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V-8HD: Quickstart Guide

This article contains links and information to help you get started with the V-8HD.

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Quickstart Topics:

Product Videos

Instruction Manuals

Firmware Updates

Choosing Cameras

Video Resolutions

Audio Setup

Connecting Laptops

Adding Live Graphics

Adding Still Images

Streaming Video*

Recording Video*

Software Control

Footswitch Control

Protecting Settings

HDCP Troubleshooting

Product Images

Additional Links

*Requires UVC-01

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PRODUCT VIDEOS

V-8HD Tutorial Video
- Complete tutorial for firmware version 2.00 or later.

Introduction and Applications
- Shows the V-8HD in various applications and an overview of its capabilities.

New Features in version 1.10
New Features in version 2.00
- Quick updates features added to the V-8HD.

Esports Workflow
- An archived livestream about an Esports workflow for head to head competition.

How to Set Up and Use Scenes, Macros, and the Sequencer
- Articles and videos on the new features added to firmware version 2.00.

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INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Inside the box is a copy of the Startup Guide. Please download the Reference Manual as well, it contains detailed walkthroughs for every feature.

Additionally, there is a separate Remote Manual for the free iPad Remote app.

If using the iPad Remote app, download and install the latest version from the App Store.

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your V-8HD is version 2.05:

Go to: MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION

If it is an earlier version, use this update guide:

V-8HD: How to Update the System Program Firmware

When you update the firmware, also check that you have the latest version of the RCS software for Windows/MacOS and Remote app for iPad.

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CHOOSING CAMERAS

These guides help you choose the best type of camera for your workflow, set it up to output a compatible video resolution, and also output video without menu overlays or screen information.

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VIDEO RESOLUTIONS

This chart lists the possible combinations of resolution and frame rates. You can set these in the System menu.

	23.98 Hz	24 Hz	29.97 Hz	30 Hz	50 Hz	59.94 Hz	60 Hz
1080p	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out
1080i	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out
720p	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	In & Out	In & Out	In & Out

If MENU > SYSTEM > SYSTEM FORMAT is:
- 1080p, Inputs 1-6 can be 1080i and 1080p. Outputs 1-2 are 1080p
- 1080i, Inputs 1-6 can be 1080i and 1080p. Outputs 1-2 are 1080i
- 720p, Inputs 1-6 can be 720p. Outputs 1-2 are 720p
Inputs 7-8 support scaling and can be any supported resolution. More information is available on the Specifications page.
Inputs can be any combination of compatible frame rates. They are automatically converted to match the System frame rate.
Output 3 is 1080P only and matches the System frame rate.
The 1080p output frame rates of 23.98 through 30 Hz require firmware version 2.00 or later.

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the V-8HD, it is set to mix all RCA and HDMI input audio at their current levels and output the mix via the HDMI outputs. You can adjust the levels using a combination of the Audio Input/Output menus and iOS Remote App.

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CONNECTING LAPTOPS

On your PC or Mac, there are two ways to set up the computer's HDMI output to your V-8HD: Duplicate and Extend.

Duplicate creates a copy of your Desktop, including your Taskbar or Dock. Your mouse will appear on both screens.
Extend creates a clean desktop, and you can move your mouse between the two.

These guides walk you through general setup in Windows 10 and MacOS:

If you use software that generates visuals or plays media files, there may be additional screen output settings in the software:

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ADDING LIVE GRAPHICS

You can overlay graphics like lower thirds and logos using the DSK or Picture in Picture functions, which use a keyer to remove a solid color or the Alpha Channel from an overlay source.

Here are the available keyer types:

PinP 1-2: Luma, Chroma

DSK: Luma, Chroma, Alpha* (PNG only), External* (Key and Fill sources)

* Alpha and External modes require firmware version 2.0 or later and disabling the AUX video bus

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ADDING STILL IMAGES

You can import up to 8 still images using the Capture Image function, which creates a still image from any video input, or import them using a flash drive and the USB Memory port.

A 16 GB or smaller USB Flash Drive is recommended
- Larger drives may not format or function
- SD card adapters and hard drives are not compatible
The Format setting in the menu will format the USB Flash Drive as "FAT32"
- You can also format it using your computer, but using the menu is recommended

Here are the recommended settings to import a still image via USB:

Format

Bitmap (.bmp), 24-bit color, uncompressed

PNG (.png), 24-bit color + 8-bit alpha channel

* Alpha channel with DSK requires version 2.0 or later

* Alpha channel requires disabling the AUX video bus

JPEG (.jpg & .jpeg), 24-bit color

* .png and .jpg requires version 1.10 or later

* .jpeg requires version 2.00 or later

Resolution

Matches the System Format:

720P = 1280x720

1080i/1080P = 1920x1080

File Name

No more than 28 single-byte alphanumeric characters

* Add the extension ".bmp", ".png", ".jpg", or ".jpeg"

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type A port on the back of the V-8HD can:

Import still images
Backup and restore settings
Update the firmware

The USB Type B port on the back of the V-8HD can:

Control the iPad Remote app

Note that it does not output audio and video for streaming or recording, you will need an HDMI to USB Capture Device, like our UVC-01:

This device is not the same as a USB to HDMI display adapter,
those are used to add an additional display to a computer

The UVC-01 gives you free access to Roland’s AeroCaster Switcher for iPad. With this app, you can wirelessly connect and switch up to five sources (phone cameras, tablet cameras, laptop webcams, and laptop browser tabs), then output a combined program feed to an HDMI input on the V-8HD.

AeroCaster Switcher Product Page

Streaming Software Guides

Windows

Roland Live Streamer: How to Set Up and Use this Free Software to Stream
- Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
- Compatible with Windows 10/11 and Roland streaming hardware
  - Requires Intel i5 or higher with Quick Sync, i3 and Celeron may not work
  - AMD processors are not compatible

Windows and Mac

Roland Switchers: How to Customize Live Streams With OBS
- Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and all capture devices
Roland Switchers: How to Stream to Zoom Directly
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and all capture devices

Some guides are written for the VR series models, but a V-8HD outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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RECORDING VIDEO

The V-8HD does not output audio and video for recording, you will need an HDMI to USB Capture Device, like our UVC-01.

You can record the UVC-01's USB streaming output with software that can record USB video.

The V-8HD also has a Record Control function that will start and stop recording via HDMI with compatible external recorders.

Here are some software guides:

Windows

Roland Live Recorder: How to Set Up and Use this Free Software to Record Video
- Compatible with Windows 10/11 and Roland streaming hardware
  - Requires Intel i5 or higher with Quick Sync, i3 and Celeron may not work
  - AMD processors are not compatible

Windows and Mac

Roland Video Capture for VR
- Compatible with Windows, Mac (Intel & M1), and all capture devices
- Roland Switchers: M1 Mac Compatibility Information

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SOFTWARE CONTROL

There is free control software for the V-8HD:

V-8HD RCS for Windows and MacOS
- RCS Software Download Page
V-8HD Remote for iPad
- V-8HD Remote App Product Page

Update your firmware to the latest version for best compatibility.

To connect the V-8HD to its iPad app, you need the following:

Lightning iPads

USB 2.0 (Type A to B) cable
- 16.5 ft. max length
- Similar to a USB printer cable
Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
- Apple MK0W2AM/A or MD821AM/A

USB-C iPads

USB 2.0 (Type B to C) cable
- 16.5 ft. max length
- Similar to a USB printer cable
No Apple adapter required

iPad Models with USB-C
Click here to find your iPad model

iPad10th gen or later
iPad Mini 6th gen or later
iPad Air 4th gen or later
iPad Pro 11" 1st gen or later
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd gen or later

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FOOT SWITCH CONTROL

The V-8HD supports control from up to 2 BOSS foot switch controllers:

FS-5U, FS-6 , and FS-7 foot switches
EV-5 , FV-500L, and FV-500H expression pedals

You can set them up in the CTL/EXP menu:

V-8HD: How To Set Up A Foot Switch Controller

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the V-8HD:

Store settings as a Preset Memory
- (Reference Manual, page 41, 78)
Enable Memory Protect in the Preset Memory menu
- (Reference Manual, page 41, 78)
Customize what is recalled by presets in the Load Parameter submenu
- (Reference Manual, page 41, 78)
Backup all settings using the USB Memory Port
- (Reference Manual, page 59, 84)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Reference Manual, page 63, 85)

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HDCP TROUBLESHOOTING

The V-8HD supports many video source devices, but DVD/Blu-Ray players and Streaming Boxes require HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to be turned on in the system settings. Once enabled, the signal will pass through.

But there are exceptions. If the V-8HD's HDMI output is connected to a recording or streaming device, or a converter that outputs SDI or Analog video, that device will block the DVD/Blu-Ray player's HDCP copy-protected signal passing through the switcher.

So long as the only destination devices are displays or projectors, then you should not have any issues with enabling HDCP.

HDMI CAT Extenders: These are a pair of converters that extend an HDMI signal by converting it to Ethernet and back to HDMI again. These extenders may add HDCP to the signal, even if the source is a camera. Please check with the extender's manufacturer regarding compatibility. SDI converters or HDBaseT extenders are recommended as they do not add or require HDCP.

Game Consoles: These may have HDCP enabled by default for all games and content, or just for streaming services and disc playback. If you want to stream or record the Roland's output, then HDCP needs to be disabled on both the game console and the Roland. Consoles either do this automatically or have a menu setting. Check your game console's manual for more information.