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Edirol Is Perfect Fit at Regent University

by James Maurer

AV Systems Engineer Media Services Regent University VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
egent University is an academic center for Christian thought and action, with a multitude of on-campus and online programs available worldwide. The Media Services team here at Regent University oversees the audio/visual equipment design, installation and maintenance in the universitys classrooms. We also take care of the audio/video requirements for the schools numerous special events, such as commencement ceremonies, monthly executive leadership luncheons and other recurring events. With such a multitude of live events to cover, we needed a multi-format switcher that could accommodate a variety of standard- and high-definition video inputs, display full screen computer applications for teaching, and also provide such useful features such as keying and picture-in-picture.
better, the switcher was available at a very affordable price. We installed our Edirol V-440HD in portable video rack system to make it easy to move around our campus for coverage of all the special events that our department serves. Most of our special events are
James Maurer and the Edirol V-440HD
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In our quest for a unit that could accommodate all of our varied needs, we were introduced to the Edirol V-440HD switcher and found that it was a perfect fit for our application. It had all the features that we had been looking for, and what was even
streamed live on the Internet. Additionally, we have a campus TV channel that we use for broadcasting special events from venues where seating space is limited. We have been very pleased with the functionality of the Edirol V-440HD in accommodating our departments unique needs. The switcher is easy to use, is always dependable and certainly provides the necessary flexibility for the multitude of projects that we are called upon to handle.
The V-440HD switcher accepts a variety of sources, which enhances compatibility with all of our current and legacy video equipment, and this means that we dont have to haul around a lot of extra converters and adapters. The image quality that the unit provides is outstanding, and when the switcher is combined with Edirols VC-300HD video converter unit, the package provides an affordable video streaming solution for transmitting our live events. The V-440HD has elevated our department to a new level, allowing us to serve the growing needs of the university, and at the same time is saving us the expense of having to rent extra equipment. We are so pleased with the performance and value provided by the V-44HD that we have recommended it to a local systems integrator who works with other universities and companies with similar needs and applications. James Maurer has served as Regent Universitys AV Systems Engineer of Media Services for the past 10 years. He may be contacted at jamemau@regent.edu. For additional information on Edirol switchers, contact Roland Systems Group at 800-3802580 or visit www.edirol. com/v440hd.
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Using V-LINK to create "Audio-Follows-Video" with the RSS V-Mixer and EDIROL Video Mixers
The RSS V-Mixer family of digital mixers can accept MIDI from EDIROL video mixers to automate specific faders. When a video source is selected on the EDIROL video mixer, the corresponding audio fader(s) on the RSS V-Mixer will activate. When fading slowly between two video sources, the V-Mixer's audio will slowly fade the corresponding audio faders at the same rate. This greatly simplifies the task of cueing up audio when a video source is selected. You can perform audio-follows-video with your RSS M-400/M-380 and the EDIROL video mixers V-440HD, V-8 and LVS-800.
Begin by connecting a standard 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT port of your EDIROL video mixer to the MIDI IN port of your RSS V-Mixer. Make sure the SELECT switch on the rear of your RSS V-Mixer is set to MIDI.
Next, you need to make a few MIDI settings on your RSS V-Mixer.

RSS V-Mixer Setup

1) Press SYSTEM button. Press F4: REMOTE Press F1: MIDI > Dev ID = 17 > Receive = FADER, MUTE Change (CC) FADER, MUTE Change (CC) > Send =
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2) Press F3: V-LINK. > Manually assign a Fader to each SOURCE. The SOURCE number (1-8) corresponds to the video input source of your EDIROL video mixer. For instance, if you want Fader 41 to turn up when INPUT 1 of your video mixer is activated, cursor to SOURCE 1 (NONE) and press the ENTER button. Select F2: CH 25-48 and cursor to CH 41 and select it, then press F8: CLOSE.
Repeat for every video SOURCE you want assigned to a Fader.
If switching stereo pairs, assign the L fader of your stereo pair to a SOURCE and make sure it's LINKed to its corresponding R fader in the CH DISP screen. For instance, you can link CH41 to CH42 so when Source 1 is activated, both CH41 and CH42 will turn respond.

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3) Adjust the MIN/MAX level for your assigned faders. This will adjust how low a fader should go when a video source is inactive and how high a fader should go when a video source is selected and active.
4) Cursor to the V-LINK button in the upper left of screen and activate it (ENTER).
Your V-Mixer is now ready to accept SOURCE MIDI commands from your EDIROL video mixer and actuate corresponding faders. Now, you need to make a few settings in your EDIROL video mixer so it will send V-LINK MIDI data to your RSS V-Mixer.

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EDIROL V-440HD Setup
Make sure you have a video monitor connected to the SD Preview Output port so you can see the V-440HD menu. 1) Perform MIDI Reset: Menu > 14. MIDI Setup > 32: MIDI Reset > Yes > ENTER. 2) Press Menu to back out, then set: 14. MIDI Setup > 1: MIDI Sw Mode to V-LINK Sw. (the V-LINK LED goes OFF) 3) Exit Menu. Press V-LINK button (LED goes ON). Test your setup by activating/fading video sources on the V-440HD and watching to make sure the corresponding faders on your V-Mixer move up/down. Note: you will not see SD source selections until you activate an A/B button on the active HD bus. Note: when you power cycle the V-440HD you will need to turn on the V-LINK button by pressing it.

EDIROL V-8 Setup

Make sure you have a video monitor connected to the Preview Output port so you can see the V-8 menu. 1) Perform MIDI Reset: Menu > MIDI Setup > MIDI Reset > Yes > ENTER. 2) Press Menu to back out, then set: MIDI Out/Thru Switch to OUT. 3) Press Menu to back out, then set: V-LINK Switch to ON. Test your setup by activating/fading video sources on the V-8 and watching to make sure the corresponding faders on your V-Mixer move up/down. Note: when you power cycle the V-8 you will need to go back into the MIDI Setup menu and set "V-LINK Switch" to ON.

EDIROL LVS-800 Setup

Make sure you have a video monitor connected to the A/B Mix Preview Output port so you can see the LVS-800 menu. 1) Perform MIDI Reset: Menu > MIDI Setup > MIDI Reset > Yes > ENTER. 2) Press Menu to back out, then set: MIDI Out/Thru Switch to OUT. 3) Exit the Menu and press the V-LINK button (LED goes ON). Test your setup by activating/fading video sources on the LVS-800 and watching to make sure the corresponding faders on your V-Mixer move up/down. Note: when you power cycle the LVS-800 you will need to turn on the V-LINK button by pressing it.

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