User manual ROLAND VM-7100 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VM-7200 (VM-7100) V-Mixing Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. [. . . ] Supplying phantom power to dynamic microphones or keyboards may result in damage to the equipment. · Turn the phantom power on or off only after muting the channels to which condenser microphones are connected. A loud noise or pop is produced when the phantom power is turned on or off without muting first, and this noise can severely damage amps, speakers, or other equipment. When the console and processor are separated, hold down [MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] on the processor. 1 2 Completely lower the console's MASTER fader. Select the channel to which you want to input the sound, and connect the microphone or instrument to the corresponding INPUT jack. Microphone Electronic Instruments, etc. fig. 5-03e Processor (VM-7200) 27 Various Connection Setups Do not have plugs connected to both the MIC connector and LINE jack inputs for the same channel simultaneously. Select one or the other for use. Various Connection Setups 3 Raise the MASTER fader and the applicable channel fader. s Using External Effects (Insert) Use the INSERT jacks when you want use an external effects device (Insert) to process the sounds from microphones or instruments that are input to the channels, . INSERT Jack Block Diagram is as shown below. fig. 5-05e Phamtom Power (DC+48V) Gain MIC AD Converter to Input Select LINE INSERT INSERT jacks are used for Channels 1­6 (Channels 11­16). In addition, the MIC jacks and LINE jacks can also be used for connecting. 1 2 Mute the channel that you want to process with effects (refer to the console Owner's Manual). Connect the external effects device to the INSERT jack for the channel selected in Step 1. fig. 5-06e Red White Out External Effects Processor In Processor (VM-7200) 3 Release the mute on the channel to be processed with effects, then raise the MASTER fader and the applicable channel fader. 28 Various Connection Setups Connecting MD Recorders, CD Players, and Other Digital Devices (Digital Connection) When you want to connect the processor to a professional DAT recorder, a consumer MD or CD player, or other such digital device, use the DIGITAL connectors. First obtain a connector cable compatible with the digital device you are using. Digital audio signals input through the DIGITAL connectors are assigned to Channels 21/22. When connecting digital devices featuring optical type connectors, it will be necessary to obtain a commercially available optical/coaxial converter. 1 2 Mute Channels 21/22 (refer to the console Owner's Manual). Connect to the output connector of the external digital device you are using. When connecting to digital devices for professional use (with XLR connectors), connect to DIGITAL B IN. When connecting to MD or CD player, or other such digital device for consumer use (with coaxial connectors), connect to DIGITAL A IN. However, DIGITAL A IN and DIGITAL B IN cannot be used simultaneously. fig. 5-07e Coaxial Cable Digital Output Connector MD Recorder Processor (VM-7200) DAT Recorder Digital Output Connector AES/EBU Digital Audio Cable 3 Release the mute on Channels 21/22, then raise the MASTER fader and the Channel 21/22 faders. 29 Various Connection Setups Various Connection Setups Connecting the Roland DIF-AT (R-BUS (RMDB2) Connection) Roland also makes available the VM-24E I/O Expansion Board, which can be purchased separately. When the VM-24E is installed, you can add three R-BUS (RMDB2) connectors (p. By connecting a Roland DIF-AT, you can exchange 8-in/8-out 24-bit digital audio signals with a digital multitrack recorder, such as the ALESIS adat or the TASCAM DA-88 (maximum of three recorders). To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. s Connecting the ALESIS adat fig. 5-08e adat DIF-AT SYNC (IN or OUT) adat Optical IN/OUT R-BUS(RMDB2) Processor (VM-7200) 1 2 Use the R-BUS cable included with the DIF-AT to connect the DIF-AT and the processor. Use an optical cable (sold separately) for use with adat to connect the adat and the DIF-AT. Make the settings for the console (master or slave) according to the connections used. Refer to the console Owner's Manual and DIF-AT Owner's Manual. Connecting to the adat's SYNC IN connector the adat in Sync Slave mode. This setup enables the transport controls to be operated from the console. [. . . ] V. Houtstraat 3 B-2260 Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811 SWEDEN Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. 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