Roland VC-30HD manual

Owner's Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”(p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). 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[...]

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: 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 [...]

3 Check the Included Items The VC-30HD itself fig.VC30HD-itself.eps AC adaptor and power cord fig.PSB1U.eps Rubber foot fig.rubber-foot.eps * The rubber feet are arranged onto one pad. Remove each one from the pad if you wish to install them. * Attach the included rubber feet as needed. Refer to “About the Rubber Foot“ (p. 10). Owner’s Manual[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ....................................................................................................................... 003 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directin[...]

5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ....................................................................................................................... 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adap[...]

6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ....................................................................................................................... 102c • Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when pluggin[...]

7 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 suppl[...]

8 IMPORTANT NOTES Maintenance 401a • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impreg- nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 402 • Never use benzine, thinners, alco[...]

9 Contents Before Using the VC-30HD .................................................... 10 Supported Formats .................................................................................................... 10 About Rubber Feet ..................................................................................................... 10 Turning the P[...]

10 Before Using the VC-30HD The VC-30HD supports the following formats. fig.conversion-table.eps * The output frame rate will be the same as the input frame rate. The VC-30HD does not support up/down scalling, interlace/progressive (I/P) conversion, or frame rate conversion. The [OUTPUT FORMAT] indicators flash when the input and output formats are[...]

11 Turning the Power On and Off 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. fig.connect-PSB1U.eps About Cord Hook To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (shou[...]

12 Turning the Power On and Off About Ground Terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, video equipment connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects. This is due to an infinitesimal electric[...]

13 Turning the Power On and Off The power to the VC-30HD is switched off automatically when four hours have elapsed with no input of video or audio signals (factory default). When this happens, the VC- 30HD does not function even though the POWER switch is at [ON]. To turn on the power again, first slide the POWER switch back to [OFF], then slide i[...]

14 Names of Things and What They Do fig.front-panel.eps For information on button operations, refer to “Button operations” (p. 17). For information on source and output-format settings, refer to “Converting Signals” (p. 26). 1. VIDEO INPUT indicators These set and display the source. Use this button to switch the source. 2. OUTPUT FORMAT in[...]

15 Names of Things and What They Do 6. S-VIDEO connector Connect an S-Video source here. 7. HDMI connector Connect an HDMI source here. * Version 1.3, with Deep Color support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is not supported for HDMI input on the VC-30HD. 8. i.LINK input connector Connect an i.LINK source here. * If you plan on conn[...]

16 Names of Things and What They Do fig.rear-panel.eps 1. POWER switch This turns the VC-30HD’s power on and off. 2. DC IN connector This is for connecting the included AC adapter. 3. USB connector Connect a computer or other USB equipment as an output-destination device. 4. i.LINK OUT connector Connect a video deck, computer, or other i.LINK equ[...]

17 Names of Things and What They Do The buttons switch the modes for [VIDEO INPUT], [OUTPUT FORMAT], and [AUDIO INPUT]. If the buttons are difficult to press, use a pen tip or the like to press them. 1. Check the current mode. Check the [VIDEO INPUT], [OUTPUT FORMAT], and [AUDIO INPUT] indicators. * The [OUTPUT FORMAT] indicators flash when an outp[...]

18 Connecting External Equipment You can connect external equipment as shown below. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to other devices, always turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.connection-example.eps This unit is equipped with balanced XLR type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make conn[...]

19 Connecting External Equipment Use appropriate cables and plugs to connect your video sources. For information on source selection, refer to “Converting Analog Input” (p. 26). When making a component connection, use all three [COMPOSITE/COMPONENT] connectors. Connecting a Video Camera Connect the component output from a video camera to the [C[...]

20 Connecting External Equipment Making a Composite Connection Connect composite output from a video camera or video mixer to the [COMPOSITE/ COMPONENT] connector on the front panel. * When making a composite connection, use only the [VIDEO/Y] connector. * When BNC/RCA conversion is needed, use an adapter plug. No adapter plug is included with this[...]

21 Connecting External Equipment Connect a video camera or other device provided with HDMI output to the [HDMI] connector on the front panel. For information on the source selection, refer to “Converting HDMI Input” (p. 27). HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is not supported for HDMI input on the VC-30HD. fig.HDMI-connection.eps [...]

22 Connecting External Equipment Use analog connectors for the audio sources. For information on the source selection, refer to “Audio Source Settings” (p. 28). * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.[...]

23 Connecting External Equipment Use [AES/EBU] connector on the rear panel for your digital audio source. For information on the source selection, refer to “Audio Source Settings” (p. 28). * The standard supported by the VC-30HD is AES3 (16 to 24 bits, 32 to 48 kHz, 2 channels). fig.connect-AES-EBU.eps At this time, set the [AUDIO IN] selector [...]

24 Connecting External Equipment The format of i.LINK output and USB output cannot be set independently. The format set using [OUTPUT FORMAT] applies to both i.LINK and USB output. Connect a computer or video deck via i.LINK. Use an i.LINK cable to connect the computer or video deck to the [i.LINK OUT] connector on the rear panel. fig.connect-1394-[...]

25 Connecting External Equipment You can input a timecode from a source device simultaneously with digital audio. Use an XLR cable to connect the source device to the [TIMECODE] connector on the rear panel. * The standard supported by the VC-30HD is SMPTE 12M (LTC). fig.connect-TC-source.eps At this time, use the [AUDIO IN] selector switch to selec[...]

26 Converting Signals Signals input to the VC-30HD are output from the i.LINK connector and USB connector on the rear panel. Use the button at [OUTPUT FORMAT] to select the output format. The VC-30HD does not support up/down scalling, interlace/progressive (I/P) conversion, or frame- rate conversion. The [OUTPUT FORMAT] indicators flash when the in[...]

27 Converting Signals When HDMI has been selected for the source, you can select the settings described below for audio output. • [HDMI] Audio contained in the HDMI signal is output. • [HDMI+AUDIO] The audio signal contained in the HDMI signal is canceled, and the audio source selected using [AUDIO INPUT] is embedded to the output. L and R cann[...]

28 Converting Signals Use the button in the [AUDIO INPUT] section on the front panel and the selector switch on the rear panel to select the audio source. Possible selections are shown below. fig.audio-source-select.eps [RCA] + [ANALOG] The [AUDIO (L/R)] connectors on the front panel are enabled. [RCA] + [AES/EBU TIMECODE] The [AUDIO (L/R)] connect[...]

29 Appendices fig.specification-e1.eps Main Specifications Codec HD V Video Format Audio F or mat MPEG-2 Video, 8 bits, 4:2:0 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (25Mbps) 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p (18.3Mbps) 720 x 480/59.94p, 720 x 576/50p (18Mbps) MPEG-1 Audio Lay er 2, 16 bits/48kHz, 2ch (384Kbps) Video Format Audio F or mat 720 x 480/59.94i (NTSC), 720[...]

30 Appendices fig.specification-e2.eps * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Input Connectors and Signals i.LINK (front) Video Format HDV , DV (IEC61883-2), MPEG-2 TS (IEC61883-4) Connector 6 pins type (S100) x 1 Analog A udio (fro[...]

31 Appendices Connecting a computer installed with the [VC-30HD RCS] dedicated remote-control software to the USB connector of the VC-30HD enables you remotely control the unit from your computer. Download [VC-30HD RCS] from the following Roland website. http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/ fig.RCS-screen.eps USB output to the connected computer is p[...]

32 Appendices fig.dimension.eps * When using the holes in the side panel to secure the unit in place, use screws measuring 3 mm in diameter and whose length is no more than 8 mm from the surface of the side panel. Dimensions 7 Unit : mm 189.6 11.8 41.8 146[...]

33 Appendices Can’t perform format conversion Is a format supported by the VC-30HD being input? The VC-30HD does not support up/down scalling, interlace/progressive (I/P) conversion, or frame rate conversion. The [OUTPUT FORMAT] indicators flash when the input and output formats are not compatible. No output is possible while the [OUTPUT FORMAT] [...]

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countries This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada. NO TICE A VIS For the USA [...]

For EU Countries For China[...]

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