Both progressive and interlaced signals can be input, allowing for both 1080i and 1080p signals to be used at the same time. Video signals input from a PC are accurately displayed thanks to progressive signal processing. HDCP is supported for input of copy-protected content from devices such as Blu-ray disc players.
Compositing Effects
The VR-4HD includes DSK (Downstream Keying), Picture-in-Picture (PinP), and Split and Quad composting effects, which are ideal for creating news style broadcasts and corporate presentation content. The DSK function is great for overlaying titles, song lyrics, or logos onto incoming video sources that can then be switched in the background while text or images remain displayed. DSK supports both Luminance Keying (Black/White) and Chroma Keying (Blue/Green) for compositing two videos in one screen using PinP or for using the split function—ideal for seminars and presentations.
Audio Routing and Processing
Inside the VR-4HD live advanced audio features including auto-mixing, echo cancel, and delay for perfect lip-sync between audio and video. The VR-4HD's audio mixer can mix the four XLR microphone inputs, stereo RCA, and 1/8 mini connector along with the audio embedded in the four HDMI inputs. The final mix can be output via XLR and RCA as well as embedded into the HDMI output.
Loop-Back Audio
The USB interface can also be used with a loop-back audio capability that can bring in audio from a connected PC using a conferencing software, such as Skype, and return audio to the PC without any howling or echo thanks to the included Echo Cancellation feature. This makes the VR-4HD an ideal web conferencing tool, as it allows for multiple video and audio sources to be used with online webconference software programs.
Auto-Mixing Function
The VR-4HD mixes multiple sources automatically, which is useful for conference panels with multiple speakers, as the levels for each participant can be managed in real-time. Volume priority can be assigned to an event moderator who can always be heard above the other participants.
Remote Control
By connecting to a computer via the onboard USB port, the VR-4HD can be controlled with the PC and settings can be stored for instant recall at any point. RS-232 control is also available through the 9-pin D-sub connection for A/V setups that take advantage of that interface. Additionally, a 9-pin D-sub Tally/GPIO connection not only provides a tally interface but can also be leveraged for control-signal input and output.
Roland VR-4HD Specs
Video
Video Processing |
4:2:2 (YPbPr), 8-bit |
Video Inputs |
4 x HDMI Type A (channels 1-4) 1 x VGA/Component (channel 4 only) 1 x RCA, Composite (channel 4 only) |
Video Outputs |
2 x HDMI Type A (preview and main) 1 x VGA/Component (main) 1 x USB 3.0 Type-B |
Input Format Support |
HDMI-Only Channels: 1080p 50/59.94 1080i 50/59.94 720p 50/59.94
Channel 4 Video: 1080p 50/59.94 1080i 50/59.94 720p 50/59.94 576p 50 480p 59.94 NTSC PAL
VESA: VGA (640 x 480) SVGA (800 x 600) XGA (1024 x 768) WXGA (1280 x 768) SXGA (1280 x 1024) FWXGA (1366 x 768) SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) UXGA (1600 x 1200) WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Note: Composite input only supports NTSC and PAL formats
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Output Format Support |
Main: 1080p 50/59.94 1080i 50/59.94 720p 50/59.94 576p 50 480p 59.94 NTSC PAL
VESA: VGA (640 x 480) SVGA (800 x 600) XGA (1024 x 768) WXGA (1280 x 768) SXGA (1280 x 1024) FWXGA (1366 x 768) SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) UXGA (1600 x 1200) WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Preview: 1080p 50/59.94 1080i 50/59.94 720p 50/59.94
USB: 1080p 25/29.97 720p 25/29.97 |
Audio
Audio Sampling |
24-bit, 48 kHz |
Audio Formats |
HDMI: 2-channel LPCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz USB: 2-channel LPCM, 16-bit, 48 kHz |
Audio Inputs |
4 x XLR/TRS combo (channels 1-4) 1 x Stereo RCA (channels 5-6) 1 x 3.5 mm stereo (channels 7-8) 1 x USB 3.0 Type-B, stereo return |
Phantom Power |
48 VDC, 10 mA (maximum) |
Audio Outputs |
1 x XLR stereo pair 1 x RCA stereo pair 1 x USB stereo 1 x 3.5 mm stereo headphone |
Signal Level / Impedance |
XLR/TRS Combo: Input Signal Level: -60 to +4 dBu (maximum +22 dBu) Input Impedance: 10 kOhms (gain 0-23 dB), 5 kOhms (gain 24-64 dB)
RCA: Input Signal Level: -10 dBu (maximum: +8 dBu) Input Impedance: 15 kOhms Output Signal Level: -10 dBu (maximum: +8 dBu) Output Impedance: 1 kOhm
XLR: Output Signal Level: +4 dBu (maximum: +22 dBu) Output Impedance: 600 Ohms
3.5mm (input): Input Signal Level: -15 dBu (maximum: +3 dBu) Input Impedance: 15 kOhms
3.5mm (headphones): Output Signal Level: 75 mW + 75 mW Output Impedance: 32 ohms |