Until now, creating slow-motion instant replays in live sports productions has required an arsenal of complicated and expensive gear—and the knowledge to run it all. Roland’s P-20HD changes all that, providing an affordable and easy-to-use solution that lets you bring pro replay capabilities to any production setup. Offering seamless integration with most Roland A/V switchers and HDMI camcorders and cameras, the P-20HD transforms everyday sports video productions into edge-of-seat fan experiences.
System Program Version 1.2
The P-20HD continues to evolve with the Version 1.2 update, adding 1080i output, MP4 file export, control by V-60HD Video Switcher, USB Keyboard, external footswitches, LAN, and RS-232, and more improvements. Version 1.2 is a free, user-installable update for all P-20HD owners
Take Live Production to the Next Level
When watching a event live or on a broadcast stream, today’s audiences expect the high production values they see when watching events on network TV. With the P-20HD, adding the magic of instant replay to your workflow has never been more simple and affordable. Using intuitive controls and the integrated colour LCD, you can easily cue up replays of important action to let the audience relive the moment, either on your streaming feed or live event screens—or both at once.
Record and Replay at the Same Time
The P-20HD records directly to high-capacity SD cards, which are widely available and easy to swap out. And as you cue up and replay clips, the event keeps recording in the background, with no gaps in the action.
Plays Well with Others
The P-20HD can be seamlessly inserted into a variety of workflows. Use it on its own, or upstream or downstream of any Roland video switcher. Connect two cameras and switch/composite between sources to capture them for replay. Both HDMI inputs feature built-in scalers, providing worry-free connectivity with nearly any video source.
One Person Operation
A professional network broadcast has a dedicated team that handles replay duties. With the P-20HD, a single operator can easily mark, cue, and replay clips while managing other elements of a production. Simply register events as clips with button taps while recording, and then instantly play them back with dedicated panel switches.
Built-In Preview Monitor
With its onboard colour display, the P-20HD makes it simple to manage and execute your workflow in real time. In recording view, the screen shows the current video input, plus critical SD card information like recording duration, remaining storage space, and available time. And in playback view, you can display cropped previews of all video clips for live replay or compilation into playlists.
Direct-Access Controls
Filled with single-task hardware controls, the P-20HD provides a hands-on experience that lets you get the job done with zero frustration. Dedicated transport buttons include play, pause, forward, rewind, mark in, and mark out. A jog/shuttle wheel with optical encoding provides precise, fluid control to scrub clips for replay and editing, while the T-bar lets you adjust playback speed. Engaging the Speed Range function provides ultra-fine control, perfect for focusing in on tight action.
Create Highlight Reels
After the event is over, use the media playlist builder to aggregate clips into curated pro videos, ready for distribution and sharing on your favourite platform.
Superb Audio Quality
The P-20HD features the high-quality sound processing that Roland is famous for. Stereo audio I/O is supported via embedded HDMI and analogue RCA jacks, and there’s a convenient headphones jack for signal monitoring. Onboard EQ, limiter, and delay effects are also available to enhance the sound and eliminate audio and video sync issues.
Universal File Compatibility
The P-20HD records natively in H.264*, one of the most universally supported file formats available. H.264 maintains high quality even at low bit rates, providing excellent video at reduced file sizes. All of the most popular online video platforms accept H.264 format, letting you upload files created on the P-20HD with no conversion steps in-between.
*For maximum recording stability, the P-20HD automatically divides the recording file every three minutes.
A Winning Workflow Combination
Pairing the P-20HD with the advanced Roland V-60HD* video switcher creates a complete broadcast switching and playback solution that’s ready to handle most any local production. Using one of the V-60HD’s HDMI outputs, you can route any input source—including SDI—to the P-20HD for recording and instant replay.
Visually Engage With Fans
Real-time annotation over video is economical, and simple with the P-20HD and a connected Wacom Tablet*. Draw lines or diagram the trajectory of the action to help fans analyse the play and help make commentary easier to understand. Draw with various colours, and shapes, even control the playback speed of the video.
Product Features
- Slow-motion instant replay and variable speed playback
- Intuitive controls for single-operator sports production
- Simultaneous recording and playback
- Clip playlist builder for creating highlight reels
- Integrated colour LCD for preview monitoring
- Capture long events to affordable and widely available SD cards
- Compact, portable, and reliable hardware design
- Ideal for school sports, esports, and sports training
Version 2 Features
- Support for playback control from the V-160HD, V-80HD, VR-120HD, and VR-6HD via LAN/RS-232
- Recording time display options: elapsed time, date and time
- Repeat delayed playback with a specific time interval for sports training applications
- Jump to a specific time via a connected USB keyboard
- Input clip names via a connected USB keyboard
- New keyboard shortcuts for colour tagging on clips
- Selectable upper and lower ranges for the speed lever
- Start playback at the current speed lever position
Product Specifications
Video
- Video Processing: 4:2:2 (Y/Pb/Pr), 8-bit
- Input Connectors: INPUT 1--2: HDMI type A x 2 * Multi-format Supported
- Output Connectors:
- MAIN: HDMI type A * Multi-format Supported
- PREIVEW: HDMI type A
- Input Formats:
- 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, SVGA (800 x 600/60Hz), XGA (1024 x 768/60Hz), WXGA (1280 x 800/60Hz), FWXGA (1366 x 768/60Hz), SXGA (1280 x 1024/60Hz), SXGA+ (1400 x 1050/60Hz), UXGA (1600 x 1200/60Hz), WUXGA (1920 x 1200/60Hz)
- * The refresh rate is the maximum value of each resolution.
- * Conforms to CEA-861-E,VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11.
- * The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz).
- 1920 x 1200/60 Hz: Reduced blanking
- Output Formats
- MAIN: 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
- * The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz).
PREVIEW:
1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
- * The video signal frame rate can be selected at the SYSTEM menu (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz).
- Still Image:
- Bitmap File (.bmp) 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24-bit colour, uncompressed.
- PNG File (.png) 1920 x 1080 pixels (480 x 270 pixels for title image), 24-bit colour, 8-bits alpha channel.
- * It can be stored up to 16 files in each Projects.
- * It can be stored one title image each for LIVE IN and REPLAY bus.
- Recording mode:
- Instant Replay Mode file format: MPEG2-TS CODEC: H.264 High@L.4.1 10Mbps 8bit 4:2:0 AAC LC 128kbps, 48kHz, 16bit stereo recording mode: resolution priority, framerate priority
- * It can be selected at project settings.
- Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
- Video Effects:
- Composition: PinP, SPLIT
- Transition: CUT, MIX, WIPE
- Other: Flip horizontal, Still Image Playback, Test pattern output, Annotation
Audio
- Audio Processing: Sample rate: 24 bits/48 kHz
- Audio formats: Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2ch
- Input Connectors:
- INPUT 1--2: HDMI Type A x 2
- AUDIO IN: RCA phono type
- Output Connectors
- MAIN OUT: HDMI Type A
- PREVIEW OUT: HDMI Type A
- AUDIO OUT: RCA phono type
- PHONES: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- Input Level: AUDIO IN: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
- Input Impedance: AUDIO IN: 15 k ohms
- Output Level:
- AUDIO OUT: -10 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
- PHONES: 92 mW + 92 mW (32 ohms)
- Output Impedance:
- AUDIO OUT: 1 k ohm
- PHONES: 10 ohms
- Audio Effects: Delay, High pass filter, Compressor, Noise gate, Equaliser, Limiter, Test tone output
- Audio Player:
- File format: WAV (Linear PCM, 48kHz/48kHz, 16bit, stereo
- * It can be stored up to 16 files in each Projects.
Others
- Other Connectors:
- USB HOST port: USB A type (For USB flash drive, Wacom tablet, USB keyboard)
- LAN port: RJ-45, 1000BASE-T (For remote control, FTP)
- RS-232 connector: DB-9 type (Male, for remote control, switcher control)
- CTL/EXP 1, 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- DC IN
- Other Functions:
- Panel lock function
- EDID Emulator
- Export recording files (mp4)
- Export and Import project archive files
- Display: 4.3 inches TFT Colour LCD: 480 x 272 dots
- Power Supply: AC adaptor
- Current Draw: 3 A
- Power Consumption: 36 W
- Operation Temperature: +0 to +40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 265 (W) x 216 (D) x 87 (H) mm
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 2.1 kg
What's in the Box?
- Owner's Manual
- AC adaptor
- Power cord
