Midi Devices - Roland VS-2480 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

DIGITAL I/O
Q: Is it possible to connect two
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD's in cascade via
R-BUS to transfer audio data, various control
messages and synchronization?
A: Yes. VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD can transfer eight
channel audio data, MIDI Time Code (MTC) for
synchronization and MIDI Machine Control (MMC) via
R-BUS.
At this moment, control messages which came in via
R-BUS cannot be sent out through R-BUS. To synchronize
three VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD's (or more), MIDI or
SMPTE should be used simultaneously.
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD only has SMPTE input
connector, so you will need SMPTE distributor.
Q: Is R-BUS connector equipped? Is R-BUS cable
sold separately?
A: VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD is equipped with two R-BUS
connectors.
R-BUS cable does not come with
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD. Please use the cable which
is attached to the other R-BUS devices, or order the
following cables.
• RBC-1 (1m)
• RBC-5 (5m)
The RBC-5 (5-meter R-BUS cable) does not support the use of
64 kHz or higher sampling frequencies.
When using sampling frequencies of 64 kHz or higher, please
use the RBC-1 (1-meter R-BUS cable).
Operation may be unstable when using the RBC-5 with the
DIF-AT or AE-7000.
Use the RBC-1 when use these devices.
Q: Is it possible to output the multi-channel audio
via digital out connector just like DTS and Dolby
Digital?
A: VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD does not have any
multi-channel digital audio encoding function such as dts
format. Or if you input dts signals to the digital input on
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD, they cannot be decoded into
multi-channel signals. Please use the external
encode/decode device.
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD Q&A
Q: What digital devices can be used when
sampling rate is set to 96kHz?
A: Under checking and to be informed.
Q: Is it possible to use two digital in connectors
simultaneously?
A: When master clock of VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD is set
to word clock, and two sources are completely
synchronized with the same word clock, they can be
input simultaneously.
Q: Is it possible to output two different signals
from each of two digital out connectors?
A: Yes.

MIDI DEVICES

Q: Is it possible to connect digitally when
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD is MTC slave?
A: Yes. But if discrepancy between MTC and digital master
clock gets larger, VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD may stop
playback.
Q: Is it possible to assign any MIDI parameters to
faders and pan knobs to control the external
device?
A: With "V-fader" function, you can transmit MIDI control
change message from MIDI OUT by using 16 faders.
Q: Is it possible to do 5.1 surround mixing with
VE-7000 or J.L. Cooper MCS Panner?
A: By connecting VE-7000 via MIDI, you can remote control
each channel parameter. Joystick controls the surround
panning.
Other control devices will be supported with the future
update.
Q: Is it possible to control the
VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD mixer from the
external software on the computer via MIDI?
A: Yes. You can control the VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD
mixer with external MIDI information
(VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD system version 1.20 later).
Q: Is it possible to control the phrase pad function
with external MIDI keyboard?
A: No.
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