Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave

When you want to use the MIDI sequencer as the master to control the VS-1824, use the following procedure:

1.Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sequencer as shown in the following illustration.

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6.Press [EXT SYNC]. The button will begin blinking, indicating the VS-1824 is set to synchronize using MTC from the external MIDI sequencer.

7.Press [PLAY]. The button blinks green, indicating the VS- 1824 is in MTC receive-standby mode. When the MIDI sequencer begins playback and begins transmitting MTC, playback will begin on the VS-1824. During synchronization, the EXT SYNC indicator and PLAY indicator remain lit.

If MIDI Time Code is Unstable

When using MIDI sequencer software for personal computers, depending on the hardware specifications and the playing conditions, the MTC signal sent to the VS-1824 may be unstable. If the synchronization is erratic, try using the VS-1824 as the master device, or try raising the VS-1824 Sync Error Level as described above.

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MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

(implements MTC)

2.Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display.

3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the

cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings.

Sync Error Level

This sets the interval (0-10) for checking MTC reception when synchronizing the VS-1824 to MTC transmitted by an external MIDI device. When MTC is not sent continuously, the VS-1824 checks the MTC and cancels synchronization if there is an error. By setting a longer interval under such circumstances, synchronization can continue, even if there are errors in the source MTC.

Sync MTC Type

This selects the MTC frame rate (30, 29N, 29D, 25,24). Select the MTC rate that matches the rate used in your MIDI sequencer.

4.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

5.Set your MIDI sequencer to transmit MTC.

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