Roland VC-1-SH User manual

Owner’s Manual
Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
* Roland is either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). 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, owner’s
manual should be read in its entirety. This manual should be saved
and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
SDI to HDMI

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WARNING
001-60
To completely turn o power to
the unit, pull out the plug from
the outlet
• When the power needs to be turned
o, 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.
001-70
Concerning the Auto O
function
• The power to this unit will be
turned o automatically after a
predetermined amount of time has
passed since the last input of signal
(AUTO OFF function). If you do not
want the power to be turned o
automatically, disengage the AUTO
OFF function (p. 13).
002c
Do not disassemble or modify
by yourself
• Do not open (or modify in any way)
the unit or its AC adaptor.
WARNING
003
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.
004
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.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
007
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.
008c
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.
008e
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.
009
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!
WARNING
010
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.
011
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.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
012b
Turn o the unit if an
abnormality or malfunction
occurs
• Immediately 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.
013
Adults must provide
supervision in places where
children are present
• When using the unit in locations
where children are present, be
careful so no mishandling of the
unit can take place. An adult should
always be on hand to provide
supervision and guidance.
014
Do not drop or subject to
strong impact
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
WARNING
015
Do not share an outlet with an
unreasonable number of other
devices
• Do not force the unit’s power-
supply 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.
016
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.
CAUTION
101b
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.
102c
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.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
CAUTION
103b
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.
104
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.
106
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.
107c
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.
108b
Disconnect everything before
moving the unit
• Before moving the unit, disconnect
the AC adaptor and all cords coming
from external devices.
CAUTION
109b
Unplug the AC adaptor from
the outlet before cleaning
• Before cleaning the unit, unplug the
AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 11).
110b
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.
118d
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
Rubbert Foot (p. 9)
118e
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 sure that it is rmly
fastened, so it won’t come loose.
119
Take care not to get burned
• This unit may become hot, so take
care to avoid burns.

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Power Supply
301 (QA-EMC)
• 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.
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is
normal, and is not a cause for concern.
307
• To prevent malfunction and equipment
failure, always make sure to turn o the
power on all your equipment before you
make any connections.
Placement
351 (QA-EMC)
• 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.
352a (QA-EMC)
• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device
in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b (QA-EMC)
• 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.
355b
• 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.
360
• 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.
361
• 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
401a
• 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.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or
solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility
of discoloration and/or deformation.
IMPORTANT NOTES

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Repairs and Data
452
• Please be aware that all data contained in
the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit
is sent for repairs. Important data should
always be backed up to your computer, or
written down on paper (when possible).
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the
loss of data. However, in certain cases (such
as when circuitry related to memory itself
is out of order), we regret that it may not
be possible to restore the data, and Roland
assumes no liability concerning such loss of
data.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of
memory can be irretrievably lost as a result
of a malfunction, or the improper operation
of the unit. To protect yourself against the
risk of losing important data, we recommend
that you periodically save a backup copy of
important data you have stored in the unit’s
memory to your computer.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to
restore the contents of data that was stored
in the unit’s memory or in your computer
once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of
data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when
using the unit’s jacks and connectors. Rough
handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• 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.
558
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to
keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
559a
• 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.
562
• 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.
About Intellectual Property Rights
Roland
• Roland is an either registered trademark
or trademark of Roland Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Others
• Company names and product names
appearing in this document are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
C-01-2
• 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
• 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.

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The following items are included. Please make sure that all items are present.
If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
Check the Included Items
VC-1-SH itself
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AC adaptor and power cord
g.PSB1U.eps
Rubber feet
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* The rubber feet are arranged onto one
pad. Remove each one from the pad if
you wish to install them.
* Attach the included rubber feet to the
locations of bottom panel below as
needed.
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Owner’s manual
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Check the Included Items .................................... 9
About the Power Supply.................................... 11
Connecting the AC Adapter...................................................................... 11
About Securing the Power Cord.............................................................. 12
Turning the Power On and O ................................................................. 13
About AUTO OFF........................................................................................... 13
Names of Things and What They Do ................. 14
Front Panel....................................................................................................... 14
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 15
Side Panel......................................................................................................... 15
About Input/Output Formats............................ 17
Input Formats................................................................................................. 17
Output Formats ............................................................................................. 18
Connecting External Equipment....................... 19
Connecting Source Equipment................................................................ 19
Connecting Output Equipment............................................................... 20
Connecting a Computer for Remote Control...................................... 21
Setting the Operation Mode ............................. 22
Appendices......................................................... 24
Main Specication ........................................................................................ 24
About Remote Control................................................................................ 25
Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 27
Contents

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Connecting the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter as shown in the gure below. Place the AC adaptor so the
side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual
information faces downwards.
* The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
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Indicator
Caution Regarding the Power Supply
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 or the metal portions of connected 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.
g.earth-terminal.eps
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)
About the Power Supply

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About the Power Supply
About Securing the Power Cord
You can use either of the two methods described below to secure the power cord in
place. Doing this can prevent inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should
the plug be pulled out accidentally) and avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN
connector.
Securing Using the Cord Hook
You can secure the cord in place as shown below.
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Securing Using the Holes in the Top/Bottom Panel
You can secure the cord using the holes in the top or bottom panel, as shown below.
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About the Power Supply
Turning the Power On and O
Once everything is properly connected, 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.
* 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.
* 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 from the audio output when switching
the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the Power On
1. Connect the peripheral devices.
Connect any video cameras and other equipment. To prevent malfunction or
damage, always turn down the volume and turn o the power on all devices before
making any connections.
2. Turn on the power to the VC-1-SH.
Inserting the power cord starts the VC-1-SH.
3. Turn on the power to external equipment.
Turn on the power to the external devices connected to the VC-1-SH.
Turning the Power O
1. Turn o the power to external equipment.
Turn o the power to the external devices connected to the VC-1-SH.
2. Turn o the power to the VC-1-SH.
Disconnecting the power cord turns o the power.
About AUTO OFF
The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined
amount of time (240 minutes) has passed since the last input of signal or others
(AUTO OFF function). Conditions of AUTO OFF are as below.
• Mode switch (MODE SW) 10 (CONTROL) is set to [ON]
• No USB connection to a computer
• No video input
• No audio input
* To turn on the power again, disconnect and reinsert the power cord. To disable the AUTO
OFF feature, set mode switch 10 (CONTROL) to [OFF] (p. 23).
You can also use dedicated remote-control software to change this setting (p. 25).

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Front Panel
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34
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For information on what the colors and the lighted and ashing states of the indicators mean,
refer to“Indicator Colors/Operation” (p. 16).
1. SDI IN Connector and Indicator
Connect a video camera or other SDI source equipment.
2. SDI THRU/OUT Connector and Indicator
Connect a video deck, monitor, or other SDI output device.
You can use the mode switches (MODE SW) to select the output signal (p. 22). You
can select pre or post of audio embedding.
3. AUDIO IN Connectors and Indicator
Connect a mixer or other audio sources. You can use the mode switches (MODE SW)
to switch between analog input and AES input (p. 22).
* The VC-1-SH can output video and audio together (embedded audio feature).
4. USB Port
Connect a computer used for remote control.
* Operating the VC-1-HS by remote control requires downloading dedicated software (VC-1
RCS) and installing it on a computer. You can download the dedicated software from the
following Roland website.
http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/
Names of Things and What They Do

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Names of Things and What They Do
Rear Panel
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12 3
1. DC IN Connector and Indicator
Connect the included AC adapter. The indicator lights up when the VC-1-SH is
receiving power.
2. AUDIO OUT Connectors and Indicator
Connect bi-amp speakers or other audio output equipment.
3. HDMI OUT Connector and Indicator
Connect a TV monitor or other HDMI output equipment.
Side Panel
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Mode Switches (MODE SW)
These set the VC-1-HS’s operation mode. Refer to “Setting the Operation Mode”(p. 22).
* Use a ne-pointed pen or similar object to change the setting of a switch.

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Names of Things and What They Do
Indicator Colors/Operation
SDI IN and THRU/OUT
Red SD-SDI input/output
Orange HD-SDI input/output
Green 3G-SDI input/output
SDI IN Lighted Proper input
Flashing Unsupported signal is input
SDI OUT Lighted Proper output
Flashing Cannot output properly
HDMI OUT
Red RGB output
Orange YCC 444 output
Green YCC 422 output
Flashing Cannot output properly because of no HDCP support, etc.
AUDIO IN/OUT
Analog in/out Green/lighted -24 dB input/output
Red/lighted -6 dB input/output
AES in/out Orange/lighted Proper input/output
Orange/ashing Cannot input/output properly

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Input Formats
SDI IN Connector
Video
1920 x 1080 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p,
60i, 59.94i, 50i
1280 x 720 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p
720 x 487 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
Audio Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 16 channels
AUDIO IN Connectors
Analog audio
Nominal input level +4 dBu
Maximum input level +24 dBu
Input impedance 150 k ohms
Digital audio Format AES3, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 channels
Input impedance 110 ohms
About Input/Output Formats

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About Input/Output Formats
Output Formats
The VC-1-SH does not support up/down conversion, cross conversion, interlaced to progressive
(I/P) scan conversion, or frame rate conversion. See the Roland VC-300HD if you need this
functionality.
SDI THRU/OUT Connector
Video
1920 x 1080 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p,
60i, 59.94i, 50i
1280 x 720 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p
720 x 487 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
Audio Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 16 channels
HDMI OUT Connector
Video
1920 x 1080 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p,
60i, 59.94i, 50i
1280 x 720 60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p
720 x 487 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
Audio Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 8 channels
AUDIO OUT Connectors
Analog audio
Nominal output level +4 dBu
Maximum output level +24 dBu
Output impedance 600 ohms
Digital audio Format AES3, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 channels
Output impedance 110 ohms

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For information on operation modes refer to “Setting the Operation Mode”(p. 22).
Connecting Source Equipment
Connecting SDI Equipment
Connect a video camera or other device capable of SDI output to the SDI IN
connector.
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Connecting Audio Source Equipment
Connecting an Analog Audio Source
Connect an audio mixer or other analog output to the AUDIO IN connectors.
g.AUDIO-IN-connection.eps
* This unit is equipped with balanced (TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks
are shown below. Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other
equipment you intend to connect.
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Connecting External Equipment

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Connecting External Equipment
Connecting a Digital Audio Source
Change the setting (p. 22) to input AES signals. When you are doing this, use only
the R-channel of AUDIO IN connectors. The L-channel is invalid when the setting is
changed to input AES signals.
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Connecting Output Equipment
Connecting SDI Equipment
Connect a video deck or other equipment capable of SDI input to the SDI THRU/OUT
connector.
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Connecting HDMI Equipment
Connect a TV monitor or other equipment capable of HDMI input to the HDMI OUT
connector.
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