Roland DIF-AT24 Owner's Manual

Interface box for r-bus/adat

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Owner's Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland DIF-AT24.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING
THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 2, 3) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 4).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner's Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features

The DIF-AT24 lets you transfer up to 8 channels of 24-bit
digital audio data between an R-BUS device and a device
equipped with an ADAT interface.
* ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Web Site: http://www.roland.co.jp

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  • Page 1: Main Features

    Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Main Features The DIF-AT24 lets you transfer up to 8 channels of 24-bit digital audio data between an R-BUS device and a device equipped with an ADAT interface.
  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission

    • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. 108c •...
  • Page 4: Important Notes

    When connecting to the VM-7100/7200 • The DIF-AT24 will not operate correctly if the VM-7100/7200 system version is earlier than 1.7. Use the following procedure to check the system version, and be sure to update to system version 1.7...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the VS-2400CD and an ADAT device ... 12 Connection example 4 Connecting the VS-2400CD with an ADAT device and BRC ... 13 Connection example 5 Using the DIF-AT24 as an additional MIDI OUT for the MV-8000 ... 15 Specifications DIF-AT24: Interface Box for R-BUS/ADAT Sampling Frequency 44.1/48kHz...
  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    When the R-BUS device connected to the R-BUS connector is powered up, this indicator will light red to indicate that power is being supplied to the DIF-AT24. * Power is supplied to the DIF-AT24 via the R-BUS connector. Rear Panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors These are used mainly for MTC synchronization.
  • Page 7: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turn off the power of your audio device like audio mixers etc. Turn off the power of your computer, ADAT device, etc. Turn off the power of your R-BUS device. Power will no longer be supplied, and the DIF-AT24's power indicator will go out.
  • Page 8: Connections And Settings

    To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. UA-1000 VS-2400CD USB 2.0 connector OPTICAL IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT R-BUS OPTICAL OUT ADAT ADAT IN DIF-AT24 R-BUS...
  • Page 9 SysEx. Tx. Sw ... On MMC MODE... MASTER If using the VS-2400CD as the MMC master SYNC PARAMETER screen SYNC MODE ... INT FRAME RATE... Select the MTC MIDI OUT SYNC Gen ... MTC Connections and settings DIF-AT24 MASTER CLK switch R-BUS ADAT type.*...
  • Page 10: Connection Example

    To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. USB connector VS-2400CD Edirol UM-1, etc. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT R-BUS ADAT interface ADAT ADAT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT ADAT ADAT IN DIF-AT24 R-BUS...
  • Page 11 SysEx. Tx. Sw ... On MMC MODE... MASTER If using the VS-2400CD as the MMC master YNC PARAMETER screen SYNC MODE ... INT FRAME RATE... Select the MTC MIDI OUT SYNC Gen ... MTC Connections and settings DIF-AT24 MASTER CLK switch R-BUS ADAT type.*...
  • Page 12: Connection Example

    To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. ADAT device DIF-AT24 Settings Sampling Frequency settings Set the sampling frequency of the VS-2400CD and ADAT device to the same setting (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-2400Cd With An Adat Device And Brc

    To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. MIDI OUT ADAT OPTICAL IN ADAT MIDI IN DIF-AT24 R-BUS VS-2400CD Connections and settings ADAT device ADAT OPTICAL OUT...
  • Page 14 [EDIT] will go dark. Press [GEN SYNC]. [GEN SYNC] will light, and the BRC will output MTC. VS-2400CD setting PROJECT PARAMETER screen MASTER CLOCL ...INT PROJECT PARAMETER screen MASTER CLOCL ...R-BUS [GEN SYNC] [GEN SYNC]. DIF-AT24 MASTER CLK switch R-BUS ADAT...
  • Page 15: Using The Dif-At24 As An Additional Midi Out For The Mv-8000

    Connection Using the DIF-AT24 as an additional MIDI OUT for the MV-8000 example 5 Make connections as shown in the diagram. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
  • Page 16: North America

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
  • Page 17 「Unit X Version : 1.XXX」 画面の「1.XXX」でバージョンの確認をしてください。 When connecting to the VM-7100/7200 The DIF-AT24 will not operate correctly if the VM-7100/7200 system version is earlier than 1.7. Use the following procedure to check the system version, and be sure to update to system version 1.7 or later.

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