Roland VR-50HD User Manual

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NOTE

Use the latest version of the system program for the VR-50HD.

Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the VR-50HD.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

• Reference Manual

This explains all parameters of the VR-50HD. It also describes the settings to make when operating the unit by remote control.

Default setting of the system frame rate is 59.94 Hz. When you want to operate in the Frame Rate of 50 Hz, you can set it at the System screen.

To obtain the PDF manual

The latest information on the system program

1. Enter the following URL in your computer.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

2. Choose “VR-50HD” as the product name.

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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. 4). 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.

Never obstruct the ventilation holes

Doing so might impede safe operation.

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.

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 heat-generating 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

• Humid; 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

Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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

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-supply 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

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!

Avoid extended use at high volume

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Don’t 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.

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” sheet when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug 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.

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

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

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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 an AC adaptor, grasp it by the plug

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

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to re.

Manage cables for safety

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

CAUTION

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts RCA-BNC conversion plug (p. 15)

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.

Take care not to get burned

The area of SDI connectors on the rear panel may become hot, so take care to avoid burns.

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: +48 V DC, 5 mA Max

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

Do not force the unit’s powersupply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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” sheet.

Disconnect everything before moving the unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, turn it o and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 12).

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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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.

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn o the power on all your equipment before you make any connections.

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 device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device 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.

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.

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, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• 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.

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling USB ash drive. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.

• Do not remove the device while reading/ writing is in progress.

• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.

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.

• 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, V-Mixer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

• Windows is known ocially as: “Microsoft Windows operating system.”

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

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

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Top Panel/Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Video Mixer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Audio Mixer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preparations for Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using an External Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning the Power On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Connecting Video Source Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Making HDMI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Making SDI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Making RGB/Component Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Making Composite Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Assigning Video Sources to Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting Audio Source Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting an External Audio Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting Playback Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Assigning HDMI/SDI Audio to Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting Output Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting Video Output Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting Audio Output Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting a Computer for Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Making the Connection to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Outputting Streamed Video and Audio to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making the Settings for Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reconnecting with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Input Formats/Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Formats Inputtable Via the Dierent Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Inputting HDCP Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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

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

Switching the Video Using Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Applying a Fade to Final Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Compositing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

Compositing Using a Key (PinP/KEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Compositing a Still Image (STILL KEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Audio Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Channel Parameter Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the Audio Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Adjusting the Final Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Aligning the Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Linking Audio to Video Switching (Audio Follow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Applying Eects to Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Formatting USB Flash Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Using Still-image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Outputting a User Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Freezing the Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing the Screen Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Changing the Video Output Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Assigning an Output Bus to Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting the Signal of the AUX Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Capturing Video Being Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Saving/Recalling Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Saving Settings on a USB Flash Drive/Importing Settings from

a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Returning to the Factory-default Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . .41

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

About Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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 <Output>.

• 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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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel/Front Panel

1 2

15 16 17

8 9 10 11

12 13 14

Audio Mixer Section

No. Name Explanation Page

Here you connect a USB ash drive when importing still pictures or saving or loading settings.

USB MEMORY port

Monitor

[MENU] button

[EXIT] button

[ENTER] button

[VALUE] knob

* Open the sliding cover only when using this connector. When this is not in use, be sure to keep the sliding cover

closed to protect the connector inside.

This displays the inputs from the respective source devices and the output of the VR-50HD.

The monitor is a touch panel, and you can switch the video and make settings for Picture-in-Picture by touching the screen.

NOTE

Don’t touch the screen in two or more locations simultaneously; the locations cannot be detected correctly (the touch panel does not support multi-touch).

This displays the menu screen.

This returns the display to the previous screen. It also cancels changes made to setting values.

This conrms menu items and applies changes made to setting values.

This selects menu items and changes setting values.

Video Mixer Section

p. 34

p. 9

p. 13

PHONES jacks

These are for connecting headphones. You can use both at the same time. —

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Panel Descriptions

Video Mixer Section

This section is for making picture transitions and compositing video. You also use it to select transition eects and composition modes.

No. Name Explanation Page

[MONITOR] buttons

[VIDEO INPUT SELECT] buttons

[INPUT ASSIGN] button

[TRANSITION] buttons

[TIME] knob

[COMPOSITION SETUP] button

[COMPOSITION] buttons

[KEY LEVEL

]

You use the [MULTI-VIEW], [INPUT], [STILL], and [PGM] buttons to select the video displayed on the monitor.

For information on what is displayed, refer to “Monitor Display.”

You use these buttons to switch the video. p. 25

You use these buttons to select and assign video input connectors to each channel. p. 16

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

Pressing the [SETUP] button displays the menu screen for transition eects.

This adjusts the length of video transition time.

This displays the menu screen for video compositing.

You use the [PinP], [PinP/KEY], and [STILL KEY] buttons to output the composited video.

This adjusts the degree of extraction during key compositing using PinP/KEY. p. 28

knob

p. 9

p. 24

p. 26

[KEY LEVEL

HDCP indicator

[FREEZE/USER LOGO]

button

[OUTPUT FADE] button

]

This adjusts the degree of extraction when compositing a still picture using STILL KEY. p. 28

knob

This lights up, ashes, or goes dark depending on the settings for HDCP and on whether HDCP-compatible equipment is connected.

This lets you freeze the current output video or output a user logo.

Button lighted: The output video is switched to a frozen picture or user logo. Button dark: Normal video is output.

You use this when applying a fade-in or fade-out to the VR-50HD’s nal output. p. 25

Audio Mixer Section

This section is for mixing audio. You use its controls to adjust the input sensitivity, output levels, and other values for each channel.

No. Name Explanation Page

[USB AUDIO LEVEL] knob

SIG/PEAK indicator

[REVERB] knob

[PHONES] knob

Channel Strip

SIG/PEAK indicators

1–4

channel

[GAIN] knobs

[SETUP] buttons

SIG/PEAK indicators

5/6–

INPUT indicators

11/12

channel

FOLLOW indicators

[SETUP] buttons

Level meter

MAIN

[SETUP] button

Audio mixer

This adjusts the level of audio output via USB.

This lights up in red when the level of audio output via USB reaches the peak value.

This adjusts the amount of reverb applied to output. p. 33

This adjusts the output level of headphones connected to the PHONES jacks on the front panel.

These indicate the input levels of their respective channels.

Lighted in green: Input detected Lighted in red: Input at peak value

These adjust the gain (input sensitivity) for their respective channels.

These call up the channel parameter screen for their respective channels and display it on the monitor.

These indicate the input levels of their respective channels.

Lighted in green: Input detected Lighted in red: Input at peak value

These indicate the inputs assigned to channels 5/6–11/12.

VIDEO lighted: HDMI or SDI embedded audio LINE lighted: LINE 1–4 of the AUDIO IN jacks

When the Audio Follow feature is on and a channel has been selected for the video to follow, these light up in red. These ash in red during video transitions.

These call up the channel parameter screen for their respective channels and display it on the monitor. p. 29

This indicates the audio output level of the VR-50HD. If OVER lights up, distortion might occur. Adjust the output to a level where OVER does not light up.

These call up the channel parameter screen for their respective channels and display it on the monitor. p. 30

You use this to perform level adjustment and mixing for the audio inputs from the respective channels. You adjust the VR-50HD’s output level using the [MAIN] fader.

p. 23

p. 36

p. 21

—

p. 29

—

p. 32

p. 31

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34

No. Name Explanation Page

[POWER] switch

RS-232C connector

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT/

THRU connectors

AUDIO OUT

connectors/jacks

AUDIO IN connectors/

jacks

AC adaptor jack

External power

connector

USB STREAMING port

RGB/COMPONENT

OUT connectors

RGB/COMPONENT IN

connectors

COMPOSITE IN

connectors

HDMI OUT connectors

SDI OUT connectors

This turns the power to the VR-50HD on and o. p. 12

Here you connect a device used for remote control (such as a computer equipped with a functional RS-232C interface).

Here you connect a MIDI device used for remote control.

These connectors output the nal audio mix. You connect ampliers, speakers, and recording equipment (such as video recorders) to these.

These are the connectors for audio input. You connect microphones, external audio mixers, CD players, or other audio sources to these.

* The XLR connectors can supply phantom power (+48 V).

This is for connecting the included AC adaptor.

This is for connecting an external power source.

This is for connecting a computer that can then capture or streaming the audio/video. p. 20

Here you connect equipment (such as projectors) that is capable of analog RGB/component input. p. 19

Here you connect computers capable of analog RGB output.

Here you connect equipment (such as video cameras and DVD players) that is capable of composite output.

MULTI-VIEW: Here you connect a monitor for displaying a list of inputs and outputs.

PGM, AUX: Here you connect equipment such as monitors for displaying the results of video mixing.

Here you connect video decks or other recording equipment.

p. 43

p. 19

p. 17

p. 12

p. 15

p. 19

SDI IN connectors

HDMI IN connectors

Security slot (

Ground terminal

)

Here you connect equipment (such as video cameras or video decks) that is capable of SDI output.

p. 15

Here you connect equipment (such as video cameras) that is capable of HDMI output.

http://www.kensington.com/ —

Refer to “Ground terminal.” p. 14

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Monitor Display

You use the MONITOR [MULTI-VIEW]–[PGM] buttons to switch the displayed view.

MULTI-VIEW

This displays the various inputs and outputs of the VR-50HD.

The channel currently being output is displayed with a red border. You can change the output by touching the input screen.

INPUT

This displays a four-way split-screen view of channels 1–4 input from source devices at video 1 to 4.

You choose this when making video transitions using the touch panel.

Panel Descriptions

The channel currently being output is displayed with a red border. You can change the output by touching the input screen.

The selected input connector name and input format are displayed using icons.

STILL

This displays a full-screen view of still images.

PGM

This displays a full-screen view of the current video output.

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Panel Descriptions

PinP PinP/KEY

STILL KEY

SCALER

USER LOGO

SCALER

Composition Source

MASTERINGEQ

OUTPUT

FADE

LEVEL

MAIN

OUTPUT

FADE

LEVEL

AUX

TEST TONE

Signal Flow

Signal ow inside the VR-50HD is as shown in the gure below.

Video signals

USB Memory Still Memory

SDI

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

HDMI RGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE

SDI

HDMI RGB/COMPONENT COMPOSITE

SDI HDMI

Video 3

Video 2

STILL

Video 4

PGM PVW

MIXER OUTPUT

SCALER

Video 1

USER LOGO

Input Assign Input Select

MULTI-VIEW

AUX Bus Source

HDMI MULTI-VIEW

OSD LCD

AUX

MIXER OUTPUT

TRANSITION

Audio signals

CH 1–4

INPUT

CH 5/6 –11/12

+48V

PHANTOM

LINE

HDMI

SDI

SIG/PEAK

GAIN

INPUT

ASSIGN

EQHPF GATE COMP

SIG/PEAK METER

MUTE PAN

DELAY

MAIN DELAY

DELAY

AUX DELAY

SOLO

MUTE

DELAY

MAIN DELAY

DELAY

AUX DELAY

SOLO

LEVEL

AUX

SEND

LEVEL

AUX

SEND

METER

REVERB

SEND

REVERB

SEND

MONO

INPUT BUS

MAIN

REVERBL

LEVEL

REVERB

AUX L

SOLO

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Panel Descriptions

OUTPUT BUS

PinP PinP/KEY

SCALER

USER LOGO

STILL KEY

Composition Source

Freeze/

User Logo

PVW

MAIN

Output

Fade

AUX L

PGM

AUX

Output Bus

SDI OUT PGM

SDI OUT AUX

SDI PGM SDI AUX HDMI PGM HDMI AUX

RGB/COMPONENT PGM RGB/COMPONENT AUX USB STREAMING

(*) (*)

(*)

(*) (*) (*)

OUTPUT

(*) When HDCP is set to ON (p. 23),

no audio and video signals are output from these connectors.

METER

MAIN

OUTPUT

LEVEL

FADE

MASTERINGEQ

AUX

OUTPUT

LEVEL

FADE

TEST TONE

METER

HDMI OUT PGM

HDMI OUT AUX

PHONES LEVEL

MAIN OUT

AUX OUT

USB AUDIO

DELAY

USB AUDIO LEVEL

MULTI-VIEW

PHONES

(*)

SIG/PEAK

USB STREAMING

OUTPUT

(*) When HDCP is set to ON (p. 23),

no audio and video signals are output from these connectors.

(*)

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Preparations for Power-Up

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor as shown in the gure.

NOTE

First connect the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor connector on the VR-50HD, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Power cord

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

* The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC

outlet.

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 outlet

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.

Turning the power on

* 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.

* At powerup, the VR-50HD automatically recalls the settings

saved in Memory No. 1. Depending on the settings recalled, input sounds might be produced even if the volume levels (faders) have been lowered, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

1. Make sure all devices are turned o.

2. Turn on the power to the VR-50HD.

Using an External Power Source

The VR-50HD can use an external power source.

NOTE

• Use an external power source that can supply at least 90 W of current.

• Make sure that the wiring of the external power source you want to connect matches the external power connector on the VR-50HD. Connecting an external power source that has dierent wiring might cause malfunction.

• Be sure to use an external power source that has the voltage within DC 12 V–16 V. Using an external power source that has out of the voltage range may cause damage to the unit and the external power source.

Using the AC adaptor and an external power source at the same time is also possible. When doing so, the AC adaptor becomes the “main power supply” and the external power source becomes the “backup power supply.”

If either power source fails to supply sucient current, operation automatically switches to the other.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

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

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-50HD.

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-50HD.

Turning the power o

5. Turn o the power in this sequence: output devices g

source devices g the VR-50HD.

For information on the compatibility of external power sources, check this website.

http://www.roland.com/support/

When using an external power source, be sure to refer to the owner’s manual for the power source.

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Menu Operations

You use the [MENU] button and the [VALUE] knob, or the touch panel, to make various settings.

MEMO

For detailed information on menu items, refer to the “Reference Manual” (PDF) for the VR-50HD, which can be downloaded from the following Roland website.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

1. Display the menu screen.

Pressing the [MENU] button displays the menu screen.

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

• When the setting is an on/o value, every touch of the parameter switches the value on or o. Values that have been switched on are displayed in green.

• When the setting value is displayed by a button icon, touching the button selects the value.

• You can change a setting value rapidly by holding down the [ENTER] button and turning the [VALUE] knob.

• Holding down the [ENTER] button and pressing the [EXIT] button returns the currently selected parameter to its initial value. Continuing to hold down these buttons returns related parameters displayed on the same screen to their initial values.

2. Touch the screen to select the item whose setting you

want to make.

The parameter setting screen appears.

• When the parameters cannot be displayed on a single screen,

and appear at the bottom of the screen.

You can switch screens by touching or .

3. Touch the screen to select a parameter to set.

The selected parameter is displayed in red.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to return the original screen.

• Pressing the [MENU] button quits the menu screen.

If the MEMORY screen’s “Auto Store” setting (p. 39) is set to ON, the state in eect when you exit the menu screen is automatically saved on Memory No. 1.

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Connecting External Equipment

You connect external equipment as shown in this chapter. For information on specic connection methods, refer to the following pages.

Streaming

p. 20

Audio Output

p. 19

Audio Input

p. 17

Video Output

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type

connectors. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

AUDIO IN 1–4 connectors AUDIO OUT MAIN connectors

* Feedback could be produced depending on the location of

microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

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

3. Lowering volume levels.

p. 19

Ground terminal

Video Input

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” sheet.

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)

p. 15

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Connecting Video Source Equipment

NOTE

After making the connections, be sure to press the [INPUT ASSIGN] button and select the desired video input connectors for channels 1–4 (p. 16).

Connecting External Equipment

Making HDMI Connections

Connect video cameras and other devices provided with HDMI output to HDMI IN connectors 1–4.

MEMO

When connecting a device provided with DVI output, use a DVIHDMI conversion cable to make the connection to one of HDMI IN connectors 1–4.

Making SDI Connections

Making RGB/Component Connections

Connect computers provided with analog RGB output to the RGB/ COMPONENT IN connectors (channels 1 and 2 only).

For equipment provided with component output, make the connection using a conversion cable for component to mini D-Sub 15-pin type connectors.

Connect video cameras, video decks, and other SDI devices to SDI IN connectors 1–4.

The type of signal output from the source device (3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI) is detected automatically.

Making Composite Connections

Connect video cameras, DVD players, and other devices provided with composite output to the COMPOSITE IN connectors (channels 1 and 2 only).

* When connecting equipment that has an RCA phono type

output jack, use the included RCA-BNC conversion plug.

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Connecting External Equipment

Assigning Video Sources to Channels

You assign video connectors receiving input to channels 1–4.

1. Press the [INPUT ASSIGN] button.

The names of selectable video connectors are displayed over the video on channels 1–4.

2. Touch a connector name to assign the chosen video

connector to the channel.

3. Press the [EXIT] button or the [INPUT ASSIGN] button to

nish making settings.

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Connecting Audio Source Equipment

* Channels 1–4 are mono, and channels 5–12 operate as stereo pairs.

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Microphones

Connect microphones to AUDIO IN connectors 1–4.

MEMO

This unit supports phantom power. When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, carry out the procedure in “Using Phantom Power” (p. 18) to set +48 V to ON.

Connecting Playback Equipment

You connect audio output from equipment such as video decks and CD players to the AUDIO IN jacks.

Connecting an External Audio Mixer

When you have a large number of audio channels, such as when you’re recording a band performance, you make the connections to the AUDIO IN jacks via an external audio mixer.

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Connecting External Equipment

Using Phantom Power

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: +48 V DC, 5 mA Max)

• Phantom power is not supplied to channels 5/6–11/12.

1. Press the [SETUP] button for the channel that requires

phantom power, making the button light up.

The channel parameter screen appears.

Assigning HDMI/SDI Audio to Channels

Channels 1–4 are exclusively for analog input, but channels 5/6–11/12 can also be assigned to audio input via HDMI or SDI.

Use the following procedure to change assignments.

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

assignment you want to change, making the button light up.

The channel parameter screen appears.

2. Touch <+48 V> to set it to “ON.”

3. Press the [EXIT] button or the illuminated [SETUP] button

to nish making the settings.

2. Touch Input <VIDEO>.

Value Explanation

LINE Line input is selected.

VIDEO

* Audio channels 5/6–11/12 correspond respectively to video

inputs 1–4 at LINE 1–4.

* Channel 1 and channel 2 of audio embedded in the SDI or HDMI

input are input on the audio channels.

Depending on the input connector assigned to the channel, audio embedded in HDMI or SDI input is selected.

3. Press the [EXIT] button or the illuminated [SETUP] button

to nish making the settings.

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Connecting Output Equipment

You connect devices to the respective output connectors for video and audio.

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Video Output Equipment

Making RGB/Component connections

Connect projectors and other devices provided with analog input to the RGB/COMPONENT OUT connectors.

PGM

AUX

* You can use Video Output settings to select the output bus (p. 37).

The nal video signal processed by the VR-50HD itself is output.

A video signal allowing previewing the results up through video compositing is output.

Making an HDMI connection

You connect television monitors and other equipment provided with HDMI input to the respective HDMI OUT connectors.

The display uses a screen layout similar to that used on

MULTI-VIEW

PGM

AUX

* You can use Video Output settings to select the output bus (p. 37).

the built-in monitor when MULTI-VIEW has been selected.

Output resolution is always 1080p/60 Hz.

The nal video signal processed by the VR-50HD itself is output.

A video signal allowing previewing the results up through video compositing is output.

Making an SDI connection

You connect video decks (for recording) and other equipment provided with SDI input to the SDI OUT connectors.

PGM

AUX

The nal video signal processed by the VR-50HD itself is output.

A video signal allowing previewing the results up through video compositing is output.

Connecting Audio Output Equipment

You connect ampliers, speakers, and recording units to the AUDIO OUT connectors/jacks. The AUDIO OUT connectors/jacks include XLR and RCA phono type, and you can select the bus for the audio that is output from the respective connectors/jacks (p. 30).

* On the VR-50HD, the nominal output level is +4 dBu for the

XLR type connectors and -10 dBu for the RCA phono type jacks. Connect equipment that is suited to the corresponding connectors/jacks.

* You can use Video Output settings to select the output bus (p. 37).

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Connecting External Equipment

Connecting a Computer for Streaming

You can take the results of video or audio mixing and output them to a computer connected to the USB STREAMING port.

USB

Computer for streaming

Compatible operating systems

You can make connections to computers running the following operating systems.

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Mac OS X 10.7 or later

* Connection and operation of the VR-50HD with standard

computers running the operating systems described above have been veried, but connection and operation with all computers satisfying such conditions are 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.

InternetInternet

Making the Connection to a Computer

1. Turn on the power to the VR-50HD.

2. Start the computer.

3. Using a USB cable, connect a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on

the computer to the USB STREAMING port on the VR50HD.

* Making the connection using an extension cable or USB hub

might result in the computer failing to recognize the VR-50HD. We recommend using a direct connection between the VR-50HD and the computer.

* When making the connection using USB 3.0, use a USB 3.0 cable.

4. Wait for communication with the computer to be

established.

A short while after making the connection, communication with the computer starts, and the standard driver for the operating system is automatically installed. Installing a special driver is not necessary.

* The computer recognizes the VR-50HD as a USB video device or

USB audio device.

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Outputting Streamed Video and Audio to a Computer

NOTE

For the video and audio signals from the VR-50HD 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.

You can also use the [USB AUDIO LEVEL] knob on the top panel to

Making the Settings for Streaming

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

adjust the volume level of audio output via USB.

2. Touch System <USB Streaming>.

The USB Streaming screen appears.

Making the settings for video

3. Make the settings for the video to output.

Parameter Explanation

Resolution This selects the format of the output.

Frame Rate This selects the frame rate.

Video Bus

This species either the PGM bus or the AUX bus for the signals output via the USB Streaming port.

SIG/PEAK

indicator

To check the volume level of the USB audio being output, you can use the level meter displayed on the USB Streaming screen or the SIG/PEAK indicator on the top panel.

Aligning the Timing of Video and Audio (Lipsync)

This delays the audio sent to USB to correct for when video and audio in USB output are out of sync.

6. Use the computer for streaming to 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.

7. Touch <Delay>, then use the [VALUE] knob to change the

setting value.

Delay the audio until it is aligned with the video.

Checking the status of the USB connection

4. Use the Status item to check the status of the USB

connection.

Item Explanation

Connection

Dropped Frames

This indicates whether the connection is USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.

This is normally 0 (zero).

An increase in this value means that video transmission is not fast enough.

Lower the value for Resolution or for Frame Rate.

Making the settings for audio

5. Make the settings for the audio to output.

Parameter Explanation

Level

Audio Bus

This sets the volume level of the audio output via USB.

This species either the MAIN bus or the AUX bus for the signals output via the USB Streaming port.

8. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

Reconnecting with the Computer

If a USB connection with the computer for streaming fails to be established or if symptoms such as video corruption occur, use the procedure described below to make the USB connection again.

1. Display the USB Streaming screen.

2. Touch <Reset>.

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Input Formats/Output Formats

This describes the video signals and formats that can be input via the input connectors, and the procedures for setting the output format for the video signal.

Formats Inputtable Via the Dierent Connectors

You can input signals of dierent formats via INPUT 1–4 on the VR-50HD.

Signals of the formats shown below can be input via the respective INPUT 1–4 connectors. The input format is detected automatically.

* Composite and RGB/component signals can input only via

INPUT 1 and 2. SDI and HDMI signals can be input via INPUT 1–4.

480i (576i) 480p (576p)

720p 1080i

HDMI (1–4)

SDI (1–4)

COMPOSITE (1, 2) 480i (576i)

COMPONENT (1, 2)

RGB (1, 2)

1080p 1024 x 768/60 Hz

1280 x 720/60 Hz 1280 x 800/60 Hz

1280 x 1024/60 Hz 1400 x 1050/60 Hz

1920 x 1080/60 Hz

480i (576i) 720p

1080i 1080p

480i (576i) 480p (576p)

720p 1080i

1080p

1024 x 768/60 Hz 1280 x 720/60 Hz

1280 x 800/60 Hz 1280 x 1024/60 Hz

1400 x 1050/60 Hz 1920 x 1080/60 Hz

Setting the Output Format

Here you set the format of the signal output from the video output connectors (RGB/COMPONENT, HDMI, and SDI).

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch Video <Output>.

The Video Output screen appears.

NOTE

Settings of <Red>, <Green>, and <Blue> in the Color Correction are not applied on SDI outputs.

3. Touch <Format>.

The Video Format Select screen appears.

NOTE

Set the frame rate of the incoming signal to match the setting for Frame Rate at the System screen (refer to the “Reference Manual” (PDF)).

* To display the System screen, touch System <Setup> in the

menu screen (p. 13).

MEMO

The input format of SDI or HDMI audio is linear PCM, 24-bit/48kHz, 2-channel.

4. Touch the output format you want to set.

NOTE

When <1024 x 768>–<1920 x 1080> is selected, no signal is output from the SDI OUT connectors.

5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

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Inputting HDCP Signals

By default, support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) on the VR-50HD is set to OFF. This means that HDCP-applied signals, such as from Blu-ray Disc players, cannot be input.

When inputting signals to which HDCP is applied, follow the procedure shown below to change the setting.

* 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. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

3. Touch <HDCP> to set it to ON.

4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

When HDCP is set to ON, output from the connectors changes as follows.

Operation of the HDCP indicator

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

Lighted

Flashing

Dark HDCP is set to OFF.

HDCP is set to ON and an HDCP-compatible device is connected to an HDMI OUT connector.

HDCP is set to ON, but no HDCP-compatible device is connected to any HDMI OUT connector. Alternatively, no device that is connected is compatible with HDCP.

Checking equipment compatibility with HDCP

You can check the HDCP compatibility of source equipment. Compatibility is displayed as shown below on the INPUT screen.

RGB/COMPONENT

SDI

OFF

USB

HDMI

RGB/COMPONENT

SDI

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.

• Still images captured when HDCP is set to ON cannot be used when HDCP is o (p. 38).

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Video Operations

Switching the Video

NOTE

If a fade is applied to the nal output, the video is not output to a projector or other output device. For more information, refer to “Applying a Fade to Final Video Output” (p. 25).

Switching by Touching the Screen

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

light up.

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

Upon startup, the VR-50HD sets channel 1 as the default selected channel and channel 1 is displayed with a red border.

3. Use the TRANSITION [TIME] knob to set the duration of

the transition eect (from 0 to 4 seconds).

At a setting of 0.0, no transition eect is applied.

MEMO

Pressing the TRANSITION [SETUP] button displays the detailed setup screen.

Here you can set the wipe pattern and border color.

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

select a transition eect.

Pressing the [CUT] button performs an instantaneous switch with no transition eect applied.

If you want to apply a transition eect, press the [MIX] button or the [WIPE] button.

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

If you pressed the TRANSITION [MIX] or [WIPE] button in step 3, then the transition eect is applied.

During the transition time while switching from one channel to another channel, red borders are displayed around the screens for both channels.

CUT

No transition eect is applied.

MIX

The two pictures are blended together as the video is switched.

WIPE

The video is switched using a wipe.

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Video Operations

Switching the Video Using Buttons

You can also switch the video by pressing the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [1]–[4] buttons.

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

select a transition eect.

2. Use the TRANSITION [TIME] knob to set the duration of

the transition eect (from 0 to 4 seconds).

3. Press one of the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [1]–[4] buttons to

select the input channel you want to output from the VR-50HD.

Applying a Fade to Final Video Output

You can use the [OUTPUT FADE] button to apply a fade to the VR50HD’s nal output.

Applying a fade makes the output video gradually disappear (fadeout) or appear (fade-in).

• When “MIX” or “WIPE” is selected as the transition eect, you can use the TRANSITION [TIME] knob to adjust the length of time for which the fade-out or fade-in is applied.

• When “CUT” is selected as the transition eect, the output video appears or disappears instantaneously.

Applying a Fade-out

Pressing the [OUTPUT FADE] button starts a fade-out.

The button indicator ashes while the fade is in progress.

When the fade-out has been completed, the indicator stops ashing and stays lighted.

During the transition time while switching from one channel to another channel, the indicators on both channels ash.

After the transition is completed, the indicators stop ashing and the indicator for the selected channel stays lit.

MEMO

You can assign a still image saved on a USB ash drive to the INPUT SELECT [STILL] button. Refer to “Using Still-image Files” (p. 35).

Applying a Fade-in

Pressing the [OUTPUT FADE] button a second time starts a fade-in.

When the fade-in has been completed, the indicator goes dark.

MEMO

You can specify either white or black as the fade color. At the menu screen (p. 13), touch System <Setup> to display the System screen, then make the setting for Output Fade.

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Video Operations

Compositing Video

Three video-composition modes are available.

* If you’re using STILL KEY, then it’s necessary beforehand to use the procedure on p. 35 to assign a still image to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL]

button.

Mode Explanation

PinP This displays an inset screen against a background (Picture-in-Picture).

PinP/KEY This lets you use picture-in-picture simultaneously with key compositing.

STILL KEY This lets you take a still image assigned to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button and superimpose it on background video.

Basic Operation

1. Touch the screen or press one of the INPUT SELECT [1]–[4]

buttons to select the channel of the video to use for the background.

2. Press the [COMPOSITION SETUP] button to display the

COMPOSITION setting screen.

3. Touch Edit <PinP>, <PinP KEY>, or <STILL KEY> to choose

the video-composition method.

4. Touch <Source>.

The Source screen appears.

When <ANALOG/HDMI 1> or <ANALOG/HDMI 2> is selected

The same connectors as the ones specied by the Input Assign settings (p. 16) are selected from the input connectors displayed in the lower row. For example, if HDMI has been selected for INPUT 1 at Input Assign, HDMI is selected at the Source screen as well.

NOTE

PinP and PinP KEY share the input connector selected using <ANALOG/HDMI 1> or <ANALOG/HDMI 2>.

Even when <Composite> has been selected for PinP, selecting <HDMI> for PinP KEY changes PinP to <HDMI> as well.

6. Press the [COMPOSITION SETUP] button to nish making

the settings.

7. Composite the video.

• “Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP)” (p. 27)

• “Compositing Using a Key (PinP/KEY)” (p. 27)

• “Compositing a Still Image (STILL KEY)” (p. 28)

MEMO

• You can see an on-screen preview of composition by going to the COMPOSITION setting screen, and at Preview, touching <PinP>, <PinP KEY>, or <STILL KEY>, making it light up in green.

• Going to the COMPOSITION setting screen and touching <Layer> lets you specify the order of superimposed layers to be composited. Also, touching <Detail> displays a screen for making more-detailed settings for video composition.

8. Press one of the COMPOSITION [PinP]–[STILL KEY] buttons

to output the composited results.

Pressing a button outputs the video at the inset screen and the foreground.

The button’s indicator lights up while output is in progress. Pressing it a second time makes it go dark, and the inset screen and foreground video disappear.

5. Touch a selection from <SDI 1>–<HDMI 4> to select the

connector where the video to composite is input.

MEMO

The length of the transition-eect interval that has been set using the TRANSITION [TIME] knob is applied as the length of the fade time when the inset screen and foreground video appears and disappears.

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Video Operations

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP)

This displays an inset screen against a background.

PinP

Inset screen

Background

Compositing Using a Key (PinP/KEY)

You can perform compositing such as “chroma key” and “luminance key” that superimposes video in which a specied color is transparent onto a background video.

You can also use picture-in-picture simultaneously with key compositing.

Example:

You can superimpose and composite video in which blue or green in the background is made transparent.

Blue (Green)

Chroma Blue (Green)

Changing the position of the inset screen

1. Touch the inset screen and drag with your nger.

The location of the inset screen moves.

Changing the size of the inset screen

1. Turn the [VALUE] knob.

Turn clockwise to enlarge or counterclockwise to reduce.

MEMO

Going to the COMPOSITION setting screen and touching <Detail> displays a screen for adding borders, scaling the picture-in-picture video, and making other more-detailed settings.

For details, refer to the “Reference Manual” (PDF).

1. Press the [COMPOSITION SETUP] button to display the

COMPOSITION setting screen.

2. Touch <Detail>, then touch < > or < > to switch to

the screen where “KEY” is displayed.

3. Touch one of the selections from Type <Lumi White>–

<Chroma Green> to choose the color to make transparent in the video.

Value Explanation

Lumi White

Lumi Black

Chroma Blue

Chroma Green

This uses a brightness threshold to make white transparent when compositing.

This uses a brightness threshold to make black transparent when compositing.

This uses a color threshold to make blue transparent when compositing.

This uses a color threshold to make green transparent when compositing.

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Video Operations

4. Touch <Level>, then use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the

range of color to make transparent.

* Setting Hue, Saturation, and Gain to 0 can make adjustment

easier.

5. Touch <Gain>, then use the [VALUE] knob to set the range

of color to make translucent.

Level

The range of color made transparent when compositing

Gain

The range of color varying from transparent to opaque when compositing

When Type is Chroma Blue or Chroma Green

You can ne-tune the Hue and Saturation settings.

Parameter Explanation

Hue

Saturation

Saturation Width

Fine This adjusts the center position for hue.

Width This adjusts the hue width (range).

Fine This adjusts the center position for saturation.

Width This adjusts the saturation width (range).

Hue Fine

MEMO

• Going to the COMPOSITION setting screen and touching <Detail> displays a screen for changing the key color and making other more-detailed settings.

• When you want to make settings for picture-in-picture, go to the COMPOSITION setting screen, and at Edit, select <PinP>.

Compositing a Still Image (STILL KEY)

You can take a still image (logo or text) assigned to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button and superimpose it on a background video.

Example:

You can superimpose and composite a still image in which white or black in the background is made transparent.

Still image

Black

(White)

Lumi White (Black)

Hue Width

Saturation Fine

Adjusting the amount of keying

1. Turn the [KEY LEVEL

keying (extraction).

Turning the knob all the way counterclockwise results in no keying at all, and the background is not revealed.

Turning the knob clockwise all the way results in complete keying, and the foreground picture cannot be seen. Turn to the position where the amount of keying is just right.

] knob to adjust the amount of

1. Press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button.

2. The procedures are the same as in “Compositing Using a

Key” (p. 27).

Adjusting the amount of keying

1. Turn the [KEY LEVEL

keying.

Turning the knob all the way counterclockwise results in no keying at all, and the background is not revealed.

Turning the knob clockwise all the way results in complete keying, and the logo or text cannot be seen.

Turn to the position where the amount of keying is just right.

] knob to adjust the amount of

* Turning this knob also changes the value of the Key Level

setting at the PinP/KEY setting screen.

* Turning this knob also changes the value of the Key Level

setting at the STILL KEY setting screen.

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Audio Operations

Channel Parameter Screen

Pressing the [SETUP] button for a channel displays the channel parameter screen.

The information displayed on the screen diers for channels 1 to 4, channels 5/6 to 11/12, and MASTER (output).

Procedure

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

you want to make.

The channel parameter screen appears.

2. Touch the screen to select a parameter.

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

• When the setting is an on/o value, every touch of the parameter switches the value on or o.

4. Press the [EXIT] button or the illuminated [SETUP] button

to nish making the settings.

NOTE

The value of a parameter is updated by the last-performed operation among those described below.

• Operations at the channel parameter screen

• Operations using knobs and faders on the top panel

• Remote operation by an external device

• Loading settings saved in the unit’s memory (p. 39)

Channels 1–4

Parameter Explanation

+48 V

Solo

Mute This mutes the audio on the selected channel.

Gain

HPF This switches the high-pass lter (75 Hz) on and o.

Level

Delay

AUX Send This adjusts the level sent to the AUX bus.

AUX Delay

Reverb Send This sets the amount of reverb applied.

Pan This adjusts the left-right balance of input.

Equalizer

ON/OFF This switches the equalizer on and o.

High, Mid, Low

Edit This displays an advanced setting screen.

Gate

ON/OFF This switches the gate feature on and o.

Threshold

Edit This displays an advanced setting screen.

Compressor

ON/OFF This switches the compressor on and o.

Threshold

Edit This displays an advanced setting screen.

You set this to ON when using a microphone that requires phantom power.

When listening to audio through headphones, you can hear just the channels for which this value is set to ON.

This adjusts the input gain. You can also use the [GAIN] knobs on the top panel to adjust this.

This adjusts the level sent to the MAIN bus. You can also use the channel faders on the top panel to adjust this.

This adjusts the amount of delay for correcting audio that is out of sync with the video (lip-sync).

This adjusts the amount of delay for correcting audio and video sent to the AUX bus that are out of sync (lip-sync).

These set the gain for the corresponding frequency bands.

This sets the sensitivity at which the gate starts to be applied.

This sets the sensitivity at which the compressor starts to be applied.

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Audio Operations

Channels 5/6–11/12

Parameter Explanation

Follow This switches the Audio Follow function on or o.

Solo

Mute This mutes the audio on the selected channel.

Input

Level

Delay

AUX Send This adjusts the level sent to the AUX bus.

AUX Delay

Reverb Send This sets the amount of reverb applied.

Mono

Equalizer

ON/OFF This switches the equalizer on and o.

High, Mid, Low

Edit This displays an advanced setting screen.

When listening to audio through headphones, you can hear just the channels for which this value is set to ON.

This selects the channel’s audio input source.

LINE:

Analog audio incoming via the LINE jacks on the rear panel is input.

VIDEO:

Audio embedded in video is input. VIDEO is enabled when SDI or HDMI has been selected for Input Assign.

This adjusts the level sent to the MAIN bus. You can also use the channel faders on the top panel to adjust this.

This adjusts the amount of delay for correcting audio that is out of sync with the video (lip-sync).

This adjusts the amount of delay for correcting audio and video sent to the AUX bus that are out of sync.

This sends the left-channel audio to the left and right channels; the right-channel audio is no longer heard.

These set the gain for the corresponding frequency bands.

MAIN (Output)

Parameter Explanation

MAIN Level

AUX Level This adjusts the output level of the AUX bus.

Output Bus

This adjusts the output level of the MAIN bus. You can also use the [MAIN] fader on the top panel to adjust this.

This selects whether the signals of the PGM bus or the signals of the AUX bus are output via the various output connectors.

You select from among SDI PGM–HDMI AUX when audio input from HDMI or SDI has been assigned to channels 5/6–11/12.

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Audio Operations

Adjusting the Audio Balance

NOTE

The [MAIN] fader adjusts the output level of the MAIN bus only. The output level of the AUX bus can be adjusted independently (p. 30).

1. Adjust the channel parameters (p. 29).

Adjust the sensitivity (GAIN), stereo position (PAN), and tone (EQ) for each respective input.

2. Lower the faders all the way.

Move the faders for channels 1–4 and channels 5/6–11/12 all the way down.

Adjusting the Final Audio Output

You can use the [MAIN] fader to adjust the volume level of the nal output. Operate the fader while watching the level meter.

1. See the level meter to check the volume level of the nal

output.

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.

Excessive

Suitable

Insucient

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

A suitable level is where -18 to -6 light up at maximum input.

3. Raise the volume level of each channel.

Gradually raise the faders for all channels that have input.

Leave lowered the faders for channels that have no input.

4. Adjust the volume balance for each channel.

Leave the fader untouched for a channel you want to make prominent—for example, the microphone used by a presenter— and lower the faders for the other channels.

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

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Audio Operations

Aligning the 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.

To correct this deviation, you delay the audio to align it with the video.

1. Input the audio and video from a DVD player 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 channel carrying the

audio input.

The channel parameter screen appears.

Linking Audio to Video Switching (Audio Follow)

You can link audio and a video switch so that the audio is played when the video-switch operation is performed.

This function is called “Audio Follow.”

When a video channel where Audio Follow is on is switched, the output volume level of the target audio channel (e.g., when the video is on channel 1, the audio is on channels 5/6) automatically changes in keeping with the transition eect in the video.

* On video channels where Audio Follow is o, audio is output

according to the position of the fader.

NOTE

When this function has been switched on, the positions of the faders do not change automatically. Only the switching of output and muting changes automatically.

1. Operate the faders for channels 5/6–11/12 to adjust the

volume to the level you want to output.

5. Touch <Delay>, then use the [VALUE] knob to change the

setting value.

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. On the VR-50HD by itself, video processing requires about two frames of time. (This varies according to the input and output formats.)

• To align the timing of audio and video on the AUX bus, touch <AUX Delay> and change the setting value.

6. Press the [EXIT] button or the illuminated [SETUP] button

to nish making the settings.

2. Press the [SETUP] button for the channel where you want

to use the Audio Follow function.

The channel parameter screen appears.

3. Touch <Follow> to set it to ON.

The FOLLOW indicator for the target channels lights up in green.

4. Switch the video channels.

When a video channel where Audio Follow is on is switched, the output volume level of the target audio channel automatically changes in keeping with the transition eect in the video.

The output at this time is at the volume level you set in step 1. Also, the FOLLOW indicator for the channel carrying the audio output lights up in red.

MEMO

Audio cross-fade is applied for the length of time set using the TRANSITION [TIME] knob for transition eects.

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Audio Operations

Applying Eects to Audio

On the VR-50HD, you can apply eects (Reverb, Equalizer, and Mastering) to audio output.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch Audio <Reverb/Mastering>.

The Reverb/Mastering screen appears.

3. Touch the eect you want to use, setting it to ON.

4. Touch the parameter, then use the [VALUE] knob to

change the setting value.

5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

Mastering

This adjusts the dynamic range and tone quality.

Parameter Explanation

Mastering ON/OFF This switches mastering on and o.

High This suppresses high-frequency distortion.

Mid This suppresses middle-frequency distortion.

Low This suppresses Low-frequency distortion.

Enhancer

This adjusts the degree of application of the noise suppressor.

This adjusts the degree of application of the enhancer.

Reverb

This adds lingering reverberations to the sound.

Parameter Explanation

Reverb ON/OFF This switches reverb on and o.

Level This sets the amount of reverb applied.

Time This sets the duration of the reverb.

Type This selects the type of reverb (Room or Hall).

You can also use the [REVERB] knob on the top panel to adjust the Level setting.

Equalizer

This adjusts the low-frequency, middle-frequency, and highfrequency volume levels.

Parameter Explanation

Equalizer ON/OFF This switches the equalizer on and o.

High

Mid

Low

Edit This displays an advanced setting screen.

This adjusts the volume level of the highfrequency.

This adjusts the volume level of the middlefrequency.

This adjusts the volume level of the lowfrequency.

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Other Functions

Formatting USB Flash Drives

To use a USB ash drive, it must rst be formatted on the VR-50HD.

NOTE

• USB ash drives not formatted using the VR-50HD are not recognized.

• Performing formatting causes all data already saved on the USB ash drive to be lost. Before you carry out formatting, be sure to check whether the USB ash drive holds any data you want to keep.

Connecting

Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in—until it is rmly in place.

Formatting

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Memory>.

The Memory screen appears.

3. Touch USB Memory <Format>.

A conrmation prompt appears.

* Never turn o the power or disconnect the USB ash drives

while the screen indicates “Processing.”

NOTE

It may take for a while before you can operate les on a USB ash drive after you connect the USB ash drive to the VR-50HD.

4. To perform formatting, press the [ENTER] button.

To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

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Using Still-image Files

On the VR-50HD, you can assign a still image to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button and work with it in the same way as video.

You import the still-image le from a USB ash drive that you connect to the VR-50HD.

Format and resolution of the still images

Save still-image data in the root directory of a USB ash drive, using the format and resolution described below.

Data in other formats or sizes cannot be imported.

Other Functions

6. Touch <Load>.

The File Select screen appears.

Format Bitmap (.bmp), 24 bits/pixel, uncompressed

Resolution Maximum 1,920 x 1,280

NOTE

Still images cannot be scaled. Before you import the image, make sure it is already at the proper resolution for the nal format.

Importing still images

You import a still image saved on a USB ash drive into the VR50HD and assign it to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button.

NOTE

• Still images are deleted when the VR-50HD’s power is turned o.

• Turning on the power while a USB ash drive containing a still image is inserted causes the still-image le imported before the power was turned o to be automatically imported from the USB ash drive.

1. Save the still-image le in the root directory of the USB

ash drive.

Use a le name containing no more than eight single-byte alphanumeric characters, and be sure to add the “.bmp” le extension.

2. Connect the USB ash drive containing the saved still-

image le to the USB MEMORY port.

7. To select the still-image le to import, touch the name of

the le.

The display changes to green.

8. To import, press the [ENTER] button.

To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Outputting a still image

1. At the menu screen, Touch Video <Still>.

The Video Input Still screen appears.

2. Touch <Still> to display the Still Select screen, then select

the still image you want to output.

3. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

4. Touch System <Still Load/Delete>.

The Still Load/Delete screen appears.

5. Touch <1>–<4> to select the destination for saving the

still image.

3. Touch the name of the le, then press the VIDEO INPUT

SELECT [STILL] button, making the button’s indicator light up.

The still image is output.

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Other Functions

Outputting a User Logo

You can make the setting so that pressing the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button stops video output and outputs a still image you want to display. This is useful when you want to output a user logo (such as company or product logo).

You import the user logo from a USB ash drive that you connect to the unit.

1. First, use the procedure in “Importing still images” (p. 35) to

import a le containing the user logo.

2. At the menu screen, touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

3. Touch < > or < > to change to the screen where

“Freeze/User Logo” is displayed.

Freezing the Output Screen

You can make the setting so that pressing the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button freezes the output screen.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

3. Touch < > or < > to change to the screen where

“Freeze/User Logo” is displayed.

4. Touch Mode <Freeze>.

5. Press the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button, making it light up.

This freezes the video output.

4. Touch Mode <User Logo>.

5. Touch <Still> to display the Still Select screen, then select

the le containing the user logo.

6. Press the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button, making it light up.

Video output stops and the user logo is output.

Pressing the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button once more (making the button go dark) returns the unit from the frozen state to video output.

Pressing the [FREEZE/USER LOGO] button once more (making the button go dark) returns the unit from user-logo output to video output.

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Other Functions

Changing the Screen Labels

By default, labels like the one shown below are displayed at the bottom of the screen for each channel.

Example: When the MONITOR [MULTI-VIEW] button is lighted

You can use the following procedure to change each channel’s label to a text string you choose (up to 8 characters).

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

Changing the Video Output Bus

This species what video signals are output from the respective video output connectors.

Assigning an Output Bus to Video Connectors

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch Video <Output>.

The Video Output screen appears.

3. Touch < > or < > to change to the screen where

“Output Bus” is displayed.

3. Touch < > or < > to switch the screen, then touch

<Label>.

The Label screen appears.

4. Touch the label you want to change to display the input

screen, then enter the characters.

4. Select the output bus to assign to the respective output

connectors by touching one of the buttons from <PGM>– <AUX>.

Value Explanation

PGM

PVW

AUX

The PGM bus is assigned.

This is the nal video signal processed by the VR-50HD itself.

The PVW bus is assigned.

This is a video signal allowing previewing of the results up through video compositing.

The AUX bus is assigned.

This is the video signal selected using AUX Bus Source.

5. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

Touch < > or < > to move the cursor, and use the [VALUE] knob to select characters.

Insert Insert a space at the cursor position.

Delete Delete the character at the cursor position.

5. When you’ve nished entering the text, press the [ENTER]

button to apply it.

Pressing the [EXIT] button cancels text entry.

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Other Functions

Selecting the Signal of the AUX Bus

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch Video <Output>.

The Video Output screen appears.

3. Touch AUX Bus Source <Input 1>–<Mixer Output> to select

the signal.

Value Explanation

Input 1–4 Video signals input via video inputs 1–4

Mixer Output Video signal with transition eects applied

4. Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

Capturing Video Being Output

You can capture images from video as it is being output.

You can take captured video images and use them as still images for user logos or in luminance-key processing.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

3. Touch < > or < > to change to the screen where

“Output Capture” is displayed.

4. Touch Output Capture <Still>.

The Still Select screen appears.

5. Touch the destination for saving the captured video

image.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to go back one screen.

7. Move to the video image you want to capture and touch

<Execute>.

The video image is captured.

NOTE

• Sending the captured image might take some time.

• Still images on the Still Select screen which have an HDCP icon next to the le names are video images captured while HDCP is set to ON. They cannot be used when HDCP is set to OFF.

• Captured video images cannot be saved on a USB ash drive or other external media.

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Other Functions

Saving/Recalling Settings

You can take the current settings, including the panel state, audio settings, and video settings, and save them in the unit’s internal memory as a single set, then call them up for use when needed.

Saving settings

* Still images are not saved.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Memory>.

The Memory screen appears.

Recalling settings

* The settings at Memory No. 1 are called up automatically at

power-up.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Memory>.

The Memory screen appears.

3. Touch <Recall>, making it light up in green.

4. Touch the memory number (<1>–<8>) whose settings you

want to call up.

The settings are recalled.

3. Touch <Store>, making it light up in red.

4. Touch the memory number (<1>–<8>) where you want to

save the settings.

The settings are saved.

MEMO

• When Auto Store is set to ON, the settings are automatically saved at Memory No. 1 when you change the menu.

• Some parameters selected using System <Setup> (such as HDCP and Frame Rate) are not saved at separate memory numbers. Only a single set is saved in the unit. For details, refer to Reference Manual (PDF). After parameters have been set, they are automatically saved when you change the menu screen.

• A memory number for which the Memory No. text is displayed in black has never had values saved to it. Recalling such a memory number calls up default values.

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 (p. 42).

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Other Functions

Saving Settings on a USB Flash Drive/ Importing Settings from a USB Flash Drive

You can group together the settings saved at Memory No. 1–8 and the system settings, and save them on a USB ash drive as a single le.

You can also import such a le saved on a USB ash drive into the VR-50HD.

Saving settings

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Memory>.

The Memory screen appears.

Importing settings

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Memory>.

3. Touch USB Memory <Load>.

The File Select screen appears.

4. Touch the le you want to import.

5. To import the le, press the [ENTER] button.

To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

3. Touch USB Memory <Save As>.

To overwrite an existing le, touch <Save>.

The Save As screen appears.

4. Enter the le name.

Touch < > or < > to move the cursor, and use the [VALUE] knob to select characters.

Insert Insert a space at the cursor position.

Delete Delete the character at the cursor position.

5. To carry out the saving le, press the [ENTER] button.

To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

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Returning to the Factory-default Settings (Factory Reset)

You can return the settings on the VR-50HD to their factory-default values.

This is called a “factory reset.”

NOTE

Performing a factory reset causes all user data saved in the unit to be lost. Before you perform this operation, check whether there is any data you want to keep.

1. Display the menu screen (p. 13).

2. Touch System <Setup>.

The System screen appears.

3. Touch < > or < > to change to the screen where

“Factory Reset” is displayed.

Other Functions

4. Touch <Factory Reset>.

A conrmation prompt appears.

5. To carry out the factory reset, press the [ENTER] button.

To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

NOTE

• Be very sure never to turn o the power while “Processing.” is displayed.

• Default setting of the system frame rate is 59.94 Hz. When you want to operate in the Frame Rate of 50 Hz, you can set it at the System screen (refer to the “Reference Manual” (PDF)).

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Items to check Action Page

(When input or output HDMI, RGB/COMPONENT)

Use the menus to change the settings for the following parameters. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

Colors are incorrect

No picture is output

No connection can be made using USB 3.0, or the picture is jerky

A USB ash drive cannot be read

Composite and RGB cannot be selected as the Source setting for PinP or PinP/KEY

No audio is output HDCP is set to ON.

The screen freezes momentarily during mode switching in video compositing

Recalling settings (Memory) results in screen corruption

HDMI output shown on a display has its periphery cut o

The unit gets extraordinary hot

The color space of the video being input or output does not match the color space for the processing being done by the unit.

HDCP is set to ON.

A monitor that supports HDCP is not being used. Check whether a monitor that supports HDCP is being used. —

The computer’s driver for USB port is not up to date. Install the updated driver. —

The connection is using an extension cable or USB hub. Connect the VR-50HD and the computer directly. p. 20

At the USB Streaming screen, parameters are not set correctly.

The device was not formatted on the VR-50HD. Format the device on the VR-50HD. p. 34

A non-Roland USB ash drive was used.

Selecting a dierent connector than the connector Specied by Input Assign was attempted.

Because the buses needed for switching the video being composited are insucient, this problem occurs when AUX Bus Source is set to a value from Video 1–Video 4 and PinP or PinP/KEY is used, and the mode is switched while a WIPE operation is in progress.

When values related to the video being input and output change, video corruption can occur when the values are set.

The display settings are not compatible.

The HDMI output signal is not compatible.

Voltage of the external power source you are using is not within DC 12 V–16 V.

The cooling fan malfunction.

• Set Video Input Color Space.

• For Video Input, set Color Correction to its default value.

• For Video Output, set Color Correction to its default value.

Depending on the equipment, the color-space setting may change with the selection of DVI or HDMI or the format selection. In such cases, changing the color space on the input and output equipment might correct the problem.

When HDCP is set to ON, no video other than HDMI is output. Also, no output is made via the USB STREAMING connector.

Touch <Reset> in the USB Streaming screen.

Lower the settings for Resolution and Frame Rate so that the Dropped Frames value reaches “0.”

Operation of non-Roland USB ash drives cannot be assured.

Also, operation has been tested for commonly available USB ash drives, but operation with all USB ash drives is not assured. Depending on the manufacturer and type of the USB ash drive, correct operation may not be possible.

ANALOG/HDMI 1 is dependent on the Input Assign setting for channel 1, and ANALOG/HDMI 2 is dependent on the setting for channel 2.

Using Input Assign to select SDI makes it possible to choose Composite or RGB.

When HDCP is set to ON, output can be made only to HDCP-compatible HDMI equipment.

If you are using audio only, use a separate HDCP-compatible device capable of de-embedding HDMI audio.

This is not a malfunction.

When you want smooth switching between memory sets before and after call-up, set the values for the video output to PGM to the same settings in both memory sets.

In the case of HDMI signals, automatic overscan occurs on some displays. Change the display’s settings.

Using the menus, go to Video Output and select DVI-D as the setting for Signal Type. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

Stop using the external power source and use the included AC adaptor.

Immediately stop using the unit, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ”Information” sheet.

p. 23

p. 21

p. 26

p. 23

p. 13

p. 12

—

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About Remote Control

The VR-50HD can be operated remotely from an external RS-232C or MIDI device.

For more information about remote control, download the “Reference Manual” (PDF) from the following Roland website.

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/

Appendix

About MIDI VISUAL CONTROL

The VR-50HD can be operated remotely from a device that supports 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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Appendix

Main Specications

Roland VR-50HD: MULTI-FORMAT AV MIXER

Processing

4: 4: 4 (RGB), 10-bit (Internal processing)

4: 2: 2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit

Video

3G/HD/SD-SDI

Input Connectors

Output Connectors

Input/Output Level and Impedance

HDMI (DVI-D)

Analog RGB/HD-Component Mini D-sub 15-pin type x 2 (INPUT 1–2)

Analog Video (SD)

3G/HD/SD-SDI

HDMI (DVI-D)

Analog RGB/HD-Component Mini D-sub 15-pin type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)

Composite 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω

Analog RGB 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω (H, V: 5 VTTL)

Analog HD 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (Sync-Signal: Bi-Level/Tri-Level)

Supported Video Formats

SDI

HDMI (*1)

HDMI (MULTI-VIEW Output) (*1) 1080/60p

Component (*1) 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

RGB (*1) 1024 x 768/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60 Hz, 1280 x 800/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60 Hz (*2), 1400 x 1050/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz

Composite

USB-VIDEO 480/29.97p, 576/25p, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

Still Image

*1: Conforms to CEA-861-E or VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.

*2: Output refresh rate is 75 Hz when frame rate is set to 50 Hz.

* The output format of HDMI and RGB/Component is always the same. When a Video format is selected, component signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.

When a RGB format is selected, RGB signal is output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector.

* The video signal frame rate must match with the unit’s frame rate setting.

480/59.94i, 576/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p

* Conforms to SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.601-5.

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, 1024 x 768/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 720/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 800/60 Hz (*2), 1280 x 1024/60 Hz (*2), 1400 x 1050/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz

NTSC, PAL

* Conforms to ITU-R BT.601-5.

Windows Bitmap File (.bmp)

* Maximum 1900 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit per pixel, uncompressed.

Eects

Transition Mix, Cut, Wipe (9 patterns)

Composition PinP, Chrominance Key, Luminance Key

Others Output Fade, Output Freeze, User Logo

BNC type x 4 (INPUT 1–4)

* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C.

Type A (19 pin) x 4 (INPUT 1–4)

* HDCP Supported.

Composite (BNC type) x 2 (INPUT 1–2)

* INPUT 1–2: Select SDI, HDMI or Analog RGB, Composite using menu per channel.

BNC type x 2 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT)

* Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M, 259M-C

Type A (19 pin) x 3 (PGM OUT, AUX OUT, MULTI VIEW)

* HDCP Supported.

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Audio

AUDIO IN (1 to 4) jacks (XLR/TRS combo type)

* XLR type: 1 GND, 2 HOT, 3 COLD

Input Connectors

Output Connectors

Input Level and Impedance

Output Level and Impedance

* Phantom Power: DC 48 V (unloaded maximum), 5 mA (maximum load) (Current value per channel).

AUDIO IN (5 to 8) jacks (RCA phono type)

AUDIO IN (9 to 12) jacks (TRS Type)

AUDIO OUT L, R jacks (XLR-3-32 type)

* XLR type: 1 GND, 2 HOT, 3 COLD

AUDIO OUT L, R jacks (RCA phono type)

PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type) (headphones)

PHONES jack (Stereo miniature type) (headphones)

XLR/TRS -68 to +4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu, 4 kΩ)

RCA phono -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu, 11 kΩ)

TRS +4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu, 98 kΩ)

XLR +4 dBu (Maximum: +22 dBu, 600 Ω)

RCA phono -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu, 1 kΩ)

Headphones 25 mW + 25 mW, 20 Ω

Audio Processing

Sampling Rate 24-bit/48 kHz

Audio Formats

SDI

HDMI Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 2 ch

USB-AUDIO Linear PCM, 16 bit, 48 kHz, 2 ch

Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 2 ch

* SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C

Audio Eects

Channel Eects Compressor, Noise Gate, 3-Band EQ, Delay

Master Eects Mastering, 3-Band EQ, Reverb

Other Connectors

Remote

Interface

MIDI 5 pin DIN type (IN, OUT/THRU)

RS-232C D-sub 9 pin type x 1

USB 2.0 port (host) Hi-Speed USB: Type A (for USB ash drive)

USB 3.0 port (device) Type B for USB-VIDEO (Super-Speed/Hi-Speed), USB-AUDIO (Full-Speed)

Display

7 inch Graphic color LCD 800 x 480 dots (touch screen)

Others

Power Supply

Current Draw 2.5 A (DC 24 V)

Dimensions

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

Operation Temperature

Accessories AC adaptor, Power cord, RCA-BNC conversion plug x 2, Owner’s Manual, “Information” sheet

AC Adaptor DC 24 V

Secondary AC Adaptor DC 12 V to 16 V (XLR-4-32 type)

434 (W) x 293.4 (D) x 141.3 (H) mm

17-1/8 (W) x 11-9/16 (D) x 5-9/16 (H) inches

5.3 kg

11 lbs 11 oz

+0 to +40 degrees Celsius

+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit

Appendix

* 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

* This product is a Class A digital device under FCC part 15.

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Index

Audio Follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AUDIO IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

AUDIO OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 37

AUX Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

AUX Bus Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

AUX Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30, 32

Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Channel Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chroma Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

COMPOSITE IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

COMPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

COMPOSITION SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27

CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30, 32

Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

External Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22

FREEZE/USER LOGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Mastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MIDI Visual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MULTI-VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 19

Output Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 37

OUTPUT FADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

PGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 19, 37

Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PinP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27

PinP/KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27

PVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

RCA-BNC Conversion Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

[REVERB] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

RGB/COMPONENT IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

RGB/COMPONENT OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

[USB AUDIO LEVEL] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

USB Flash Drive

Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Importing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

USB Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

User Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Video Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video-composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

VIDEO INPUT SELECT [STILL] button . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

WIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

HDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HDCP indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HDMI IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HDMI OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

HDMI/SDI Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INPUT ASSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Input Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

[KEY LEVEL ] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

[KEY LEVEL

] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lip-sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 32

Luminance Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SDI IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SDI OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings

Recalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 29

Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30

STILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

STILL KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

TRANSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25

TRANSITION [TIME] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25, 32

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This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

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 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. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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.

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to other device. 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 (A)/NMB-3 (A)

사용자 안내문

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.

For EU Countries

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic environments: E1: residential, E2: commercial and light industrial, E3: urban outdoors, E4: controlled EMC environment, ex. recording studio (broadcasting studio) which are specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.

)

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For EU Countries

For China

Roland VR-50HD User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel/Front Panel

Video Mixer Section

Audio Mixer Section

Rear Panel

Monitor Display

Preparations for Power-Up

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Using an External Power Source

Menu Operations

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Video Source Equipment

Making HDMI Connections

Making SDI Connections

Making RGB/Component Connections

Making Composite Connections

Assigning Video Sources to Channels

Connecting Audio Source Equipment

Connecting Microphones

Connecting Playback Equipment

Connecting an External Audio Mixer

Using Phantom Power

Assigning HDMI/SDI Audio to Channels

Connecting Output Equipment

Connecting Video Output Equipment

Connecting Audio Output Equipment

Connecting a Computer for Streaming

Making the Connection to a Computer

Outputting Streamed Video and Audio to a Computer

Making the Settings for Streaming

Reconnecting with the Computer

Input Formats/Output Formats

Setting the Output Format

Inputting HDCP Signals

Video Operations

Switching the Video

Switching by Touching the Screen

Switching the Video Using Buttons

Applying a Fade to Final Video Output

Compositing Video

Basic Operation

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP)

Compositing Using a Key (PinP/KEY)

Compositing a Still Image (STILL KEY)

Audio Operations

Channel Parameter Screen

Adjusting the Audio Balance

Adjusting the Final Audio Output

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

Linking Audio to Video Switching (Audio Follow)

Other Functions

Formatting USB Flash Drives

Using Still-image Files

Outputting a User Logo

Freezing the Output Screen

Changing the Screen Labels

Changing the Video Output Bus

Assigning an Output Bus to Video Connectors

Selecting the Signal of the AUX Bus

Capturing Video Being Output

Saving/Recalling Settings

Saving Settings on a USB Flash Drive/ Importing Settings from a USB Flash Drive

Returning to the Factory-default Settings (Factory Reset)

Appendix

Troubleshooting

About Remote Control

Index