Roland VR-3 User Manual

Owner’s ManualBefore using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”(p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections

10Names of Things and What They Dofig.top-panel.eps1. Audio Mixer Section (p. 11)This section is for audio mixing. Use the dials and faders to adjust

11Names of Things and What They Dofig.audio-mix-section.eps1. GAIN Dials and PEAK IndicatorsUse the [GAIN] dials to adjust the input sensitivity for c

12Names of Things and What They Dofig.video-mix-section.eps1. MONITOR ButtonsThese switch the view mode for the monitor. Choose a mode from the follow

13Names of Things and What They Do8. KEY LEVEL Dial (p. 35, p. 37)This adjusts the degree of the extraction (removal) in key compositing. The extracti

14Names of Things and What They Dofig.rear-panel.eps1. POWER ButtonThis switches the power to the VR-3 on and off.2. DC IN ConnectorThis is for connec

15Names of Things and What They Dofig.right-side-panel.eps1. PHANTOM +48V Switch (p. 19)This switches the phantom power of the AUDIO INPUT (XLR/TRS) c

16Names of Things and What They DoSignal flow inside the VR-3 is as shown in the figure below.fig.signal-flow.epsSignal FlowVideo MixerVideoPreviewAud

17Connecting External EquipmentYou can connect external equipment as shown below. For information on specific connections, refer to the following page

18Connecting External EquipmentConnect video cameras, DVD players, and other sources to the VIDEO INPUT connectors.* Channel 4 has a composite connect

19Connecting External EquipmentConnecting MicrophonesConnect microphones to the AUDIO INPUT connectors on the left side panel. When you are connecting

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

20Connecting External EquipmentConnect the external output of the computer to the PC IN connector. A built-in scan converter converts the incoming RGB

21Connecting External EquipmentConnect projectors and recorders at the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors.fig.connect-projector.epsConnect an amplifier, speakers

22Basic OperationThis section describes how to switch (transition) video inputs and mix audio inputs from external sources.If a fade is applied to the

23Basic Operation3. Select a different channel.Touch the touch panel and choose a channel other than the one currently selected (the channel displayed

24Basic OperationAt the [VIDEO] menu, going to [TRANSITION] and setting [CH SCAN] to [ON] causes the video on channels 1 through 4 to be switched auto

25Basic OperationWhen the [MASTER] fader is lowered all the way, no audio is output to the speakers or a computer connected via USB. For information o

26Basic Operation5. Adjusting the Stereo PositionUse the [PAN] dial to adjust the stereo position to the left or right.fig.pan-dial.epsAdjusting the T

27Basic OperationAdjusting the Volume Balance for Each ChannelUse the faders for 1 through 4 and for 5/6 to adjust the audio levels of the respective

28Basic OperationYou can use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume level of the final output. Operate the fader while watching the [MASTER] indicato

29Compositing the PictureCompositing that displays an inset screen on a background is called “Picture-in-Picture” (PinP).fig.PinP-complete.eps* By def

3Check the included itemsVR-3 itselffig.VR3-itself.epsAC adaptor and power cordfig.PSB1U.epsUSB cable (A type - B type)fig.USB-cable.epsOwner’s manual

30Compositing the Picture3. Select the background.Use the touch panel to choose the channel for the background. A red border appears around the select

31Compositing the PictureYou can use the touch panel to adjust the position and size of the inset screen.1. Display the output picture on the monitor.

32Compositing the PictureThe four split composition patterns described below are available on the VR-3.* The names of the menu items are shown below.

33Compositing the Picture1. On the monitor, display the inputs from the sources.At [MONITOR], press the [INPUT] button.2. Select the split mode.Go to

34Compositing the PictureLuminance key enables you to superimpose logos or text on a background picture. In this section, the RGB input from a compute

35Compositing the Picture5. Adjust the degree of extraction.Turn the [KEY-LEVEL] dial clockwise, toward [LUMI KEY], to adjust the amount of extraction

36Compositing the PictureChroma key composites the video image shot with blue-back/green-back on a different background video.fig.chroma-key-sample.ep

37Compositing the Picture5. Adjust the degree of extraction.Turn the [KEY-LEVEL] dial counterclockwise, toward [CHR KEY], to adjust the amount of extr

38Performing Output from the USB PortYou can connect a computer to the USB port on the VR-3 and output the results of video and audio mixing.fig.inter

39Performing Output from the USB PortMaking the Connection to a ComputerTo make the connection to a computer, carry out the steps described below.1. C

4USING THE UNIT SAFELY002c• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor...

40Performing Output from the USB PortFor the video and audio signals from the VR-3 to be viewed and heard correctly on the computer, software that sup

41Using Other FeaturesWhen overlay display has been enabled by simultaneously pressing the [INPUT] and [OUTPUT] buttons in the [MONITOR] section, turn

42Using Other Features1. Access the menu.Press the [MENU] button to display the menu on the monitor.fig.open-menu.eps2. Display the AUDIO menu.Touch t

43Using Other FeaturesThe [MEMORY] item at the [SYSTEM] menu lets you save and call up the panel state and various settings.* For information on the v

44Menu Operations and Menu ListUse the [MENU] button and the [VALUE] dial, or the touch screen to make various settings.1. Access the menu.Press the [

45Menu Operations and Menu List5. Change the setting value.Selecting a parameter and turning the [VALUE] dial changes the setting value. Press the dia

46Menu Operations and Menu ListAUDIO MenuHere you make settings related to audio effects.fig.audio-mix-menu.eps1-45-8 INT MICREVERBMASTERINGMASTERING

47Menu Operations and Menu ListSYSTEM MenuHere you make various system settings for the VR-3.fig.system-menu.epsMIDINTSC/PAL This switches between NTS

48Appendicesfig.spec-sheet_E.epsIn the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change withou

49AppendicesNo picture is output from the projector.Is the [OUTPUT FADE] dial centered?A fade is applied to output if the dial is turned either clockw

5USING THE UNIT SAFELY014• Protect the unit from strong impact.(Do not drop it!)...

50Appendicesfig.dimension.epsDimensions303202.766.680.350.2Unit : mm

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6IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply301• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled b

7ContentsPower Supply ...8Connecti

8Power SupplyConnect the AC adapter as shown in the figure below. Position the AC adapter so that the surface where the indicator is located (see figu

9Power Supply* Once the connections have been completed (p. 8,), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices i