Using V-Link Devices; What Is V-Link; Example Connections; Switching V-Link On/Off - Roland MV-8000 Owner's Manual

Using V-LINK devices

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK (
and video. By using a V-LINK compatible video device with the MV-8000, you can
easily produce a variety of video effects that are linked to your performance.
For example...
If you use the MV-8000 with an Edirol DV-7PR, you can
• Use the MV-8000 to remotely make performance settings on the Edirol
DV-7PR.
• Use the MV-8000's sequencer to create synchronized music and video
performances.
• Use the MV-8000's pads to switch images (clips/palettes) on the Edirol
DV-7PR.
• Use the MV-8000's sliders to control the brightness or color of the images.

Example connections

Connect the MV-8000's MIDI OUT connector via an Edirol UM-1 etc. to the Edirol
DV-7PR's REMOTE connector.
Edirol DV-7PR
Projector

Switching V-LINK on/off

1. Press .
[V-LINK] will light blue, and the V-LINK function will be turned On (i.e., V-LINK will
be available). You can operate the MV-8000's pads to control the images in
synchronization with your performance on the MV-8000.
2. Press once again.
[V-LINK] will go dark, and the V-LINK function will be turned Off (normal operating
mode).
Using the MV-8000 with MIDI or V-LINK devices
) is a function that lets you create performances that link music
Edirol UM-1
MIDI OUTA/B
REMOTE
Display
In order to use the MV-8000
with the Edirol DV-7PR via
V-LINK, you will need an
Edirol UM-1/-1S/-1SX (sold
separately) for connections.
Before you make connections,
you must turn down the
volume of all devices and turn
off the power to avoid
malfunctions or speaker
damage.
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