About V-Link; Turning The V-Link On/Off; V-Link Settings; Detailed Settings Of V-Link - Roland RD-700NX Owner's Manual

About V-LINK

V-LINK (

) is a function that provides for the play
of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video
equipment, visual eff ects can be easily linked to, and made part of the
expressive elements of a performance.
For example, if you use the RD-700NX in conjunction with the P-10,
you'll be able to do the following.
MEMO
In order to use V-LINK between the RD-700NX and the P-10, you'll
need to make connections using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Connection Examples
As an example, we will use a Live Set in which the RD-700NX is
connected to the P-10.
Use a MIDI cable to connect the RD-700NX's MIDI OUT connector to
the MIDI IN connector of the P-10.
NOTE
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power
to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
P-10
MIDI IN
RD-700NX

Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF

1. Press the [V-LINK] button .
The [V-LINK] button will light, and the V-LINK setting will be on.
In this state, you can operate the keyboard to manipulate images in
sync with the playback of the RD-700NX.
2. Press the [V-LINK] button again .
The [V-LINK] button will go out, and the V-LINK setting will be off .

V-LINK Settings

1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light .
The Menu screen appears.
MIDI OUT
2. Press the Cursor [
] [
3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen .
4. Press the Cursor [ ] [
parameter to be set .
5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the
value .
6. When you have fi nished making the settings, press the
[MENU] button .
You are returned to the previous screen.
MEMO
If you want to save this settings, press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE)
button. Settings saved in the RD-700NX are not deleted even when
the power is turned off .

Detailed Settings of V-LINK

Parameter Value
BANK/PC

V-LINK Mode

NOTE

V-LINK Tx Channel

1–16
ALL, OUT1, OUT2,

V-LINK OUT Port

OUT3, USB

Key Range

A0–C8
This sets the number that is output when the lowest
key in the range set with Key Range is pressed.

Lowest No .

1–128
0–127

Local ON/OFF

This setting determines whether or not the RD-700NX's sounds are
played when a key within the range set with Key Range is pressed.
The function is alternately turned on or off each time press the [TONE
EDIT] button in the EDIT V-LINK screen.
Parameter Value
LOCAL OFF

Local ON/OFF

LOCAL ON
Detailed Settings for Each Function
] buttons to select "7 .V-LINK . "
] buttons to move the Cursor to the
Description
PC (Clip) output with the white
keys, Bank Select (Pallet) output
with the black keys
Note output
This selects the MIDI channel
used in outputting messages.
This selects the port used for
outputting messages.
If the System parameter "MIDI
OUT3 MODE" setting (p. 110)
is set to THRU, V-LINK data will
not be transmitted even if you
choose the OUT 3 setting.
This select the range of keys to
use as the V-LINK controller.
When V-LINK Mode is set to
BANK/PC
When V-LINK Mode is set to
NOTE
Description
No sounds are played, even
when keys in the range set in Key
Range are pressed.
Sounds are played when keys in
the range set in Key Range are
pressed.
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