Roland VR-3EX User manual

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Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the VR-3EX.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

• Remote Control Guide

This manual covers remote control of the unit via MIDI. It also describes MIDI Implementations (detailed documentation of MIDI messages).

To obtain the PDF manual

Enter the following URL in your computer.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

2. Choose “VR-3EX” as the product name.

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For the U.K.

WARNING: IMPORTANT:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

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Check the Included Items

The VR-3EX includes the following items. Please take a moment to conrm that all of these items have been included with the VR-3EX. If you nd that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country.

F VR-3EX F AC Adaptor/Power Cord F Owner’s Manual

* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies

depending on the country.

Conventions in this manual

In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following conventions.

• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the [SETUP] button, [VALUE] knob.

• Text enclosed in angle brackets < > indicates text that appears in the screen, such as <SETUP>.

• When the manual instructs you to “touch” something, it means that you should touch that location in the touch panel screen.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may

incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read Owner’s manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned o, turn o the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 44).

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not carry out anything unless you are instructed to do so in the owner’s manual. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Do not place in an unstable location

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

Otherwise, re or electric shock may result.

Avoid extended use at high volume

Use of the unit at high volume for extended periods of time may cause hearing loss. If you ever experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit and consult a specialized physician.

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

WARNING

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” when:

• The AC adaptor or the power cord has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled

onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

Otherwise, you risk overheating or re.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

CAUTION

Place in a well ventilated location

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the plug

To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the power cord by its plug when disconnecting it from this unit or from a power outlet.

Periodically clean the power plug

An accumulation of dust or foreign objects between the power plug and the power outlet can lead to re or electric shock.

At regular intervals, be sure to pull out the power plug, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust or foreign objects that may have accumulated.

Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will not be used for an extended period of time

Fire may result in the unlikely event that a breakdown occurs.

Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to prevent them from getting entangled

Injury could result if someone were to trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall or topple.

CAUTION

Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply

Always turn the phantom power o when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48V DC, 10 mA Max)

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your hands are wet

Otherwise, you could receive an electric shock.

Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.

Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect the power plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

• This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them o.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

• Do not place containers or anything else containing liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

• This unit allows you to switch images at high speed. For some people, viewing such images can cause headache, nausea, or other discomfort. Do not use this unit to create video that might cause these types of health problems. Roland Corporation will accept no responsibility for any such health problems that may occur in yourself or in viewers.

Copyrights/Licenses/Trademarks

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• Roland is either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, the Mac logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

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Check the Included Items .........................................3

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..........................................4

IMPORTANT NOTES ..............................................6

Panel Descriptions ...............................................8

Top Panel/Front Panel ...........................................8

Audio Section .............................................8

Video Section .............................................9

Rear Panel/Side Panel ..........................................11

Signal Flow .....................................................12

Connecting External Equipment .................................14

Connecting Video Source/Output Equipment ...................14

Connecting Audio Source/Output Equipment ...................15

Using Phantom Power ....................................15

Connecting a Computer Via USB ................................16

Connecting the AC Adaptor ....................................16

Basic Operations ................................................17

Turning the Power On and O ..................................17

Switching the Monitor View Mode ..............................17

Menu Operations ..............................................18

Supported Video Formats .......................................19

Input Formats ..................................................19

Output Formats ................................................19

Video Input/Output Settings ....................................20

Assigning Video Sources to Video Channels .....................20

Setting the Video Output Format ...............................20

Adjusting the Main Output Video ...............................21

Changing the Video Output from the Video Output Connectors. .21

Adjusting the Input Video on Video Channel 4 ...................22

Inputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video ....................23

Video Operations ...............................................24

Switching the Video ............................................24

Switching by Touching the Screen ........................24

Switching the Video Using Buttons ........................24

Switching Automatically ..................................25

Using a Dierent Transition Pattern .......................25

Applying a Fade to the Main Output Video (Output Fade) ........26

Stopping (Freezing) the Main Output Video .....................26

Compositing the Video .........................................27

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP) ...............27

Compositing Using Split (SPLIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Compositing Four Video Streams on a Single Screen

(QUAD) ..................................................29

Compositing Using Luminance Key/Chroma Key ..........30

Applying Eects to Video .......................................33

Audio Operations ...............................................34

Adjusting the Volume Balance of Input Audio ...................34

Adjusting the Input Sensitivity ............................34

Adjusting the Sound Position (Pan) .......................34

Adjusting the Volume Balance ............................35

Adjusting the Volume Level of Main Output Audio ..............35

Adjusting the Volume Level of USB Output Audio ...............35

Applying Eects to Audio .......................................36

Applying Eects to Input Audio ...........................36

Applying Eects to Main Output Audio ...................37

Hearing Only Specic Input Audio (Solo/Mute) ..................38

Aligning the Output Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync) .......38

Using the AUX Bus .............................................39

Interlinking Audio Output to Video Switching (Audio Follow) ....40

Operations Using a Computer ...................................41

Outputting Streaming-use Video/Audio to a Computer ..........41

Recording Video on a Computer ................................41

Operating the VR-3EX by Remote Control .......................41

Other Features ..................................................42

Saving/Recalling Settings (Memory) ............................42

Backing Up/Restoring the VR-3EX’s Settings .....................43

Turning O the Power Automatically (Auto O ) .................44

Returning Settings to the Factory-default State (Factory Reset) ..44

Switching Between the NTSC and PAL Formats ..................45

Appendices .....................................................46

Troubleshooting ...............................................46

Menu List ......................................................47

Menu Screens ............................................47

Setup Screens ............................................49

Transition Eects List ...........................................52

Main Specications .............................................55

Dimensions ....................................................56

Index ...........................................................57

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel/Front Panel

2151412

1716

No. Name Explanation Page

Internal Microphones

These are internal microphones for picking up ambient audio. To adjust the level, use 11 the [INTERNAL MIC] knob.

* The internal microphones are sensitive enough to pick up sounds of the VR-3EX’s buttons and faders being operated.

p. 35

[MENU] Button

[VALUE] Knob

Monitor (Touch Screen)

PHONES Jacks

This displays the menu screen on the monitor.

This selects menu items and changes setting values. Pressing the [VALUE] knob selects a menu item or applies changes made to a setting value.

• This displays the incoming video from the sources, the VR-3EX’s output video, a volume level meter, menu screens, and the like. To change the monitor’s view mode, use 13 the [MONITOR] buttons.

• You change the picture and select menu items by touching the screen.

* Don’t touch the screen in two or more locations simultaneously; the locations cannot be detected correctly.

You can use these to connect standard-type (1/4-inch) and mini-stereo headphones. You can use both at the same time. p. 15

Audio Section

This section is for mixing audio and adjusting the input sensitivity of the audio channels.

No. Name Explanation Page

These display the input level of the audio channels.

SIG/PEAK Indicators

[GAIN] Knob

[EQ] Knobs

[SETUP] Button

Channel Faders

• Lighted in green: Input detected

• Lighted in red: Volume exceeded maximum input level

These adjust the gain (input sensitivity) of the audio channels.

You use the [HI], [MID], and [LO] knobs to adjust the sound quality of the audio channels. These let you emphasize or attenuate the high (HI), midrange (MID), and low (LO) bands.

These display the setup screens for the audio channels on the monitor.

These adjust the volume levels of the audio channels p. 35

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Level Meter

[REVERB] Knob

[MAIN] Fader

[SETUP] Button

This displays the volume level of the main output audio. p. 35

This adjusts the return level from reverb of the audio. p. 37

This adjusts the volume level of the main output audio. p. 35

This displays the setup screen for main audio output on the monitor.

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Panel Descriptions

No. Name Explanation Page

[HDMI] Knob

[SETUP] Button

This adjusts the volume level of HDMI audio (embedded audio). p. 35

This displays the setup screen for HDMI audio on the monitor.

[USB LEVEL] Knob

[INTERNAL MIC] Knob

[SETUP] Button

[PHONES] Knob

This adjusts the volume level of audio output via USB. p. 35

This adjusts the volume level of the internal microphones. p. 35

This displays the setup screen for the internal microphones on the monitor.

This adjusts the volume of headphones connected to the PHONES jacks.

Video Section

This section is for making picture transitions, compositing video, and making eect settings.

No. Name Explanation Page

You use the [INPUT], [OUTPUT], and [IN+OUT] buttons to switch the view mode for the monitor.

• [INPUT] Button (Input Mode) This displays the input video from the respective source devices as a four-way split screen. You change the picture by

[MONITOR] Buttons

HDCP Indicator

[IN/OUT SETUP] Button

[TRANSITION] Buttons

[COMPOSITION] Buttons

[OUTPUT] Knob

[FREEZE] Button

[TRANSITION] Knob

[SETUP] Button

[VIDEO FX] Knob

[SETUP] Button

[KEY] Button

[KEY LEVEL] Knob

touching the screen.

• [OUTPUT] Button (Input Mode) This displays the results of video mixing (main output video). You also use it to adjust the location and size of the inset screen for Picture-in-Picture.

• [IN + OUT] Button (In/Out Mode) This displays the currently output video overlaid on the four-way split screen of input video.

This lights up, ashes, or goes dark according to the VR-3EX’s “HDCP” setting and the connected status of HDCPcompatible equipment.

This displays the input/output setup screen for video on the monitor. You use it to set the video input connectors assigned to the respective video channels. You also use it to specify which video signals are output from the video output connectors

You use the [CUT], [MIX], and [WIPE] buttons to select video transition eects.

• [CUT] Button The picture switches instantly.

• [MIX] Button In this transition, as the original picture gradually disappears, the next video is overlaid and progressively grows more visible.

• [WIPE] Button In this transition, the original video is broken into by the next video.

You use the [PinP], [SPLIT], and [QUAD] buttons to select video composition eects.

• [PinP] Button This composites video in an inset screen over a background video.

• [SPLIT] Button This composites two video streams in a split screen.

• [QUAD] Button This composites the input pictures on video channels 1 through 4 in a single screen.

This performs a fade-in or fade-out for the main output video. Turning the control clockwise applies a white fade. Turning it counterclockwise applies a black fade.

The indicator above the [OUTPUT] knob shows the status of the fade.

• Flashing: Fade-in/fade-out in progress

• Lighted: Normal output

This stops (freezes) the current output video. The [FREEZE] button lights up during a freeze. p. 26

This sets the video transition time (in seconds). p. 24

This displays the setup screen for transition eects on the monitor. You use it to specify the transition eects to the [MIX] button and the [WIPE] button.

This turns the eect applied to the output video on and o. Turning the control clockwise or counterclockwise turns on the eect assigned to the respective direction. When the control is centered, eects are set to “o.”

Also, depending on eect type, this control adjusts the degree of eect applied or changes the setting value.

This displays the setup screen for eects on the monitor. You use it to specify the eects assigned to the [VIDEO FX] knob.

This switches key composition on or o. When on, the [KEY] button lights up. p. 30

This adjusts the amount of keying for key composition.

• Turning the control clockwise (

• Turning the control counterclockwise (

) performs luminance-key composition.

) performs chroma-key composition.

p. 17

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[VIDEO SELECT] buttons

You use these buttons to switch the video. p. 24

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel/Side Panel

43 6 4 7

1 2 8 9 10

No. Name Explanation Page

[POWER] Switch

AC Adaptor Jack

Power Cord Hook

Audio Output Connectors

Video Output Connectors

Video Input Connectors 1–4

Audio Input Connectors

USB port

This turns the power to the VR-3EX on and o. p. 17

This is for connecting the included AC adaptor.

Use this to secure the AC adapter cord in place.

These output the results of audio mixing. Here you connect a video recorder or other recording equipment, or an amplier or speakers.

* The VR-3EX has two internal audio buses (the MAIN bus and the AUX bus), and you can select the audio bus to

output for each individual connector.

• AUDIO OUT Connectors (L, R) These accept RCA phono type plugs.

• AUX OUT Connectors (L, R) These accept 1/4-inch phone type plugs.

These output the results of video mixing (main output video).

• VIDEO output Connector Here you can connect a video monitor, recording unit, or other device equipped with a composite input connector.

* You can also output the incoming video on video channels 1 through 4 as a four-way split screen.

• RGB/COMPONENT Output Connector Here you connect equipment such as a projector or recording unit that is equipped with an analog RGB/component input connector.

• HDMI Output Connector Here you connect an external display or other device equipped with an HDMI input connector.

These are for inputting video signals from a computer or video devices such as video cameras and DVD players.

• VIDEO Input Connectors (video channels 1–4)

Here you connect video cameras, DVD players, and other devices equipped with composite output connectors.

• RGB/COMPONENT Input Connector (video channel 4) Here you connect a device such as a computer that is equipped with an analog RGB/component output connector.

• HDMI Input Connectors (video channels 1–4) Here you connect video cameras and other devices equipped with HDMI output connectors.

* You can specify the video input connector assigned to each individual video channel.

These are for inputting audio signals from video decks, microphones, audio mixers, and other such audio equipment. You can connect video decks, CD players, microphones, and other devices.

• AUDIO INPUT (XLR/TRS) Connectors 1–4 These accept XLR and TRS 1/4-inch phone type plugs. Input via XLR/TRS connectors 1 through 4 is assigned to audio channels 1 through 4.

1–7/8

* You can supply phantom power (+48 V) from the XLR connectors.

• AUDIO IN 5/6 Connectors (L, R) These accept RCA phono type plugs. Input via the AUDIO IN 5 and 6 connectors is assigned to audio channel 5 and 6.

• AUDIO IN 7/8 Connector (L, R) This accepts a miniature stereo phone plug. Input via the AUDIO IN 7/8 connector is assigned to audio channels 7 and 8.

• This outputs the results of video and audio mixing. You can connect a computer and send video and audio over the Internet, or record it on the computer.

* You can also output the incoming video on video channels 1 through 4 as a four-way split screen.

• You can use VR-3EX RCS dedicated software to operate the VR-3EX remotely from a connected computer.

p. 16

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Panel Descriptions

11 7 12 13

No. Name Explanation Page

This outputs the incoming video on video channels 1 through 4 as a four-way split screen. You can connect a preview

PVW OUT Connector

monitor equipped with an HDMI input connector.

* You can also output the same video as the VIDEO OUT connectors (main output video).

p. 14

Grounding Terminal

[PHANTOM] Switches

Security Slot

(

SECURITY LOCK)

MIDI IN Connector

MIDI OUT/THRU Connector

You use this to connect the unit to an external ground. p. 16

This switches the phantom power of the AUDIO INPUT (XLR) connectors on and o. The unit has separate switches for audio channels 1/2 and audio channels 3/4, so you can set these individually.

NOTE

Always turn the phantom power “OFF” when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power.

You can attach a commercially available security lock here. For details, refer to the following website:

http://www.kensington.com/

You can connect external MIDI devices to remotely control the VR-3EX. p. 41

p. 15

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Signal Flow

480p/576p

OUTPUT

MULTI

MAIN LEVEL

AUX LEVEL

MASTERING

Signal ow inside the VR-50HD is as shown in the gure below.

Video signals

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

Audio signals

CH 1–4

HDMI

Composite

HDMI

Composite

HDMI

Composite

HDMI

Composite

RGB/ Component

PHANTOM

+48V

SIG/PEAK

GAIN

I/P

Converter

I/P

Converter

I/P

Converter

HPF

GATE

COMP

Scaler

480p/576p

MUTE

Frame Sync

480p/576p

Frame Sync

480p/576p

Frame Sync

480p/576p

Frame

Sync

DELAY

Multi

Viewer

CH LEVEL

LEVEL

Input Select

PAN

REVERB SEND

CUT

MIX

WIPE

250types

MAIN

REVERBL

Mixer

PinP

SPLIT

QUAD

INPUT BUS

VIDEO FX

11types

AUX SOLO

KEY

Chroma

Lumi

INT MIC

CH 5/6, 7/8

HDMI 1/2/3/4

HPF

DELAY

AUX DELAY

DELAY

MUTE

DELAY

AUX DELAY

DELAY

AUX DELAY

COMP

GATE

LEVEL

AUX SEND

SOLO

CH LEVEL

AUX SEND

SOLO

CH LEVEL

LEVEL

AUX SEND

SOLO

REVERB SEND

REVERB LEVEL

REVERB

3Band EQ

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Signal Flow

480p/576p

OUTPUT

MULTI

Scaler

up to 1080p

OUTPUT

ENCODER

(Motion JPEG)

PVW OUT

P/I

Converter

OSD

OUTPUT BUS

AUX

MAIN

L R

L R L R

SOLO

1 2

OUT

3 4

HDMI

RGB/ Component

USB STREAMING

HDMI PVW

Composite

Built-In Monitor

USB DELAY

(*)

* Total latency: 2 frames (from Input 1–3 to Output), 3 frames (from Input 4 to Output)

* Internal Processing: 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL

USB LEVEL

DELAY

USB LEVEL

USB OUT

(*)

HDMI VIDEO OUT

HDMI PVW OUT

MAIN LEVEL

MASTERING

AUX LEVEL

* When “HDCP” is set to “ON” (p. 23), no audio and video signals are output from these connectors. Audio output to PHONES jacks are always on.

AUX LEVEL

PHONES LEVEL

MAIN OUT

AUX OUT

PHONES OUT

(*)

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Connecting External Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

* Be sure to use cables and adapter plugs with the proper connectors matching those of the other devices you are using.

Connecting Video Source/Output Equipment

After making the connections, press the [IN/OUT SETUP] button and specify the video input connector for inputting video channels 1 through 4 (p. 20).

Computer

Analog RGB

output connector

Video source

equipment

Video cameras, DVD players, etc.

Component output connectors

Composite output connector

HDMI output connector

* Set the output from HDMI devices

connected to HDMI input connectors 1 through 3 to 480p (when set to NTSC) or 576p (when set to PAL).

Composite

input connector

Main video output

equipment

HDMI input

connector

Displays, projectors, recording units, etc.

Analog RGB

input connector

Component input connectors

HDMI input connector

Preview monitor

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Connecting Audio Source/Output Equipment

Connecting External Equipment

Audio output

equipment

* The VR-3EX has two internal audio buses

(the MAIN bus and the AUX bus), and you can select the audio bus to output for each individual connector (p. 39).

Ampliers, speakers, recording units, etc.

Headphones

Front Panel

Audio input connectors

Audio source

equipment

Video decks, CD players, etc.

Audio output connectors

* AUDIO INPUT connectors 1 through 4 are balanced-type (XLR/TRS) input

jacks, and are wired as shown in the gure below. Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND

3: COLD

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment

connected to the AUDIO INPUT connectors may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

* Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of micro-

phones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

• Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

• Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

• Lowering volume levels.

1: GND2: HOT

Using Phantom Power

The VR-3EX supports phantom power. When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, set the [PHANTOM] switch to “ON.”

NOTE

Always turn the phantom power o when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48V DC, 10 mA Max)

Audio source

equipment

Microphones, audio mixers, etc.

Audio output connectors

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Connecting External Equipment

Connecting a Computer Via USB

* Making the connection using an extension cable or USB hub

might result in the computer failing to recognize the VR-3EX. We recommend using a direct connection between the VR-3EX and the computer.

USB2.0

port

Supported Operating Systems

Connecting the AC Adaptor

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

AC adaptor (included)

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Power cord (included)

To AC Outlet

Windows

• Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition Service Pack 3 or later

• Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Windows 8.1

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6 or later

* Connection and operation of the VR-3EX with standard

computers running the operating systems described above have been veried, but connection and operation with all computers satisfying such conditions is not assured. Connection or operation may be impossible due to dierences in setting specications or the usage environment that are specic to the equipment.

Making the Connection to a Computer

1. Using a USB cable, connect a USB 2.0 port on the

computer to the USB port on the VR-3EX.

2. Turn on the power to the VR-3EX (p. 17).

About the Grounding Terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see gure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in

the event of lightning)

3. Start the computer.

4. Wait for communication between the VR-3EX and the

computer to be established.

When communication with the computer starts, the operating system’s standard driver is automatically installed.

* The VR-3EX is seen as a USB video device or USB audio device by

the computer.

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Basic Operations

Turning the Power On and O

Once everything is properly connected (p. 14), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume

down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the power on

1. Make sure all devices are turned o.

2. Turn on the power to the VR-3EX.

* The VR-3EX is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval

(a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.

Switching the Monitor View Mode

The monitor on the VR-3EX has three view modes.

You use the [MONITOR] buttons to switch the view mode. The selected button lights up.

[INPUT] button: Input mode

This displays video input from source equipment on a four-way split screen.

The input video (channels 1 through

4) is arranged as shown below.

Channel 1Channel

Channel

[OUTPUT] button: Output mode

This displays the video currently being output.

Channel

3. Turn on the power to the source devices.

Turn on the power to video cameras or other source equipment connected to input connectors on the VR-3EX.

4. Turn on the power to the output devices.

Turn on the power to projectors or other devices connected to output connectors on the VR-3EX.

Turning the power o

1. Turn o the power in the sequence of rst the output

equipment, and then the sources.

2. Press the [POWER] button on the VR-3EX to turn o the

power.

About the Auto O function

The power to the VR-3EX turns o automatically when all of the following states persist for 240 minutes (Auto O function).

• No operation (including remote-control operation) performed on the VR-3EX

• No audio or video input

* If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,

disengage the Auto O function (p. 44).

* When the power has been turned o by the Auto O function, to

restart, rst press the [POWER] button to return it, then turn on the power.

NOTE

Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned o. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

[IN + OUT] button: In/Out mode

This displays the current video output overlaid on a four-way split screen displaying the input from source equipment.

You can change the size and location of the output screen.

• Turning the [VALUE] knob clockwise enlarges the size, and turning it counterclockwise reduces it. You can enlarge or reduce the screen size in greater increments by holding down the [VALUE] knob as you turn it.

• To change the display location of the output screen, touch and drag the screen with your nger.

MEMO

• You can select either “16:9” or “4:3” as the aspect ratio for video

displayed on the monitor. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <LCD PREVIEW ASPECT> to select.

• You can select either “LOW” (dark) or “HIGH” (bright) as the

brightness level of the monitor. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <LCD BRIGHTNESS> to select.

• You can dim the background screen (four-way split screen) in

the in/out mode. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <BCKGRD LEVOVERLAY> to adjust.

• You can hide the level meter displayed at the bottom of the

screen. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <LEVEL METER DISPLAY> to set the value to “OFF.”

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Basic Operations

Menu Operations

To make various settings on the VR-3EX, you display and use the menu screen and the respective setup screens.

MEMO

• Settings made at the menu screen and setup screens are saved in the VR-3EX’s internal memory when you quit the screen.

• If you want to make the video preview disappear and display only the menu, press the currently lighted [MONITOR] button to make it go dark.

• To display a setup screen, press its [SETUP] button. Except for the step of selecting a category, the procedure is the same as for using the menu

screen. At the setup screen for HDMI audio, touch

and at the upper left of the screen to select HDMI audio 1 through 4.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

Menu category icons are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2. Touch an icon to choose a category.

• Touching or next to an icon switches the screen and lets you select a dierent icon.

• You can also choose an icon by turning and pressing the [VALUE] knob.

A list of menu items for the selected category is displayed.

3. Touch the screen to select a setting item.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the setting value.

• You can change the setting value in larger steps by holding down the [VALUE] knob as you turn it.

5. Press the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.

• Changes made to the following setting items are not updated until you apply the setting value.

Category Setting item

VIDEO CH4 RESOLUTION

VIDEO OUTPUT

SETUP

OUTPUT RESOLUTION

OUTPUT DVI-HDMI

HDCP

NTSC/PAL

6. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

Pressing the [MENU] button once returns you to the menu screen. Pressing the [MENU] button a second time quits the menu screen.

MEMO

• You can adjust the brightness of the menu display. Use [MENU]

g <SETUP> g <MENU DISPLAY LEVEL> to adjust.

• For detailed information about menu items, refer to “Menu List” (p. 47).

The selected setting item is displayed with a red background.

• Depending on the item, the setting items might not all t on a single screen. In such cases, touch the the display.

or cursor to scroll

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Supported Video Formats

Input Formats

You can input signals of dierent video formats via the VIDEO IN connectors on the VR-3EX. The individual connectors support the input formats shown below.

Connector name

(VIDEO IN)

HDMI (1–3) 480/59.94p 576/50p

HDMI (4)

COMPONENT (4)

RGB (4)

VIDEO (Composite, 1–4)

When set to NTSC When set to PAL

480/59.94i 576/50i

480/59.94p 576/50p

720/59.94p 720/50p

1080/59.94i 1080/50i

1080/59.94p 1080/50p

640 x 480/60 Hz 640 x 480/60 Hz

800 x 600/60 Hz 800 x 600/60 Hz

1024 x 768/60 Hz 1024 x 768/60 Hz

1280 x 768/60 Hz 1280 x 768/60 Hz

1280 x 1024/60 Hz 1280 x 1024/60 Hz

1366 x 768/60 Hz 1366 x 768/60 Hz

1400 x 1050/60 Hz 1400 x 1050/60 Hz

1600 x 1200/60 Hz 1600 x 1200/60 Hz

1920 x 1200/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/60 Hz

480/59.94i 576/50i

480/59.94p 576/50p

720/59.94p 720/50p

1080/59.94i 1080/50i

1080/59.94p 1080/50p

640 x 480/60 Hz 640 x 480/60 Hz

800 x 600/60 Hz 800 x 600/60 Hz

1024 x 768/60 Hz 1024 x 768/60 Hz

1280 x 768/60 Hz 1280 x 768/60 Hz

1280 x 1024/60 Hz 1280 x 1024/60 Hz

1366 x 768/60 Hz 1366 x 768/60 Hz

1400 x 1050/60 Hz 1400 x 1050/60 Hz

1600 x 1200/60 Hz 1600 x 1200/60 Hz

1920 x 1200/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/60 Hz

480/59.94i 576/50i

Output Formats

The individual VIDEO OUT connectors support the output formats shown below.

Connector name

(VIDEO OUT)

HDMI

COMPONENT

RGB

VIDEO (Composite) 480/59.94i 576/50i

PVW OUT 480/59.94p 576/50p

USB

When set to NTSC When set to PAL

480/59.94i 576/50i

480/59.94p 576/50p

720/59.94p 720/50p

1080/59.94i 1080/50i

1080/59.94p 1080/50p

640 x 480/60 Hz 640 x 480/75 Hz

800 x 600/60 Hz 800 x 600/75 Hz

1024 x 768/60 Hz 1024 x 768/75 Hz

1280 x 768/60 Hz 1280 x 768/75 Hz

1280 x 1024/60 Hz 1280 x 1024/75 Hz

1366 x 768/60 Hz 1366 x 768/75 Hz

1400 x 1050/60 Hz 1400 x 1050/75 Hz

1600 x 1200/60 Hz 1600 x 1200/50 Hz

1920 x 1200/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/50 Hz

480/59.94i 576/50i

1080/59.94i 1080/50i

480/59.94p 576/50p

720/59.94p 720/50p

1080/59.94p 1080/50p

640 x 480/60 Hz 640 x 480/75 Hz

800 x 600/60 Hz 800 x 600/75 Hz

1024 x 768/60 Hz 1024 x 768/75 Hz

1280 x 768/60 Hz 1280 x 768/75 Hz

1280 x 1024/60 Hz 1280 x 1024/75 Hz

1366 x 768/60 Hz 1366 x 768/75 Hz

1400 x 1050/60 Hz 1400 x 1050/75 Hz

1600 x 1200/60 Hz 1600 x 1200/50 Hz

1920 x 1200/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/50 Hz

720 x 480 pixels/ Motion JPEG

720 x 756 pixels/ Motion JPEG

MEMO

• The refresh rates noted above are the maximum values for the respective resolutions.

• The input format is detected automatically.

Note, however, that you can set the input format for incoming signals at the RGB/COMPONENT input connector and the HDMI input connector for video channel 4 (p. 22).

• The input signal format for HDMI audio is 24 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels, linear PCM.

NOTE

Internal processing by the VR-3EX is carried out at 480p (when set to NTSC) or 576p (when set to PAL).

This means that an interlaced signal that is input is internally converted to a progressive signal by the VR-3EX. The picture might appear jagged at this time. This is due to progressive conversion, and is not a malfunction.

MEMO

• Output video from the HDMI and RGB/COMPONENT output connectors all has the same video format. Selecting individual video formats for these is not possible. To set the video format, refer to "Setting the Video Output Format" (p. 20).

• The output signal format of HDMI audio is 24 bits, 48 kHz, linear PCM.

• The output signal format of USB audio is 16 bits, 48 kHz, linear PCM.

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Video Input/Output Settings

Assigning Video Sources to Video Channels

On the VR-3EX, each video channel is provided with two or three video input connectors. You assign the video input connector carrying the incoming signal you want to use to each individual video channel.

1. Press the [IN/OUT SETUP] button.

The input/output setup screen for video is displayed.

2. Touch the switch section of the video channel you want

to set.

Setting the Video Output Format

By factory default, the format of video output via the HDMI and RGB/COMPONENT output connectors is set at “AUTO” (the setting for automatic detection).

If you want to specify an output format of your choosing, change the setting to match the setting on the device receiving the output from the VR-3EX.

MEMO

• For a list of supported output formats, refer to “Output Formats” (p. 19).

• Output video from the HDMI and RGB/COMPONENT output connectors all has the same video format. Selecting individual video formats for these is not possible.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <VIDEO OUTPUT>.

The VIDEO OUTPUT menu is displayed.

3. Touch <OUTPUT RESOLUTION>.

Video input indicator

This indicates the input status of the video signal. The indicators for video input connectors carrying an incoming video signal light up in orange.

* The indicator for the CH4 RGB/COMPONENT input connector is

displayed only when the connector has been selected.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the video input

connector.

4. Press the [IN/OUT SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to set the output format.

Set the output format to match the device receiving output from the VR-3EX.

Value

480/576i 1080i Component

480/576p 720p

1080p 640×480

800×600 1024×768

1280×768 1280×1024

1366×768 1400×1050

1600×1200 1920×1200

AUTO

Video signal that is output

RGB/COMPONENT connector HDMI connectors

RGB

The output format is automatically set to match the connected equipment.

HDMI

5. Press the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.

6. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

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Video Input/Output Settings

Adjusting the Main Output Video

You adjust the main output video to match the equipment receiving output from the VR-3EX.

MEMO

You can output a color bar, useful for adjusting the image quality of a display. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <COLOR BAR OUTPUT> to set the value to “ON.”

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <VIDEO OUTPUT>.

The VIDEO OUTPUT menu is displayed.

Changing the Video Output from the Video Output Connectors

You can switch the video output of the PVW OUT connector, VIDEO output connector, and USB port between the following two types.

(1) Main output video

(2) Four-way split screen of input video on video channels 1

through 4

1. Press the [IN/OUT SETUP] button.

The input/output setup screen for video is displayed.

2. Touch the switch section for the connector you want to

set (PVW OUT connector, VIDEO output connector, or USB port).

3. Adjusting the Main Output Video.

You can make the settings for the items described below.

Setting item Explanation

OUTPUT RESOLUTION

OUTPUT H. POSITION

OUTPUT V. POSITION

OUTPUT H. SIZE This adjusts the size in the horizontal direction.

OUTPUT V. SIZE This adjusts the size in the vertical direction.

OUTPUT CONTRAST This adjusts the contrast.

OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS This adjusts the brightness.

OUTPUT COLOR This adjusts the color.

OUTPUT COLOR SPACE

OUTPUT DVI-D/HDMI

OUTFADE WHITE LEVEL

OUTFADE BLACK LEVEL

This sets the output format.

g “Setting the Video Output Format” (p. 20)

This adjusts the display position in the horizontal direction.

This adjusts the display position in the vertical direction.

This sets the color space (system for representing colors in video) of the HDMI and RGB/ COMPONENT output connectors.

This sets the output mode of the HDMI output connector.

This adjusts the white level during output fade (p. 26).

This adjusts the black level during output fade (p. 26).

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the output video.

4. Press the [IN/OUT SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

4. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

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Video Input/Output Settings

Adjusting the Input Video on Video Channel 4

Of the input video streams on video channel 4, the RGB/COMPONENT and the HDMI inputs can have their input formats and image quality adjusted manually.

NOTE

Composite video (video input via the VIDEO input connector) on video channel 4 cannot be adjusted.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <VIDEO CH4>.

The VIDEO CH4 menu is displayed.

3. Adjust the input video on channel 4.

You can make the settings for the items described below.

Setting item Explanation

RESOLUTION This sets the input format. (Refer to the chart at right.)

H. POSITION This adjusts the display position in the horizontal direction.

V. POSITION This adjusts the display position in the vertical direction.

H. SIZE This adjusts the size in the horizontal direction.

V. SIZE This adjusts the size in the vertical direction.

CONTRAST This adjusts the contrast.

BRIGHTNESS This adjusts the brightness.

SHARPNESS This adjusts the sharpness of outlines.

FLICK FILTER This reduces icker.

COLOR This adjusts the color.

Setting the Input Format

By factory default, the input format for video channel 4 is set at “AUTO” (setting for automatic detection).

If you want to specify an input format of your choosing, change the setting of “RESOLUTION” to match the incoming video signal.

Value

480/576i 480/576p

720p 1080i

1080p

640×480 800×600

1024×768 1280×768

1280×1024 1366×768

1400×1050 1600×1200

1920×1200

AUTO The input format is automatically detected.

Video signal that is input (channel 4)

RGB/COMPONENT connector HDMI connectors

Component

RGB

HDMI

4. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

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Video Input/Output Settings

Inputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video

To input copyright-protected (HDCP) video from a Blu-ray Disc player or the like, follow the steps described below to change the “HDCP” setting.

What’s HDCP?

HDCP is copyright-protection technology that prevents unlawful copying of content by encoding the path when sending digital signals from a video playback device to a display monitor or other display equipment.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SETUP>.

The SETUP menu is displayed.

3. Touch <HDCP>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to set the value to “ON.”

Value Explanation

ON Copyright-protected (HDCP) video can be input.

OFF Copyright-protected (HDCP) video cannot be input.

5. Press the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.

6. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

Output from Connectors

When “HDCP” is set to “ON,” video is output only from the HDMI output connector. No video is output from the other video output connectors or the USB port.

RGB/COMPONENT

VIDEO

OFF

USB

HDMI

RGB/COMPONENT

VIDEO

USB

HDMI (HDCP)

NOTE

• When “HDCP” is set to “ON”, audio is output only from the HDMI output connectors. Connect audio/video ampliers or televisions that are HDCP-compatible.

• Audio output to headphones is always on.

Operation of the HDCP indicator

The HDCP indicator on the top panel operates as follows, regardless of input.

Checking HDCP-compatible Equipment

When “HDCP” is set to “ON,” you can use the video input/output setup screen (p. 20) to check the status of HDCP support of connected equipment.

An HDCP icon is displayed according to the status of HDCP support.

HDCP icon

Connector HDCP support status

HDMI input Copyright-protected (HDCP) video is being input.

HDMI output An HDCP-compatible device is connected.

HDCP icon

Indicator

Lighted ON

Flashing ON

Dark OFF

“HDCP” setting

Connection status

An HDCP-compatible device is connected to the HDMI output connector.

No HDCP-compatible device is connected to the HDMI output connector. Alternatively, a device that does not support HDCP is connected.

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Video Operations

Switching the Video

You can switch between the video inputs via channels 1 through 4.

Switching by Touching the Screen

Touch the channel screen on the monitor to switch the video.

1. Press the MONITOR [INPUT] button, making the button

light up.

Input from the source equipment (channels 1–4) is displayed on the monitor.

Channel 1 Channel 2

3. Use the [TRANSITION] knob to set the length of time for

applying the video transition.

When a mix or wipe has been selected as the transition eect, you can set a video transition time in a range of 0.0 to 4.0 seconds. Adjust so that the video changes with the timing you want.

When the setting is 0.0 seconds, no transition eect is applied.

4. Touch the screen for the channel you want to output.

NOTE

Don’t touch the screen in two or more locations simultaneously;

the locations cannot be detected correctly.

Channel 4Channel 3

2. Press any of the TRANSITION [CUT]–[WIPE] buttons to

select a transition eect.

Button Explanation

The picture switches instantly.

[CUT]

In this transition, as the original picture gradually disappears, the next video is overlaid and progressively grows more visible.

[MIX]

In this transition, the original video is broken into by the next video.

[WIPE]

• You can change mix and wipe transition patterns. For details, refer to “Using a Dierent Transition Pattern” (p. 25).

The video changes.

While the transition eect is being applied, a green border is displayed around the channel screen for the video that is going live. When the eect has completed the previous source border changes from green to red.

Switching the Video Using Buttons

Press a [VIDEO SELECT] button to switch the video.

1. Carry out the operations described in steps 1 through 3 in

the previous section.

2. Press one of the VIDEO SELECT [1]–[4] buttons to select

the channel you want to output.

The video changes.

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Video Operations

Switching Automatically

You can make the video on channels 1 through 4 switch automatically.

MEMO

• Any channels carrying no video input are skipped.

• Switching the video manually is not possible while an automatic

switch is in progress.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SETUP>.

The SETUP menu is display.

3. Touch <AUTO CHANNEL SCAN>.

Using a Dierent Transition Pattern

A variety of transition patterns are available for mix and wipe transition eects.

To use a dierent pattern, change the transition pattern assigned to the TRANSITION [MIX] or [WIPE] button.

MEMO

For a list of transition-pattern types, refer to “Transition Eects List” (p. 52).

1. Press the TRANSITION [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for transition eects is displayed.

2. Touch <MIX> or <WIPE>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to set the value to “ON.”

Value Explanation

OFF The video automatic switching feature is turned o.

MEMO

Video automatic switching is turned on. The video on channels 1 through 4 is switched automatically.

You can set a video transition interval in a range of 1 to 120 seconds. Use [MENU] g <SETUP> g <AUTO SCAN TIME> to make the setting.

5. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the transition pattern.

4. Press the TRANSITION [SETUP] to quit the setup screen.

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Video Operations

Applying a Fade to the Main Output Video (Output Fade)

You can apply fade to the VR-3EX’s main output video.

This lets you make the main output video fade to a black (or white) picture at times when you want to suppress video output, such as during intervals in a band performance.

Applying a Fade-out

1. Turn the [OUTPUT] knob all the way clockwise or

counterclockwise.

Flashing

Turning the [OUTPUT] knob clockwise applies a white fade-out, and turning it counterclockwise applies a black fade-out.

Applying a fade makes the indicator above the knob ash.

Stopping (Freezing) the Main Output Video

You can freeze the video on the main output.

When you are changing the connections between two computers during output, freezing the output before disconnecting the rst computer and then ending the freeze after connecting the second computer makes it possible to change the connections without creating noise in the output.

1. Press the [FREEZE] button.

The [FREEZE] button lights up and the main output video freezes.

Pressing the [FREEZE] button a second time makes the [FREEZE] button go dark, and normal output returns.

Applying a Fade-in

1. Return the [OUTPUT] knob to its center position.

Lighted

The indicator stops ashing and lights up steadily, and output starts.

MEMO

You can adjust the level of the fade color. Use [MENU] g <VIDEO OUTPUT> g <OUTFADE WHITE LEVEL> or <OUTFADE BLACK LEVEL> to adjust.

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Compositing the Video

The VR-3EX provides the following four types of video composition.

Button Video composition Explanation

[PinP] Picture-in-Picture This composites video in an inset screen over a background video.

[SPLIT] Split This composites two video streams in a split screen.

[QUAD] Quad This composites the input pictures on video channels 1 through 4 in a single screen.

[KEY] Key This makes a portion of the video transparent and composites it with background video.

Video Operations

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP)

This composites video in an inset screen over a background video.

PinP

Inset screen

Background video

2. Press the COMPOSITION [PinP] button.

The [PinP] button lights up. At the same time, the VIDEO SELECT [1] through [4] buttons all ash in green.

3. Touch the channel screen you want to make the

background video.

MEMO

• The duration of the fade when the inset screen appears or disappears is the length of time set for transition eects. Use the [TRANSITION] knob to adjust the fade time.

• While compositing of the video is in progress, the video switches with cuts regardless of the selected transition eect.

1. Press the MONITOR [INPUT] button, making the button

light up.

Input from the source equipment (channels 1–4) is displayed on the monitor.

A red border is displayed around the selected channel screen.

4. Press one of the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [1] through [4]

buttons to select the channel you want to make the inset screen.

The indicator for the selected channel lights up in green, and the video selected becomes the inset screen and is composited.

5. If you want to delete the inset screen, press the [PinP]

button again.

The [PinP] button goes dark and the inset screen disappears.

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Video Operations

A B

Changing the Position and Size of the Inset Screen

1. Press the MONITOR [OUTPUT] button, making the button

light up.

The video currently being output is displayed on the monitor.

2. Touch the inset screen and drag with your nger to move

the screen.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the size of the inset screen.

Turning clockwise enlarges the screen, and turning counterclockwise reduces it.

You can enlarge or reduce the screen size in greater increments by holding down the [VALUE] knob as you turn it.

Compositing Using Split (SPLIT)

This composites two video streams in a split screen.

SPLIT

MEMO

While compositing of the video is in progress, the video switches with cuts regardless of the selected transition eect.

NOTE

Turning split composition on or o makes the output video briey turn black.

Making Detailed Settings for the Inset Screen

You can make more-detailed settings for the inset screen, such as adjusting its edges and shadows.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <PinP> to display the PinP menu.

3. Adjust the inset screen.

You can make the settings for the items described below.

Setting item Explanation

This adjusts the position of the inset screen in the horizontal direction.

This adjusts the position of the inset screen in the vertical direction.

This adjusts the size of the inset screen at a xed aspect ratio.

This adjusts the length of the shadow added to the inset screen.

This sets the color of the shadow added to the inset screen.

When set to “ON,” the channel of the previously selected inset screen is selected automatically when the [PinP] button is pressed.

H. POSITION

V. POSITION

HV. SIZE

H. SIZE This adjusts the horizontal size of the inset screen.

V. SIZE This adjusts the vertical size of the inset screen.

BORDER This adjusts the width of the border for the inset screen.

BORDER COLOR This sets the color of the border for the inset screen.

SHADOW

SHADOW COLOR

TRIMMING This adjusts the trimming width for the inset screen.

PREVIOUS SELECT

4. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

Split Composition Patterns

The following four patterns are available for split composition.

To change the pattern, use [MENU] g <SPLIT> g <PATTERN>.

Value Explanation

V. CENTER

H. CENTER

V. STRETCH This stretches the video vertically.

H. STRETCH This stretches the video horizontally.

This vertically crops the center section of the video.

This horizontally crops the center section of the video.

A B

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Video Operations

Compositing Using Split

1. Press the MONITOR [INPUT] button, making the button

light up.

Input from the source equipment (channels 1–4) is displayed on the monitor.

2. Press the COMPOSITION [SPLIT] button.

The [SPLIT] button lights up. At the same time, the VIDEO SELECT [1] through [4] buttons all ash in green.

Making Detailed Settings for Split Composition

You can make more-detailed settings, such as the cropping location for the video.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SPLIT> to display the SPLIT menu.

3. Make the detailed settings.

You can make the settings for the items described below.

Setting item Explanation

A-CENTER

B-CENTER

SOFT EDGE When set to “ON,” this applies soft edges to split areas.

PATTERN This sets the split pattern (p. 28).

PREVIOUS SELECT

* When “PATTERN” is set to “V. STRETCH” or “H. STRETCH,” the

“A-CENTER,” “B-CENTER,” and “SOFT EDGE” settings have no eect.

4. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

This adjusts the center position of the video displayed on side A

This adjusts the center position of the video displayed on side B.

When set to “ON,” the previously selected channels for side A and side B are selected automatically when the [SPLIT] button is pressed.

3. Touch the channel screen you want to display on side A.

A red border is displayed around the selected channel screen.

4. Press one of the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [1] through [4]

buttons to select the channel you want to display on side B.

The indicator for the selected channel lights up in green, and the video streams you selected in steps 3 and 4 are composited.

5. To quit the split view, press the [SPLIT] button again.

The [SPLIT] button goes dark and the side-B screen disappears.

Compositing Four Video Streams on a Single Screen (QUAD)

This composites the input pictures on video channels 1 through 4 in a single screen.

The four input-video pictures are composited using the same layout as when the monitor view is in input mode.

MEMO

Switching the video during video compositing is not possible.

1. Press the COMPOSITION [QUAD] button.

At the same time, the VIDEO SELECT [1] through [4] buttons all ash in green, and the input video on video channels 1 through 4 is composited on a single screen.

2. If you want to quit the split view, press the [QUAD] button

again.

The [QUAD] button goes dark and normal output returns.

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Video Operations

Compositing Using Luminance Key/ Chroma Key

This makes a portion of the video transparent and composites it with background video.

With key composition on the VR-3EX, you can take video that has added transitions and compositing and further composite it with other video, logos, or text.

For instance, you can carry out two-screen composition of live video feed from two cameras, then use key composition to add a program logo input from a computer.

Compositing Using Luminance Key

This takes video in which white or black areas are made transparent, and composite it overlaid on a background picture.

Using luminance keying lets you superimpose logos or text on a background picture, as shown below.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <KEY>.

The KEY menu is displayed.

3. Touch <KEY CHANNEL>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the channel you want to

display in the foreground (CH1 through CH4).

MEMO

• The selected channel (the channel shown in the foreground in key composition) is displayed on the channel screen with a KEY icon.

LUMI

MEMO

• The duration of the fade during which the foreground picture and the logo or text appear or disappear is the length of time set for transition eects. Use the [TRANSITION] knob to adjust the fade time.

• You can set the extraction color for luminance keying and the degree of edge blur of the picture displayed in the foreground. Use [MENU] g <KEY> to make the settings.

Setting item Explanation

LUMI KEY COLOR

LUMI KEY EDGE

This selects either “WHITE” or “BLACK” as the extraction color for luminance keying.

This adjusts the degree of edge blur for the foreground video, text, or logo.

KEY icon

• You can disable operation of the [KEY] button by selecting the “OFF” item.

5. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

6. Press the MONITOR [INPUT] button, making the button

light up.

Input from the source equipment (channels 1–4) is displayed on the monitor.

7. Touch the channel screen you want to make the

background video.

A red border is displayed around the selected channel screen.

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Video Operations

8. Press the [KEY] button.

The [KEY] button lights up and the video on the channels you selected in steps 4 and 7 is composited.

9. Turn the [KEY LEVEL] knob clockwise toward “LUMI ” t o

adjust the amount of keying.

Positioning the [KEY LEVEL] knob at center completely extracts the foreground picture, leaving only the background visible.

Turn the [KEY LEVEL] knob clockwise from center to nd just the right amount of keying.

10. To make the foreground video, logo, or text disappear,

press the [KEY] button again.

The [KEY] button goes dark and the picture, logo, or text displayed in the foreground disappears.

Compositing Using Chroma Key

This composites video shot against a blue or green background onto a dierent background video.

Green or Blue

CHROMA

NOTE

Chroma-key composition sometimes leaves color or small artifacts at the edges of the extracted video, but this is not a malfunction.

MEMO

• The duration of the fade during which the foreground picture appears or disappears is the length of time set for transition eects. Use the [TRANSITION] knob to adjust the fade time.

• You can set the extraction color for chroma keying and the degree of edge blur of the picture displayed in the foreground. Use [MENU] g <KEY> to make the settings

Setting item Explanation

CHROMA KEY COLOR

CHROMA KEY EDGE

This selects either “GREEN” or “BLUE” as the extraction color for luminance keying.

This adjusts the degree of edge blur for the foreground video.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <KEY>.

The KEY menu is displayed.

3. Touch <KEY CHANNEL>.

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Video Operations

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the channel you want to

display in the foreground (CH1 through CH4).

Select the channel shot against the blue or green background.

MEMO

• The selected channel (the channel shown in the foreground in key composition) is displayed on the channel screen with a KEY icon.

KEY icon

• You can disable operation of the [KEY] button by selecting the “OFF” item.

5. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

6. Press the MONITOR [INPUT] button, making the button

light up.

9. Turn the [KEY LEVEL] knob counterclockwise toward “CHR

” to adjust the degree of extraction.

Positioning the [KEY LEVEL] knob at center completely extracts the foreground picture, leaving only the background visible.

Turn the [KEY LEVEL] knob clockwise from center to nd just the right amount of keying.

10. To make the foreground video disappear, press the [KEY]

button again.

The [KEY] button goes dark and the picture displayed in the foreground disappears.

Input from the source equipment (channels 1–4) is displayed on the monitor.

7. Touch the channel screen you want to make the

background video.

A red border is displayed around the selected channel screen.

8. Press the [KEY] button.

The [KEY] button lights up and the video on the channels you selected in steps 4 and 7 is composited.

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Video Operations

Applying Eects to Video

You can apply eects to the main output video.

The VR-3EX has 11 types of built-in lter eects, including Afterimage and Colorize.

By factory default, “COLOR PASS” (FX1) and “SEPIA” (FX2) are assigned to the [VIDEO FX] knob. Changing the assigned eects enables you to use dierent ones.

Selecting an Eect

1. Press the VIDEO FX [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for eects is displayed.

2. Touch <FX1> or <FX2>.

You can assign separate eects to the counterclockwise (FX1) and clockwise (FX2) directions of the [VIDEO FX] knob.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the eect.

Eect name Explanation

STROBE This adds a stop-motion eect to the video.

NEGATIVE This inverts the brightness and colors.

COLORIZE This adds color to the video.

FINDEDGE This extracts contours.

SILHOUETTE

MONOCHROME This produces monochrome video.

SEPIA This adds a sepia eect to the video.

EMBOSS This adds a bas-relief eect to the video.

POSTERIZE This changes the gradations in brightness.

COLOR PASS

MULTI

OFF This assigns no eect.

This separates the video into light and dark areas, and makes the dark areas black and adds a dierent color to the light areas.

This produces monochrome video with a specic color remaining.

This divides the video vertically or horizontally to produce multiple screens.

Applying an Eect

NOTE

Some eects cannot be used simultaneously with certain compositing eects or transition eects.

Compositing/transition eect

PinP SILHOUETTE, MULTI

SPLIT SILHOUETTE, MULTI

QUAD STROBE, SILHOUETTE, MULTI

WIPE * When Slide or Stretch is selected.

WIPE SILHOUETTE

1. Output the video to which you want to apply an eect

(p. 24).

2. Turn the [VIDEO FX] knob to apply the eect.

Turning the [VIDEO FX] knob counterclockwise applies the “FX1” eect. Turning it clockwise applies the “FX2” eect.

3. Turn the [VIDEO FX] knob to adjust the amount of eect

applied.

MEMO

The following eects are only switched on and o by the [VIDEO FX] knob.

• MONOCHROME

• SEPIA

• EMBOSS

4. When you want to turn o an eect, return the [VIDEO FX]

knob to its “OFF” position.

MEMO

When the “FX1” and “FX2” eects are set to “OFF” (no assigned eect), turning the [VIDEO FX] knob applies no eect.

This can help prevent inadvertently applying an eect to video through mistaken operation of the [VIDEO FX] knob.

Eects that cannot be used simultaneously

MULTI

5. Press the VIDEO FX [SETUP] button to quit the setup

screen.

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Audio Operations

Adjusting the Volume Balance of Input Audio

You can adjust the input sensitivity, sound position, and volume balance of audio input to the VR-3EX.

NOTE

Lowering the [MAIN] fader all the way results in no audio output from the output connectors assigned to the MAIN bus (p. 39).

Adjusting the Input Sensitivity

This adjusts the input sensitivity of source devices (such as microphones and audio mixers) connected to AUDIO INPUT connectors 1 through 4 on the side panel.

* Operate the knob and fader for the channel corresponding to

the input connector.

1. Turn the [GAIN] knob all the way counterclockwise to turn

down the input sensitivity.

2. Raise the channel fader to the bold line position (see the

gure below).

Bold line position

Adjusting the Sound Position (Pan)

The left-right position of audio is called the sound position (pan).

On the VR-3EX, you can adjust the sound position of sources connected to AUDIO INPUT jacks 1 through 4 on the side panel.

This lets you broaden the sound by moving its sound position farther to the left and right at times such as when you’re transmitting feed of a performance using two microphones.

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the channel whose sound

position you want to adjust.

The setup screen is displayed.

2. Touch <PAN>.

3. Slowly turn the [GAIN] knob clockwise to adjust the input

sensitivity.

While actually playing the incoming audio, turn the [GAIN] knob to raise the input sensitivity.

Adjust so that the SIG/PEAK indicator above the [GAIN] knob briey lights up in red when the audio from the source equipment is at its highest volume level.

• The SIG/PEAK indicator lights up as shown below according to the audio input.

Indicator Status

Lighted green Lights up in green when audio input is detected.

Lighted red

Lights up in red when volume exceeds maximum input level. If this happens, audio output from the VR-3EX might be distorted.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the sound position.

4. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

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Audio Operations

Adjusting the Volume Balance

This adjusts the volume balance of channels 1 through 7/8, the internal microphones, and HDMI audio.

1. Raise and lower the channel faders to adjust the volume

balance on the respective channels

Raise the fader for a channel you want to make more prominent, such as, for example, a presenter’s microphone, and lower the faders for other channels.

On channels that have no input or that carry audio that is not for output, lower their faders all the way.

2. Turn the [INTERNAL MIC] knob to adjust the volume level

of the internal microphones.

Adjusting the Volume Level of Main Output Audio

This adjusts the volume level of the main output audio.

1. See the level meter to check the volume level of the main

output audio.

Excessive

Suitable

Insucient

If OVER lights up, the volume level is excessive.

If only the indicators up to -48 or -30 light up, the volume level is insucient.

2. Move the [MAIN] fader to adjust the volume level.

You can use the internal microphones to mix ambient sounds, such as the voices of nearby people, into the main output audio.

When you aren’t using audio from the internal microphones, turn the [INTERNAL MIC] knob all the way counterclockwise to lower the volume level completely.

NOTE

The internal microphones are sensitive enough to pick up sounds of the VR-3EX’s buttons and faders being operated.

3. Turn the HDMI [1] through [4] knobs to adjust the volume

level of HDMI audio.

When you aren’t using HDMI audio, turn the [HDMI] knobs all the way counterclockwise to lower the volume level completely.

You can check the level meter at the bottom of the screen to determine whether the volume has been adjusted to a suitable level. A level where indicators “-18” through “-6” light up when peakvolume audio is input is appropriate.

OVER

-6 dB

-18 dB

-30 dB

Input audio

Output audio

-48 dB

A level where indicators “-18” through “-6” light up when peakvolume audio is input is appropriate.

NOTE

If the volume level of speaker output is not suitable even after adjustment so that -18 to -6 light up, adjust the volume for the speakers or the amplier. Using the [MAIN] fader to carry out further adjustment might result in distortion or degradation of sound quality

Adjusting the Volume Level of USB Output Audio

This adjusts the volume level of audio output from the USB port.

1. Turn the [USB LEVEL] knob.

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Audio Operations

Applying Eects to Audio

You can apply eects to audio that is input and output to adjust its sound quality.

Applying Eects to Input Audio

You can apply eects to the audio on each channel and the audio from the internal microphones and HDMI input, thereby adjusting its sound quality.

The following chart shows the eects you can use with input audio.

Input audio

Channel 1–4

Channel 5/6, 7/8

Internal microphones

HDMI 1–4

Equalizer Gate Compressor High-pass Filter

P P P P

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the input audio to which you

want to apply an eect.

The setup screen is displayed.

2. Touch the setting item for the eect you want to use, then

use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the value.

Eects

- - -

Equalizer (EQ)

This adjusts the sound quality for each frequency band.

Setting item Explanation

EQ HI This boosts or attenuates the high band.

EQ MID This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

EQ LO This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ (HI, MID, LO)

Q (MID)

You can also use the [EQ] knobs on the top panel to adjust EQ HI, MID, and LO for channels 1 through 4.

This adjusts the center frequency for changing sound quality.

This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

Gate (GATE)

This removes audio that is below a specied level.

• Touching <EDIT> displays a popup dialog box for detailed settings.

• For more information about eects, refer to the following section.

3. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

NOTE

When the popup dialog box for detailed settings is displayed, on-screen setting values do not change when the [EQ] knobs, faders or other controls are operated.

Setting item Explanation

GATE This sets gate on or o

THRESHOLD

RELEASE

This sets the level used as the threshold for removing audio. Audio below the level set here is removed.

This adjusts the length of time until the gate eect ends after audio falls below the threshold.

Compressor (COMP)

This compresses the audio.

Setting item Explanation

COMP This sets the compressor on or o.

THRESHOLD

RATIO

ATTAC K

RELEASE

This sets the level used as the threshold when compressing audio. Compression is applied to audio that exceeds the level set here.

This species the degree of compression applied to the audio. The state in which no compression is applied is dened as “1.”

This sets the time until compression starts when audio exceeding the threshold is input.

This adjusts the length of time until compression ends after audio falls below the threshold.

High-pass Filter (HPF)

This cuts o unneeded low-band audio. The cuto frequency is 75 Hz.

Setting item Explanation

HPF This sets the high-pass lter on or o.

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Audio Operations

Applying Eects to Main Output Audio

You can apply eects (Reverb, Equalizer, and Mastering) to main output audio to adjust its sound quality.

1. Press MAIN [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for main audio output is displayed.

2. Touch the setting item for the eect you want to use, then

use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the value.

• Touching <EDIT> displays a popup dialog box for detailed settings.

• For more information about eects, refer to the following section.

Reverb (REVERB)

This adds lingering reverberations to the audio.

You can apply reverb to the audio on channels 1 through 4 and from the internal microphones and HDMI input.

Setting item Explanation

This adjusts the return level from reverb of the audio.

REVERB

TIME This adjusts the length of the reverb.

TYPE

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the input audio to which you

want to apply reverb.

The setup screen is displayed.

2. Touch <REV SEND>.

A setting of “0” results in no reverb applied.

* You can also use the [REVERB] knob on the top panel to

adjust this.

This species the type of reverb (Room or Hall).

Room: Produces the natural reverberations of a highly

resonant room.

Hall: Produces reverberations like that of a performance in

a concert hall or other such space.

3. Press the MAIN [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

NOTE

When the popup dialog box for detailed settings is displayed, on-screen setting values do not change when the [REVERB] knob, [MAIN] fader or other controls are operated.

Equalizer (EQ)

This adjusts the sound quality for each frequency band.

Setting item Explanation

EQ HI This boosts or attenuates the high band.

EQ MID This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

EQ LO This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ (HI, MID, LO)

Q (MID)

This adjusts the center frequency for changing sound quality.

This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

Mastering (MASTERING)

This adjusts the acoustic pressure and tone quality.

Setting item Explanation

MASTERING This switches mastering on and o.

ENHANCER This adjusts the degree of application of the enhancer.

MASTER HIGH

MASTER MID

MASTER LO

This adjusts the degree of application of the noise suppressor.

This suppresses high-frequency distortion and adjusts the sound to have sustained tones.

This suppresses midrange distortion and adjusts the sound to have distinct tones.

This suppresses low-frequency distortion and adjusts the sound to have stable tones.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the send level of audio to

Reverb.

You can set the send level of audio to Reverb for each separate input-audio stream, which lets you adjust the degree of reverb individually.

4. Turn the [REVERB] knob to adjust the return level of audio

from Reverb.

This adjusts the depth of overall reverb applied while maintaining the balance in the degree of reverb applied to the individual inputaudio streams.

* Turning the [REVERB] knob all the way counterclockwise results

in no reverb applied.

5. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

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Audio Operations

Hearing Only Specic Input Audio (Solo/Mute)

You can temporarily monitor specic input audio via headphones (Solo feature). You can also temporarily silence specic input audio (Mute feature).

MEMO

The Solo feature aects output to headphones. It has no eect on non-headphones audio output.

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the input audio on which you

want to set Mute or Solo.

The setup screen is displayed.

2. Touch <SOLO> or <MUTE> to switch the feature on or o.

Each touch switches the feature on or o.

Aligning the Output Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync)

Normally, because video processing takes more time than audio processing, the video is output later than the audio, resulting in video and audio that are out of sync.

On the VR-3EX, you can delay output of the audio on the respective channels and from the internal microphones and HDMI input. Delaying audio output lets you output video and audio at the same timing.

1. Input the audio and video from a video camera or other

source.

2. Output the video to a projector or other display device

and the audio to speakers or headphones.

3. Check whether the video and audio are out of sync.

For example, in a scene showing a drum performance, the sound of the drums being hit might be heard ahead of the video.

4. Press the [SETUP] button for the input audio to which you

want to delay output of the audio.

The setup screen is displayed

5. Touch <DELAY>.

• When you want to align the output timing of AUX bus audio

(p. 39) and video, touch <AUX DELAY>.

Setting item Explanation

SOLO

MUTE

When this is on, the <SOLO> indicator changes to blue. You can hear just the input audio for which this is turned on through the headphones.

When this is on, the <MUTE> indicator changes to red. The input audio for which this is turned on is muted out.

3. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

Turning O Solo/Mute Globally

1. Press the MAIN [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for main audio output is displayed.

2. Touch <SOLO CLEAR> or <MUTE CLEAR>.

When all Solo or Mute settings have been turned o, the <SOLO CLEAR> or <MUTE CLEAR> indication is grayed out.

6. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the length of the delay

for the audio.

Delay the audio until it is aligned with the video.

MEMO

The amount of delay you apply to the audio depends on the entire system, including the projector.

7. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

MEMO

You can also delay output just for the audio output via the USB port. Use MAIN [SETUP] g <USB DELAY> to adjust the delay time for the audio output via USB.

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Audio Operations

Using the AUX Bus

The VR-3EX has two built-in audio buses (a MAIN bus and an AUX bus). You can select the audio bus to output for each individual connector.

MAIN bus This receives all input audio as a group and sends it to output (main output audio).

AUX bus

For example, you can use this at a live performance venue to output a mix of all input audio (MAIN bus), and when recording or streaming a broadcast, you can use this to output just certain specic input-audio streams (AUX bus).

MEMO

• Reverb (p. 37) is not applied to audio on the AUX bus.

• You can align the timing of AUX bus audio and video. For details, refer to “Aligning the Output Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync)” (p. 38).

This lets you selectively choose and mix the input audio to send, and sends it to output. You can output dierent audio than the main output audio.

Assigning an Audio Bus to Audio Output Connectors

1. Press the MAIN [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for main audio output is displayed.

2. Touch <BUS SELECT>.

The BUS SELECT screen is displayed.

3. Touch the switch section for the output connector for

which you want to change the audio bus for output

Sending Audio to the AUX Bus

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the input audio you want to

use on the AUX bus.

The setup screen is displayed.

2. Touch <AUX SEND>.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the send level for the

audio to the AUX bus.

4. Press the [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the MAIN bus or AUX bus.

5. Press MAIN [SETUP] button twice to quit the BUS SELECT

screen.

Adjusting the Volume Level of Output Audio on the AUX Bus

1. Press the MAIN [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for main audio output is displayed.

2. Touch <AUX LEVEL>.

3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the volume level of AUX-

bus output audio.

4. Press MAIN [SETUP] button to quit the setup screen.

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Audio Operations

Interlinking Audio Output to Video Switching (Audio Follow)

You can associate audio with a video switch so that when the video is switched, the specied audio alone is output automatically, and other audio is automatically muted.

NOTE

When the Audio Follow feature is on, only the switching for output and muting is performed automatically. The positions of volume-adjusting faders and knobs do not change automatically.

1. Follow the procedure in “Adjusting the Volume Balance of

Input Audio” (p. 34) to adjust to the volume level you want to output.

2. Press the MAIN [SETUP] button.

The setup screen for main audio output is displayed.

3. Touch <AUDIO FOLLOW>.

The AUDIO FOLLOW screen is displayed.

4. Touch the matrix chart and turn the [VALUE] knob to

make the settings for Audio Follow.

Video channel

6. Press MAIN [SETUP] button twice to quit the AUDIO

FOLLOW screen.

7. Switch the video channel (p. 24).

When the video is switched, only the audio interlinked with it by Audio Follow in step 4 is output.

MEMO

When the Audio Follow feature is on, you can check the text color of <LEVEL> on the respective setup screens to determine what audio is output or muted.

Light blue: Audio interlinked with the video is output.

Blue: Audio is muted.

Input audio

For each video channel, specify the input audio to use with Audio Follow.

Value Explanation

ON Used by Audio Follow.

OFF Not used by Audio Follow.

5. Touch the Audio Follow switch (Refer to the gure below.)

and turn the [VALUE] knob to set the Audio Follow feature to “ON.”

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Operations Using a Computer

Outputting Streaming-use Video/ Audio to a Computer

NOTE

For the video and audio signals from the VR-3EX to be viewed and heard correctly on the computer, software that supports USB video class and USB audio class must be installed and set up on the computer.

1. Follow the procedure in “Making the Connection to

a Computer” (p. 16) to connect the VR-3EX and a computer using a USB cable.

2. Put the VR-3EX in a state capable of outputting video or

audio.

Operate the VR-3EX to get it ready to output video or audio to the computer.

3. On the computer, conrm the input from the VR-3EX.

Start a program that supports USB video class or audio class, and check the video or audio input from the VR-3EX.

If necessary, make the following settings on the VR-3EX.

• Adjust the volume balance of the input audio (p. 35).

• Adjust the volume level of the main output audio (p. 35).

• Use the [USB LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume level of audio

output from the USB port (p. 35).

• Correct any deviation in the video and audio output via USB (p. 38).

• You can also delay output just for the audio output via the USB port. Use MAIN [SETUP] g <USB DELAY> to adjust the delay time for the audio output via USB.

• Specify whether the audio output via the USB port is on the MAIN bus or the AUX bus (p. 39).

• Specify which of the following applies for the video output via the USB port (p. 21).

(1) Main output video

(2) Four-way split screen of input video on video channels 1

through 4

Recording Video on a Computer

You can use the dedicated Video Capture for VR software to capture (record) video and audio output from the VR-3EX on a computer connected via USB.

Video Capture for VR can be downloaded from the following Roland website.

For more information about operation methods, refer to the owner’s manual included with Video Capture for VR.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

Operating the VR-3EX by Remote Control

You can use the VR-3EX RCS dedicated software to operate the VR3EX by remote control from a computer connected via USB.

VR-3EX RCS can be downloaded from the Roland website mentioned above.

For more information about operation methods, refer to the owner’s manual included with VR-3EX RCS.

About Remote Control Via MIDI

The VR-3EX also supports remote control by equipment compatible with MIDI Visual Control.

For information on remote control via MIDI, download and refer to the “VR-3EX Remote Control Guide” (PDF) from the Roland website mentioned above.

Output Signals

Signals in the following video and audio formats are output from the VR-3EX’s USB port.

Video

When set to NTSC When set to PAL

720 x 480 pixels/ Motion JPEG

720 x 756 pixels/ Motion JPEG

16 bits, 48 kHz, linear PCM.

Audio

What’s MIDI Visual Control?

MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specication so that visual expression could be linked with musical performance.

Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance.

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Other Features

Saving/Recalling Settings (Memory)

You can take the current settings, including audio and video settings and the panel state, and save them as a single set in the VR-3EX’s internal memory, for later recall and use when needed.

You can save four sets of settings in internal memory.

Saving

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <MEMORY>.

The MEMORY menu is displayed.

3. Touch <SAVE SETTING>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the memory number (1

through 4) where you want to save the settings.

5. Press the [VALUE] knob.

6. Check the message and press the [VALUE] knob.

(If you want to quit, press the [MENU] button.)

The current settings are saved.

7. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

MEMO

You can back up setting information from the VR-3EX to a computer connected via USB. For details, refer to “Backing Up/ Restoring the VR-3EX’s Settings” (p. 43).

Recalling

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <MEMORY>.

The MEMORY menu is displayed.

3. Touch <LOAD SETTING>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the memory number (1

through 4) containing the settings you want to recall.

5. Press the [VALUE] knob.

6. Check the message and press the [VALUE] knob.

(If you want to quit, press the [MENU] button.)

The settings are recalled.

NOTE

Screen corruption occurs when settings are recalled

When settings in memory are recalled, corruption of the output video occurs when the input connectors are switched or the output format changes.

7. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

MEMO

• You can maintain the current positions of controls without overwriting them when settings are recalled from memory. Use [MENU] g <MEMORY> g <MANUAL MODE> to set the value to “ON.”

• You can also recall settings from a specied memory number at startup. Use [MENU] g <MEMORY> g <POWER ON LOAD> to specify the memory number whose settings you want to recall.

When “POWER ON LOAD” is set to “OFF,” the settings at memory number 1 are recalled at startup.

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Other Features

Backing Up/Restoring the VR-3EX’s Settings

You can back up the values of settings on the VR-3EX to a computer connected via USB. You can then restore the backed-up data to the VR-3EX when needed.

Preparing the Computer

To back up and restore data, the VR-3EX RCS dedicated software must be installed and set up on the computer. Download and use VR-3EX RCS from the following Roland website.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

* Also refer to the owner’s manual included with VR-3EX RCS.

Backing Up

1. Using a USB cable, connect the VR-3EX and the computer.

2. On the computer, double-click “VR-3EXRCS.exe” to start

VR-3EX RCS.

3. In VR-3EX RCS, click [Backup].

Restoring

NOTE

Restoring backed-up data overwrites the current values of settings on the VR-3EX.

1. Using a USB cable, connect the VR-3EX and the computer.

2. On the computer, double-click “VR-3EXRCS.exe” to start

VR-3EX RCS.

3. In VR-3EX RCS, click [Restore].

A popup dialog box appears.

4. On the VR-3EX, touch [MENU] g <MIDI> g <STD: Tx BULK

DUMP>.

5. Press the [VALUE] knob on the VR-3EX.

The settings on the VR-3EX are sent to the computer. When sending nishes, a popup dialog box appears.

6. In the popup dialog box, click [Save].

(To quit without backing up, click [Cancel].)

A dialog box for saving the le appears.

7. Specify the destination for saving the le and a le name

(*.txt), then click [OK].

The VR-3EX’s setting are backed up as a le on the computer. When the message “Complete” appears, the operation has nished.

4. In the popup dialog box, click [Load].

A dialog box for selecting the le appears.

5. Select the backed-up data to restore, then click [OK].

A popup dialog box appears.

6. On the VR-3EX, touch [MENU] g <MIDI> g <STD: Rx BULK

DUMP>.

7. Press the [VALUE] knob on the VR-3EX.

8. In the popup dialog box, click [Send].

(To quit without restoring, click [Cancel].)

The restore operation is executed. When the message “Complete” appears, the operation has nished.

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Other Features

Turning O the Power Automatically (Auto O)

Auto O is a feature that automatically turns o the power after no operation for a specic period of time. This helps prevent wasting electrical power.

By factory default, the Auto O function is set on. When the states described below persist for 240 minutes, the Auto O function acts to automatically turn o the power.

• No operation (including remote-control operation) performed on the VR-3EX

• No audio or video input

To turn the Auto O function o or on, follow the steps below to change the setting.

MEMO

When the power has been turned o by the Auto O function, to restart, rst press the [POWER] button to return it, then turn on the power.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SETUP>.

The SETUP menu is displayed.

Returning Settings to the Factorydefault State (Factory Reset)

You can return the values of settings on the VR-3EX to their factory defaults.

If operation that diers from what is described in the owner’s manual occurs even when the steps described are followed correctly, try performing a factory reset.

NOTE

Performing a factory reset causes all settings made and values saved in memory (p. 42) to be lost.

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SETUP>.

The SETUP menu is displayed.

3. Touch <FACTORY RESET>.

3. Touch <AUTO OFF>.

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to set the Auto O function on or

o.

Value Explanation

OFF

The Auto O function is turned on. Power is turned o automatically.

The Auto O function is turned o. Power is not turned o automatically.

5. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

4. Check the message and press the [VALUE] knob.

(If you want to quit, press the [MENU] button.)

A factory reset is executed.

5. Press the [MENU] button twice to quit the menu screen.

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Switching Between the NTSC and PAL Formats

On the VR-3EX, for the video system format, you can select either the NTSC standard used in Japan and the U.S.A. or the PAL standard used in Europe and elsewhere. Switch this to suit the application.

MEMO

Changing the video system also changes the frame rate of the output format for the component video signal (p. 19).

NTSC standard: Frame rate at “59.94”

PAL standard: Frame rate at “50”

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

2. Touch <SETUP>.

The SETUP menu is displayed.

3. Touch <NTSC/PAL>.

Other Features

4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “NTSC” or “PAL.”

5. Press the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.

6. Check the message, then reset the power on the VR-3EX.

Resetting the power enables the setting and switches the video system.

MEMO

When the VR-3EX starts, the setting for the video system (NTSC or PAL) is displayed on the monitor for several seconds.

Video-system setting

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Appendices

Troubleshooting

If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center.

Problem Items to check Action Page

Video-related problems

No picture is input.

A logo cannot be input from a computer.

Video from the computer is corrupted.

No picture is output.

Video cannot be switched by touching the screen.

No transition eect (Mix/Wipe) is applied.

Compositing a logo or text is not possible.

The video is reddish.

The video is black and white (monochrome).

A black picture is inserted into the

output video.

Audio-related Problems

No audio is output.

Audio volume is low.

No reverb is applied when the [REVERB] knob is turned.

Does the equipment connected at HDMI input connectors 1 to 3 support 480p/576p output?

Have the video sources been assigned correctly for each video channel?

Is the RGB output from the computer compatible with the input formats on the VR-3EX?

When a rapidly moving video is input from a computer, out-of-sync motion, icker, or other picture corruption may occur.

Is “HDCP” set to “ON”?

Has the [OUTPUT FADE] knob been turned clockwise or counterclockwise?

Is the monitor connected correctly?

Is the menu screen displayed?

Has the [TRANSITION] knob been turned all the way counterclockwise?

Is the key extraction color set correctly?

Has the [KEY LEVEL] knob been turned in the correct direction?

Has the [VIDEO FX] knob been turned clockwise or counterclockwise?

Was key composition and split composition that inserts a black picture into output used at the same time?

Is the volume turned down on the connected amplications or speakers?

Is the volume turned down on the VR-3EX?

Is the volume of USB output audio turned down? Turn the [USB LEVEL] knob to adjust to an appropriate volume level. p. 35

Is “HDCP” set to “ON”?

Is there input audio for which the Solo feature is turned on?

Has the input sensitivity of audio channels 1 through 4 been turned down?

Is a condenser microphone connected?

Are you using connection cables that contain resistors?

Is the amount of audio sent to Reverb set at an appropriate level?

When attaching equipment that does not support 480p/576p output, connect it to HDMI input connector 4.

Set which video source is assigned to each individual video channel. p. 20

RGB signals that are not compatible with the input formats of the VR-3EX cannot be input correctly.

This is called “tearing,” and does not indicate an equipment malfunction.

When “HDCP” is set to “ON,” video is output only from the HDMI output connectors. No video is output from the other video output connectors or the USB port.

[When the [OUTPUT FADE] knob is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, fade is applied to the main output video.

When outputting video, adjust the [OUTPUT FADE] knob to its center position.

• HDMI output connectors When outputting copyright-protected (HDCP) video, connect an HDCP-compatible monitor.

• PVW OUT connector Connect a monitor that supports 480/59.94p (when set to NTSC) or 576/50p (when set to PAL).

The touch screen cannot be used for switching video while the menu screen is displayed. Exit the menu screen.

When the [TRANSITION] knob has been turned counterclockwise all the way, the transition time is set at 0.0 seconds and no transition eect is applied.

Turn the [TRANSITION] knob to adjust the transition time for the video.

Set the extraction color (white or black) to match the background color of the logo or text.

When compositing using luminance key, turn the control clockwise

(

When the [VIDEO FX] knob has been turned clockwise or counterclockwise, an eect is applied to the main output video.

Return the [VIDEO FX] knob to its “OFF” position to turn o the eect.

During simultaneous use of key composition and split composition, a black picture is inserted into the output video when split composition is turned on or o.

Adjust to an appropriate volume level.

Adjust each input-audio stream to an appropriate volume level. Also, use the [MAIN] fader to adjust the overall volume level.

When “HDCP” is set to “ON,” audio is output only from the HDMI output connectors. Connect audio/video ampliers or televisions that are HDCP-compatible.

When Solo is set for an input-audio stream, only the input audio for which Solo has been turned on is heard through headphones. Turn o the Solo feature.

On audio channels 1 through 4, no audio is output when the input sensitivity has been turned downed, even when the faders are raised. Turn the [GAIN] knob to adjust the input sensitivity.

When connecting a condenser microphone or other device requiring phantom power, set the [PHANTOM] switch to “ON.”

If this happens, use connector cables that do not contain resistors.

If the send level for audio to Reverb is too low, the amount of reverb eect might be dicult to discern. Adjust the send level of the audio to Reverb.

p. 19

p. 23

p. 26

p. 24

p. 30

p. 33

p. 35

p. 23

p. 38

p. 34

p. 15

p. 37

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Menu List

* The default value is printed in bold characters.

Appendices

Menu Screens

Category Setting item Value Explanation

VIDEO CH4 Of the input video streams on video channel 4, this makes the settings for the video that is input via the RGB/COMPONENT input connector and the

PinP H. POSITION 0–705 This adjusts the position of the inset screen in the horizontal direction.

SPLIT

KEY

([MENU] button)

HDMI input connector.

* Composite video (video input via the VIDEO input connector) on video channel 4 cannot be adjusted.

AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p,

RESOLUTION

H. POSITION -200–0–500 This adjusts the display position in the horizontal direction.

V. POSITION -200–0–500 This adjusts the display position in the vertical direction.

H. SIZE 100.0–150.0 % This adjusts the size in the horizontal direction.

V. SIZE 100.0–150.0 % This adjusts the size in the vertical direction.

CONTRAST 0–64–127 This adjusts the contrast.

BRIGHTNESS 0–64–127 This adjusts the brightness.

SHARPNESS 0–127 This adjusts the sharpness of outlines.

FLICK FILTER 0–7–10 This reduces icker.

COLOR 0–64–127 This adjusts the color.

* The valid ranges for “H. POSITION” and “V. POSITION” vary according to the format of the input video. Setting a value that is within an invalid range

results in no change in the position of the video.

V. POSITION 0–239 This adjusts the position of the inset screen in the vertical direction.

HV. SIZE 1–220 This adjusts the size of the inset screen at a xed aspect ratio.

H. SIZE 1–220 This adjusts the horizontal size of the inset screen.

V. SIZE 1–220 This adjusts the vertical size of the inset screen.

BORDER 0–3–15 This adjusts the width of the border for the inset screen.

BORDER COLOR

SHADOW 0–15 This adjusts the length of the shadow added to the inset screen.

SHADOW COLOR

TRIMMING 0–5–30 This adjusts the trimming width for the inset screen.

PREVIOUS SELECT ON, OFF

A-CENTER 0–50–100 % This adjusts the center position of the video displayed on side A

B-CENTER 0–50–100 % This adjusts the center position of the video displayed on side B.

SOFT EDGE ON, OFF When set to “ON,” this applies soft edges to split areas.

PATTERN V. CENTER, H. CENTER, V. STRETCH, H. STRETCH This sets the split pattern.

PREVIOUS SELECT ON, OFF

KEY CHANNEL CH1–CH4, OFF

CHROMA KEY COLOR BLUE, GREEN This sets the extraction color for chroma key.

CHROMA KEY EDGE 0–128–255 This adjusts the degree of edge blur for chroma key.

LUMI KEY COLOR WHITE, BLACK This sets the separation color for luminance key.

LUMI KEY EDGE 0–128–255 This adjusts the degree of edge blur for luminance key.

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 102 4, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200

BLACK, WHITE, GRAY, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA, ORANGE, GREN-CYAN, BLUE-MGNT, YELW-GREN, BLUE-CYAN, PINK

This sets the input format of the video input via the RGB/COMPONENT input connector and the HDMI input connector.

This sets the color of the border for the inset screen.

This sets the color of the shadow added to the inset screen.

When set to “ON,” the channel of the previously selected inset screen is selected automatically when the [PinP] button is pressed.

When set to “ON,” the previously selected channels for side A and side B are selected automatically when the [SPLIT] button is pressed.

This sets the channel for key composition. When set to “OFF,” operating the [KEY] button has no eect.

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Appendices

Category Setting item Value Explanation

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUT RESOLUTION

OUTPUT H. POSITION -200–0–500 This adjusts the horizontal position of the main output video.

OUTPUT V. POSITION -200–0–500 This adjusts the vertical position of the main output video

OUTPUT H. SIZE 50.0–100.0–150.0 % This adjusts the horizontal size of the main output video.

OUTPUT V. SIZE 50.0–100.0–150.0 % This adjusts the vertical size of the main output video.

OUTPUT CONTRAST 0–64–127 This adjusts the contrast of the main output video.

OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS 0–64–127 This adjusts the brightness of the main output video.

OUTPUT COLOR 0–64–127 This adjusts the color of the main output video.

OUTPUT COLOR SPACE AUTO, RGB-FULL, RGB-LIMIT, YCbCr

OUTPUT DVI-D/HDMI AUTO, DVI-D, HDMI

OUTFADE WHITE LEVEL 0–255 This adjusts the white level during output fade.

OUTFADE BLACK LEVEL 0–255 This adjusts the black level during output fade.

MEMORY

MIDI For information on remote control via MIDI, download and refer to the “VR-3EX Remote Control Guide” (PDF) from the following Roland website.

SETUP HDCP ON, OFF When set to “ON,” copyright-protected (HDCP) video can be input.

SAVE SETTING 1–4 This sets the memory number of the destination for saving.

LOAD SETTING 1–4 This sets the memory number to recall.

MANUAL MODE ON, OFF

POWER ON LOAD OFF, 1–4

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

AUTO CHANNEL SCAN ON, OFF When set to “ON,” channels 1 through 4 are switched automatically.

AUTO SCAN TIME 1–5–120 sec This sets the interval time for automatic switching.

LCD PREVIEW ASPECT 16:9, 4:3 This sets the aspect ratio of the monitor display.

LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW, HIGH This sets the brightness of the monitor.

MENU DISPLAY LEVEL 5–13–15 This adjusts the brightness of the menu display.

BCKGND LEV - OVERLAY 1–12

LEVEL METER DISPLAY ON, OFF This turns display of the volume level meter on or o.

NO SIGNAL BACK BLACK, BLUE This sets the color of the background during no video input.

COLOR BAR OUTPUT ON, OFF When set to “ON,” a color bar is output.

AUTO OFF ON, OFF

NTSC/PAL NTSC, PAL This switches between the NTSC and PAL standards.

FACTORY RESET This returns the unit to its factory defaults.

AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200

This sets the output format for video output from the HDMI output connector and RGB/COMPONENT output connector.

This sets the color space (system for representing colors in video) of the HDMI and RGB/COMPONENT output connectors.

This sets the output mode of the HDMI output connector.

When set to “ON,” the settings in memory are recalled while maintaining the settings for the current control positions.

Selecting a memory number (1 through 4) causes the settings at the selected memory number to be recalled at startup.

This adjusts the brightness of overlaid background when the monitor view is in the in/out mode.

When set to “ON,” the power to the VR-3EX is automatically turned o after 240 minutes of no operation.

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Setup Screens

Audio Channels 1–4 (Audio Channel 1–4 [SETUP] Buttons)

Setting item Value Explanation

GAIN 0–64 dB This adjusts the input sensitivity.

LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of audio channels 1 through 4.

AUX SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to the AUX bus.

REV SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to Reverb.

PAN LEFT–CENTER–RIGHT This adjusts the sound position (pan).

EQ HI -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the high band.

FREQ 700 Hz–8.00 KHz–11.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the high band.

EQ MID -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

FREQ 20.0 Hz–2.50 KHz–10.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the middle band.

Q 0.5–16.0 This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

EQ LO -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ 55 Hz–110 Hz–800 Hz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the low band.

GATE ON, OFF This sets gate on or o.

THRESHOLD -50–-48–0 dB This sets the level used as the threshold for removing audio. Audio below the level set here is removed.

RELEASE 30–500–5000 ms This adjusts the length of time until the gate eect ends after audio falls below the threshold.

COMP ON, OFF This sets the compressor on or o.

THRESHOLD -50–-16–0 dB

RATIO

ATTAC K 0.2–50–100 ms This sets the time until compression starts when audio exceeding the threshold is input.

RELEASE 30–500–5000 ms This adjusts the length of time until compression ends after audio falls below the threshold.

HPF ON, OFF This sets the high-pass lter on or o.

DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio.

AUX DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio sent to the AUX bus.

SOLO ON (blue), OFF

MUTE ON (red), OFF This sets the Mute feature on or o. Input audio for which this is set to “ON” is silenced.

1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1, 2.0:1, 2.8:1, 4.0:1, 8.0:1, 16:1, INF:1

This sets the level used as the threshold when compressing audio. Compression is applied to audio that exceeds the level set here.

This species the degree of compression applied to the audio. The state in which no compression is applied is dened as “1.”

This sets the Solo feature on or o. Only the input audio for the channel which has solo “ON” can be monitored via headphones.

Appendices

Audio Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Audio Channel 5/6 and 7/8 [SETUP] Buttons)

Setting item Value Explanation

LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of audio channels 5/6 and 7/8.

AUX SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to the AUX bus.

REV SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to Reverb.

EQ HI -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the high band.

FREQ 700 Hz–8.00 KHz–11.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the high band.

EQ MID -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

FREQ 20.0 Hz–2.50 KHz–10.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the middle band.

Q 0.5–16.0 This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

EQ LO -15–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ 55 Hz–110 Hz–800 Hz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the low band.

DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio.

AUX DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio sent to the AUX bus.

SOLO ON (blue), OFF

MUTE ON (red), OFF This sets the Mute feature on or o. Input audio for which this is set to “ON” is silenced.

This sets the Solo feature on or o. Only the input audio for the channel which has solo “ON” can be monitored via headphones.

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Appendices

HDMI Audio 1–4 (HDMI [SETUP] button g / )

Setting item Value Explanation

LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of HDMI audio.

AUX SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to the AUX bus.

REV SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to Reverb.

EQ HI -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the high band.

FREQ 700 Hz–8.00 KHz–11.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the high band.

EQ MID -15–0–15d Bu This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

FREQ 20.0 Hz–2.50 KHz–10.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the middle band.

Q 0.5–16.0 This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

EQ LO -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ 55 Hz–110 Hz–800 Hz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the low band.

DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio.

AUX DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio sent to the AUX bus.

SOLO ON (blue), OFF

MUTE ON (red), OFF This sets the Mute feature on or o. Input audio for which this is set to “ON” is silenced.

This sets the Solo feature on or o. Only the input audio for the channel which has solo “ON” can be monitored via headphones.

Internal Microphone (INTERNAL MIC [SETUP] button)

Setting item Value Explanation

LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of the internal microphones.

AUX SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to the AUX bus.

REV SEND 0–100–127 This adjusts the send level of audio to Reverb.

EQ HI -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the high band.

FREQ 700 Hz–8.00 KHz–11.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the high band.

EQ MID -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

FREQ 20.0 Hz–2.50 KHz–10.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the middle band.

Q 0.5–16.0 This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

EQ LO -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ 55 Hz–110 Hz–800 Hz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the low band.

GATE ON, OFF This sets gate on or o.

THRESHOLD -50–-24–0 dB This sets the level used as the threshold for removing audio. Audio below the level set here is removed.

RELEASE 30–500–5000 ms This adjusts the length of time until the gate eect ends after audio falls below the threshold.

COMP ON, OFF This sets the compressor on or o.

THRESHOLD -50–-16–0 dB

RATIO

ATTAC K 0.2–50–100 ms This sets the time until compression starts when audio exceeding the threshold is input.

RELEASE 30–500–5000 ms This adjusts the length of time until compression ends after audio falls below the threshold.

HPF ON, OFF This sets the high-pass lter on or o.

DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio.

AUX DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio sent to the AUX bus.

SOLO ON (blue), OFF

MUTE ON (red), OFF This sets the Mute feature on or o. Input audio for which this is set to “ON” is silenced.

1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1, 2.0:1, 2.8:1, 4.0:1, 8.0:1, 16:1, INF:1

This sets the level used as the threshold when compressing audio. Compression is applied to audio that exceeds the level set here.

This species the degree of compression applied to the audio. The state in which no compression is applied is dened as “1.”

This sets the Solo feature on or o. Only the input audio for the channel which has solo “ON” can be monitored via headphones.

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Main Output Audio (MAIN [SETUP] button)

Setting item Value Explanation

MAIN LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of the main output audio.

AUX LEVEL 0–127 This adjusts the volume level of audio output from the AUX bus.

PHONES LVL 0–127 This adjusts the volume of headphones connected to the PHONES jacks.

USB LEVEL -63–+63 This adjusts the volume level of audio output from the USB port.

USB DELAY 0.0–500.0 ms This adjusts the delay time for audio output from the USB port.

EQ HI -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the high band.

FREQ 700 Hz–8.00 KHz–11.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the high band.

EQ MID -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the middle band.

FREQ 20.0 Hz–2.50 KHz–10.0 KHz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the middle band.

Q 0.5–16.0 This adjusts the width of the frequency band when boosting or attenuating the middle band.

EQ LO -15–0–15 dB This boosts or attenuates the low band.

FREQ 55 Hz–110 Hz–800 Hz This adjusts the center frequency when changing the sound quality in the low band.

REVERB 0–127

TIME 0.0–1.0–5.0 s This adjusts the length of the reverb.

TYPE Room, Hall This species the type of reverb.

MASTERING ON, OFF This switches mastering on and o.

NS 0–127 This adjusts the degree of application of the noise suppressor.

ENHANCER 0–127 This adjusts the degree of application of the enhancer.

MASTER HIGH 0–127 This suppresses high-frequency distortion and adjusts the sound to have sustained tones.

MASTER MID 0–127 This suppresses midrange distortion and adjusts the sound to have distinct tones.

MASTER LO 0–127 This suppresses low-frequency distortion and adjusts the sound to have stable tones.

BUS SELECT

AUDIO FOLLOW

SOLO CLEAR

MUTE CLEAR

This adjusts the return level from reverb of the audio. A setting of “0” results in no reverb applied.

This displays the BUS SELECT screen (p. 39).

This displays the AUDIO FOLLOW screen (see below).

This clears all Solo settings.

This clears all Mute settings.

Appendices

AUDIO FOLLOW Screen

AUDIO FOLLOW ON, OFF This sets the Audio Follow feature on or o.

(Matrix chart) ON, OFF

This sets the input audio to use with Audio Follow for each video channel. When set to “ON,” Audio Follow is applied.

Video Eects (VIDEO FX [SETUP] button)

Setting item Value Explanation

FX1

FX2

STROBE, NEGATIVE, COLORIZE, FINDEDGE, SILHOUETTE, MONOCHROME, SEPIA, EMBOSS, POSTERIZE, COLOR PASS, MULTI, OFF

This sets the eect assign to “FX1” on the [VIDEO FX] knob. When set to “OFF,” no eect is assigned.

This sets the eect assign to “FX2” on the [VIDEO FX] knob. When set to “OFF,” no eect is assigned.

Transition Eects (TRANSITION [SETUP] button)

Setting item Value Explanation

MIX MIX, FAM, NAM This sets the transition pattern assigned to the TRANSITION [MIX] button.

WIPE

Wipe01–99, SWipe01–99, Slide01–26, Stretch01–26

This sets the transition pattern assigned to the TRANSITION [WIPE] button.

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Appendices

Wipe01 Wipe02 Wipe03 Wipe04 Wipe05 Wipe06 Wipe07 Wipe08

Transition Eects List

MIX (MIX, FAM, NAM)

Eect Explanation

MIX In this transition, as the original picture gradually disappears, the next video is overlaid and progressively grows more visible.

FAM This is an abbreviation of “full additive mix.” The A and B luminance levels are maintained during the transition.

NAM This is an abbreviation of “non-additive mix.” Display during transition starts with areas of high luminance.

WIPE (Wipe01–99, SWipe01–99, Slide01–26, Stretch01–26)

Normal (Wipe 01–99)

Wipe09 Wipe10 Wipe11 Wipe12 Wipe13 Wipe14 Wipe15 Wipe16

Wipe17 Wipe18 Wipe19 Wipe20 Wipe21 Wipe22 Wipe23 Wipe24

Wipe25

Wipe33 Wipe34 Wipe35 Wipe36

Wipe41 Wipe42 Wipe43 Wipe44 Wipe45 Wipe46 Wipe47 Wipe48

Wipe49 Wipe50 Wipe51 Wipe52 Wipe53 Wipe54 Wipe55 Wipe56

Wipe57 Wipe58 Wipe59 Wipe60 Wipe61 Wipe62 Wipe63 Wipe64

Wipe26 Wipe27 Wipe28 Wipe29 Wipe30 Wipe31 Wipe32

Wipe37

Wipe38

Wipe39

Wipe40

Wipe65 Wipe66 Wipe68 Wipe69 Wipe70 Wipe71 Wipe72

Wipe73 Wipe74 Wipe75 Wipe76 Wipe77 Wipe78 Wipe79 Wipe80

Wipe67

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Wipe01 Wipe02 Wipe03 Wipe04 Wipe05 Wipe06 Wipe07 Wipe08

Wipe09 Wipe10 Wipe11 Wipe12 Wipe13 Wipe14 Wipe15 Wipe16

Wipe17 Wipe18 Wipe19 Wipe20 Wipe21 Wipe22 Wipe23 Wipe24

Wipe25

Wipe26 Wipe27 Wipe28 Wipe29 Wipe30 Wipe31 Wipe32

Wipe33 Wipe34 Wipe35 Wipe36

Wipe37

Wipe38

Wipe39

Wipe40

Wipe41 Wipe42 Wipe43 Wipe44 Wipe45 Wipe46 Wipe47 Wipe48

Wipe49 Wipe50 Wipe51 Wipe52 Wipe53 Wipe54 Wipe55 Wipe56

Wipe57 Wipe58 Wipe59 Wipe60 Wipe61 Wipe62 Wipe63 Wipe64

Wipe65 Wipe66 Wipe68 Wipe69 Wipe70 Wipe71 Wipe72

Wipe73 Wipe74 Wipe75 Wipe76 Wipe77 Wipe78 Wipe79 Wipe80

Wipe81 Wipe82 Wipe83 Wipe84 Wipe85 Wipe86 Wipe87 Wipe88

Wipe89 Wipe90 Wipe91 Wipe92 Wipe93 Wipe94 Wipe95 Wipe96

Wipe67

SWipe01 SWipe02 SWipe03 SWipe04 SWipe05 SWipe06 SWipe07 SWipe08

Wipe97 Wipe98 Wipe99

Appendices

Soft Edge (SWipe01–99)

SWipe09 SWipe10 SWipe11 SWipe12 SWipe13 SWipe14 SWipe15 SWipe16

SWipe17 SWipe18 SWipe19 SWipe20 SWipe21 SWipe22 SWipe23 SWipe24

SWipe25 SWipe26 SWipe27 SWipe28 SWipe29 SWipe30 SWipe31 SWipe32

SWipe33 SWipe34 SWipe35 SWipe36

SWipe41 SWipe42 SWipe43 SWipe44 SWipe45 SWipe46 SWipe47 SWipe48

SWipe37

SWipe38

SWipe39

SWipe40

SWipe49 SWipe50 SWipe51 SWipe52 SWipe53 SWipe54 SWipe55 SWipe56

SWipe57 SWipe58 SWipe59 SWipe60 SWipe61 SWipe62 SWipe63 SWipe64

SWipe65 SWipe66 SWipe67 SWipe68 SWipe69 SWipe70 SWipe71 SWipe72

SWipe73 SWipe74 SWipe75 SWipe76 SWipe77 SWipe78 SWipe79 SWipe80

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Appendices

SWipe01 SWipe02 SWipe03 SWipe04 SWipe05 SWipe06 SWipe07 SWipe08

SWipe09 SWipe10 SWipe11 SWipe12 SWipe13 SWipe14 SWipe15 SWipe16

SWipe17 SWipe18 SWipe19 SWipe20 SWipe21 SWipe22 SWipe23 SWipe24

SWipe25 SWipe26 SWipe27 SWipe28 SWipe29 SWipe30 SWipe31 SWipe32

SWipe33 SWipe34 SWipe35 SWipe36

SWipe37

SWipe38

SWipe39

SWipe40

SWipe41 SWipe42 SWipe43 SWipe44 SWipe45 SWipe46 SWipe47 SWipe48

SWipe49 SWipe50 SWipe51 SWipe52 SWipe53 SWipe54 SWipe55 SWipe56

SWipe57 SWipe58 SWipe59 SWipe60 SWipe61 SWipe62 SWipe63 SWipe64

SWipe65 SWipe66 SWipe67 SWipe68 SWipe69 SWipe70 SWipe71 SWipe72

SWipe73 SWipe74 SWipe75 SWipe76 SWipe77 SWipe78 SWipe79 SWipe80

SWipe81 SWipe82 SWipe83 SWipe84 SWipe85 SWipe86 SWipe87 SWipe88

Slide01 Slide02 Slide03 Slide04 Slide05

Slide06 Slide07 Slide08

Slide17

Slide21 Slide22

Slide23 Slide24

Slide01 Slide02 Slide03 Slide04 Slide05

Slide06 Slide07 Slide08

Slide10 Slide11 Slide12 Slide13 Slide14 Slide15 Slide16

Slide18 Slide19 Slide20

Slide09

SWipe89 SWipe90 SWipe91 SWipe92 SWipe93 SWipe94 SWipe95 SWipe96

SWipe97 SWipe98 SWipe99

Slide: Normal Type (Slide01–20)

Slide09

Slide17

Slide: Sequence Type (Slide21–26)

Slide10 Slide11 Slide12 Slide13 Slide14 Slide15 Slide16

Slide18 Slide19 Slide20

SWipe96

1. A B

Slide25 Slide26

1. A B

Stretch (Stretch01–26)

Strecth01 Strecth02 Strecth03 Strecth04 Strecth05

Strecth09

Strecth25 Strecth26

2. B A

Strecth10 Strecth11 Strecth12 Strecth13 Strecth14 Strecth15 Strecth16

1. A B 2. B A

3. A B 4. B A

Strecth19 Strecth20

1. A B 2. B A

Strecth06 Strecth07 Strecth08

Strecth21 Strecth22 Strecth23 Strecth24Strecth17 Strecth18

1. A B

3. A B

2. B A

4. B A

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Main Specications

Roland VR-3EX : AV Mixer

Video Processing

4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8 bits (Internal Processing : 480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL)

Audio Processing

Sampling Rate 24 bits/48 kHz

Input Formats

HDMI Video (VIDEO IN 1–3)

HDMI Video (VIDEO IN 4)

HDMI Audio (VIDEO IN 1–4)

RGB/Component (VIDEO IN 4)

Composite Video (VIDEO IN 1–4)

Output Formats

HDMI and RGB/ Component Video (VIDEO OUT)

HDMI Audio (VIDEO OUT)

Composite Video (VIDEO OUT)

Preview Video (PVW OUT)

Input Connectors

Video

Audio

Phantom Power

Output Connectors

Video

Audio

Other Connectors

MIDI 5 pins DIN type x 2 (IN, OUT/THRU) USB B type x 1 (for streaming and remote control)

480/59.94p (when set to NTSC) 576/50p (when set to PAL)

480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p (when set to NTSC)

576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p (when set to PAL)

Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

640 x 480/60Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz, 1024 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 768/60Hz, 1280 x 1024/60Hz, 1366 x 768/60Hz, 1400 x 1050/60Hz, 1600 x 1200/60Hz, 1920 x 1200/60Hz

* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.

* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.

* 1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking

NTSC, PAL

480/59.94i, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1200

* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same. When an interlaced format is selected, component signal is output from the

RGB/COMPONENT connector. When a non-interlaced format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.

* The refresh rates of RGB format is 60 Hz when set to NTSC, 75 Hz when set to PAL (excluding 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200. The refresh rate of

these 2 is 75 Hz when set to PAL.)

* RGB formats : Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.

* 1920 x 1200/60Hz : Reduced blanking

Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

NTSC, PAL USB Video

480/59.94p when set to NTSC, 576/50p when set to PAL

VIDEO IN 1–4 (HDMI : Type A 19 pins)

VIDEO IN 4 (RGB/Component : HD DB-15 type)

VIDEO IN 1–4 (Composite : RCA phono Type)

AUDIO IN 1–4 (XLR/TRS combo type, phantom power)

AUDIO IN 5--6 (Stereo RCA phono type)

AUDIO IN 7/8 (Stereo miniature type)

MIC (Internal stereo microphones)

DC 48V (unloaded maximum), 10 mA (maximum load)

* Current value per channel

VIDEO OUT (HDMI: Type A 19 pins)

VIDEO OUT (RGB/omponent : HD DB-15 type)

VIDEO OUT (Composite : RCA phono type)

PVW OUT (HDMI: Type A 19 pins)

AUDIO OUT L,R (Stereo RCA phono type)

AUX OUT L,R (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type)

PHONES (1/4-inch phone type) (headphones)

PHONES (Stereo miniature type) (headphones)

Preview Audio (PVW OUT)

USB Audio Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch

720 x 480 when set to NTSC, 720 x 576 when set to PAL, Motion JPEG

Appendices

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Appendices

Signal Level and Impedance

RGB/Component

Video

Composite

XLR/TRS combo type

1/4-inch/RCA phono type

Audio

Miniature type

Headphones

* 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Input/Output Signal Level : 1.0 Vp-p (luminance)

0.7 Vp-p (chroma)

Input/Output Impedance : 75 ohms

Input/Output Signal Level : 1.0 Vp-p

Input/Output Impedance : 75 ohms

Input Signal Level : -60–+4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu)

Input Impedance : 10 k ohms (GAIN 0–23 dB)

5 k ohms (GAIN 24–64 dB)

Input Signal Level : -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)

Input Impedance : 15 k ohms

Output Signal Level : -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)

Output Impedance : 1 k ohms

Input Signal Level : -15 dBu (Maximum: +3 dBu)

Input Impedance : 15 k ohms

Output Signal Level: 25 mW + 25 mW

Output Impedance : 10 ohms

Display

Graphic Color LCD, 320 x 240 dots, touch panel

Video Eects

Transition Cut, Mix (3 patterns), Wipe (250 patterns)

VIDEO FX

Composition Picture in Picture, Split, Quad, Luminance Key, Chroma Key

Others Output Fade, Freeze

Others

Power Supply AC adaptor

Current Draw 2.0 A

Dimensions

Weight excl. AC adaptor

Accessories AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Owner’s Manual

Strobe, Negative, Colorize, Findedge, Silhouette, Monochrome, Sepia, Emboss, Posterize, Color pass, Multi (11 types)

345 (W) x 203 (D) x 80 (H) mm 13-5/8 (W) x 8 (D) x 3-1/8 (H) inches

2.3 kg 5 lbs 2 oz

Dimensions

Unit: mm

80.4

66.6

202.7

345

50.2

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Index

A-CENTER ...................................... 29

ATTAC K ........................................ 36

Audio bus ..................................... 39

AUDIO FOLLOW ................................ 40

AUTO CHANNEL SCAN ......................... 25

AUTO OFF ..................................... 44

AUTO SCAN TIME .............................. 25

AUX bus ....................................... 39

AUX DELAY .................................... 38

AUX LEVEL ..................................... 39

AUX SEND ..................................... 39

Backing up .................................... 43

B-CENTER ...................................... 29

BCKGRD LEV-OVERLAY ......................... 17

BORDER ....................................... 28

BORDER COLOR ................................ 28

BRIGHTNESS ................................... 22

Bus ............................................ 39

BUS SELECT .................................... 39

Capturing ...................................... 41

Channel faders ................................. 35

Chroma key .................................... 31

CHROMA KEY COLOR ........................... 31

CHROMA KEY EDGE ............................ 31

COLOR ......................................... 22

COLOR BAR OUTPUT ........................... 21

Color space .................................... 21

COMP ......................................... 36

Compositing ..................... 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

[COMPOSITION] buttons .................... 27, 29

Composition patterns (Split) .................... 28

Composition Patterns (Split) .................... 28

Compressor .................................... 36

Computer

Backing up ................................. 43

Connection ................................ 16

Outputting ................................ 41

Restoring .................................. 43

Supported OS .............................. 16

CONTRAST ..................................... 22

Cut ............................................ 24

[CUT] button ................................... 24

DELAY ......................................... 38

Eects (audio) .............................. 36, 37

Eects (video) .................................. 33

ENHANCER .................................... 37

EQ .......................................... 36, 37

EQ HI ....................................... 36, 37

[EQ] knobs ..................................... 36

EQ LO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

EQ MID ..................................... 36, 37

Equalizer ................................... 36, 37

Factory-default state ........................... 44

FACTORY RESET ................................ 44

Fade-in ........................................ 26

Fade-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fader .......................................... 35

FLICK FILTER ................................... 22

Follow (audio follow) ........................... 40

Formats ................................ 19, 20, 22

[FREEZE] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Freezing ....................................... 26

FREQ ....................................... 36, 37

FX1, FX2 ....................................... 33

Gain ........................................... 34

[GAIN] knob ................................... 34

GATE .......................................... 36

HDCP .......................................... 23

HDCP icon ..................................... 23

HDCP indicator ................................ 23

[HDMI] knob ................................... 35

High-pass lter ................................. 36

HPF ............................................ 36

H. POSITION ................................ 22, 28

H. SIZE ...................................... 22, 28

HV. SIZE ........................................ 28

Indicator ............................ 20, 23, 26, 34

[IN + OUT] button .............................. 17

In/Out mode ................................... 17

[IN/OUT SETUP] button ......................... 20

[INPUT] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Input formats ............................... 19, 22

Input mode .................................... 17

Input sensitivity ................................ 34

Inset screen ................................. 27, 28

Interlinking (audio follow) ...................... 40

[INTERNAL MIC] knob .......................... 35

Internal microphones .......................... 35

[KEY] button ................................ 31, 32

KEY CHANNEL .............................. 30, 31

Key composition ............................ 30, 31

KEY icon .................................... 30, 32

[KEY LEVEL] ( [KEY LEVEL] (

) knob ........................ 31

) knob ........................ 32

LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................. 17

LCD PREVIEW ASPECT .......................... 17

Level meter .................................... 35

LEVEL METER DISPLAY ......................... 17

Lip-sync ....................................... 38

LOAD SETTING ................................. 42

LUMI KEY COLOR ............................... 30

LUMI KEY EDGE ................................ 30

Luminance key ................................. 30

MAIN bus ...................................... 39

[MAIN] fader ................................... 35

Main output video ............................. 21

MANUAL MODE ................................ 42

MASTER HIGH .................................. 37

MASTERING .................................... 37

MASTER LO .................................... 37

MASTER MID ................................... 37

MEMORY

Recalling ................................... 42

Saving ..................................... 42

[MENU] button ................................. 18

MENU DISPLAY LEVEL .......................... 18

Microphones .................................. 35

MIDI ........................................... 41

Mix ............................................ 24

MIX ............................................ 25

[MIX] button ................................... 24

Mode (monitor view mode) .................... 17

[MONITOR] buttons ............................ 17

MUTE .......................................... 38

MUTE CLEAR ................................... 38

Noise suppressor ............................... 37

NS ............................................. 37

NTSC format ................................... 45

NTSC/PAL ...................................... 45

OS (Supported OS) ............................. 16

OUTFADE BLACK LEVEL ..................... 21, 26

OUTFADE WHITE LEVEL ...................... 21, 26

OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS .......................... 21

[OUTPUT] button .............................. 17

OUTPUT COLOR ................................ 21

OUTPUT COLOR SPACE ......................... 21

OUTPUT CONTRAST ............................ 21

OUTPUT DVI-D/HDMI .......................... 21

Output fade ................................... 26

Output formats ............................. 19, 20

OUTPUT H. POSITION .......................... 21

OUTPUT H. SIZE ................................ 21

[OUTPUT] knob ................................ 26

Output mode .................................. 17

OUTPUT RESOLUTION .......................... 20

OUTPUT V. POSITION ........................... 21

OUTPUT V. SIZE ................................ 21

PAL format ..................................... 45

PAN ........................................... 34

PATTERN .................................... 28, 29

Patterns

Split composition .......................... 28

Transition eects ........................ 25, 52

Phantom power ................................ 15

[PHANTOM] switch ............................. 15

Picture-in-picture .............................. 27

PinP ........................................... 27

[PinP] button .................................. 27

POWER ON LOAD .............................. 42

PREVIOUS SELECT ........................... 28, 29

Q ........................................... 36, 37

QUAD ......................................... 29

[QUAD] button ................................. 29

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Index

RATIO .......................................... 36

RCS (VR-3EX RCS) ........................... 41, 43

Recording (capturing) .......................... 41

RELEASE ....................................... 36

Remote control ................................ 41

Reset .......................................... 44

RESOLUTION ................................... 22

Restoring ...................................... 43

REVERB ........................................ 37

[REVERB] knob ................................. 37

REV SEND ...................................... 37

SAVE SETTING ................................. 42

Sensitivity ..................................... 34

Settings

Factory reset ............................... 44

Input formats .............................. 22

Output formats ............................ 20

Recalling ................................... 42

Saving ..................................... 42

SHADOW ...................................... 28

SHADOW COLOR ............................... 28

SHARPNESS .................................... 22

SIG/PEAK indicator ............................. 34

SOFT EDGE .................................... 29

SOLO .......................................... 38

SOLO CLEAR ................................... 38

Sound position ................................ 34

SPLIT .......................................... 28

[SPLIT] button ................................. 29

Streaming ..................................... 41

Supported OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

THRESHOLD ................................... 36

TIME ........................................... 37

Timing (Lip-sync) .............................. 38

[TRANSITION] buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transition eects ............................ 24, 52

[TRANSITION] knob ............................ 24

Transition pattern ........................... 25, 52

TRIMMING ..................................... 28

TYPE ........................................... 37

USB DELAY ..................................... 38

[USB LEVEL] knob .............................. 35

[VALUE] knob .................................. 18

Video Capture for VR ........................... 41

Video formats .................................. 19

[VIDEO FX] knob ............................... 33

Video input indicator ........................... 20

[VIDEO SELECT ] buttons ....................... 24

View mode .................................... 17

Volume ..................................... 35, 39

V. POSITION ................................. 22, 28

VR-3EX RCS ................................. 41, 43

V. SIZE ...................................... 22, 28

Wipe .......................................... 24

WIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

[WIPE] button .................................. 24

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For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Ð Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Ð Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Ð Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Ð Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For Korea

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

VR-3EX AV-Mixer

Roland Systems Group U.S. 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U.S.A. (323) 890-3700

)

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Roland VR-3EX User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Check the Included Items

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel/Front Panel

Audio Section

Video Section

Rear Panel/Side Panel

Signal Flow

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Video Source/Output Equipment

Connecting Audio Source/Output Equipment

Using Phantom Power

Connecting a Computer Via USB

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Basic Operations

Switching the Monitor View Mode

Menu Operations

Supported Video Formats

Input Formats

Output Formats

Video Input/Output Settings

Assigning Video Sources to Video Channels

Setting the Video Output Format

Adjusting the Main Output Video

Changing the Video Output from the Video Output Connectors

Adjusting the Input Video on Video Channel 4

Inputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video

Video Operations

Switching the Video

Switching by Touching the Screen

Switching the Video Using Buttons

Switching Automatically

Applying a Fade to the Main Output Video (Output Fade)

Stopping (Freezing) the Main Output Video

Compositing the Video

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP)

Compositing Using Split (SPLIT)

Compositing Four Video Streams on a Single Screen (QUAD)

Compositing Using Luminance Key/ Chroma Key

Audio Operations

Adjusting the Volume Balance of Input Audio

Adjusting the Input Sensitivity

Adjusting the Sound Position (Pan)

Adjusting the Volume Balance

Adjusting the Volume Level of Main Output Audio

Adjusting the Volume Level of USB Output Audio

Aligning the Output Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync)

Using the AUX Bus

Interlinking Audio Output to Video Switching (Audio Follow)

Operations Using a Computer

Outputting Streaming-use Video/ Audio to a Computer

Recording Video on a Computer

Operating the VR-3EX by Remote Control

Other Features

Saving/Recalling Settings (Memory)

Backing Up/Restoring the VR-3EX’s Settings

Switching Between the NTSC and PAL Formats

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Menu List

Menu Screens

Setup Screens

Dimensions

Index