The Roland XI-DVI is a specialized expansion interface card designed to add high-quality DVI video input capabilities to compatible Roland video switchers and production systems, such as the V-800HD and other modular units. Its primary function is to bridge the gap between computer-based video sources and professional live production environments by accepting a digital DVI signal and integrating it seamlessly into the switcher's existing input matrix. This allows presentation laptops, graphics workstations, and other DVI-output devices to be used as high-resolution video sources without the need for external converters, streamlining the signal path and maintaining optimal image fidelity.

Engineered as an internal expansion module, the card is installed directly into a dedicated slot on the host switcher, ensuring a secure, low-latency connection that is managed entirely within the switcher's processing ecosystem. It supports high-resolution computer formats, including UXGA and WUXGA, and scales or converts the signal as needed to match the switcher's native output resolution and frame rate. This integration provides a clean, stable, and synchronized feed that is essential for incorporating PowerPoint presentations, pre-produced video clips, or live data feeds into a professional broadcast or live event production.

The XI-DVI card exemplifies a professional approach to system expansion, offering a reliable and manufacturer-supported method to enhance a switcher's input versatility. By adding a native DVI input, it future-proofs the production system and reduces the clutter and potential points of failure associated with external adapter boxes. This solution is ideal for fixed installations in corporate boardrooms, broadcast studios, and lecture halls where computers are primary content sources and a fully integrated, rack-mounted solution is preferred for both performance and aesthetic reasons.