Part Names And Functions - Roland S-4000M Owner's Manual

Part Names and Functions

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1. REMOTE Connector
This is a D-Sub 9-pin type (RS-232C) connector. You can
connect a dedicated remote controller (the S-4000R) or a
computer installed with dedicated remote control software
(S-4000 RCS). You can remotely control the input channel
parameters of the REAC slave devices connected to S-4000M.
Refer to "About Remote Controller" (p. 21).
2. MODE Switch
This sets the operation mode for the S-4000M. The following
two modes are available.
• MERGE
S-4000M manages connected REAC slave devices as one
REAC slave device and provides them with REAC EMBEDDED
POWER.
• THRU
S-4000M links two sets of REAC master/slave devices
together and provides them with REAC EMBEDDED POWER.
For information on how to set the mode, refer to "Setting the
Operation Mode" (p. 10, p. 11).
3. REAC STATUS Indicators
These indicate the connection status of REAC devices and
the power supply status (REAC EMBEDDED POWER). The
states are displayed as follows.
• POWER
These light up when supplying power to powered devices of
REAC EMBEDDED POWER.
• LINK
These flash when communication with connected REAC
devices is established and light up steadily during standby.
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4. AUTO MAP SLAVE UNITS Button/Indicator
Pressing this button resets the system, optimizing the
arrangement of input channels for the REAC slave devices
connected to REAC ports 1 through 4. For more information,
refer to "Resetting the System" (p. 20).
5. POWER Indicator
This lights when the S-4000M is powered up.
6. REAC Port A
You can connect an V-Mixer or other REAC master device.
For information on making the connection, refer to
"Connecting an V-Mixer to REAC Port A" (p. 16).
* This port does not supply REAC EMBEDDED POWER.
7. REAC Ports 1-4
You can connect Digital Snake or other REAC slave or split
devices here. For information on how to make the
connections, refer to "Connecting Peripheral Devices" (p. 15).
* These ports support REAC EMBEDDED POWER. Power can be
supplied to powered devices of REAC EMBEDDED POWER, e.g.
S-0808 units, over the REAC cables.
8. POWER Switch
This switches the power on and off.
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