Controlling External Video Devices From The Br-1600Cd (V-Link); What Is V-Link; What Can V-Link Do; Connecting V-Link Devices - Boss BR-1600CD Owner's Manual

Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK)

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows you to control
audio and video. When used together with a V-LINK
compatible video device, V-LINK allows you to apply a host
of video effects in an expressive, simple, and highly
enjoyable manner.

What can V-LINK do?

If, for example, you were to combine the BR-1600CD with an
Edirol DV-7PR using V-LINK, you would be able to carry out
the following operations from the BR-1600CD:
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Remotely set the data required for DV-7PR performances.
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Switch video segments (i.e., clip or palette) using track buttons.
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Control image brightness and tone using the VALUE knobs.
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Automatically control video by recording track button
and VALUE knob operations.
An Edirol UM-1 or UM-1S (sold separately) will be
needed to connect the BR-1600CD with a DV-7PR.

Connecting V-LINK devices

In order to prevent malfunction, speaker damage, and the
like during the connection process, turn down all volumes
and then turn off all devices.
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Connect the BR-1600CD's MIDI OUT port to the DV-7PR's
remote terminal using a UM-1.
When using a DV-7PR, start up Presentation Mode on
that device.
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Using V-LINK

fig.51-02
1. Press [V-LINK].
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2. Operate the track buttons and VALUE knobs while
MIDI OUT
3. To stop the video playback on the DV-7PR, press [F2]
This button will light up, V-LINK will be turned on, and
the V-LINK screen will appear.
The required information for V-LINK settings will now be
sent from the BR-1600CD via the MIDI OUT port, and the
DV-7PR will be automatically set up for remote operation.
watching the DV-7PR.
The video playback will be controlled accordingly.
At the time of purchase, the following functions are
assigned to the BR-1600CD's track buttons and VALUE
knobs.
Pressing a track button:
The DV-7PR or any other connected video device will
play back the clip corresponding to the clip number that
has been assigned to the track button.
Pressing a track button while holding [V-
TRACK]:
A palette can be selected for the connected video device.
Turning the VALUE 1–4 knobs:
The DV-7PR or any other connected video device will
control playback in accordance with the function that
has been assigned to the knob.
(STOP CLIP).
The video playback will stop.
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