Owner`s manual

Synchronizing with Video Equipment
When used in combination with the Roland SI-80S, you can control playback
and stop functions on the VS-1680 with video equipment featuring a consumer
video interface that conforms to (RCTC) time code. Make the connections as
shown below, and refer to the SI-80S owner’s manual and the owner’s manual
for your video device.
fig.13-05(si_connect.eps)
1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear,
then press [F6 (EXIT)].
2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until
“MIDI” is displayed, and then press [F4 (MIDI)].
3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and []to move the cursor. Make the settings
as shown below.
SysEx.Rx (System Exclusive Receive Switch)
Exclusive messages are received when this is set to “On.” At this time, set this to
“On.” The Exclusive messages can then be received when the VS-1680 is in Play
condition.
MMC (MMC Mode)
This setting determines how the VS-1680 implements MMC. Set this to
“SLAVE.”
Off: MMC is neither transmitted nor received.
MASTER: MMC is transmitted. The VS-1680 functions as the master device
for external MIDI equipment.
SLAVE: MMC is received. The VS-1680 functions as a slave device for
external MIDI equipment.
4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and []to move the cursor. Rotate the
TIME/VALUE dial to set each of the values.
Video Cassete Recorder
MIDI IN
MIDI SYNC
OUT(MTC)
L-CONNECTORS
INLANC
SI-80S
VS-1680
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