Roland V-800HD MKII User manual

Printed in Japan. Mar. 2012 RAM-20028 GEN-PD
Using V-LINK, musicians can “play” video from their electronic instrument when used with Roland video products. With V-LINK, musicians have a powerful interface for realtime audio
and video integration.
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AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Video Processing
Processing 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr, RGB), 10-bit
Supported
Formats
Video
PC
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
* The SDI input can input the same frame rate as a setup menu setting.
Still Image
Input/Output Level and Impedance
Analog HD/RGB
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V : 5 VTTL)
Composite
Analog Video Composite (BNC type) x 4 * Select Composite or SDI using menu per channel
Input Connectors
HD
SD
Analog RGB
3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC type x 4 * Conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level-A), 292M, 259M-C
DVI-I/HDMI
Output Connectors
Composition PinP, DSK, Chrominance Key, Luminance Key, External Key
Output Fade, Output Freeze
Effects
Mix, Cut, Wipe (9 patterns)
Transition
Others
Others
Power Supply
75 W
Power Consumption
482 (W) x 274.6 (D) x 115.9 (H) mm / 19 (W) x 10-13/16 (D) x 4-9/16 (H) inches
* When rack mount brackets are attached.
* EIA-6U rack mount size.
Dimensions
5.5 kg / 12 lbs 3 oz
Weight
Power Cord, Rack Mount Angle (2), Input Template, Owner’s Manual
Accessories
640x480/60 Hz*1, 800x600/60 Hz*1 *3, 1024x768/60 Hz*1,
1280x768/60 Hz*1, 1280x1024/60 Hz*1, 1366x768/60 Hz*1,
1400x1050/60 Hz*1, 1600x1200/60 Hz, 1920x1080/60 Hz, 1920x1200/60 Hz*2
* Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 10
*1 Output refresh rate is 75 Hz when frame rate is set to 50 Hz
*2 Reduced blanking
*3 When Reference is set to External, the resolution of 800 x 600 and refresh rate of
60 Hz are no longer compliant with the VESA standard.
This means that display on some devices may not be possible in this situation.
Windows® Bitmap File (.bmp)
* Maximum 1900 x 1200 pixels, 24-bit per pixel, uncompressed
Component (Mini D-Sub 15 pin type) x 4 * Combined use with Analog RGB
Mini D-Sub 15 pin type x 4
* Combined use with Analog Video (HD)
* Select DVI-D/HDMI or Analog RGB using menu per channel
DVI-I type x 4 * Select DVI-A or DVI-D/HDMI using switch per channel
A type x 1 (for USB memory)
D-Sub 9 pin type x 1
Reference
MIDI
Analog Video Component (Mini D-Sub 15 pin type) x 1 * Combined use with Analog RGB
Composite (BNC type) x 1
HD
SD
Mini D-Sub 15-pin type x 1 * Combined use with Analog Video (HD)
Analog RGB
3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC type x 2 * Conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level-A), 292M, 259M-C
DVI-D/HDMI DVI-D type x 2, HDMI x 1 (for multi-view monitor)
Other Connectors
Tally
USB port (host)
RS-232C
BNC type (IN, THRU) * Black Burst (Sync to frames), Bi-Level, Tri-Level
5 pin DIN type (IN, OUT/THRU)
Mini D-Sub 15 pin type x 2 * Input (max): 12V, 200 mA Open collector Type
■Dimensions
■Specifications
445.1
436
482
115.9
465
146.1
274.6
265.4
57.1
37.5 57.1 76.2
5°
MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specification 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.
■Block Diagram
*1 These functions can not be used at the same time.
*2 In HDCP mode, no video signals are output from the analog or SDI connectors.
Cross-point
Selector
Mixer
PinP
Key
External Key Source
Mixer Input
Mixer Output
DSK Source
Still Image
DSK Output
DSK Source
DSK Source
Input Multi-view
AUX
PVWPST/EFFECT
AUX Select
Multi-view
Source
Assign
Output Capture
Source Bus
Key Mode
PGM
PGM
DVI-A
DVI-D
Color Corrector
DSK
Output Fade
Fade to Background
FS Scaler
COMPOSITE
3G/HD/SD-SDI
COMPOSITE
Shared Input
Shared Input
Shared Input
Shared Input
Shared Input
Shared Input
3G/HD/SD-SDI
1
2
1
2
COMPOSITE
3G/HD/SD-SDI
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
3G/HD/SD-SDI
DVI-I/HDMI
RGB/COMPONENT
Still Image
Input Select
DVI-I/HDMI Signal Switch
Background
HDMI
Scaler
RGB/COMPONENT
A
A
C
E
C
B
B
D
D
E
Output Capture*1
Still Image*1
Fade to Still Image*1
*2
*2
*2
Output Freeze*1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9
10
DVI-A
DVI-D
DVI-I/HDMI
DVI-A
DVI-D
DVI-I/HDMI
DVI-A
DVI-D
DVI-I/HDMI
RGB/COMPONENT
RGB/COMPONENT
RGB/COMPONENT
REFERENCE
USB MEMORY
Input Output
3G/HD/SD-SDI
DVI-D/HDMI
Ch.1
Ch.2
Ch.3
Ch.4
Ch.5
Ch.6
Ch.7
Ch.8
Ch.9
Ch.10
THRU
IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
FS Scaler
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
Scaler
Color Corrector
Roland Systems Group, a member of the worldwide group of Roland companies, is dedicated to the support of audio and video professionals demanding excellence in both performance
and system design. Through the development and support of video and audio products, we endeavor to improve workflow and maximize creative possibilities.
Picture Quality at the Pinnacle of High Definition.
Eight Multi-Format Channels with Independent Scalers.
A Variety of Output Formats including a Built-in Multiviewer.
3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI DVI-I DVI-D DVI-A
HDMI RGB COMPONENT COMPOSITE STILL IMAGE HDCP

Stellar Image Quality at 1080p (3G-SDI)
True Multi-format Performance
Full Range of Connectivity
Supports 1080p video signals at bit rates as high as 3 Gbps —
twice the rate of conventional HD.
Asserts all the vividness of high-realism, high-detail camera
and computer sources.
There's no need to convert the input source to match the
video output format. The built-in scalers up-convert and
down-convert any video source to the optimal resolution.
Freely switch between 1080p video that surpasses even broadcast quality.
Full support not just for camera video, but for computer output as well -
at a full range of resolutions. A new-generation multi-format switcher
featuring high-quality built-in scalers on all inputs.
The V-800HD supports a large number of input formats, from analog to digital,
with all the necessary connectors. The SDI connectors accommodate 3G, HD,
and SD. The DVI-I connectors pull full duty for DVI-D, DVI-A and even HDMI using
a simple HDMI/DVI adapter. The Mini D-Sub 15 pin type connector accommodates
SD/HD component as well as computer input via RGB.
3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI DVI-I DVI-D DVI-A
HDMI RGB COMPONENT COMPOSITE STILL IMAGE HDCP
■Interlaced (1080i)
■Progressive (1080p)
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
DVI-D
DVI-A
HDMI*
Analog-RGB
Analog-Component
DVI-I/HDMI
Composite
SDI
RGB/Component
Input
1 – 4
Input
5 – 8
*An HDMI/DVI adapter is required.
l8 Input (4 SDI/Composite + 4 DVI-I/HDMI/RGB/Component)
6 Output (2 SDI + 2 DVI-D/HDMI + RGB/Component + Composite)
l4:4:4/10-bit Internal Processing
l1 M/E (Key, PinP) + DSK
lBuilt-in frame synchronizers and scalers on
all inputs
lSDI support: 3G, HD, and SD
lDVI-D / RGB / HDMI support
lInput status LEDs
lHDCP support
lLive access to two still-image sources
l10 assignable cross-points
lMultiviewer monitor output
16 : 9 4:3
Freely scale any videos
and RGB sources

Video Converter VC-30HD*
HD Camera HD Camera DSLR PC/Mac
PC/Mac Internet
Multiviewer
AVCHD Camera
V-Mixer
Live Mixing Console
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI HDMI DVI-D
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
ANALOG or
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOG or
DIGITAL AUDIO
PGMPVW
CH.1CH.2CH.3CH.4
CH.5CH.6CH.7CH.8
*HDCP is not supported.
HDMI
Multiviewer
Monitor
DVI-I
HDMI
Visual Sample
P-10
Blu-lay Player
DVD Recorder
PC/Mac PC/Mac
Composite
HDMI
HDMI
PGMPVW
CH.1CH.2CH.3CH.4
CH.5CH.6CH.7CH.8
RGB
RGB
LED Display
Video Converter VC-30HD*
*HDCP is not supported.
V-Mixer
Live Mixing Console
ANALOG or
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOG or
DIGITAL AUDIO
4:4:4/10-bit Internal Processing
Newly Developed Key-compositing Engine
Built-in HDCP Mode
Multiviewer Output for Source Monitoring
The V-800HD uses 4:4:4/10-bit internal signal processing.
This lets you achieve compositing and output with no
reduction in high-detail RGB signals driven from a computer.
The result is a sharp, unblurred display of video and text,
even on large screens and LED displays. The V-800HD
delivers high image quality for all uses, from live broadcasts
to event displays.
lSimultaneously use a wide range of cameras, from
broadcast-grade equipment equipped with HD-SDI
output to HDMI-output consumer equipment and even
digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. This lets you
configure a highly effective system using your existing
equipment, at a lower cost, and without the need for
external converters.
lUp to 16 still images can be stored in the unit. This
makes for instant reading of images for telops, flip
cards, as well as logos and other graphics.
lMonitor all input sources using a single
computer display.
lVideo played back from a computer can be adjusted
by the internal scalers to the final output resolution,
regardless of the original resolution.
lThe V-800HD can switch up to four 1080p 3G-SDI
sources and four DVI. This makes it possible to create
a fully progressive system delivering high image quality.
lFeed house audio from the mixing console along with
an HDMI video feed to the VC-30HD for live streaming.
lSimultaneously use sources with a diverse range of formats, from analog to digital.
lVideo can be output in a variety of formats via analog RGB or component outputs.
This lets you transmit video to stage wings or green room without having to use splitters
or converters.
lA downscaled composite output is constantly available making recording/archiving the
event, simple and easy.
lFour DVI-I and four Mini D-Sub 15 pin type connectors allows up to eight PC/Mac feeds
ideal at academic conferences and other events that involve a large number of computer
sources. Use Memory banks to switch between configurations using the same numbered
DVI and RGB connectors.
lUsing the HDCP mode makes it possible to utilize third-party HD sources in performances.*
* Commercial use of third-party content requires the permission of the copyright-holder.
Along with the upgraded internal signal processing, a newly
developed keyer is included. Chroma Key lets you adjust
phase range, amount of chroma, and other parameters
based on HSV color space that is closely related to human
chromatic sensation. This allows you to achieve high quality
and tight chroma key compositing even when using 1080p
video sources. What’s more, the V-800HD can accept an
External Key. This attractively composites colorful CG titles
and gradation/transparency clips, enabling you to achieve
visual effects that are even more impressive.
When playing back a Blu-ray disc that contains commercial content or digital
broadcast programming, the digital output is encoded using HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which is one means of copyright
protection. This means that switchers that are not HDCP-compatible will not
display or pass-through such video content, even in cases where permission
for use in a live event was obtained from the copyright holder. To resolve this
problem, the V-800HD features a dedicated mode that officially supports
HDCP. A panel indicator lets you check the operating state when the unit is
in the HDCP mode.
* In HDCP mode, no video signals are output from the analog or SDI connectors.
* The display or projector connected to a digital output must be HDCP-compatible as well.
The multiviewer output allows you to monitor the status of
all input sources plus the Program and Preview outputs. The
convenient HDMI connector enables the use of a readily
available and affordable monitor.
* Use an HDMI monitor that supports HDCP and 60p signals.
* SDI and composite inputs are displayed at the original source frame rate.
DVI-I/HDMI and RGB/Component inputs are displayed using a reduced frame rate.
* Changing the channel cross-point assignments changes the order of displayed sources.
* Still images imported from USB memory are not displayed on the source monitor.
LED Display
* DSK cannot be used during External
Key operations.
Hue (H)
Saturation (S)
Background
Picture
Key Source
Key Fill
Multiviewer
HDMI Output
A New Design Ideal for Live Performances and Events
Advanced internal processing achieves the highest quality output.
Corporate Production
and Web Streaming
Event Performances
V-800HD with Live Mixing Console and Video Converter
V-800HD with Video Players and Live Mixing Console
Key
DSK
Background
nMultiviewer
nCrisp output per pixel
nChroma Key nExternal Key

SCALING
Scalers You Can Use Any Way You Like
The V-800HD features scalers that let you make settings independently
for every input source. With these, you can take input sources of different
resolutions and adjust to any sizing and resolution including odd-sized LED
walls. You can freely scale digital, analog RGB, and component sources.
USB MEMORY
USB Port for Importing
Still Images
The V-800HD can store up to 16 still images
imported from a USB memory device.
INPUT
Assignable Cross-points
For the Layout You Want
You can assign video sources to cross-points
in any order you like instead of having to use
the numerical order of the connectors on the
rear panel. This lets you reorder and shift video
feeds when sudden changes in camera lines or
differences in format create blanks between
cross-points.
* Removable magnetic label template displaying the
factory-default state is included.
TRANSITION
Carefully Selected Transition Patterns
The simple design makes selecting a transition pattern as easy
as pressing an icon-marked button. You can also set the length
of transition times precisely, using either seconds or frames.
VIDEO FADER
Large, Easy-to-use
T-bar
The V-800HD uses a large T-bar
that is ideal when you're mixing
video manually. Its firm feel gives
you confident control when
performing slow transitions.
MEMORY
Memory Banks Supporting Worry-free
Configuration Recall
You can save eight sets of panel settings in each of eight banks,
for a total of 64 sets. Pre-saving complex settings in this way lets
you call them up instantly when they're needed.
PinP/KEY/DSK (Down Stream Keyer)
A Full Range of Keyers
In addition to the newly designed Picture-in-Picture (PinP),
Luminance Key, Chroma Key, and DSK for 4:4:4/10-bit input, you
can also use an External Key.
* DSK cannot be used during External Key operations.
DVI-I/HDMI Input
Up to WUXGA, 1080p
A slider switch selects either
DVI-D or DVI-A. Support for HDMI
is also possible through use of a
simple HDMI/DVI adapter.
Supports HDCP input.
RGB/COMPONENT
Output
Up to WUXGA, 1080p
The V-800HD can
accommodate projectors and
other video devices that accept
only analog input. What's more,
the built-in scalers let you
specify resolutions that differ
from the main output resolution.
SD Output
480i or 576i
This provides a
constant down-scaled
composite signal
regardless of the main
output resolution.
REFERENCE Connectors
The V-800HD features a reference input for
external synchronization. This lets you use
the V-800HD in combination with existing
production-studio system equipment.
MIDI/RS-232C
Connectors
Controllable using
MIDI and RS-232C
DVI-D/HDMI Output
Up to WUXGA, 1080p
The V-800HD is equipped
with two DVI-D/HDMI
outputs for connecting
displays/projectors and is
HDCP-compatiable.
SDI Output
Up to 1080p
Two SDI outputs are
provided supporting
3G, HD, and SD
signals.
Multiviewer Output
1080/60p with HDCP
Monitor your active input
sources along with
Program and Preview.
* Use an HDMI monitor that supports
HDCP and 60p signals.
* SDI and composite inputs are displayed
at the original source frame rate.
* DVI-I/HDMI and RGB/Component
inputs are displayed using a reduced
frame rate.
COMPOSITE Input
480i or 576i
The V-800HD lets you use
four analog composite
inputs.
RGB/COMPONENT Input
Up to WUXGA, 1080p
Using a conversion cable lets you input
analog component signals in addition
to VGA type output from a computer.
SDI Input
Up to 1080p
The V-800HD supports
three formats of digital video
signals: 3G, HD, and SD.
■Scaling Sample
4:3 source 16:9 HD monitor Free aspect ratio
large LED display
■PinP (Picture in Picture) ■DSK (Downstream Keyer)
High-end Performance for Every Situation
A superior, easy-to-use interface that achieves a rich array of video effects
Connect the V-800HD to a V-Mixer console to achieve a true "audio follows video" solution.
When you take a video source live, you can have the audio level instantly recalled.
Operating two V-800HD units in tandem makes it possible to perform switching for 3D
video split into two left and right video signals.
V-800HD
CH1
CH2
CH5
CH6
CH1
CH2
to CH3-4
Shared
Input
Video Camera
Shared
Input
CH5
CH6
to CH7-8
PC/Mac
* Only the source of the previous adjacent channel can be shared.
■MULTI-ZOOM
MIDI
Audio Mixer
●Operation in Tandem with an Audio Mixer
MIDI
●Achieving Switching for 3D Video
Using the shared input function, you can assign the video on channel 1 to channels 2
through 4 and the video on channel 5 to channels 6 through 8. The scaler for each input
can zoom into any position in the video image enabling a virtual multi-camera
environment. This gives the appearance that you have additional cameras connected.
■MIDI CONTROL
You can use MIDI to interlink the V-800HD with other products including the Roland
V-Mixing system and even another V-800HD.