Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of the PR-50 Realtime Video Presenter. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Page 3 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 4 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 5: Important Notes
(DV-HD Series). • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a hard disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...
Page 6 Copyrights on material data 981a • The copyrights for the material data supplied with the PR-50 are held by the creators of the materials. For more details, refer to the separate sheet “ARTBEATS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.”...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Setting Up and Connecting Equipment ... 14 Instructions for Connecting Digital Video Devices Equipped with DV Connectors... 15 Connecting to a Computer Over a Network... 16 Examples of Using and Connecting the PR-50... 17 Usage Examples ... 17 Connection Examples ... 19 Working with the Keyboard and Mouse ...
Page 8 Setting the Schedule... 81 Activating Scheduler ... 82 Controlling Presenter with MIDI ... 83 Using MIDI Devices... 83 Controlling Other Devices with the PR-50 ... 92 Controlling Another Presenter... 92 Controlling the V-4 ... 94 Controlling AR Series Devices ... 97 Using Other Devices to Control Presenter...
Page 9: Before Using The Pr-50
Not only can you use the keyboard and mouse, you can select from a number of different ways to control the PR-50. You can use the RS-232C port, optional touch screen, or use the optional DV-7DLC controller, a UM-1 or other UM Series USB MIDI interface, or the PCR-50 MIDI keyboard.
Page 10: About This Manual
PR-50, from turning on the power to playing back and loading prepared data, in a manner that allows an easy grasp of how the PR-50 works. • Most of the procedures involve using the mouse or keyboard while viewing the PR-50’s screens.
Page 11: Other Notes
About the Hard Disk The PR-50 uses a hard disk for saving video and storing the system. Hard disks do have a limited lifetime, and thus are considered a consumable item. Depending on how the unit is handled, the hard disk may reach the end of its service life sooner than expected.
Page 12: Names Of Things And What They Do
* You cannot make use of the internal hard disk and the removable hard disk simultaneously on the same project. * Always turn off the power to the PR-50 before inserting or removing the removable hard disk. * For a detailed explanation of how the removable hard disk is installed, refer to “About the Removable Hard Disk”...
Page 13: Rear Panel
Mouse Connector [MOUSE] Use for connecting the included mouse. Make sure the power to the PR-50 is turned off before connecting. f. Keyboard Connector [KEYBOARD] Use for connecting the keyboard. Make sure the power to the PR-50 is turned off before connecting.
Page 14: Setting Up And Connecting Equipment
Connecting equipment with the power turned on may cause malfunctioning and other problems. The PR-50 comes with a DV (digital video) cable for use in connecting video devices equipped with DV connectors to the PR-50’s DV connector. Use the included DV cable when connecting to the DV connector.
Page 15: Instructions For Connecting Digital Video Devices Equipped With Dv Connectors
DV Input/Output Connector • Electromagnetic interference produced by using the PR-50 near a television or radio may cause unevenness in the TV screen picture color or produce noise in the radio. • If connecting to a computer's IEEE1394 connector (also called i.LINK or FireWire), be sure to use a DV cable that is compatible with your computer.
Page 16: Connecting To A Computer Over A Network
Connect using a LAN cable. Connecting to the computer over a network allows you to copy data from the computer to the PR-50 and access a network time server to adjust the PR-50’s timing. Whenever making these connections, always make sure that the power for all devices is turned off.
Page 17: Examples Of Using And Connecting The Pr-50
Examples of Using and Connecting the PR-50 Usage Examples Presenting Video Performances on Stage You can utilize the PR-50’s high-quality video and superb responsiveness to add the effects of video to concerts and other stage events. fig.stage.eps V-Synth Exhibits and Other Presentations You can insert still images, video, narration, and other material as clips, with no need to make changes to the material and with full freedom to play the clips at whatever point desired.
Page 18 Before Using the PR-50 Video at Facilities It’s a breeze to set up a system that allows visitors to museums or individual booths at conventions and the like to see and hear video and audio descriptions when they want. You can also use the Scheduler to have video play automatically.
Page 19: Connection Examples
Connection Examples Standalone Use The PR-50 is controlled with the keyboard and mouse. For more detailed information, refer to “Playing Back Clips” (p. 51). fig.standalone.eps Display for operation PR-50 Keyboard Using the PR-50 with the Optional DV-7DLC Using the DV-7DLC provides the kind of operability you can get only with a dedicated controller.
Page 20 Before Using the PR-50 Using the PR-50 with MIDI Using the optional UM-1 or other USB compatible (UM Series) MIDI interface enables you to control MIDI devices with MIDI signals. Additionally, you can connect a V-LINK compatible device and use the V-LINK feature to enjoy a variety of video effects that bring visual element of expression to your performances.
Page 21 You can also use an optional PCR-50 or other USB keyboard (PCR Series or PC-300), connecting the keyboard directly to the PR-50 with no MIDI interface necessary. fig.with.pc300.eps PCR-50...
Page 22: Using The Rs-232C Connector
Before Using the PR-50 Using the RS-232C Connector Connecting with the RS-232C cable allows you to control the PR-50 with a computer or other external control device. For more detailed information, refer to “Using the RS-232C Connector” (p. 101). fig.with.pc.eps...
Page 23: Controlling Ar Series Devices
Controlling AR Series Devices You can use the PR-50 for MIDI control of the AR-3000 and other models in Roland’s AR (Audio Recorder) Series. This allows you to switch playback of AR Series phrases by switching clips with the PR-50.
Page 24 Before Using the PR-50 Controlling Multiple Presenters You can control multiple other Presenters (such as other PR-50s or DV-7PRs) with the PR-50. You can make settings for starting and stopping playback of clips, selecting palettes and clips, and setting switch effect times.
Page 25 Before Using the PR-50 Controlling a Video Mixer Using a video mixer, you can work with video input from an external device connected to the video mixer as PR-80 clips. Additionally, you can use an external MIDI device to control the video mixer's effect settings and fade the final video output.
Page 26: Working With The Keyboard And Mouse
• Do not turn on the power to the PR-50 while pressing and holding down any of the keys. • After turning on the power to the PR-50, do not press any of the keys on the keyboard until the Selector screen appears.
Page 27: Introduction To Use Of The Pr-50
How the PR-50 is Organized The PR-50 consists of the two main sections below. Selector fig.selector.eps This is what first appears when the PR-50 is turned on. Various different functions use this as their starting point. Presenter fig.playmode.eps Included here are functions used in playing back and switching video materials.
Page 28: Basic Workflow
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Basic Workflow Most of the PR-50’s operations are performed using the mouse and keyboard as you look at the screens. The following guides you through the basic workflow, while making use of samples that were supplied with the PR-50.
Page 29 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Starting Up Presenter Click [Presenter] in Selector. The Presenter Play mode screen appears, after a few seconds. fig.playmode01.eps • Play Mode Screen → (p. 37)
Page 30: Opening A Project
“Basic Workflow”). This calls up the project entitled “Artbeats Sample.” fig.play.project01.eps Projects are the most basic unit managed with the PR-50. Clips are played back and materials are saved in project units. • What is a Project? → (p. 48) •...
Page 31 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Playing Back the Clip The area in the Play Mode screen where the thumbnail video images are shown is called the palette, and each of the video images is called a clip. You select the clip to be played back from the palette.
Page 32 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Editing the Palette This is done in the Edit Mode screen. You can display the Edit Mode screen by clicking the [Edit Mode] button in the upper right of the Play Mode screen. fig.editmode01.eps Palettes list (select a palette) Here you can change clip sequences and names and assign new materials to the palette as clips.
Page 33: Importing Materials
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Importing Materials This is done in the Edit Mode screen. You can import new materials. When you click the [Import] button at the lower right of the screen, the following dialog appears; you can then import materials from another project, disk, or other source.
Page 34: Capturing Video From A Video Deck Or Other Device
Capturing Video from a Video Deck or Other Device You can capture video from a video deck or a similar device connected to the PR-50. When you click the [Capture] button at the lower right of the screen, a “Capture” screen for capturing video appears.
Page 35: What Is V-Link
MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance. With V-LINK, you can easily control the PR-50 with a V-LINK compatible MIDI device. fig.connection.Vlink01.eps...
Page 36: Names Of Things In Screens/What They Do
This calls up the Utility screen (p. 43). This is used for organizing the projects on the hard disk. c. [System Preferences] Button This calls up the System Preferences screen (p. 44). These settings affect the PR-50’s overall system environment.
Page 37: Play Mode
Click this logo to display the version number and other information about Presenter. Clicking on the displayed information clears it from the screen. f. Project Name This indicates the name of the current project. Introduction to Use of the PR-50...
Page 38 [Stop] Button This stops playback. j. [Edit Mode] Button This switches the PR-50 to Edit mode (p. 40). k. Palette List This displays 20 palettes. You can switch palettes by clicking here. For more details about working with this feature, refer to “Switching the Palette” (p. 54).
Page 39 : The next clip is played back. • : The next clip is selected. • : The specified clip is played back. t-3. Length of clip from the In point to the Out point. Introduction to Use of the PR-50 0.0 sec. 0 dB 100%...
Page 40: Edit Mode
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Edit Mode This appears when you click the [Edit Mode] button in the upper right of the Play Mode screen. fig.editmode02.eps a. [EXIT] Button This quits Presenter. b. Clock This indicates the current time. You can click the mouse to open the Schedule Editor. This also lights up when the Scheduler is operational.
Page 41: Save Button
“Copying Projects” (p. 79) and “Changing Project Names” (p. 79). h. [Play Mode] Button This switches the PR-50 to Play mode (p. 37). i. [Project] Area Here is where you can set up the automatic playback that is to take place when Presenter starts up.
Page 42: "Information" Area
• Material Name • “Time” This is the material length. • “Date Created” This indicates the date the material was imported into the PR-50. • “Date Modified” This indicates the date the material was last edited. • “Date Shot” For materials shot with digital video cameras, this shows the date recorded by the camera.
Page 43: Utility
You can also transfer projects to the Trash with drag and drop. c. Project Information This displays information about the selected project. d. [Done] Button This quits Utility and returns you to the Selector screen (p. 27). Introduction to Use of the PR-50...
Page 44: System Preferences
Time Server” (p. 105). e. “Bootup Method” This sets the method used by the PR-50 to start up when the power is turned on. When automatic startup is selected, Presenter automatically starts up. For more details, refer to “Automatically Starting Up Presenter”...
Page 45 “Network” This setting is used when the PR-50 is connected to a computer network. Included here are settings for time servers used in adjusting the PR-50’s time and for copying material materials from computers to the PR-50 when the PR-50 is connected to a network.
Page 46: Turning The Power On And Off
Selector is displayed. Select [Presenter]. fig.selector.eps The PR-50 can also be turned on by means of an external power switch. To turn on the PR-50 without pressing the PR-50’s [POWER] button, refer to “Using an External Power Switch to Turn the Power On and Off”...
Page 47: Turning Off The Power
If you want to save the project, click the [Save] button. • Do not hold down the [POWER] button for four seconds or longer. Turn off the power to all of the peripheral devices connected to the PR-50. Introduction to Use of the PR-50...
Page 48: Creating And Opening Projects
The PR-50 manages materials in what are called “projects.” What is a Project? Projects are the most basic unit managed with the PR-50. Materials are imported into projects, and the projects are played back in real time in Presenter using the imported materials. Furthermore, settings for realtime playback and the data for editing operations are also saved in projects.
Page 49: Creating Projects
“New Project” appears highlighted in the “Projects” list. Use the keyboard to enter the project name. After entering the name, confirm it by pressing the [Enter] key on the keyboard. Click the [Open] button. The created project opens. Projects list Open Introduction to Use of the PR-50...
Page 50: Opening Projects
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Opening Projects This opens projects already saved to the PR-50. Click the “Open” button in the upper part of the Play Mode screen (p. 37) or Edit Mode screen (p. 40). The “Open” dialog appears.
Page 51: Playing Back Clips
Playing Back Clips When you turn on the power to the PR-50 and click the [Presenter] button in the Selector screen, Presenter's Play Mode screen appears, and the most recently opened project opens. Using the Mouse to Play Back Clips Click on a clip thumbnail in the palette area to start playback of the clip.
Page 52: About The Video Output Monitor Display
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Shifting a Clip’s In Point and Out Point The point at which a clip starts playback is called the In point, and the point where it stops playing is called the Out point. Click to the Out point.
Page 53 (shown in green). You can disable direct playback control with the keyboard by pressing the [Caps Lock] key. Introduction to Use of the PR-50 The corresponding keys are displayed Corresponds the row of keys [1, 2, 3, ...] Corresponds the row of keys [Q, W, E, ...]...
Page 54: Switching The Palette
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Switching the Palette Clicking on a palette in the palette list switches the palette. fig.playmode07.eps You can change the sequence of palettes, change palette names, and perform various other editing functions in Edit mode (p. 40). For more on palette editing procedures, refer to “Editing Palettes” (p.
Page 55: Turning Loop Playback On And Off
“Setting Automatic Playback” (p. 74). When the [Loop] button is not lit, playback will stop at the last frame or the out point of the clip (automatic playback will not be available). Introduction to Use of the PR-50 [Loop] button...
Page 56: Assigning Materials To Palettes
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Assigning Materials to Palettes Clips in the palette can be arranged in any order you like. You can assign materials to the clips. Select materials from the Materials list. This procedure is carried out in the Edit Mode screen (p. 40).
Page 57: Importing Materials From Another Project
You can change palette and clip names, change their sequence, and perform various other editing functions. For more on palette and clip editing procedures, refer to “Editing Palettes” (p. 62) and “Editing Clips” (p. 64). Introduction to Use of the PR-50...
Page 58: Saving Projects
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Saving Projects Click the [Save] button in the upper part of the screen. The project is updated and saved. fig.editmode05.eps You cannot change a project’s name and then save the project under the different name. For more on backing up projects, refer to “Copying Projects”...
Page 59: Using V-Link
UM-880, PCR-30, PCR-50, PCR-80, PCR-M30, PCR-M50, PCR-M80, PCR-M1, PC-300 The driver software included with these units is not used by the PR-50. In addition, when connecting multiple interfaces and using interfaces with multiple ports, set all inputs to merge (mix) and all outputs to parallel (whereby the same signals are output).
Page 60 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 The functions that can be controlled may vary with the V-LINK compatible MIDI device. Refer to the owner’s manual for each MIDI device for more information on the device’s compatibility. In addition, for details on controlling with MIDI without using the V-LINK function, refer to “Controlling Presenter with MIDI.”...
Page 61: Practical Use Of The Pr-50
Practical Use of the PR-50 Making the Settings for the Project You can make more detailed settings for projects in Presenter’s Edit mode. In this case, you can make the following settings. Editing Palettes → “Editing Palettes” (p. 62) You can alter names, rearrange palette sequences, delete clips in palettes, and perform other editing functions.
Page 62: Editing Palettes
Practical Use of the PR-50 Editing Palettes Here you can change palette names, rearrange palette sequences, delete clips in palettes, and perform other editing functions. To edit a palette, right-click on the palette and work from the context menu that is displayed.
Page 63: Making The Palette Settings
The current clip is played to the end, and then playback pauses at the first frame of the next clip. • Play Target Clip When playback of the current clip is finished, the clip specified in the loop mode settings (p. 71) is played back. Practical Use of the PR-50 submenu...
Page 64: Editing Clips
Practical Use of the PR-50 Editing Clips You can change clip names, rearrange clip sequences, copy and delete clips, and perform other editing functions. To edit a clip, right-click on the clip and work from the context menu that is displayed.
Page 65 You can rearrange the sequence of clips by dragging and dropping them in the Palette window. You can also easily arrange materials in the Palette window by dragging and dropping from the “Clips” list or “Materials” list. Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 66: Making The Clip Settings
Practical Use of the PR-50 Making the Clip Settings Here you can set each clip’s Loop Mode settings, In point and Out point, volume levels, and more. Clip settings are made in the Parameter Area. Setting the Clip Playback Segment This sets the clip’s In point and Out point.
Page 67 Jump to in point • : Jump to In point • : Jump to Out point Context menu • : Advance to last frame • : Advance 1 frame • : Advance 10 frames • : Stop playback Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 68 Practical Use of the PR-50 Using the Keyboard Shortcuts • Shortcut key + [Shift] + [ • Shortcut key + [Shift] + [ • Shortcut key + [ • Shortcut key + [ Shortcut key is set in the [Preferences] in Selector. This is set to the [Ctrl] key at the factory. For more detailed information, refer to “System Preferences”...
Page 69 Time slider • [Delete in/out point] Using the In Point and Out Point Settings Icons fig.clip06.eps Deletes out point Deletes in point • : Deletes the In point • : Deletes the Out point Context menu Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 70 Practical Use of the PR-50 Setting the In Point and Out Point While Playing the Audio You can set the In point and Out point as the audio is being played. Select a clip in Edit mode. Press in the upper left of the clip parameter Preview Area to switch on scrub playback with audio.
Page 71 Move the slider to adjust the volume level. fig.clip.audio.eps You can return the parameters to their standard settings by right-clicking the slider and then selecting “Defaults.” The setting items described below have been added to the Presenter's Edit mode. Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 72 Practical Use of the PR-50 Setting the Playback Speed for Each Clip You can set the playback speed independently for each individual clip. Click the Extended Parameters tab. Move the Playback Speed slider to adjust the playback speed. The number above the slider indicates the playback speed. You can make the setting for reverse playback by making this number negative.
Page 73: Changing Material Settings
The material is completely deleted from the hard disk. This procedure completely removes the material from the hard disk; always confirm that you indeed want to delete the material before you delete it. Practical Use of the PR-50 Context menu Materials list...
Page 74: Setting Automatic Playback
Practical Use of the PR-50 Changing Material Thumbnail Images Click on the material whose thumbnail image you want to change in the “Materials” list. Move the thumbnail slider in the “Information” Area. fig.editmode07.eps Preview Thumbnail slider The thumbnail switches to the frame shown at the current slider position.
Page 75: Importing Materials
When you use the above procedure in “Import material here,” which appears after you select a clip in the “Clips” list or Palette window, and then right-click, you can import and use the material as a clip at that position. Select material Cancel button Import button Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 76: Capturing Video From A Video Deck Or Other Device
Start playback of the external device. You can see the playback in the monitor. When you connect a deck to the PR-50 with a DV cable and select “DV” input, you can operate the deck with transport buttons in the screen.
Page 77: Importing Materials Created With A Computer
You can import materials using video editing software on a computer with the capture function (p. 76). You can also use the network function (p. 104) to copy materials to the PR-50 from a computer. Press the Eject button on the PR-50’s front panel to open the CD-ROM drive’s disk tray.
Page 78 Practical Use of the PR-50 After the sound of the drive spinning abates, click the [Import] button at the lower right of the Edit Mode screen. The “Import material” dialog is displayed. fig.import02.eps Select a disk If the disk does not appear in the screen, click the “Rescan” button in the dialog.
Page 79: Organizing Projects
A context menu appears. Select [Rename] to highlight the project name. Enter the name with the keyboard. When you have finished typing the name, press the [Enter] key to confirm it. Project information Projects list Done Practical Use of the PR-50...
Page 80: Deleting Projects
Practical Use of the PR-50 Deleting Projects Moving Projects to the Trash Click Selector’s [Utility] button. The Utility screen appears. Select the disk you want to work with from the “Disks” List. Right-click on the project you want to delete in the “Projects” List.
Page 81: Using Scheduler To Control Presenter
Use of Scheduler requires that the PR-50’s time be set. You can set the time in the “System Preferences” (p. 44). You can also synchronize the PR-50 with the time data from a network time server and have the time adjusted automatically (p. 105).
Page 82: Activating Scheduler
Scheduler when Presenter is in Edit mode. Begins playback at the specified time. Stops playback at the specified time. Shuts down the PR-50 at the specified time. Restarts the PR-50 at the specified time. Accesses the time server over the network at the specified time and...
Page 83: Controlling Presenter With Midi
Switch Presenter to Play mode (p. 37) when controlling it with an external device. Using MIDI Devices Using an optional USB MIDI interface, you can control the PR-50 in a variety of ways from a MIDI device. Connect the USB interface to the [USB] connector on the PR-50 with a USB cable.
Page 84 Practical Use of the PR-50 Click the [MIDI Preferences] button in Play mode or Edit mode. Set the MIDI channel to be used for playback of the clip in “Rx Channel” in “Clip Control.” fig.midi01.eps If controlling the playback speed via MIDI, set the MIDI message to be used in “Speed Control”...
Page 85 Level Control” pull-down menu (if “OFF” selected, it cannot be controlled using the MIDI device). Control the volume with the selected MIDI message. fig.midi04a.eps (0.0–4.0 seconds) corresponds to the MIDI value (0–127). Practical Use of the PR-50 Select a MIDI message Select a MIDI message...
Page 86 Practical Use of the PR-50 Set the MIDI messages for use with the Time Trip Pad featured on V-Synths and other instruments (MIDI controls cannot be received if the check box is not checked). The selected MIDI message is controlled with the Time Trip Pad.
Page 87 100% black fade–0: normal playback–127: 100% white fade]. Presenter’s output fade cannot be controlled with MIDI while the V-4 control function (p. 93) is on. Click the [Done] button Practical Use of the PR-50 Select the Rx Channel Select a MIDI message...
Page 88 Not only can you connect a MIDI keyboard to the UM-1 or other USB MIDI interface using a MIDI cable, you can also connect an optional PC-300, PCR-30, PCR-50, or PCR-80 USB keyboard directly to the PR-50. Connect the PC-300, PCR-30, PCR-50, or PCR-80 with a USB cable to the [USB] connector on the PR-50.
Page 89 (velocity = 1), it is the product of the setting’s value multiplied by one. This magnification curve is set with the “Velocity Curve Type” setting in “49-Key MIDI Keyboard mode.” fig.midi11.eps Click the [Done] button. Practical Use of the PR-50 Select the Velocity Curve Type...
Page 90 Click “Set from MIDI” to highlight it. Specify the range of notes with the MIDI keyboard connected to the PR-50. Hold down the key for the lowest pitch and press the key for the highest pitch; the specified range is shown in the display.
Page 91: About System Exclusive Messages
PR-50 to control another Presenter (such as another PR-50 or the DV-7PR), or when setting the PR-50 as the controlled device, make sure that the “Presenter Control” Device ID set in the MIDI preferences for the controlling device matches the PR-50’s Device ID.
Page 92: Controlling Other Devices With The Pr-50
Set the PR-50 as the master, and the other Presenter as the slave. Connect the PR-50 and the Presenter functioning as the slave to a UM-1 or other USB MIDI interface, and use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MIDI interface for the master PR-50 to the MIDI IN of the slave Presenter.
Page 93 Using a video mixer from Edirol (such as the V-4 or V-440HD) in combination with the PR-50 lets you control the video mixer using the PR-50. When you do this, you can take the video input to the video mixer from the external source and work with it as clips using the PR-50. Additionally, you can use an external MIDI device to control the video mixer's effect settings and fade the final video output.
Page 94: Controlling The V-4
Latency" and "External => Presenter Latency" settings. The latency (delay) for operations made from the PR-50 may differ from one video mixer to another. If video transitions under control from the PR-50 are corrupt, or if unexpected video is seen during such transitions, then adjust these two values to make video transitions smooth.
Page 95 When you are connecting to the PR-50 a video mixer that has fewer than eight inputs, such as the V- 4, never drag to the "Clips" list a "MIXER INPUT" item whose number exceeds the number of input channels on the video mixer.
Page 96 You can have playback of the AR Series phrases switch by switching clips with the PR-50. Connect a USB MIDI interface to the PR-50, and connect the MIDI interface’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the AR Series device with a MIDI cable.
Page 97: Controlling Ar Series Devices
Using Other Devices to Control Presenter When controlling the PR-50 from an external device, set the PR-50 to Play mode (p. 37). In Edit mode, only the DV-7DLC transport control, In and Out point settings, and mouse and keyboard functions are enabled.
Page 98 Practical Use of the PR-50 Playing Clips You can select palettes and play back clips intuitively in Play mode. fig.dv7c.play.eps Selecting Palettes and Playing Back Clips e. This plays the clip right before or after a clip that is selected but not playing (highlighted in white), or the clip that is currently being played back (highlighted in green).
Page 99 For more on assignments in Edit mode, refer to “Making the Clip Settings” (p. 66). • : Go back 10 frames • : Stop • : Go back 1 frame • : Advance to last frame Practical Use of the PR-50 Select Type 2...
Page 100 Practical Use of the PR-50 Changing the Functions Assigned to Sliders and Button You can use the procedure described below to assign different features to sliders 1 through 4 and buttons 1 through 5 on the DV-7DLC. Click [Show Preferences].
Page 101: Using The Rs-232C Connector
Code set: ASCII Flow Control: XON/XOFF fig.232c.connecter.j.eps Pin number * The PR-50’s connector is male. To connect to a computer, use a female to female cross cable. Cable Connections: fig.232c.cable.eps DV-7PR 1 : DCD 2 : RXD 3 : TXD...
Page 102: Making The System Settings
About the Operational Display Refresh Rate You can change the refresh rate for the PR-50’s operational display. If you are using a CRT as your operational display and the refresh rate is higher than 60 Hz, the display can induce a certain amount of noise in the video monitor.
Page 103: Automatically Starting Up Presenter
Select “Turn On/Off using External power-line switch.” Click the [Done] button You can then use the power switch of the device to which the PR-50’s power cord is connected to turn the PR-50’s power on and off. When turning off the power, click the [Power off] button in the screen. Then, once the dialog “It’s now safe to turn off the computer.”...
Page 104: Making The Network Settings
Copying Material to the PR-50 from Networked Computers Cautions to Note When Using the File-sharing Features • Before you turn off the PR-50's power or stop file sharing, quit the connection to the computer. • No password is set for file sharing. This means you must never use the file-sharing feature while connected to the Internet or in other network environments in which someone may gain unauthorized access to your files.
Page 105 The Edit mode ends and the disk-sharing feature is activated. Connect the PR-50 to the network through the computer. Connect using the host name you set on the PR-50. For more-detailed instructions about making these connections, refer to the documentation for your computer.
Page 106: Making The Touch Panel Display Settings
Before turning on the power to the PR-50, confirm that the touch panel display is connected, then turn on the display first. After turning on the PR-50, do not touch the touch panel display until an active operational screen appears.
Page 107: 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 108: Midi Implementation (Presenter)
SPECIFICATIONS MIDI implementation (Presenter) Model: PR-50 (Realtime Video Presenter) Date: April. 7, 2004 Version: 1.00 Symbol Item Setting range MIDI channel 0H-FH (ch.1 - ch.16) 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 109 ❍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 110 = ID number: Manufacture number (ID number for the system exclusive message identification of the manufacture). The ID number of Roland is 41H. 7EH and 7FH are used as the universal non-realtime message (7EH) and universal realtime message (7FH).
Page 111: Transmitting Data
eeH: Data sum: Checksum F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) * For details of the setting of the address, size or checksum, see To calculate checksum (p. 116). * Divide the data that contains more than 256 bytes to less than 256 bytes. When you transmit “Data set 1”...
Page 112 = ID number: Manufacture number (ID number for the system exclusive message identification of the manufacture). The ID number of Roland is 41H. 7EH and 7FH are used as the universal non-realtime message (7EH) and universal realtime message (7FH).
Page 113: Parameter Address Map
3. Parameter address map 3-1. PR-50 (Model ID = 00H 00H 01H) 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 114 Ex. When the unit transmit “BCH”, “0BH” is transmitted for first transmitting, and next, “0CH” is transmitted. The data that is not transmitted 2 byte simultaneously is ignored. * The value “–” is the non-corresponding parameter of the PR-50. When receiving, it is ignored.
Page 115 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 116 ■Examples of the exclusive message and calculation of checksum In the case of the exclusive message of Roland (RQ1, DT1), the message is transmitted with checksum after the data to check if the message is received correctly. The checksum value depends on the transmitted address, data or size of the exclusive message.
Page 117: Midi Implementation Chart
Realtime Video Presenter Model PR-50 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 118 SPECIFICATIONS Realtime Video Presenter Model PR-50 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 119 Realtime Video Presenter Model PR-50 Presenter/System 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 Control Change 1 – 4, 6 – 10 12 –...
Page 120: Rs-232C Command Reference (Presenter)
RS-232C command reference (Presenter) For information regarding the RS-232C settings, refer to “Using the RS-232C Connector” (p. 101). Command overview A command consists of an ASCII code sequence containing “stx,” two alphabetical 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 121: 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 122: 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 (PR-50) 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 123: Main Specifications
Main specifications PR-50: Realtime Video Presenter 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Supported TV Systems NTSC or PAL (Differing according to regional specifications) Video Format...
Page 124: About The Removable Hard Disk
About the Removable Hard Disk You can use the PR-50 with an optional removable hard disk (DV-HD Series) in the hard disk bay. Precautions to Note When Using Disks Please observe the following cautions in regard to handling removable hard disks.
Page 125: Instructions For Installing The Hard Disk
Lock the hard disk. After inserting the hard disk in the PR-50, lock the hard disk so that it doesn't come out. Insert a coin or other thin object in the key slot and turn it clockwise until it makes a click sound; the hard disk is then locked.
Page 126: Index
Index Adding Schedule ... 81 Assigning Clip ... 90 File ... 56 Audio ... 38 Automatic Disk Checking ... 45 Bootup Method ... 44 Capture ... 34, 42 Capturing ... 34 CD-ROM Drive ... 12 Change Name ... 43 Clip ... 31, 48 Name ...
Page 127 Keyboard ... 13, 26, 45 LAN Connector ... 13 Language ... 44 Latency ... 45 Loop ... 38 Loop Mode ... 72 Loop Playback ... 55 Material ... 33, 48 Materials List ... 41 MIDI ... 83 MIDI Keyboard ... 88 MIDI Preferences ...
Page 128 Index Save ... 41 Saving Projects ... 58 Scheduler ... 81 Screen refresh rate ... 44 Search ... 41 Searching Clip Materials ... 64 Selecting Clip ... 51 Selecting Palettes ... 83, 88 Selector ... 27, 36 Setting Automatic Playback ... 74 Clip ...
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Page 131: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : PR-50 Type of Equipment : Realtime Video Presenter Responsible Party : Edirol Corporation North America...
Page 132 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. CENTRAL/LATIN ASIA AMERICA CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. Roland Systems Group U.S. 5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114,...

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