vMix RM-LP450G - Controller JVC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Controller
Brand	JVC
Model	vMix RM-LP450G
Compatibility	vMix software (Windows)
Connection Interface	USB 2.0 (Type-B)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	200 x 150 x 30 mm
Weight	0.5 kg
Power Supply	USB bus-powered (5V, 500mA)
Main Functions	PTZ camera control, video switching, tally indication, preset recall
Number of Buttons	12 programmable buttons + joystick
Joystick	3-axis (pan, tilt, zoom) with adjustable speed
Tally Input	GPIO for external tally lights
Software Integration	Plug-and-play with vMix, configurable via vMix settings
Operating System	Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
Cable Length	1.8 m (integrated USB cable)
Material	Plastic, metal base
Color	Black
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids.
Safety	Use in a dry environment. Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.
Spare Parts	Available through JVC authorized service centers. Contact JVC support for replacement parts.
Repairability	Score: 6/10 (replaceable joystick and buttons, but requires disassembly)
General Information	Professional controller designed for live video production with vMix. Features ergonomic layout and durable construction.

Frequently Asked Questions - vMix RM-LP450G JVC

How do I connect the JVC vMix RM-LP450G to my computer?

Plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. The controller should be automatically detected by vMix. If not, go to vMix Settings > Controllers and ensure it is enabled.

Is the controller compatible with macOS?

The RM-LP450G is designed for Windows operating systems. It may not work with macOS due to driver limitations.

How do I calibrate the joystick?

Open vMix, go to Settings > Controllers, select the RM-LP450G, and click 'Calibrate'. Follow the on-screen instructions to center the joystick and set endpoints.

Can I use the controller with other software besides vMix?

The RM-LP450G is optimized for vMix. It may work as a generic joystick with other applications, but full functionality (like button mapping) is not guaranteed.

How do I assign buttons to specific functions?

In vMix, go to Settings > Controllers, select the device, and click 'Button Mapping'. Then press a button on the controller and assign an action from the drop-down list.

The controller is not responding. What should I do?

First, check the USB connection. Try a different port. Restart vMix and the controller. If the issue persists, reinstall drivers (Windows will install automatically). Also ensure the controller is selected in vMix Settings.

How do I update the firmware on the RM-LP450G?

Firmware updates are rare and typically released by JVC. Check the JVC support website for any updates. To update, connect the controller, run the updater tool, and follow instructions.

What does the tally light feature do?

The controller has tally inputs for external lights. When connected to a vMix compatible tally system, the lights indicate which camera is live or previewed.

Can I use multiple RM-LP450G controllers simultaneously?

Yes, vMix supports multiple controllers. Connect each via USB, and they will appear as separate devices in vMix Settings. Assign each to different cameras or functions.

How do I clean the controller?

Unplug the controller. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. Avoid getting moisture into the joystick or buttons.

USER MANUAL vMix RM-LP450G JVC

Slow Motion Playback Control Panel

RM-LP450G

User Manual

Contents

Slow Motion Playback Control Panel....1

Product and Service Disclaimer 2

Product Warranty Guidelines....5

1. Product Introduction....7
2. Package....7
3. Instructions for Use....8
4. Instructions for the Buttons....14

1) Power Button....14

2) Recording....15

3) Video Control....16

4) Hot Key....16

5) Event Control Area....16

6) Camera 17

7) T-Bar....17

8) Speed....19

9) Mark....19

10) Precise Playback Search Knob....20

11) Event ID Control Operation....20

1. Interface Description....23

Foreword:

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Before you use this product for the first time, please be sure to read this instruction manual and the relevant documents supplied with the product carefully, and use, install, and maintain it according to the instruction manual.

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Product and Service Disclaimer

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Installation Precautions

1. Please read this manual carefully before using the product, and please keep this manual properly.

1. Please follow the warning signs and instructions marked on the product.
2. Before cleaning the machine, please disconnect the power first. Do not use liquid or corrosive cleaners, just use a general damp cloth to clean.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not put the product on an unstable place, such as a trolley, stand, etc., to avoid serious damage to the product due to falling.
5. The openings on the shell, back, and bottom of this product are for heat dissipation. Do not cover or block these openings to avoid overheating. Avoid placing the product on beds, sofas, blankets, or similar surfaces that could block the openings. Do not place the product near fire, radiators, or heat vents. Do not place the product in an enclosed space unless there is proper ventilation.
6. For the power supply used by this product, follow the label on the power converter.
7. Avoid placing anything on the power cord of this product, and avoid placing the product on other power cords.
8. When using an extension cord, ensure that the total electricity used (total amperage) does not exceed the extension cord's rated amperage.
9. The total power used when plugged into a wall outlet must not exceed 15 amps.
10. Do not insert anything into the openings of the product to avoid electric shock or short-circuit fire; do not splash any liquid on the product.
11. Do not disassemble or repair the product without authorization. Unauthorized opening or

Removal of covers marked "DO NOT MOVE" will expose you to voltage or other hazards. Please consult service personnel for all service matters.

1. If the following situations occur, please unplug the product and consult with qualified dealers or service personnel:

a. The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. Liquid has seeped into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If you have followed the operating rules of this manual, but it still cannot be used normally.

Only adjust the settings that can be adjusted mentioned in this manual, because improper adjustment may cause damage to the product, and it will take a longer time for qualified technicians to repair and restore it to its original state.

e. If the product has been dropped or the body has been damaged. f. If the performance of this product changes abnormally, please contact the dealer.

Product Warranty Guidelines

The product has a one-year warranty against production defects from the date of purchase. Any maintenance within the warranty period must provide the original purchase invoice or other relevant documents. The warranty period of the product starts from the date of purchase. Damage caused by computer system viruses and malware is not covered by the warranty. Damage caused by unauthorized installation of third-party software on the computer is not covered by the warranty. All documents or shipping costs including insurance are borne by the buyer. - Claims of any other nature are not covered by the warranty. All accessories including earphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, casings, cable reels and wearing parts are not covered by the warranty. The warranty is only valid in the country or region where the product was purchased. This product warranty policy does not affect your statutory rights.

1. Product Introduction

The slow motion playback control panel is an external director control switcher designed for our company's vMix system and virtual studio system. It has a fully modern appearance and MIDI communication protocol interface. All buttons can be customized according to user needs, which can greatly speed up the workflow of playback control in live streaming. The panel adopts high-quality curved buttons, which can reduce the chance of misoperation. Buttons are backlit to help you quickly identify important keystrokes. In addition, it is also equipped with a quick search dial and a T-shaped speed control fader.

2. Package

Slow Motion Playback Control Panel * 1	USB cable * 1	User manual * 1

3. Instructions for Use

1). Connect the panel to a computer installed with vMix via a USB cable, press the power button, and you can see the buttons appear pink and light green, as shown in the figure below.

After about 3 seconds, the button color will change to white. As shown below.

2). Open vMix software and click the Settings button in the upper right corner.

Click the Shortcut key → Template → Import → Find the downloaded config file template (TY_Reply 580.vMixShortcutTemplate). Import the file into vMix software.

Choose Shortcut key, click Template

Click Import

Choose "TY_Repaly 580.vMixShortcutTemplate" config file

After opening, you can see that the template has been imported into the template library, and then click Apply.

Next, import the prompt color template corresponding to the button. Open vMix software and click the Settings button in the upper right corner.

Choose Activators→Import

The config file name is "TY_Repaly 580.vMixActivators"

After completing the above steps, please restart the vMix software, press the buttons on the panel, and you can see the corresponding button display, as shown in the figure below.

Note: If your computer system is Windows 10, and the vMix software version is the latest 22 version, after you complete the above operations, the panel can be used. But if the system is Windows 7 or Windows 8, or vMix software is not the latest 22 version. You need to restart the vMix software to use the panel.

4. Instructions for the Buttons

1) Power Button

Press the power button to turn on the panel.

Note: The following operations need to create real-time playback in vMix and ensure there is at least one video signal source, then it is effective.

2) Recording

When the record button is pressed, the red light is on. And the camera screen starts to be recorded. The number of recorded screens is recorded according to the number of screens selected when creating playback. And a maximum of 4 channels can be recorded at the same time.

3) Video Control

	Play button to play the playback video segment that has been marked in the preview window.
	Play forward or backward for the selected video playback segment. It can be the playback video of the preview window (PVW), or the video of the program window (PGM).

4) Hot Key

Quick replay mark selection hotkey, in the event, the highlights are fleeting.

Sometimes it is too late to select the in-point and out-point, so you can quickly select the past 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 20 seconds for the missed highlights playback video, as long as your REC button has been recording.

5) Event Control Area

For the video playback that has been created, the events created by the hotkeys -5, -10, -20 or the MRK keys IN, OUT can be operated by the event play control key.

	Select the first playback video in the event.
	Select playback video up in the event.
	Select the last playback video in the event.
	Play the selected playback video in the preview window (PVW).
	Select playback video down in the event.
	Play the selected playback video in the preview window (PGM).

6) Camera

When performing playback preview (PVW) or program (PGM), you can use CAMERA to select 1-8, the pictures of 8 camera positions. A corresponds to program (PGM), and B corresponds to preview (PVW).

A | B key: A, B screen can be selected at the same time, and used in conjunction with other keys for setting, A key or B key is single selection key.

7) T-Bar

The T-shaped fader corresponds to the playback

video played in the EVENT. When the playback video is previewed or programmed, the video playback speed can be controlled through the T-Bar, and the speed can be manually controlled from 0-100%.

8) Speed

SPEED is the speed control button. We prefabricated 4 speed buttons, corresponding to 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. 25% corresponds to 1/4 second, and 50% corresponds to 1/2 second. The rest can be done in the same manner When playing back the preview or program, select the corresponding speed key to control the speed of the playback video.

9) Mark

During playback, we can also quickly set the in-point and out-point for some special shots that can be predicted for more precise playback.

Example: In a basketball game, when the red team enters the blue team area to dribble, set the in-point IN. And when the red team scores, set the out-point OUT, so that the highlights can be replayed quickly and effectively. If the point time is too long, we don't want that long time, you can use the quick selection of the first 5 seconds of the video after the goal to play back, making the playback handy.

10) Precise Playback Search Knob

For sports events, there are often some wonderful shots or illegal shots that need to be played back or arbitrated. At this time, it is necessary to perform frame-level playback operations on the playback video. At this time, we can use the precise playback search knob to search and select. The inner disk rotates 1 scale, it is 10 frames. And 1 rotation for outer knob is 1 frame.

11) Event ID Control Operation

The slow-motion playback system provides 8 event folders, and the recorded playback video clips can be copied and moved to the desired event folder as required. In this way, it is convenient to play back and broadcast the particularly frequent shots during the break.

Select

Move

Copy

Macro: no definition yet

Steps: Use the ▲▼ or First, Last buttons in EVENT to select the video segment to be moved or copied, and then select the folder to be stored in.

Sample:

As shown in the picture above, you can see that there are 4 playback skews in the time, and we move the last video clip into the Event 2 folder.

Use the "▲▼" or "First, Last" buttons to select the last video clip, and press the Select button first, then press the Move button, and finally press the "2" button to complete the operation.

5. Interface Description

V-COM/COM: it is used to upgrade the panel. It needs to be connected to the

USB port when upgrading the system.

USB: it is used when using the panel, and it is free of drive.