User Manual
Panel Descriptions
Look What You Can Do
7 Input mixed video and audio to your computer, easily creating video
streaming content like a pro.
7 Use eects such as voice changer, or add jingles and applause to make your
stream or program more entertaining.
7 Make operation easier by automatically switching the video in time with the
beat of the music, the voices of the performers, or a specied interval (Auto
Switching function).
7 Use a single button to switch to a desired screen layout as your event or
program progresses (Scene function).
7 Input video from a computer or smartphone to easily stream games or other
live content.
7 Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Startup Guide). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be
available for immediate reference.
7 Before using the unit, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version. For information on available upgrades for the system program, see the Roland website (https://proav.roland.com/).
You can check the system program version by Pressing the [MENU] button
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“SYSTEM”
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“VERSION.”
Startup Guide
Checking the Included Items
Check that all of the included items are present.
If any of the included items are missing, contact
your dealer.
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VR-1HD unit
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AC adaptor
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Power cord
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Startup Guide
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Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AUTO SW area
[AUTO SW] button
Turn the auto switching function on/o. If this is on (lit), the VIDEO INPUT
1–3 video and scenes A–E will switch automatically.
* Operation diers depending on the auto switching type.
AUTO SW indicator
Lit green at the moment that auto switching switches the video.
* Operates at all times, regardless of whether auto switching is on or o.
SCENE area
[SCENE EDIT] button
Directly shows the SCENE menu.
SCENE [A]–[E] buttons
Recall screen arrangements (scenes) that you’ve
registered. The selected button is lit red.
* When you select INPUT [1]–[3], the scene selection is
cleared.
[KEY] button
Turns key compositing on/o. When on (lit), two videos
are composited and output.
What is key compositing?
This is a method of turning a portion of a video
transparent and layering it onto a background video.
[ON AIR] button
Fades-in/out the main output video.
The [ON AIR] button indicates the fade status.
Lit Normal output
Blinking Now fading-in/out
Unlit Faded out
* The fade-in/out eect does not apply to the video that’s
output from the MONITOR (MENU) connector.
* 5 1 0 0 0 6 6 9 7 0 - 0 1 *
INPUT [1]–[3] buttons
Switch the video that’s being input to the VIDEO INPUT
1–3 connectors. The selected button is lit red.
* When you select SCENE [A]–[E], the input video selection
is canceled.
MIC 1 jack
Connect your mic here. If you connect a condenser mic that requires a
phantom power supply, turn the side panel [PHANTOM] switch on.
NOTE
5 If you use a gooseneck mic, operating noise might be picked up.
5 Do not connect a mic that supports plug-in power, or the mics that are
included with Roland “VP-03” or “JD-Xi.” Doing so will cause malfunctions.
Power Supply
• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces
upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor
into an AC outlet.
Placement
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on
which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar
the surface.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a
backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write
down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost
to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out
repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is
physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may
be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of
equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself
against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of
creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.
• This unit allows you to switch images at high speed. For some
people, viewing such images can cause headache, nausea, or
other discomfort. Do not use this unit to create video that might
cause these types of health problems. Roland Corporation will
accept no responsibility for any such health problems that may
occur in yourself or in viewers.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.
• This document explains the specications of the product at the
time that the document was issued. For the latest information,
refer to the Roland website.
Using External Memories
• Please observe the following precautions when handling
external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe
all the precautions that were supplied with the external
memory device.
• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress.
• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static
electricity from your person before handling the device.
Intellectual Property Right
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video
recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work
(musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other
work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
perform or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright
owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility
whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of this product.
• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual
material without being limited by certain technological copy-
protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is
intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music
or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that
does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example,
your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.
• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of
eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
XLR
SETUP area
[MENU] button
When this is on (lit), the menu appears on the display that’s
connected to the MONITOR (MENU) connector.
If you’re in a lower level, this button returns to the next higher level.
If the highest menu level is shown, this button closes the menu.
[VALUE] knob
Turn: Selects a menu item, or edits the value of a setting.
Press: Conrms the selected menu item or the edited value.
AUDIO MIXER area
SIG/PEAK indicators
(MIC 1/MIC 2/ LINE)
These are lit green when audio input is detected. If the input
is excessive, the indicator is lit red.
Audio faders
Adjust the volume of the MIC 1, MIC 2, and LINE inputs.
SIG/PEAK indicator
(USB STREAM)
Indicates the volume level of the USB output.
[USB STREAM] knob
Adjusts the volume of the USB output.
[LEVEL SETUP] button
Accesses the LEVEL SETUP menu. Here you can adjust the
volume of the HDMI input, etc.
[PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
Level meter
Indicates the volume level of the main output.
[MAIN] knob
Adjusts the volume of the main output.
What is the main output?
This is the video/audio output that is aected by
all processes such as video compositing and audio
eects. It is output from the MAIN connector.
This is the video that is seen by the people who are
watching the live stream or presentation.
PDF Manual
(download from the Web)
For details on operation and a list of menus, refer
to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Downloading
1. Access the Roland website.
https://proav.roland.com/
2. Move to the product page
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click “Support”
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download the applicable PDF le.
© 2019 Roland Corporation
AUDIO EFFECTS [1]–[4] buttons
Turn the audio eects on/o. When on, the button is lit.
Button Eect
[1] (VOICE CHANGER) Transforms the pitch or character of the voice.
[2] (BGM) Plays background music.
[3] (SE) Plays a sound eect.
[4] (REVERB) Adds reverberation to the sound.
* The above are the factory settings. You can also assign other
functions to each of buttons.
1/4” TRS phone
For the USA
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
VR-1HD
AV MIXER
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
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.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
For the U.K.
WARNING
Concerning the Auto O function
The power to this unit will be turned o automatically
after a predetermined amount of time has passed
since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons
or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do
not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the
Auto O function.
Secure a sucient amount of space at the setup location
Since this unit normally emits a slight amount of heat,
make sure to secure sucient space around it, as shown
below.
30 cm (12 in.) or
greater
20 cm (8 in.) or greater 20 cm (8 in.) or greater
15 cm (6 in.)
or greater
5 cm (2 in.) or
greater
SideFront
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the
unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be
designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied
power cord must not be used with any other device.
CAUTION
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be
sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it
could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When
refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so
it won’t come loose.
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply
Always turn the phantom power o when connecting
any device other than condenser microphones that
require phantom power. You risk causing damage if
you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic
microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t
require such power. Be sure to check the specications of any
microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that
came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)
IMPORTANT NOTES