Roland Vs-880 If you have problems with synchronization, Make settings for the sequencer program

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

15.Press PARAMETER [ ] twice.

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

16.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.

17.Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)].

You will return to Play condition.

Make settings for the sequencer program

Make the following settings for the sequencer program that you are using. For details on making the settings, refer to the ownerÕs manual for your sequencer program.

Device ID number	17
MTC	Receive
MTC Type	30 fps
MMC	Transmit (Master)

■If you have problems with

synchronization

¥Does the device you are using support the VS-880Õs MMC?

¥Do the device ID numbers match?

¥Is the MIDI Thru switch set to Out?

¥Is the Sync Generator set correctly?

¥Is the Sync Source set correctly?

¥Is the same type of MTC selected for both devices?

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