Roland Vs-880 Settings for the slave VS-880, DeviceID Device ID, MMC MMC mode, Source Sync source

Chapter 11 Taking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples)

< Non-drop format and drop format >

NTSC format VCRs use two formats; non-drop and drop. In non-drop format, the frames are continuous. On the other hand, drop format skips the first two frames at the beginning of each minute (except for 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 minutes), in order to be compatible with NTSC format color video.

In most video production and music production, continu- ous frames are easier to handle, so non-drop format is widely used. However in broadcast studios, where time code must match actual clock time, drop format is widely used.

19.Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)].

You will return to Play condition.

Settings for the slave VS-880

1.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears.

2.Press [YES].

The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:DeviceID=Ó.

3.Set the device ID number to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “17.”

DeviceID (Device ID)

This sets the Device ID number (1Ð32) that is used when exchanging exclusive messages (mixer parameters) with an external MIDI device. Exclusive messages can be transmit- ted and received between devices which have the same Device ID number setting.

4.Press PARAMETER [ ] twice.

5.The display will indicate “SYS MID:SysEx.Rx.=”. For this example, select “On” so that MMC can be received.

SysEx.Rx (System exclusive receive switch)

If you wish to receive exclusive messages, set this ÒOn.Ó Exclusive messages can be received when in Play condition.

6.Press PARAMETER [ ].

7.The display will indicate “SYS MID:MMC=”. For this example, select “SLAVE” so that MMC will be received.

MMC (MMC mode)

This setting determines how the VS-880 will implement MMC.

Off: MMC will neither be transmitted nor received.

MASTER: MMC will be transmitted. The VS-880 will be the master device for external MIDI equip- ment.

SLAVE: MMC will be received. The VS-880 will be a slave device for external MIDI equipment.

8.Press [SYSTEM] three times.

The display will indicate ÒSYS Sync/Tempo ?Ó.

9.Press [YES].

The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:Source=Ó.

10.For this example, select “EXT” so that the unit will oper- ate according to the MTC that is received.

Source (Sync source)

This determines how the VS-880 will synchronize with other devices.

INT: The VS-880 will be controlled by its own internal clock. Select this setting when you are not syn- chronizing with other devices, or when you want external MIDI devices to be controlled by syn- chronization signals from the VS-880.

EXT: The VS-880 will be controlled by synchronization signals (MTC) from an external MIDI device. In this case, the VS-880 will not operate unless it is receiving MTC signals. Select this setting when you want to use MTC from an external MIDI device to control the VS-880.

11.Press PARAMETER [ ] three times.

The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:MTC Type=Ó.

12.Set the MTC type to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “30.”

MTC Type

This sets the type of MTC. Check the specifications of the MIDI devices that you are using, and select the appropriate type of MTC on the VS-880.

30:30 frames per second non-drop format. This is used by audio devices such as analog tape recorders, and for NTSC format black and white

video (used in the US and Japan, etc.).

29N: 29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This is used for NTSC format color video (used in the US and Japan, etc.).

29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is used for NTSC format broadcast color video (used in the US and Japan, etc.)

25:25 frames per second frame rate. This is used in SECAM format / PAL format video (used in

Europe, etc.), and for audio equipment and film.

24:24 frames per second frame rate. This is used for film in the US.

<Non-drop format and drop format >

NTSC format VCRs use two formats; non-drop and drop. In non-drop format, the frames are continuous. On the other hand, drop format skips the first two frames at the beginning of each minute (except for 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 minutes), in order to be compatible with NTSC format color video.

In most video production and music production, continu- ous frames are easier to handle, so non-drop format is widely used. However in broadcast studios, where time code must match actual clock time, drop format is widely used.

13.Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)].

You will return to Play condition.

With these settings, operating the master VS-880 unit will cause the slave VS-880 unit to operate in synchronization.

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