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
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Page 3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit...
Page 4 101a • In households with small children, an adult • The unit should be located so that its location or should provide supervision until the child is position does not interfere with its proper venti- capable of following all the rules essential for the lation.
Page 5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages p. 2 and p. 5, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Repairs and Data • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being •...
Page 6 981a • The copyrights for the material data supplied with the PR-50 are • Do not leave the unit in any environment subject to temper- held by the creators of the materials. For more details, refer to the ature extremes;...
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
However, you cannot connect two remote removable hard disk simultaneously on the same project. controllers simultaneously. * Always turn off the power to the PR-50 before inserting f. Headphone Jack [PHONES] and or removing the removable hard disk. Volume Knob [LEVEL] * For a detailed explanation of how the removable hard disk is installed, refer to “About the Removable Hard Disk”...
Page 13: Rear Panel
UM-880), or a MIDI keyboard (PCR-30/PCR-50/PCR- 80/PC-300) here. b. LAN Connector Connect devices here only when the PR-50’s power is turned off. You can connect to either of the two Connect a networking cable here. For more detailed connectors. However, you cannot connect two remote information, refer to “Making the Network Settings”...
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
Connector the included DV cable • 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...
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
Before Using 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 PR-50 Projector Video camera, etc.
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
Before Using the PR-50 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 Display PR-50 Power amplifier Speakers Mouse 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 Projector PR-50 V-Synth Mouse Keyboard 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 Display for operation Projector PR-50 PCR-50 Mouse...
Page 22 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 Before Using the PR-50 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 the V-4 Using a V-4, you can handle video input from an external device connected to the V-4 as PR-50 clips. Additionally, you can use an external MIDI device to control the V-4’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 Select a disk Click [Open] Select a project 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) • Creating Projects → (p. 49)
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...
Page 33 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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Play Mode This is displayed when you select [Presenter] in the Selector screen (p. 36), or when you click the [Play Mode] button at the upper right of the Edit Mode screen (p. 40).
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 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 q. [Playback Speed] Slider You can alter the playback speed. You can also change the range of speeds permitted in the MIDI preferences (p. 83). You can reset to standard values by clicking the triangle at the position corresponding to the standard value.
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 “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 • 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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Utility This is displayed when “Utility” is selected in the Selector screen (p. 27). This function is used for organizing the projects (p. 48) on the hard disk. For more details, refer to “Organizing Projects” (p. 79).
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 “Using the DV-7DLC Like a Deck Controller” (p. 100). h. “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...
Page 47: Turning Off The Power
• If a project has not been saved, the message “Would you like to save the current project?” appears. 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.
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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Creating Projects This procedure creates a new project. 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. fig.open01.eps...
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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 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...
Page 53 Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Turning Displays On and Off You can turn the video output monitor display on and off. The settings menu is displayed when you right-click on the video output monitor. fig.monitor.menu02.eps Checked options are displayed in the video output monitor display. Unchecking an item removes it from the display.
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 Palettes list 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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Select the type of transition effect to be used. Selects the transition effect type you prefer. • : The current clip fades to black, then the next clip fades in from black. • : The current clip fades to white, then the next clip fades in from white.
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
Introduction to Use of the PR-50 Importing Materials from Another Project Not only can you use materials within a project, you can also import materials from other projects. For more details about these procedures, refer to “Importing Materials from Another Project” (p. 57).
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 [Save] button 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
SMPU-64, UM-1, UM-1S, UM-1X, UM-1SX, UM-2, UM-2E, UM-2C, UM-4, UM-550, UM-880, PCR-30, PCR-50, PCR-80, 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
Practical Use of the PR-50 Making the Palette Settings You can make the Loop mode settings for all of the clips in a palette simultaneously. You can have the same clip play repeatedly, play the subsequent clip after the current clip is finished, or specify another clip to play back.
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 Practical Use of the PR-50 Cutting and Moving Clips to Other Locations and Palettes Right-click on the name of the clip you want to cut in the “Clips” list. A context menu appears. Select [Cut]. Right-click on the location (even in another palette) where you want to paste the cut clip in the “Clips”...
Page 66 Practical Use of the PR-50 Editing Clips in the Palette Window You can edit clips in the Palette window. Right-click on the “Palettes” list. A context menu appears. Select [Open palette window]. The Palette window opens. fig.palette.window01.eps Context menu You can also open the Palette window by double-clicking in the “Palettes” list.
Page 67: 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. fig.editmode06.eps Parameters area Setting the Clip Playback Segment This sets the clip’s In point and Out point.
Page 68 Practical Use of the PR-50 You can move the cursor in the following ways. Dragging the Preview Cursor with the Mouse You can play back scrubs by dragging the preview cursor with the mouse (p. 71). Right-click the Time Slider with the Mouse fig.clip02.eps...
Page 69 Practical Use of the PR-50 Using the Keyboard Shortcuts ← • Shortcut key + [Shift] + [ Go back 10 frames • Shortcut key + [Shift] + [ → Advance 10 frames ← • Shortcut key + [ Go back 1 frame →...
Page 70 Practical Use of the PR-50 Using the Optional DV-7DLC • Sets the In point • : Sets the Out point • Plays back from the In point to the Out point When you set the In point, the In point is then automatically assigned to each of the clip thumbnails.
Page 71 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 72 Practical Use of the PR-50 Setting Loop Mode for Each Clip You can make separate Loop mode settings for each clip. When this is turned on, each clip plays in accordance with its own Loop Mode setting. You can have the same clip play continuously or play the next clip when the current one is finished.
Page 73: Changing Material Settings
Practical Use of the PR-50 Changing Material Settings You can change material names, copy and delete materials, and perform other tasks. To change a material’s settings, right-click on the material whose setting you want to change and work from the context menu that is displayed.
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
Practical Use of the PR-50 Importing Materials Importing Materials from Another Project You can import materials from other projects. Click the [Import] button at the lower right of the Edit Mode screen. The “Import material” dialog is displayed. fig.import01.eps Select disk...
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 Select materials Select a directory If the disk does not appear in the screen, click the “Rescan”...
Page 79: Organizing Projects
Practical Use of the PR-50 Organizing Projects You can create copies of projects on the hard disk and change their names. These operations are carried out in the Utility screen (p. 43). fig.utility02.eps Disks list Project information Projects list Done...
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
Begins playback at the specified time. • “Stop”: Stops playback at the specified time. • “Shutdown”: Shuts down the PR-50 at the specified time. • “Reboot”: Restarts the PR-50 at the specified time. • “Time Adj”: Accesses the time server over the network at the specified time and corrects the time.
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 Select the RX channel If controlling the playback speed via MIDI, set the MIDI message to be used in “Speed Control”...
Page 85 Practical Use of the PR-50 If the transition effect time is controlled via MIDI, set the MIDI message to be used in “Transition Time Control” (controls are not accepted via MIDI when this is set to [OFF]). The transition effect time setting is controlled with the selected 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 Practical Use of the PR-50 Controlling Fades Set the MIDI preferences. These settings are saved without regard to the project. With these settings made, you can use a MIDI device for the following operations. Controlling Fades This controls fading applied to the final output video (output fade). This is set in Step 7.
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 Practical Use of the PR-50 In 49-Key MIDI Keyboard mode, the clips are assigned to the white keys of the 49-key keyboard. The 4 x 8 display in the Play mode Palette Area and the Edit mode Palette window changes to 4 x 7, thus showing one octave per row.
Page 90 Range of notes 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 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 Click the [Done] button. If you find the controls are not working well, try turning off the control function (uncheck the check box) and turn it on again (check the box again). Response rates for DV-7PR and PR-50 Presenters differ.
Page 94: Controlling The V-4
IN with a MIDI cable, and connect the PR-50’s OUTPUT connector to [INPUT 4] on the V-4. First turn on the power to the V-4, then turn on the PR-50. Assign Mix01 to the V-4 MEMORY 8 MIX button. When controlling the setup from the PR-50, bring the V-4’s video fader to the Channel A side.
Page 95 Practical Use of the PR-50 Set the MIDI message setting the V-4’s effects with “VFX1 Control” in “V-4 Control” (commands are not received via MIDI when this is set to [OFF]). The effects are controlled with the selected MIDI message.
Page 96 Practical Use of the PR-50 Click the [Done] button. For more detailed information on operating the V-4, refer to the V-4 Owner’s Manual. Presenter’s output fade effects cannot be controlled with MIDI while the V-4 control function is on. If you find the controls are not working well, try turning off the control function (uncheck the check box) and turning it on again (check the box again).
Page 97: Controlling Ar Series Devices
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 98: Using Other Devices To Control Presenter
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 99 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 100 Practical Use of the PR-50 Using the DV-7DLC Like a Deck Controller You can change the DV-7DLC’s control assignments to make it function like a video deck control in Play mode. Click the [System Preferences] button in Selector (p. 27).
Page 101: Using The Rs-232C Connector
ASCII Flow Control: XON/XOFF fig.232c.connecter.j.eps Pin number Signal name Pin connections * 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 Computer 1 : DCD 1 : DCD...
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
Internet or in other network environments in which someone may have free access to your files. • Do not operate nor make any adjustments with the PR-50 while files are being copied from a computer. Also be sure to stop playback of any clips.
Page 105 Adjusting the PR-50’s Time and Date by Connecting to a Time Server You can connect to a time server to have the PR-50’s date and time adjusted automatically. This is a convenient feature when using the Scheduler function (p. 81).
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 Function...
Page 108: Midi Implementation (Presenter)
SPECIFICATIONS MIDI implementation (Presenter) ●Control Change Model: PR-50 (Realtime Video Presenter) Date: April. 7, 2004 * You can set various controls at the MIDI preferences window. Version: 1.00 * Assignable functions are follows: • Playback speed control Symbol Item Setting range •...
Page 109 SPECIFICATIONS ●Program Change ❍Portamento time (Controller Number 5) Status Second Third Status Second pp=Program number: F00H - 1FH (prog.1 - prog.32)j ❍Main volume (Controller Number 7) Status Second Third * Starts playback of the video clip corresponding to the program number. * From 00H - 1BH (0 - 27) when in the 41-key MIDI Keyboard Mode.
Page 110 Device ID (dev:00H-1FH, 7FH, default setting is 10H. 7FH is Broadcast.) Status Second Third Model ID First Byte (PR-50 Presenter) Model ID Second Byte (PR-50 Presenter) Model ID Third Byte (PR-50 Presenter) ❍Sound Controller 1 – 10 (Controller Number 70 – 79)
Page 111: Transmitting Data
SPECIFICATIONS eeH: Data 2. Transmitting data sum: Checksum * The unit can transmit data only when the AR control, Presenter control or V-4 control is F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) * For details of the setting of the address, size or checksum, see To calculate checksum ■Channel Voice Message (p.
Page 112 SPECIFICATIONS ■System Exclusive Message 00H - 1FH Palette 8/Clip 1-32 00H - 1FH Palette 9/Clip 1-32 Status data Status 00H - 1FH Palette 10/Clip 1-32 iiH,ddH,...,eeH 00H - 1FH Palette 11/Clip 1-32 00H - 1FH Palette 12/Clip 1-32 F0H: Status of the system exclusive message 00H - 1FH Palette 13/Clip 1-32 ii = ID number: Manufacture number (ID number for the system exclusive message...
Page 113 SPECIFICATIONS 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 SPECIFICATIONS 3-2-2. Clip Control Assignment Area Address Parameter Name Sys.Ex.Value Meaning of Value #10H 10H 00H V-LINK Rx Setting (Playback Speed) 01H-05H, 07H-1FH, 40H-5FH, D0H, E0H, FFH Playback Speed: Control Change, Channel Press, Pitch Bend, OFF #10H 10H 02H V-LINK Rx Setting (Dissolve Time) 01H-05H, 07H-1FH, 40H-5FH, D0H, E0H, FFH Transition Time: Control Change, Channel Press, Pitch Bend, OFF #10H 10H 04H...
Page 116 SPECIFICATIONS ■Examples of the exclusive message and 4. References ■Table of the corresponding a decimal number calculation of checksum In the case of the exclusive message of Roland (RQ1, DT1), the message is transmitted with and hexadecimal number checksum after the data to check if the message is received correctly. The checksum value Hexadecimal numbers are described with “H”.
Page 117 SPECIFICATIONS Realtime Video Presenter Date: April 7, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Model PR-50 Version : 1.00 Presenter/Clip Control Section Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default ************** Stored after power down Channel Changed 1–16 ************** Default Mode Messages Altered ************** **************...
Page 118: Midi Implementation Chart
SPECIFICATIONS Realtime Video Presenter Date: April 7, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Model PR-50 Version : 1.00 Presenter/Color Control Section Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default ************** Stored after power down Channel Changed 1–16 ************** Default Mode Messages Altered ************** **************...
Page 119 SPECIFICATIONS Realtime Video Presenter Date: April 7, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Model PR-50 Version : 1.00 Presenter/System Control Section Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default Stored after power down ************** Channel Changed ************** 1 – 16 Default Mode Messages Altered...
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. Power Supply Supported TV Systems NTSC or PAL AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
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 Defaults ................39 Schedule ..............81 Deleting Assigning Material ..............73 Clip ................90 Palette ................ 62 File ................56 Project ............38, 40, 80 Audio ................38 Schedule ..............81 Disk .................. 33 Automatic Disk Checking ..........45 Disks List ................
Page 127 Index Keyboard ............13, 26, 45 Palette ..............31–32, 48 Palette Area ..............39 Palette List ............31, 38, 41 LAN Connector ............. 13 Palette Window ............62, 66 Language ................ 44 Parameter Area .............. 41 Latency ................45 Pausing ................51 Loop ................
Page 128 Index Save ................. 41 USB Connector ............12–13 Saving Utility ................ 36, 43 Projects ..............58 Scheduler ................ 81 Video ................34 Screen refresh rate ............44 Video at Facilities ............18 Search ................41 Video Deck ............... 34, 42 Searching Video Output Monitor ........
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Page 131: Federal Communications Commission
For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : PR-50 Type of Equipment : Realtime Video Presenter Responsible Party : Edirol Corporation North America Address : 425 Sequoia Drive, Suite 114, Bellingham, WA 98226 Telephone : (360) 594-4273...
Page 132: North America
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. FINLAND GREECE CENTRAL/LATIN OCEANIA ASIA Roland Scandinavia As, STOLLAS S.A. AMERICA Filial Finland Music Sound Light Roland Corporation...

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