V-8_e.book 1 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6–7; p. 8). 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.
V-8_e.book 2 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Confirm the Contents of the Package The V-8 includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the V-8. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country.
V-8_e.book 3 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Main Features ● Eight channels of video input The V-8 provides video input connectors for eight video (composite) channels and four S-video channels. Of the input channels 1–8, S-video input is available only for channels 5–8. * If S-video and video (composite) are both input to a channel 5–7, the input from the S-video connector will take priority and will be selected automatically.
V-8_e.book 4 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Table of Contents Introduction Confirm the Contents of the Package ......................................................................................................................................2 Main Features .............................................................................................................................................................................3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY .......................................................
V-8_e.book 5 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Table of Contents (continued) 54 Introduction Editing the Input/Output Settings Adjusting the Input Image .......................................................................................................................................................54 Adjusting the PC Input Image ..............................................................................................................................................
V-8_e.book 6 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
V-8_e.book 7 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY (continued) 014 ● Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .......................................................................................................... 016 .......................................................................................................... 022b ● Always turn the unit off and unplug the AC adaptor before attempting installation of the video fader (p. 76). .................................
V-8_e.book 8 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301 ● 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. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce visible noise.
V-8_e.book 9 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Video Signal Flow Introduction You can use the input selector to choose any two of the video signals coming into the eight input jacks. These two video signals are sent to bus A and bus B of the video mixer section. The video signals sent to bus A and bus B are mixed in the video mixer section. The mixed signal then passes through the output fader and is sent from the output jack. ☞ For details on the structure of the mixer, refer to “Block Diagram” (p. 108). fig.
V-8_e.book 10 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Panel Descriptions Operating Panel fig.top-panel1-e.eps Menu Operation Buttons [BPM/CONTROL] Knob These are used when working with the menu. ● Use this to edit the BPM value. ☞ “Operating the Menu” (p. 24) ● If you’ve used the TRANSITION buttons ( ) to select “003: Fam✽” or “005: Nam✽” as the transition effect, this will adjust the way in which the transition occurs.
V-8_e.book 11 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Panel Descriptions (continued) TRANSITION Buttons Here you can select the way in which you will transition between the bus A and bus B images. The button you’ve selected will light. You can use up to four effects simultaneously. The settings listed below are for memory number 1 of the [MEMORY] knob. By selecting memory numbers 2–8 you can assign different transition effects to each TRANSITION button. ☞ “Using Effects” (p.
V-8_e.book 12 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Panel Descriptions (continued) Operating Panel (continued) fig.top-panel2-e.eps Bus B INPUT SELECT Buttons Bus B [CONTROL] Fader Use these buttons to select the image that will be input to bus B of the video mixer. ● You can use this fader to control the settings of an effect assigned to the blinking EFFECTS button. fig.inputsel-indicator-e.eps The indicator of the selected INPUT SELECT button will light. Indicator ☞ “Switching Between Two Images” (p.
V-8_e.book 13 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Panel Descriptions (continued) Rear Panel fig.rear-panel-e.eps Introduction Connections This is a BNC connector that outputs the composite signal for the image selected by the PREVIEW OUT SELECT buttons (p. 11). If you are previewing an input image from the INPUT 1–8/PC1/ PC2 connectors, the channel number or menu (p. 23) will be overlaid on the image. If you are previewing the final output image, the menu (p. 23) or information about the settings (p.
V-8_e.book 14 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices Basic Connections * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to video monitors or other devices, always turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * Be sure to use cables and adapter plugs with the proper connectors matching those of the other devices you are using.
V-8_e.book 15 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices (continued) ● About the composite connectors and MONITOR OUT connectors The V-8’s composite inputs and outputs use BNC connectors. If your connection cables have RCA phono plugs, you’ll need to use the included (or commercially available) RCA-BNC adaptor plugs. ● About cable routing Introduction Using an S-video cable will provide a higher-quality image. However, if the cable routing is very long, noise may appear in the image.
V-8_e.book 16 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices (continued) Examples of Using the V-8 Events In events that involve various types of exhibition or video performance, you can use the V-8 to switch between multiple live video sources and the video from a DVD or computer.
V-8_e.book 17 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices (continued) Concerts or VJ Performances Images can be projected on a large screen located at the back of the stage to create a video performance that’s synchronized to the music. You can mix images from a PR-50/80 or computer (VJ software) with multiple live images.
V-8_e.book 18 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices (continued) Presentations You can switch between photos or DVD output, or superimpose images or text from your computer. Preview Output video device Preview monitor Computer Output video device Composite VGA Final output device Composite VGA S-video Large display Composite S-video DV camera DVD player Projector ● Advantages of using the V-8 • You can use the Picture In Picture effect to show two images simultaneously (p. 43).
V-8_e.book 19 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Connecting Peripheral Devices (continued) Background Video for a Musical Performance (Using V-LINK) You can control background video (BGV) simultaneously while playing an instrument.
V-8_e.book 20 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On 1 Make sure that the V-8 is correctly connected to your other equipment. 2 Press the [POWER] switch located on the V-8’s rear panel to turn it on. fig.power-on-e.eps On Off V-8 Rear panel Turning the Power Off If you’ve used a menu operation (p. 24) to modify any parameters, close the menu before you turn off the power.
V-8_e.book 21 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Checking the Input and Output Outputting Images Introduction Here’s how to verify that the image is being correctly output to the TV monitor or projector connected to the OUTPUT connector. Power up your connected equipment and the V-8. 2 Play back your video device. Connections 1 Input the image from the video device (camera, VTR, DVD player, etc.) or computer. fig.outputfade-up.eps Raise the [OUTPUT FADE] fader.
V-8_e.book 22 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Outputting a Preview Image Here’s how to verify that an image is correctly output to the TV monitor connected to the PREVIEW OUT connector that you’re using for previewing. 1 Proceed as described in steps 1–3 of “Outputting Images” (p. 21). 2 Press the PREVIEW OUTPUT SELECT buttons to switch between preview output channels. fig.preview-select.
V-8_e.book 23 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Menu Operations Introduction By accessing menus you can make settings for the large variety of features, such as transitions and effects, that the V-8 offers. For details on the menu items, refer to “Menu List” (p. 81). Preparations for Viewing the Menu Connections The menu is shown on the TV monitor connected to the PREVIEW OUT connector. You’ll need to have your TV monitor connected to the PREVIEW OUT connector and ready for use.
V-8_e.book 24 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Operating the Menu * The “Mem2” through “Mem8” indications at the right of the menu items indicate that settings will be stored in [MEMORY] knob locations 2–8. If you want to change settings, turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 whose settings you want to change. ☞ “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28) fig.menu-preset.
V-8_e.book 25 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Saving your settings The content of your settings is saved in the V-8’s internal memory when you close the menu. Introduction Be aware that if you edit settings and switch off the power before closing the menu, your changes will be lost. Locking menu operations (Memory protect) Connections By turning the “Utility” menu item “Memory Protect” to the “On” setting, you can prevent changes to the settings.
V-8_e.book 26 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) About the Current Settings Display You can use the preview monitor to view the current settings. These settings are displayed only while the final output image is being sent to the preview output ([OUTPUT] button is lit). Settings are not displayed while channels 1–8 are being sent to the preview output. * You can change the contents of the information that will be displayed.
V-8_e.book 27 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Changing the Contents of the Settings Display Here’s how to change the contents of the information shown in the preview monitor. Introduction 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” fig.menu-utility.eps_18 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 28 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Storing the Operating Panel Settings ([MEMORY] Knob) You can store the settings of the operating panel buttons and faders in memory locations 2–8 of the [MEMORY] knob. To recall the stored settings, simply choose the desired memory number. The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. These settings are recall-only, and can’t be edited.
V-8_e.book 29 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Recalling a Memory 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to the memory number 1–8 that you want to recall. Introduction The settings will be recalled. fig.memory-dialset.eps * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). Connections Copying the Contents of a Memory Here’s how to copy the settings of the currently selected memory number to a different memory number.
V-8_e.book 30 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Exchanging the Contents of Memories Here’s how to exchange the contents of the currently selected memory number with a different memory number. 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the desired exchange-source memory number 2–8. fig.memory-dialset.eps * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). They cannot be exchanged with the settings of another memory number.
V-8_e.book 31 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Fading Out the Output Image Fading Out the Bus A / Bus B Image Introduction Here’s how to fade out the image of bus A or bus B of the video mixer. In this example we’ll show the procedure for fading out the bus A image. 1 Press the bus A [FADE] button. fig.fade1.eps Connections Basic operation The [FADE] button will be blinking, and now you can use the bus A [CONTROL] fader to fade in/out the bus A output image.
V-8_e.book 32 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Fading Out the Final Output Here’s how to fade out the final output. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. fig.memory-dialset1.eps * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28). 2 Lower the [OUTPUT FADE] fader. fig.outputfade-e.eps OUTPUT FADE indicator The OUTPUT FADE indicator shows the image output status.
V-8_e.book 33 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Returning the Menu Settings to the Factory-Set State (Factory Reset) Here’s how to return the menu settings to the factory-set state (Factory Reset). Introduction If your operations do not produce the results described in this manual, you can execute this Factory Reset operation. * All settings you’ve made will be lost when you execute a Factory Reset.
V-8_e.book 34 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Basic Operation (continued) Returning the Settings of a Specific Sub-Menu to the Factory-Set State You can perform a factory reset on just the items of the individual sub-menu you specify: “PC Input Setup,” “PinP Setup,” “Key Setup,” “MIDI Setup,” or “Utility.” Refer to the following table, and choose “** Reset” from the sub-menu.
V-8_e.book 35 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images Introduction Switching Between Two Images Here’s how to switch between the images being input to bus A and bus B of the video mixer. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. 2 Connections * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28). Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the images input to bus A and bus B.
V-8_e.book 36 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) Changing the Transition Assigned to Each TRANSITION Button You can change the transition effect that’s assigned to each TRANSITION button ([1 MIX] [2 WIPE] [3 EFX] buttons). 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 whose settings you want to edit. * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). These settings cannot be modified. 2 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “1.
V-8_e.book 37 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) About the FAM and NAM Transition Effects ● Dissolve transition (001: Mix01) Introduction The transition effects built into the V-8 include FAM (Full Additive Mix) and NAM (Non-Additive Mix). Speaking simply, FAM and NAM are special dissolve transitions that compare the brightness (luminance) of two images in order to determine the degree of compositing.
V-8_e.book 38 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) Combining Multiple Transition Effects (User Transition) Transition effects “260: User01”–“263: User04” allow you to combine eight transition effects to create your own original transition pattern. Each of the eight transition effects are assigned to one eighth of the fader stroke. When you operate the video fader, the transition effect will change depending on the fader position.
V-8_e.book 39 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) User transition switching function Introduction You can automatically switch between the eight transitions that comprise the user transitions (p. 38) in synchronization with the BPM. When doing so, the effects will switch in the order of the Position 1–8 settings (steps 2–3 on the preceding page). Time beat beat ... Example 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 ...
V-8_e.book 40 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) Using the [TRANSFORMER] Buttons to Switch Images Here’s how you can use the [TRANSFORMER] buttons to switch images without using the video fader. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28).
V-8_e.book 41 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Between Images (continued) Changing the Assignment of the [TRANSFORMER] Buttons You can change the duration or operation of the transition that occurs when you use the [TRANSFORMER] buttons to switch between images. 1 Introduction You can also assign a TRANSITION button or EFFECTS button to a [TRANSFORMER] button, and use it to control a transition or effect. Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 whose settings you want to edit.
V-8_e.book 42 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects About Effects The number of effects that can be used simultaneously You can simultaneously use up to four effects for bus A and four effects for bus B. However, depending on the type of effect, there are some combinations that cannot be used simultaneously. There are also some cases in which a transition (p. 35) and an effect cannot be used simultaneously. For details, refer to “Effects that Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (p. 107).
V-8_e.book 43 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Combining Two Images You can use Picture In Picture (P in P), Chroma-key, or Luminance-key to combine the images of bus A and bus B. Introduction Using Picture In Picture (P in P) to Combine Images The image of the bus to which you apply the Picture In Picture (P in P) effect becomes the subscreen image, which will be displayed in miniature over the image of the other bus (the background image).
V-8_e.book 44 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Detailed settings for the P in P effect Eight patterns (“142: PinP1”–“149: PinP8”) are provided for the P in P effect. For each one, you can specify the position and size of the subscreen. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “PinP1 Setup”–“PinP8 Setup.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “PinP1 Setup”–“PinP8 Setup.
V-8_e.book 45 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Using Chroma-Key to Combine Images When you apply chroma-key compositing to the image of a bus, the area of the key color will become transparent, and the image will be combined with the image of the other bus. Introduction 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28).
V-8_e.book 46 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Using Luminance-Key to Combine Images When you apply luminance-key compositing to the image of a bus, the bright (or dark) area will become transparent, and the image will be combined with the image of the other bus. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28).
V-8_e.book 47 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Detailed settings for key-compositing effects You can make detailed settings such as key color and luminance when using Chroma-key or Luminance-key to combine images. Introduction 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Key Setup.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Key Setup.” Connections Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 48 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Changing the Color of the Image Inverting the Image to Form a Negative You can invert the brightness and color of the image to turn it into a negative. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28). 2 Press a bus A INPUT SELECT button to select an image.
V-8_e.book 49 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Adding Color According to the Brightness or Darkness of the Image (Colorize) You can add color according to the brightness or darkness of the image, making the image more colorful. Introduction 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28).
V-8_e.book 50 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Repeatedly Layering an Image onto Itself (Feedback) By returning the output image of a video mixer back to the input and mixing it with the original image, you can produce the effect of the image repeatedly layered with itself (Feedback). Here’s how to produce this effect on the V-8. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1.
V-8_e.book 51 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Using Multi-Screen You can divide the screen horizontally and vertically to display the input image. Introduction 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28). 3 Move the video fader to the bus A position to output the bus A image.
V-8_e.book 52 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Inverting the Image (Flip) You can invert the image between top/bottom, left/right, or top/bottom/left/right. 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p. 28). 2 Press a bus B INPUT SELECT button to select an image. 3 Move the video fader to the bus B position to output the bus B image.
V-8_e.book 53 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using Effects (continued) Assigning Different Effects to the EFFECTS Buttons You can change the effects that are assigned to the EFFECTS buttons. Introduction 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 whose settings you want to edit. * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). These settings cannot be modified. Connections 2 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Effects-A” or “Effects-B.
V-8_e.book 54 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings Adjusting the Input Image Adjusting the PC Input Image Here’s how to make adjustments such as the brightness, color, and position of the image being input to the PC connectors. 1 Use the [PC INPUT SELECT] switch to select either the PC1 input or PC2 input. * Input image adjustments can be made individually for the PC1 input and PC2 input.
V-8_e.book 55 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings (continued) About the input resolution The V-8 supports the following resolutions. Maximum refresh rate Resolutions Maximum refresh rate 640 x 480 800 x 600 832 x 624 *1 120 Hz 120 Hz 75 Hz 1024 x 768 80 Hz 1152 x 864 1152 x 870 *1 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 80 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz Introduction Resolutions *1 This is a resolution for the Macintosh. Other resolutions are common to both Windows and Macintosh.
V-8_e.book 56 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings (continued) Adjusting the Input Image for Bus A and B Here’s how to adjust the brightness and color of the image that’s being input to bus A and bus B. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 57 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings (continued) Adjusting the Output Image Here’s how to adjust the image that’s being output from the V-8. Introduction 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.” Referring to the table below, use the [ adjust, and press the [ENTER] button.
V-8_e.book 58 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings (continued) Outputting Color Bars Here’s how to display color bars as a convenience when adjusting your display. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection. 2 Use the [ ][ ] buttons to choose “Color Bar Out,” and press the [ENTER] button.
V-8_e.book 59 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Editing the Input/Output Settings (continued) Switching Between NTSC and PAL 1 Introduction The V-8’s input/output format can be switched between the NTSC format used in Japan and the United States, and the PAL format used in Europe. Choose the setting that’s appropriate for your situation. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.
V-8_e.book 60 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Images in Synchronization with Music (BPM Sync) You can make images switch in synchronization with the beat of music. This causes the images to switch automatically without your having to operate the video fader or the [TRANSFORMER] buttons. You can specify the switching timing as a specified BPM (Beats Per Minute) or as the interval at which you press the [TAP] button.
V-8_e.book 61 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Images in Synchronization with Music (BPM Sync) (continued) Switching Images at the Tempo Specified by the [TAP] Button Here’s how to specify the BPM by pressing the [TAP] button at the desired interval, causing the image to switch at each beat. Introduction 1 Set the [MEMORY] knob to memory number 1. * The factory preset settings are assigned to memory number 1. For details on the [MEMORY] knob, refer to “Storing the Operating Panel Settings” (p.
V-8_e.book 62 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Switching Images in Synchronization with Music (BPM Sync) (continued) Changing the Settings of the [BPM SYNC] Button When using BPM Sync to switch images, you can make the transition effect be a cut, or make the transition occur at a multiple of the displayed BPM interval. 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 that you want to edit. * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). These settings cannot be modified.
V-8_e.book 63 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment Introduction Using MIDI to Control the V-8 from an External Device About MIDI Connections What is MIDI? MIDI, an abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is an international standard created to enable exchange of performance data among devices. Any MIDI-compatible device can be connected simply with a MIDI cable, allowing transfer of performance data and control of device operations and settings.
V-8_e.book 64 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Buttons and Knobs that Transmit or Receive MIDI Messages Operations of the V-8’s buttons and knobs can be transmitted as MIDI messages. Conversely, MIDI messages received from an external device can control the settings of the V-8’s buttons and knobs. * For details on MIDI messages, refer to “MIDI Implementation” (p. 90).
V-8_e.book 65 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Specifying the MIDI message assigned to a button or knob 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “MIDI Setup.” Use the [ ][ Introduction Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. ] buttons to select “MIDI Setup.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 66 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) MIDI Message Transmission Settings Specifying the MIDI message transmit channel Here’s how to specify the channel on which MIDI messages will be transmitted. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “MIDI Setup.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “MIDI Setup.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 67 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Turning MIDI message transmission on/off (Panel mode) Here’s how to specify whether MIDI messages will be transmitted when you operate the V-8’s buttons and knobs. Introduction 1 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory number 2–8 that you want to edit. * Memory number 1 contains the factory preset settings (p. 28). These settings cannot be modified.
V-8_e.book 68 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) MIDI Message Reception Settings Specifying the MIDI message receive channel Here’s how to specify the channel on which MIDI messages will be received. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “MIDI Setup.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “MIDI Setup.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 69 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Saving V-8 Settings on an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) Transmitting Menu Setting Data to an External MIDI Device Introduction You can transmit the V-8’s settings data to an external MIDI device (such as MIDI sequencer software) as MIDI data for storage. * Make sure that the V-8 and your MIDI device are set to the same device ID. The V-8’s device ID is specified by the “MIDI Setup” menu item “Device ID.
V-8_e.book 70 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Restoring Data Saved on an External MIDI Device Back into the V-8 Here’s how settings saved on an external MIDI device can be restored back into the V-8. * Make sure that the V-8 and your MIDI device are set to the same device ID. The V-8’s device ID is specified by the “MIDI Setup” menu item “Device ID.” 1 Connect the V-8’s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of your external MIDI device.
V-8_e.book 71 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Sending the V-8’s Settings to Another V-8 By sending the V-8’s parameter settings to another V-8 unit as MIDI data, you can put the settings of both V-8 units in the same condition. Introduction * Make sure that the transmitting V-8 and the receiving V-8 are set to the same device ID. The device ID is specified by the “MIDI Setup” menu item “Device ID.
V-8_e.book 72 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Controlling via V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using 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.
V-8_e.book 73 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Turning V-LINK mode on/off * Power up the RSS M-400, and then turn V-LINK mode on. Introduction * Make sure that the M-400 and the V-8 are set to the same device ID. The V-8’s device ID is specified by the “MIDI Setup” menu item “Device ID.” * Set the “MIDI Setup” menu item “MIDI Out/Thru Switch” so that the V-8’s MIDI OUT/THRU connector is functioning as “Out.
V-8_e.book 74 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Controlling the V-8 from an External V-LINK Compatible Device (V-LINK Slave) You can turn V-LINK mode on from a V-LINK compatible device connected to the V-8. When V-LINK mode is turned on, the V-8 can be controlled from the external device to switch the video output or image. * Power up the V-8, and then turn V-LINK mode on.
V-8_e.book 75 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Using the V-8 with Other Equipment (continued) Using the V-8 in Conjunction with the PR Series (PR Control mode) By switching the V-8’s operating mode to “PR Control mode,” you’ll be able to control the V-8 from an Edirol PR-80/50 (subsequently referred to as the PR series device) via MIDI. Introduction In PR Control mode, you’ll be able to perform the following operations from the PR series device.
V-8_e.book 76 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Adjusting the Video Fader Installing the Video Fader in the Most Convenient Orientation The V-8’s video fader can be installed either in a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. Always turn the unit off and unplug the AC adaptor before attempting installation of the video fader. For installation of the video fader, remove only the specified screws. 1 Switch off the V-8’s power.
V-8_e.book 77 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Adjusting the Video Fader (continued) Calibrating the Video Fader Introduction Because of extended use or transportation, you may find that 100% of the image is not output even though you’ve moved the video fader all the way toward bus A or bus B. If this occurs, proceed as follows to calibrate the video fader. * You must be sure to perform the video fader calibration after installing the V-4CF crossfader (sold separately).
V-8_e.book 78 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Adjusting the Video Fader (continued) Specifying the Video Fader Operating Curve Here’s how to select the operating curve by which the video fader will switch between images. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu, and choose “Utility.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu. Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select “Utility.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
V-8_e.book 79 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Troubleshooting Introduction If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby EDIROL/Roland Service Center. Problems with the image output Cause and Action The power does not turn on when you press the [POWER] switch. ● Could you be using an AC adaptor other than the included one? Connections Problem ➔ Use the included AC adaptor.
V-8_e.book 80 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the image output (continued) Problem Cause and Action The image changes automatically ● Could the [BPM SYNC] button be lit? ➔ If the [BPM SYNC] button is lit, the BPM Sync function will switch images automatically. Press the [BPM SYNC] button to turn off its illumination. Even when you set the video fader all the way to the bus A or bus B position, the output image is not 100%.
V-8_e.book 81 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List Sub-menu (Second level) 1. Mix (Trans1) [Mem2]–[Mem8] *1 Specifies the transition effect assigned to the [1 MIX] button 2.
V-8_e.book 82 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) PC Input Setup [PC1]–[PC2] *2 Detailed settings for PC image input are made here. Sub-menu (Second level) Hposition Adjusts the display position in the horizontal direction Vposition Adjusts the display position in the vertical direction Hsize Adjusts the size in the horizontal direction Vsize Adjusts the size in the vertical direction Contrast Value (The factory setting is printed in bold characters.
V-8_e.book 83 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) PinP1 Setup PinP2 Setup PinP4 Setup PinP-Hposi Adjusts the horizontal position of the subscreen PinP-Vposi Adjusts the vertical position of the subscreen PinP5 Setup PinP6 Setup PinP8 Setup PinP-Hsize Adjusts the horizontal size of the subscreen * For details on the factory settings, refer to p. 89. Adjusts the vertical size of the subscreen PinP-Vsize PinP-Border *3 p.
V-8_e.book 84 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) Memory Edit Copies or exchanges the contents of memory Sub-menu (Second level) Copy Mem✽ -> Mem✽ Value (The factory setting is printed in bold characters.) See page --- p. 29 p. 30 1–16 p. 66 1–16, Off p. 68 Out, Thru p. 66 Off, On p. 73 Off, 49Keys Mode, Assign Mode p.
V-8_e.book 85 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) MIDI Setup (continued) MIDI-related settings are made here. Sub-menu (Second level) Specifies the MIDI messages assigned to each button or fader Value (The factory setting is printed in bold characters.) OFF, CC 01–CC 05, CC 07–CC 31, CC 64–CC 95, ChAftTt, PitchBD See page p.
V-8_e.book 86 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) MIDI Setup (continued) MIDI-related settings are made here. Sub-menu (Second level) MIDI Bulk Dump (The factory setting is printed in bold characters.) See page --- p. 69 --- p. 34 Off, On p. 25 -48–0–+79 p. 56 Value Transmits the settings to MIDI-connected devices MIDI Reset Returns the sub-menu settings to the factoryset state.
V-8_e.book 87 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Main menu (First level) Utility (continued) Settings for the V-8 itself Sub-menu (Second level) OutFade White Level (The factory setting is printed in bold characters.) See page 0–200–255 p. 32 Value OutFade Black Level Introduction Adjusts the white level of the [OUTPUT FADE] fader 0–255 Adjusts the black level of the [OUTPUT FADE] fader Preview Display Mode p.
V-8_e.book 88 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Menu List (continued) Factory Settings Mem1–8 (Memory Numbers 1–8) Mem1 Mem2 Mem3 Mem4 1. Mix (Trans1) 001: Mix01 001: Mix01 001: Mix01 002: Fam01 2. Wipe (Trans2) 008: Wipe03 007: Wipe02 053: Wipe48 093: Wipe88 3.
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V-8_e.book 90 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation Model: V-8 Version: 1.00 Date: Jan. 10. 2008 Symbol Item Setting range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n: MIDI channel 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv: Control value 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) xx: Switch on and off 00H - 3FH (0 - 63): OFF 40H - 7FH (64 - 127): ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.
V-8_e.book 91 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) ●Program Change Status 2nd byte CnH ppH pp = program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128) Status F0H Data bytes iiH,ddH,...,eeH F0H: ii = ID number: System Exclusive Message status An ID number (manufacturer ID) that indicates the manufacturer to which the exclusive message belongs. Roland’s manufacturer ID is 41H.
V-8_e.book 92 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) 2. MIDI messages transmitted from MIDI OUT * If MIDI Thru is ON, MIDI messages received at MIDI IN are re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT. * If MIDI Thru is ON, messages from the V-8 itself will not be transmitted. ■ Channel voice messages ●Control Change * The messages assigned in MIDI Setup will be transmitted when you operate the panel. The control changes that can be used are CC#1–5, 7–31, and 64–95.
V-8_e.book 93 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) 3. Parameter Address Map ■ 3-1. V-8 (Model ID = 00H 00H 28H) Introduction * Addresses marked by # are sent as two bytes; an upper nibble (upper 4 bits) and lower nibble (lower 4 bits). Example) If the original data is BCH, 0BH is transmitted as the first byte. The next byte transmitted is 0CH. For reception, this is ignored if two bytes are not received together.
V-8_e.book 94 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) ■ 3-2. V-LINK slave (Model ID = 00H 51H) * Addresses marked by # are sent as two bytes; an upper nibble (upper 4 bits) and lower nibble (lower 4 bits). Example) If the original data is BCH, 0BH is transmitted as the first byte. The next byte transmitted is 0CH. For reception, this is ignored if two bytes are not received together. * If --- is shown in the value field, the V-8 does not have a corresponding parameter.
V-8_e.book 95 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) ■ 3-3. V-LINK master (Model ID=00H 51H) * These messages marked with “#” are transmitted as two bytes, with the data divided into upper byte (upper 3 bits) and lower byte (lower 7 bits). Example) If the original data is 028AH, a value of 05H is transmitted as the first byte. A value of 0AH is transmitted as the second byte. * If --- is shown in the value field, the V-8 does not have a corresponding parameter.
V-8_e.book 96 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) 4. Appendices ■ Decimal and hexadecimal conversion table (The letter “H” follows numbers in hexadecimal notation.) MIDI uses hexadecimal notation in 7-bit units to indicate data values and addresses and sizes within an exclusive message. Hexadecimal and decimal numbers correspond as follows.
V-8_e.book 97 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation (continued) ●Input Select A Assign ●BPM SYNC Assign This controls the bus A INPUT SELECT buttons. The factory default setting is CC00 + CC32 + PC. Switches BPM SYNC on/off. With the factory settings this is unassigned. Values are 0-63 and 64-127, corresponding to OFF and ON. ●Input Select B Assign ●Effect-A1 Assign This specifies the [1 (FEEDBACK)] button on/off and the parameter. With the factory settings this is unassigned.
V-8_e.book 98 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Jan. 10, 2008 Version : 1.00 Model: V-8 Function...
V-8_e.book 99 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Transition Effect List Introduction Dissolve Transition The effect gradually blends the image into another. Connections 001: Mix01 002: Fam01 003: Fam✽ 004: Nam01 005: Nam✽ * For details on the effects, refer to “About the FAM and NAM Transition Effects” (p. 37). Wipe Transition Basic operation The effect like windshield wiper on a car. The present image is wiped off as it changes to another.
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V-8_e.book 103 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Transition Effect List (continued) Slide Transition The effect to slide out the present image and slide in the another.
V-8_e.book 104 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Transition Effect List (continued) Stretch Transition This transition stretches the new image across the previous image.
V-8_e.book 105 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Effect List Effect name Explanation No.
V-8_e.book 106 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Effect List (continued) Effects that Can Be Controlled by the [CONTROL] Fader If you’ve assigned an effect that has an “✽” (asterisk) following its effect name, you can use the [CONTROL] fader to modify the following settings. The EFFECTS button whose settings can be modified will blink (p. 42). No. Effect name Setting controlled by the [CONTROL] fader 012: STROBE✽ Change the spacing at which the still images will be output (nine levels).
V-8_e.book 107 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Effect List (continued) Effects that Cannot Be Used Simultaneously For effects that cannot be used simultaneously, the effect name in the information about the settings (p. 26) is shown as “- - - - - -”.
MIDI IN PC2 PC1 INPUT 8 INPUT 7 PC INPUT SELECT SCAN CONVERTER VIDEO INPUT AUTO DETECTION MIDI IN INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT A/D A/D MIDI TBC TBC MIDI OUT /THRU COLOR ADJUST COLOR ADJUST EFFECTS EFFECTS TRANSITION PREVIEW OUTPUT SELECT FADE FADE OSD OUTPUT FADE D/A MIDI OUT /THRU MONITOR OUT PC/8 MONITOR OUT 7 MONITOR OUT 6 MONITOR OUT 5 MONITOR OUT 4 MONITOR OUT 3 MONITOR OUT 2 MONITOR OUT 1 PREVIEW OUT OUTPUT 金曜日 INPUT 6 INPUT 5 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT
V-8_e.book 109 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Main Specifications V-8: 8-Channel Video Mixer Video Sampling Rate Frame Synchronizer Input Level and Impedance Video 2 systems Video (composite) S-video Connectors Video effects Weight Options BPM sync Accessories Input/output settings Power Supply Current Draw Dimensions Effects Transition effects Switching images Remote Control Interfaces 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Chrominance signal: 0.286 mVp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC) / 0.
V-8_e.book 110 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Index Symbols [ ][ ] buttons ............................................... 10, 24 Numerics 1. Mix (Trans1) ........................................................ 36 2. Wipe (Trans2) ..................................................... 36 3. Efx (Trans3) ........................................................ 36 A AC adaptor connector ............................................. 13 Adjusting the input image Bus A / bus B ................................
V-8_e.book 111 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Index (continued) Effects S Input/output settings BPM sync Security slot ............................................................ 13 Settings display ................................................ 26, 27 Signal flow ................................................................ 9 Switching ................................................................ 39 Switching images BPM sync ....................................................
V-8_e.book 112 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 Index (continued) U User transition ......................................................... 38 Switching function .............................................. 39 V Video fader Calibrating .......................................................... 77 Installing ............................................................. 76 Operating curve .................................................. 78 Operating modes ................................................
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V-8_e.book 114 ページ 2010年4月16日 金曜日 午後5時14分 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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