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Roland V-60HD Owner's Manual

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PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual
This manual covers all menu items of the V-60HD.
It also describes control via RS-232, LAN, and TALLY/GPI.
Before using the V-60HD, 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]
button0"SYSTEM"0"VERSION."
To obtain the PDF manual
1.
Enter the following URL in your computer.
https://proav.roland.com/
2.
Go to the V-60HD product page and click the
"Support."
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  • Page 1 Before using the V-60HD, 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] button0“SYSTEM”0“VERSION.”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video ....15 Operating the V-60HD by Remote Control ....34 Outputting a Tally Signal .

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Front Side your retailer, the nearest Roland Be sure to use only the AC adaptor Service Center, or an authorized Roland supplied with the unit. Also, 30 cm (12 in.) 5 cm (2 in.) 15 cm (6 in.) distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
  • Page 4 Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or Route all power cords and cables in such a way as an authorized Roland distributor, as to prevent them from getting entangled listed on the “Information.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    Co., Ltd. in Japan. the vicinity of such receivers. connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. • Roland is an either registered trademark • Noise may be produced if wireless or trademark of Roland Corporation in the communications devices, such as cell • Never strike or apply strong pressure to...

  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel/Side Panel Side Panel Side Panel Name Explanation Page COMP/LMT indicators When the compressor is turned on for AUDIO IN 1–5/6, this lights up when compression is applied. p. 26 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL These adjust the volume level for AUDIO IN 1–5/6. p.
  • Page 7 This performs a fade-in or fade-out for the final output video. This flashes or lights up during a fade or [OUTPUT FADE] button p. 20 fade-out. This lights up, flashes, or goes dark according to the V-60HD’s “HDCP” setting and the connected status of HDCP indicator p. 15 HDCP-compatible equipment.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel/Front Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    * The V-60HD has three internal output buses (PGM, PVW, and AUX), and you can select the bus to output for each individual connector Cord hook (p.

  • Page 9: Using Phantom Power

    * Connect this if necessary. * When using a USB flash drive for the first time, you must format it using the V-60HD. * Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash drive while the USB flash drive is being accessed.

  • Page 10: Multi-View Monitor Display

    Panel Descriptions Multi-view Monitor Display A list of input/output video streams, the audio level meter, and the OSD menu are displayed on the multi-view monitor connected to the MULTI-VIEW connector. * Pressing the [MENU] button displays the OSD menu. Its content is the same as the menu shown on the built-in display (p. 11). Label names, tally borders, and the audio level meter are hidden while the OSD menu is displayed.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    5 Pressing and holding the [VALUE] knob returns the current menu item you're setting to its default value. The power to the V-60HD turns off automatically when all of the 5 To execute an operation, press the [VALUE] knob. following states persist for 240 minutes (Auto Off function).

  • Page 12: Video Input/Output Settings

    Setting the System Format Setting the Input Formats for Channels 5 and 6 On the V-60HD, the input/output format is determined according By factory default, the EDID assignment for channels 5 and 6 is to the system format. You set the input/output format to match “INTERNAL”...

  • Page 13: Assigning A Video Source To Channel 6

    You can assign a video source at the HDMI IN 6 connector or the You can adjust the output video to match the equipment receiving RGB/COMPONENT IN 6 connector to channel 6. the output from the V-60HD. You change the setting to match the connected source device. MEMO * By factory default, the setting is for the HDMI IN 6 connector.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Input Video

    Video Input/Output Settings Adjusting the Input Video This adjusts the image quality of the video input via the respective connectors. For HDMI IN and RGB/COMPONENT IN connectors, you can also adjust the scaling. Select the [MENU] button0“VIDEO INPUT”0the input HDMI/RGB IN 6: HDMI IN 6 connector (*2) RGB/COMPONENT IN 6 connector (*2) video.

  • Page 15: Changing Output Bus Assignments

    Changing Output Bus Assignments Inputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video The V-60HD has three internal output buses (PGM, PVW, and AUX). You can select which buses to output via the SDI OUT and HDMI To input copyright-protected (HDCP) video from a Blu-ray Disc OUT connectors.

  • Page 16: Video Operations

    Video Operations Switching the Video This switches the video that is input into the V-60HD and performs final output. About the Operation Mode for Video Transitions Switching Using the PGM/PST Mode There are two operation modes for switching the video on the The video on the PGM/A bus is always the final output.

  • Page 17: 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. Flip the video fader all the way upward or downward. 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 18: Switching Aux Output

    Video Operations Switching AUX Output Using Imported Still Images You can use button operations to directly select the video to send You can take a still image captured from input video or imported to the AUX bus. from a USB flash drive, assign it to channel 7 or 8, and output it You can output the video on the AUX bus from SDI OUT connectors in the same way as video.

  • Page 19: Importing A Still Image From A Usb Flash Drive

    5 When you’re using a USB flash drive for the first time, be sure to Assigning a monochrome picture (background color) format it on the V-60HD (p. 33). You can also assign a monochrome picture (background color) 5 Depending on the USB flash drive, recognition of the flash to channel 7 or 8.

  • Page 20: Applying A Fade To Pgm/Pvw Output Video (Output Fade)

    Video Operations Applying a Fade to PGM/PVW Output Video (Output Fade) This performs a fade-out from the output video to a black screen, or a fade-in from a black screen to the output video. You can insert a black screen into the output video at times where you don’t want to output a picture, such as at intervals in presentations or band performances.

  • Page 21: Video Composition Operations

    Video Composition Operations This composites video. The V-60HD has three built-in types of composition. Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture (PinP) This composites video in an inset screen over a background video. This section describes operations when in the PGM/PST mode (p. 16).

  • Page 22: Compositing Using Split

    Video Composition Operations Compositing Using Split This composites two video streams in a split screen. The final 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. This section describes operations when in the PGM/PST mode (p. 16). Compositing using split Press a cross-point button for the PGM/A bus to select the video you want to display above or on the left.

  • Page 23: 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. Compositing using DSK Input the logo or image.

  • Page 24: Audio Operations

    Audio Operations Adjusting the Volume Level This adjusts the head amp gain, sound position, and volume balance of audio input to the V-60HD. Adjusting the Head Amp Gain Adjusting the Sound Position (Pan) This adjusts the head amp gain so that the input audio is at a The left-right position of audio is called the sound position (pan).

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume Balance

    Audio Operations Adjusting the Volume Balance Outputting AUX-bus Audio This adjusts the volume balance of input and the volume level for You can output just AUX-bus audio from the AUDIO OUT jacks master out. (XLR and RCA) and the PHONES jack. What’s AUX-bus audio? Adjust the [MASTER OUTPUT] knob to a position near “0 dB.”...

  • Page 26: Applying Effects To Audio

    Audio Operations Applying Effects to Audio You can apply effects and adjust the sound quality. Applying Effects to Input Audio This applies effects and adjusts the sound quality for AUDIO IN, SDI IN, and HDMI IN audio. Compressor (COMP/LMT) Select the [MENU] button0“AUDIO INPUT”0the input audio.

  • Page 27: Applying Effects To Output Audio

    Audio Operations Applying Effects to Output Audio This applies effects and adjusts the sound quality for master out and AUX-bus audio. * Only the limiter can be used on AUX-bus audio (p. 25). Equalizer (EQ) Select the [MENU] button0“AUDIO OUTPUT”0“MASTER * MASTER OUTPUT only OUT”...

  • Page 28: Controlling Volume Levels Automatically (Auto Mixing)

    This automatically controls operations that normally are performed by an operator (Auto Mixing feature). Muting input audio It lets you rely on the V-60HD to perform complex volume- adjustment operations, enabling use in circumstances where no dedicated operator is assigned. This is especially useful for Select the [MENU] button0“AUDIO INPUT”0the input...

  • Page 29: Interlinking Audio Output To Video Switching (Audio Follow)

    Audio Operations Interlinking Audio Output to Video Switching (Audio Follow) You can associate audio with a video switch so that when the video is switched, the specified audio alone is output automatically, and other audio is automatically muted. NOTE When the Audio Follow feature is turned on, switching between audio output and muting is carried out automatically. The positions of the controls used to adjust the volume level do not change automatically.

  • Page 30: Adding Them To Sdi Video

    Separating Discrete Analog Input Audio Streams and Adding Them to SDI Video The SDI OUT connectors on the V-60HD accommodate eight channels of embedded audio. In addition to two channels for master out (or the AUX bus), you can separate the six discrete channels of analog input audio (AUDIO IN 1 through 5/6) and add them to SDI video.

  • Page 31: Other Features

    About the last memory function The V-60HD has a built-in Last Memory feature. Last Memory is a feature that saves the state of the unit that is in effect immediately before power-down, and automatically restores the state at the next startup.

  • Page 32: Saving The Unit's Settings On A Usb Flash Drive

    (*.V06) 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-60HD (p. 33).

  • Page 33: Formatting Usb Flash Drives

    State (Factory Reset) When using a USB flash drive for the first time, be sure to format it on the V-60HD. You can return the values of settings on the V-60HD to their NOTE factory defaults. 5 The V-60HD does not recognize unformatted USB flash drives.

  • Page 34: Preventing Unintended Operation (Panel Lock)

    This locks operation of buttons and knobs to prevent unintended Using the dedicated V-60HD RCS program operation of the V-60HD. You can connect the V-60HD to a computer via a LAN or RS-232, Select the [MENU] button0“SYSTEM”0“PANEL LOCK.” and use dedicated program V-60HD RCS to operate the unit by remote control.

  • 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 Video-related problems When the [MODE] button is lighted in green,...

  • Page 36: Block Diagram

    Appendices Block Diagram Video Section 1080p SYSTEM FORMAT 1080i 720p SDI IN 1 AUX BUS CAPTURE CONV DSK SOURCE BUS PGM/A BUS SDI IN 2 CAPTURE PST/B BUS CONV SDI IN 3 CAPTURE CONV SDI IN 4 CAPTURE CONV INPUT SELECT HDMI IN 5 EDID...
  • Page 37 Appendices COMPOSITION TRANSITION WIPE PinP SDI OUT 1 OUTPUT FADE SPLIT CONV SDI OUT 2 CONV HDMI OUT 1 CONV HDMI OUT 2 CONV MENU HDMI MULTI-VIEW 1080p...

  • Page 38: Audio Section

    Appendices Audio Section INPUT BUS SIG/PEAK LED COMP/LMT LED HEAD AMP DIGITAL INPUT INPUT AUDIO GAIN GAIN LEVEL AUDIO IN 1–4 MUTE FOLLOW AUTO HPF 75Hz GATE COMP DELAY MIXING PHANTOM +48V TO “AUDIO IN 1–4 EMBEDDED” SIG/PEAK LED DIGITAL INPUT COMP/LMT LED INPUT...
  • Page 39 Appendices OUTPUT BUS MASTER OUTPUT * Same as video output bus CH1 Embedded SDI OUT 1 EMBEDDED CH3–8 CH2 Embedded ON/OFF CH3 Embedded FROM “AUDIO IN 1 EMBEDDED” CH4 Embedded FROM “AUDIO IN 2 EMBEDDED” CH5 Embedded FROM “AUDIO IN 3 EMBEDDED” CH6 Embedded FROM “AUDIO IN 4 EMBEDDED”...

  • Page 40: Main Specifications

    Appendices Main Specifications Roland V-60HD: HD Video Switcher 9 Video Video Processing 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit BNC type x 4 SDI IN 1–4 * Conforms to SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), 292M HDMI type A x 2 HDMI IN 5–6 * HDCP Supported...

  • Page 41: Dimensions

    Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, Power cord +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms * 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 Unit: mm...

  • Page 42: Transition Effects List

    Appendices Transition Effects List Effect Explanation The two pictures are blended together as the video is switched. Video transitions are made with the luminance levels of the two video streams maintained unchanged. * This is an abbreviation of “full additive mix. ” The two video streams are compared, and transitions are made with display during transition starting with levels of high luminance.
  • Page 43 ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIUM For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : V-60HD Type of Equipment : VIDEO SWITCHER Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700...
  • Page 44 For EU Countries...

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