Basic Operation; Switching The Video - Roland VR-5 Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

This section describes how to switch (transition) between video sources or mix video sources. It also describes how to mix audio
from external audio sources.

Switching the Video

You can switch/mix between external video input sources [1] through [3] by using [VIDEO SELECT] buttons or SETUP/PREVIEW
MONITOR touchscreen.
If a fade is applied to the final output, the video is not output to a projector or other output device. Adjust the [VIDEO OUT] dial to its center
position. For information about fades in final output, refer to "Applying a Fade to Final Video Output" (p. 33).
Using the Touch Panel to Switch the Video
1.
Display the input from the source.
Use the View Mode buttons for the SETUP/PREVIEW MONITOR to select [VIDEO PREVIEW]. The inputs from the connected video
source are displayed at SETUP/PREVIEW MONITOR [1] through [3]. When the VR-5 starts up, [1] is selected, and a red border is
displayed around [1] section.
fig.select-input-preview.eps
2.
Select a transition effect.
Use the [TRANSITION] buttons to select a transition effect. When you select [CUT], the switch is instantaneous, and no transition
effect is applied. If you want to apply a transition effect, select [MIX] or [WIPE].
fig.select-transition.eps
• The duration of the transition effect is set at 0.5 seconds by default.
• You can choose from eight types of wipe patterns.
• You can change the direction of the wipe, and also apply soft edges to the wipe.
You can use the menus to modify these items and change the settings for the transition effect. Refer to "Menu Operations and
Menu List" (p. 60), "VIDEO MIX Menu > WIPE SETUP > PATTERN " (p. 63).
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Start
A
CUT
A A B
MIX
A A B
WIPE
Finish
B
No transition effect is applied.
B
Video sources blend together during the switch process.
B
Video sources wipe from one to the other during the
switch process (vertical wipe is default).