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Overview
Compact and versatile, the BG-HDVS42U HDMI production switcher provides users with a powerful set of features designed to deliver professional-quality results. With full audio mixing capabilities, multiple transition options, graphic overlays, PC software utility, and USB-C program output, the BG-HDVS42U provides high-performance and tremendous value.
Connectivity and Features
The BG-HDVS42U’s four HDMI inputs support resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz. Video outputs include one HDMI program output, one HDMI multiview output, and one USB type-C output. Audio can be de-embedded from all four HDMI sources and mixed with the two 3.5mm analog inputs. Each audio channel can be delayed to ensure proper sync with the video signal. The mixed audio is embedded to the HDMI and USB-C program outputs. The DB-15 Tally connection provides support for compatible systems.
Control
The BG-HDVS42U includes a full-featured PC control utility, offering enhanced access to all functions including switching, mixing, luma and chroma key, PIP, and POP. DSK and Logo overlays can also be controlled.
A variety of transition effects include such as wipe, mix, and dip. The integrated media library comes with 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, and two-color generators. Graphics can be imported and overlayed using this library, enabling operators to utilize their own custom logos and overlays for video output.
Features
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HDMI4 inputs, 1 PGM out, 1 multiview out -
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Integrated CaptureUSB-C output for recording or streaming via PC -
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Media LibraryImport graphics for custom logos and overlays -
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Audio Inputs2 x 3.5mm inputs for microphones or external audio feeds -
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Audio MixerMix HDMI embedded audio, analog inputs, supports audio delay function -
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T-bar/Auto/CutT-bar/Auto/Cut transitions; various effects: WIPE (9x2 patterns)/MIX/DIP
- Media library: 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, 2 color generators
- LAN port for PC software remote control
- FTB/ MUTE/ STILL/ GPIO for tally customer configuration import and export
Videos
Tech Specifications
| CONNECTION | |
| Video In | HDMI type-A x4 |
| Video Out | HDMI type-A PGM x1 HDMI type-A Multiview x1 USB 2.0 type C x1 (Streaming on PC) Assignable HDMI 1~4, PGM, Clean PGM, PVW, Color bar, Multiview |
| Audio In | MIC/ Line level (3.5mm stereo audio) x2 |
| PC Control Port | LAN x1 |
| Media Library | USB type-A x1 (USB disk port for image import and firmware upgrade) |
| Tally Port | DB-15 x1 |
| Power In | DC 12V x1 |
| FUNCTIONS | |
| Transitions | T-Bar/ AUTO/ CUT |
| Effects | Wipe (9x2 patterns)/ Mix/ DIP/ Pattern/ Still (freeze)/ MUTE/ FTB |
| Layouts | 2 styles of Multiview layout (6 windows and status) |
| Keys | Upstream Key: Luma Key x1/ Chroma Key x1/ PiP x2/ POP Downstream Key: DSK x1/ Logo x1 |
| Audio Mixer | HDMI x4 and MIC/ Line level x2; Audio delay: 0-500ms |
| Media | Default image: 49 preset patterns Local image: up to 16 imported images Capture image: up to 16 captured images |
| Generators | Pattern generator x1 Color generators x2 |
| STANDARDS | |
| HDMI In Format Support |
1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98 1080i 50/ 59.94/ 60 720p 60/ 59.94 /50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98 576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/ 60, 480i 59.94/ 60 |
| HDMI PGM Out | 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50 |
| HDMI Multiview Out | 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50 |
| HDMI Color Space | RGB/ YUV |
| USB Capture Out | MJPG, Up to 1080p@60 |
| Media Format | USB disk format support: FAT32, Ext3, Ext4, up to 256GB Image format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga Logo format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga Logo size support: 10×10 pixel to 600×600 pixel |
| OTHERS | |
| Power | Wide voltage: 7~24V; Operating power: 12W (12V 1A) |
| Dimension (L×W×D) | 9.65 x 5.63 x 1.77in [245 x 143 x 45mm] |
| Weight | Net: 2.3 lbs [1030g]; Gross: 3.3 lbs [1500g] |
| Temperature | Working: -4°F~140°F / -20°C~60°C, Storage: -22°F~158°F / -30°C~70°C |
Resources
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 1x BG-HDVS42U
- 1x Power supply (12V 2A)
- 1x USB cable (type A-C)
- 1x Tally connector (DB-15)
Interfaces
- 2x MIC/Line level IN: 3.5mm stereo mini line in microphone.
- 4x HDMI IN: Connect to HDMI sources.
- MULTIVIEW (AUX) OUT: HDMI to display to simultaneous show all 4 inputs.
- PGM (AUX) OUT: HDMI to display, capture device, etc for selected output.
- USB OUT: Connect to a PC to view the PGM out image.
- LAN port: Connect to PC for access to control software.
- GPIO (for tally): Connects to a tally light control system (not included).
- DC 12V IN: Connect to provided power supply.
- Earphone OUT: 3.5mm stereo mini line out.
- USB type-A: Insert a usb disk to import images and LOGOs; firmware upgrades.
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