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Edirol LVS-400 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the EDIROL VIDEO MIX/LIVE SWITCHER
LVS-400.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2–3; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
202
Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the EDIROL VIDEO MIX/LIVE SWITCHER LVS-400. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2–3; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 3 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. 102c • Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Inserting Images with the Video Fader ... 12 About Insert Effects ... 12 Key Composite Effects... 13 Control the LVS-400 from an External Device...14 Correspondence Between Commands and MIDI Messages ... 14 Using V-LINK to Control the LVS-400... 15 Using V-LINK... 15 MIDI Implementation Chart ...16...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight noise may result, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact nearest Edirol Service Center, or authorized Edirol/Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. fig.02.e...

  • Page 7: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. • The LVS-400 does not have audio inputs so will not mix audio. Audio outputs can be connected directly to speakers or via an audio mixer if mixing of audio from multiple devices is necessary.

  • Page 8: Turning The Power On

    If you want to return to NTSC mode, once again hold down monitor select “OUTPUT” button and “OUTPUT ON/OFF” button, and press the power button. When the LVS-400 starts up, an indication of whether it is starting up in NTSC mode or PAL mode will appear for several seconds in the monitor out screen.

  • Page 9: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.05.e Rear Panel fig.06.e Power Button (p. 8) Monitor Out (p. 11) Output (p. 7) (3 outputs are the same) Ground Terminal (p. 6) DC IN Jack, Cord Hook (p. 7) Security Slot ( ) (http://www.kensington.com/) Switcher (p.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    You can easily get a transition effect when switching images, just by using the MAIN [1]–[4] buttons. 1. Play back the images with the video equipment. Input the images from the video device connected to the LVS-400 (such as a video camera or DVD player). 2. Check the output.

  • Page 11: Controlling The Output

    You can check both the input and output without affecting the output images. 1. Play back the images with the video equipment. Input the images from the video device connected to the LVS-400 (such as a video camera or DVD player).

  • Page 12: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Inserting Images with the Video Fader You can use the video fader to insert video images manually. When using this feature, you can use the “PinP” (Picture in Picture) or key composite effects. fig.11 Pull the video fader all the way toward MAIN. Select the input to insert (1–4).

  • Page 13: Key Composite Effects

    Key Composite Effects fig.15 MODE: WHT/BLK/CHR The key composite functions are enabled when WHT/BLK/CHR is selected. The video is inserted according to the transition selected with the TRANSITION TYPE selection buttons. Adjust the composite effects with the KEY LEVEL adjustment knob. WHT: Light portions of the inserted image are replaced with the main image.

  • Page 14: Control The Lvs-400 From An External Device

    Normally, after power up (with V-LINK off), the LVS-400 outputs the corresponding MIDI messages from its MIDI OUT when its buttons and knobs are operated. Conversely, when any of the supported MIDI messages arrive at its MIDI IN, the LVS-400 performs the same functions that it would if its buttons or knobs were operated.

  • Page 15: Using V-Link To Control The Lvs-400

    Using V-LINK to Control the LVS-400 The LVS-400 can be placed under the control of V-LINK capable instruments and operated in sync with musical performances (when V-LINK is on). What is V-LINK? V-LINK is a function that allows images to be synchronized to music. V-LINK makes it easy to manipulate images in a variety of ways, while linking them to the expressive elements of a performance.

  • Page 16: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart VIDEO MIX/LIVE SWITCHER Model LVS-400 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 64–95 Control Change...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    In addition, if the unit is not operating as you expect, first connect a display to the output of the device connected to the LVS-400's input connector and confirm that the images are being output correctly.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications LVS-400: VIDEO MIX / LIVE SWITCHER Video Format NTSC or PAL (ITU601) Video Sampling Rate 13.5 MHz, 4:2:2 (Y: B-Y: R-Y), 8 bits Frame Synchronizer Video Input S-Video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 4 Video (Composite): BNC type x 4...

  • Page 19: Federal Communications Commission

    IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
  • Page 20 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road Deutschland London W4 5PY TEL: 0700 33 47 65 20 U.

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