1. ບົດແນະນຳ
The AVMATRIX Shark H4 is a compact and versatile multi-camera video switcher designed for live streaming and video production. It integrates 4 HDMI inputs, a 6-channel audio mixer, and multiple output options including HDMI PGM, HDMI multiview, USB Type-C, and LAN for streaming. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Shark H4 switcher.
ຮູບ 1: ດ້ານຫນ້າແລະຫລັງ view of the AVMATRIX Shark H4 Multi-Camera Video Switcher, showcasinການອອກແບບທີ່ກະທັດຮັດ ແລະ ພອດຮັບ/ສົ່ງຂໍ້ມູນຕ່າງໆ.
2. ຕັ້ງຄ່າ
2.1 ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ
ກ່ອນທີ່ຈະດໍາເນີນການຕິດຕັ້ງ, ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າອົງປະກອບທັງໝົດມີຢູ່ໃນຊຸດ:
- AVMATRIX Shark H4 Video Switcher Unit
- Power Adapter
- ສາຍ USB Type-A ຫາ Type-C
- Tally Connector
- ຄູ່ມືຜູ້ໃຊ້ (ເອກະສານນີ້)
Figure 2: The AVMATRIX Shark H4 switcher along with its included accessories, such as power supply, USB cable, and tally connectors.
2.2 Connecting the Switcher
- ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ: Connect the provided power adapter to the DC 12V IN port on the rear panel of the Shark H4 and then to a power outlet.
- ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນວິດີໂອ: Connect up to four HDMI sources (e.g., cameras, computers) to the HDMI IN1, IN2, IN3, and IN4 ports.
- ຜົນໄດ້ຮັບວິດີໂອ:
- Connect your program monitor to one of the HDMI PGM OUT ports.
- Connect a multiview monitor to the HDMI MULTIVIEW OUT port to see all inputs simultaneously.
- For USB capture, connect a USB Type-C cable from the USB OUT port to your computer.
- For network streaming, connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
- ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນສຽງ: Connect microphones or line-level audio devices to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 inputs (3.5mm stereo jack). The switcher also supports embedded audio from HDMI inputs.
- ສຽງອອກ: Connect headphones to the EARPHONE OUT port for audio monitoring.
- USB/SD Card for Recording: Insert an SD card into the SD CARD SLOT or connect a USB drive to the USB REC port for direct program recording.
Figure 3: Detailed diagram illustrating the various input and output connections on the AVMATRIX Shark H4, including HDMI, USB, LAN, and audio ports.
3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ
3.1 ການສະຫຼັບພື້ນຖານ
The Shark H4 features a control panel with dedicated buttons for each input. To switch between video sources:
- Press the numbered buttons (1-4) under the PVW (ກ່ອນview) section to select the input you wish to preview.
- Press the corresponding numbered button under the PGM (Program) section to send that input directly to the program output (a "cut" transition).
- ອີກທາງເລືອກ, ໃຊ້ ອັດຕະໂນມັດ button for an automatic transition between the preview and program sources, or the ຕັດ button for an instant switch. The T-bar can also be used for manual transitions.
3.2 ການປະສົມສຽງ
The integrated 6-channel audio mixer allows for precise control over audio levels. Use the dedicated audio controls on the device or access the audio settings menu to adjust levels for each HDMI input and the MIC/Line inputs. An earphone output is available for monitoring.
3.3 Video Effects and Transitions
The Shark H4 supports various video effects and transitions to enhance your live production:
- ການຫັນປ່ຽນ: Select from WIPE (9x2 patterns), MIX, or DIP effects using the dedicated buttons.
- ກະແຈ: Utilize Chroma Key and Luma Key for advanced compositing.
- PIP/POP: Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-out-Picture (POP) functions allow you to display multiple video sources simultaneously.
- DSK & Logo: Downstream Key (DSK) and Logo insertion features are available for adding graphics and branding.
Figure 4: Visual representation of the Chroma Key feature, demonstrating its ability to replace a specific color background with another video source or image.
3.4 ການບັນທຶກ ແລະ ການຖ່າຍທອດ
The Shark H4 offers flexible recording and streaming options:
- USB Disk & SD Card Record: Record the PGM signal directly to an SD card or USB drive. Supported file formats include MP4/TS, with encoding bitrates up to 32Mbps.
- RTMP/SRT/USB Livestream:
- The LAN port supports IP streaming via RTMP(S) & SRT protocols for direct streaming to platforms.
- The USB Type-C port allows the switcher to function as a webcam, capturing video and audio for streaming software like OBS, vMIX, ZOOM, Teams, Skype, and VLC. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
Figure 5: The AVMATRIX Shark H4 connected to a laptop for USB capture and streaming, alongside icons representing various streaming platforms.
3.5 PC Remote Control
All settings and functions of the Shark H4 can be controlled remotely using PC-based control software connected via the LAN port. This provides an extended interface for managing complex productions.
4. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your AVMATRIX Shark H4, follow these maintenance guidelines:
- ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the device. Avoid using liquid cleaners or solvents, which can damage the finish or internal components.
- ການເກັບຮັກສາ: When not in use, store the switcher in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- ການລະບາຍອາກາດ: Ensure the ventilation slots are clear and unobstructed to prevent overheating.
- ການຄຸ້ມຄອງສາຍໄຟ: Properly manage cables to prevent strain on ports and accidental disconnections.
5. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with the AVMATRIX Shark H4. If the problem persists, please contact customer support.
| ບັນຫາ | ສາເຫດທີ່ເປັນໄປໄດ້ | ການແກ້ໄຂ |
|---|---|---|
| No video output on PGM/Multiview. | Incorrect input selection, loose cable connection, or incompatible resolution. | Verify input selection, check all HDMI cable connections, ensure input/output resolutions are supported. |
| No audio output or distorted audio. | Audio levels too low/high, incorrect audio input selected, or faulty audio cable. | Adjust audio levels in the mixer, confirm correct audio input source, check audio cable integrity. |
| Streaming not working. | Incorrect network settings, firewall blocking, or streaming software misconfiguration. | Check network connection, verify RTMP/SRT settings, ensure streaming software recognizes the USB capture device. |
| Recording fails. | SD card/USB drive full, incompatible format, or drive not recognized. | Ensure sufficient storage space, format the SD card/USB drive to a supported file system (FAT32/exFAT/NTFS), reinsert the drive. |
6. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
Below are the technical specifications for the AVMATRIX Shark H4 Multi-Camera Video Switcher:
| ຄຸນສົມບັດ | ລາຍລະອຽດ |
|---|---|
| ຂະໜາດສິນຄ້າ | 9.6 x 5.6 x 1.7 ນິ້ວ |
| ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ | 2.9 ປອນ |
| ໝາຍເລກຕົວແບບ | SHARK H4 |
| ຜູ້ຜະລິດ | AVMATRIX |
| ສີ | ດຳ |
| ປະເພດຕົວເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ | HDMI, USB |
| ປະເພດສາຍ | HDMI, USB |
| ຈໍານວນພອດ | 10 (4 HDMI In, 2 HDMI PGM Out, 1 HDMI Multiview Out, 1 USB Type-C Out, 1 LAN Out, 2 MIC In) |
| ວິດີໂອປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນ | 4 x HDMI |
| ຜົນຜະລິດວິດີໂອ | 2 x HDMI PGM, 1 x HDMI Multiview, 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x LAN (for livestream) |
| ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນສຽງ | 4 x HDMI embedded audio, 2 x MIC/Line In (3.5mm stereo) |
| ຮູບແບບການບັນທຶກ | MP4/TS (USB Disk & SD Card) |
| ພິທີການຖ່າຍທອດສົດ | RTMP(S), SRT (LAN), USB (webcam mode) |
Figure 6: A comprehensive table outlining the specifications of the AVMATRIX Shark H4, including connections, streaming, recording, and physical attributes.
7. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ
AVMATRIX products are designed for reliability and performance. For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the warranty card included in your product package or visit the official AVMATRIX webເວັບໄຊ. ຮັກສາໃບຮັບເງິນການຊື້ຂອງທ່ານໄວ້ເປັນຫຼັກຖານການຊື້ສໍາລັບການຮ້ອງຂໍການຮັບປະກັນ.
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