Owner's Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 6­7), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 8). 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. Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 9. For the U.K. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. 2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Switching Video ................................................................ 36 Selecting the Video Switching Mode .............................................36 Switching Video in Direct Mode.....................................................36 Switching in Preset Mode..............................................................37 Selecting the Effects To Be Applied in Switching..........................38 Customizing Wipe Transitions..................................................38 Main Features ...................................................................... 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY .................................................. 6 IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................ 8 Overview of the V-44SW ..................................................... 9 Organization of the V-44SW ........................................................... 9 About the Operating Modes ............................................................ 9 Adding Effects to the Video ............................................. 39 Adding the Picture in Picture (P in P) Effect..................................39 Advanced P in P Effect Settings ..............................................40 Applying the Key Composite Effect ...............................................41 Advanced Key Composite Settings..........................................41 Panel Descriptions ............................................................10 Front Panel.................................................................................... 10 Top Panel...................................................................................... 11 Rear Panel .................................................................................... 12 Registering Often-Used Settings (Panel Presets).......... 42 Registering Presets .......................................................................42 Calling Up Presets.........................................................................42 Copying Presets ............................................................................43 Exchanging Presets Between PANEL PRESET Buttons ..............43 Setup and Settings Guide 13 Using the V-44SW with Other Devices ............................ 44 Using the V-44SW with a V-440HD for Multi-Screen Output ........44 Switching the V-44SW's Operating Modes ..............................44 Using MIDI.....................................................................................45 About MIDI ...............................................................................45 Controlling the V-44SW from an External Device Via MIDI .....46 Controlling the V-44SW from a PR-80/50 ................................47 Transmitting Settings to Another V-44SW (Bulk Dump) ..........47 Control Using V-LINK ....................................................................48 Controlling the V-44SW from an External Device Using the REMOTE Connector ...........48 Backing Up the V-44SW's Settings to a Computer .......................49 1. Confirm the Contents of the Package .........................13 2. Set Up and Make the Connections...............................13 3. Turn on the Power and Output the Video....................16 4. Adjusting the Video Image Quality ..............................17 5. Turning Off the Power and Quitting.............................17 Examples for Connecting and Setting the V-44SW........18 Quick Guide 22 Appendices 51 Try Outputting Some Video ..............................................22 Try Adding Some Screen Transition Effects ..................23 Troubleshooting................................................................ 52 Menu List ........................................................................... 54 Operation Guide 25 MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................. 59 REMOTE Command Reference........................................ 60 Connector Specifications................................................. 62 HD/RGB IN OUT Connectors........................................................62 REMOTE Connector .....................................................................62 Basic Operation .................................................................26 Turning the Power On ................................................................... 26 Turning the Power Off.............................................................. 26 Setting the Various Functions (Menu)........................................... 26 Getting Ready to Display Menus ............................................. 26 Working with the Menus........................................................... 27 Menu Display Shortcuts ........................................................... 27 Fading Out the Final Output.......................................................... 28 Using the [TIME] Knob to Fade Out the Video......................... 28 Restoring the Original Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) .. 29 About Connection Cables Used with the Component Inputs and Outputs ............... 63 Menu Settings Memo ........................................................ 64 Panel Preset Memo ........................................................... 66 Block Diagram ................................................................... 67 Main Specifications .......................................................... 68 Index................................................................................... 69 Setting the Input and Output ............................................30 Setting the Output ......................................................................... 30 Setting the Output Format........................................................ 30 Setting the Output .................................................................... 31 Setting the HD/RGB Input ............................................................. 32 Setting the SD Input ...................................................................... 34 Displaying a Test Pattern .............................................................. 35 Selecting NTSC or PAL Format .................................................... 35 3 Introduction Main Features Seamless switching of HD, RGB, and SD format video, all with this single device You can enjoy free use of the four SD inputs and four inputs for HD video or RGB video from computers. The V-44SW is compatible with HD (1080i/720p; component), SD (S-Video; component), and RGB signal (VGA-SXGA) video formats, allowing you to handle video from HD cameras, SD cameras, and computers simultaneously without concerns about input formats. For more on the formats handled by the V-44SW, refer to p. 54 and p. 56. SD SD VCR Plasuma Display Video Presenter 4 SD Inputs 4 HD/RGB Inputs HD VCR Projector RGB Computer Applicable for a wide variety of uses, from event presentations, conferences and seminars, live performance, and more. Features Two Video Switching Modes The V-44SW offers two different modes for switching video, a "Direct mode" and a "Preset mode." In Direct mode you can switch video with the press of a single button. In Preset mode, you can confirm the input video with the preview monitor before switching the video. You can check the video from all inputs in one preview monitor, all without affecting the final output video. This two-step process, first confirming the input video and then switching the final output video, helps prevent mistakes in switching. Video Signals Handled by the V-44SW HD An abbreviation for "High Definition," HD is a generic term for television formats that, in comparison to conventional TV formats, provide higher resolution and an improved angle of view, and deliver a heightened sense of presence by means of large-screen. This is also referred to as HDTV. Although there are a number of different types of HD, which can vary depending on the country where the technology was developed, the V-440HD utilizes the standards recommended in BT.709-3, established by the ITU in February, 1998. RGB SD This format, used for output of video images with computers and other digital devices, uses video signals whereby each of three main colors, red (R), green (G), and blue (B), are handled separately. An abbreviation for Standard Definition, this refers to formats currently in general use (such as 480I), as opposed to HD (High Definition). 4 Main Features Effects Included You can have transitions appear smoothly when switching video. The V-44SW features a selection of screen transition effects, including six types of wipe effects as well as cut and mix effects. You can have such screen transition effects be applied simply by selecting a button. You can composite video from two sources. The V-44SW includes three types of compos ...