Owner's Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2; Owner’s manual p. 3). 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, the Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. 355 • To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................................................................ 3 Before you begin.....................................................................................5 Check the included items ......................................................................................
Before you begin Check the included items The following items are included with the RPC-1. Immediately after opening the package, please check that all items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the RPC-1. ■ RPC-1 ■ Drivers/Update CD-ROM This contains driver software for using the RPC-1, and a system program updater that makes R-BUS devices compatible with the RPC-1. ■ RPC-1 Owner’s Manual This document.
Names of things and what they do 3 ON 1 2 ON 1 2 Clock In Clock Out 2 R-BUS 1 1. R-BUS (RMDB2) connector Connect this to R-BUS devices. This connector carries multi-channel digital audio (8-IN, 8-OUT) in formats up to 24 bit and 96 kHz, as well as one set of MIDI IN/OUT signals. 2. DIP switches The DIP switches are used to specify how the RPC-1 will transmit word clock data. Each switch has the following function.
Preparations for using the RPC-1 Minimum requirements Installing the RPC-1 driver (Windows) In order to install the RPC-1, you must have a computer that has a PCI slot and fulfills the following conditions. Windows95/98 The RPC-1 operates on a 5V PCI bus. It will not operate on a 3.3V PCI bus. Windows users • A PC-compatible computer with Windows 95/98/Me/ NT4.
Preparations for using the RPC-1 Windows 2000 Windows XP 1. Start up your computer after installing the RPC-1. 1. Start up your computer after installing the RPC-1. 2. In order to install the RPC-1 driver, you must be logged onto the system as Administrator. For details, contact your system administrator. 2. In order to install the RPC-1 driver, you must be logged onto the system as Administrator. For details, contact your system administrator. 3.
Preparations for using the RPC-1 Installing the RPC-1 driver (Macintosh) OMS Setup (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 or later 1. Start up “OMS Setup.” “OMS Setup” is placed into the “OMS Applications” folder in the “Opcode” folder. 1. Into your CD-ROM drive, insert the “Drivers/Update” CD-ROM included with the RPC-1. Then double-click the CD-ROM icon to open it. 2. When a dialog box with a message of “Create a New Studio Setup” appears, click “OK.” 2.
Preparations for using the RPC-1 About the various RPC-1 drivers If the RPC-1 driver is installed, the following drivers can be used. Refer to the manual for the software you are using, and use the most suitable drivers. ASIO driver ASIO (Audio Stream In/Out) is a driver format promoted by Steinberg Corporation for connecting audio software and audio hardware. ASIO supports both Windows and Macintosh platforms, and allows high-quality multi-channel input/output.
RPC-1 Control Panel When you install the RPC-1 driver, a dedicated RPC-1 application “RPC-1 Control Panel” will be installed together with the driver. RPC-1 Control Panel 5 6 7 How to start up the “RPC-1 Control Panel” 1 2 3 • Windows: “Start” > “Settings” > “Control Panel” > “Roland RPC-1 H/W” • Macintosh: Double click the “RPC-1 Panel” icon copied manually. 4 Main functions of RPC-1 Control Panel • Set parameters for the functions of the RPC-1 1.
RPC-1 Control Panel 5. Monitor Mixer page You can use the Monitor Mixer to mix the input/output into two channels and record or monitor it. Mixing is performed within the RPC-1, and does not burden the CPU. • Ext. Clock Sample Rate: Select the sampling frequency used when Master Clock is set to Ext. Clock.Only the sampling frequency selected here can be used by the software. • Level meter: This shows the pre-fader level. • Faders: Adjust the amount sent to Master.
Connections with other R-BUS devices Connections with R-BUS devices In order to transfer digital audio signals between R-BUS devices, the sampling frequency of the devices must match, and they must share the same word clock.In order for the word clock to be shared, one device in the system must be the word clock master. Other devices must be set to share that clock (i.e., they must be slaves).The RPC-1 can function either as the word clock master or slave.
Connections with other R-BUS devices VM-3100Pro Quick Setup Connections with the VM-7200/7100 By using Quick Setup, you can instantly recall settings for use with a connected RPC-1. At this time, settings for remotely controlling your sequencer software will also be recalled. The following types of Quick Setup are available. In order to connect the VM-7200/7100 with the RPC-1, the VM-24E I/O expansion board (an expansion board that adds an R-BUS connector) must be installed in the VM-7200/7100.
Connections with other R-BUS devices Connections with the XV-5080 Connections with the AE-7000 Example settings Updating the system program RPC-1 settings (in the Control Panel) The version 1.01 or later system program is required in order to connect and use the AE-7000 with the RPC-1. • Master Clock: Int. Clock • Int.Clock Sample Rate: either 44.1 or 48 kHz XV-5080 settings • Master Clock: R-BUS For details on output destination settings of the XV-5080, refer to “Chapter 3.
Connections with other R-BUS devices Connections with the VSR-880 Connections with the VS-2480 Updating the system program Example settings System program version 1.03 or later is required in order to connect and use the VSR-880 with the RPC-1. If your VSR880 has version 1.02 or earlier, the system program must be updated.
Using multiple RPC-1 units Settings for using multiple RPC-1 units Up to four RPC-1 units can be used in a single computer. Each RPC-1 is assigned a number from 1 through 4 in the order in which the card was recognized (in general, starting at the lowest-numbered PCI slot). Immediately after an additional RPC-1 is added to a computer in which an RPC-1 has already been installed (i.e., immediately after the driver is installed), the highest number will be assigned to that RPC-1.
Software settings This section explains the audio device settings that should be made in order to use the RPC-1 with some representative sequencer programs. Cubase VST settings Audio device settings Logic Audio settings 1. In the “Options” menu, select “Audio Setup” and then select “System.” Audio device settings 2. Select “Roland RPC-1 ASIO”(Win) or “ASIO RPC-1” (Mac). When using the ASIO driver 1. From the “Audio” menu, select “Audio Hardware & Drivers.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Can’t install RPC-1 in computer Is the RPC-1 oriented correctly? RPC-1 Control Panel won’t start up Is the RPC-1 inserted correctly in the PCI slot? The dialog “Driver Version is older than expected! Please install latest driver.” appears, when the RPC-1 Control Panel starts up.
Main specifications ■ General specifications Sampling frequency [kHz] R-BUS 8, 9.6, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.
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