Synchronizing The Vs-2000 And Video Equipment; Switching V-Link Mode On - Roland VS-2000 Owner's Manual

To offset the project start time:
1. Hold down SHIFT and press F4.
2. If "Disp" isn't visible above F3, press PAGE until it is.
3. Press F3 (Disp).
This formula is especially helpful if your project's audio starts somewhere other than
zero. Use the location at which the audio begins as your desired start time. If you get a
negative result, add 24.00.00.00.00 to the master's start time and do the math again.
4. Set the TIME DISPLAY FORMAT parameter to REL, for "Relative Time," so that the

Synchronizing the VS-2000 and Video Equipment

What is V-LINK
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performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK
compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of
visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music
performance.
For example, by using the VS-2000 in conjunction with the Edirol DV-7PR's "Presenter,"
you can do the following things.
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Switching V-LINK Mode On

Before you turn on V-LINK mode, start up your V-LINK compatible video device. Then:
1. Press the VS-2000's V-LINK button.
2. Press ENTER/YES—V-LINK mode is turned on and the V-LINK button lights.
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The DISPLAY OFFSET TIME parameter shifts the
project's start time. To find the value you want, subtract
the desired project start time—this is typically
00h00m00s00f00—from the master's start time. Enter this
amount as the DISPLAY OFFSET TIME.
current time location display shows the project's shifted start time instead of ABS
(absolute) MTC/SMPTE time during playback.
) is a function that allows music and images to be
You can make the necessary Edirol DV-7PR settings from the VS-2000.
You can use the VS-2000's faders to control video playback.
You can use the VS-2000's Automix feature for the synchronized rolling of video
and sound on the Edirol DV-7PR.
The VS-2000 asks you to confirm V-LINK startup.
(If you press EXIT/NO, the operation is cancelled.)
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Master start time
—desired project start time
DISPLAY OFFSET TIME
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