Äcontrol Using The Tally/Gpio Connector; Specification Of The Tally/Gpio Connector; Inputting A Control Signal - Roland VR-6HD Reference Manual

Other Functions
Control Using the TALLY/GPIO Connector
You can use control signals inputted to the TALLY/GPIO connector via GPI to remotely control the VR-6HD from an external device.
Also, you can output tally signals or GPO control signals from the TALLY/GPIO connector.

Specification of the TALLY/GPIO Connector

Pin layout
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19
DB-25 type (female)
Tally output
Trigger
Open collector
method
Maximum
12 V/120 mA
input
Control input
Trigger No-voltage contact (make-
method contact) triggering
Contact
DC 24 V 0.1 A or higher
capacity
Input method Photocoupler
Pin assignments
Pin no. Pin name
1
TALLY/GPO 1
2 TALLY/GPO 2
3 TALLY/GPO 3
4 TALLY/GPO 4
5 TALLY/GPO 5
6 TALLY/GPO 6
7 TALLY/GPO 7
8 TALLY/GPO 8
9 TALLY/GPO 9
10 TALLY/GPO 10
11
TALLY/GPO 11
12
TALLY/GPO 12
13
TALLY/GPO 13
14
TALLY/GPO 14
15
TALLY/GPO 15
16
TALLY/GPO 16
17
GND
18
GPI 1
19 GPI 2
20 GPI 3
21 GPI 4
22 GPI 5
23 GPI 6
24 GPI 7
25 GPI 8
90
5 4 3 2 1
18 17 16 15 14
Function (default value)
PGM VIDEO IN 1
PST VIDEO IN 1
PGM VIDEO IN 2
PST VIDEO IN 2
PGM VIDEO IN 3
PST VIDEO IN 3
PGM VIDEO IN 4
PST VIDEO IN 4
PGM VIDEO IN 5
PST VIDEO IN 5
PGM VIDEO IN 6
PST VIDEO IN 6
GPO 1
GPO 2
GPO 3
GPO 4
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned

Inputting a Control Signal

When an external control signal is input, the functions assigned to GPI
1–8 are executed.
1 .
From the [MENU] button
1–8 "CATEGORY" or "VALUE", and press the [VALUE] knob.
2 .
Use the [VALUE] knob to select the functions assigned to GPI
1–8, and then press [VALUE].
ÁCATEGORY
Value Explanation
N/A
No function is assigned.
Switches the video sent to the PGM bus.
PGM CH SELECT
Switches the video sent to the PST bus.
PST CH SELECT
AUX CH SELECT
Switches the video sent to the AUX bus.
INPUT 1–6 ASSIGN
Changes the video assigned to INPUT 1–6.
Pauses the normal output, and previews or
STILL OUTPUT
final outputs a cut of the still image.
Temporarily pauses the normal output, and
VIDEO PLAYER
previews or final outputs a cut of the video
OUTPUT
player's video signal.
PinP & KEY 1–2 SOURCE Switches the video source of the inset screen.
DSK SOURCE Switches the DSK video source.
This works the same as when you press the
BUTTON CONTROL
button selected in "VALUE".
AUDIO INPUT MUTE Turns the mute function on/off for the input audio.
Turns the mute function on/off for the
AUDIO OUTPUT MUTE
output audio.
Turns the solo function on/off for the input
AUDIO INPUT SOLO
audio.
AUDIO OUTPUT SOLO Turns the solo function on/off for the output audio.
VOICE CHANGER
Turns the voice changer function on/off.
AUTO MIXING Turns the auto mixing function on/off.
Reverb turns on only while a control signal
REVERB(MOMENTARY)
is input.
REVERB(ALTERNATE) Turns reverb on/off.
OUTPUT FADE The final output video fades in/out.
LOAD MEMORY Recalls a scene memory.
Each time a control signal is input, the INPUT
INPUT SCAN
1–6 video changes in order.
Each time a control signal is input scene
SCENE MEMORY SCAN
memories 1–32 are recalled in order.
Each time a control signal is input, the PinP &
PinP & KEY 1–2 SCAN
KEY 1–2 inset screen videos switch in order.
Each time a control signal is input, the DSK
DSK SCAN
caption video changes in order.
Executes a macro (a series of recorded
MACRO EXECUTE
operations).
When the sequencer function is on, this
SEQUENCER works the same as when you press the
button selected in "VALUE".
GPO (ONE SHOT) Outputs a control signal for 0.5 seconds.
The control signal output is switched on/off
GPO (ALTERNATE)
each time a control signal is input.
ÁVALUE
Configures the detailed settings related to "CATEGORY".
Ó Ó Ó
"REMOTE" "GPI" select GPI