Roland V-8 Fascicule

Examples of The Newly Added Video Effects (Filters)

Select which channel is shown on the 
preview monitor. 

■ Preview Select Buttons

Select one of the two RGB 
computer input ports.

■ Computer Input Selector

Apply fade-to-white or fade-to-black 
to the final output. The color is
selectable with the adjacent color switch.

■ Output Fader

Use this to control BPM sync. Tap it in 
time to the beat so the effects will match 
your music. 

■ TAP button

Select one of eight memory settings of 
the V-8 instantly by turning this dial. 

■ Memory Dial

■ Transition Buttons

These customizable buttons to apply 
video effects (filter/composition) to
inputs on A/B busses.

■ Effect Buttons

The T-Bar video fader allows intuitive 
transitions between the A and B buses. 
You can change T-bar orientation from 
up/down to left/right according to 
your preference. 

■ Video Fader

Customize your button layout or 
change system settings. 

■ Parameter Setting 

Select the input source for 
A and B busses. 

■ Input Selectors

Instantly toggle between the A and B 
images without using the video fader.

■ Transformer

Fades the A or B bus image when 
FADE is turned on. When turned off, 
it can smoothly control parameters of 
a video effect.

■ Channel Fader

Displays current BPM (Beat Per Minute). 
Adjust the adjacent BPM/CONTROL dial 
to change the current BPM value. 

■ BPM Control Section

Select the type of transition effects. When 

BPM SYNC is turned on, V-8 automatically 

switches between A and B on BPM timing.

■ Monitor Output of Ch.8

An SD monitor jack for channel 8 
(RGB or S-Video).

■ Output Jacks

Composite x 2 and S-Video x 1 for 
output to projectors or TV
screens.

■ Preview Output Jack

Outputs the channel selected via the 
Preview Select Buttons and displays 
the menu. 

■ S-Video Input Jacks

S-Video input jack x 4. If S-Video and another signal 
(composite or RGB) are input to Ch.5 - 8 
simultaneously, S-Video will take priority.

■ MIDI Connectors

MIDI input/output ports for connection 
with external MIDI and V-LINK
compatible devices.

■ Composite Input Jacks

BNC input jack x 7 for connection with 
various SD video sources.

■ Monitor Output Jacks

Provides loop-thru monitoring of SD 
input Ch. 1 - 7.

■ Computer Input Jacks

D-Sub 15pin input jack x 2 to 
receive RGB signal from 
computers. Select which one is 
routed to the mix using the 
selector switch on the top panel. 

■ A natural evolution of the legendary V-4   

The EDIROL V-8 has all the features of the legendary V-4, such as, ease of
use, high-quality digital processing of video, numerous video effects and
BPM sync with music. This next generation video mixer includes new effects
and expands the potential to new applications and dimensions.

■ DV Quality Video Outputs with Full Digital  

The internal processing of V-8 is 4:2:2 full-frame digital. More than 500
lines of video resolution ensure very high image quality after digital 
processing and mixing. 

■ Direct input of computer signal

The V-8 has a built-in scan converter, providing direct input of RGB signals 
(VGA - UXGA) from two D-Sub terminals on the rear panel. With the selector
switch located on the top panel, you can select between two computer sources.
Using the luminance key or chroma key, enables logos or text from your 
computer to be keyed over background video enabling the display of lyrics, 
bottom thirds, and announcements. Integrating computer graphics and visual
applications with video sources has never been easier. 

■ New Video Filters and Numerous Transitions

All your favorite effects like colorize and negative are included, along with
newly added effects like feedback, afterimage, emboss, find edge and more.
Composite two images with Picture-in-Picture and Luminance or Chroma
keying. Customize your transitions between the A and B bus with multiple
flavors of simple mix, hard or soft wipes, and the all-new stretch and slide
transitions. 

■ Independent faders on each bus as well as  

Faders are independently equipped for both A/B buses allowing you to 
create a video fade on just one bus or adjust the various video effects 
parameters. The master fader control is a slider bar enabling quick and
intuitive operation while working on the fly. 

■ Next generation V-LINK control enables 

The V-8 can be remote controlled from EDIROL PR series video presenters
as well as the V-4. The V-8 can also send remote control signals to the new
generation of Roland’s digital audio mixer, the RSS M-400 (V-Mixer). The
motorized faders of the M-400 automatically follow the video switching of
the V-8. Now you can have your audio sources follow your video sources
without the need to change two mixers at once. 

V-LINK is a MIDI-based protocol that enables
audio/musical devices and video devices to 
communicate with each other via simple connection
resulting in expanded audio/visual applications. 
V-LINK equipped devices allow creators to trigger video
clips, perform video effects/transitions and wow 
audiences with real-time audio/video manipulation and
creation. For example, controlling EDIROL video 
products from V-LINK compatible musical instruments
allows musicians to perform visually while 
simultaneously playing an instrument. Further, the V-LINK
function allows the EDIROL video mixer to control the
RSS M-400 live audio mixer. This enables the correct
audio source to follow the specific videos source 
thereby ensuring that the video and matching audio will
always stay synchronized.

Shown with the P-10 Visual Sampler, 
the perfect companion for the V-8.