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  • Page 1 Reference Manual © 2022 Roland Corporation...
  • Page 2 Before using the unit, 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 Ó “System” Ó “Version”.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the AUDIO FUNCTION Buttons ..... . . 34 Panel Descriptions ........4 Assigning a Function to the AUDIO FUNCTION Buttons .

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel AUDIO FUNCTION SIG/PEAK indicators These indicators light up when audio input is detected. [1]–[5] buttons Use these buttons to turn on/off or execute the audio-related Unlit Less than -51 dB functions. You can also assign different functions to each button. Lit green -50–...

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Panel Descriptions [F1]–[F4] knobs SCENE/VIDEO FUNCTION Use these knobs to set the parameter values shown at the bottom [A]–[E] buttons of the display. These buttons recall the registered screen configurations and execute video-related functions. You can also assign different functions to each button. [AUDIO REC] button Shows the audio recording status.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    You can supply phantom power (+48 V) from the AUDIO IN 1–4 jacks (XLR). Turn on phantom power when you’re using a condenser USB VIDEO IN port microphone that requires phantom power. Connect a USB STREAM output of the compatible Roland products. Ó Ó Ó...

  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    About the Auto Off function Select [MENU] button Ó “SD Card/USB Memory” Ó “SD The power to the SR-20HD turns off automatically when all of the Card Eject”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. following states persist for 240 minutes (Auto Off function).

  • Page 8: Basic Screen

    Basic Operations Basic Screen Preview video (PVW) Final output video (PGM) Shows the input video. Shows the final output video. Shows the bit rate for the Shows the elapsed time for video to livestream or record. livestreaming or recording. Shows the storage capacity Shows the network connection and free space of the SD card.

  • Page 9: Operating The Menu

    Press the [MENU] button to display the menu. ¹ If the battery runs out, the message “Battery Error” is displayed. If you see this message, contact the nearest Roland Service Center. [MENU] button Ó “System” Ó select “Date & Time Settings”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob.

  • Page 10: Video Input/Output Settings

    When set to “59.94 Hz” When set to “50 Hz” What is EDID? 720/59.94p 720/50p EDID is data that is transmitted from the SR-20HD to the source 1080/59.94i 1080/50i device when the SR-20HD is connected to a source device. 1080/59.94p...

  • Page 11: Adjusting Output Video

    Here’s how to adjust the output image appropriately for the device Here’s how to adjust the quality and scaling of the video signals that that’s receiving the SR-20HD’s output. are assigned to the INPUT [HDMI IN 1]–[STILL 2] buttons. [MENU] button Ó “Video Output” Ó...

  • Page 12: Video Operations

    Video Operations Using Buttons to Switch the Video Switching the Video Automatically (Auto Switching) Here’s how to manually switch between the INPUT (HDMI IN 1–2, STILL 1–2) video signals/still images. The video/still image of INPUT (HDMI IN 1–2, STILL 1–2) or of scenes (p.

  • Page 13: Specifying The Operation Mode

    Video Operations Specifying the Operation Mode Auto scan Video follows audio [MENU] button Ó “Auto Switching” Ó select “Type”, [MENU] button Ó “Auto Switching” Ó select “Type”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. Turn the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob to select “Auto Scan”, Turn the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob to select “Video Follows and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob.

  • Page 14: Displaying A Combination Of Two Videos (Scene)

    You can register a configuration of screens as a “scene” and show a combination of two videos. If you register your favorite configurations as scenes, you can instantly switch between those configurations just by pressing SCENE/VIDEO FUNCTION buttons. The SR-20HD provides five scenes. Types of screen configuration...
  • Page 15 Video Operations Split Picture-by-picture (PbyP) [MENU] button Ó “Scene/Video Function” Ó “Scene/ [MENU] button Ó “Scene/Video Function” Ó “Scene/ Video Function A–E” Ó select “Mode”, and then press Video Function A–E” Ó select “Mode”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob.

  • Page 16: Recalling A Scene

    Video Operations Recalling a Scene Copying a Scene Here’s how to recall a scene that was registered. Here’s how to copy the settings registered in a scene to another scene. Press the SCENE [A]–[E] buttons to which the scene is [MENU] button Ó...

  • Page 17: Using A Key To Composite Video

    Video Operations Using a Key to Composite Video Here’s how you can turn a portion of the video transparent and composite it with the background video. You can use luminance key with either a black or a white background, or a chroma key with either a blue or green background. Compositing a Logo or Image (Luminance Key) Background video Logo or image to be overlaid...

  • Page 18: Compositing A Subject And Background (Chroma Key)

    Video Operations Compositing a Subject and Background (Chroma Key) Background video Video to be superimposed You can cut out a video by turning its blue or green portion transparent, and then superimpose it on the background video. This lets you composite a subject that’s photographed against a blue background or green background.

  • Page 19: Using Still Images And Videos

    You can also import and use still images (the sample files) contained in the internal memory of this unit to an SD card. NOTE ¹ When using an SD card for the first time, you must format it using the SR-20HD (p. 7). ¹ Depending on the SD card/USB flash drive, recognition of the SD card/flash drive might take some time.

  • Page 20: Importing And Using Videos

    Video Operations Importing and Using Videos Formats supported for importing Using a video for the [STILL 1] button’s video source [MENU] button Ó “Video Input” Ó select “STILL 1”, and MP4 File (.mp4), H.264, AAC, Format then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. Average bit rate of 10,000 kbps or less Resolution Maximum 1080p29.97...

  • Page 21: Capturing A Still Image

    Video Operations Playing/stopping a video Deleting a Still Image/Video Press the [STILL 1] button. Deleting a still image Press the VIDEO FUNCTION [A]–[E] button to which [MENU] button Ó “Import” Ó select “Import Still File”, you’ve assigned the “Video Player” function. and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob.

  • Page 22: Using The Video Function Buttons

    Video Operations Using the VIDEO FUNCTION Buttons You can assign video-related functions to the VIDEO FUNCTION [A]– [E] buttons. Assigning a Function to the VIDEO FUNCTION Buttons Copying a Video Function Here’s how to copy the settings from one video function to another. [MENU] button Ó...

  • Page 23: Fading-In/Out The Main Output Video

    Video Operations Fading-In/Out the Main Output Video Sending the Selected Video to Final Output Immediately (PGM Direct) Here’s how to perform a fade-out from the main output video to a black screen, or a fade-in from a black screen to the main output You can use the PGM Direct function to send the selected video right video.

  • Page 24: Audio Operations

    Audio Operations Adjusting the Mic’ s Input Gain (Sensitivity) Adjusting the Volume Balance Here’s how to adjust the input gain so that the mic audio is at the Here’s how to adjust the volume balance of each input and the overall volume.

  • Page 25: Setting The Input/Output Channel Parameters

    Audio Operations Setting the Input/Output Channel Parameters This shows you how to view and set the input/output channel parameters in parameter area of the display. AUDIO IN 1–HDMI IN 2 parameters Other channel parameters Press the [SETUP] button for AUDIO IN 1–4 or HDMI IN Press the [SETUP] button.
  • Page 26 Audio Operations Parameters shown in the parameter area Page Chanel Analog Digital Main Monitor High Gain Gain Level Phase Mute Mute Send 75 Hz GATE COMPRESSOR Gain Freq Mid Q Gain Freq Gain Hi Freq µ µ µ µ µ µ...

  • Page 27: Applying Effects To Input Audio

    Audio Operations Applying Effects to Input Audio You can apply effects to the input audio to adjust the character of the sound. The following table shows the effects that are available. Effect Input audio High-pass filter Gate Compressor Equalizer µ µ...

  • Page 28: Using A Load Preset

    Applying Effects to Output Audio Using a Load Preset The SR-20HD provides effect presets for the mics. Simply by selecting Here’s how to modify the tonal character by applying effects to the a preset, you can easily apply the effect that’s appropriate for your audio output.

  • Page 29: Correcting A Time Difference Between Video And Audio

    Audio Operations Correcting a Time Difference Between Video Silencing Only Specific Audio (Mute) and Audio (Delay) Here’s how to temporarily silence specific input audio or output audio (the mute function). If there is a timing discrepancy between the video and audio, you can correct the output timing by delaying the audio output.

  • Page 30: Assigning Audio Buses To Output Connectors

    Audio Operations Assigning Audio Buses to Output Connectors The SR-20HD features four types of audio buses. You can assign a desired bus to each output connector. [MENU] button Ó “Audio Output” Ó select “Bus Select”, MAIN bus and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob.

  • Page 31: Interlinking Audio Output To Video Switching

    (auto mixing function). * When “Video Follows Audio” is selected for the auto-switching Since this lets you leave the volume adjustments up to the SR-20HD, type (p. 12), the audio follow function is disabled. it can be used in situations where there is no dedicated operator.

  • Page 32: Using Audio Files

    ¹ When using an SD card for the first time, you must format it using A confirmation message appears. the SR-20HD (p. 7). ¹ Depending on the SD card/USB flash drive, recognition of the SD card/flash drive might take some time.

  • Page 33: Deleting An Audio File

    Audio Operations Playing back/stopping an audio file Deleting an Audio File Press the AUDIO FUNCTION [1]–[5] button to which [MENU] button Ó “Import” Ó select “Import Audio File”, the audio file playback/stop function is assigned. and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] knob. The button blink, and the audio file plays.

  • Page 34: Using The Audio Function Buttons

    Audio Operations Using the AUDIO FUNCTION Buttons You can assign audio-related functions to the AUDIO FUNCTION [1]– [5] buttons. Assigning a Function to the AUDIO FUNCTION Buttons Copying a Audio Function Here’s how to copy the settings from one audio function to another. [MENU] button Ó...

  • Page 35: Livestreaming And Recording Audio/Video

    Network Requirements Starting/Stopping the Livestream, Audio or Video Recording The livestream, audio recording and video recording on the SR-20HD start and stop all at the same time, and cannot be started or stopped separately. * You can separately set whether to livestream, record audio or Internet video.
  • Page 36 When the data transmission is finished, the message “Success” Ã Create a Google account beforehand. appears. Ã Make sure that the SR-20HD is connected to the Internet The URL and stream key are applied to the SR-20HD. for livestreaming. Ã To record audio/video, set AUDIO REC and VIDEO REC to Click “OK”.
  • Page 37 When the data transmission is finished, the message “Success” Ã Create a Facebook account beforehand. appears. Ã Make sure that the SR-20HD is connected to the Internet The URL and stream key are applied to the SR-20HD. for livestreaming. Ã To record audio/video, set AUDIO REC and VIDEO REC to Click “OK”.
  • Page 38 The parameters related to livestreaming, audio and video à Create a Twitch account beforehand. recording are shown in the parameter area. à Make sure that the SR-20HD is connected to the Internet for livestreaming. à To record audio/video, set AUDIO REC and VIDEO REC to Press the [F3] (STAND BY) or [F4] (ON AIR) knob.
  • Page 39 Livestreaming and Recording Audio/Video Streaming with Custom Settings You can configure a custom livestream destination server without using a selectable platform on the SR-20HD. Press the [REC/ON AIR] button. Getting ready The parameters related to livestreaming, audio and video à Make sure that the SR-20HD is connected to the Internet recording are shown in the parameter area.
  • Page 40 The method of operation differs depending on the smartphone model. Check the owner’s manual for your device for details. Connect the USB CONTROL port of the SR-20HD to your smartphone with a USB cable. A notification is shown at the top of your smartphone screen.
  • Page 41 Livestreaming and Recording Audio/Video Avoiding Sporadic Issues When Livestreaming (Safety Delay) The SR-20HD comes with a built-in “safety delay” function that helps Assigning a Function to the VIDEO FUNCTION Buttons you to avoid unexpected troubles during livestreaming. You can set the video and audio buffer (streaming delay time: [MENU] button Ó...
  • Page 42 NOTE ¹ When using a SD card for the first time, you must format it using the SR-20HD (p. 7). [MENU] button Ó “SD card/USB Memory” Ó select ¹ Never turn off the power or remove the SD card while the message “Save Settings”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR]...
  • Page 43 Other Features Disabling Panel Operations (Panel Lock) Deleting Here’s how to delete this unit’s settings that are stored on an SD card. You can disable operation of the panel’s buttons and knobs to prevent unintended operations (Panel Lock function). [MENU] button Ó “SD card/USB Memory” Ó select “Delete Settings”, and then press the [VALUE/CURSOR] Selecting the objects of panel lock knob.

  • Page 44: Returning To The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Other Features Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how you can return the settings of the SR-20HD to their factory set state. If following the procedures described in this manual does not cause the result you expect, try executing a factory reset.

  • Page 45: Menu List

    If no video is being input, this indicates “No Signal”. Specifies the input format (EDID). Internal, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, If this is “Internal”, EDID information for all formats that can be input to the SR-20HD will be SVGA (800x600), transmitted.
  • Page 46 Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) STILL 1 Adjusts the video that is assigned to the STILL 1. Specifies the video sources that you want to assign to the STILL 1. Still Still images imported to an SD card Type USB VIDEO IN Video or audio inputted to the USB VIDEO IN port...

  • Page 47: Video Output

    Menu List Video Output Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the video that is output from the HDMI OUT MAIN connector. HDMI OUT MAIN Displays the connection status of the HDMI OUT MAIN connector. — Status If there is no connection, “Not Connected” is shown. YPbPr (4:4:4), YPbPr (4:2:2), Specifies the color space.

  • Page 48: Scene/Video Function

    Menu List Scene/Video Function Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the function that is assigned to the SCENE/VIDEO FUNCTION [A]–[E] button. Scene/Video Function A–E The current settings are shown in at the right side of the screen. Sets how the SCENE/VIDEO FUNCTION [A]–[E] buttons are used. None No function is assigned.
  • Page 49 Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) When Pattern = V.center Adjusts the horizontal position of the video that is shown on the left side. -25.0–0.0–25.0% A-Center When Pattern = H.center Adjusts the vertical position of the video that is shown on the upper side. When Pattern = V.center Adjusts the horizontal position of the video that is shown on the right side.
  • Page 50 Menu List The factory settings for Scene/Video Function A–E Menu item Value Menu item Value Menu item Value Menu item Value Menu item Value Mode Scene Mode Scene Mode Scene Mode Video Function Mode Video Function Type PinP Type Split Type PbyP Type...

  • Page 51: Transition

    Menu List Transition Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies what happens when scenes are switched. Black Fade A fade effect enclosing a black screen is applied. All screens switch simultaneously. Scene Transition Mix Fade A fade effect is applied. Screens switch individually. Motion Switching occurs while each screen moves.

  • Page 52: Auto Switching

    Menu List Auto Switching Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Off, On Turns the auto switching function on/off. Specifies the operation mode for auto switching. Auto Scan Video is switched at the specified interval. Type Video Follows Audio Audio being input is detected, and the specified video is switched according to the volume. When Type = Auto Scan Specifies the order in which video signals are shown.

  • Page 53: Import

    Menu List Import Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Imports still images to an SD card. Import Still File Selects the memory where the still image is to be imported. If a still image already exists in a memory, an asterisk (*) is shown, along with the filename of the still image that’s saved. 1–8, Safety Image Still Memory When “Safety Image”...

  • Page 54: Audio Input

    Menu List Audio Input Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the audio that is input from the AUDIO IN 1–4 jacks. AUDIO IN 1–4 +4– -38 dBu (PAD: On), Adjusts the input gain (sensitivity) in the analog domain. Analog Gain -10–...
  • Page 55 Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the audio that is input from the AUDIO IN 5/L, 6/R (LINE IN) jacks. LINE IN Adjusts the input gain (sensitivity) in the digital domain (after conversion from analog to -42.0–0.0– 42.0 dB Digital Gain digital).
  • Page 56 Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Turns the equalizer on/off. Off, On Adjusts the volume for each frequency band. -15.0–0.0–+15.0 dB Boosts or attenuates the midrange band. Mid Gain Hz–20.0 kHz 20.0 Hz–500 Adjusts the center frequency when changing the volume in the midrange band. Mid Freq 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 16.0 Adjusts the frequency bandwidth when boosting or attenuating the midrange band.
  • Page 57 Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the audio that is input from the USB VIDEO IN connector. USB AUDIO Adjusts the input gain (sensitivity) in the digital domain (after conversion from analog to -42.0–0.0– 42.0 dB Digital Gain digital).

  • Page 58: Audio Output

    Menu List Audio Output Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the audio bus that’s assigned to each output connector. Bus Select Specifies the audio bus that’s assigned to the HDMI OUT MAIN connector. HDMI OUT MAIN Specifies the audio bus that’s assigned to the HDMI OUT PVW connector. HDMI OUT PVW MAIN Bus, Monitor Bus,...

  • Page 59: Audio Follows Video

    Menu List Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Turns the equalizer on/off. Off, On Adjusts the volume for each frequency band. Mid Gain -15.0–0.0–+15.0 dB Boosts or attenuates the midrange band. Mid Freq 20.0 Hz–500 Hz–20.0 kHz Adjusts the center frequency when changing the volume in the midrange band. 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 16.0 Mid Q Adjusts the frequency bandwidth when boosting or attenuating the midrange band.

  • Page 60: Audio Function

    Menu List Audio Function Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the function that is assigned to the AUDIO FUNCTION [1]–[5] button. Audio Function 1–5 The current settings are shown in at the right side of the screen. Sets how the AUDIO FUNCTION [1]–[5] buttons are used. None No function is assigned.

  • Page 61: Network

    Displays the network connection status. Link Status Displays the IP address. IP Address Network Information ---.---.---.--- Displays the subnet mask. Subnet Mask Displays the default gateway. Default Gateway Displays the default DNS server. DNS Server --:--:--:--:--:-- Displays the MAC address of SR-20HD. MAC Address...

  • Page 62: Stream

    Menu List Stream Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets which platform is used for livestreaming. Livestreaming is not used. Custom Custom settings are used for streaming. YouTube Live Uses YouTube Live for streaming. Facebook Live Uses Facebook Live for streaming. Twitch Uses Twitch for streaming.

  • Page 63: Sd Card/Usb Memory

    Menu List SD Card/USB Memory Menu item Value Explanation (Bold: default) SD Card [Exec] Safely ejects and allows you to remove the SD card. Eject [Exec] Formats an inserted SD card. Format [Exec] Measures the data write speed to the SD card. Speed Test USB Memory [Exec]...
  • Page 64 LCD Dimmer Turns the Auto Off function on/off. If this is set to “On”, the power to the SR-20HD turns off automatically when all of the following applies for at least 240 minutes. ¹ No operation performed on the SR-20HD...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Appendix 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 Have you inserted an SD card? Make sure that the SD card is inserted correctly.

  • Page 66: Main Specifications

    USB Video or Audio * The USB VIDEO IN Mode can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (Video Only or Audio Only). * The USB STREAM output of the following Roland products can be used with the SR-20HD: VR-4HD, UVC-01 PNG File (.png)
  • Page 67 Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” Accessories AC adaptor Power cord * 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.

  • Page 68: Dimensions

    Appendix Dimensions Unit: mm...

  • Page 69: Video Block Diagram

    Appendix Video Block Diagram HDMI IN 1 Scaler EDID PinP Output Scaler Fade HDMI OUT MAIN Split PbyP DSK Source Pattern Gen. HDMI IN 2 Scaler EDID HDMI OUT PVW PVW / Muilt-View Multi-View PVW PGM STILL 1 Muilt-View Cross USB VIDEO IN Scaler Point...

  • Page 70: Audio Block Diagram

    Appendix Audio Block Diagram TEST MAIN MONITOR MAIN MONITOR TONE Analog Phantom SIG/PEAK Level Meter +48 V Audio Follow Fader Mute 3Band Auto AUDIO IN 1–4 Gate Compressor Delay φ Mixing 14 dB Gain D.Gain Mute Max: 166 ms Rec Send Level Meter Fader Mute...

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