User manual EDIROL VC-300HD

[. . . ] Owner's Manual This manual describes the VC-300HD and the VC-200HD. When reading this manual, please note the following. · VC-300HD-specific features are marked with in the title. · The illustrations used for this manual's explanations depict the VC-300HD. Some of the panel inscriptions and connectors on the VC-200HD are different. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. [. . . ] Because a time lag occurs between the video and audio, adjust the timing with "240: Audio Delay Time" from the Menu (p. * The same DV recording is output from CH1/CH2 and CH3/CH4 of the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors. The embedded audio output from the HD-SDI OUT connector is output to the channel selected with "450: SDI OUT Audio Ch" (p. 30). 24 Connecting Installation Attaching the Rubber Feet (included) Please attach the feet as necessary; for example, when using the VC-300HD/VC-200HD without mounting it in a rack. Remove the double-sided tape from the rubber feet, then affix them as shown in the figure below. * The rubber feet are arranged onto one pad. Please remove from the pad to use them. (Bottom chassis) * When turning this unit over, place some newspapers or magazines under the four corners or both sides to prevent damage to the buttons and knobs. Also, try to position the unit so its buttons and knobs won't get damaged. * When turning the unit over, be careful not to drop or allow the unit to fall over. Cautions when Rack Mounting When mounting the VC-300HD/VC-200HD in a rack, please pay attention to the following to assure effective cooling. · Install in a location with good air flow. · Do not obstruct the cooling fan's exhaust vent on the side of the device. · Avoid mounting in closed-type racks. Because warm air cannot be exhausted from the rack, efficient cooling cannot occur because warm air is taken in. · When the back of the rack cannot be opened, please install an exhaust fan or vent in the upper-rear portion of the rack, where warm air tends to collect. · When mounting in a moveable case (portable rack), remove the front or back cover of the case so the front or back of the VC-300HD/VC-200HD is not blocked. Be careful not to pinch fingers when attaching to a rack. Please also read "Placement" in "Important Notes" (p. 6) for installation. Cautions when Connecting 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 25 Basic Operations Turning Power On/Off Turning power on 941 Selecting the video input connector This unit has multiple video input connectors: i. LINK connector, COMPONENT connector, DVI-I connector, and HD-SDI connector (VC-300HD). When converting a video signal, the connector for the video to be converted must be selected. Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 942 This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 1 Press the INPUT button until "100: Video Source" is shown in the display INPUT button 1 2 Turn the volume on the connected device all the way down Press the POWER switch on the left side of the front panel. The INPUT button lights, and the screen shown in the figure is displayed. Turning power off When changing settings with the menu (p. 30), first close the main menu before turning power off. If power is turned off without closing the main menu, the set contents will not be saved. 945 2 Use the VALUE/ENTER knob to select the connector where the video is being input VALUE/ENTER knob If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. [. . . ] Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I i. LINK Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 INPUT button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 26­27 input/output format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Interlaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]