VR-120HD System Program ( Ver.2.00 )
HOW TO FIND THE VERSION
Please check the current version of the system program on your VR-120HD before downloading the file.
- Press the [MENU] button to display the menu.
- Turn the [VALUE] knob to select "System", then press the [VALUE] knob.
- Turn the [VALUE] knob to select "System Information".
The version information is displayed.
*If the latest version is shown, no update is necessary.
UPDATE HISTORY
[Ver.2.00] SEP 2024
Additional Functions
- "AUX 2" and "AUX 3" have been added to the video output bus.
When MODE is set to "AUX," you can use the MODE [SETUP] button -> AUX Assign value Operation Target to select the target (AUX 1 through 3) to manipulate using the AUX [1] through [8] buttons.
* Along with this, the indication of the "AUX" bus has been changed to "AUX 1". - "DSK 1 Source" and "DSK 2 Source" have been added to OUTPUT ASSIGN for video.
This lets you assign the video chosen for the respective DSK video sources to output jacks. - "AUX 3" have been added to the audio output bus.
- Key compositing using the Fill+Key signal from the Windows-only program Graphics Presenter is now supported.
- Video input and output via the SRT protocol is now supported.
Switching the [MENU] button -> Video Player/SRT In -> Type to "SRT In" enables video received via the SRT protocol to be input into the VR-120HD.
Switching the [MENU] button -> Stream/Record -> Type to "SRT Out" enables video to be sent from the VR-120HD via the SRT protocol. - Functionality has been added that allows fine adjustment of color for Wipe Border, PinP Border, DSK Fill, DSK Edge, and Split Border.
Setting the color to "Custom" lets you adjust the respective RGB values to any number from "0" to "255". - Functionality has been added that lets you control PTZ camera operations such as pan, tilt, and zoom using the User Button.
- Functionality has been added that lets you control PTZ camera operations such as pan, tilt, and zoom using CTL, GPI, or a numeric keyboard.
- The function "Video Player Control" has been added that enables operations such as starting and stopping playback on the Video Player to be performed using the macro function.
Functionality Improvements
- The internal processing for PinP & Key and DSK chroma key compositing has been improved, and background color can now be passed more accurately.
The "Value Fine" and "Value Width" parameters for fine-grained adjustment have been added. - A function has been added to remove background color near the border in PinP & Key and DSK chroma key compositing.
Setting Despill to "ON" enables you to remove bleeding background color near the border with the transparent portion. - The frequency of the high-pass filter for audio input can now be changed.
- A function has been added to assign the desired output bus to the MAIN fader and to the volume controls for the respective outputs.
The assignment can be freely set in the same way as for Input Fader. - The level of the Monitor bus can now be checked and adjusted at the Audio Level screen.
- Functionality has been added that enables the level and muting of the Monitor bus to be controlled via Audio Effect, CTL/EXP, GPI, numeric keyboard, macros, and the like.
- The system has been changed so that when Load Scene Memory is assigned to a User Button, pressing and holding the button now lets you save the current scene to a scene memory.
This lets you perform the same operations as the MEMORY [1] to [8] buttons when MODE is set to "Scene Memory".
* Along with this, the indication has been changed from "Load Scene Memory" to "Scene Memory". - Functionality has been added that lets you specify the timing of the downbeat and manually set the tempo when the Type value for Auto Switching is set to "Beat Sync."
Pressing a USER button to which Beat Sync Tap is assigned determines the timing of the downbeat.
Continuing with pressing the USER button repeatedly lets you manually set the tempo using the interval between button presses. - You can now switch AUX 1 through 3 on and off individually using the Load Parameters value for Scene Memory.
- When Protocol is set to "Avonic" or "PTZ Optics," you can now use the camera control function to specify the port number.
- Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- The channel selection for embedded audio fails to be updated correctly when a cable is disconnected from or connected to an SDI input connector.
- When Audio Level Meter Position is set to "Pre Fader," the setting fails to be applied at startup.
- When a numeric keypad is connected, shutdown sometimes fails to finish.
- The Reverb effect is weaker than expected.
- When Audio Rec is carried out independently, the recorded data cannot be saved correctly.
- In rare cases, operational responsiveness of the VR-120HD is delayed.
- Depending on the video file, video playback via Video Player is sometimes not smooth.
- The image quality of streamed or recorded video sometimes changes momentarily at several-second intervals.
- When playing a CD in a device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player connected to HDMI IN, the input audio is corrupted.
- Other minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.16] APR 2024
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Backup files created with system program versions earlier than Ver. 1.14 could not be loaded.
[Ver.1.15] MAR 2024
Functionality Improvements
- Password authentication has been added to the Smart Tally function.
The user name is "user," and the user can log in using the network password set for the unit. - A function for switching the access method for the SD card has been added.
If the VR-120HD fails to recognize an SD card, use the [MENU] button -> SD Card -> Access Type to change the value. This might enable detection of the SD card.
* The setting takes effect at startup. Restart the VR-120HD.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.14] DEC 2023
Functionality Improvements
- SD card access stability has been improved.
- Some menu indications were changed.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- In rare cases, PinP&Key video becomes corrupted when the Reference setting is changed.
- Delay does not function correctly with "Stream/Record" audio output.
- When the Type value for Auto Switching is set to "Beat Sync", the selection for Sync Source is not applied correctly.
- When the Size value for PinP&Key is less than "100.0%," the video in the inset screen is slightly enlarged and partly cut off.
- In rare cases, importing a still image from a USB flash drive or SD card results in corruption of the display on the Stream/Record Status screen or Date&Time screen.
- Other minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.13] OCT 2023
Functionality Improvements
- Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu internal design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Analog Gain for Audio in 1-6 is only working in 3 dB increments.
- In rare cases, the audio in streamed or recorded video is disturbed with looping.
[Ver.1.12] SEP 2023
Additional Functions
- Version 1.0.0 of the VR-120HD RCS dedicated remote control software for Windows/Mac is now supported.
Please refer to "VR-120HD RCS Connection Guide" for details.
Functionality Improvements
- The system has been changed to enable setting the Target Video Bitrate for the streaming and recording function in increments of 100 kbps.
- The system has been changed to display a GR meter for the compressor on the respective audio input/output SETUP screens.
- Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu internal design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- The value of the AUX 2 Send Point setting for Audio In 1 through 6 fails to be updated correctly.
- In HDMI/SDI Audio Embedded, setting values for Audio In 1 through 6 fail to be updated correctly.
- In rare cases, streamed video and recorded video are misaligned.
- In rare cases, captured images are saved in a misaligned state.
- SDI output signals deviate partially from the specifications.
- Other minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.11] AUG 2023
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- VR-120HD may hang when VR-120HD Remote is connected via LAN.
[Ver.1.10] JUL 2023
Additional Functions
- Version 1.0.0 of the VR-120HD Remote dedicated control app for the iPad is now supported.
- A function has been added that enables use of a test pattern instead of video as video input via the HDMI input connectors.
Functionality Improvements
- The amount of latency that differed depending on audio input channel, audio output channel, and path has been made consistent.
- Stability during streaming and recording has been improved.
- Operation has been changed to enable setting the profile of encoding during streaming or recording.
- Operation has been changed to enable setting the encoder behavior during streaming or recording.
When working with video containing much movement, such as sports or games, setting the Encode Mode to "Motion" enables streaming or recording of smoother video. - Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu internal design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.08] JUN 2023
Additional Functions
- A function has been added for switching the displayed language of menus and setting screens.
The setting for the displayed language can be set using the [MENU] button > System > Language. - A function has been added that lets you operate the VR-120HD using a numeric keyboard connected via USB.
Using the [MENU] button > RS-232/Tally/GPO/GPI/Keypad > Numeric Keypad, you can assign actions to the keys. - A function has been added for switching panel operation using the USER buttons.
Using the [MENU] button > System > User Assign to set Category to "System" and Value to "Panel Operation" makes it possible to switch panel operation with each press of a USER button.
Functionality Improvements
- Operation has been changed so that scene memories and macros can be set to Target using the auto switching function's "video follows audio" mode.
- Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu internal design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Still Images after startup are corrupted when the system format is 720p.
- It is not possible to input HDMI embedded audio ch.3 or later depending on the connected device.
- Other minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.07] MAY 2023
Additional Functions
- The color space for HDMI input can now be selected manually.
Functionality Improvements
- Tally information can now be linked to AUX, PinP&KEY, and DSK.
The status of output to the relevant video bus is reflected in the tally data when you set each parameter to "Enable" at the [MENU] button > RS-232/Tally/GPO/GPI > Tally/GPO > Tally Settings. - "Forget Learning" can now be executed separately for the adaptive noise reduction and the loudness auto gain control.
- Improved the color conversion of the video output from USB STREAM.
- Some menu indications were changed.
- Menu internal design and layout have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- Audio output from Phones Out stops when "Forget Learning" is executed for the adaptive noise reduction or the loudness auto gain control.
- When the system format is 720p, executing an image capture results in recording in which the image is shifted downward.
- When the system format is 720p, streamed video is shifted downward.
- When HDCP is switched ON or OFF, audio coming via HDMI input goes silent in rare instances.
- When the Type setting for Freeze is set to "Select," the "Enable" or "Disable" setting for the respective video connectors is sometimes ignored.
- Assigning "Play/Pause/Stop" for "Video Player" to a USER button sometimes results in incorrect operation.
- When the output format of any connector is 1080i, video transition effects become jerky.
- When MODE is set to "INPUT SELECT," VIDEO SWITCHER button operations cannot be correctly recorded to macros.
- Other minor bug fixes.
[Ver.1.06] FEB 2023
Functionality Improvements
- A function has been added that enables preview playback at the Import screen for Video Player.
- A function has been added to browse files recorded on the VR-120HD at the Import screen for Video Player.
- The system has been changed so that when Transition is set to "Split 1" or "Split 2", you can now directly specify the incoming video for PGM Source and PST Source at the setup screen.
- "PGM Video Player" and "PST Video Player" have been added to TALLY/GPO ASSIGN.
- "Macro Execute" and "Load Scene Memory" have been added to USER SW ASSIGN.
- The system has been changed so that you can now specify video synchronized with Input Assign as the AUX-bus source video.
- The system has been changed so that you can now specify video synchronized with Input Assign as the video source for PinP & Key and DSK.
- A feature has been added to the audio follow function for linking the audio to the ON/OFF status of the PinP & Key or DSK.
From the [MENU] button > Audio Follow, turn on PinP & Key 1 Follow through PinP & Key 4 Follow or DSK 1 Follow through DSK 2 Follow to link the ON/OFF state of each effect with the audio output. - A function has been added that lets you check and delete recorded video and audio files on the VR-120HD itself.
You can now view a file list, perform preview playback, and delete files from the [MENU] button > "Stream/Record" > "Jump To Setup" > "Browse" at the Video Rec or Audio Rec item on the third page. - "Stream/Record Status 1-2", "Date & Time", and "N/A" have been added to the macro function's "Input Assign" setting value for Function.
- The "Jump To Setup" feature has been added to some menu items, which allows access to a dedicated setting screen.
- A function was added that lets you operate the video fader by expression pedal when Panel Operation is set to "PGM-PST".
- Some menu indications were changed.
- The display positions and the like for items on menus have been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
The following problems have been fixed.
The following problems have been fixed.
- During video playback using Video Player, if the media on which the video is saved is removed, Video Player becomes inoperable.
- Still images captured using the Capture Image function sometimes cannot be saved to a USB flash drive or SD card.
- Operation is incorrect when a value of "PGM Input 1" or beyond has been set for the Tally/GPO setting.
- When a Bluetooth connection has been severed, reconnection is sometimes not possible.
- Video files of some file formats not supported by Video Player can nonetheless be imported.
- Selecting the [MENU] button → "Video Output" > "USB Out" > "USB Output Format" results in "Connection Reset" being selected.
- Other minor bug fixes.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE
- VR-120HD
- USB flash drive
*When using a USB flash drive for the first time, you must format it using the VR-120HD.
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
- Never apply this update data to any product other than the VR-120HD. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
- Never power-off your VR-120HD while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the VR-120HD won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs. - We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program.
DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE
- Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the "I agree" check box.
- Click the "Download" button to download the system program (vr120hd_sys_v200.zip).
- Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows :Right-click the file and select "Extract All", then click "Extract".
- Mac: Double-click the file to unzip it.
-The "vr120hd_sys_v200" folder appears.
- Connect the USB flash drive formatted with VR-120HD to your computer.
- Open the "vr120hd_sys_v200" folder, then copy "VR-120HD.PRG" to the level displayed immediately upon accessing the USB flash drive (the USB flash drive's root directory).
*DO NOT rename the file (VR-120HD.PRG) in the folder.
UPDATE PROCEDURE
- Connect the USB flash drive to the USB HOST port.
- Hold down the [DSK 1 PGM] button, [DSK 2 PGM] button, and [PinP & KEY 2 PGM] button and turn on the power.
-Keep pressing and holding the three buttons until their LEDs light up. - When the display shows "SYSTEM UPDATE PRESS [ENTER]", press the [VALUE] knob.
-The update starts.
*The update takes about two minutes.
*Never power-off your VR-120HD while the update is in progress. - When the display shows "UPDATE COMPLETED PLEASE RESTART", press the [POWER] button to turn off the power.
- Disconnect the USB flash drive from the USB HOST port.
- Turn on the power, and verify that the VR-120HD updated to the latest version.
*While the first startup follows an update, update processing for the display executes. This process might make the brightness dark, but it is not a malfunction. Wait about 20 seconds until the unit starts up.