Roland V-800HD MK II Owner's Manual

Roland V-800HD MK II Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in
order to use the V-800HD MK II.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual
This manual covers all menu items of the V-800HD MK II.
It also describes control via MIDI and RS-232.
Before using the V-800HD MK II, ensure that its system program is at
the most recent version. For information on available upgrades for the
system program, see the Roland website (https://proav.roland.com/).
You can check the system program version by pressing the [MENU]
button g "System" g "System Information."
To obtain the PDF manual
1.
Enter the following URL in your computer.
https://proav.roland.com/
2.
Go to the V-800HD MK II product page and click
the "Support."
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Before using the V-800HD MK II, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version. For information on available upgrades for the system program, see the Roland website (https://proav.roland.com/). You can check the system program version by pressing the [MENU] button g “System”...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning the Power On and Off ........13 Operating the V-800HD MK II by Remote Control ....34 Using the Menus .
  • Page 4: Using The Unit Safely

    Connect mains plug of this model to a When using the unit with a rack mains socket outlet with a protective recommended by Roland, the rack must Immediately turn the unit off, remove the earthing connection. be carefully placed so it is level and sure to power cord from the outlet, and request remain stable.
  • Page 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION CAUTION Take care not to get burned When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the plug The rear panel may become hot, so take care to avoid burns. To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the power cord by its plug when disconnecting it.
  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Placement • When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector • Roland is an either registered trademark or • This unit may interfere with radio and television itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will trademark of Roland Corporation in the United reception.
  • Page 7: About Rack Mounting

    About Rack Mounting Attaching the included rack-mount angle brackets lets you install the V-800HD MK II in a 19-inch rack. Attaching the Rack-mount Angles Important Notes on Rack Mounting * The video fader protrudes beyond the mounting surface of the Turn off the power to the V-800HD MK II and disconnect the rack.
  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    * The system functions as just described when the operation mode is set to “PGM/PST mode. ” Operation differs when in the A/B mode. These indicate the status of synchronization. INTERNAL This lights up when synchronized to the V-800HD MK II’s internal clock. PREFERENCE indicators p. 21 This lights up when synchronized to an external source.
  • Page 9 Cooling-fan exhaust port NOTE — Never obstruct the cooling-fan intake and exhaust ports. Cooling-fan intake port Obstructing the intake and exhaust ports might result in a temperature rise inside the V-800HD MK II and lead to malfunction due to heat.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    1 through 8) and the V-800HD MK II remotely (p. 34). menus (p. 12). You connect a multi-view monitor here. REFERENCE THRU connector: This supplies the synchronizing signal input to the V-800HD MK II to a connected external device. Synchronizing-signal Synchronizing-signal input terminal...
  • Page 11 Composite output connector SDI output connector MIDI (OUT/THRU, IN) connectors Here you connect a remote-control MIDI device for operating the V-800HD MK II remotely (p. 34). SD OUT connector, RGB/COMPONENT OUT connector, DVI-D/HDMI OUT connectors, SDI OUT connector This outputs the video. Here you connect devices such as projectors, recording equipment, and external displays.
  • Page 12: Multi-View Monitor Display

    Setting the Color Format for the Multi-view Monitor If nothing is displayed on the multi-view monitor when the V-800HD MK II is started, set the color format to match the type of monitor device that is connected. Once you set the color format, it remains in effect thereafter.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Press the [MENU] button to display the menu. Make sure all devices are turned off. Turn on the [POWER] switch on the V-800HD MK II to turn on the power. The [MENU] button lights up, the menu categories are displayed.
  • Page 14: List Of Supported Formats

    List of Supported Formats Input Formats Output Formats Frame rate Frame rate Input connector Output connector When set at “59.94 Hz” When set at “50 Hz” When set at “59.94 Hz” When set at “50 Hz” 480/59.94i 576/50i 480/59.94i 576/50i 720/59.94p 720/50p 720/59.94p...
  • Page 15: Video Input/Output Settings

    Setting the Output Format You set the output format to match the equipment you connect to the V-800HD MK II. You can output signals of different resolutions for the main output (SDI OUT connectors and DVI-D/HDMI OUT connectors) and for analog output (RGB/COMPONENT OUT connector and SD OUT connector).
  • Page 16: Assigning A Video Source To Input Channels

    Video Input/Output Settings Assigning a Video Source to Input Channels You can specify an assigned video source for each individual input channel. You can assign the following video sources. Channel 1–4 Video input via an SDI IN connector or COMPOSITE IN connector Channel 5–8 Video input via an RGB/COMPONENT IN connector or DVI-I/HDMI IN connector Channel 9...
  • Page 17: Changing The Output Bus

    Video Input/Output Settings Changing the Output Bus The V-800HD MK II has three internal buses (PGM, PVW, and AUX). For each individual output connector, you can select which bus to output. NOTE Sending video on an input channel to the AUX bus makes DSK (p. 30) unusable.
  • Page 18: Adjusting Final Output Video

    Video Input/Output Settings Adjusting Final Output Video You adjust the final video output to match the equipment receiving output from the V-800HD MK II. Select the [MENU] button g “Output” g for Format, select RGB/Component: RGB/COMPONENT OUT connector “Main,” “RGB/Component,” or “Composite,” the press the...
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Input Video

    Video Input/Output Settings Adjusting the Input Video You can adjust the image quality and scaling of video input via channels 1 through 8. Select the [MENU] button g “Input” g “Ch.1” through “Ch.8,” Ch.5–8: DVI-D/HDMI then press the [ENTER] button. Menu item Explanation Color Space...
  • Page 20: Inputting Copyright-Protected (Hdcp) Video

    To input copyright-protected (HDCP) video from a Blu-ray Disc player or the like, follow the steps described below to change the “HDCP” setting. * The V-800HD MK II must be connected to an HDCP compatible display for HDCP protected video to be connected.
  • Page 21: Specifying A Reference Clock

    Video Input/Output Settings Specifying a Reference Clock You can specify a clock to which operation of the V-800HD MK II is referenced (a reference clock). NOTE Video output from the SD OUT connector is referenced to the V-800HD MK II’s internal clock irrespective of the reference-clock setting.
  • Page 22: Video Operations

    Video Operations Switching the Video You can switch the output of video input into the V-800HD MK II. About the Operation Mode for Video Switching Using the PGM/PST Mode Transitions The video in the PGM section always becomes the final output. You...
  • Page 23: Switching In The A/B Mode

    Video Operations Move the video fader in the direction opposite to the Switching in the A/B Mode direction in step 1. The video at the end to which the video fader is flipped is always the final output. Move the video fader all the way to one end or the other. Press a cross-point button at the end to which the video fader is not flipped to select the preset video (the video to output next).
  • Page 24: Using Imported Still Images

    * When you’re using a USB flash drive for the first time, be sure to “Background.” format it on the V-800HD MK II (p. 33). * If “Ch. 10” is set to “Still Image, ” still-image capture is not possible.
  • Page 25: Assigning A Still Image To Channel 9 Or 10

    Video Operations Assigning a Still Image to Channel 9 or 10 Deleting a Still Image This takes a still image imported from a USB flash drive or captured from This deletes a still image saved in internal memory. final video output and assigns it to channel 9 or 10. Select the [MENU] button g “System”...
  • Page 26: Applying A Fade To The Final Output Video (Output Fade)

    Video Operations Applying a Fade to the Final Output Video (Output Fade) This applies a fade to final video output. This lets you make the final output fade to a monochrome picture (background color) or still image at times when you want to suppress video output, such as during intervals in a band performance. You can also stop (freeze) the final video output. Setting the Operation Mode Detailed Settings for “Fade to Background”...
  • Page 27: Video Composition Operations

    Video Composition Operations This composites video. The V-800HD MK II has four built-in types of composition. Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP) This composites video in an inset screen onto a different background video. This section describes operations when in the PGM/PST mode (p. 22).
  • Page 28: Compositing Using Luminance Key/Chroma Key

    Video Composition Operations Compositing Using Luminance Key/Chroma Key This makes a portion of the video transparent and composites it onto a background video. This section describes operations when in the PGM/PST mode (p. 22). Compositing Using Key Luminance Key This takes video in which white or black areas are made transparent, and composite it overlaid on a background picture.
  • Page 29: Compositing Using An External Key

    Video Composition Operations Press the [AUTO] or [CUT] button. Compositing Using an External Key You can perform key composition that uses an external key. Background video The video you selected in steps 1 and 2 is composited and output. At this time, the KEY [ON] button and the cross-point button in the PST/ Fill clip EFFECT section light up in red.
  • Page 30: Compositing Using Dsk

    Video Composition Operations Compositing Using DSK This takes video composited upstream using PinP or the like, and performs further downstream compositing with text or images. Using DSK (downstream keying), you can switch the background video while text or images remain displayed. This section describes operations when in the PGM/ PST mode (p.
  • Page 31: Other Features

    You can save video settings, the state of the operation panel, and other current settings in memory and call them up for use when needed. The V-800HD MK II has 8 internal banks for saving settings in memory. You can save settings in 8 memories in each bank, letting you use up to 64 memories for saving.
  • Page 32: Saving The Unit's Settings To File On A Usb Flash Drive

    MEMORY port. You can access the saved file (*.V08) on the USB flash drive and load it into the unit for use when needed. * When you’re using a USB flash drive for the first time, be sure to format it on the V-800HD MK II (p. 33).
  • Page 33: Formatting Usb Flash Drives

    Press the [MENU] button to quit the menu. Returning Settings to the Factory- default State (Factory Reset) You can return the values of settings on the V-800HD MK II to their factory defaults. * Be careful to orient the USB memory device correctly front and back and in the correct direction for insertion, and insert it firmly, as far If operation that differs from what is described in the owner’s manual...
  • Page 34: Operating The V-800Hd Mk Ii By Remote Control

    Outputting a Tally Signal Remote Control This outputs a tally signal from the TALLY 1 or 2 connector. Using MIDI or RS-232, you can operate the V-800HD MK II remotely from an external device. Specification of the TALLY Connector For more information on the specifications of the RS-232 connector...
  • Page 35: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center. Problem Items to check Action Page Nothing is displayed if the monitor is not compatible.
  • Page 36: Block Diagram

    Appendices Block Diagram Input Select INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT 2 COMPOSITE INPUT 3 COMPOSITE INPUT 4 COMPOSITE Signal Select Shared Input FRAME SYNCHRONIZER DVI-D DVI-I/HDMI DVI-A INPUT 5 VIDEO MIXER SCALER RGB/COMPONENT CROSS POINT PinP COLOR CORRECTOR PST/EFFECT Key Mode DVI-D DVI-I/HDMI Self Key...
  • Page 37 Appendices MULTI-VIEW HDMI MULTI-VIEW OUTPUT Mode Fade to Background Output Freeze Fade to Still Image OUTPUT FADE SDI OUTPUT 1 SDI OUTPUT 2 COLOR CORRECTOR DVI-D/HDMI DVI-D/HDMI OUTPUT 1 SELECTOR AUX Source DVI-D/HDMI DVI-D/HDMI OUTPUT 2 Mixer Input SCALER RGB/COMPONENT RGB/COMPONENT OUTPUT Mixer Output COLOR CORRECTOR...
  • Page 38: Main Specifications

    * This product is a Class A digital device under FCC part 15. * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. Dimensions...
  • Page 39: Federal Communications Commission

    For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 40 For EU Countries...

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