Roland V-4EX - 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.

Roland V-4EX Specifications

General

On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Rack mounting	No
Output current	2 A
Power source type	AC
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 1200 pixels
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
BNC input ports	4
Number of HDMI outputs	2
VGA (D-Sub) input ports	1
Display type	LCD
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	296 mm
Width	225 mm
Height	105 mm
Weight	2600 g

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Safety Notices, Symbols, and General Precautions

Details safety notices, symbols, and essential precautions for preventing hazards.

Safe Operation, Placement, and Maintenance

Provides guidelines for safe operation, proper placement, ventilation, cleaning, and handling.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply and Connection Advice

About the Power Supply

Connecting the AC Adapter and Cord Hook

Instructions for connecting the AC adapter and using the cord hook for secure cable management.

Power Supply Cautions and Unsuitable Locations

Powering the Unit On, Off, and Auto Off Feature

Details the procedure for turning the unit on/off and managing the automatic power-off function.

Part Names and Functions

Top Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the functions of the top panel controls and indicators.

Control Buttons, Dials, and Transition Section

Describes the various buttons, dials, and the transition section controls on the unit.

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Details the rear panel's input/output connectors, power, and USB ports.

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting Video Source Devices

Instructions for connecting HDMI, Composite, and S-Video sources.

RGB;Component Connections and Input Switching

Connecting Output Devices

Computer Streaming Setup

Steps to connect the V-4EX to a computer for streaming and supported OS.

Computer Connection and Output Details

Detailed procedure for connecting to a computer and output signal specifications.

About Input;Output Formats

Supported Input Signal Formats

Supported Output Signal Formats

Inputting HDCP Signals

Enabling HDCP for Protected Content

Steps to enable HDCP for inputting protected content and understanding the HDCP indicator.

Basic Operations

Adjusting Transition, Effect, and BPM Settings

Guides on setting transition effects, filter/compositing effects, transformers, and BPM.

Video Switching with the Fader

Step-by-step guide on using the video fader for A/B switching between sources.

Video Switching via Touch Panel

Instructions for switching video sources using the built-in touch panel.

Transformer Buttons and BPM Sync

Using transformer buttons for cuts and BPM sync for automatic switching.

BPM Setting and Switching Modes

Final Output Fading and Freezing

Applying Filter Effects to Video

Using A-Bus Effect Buttons

Compositing Two Pictures

Chroma Key Compositing

Luminance Key Compositing

Picture-in-Picture (PinP) Setup

Menu Operations and Menu List

Navigating the Menu System

Key Menu and Transition Settings

User-Defined Transitions and PinP Settings

SETUP Menu Options

HDCP, Resolution, and Output Settings

Fader, Monitor, and Auto Off Settings

Effects That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Incompatible Effect Combinations

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Addresses common problems such as no picture, color issues, fader unresponsiveness, and effect conflicts.