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Edirol LVS-800 Owner's Manual

Edirol LVS-800 Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual p. 3-4; p. 5). 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.
Copyright © 2009 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 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 3-4; p. 5). 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.

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    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 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012b 101b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by their location or position does not interfere with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, their proper ventilation.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Additional Precautions • This unit allows you to switch images s at high speed. For • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is some people, viewing such images can cause headache, being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by nausea, or other discomfort.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Check the included items........................7 Names of Things and What They Do....................8 Top Panel ..............................8 Rear Panel ..............................10 Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................11 Connecting Source Devices........................11 Connecting Video Devices ..........................11 Connecting Computers..........................11 Connecting Output Devices........................12 The Difference Between A/B MIX OUT and PGM OUT................

  • Page 7: Check The Included Items

    Check the included items The following items are included. Please make sure that all items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. LVS-800 itself RCA-BNC adaptor plugs (four) fig.LVS800-itself.eps fig.RCA-BNC-plug.eps Owner’s Manual (this document) fig.owners-manual.eps AC Adaptor (PSB-7U) and Power Cord...

  • Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Top Panel fig.top-panel.eps 1. V-LINK Button 2. SETUP Buttons (p. 36) This allows connection of V-LINK-compatible equipment from These are used for such tasks as displaying various menu items Roland. To operate the RSS-V-Mixer by remote control, press and making system settings.
  • Page 9 Names of Things and What They Do 6. A Bus/PGM Input Selectors (p. 16) These select the video to input to A Bus. *During use in the PGM-PST mode, you use these to select the video channel for program output. 7.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel 1. PGM PVW Connector 7. MONITOR OUT Connectors This outputs the DSK preview picture. Before performing DSK These output signals being input via the VIDEO INPUT composition, you connect a monitor to check and verify the connectors (composite or S-Video) without processing.

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    S-Video takes priority. *The PC1 and PC2 input connectors on the LVS-800 are for D-Sub 15-pin cables. Using a cable adapter makes it possible to connect devices that have DVI-I output connectors. A D-Sub 15-pin to DVI-I adapter is not included. Please purchase one separately.

  • Page 12: Connecting Output Devices

    The Difference Between A/B MIX OUT and PGM OUT The LVS-800 is equipped with two sets of output connectors. These are the A/B MIX OUT connectors and the PGM OUT connectors. The A/B MIX OUT connectors output only the results of the mixed video of A Bus and B Bus (A/B MIX). The PGM OUT connectors output the results of the A/B mix plus your composited logos, text, etc (DSK composition).

  • Page 13: Connecting Output Devices

    TALLY Output The LVS-800 is equipped with a D-Sub 15-pin TALLY output connector. Connecting a video monitor capable of tally input to this makes it possible to illuminate the tally lamps on the monitor. The lamp is switched on and off according to the channel selection, enabling you to see which channel is currently in use on the monitor.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off

    Connecting the AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to LVS-800. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On

    Turning the Power On/Off Turning the power on *Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to monitors and other devices. *This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.

  • Page 16: Switching Between A Bus And B Bus

    Input sources are selected and switched between the A Bus and the B Bus. The unit has eight input selectors for each Bus, and you choose the input video for each bus before you perform the transition. With the LVS-800, you can switch between A Bus and B Bus in three different modes. Operation of each of these modes is described below.
  • Page 17 Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Move the video fader. Move the video fader. Moving it toward the back of the unit makes more of the picture on A Bus appear, and moving toward the front displays more B Bus picture. *If you selected [CUT] in step 2, the picture is switched between A Bus and B Bus at the middle position of the video fader.

  • Page 18: Switching Using The Auto Button

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Switching Using the AUTO Button You can also perform switching simply by pressing the [AUTO] button for A/B MIX, without using the video fader. The video fader itself does not move, but movement between A and B is performed automatically. The location of the light on the TRANSITION indicator shows the movement between A and B.

  • Page 19: Use In Other Operation Modes Besides The A/B Mode

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Use in Other Operation Modes Besides the A/B Mode Changing the Operation Mode Changing the operation mode is accomplished using the menus. For more information about how to do this, refer to “Changing Settings Using the Menus” (p. 36). *The on-screen menu will only appear on a monitor connected to the A/B MIX PVW jack.

  • Page 20: Switching After Monitoring The Preview Picture (Pgm-Pst Mode)

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Switching After Monitoring the Preview Picture (PGM-PST Mode) In the PGM-PST mode, before you perform a switch, you can check the video on the preview monitor, then use the buttons to execute the transition. The preview picture is displayed on the preview monitor connected to the A/B MIX PVW connector.

  • Page 21: Switching The Picture Directly (Lvs Mode)

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Switching the Picture Directly (LVS Mode) When no previewing is needed, you can perform switching by using only the input selector buttons. This lets you execute a transition more easily and rapidly. You can do this in the LVS mode. In the LVS mode, B Bus is handled as main video and A Bus is handled as insert video.

  • Page 22: Using Picture-In-Picture To Composite Two Screens

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Using Picture-in-Picture to Composite Two Screens You can apply Picture-in-Picture to create a small window of one source superimposed over another source. Composition in the A/B Mode or LVS Mode The A Bus video is the inset screen, and is displayed over the B Bus video (the background). Choose the picture to display in the inset screen.
  • Page 23 Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Move the video fader to the A Bus (inset screen) side. Move the video fader to the A Bus side. The inset screen appears. *The way the inset screen comes into view differs according to the transition-effect setting. When [CUT] has been selected, it remains hidden until the middle position is reached, and is displayed thereafter.

  • Page 24: Composition In The Pgm-Pst Mode

    Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Composition in the PGM-PST Mode You can use Preview to check the video for inset-screen display first, then display it using the [AUTO] button. Choose the background channel. Choose the channel of the video to display as the background with PST. fig.select-Ach.eps Display the background.
  • Page 25 Switching Between A Bus and B Bus Press a [P in P] button. Press any of the four [PinP] buttons. The location where the inset screen is displayed varies depending on the button you press. The [A] in the square on the panel indicates the location of the inset screen. fig.PinP-button.eps Display the inset screen.

  • Page 26: Using The Downstream Keyer (Dsk)

    Using the Downstream Keyer (DSK) What’s a Downstream Keyer (DSK)? A Downstream Keyer (DSK) allows you to superimpose text or graphics over background video. Since the text of graphics appear “downstream“ from your A/B mix, you can freely switch or mix various video sources behind your “keyed“...

  • Page 27: Trying Out Dsk Composition

    PVW connector. Before you perform composition, check whether the picture from the computer is being output correctly to the LVS-800. Send the output from channels 7 or 8 to a monitor or projector, and check the picture. The output might not look correct if the proper settings have not been made on the computer.
  • Page 28 Using the Downstream Keyer (DSK) Perform composition and output. Pressing the [AUTO] button for DSK performs composition of the selected FOREGROUND picture superimposed on the selected BACKGROUND picture. The composited video is output to a projector or other device connected to the PGM OUT connectors.

  • Page 29: Combining Dsk And Picture-In-Picture

    Combining DSK and Picture-in-Picture With the LVS-800, you can perform DSK composition, then also apply Picture-in-Picture (PinP). This lets you display logos or other elements in smaller size and at the place you want on the screen. For information on how to select the background and foreground video, refer to the previous section.

  • Page 30: Applying Fade To The Final Output

    Applying Fade to the Final Output You can apply fade-in or fade-out to the output from the PGM OUT connectors (the program output). Pressing the [AUTO] button for PGM OUTPUT FADE makes the button’s LED flash and starts a fade-out. When the fade- out has been completed, the button stops flashing and stays lit.

  • Page 31: Saving Settings To Panel Preset Buttons

    Saving Settings to PANEL PRESET Buttons You can save the state of various controls to [PANEL PRESET] buttons. Saving lets you call up a variety of settings at the press of a button. The [PANEL PRESET] buttons are numbered from 1 to 12, and let you save up to 12 sets of settings. You can save the state of the controls described below.

  • Page 32: Copying Saved Settings To Another Button

    Saving Settings to PANEL PRESET Buttons Copying Saved Settings to Another Button You can copy the settings saved from any Panel Preset button to another Panel Preset button. Use the menus to perform the copy operation. For information on how to use the menus, refer to “Changing Settings Using the Menus” (p. 36). *To view the on-screen menu, you need to have a monitor connected to the A/B MIX PVW jack.

  • Page 33: Exchanging Saved Settings With Another Button

    Saving Settings to PANEL PRESET Buttons Exchanging Saved Settings with Another Button You can exchange (swap) the settings saved at any button with the settings at another button. Use the menus to perform the exchange operation. For information on how to use the menus, refer to “Changing Settings Using the Menus” (p. 36). Display the menu.

  • Page 34: Returning To Factory-Default State (Factory Reset)

    Returning to Factory-default State (Factory Reset) This returns various settings to their factory defaults. Executing a factory reset causes all settings and saved values except the following settings to be lost. (Please be aware that settings saved to PANEL PRESET buttons are also lost.) •NTSC/PAL setting (p.

  • Page 35: Switching Between Ntsc And Pal

    Switching Between NTSC and PAL The LVS-800 can switch to NTSC or PAL at startup. Switching to NTSC at Startup At the DSK section, under [BACKGROUND], hold down the [A/B MIX] and [7/PC1] buttons and turn on the power. Once set to NTSC, the setting persists in memory even after power off.

  • Page 36: Changing Settings Using The Menus

    Changing Settings Using the Menus Making changes to various settings, including the operation mode and the location and size of the inset screen for Picture-in-Picture, are tasks you perform after first displaying the menus. Displaying the Menus The menus are displayed in the preview monitor connected to the A/B MIX PVW connector. When you’re performing menu operations, first be sure to connect a preview monitor.

  • Page 37: Menu Operations

    Changing Settings Using the Menus Menu Operations Use the procedure described below to change various settings. Display the menu. Go to SETUP and press the [MENU] button. The menu screen appears on the preview monitor. fig.press-MENU.eps Choose the item whose setting you want to change. Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose the item whose setting you want to change.

  • Page 38: Menu List

    This performs copying, exchange, and other such operations for Panel Preset settings. Panel Mode Setup This changes the operation mode of the LVS-800. MIDI Setup This sets the send and receive channel and other values for MIDI (for remote control).
  • Page 39 Menu List Wipe Setup Menu fig.wipe1-menu.eps MENU Wipe1 Setup 01:FAM Mixes A/B keeping the luminance levels unchanged during the transition. Wipe2 Setup 02:NAM Mixes while showing areas that have high luminance levels during the transition. These are standard wipes. You choose the pattern from the following selections. 03:Wipe01 09:Wipe07 04:Wipe02...
  • Page 40 Menu List PinP Setup Menu fig.PinP-menu.eps MENU PinP1 Setup PinP2 Setup PinPx-Hposi This adjusts the horizontal position of the inset screen. PinP3 Setup PinP4 Setup PinPx-Vposi This adjusts the vertical position of the inset screen. PinPx-Size This adjusts the size of the inset screen. PinPx-Border This adjusts the width of the border on the inset screen.
  • Page 41 Menu List PC Input Setup Menu fig.PC-input-menu.eps MENU PC1 Input Setup Hposition This adjusts the display position in the horizontal direction. PC2 Input Setup Vposition This adjusts the display position in the vertical direction. Hsize This adjusts the size in the horizontal direction. Vsize This adjusts the size in the vertical direction.
  • Page 42 Menu List Output Fade Menu fig.out-fade-menu.eps MENU Output Fade Black This selects black as the fade color. White This selects white as the fade color. In the factory-default state, this is set to black. Panel Preset Edit Menu fig.Panel-Preset-menu.eps MENU Panel Preset Edit Copy This copies saved values to another number.

  • Page 43: Midi Setup Menu

    Menu List MIDI Setup Menu These settings are required when operating the unit by remote control. fig.MIDI-menu.eps MENU MIDI Setup MIDI Channel This sets the MIDI send and receive channel. MIDI Out/Thru Switch This determines whether output is passed through unchanged. Device ID This sets the MIDI device ID.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    “Video Fader Calibrate B.” Logos or text from a computer are not displayed. • Is the video output from the computer in a format that the LVS-800 does not support? Change the settings on the computer to enable output in a supported format.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Others Menu settings are not saved. • Was the power turned off before you quit the menu display? The values of menu settings are saved in internal memory when you exit the menu. To save the values of settings after making any changes, first quit the menu display before you switch off the power. Settings cannot be saved to a PANEL PRESET.

  • Page 46: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications fig.spec-sheet.eps Video Processing Input Connectors Format Video NTSC/PAL (ITU601) S-Video (4 pins mini DIN type) x 4 (ch 5, 6, 7, 8) Composite (BNC type) x 6 (ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Sampling 13.5 MHz, 4:2:2 (Y:R-Y:B-Y), 8 bit * If S-Video is simultaneously input to 5-8, S-Video takes priority.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index A/B MIX OUT ............... 10 SETUP ................8 A/B MIX PVW ............... 10 Source ................11 A/B Mode ..............16 AUTO Button ..............18 TALLY ............... 10, 13 T-bar .................. 9 background ..............9, 27 TIME Dial ................. 8 transition ................
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