phantom power

You can supply phantom power (+48 V) from the AUDIO IN 1 and 2

jacks (XLR). Turn on phantom power when you’re using a condenser

microphone that requires phantom power.
Use the [MENU] button

“AUDIO INPUT”

“AUDIO IN 1” or “AUDIO

IN 2”

set “PHANTOM +48V” to “ON.”

USB STREAM port (USB Type-C®)

Outputs the audio and video to your computer. This is also used to

input audio played on your computer to the V-160HD.

Use the dedicated app to remotely control the V-160HD from a

computer or iPad that is connected.

Connecting an iPad

iPad

USB Type-C port

Lightning port

Lightning to USB

camera adapter

USB Type-C cable

* If you are outputting HD video via USB, connect this to a USB 3.0 port

of your computer.

* If you connect via an extension cable or a USB hub, the computer

might not recognize this unit.

LAN CONTROL port

Lets you remotely control the V-160HD by using terminal app, etc.

Use the dedicated app to remotely control the V-160HD from a

computer or iPad that is connected.

Use the V-160HD to remotely control a camera that is connected.

Displays a tally on your iOS or Android device (this is the “smart

tally” function).

Cord hook

Rear Panel

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

* Do not block the cooling-fan intake and exhaust ports on the side panels. If the cooling-fan intake and exhaust ports are blocked, the internal

temperatures may rise, causing malfunctions due to excessive heat.

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Pin assignment of AUDIO OUT jacks (XLR)

2: HOT

1: GND
3: COLD

1: GND

2: HOT
3: COLD

TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND

Pin assignment of AUDIO IN 1 and 2 jacks (XLR/TRS)