Unifies multiple types of inputs into a single output.
Extremely smooth and intuitive operation with highly precise Input/Output setup and Effects.
The video mixer for a new generation of users.
SD
VIDEO IN Button
Shows both activity and type of input source:
no light means no signal being received, red
indicates composite and green indicates an
S-video source. This enables quick identification
of which channels are active and what type
of inputs they are. In addition, these buttons
can be used as shortcuts in the SD input menu
to setup brightness, contrast, saturation
and other parameters.
MIDI Button
Turns MIDI input/output on or off. With a
touch of a button, enter into synchronization
mode controlling multiple units of V-440HD
in multi-screen applications.
V-LINK
Control the V-440HD from external, V-LINK
enabled Musical Instruments.
PinP Joystick &
Dial
Simple control of the position and size of
the picture-in-picture window via position
joystick and size dial. The LOCK button disables
the joystick to secure the position of the
window on the screen.
PinP Position Presets
Instant recall of favorite PinP patterns with
these simple buttons. Memorize up to five
presets.
| P in P Size | PinP Size |
| P in P X Position | Horizontal Position of PinP |
| P in P Y Position | Vertical Position of PinP |
| P in P Border Size | Border width of PinP |
| P in P Border Color | Border Color of PinP |
| P in P Trimming | Shadow width of PinP |
Keyer (SD)
Composite images on the A-Bus and B-Bus with
Chroma Key (blue/green) or Luminance Key (black/white).
Pressing button to turn key function on/off
and adjust key level with the dial. Key level
is shown numerically on the large LED display
and soft edging is available via the menu.
| SD Key Type | Type of Key composition |
| SD Key Level | Level of Key composition |
| SD Key Soft Edge | Level of edge softening (blur) |
Up to 4 SD Inputs
Large backlit buttons enable easy and intuitive
operation of the 4 S-Video or composite channels.
The SD section includes a program output to
be used independently if so desired.
| Yellow |
Channel is selected on current Bus (Program) |
| Green |
Channel is selected on opposite Bus (Preview) |
| Off | Channel is not selected |
| Blinking | PinP or Keyer is in use |
Transition &
Video Fader (SD)
Mix/switch SD section images on the A-Bus
and B-Bus with the Video Fader. The AUTO button
transits between A-B in the duration specified
on the TIME dial. The type of Transition is
selectable from Cut, Dissolve (MIX) or wipe
(6 patterns). Custom wipe parameters can be
saved.
| CUT | Transit A-B with
cut |
Transit when video
fader reaches center |
| MIX | Transit with dissolve |
Mix images according
to fader position |
| WIPE (1-6) |
Transit with wipe | Wipe images according
to fader position |
Wipe Patterns
Up to 4 HD/RGB Inputs
The HD/RGB section enables mixing and switching
of up to 4 inputs from HD video devices (1080i
or 720p, HD component) or RGB signals from
computer (from VGA to SXGA). The HD/RGB section
can be used as an independent mixer or can
also take the result of the SD section as
an up-converted HD/RGB source.
PinP & Pan/Zoom
Control of the position, size, pan and zoom
of the picture-in-picture window via position
joystick and size dial. The LOCK button disables
the joystick to secure the position/pan of
the window on the screen. PinP within the
HD/RGB section can be used with the keyer
simultaneously.
Keyer (HD/RGB)
As with the SD Keyer, composite high resolution
images on C-Bus and D-Bus with Chroma Key
(blue/green) or Luminance Key (black/white).
Key with high resolution images and graphics
from computer instead of a dedicated graphic/title
generator as a lower cost alternative.
TRANSITION buttons
(HD/RGB)
As in the SD section, a variety of transition
patterns can be applied with HD/RGB sources.
Use SD and HD/RGB transitions simultaneously.
HD/RGB IN Button
Automatically detects and shows both activity
and type of input source: no light means no
signal being received, red indicates RGB and
green indicates an HD Component source. This
enables quick identification of which channels
are active and what type of inputs they are.
In addition, these buttons can be used as
shortcuts in the HD/RGB input menu to setup
brightness, contrast, saturation and other
parameters.
OUTPUT FORMAT Buttons
Select output format via these buttons. Specific
output format can also be selected via the
setup menu.
Output Formats
NTSC |
PAL |
1080/60i |
1080/50i
|
720/60p |
720/50p
|
480/60p |
576/50p
|
480/60i |
576/50i |
1280x1024/60 |
1024x768/75 |
800x600/60 |
1280x768/75 |
1024x768/60 |
640x480/75 |
1280x768/60 |
800x600/75 |
640x480/60 |
PANEL PRESETS
Memorize and save up to 15 setups to allow instant, single button recall of any mixer configuration. Menu function allows copying and exchanging presets.
OUTPUT FADE Button
Automatically fade out the master output as set on the TIME dial (0 to 4 seconds). The on, off or fading status is shown via the backlight. Adjust the fade color using the setup menu.
Output Status
| Blinking | Fading out |
| Lit | Output black or white |
| Turned off | Image from source device is output |
Up to 4 source devices can be connected via BNC or 15-pin D-sub for direct connection of HD component or computer. For any input, the connectors not being used for the source input can be used as thru output.
HD/RGB input parameters
| Format Auto Detect | On/Off of Input Format Auto Detection | Brightness | Adjust brightness of input image |
| Input Format | Selection of input format | Contrast | Adjust contrast of input image |
| Pre Scaling Mode | On/Off of scaling the input image | Saturation | Adjust saturation of input image |
| Manual Pre Scaling | Manual scaling of the input image | Red | Adjust red level of input image |
| Scaling Type | Input image method of scaling | Green | Adjust green level of input image |
| Manual X Scale | Adjust horizontal scaling | Blue | Adjust blue level of input image |
| Manual Y Scale | Adjust vertical scaling | Frequency | Micro adjust sampling frequency |
| X Position | Adjust position of horizontal starting point | Phase | Micro adjust sampling phase |
| Y Position | Adjust position of vertical starting point |
SD Output Section
Resultant mix within the SD section is output from the BNC terminal (composite) and S-Video terminal. The SD Preview Output also shows the On-Screen Menu.
SD Input Section
Up to 4 SD sources can be connected with BNC
terminals (composite) or S-Video terminals.
Source signals can be previewed via the Monitor
Out BNC terminals.
HD/RGB input parameters
| SD Input Select | Select S-Video or Composite as priority SD input |
| SD Brightness | Adjust brightness of input image |
| SD Contrast | Adjust contrast of input image |
| SD Satulation | Adjust saturation of input image |
| SD Hue | Adjust hue of input image |
TALLY Output Terminals
Two TALLY outputs one for HD/RGB, one for SD that allows selected channel indicators to light when selected.
HD/RGB Output Section
This section contains BNC and D-Sub terminals
to output the result of mixing within the
HD/RGB section. Preview terminals of BNC and
D-Sub are also equipped.
NTSC/PAL switching,
Test Patterns etc.
Switch between NTSC and PAL modes by pressing
button while turning on power. As test patterns,
V-440HD can output a 75% color bar or 100%
color bar. Other precise setup including brightness,
color etc. can also be adjusted.
HD/RGB output parameters
| Output Format（1080i）Sw | elect format to be assigned on [1080i] button |
| Output Format（720p）Sw | Select format to be assigned on [720p] button |
| Output Format（RGB）Sw | Select format to be assigned on [RGB] button |
| Output Format（RGB）Sw | Lock Output Format Select buttons |
| Zooming | Adjust zooming of final output |
| Bright | Adjust brightness of final output |
| Contrast | Adjust contrast of final output |
| Saturation | Adjust saturation of final output |
| Red | Adjust red level of final output |
| Green | Adjust green level of final output |
| Blue | Adjust blue level of final output |
| Output Fade Mode | Select control mode of Output Fader |
| Output Fade Color | Select fade color |
| Test Pattern Select | Output test pattern |
Color Bars
 |
|
100% |
75% |
MIDI and REMOTE terminals
V-440HD is equipped with MIDI and REMOTE
terminals for controlling from external devices.
Video switching, synchronized with music or
control from computer software is available
with these terminals.
Output image to multiple screens from multiple
V-440HD units
Connecting multiple V-440HDs via MIDI allows
easy setup of multiscreen configurations.
The multiple screens are treated as one unified
surface with PinP and wipes moving across
the screens.
Screen configurations
*Projector's function should be used for Edge
Blending.
*Video Signal should be split in case of 3
screens or more.
Multi Screen Parameters
| Multi Screen On/Off | Switch the multi screen mode On/Off |
| Multi Screen Type | Select number of screens |
| Multi Screen ID | Master/Slave select and position of assigned screen |
| Screen1 X Size | Horizontal Size of master screen |
| Screen1 Y Size | Vertical Size of master screen |
| Screen1 X Position | Horizontal Position of master screen |
| Screen1 Y Position | Vertical Position of master screen |
| Screen2 X Size | Horizontal Size of screen2 |
| Screen2 Y Size | Vertical Size of screen2 |
| Screen2 X Position | Horizontal Position of screen2 |
| Screen2 Y Position | Vertical Position of screen2 |
| Screen3 X Size | Horizontal Size of screen3 |
| Screen3 Y Size | Vertical Size of screen3 |
| Screen3 X Position | Horizontal Position of screen3 |
| Screen3 Y Position | Vertical Position of screen3 |
With multi-format capability, the V-440HD can be utilized in various applications.
Live application with
multi-cam shooting
With V-440HD, mixing (SD and HD) live sources
is possible without any external converters.
In addition, VCR and computer for background
image and name/title insertion is achievable.
Installation application
with various sources
With the V-440HD, capable of inputs from various
sources and output to various devices ・full
freedom is achieved.
Ver.2.00
- Enabling the Settings for PGM-PST
- 1366 x 768 RGB output now supported
- Automatic RGB input settings
- Select 4:3 or 16:9 P in P sub screen aspect rations
- Compatible with PR Series devices
- Settings can be transmitted via MIDI
- Supports the use of MIDI note mode
- RS-232C backup function
- Preview (standby) TALLY output
Ver.2.07
- Control the audio input level of the M-400 RSS live mixing console
- The MIDI button can now be used to turn V-LINK mode on/off.
- The RGB input supports 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, and 720/50p.
