ROLAND XS-42H

Matrix switcher

The XS-42H is the switcher that anyone can connect to and immediately start sharing information across one or two screens for effective meetings and huddles. It’s easily installed even without AV experience and turns any flat-screen TV into a huddle system.

When it comes to sharing ideas and collaborating, it’s important to create the right environment. The growing popularity of “huddle spaces” shows that people need quick, flexible ways to meet and get things done. But how many times have you been in a meeting, only to waste the first 10 minutes trying to connect the laptop to the big screen or projector? And when “home” TVs are pressed into business service, you quickly realize they’re not up to the task – with clunky remote controls and user interfaces not suitable for repeated input switching.

The Roland XS-42H gets your meetings up and running in no time, with quick, seamless connection of up to four computers and tablets via HDMI. Installed in minutes, the XS-42H means you can ditch the remote controls, forget about “connection anxiety” and create a meeting space that anyone can use in seconds – without having to call the IT department once again.

DIY - Huddle without the hassle

Professionally installed AV systems for collaboration spaces are not cheap, and for small businesses, the cost is often prohibitive. But if you can mount a TV on a wall, then you can install and configure the Roland XS-42H, bringing a collaboration space to life that will make everyone’s lives easier. The XS-42H is small, light, and easy to place, and the included mounting bracket means it can be located out of sight, but ready for action. You don’t even need to physically press the button to change input sources, as the XS-42H can be controlled from a web browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

No more ‘guess the input’

Even when you're successfully connected to a display, you might not see your screen because the correct input is not selected. This causes a cycle of chaos where you frantically search for the correct input settings, while everyone starts checking their smartphones. The XS-42H’s auto-input detection solves this by automatically switching to a newly connected device, making the transition to a new presenter incredibly smooth and keeping everyone focused on the meeting.

Connect with confidence

The XS-42H can connect and display a variety of sources. This is done in two ways: EDID and scaling. EDID (or extended display identification data) tells your PC or tablet the correct resolution to output, so you never need to intervene. Scaling allows you to connect, switch, and display between different sources and resolutions – so no matter what’s coming in, it will always look good coming out.

Replace blank screens with something special

When a computer is disconnected, the XS-42H can automatically revert to a specified input instead of the usual black screen of an empty input. This allows you to display a stored still image with your company logo, meeting room name, or a connected Apple TV or Chromecast screensaver. You can even provide a pleasant greeting to participants before the meeting begins.

Connect to better speakers for superior sound

Despite most LED and LCD TV panels looking good, the sound is often an afterthought. The Roland XS-42H includes stereo RCA outputs for connecting to external speakers or soundbars, for vastly improved audio quality. The XS-42H’s internal audio mixer will switch the audio to match the video input, using the audio embedded in the computer’s HDMI signal, with no extra audio cables required.

Do more with two screens

Using two screens side-by-side lets you share more information and do more. You can compare multiple documents, research the web while updating a proposal, or video conference on one monitor and view research materials on the other. The XS-42H lets you do all this and more, with ten scenes that can be recalled to automatically switch both screens to the correct input sources, along with the correct audio.

High-end touchscreen operation, without the cost

High-end AV systems for meeting rooms often include a touchscreen interface, usually at a high cost. The XS-42H allows you to use any inexpensive tablet as a convenient touch controller, via the browser application. Once connected to your company’s network, just connect to the XS-42H’s IP address and use the tablet to select presets, change inputs, and control the volume – all without having to get out of your chair.

Keep the Huddle space usable for every meeting.

By setting a default input source, the meeting space is set up and ready to use before every meeting. Advanced menu features can only be accessed on a secondary display.