User manual EDIROL V-44SW

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 composite effects (Picture in Picture (P in P), Luminance Key, and Chroma Key). You can, for example, use Chroma Key to take text appearing on your computer screen and display it as a title. Includes Panel Preset Functions Call up complex configurations of settings just by pressing a button. You can register button settings and Picture in Picture (P in P) and other special effect settings as presets. You can then call up the registered settings instantly just by pressing the assigned button. Cut Unneeded Video You can have black (or white) screens output in the final output video during breaks and at the ends of videos. Equipped with Improved High-Performance Converter This converts SD video to HD/RGB format for high-quality image output. Link Operation with Edirol V-440HDs, Control Remotely from External Devices Multi-screen presentations Using simple settings, you can synchronize operation of multiple V-44SWs with an Edirol V-440HD as the master device to have a single video source displayed across multiple display screens. Equipped with REMOTE connector The V-44SW can be controlled remotely (serial control) from a computer or other external device. You can also back up the V-44SW's settings to computers and other devices. Also comes equipped with MIDI connectors You can link operation of multiple V-44SWs simply with MIDI connections, without needing to set up any special control device. MIDI connections also allow you to transfer the V-44SW's settings to other V-44SWs and to control the V-44SW from an Edirol PR Series devices 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 001 Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. 008a .......................................................................................................... 001-50 The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the rear side of unit. .......................................................................................................... Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device. .......................................................................................................... Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! .......................................................................................................... Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. .......................................................................................................... Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. 008e 002a 009 .......................................................................................................... 003 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest EDIROL/ Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/ Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. .......................................................................................................... Never use or store the unit in places that are: · Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are · Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are · Humid; or are · Exposed to rain; or are · Dusty; or are 011 004 .......................................................................................................... 012a Immediately turn the power off, remove the power plug from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: · The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or · If smoke or unusual odor occurs · Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or · The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or · Subject to high levels of vibration. .......................................................................................................... 007 Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. .......................................................................................................... · The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. .......................................................................................................... 6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 014 Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) 101a .......................................................................................................... 015 The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. .......................................................................................................... Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .......................................................................................................... At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. .......................................................................................................... Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords--the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. .......................................................................................................... Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. .......................................................................................................... Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth. .......................................................................................................... 102b 103a 016 026 104 Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. .......................................................................................................... Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. 106 .......................................................................................................... 107b Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .......................................................................................................... Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices. .......................................................................................................... Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet. 108a 109a .......................................................................................................... 110a Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet. .......................................................................................................... Should you remove the grounding terminal screw, keep them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. .......................................................................................................... The side panels of this unit may become hot, so take care to avoid burns. 118a 119 .......................................................................................................... 7 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on pages 2 and 6­7, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet. 307(changed) 301 Maintenance 401a For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 402 Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/ or damage to video monitors or other devices. Repairs and Data Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper (when possiblrepairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 452 Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord's plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible. To ensure long service life, be sure to shut off the power whenever the unit is not being used and limit continuous operation as much as possible. added 308 Additional Precautions 551(changed) Placement This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. 352b 352a Damage or breakdown of the unit or mistakes in operation may result in the loss of data stored in memory. To avoid problems in the event of the loss of important data, write down the settings or follow the instructions to save the data to your computer (p. 49) or other external device. 552 Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 553 Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 556 355b When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated. 360 When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself--never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal elements. 557 A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation. 559a Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally. When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. added This device allows you to switch images or turn video effects on/off at high speed. For some people, viewing such images can cause headache, nausea, or other discomfort. Do not use this device to create video that might cause these types of health problems. Roland Corporation will accept no responsibility for any such health problems that may occur in yourself or in viewers. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 8 Overview of the V-44SW Organization of the V-44SW The V-44SW comprises two main sections, an "SD section," used for managing all SD video, and an "HD/RGB section," which is used to mix all video signals. Composite video signals and S-video signals are mixed in the SD section. The resulting mixes are sent to the HD/ RGB section and mixed with the HD and RGB video. The combined video is then output as the final output in either HD or RGB format. SD IN 1 SD IN 2 SD IN 3 SD IN 4 HD/RGB IN 1 HD/RGB IN 2 HD/RGB IN 3 HD/RGB IN 4 SD section HD/RGB SD HD/RGB OUT PGM 1 HD/RGB section HD/RGB OUT PGM 2 HD/RGB OUT PREVIEW For more details about how the mixer is arranged, refer to the "Block Diagram" (p. 67). About "Channels" Each of the V-44SW' video inputs is called a "channel." The SD and HD/RGB sections each feature Channels 1­4, with each channel being independently controlled. Each "channel" is the equivalent of a "path" for the video signals. About the Operating Modes In addition to the V-44SW's normal mode of operation, there is another mode referred to as "V-440HD Slave mode." V-440HD Slave mode is used only when operation of the V-44SW is linked to an Edirol V-440HD. When switched to V-440HD Slave mode, the V-44SW then functions as slave device to the V-440HD. You cannot use the V-44SW's panel controls to switch video while the unit is in V-440HD Slave mode. For instructions on switching operational modes, refer to "Switching the V-44SW's Operating Modes" (p. 44). 9 Panel Descriptions Front Panel [MIDI] Button This switches reception of MIDI signals on and off. When switched off, the [MIDI] button is unlit, and the V44SW does not receive MIDI signals. PANEL PRESET Buttons Use these buttons to register and call up button settings, settings for other special effects such as the Picture in Picture (P in P), and other settings as presets. The presets change depending on whether the [SHIFT] button is lit or unlit. [SHIFT] Button Off Lit PANEL PRESET Buttons Register and call up Presets 1­8 Register and call up Presets 9­15 Calls up the factory presets "Registering Often-Used Settings (Panel Presets)" (p. 42) "Temporarily Cutting Linked Operation" (p. 46) When the [MIDI] button's function is set to "V-LINK Indicator," the button is lit when V-LINK mode is on, and off when V-LINK mode is off. "Control Using V-LINK" (p. 48) [MENU] Button Press this button to display the Main menu in the television monitor connected to the MENU connector (p. 12). If you have shifted to a lower level menu, pressing this takes you back to the immediately preceding menu (the level above). The [MENU] button flashes while the menu is displayed. OUTPUT FORMAT [1080i] [720p] [RGB] Buttons These select the format of the video output from the HD/ RGB OUT PGM connectors. The selected button lights. "Setting the Output Format" (p. 30) Button [1080i] [720p] [RGB] Output Format (Factory Setting) 1080/60i 720/60p 1024x768/60 "Setting the Various Functions (Menu)" (p. 26) [ENTER] Button Pressing this button confirms your choice of the menu parameter that's currently selected and advances the screen to the next (lower level) menu. This is also pressed to respond with "Yes" to messages appearing on the screen when using menu operations. * You can change the output formats selectable with these buttons. "Changing the Output Format" (p. 30) "Working with the Menus" (p. 27) [TIME] Knob This sets the time for the video to fade out after the [OUTPUT FADE] button ( ) is pressed. [CURSOR/VALUE] Knob This moves the cursor appearing in the menu. When the cursor is located at the value set for a menu parameter, rotating the knob changes the value. "Fading Out the Final Output" (p. 28) [OUTPUT FADE] Button Pressing this causes the video output from the HD/RGB OUT PGM connector (p. 12) to fade out. Pressing the [OUTPUT FADE] button after the video has faded out fades the video in again. "Working with the Menus" (p. 27) [SHIFT] Button This switches the functions assigned to the PANEL PRESET buttons ( ). "Fading Out the Final Output" (p. 28) "Registering Often-Used Settings (Panel Presets)" (p. 42) [P in P] Button This switches the Picture in Picture effect on and off. The [P in P] button lights when the effect is on. "Adding the Picture in Picture (P in P) Effect" (p. 39) 10 Panel Descriptions [KEY] Button This switches the Key Composite effect on and off. The [KEY] button lights when the effect is on. Channel Select Buttons These switch the video images being input. There are two ways to switch input video. "Applying the Key Composite Effect" (p. 41) "Switching Video" (p. 36) TRANSITION Select Buttons These select the effect to be applied when the video images are switched. The selected button lights up. SD VIDEO [1]­[4] Buttons These switch the video being input to the S-VIDEO IN connectors and COMPOSITE IN connectors. "Selecting the Effects To Be Applied in Switching" (p. 38) WIPE [1 ]­[4 ] Buttons These buttons switch the video images by replacing the current video with the subsequent video, which spreads across the screen (wipe effect). The time used in switching the video with the wipe effects is specified with the [TRANSITION TIME] knob ( ). HD/RGB [1]­[4] Buttons These switch the video being input to the HD/RGB IN connectors HD/RGB 1­4 Indicators These indicate the status of video signals input to the HD/ RGB IN connectors (p. 12). Lit (Red) Lit (Green) Off RGB signals input Component signals input No signals input [CUT] Button Use this button to have video switch instantly. [MIX] Button This switches the video by gradually fading out the previous video while fading in the subsequent video image over it until the new video is fully visible (dissolve effect). The time used in switching the video is specified with the [TRANSITION TIME] knob ( ). [TAKE] Button This takes the video currently being output from the preview monitor connected to the HD/RGB OUT PREVIEW connector (p. 12) and outputs it from the HD/ RGB OUT PGM connector. Use this when switching video in Preset mode and to display video with key composite and other special effects applied. [TRANSITION TIME] Knob This sets the time (in seconds) taken in switching videos. "Selecting the Effects To Be Applied in Switching" (p. 38) "Switching in Preset Mode" (p. 37) "Adding Effects to the Video" (p. 39) SD VIDEO 1­4 Indicators These indicate the status of video signals input to the S-VIDEO IN connectors (p. 12) or COMPOSITE IN connectors (p. 12) Lit (Red) Lit (Green) Off Composite video signals input S-Video video signals input No signals input [POWER] Switch This switches the power on and off. "Turning the Power On" (p. 26) Top Panel Cooling Fan Exhaust Vents The V-44SW contains a cooling fan that prevents it from overheating. The fan expels hot air through this exhaust vents. · Do not allow the cooling fan exhaust vents to become blocked. Obstruction of the vents will cause temperatures inside the V-44SW to rise, and this heat may result in damage to the unit. 11 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel AC Inlet Connect the supplied power cord here. SD IN These input composite video signals or S-Video signals from up to four systems. The V-44SW is set at the factory so that if video is input via both the S-VIDEO IN connector and the COMPOSITE IN connector for the same channel, the S-VIDEO IN connector's input takes precedence. Security Slot ( ) You can attach a commercially available security lock here. http://www.kensington.com/ HD/RGB OUT HD/RGB OUT PGM Connectors 1, 2 These output the final output video as analog component signals or RGB signals. "About the S-VIDEO IN Connectors and COMPOSITE IN Connectors" (p. 15) COMPOSITE IN Connectors 1­4 These are BNC connectors for input of composite video signals. You can connect video devices equipped with composite video output connectors here. HD/RGB OUT PREVIEW Connector This outputs the final output video preview screen as analog component signals or RGB signals. * You can also display menus in the video output from the HD/ RGB OUT PGM/PREVIEW connector. "If You Want to Display Menus in the Final Output Video" (p. 26) S-VIDEO IN Connectors 1­4 These are BNC connectors for input of S-Video video signals. You can connect video devices equipped with S-Video video output connectors here. MONITOR OUT Connectors 1­4 These are BNC connectors that output composite video for video images input to the S-VIDEO IN connectors and COMPOSITE IN connectors. You can connect a television monitor equipped with composite video input connectors here to confirm the video images in each channel. Ground Terminal Connect this terminal to an external ground or run it to earth. "About the Ground Terminal" (p. 15) HD/RGB IN These input analog component signals or RGB signals from up to four systems. MIDI IN Connector MIDI messages from the connected external MIDI device are received here. HD/RGB IN Connectors 1­4 These are D-sub connectors for input of analog component or RGB signals. "Using the V-44SW with Other Devices" (p. 44) MIDI OUT/THRU Connector Transmits MIDI messages to an external MIDI device. You can also use this connector as a THRU output for MIDI signals received at the MIDI IN connector. HD/RGB LOOP THRU OUT Connectors 1­4 These are D-sub connectors that output (loop thru) the signals input to the HD/RGB IN connector on the same channel without alteration. "Using the V-44SW with Other Devices" (p. 44) [TERMINATOR 75] Switches 1­4 Normally, these are set to ON. Set these to OFF when using loop thru. REMOTE Connector Use this connector when using serial control to run the V44SW from a computer or other such device. "About Loop Thru" (p. 15) MENU Connector The menu is output from here. "Controlling the V-44SW from an External Device Using the REMOTE Connector" (p. 48) "Setting the Various Functions (Menu)" (p. 26) 12 Setup and Settings Guide 1. Confirm the Contents of the Package The V-44SW includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the V-44SW. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country. V-44SW Owner's Manual Operation Reference Power Cord 2. Set Up and Make the Connections Precautions for Rack Mounting When mounting the V-44SW in a rack or other such enclosure, observe the following precautions to ensure efficient and effective cooling. · Ensure that the location provides good air flow and ventilation. · Do not allow the vents to become obstructed. · Avoid using the V-44SW in sealed-type rack mounts. As this type of rack does not permit heated air within the rack to be expelled, the heated air is drawn into the V-44SW as a result, thus preventing adequately efficient cooling. · If the rack's rear panel is not removable, ensure that a ventilation port or exhaust fan is provided at the top of the rack's rear panel to expel any accumulated heat. · If the V-44SW is mounted in a portable rack, remove both the front and rear rack covers before use to ensure that the V-44SW's front and rear panels remain unobstructed. Use due caution when mounting the V-44SW in a rack or other enclosure so you don't get your fingers wedged or pinched. Connecting the Monitor Used for Displaying the Menus Connect a television monitor to the MENU connector ( p. 14). Video brightness and contrast adjustments and a variety of other settings for the V-44SW are made in the menus displayed. These menus appear in the television monitor connected to the MENU connector. You can have the menus appear in the display showing the final output video. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [MENU] button; the menu from the "HD/RGB OUT PGM connector/HD/RGB OUT PREVIEW connector" is alternately displayed and hidden each time the [MENU] button is pressed. 13 Setup and Settings Guide Device Connections Whenever connecting the V-44SW to other devices, always turn off the power to all devices to prevent malfunction and/ or damage to video monitors and other equipment. Be sure to use cables and adapter plugs with the proper connectors matching those of the other devices you are using. Refer to "Examples for Connecting and Setting the V-44SW" (p. 18). Final Output (RGB) Final Output (HD) RGB Video Output Device HD Video Output Device SD Video Output Device Projector or Other Display Plasma Display or Other Display PC or Other Device HD Camera or Other Device DV Camera, Player, or Other Device VGA input connector HD input connector VGA output connector HD output connector S-Video output connector Composite output connector VGA cable VGA cable S-Video cable Composite cable D-sub-5BNC cable D-sub-5BNC cable V-44SW Rear Panel Powe cord Ground terminal VGA cable To power outlet VGA input connector VGA Display or Other Display D-sub-5BNC cable VGA cable D-sub-5BNC cable Composite cable Preview Monitor HD input connector Multiformat Monitor or Other Display VGA input connector VGA Display or Other Device HD input connector Multiformat Monitor or Other Device S-Video input connector TV Monitor or Other Device Composite input connecto TV Monitor or Other Device Preview Monitor VGA Monitor HD IN Monitor Menu Display Monitor SD IN Monitor 14 Setup and Settings Guide About the S-VIDEO IN Connectors and COMPOSITE IN Connectors The V-44SW is set at the factory so that if video is input via both the S-VIDEO IN connector and the COMPOSITE IN connector for the same channel, the S-VIDEO IN connector's input takes precedence. If you want to give priority to the input from the COMPOSITE IN connector, select the input channel with "2. SD Input" in the menu, then set "1: SD Input Select" to "Composite." For more on menu operations, refer to "Working with the Menus" (p. 27). About Formats for Video Input Through the HD/RGB IN Connectors The V-44SW is set at the factory to determine the format of video input through the HD/RGB IN connectors automatically. If you want to specify the video format for the HD/RGB inputs, select the input channel with "3. HD/RGB Input" in the menu, set "2: Input Format" to "Manual," then select the video format with "2: Input Format." For more on menu operations, refer to "Working with the Menus" (p. 27). About the RGB Input The V-44SW's RGB input is not compatible with the "sync-on-green" signal format. About Loop Thru You can link the V-44SW's HD/RGB IN and HD/RGB LOOP THRU OUT connectors for the same channel. For example, if you are inputting analog component signals to the HD/RGB IN connector on Channel 1, you can output the same signals from the Channel 1 HD/RGB LOOP THRU OUT connector. This function is referred to as "loop thru." You can use loop thru to take the video from each input and output it directly to a television monitor to confirm the images or when using the V-44SW as a slave device with Multi-Screen output (p. 44). When using loop thru, set the [TERMINATOR 75] switch to OFF. Set the switch to OFF. (Image) · Set the [TERMINATOR 75] switch to on when loop thru function is not used When not using loop thru, some devices will not function properly unless the [TERMINATOR 75] switch is set to ON. · Using loop thru more than twice or more in the same pass causes attenuation of the video. In connecting V-44SWs and V-440HDs using loop thru, once you have three or more devices connected, the video signals become more attenuated the further down the signal path the V-44SW or V-440HD is. When using identical video with three or more V-44SWs and/or V-440HDs, be sure to use a commercially available video multiplexer. About Connecting the Component Inputs and Outputs You can use a D-sub to 5-BNC cable to connect the component inputs and outputs. For more detailed information, refer to "About Connection Cables Used with the Component Inputs and Outputs" (p. 63). About the Ground Terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. Unsuitable places for connection · Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution) · Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion) · Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning) 15 Setup and Settings Guide 3. Turn on the Power and Output the Video 1 2 Turn on the power to the connected devices (with video devices, play back the video). Press the [POWER] switch at the right of the V-44SW's front panel to switch it to the ON position and turn on the power. ( p. 26). Press one of the OUTPUT FORMAT buttons [1080i], [720p], or [RGB] to select the output video format. Press one of the SD VIDEO buttons [1]­[4] or one of the HD/RGB buttons [1]­[4] to select the input video. The video images appear in the display connected to the HD/RGB OUT PGM connector. Ŷ 3 2 3 4 The indicator for the channel on which video is being input lights up. 4 * Switching of the video (procedures used) differ with the video switching mode. For more detailed information, refer to "Switching Video" (p. 36). Working with the Menus p. 26 Selecting the Output Format p. 35 Output and input video image quality adjustments and other such settings are all made in the menus displayed. The menus appear in the television monitor connected to the MENU connector. Displaying Menus and Selecting Parameters Press the [MENU] button to display the Main menu. Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select a parameter. Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. Select the output format matching the specifications for the display used for showing the final output video. The V-44SW is set at the factory to allow selection of the following formats with the OUTPUT FORMAT buttons. Factory Settings Button [1080i] [720p] Output Format 1080/60i 720/60p 1024x768/60 Output Connector HD/RGB OUT PGM connectors 1, 2 HD/RGB OUT PREVIEW connector Menu [RGB] Changing the Value of a Setting Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to change a value. If You Want to Select a Different Output Format You can the change the output formats assigned to these buttons. Closing Menus Press [MENU] a number of times; menus close with each press of the button until the Main menu closes. The content of the settings is saved to the V-44SW's internal memory the moment the Main menu is closed. Be sure to note that changes in the settings will not be saved if you turn off power before the Main menu is closed. You can also have menus appear in the display showing the final video output. For more detailed information, refer to "If You Want to Display Menus in the Final Output Video" (p. 26). 1. Press the [MENU] button to display the Main menu. 2. Select "1. Output" to display the sub-menu. 3. Select the name of the button whose setting you want to change with "1: Output Format (1080i) Sw"­"3: Output Format (RGB) Sw" in the sub-menu. 4. Set the output format. For more information on the output formats supported by the V-44SW, refer to "Compatible Output Formats" (p. 31). 5. Press the OUTPUT FORMAT button whose settings have been changed to change the output format. If the video does not appear Have you set the proper output format? Is the [OUTPUT FADE] button lit? Please check the following points. Confirm the specifications for the display connected to the HD/RGB OUT PGM connector and reselect the output format. Press the [OUTPUT FADE] button so that the light goes off. The indicators above SD VIDEO buttons [1]­[4] and HD/RGB buttons [1]­[4] light to indicate channels to which video is being input. Play back the video with the video device to input the video signals to the V-44SW. Have you selected a channel to which video is being input? Is the video being played back by the video device? 16 Setup and Settings Guide 4. Adjusting the Video Image Quality 4-1. Adjusting the Image Quality of the Final Output Video 1 2 Press the [MENU] button to display the Main menu. Select "1. Output" to display the sub-menu. Select the necessary parameters from the table below, then adjust the brightness, hue, and other such settings for the final output video. p. 30 "1. Output" Sub Menu (Extract) Zooming Bright Contrast Saturation Red Green Blue Test Pattern Select Final output scaling adjustment Final output brightness adjustment Final output contrast adjustment Final output saturation adjustment Final output red adjustment Final output green adjustment Final output blue adjustment Selects the Test Pattern to output Test Pattern (Color Bar) Display