WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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).
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• 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.
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Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. • 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.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability . • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...
About the HD/RGB IN Connectors (D-Sub)...43 About the RGB OUT Connectors (D-Sub)...43 About the TALLY Connectors ...44 About the REMOTE Connector ...44 Controlling the V-440HD from an External Device Via MIDI ...45 Controlling the V-440HD from an External Device Via MIDI...45 MIDI Messages Handled by the V-440HD...46...
HDTV. Although there are a number of different types of HD, which can vary depending on the country where the technology was developed, the V-440HD utilizes the standards recommended in BT.709-3, established by the ITU in February, 1998.
• The V-440HD uses a variety of effects, including transitions (effects used when switching video images), P in P, and key composite effects. • Using the V-440HD in combination with an SD video switcher allows you to compose video using up to six different effects simultaneously.
Main Features Connection Example A variety of video formats can be handled with a single V-440HD, providing great flexibility for various different applications. Live Switching The V-440HD can be used for live switching with video productions that mix material in SD and HD formats. You can freely switch video from HD cameras and SD cameras and use chroma key and luminance key effects with characters displayed by a computer.
The V-440HD includes the following accessories. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the V-440HD. If you find that any item is missing, contact your nearest Roland Service Center. V-440HD Power cord * Use only the attached power cord.
MIDI button. Select “V-LINK Indicator” in “MIDI Switch Mode” (p. 55) in the menu. Settings Section ... (p. 17) Used for making various settings for the V-440HD. For descriptions of each of the controllers, refer to Settings Section (p. 17).
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16). Names of Things and What They Do “Channels” and “Buses” • Channel: Each of the V-440HD’s video inputs is called a “channel.” The SD and HD/RGB sections feature Channels 1-4, with each channel being independently controlled. Each “channel” is the equivalent of a “path” for the video signals.
TRANSITION indicators (SD) gets closer to the A-BUS, while the relative portion of B-BUS video decreases correspondingly. V-440HD Status Channel is selected Channel is selected (not displayed) Channel selection is cancelled...
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13. Video Fader (SD) ... (p. 34) Moving the video fader up or down switches between the SD section A- BUS and B-BUS. Tilt the fader shown in the figure up to switch to the A-BUS; tilt the fader down to switch to the B-BUS. The video switches using the effect selected with the (15.) TRANSITION buttons (SD).
Flashing (Yellow or Green) Sub-Screen Position (Factory Setting) Upper left Upper right Lower right Lower left Center V-440HD Status Channel is selected Channel is selected (not displayed) Channel selection is cancelled P in P or key composite is in use...
These buttons are used to select the video signals to be input to the D- BUS, either from the video input to the HD/RGB IN connectors 1-4 or the final output from the SD section (SD PGM video). Button V-440HD Status Lit (Yellow) Channel is selected Lit (Green)
TALLY Terminals (HD, SD)... (p. 44) TALLY signals are output here. When a television monitor equipped with a TALLY terminal is connected to the V-440HD, the V-440HD can then be used to activate the television monitor's TALLY lamp. Tally signals from the HD/RGB section are output from the TALLY HD terminal;...
SD S-VIDEO IN connector for the same channel, the video input to the SD S-VIDEO IN connector is given priority. You can set the V-440HD so that the SD COMPOSITE IN connectors the SD S-VIDEO IN connectors. To make this setting, go to "7. SD Input" (p.
Before connecting the V-440HD, make sure that the power to all devices to be connected is turned off. Connect the included power cord to the V-440HD’s AC inlet, then connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet.
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• Using more than one pass with Loop Thru may result in attenuation of the video With three or more V-440HDs connected using Loop Thru, the video signal becomes more attenuated the further down the signal path the V-440HD is. When using identical video with three or more V-440HDs, be sure to use a commercially available video multiplexer.
With Rack-Mounting and Other Enclosures Observe the following precautions when mounting the V-440HD in a rack or portable case. • Ensure that the location provides good air flow.
Making the Connections Outputting and Stopping the Final Output To output and stop the V-440HD's final output, use the OUTPUT FADE button. You can have the final output fade out over the period set with the TIME knob by pressing the OUTPUT FADE button. This period can be set from 0.0 seconds to 4.0 seconds.
Basic Operation Making Various Settings The V-440HD’s various settings are set from the menu. The menu is displayed on the video monitor connected to the SD PREVIEW OUT connector. Displaying Menus Press the MENU button to display the menu on the video monitor connected to the SD PREVIEW OUT connector.
Button Saving Settings Selected in the Menu Settings are saved in the V-440HD’s internal memory by pressing the MENU button a number of times until the menu is closed. Shortcuts to the Menu Parameters You can easily open parameters corresponding to buttons in the menu by holding down the MENU button and pressing the button for the corresponding settings parameter.
50 Hz Component video format S-Video format Select either NTSC or PAL for use with the V-440HD. For instructions on setting the SD signal format to be used, refer to Switching Between NTSC and PAL (p. 42) Inputting Analog Component SD Video To input SD video to the V-440HD as analog component video, input to the HD/RGB IN BNC connectors.
SD section (SD PGM video). Switching in the HD/RGB Section Using the V-440HD’s video fader (HD/RGB) along with the C-BUS channel buttons (HD/RGB) and D-BUS channel buttons (HD/RGB), you can switch between HD, RGB, and SD video input. Each type of video being input is indicated in the input settings (p.
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Selecting the Bus Input (HD/RGB) The video used on the C-BUS is selected by pressing the C-BUS channel buttons (HD/RGB) 1-4 and A/B button. In the same manner, the video used on the D-BUS is selected by pressing the D- BUS channel buttons (HD/RGB) 1-4 and A/B button.
(HD/RGB)" (p. 28) while the P in P effect is in use. Terminology Used with the P in P Effect The following terminology is used in describing the V-440HD’s P in P effect. • Position: positioning of the sub-screen •...
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P in P Position, Size, Pan, and Zoom Settings The settings processed with the above procedure are stored to the lit P in P PATTERN button and saved until the V-440HD is turned off. Use of the settings that have been changed with the procedure above after the power is turned off requires that the settings be saved to the V-440HD.
HD/RGB Section Operations Saving the P in P Effect Settings (HD/RGB) To use P in P effect settings the next time the V-440HD is turned on, save the settings to the P in P PATTERN buttons (HD/RGB). When a P in P PATTERN button (HD/RGB) is held down for at least five seconds, the P in P settings are saved to that button.
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Adjusting the Key Level Adjust the key level by rotating the LEVEL knob (HD/RGB). The key level is indicated in the LEVEL display (HD/RGB). The key level can be set to any value from 0 to 255. Advanced Key Composite Settings (HD/RGB) You can set the following Key Composite parameters under "4.
You can switch and compose SD video in the SD section. Switching in the SD Section You can switch the SD video input using the V-440HD’s video fader (SD) along with the C-BUS channel buttons (SD) and B-BUS channel buttons (SD).
Selecting the Bus Input The video used on the A-BUS is selected by pressing the A-BUS channel buttons (SD) 1-4. In the same manner, the video used on the B-BUS is selected by pressing the B-BUS channel buttons (SD) 1-4. When switching channels with the A-BUS channel buttons (SD) and B-BUS channel buttons (SD), several frames is required to switch the video in each bus.
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Settings (SD)" at the right side of this page. Saving the P in P Effect Settings To use P in P effect settings the next time the V-440HD is turned on, save the settings to the P in P PATTERN buttons (SD).
SD Section Key Composite Effects You can use key composite effects in combining A-BUS and B-BUS video. The portions with the key color in the video on the bus to which the key composite effect is applied are made transparent, and the video on the other bus is inserted as shown below.
PRESET button for at least five seconds. Once the PANEL PRESET is saved, all of the PANEL PRESET buttons 1-8 flash. * The content of the V-440HD’s internal memory cannot be written to any external device. Calling Up PANEL PRESET Settings Press a PANEL PRESET button 1-8.
Video MIDI Master Slave1 * The V-440HD used as the control device is referred to here as the “master.” The other V-440HDs whose operations are synchronized to the master are referred to as “slaves.” Connection Instructions for Multi-Screen Output When using multiscreen output, use the following method to connect the V-440HD with other devices.
Making the Multi-Screen Settings After connecting the devices according to the procedures described on p. 39 and p. 40, make the V-440HD settings. Set all of the V- 440HDs as described below. Press the MENU button.
V-440HD, then adjust the color. Select”2. HD/RGB Input” (p. 49) or ”7. SD Input” (p. 51) from the menu for the master V-440HD, then adjust the color in each of the video inputs. Set all of the slave V-440HDs to the values set in Step 2.
NTSC and PAL are switched when the V-440HD’s power is turned on while HD/RGB button 1 and 4 are held down. Displaying Test Patterns The V-440HD outputs color bar test patterns. Use of this patterns is convenient when making the output settings. Outputting the Test Pattern from the HD/RGB OUT Connectors Press the MENU button.
The HD/RGB IN connector (D-sub) and HD/RGB IN connector (BNC) for any particular channel are linked internally within the V-440HD. So, for example, if analog component signals are input to the Channel 1 HD/RGB IN connector (D-sub), the same signals are output from the Channel 1 HD/RGB IN connector (BNC).
SD video is output from the TALLY 1 connector, and the switching status of the HD/RGB video is output from the TALLY 1 (HD/RGB) connector. * Obtain a separate cable for use in connecting the V-440HD with the TALLY input-equipped television monitor.
Controlling the V-440HD from an External Device Via MIDI The V-440HD can be controlled from an external device using MIDI. For example, you can use a Roland multitrack recorder to control video performances that are synchronized to the sounds. This section explains some basics of MIDI and describes the use of MIDI messages with the V-440HD.
• System Exclusive Messages These messages are used for transmitting device-specific settings. On the V-440HD, these messages are used for transmitting P in P settings and when setting the Multi Screen outputs. When System Exclusive messages are exchanged, MIDI transmissions are distinguished by Device IDs rather than MIDI channels.
Before attaching the rack mount hardware, turn the power off to the V-440HD and all connected devices and disconnect all power cords and connection cables. Turn the V-440HD over and remove the screws specified in the following figure to remove the rack mount hardware. (V-440HD Bottom Panel) Return the screws removed in Step 2 to their original holes and secure.
Menu Parameters For more on menus, see p. 24. 1. HD/RGB Output Settings for the final output are made here. Parameters 1- 1. Output Format (1080i) Sw 1- 2. Output Format (720p) Sw 1- 3. Output Format (RGB) Sw 1- 4. Output Format Sw Lock 1- 5.
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*3 Enabled when Pre Scaling Mode is set to Manual. *4 Enabled when Scaling Type is set to Manual. About the HD/RGB Input Format The V-440HD inputs component and RGB video in the formats shown in the following table. Component 480/60p...
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Menu Parameters 3. HD/RGB PinP/Zoom Advanced settings for the HD/RGB section’s P in P effect are made here. Parameters 3- 1. HD/RGB PinP1 3- 2. HD/RGB PinP2 3- 3. HD/RGB PinP3 3- 4. HD/RGB PinP4 3- 5. HD/RGB PinP5 HD/RGB P in P Parameters Parameters Size X Position...
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Menu Parameters 8. SD PinP Advanced settings for the SD section’s P in P effect are made here. Parameters 8- 1. SD PinP1 8- 2. SD PinP2 8- 3. SD PinP3 8- 4. SD PinP4 8- 5. SD PinP5 For more on the SD section’s P in P effects, see p. 35. SD P in P Parameters Parameters PinP Size...
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Exchanges the panel preset with a different panel preset Notes Switches the Multi Screen function on and off Number of screens used with Multi Screen V-440HD rank and screen position Screen1 (master) screen horizontal size Screen1 (master) screen vertical size Screen1 (master) screen horizontal position...
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The sync level of the SD signal output by some SD video devices may be lower than standard values, preventing adequate synching when the V-440HD is set to factory default values. If this occurs, you may be able to achieve synchronization by adjusting the “13-5.
14- 26. Fade Level Assign 15. Factory Reset This restores the V-440HD to its original factory default settings. Note that when this procedure is executed, all settings made up to that time are deleted. Restoring the Original Factory Default Settings 1.
Channel number (0: SD IN Channel 1, 1: SD IN Channel 2, 2: SD IN Channel 3, 3: SD IN Channel 4) This selects the A-BUS channels. ACK is returned by the V-440HD upon proper reception of the command. B-BUS Channel Select stxSIB:a;...
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SD Section Key Level stxSKL:a; a: Key Level (0-255) This sets the key level in the SD section. ACK is returned by the V-440HD upon proper reception of the command. C-BUS Channel Select stxHIC:a; a: Channel number (0: HD/RGB IN Channel A/B, 1: HD/RGB IN...
OUTPUT FADE status (0-255, 0: FADE MAX, 255: VIDEO MAX) This sets the concentration during fadeouts of the video output from the HD OUT and RGB OUT connectors. ACK is returned by the V-440HD upon proper reception of the command. V-440HD Reset stxRST;...
MIDI implementation Model: V-440HD Version: 1.000 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)”.)
* If MIDI Thru is ON, MIDI messages received at MIDI IN are re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT. * If MIDI Thru is ON, messages from the V-440HD itself will not be transmitted. ■Channel voice messages ● Control Change * The messages assigned in MIDI Setup will be transmitted when you operate the panel.
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Byte Explanation Exclusive status ID number (Roland) Device ID (dev: 00H--1FH, factory setting is 10H) 1st byte of model ID (V-440HD) 2nd byte of model ID (V-440HD) 3rd byte of model ID (V-440HD) Command ID (DT1) Upper byte of address...
MIDI implementation 3. Parameter Address Map ■3-1. V-440HD (Model ID = 00H 00H 10) * Addresses marked by # are sent as two bytes; an upper nibble (upper 4 bits) and lower nibble (lower 4 bits). Example) If the original data is BCH, 0BH is transmitted as the first byte. The next byte transmitted is 0CH. For reception, this is ignored if two bytes are not received together.
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Example) If the original data is channel B, 0BH is transmitted as the first byte. The next byte transmitted is 0CH. For reception, this is ignored if two bytes are not received together. * If -- is shown in the value field, the V-440HD does not have a corresponding parameter. This will be ignored if received.
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■Exclusive message examples and checksum calculation Roland exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) contain a checksum following the data (after F7), which can be used to check whether the message was received correctly. The checksum value is derived from the address and data (or size) of the transmitted exclusive message.
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●SD Transition Time This selects the transition time. This is assigned to CC#03 at the factory. Values 0-127 correspond to 0.0 seconds to 4.0 seconds. ●SD Video Fader This controls the VIDEO FADER. This is assigned to CC#04 at the factory. Values 0-127 set with MIDI correspond to A(BUS) to B(BUS).
MIDI implementation MULTI FORMAT VIDEO MIXER MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Model V-440HD 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...
Settings and Parameters HD Size16:9 Output Use the V-440HD’s component output for shows and other situations where the video is being output to plasma displays or high- definition projectors. HD Video Output Device Final Output (HD) Plasma Display or Other Display V-440HD Settings Parameters Set the following parameters from the menu.
RGB Video Live Output In business presentations and other such situations, use the V-440HD’s RGB output when outputting video to a data projector. HD Video Output Device Final Output (RGB) Projector or Other Display V-440HD Settings Parameters Set the following parameters from the menu. Make parameter settings suited for the particular usage environment.
In shows and other situations where SD video is being output to LED displays or similar displays, you can output video from the V- 440HD’s HD OUT connectors. Only the resulting composite video from the SD section is output from the V-440HD’s SD PGM OUT connectors. Final Output (HD)
HD Recorder Indications may vary with the device used. If the above settings do not stabilize the video, input the Y signal from the V-440HD’s HD PGM OUT 2 connector to the converter’s “Sync Input” connector. HD Video Output Device...
• Video output incompatible with receiving device If the video output from the V-440HD is in a format that is not compatible with the receiving device (such as a television monitor or projector), the receiving device may be unable to output images well.
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V-440HD becoming hot • Something is blocking the exhaust vent or ventilation port The V-440HD is cooled with forced air, so if anything impeding the exhaust vent or any other air flow intake or vent, it will prevent proper cooling of the V-440HD.
Main specifications V-440HD: MULTI FORMAT VIDEO MIXER Video Processing Video Format: PC-RGB Video Sampling Rate: Effects Video Transition Composition FX Multi-Screen Presentation Synchronization Multiple Units by MIDI Master Fade Connectors SD Input S-Video (Y/C) Preferential Video (composite)x 4 HD/RGB Input...
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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 14830 Desman Road, La Mirada, Shanghai 200090, CHINA CA 90638 U.S.A.
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