Roland VR-5 User manual

All-in-One Studio for a Streaming Era

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Connect
cameras
Composite or S-Video
sources including DVD
players.
Connect
microphones
Any type of mic
including condensers.
Connect PC/Mac, and
Projector or Display
Built-in scan converter to
accept RGB sources.
HDMI output to projector for
live productions.
Via USB, the VR-5 appears like a
web cam enabling live broadcasting
using various streaming services.
Simultaneously record to SD
memory card.
Stream online!
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Capture live
RCA-BNC Adaptors included
Effortless live video
production, recording and
streaming with the VR-5
Simple online streaming
combining cameras,
microphones, PC, and video
playback.
Use live streaming services such as
"Ustream" and "Stickam", as well as
any video call service such as "Skype"
and "iChat".

Live Production
Audio Mixing Video Switching
Microphones Cameras/Video
PC/ Mac Video
Still Image
Audio
Live Recording Live Streaming
Live stage production using a venue
projector or display.
Two mono and five stereo audio
inputs (total of 12Ch) are mixed
with full digital audio processing.
Switch or composite five
video
sources.
Record the visual and audio data from
the VR-5 to an SD memory card.
Stream the event or program (visuals and
audio) from the VR-5 to the Internet by
connecting a PC via USB and linking to a
live streaming service.
Video, Still Image and
Audio data can be loaded
from SD memory card or
USB memory key.
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MIC×2 VIDEO×3 PC×1PC×1 PLAYER×1 PLAYER×1
LINE×3
Analog
Audio and Video
Analog
Audio and Video
Analog
Audio and Video
Camera
DVD Player
Document
Camera
Analog
Audio and RGB
Mic 1
HDMI or
Analog SD
SD CARD USB
Camera/Player
Caption from PC
PinP
Small Video Window
LIVE
LIVE
LIVE
Everything you need in
a single device

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Two mono and five stereo audio inputs
(total of 12Ch) are mixed with full digital
audio processing. This results in a high
quality sound with effects such as
"Noise Gate" for reducing background
noise, and a "Mastering Tool" to
ensure consistent output volume. The
"Audio Follow" function enables the
audio to fade from one source to
another as the video source changes.
AUDIO MIXER
Full digital audio mixing
The Program and Preview monitors are operated by touching the
screen such as when selecting video sources and PinP position
changes. The sound from the sources can be monitored using
headphones.
MONITOR USB Port for Live Streaming
Intuitive operation with Dual Touch Monitors
*The world's first USB Video/Audio Class supported AV mixer.
Simply connect like a Web camera to enable easy live streaming.
Connect to a PC via USB
The dedicated video buttons can be
used for selecting a video source - as
an alternative to using the touch
screen.
VIDEO/PC SELECT
Video switching with a
single touch of a button
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT knobs enable
independent video and audio fade-in/out
levels. Press the "USER LOGO" button to
display a stored image such as company logo,
show name or conference title.
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT
Output controls
The built-in recorder can record the final
output of the VR-5 to an SD memory card.
Up to four hours of recording is possible when
using a 4GB card. The MPEG-4 capture
format enables easy sharing of recorded
video. The VR-5 can also playback video,
still image, and audio files from SD card.
RECORDER
Record to SD memory card
Advanced video composition such
as placing a person or text over a
background video source can be
fine-tuned using a single knob.
KEYER
Control transparency
with a single knob
Connect a PC to the RGB
connector for various
applications such as
presentation, slide shows
and movie playback.
PC INPUT
Audio and video from a PC
In addition to Transition effects, Picture
in Picture (PinP) and SPLIT are also
available. Simply select an effect and the respective
video sources.
VIDEO EFFECTS
Simple video compositing
■RGB input and stereo-mini
Audio input
■Chroma Key
Composite a person over
a background
■Luminance Key
Composite text over a
background
Note: Video can not be played
back when recording.
Switch video
Transition effect
Video
Audio
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■Audio Follow function
■Supports SD and SDHC
memory cards.
Audio transitions as
video is switched.
■Menu parameters are easily
accessed and set.
■Transition between sources with
various switching effects
■Select the input source by touching
the quad-view layout display.
Mix Wipe
■SPLIT displays two video
sources simultaneously
■PinP inlays a small window in the main source
Supported Formats:
AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV,
MP4, DV
Software for preparing
data to be played back
from the VR-5 is
available from the
Roland Systems Group
website.
VR-5 Image Converter
(Win/Mac)
*Our research at time of printing
A world of power in a compact unit
All controllable by a single operator

Using V-LINK, musicians can “play” video from their electronic instrument when used with video products. With V-LINK, musicians have a powerful interface for realtime audio
and video integration.
■Specifications
■Dimensions
■Rear Panel
VIDEO RECORDER
OTHER CONNECTORS
[Video] 4:2:2 (Y:B-Y:R-Y), 8 bits, 13.5 MHz
[Video (composite)] 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
[S-video] Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Chrominance signal: 0.286 mVp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC)/0.3 mVp-p,
75 ohms (PAL)
[PC-RGB] 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V: 5 V TTL)
[Video] NTSC or PAL (ITU601)
[PC-RGB] 640 x 480/120 Hz, 800 x 600/120 Hz, 832 x 624/75 Hz,
1024 x 768/80 Hz, 1152 x 864/80 Hz, 1152 x 870/75 Hz,
1280 x 1024/75 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz
(RGB VH: positive/negative logic)
* VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 10 conform.
* The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
Video Format
Video Sampling Rate
Frame Synchronizer
Input Level and
Impedance
[Video (composite)] 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
[S-video] Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Chrominance signal: 0.286 mVp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC)/0.3 mVp-p,
75 ohms (PAL)
[Input] Video (composite): BNC type x 3, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 3,
PC-RGB: D-Sub 15-pin Shrink type x 1
* Inputs 1 to 3; When S-video is simultaneously input to 1 to 3, S-video takes priority
[Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 2, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 2
[Preview Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 1
Output Level and
Impedance
Connectors
Sample Rate: 24-bit/48.0 kHz
Input Impedance
[AUX AUDIO INPUT] +4 dBu to –62 dBu (variable) Max: +22 dBu
[Channel 1/2/3] –10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PC AUDIO] –15 dBu Max: +3 dBu
Input Level
[AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR type: 4 k ohms, TRS phone type: 6 k ohms
[Channel 1/2/3 and PC AUDIO] 15 k ohms
Internal Processing
[AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power),
1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) * TRS type takes priority
[Channel 1/2/3] RCA phono type [PC AUDIO] Stereo miniature type
Input Connectors
[AUDIO OUTPUT] –10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PHONES] 50 mW + 50 mW
Output Level
[AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR type: 600 ohms, TRS phone type: 1 k ohms,
[PHONES] 10 ohms
Output Impedance
[Format] MP4 (.mp4)
Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual
Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
Recording Format
2 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 6 Mbps
Bit Rate
SD Memory Card (1 to 2 GByte)
SDHC Memory Card (Max 32 GByte), Class 4 or greater
Media
FAT32 (Max file size of 4 GByte)
File System
[TV Size] NTSC (720 x 480)
PAL (720 x 576)
Movie Size
Recorded file is up to 4 GByte.
Bit Rate at 2 Mbps: approximately 4 hours/4 GByte
Bit Rate at 4 Mbps: approximately 2 hours/4 GByte
Bit Rate at 6 Mbps: approximately 80 minutes/4 GByte
Max Recording Time
[Video File Format] .MP4, .AVI
Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual,
Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
[Audio File Format] .WAV, .MP3
[Picture File Format] .BMP, .JPG
Supported Playback
Format
[Resolution] Setup to NTSC: 480p
Setup to PAL: 576p
OUTPUT or PREVIEW OUTPUT
HDMI Connector
For USB Storage device,
For USB Video Stream output (Support UVC/UAC)
USB 2.0 High-Speed
USB A Type
Connector
MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack
MIDI OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack
Remote Control
Interfaces
OTHERS
Switcher: Cut, Mix, Hard edge wipe, Soft edge wipe
DSK: Cut, Mix
Transition Effects
Luminance key, Chroma key, Picture-in-picture, Split
Video Effects
DC 12 V (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U)
Power Supply
3 A (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U)
Current Draw
376 (W) x 314 (D) x 133 (H) mm,
14-13/16 (W) x 12-3/8 (D) x 5-1/4 (H) inches
Dimensions
4.3 kg, 9 lbs 8 oz (without AC Adaptor)
Weight
[AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR-3-32 type (balanced), RCA phono type
[PHONES] Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Output Connectors
5 systems
*O dBu=0.775 Vrms
AUDIO
Unit: mm
Printed in Japan. NOV. 2010 RAM-20011 GEN
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