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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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”...
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AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. L’éclair éché dans un triangle équilatéral est destiné à ATTENTION avertir l’utilisateur de la présence, dans l’appareil, d’une RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE zone non-isolée soumise à...
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY Audio Operations Adjusting Microphone Gain CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Adjusting the Volume Balance of Input Audio Adjusting the Volume Level of Output Audio IMPORTANT NOTES Other Features Panel Descriptions Saving/Recalling Settings (Presets) Front Panel/Top Panel/Side Panel Saving Settings on a USB Flash Drive Rear Panel Formatting USB Flash Drives...
Roland Service Center, or an authorized Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” when: the unit toppling over or dropping down. location • The power cord has been damaged; or Since this unit normally emits a slight • If smoke or unusual odor occurs;...
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION Place in a well ventilated location The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the plug To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the power cord by its plug when disconnecting it from this unit or from a power outlet.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY ATTENTION ATTENTION Placer dans un endroit bien ventilé Précautions concernant l’utilisation de l’alimentation fantôme L’appareil doit être placé en veillant à ce que son emplacement ou sa position ne Toujours éteindre l’alimentation fantôme gêne pas sa propre ventilation. avant de brancher tout autre appareil qu’un microphone à...
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the equipment containing large power transformers) result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, • Roland is an either registered trademark or may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable trademark of Roland Corporation in the United the orientation of this unit;...
You use this when operating the unit remotely using the XS-80H Remote iPad application. p. 28 * For the wireless USB adaptor, use the ONKYO UWF-1 or Roland WNA1100-RL. This switches the operation mode of the cross-point selection buttons ( ).
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Panel Descriptions Name Explanation Page [MENU] button This displays the menu. p. 17 5 During menu display, these move the cursor. Also, depending on the menu item, they move to the setting p. 17 screen for a different channel or the like. ] (cursor) buttons p.
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel XS-84H Name Explanation Page This turns the main power on and off. [POWER] (main power) switch p. 17 When the main power has been turned on, the power button on the front panel can be used to switch the power to on or standby.
Placement and Setup Important Notes on Rack Mounting Connecting Cables to the Euroblock Plugs Attach cables to the included Euroblock plug and connect them to the * When mounting the unit in a rack, to ensure efficient cooling, give AUDIO INPUT and OUTPUT connectors. attention to the following points.
Connecting External Equipment * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * Provide cable and adapter plugs to match the connector configuration on the equipment you’re using. Connecting Video Source/Output Equipment After making the connections, make the settings for the type of incoming video signals on video channels 1 through 8 (p.
Connecting External Equipment Connecting Audio Source/Output Equipment Audio output Audio source Ampliers, speakers, recording units, etc. Video decks, CD players Microphones, audio mixers, etc. equipment equipment Audio input connectors Audio output connectors XS-84H Using Phantom Power * Connect microphones to the R channel of AUDIO INPUT connector 1 or 2.
Connecting External Equipment Connecting the Power Cord NOTE Be sure to use the included power cord for connecting the power supply. Connect the included power cord to the AC IN connector on the rear panel. AC IN connector Power code * The shape of the power cord’s plug varies depending on the country.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume to the Reference Manual (PDF) for the unit from the following down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some Roland website. sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal http://proav.roland.com and does not indicate a malfunction.
Basic Operation Changing the View on the Display The unit’s top screen has five types of view modes. Changing Audio Fader Assignments You use the cursor buttons to change the view mode. At the audio volume control screen, you can display audio faders for eight audio input channels and one audio output channel.
Video Operations Setting the Video Signal for Each Video Changing Cross Points Input Channel This changes the cross points for video or audio. This sets the type of incoming video signal for each individual video * This unit provides a variety of output modes for video output. input channel.
Video Operations Inputting/Outputting Copyright-protected (HDCP) Video This unit lets you enable and disable HDCP (digital content protection) individually for copyright-protected (HDCP) video that is input and output. By default, input and output of HDCP-protected video are enabled. To enable or disable HDCP input and output, use the procedure described below to described below to change the setting.
Video Operations Switching Between HDMI Output and Outputting an Imported Still Image HDBaseT Output This assigns a still image imported from a USB flash drive to a video input channel and outputs it in the same way as video. By factory default, the selection of HDMI output and HDBaseT output is set at “AUTO”...
Video Operations Switching the Video Output Mode This unit provides a variety of output modes for video output. Selecting an output mode recalls preset values for video output. * You can change “VIDEO OUTPUT” settings after recalling the preset values for video output. Note, however, that depending on the “MODE” setting, some individual menu items might be unchangeable.
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Video Operations Output image Interlinked buttons OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT Setting value Description Button illumination XS-83H and XS-84H only pattern XS-84H only This outputs the picture rotated 90 degrees clockwise. ROTATION-R1 ü ü ü ü ROTATION-R2 ü...
Video Operations Applying a Fade to Output Video This applies a fade to output video. Use the [MENU] button g “TRANSITION” g “TIME” to set the fade time (0.0 to 10.0 sec). If you want to change to a monochrome picture instantly, set “0.0 sec”...
Audio Operations Adjusting Microphone Gain Adjusting the Volume Balance of Input Audio This adjusts the input sensitivity of microphones connected to the R channels of AUDIO INPUT connectors 1 and 2. This adjusts the volume balance of the audio input to the unit. MEMO NOTE 5 Input sensitivity can be adjusted for only the R channel of...
Audio Operations Adjusting the Volume Level of Output Audio This adjusts the volume level of output audio. Checking the Volume Level See the level meter to check the volume level of output audio. Insucient Excessive Suitable If “OVER” lights up, the volume level is too high. A level where the “-18”...
Other Features Saving/Recalling Settings (Presets) You can internally save current cross points, audio/video settings, and other values as presets and recall them for use when needed. The unit can save 32 presets. Saving Settings Recalling Settings This calls up a saved preset. Select the [MENU] button g “PRESET MEMORY”...
XS-80H Remote application for the iPad. the drive. * For the wireless USB adaptor, use the ONKYO UWF-1 or Roland WNA1100-RL. Making the Connection Carefully insert the USB flash drives all the way in—until it is firmly in place.
Was the USB flash drive formatted on the unit? p. 28 on the unit. Operation of non-Roland USB flash drives cannot be assured. A USB flash drive cannot be read. Operation has been tested for commonly available USB flash drives, but Was a non-Roland USB flash drive used? operation with all USB flash drives is not assured.
Appendices AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT connectors RCA pin plug The AUDIO INPUT and OUTPUT connectors are wired as shown in the figure below. Wire the cables correctly, according to whether you’re using balanced Unbalanced connection or unbalanced connections. COLD HOT COLD TIP: HOT SLEEVE: GND COLD COLD...
Appendices Main Specifications Video Video processing 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10-bit HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 8 (INPUT 1–8) * HDCP Supported RGB/ Input Connectors Component/ HD DB-15 type x 8 (INPUT 1–8) Composite/S- Video HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 2 (OUTPUT1–2) XS-82H * HDCP Supported HDBaseT...
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Appendices Audio Audio processing Sampling rate 24 bits/48 kHz, 8ch Digital HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 8 Input Connectors Analog 5-pin euroblock type x 8 Digital HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 2 XS-82H Analog 5-pin euroblock type x 2 Digital HDMI Type A (19 pins) x 3 Output...
Compliance Information Statement Model Name : XS-82H/XS-83H/XS-84H Type of Equipment : Video Switcher Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 For EU Countries This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic environments: E1: residential, E2: commercial and light industrial, E3: urban outdoors, E4: controlled EMC environment, ex.