The Datavideo SE - 1200MU is a remarkable HD video switcher. Ideal for seminars, conferences, live outside broadcasts, or studio productions, it allows you to seamlessly switch between video sources and blend high - quality digital content on the go. This small and portable 1RU rack - mountable switcher is computer - controlled. Unlike PC - based systems that may crash during production, its 6 - Channel HD video input is highly reliable. The SE - 1200MU can stream multi - view screen video in real - time to a control PC, enabling remote monitoring and control. It can be fully controlled from Windows Laptops/PCs, Android tablets, iPads, and Macs using the included SE - 1200 software control panel. It comes with four SDI and two HDMI inputs, along with an internal frame synchronizer. This means you can use non - gen - lock sources like consumer HDMI cameras or computers for live PowerPoint presentations. There are two assignable SDI and two HDMI outputs for connecting an HD recorder, monitor, and streaming encoder, and two Balanced XLR audio inputs for external audio mixers. Other features include chromakey, lumakey, DSK, PIP, still stores, audio delay, tally, and RJ - 45/RS - 232 remote control interface. Key features include 6 video inputs (4 SDI + 2 HDMI), frame sync on each input, a flexible mix/effects processor, 2 upstream keyers supporting chroma and linear/luma keys, 2 DSK supporting linear and luma key modes, 1 PIP assignable to any of the 4 keyers, a wipe generator with 32 patterns, wipe, mix, and cut transitions, a full M/E preview function, up to 24 images stored on an SD card as frame stores, assignable outputs, XPT (Cross Point Assignment), PC and tablet control, remote streaming of multi - view, tally output, GPI output, and 1U rack mount.
Using the Datavideo SE - 1200MU is quite straightforward. First, connect your video sources to the appropriate inputs - four SDI and two HDMI. For audio, connect your external audio mixer to the two Balanced XLR audio inputs. Then, power on the switcher using an input voltage between 8V and 17V. Once it's on, you can use the included SE - 1200 software control panel on your Windows Laptop/PC, Android tablet, iPad, or Mac to control the switcher. You can switch between video sources, apply effects like chromakey and PIP, and adjust audio settings. When using it for live presentations, you can easily switch to a computer source for PowerPoint. To monitor the video, connect an HD recorder, monitor, or streaming encoder to the assignable SDI and HDMI outputs. As for maintenance, keep the switcher in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Regularly check the connections to ensure they are secure. If you need to update the software, use the Ethernet connection. And always follow the safety guidelines when handling electrical equipment.
