Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of the DV-7PR Realtime Video Presenter. For its proper use, carefully read the sections entitled: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (DV-7 Instruction Manual, Basic Operation, page 2), USING THE UNIT SAFELY (DV-7 Instruction Manual, Basic Operation, page 3), and IMPORTANT NOTES (DV-7 Instruction Manual, Basic Operation, page 5).
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents...2 Preparation ...6 Main features ... 6 Important Notes ... 6 Copyrights, usage rights, and usage permission on material data... 6 Forbidden actions ... 7 Other ... 7 About the Owner’s Manual... 7 Introduction... 7 Preparation ...
Page 3 Introduction ...19 DV-7PR configuration ... 19 Selector... 19 Presenter ... 19 Editor ... 20 Operation flow ... 21 About the V-LINK ... 28 On-screen component names and functions... 29 Selector... 29 Play Mode ... 30 Edit Mode ... 34 Utility ... 37 System Preferences ...
Page 4 Playing video clips using a 49-key MIDI keyboard... 86 Setting the video clip retrigger point ... 88 About the System Exclusive Message ... 88 Controlling other devices with this unit... 89 Controlling another DV-7PR (Presenter)... 89 Controlling the V-4 ... 90 Controlling the AR series... 92...
Page 5 Commands sent from an external device to Presenter ... 114 Commands sent from Presenter to external device ... 115 Main specifications ... 116 DV-7PR: Realtime Video Presenter ... 116 Video Processing ... 116 Video Compression Method ... 116 Audio Processing ... 116 Input/Output Connectors ...
Page 6: Preparation
7PR enables the real-time playback and dissolving of high-quality video. Multitude of external control functions In addition to the supplied keyboard and mouse interface, the DV-7PR can also be used with a standard RS-232C, the optional controller DV-7C (sold separately), USB compatible UM series MIDI interfaces such as the UM-1, or MIDI keyboard PCR-50 for a variety of control methods to meet your video presentation needs.
Page 7: Forbidden Actions
Forbidden actions Any allowance of a third party the use of the material data supplied with the DV-7PR, whole or in part, for profit or non-profit, by such actions as removal of the data from the DV-7PR or its duplication for sale; renting; free distribution; lending; transmission by uploading to an online network, through the Internet, or other public broadcast methods;...
Page 8: Other Precautions
Other precautions About the hard disk The DV-7PR uses all visual and system data stored to the internal hard disk memory. This hard disk is of a consumable structure, and its longevity may be unexpectedly shortened depending on how you use it. To prevent loss of your valuable composition, be adviced to follow the instructions below.
Page 9: Part Names And Functions
* When using Editor, refer to the DV-7 Instruction Manual, Basic Operation, pages 1-4 and 1-5. fig.frontpanel_70 a. POWER button This is the power button for the DV-7PR unit. b. RESET button This button executes a forced reset of the DV-7PR software program.
Page 10: Rear Panel
DV-7PR is to be used. When using the unit in Japan or North America, set the switch to 115. When using the unit in Europe or the Oceania region, set the switch to 230.
Page 11: Installing And Connecting The Unit
Installing and Connecting the Unit First, connect the video and audio equipment for output and monitoring, the display for user interface, and so on. Before making the connections, be sure to switch off the power to all equipment. Making connections while the power is turned on may cause malfunction or other problems. fig.connection AC power outlet Display for monitor/output...
Page 12: Application And Connection Examples
Preparation Application and connection examples Application examples On stage video performance With its high-quality picture and high-speed response, the DV-7PR can provide video and effect performances perfect for use at concerts, club events, and stage performances. fig.stage V-Synth Presentations at exhibitions Import still pictures, video clips, narrations, and the like as clips and play them back on screen at your own timing for a powerful presentation tool for exhibitions and other such events.
Page 13: Video Equipment
Video equipment Perfect for creating booths at museums or exhibitions where visitors can view and listen to explanation videos whenever they like. fig.equipment. fig.equipment Touch panel display DV-7PR AR-3000 AR-3000 Preparation Display Power amplifier Speakers Power amplifier Speakers Power amplifier...
Page 14: Connection Examples
Preparation Connection examples Stand alone Control the DV-7PR with the supplied keyboard and mouse. For more information, refer to “Playing a video clip” (p. 44). fig.standalone.e_90 Display for operation DV-7PR Keyboard Using a DV-7C (sold separately) Use the DV-7C as an exclusive controller for easy operation. For more information, refer to “Using the DV-7C”...
Page 15: Using Midi
Control of the DV-7PR becomes as easy as playing a keyboard. For more information, refer to “Playing video clips using a 49-key MIDI keyboard” (p. 86).
Page 16: Using The Rs-232C Interface
Using the RS-232C interface By using an RS-232C interface cable, you can connect a computer or other external control devices to control this unit.For closer information, refer to “Using the RS-232C interface” (p. 96). fig.with.pc.e_90 Display for operation DV-7PR Keyboard DV-7PR Projector Mouse...
Page 17: Using The Touch Panel Display
AR device to playback a phrase according to each video clip on the unit. For closer information regarding the AR series control setting, refer to “Controlling the AR series” (p. 92). fig.with.panel Display for operation DV-7PR Keyboard Mouse DV-7PR Projector...
Page 18: Controlling Multiple Dv-7Prs
With this unit you can control other external connected DV-7PRs. You can start/stop clip playbacks, select palletes and video clips, set the overlap periods (dissolve time, p. 47), turn on/off audio effects. For closer information regarding external connected DV-7PR control, refer to “Controlling another DV-7PR (Presenter)” (p. 89).
Page 19: Introduction
DV-7PR configuration DV-7PR consists of the three applications given below. Selector fig.selector.eps_50 This appears when the power of the DV-7PR is turned on. This is your starting point for using the applications and functions available with the DV-7PR. Presenter fig.play.eps_40...
Page 20: Editor
Introduction Editor fig.editor_40 This application contains the DV-7R editing functions for use on video data imported from external video devices and the other such equipment. For information of using the Editor, refer to the DV-7 instruction manual.
Page 21: Operation Flow
Operation flow To operate this unit, you mainly use the mouse and keyboard while watching the monitor display. This section explains the general flow of operation using samples preinstalled to the DV-7. For closer information, refer to the indicated pages for each operation. Turning on/off the power.
Page 22 Introduction Start up Presenter. Click [Presenter] on the Selector window. After a while, the Play Mode screen of the Presenter appears on the monitor. fig.play • Play mode screen (p.30)
Page 23 Click the [Open] button in the top of the screen, and the “Open” dialog box appears. Click “DV7boot”, next click “DV-7PR sample”, and then click “Open”. (In this section, we will use the “DV-7PR sample” as an example to explain the general operation flow.) The project “DV-7PR sample”...
Page 24 Introduction Play back. At the Play Mode screen, the thumbnail area where the material is lined up is called a palette, and each material is called a video clip. Choose a video clip from the palette for playback. You can also change palettes for other playback selections.
Page 25 Introduction Edit palettes. This operation is performed in the Edit Mode. Click the [Edit Mode] button at the top right corner of the Play Mode screen of the Presenter. fig.play.default Clips list Program output monitor Palettes list (select a palette) Materials list (select materials) Change the order or names of video clips, or assign new material to the palette as video clips.
Page 26 Introduction Import material. This operation is performed in the Edit Mode. Import new material. Right-click a material in the Materials list and select “Import material from disks”. When you select a material in the dialog box shown below, it then appears in the Materials list. You can also import material from other projects or disks.
Page 27 Introduction Import material from external video devices. Import new material from an external video deck. Right-click a material in the Materials list and select “Caspture new material”. The “Capture” window of the Editor automatically appears in the display. Connect a video device, and import new material. fig.play.default Select input source Preview monitor...
Page 28: About The V-Link
For close information regarding the V-LINK function, refer to “Using the V-LINK” (p. 55). ) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By Remote control (V-LINK) UM-1 Remote control (V-LINK) DV-7PR UM-1 Image export Projector DV-7PR...
Page 29: On-Screen Component Names And Functions
Click to display the Utility window (p.37) and bring up the utilities for managing the projects on the hard disk. d. [System Preferences] button Click to display the System Preferences window (p.38) and view the current DV-7PR system settings and change them if necessary. e. [Power off] button Click to turn off the DV-7PR (p.40).
Page 30: Play Mode
[MIDI Preferences] button Click to set the MIDI preferences. For more information, refer to “Using MIDI devices” (p. 77). d. EDIROL logo Click to display a window containing the Presenter version number and other information. Click that window and it will disappear.
Page 31 h. [Audio] button Click to turn on or off the audio track of the current video clip. Clicking this button toggles the audio track on and off. When clicked, the video clip is stopped. When the audio track is turned off, the playback response time is improved.
Page 32 Introduction o. [Color Cr] slider [Color Cb] slider [Brightness] slider Use to adjust the color-difference signals and brightness. You can also adjust the color tone and brightness. You can adjust the red coloring using the [Color Cr] slider, by sliding toward “-” to decrease, and by sliding toward “+”...
Page 33 t. [VFX 1, 2, 3, and 4] buttons Click to add effects to the final video output. Multiple effects cannot be added simultaneously. Right- click a button to choose the effect allocated that button. You can assign an effect to each individual button, and click the button to toggle the effect.
Page 34: Edit Mode
Introduction Edit Mode This window appears when you click the [Edit Mode] button at the top right corner of the Play Mode screen (page 30). fig.edit a. [EXIT] button Click to exit the Presenter application. b. [V-LINK] indicator Lights up when receiving a V-LINK ON message (p.55). c.
Page 35 f. [Save] button Click to save the changes made to the current project. For more information regarding the operation, refer to “Saving a project” (p. 54). You cannot change the name and save the changes. For more information regarding backing up projects, refer to “Copying projects”...
Page 36 • Material name • Length The length of the material. • Created The date the material was imported into the DV-7PR. • Modified The last date a change was made to the material. • Recorded If the material was recorded with a DV camera, the date the material was recorded.
Page 37: Utility
Utility This window appears when you select “Utility” at the Selector window (p.29). You can sort out your projects inside the hard disk (p.41). You can also do the same operation at the dialog box that opens when you click “Open” in the top of the Play Mode or Edit Mode screen.
Page 38: System Preferences
* When “Turn On/Off using External power-line switch” is selected, do not use the POWER button on the DV-7PR to turn on and off the DV-7PR. If you do use the POWER button to turn off the DV-7PR, then to turn the DV-7PR back on, you will need to use the POWER button again.
Page 39: Turning On And Off The Power And Switching Applications
You can also turn on the power of this unit using an external switch. To turn on the power of the DV-7PR without using the [POWER] button of this unit, refer to “Turning on/off the power using an external switch”...
Page 40: Turning Off The Power
Turn off all the devices connected to the DV-7PR. You can also turn on the power of this unit using an external switch. To turn on the power of the DV-7PR without using the [POWER] button of this unit, refer to “Turning on/off the power using an external switch”...
Page 41: Creating/Opening A Project
The project is the most basic object for management of this unit. What is a project? With the DV-7PR, the project is the most basic object for management of your audio and video files. Projects can be used by both the Presenter and Editor applications. Material can be imported to a project, and then that imported material can be played back in real-time using Presenter or edited using Editor.
Page 42: Creating A Project
Introduction Creating a project To create a new project. Click “Open” in the top of the Play Mode (page 30) or Edit Mode (page 34) screen. The “Open” dialog box appears. fig.open.selected Disks list Choose the disk in which to create the new project from the Disks list. Click the [New] button.
Page 43: Opening A Project
Opening a project To open an existing project. Click “Open” in the top of the Play Mode (p.30) or Edit Mode (p.34) screen. The “Open” dialog box appears. fig.open.selected Disks list Choose the disk that contains the project from the Disks list. Choose the desired project from the Projects list.
Page 44: Playing A Video Clip
Introduction Playing a video clip When you turn on the power of your DV-7PR and click the [Presenter] button on Selector, the Play Mode screen appears. Open the desired project to playback (p.43). Playing a video clip using the mouse Click on the thumbnail of the video clip in the palette area to start the playback.
Page 45: To Move To The In/Out Point Of A Video Clip
To move to the in/out point of a video clip The starting point is called in point, and the ending point is called out point. Click the Set in point, and clip continues to play from the moved point. When clicked during pause, the video clip stays paused at the moved point.
Page 46: Turning On/Off Parameter Displays
Introduction Turning on/off parameter displays You can turn on/off the parameter displays. Right-click on the program output monitor to call up the following menu. fig.play.default Mark these items to display. Unmark them to hide the display. Turning on/off automatic changeover of palettes When you set to show a video clip of a palette different from the current, at some cases such as using external controls or when the automatic video clip playback is set, you can select from either set the palette to remain on display, or to switch palettes at certain video clips’...
Page 47: Changing Palettes
Changing palettes Click on a palette in the Palettes list to change palettes. fig.play.default You can edit the palettes at the Edit Mode (p.34), such as changing the order in the list, changing the names, and so on. For more information regarding the operation, refer to “Editing a palette” (p. 58) and “Setting a palette”...
Page 48: Turning On/Off Looping Playback
Introduction Click on one video clip in the palette area to start its playback. Click on another video clip to start the dissolve. You can set the dissolve time to each video clip (p.67). In this case, the dissolve time is displayed in the right hand of each video clip.
Page 49: Using The [T Bar] Slider To Play Two Video Clips Simultaneously
Using the [T Bar] slider to play two video clips simultaneously You can play two video clips simultaneously, and use the [T Bar] slider to adjust the mixture rate between the two. You cannot use this function when the [Audio] button is lit. In this case, click the [Audio] button to use the [T Bar] slider.
Page 50 Introduction In the palette area, click on the other video clip to be played to start its playback. This video clip will be assigned to the side of the slider from which the lever is farthest. (The top side of the [T Bar] slider corresponds to blue and the bottom side to red.) fig.play.default Position of the [T Bar] slider The video clips when at dual stream playmode are also shown in blue or red on their palettes.
Page 51: Using Video Effects
Using video effects You can insert video effect to the final output image. Operate this function at the Play Mode (p.30). You can assign effects to each of the four buttons, and switch on/off the effects. fig.play.default Right-click one of the [VFX 1–4] buttons. A list of assignable effects appears.
Page 52: Assigning Material To A Palette
Introduction Assigning material to a palette Lay out video clips on the palette. You can assign material as video clips. Choose the material from the Material list. Operate this function at the Edit Mode (page 34). fig.play.default Palletes list Clips list Change to the Edit Mode.
Page 53: Importing Material From Another Project
Importing material from another project You can assign material from not only the current project but also from other projects. For more information regarding the operation, refer to “Importing material from a different project” (p. 71). Using video sources connected to the V-4 as video clips By connecting the V-4 (Video mixer), you can also use signals via external devices connected to the V-4 such as video decks as materials.
Page 54: Saving A Project
Introduction Saving a project Click the [Save] button at the top of the screen. This saves the changes you have made. fig.play.default You cannot change the name and save the changes. For more information regarding backing up projects, refer to “Copying projects” (p. 75)” and “Changing the name of a project” (p. 76). Undoing the project setting If you want to undo settings that you have changed (return it to its previous condition), click the [Open] button and open the project again.
Page 55: Using The V-Link
Using the V-LINK Using the V-LINK ( with musical performance. Use the MIDI interface to connect a MIDI compatible device with your DV-7PR and press the V-LINK button on the MIDI device. You can now control the Presenter easily. fig.stage Connection example...
Page 56 Introduction To learn more about the capability condition of the MIDI devices, refer to their Instruction manuals. Also, for information regarding MIDI control without using the V-LINK, refer to “Using Presenter with MIDI control” (p. 77) in the Operation section. When the Presenter receives the V-LINK ON message from the system exclusive of the MIDI device, the V-LINK function turns ON, and thus is enabled to be setup and controlled vis V-LINK messages.
Page 57: Operation
Operation Project settings At the Edit Mode of the Presenter you can set up your projects more precisely. You can perform the following settings. Edit palettes You can change the names and sequence of palettes, and erase video clips from palettes. Change the settings of palettes You can set the loop mode to all video clips in a palette at the same time.
Page 58: Editing A Palette
Operation Editing a palette You can change the names and sequence of palettes, and erase video clips from palettes. Right-click on the palette you wish to edit, and the context menu appears. fig.play.default Context menu Palettes list Changing the palette name Right-click the palette with the name that you wish to change in the Palettes list.
Page 59: Setting A Palette
Setting a palette You can set the loop mode to all video clips in a palette at the same time. You can set a video clip to repeat itself, to play in sequence, or to play at selection. This function is useful when you wish the video clips in the palette to play automatically in the selected order.
Page 60: Editing A Video Clip
Operation Editing a video clip You can change the names and sequence of video clips, and copy or erase them. Right-click on the video clip you wish to edit, and the context menu appears. fig.play.default Clips list Changing the name of a video clip You can change the video clip name independent of the material.
Page 61: Moving A Video Clip To Another Location Or Palette
Moving a video clip to another location or palette Right-click on the video clip in the Clips list that you wish to move. A context menu appears. Choose [Cut] from the menu that appears. Right-click at the location on the palette (or other palette) where you wish to move the cut video clip.
Page 62: Editing Video Clips At The Palette Window
Operation Editing video clips at the Palette window You can edit the video clips at the Palette window. Right-click on the Palettes list. The context menu appears. Select [Open palette window]. The Palette window appears. fig.play.default Context menu Right-click on a desired video clip you wish to edit. Select the desired editing item.
Page 63: Setting A Video Clip
Setting a video clip You can set the loop mode, in/out points, dissolve time, color correction, and adjust the volume to each video clip. This operation is performed in the parameter area. fig.play.default Changing the portion of a video clip to be played Set the in/out points of the video clip.
Page 64 Operation Move the preview cursor by one of the methods given below. Drag the preview cursor using the mouse You can also scrub play the video clip by dragging the preview cursor using the mouse (you can also hear the voice). Right-click on the time slider and choose one of the below items from the menu that appears.
Page 65 Use one of the keyboard shortcut key combinations • [Shortcut key] + [Shift] + [ ]: Move 10 frames back • [Shortcut key] + [Shift] + [ ]: Move 10 frames forward • [Shortcut key] + [ ]: Move 1 frame back •...
Page 66: Defining A Video Clip Thumbnail
Operation Using the DV-7C (sold separately) • : Sets an in point • : Sets an out point • : Playback between In and Out points When you set an in point, the in point is automatically set as the video clip thumbnail. If you right-click on the time slider again and choose [Set thumbnail frame] from the menu that appears, you can set any frame as the thumbnail for each video clip.
Page 67: Setting The Loop Mode For Each Video Clip
Select [Set Thumbnail frame] to define the image of the thumbnail. Setting the loop mode for each video clip Set the loop mode for each video clip. You can set the video clip to repeat itself, or set the following video clip to start playback at the end of the previous video clip.
Page 68: Setting The Color Correction On Each Video Clip
Operation Setting the color correction on each video clip You can set the color correction on each video clip. You can balance the color gradations and brightness between related video clips, or assign a number of the same material as video clips in different color gradations to produce a variation of the same image.
Page 69: Changing The Material Settings
Changing the material settings You can change the names of materials, and copy or erase them. To change the settings of the material, right-click on the material you wish to change the settings, and select the desired item from the context menu. fig.play.default Changing the name of a material Right-click on the material on the Materials list for which you wish to change the name.
Page 70: Changing The Image For The Thumbnail
Operation Changing the image for the thumbnail Select the material in the Materials list for which you wish to change the thumbnail image. Move the thumbnail slider in the material information area. fig.play.default Preview Thumbnail slider Select the desired thumbnail. Setting a video clip to playback automatically You can set a video clip to start playback whenever the project that holds it is called up.
Page 71: Importing Materials
Importing materials Importing material from a different project You can import materials from other projects. Right-click on the material in the Materials list to which you wish to import. Choose [Import material from disks ] from the menu that appears. The Import materials dialog box appears.
Page 72: Importing Materials From A Video Deck
Operation Importing materials from a video deck Using the Editor, you can import materials from external connected devices such as a video deck. In this case, you can launch the Editor directly from the Presenter. Right-click in the Materials list, and select [Capture new material]. Editor starts up, and the capture screen appears.
Page 73: Editing The Materials
Editing the materials You can edit your materials at the Editor. In this case, you can launch the Editor directly from the Presenter. Right-click on the Materials list, and select [Start Editor]. Editor starts up. fig.play.default Select the material to be edited, and start editing. For more information regarding Editor operation, refer to the DV-7 Instruction manual.
Page 74 Operation Press the eject button on the DV-7PR front panel to open the tray of the CD-ROM drive. Place the disc containing the material on the disc tray and press the eject button to close the tray. After the sound of the disk motor of the CD-ROM drive stops, right-click on the Materials list, and select [Import material from disks] from the context menu.
Page 75: Managing Your Projects
Managing your projects Follow the procedures given below to perform operations such as copying projects, changing the project names, and more. This operation is performed at the Utility window (p. 37). fig.uti Disks list Copying projects Making another copy of a project on the hard disk Click the [Utility] button of Selector.
Page 76: Changing The Name Of A Project
Operation Changing the name of a project Click the [Utility] button of Selector. The Utility window appears. Select the disk in the Disks list in which the desired project is located. Right-click on the project in the Projects list for which you wish to change the name. The context menu appears.
Page 77: Using Presenter With Midi Control
Using Presenter with MIDI control Instead of the keyboard and mouse, there are a number of methods using external devices that are available for controlling the DV-7PR. The control methods given here are only effective for control the Presenter application. For information regarding controlling the Editor application, refer to the DV-7 and DV-7C instruction manuals.
Page 78 Operation At the Play Mode or Edit Mode screen, click the [MIDI Preferences] button. Set the MIDI channel to operate the video clip playback with the “Rx Channel” pull-down menu in the “Clip Control” field. fig.play.midikey_50 If you wish to control the playback speed from the MIDI device, set the MIDI message at the “Speed Control”...
Page 79 If you wish to set the dissolve time from the MIDI device, set the MIDI message at the “Dissolve Time Control” pull-down menu (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Set the dissolve time with the selected MIDI message. fig.play.midikey_50 The dissolve time (0.0 –...
Page 80 Operation If you wish to turn on and off the Dual Stream Mode from the MIDI device, set the MIDI message at the “Dual Stream Mode Control” pull-down menu (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Turn on and off the Dual Stream Mode with the selected MIDI message.
Page 81 If you wish to control video clip playback using the Time Trip Pad from a V-Synthesizer, set the MIDI message at the pull-down menu (if the checkbox is not marked, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the Time Trip Pad with the selected MIDI message. You can control the video playback with the Time Trip Pad.
Page 82: Controlling The Color And Brightness
Operation Controlling the color and brightness Perform the MIDI preference settings. These settings are retained independent of the project. With these settings, you can perform the operation given below. Cb/Cr color-difference adjustment Control the Cb and Cr color-difference signals. The operations are at the following Step 3 (for color Cb) and Step 4 (for color Cr).
Page 83 Set the MIDI message you will control the Cb color-difference signal with the “Color Cb Control” pull-down menu in Color-Brightness Control (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the Cb color-difference signal with the selected MIDI message (the same as the [Color Cb] slider at Play Mode).
Page 84 Operation Set the MIDI message you will control the brightness with the “Brightness Control” pull-down menu in Color/Brightness Control (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the brightness with the selected MIDI message (the same as the [Brightness] slider at Play Mode).
Page 85 Set the MIDI message you will control the output fade to the final image output with the “Output Fade Control” pull-down menu in Color/Brightness Control (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the output fade to the final image output with the selected MIDI message. fig.play.midikey_50 The range of MIDI values (0–64–127) correspond to the parameters (lowest–highest value).
Page 86: Playing Video Clips Using A 49-Key Midi Keyboard
UM-1 using a MIDI cable, you can also connect the separately-sold USB compatible keyboards such as the PC-300, PCR-30, PCR-50 directly to the DV-7PR. To connect the PC- 300, PCR-30, or PCR-50, use a USB cable and connect it to the [REMOTE] jack on the DV-7PR rear panel.
Page 87 In the 49-key MIDI Keyboard Mode, a video clip is assigned to each one of the ivory (white) keys on the 49-key keyboard. The palette area in the Play Mode screen and the palette window in the Edit Mode screen change from 4 rows, 8 columns to 4 rows, 7 columns with each row corresponding to one octave on the keyboard.
Page 88: Setting The Video Clip Retrigger Point
The Presenter can receive System Exclusive Message from other MIDI devices. You can set the Device ID from which to receive the messages. When controlling your DV-7PR from another DV-7PR, set the Device ID at the “DV-7PR Control” of the MIDI Preferences of the sender to correspond with the receiver.
Page 89: Controlling Other Devices With This Unit
MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT interface of this unit (master), and to the MIDI IN interface of the slave DV-7PR. When controlling another DV-7PR, first launch the slave DV-7PR Presenter and set the Device ID at the “System Exclusive Message” of the MIDI Preference (p. 88). Then perform the master setting as follows.
Page 90: Controlling The V-4
Operation Controlling the V-4 Using the separately sold V-4, you can use the external video input from the V-4 as video clips on this unit. You can also use external MIDI devices to control the V-4 video effects, or control the output fade to the final image output.
Page 91 Set the MIDI message you will control the video effects with the “VFX 1 Control” pull-down menu in the V-4 Control (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the video effects with the selected MIDI message. fig.play.midikey_50 The range of MIDI values and their correspondences are, 0 to OFF, and 1–127 to ON (or changes parameters if changeable).
Page 92: Controlling The Ar Series
Operation Controlling the AR series You can also MIDI control the Roland AR series such as the AR-3000. Each video clip, as they playback, send out messages from the MIDI OUT interface such as Program Change and Note On Message. You can change the AR series phrase playback simply by changing video clips.
Page 93: Using Other Devices To Control The Presenter
With the separately sold DV-7C, you can control the video clips using the controller for a more intuitive control. To connect the DV-7C, use the cable supplied with the DV-7C and connect it to the [REMOTE] jack on the DV-7PR rear panel. Be sure to turn off all the devices before making the connections.
Page 94: Playing Video Clips
Operation Playing video clips In the Play Mode, you can select palettes and start video clips using the controller for a more intuitive control. fig.dv7c.play a b c d Selecting palettes and selecting and playing video clips e. The [ON] button turns on the [Dual Stream] button and the T-bar controls the [T Bar] slider. For more information regarding the Dual Stream Mode, refer to “Using the [T Bar] slider to play two video clips simultaneously”...
Page 95 Using the DV-7C as a deck controller At Play Mode, you can assign the DV-7C to function as a video deck controller. At the Selector window, click the [System Preferences] button. The System Preferences window (p. 38) appears. Mark the “Type 2 ” checkbox in the “DV-7C (Presenter)” area. fig.sysprefs The buttons are assigned decklike as shown below.
Page 96: Using The Rs-232C Interface
By connecting a computer, touch panel, or other external controller to the [RS-232C] terminal on the rear panel of the DV-7PR, you can use the external device to select palettes, start and stop video clips, and turn off the power.
Page 97: Setting The System Preferences
Setting the system preferences Set the system preferences such as the screen or for using the touch panel display. Perform this operation at the System Preferences window. fig.sysprefs Clearing a jittery monitor About the refresh rate of the operation display You can change the the screen refreshing rate on the DV-7R.
Page 98: Launching Presenter Or Editor Automatically At Power On
When this setting is selected, do not use the POWER button on the DV-7PR to turn on and off the DV-7PR. If you do use the POWER button to turn off the DV-7PR, then to turn the DV-7PR back on, you will need to use the POWER button again.
Page 99: Setting The Touch Panel Display
Using the touch panel dislpay, you can control this unit with a direct touch on the touch panel display. Connect the control jack of the touch panel display and the [RS-232C] jack on the rear panel of the DV-7PR with the cable supplied with the display, and connect the display jack with a VGA cable.
Page 100: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard shortcut keys The shortcut key can be set to the [Ctrl] or [Alt] key at the “Shortcut key” setting of the System Preferences dialog box. (Click the [System Preferences] button of Selector to bring up the System Preferences dialog box. For more information, see page 19.) When using the Play Mode of Presenter Shortcut [Shortcut key] + [M]...
Page 101: Midi Implementation (Presenter)
MIDI implementation (Presenter) Model: DV-7PR (Realtime Video Presenter) Date: Mar. 12, 2003 Version: 2.00 Symbol Item Setting range MIDI channel 0H-FH (ch.1 - ch.16Åj Control value, 00H-7FH (0 - 127) Velocity value, etc. (Only when the item is the Note On Velocity, the setting range is “01H-7FH (1 - 127)”.)
Page 102 SPECIFICATIONS Portamento time (Controller Number 5) Status Second Third Main volume (Controller Number 7) Status Second Third Balance (Controller Number 8) Status Second Third Panpot (Controller Number 10) Status Second Third Expression (Controller Number 11) Status Second Third Effect control1 (Controller Number 12) Status Second Third...
Page 103 Exclusive status 41H: ID number (Roland) dev: Device ID (dev: 00H – 1FH, default setting is 10H.) 00H: Model ID higher bite (DV-7PR and V-LINK message) 51H: Model ID lower bite (DV-7PR and V-LINK message) aaH: Address higher bite bbH:...
Page 104 SPECIFICATIONS 2. Transmitting data * The unit can transmit data only when the AR control, DV-7PR control or V-4 control is Channel Voice Message Note On Status Second Third * Only transmit when the AR control is on. * The transmit channel number is the channel number that is set in “AR control”.
Page 105 Data sum: Checksum F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) * For details of the setting of the address, size or checksum, see XXX. * Transmitted only when the V-4 or DV-7PR control is on. SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 106 SPECIFICATIONS 3. Parameter address map 3-1. DV-7PR (Model ID = 00H 51H) Start Address Description 00H 00H 00H System Common Preference Area (Reserved Area) 01H 00H 00H Clip Control Preference Area (See 3-1-1) 02H 00H 00H Color Control Preference Area (See 3-1-2)
Page 107 Ex. When the unit transmit “BCH”, “0BH” is tansmitted for first transmitting, and next, “0CH” is transmitted. The data that is not transmitted 2 bite simultaneously is ignored. * The value “–” is the non-corresponding parameter of the DV-7PR Presenter. When receiving, it is ignored.
Page 108 SPECIFICATIONS 3-2-2. Clip Control Assignment Area Address Parameter Name #10H 10H 00H V-LINK Rx Setting (Playback Speed) #10H 10H 02H V-LINK Rx Setting (Dissolve Time) #10H 10H 04H V-LINK Rx Setting (Audio Level) #10H 10H 06H V-LINK Rx Setting (T-Bar Control) #10H 10H 08H V-LINK Rx Setting (Dual Stream) #10H 10H 0AH...
Page 109 4. References Table of the corresponding a decimal number and hexadecimal number Hexadecimal numbers are described with “H”. The address or size of the data value or exclusive message is described in hexadecimal notation. The table of the corresponding decimal numbers and hexadecimal number as follows: Dicimal Dicimal...
Page 110 SPECIFICATIONS Realtime Video Presenter Model DV-7PR Presenter/Clip Control Section Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 1 – 5 7 – 31 64 –...
Page 111 Realtime Video Presenter Model DV-7PR Presenter/Color Control Section Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 1 – 5 7 – 31 64 –...
Page 112 *2 Only when the DV-7PR or V-4 control is on. *3 Only when the V-4 control is on. *4 Only when the AR, DV-7PR or V-4 control is on. *5 Only when the DV-7PR control is on. *6 Depending on the used MIDI interface.
Page 113: Rs-232C Command Reference (Presenter)
RS-232C command reference (Presenter) For information regarding the RS-232C settings, refer to “Using the RS-232C interface” (p. 96). Command overview A command basically consists of a ASCII code sequence containing “stx,” two alphabet characters, and a semicolon (“;”). The two alphabet characters show the command type. Arguments can be added to the command and they are separated from the two alphabet characters with a colon (“:”) and multiple arguments are themselves separated by commas (“,”).
Page 114: Commands Sent From An External Device To Presenter
Commands sent from an external device to Presenter * The commands stx (02H), ACK (06H), and Xon (11H)/Xoff (13H) are control codes. Select video clip atxPA:a,b; a: Palette number (0 to 19) b: Clip number (0 to 31) Send the palette number and clip number for the video clip that you wish to play back. If Presenter correctly receives the command, it returns ACK.
Page 115: Commands Sent From Presenter To External Device
Sent when Presenter could not properly process command received. Version information request stxVR:”a”,”b”,”c”; a: Machine name (DV-7PR) b: Version c: Reserved (fixed at 2 spaces between quotation marks) Sent when Presenter receives VR command. Version information is an ASCII character string.
Page 116: Main Specifications
Main specifications DV-7PR: Realtime Video Presenter Video Processing Supported Video Signals NTSC or PAL (Differing according to regional specifications) Video Compression Method DV format Audio Processing Sampling 16-bit, 48 kHz Input/Output Connectors Front DV jack (i.LINK) 4-pin jack (IEEE1394 compliant)
Page 117: Display Output
AUX input (L, R) RCA pin type Display Output 15-pin D-SUB type (Analog RGB, resolution 1024 x 768 fixed) Storage Devices Internal Hard Disk 60 GB (for both system area and data area) Removable Disk DV-HD series (sold separately, data area only) CD-ROM Drive For audio CDs, fonts, system software, and material import use External Input Interface...
Page 118: Index
Index Numerics 49-key MIDI Keyboard ... 87 49-key MIDI keyboard ... 15, 86 Audio ... 31–32, 35–36 Automatically ... 98 Boot up Method ... 98 Brightness ... 82 Chroma-nega ... 51 Clear ... 61 Clear palette ... 58 Clip ... 41, 49, 67, 77, 86–87, 93 Clip Control ...
Page 119 Palette ... 41, 47, 52, 60, 94 Palette area ... 33, 44, 49, 87 Palette list ... 31 Palette window ... 87 Palettes list ... 35, 47, 58 Parameters area ... 63 Paste ... 61 Play Mode ... 30, 35, 86 Portion ...
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