Roland V-8HD HD Video Switcher

Owner's Manual
AC adaptor
Power cord

- Full HD support
- All HDMI workflow
- Five-layer effects and keying engine
- Built-in multi-viewer preview monitor
- Aux output for a different video feed
- Execute smooth transitions using the T-bar fader
- Technology-assisted automatic video switching
- Version 2.0 Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
- Version 2.0 Newly supported 23.98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29.97Hz, 30Hz of output formats
- Eight-slot still store function supports screen capture and import of BMP, JPEG and transparent PNG images to internal non-volatile memory
- 18-channel digital audio mixer with a wide range of effects, including sync delay on each channel
- Remote start and stop of Atomos recorders
- NEW Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows
- Ultra-mobile, lightweight, and efficient

- Weight: 2.970kg
- Height: 396mm
- Width: 280mm
- Depth: 167mm

Manufacturer Warranty (3 years) :

- Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
Input Connectors:
INPUT 1--6: HDMI type A x 6, (* HDCP Supported)
INPUT 7--8: HDMI type A x 2, (* HDCP Supported; * Multi-format Supported)
Output Connectors:
OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI type A x 3
HDCP Supported
Supported Video Input Formats:
INPUT 1-6
720/59.94p, 720/60p *1, *3
720/50p *1, *4
1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *2, *3
1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2, *4
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p *2
The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i or 1080p
3 FRAME RATE = 59.94, 60 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz
4 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz or 25 Hz
INPUT 7-8
480/59.94i, 480/59.94p, 720/59.94p, 720/60p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/60p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/30p *1
576/50i, 576/50p, 720/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/25p *2
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p
VGA (640×480/60Hz), SVGA (800×600/60Hz), XGA (1024×768/60Hz)
WXGA (1280×800/60Hz), SXGA (1280×1024/60Hz)
FWXGA (1366×768/60Hz), SXGA+ (1400×1050/60Hz)
UXGA (1600×1200/60Hz), WUXGA (1920×1200/60Hz)
The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
The input interlaced video signal is converted to progressive video signal by internal processing.
1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz
2 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
Still Image:
Bitmap File (.bmp) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color, uncompressed.
PNG File (.png) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
JPEG File（.jpg .jpeg) Maximum 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit color
It can be stored up to 8 files to the internal memory.
It can be exported to the USB memory.
PNG alpha channel supported (Exclusive with alpha bus or AUX bus)
Supported Video Output Formats:
OUTPUT 1-2:
720/59.94p *1, *4
720/60p *1, *5
720/50p *1, *8
1080/59.94i *2, *4
1080/60i *2, *5
1080/50i *2, *8
1080/59.94p *3, *4
1080/60p *3, *5
1080/29.97p *3, *6
1080/30p *3, *7
1080/50p *3, *8
1080/25p *3, *9
1080/23.98p *3, *10
1080/24p *3, *11
1 SYSTEM FORMAT = 720p
2 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080i
3 SYSTEM FORMAT = 1080p
4 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
5 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
6 FRAME RATE = 29.97 Hz
7 FRAME RATE = 30 Hz
8 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
9 FRAME RATE = 25 Hz
10 FRAME RATE = 23.98 Hz
11 FRAME RATE = 24 Hz
OUTPUT 3:
1080/59.94p *1
1080/60p *2
1080/29.97p *3
1080/30p *4
1080/50p *5
1080/25p *6
1080/23.98p *7
1080/24p *8
1 FRAME RATE = 59.94 Hz
2 FRAME RATE = 60 Hz
3 FRAME RATE = 29.97 Hz
4 FRAME RATE = 30 Hz
5 FRAME RATE = 50 Hz
6 FRAME RATE = 25 Hz
7 FRAME RATE = 23.98 Hz
8 FRAME RATE = 24 Hz
Video Effects:
Transition: CUT, MIX (DISSOLVE/FAM/NAM), WIPE (8 types)
Composition: PinP x 2 (SQUARE, CIRCLE, DIAMOND), SPLIT (2 types), Keyer x 2 (Luminance Key, Chroma Key), DSK (Luminance Key, Chroma Key, Alpha Key *1, External Key *1)
Others: Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Still Image Capture, Still Image Playback, Output fade (Audio, Video: WHITE or BLACK), Test pattern output
1 Exclusive with alpha bus or AUX bus
Audio Processing: Sampling rate: 24 bits/48 kHz
- Audio formats: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
Audio Effects:
Delay, High pass filter, Compressor, Noise gate, Equalizer, Multi-band compressor, Limiter, Test tone output
Input Connectors:
INPUT 1--8: HDMI Type A x 8
AUDIO IN: RCA phono type
Output Connectors:
OUTPUT 1--3: HDMI Type A x 3
AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
PHONES: Stereo miniature type
Other Connectors:
USB MEMORY: USB A type (for USB flash drive)
REMOTE: USB B Type (for remote control from PC and iPad)
CTL/EXP:1/4-inch TRS phone type
Other Functions:
Preset Memory (24 scenes)
Macro Control (100 types)
Sequencer Control
Panel lock function
EDID Emulator
Auto Switching
Auto Input Detect
Rec Control
- Input Level: AUDIO IN: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
- Input Impedance: AUDIO IN: 38 k ohms
Output Level:
AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
Output Impedance:
AUDIO OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 10 ohms
- Display: 4.3 inches TFT Color LCD: 480 x 272 dots
- Power Supply: AC Adaptor
- Current Draw: 3.3 A
- Power Consumption: 39.6 W
- Dimensions: 317 (W) x 193 (D) x 70 (H) mm
- Weight: 2.0 kg (* Excluding AC adaptor.)
- Operation Temperature: +0 to +40 degrees Celsius