Roland V-8HD User manual

Reference Manual
01
Panel Descriptions ...................................... 2
Top Panel / Side Panel..................................... 2
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) .................. 4
Multi-View Monitor Display ............................... 6
Turning the Power On/O................................. 7
Using the Menus.......................................... 7
Video Input/Output Settings ........................... 8
Setting the Video Input/Output Format.................... 8
Adjusting Output Video................................... 9
Adjusting the Input Video................................. 9
Changing Video Bus Assignments ......................... 10
Inputting Copy-Protected (HDCP) Video ................... 10
Video Operations ....................................... 11
Switching the Video ...................................... 11
Compositing Video with Split (SPLIT) ...................... 17
Using a Visual Eect (VFX)................................. 18
Compositing Video with Picture-in-Picture (PinP) .......... 19
Compositing Video with Downstream Keyer (DSK) ......... 22
Using Imported Still Images............................... 29
Saving a Still Image to a USB Flash Drive................... 31
Freezing Input Video (Freeze) ............................. 32
Applying a Fade to the Output Video (Output Fade) ........ 33
Audio Operations ....................................... 34
Adjusting the Volume Level ............................... 34
Applying Eects to Input Audio ........................... 35
Applying Eects to Output Audio ......................... 36
Interlinking Audio Output to Video Switching
(Audio Follow) ............................................ 37
Outputting AUX-bus Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Silencing Only Specic Audio (Mute) ...................... 39
Checking a Specic Audio Input (Solo)..................... 40
Other Features .......................................... 41
Saving/Recalling Settings (Preset Memory) ................ 41
Recording Multiple Operations to Automatically Execute
(Macros).................................................. 46
Combining Preset Memories and Macros for Operations
(Sequencer) .............................................. 53
Saving the Unit’s Settings on a USB Flash Drive ............ 59
Formatting USB Flash Drives .............................. 60
Using a Footswitch ....................................... 61
Using an Expression Pedal ................................ 62
Assigning the Functions of the USER [1] [2] Buttons ........ 63
Preventing Unintended Operation (Panel Lock) ............ 63
Controlling an External Recorder’s Video Record Start/Stop
from the V-8HD ........................................... 64
Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .......... 64
Menu List................................................ 65
1: VIDEO INPUT ........................................... 65
2: VIDEO OUTPUT ......................................... 66
3: TRANSITION TIME ...................................... 67
4: MIX/WIPE .............................................. 67
5: SPLIT/VFX .............................................. 68
6: PinP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7: DSK .................................................... 74
8: AUDIO INPUT........................................... 75
9: AUDIO OUTPUT ........................................ 76
10: AUDIO FOLLOW ....................................... 77
11: PRESET MEMORY...................................... 78
12: MACRO ............................................... 79
13: SEQUENCER........................................... 80
14: STILL IMAGE .......................................... 81
15: FREEZE ............................................... 81
16: AUTO SWITCHING ..................................... 82
17: CTL/EXP .............................................. 83
18: USB MEMORY ......................................... 84
19: SYSTEM............................................... 85
List of Shortcut Keys ...................................... 88
Appendix................................................ 89
Troubleshooting.......................................... 89
Main Specications ....................................... 90
Dimensions .............................................. 92
MIDI Implementation ..................................... 93
MIDI Implementation Chart ............................... 108
VIDEO Block Diagram ..................................... 109
AUDIO Block Diagram..................................... 110
© 2021 Roland Corporation
Version 2.0 and later

2
Panel Descriptions
Top Panel / Side Panel
3
11
13
15
16
4
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] buttons
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
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
Switches PinP 1 composition on or o.
Lit PinP 1 composition on
Blink Currently switching video
Unlit DSK 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
Switches PinP 2 composition on or o.
Lit PinP 2 composition on
Blink Currently switching video
Unlit DSK composition o
7 MODE
[MODE] button
Switches the functioning of the AUX / PinP
SOURCE / MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons.
The lit color of the button indicates the function
that is selected.
Pressing
Green AUX
Yellow PinP 1 SOURCE
Magenta PinP 2 SOURCE
Blue MEMORY
Long-pressing Orange MACRO

3
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.
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.
PinP 1 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.
PinP 2 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.
MACRO The buttons function as macro selection buttons.
Executes a macro (a series of recorded operations).
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.
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.
* 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 here.
19 [PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
20 [POWER] switch Turns the power on/o.

4
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-C®port
Lightning port
Lightning-USB camera
adaptor

5
Panel Descriptions
Connecting a Footswitch
MODE/POLARITY switch
FS-5U FS-6 FS-7
FS-5U x 2
Stereo 1/4”phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type x 2
CTL BCTL A
FS-5U x 1
CTL B
1/4” phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type
FS-6
CTL BCTL A
Stereo 1/4”phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4”phone type
FS-7
Stereo 1/4”phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4”phone type
CTL B
CTL A
TIP
RING
CTL/EXP 1CTL/EXP 2
NOTE
The BOSS FS-6’s A, B, and A&B jacks also act as the power switch. The power turns on when you insert a plug into the jack, and turns o when
you remove the plug.
To prevent the batteries from running down, remove the plugs from the jacks when you’re not using the BOSS FS-6.

6
Panel Descriptions
Multi-View Monitor Display
This unit’s monitor shows a list of the input/output video (nal output, preview output, input channels 1–8), a level meter, and a menu.
If you press the [MENU] button, the menu is shown overlaid on the multi-view.
1 2
3
4
No. Name Explanation
1 PVW (preview) section Displays the preset video (the video to be output
next).
Displays the level meter for AUDIO OUT.
Red (Excessive)
Yellow (Suitable)
Green
(Insucient)
(dB)
-30
-20
-6
0
-50
2 PGM (program) section Displays the nal output video.
3 Channel section
Displays video input via channels 1–8.
The nal video output and preset video (the video to be output next) are displayed with tally frames.
Channel information
2
3
1
When the multi-view monitor is shown on an
external display, an “MT” indication is shown when
the audio mute function (p. 39) is on.
When the audio follow function (p. 37) is on, an
“A.F” indication is shown.
* This is not shown on this unit’s display.
1
Displays a audio level meter.
* The indicators for the level meter are the same as for AUDIO
OUT.
2
Indicates the function selected by the [MODE] button.
Indicator Explanation
Green AUX (AUX bus selected)
Yellow PinP 1 SOURCE (PinP 1 source screen selected)
Magenta PinP 2 SOURCE (PinP 2 source screen selected)
3
The REC indicator is shown.
If a camera that supports the HDMI REC TRIGGER function is
connected, this is shown when the camera’s REC button is
pressed.
4 AUDIO IN level meter The audio level meter for AUDIO IN is shown above or below.
* The indicators for the level meter are the same as for AUDIO OUT.
MEMO
5In the SYSTEM menu, you can specify whether the“label name,”“tally frame,”“audio level meter,”“AUX indicator,”“PinP indicator,”and “REC
indicator” are visible or hidden.
– MULTI-VIEW LABEL (label names)
– TALLY FRAME
– AUDIO LEVEL METER
AUDIO IN (AUDIO IN level meter)
– AUX/PinP INDICATOR (AUX indicator/PinP indicator)
– REC INDICATOR
5You can edit the label name. Use the SYSTEM menu item“MULTI-VIEW LABEL EDIT” to edit the label name.
5For details on the cameras that support the REC indicator function, refer to the Roland website.
https://proav.roland.com/

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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.

8
Video Input/Output Settings
Setting the Video Input/Output Format
Set parameters for the input/output format to match the connected equipment.
Setting the System Format
On the V-8HD, the input/output format is determined according to
the system format. You set the input/output format to match the
connected equipment.
System
format
Input format (*1) Output format (*2)
INPUT 1–6 connectors OUTPUT 1–2 connectors
1080p 1080p, 1080i 1080p
1080i 1080p, 1080i 1080i
720p 720p 720p
(*1) You can specify separate individual input formats for the channel 7
and 8 input connectors, regardless of the system format.
For details, refer to “Setting the Input Formats for Channels 7 and 8”
on this page.
(*2) The output format at the OUTPUT 3 connector is xed at“1080p.”
1. Press the [MENU] button0”SYSTEM”0select
“SYSTEM FORMAT,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to set the system format to
“1080p,”“1080i,” or “720p,” and press the [VALUE]
knob.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Internal processing
The V-8HD’s internal processing is progressive. Interlaced input video
is automatically converted to a progressive signal.
The picture might appear jagged at this time, or the picture in a PinP
inset screen or on the multi-view monitor might waver.
This is due to progressive conversion, and is not a malfunction.
About frame rates
To change the V-8HD’s frame rate, press the [MENU] button0
“SYSTEM”0“FRAME RATE.”
Setting the Input Formats for Channels 7 and 8
By factory default, the EDID assignment for channels 7 and 8 is
“INTERNAL”(set so that EDID values of all inputtable formats are sent).
To specify an input format of your choice, change the setting of the
EDID information being sent so that it matches the incoming video
signal.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”VIDEO INPUT”0select
“INPUT 7 (SCALER)” or “INPUT 8 (SCALER),” and press
the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “EDID,” and press
the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to set the input format (the
EDID information to send), and press the [VALUE]
knob.
Value
INTERNAL EDID information for all inputtable formats is sent.
SVGA (800x600) UXGA (1600x1200)
XGA (1024x768) WUXGA (1920x1200)
WXGA (1280x800) 720p
FWXGA (1366x768) 1080i
SXGA (1280x1024) 1080p
SXGA+ (1400x1050)
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

9
Video Input/Output Settings
Adjusting Output Video
Here’s how to adjust the output image appropriately for the device
that’s receiving the V-8HD’s output.
MEMO
You can output a test pattern, useful for adjusting the image
quality of a display.
You use the [MENU] button0“SYSTEM”0“TEST PATTERN” to
specify the test pattern.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”VIDEO OUTPUT”0
select one of “OUTPUT 1” to “OUTPUT 3,” and press
the [VALUE] knob.
A menu for the selected output video appears.
2. Select a menu item, then turn the [VALUE] knob
to adjust the output video, and press the [VALUE]
knob.
Menu item Explanation
OUTPUT STATUS Displays information about the output
connector.
OUTPUT ASSIGN Species the video bus that is assigned to the
OUTPUT connector.
COLOR SPACE Species the color space (system for
representing colors in video).
DVI-D/HDMI SIGNAL Species the output mode for HDMI output.
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness.
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast.
SATURATION Adjusts the saturation.
RED Adjusts the red level.
GREEN Adjusts the green level.
BLUE Adjusts the blue level.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Adjusting the InputVideo
Here’s how to adjust the character of the video that’s input to INPUT
1–8.
For INPUT 7 and 8 connectors, you can also adjust the scaling.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”VIDEO INPUT”0
select one of “INPUT 1” to “INPUT 8 (SCALER),” and
press the [VALUE] knob.
A menu for the selected input video appears.
2. Select a menu item, then turn the [VALUE] knob to
adjust the input video, and press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
INPUT 1–8
INPUT STATUS Displays information about the input video.
INPUT ASSIGN Selects the input source.
FLIP H If this is “ON,” the video is input with left and
right ipped.
FLIP V If this is “ON,” the video is input with top and
bottom ipped.
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness.
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast.
SATURATION Adjusts the saturation.
INPUT 7, 8
FLICKER FILTER If this is “ON,”ickering is reduced.
EDID Species the input format (EDID).
ZOOM Adjusts the zoom ratio.
SCALING TYPE Species the scaling type.
MANUAL SIZE H Adjusts the horizontal size when scaling type
is set to “MANUAL.”
MANUAL SIZE V Adjusts the vertical size when scaling type is
set to “MANUAL.”
POSITION H Adjusts the display position in the horizontal
direction.
POSITION V Adjusts the display position in the vertical
direction.
RED Adjusts the red level.
GREEN Adjusts the green level.
BLUE Adjusts the blue level.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

10
Video Input/Output Settings
Changing Video Bus Assignments
The V-8HD has four internal video buses (PROGRAM, PREVIEW, AUX,
and MULTI-VIEW).
You can select which buses to output via the OUTPUT 1–3 connectors.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”VIDEO OUTPUT”0
select one of “OUTPUT 1” to “OUTPUT 3,” and press
the [VALUE] knob.
A menu for the selected output video appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “OUTPUT ASSIGN,”
and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the video bus, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
* If a connector other than the OUTPUT 3 connector is set to “MULTI-
VIEW,” the audio meter, label, and menu etc. are not shown.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
MEMO
5By holding down the [EXIT] button and pressing the
[TRANSITION] button, you can switch the video bus that assign
to OUTPUT 3 connector.
5For details about video transitions on the A/PGM bus and B/PST
bus, refer to “Switching the Video”(p. 11).
5For details about video transitions on the AUX bus, refer to
“Switching AUX Output” (p. 16).
About audio outputs assigned to video buses
Changing an video bus assignment makes the output audio also
change in tandem, according to the assigned bus.
Video bus assignment Output audio
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
MULTI-VIEW
Outputs the audio of the MASTER OUTPUT bus.
AUX Outputs the audio of the AUX bus.
You can also x the output audio to the MASTER OUTPUT bus or AUX
bus regardless of the video bus assignment (p. 38).
Inputting Copy-Protected (HDCP)Video
If you want to input HDCP-protected video from a BD player or other
device, you can enable HDCP input.
* If you want to output HDCP-protected video, connect an HDCP-
capable display.
What’s HDCP?
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. Press the [MENU] button0”SYSTEM”0select
“HDCP,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “ON,” and press the
[VALUE] knob.
Value Explanation
ON HDCP-protected video can be input.
HDCP is applied to the output video.
OFF HDCP-protected video cannot be input.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

11
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.
Setting the Operation Mode
1. Press the [MENU] button0”SYSTEM”0select
“PANEL OPERATION,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “A/B” or “PGM/PST,”
and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Using Mix/Wipe to Switch Video
When 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.
Transition indicators
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 pictures are blended together as the video
is switched.
WIPE
The original video is broken into by the next video.
4. Move the video fader in the direction opposite to
the direction in step 1.
The video changes.
Switching the Video
Here’s how to switch between input video while applying an eect, and nal output.

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Video Operations
When PGM/PST mode is selected
1. Flip the video fader all the way upward or downward.
Transition indicators
2. Press the [TRANSITION] button to select the
transition eect.
3. 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)
4. Move the video fader in the direction opposite to
the direction in step 1.
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.
Changing the mix/wipe pattern
You can use the MIX/WIPE menu to specify the pattern by which the
mix/wipe occurs and the direction of the wipe.
1. Press the [MENU] button0select “MIX/WIPE,” and
press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
MIX TYPE Species the transition pattern for mix.
WIPE TYPE Species the transition pattern for wipe.
WIPE DIRECTION Species the direction of wipe.
WIPE BORDER COLOR Species the color of the border added to
the edge of the wipe area.
WIPE BORDER WIDTH Exchanges the colors.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
For details about these values, refer to p. 67.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
MEMO
5By holding down the [TRANSITION] button and pressing the
[MENU] button, the MIX/WIPE menu appears.
5You can change the settings of the MIX/WIPE menu by holding
down the [TRANSITION] button and turning the SPLIT/VFX [A]
or [B] knob.
–When mix is selected
Operation Explanation
[TRANSITION] button +
turn the SPLIT/VFX [A] knob MIX TYPE
–When wipe is selected
Operation Explanation
[TRANSITION] button +
turn the SPLIT/VFX [A] knob WIPE TYPE
[TRANSITION] button +
turn the SPLIT/VFX [B] knob WIPE DIRECTION
[TRANSITION] button +
turn while pressing the SPLIT/VFX [A] knob WIPE BORDER COLOR
[TRANSITION] button +
turn while pressing the SPLIT/VFX [B] knob WIPE BORDER WIDTH

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Video Operations
1. Press the [AUTO] or [CUT] button at the desired
timing for switching the video.
Button Explanation
[CUT] The picture switches instantly.
[AUTO]
A transition eect is applied and the video is switched
automatically.
The [AUTO] button ashes while the video transition is
in progress.
MEMO
When you use the [AUTO] or [CUT] button to switch video, the
actual output might come to dier from the position of the video
fader.
Operating the video fader while in this state yields no change in
output until the position of the video fader matches the actual
output.
Changing the functions of the [CUT] and [AUTO] buttons
* In PGM/PST mode, the functions of the [CUT] and [AUTO] buttons
are xed.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”SYSTEM”0select
“CUT SW ASSIGN” or “AUTO SW ASSIGN,” and press
the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a function of the
button, and press the [VALUE] knob.
Function Explanation
HAUTO TAKE ISwitches the video between A/PGM bus and
B/PST bus.
HCUT ISwitches the video between A/PGM bus and
B/PST bus as a cut.
CUT SW ASSIGN
HAUTO TAKE When the video of the B/PST bus is selected,
switches to the video of the A/PGM bus.
HCUT When the video of the B/PST bus is selected,
switches to the video of the A/PGM bus as a cut.
HTRANSFORM Switches to the video of the A/PGM bus as a cut
only while you hold down the button.
Function Explanation
AUTO SW ASSIGN
AUTO TAKE IWhen the video of the A/PGM bus is selected,
switches to the video of the B/PST bus.
CUT I
When the video of the A/PGM bus is selected,
switches to the video of the B/PST bus as a cut.
TRANSFORM ISwitches to the video of the B/PST bus as a cut
only while you hold down the button.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Turning PinP/DSK composition on/o in tandem
with video transitions
You can make PinP composition (p. 19) or DSK composition (p. 22)
turn on/o in tandem with the video transitions.
1. Press the [MENU] button 0select “SYSTEM”
0“EFFECTS TRANSITION SYNC,” and press the
[VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “ON,” and press the
[VALUE] knob.
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Using the [AUTO] or [CUT] Button to Switch Video
You can use the [AUTO] or [CUT] button to switch video, without using the video fader.
* You can perform operations using the [AUTO] and [CUT] buttons both in the PGM/PST mode and in the A/B mode.

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Video Operations
Switching the Video Automatically (Auto Switching)
The video of INPUT 1–8 or of preset memories can be switched automatically (the auto switching function). You can make operation easier by
letting the video switch automatically.
Operation modes for auto switching
Auto switching provides three operation modes that you
can select as appropriate for your situation: “input scan,”
“preset memory scan,” and “BPM sync.”
Switching at a specied interval (Input scan)
This automatically switches the INPUT 1–8 video when a specied
length of time elapses.
You can change the duration that each video is shown, and also
switch randomly between videos.
This is convenient when you want to switch between video signals
of multiple cameras, for example when live-streaming a singer-
instrumentalist.
* Channels that have no video input are skipped.
Switching preset memories (Preset memory scan)
This automatically switches between preset memories 1–8.
The video and audio are switched according to the settings that are
saved in each preset memory.
* Preset memories in which no settings have been saved are skipped.
Switching in synchronization with the BPM (BPM sync)
This automatically switches the video at specied BPM intervals.
This lets you create video transitions that are synchronized with
the music, for example when live-streaming a DJ performance or a
musical performance.
Turning the auto switching function on/o
1. Press the [AUTO SWITCHING] button to turn the
auto switching function on (lit).
Indicator Explanation
Green Input scan
Blue Preset memory scan
Red BPM sync
2. To turn the auto switching function o, press the
[AUTO SWITCHING] button once again.
Specifying the operation mode
Input scan
1. Press the [MENU] button0”AUTO SWITCHING”0
select “TYPE,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “INPUT SCAN,” and
press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
SCAN SEQUENCE
Species the order in which video signals are
shown.
NORMAL:
Switch in the order of INPUT 108.
REVERSE:
Switch in the order of INPUT 801.
RANDOM:
Switch randomly.
SCAN TRANSITION
TIME Species the video transition time.
SCAN TARGET
Species the video bus in which video transition.
A/B:
Switches between A/PGM bus and B/PST bus.
PinP 1, PinP 2:
Switches the video you want to make the inset
screen of the PinP 1 or PinP 2.
INPUT 1–8 TIME Species the time that the INPUT 1–8 video is
shown.
4. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
5. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

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Video Operations
Preset memory scan
1. Press the [MENU] button0”AUTO SWITCHING”0
select “TYPE,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “PRESET MEMORY
SCAN,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
SCAN SEQUENCE
Species the order in which preset
memories are shown.
NORMAL:
Switch in the order of MEMORY 1024.
REVERSE:
Switch in the order of MEMORY 2401.
RANDOM:
Switch randomly.
MEMORY 1–24 TIME Species the time that the MEMORY 1–24
video is shown.
4. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
5. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
BPM sync
1. Press the [MENU] button0”AUTO SWITCHING”0
select “TYPE,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “BPM SYNC,” and
press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
BPM Species the BPM.
MODE
Species how the picture is switched.
TRANSITION:
The picture switches using the currently selected
transition eect (mix or wipe).
CUT:
The picture switches instantly.
SPEED Species the picture switching speed as a multiple
of the specied BPM.
4. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
5. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.

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Video Operations
1. Use the [MODE] button to select “AUX.”
The AUX/PinP SOURCE/MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons function as AUX-
bus selection buttons.
2. Press an AUX [1]–[8] button to select the AUX-bus
video.
The AUX output is switched.
MEMO
5The display shows a green square (AUX indicator) for the input
channel that is being sent to the AUX bus.
5For details on adjusting the volume of the AUX bus audio, refer
to “Adjusting the output volume of the AUX bus”(p. 34).
5If the DSK mode is set to “alpha key” (p. 27) or“external key”
(p. 28), the same video that’s sent to the PGM bus is also sent
to the AUX bus.
* This disables the AUX [1]–[8] button selection (the buttons
go dark).
The colors of lighted AUX [1]–[8] buttons
When the [MODE] button is lighted in green, the AUX [1]–[8] buttons
also function as indicators showing the status of video input.
Button Explanation
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.
Sending the same video as the PGM output to the
AUX output
By using the AUX link function, you can send the same video as the
PGM bus (the nal output video) to the AUX bus.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”SYSTEM”0select
“AUX LINKED PGM,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “AUTO LINK” or
“MANUAL LINK,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
If you’re not using the AUX link function, turn this “OFF.”
3. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Selecting the AUX output
In the case of “OFF”
Press an AUX [1]–[8] button to select the video of the AUX bus.
In the case of “AUTO LINK”or “MANUAL LINK”
AUX link is enabled, and the same video as the PGM bus is sent to the
AUX bus.
Temporarily disabling AUX link
When you press an AUX [1]–[8] button, the selection of the AUX [1]–
[8] button is enabled (lit green).
Re-enabling AUX link
AUTO LINK When you operate the [AUTO] button etc. to switch the
video of the PGM bus, AUX link is automatically enabled.
MANUAL LINK When you press the AUX/MEMORY button that is currently
selected (lit green), AUX link is enabled.
Switching AUX Output
You can use button operations to directly select the video to send to the AUX bus.

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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. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “SPLIT/VFX TYPE,”
and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the SPLIT type, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
You can select “SPLIT V” or “SPLIT H.”
Value Explanation
SPLIT V This vertically crops the center
section of the video.
A B
A B
A B
A B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
SPLIT H This horizontally crops the center
section of the video.
A B
A B
A B
A B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
MEMO
For each of the split screens, you can adjust the displayed position
of the video and change the color or width of the border. For
details, refer to p. 68 of “Menu list.”
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. Use the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] knob to adjust the
display position of the video.
5By 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. Use the [VALUE] knob to
select “SPLIT/VFX TYPE,” and press the [VALUE]
knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the visual eect,
and 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 saturation.
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. Use the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] knob to adjust the
degree of eect applied.
4. To turn o a visual eect, press the SPLIT/VFX [A] or
[B] button once again.
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] or [B] button and pressing
the [MENU] button, the SPLIT/VFX A or B menu appears.
5By holding down the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] button and turning
the SPLIT/VFX [A] or [B] knob, you can change the type of visual
eect.
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
Background video
Inset screen 1
(PinP 1)
PinP 1
PinP 2
Inset screen 2
(PinP 2)
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 “PinP 1 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 “PinP 1 SOURCE” or
“PinP 2 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.”
5By holding down the PinP 1 (PinP 2) [PVW] button and pressing
the [MENU] button, the PinP 1 or PinP 2 menu appears.
5You can make PinP/DSK composition (p. 22) turn on/o in
tandem with the video transitions.
&“Turning PinP/DSK composition on/o in tandem with
video transitions”(p. 13)
After step 5, use the [AUTO] and [CUT] buttons or operate the
video fader to switch the video. PinP composition turns on, and
the composited result that is previewed is sent to nal output.
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.

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Video Operations
Making Detailed Settings for the Inset Screen
Detailed settings for size, shape, and border width etc. can be made
for the PinP 1 and PinP 2 inset screens respectively.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”PinP”0select “PinP 1”
or “PinP 2,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a menu item, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Menu item Explanation
WINDOW Use the following items to adjust the inset
screen.
POSITION H Adjusts horizontal display position.
POSITION V Adjusts vertical display position.
SIZE
Adjusts the size (zoom).
This species the inset screen’s horizontal width as
a proportion of the background video’s horizontal
width.
CROPPING H Adjusts the horizontal frame size.
CROPPING V Adjusts the vertical frame size.
SHAPE Species the shape (rectangle, circle, diamond).
BORDER COLOR Species the color of the border.
BORDER WIDTH Adjusts the width of the border.
VIEW Use the following items to adjust the video that
is shown in the inset screen.
POSITION H Adjusts the horizontal position.
POSITION V Adjusts the vertical position.
ZOOM Adjusts the zoom.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.
Using Key Compositing to Remove the PinP
Background Video
By changing the PinP type, you can composite the video by applying
“luminance key”(p. 23) or “chroma key” (p. 25) to the PinP.
If you apply the luminance key function, the black or white portion
of the inset screen becomes transparent, extracting the text or image
and compositing it onto the background video.
If you apply the chroma key function, and a video that was shot
against a blue or green backdrop is selected as the inset screen,
the blue or green portion of the inset screen becomes transparent,
extracting only the subject and compositing it onto the background
video.
1. Press the [MENU] button0”PinP”0select “PinP 1”
or “PinP 2,” and press the [VALUE] knob.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “PinP TYPE,” and
press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the PinP type, and
press the [VALUE] knob.
Type Explanation
LUMINANCE-WHITE KEY
Composite using luminance key.
Makes white portions transparent
according to brightness.
LUMINANCE-BLACK KEY
Composite using luminance key.
Makes black portions transparent
according to brightness.
CHROMA KEY
Composite using chroma key.
Makes the specied key color
transparent according to hue.
4. Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu.