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Roland VE-7000 Owner's Manual

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CH EDIT CONTROLLER
VE-7000
Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual p. 2, 3; p. 5). 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.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Website: http://www.roland.co.jp/

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  • Page 1 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland Website: http://www.roland.co.jp/...

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (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.
  • Page 3 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rear panel ... 9 Before you begin...10 Update the VM Console ... 10 Make connections...14 Placing the VE-7000 on the VM Console... 14 Turning on the power ...15 Basic operation (connected to the VM Console) ... 15 Convenient functions to remember ...19 Operations in the channel edit pages (connected to the VM Console) ...20...

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Main features The VE-7000 is a channel edit controller that enables a revolutionary leap in efficiency when operating the channel parameters of a VM-C7200/C7100 V-series mixing console (subsequently referred to as the VM Console) connected via MIDI. The VE-7000 has the following features.

  • Page 7: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front panel The front panel is divided into the areas shown below. fig.area PREAMP AREA Control the parameters of the channel edit PREAMP page. DELAY/DYN AREA Control the parameters of the channel edit DELAY/DN page. FLEX BUS AREA Control the parameters of the channel edit FLEX BUS page.
  • Page 8 Names of Things and What They Do MAIN/CUE AREA Control the parameters of the channel edit MAIN/CUE page. SURROUND AREA Control the parameters of the channel edit SURROUND page. CH VIEW AREA Access the CH VIEW page and switch screens. [SHIFT] button Used when executing SHIFT functions.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    These connectors are used to connect MIDI devices. MIDI OUT is normally connected to the MIDI IN connector of the device being controlled by the VE-7000, such as the VM Console. MIDI messages received at MIDI IN will be output (“thru'ed”) without change from MIDI OUT.

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Update the VM Console In order to connect the VE-7000 to a V-mixing console and use it as a controller, the VM Console must be using system version 1.520 or higher and VM processor must be using unit1 (and 2) version 1.500.
  • Page 11 Save your data Insert the data memory card (2--16 MB) that you normally use. Turn on the power of the console. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (UNDO/REDO)]. Press [F4 (OK]. The project will be stored. Perform the update - Update A (in case that unit 1(and 2) in “System Version”...
  • Page 12 Before you begin Release the buttons when “ Turn off the power of the VM system when “VM-7000 updated. Reboot Please” is indicated in the display. Remove the update memory card and keep it in a safe place. Check the version Take the procedure specified in “Check the version”(p.
  • Page 13 Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PROJECT]. The SYSTEM MENU will appear. Select “MEMORY CARD.” Select the “LIBRARY” page. In LOAD/SAVE TARGET, turn EQ, DELAY, CHANNEL, EFFECTS, and EZ ROUTING TEMPLATE all ON (highlighted in black). In COMMAND, press [LOAD (F5)]. Press [OK (F5)].

  • Page 14: Make Connections

    MIDI IN VE-7000 Use a MIDI cable to connect the VE-7000's MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the device (e.g., VM Console) that you wish to control from the VE-7000. If you wish to use the VE-7000 to control another device, such as an additional VM Console, connect the device to the MIDI IN of the VE-7000.

  • Page 15: Turning On The Power

    (connected to the VM Console) Screens in which the VE-7000 can be operated Operations on the VE-7000 will be valid when the display of the VM Console is in the following states. When either [INPUT CH1-24], [MULTI IN CH1-24], or [FLEX BUS MASTER 1-12] is selected and the channel edit screen is displayed.
  • Page 16 Press [CH EDIT] for the channel that you wish to edit. The unit will be in channel edit mode. Use [PAGE UP][PAGE DOWN] to select VIEW. fig.chedit2 In this state, you can use the knobs and buttons of the VE-7000 to edit the following parameters. PREAMP AREA GAIN Preamp gain ø...
  • Page 17 DELAY/DYN AREA DIRECT/THRESHOLD DELAY LEVEL/RATIO FEEDBACK/ATTACK DELAY TIME/RELEASE ON/OFF FLEX BUS AREA 1--12 Send levels to the corresponding flex buses ON/OFF ON/OFF setting for sends to each flex bus EQ AREA GAIN FREQ HI-MID GAIN FREQ LO-MID GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ EQ ON/OFF ON/OFF for entire EQ...
  • Page 18 VE-7000 in addition to the existing CH VIEW page. When the CH VIEW page is displayed, you can press the CH VIEW area [EDIT] to switch the existing CH VIEW screen to the special VE-7000 screen. Press it once again to return to the previous CH VIEW screen.

  • Page 19: Convenient Functions To Remember

    Convenient functions to remember By holding down the [SHIFT] button of the VE-7000 and pressing the following buttons, you can use the following convenient functions. FLEX BUS AREA • [SHIFT]+[EDIT] (Set ALL to 0dB) Set the send levels to each FLEX BUS 1--12 to 100 (unity level).

  • Page 20: Operations In The Channel Edit Pages (Connected To The Vm Console)

    --> EQ BAND page --> MAIN/CUE page --> SURROUND page In each page, you can use the knobs and buttons of the VE-7000 to edit in conjunction with the V1--V6, [F1]--[F6] and cursor [UP][DOWN] of the VM Console itself. If you operate the...

  • Page 21: Using The Joystick To Control Surround (Connected To The Vm Console)

    Using the joystick to control surround (connected to the VM Console) You can use the joystick (located in the SURROUND area) to perform surround panning. Preparations for surround panning Perform the following steps on the VM Console to enable the Surround function.

  • Page 22: Using The Joystick To Control Surround Panning

    Press SECTION [INPUT] (or [MULTI IN] or [FLEX BUS MASTER]) to select it. Press [CH EDIT] for the channel you wish to edit. You will be in channel edit mode. Press SURROUND [EDIT]. The SURROUND page will appear. Now you can operate the joystick of the VE-7000. fig.surround...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the VE-7000 does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. • None of the controls work The power is not turned on The various devices are not connected correctly The VM Console system version is older than 1.520 The channel edit screen is not selected on the VM Console •...

  • Page 24: Midi Implementation

    “Thru.” The data that is “thru'ed” will be mixed with the output data of the VE-7000 itself, and sent from MIDI OUT. For this reason, status bytes that were abbreviated by running status from the data received via MIDI will be added as necessary.

  • Page 25: Control Data Transmission Address Map

    3. Control data transmission address map The exclusive messages transmitted when you operate the panel buttons, dials, or joystick use the following addresses and data to indicate the parameter that is to be controlled. Address Upper byte Middle byte Lower byte Controller type BUTTON BUTTON...

  • Page 26: Control Data Transmission Data

    MIDI Implementation 4. Control data transmission data The following data is transmitted by each type of controller. Transmitted when pressed Transmitted when released Transmitted 0.3 seconds after pressed. Successively transmitted every 0.1 seconds until released. Dial controllers Dial rotation expressed as a 7-bit binary complement. Positive values (1--63) indicate clockwise rotation, and negative values (-1 to -64) indicate counterclockwise rotation.

  • Page 27: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart CH EDIT Controller Model VE-7000 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered ************** Note Number: True Voice ************** Velocity Note On Note Off After Key's Touch Channel's Pitch Bender Control Change...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications VE-7000: CH EDIT CONTROLLER • Connectors MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT) AC Adaptor Jack (DC IN) • Dimensions 253.5 (W) x 169.5 (D) x 67.0 (H) mm • Weight 1.2 kg 2 lbs 10 oz • Power Supply DC 9 V (AC Adaptor PSB-1U) •...

  • Page 29: Memo

    MEMO...
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  • Page 31: Information

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE AFRICA AFRICA Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 EGYPT TEL: 243 9555 Al Fanny Trading Office P.O.
  • Page 32 MEMO...
  • Page 33 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 34 02455390 ’01-4-D2-31N...

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