Smpte Time Code; Ntsc Format - Roland MV-8000 Owner's Manual

Glossary
IEC
The signals that are transferred via the digital
input/output of this device comply with the
IEC60958 and IEC958 (consumer) formats.
Limiter
An effect that works similarly to a compressor.
When the input signal rises beyond a specified level
(threshold), a limiter instantly lowers the gain to
limit the output level. The degree of compression is
specified by the Ratio. In general, ratios of 1:10 or
less are referred to as compression, in distinction to
limiting.
MMC
MMC is an acronym for MIDI Machine Control.
This is rule that defines how MIDI system exclusive
message can be used to control multiple recording
devices from a single device. The MV-8000 supports
MMC. In addition to song play back, stop and
fast-forward, you can also select the tracks for
recording, etc.
MTC
MTC stands for MIDI Time Code. This is a group of
messages which are transmitted and received
between MIDI devices to synchronize their
operation. Unlike MIDI Clock messages, MTC
specifies an absolute time. Like SMPTE time code,
MTC also supports a variety of frame rates. If you
wish to use MTC to synchronize the operation of
two devices, both devices must be set to the same
frame rate.

NTSC Format

Color television format used in Japan, the United
States, and other countries. Tapes recorded in the
NTSC format cannot be played back on video decks
utilizing the SECAM/PAL formats.
R-BUS
Roland's digital communication specification
developed to allow audio and control data to be
exchanged between devices. Multi-channel audio
signals, word clock, and MIDI-compatible
operation data and synchronization signals can be
exchanged. A single R-BUS connector allows
simultaneous bi-directional transfer of eight
channels of digital audio data. The connector is a
DB-25 type, and uses a special cable for
connections.
It should NOT be connected to other types
of ports that use similar connectors!
RSS
RSS stands for Roland Sound Space. This is an
effect which allows a sound source to be placed in
three-dimensional space when played back on a
conventional stereo system. The sound can be
placed not only in front of the listener, but also
directly to the side, above, below, and behind the
listener.
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SCMS
SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management
System. This is a function that protects the rights of
copyright holders by prohibiting recording via a
digital connection for more than two generations.
When digital connections are made between digital
recorders that implement this function, SCMS data
will be recorded along with the audio data. Digital
audio data which contains this SCMS data cannot
again be recorded via a digital connection.
SECAM Formats/PAL Formats
Color television formats used in Europe and other
areas. Tapes recorded in the SECAM or PAL
formats cannot be played back on video decks
designed for the NTSC format.
Shutdown
In order to turn the power off safely, you must first
make sure that the performance has been saved to
hard disk, and that the hard disk heads are parked.
This procedure is referred to as Shutdown.

SMPTE time code

This is a signal format defined by the American
organization SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and
Television Engineers) which is used to synchronize
the operation of video or audio devices. SMPTE
specifies "hours:minutes:seconds:frames" to
indicate the address of each frame of a video image.
For this reason, there are a variety of frame rates.
TOC
Short for Table of Contents. This is the region on the
CD-R disc that handles information such as song
times, end times, sequence, and so on. Although the
songs on a disc and their playing time can be
displayed when an audio CD is placed in a CD
player, this is because they can be read
automatically from the TOC. The TOC is recorded
differently than music data, with its main
characteristic being disc access, such as the ability to
go to the start of any song instantly.