The Roland V-160HD is a state-of-the-art streaming video switcher designed to set a new standard in hybrid event switching. It features comprehensive SDI and HDMI I/O, allowing you to connect with live audiences in Full HD while simultaneously streaming to any popular web platform via USB-C. The V-160HD boasts an eight-layer video effects engine, a 40-channel digital audio mixer, and integrated PTZ camera control. Its next-generation cue management and live show automation features simplify complex production tasks. The switcher supports eight 3G SDI inputs with frame rate converters and eight 1080p HDMI inputs, including four with real-time scalers. It offers seven total outputs across SDI, HDMI, and USB-C streaming, with selectable output modes such as Program, Sub-Program, Preview, three Aux buses, two DSK sources, and three Multi-View options. The V-160HD also includes a 16-slot still store function for screen capture or uploaded images, powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories, and extensive device control via Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, and LAN. Its portable design and broadcast-style interface make it easily operable by a single user, making it perfect for both in-person and streaming components of live hybrid events
- Video
- Video Processing
- 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
- Number of Video Channels
- 16 channels
- Video Input Formats
- HDMI IN 1--4, SDI IN 1--8
720/59.94p *1, *3
720/50p *1, *4
1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *3
1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2, *4
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
* The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
*1 System Format = 720p
*2 System Format = 1080p
*3 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*4 Frame Rate = 25 Hz, 50 Hz
HDMI IN 5--8
480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *1
576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
VGA (640 x 480/60 Hz), SVGA (800 x 600/60 Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60 Hz)
WXGA (1280 x 800/60 Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60 Hz)
FWXGA (1366 x 768/60 Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60 Hz)
UXGA (1600 x 1200/60 Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60 Hz)
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
* Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
* 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
* The input refresh rates of SVGA (800 x 600)--SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) are 75 Hz when the unit's frame rate setting is 50 Hz.
* HDMI IN 8 supports Roland FILL+KEY signal
*1 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
*2 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
- Video Output Formats
- HDMI OUT 1--2, SDI OUT 1--3:
720/59.94p *1, *3
720/60p *1, *4
720/50p *1, *7
1080/59.94i *2, *3
1080/60i *2, *4
1080/50i *2, *7
1080/59.94p *2, *3
1080/60p *2, *4
1080/29.97p *2, *5
1080/30p *2, *6
1080/50p *2, *7
1080/25p *2, *8
1080/23.98p *2, *9
1080/24p *2, *10
*1 System Format = 720p
*2 System Format = 1080p
*3 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
*4 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
*5 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
*6 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
*7 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
*8 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
*9 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
*10 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
HDMI OUT 3:
1080/59.94p *1
1080/60p *2
1080/29.97p *3
1080/30p *4
1080/50p *5
1080/25p *6
1080/23.98p *7
1080/24p *8
*1 Frame Rate = 59.94 Hz
*2 Frame Rate = 60 Hz
*3 Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz
*4 Frame Rate = 30 Hz
*5 Frame Rate = 50 Hz
*6 Frame Rate = 25 Hz
*7 Frame Rate = 23.98 Hz
*8 Frame Rate = 24 Hz
USB STREAM:
1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 640 x 480/59.94p *1
1080/60p, 720/60p, 640 x 480/60p *2
1080/29.97p, 720/29.97p, 640 x 480/29.97p *3
1080/30p, 720/30p, 640 x 480/30p *4
1080/50p, 720/50p, 640 x 480/50p *5
1080/25p, 720/25p、640 x 480/25p *6
1080/23.98p, 720/23.98p、640 x 480/23.98p *7
1080/24p, 720/24p、640 x 480/24p *8
*Uncompressed format (YUY2) and Compressed format (Motion JPEG) supported.
*1 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 59.94 Hz
*2 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 60 Hz
*3 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 29.97 Hz
*4 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 30 Hz
*5 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 50 Hz
*6 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 25 Hz
*7 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 23.98 Hz
*8 Frame Rate(USB OUT) = 24 Hz
- Still Image:
- Bitmap File (.bmp) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
PNG File (.png) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
JPEG File (.jpg, .jpeg) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
* It can be stored up to 16 files in the internal memory.
* It can be exported in the USB flash drive.
* PNG alpha channel supported.
- Video Effects
- Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types), SPLIT (2 types)
Composition: PinP x 4 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), Keyer x 4 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, External Key, Roland FILL+KEY Mode)
Others: Multi-View(3 types), Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output
- Audio
- Audio Processing
- Sample rate: 24 bits, 48 kHz
- Number of Audio Channels
- 40 channels
- Audio Formats
- USB STREAM (input/output): Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
Bluetooth (input): Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
HDMI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch
HDMI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
SDI IN: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
SDI OUT: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M)
- Audio Effects
- Channel Effects: High pass filter, Echo canceller, Anti-feedback, Noise gate, De-esser, Compressor, 3-Band equalizer, Voice changer, Delay, Auto mixing
Master Effects: Reverb, 3-Band equalizer, Multi-band compressor, Loudness Auto Gain Control, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Low Frequency Cut, Delay, Limiter
Others: Output fade, Test tone output
- Common Section
- Other Functions
- Preset Memory (30 types)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control (1,000 steps)
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
Smart Tally
Remote Camera Control (Up to 16 units)
External Rec Control
- Connectors
- Video Input Connectors
- HDMI IN 1--4: HDMI type A x 4
* HDCP Supported
HDMI IN 5--8: HDMI type A x 4
* HDCP Supported
* Multi-format Supported
SDI IN 1--8: BNC type x 8
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
USB STREAM: USB Type-C ®
- Video Output Connectors
- HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
* HDCP Supported
SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3
* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M
USB STREAM: USB Type-C ®
- Audio Input Connectors
- Analog:
AUDIO IN 1--2: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), phantom power DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 14 mA (maximum load)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: RCA phono type
Digital:
USB STREAM: USB Type-C ®
Bluetooth
HDMI IN 1--8: HDMI type A x 8
SDI IN 1--8: BNC type x 8
- Audio Output Connectors
- Analog:
AUDIO OUT: XLR type
AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Digital:
USB STREAM: USB Type-C ®
HDMI OUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
SDI OUT 1--3: BNC type x 3
- Other Connectors
- USB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive, for remote control from USB Numeric Keypad)
USB STREAM: USB Type-C ® (for remote control from PC and iPad, Graphics Presenter)
Bluetooth: for remote control from iPad
CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type (for remote control from foot switch and expression pedal)
TALLY/GPIO: DB-25 type (Female)(Tally/GPO: 16, GPI: 8)
RS-232: DB-9 type (Male) (for Remote Control)
LAN CONTROL: RJ45 100BASE-TX (for Remote Control)
Reference IN/THRU: BNC type * Black Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-Level
- Audio Input/Output Characteristics
- Input Level
- AUDIO IN 1, 2: -60--+4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
- Input Impedance
- AUDIO IN 1, 2: 9.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN 0<24 dBu), 74.4 k ohms (ANALOG GAIN ≧24dBu)
AUDIO IN 3/L, 4/R: 47 k ohms
- Output Level
- AUDIO OUT (XLR): +4 dBu (Maximum: +24 dBu)
AUDIO OUT (RCA): -10 dBu (Maximum: +10 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
- Output Impedance
- AUDIO OUT (XLR): 600 ohms
AUDIO OUT (RCA): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 10 ohms
- Others
- Bluetooth
- Ver 4.2
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
- Display
- 4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dots
- Power Supply
- AC Adaptor
- Current Draw
- 2.5 A
- Power Consumption
- 55 W
- Operation Temperature
- +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dimensions
- 437 (W) x 253 (D) x 103 (H) mm
17-1/4 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
480 (W) x 253 (D) x 103 (H) mm
18-15/16 (W) x 10 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
* When rack mount angles are fitted.
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
- 3.9 kg
8 lbs 10 oz
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Roland V-160HD
Startup Guide
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Power cord
Rack-mount angle x 2
Rack-mount angle mounting screw x 6