Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] All-in-One Studio for a Streaming Era
Effortless live video production, recording and streaming with the VR-5
1 2 4
Connect microphones
Any type of mic including condensers.
Connect cameras
Composite or S-Video sources including DVD players.
RCA-BNC Adaptors included
3
Connect PC/Mac, and Projector or Display
Built-in scan converter to accept RGB sources. [. . . ] Press the "USER LOGO" button to display a stored image such as company logo, show name or conference title.
Video Audio
A A
B
Transition effect
RECORDER
B
Audio transitions as video is switched.
Record to SD memory card
The built-in recorder can record the final output of the VR-5 to an SD memory card. The VR-5 can also playback video, still image, and audio files from SD card.
Supports SD and SDHC memory cards.
VIDEO/PC SELECT
Video switching with a single touch of a button
The dedicated video buttons can be used for selecting a video source - as an alternative to using the touch screen.
VR-5 Image Converter
(Win/Mac)
Software for preparing data to be played back from the VR-5 is available from the Roland Systems Group website.
Supported Formats:
AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MP4, DV
Note: Video can not be played back when recording.
VIDEO EFFECTS
Simple video compositing
In addition to Transition effects, Picture in Picture (PinP) and SPLIT are also available. Simply select an effect and the respective video sources.
PinP inlays a small window in the main source Transition between sources with various switching effects SPLIT displays two video sources simultaneously
PC INPUT
KEYER
RGB input and stereo-mini Audio input
Audio and video from a PC
B
Mix
Wipe
AA AA B B
B
Connect a PC to the RGB connector for various applications such as presentation, slide shows and movie playback.
Control transparency with a single knob
Advanced video composition such as placing a person or text over a background video source can be fine-tuned using a single knob.
Chroma Key Composite a person over a background
Luminance Key Composite text over a background
Specifications
VIDEO RECORDER
[Video] NTSC or PAL (ITU601) Recording Format [PC-RGB] 640 x 480/120 Hz, 800 x 600/120 Hz, 832 x 624/75 Hz, 1024 x 768/80 Hz, 1 152 x 864/80 Hz, 1 152 x 870/75 Hz, 1280 x 1024/75 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz (RGB VH: positive/negative logic) Bit Rate
* VESA DMT Version 1. 0 Revision 10 conform. * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
Video Format
[Format] MP4 (. mp4) Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) 2 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 6 Mbps SD Memory Card (1 to 2 GByte) SDHC Memory Card (Max 32 GByte), Class 4 or greater FAT32 (Max file size of 4 GByte) [TV Size] NTSC (720 x 480) PAL (720 x 576) Recorded file is up to 4 GByte. Bit Rate at 2 Mbps: approximately 4 hours/4 GByte Bit Rate at 4 Mbps: approximately 2 hours/4 GByte Bit Rate at 6 Mbps: approximately 80 minutes/4 GByte [Video File Format] . MP4, . AVI Video Codec: MPEG-4 Visual, Audio Codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) [Audio File Format] . WAV, . MP3 [Picture File Format] . BMP, . JPG [Resolution] Setup to NTSC: 480p Setup to PAL: 576p OUTPUT or PREVIEW OUTPUT For USB Storage device, For USB Video Stream output (Support UVC/UAC) USB 2. 0 High-Speed MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack MIDI OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN type x 1 jack Switcher: Cut, Mix, Hard edge wipe, Soft edge wipe DSK: Cut, Mix Luminance key, Chroma key, Picture-in-picture, Split DC 12 V (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U) 3 A (AC Adaptor: PSB-7U) 376 (W) x 314 (D) x 133 (H) mm, 14-13/16 (W) x 12-3/8 (D) x 5-1/4 (H) inches 4. 3 kg, 9 lbs 8 oz (without AC Adaptor)
*O dBu=0. 775 Vrms
Media File System Movie Size
Video Sampling Rate [Video] 4:2:2 (Y:B-Y:R-Y), 8 bits, 13. 5 MHz Frame Synchronizer 5 systems [Video (composite)] 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohms [S-video] Luminance signal: 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Chrominance signal: 0. 286 mVp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC) /0. 3 mVp-p, 75 ohms (PAL) [PC-RGB] 0. 7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (H, V: 5 V TTL) [Video (composite)] 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohms [S-video] Luminance signal: 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Chrominance signal: 0. 286 mVp-p, 75 ohms (NTSC) /0. 3 mVp-p, 75 ohms (PAL) [Input] Video (composite): BNC type x 3, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 3, PC-RGB: D-Sub 15-pin Shrink type x 1 Connectors
* Inputs 1 to 3; When S-video is simultaneously input to 1 to 3, S-video takes priority
Input Level and Impedance
Max Recording Time
Output Level and Impedance
Supported Playback Format
OTHER CONNECTORS
HDMI Connector
[Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 2, S-video: 4-pin mini DIN type x 2 [Preview Output] Video (composite): BNC type x 1
AUDIO
Internal Processing Input Level Input Impedance Sample Rate: 24-bit/48. 0 kHz [AUX AUDIO INPUT] +4 dBu to 62 dBu (variable) Max: +22 dBu [Channel 1/2/3] 10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PC AUDIO] 15 dBu Max: +3 dBu [AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR type: 4 k ohms, TRS phone type: 6 k ohms [Channel 1/2/3 and PC AUDIO] 15 k ohms [AUX AUDIO INPUT] XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power), 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) * TRS type takes priority [Channel 1/2/3] RCA phono type [PC AUDIO] Stereo miniature type [AUDIO OUTPUT] 10 dBu Max: +8 dBu [PHONES] 50 mW + 50 mW [AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR type: 600 ohms, TRS phone type: 1 k ohms, [PHONES] 10 ohms [AUDIO OUTPUT] XLR-3-32 type (balanced), RCA phono type [PHONES] Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
USB A Type Connector Remote Control Interfaces
OTHERS
Transition Effects Video Effects Power Supply Current Draw Dimensions Weight
Input Connectors Output Level Output Impedance Output Connectors
Rear Panel
Dimensions
Unit: mm
Roland Systems Group, a member of the worldwide group of Roland companies, is dedicated to the support of audio and video professionals demanding excellence in both performance and system design. Through the development and support of video and audio products, we endeavor to improve workflow and maximize creative possibilities. Using V-LINK, musicians can "play" video from their electronic instrument when used with video products. With V-LINK, musicians have a powerful interface for realtime audio and video integration.
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