Setup Guide

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Startup Guide

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

click “Support”

download the applicable PDF le.

Checking the Included Items

Check that all of the included items are present. If any of the

included items are missing, contact your dealer.

* VR-50HD MK II unit

* AC adaptor

* Power cord

* Ground cord

* Startup Guide (this document)

* Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Connect the ground terminal to an external ground point before use

In order to stabilize the connections between this unit and external devices, and to prevent malfunctions or faulty operation caused by

static electricity, you should connect the ground terminal of this unit to an external ground point before use. Use the included ground cord

to make this connection.

Ground terminal

* Before connecting the ground cord or any external devices, you must minimize the volume of all devices and

turn o the power of all devices in order to prevent faulty operation or malfunctions.

* Unsuitable places for connection

Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)

Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

* If you connect the ground terminal to an external ground point, a slight hum might occur.

* If you do not understand how to connect the ground terminal, contact the nearest Roland Service Center.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual

(p. 8)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

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

System < Setup >

< Version >.

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Startup Guide Connect the ground terminal to an external ground point before use In order to stabilize the connections between this unit and external devices, and to prevent malfunctions or faulty operation caused by static electricity, you should connect the ground terminal of this unit to an external ground point before use. Use the included ground cord to make this connection.
PAGE 2
Panel Descriptions Top Panel 7 Audio Mixer Section (Input channels 1–11/12, MAIN bus) 1 [GAIN] knobs Adjust the gain (sensitivity) of the audio that is being input from the AUDIO IN 1–4 jacks. 2 [SELECT] buttons Accesses a menu screen related to audio input and output. 3 [SOLO] buttons 23 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 Turn the solo function on/off. When this is on (lit), you can use the headphones to monitor the pre-fader audio.
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Panel Descriptions 25 Common Controllers 23 USB MEMORY port Connect a USB flash drive here. It is used when loading a still image, or when saving or loading settings. 26 24 PHONES jacks (Front panel) Connect headphones here. Two sets of headphones can be used simultaneously. 25 Monitor (touch panel) 14 16 15 17 21 18 Shows the input/output video, a loaded still image, or a menu screen. Touch the screen to select a menu item.
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 11 1 USB port 7 AC adaptor jack Connect a USB flash drive here. This is used to update the system program. 2 LAN port Lets you remotely control this unit by using terminal software, etc. You can connect this to a computer equipped with an RS-232C connector, and remotely control this unit.
PAGE 5
Basic Operations Turning the Power On/Off Operating the Menu Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. Here’s how to access the menu, and make video/audio settings and settings for this unit. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.
PAGE 6
Basic Operations Setting the Output Format Switching the Video Here’s how to specify the output format as appropriate for the device that’s connected. Assigning video sources 1. Press the [MENU] button to display the MENU screen. 2. Touch Video < Output >. Here’s how to assign the video sources being input from the video input connectors to the VIDEO INPUT SELECT [1]–[4] buttons. 1. Press the [INPUT ASSIGN] button. The [INPUT ASSIGN] button is lit, and the video source select screen appears. 3.
PAGE 7
Basic Operations Adjusting the Audio Adjusting the Input Gain (Sensitivity) Adjusting the Volume Balance Here’s how to adjust the input gain so that the audio is at the appropriate level. Here we explain using the AUDIO IN 1 audio as an example. Here’s how to adjust the volume balance of each input and the overall volume. NOTE Turning the [GAIN] knobs may produce a popping noise or cause momentary audio drop-out, but this is not a malfunction. 1. Move the [MAIN] fader to a position near the “0 dB.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING CAUTION Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup location Keep small items out of the reach of children Since this unit normally emits a slight amount of heat, make sure to secure sufficient space around it, as shown below. To prevent accidental ingestion of the small items, always keep them out of the reach of small children. Front Side 20 cm (8 in.) or greater 10 cm (4 in.) or greater 5 cm (2 in.) 15 cm (6 in.) or greater or greater 10 cm (4 in.