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P-20HD: Quickstart Guide

This article contains links and information to help you get started with the P-20HD.

For additional support, please submit a ticket at roland.com/backstage

Quickstart Topics:

Product Videos

Instruction Manuals

Firmware Updates

Choosing Cameras

Video Resolutions

Audio Setup

Connecting Laptops

Adding Live Annotation

Adding Still Images

Streaming Video*

Recording Video

Remote Control

Foot Switch Control

Protecting Settings

Product Images

Additional Links

*Requires UVC-01

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PRODUCT VIDEOS

Overview of the P-20HD
- Walks you through the P-20HD with an overhead demo.

P-20HD Live Annotation Update
- Walks you through this new feature added to P-20HD.

P-20HD Feature Focus: Recording Export
- Walks you through this new feature added to P-20HD.

P-20HD: Introduction and Applications
- Shows the P-20HD's key features and use in various applications.

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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.

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Please check that the firmware on your P-20HD is version 1.21:

Go to: MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION

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

P-20HD: How to Update the System Program Firmware

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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

The P-20HD has multi-format input scalers on each input, which automatically resize the input sources to match the output resolution.

There is also an output scaler to further adjust the output resolution, as well as output size and position.

These are like worry-free inputs, allowing you to mix different source resolutions together across your inputs.

You can set the P-20HD's system output resolution by going to: MENU > VIDEO OUTPUT > MAIN OUTPUT

1080i output requires system program firmware version 1.20 or later.

More information:

P-20HD: How to Set Up and Adjust the Video Input and Output Formats
(Reference Manual, page 12)

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AUDIO SETUP

When you first turn on the P-20HD, 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 the Audio Input and Audio Output menus.

P-20HD: Audio Controls and Signal Routing
(Reference Manual, page 29)
P-20HD: How to output continuous live audio during replay playback

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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 P-20HD: 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 ANNOTATION

P-20HD: How to Set Up and Use Live Annotation
(Reference Manual, page 32)

List of pen tablets compatible with the P-20HD annotation function

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ADDING STILL IMAGES

You can import up to 16 still images using the USB Host 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

Resolution

1920x1080

You can also import images to display in the corner for Live In and Replay modes:

Format

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

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

Resolution

480x270*
*If the image is larger, it will be cropped

P-20HD: How to Import and Use Still Images
(Reference Manual, page 24)
P-20HD: How to Import Logos
(Reference Manual, page 37)
Roland Switchers: Resolution vs. Dimensions with Still Images

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STREAMING VIDEO

The USB Type A port on the back of the P-20HD can:

Import still images
Import audio clips
Export recordings and playlists
USB keyboard support
Backup and restore settings
Update the firmware
Enable live annotation

Note that it does not output audio and video for streaming or recording, you will need a Roland switcher with USB streaming output, or 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 P-20HD.

AeroCaster Switcher Product Page

Here are some streaming guides. Some are written for the VR series models, but a P-20HD outputting to a UVC-01 is similar to the USB Streaming output on the VR series.

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

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RECORDING VIDEO

You can record to the SD card on the P-20HD. The recording contains all video recorded in a project.

Your SD card should meet the following requirements.
- SDXC class
- 20 MB/s or faster write speed
- 64 GB or larger capacity
MicroSD cards are not supported and may not work correctly using an adapter.
If you are not sure how fast your card is, run the speed test in the P-20HD menu.
Before you first record, format the card in the P-20HD menu.
- Cards formatted on other devices may not work correctly.
If the P-20HD is powered on, eject the card in the menu before removing.

Newer SanDisk Ultra cards work well. Additional recommendations are available here.

The recorded project and individual clips can be exported to a SD card or USB flash drive.

MP4 file export requires system program firmware version 1.20 or later.

P-20HD: Exporting Recorded Video Data
(Reference Manual, page 38)

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REMOTE CONTROL

The P-20HD supports LAN and RS-232 control with System Program Firmware version 1.20 or later.

It also supports a link mode with V-60HD via RS-232, no programming is required.

P-20HD: Using LAN Control
(Reference Manual, page 44)
P-20HD: Using RS-232 Control
(Reference Manual, page 46)
P-20HD: Synchronizing with a V-60HD
(Reference Manual, page 47)

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FOOT SWITCH CONTROL

The P-20HD supports control from up to 2 BOSS foot switch controllers with System Program Firmware version 1.20 or later.

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

P-20HD: Using a Footswitch
(Reference Manual, page 40)

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PROTECTING SETTINGS

There are multiple ways to protect your settings on the P-20HD:

Backup all settings using the USB Host Port or SD Card
- (Reference Manual, page 35)
Enable Panel Lock for some of the physical controls
- (Reference Manual, pages 42 and 59)
Disable individual input selections (Live In 1, Live In 2, PinP, Split)
- (Reference Manual, pages 28 and 59)