Roland VC-30HD User's Manual
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1. This adjusts the audio input sensitivity of the VC 30HD For information on input levels refer to Main Specifications p 29 23 Connecting External Equipment Connecting Output 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 Connecting an i LINK Device 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 i D D SJ USB i LINK OUT ooo ooo oooo ooo ooo ooon o Connecting a USB device Connect a computer via USB Use a USB cable to connect the computer to the USB connector on the rear panel i LINK OUT A short while after making the connection communication between the VC 30HD and the computer starts and the standard driver for the operating system is loaded The VC 30HD is recognized as a USB video device or audio device Supported Operating System You can make a connection to a computer running Windows 7 Connection and operation of the VC 30HD with standard specification computers running Windows 7 have been verified but connection and operation with all computers satisfying these conditions is not assured Connection or operation may be impossible due to differences in setting specifications or the usage env2. Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Do not put anything that contains water on this unit Also avoid the use of insecticides perfumes alcohol nail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth IMPORTANT NOTES Maintenance 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 Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and Data Please be aware that all data contained in the unit s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs Important data should always be written down on paper when possible During repairs due care is taken to avoid the loss of data However in certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Additio
3. INPUT and AUDIO INPUT indicators will do the following VIDEO INPUT These will flash when the selected video source is not detected AUDIO INPUT These will flash if you have selected AES EBU as your audio source and no AES EBU digital audio is detected When analog is selected no input detection is performed 17 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 DGSsa 000 ve may duer Fo j 4 o e HM e vun e R AUDIO Roland Corporation if MODEL VC 30HD MADE IN JAPAN ia USE ROLAND rh ADAPTOR ONLY AES EBU TIMECODE m ANALOG NH OUT This unit is equipped with balanced XLR type jacks Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect COLD GND en HOT CY 18 Connecting External Equipment Connecting Video Sources Use appropriate cables and plugs to connect your video sources For information on source selection refer to Converting Analog Input p 26 Making a Component Connection W
4. equipment When connecting a consumer audio mixer CD DVD player or the like make the connection to the AUDIO L R connectors on the front panel 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 Names of Things and What They Do About Button Operations 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 Check the current mode Check the VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT and AUDIO INPUT indicators The OUTPUT FORMAT indicators flash when an output format is incompatible with the input format Selecting a supported output format makes the indicators light up steadily i LINK COMPO THRU NENT O HDMI S VIDEO HDMI AUDIO VIDEO Select the mode you wish to use Press the button to choose the mode Each one second press makes the mode change During the switching operation the indicator for the newly selected mode flashes i LINK COMPO THRU NENT Q HDMI S VIDEO gt HDMI SS rech VIDEO Make sure the mode has switched When the mode has switched completely the indicator stops flashing and lights up steadily i LINK COMPO THRU NENT HDMI S VIDEO HDMI AUDIO VIDED If the signal source you selected is not detected the VIDEO
5. 0 00 fraosi cacesiaiszyiniy video Format TEEE1394 Format sam ut Te G camere Recorder C E HONDY reste C 2 MPEG2 3SM 9Mens GOP15 H144011000 Default Frame Rate wee Sne Rtg mar Come Wie EEN E wens saM ovEns GOP15 H152011080 J 151394 Synt operaton 7 Ge MPEG2 muer GOPLS HIS20NOBS IF 1E1394 Adio SRC weng Sne Leite E C 1E1394 Forat Fic Fas ese ea USB output to the connected computer is possible even while receiving remote control from the computer You can select the output bit rate of VC 30HD from your computer from below using this dedicated remote control software By default the output bit rate is set to 25 Mbps 25 Mbps 35 Mbps 50 Mbps 8 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps The USB output is cancelled if 35 Mbps or 50 Mbps is selected as the output bit rate Roland Corporation AES EBU TIMECODE MODEL VO 30HD am Ca Se 5 a U USE ROLAND h SE ADAPTOR ONLY ES EBU n ON OFF TIMECODE DI e E a m N N a E ANALOG POWER DCIN USB i LINK OUT R AUDIO L http www kensington com 31 Appendices Dimensions a S g Unit mm tye ty no N a o o o 2 e o oO 2 o S o 3 o O FNO o oo E o OO OSE OO 146 41 8 gt 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 sur
6. 0 59 94i 720 x 576 50i 9Mbps Audio Format MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 16 bits 48kHz 2ch 384Kbps Input Connectors and Signals HDMI Connector Type A 19 pins x 1 Video Format 1 080 59 94i 50i 720 59 94p 50p 576 50p 50i 480 59 94p 59 94i Audio Format Linear PCM 16 24 bits 32 48kHz 2ch Compo Connector BNC type x 1 group nent Video Format 1080 59 94i 50i 23 98PsF 720 59 94p 50p 576 50p 50i 480 59 94p 59 94i Signal Level Luminance Signal 1 0 Vp p Chrominance Signal 0 7 Vp p Impedance 75 ohms Compo Connector BNC type x 1 combinations use with Y of component ste Video Format 480 59 94i NTSC 576 501 PAL Signal Level 1 0 Vp p Impedance 75 ohms S Video Connector 4 pins mini DIN type x 1 Video Format 480 59 94i NTSC 576 50i PAL Signal Level Luminance Signal 1 0 Vp p Chrominance Signal 0 286 Vp p NTSC 0 3 Vp p PAL Impedance 75 ohms 29 Appendices Input Connectors and Signals i LINK Connector 6 pins type S100 x 1 front Video Format HDV DV IEC61883 2 MPEG 2 TS IEC61883 4 Max Bit Rate 50 Mbps Analog Connector RCA pin type x 1 pair L R Audio Signal Level 20 to 6 dBu front Impedance 35 k ohms Analog Connector XLR type balanced x 1 pair L R Audio Signal Level 8 to 10 dBu rear Impedance 14 k ohms Digital Connector XLR type x 1 switching use with audio R ch of rear panel Audio Audio Format AES3 16 24
7. POSITE COMPONENT Making an S Video Connection Connect S Video output from a video camera or video mixer to the S VIDEO connector on the front panel 20 Connecting External Equipment Making an HDMI Connection 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 NOTE HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is not supported for HDMI input on the VC 30HD Ze te HDMI Making an i LINK Connection Connect a video camera or other device provided with i LINK output to the i LINK connector on the front panel For information on the source selection refer to i LINK Thru Out p 27 i TMT 000 00 Pa LIT 21 Connecting External Equipment Connecting Audio Sources Making an Analog Connection 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 Making a RCA Connection Connect the audio output from a video camera or the like to the AUDIO L R connectors on the front panel Makin
8. Roland VC 3OHD VIDEO CONVERTER 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 unit owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Roland is either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and or other countries All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners For the U K 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
9. SENS INPUT bo NENT HDMI S VIDEO RCA PEAK HDMI A AUDIO VIDEO Make sure the feature has been deactivated When the AUTO OFF feature is deactivated the VIDEO INPUT and OUTPUT FORMAT indicators all flash VIDEO BUT E INPUT b b SM E SOU KI HDMI o ZA VIDEO Enable the feature again In the same way as in step 1 press and hold all buttons for five seconds When the feature is enabled the AUDIO INPUT indicators all flash VIDEO Reen OUTPUT Ee INPUT eae FORMAT O HDMI S VIDEO DV HDMI AUDIO VIDEO MPEG 2 The buttons are nonfunctional while the indicators are flashing approximately five seconds Wait for the indicators to stop flashing before attempting any operations 13 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel 14 VIDEO RIIT INPUT dh 2 ug e e HDMI HDMI M cht VIDEO CONVERTER Pb EN S VIDEO FORMAT Sia e KEN e VIDEO MPEG 2 Pr e COMPOSITE COMPONENT S VIDEO HE MI RCA XLR PEAK SIG l 5 6 Let gt For information on button operations refer to Button operations p 17 Lef gt For information on source and output format settings refer to Converting Signals p 26 VIDEO INPUT indicators These set and display the source Use this button to switch the source OUTPUT FORMAT indicators These set and display the output format Use this button to sw
10. TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name VC 30HD Type of Equipment Video Converter Responsible Party Roland Systems Group U S Address 801 West Orchard Drive Suite 3 Bellingham WA 98225 Telephone 360 594 4282 For EU Countries a This symbol indicates that in EU countries this product must be collected separately from household waste as defined in each region Products bearing this symbol must not be discarded together with household w
11. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug Check the Included Items The following items are included Please make sure that all items are present If anything is missing please contact your dealer The VC 30HD itself Rubber foot mi o 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 this document MMP Moore Microprocessor Portfolio refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture which was developed by Technology Properties Limited TPL Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices About the Symbols Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe Z WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The spe
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13. ances the audio may contain noise or the picture may experience drop out 27 Converting Signals Audio Source Settings 28 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 AES EBU TIMECODE Illl ANALOG RCA ANALOG The AUDIO L R connectors on the front panel are enabled RCA AES EBU TIMECODE The AUDIO L R connectors on the front panel are enabled You can also input timecode from the TIMECODE connector on the rear panel XLR ANALOG The analog AUDIO IN connectors on the rear panel are enabled XLR AES EBU TIMECODE The AES EBU connector is enabled You can also input timecode from the TIMECODE connector on the rear panel Appendices Main Specifications Codec HDV Video Format 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 Audio Format MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 16 bits 48kHz 2ch 384Kbps DV Video Format 720 x 480 59 94i NTSC 720 x 576 50p PAL Audio Format Linear PCM 16 bits 48kHz 2ch MPEG 2 Video Format MPEG 2 Video 8 bits 4 2 0 Default Setup 1920 x 1080 59 94i 50i 23 98p 35Mbps 1280 x 720 59 94p 50p 35Mbps 720 x 480 59 94p 720 x 576 50p 35Mbps 720 x 48
14. aste Dieses Symbol bedeutet dass dieses Produkt in EU L ndern getrennt vom Hausm ll gesammelt werden muss gem den regionalen Bestimmungen Mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichnete Produkte d rfen nicht zusammen mit den Hausm ll entsorgt werden Ce symbole indique que dans les pays de l Union europ enne ce produit doit tre collect s par ment des ordures m nag res selon les directives en vigueur dans chacun de ces pays Les produits portant ce symbole ne doivent pas tre mis au rebut avec les ordures m nag res Questo simbolo indica che nei paesi della Comunit europea questo prodotto deve essere smaltito separatamente dai normali rifiuti domestici secondo la legislazione in vigore in ciascun paese I prodotti che riportano questo simbolo non devono essere smaltiti insieme ai rifiuti domestici Ai sensi dell art 13 del D Lgs 25 luglio 2005 n 151 Este s mbolo indica que en los pa ses de la Uni n Europea este producto debe recogerse aparte de los residuos dom sticos tal como est regulado en cada zona Los productos con este s mbolo no se deben depositar con los residuos dom sticos Este s mbolo indica que nos pa ses da UE a recolha deste produto dever ser feita separadamente do lixo dom stico de acordo com os regulamentos de cada regi o Os produtos que apresentem este s mbolo nao dever o ser eliminados juntamente com o lixo dom stico Dit symbool geeft aan dat in landen van de EU dit product gescheiden
15. ators flash when the input and output formats are not compatible such as the scenarios shown below No output is possible while the OUTPUT FORMAT indicators are flashing When 1080i component input is selected as the source and DV is selected as the output format When NTSC S Video input is selected as the source and HDV is selected as the output format About Rubber Feet Attach the included rubber feet to the bottom panel if necessary Attach the rubber feet at the locations shown below Affix so as to block the four holes on the bottom panel When turning the unit upside down handle with care to avoid dropping the unit allowing it to fall or tip over or damaging the controls Cl ae 4 E EI gem gt amp S 10 Turning the Power On and Off Connecting the AC Adapter 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 _ Indicator a e H About Cord Hook To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit should the plug be pulled out accidentally and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack anchor the power cord using the cord hook as shown in the illustration 11 Turning the Power On and Off About Ground Terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup y
16. bits 32 48kHz 2ch Impedance 110 ohms Time Connector XLR type x 1 switching use with audio L ch of rear panel code Signal Format SMPTE 12M LTC Signal Level 0 5 Vp p 18 Vp p Impedance 14k ohms Output Connectors and Signals i LINK Connector 6 pins type S100 x 1 rear Video Format HDV DV IEC61883 2 MPEG 2 TS IEC61883 4 Max Bit Rate 50 Mbps USB Connector Type B Hi Speed USB x 1 Signal Format USB Video DV MPEG 2 TS USB Audio Audio MIDI Max Bit Rate 25 Mbps Others Power Supply DC 9V AC Adaptor Power Consumption 10W Dimensions 146 W x 210 D x 42 H mm 5 3 4 W x 8 5 16 D x 1 3 4 inches Weight 900 g 2 Ibs excluding AC Adaptor Operation Temperature Accessories 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 41 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit AC Adaptor and Power Cord Rubber Foot x 4 Owner s Manual 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 30 Appendices About Remote Control 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 e HOMI wi n S Vi warnen USB ated FHR 00 00 0
17. cific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet BEE ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 7 2 2072200200 202 Do not open or modify in any way the unit or GG Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied Q its AC adaptor with the unit Also make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor body Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity or be designed for a different voltage so their use could result in damage malfunction or electric shock Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual S provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an autho rized Roland distributor as listed on the Infor Use only t
18. connect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet p 11 and disconnect all the cables Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below always keep them out of the reach of small children Included Parts Rubber Foot p 10 Removable Parts Ground Terminal Screw p 12 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 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 supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use This is normal and is not a cause for concern Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunc tions and or damage to speakers or other devices With the factory settings the VC 30HD s power will automatically be switched off four hours afte
19. ed the audio source selected using AUDIO INPUT is embedded to the output L and R cannot be exchanged Converting from Component Use VIDEO INPUT to select COMPONENT i LINK COMPO THRU gt gt NENT HDMI S VIDEO HDMI AUDIO VIDEO Converting from S Video Use VIDEO INPUT to select S VIDEO i LINK COMPO THRU NENT HDMI gt S VIDEO HDMI AUDIO VIDEO Converting from Composite Use VIDEO INPUT to select VIDEO i LINK COMPO THRU NENT HDMI S VIDEO HDMI AUDIC VIDEO 26 Converting Signals Converting HDMI Input 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 cannot be exchanged i LINK COMPO i LINK COMPO THRU NENT THRU NENT HDMI S VIDEO HDMI S VIDEO HDMI AUDIO VIDEO HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is not supported for HDMI input on the VC 30HD i LINK Thru Out When two i LINK devices cannot communicate such as two computer i LINK ports you can connect them using the VC 30HD In this case you use VIDEO INPUT to select i LINK THRU VIDEO SEO INPUT T IO NENT HDMI S VIDEO O HDMI VIDEO AUDIO Depending on the i LINK device in rare inst
20. f any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit Immediately turn the power off remove the AC adaptor from the outlet disconnect all the cables and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an autho rized Roland distributor as listed on the Infor mation sheet when The AC adaptor the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is A capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it S Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number S of other devices Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an autho
21. face of the side panel 32 Appendices Troubleshooting 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 indicators are flashing For information on formats that can be input and output refer to Supported Formats p 10 The audio level is too high too low Does the signal level from the source equipment match the input signal level on the VC 30HD The RCA connectors on the front panel and the XLR connectors on the rear panel have different nominal input signal levels Connect source equipment that is capable of output at the levels shown below RCA front panel 20 6 dBu XLR rear panel 8 10 dBu Also when connection cables containing resistors are used the signal level from the source equipment is lowered Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor Cannot input from an i LINK device Has communication been established between the VC 30HD and the i LINK source device Input from i LINK equipment is not possible unless communication has been established If the i LINK indicator in VIDEO INPUT section is flashing communication has not been established Wait until the indicator lights up steadily then perform outp
22. g an XLR Connection Connect analog output from an audio mixer such as the Roland V Mixer to the AUDIO IN connectors on the rear panel AES EBU TIMECODE o o 8 oo oooo 8 ooo S nooo 222 tbe oeoo o O _ ooo H 18 Defi DH H 18 O _ Des f 0 o2 o o 00 ofp oeoo f o 0 00 fo o 0 00 At this time use the AUDIO IN selector switch to select ANALOG AES EBU TIMECODE i lt ANALOG 22 Connecting External Equipment Making a Digital Connection 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 AES EBU TIMECODE e Rm EE LCD ololele q At this time set the AUDIO IN selector switch to AES EBU TIMECODE When this setting is in effect you can input AES EBU digital audio and a timecode simultaneously p 25 AES EBU TIMECODE Dill ANALOG The PEAK SIG Indicators and the SENS Dial PEAK indicator This lights up when input from the audio source is too high If it lights up use the SENS dial to lower the input sensitivity SIG indicator This lights up when input from the audio device is adequate SENS dial
23. he attached power supply cord Also Q mation sheet the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device Never install the unit in any of the following locations Gi Donot excessively twist or bend the power Subject to temperature extremes e g cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near PN can damage the cord producing severed a heating duct on top of heat generating INK elements and short circuits Damaged cords equipment or are are fire and shock hazards Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are Exposed to steam or smoke or are Subject to salt exposure or are Humid or are Exposed to rain or are Dusty or sandy or are Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness In combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers this unit may be S capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist Make sure you always have the unit placed so it Q is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces USING THE UNIT SAFELY Donot allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids o
24. hen making a component connection use all three COMPOSITE COMPONENT connectors Connecting a Video Camera Connect the component output from a video camera to the COMPOSITE COMPONENT connectors on the front panel AA T VIDEO Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE COMPONENT Connecting a Video Mixer Connect component output from a video mixer such as the V 1600HD to the COMPOSITE COMPONENT connectors on the front panel VIDEO Y Pb Pr COMPOSITE COMPONENT D O DaD O D DOi 19 Connecting External Equipment Making a Composite S Video Connection 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 product VIDEO Y Pb r COM
25. i w odpowiednim regionie w krajach UE produktu nie nale y wyrzuca z odpadami domowymi Produkt w opatrzonych tym symbolem nie mo na utylizowa razem z odpadami domowymi Tento symbol ud v e v zem ch EU mus b t tento v robek sb r n odd len od dom c ho odpadu jak je ur eno pro ka d region V robky nesouc tento symbol se nesm vyhazovat spolu s dom c m odpadem Tento symbol vyjadruje e v krajin ch E sa mus zber tohto produktu vykon va oddelene od domov ho odpadu pod a nariaden platn ch v konkr tnej krajine Produkty s t mto symbolom sa nesm vyhadzova spolu s domov m odpadom See s mbol n itab et EL i maades tuleb see toode olempr gist eraldi koguda nii nagu on igas piirkonnas m ratletud Selle s mboliga m rgitud tooteid ei tohi ra visata koos olmepr giga is simbolis rodo kad ES alyse is produktas turi b ti surenkamas atskirai nuo buitini atliek kaip nustatyta kiekviename regione Siuo simboliu pa enklinti produktai neturi b ti i metami kartu su buitin mis atliekomis is simbols nor da ka ES valst s o produktu j iev c atsevi i no m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem k noteikts katr re ion Produktus ar o simbolu nedr kst izmest kop ar m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem Ta simbol ozna uje da je treba proizvod v dr avah EU zbirati lo eno od gospodinjskih odpadkov tako kot je dolo eno v vsaki regiji Proizvoda s tem znakom ni dovoljeno odl
26. ing an i LINK COMME CtION sessssssccsseessssseccssecccessecessscessnsecesssecssnsccesusecssneeeecnseeesaee 21 Connecting Audio Sources 22 Making an Analog Connection ENEE 22 Making a Digital Connection EEN 23 The PEAK SIG Indicators and the SENS Dial ee 23 Connecting Output Eouipment ENEE 24 CONNECTING AN i LINK Device EENEG 24 Connecting a USB device 24 Connecting a Timecode Sourcen 25 Converting Signals ccccsccssssssscsssssssscsssssssccssssssssssssees LO Converting Analog Input EEN 26 Converting HDMI Input EEN 27 ILINK Thru Out nssssssssssssssssesssss Audio Source Settings ADPONGICES E ZO Main Specifications s s s About Remote Control Security STO orenian aan E AA N RIIT TROUDIESHOOtING scssssccscstsceccansucecweccosscsvasateuscedecccasccsssosvuscatucsbeveseestbensdaasnsstenecesveccostinnse Before Using the VC 30HD Supported Formats The VC 30HD supports the following formats INPUT OUTPUT Component HDMI i LINK Rear USB 1080 59 94i 50i 23 98PsF 720 59 94p 50p HDV MPEG 2 576 50p 480 59 94p 576 50i 480 59 94i DV MPEG 2 Composite S Video i LINK Rear USB 576 50i 480 59 94i DV MPEG 2 i LINK Front i LINK Rear USB HDV DV MPEG 2 Thru Output 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 indic
27. input sources only AUDIO L R connectors Connect consumer line level audio sources CD DVD players etc here When connecting a professional audio mixer or other device having a high rated output level make the connection to the AUDIO IN connectors on the rear panel 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 15 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel 16 Roland Corporation MODEL VC 30HD MADE IN JAPAN K USE ROLAND ab ADAPTOR ONLY ON OFF POWER switch This turns the VC 30HD s power on and off DC IN connector This is for connecting the included AC adapter USB connector Connect a computer or other USB equipment as an output destination device i LINK OUT connector Connect a video deck computer or other i LINK equipment as an output destination device AES EBU TIMECODE 9 D Y AES EBU TIMECODE AUDIO IN selector switch This switches the mode of the AUDIO IN connectors ANALOG Both connectors L and R function and the analog input mode is enabled AES EBU TIMECODE The AES EBU connector functions as audio input and the digital input mode is enabled You can also input an SMPTE 12M timecode linear timecode or LTC via the TIMECODE connector AUDIO IN connectors Connect an audio mixer or other audio source
28. ironment that are specific to the equipment 24 Connecting External Equipment Connecting a Timecode Source 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 AES EBU TIMECODE ololele At this time use the AUDIO IN selector switch to select AES EBU TIMECODE AES EBU TIMECODE alll ANALOG 25 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 input and output formats are not compatible such as the scenarios shown below No output is possible while the OUTPUT FORMAT indicators are flashing When 1080i component input is selected as the source and DV is selected as the output format When NTSC S Video input is selected as the source and HDV is input as the output format This section describes the source settings For information on button operations refer to About Button Operations p 17 Converting Analog Input When an analog video source has been select
29. itch the output format The indicators flash when an output format incompatible with the source is selected No output is possible while these are flashing The output format being sent to i LINK and USB will always be the same format They cannot be two independent formats 7 8 9 3 AUDIO INPUT indicators 5 These set and display the audio source Use the button to switch the audio source PEAK SIG indicators and SENS dial These display and adjust the sensitivity of audio input The PEAK and SIG indicators light up in the following cases PEAK This lights up when input to the connector selected as the audio source is too high SIG This lights up when audio signal is being received from your selected audio source COMPOSITE COMPONENT connectors Connect analog source devices to these For composite connections use only the VIDEO Y connector For component connections use all three connectors Names of Things and What They Do 6 9 S VIDEO connector Connect an S Video source here 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 i LINK input connector Connect an i LINK source here If you plan on connecting a video deck or a computer to capture the output of the VC 30HD use the rear i LINK connector The front i LINK connector is reserved for i LINK
30. nal Precautions Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or the improper operation of the unit To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data we recommend that you periodically write down on paper Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on internal memory once it has been lost Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels especially when it is late at night When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For infor mation on cable specifications contact the manufac turer of the cable When turning the
31. ou 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 electrical charge which is absolutely harmless However if you are concerned about this connect the ground terminal see figure with an external ground When the unit is grounded a slight hum may occur depending on the particulars of your installation If you are unsure of the connection method contact the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information sheet AES EBU TIMECODE 7 USE ROLAND gt PSB 1U ADAPTOR ONLY AES EBU TIMECODE Lae ANALOG DCIN USB iLINKOUT R AUDIO L Unsuitable places for connection Water pipes may result in shock or electrocution Gas pipes may result in fire or explosion Telephone line ground or lightning rod may be dangerous in the event of lightning Turning the Power On Once the connections have been completed p 11 turn on power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to other devices This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally Always make sure to have the volume level of audio o
32. r the unit stops receiving input signals If you don t want the power to turn off automatically change the AUTO OFF setting to OFF as described on p 13 Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated
33. rized Roland distributor as listed on the Information sheet USING THE UNIT SAFELY A CAUTION CAUTION The unit and the AC adaptor should be located If you remove the screw from the ground so their location or position does not interfere terminal be sure to replace it don t leave it with their proper ventilation lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children When refas savbasdeascedssssacesesscseesasasdsdecucedstasadedsoatevnssiucshswsadgascoes essdsasesdbauseasssdaiacesosdvesvaaseadeee tening the screw make that it is firmly Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor fastened so it won t come loose cord when plugging into or unplugging from A EE an outlet or this unit The top panel may become hot so take care to dee EE avoid burns adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire At regular intervals you should unplug the AC Q Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children gt Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit Before moving the unit dis
34. unit upside down handle with care to avoid dropping it or allowing it to fall or tip over Prevent damage to the buttons and controls About Intellectual Property Rights 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 Contents Before Using the VC 30HD ccsssccsssssssccssscsssccssssssscesssees 10 ie e Rer IC 10 About RUD Ber keet csassscasesscessscesssavacevscasousatessesncccssscassescesevsevavsnngscavesedavsanserdunscoeueise 10 Turning the Power On and Off ccccsscssssssccsssccssseeeee 11 Connecting the AC Adapter Turning the Power Op Tamma THE POWER Off geeiert i a R About AUTO OFF Names of Things and What They DO ccsccsssssssssseesseee 14 FROME VIVE Rear Panel About Button Operations Connecting External Equipment ccsssccsssssscssssssrsccseees 18 Connecting Video Sources en Making a Component Connection Making a Composite S Video CONNECTION een 20 Making an HDMI Connection eesssscssssscsseseccssesccsnsecssnecssseecessecssnsecesnecssneesecsseessaee 21 Mak
35. ut HDMI audio is not converted Is the HDMI AUDIO VIDEO INPUT indicator illuminated HDMI audio input is canceled when this indicator is illuminated When you want to convert HDMI audio select HDMI 33 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
36. utput devices turned down before switching on power Even with the volume all the way down you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Make sure the power cable is securely inserted then slide the POWER switch located on the rear panel to ON The indicators on the front panel flash in sequence from left to right and the VC 30HD starts up Roland Corporation AES EBU TIMECODE MODEL VC 30HD SC SH MADE IN JAPAN a USE ROLAND ADAPTOR ONLY AES EBU TIMECODE Oo OU AX d ANALOG USB UNK OUT R AUDIO L Turning the power off Slide the POWER switch on the rear panel to OFF The indicators on the front panel all go dark and the power to the VC 30HD is switched off 12 Turning the Power On and Off About AUTO 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 it to ON again Deactivating AUTO OFF If automatic power off is not needed use the procedure described below to deactivate the feature Press all buttons for 5 seconds Press and hold the VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT and AUDIO INPUT buttons for five seconds VIDEO SRE aaa aes
37. van huishoudelijk afval moet worden aangeboden zoals bepaald per gemeente of regio Producten die van dit symbool zij mogen niet samen met huishoudelijk afval worden verwijderd Dette symbol angiver at i EU lande skal dette produkt opsamles adskilt fra husholdningsaffald som defineret i hver enkelt region Produkter med dette symbol m ikke smides ud sammen med husholdningsaffald Dette symbolet indikerer at produktet m behandles som spesialavfall i EU land iht til retningslinjer for den enkelte regionen og ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall Produkter som er merket med dette symbolet m ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall Q Se a Symbolen anger att i EU l nder m ste den h r produkten kasseras separat fr n hush llsavfall i enlighet med varje regions best mmelser Produkter med den h r symbolen f r inte kasseras tillsammans med hush llsavfall T m merkint ilmaisee ett tuote on EU maissa ker erill n kunkin alueen voimassa olevien m r ysten ll merkinn ll varustettuja tuotteita ei saa h vitt kotitalousj tteiden mukana Ez a szimb lum azt jelenti hogy az Eur pai Uni ban ezt a term ket a h ztart si hullad kt l elk l n tve az adott r gi ban rv nyes szab lyoz s szerint kell gy jteni Az ezzel a szimb lummal ell tott term keket nem szabad a h ztart si hullad k k z dobni Symbol oznacza e zgodnie z regulacjam
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