Roland RPC-1 Owner's Manual
Roland RPC-1 Owner's Manual

Roland RPC-1 Owner's Manual

R-bus interface card

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Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's manual p. 2; Owner's manual
p. 3). 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, the Owner's
manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept
on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Wen site 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 © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland Wen site http://www.roland.co.jp/...
  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit...
  • Page 3: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the RPC-1 driver (Macintosh) ....................9 About the various RPC-1 drivers ......................10 RPC-1 Control Panel................11 Main functions of RPC-1 Control Panel ....................11 Signal flow ..............................11 RPC-1 Control Panel ..........................11 Connections with other R-BUS devices ..........13 Connections with R-BUS devices ......................
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    R-BUS cable This cable is used to connect the RPC-1 to an R-BUS device. Clock cable This cable is used to synchronize multiple RPC-1 units. For details refer to “Clock In and Clock Out Connectors.” Main features Digital multi audio Eight input and eight output channels of digital audio can be transmitted and In order to use the RPC-1’s...
  • Page 6: Names Of Things And What They Do

    2. DIP switches and/or damage to speakers or other devices, The DIP switches are used to specify how the RPC-1 will transmit word clock data. always turn down the Each switch has the following function. volume, and turn off the...
  • Page 7: Preparations For Using The Rpc-1

    1. When you start up your computer after installing the RPC-1, the RPC-1 will be detected automatically, and the “Add New Hardware wizard” will start up. Then click The RPC-1 operates on a 5V PCI bus. It will not operate on a “Next.” 3.3V PCI bus.
  • Page 8: Windows 2000

    1. Start up your computer after installing the RPC-1. 1. Start up your computer after installing the RPC-1. 2. In order to install the RPC-1 driver, you must be logged 2. In order to install the RPC-1 driver, you must be logged onto the system as Administrator.
  • Page 9: Installing The Rpc-1 Driver (Macintosh)

    CD-ROM icon to open it. 3. A dialog to specify the MIDI interface port will appear. 2. If you wish to use the MIDI functionality of the RPC-1, install “OMS 2.3.8.” (If OMS 2.3.8 is already installed, it Click “Search.” Neither Modem nor Printer should be is not necessary to re-install it.) Open the “OMS 2.3.8”...
  • Page 10: About The Various Rpc-1 Drivers

    RPC-1. ASIOv3: ASIO1 driver for Digital Performer. MIDI driver (Mac OS) This is an OMS driver for handling the RPC-1’s MIDI data on EASI driver the Macintosh. OMS 2.3.8 is required in order to use this. EASI (Enhanced Audio Streaming Interface) is a driver Opcode Corporation’s OMS 2.3.8 MIDI driver is included...
  • Page 11: Rpc-1 Control Panel

    If multiple RPC-1 units are installed, select the RPC-1 for which you wish to make settings. For details on how the The signals that are output from the R-BUS of the RPC-1 can RPC-1 units are numbered, refer to p. 17 “Using multiple be selected in the control panel.
  • Page 12 Select the master clock. each MME device. • Int. Clock: The RPC-1 will be the word clock master. In • Independent: When using separate software this case, set the connected R-BUS device (or other RPC-1 applications to handle each MME device.
  • Page 13: Connections With Other R-Bus Devices

    You can use the VM-3100Pro’s inputs 1-8 as inputs of the and they must share the same word clock.In order for the RPC-1. The outputs of the RPC-1 will be sent to inputs 13-20 word clock to be shared, one device in the system must be of the VM-3100Pro.
  • Page 14: Connections With The Vm-7200/7100

    OFF or C-1 [System] OFF for Logic. Oth- [F1-F4] [MIDI] erwise, C-1 The output of the RPC-1 will be input to MULTI-IN. You can USER1 Settings for [System] Overwrite to USER1 also use multiple RPC-1 units simultaneously. For details each program...
  • Page 15: Connections With The Xv-5080

    The version 1.01 or later system program is required in RPC-1 settings (in the Control Panel) order to connect and use the AE-7000 with the RPC-1. • Master Clock: Int. Clock • Int.Clock Sample Rate: either 44.1 or 48 kHz Updating the system program The directory “UPDATE >...
  • Page 16: Connections With The Vsr-880

    Updating the system program If you connect two RPC-1 units to a VS-2480, set the VS-2480 as the word clock master, and set each of the RPC-1’s as its The directory “UPDATE > VSR-880” in the included slave. And then, turn the SW-1 on of each RPC-1. Notice that “DRIVER/UPDATE CD-ROM”...
  • Page 17: Using Multiple Rpc-1 Units

    (i.e., immediately after the driver is installed), the highest number will be assigned to that RPC-1. Each Set an external R-BUS device or one of the RPC-1 units as the subsequent time the computer is started up, the card will...
  • Page 18: Software Settings

    Software settings Cubase VST settings This section explains the audio device settings that should be made in order to use the RPC-1 with some representative sequencer programs. Audio device settings 1. In the “Options” menu, select “Audio Setup” and then Logic Audio settings select “System.”...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Problem Suggestion Is the RPC-1 oriented correctly? Can’t install RPC-1 in computer Is the RPC-1 inserted correctly in the PCI slot? RPC-1 Control Panel won’t start Was the driver installed correctly? The dialog “Driver Version is older than expected! Please install latest driver.”...
  • Page 20: Main Specifications

    Main specifications General specifications 8, 9.6, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, Sampling frequency [kHz] 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 24 bit / 8 channel R-BUS 24 bit / 8 channel MIDI One set of IN / OUT Monitor mixer in control panel Number of input channels 16 channels Number of output channels...
  • Page 21 ...MEMO...
  • Page 22: Information

    Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. ISRAEL PANAMA ITALY SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon &...
  • Page 23: Federal Communications Commission

    Declaration of Conformity COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Model Name : RPC-1 Type of Eqipment : R-BUS Interface Card Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 24 This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. 40458890 ’02-5-GC1-21KS...

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