Synchronizing With Video Equipment - Roland VS-1680 Owner's Manual

Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples)

Synchronizing with Video Equipment

When used in combination with the Roland SI-80S, you can control playback
and stop functions on the VS-1680 with video equipment featuring a consumer
video interface that conforms to (RCTC) time code. Make the connections as
shown below, and refer to the SI-80S owner's manual and the owner's manual
for your video device.
fig.13-05(si_connect.eps)
LANC
Video Cassete Recorder
1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear,
then press [F6 (EXIT)].
2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If "MIDI" does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until
3. Press [
SysEx.Rx (System Exclusive Receive Switch)
Exclusive messages are received when this is set to "On." At this time, set this to
"On." The Exclusive messages can then be received when the VS-1680 is in Play
condition.
MMC (MMC Mode)
This setting determines how the VS-1680 implements MMC. Set this to
"SLAVE."
4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
5. Press [
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L-CONNECTORS
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"MIDI" is displayed, and then press [F4 (MIDI)].
], [ ], [
as shown below.
Off: MMC is neither transmitted nor received.
MASTER: MMC is transmitted. The VS-1680 functions as the master device
for external MIDI equipment.
SLAVE: MMC is received. The VS-1680 functions as a slave device for
external MIDI equipment.
], [ ], [
TIME/VALUE dial to set each of the values.
MIDI SYNC
OUT(MTC)
], and [ ] to move the cursor. Make the settings
], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the
MIDI IN
VS-1680