Roland VM-7100 Supplementary Manual

VM-7200/7100 DIF-AT Update Function
DIF-AT Auto-update function
Roland DIF-AT is an interface box to connect Alesis ADAT or
TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100 Processors.
If you connect the DIF-AT and the Processor with the R-BUS
(RMDB2) cable and turn on the power of the Processor, it
detects the version of DIF-AT software, and depending on
the version, Processor may update the DIF-AT software to
the latest version. (Auto-update function)
While updating, ADAT indicator and TASCAM indicator
flash alternatively. And CTRL indicator on the Processor
flashes.
* Be sure not to turn off the power of the Processor,
or disconnect the R-BUS (RMDB2) cable.
fig.1e
flash alternatively
Update takes certain time, so please wait. When the update is
completed, both ADAT and TASCAM indicators on the
DIF-AT are lit.
After the update is completed, turn off the power of the
Processor and on again. DIF-AT works on latest version
software.
If update failed
If the power of the Processor turns off or R-BUS (RMDB2)
cable is disconnected accidentally while auto-updating the
DIF-AT, the software is destroyed and the DIF-AT cannot be
operated. Please contact Roland service center or authorized
Roland distributors.
But if you use the VM-C7200/VM-C7100 Console, you can
recover the DIF-AT software by the Console operation.
(Re-update)
1. Connect the Console and the Processor with the
VM-LINK cable.
2. Connect the Processor (DIGITAL MULTI IN/OUT 1–8
connector) and the DIF-AT with the R-BUS (RMDB2)
cable.
fig.2e
Processor (VM-7200/7100)
3. Turn on the power of the Processor. Please wait until the
4. While holding the [PROJECT] and the [F2] buttons on the
POWER
5. When "Press [F1] to Update" appears in the display,
* Be sure not to turn off the power of the Processor,
fig.1e
6. Update takes certain time, so please wait. When the
7. After the update is completed, turn off the power of the
DIF-AT
flashing CTRL indicator stops and is lit.
Console, turn on the power of the Console. If the V-Mixer
title appears in the display, release the buttons.
press the [F1] button. Re-update of the DIF-AT starts.
While updating, ADAT indicator and TASCAM
indicator flash alternatively.
or disconnect the R-BUS (RMDB2) cable.
flash alternatively
update is completed, both ADAT and TASCAM
indicators on the DIF-AT are lit. "DIF-AT Updated.
Reboot Please." appears in the display.
Processor and on again. DIF-AT works on latest version
software.
R-BUS (RMDB2)
POWER
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