Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the PR-80 Realtime Video Presenter. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (DV-7DL PRO Owner's Manual P.4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (DV-7DL PRO Owner's Manual p.6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 206j 207 209 220 * * * * * Windows® is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows® operating system." Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. V-LINK ( ) is a trademark of Roland Corporation. 237 202 Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before Using the PR-80 The features of the Presenter Described in the "PR-80 Owner's Manual" (this document). Play Back High-Quality Video in Real Time You can play back and switch high-quality DV-format video images in real time. A Variety of Realtime Effects Use a variety of video effects in real time, including switching effects for smooth transitions between video images, control of playback speed, resetting of retrigger points, and more. A variety of External Control Functions Not only can you use the keyboard and mouse, you can select from a number of different ways to control the PR-80. You can use the RS-232C port, optional touch screen, or use the optional DV-7DLC controller, a UM-1 or other UM Series USB MIDI interface, or the PCR-50 MIDI keyboard. Dual-stream Playback You can play back two pieces of video material at the same time for cross-dissolving or mixing. Effects Real-time effects such as Vertical Split and Colorize are built in. Masking You can use title masks to cut out any shape you want from the final video output. A Variety of Ways to Connect You can use the V-LINK function to exhibit video during musical performances, create virtual clips of live video sources with the V-4 (video mixer) control, use the Presenter Control for simple and easy coordination of multiple PR-80s and DV-7PRs, work with multichannel audio sources with the AR (Roland AR Series control), and more. Can Be Used with a Removable Hard Disk You can use an optional removable hard disk (DV-HD Series) for transport and backup of your video data. This data is also mutually compatible with data from DV-7 Series devices. Import Video Material Created on Computers Using the CD-ROM or network functions and a digital video connection, you can import video material created on computers. Simple Sequencer Function You can play multiple clips in a specified sequence, or have a specified clip play automatically upon startup. Automatic Operations with the Scheduler You can use the Scheduler to have the PR-80 automatically perform a variety of functions, such as playing back data, stopping, synchronizing times over a network, or starting up at a predetermined time. 2 Before Using the PR-80 Editor Features These are described in the "DV-7DL PRO Owner's Manual." The PR-80 is equipped with the editing features of the DV-7DL PRO, and lets you use them to edit video. Direct Linear Editing This unit has a wide range features that let you perform editing intuitively, and despite being a nonlinear editing device, it makes it possible for you to carry out direct linear editing with with the feel of a linear editing system. A Simple, Easy-to-understand Digital-Video Editing Unit This unit boasts video-editing features that enable even first-time users to get started right away. Intuitive A/B Roll Editing The unit features an A/B roll editor that lets you switch intuitively between pieces of video material. When you use the optional DV-7DLC, you can perform A/B roll editing with a linear-editing feel. Nonstop Editing Features This unit is equipped with nonstop editing features that let you edit a sequence as you play it back. For instance, you can perform such editing operations as inserting video, titles, and narration without stopping sequence playback. Real-time Processing Real-time processing features let you carry out video editing with versatile effects (dissolve and wipe), titles, and even two-picture compositing such as picture-in-picture and double exposure, without having to render. High-quality Audio Processing Roland's audio-processing technology lets you perform high-quality audio processing. You can apply such audio effects as a four-band equalizer and compressor. Create Sophisticated Titles with Ease · A Rich Array of Text Embellishments You can enhance text with such embellishments as edge, shadow, and see-through text. The unit also comes with 22 font styles, enabling you to create titles perfectly matched to the mood and atmosphere. · A Wide Range of Shape-drawing Features In addition to creating text, you can also draw circles, squares, and opacity, as well as lines and curves. By combining these shapes, you can create titles that are even more expressive. · Capture Video from External Sources You can capture photographs shot with a digital camera as well as graphics from other external sources by using CD-ROMs and the optional DL-CR1 memory-card reader. · Create Rolling and Crawling Titles You can easily use the Titler to create rolling and crawling titles. It's also possible to capture text files from a computer. 3 Contents Before Using the PR-80 ..........................................................................2 Contents ..................................................................................................4 Before Using the PR-80 ..........................................................................6 About This Manual .................................................................................................................................... 6 When First Operating the PR-80 ................................................................................................... 6 Other Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 7 About the Hard Disk ...................................................................................................................... 7 About the Shortcut Keys ................................................................................................................ 7 About the DV-7DLC Templates.................................................................................................... 7 Names of Things and What They Do ...................................................................................................... 8 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................... 9 Setting Up and Connecting Equipment ................................................................................................ 10 Instructions for Connecting Digital Video Devices Equipped with DV Connectors.......... 11 Connecting to a Computer Over a Network............................................................................. 12 Examples of Using and Connecting the PR-80..................................................................................... 13 Usage Examples ............................................................................................................................ 13 Connection Examples ................................................................................................................... 15 Working with the Keyboard and Mouse .............................................................................................. 22 About the Keyboard and Included Mouse................................................................................ 22 About Operations with the Mouse ............................................................................................. 22 Introduction to Use of the PR-80 .........................................................24 How the PR-80 is Organized .................................................................................................................. 24 Selector............................................................................................................................................ 24 Presenter ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Editor .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Basic Workflow......................................................................................................................................... 25 What is V-LINK? ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Names of Things in Screens/What They Do........................................................................................ 33 Selector............................................................................................................................................ 33 Play Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 33 Edit Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 37 Utility .............................................................................................................................................. 40 System Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 41 Turning the Power On and Off .............................................................................................................. 43 Turning On the Power.................................................................................................................. 43 Turning Off the Power ................................................................................................................. 44 Creating and Opening Projects............................................................................................................... 45 What is a Project? .......................................................................................................................... 45 The Relationship Between Materials, Clips, and Palettes ....................................................... 45 Creating Projects ........................................................................................................................... 45 Opening Projects ........................................................................................................................... 46 To Copy or Delete a Project ......................................................................................................... 47 Playing Back Clips.................................................................................................................................... 48 Using the Mouse to Play Back Clips........................................................................................... 48 About the Video Output Monitor Display ................................................................................ 49 Switching the Palette .................................................................................................................... 51 Transition Effects........................................................................................................................... 52 Dual Stream.................................................................................................................................... 53 Effects.............................................................................................................................................. 54 Color Correction............................................................................................................................ 55 Masking .......................................................................................................................................... 56 Color Bar................................................... ...