Roland V-40HD - User Manual

Owner's Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3) and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). 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 of your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. This manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

About Warning and Caution Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices used for safety instructions.

About the Symbols

Describes the meaning of various safety symbols used in the manual.

Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines to prevent fire, electric shock, and injury during operation.

About the Power Supply

Connecting the AC Adapter

Turning the Power On and Off

Correct procedure for powering the unit and connected equipment on and off.

Part Names and Functions

Top Panel

Identification and explanation of the controls and indicators on the unit's top panel.

Rear Panel

Identification and explanation of the connectors on the unit's rear panel.

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Source Equipment

How to connect various video and audio sources to the unit's inputs.

Connecting Audio Sources

Connecting Output Equipment

How to connect projectors, recorders, and other output devices to the unit's outputs.

Basic Operations

Checking the Currently Selected Channels

Switching Video in the PGM;PST Mode

Switching the Video Using the Video Fader

Switching in the A;B Mode

Changing the Operation Mode

Applying Fade to Final Output

Compositing the Video

Compositing Using Picture-in-Picture

How to composite an inset video screen over a background video.

Compositing Using DSK

How to composite logos and text using the Down Stream Keyer function.

Audio-related Features

Selecting an Audio Source

Adjusting the Audio Output Level

Aligning the Timing of Video and Audio (Lip-sync)

About Other Features

Enlarging;Reducing the Picture

Saving;Recalling Settings

How to save current settings to memory and recall them later.

Using a USB Memory Device

Copying Settings to a USB Memory Device

Returning to the Factory-default State

How to reset all unit settings to their factory defaults.

Menu Operations and Menu List

Menu Operations

General guide on navigating and using the unit's menu system.

Menu List

A detailed list and description of all available menu items and their settings.

Appendices

Main Specifications

Technical specifications of the V-40HD video switcher.

Troubleshooting

Roland V-40HD Specifications

General

HDMI in	4
DC-in jack	Yes
Number of HDMI outputs	3
Output current	2.6 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	AC
Ethernet LAN	No
Display type	LED
Product color	Black
Video processing	10 bit
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 1280p
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	266 mm
Width	317 mm
Height	108 mm
Weight	3400 g