Roland V-8HD User guide

Checking the Included Items
Check that all of the included items are present. If any of the included
items are missing, contact your dealer.
*V-8HD unit
*AC adaptor
*Power cord
*Startup Guide (this document)
*Leaet“USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
Details on operations and menu lists are provided in
“Reference Manual” (PDF).
Downloading
1. Access the Roland website.
https://proav.roland.com
2. Move to the product page 0click “Support” 0download the
applicable PDF le.
Startup Guide
Before using the unit, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version.
For information on available upgrades for the system program, see the Roland
website (https://proav.roland.com/).
You can check the system program version by Pressing the [MENU] button 0
“SYSTEM”0“VERSION.”
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and“IMPORTANT NOTES”
(leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Startup Guide (p. 11)). After reading, keep the
document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel / Side Panel
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11
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15
16
17
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1
2
5
7 8
9 10 12
6
14
Name Explanation
1 [OUTPUT FADE]
knob
The program output video and audio fade in/out.
Turning the knob toward the left fades the
output to black, and turning the knob toward the
right fades the output to white.
Lit Fade-out completed
Blink Fading in/out
Unlit Normal output
2 [CAPTURE IMAGE]
button
Captures a still image from the input/output
video.
3 USER
[1], [2] button
Execute the functions that are assigned by the
menu settings.
With the factory settings, the following functions
are assigned.
[1] FREEZE:
Stops (freezes) input video.
[2] AUTO SWITCHING:
Automatically switches the input video.
4 DSK
[LEVEL] knob During DSK compositing, this adjusts the amount
of keying (transparency).
[GAIN] knob
During DSK compositing, this adjusts the degree
of edge blur (the semi-transmissive region) for
keying.
[PVW] button When this is on (lit), it makes the DSK
compositing results the preview output.
[ON] button
This switches DSK composition on or o.
Lit DSK composition on
Blink Currently switching video
Unlit DSK composition o
Name Explanation
5 PinP 1
[POSITION H] knob During PinP 1 compositing, this adjusts the
horizontal display position of the inset screen.
[POSITION V] knob During PinP 1 compositing, this adjusts the
vertical display position of the inset screen.
[PVW] button When this is on (lit), it makes the PinP 1
compositing results the preview output.
[ON] button
This switches PinP 1 composition on or o.
Lit PinP 1 composition on
Blink Currently switching video
Unlit PinP 1 composition o
6 PinP 2
[POSITION H] knob During PinP 2 compositing, this adjusts the
horizontal display position of the inset screen.
[POSITION V] knob During PinP 2 compositing, this adjusts the
vertical display position of the inset screen.
[PVW] button When this is on (lit), it makes the PinP 2
compositing results the preview output.
[ON] button
This switches PinP 2 composition on or o.
Lit PinP 2 composition on
Blink Currently switching video
Unlit PinP 2 composition o
7 MODE
[MODE] button
This switches the functioning of the AUX / PinP
SOURCE / MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons.
The lit color of the button indicates the function
that is selected.
Green AUX
Yellow PinP1 SOURCE
Magenta PinP2 SOURCE
Blue MEMORY

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Panel Descriptions
Name Explanation
8 AUX / PinP SOURCE / MEMORY
[1]–[8] buttons
Select the object of operation according to the
function selected by the [MODE] button.
The selected button lights up in red.
The respective buttons also function as indicators
showing the input status of the video.
Lit white Valid video is being input.
Blink white Video whose format diers from the
system format setting is input.
Unlit No video is input.
[MODE] button Explanation
AUX The buttons function as AUX-bus selection buttons. They
select the video (channel 1–8) to send to the AUX bus.
PinP1 SOURCE
The buttons function as source screen select buttons for
PinP 1.
The buttons select the video (channels 1–8) that is shown
in the inset screen of PinP 1.
PinP2 SOURCE
The buttons function as source screen select buttons for
PinP 2.
The buttons select the video (channels 1–8) that is shown
in the inset screen of PinP 2.
MEMORY
The buttons function as preset-memory selection buttons.
These save video and audio settings, the state of the
operation panel, and other current settings, and call up
settings saved in memory.
Press this button to recall settings; long-press this button
to save settings.
9 SPLIT / VFX A, SPLIT / VFX B
SPLIT/VFX [A] knob Adjust the depth of the eect when split/visual
eect A is on.
SPLIT/VFX [B] knob Adjust the depth of the eect when split/visual
eect B is on.
* By holding down the [SPLIT/VFX] button and turning the [SPLIT/VFX] knob, you
can change the type of split/visual eect.
SPLIT/VFX [A] button
If this is on (lit), the eect of split/visual eect A is
applied to the video selected by the Cross-point
A [1]–[8] buttons.
SPLIT/VFX [B] button
If this is on (lit), the eect of split/visual eect B is
applied to the video selected by the Cross-point
B [1]–[8] buttons.
* If the SPLIT/VFX type is set to split, it is not possible to turn both A and B on.
10 A/PGM, B/PST
Cross-point A [1]–[8]
buttons
Selects the video to input to bus A of the video
mixer.
The selected button lights up in red.
When the SPLIT/VFX [A] button is on, the split/
visual eect A eect is applied to the video.
Cross-point B [1]–[8]
buttons
Selects the video to input to bus B of the video
mixer.
The selected button lights up in green.
* While compositing of the video is in progress
it lit red.
When the SPLIT/VFX [B] button is on, the split/
visual eect B eect is applied to the video.
Name Explanation
11 [TRANSITION]
button
Selects the video transition eects.
MIX The two pictures are blended
together as the video is switched.
WIPE The original video is broken into by
the next video.
12 [CUT] button
[AUTO] button
These make the preset video (the video to output
next) the nal output.
[CUT] The picture switches instantly.
[AUTO] The picture switches with a transition
eect applied.
13
Video fader
Manually switch between the videos being input
to bus A and B, and send them to the program
output.
Transition indicators The indicator for the nal-output bus end lights
up.
14 Monitor Shows the input/output video, a still image, or a
menu screen.
15 [MENU] button
Switches between displaying or hiding the menu.
The menu appears on the built-in monitor
and the display connected to the OUTPUT 3
connector.
16 [EXIT] button Returns you to the menu one level higher.
17 [VALUE] knob
Turning Selects a menu item or changes a
setting value.
Pressing
Accepts the selected menu item or
applies changes to a setting. It also
executes operations.
Side panel
20 18 19
Name Explanation
18 PHONES jack
(Stereo miniature type)
Connect headphones.
19 [PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
20 [POWER] switch Turns the power on/o.

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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
* Be sure to use cables and adaptor plugs with the proper connectors matching those of the other devices you are using.
INPUT 1–8 connectors
These input video.
Connect these to a video camera, video device such
as a BD player, or a computer that is equipped with
an HDMI output connector.
HDMI output
connector
AUDIO OUT L, R jacks
These output the results of audio mixing.
Connect them to an audio recording deck, amplier, speakers, or other such
equipment.
AUDIO IN L, R jacks
Inputs the audio signals.
Connect an audio mixer, CD players, or other
such audio equipment.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.
* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC
adaptor as shown in the illustration.
OUTPUT 1–3 connectors
These output video.
Connect projectors, recording equipment, and
external displays.
* The V-8HD menu is shown on the display that’s
connected to the OUTPUT 3 connector.
HDMI input
connector
REMOTE port
You can use a commercially available
connection cable or adaptor cable (Lightning-
USB camera adaptor) to connect an iPad, and
remotely control the V-8HD.
CTL/EXP 1, 2 jacks
Connect footswitches (sold separately: BOSS FS-6, etc.) or
expression pedals (sold separately: EV-5, etc.).
This is used when using your foot to control operations such
as video switching.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5, BOSS
FV-500L, or FV-500H sold separately). By connecting any
other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
Audio output
connectors
Audio input
connectors
Cord hook
To AC outlet Power cord
AC adaptor Indicator
Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or
ground if necessary.
USB MEMORY port
Connect a USB ash drive to this port.
You use it when importing still images
or when saving or loading settings for
the unit.
* Never turn o the power or remove
the USB ash drive while the USB
ash drive is being accessed.
USB Type-CTM port
Lightning port
Lightning-USB camera
adaptor

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Panel Descriptions
Turning the Power On/O
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume
down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the power on
1. Make sure all devices are turned o.
2. Turn on the [POWER] switch on the V-8HD to turn
on the power.
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 V-8HD.
4. Turn on the power to the output devices.
Turn on the power to projectors or other devices connected to
output connectors on the V-8HD.
Turning the power o
1. Turn o the power in the sequence of rst the
output equipment, and then the sources.
2. Turn o the [POWER] switch on the V-8HD to turn
o the power.
About the Auto O function
The power to the V-8HD turns o automatically when all of the
following states persist for 240 minutes (Auto O function).
5No operation performed on the V-8HD
5No audio or video input
5No equipment is connected to the OUTPUT connectors
If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,
disengage the Auto O function. Press the [MENU] button 0
“SYSTEM” 0set “AUTO OFF” to “OFF.”
* Unsaved data is lost when the power turns o. Before turning
the power o, save the data that you want to keep.
* To restore power, turn the power on again.
Using the Menus
This explains how to display menus and make settings for video and
for the V-8HD itself.
* The menu is also appears on the display connected to the OUTPUT
3 connector.
1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu.
The [MENU] button lights up, the menu categories are displayed.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select a category, and
press the [VALUE] knob to conrm.
The menu for the selected category is displayed.
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, then
press the [VALUE] knob to conrm.
The cursor moves to the setting value.
5If the menu item is located at a deeper level, repeat step 3.
5Pressing the [EXIT] button moves you back one level higher.
4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the value of the
setting.
5By turning the [VALUE] knob while pressing it, you can change the
value more greatly.
5Pressing and holding the [VALUE] knob returns the current menu
item you’re setting to its default value.
5. Press the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.
The cursor returns to the menu item.
6. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

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Video Operations
About the operation mode for video transitions
There are two operation modes for switching the video on the
PGM/A bus and PST/B bus: the “PGM/PST mode”and the “A/B mode.”
* With the factory settings, the operation mode is set to A/B mode.
Mode Explanation
A/B
When the video fader is operated, the video at the
bus position toward which the video fader is ipped
always becomes the nal output.
When the [CUT] or [AUTO] button is operated, the
video on the A bus and the video on the B bus
become the nal output in alternation.
PGM/PST
The video on the PGM bus is always the nal output.
The video on the PST bus is preset video (the video to
be output next).
Operating the video fader or the [CUT] or [AUTO]
button makes the nal video output and the preset
video change places.
Switching in the A/B Mode
The video at the end to which the video fader is ipped is always the
nal output.
1. Flip the video fader all the way
upward or downward.
2. Press a Cross-point [1]–[8] button
at the end to which the video
fader is not ipped to select the
preset video (the video to output
next).
Lit red: Final output video
Lit green: Preset video (the video to be output next)
The preset video appears in the PVW section of the monitor.
3. Press the [TRANSITION] button to select the
transition eect.
The MIX or WIPE indicator is lit.
Mode Explanation
MIX
The two videos are mixed as the transition occurs.
WIPE
The next video moves across to replace the original
video.
4. Move the video fader in the direction opposite to
the direction in step 1.
The video changes.
Switching in the PGM/PST Mode
1. Press the [MENU] button0“SYSTEM”0select
“PANEL OPERATION,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “PGM/PST,” then
press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
4. Flip the video fader all the way upward or
downward.
5. Press the [TRANSITION] button to select the
transition eect.
6. Press a Cross-point B [1]–[8] button to select the
preset video (the video to be output next).
Lit red: Final output video
Lit green:
Preset video (the video to be output next)
7. Move the video fader in the direction opposite to
the direction in step 4.
The video changes.
When the video has switched completely, the illuminated state of
the A [1]–[8] buttons and B [1]–[8] buttons is exchanged.
MEMO
You can change the transition pattern used for a mix or wipe. For
details, please refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Transition indicator
Using Mix/Wipe to Switch the Video
Here’s how to switch between input video while applying an eect, and nal output.

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Video Operations
Specifying a SPLIT Composition Pattern
This makes the settings for the split composition pattern to match
the video you want to composite.
1. Press the [MENU] button0“SPLIT/VFX”0select
“SPLIT/VFX A” or“SPLIT/VFX B,” and press the
[VALUE] knob.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “SPLIT/VFX TYPE,”
then press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the SPLIT type,
then press the [VALUE] knob.
You can select “SPLIT H” or “SPLIT V.”
* For more about the SPLIT types and eects, refer to“Reference
Manual” (PDF).
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Compositing Using SPLIT
1. Press a Cross-point A [1]–[8] button to select the
video you want to display above or on the left.
2. Press a Cross-point B [1]–[8] button to select the
video you want to display below or on the right.
3. Press the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] button to turn on
SPLIT (lighted).
The video you selected in steps 1 and 2 is composited.
4. Turn the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] knob to adjust the
display position of the video.
MEMO
By turning the knob while pressing it, you can adjust the position
of the dividing line between the two videos.
5. To turn o SPLIT, press the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B]
button once again.
Compositing Video with Split (SPLIT)
This composites two video streams in a split screen.
The nal output video is displayed above or on the left, and the
preset video (the video to be output next) is displayed below or on
the right.

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Video Operations
Selecting a Visual Eect
1. Press the [MENU] button0“SPLIT/VFX”0select
“SPLIT/VFX A” or“SPLIT/VFX B,” and press the
[VALUE] knob.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “SPLIT/VFX TYPE,”
then press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the visual eect,
then press the [VALUE] knob.
* With the factory settings, “PART MOSAIC” is specied.
Type Explanation
PART MOSAIC Applies a mosaic to the selected region.
BACKGROUND
MOSAIC
Applies a mosaic to the portion outside the
selected region.
FULL MOSAIC Applies a mosaic to the entire screen.
WAVE Makes the video wavy.
RGB REPLACE Exchanges the colors.
COLORPASS Turns the video black and white while
preserving a specic color.
NEGATIVE Inverts the brightness and colors.
COLORIZE Adds color to the video.
POSTERIZE Changes the gradations in brightness.
SILHOUETTE
Separates the video into light and dark areas,
and makes the dark areas black and adds a
dierent color to the light areas.
EMBOSS Adds a bas-relief eect to the video.
FIND EDGES Extracts contours.
MONOCOLOR Turns the video monochrome.
HUE OFFSET Changes the visual character by controlling the
hue.
SATURATION
OFFSET
Changes the visual character by controlling the
saturation.
VALUE OFFSET Changes the visual character by controlling the
brightness.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Applying Visual Eects
1. Press a cross-point A or B [1]–[8] button to output
the video to which you want to apply the eect.
2. Press the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] button to turn on the
visual eect (making the button light up).
The visual eect is applied to the output video.
3. Turn the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] knob to adjust the
degree of eect applied.
MEMO
5For “PART MOSAIC” and “BACKGROUND MOSAIC,” you can adjust
the following settings.
Knob operation Explanation
Turning
Adjusts the horizontal position of the selected area.
While pressing an A or B [1]–[8] button:
Adjusts the size of the selected area.
Turn while pressing
Adjusts the vertical position of the selected area.
While pressing an A or B [1]–[8] button:
Species the neness (block size) of the mosaic.
5Settings for the eect that is controlled by the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B]
knobs can be checked in the VFX menu.
5By holding down the SPLIT/VFX [A] ([B]) button and turning the
SPLIT/VFX [A] ([B]) knob, you can change the type of visual eect.
4. To turn o a visual eect, press the SPLIT/VFX [A] or
[B] button once again.
Using aVisual Eect (VFX)
Here’s how you can apply an eect to the entire video, such as varying the video’s color or shape.
You can apply a visual eect (VFX) to the A/PGM bus and B/PST bus respectively.

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Video Operations
Here we explain the procedure for compositing video using “PinP
1.”You can also composite video using the same procedure using
“PinP 2.”
1. Press a Cross-point A or B [1]–[8] button to select
the video you want to make the background video.
2. Press the [MODE] button to select “PinP1 SOURCE.”
3. Press a PinP SOURCE [1]–[8] button to select the
video you want to make the inset screen.
4. Press the PinP 1 [PVW] button to preview-output
the video of the inset screen.
The PinP 1 [PVW] button lights up in green and the inset screen
appears in the PVW section of the monitor, allowing you to check
the inset screen’s location and size.
At this stage, the nal output has not yet been changed.
5. Use the PinP 1 [POSITION H] and [POSITION V]
knobs to adjust the display position of the inset
screen.
Knob Explanation
[POSITION H]
Adjusts the inset screen’s display position
horizontally.
Turn while pressing:
Adjusts the size of the inset screen.
[POSITION V]
Adjusts the inset screen’s display position
vertically.
Turn while pressing:
Adjusts the zoom of the video shown in the
inset screen.
6. Press the PinP 1 [ON] button to turn on PinP
compositing (lit).
The PinP 1 [ON] button lights up in red, and the inset screen is
composited onto the background video and the result is sent to
nal output.
7. To turn o PinP compositing, press the PinP 1 [ON]
button once again.
MEMO
5By long-pressing the PinP 1 (2) [PVW] button, you can access
the mode for selecting the inset screen without having to press
the [MODE] button and then select “PinP1 SOURCE” or “PinP2
SOURCE.”
While pressing the PinP 1 (2) [PVW] button, press a PinP SOURCE
[1]–[8] button to select the video that you want to use as the inset
screen.
5The fade time over which the inset screen appears or disappears
when you press the [ON] button is specied by the setting of the
TRANSITION TIME menu item “PinP 1 TIME” or “PinP 2 TIME.”
5Detailed settings for size, shape, and border width etc. can be
made for the PinP 1 and PinP 2 child screens respectively.
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Compositing Video with Picture-in-Picture (PinP)
Here’s how to composite an inset screen (a small separate screen)
onto the background video.
You can use PinP 1 and PinP 2 simultaneously to composite two inset
screens.
Background video
Inset screen 1
(PinP 1)
PinP 1
PinP 2
Inset screen 2
(PinP 2)

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Video Operations
Luminance key
This cuts out text or an image by turning the black or white portion
transparent, and composites it onto the background video.
Black or white
Chroma key
This cuts out a video by turning the blue or green portion
transparent, and composites it onto the background video. Using
this, you can composite only a subject that you are photographing
against a blue screen or green screen.
Blue or green
Compositing Video with Downstream Keyer (DSK)
You can turn a portion of the video transparent and composite it with the background video. You can use luminance key with either a black or a
white background, or a chroma key with either a blue or green background.
You can additionally composite a variety of text and images with video that was composited using PinP or another method.
1. Input the logo or image.
By factory default, the settings are such that text and image input
on channel 8 are used in DSK composition.
When you want to use text or image on another channel, use the
[MENU] button0“DSK”0“DSK SOURCE” to change the channel.
When you want to composite a still image saved in the unit, set
this to “STILL 1–8.”
2. Output the background video.
At the PVW section of the monitor, check the video to be made
the background.
3. Press the DSK [PVW] button to turn on the preview
output (lit).
The DSK [PVW] button lights up in green, and a preview of
the composition results is displayed in the PVW section of the
monitor.
At this stage, the nal output has not yet been changed.
4. Turn the DSK [LEVEL] and [GAIN] knob to adjust the
degree of eect applied.
Knob Explanation
[LEVEL] Adjusts the degree of extraction (transparency) for
the key.
[GAIN] Adjusts the degree of edge blur (semi-transmissive
region) for the key.
5. Modifying the logo or image.
When using key compositing, you can ll-in the superimposed
logo or image, or add an edge to it. Make these settings in the
following DSK menu.
Menu item Explanation
FILL TYPE If this is set to “MATTE,” the superimposed
logo or image is lled-in with the
specied color.
MATTE COLOR The ll-in color is specied
by “MATTE COLOR.”
MATTE COLOR
EDGE TYPE Species the type of edge.
EDGE COLOR Species the color of the edge.
EDGE WIDTH Species the width of the edge.
6. Press the DSK [ON] button to turn on DSK
composition (lit).
The DSK [ON] button lights up in red, and the composition results
is sent to nal output.
7. To turn o DSK compositing, press the DSK [ON]
button once again.
MEMO
The fade time over which the logo/image appears or disappears
when you press the DSK [ON] button is specied by the setting of
the TRANSITION TIME menu item “DSK TIME.”