Panel descriptions

Front Panel

ADAT indicator

This indicator will light green if an ADAT interface signal is being input to the ADAT digital IN connector.

POWER indicator

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.

The data that is transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector will depend on the settings of the R-BUS device connected to the R-BUS connector.

MASTER CLK (Master clock) switch

This switches the master clock (sampling clock) synchronization.

MASTER CLK

Master clock device

switch

 

 

 

 

When using the R-BUS device

Set to [R-BUS]

connected to the R-BUS

 

connector as the master clock.

 

 

 

When using the digital device

Set to [ADAT]

connected to the ADAT OUT/IN

 

connector as the master clock

 

 

ADAT OUT/IN (ADAT digital out/in) connector

This is the ADAT digital interface.

It allows eight channels of digital audio data to be transferred between the DIF-AT24 and an ADAT-compatible digital device.

R-BUS connector

Provides for the input/output of eight channels of digital audio data, thus allowing the exchange of data between the DIF-AT24 and an R-BUS device to take place. Also transmits/receives synchronization signals.

*Power is supplied to the DIF-AT24 via the R-BUS connector.

Connect only an R-BUS device to the R-BUS connector. You must never connect a device with a SCSI, RS-232C, or parallel interface. Even though the connectors on such devices may look similar, they are incompatible, and damage and/or malfunction could result if you attempt their connection. Also, you must use only a special R-BUS cable to make connections.

You must turn off the power of the R-BUS device before connecting or disconnecting the R-BUS cable. If you connect or disconnect the cable while power is being supplied, the external R-BUS device will stop working correctly, and the DIF-AT24 or the external R-BUS device may also be damaged.

The specifications for “R-BUS” are identical to those of RMDB2 and RMDB II. You can use it with any device that is marked “RMDB2” or “RMDB II.”

R-BUS (RMDB2) is not compatible with the older RMDB specification.

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Roland DIF-AT24 owner manual Panel descriptions, Front Panel, Rear Panel, These are used mainly for MTC synchronization