AVMATRIX SHARK S4 PLUS

AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher User Manual

Model: SHARK S4 PLUS

ຍີ່ຫໍ້: AVMATRIX

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The AVMATRIX S4 Plus is a versatile video switcher equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS FHD real-time monitoring screen. This integrated display allows users to simultaneously monitor 4 input channels, Preview (PVW), and Program (PGM) feeds without requiring an external monitor, enhancing convenience during live productions. It is designed for various live streaming applications, supporting multiple device connections and advanced video production features.

2. ຄຸນນະສົມບັດທີ່ສໍາຄັນ

  • Integrated 10.1-inch IPS FHD Display: Real-time monitoring of 4 input channels, PVW, and PGM.
  • ການ​ເຊື່ອມ​ຕໍ່​ອຸ​ປະ​ກອນ​ຫຼາຍ​: 2x HDMI and 2x SDI inputs for cameras, gaming consoles, computers, and camcorders.
  • Virtual Live Studio Capabilities: Chroma Key and Luma Key for real-time post-production and scene switching.
  • Advanced Transitions: Includes WIPE, DIP, and MIX effects for dynamic live streaming.
  • ຕົວເລືອກຜົນຜະລິດທີ່ມີຄວາມຍືດຫຍຸ່ນ: 2x HDMI PGM output, 1x HDMI multiview output, and 1x Type-C output, assignable from various sources.
  • ການບັນທຶກໂດຍກົງ: SD card and USB interface for direct PGM signal recording up to 32Mbps (MP4/TS formats).
  • Dual Live Streaming Methods: LAN port for IP streaming (RTMP(S), RTSP, SRT) and USB Type-C for capturing PGM video/audio to platforms like OBS, vMIX, ZOOM, Teams, Skype, and Twitch.
  • Web ການໂຕ້ຕອບການຄວບຄຸມ: ການຄວບຄຸມໄລຍະໄກຜ່ານ web browser for encode, stream, and record settings.

3. ຕັ້ງຄ່າ

3.1 Unboxing ແລະອົງປະກອບ

ເມື່ອເປີດຊຸດ, ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າອົງປະກອບທັງຫມົດມີຢູ່:

  • S4 PLUS Video Switcher
  • ການສະຫນອງພະລັງງານ
  • ສາຍ USB (ປະເພດ AC)
  • Tally connector (DB-15)
AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher with key features highlighted

ຮູບ 3.1: ເກີນview of the AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher with its main features.

3.2 ອຸປະກອນເຊື່ອມຕໍ່

The S4 Plus offers a rich interface for connecting various video and audio sources. Refer to the diagram below for port identification and connection examples.

Rear panel of AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher showing input and output ports

Figure 3.2: Rear panel connections including SDI, HDMI, LAN, USB, and audio ports.

  • ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນວິດີໂອ: Connect up to two HDMI sources and two SDI sources (e.g., cameras, computers) to the respective input ports.
  • ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນສຽງ: Use the MIC/LINE inputs for external audio sources.
  • ພະລັງງານ: Connect the provided power supply to the DC 12V input.
  • ເຄືອຂ່າຍ: Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port for web control and IP streaming.
  • USB: Use the USB Type-C port for direct streaming to a computer or the USB REC port for recording to an external drive.

3.3 ການເປີດເຄື່ອງເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ

After connecting all necessary devices, power on the switcher. The integrated 10.1-inch display will show the multiview interface, allowing you to see all input sources, PVW, and PGM feeds.

AVMATRIX S4 Plus Multiview display showing multiple video inputs and program output

Figure 3.3: The 10.1-inch display showing the multiview layout with various inputs and outputs.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

4.1 Switching and Transitions

The S4 Plus allows for seamless switching between input sources and applying various transition effects. Use the dedicated buttons and T-bar for manual or automatic transitions.

  • Select an input for Preview (PVW) and another for Program (PGM).
  • Use the T-bar or AUTO button to execute transitions (WIPE, DIP, MIX).

4.2 ການບັນທຶກ

Record your PGM output directly to an SD card or USB disk. The switcher supports MP4/TS formats with an encoding bit rate up to 32Mbps.

AVMATRIX S4 Plus showing SD card slot and USB recording port

Figure 4.1: SD card slot and USB REC port for direct program recording.

4.3 ການຖ່າຍທອດສົດ

The S4 Plus supports two primary methods for live streaming:

  • Ethernet Streaming: Connect the LAN port to your network for IP streaming via RTMP(S), RTSP, and SRT protocols.
  • USB Type-C Streaming: Connect the USB Type-C port to a computer to capture PGM video and audio for streaming on platforms like OBS, vMIX, ZOOM, Teams, Skype, and Twitch. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac.
AVMATRIX S4 Plus connected for live streaming via Ethernet and USB to various platforms

Figure 4.2: Live streaming setup showing Ethernet and USB connections to popular platforms.

4.4 Special Effects (Chroma Key / Luma Key)

Create immersive virtual live studios using the built-in Chroma Key and Luma Key features for real-time background removal and post-production.

Demonstration of Chroma Key feature on AVMATRIX S4 Plus for background removal

Figure 4.3: Enhanced Chroma Key technology for precise background removal.

4.5 ເຄື່ອງປະສົມສຽງ

The integrated audio mixer allows for precise control over audio levels from various inputs, ensuring high-quality sound for your production.

4.6 Web ການໂຕ້ຕອບການຄວບຄຸມ

Access the device's IP address in a web browser to remotely control settings such as encoding, streaming, and recording. This provides flexible management options.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher, follow these maintenance guidelines:

  • ຮັກສາອຸປະກອນໃຫ້ສະອາດ ແລະບໍ່ມີຝຸ່ນ. ໃຊ້ຜ້າອ່ອນໆ, ແຫ້ງເພື່ອທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ.
  • Avoid exposing the switcher to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight.
  • ຮັບປະກັນການລະບາຍອາກາດທີ່ເຫມາະສົມເພື່ອປ້ອງກັນຄວາມຮ້ອນເກີນ.
  • Regularly check cable connections for secure fit.
  • Update firmware as recommended by AVMATRIX for new features and bug fixes.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your AVMATRIX S4 Plus, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

  • ບໍ່ມີພະລັງງານ: ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າອະແດບເຕີໄຟຟ້າໄດ້ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ຢ່າງແໜ້ນໜາ ແລະ ປລັກໄຟໃຊ້ງານໄດ້.
  • ບໍ່ມີການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນວິດີໂອ: Verify that input sources are correctly connected and powered on. Check cable integrity and ensure input resolution/frame rate is supported.
  • ບໍ່ມີສຽງ: Check audio cable connections, input levels on the audio mixer, and ensure the correct audio channel is selected.
  • ບັນຫາການຖ່າຍທອດ: Verify network connectivity, streaming settings (RTMP server URL, stream key), and ensure your computer's firewall is not blocking the streaming software.
  • Recording Failure: Check if the SD card or USB disk has sufficient free space and is formatted correctly (FAT32/NTFS). Ensure the recording bit rate is compatible with your storage device.

For further assistance, please contact AVMATRIX customer support.

7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

ຄຸນສົມບັດລາຍລະອຽດ
ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ10.1 Inch IPS FHD
ວິດີໂອປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນHDMI x 2, SDI x 2
ຜົນຜະລິດວິດີໂອHDMI PGM x 2, HDMI Multiview x 1, LAN x 1 (RJ45 Stream), USB Type-C x 1 (Capture)
ການໂຕ້ຕອບອື່ນໆUSB-A x 1 & SD Card x 1 (Record), USB-A x 1 (Image import and upgrade), Tally x 1 DB-15 GPIO
ສຽງInputs: MIC/Line x 2 (3.5mm stereo audio), Outputs: Earphone Slot x 1 (3.5mm stereo audio)
ການເຂົ້າລະຫັດອັດຕາບິດ2/4/8/12/16/24/32Mbps, support CBR/VBR
Stream ProtocolsRTMP/RTMP(S)/RTSP/SRT
ຮູບແບບການເກັບຮັກສາUSB/SD card, Support FAT32/exFAT/NTFS
ບັນທຶກ File ຮູບແບບMP4, TS
ການຫັນປ່ຽນT-Bar/AUTO/CUT
ຜົນກະທົບWIPE (11x3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB
ການຈັດວາງ2 ຮູບແບບຂອງ Multiview layout (Landscape and Portrait)
ກະແຈUpstream Key: Luma Key x 1 / Chroma Key x 1 / PIP x 2 / POP; Downstream Key: DSK x 1 / Logo x 1
ຮູບແບບສື່Default image: 39 preset patterns, Local image: Up to 16 imported images, Capture image: Up to 16 captured images
ເຄື່ອງກໍາເນີດໄຟຟ້າPattern Generator x 1, Color Generators x 2
ເຄື່ອງປະສົມສຽງVideo Input x 4 and MIC/Line x 2
ສຽງຊັກຊ້າ0-500ms
Input Format SupportMulti-format Auto Signal Detection, Up to 1080p 60
ພື້ນທີ່ສີHDMI: RGB/YUV, SDI: YUV
HDMI PGM/MV Out1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
USB Capture Outສູງສຸດ 1080p 60
DC ພະລັງງານໃນVol ກວ້າງtage (7 ~ 24V)
ການບໍລິໂພກ≤24W (12V 2A)
ຂະໜາດ (LWD)261.4 x 193.9 x 58 ມມ
ນ້ຳໜັກນໍ້າ ໜັກ ສຸດທິ: 1734.5g, ລວມຍອດ: 2240g
ອຸນຫະພູມເຮັດວຽກ.-20°C ~ 50°C

8. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະ ໜັບ ສະ ໜູນ

8.1 ຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນ

The AVMATRIX S4 Plus Video Switcher comes with a 2-year warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

8.2 ສະຫນັບສະຫນູນລູກຄ້າ

If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact AVMATRIX customer support. We are always at your service.

For additional resources and product information, visit the official AVMATRIX Store: AVMATRIX Store on Amazon

9. ວິດີໂອຜະລິດຕະພັນຢ່າງເປັນທາງການ

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