EDIROL By Roland

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Available Upgrades

DV-7DL G DV-7DL PRO DV-7DL PRO SE
The most affordable Direct Linear System.

The basic level of Direct Linear with the most affordable price enables the most cost effective yet efficient workflow for your video editing. Can be upgraded to the PRO or PRO SE.

Revolutionize your editing workflow.

The standard of Direct Linear used in various applications such as broadcast, education, corporate video, and more. The world's first digital AB roll editing function will accelerate your production workflow. Can be upgraded to the PRO SE.

The top of the line Direct Linear system.

Contains fully advanced editing functions of Direct Linear. Various additional functions include Infinity Roll, Vari Speed, Advanced Title Effects and more.

Direct Linear Editing
Direct Linear editing is a hybrid of non-linear and linear editing. Focusing on creativity and productivity, a Direct Linear digital editing environment offers the unique timing and flow benefits that come from live switching or “linear” editing as well as the benefits of non-destructive or “non-linear” editing. Supporting a truly natural editing work flow, not unlike working with audio, a Direct Linear environment from EDIROL features an intuitiveness, ease of use and stability essential to an editing professional.

A more intuitive editing process is at the heart of the Direct Linear concept.
With a focus on creativity and productivity, Direct Linear editors from EDIROL bring outstanding stability, ease-of-use and expressiveness. They offer a world without loss or interruption that combines the feel of linear editing with the flexibility of non linear editing. A world where the edit comes first, where the feel is real.

The DV-7DL Series supports the pursuit of excellence in editing as a stand-alone machine. As a stand-alone machine, the DV-7DL Series offers no compromise in operation, high quality video, maximum expression and reliability. Benefits include professional, stress free, operation and timely results. Avoiding downtime and supporting creativity is the way to go.

Non-stop editing provides continuous creativity
Most operations can be done from a single menu! The world leading first Non-stop editing system makes it easy to edit your ideas while playing back the video. In addition, most of the operations can be made from a single user-friendly edit menu screen.

The Titler enhances the creativity and quality of your video.
DV-7DL offers two title tracks, each supporting separate titles. You can also create a variety of titles by using the "Text" function that offers multiple fonts and styles: the "Graphic" function that offers a straight line, curved line, ellipse, and square formats; the "Background" function that offers your choice of background images; and the " Title in/out " function that sets the points of title in and out. Additionally, picture images and text can be imported using a memory card, CD-ROM, or PC. The Titler supports 16:9 wide screen mode.

A/B Roll Editing and the T-Bar controller offers the intuitive feeling of linear editing.
Intuitive A/B Roll Editing is a key feature of Direct Linear where you can clearly feel the evolution of the Direct Linear concept.Two different video sources can be edited directly and simultaneously in 100% real time offering the live feel of linear editing.

Create vivid movement and depth from still images.
Versatile expression from still pictures. Photos from a digital camera or still images imported directly from CD-ROM or card reader can brought to life. Transition between specified points in a photo, or zooming or panning to a point can be achieved. By making these movements sequentially, you can create a very natural and vivid movie or scene.


Main Features - DV-7DL PRO Studio Edition

For a complete list of features for all models, see the comparison chart.

Recording time Internal hard drive: Approximately 5 hours
Optional external hard drive (DV-HD120): Approximately 9 hours
Capture DV (audio: 48kHz/32kHz) - Auto Split supported.
S-Video/Video (composite)
Audio (L,R/Mic/CD)
Still Picture (CD/Memory card with memory card reader)
Edit tracks Video track x 2 (Main video & Insert video)
Title track x 2
Effect track x 1
Audio track x 4 (Stereo)
A/B Roll control track x 1 ( A/B Roll edit mode)
Edit Windows Time Line edit
Story Board edit
A/B Roll edit
Real time effects Dissolve, Wipe, Master Fade, Color Correction (brightness,contrast, saturation, RGB level), Monotone, Posterization, Colorization, Negative, Double Exposure, Realtime PinP, Realtime Luminance Key, Realtime Chroma Key, Split Screen
Audio effects (4 band EQ, ALC/Compression, Delay, Limiter, Mixer, Reverb,Pro Reverb, RSS 3D effect, stereo spreader)
Titler Text Body: Fonts, Size, Color (Mono/Gradation/Texture), Transparency, Edge (Color/Level/Transparency)
Edge: Anti-aliasing Processing
Others: Draw Objects (10 types), Still picture capture, object alignment, 16:9 mode, Roll/Crawl setting with real time preview.
Special effects Page Turn, Alpha Wipe, Flight, Rotation, Zoom Flip, Slide, Stretch, Cross Stretch, Cross Zoom. Swap, Cross Mosaic, Page Peel, Diffusion, Door, Nostalgia, Sepia, Mosaic, Blur, Fish-eye, Spot, Animation, PinP, Chroma Key, Luminance Key, Crop, Swing, Slow Motion, Fast Motion/Reverse Motion, Strobe Motion, Mirror, After Image, Zoom Pan
Other Alteration of audio playback mode, Video data error correction, Hard disk error check, MTC/MMC support.

Main Specifications - All Configurations

Video Signal NTSC  (PAL available via special order)
Video format DV/DVCAM
Video: IUT601(Y, Cr, Cb: 4:2:2:, 8bit)
Audio: sampling rate 48kHz, resolution 16bit
Video input/output DV(i-Link) IN/OUT (4-pin IEEE1394 jack x 2,)
S-Video input, mini DIN 4 pin x 1 (Y:1.0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p, 75ohm)
Video (composite) input,
RCA pin type x 1 (Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm)
S-Video output mini DIN 4 pin x 1 (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p, 75ohm)
Video (composite) output RCA pin type x 1
(Y: 1.0Vp-p)
Audio input/output Audio input (L, R) RCA pin type x 1
Audio output (L, R) RCA pin type x 1
Mic input TRS balanced 1/4î phone type
Headphones output (L, R) 1/4î type
Display output Analog RGB 1,024 x 768 (fixed), mini D-sub 15 pin
Memory device Internal hard drive 80GB.
Removable hard drive bay
(only for optional DV-HD series).
Interfaces PS/2 mini DIN 6 pin x 2 (ASCII keyboard and mouse).
Remote connection USB1.1 x 4 (DV-7DLC controller, DL-CR1 card reader or optional Edirol MIDI devices).
Power AC100V 120V/AC220V-240V (50/60Hz) switchable.
Power Consumption 90W
Accessories Optical mouse (PS/2)
Mouse pad, AC cord
DV cable (1.5m)
Owner's manual
Size and Weight
Width 360 mm
Depth 420 mm
Height 130 mm
Weight 8.5kg
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Available Upgrades

DV-7DL G to PRO
Upgrade package contains 120GB removeable hard drive, upgrade CD and Operating Manual.
DV-7DL PRO to PRO Studio Edition
Upgrade package contains 80GB removeable hard drive, upgrade CD and Operating Manual.
DV-7DL G to PRO Studio Edition
Upgrade package contains 120GB removeable hard drive, upgrade CD and Operating Manual.

Download Manuals

DV-7DL PRO Owner's Manual  Download PDF
DV-7DL PRO Quickstart Guide  Download PDF
DV-7DL PRO Studio Edition Addition  Download PDF

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