Roland VM-7100 Owner's Manual

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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of June 11, 1999 ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206...

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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PE...

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3 U S I N G T H E U N I T S A F E L Y 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ............................................................................................................

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4 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed t...

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5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................3 Contents ..................................................................................................5 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................

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6 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power c...

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7 Main Features Main Features Revolutionary Design Concept (Separate Systems) Roland’s VM-7000 Series V-Mixing System adopts the concept of separate systems in which the input/output section (the processor), and the operating section (the console...

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8 Main Features Routing Freedom Previous mixers have had a fixed number of buses, a fact which has placed limitations on the applications they could be used for, and the addition of peripheral devices. With the VM-7200’s FlexBus, this limitation ...

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9 Front and Rear Panels Front and Rear Panels Front Panel fig.2-01 fig.2-02 1 INPUT 1–10 These are connectors for inputting analog audio signals to Channels 1–10. Connect microphones, instruments, or other such equipment to these inputs (p. 27)....

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10 Front and Rear Panels 3 DIGITAL B (AES/EBU) These are XLR-type digital audio input/output connectors. Use for connecting professional digital devices and similar equipment (p. 29). These cannot be used for inputting and outputting analog audio s...

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11 Front and Rear Panels Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.2-03 1 AC IN Connect the power cord included with the processor. 2 MIDI/METER BRIDGE Use these for connecting Roland’s MB-24 Meter Bridge, external MIDI devices (MIDI controllers) and o...

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12 Front and Rear Panels 7 CASCADE These are connectors used for a cascade connection of two mixing consoles (p. 32). 8 Rear Cover A separately sold I/O expansion board VM-24E can be installed here (p. 14, 19) In order to use the CASCADE connector, ...

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13 Installing Optional Devices Installing Optional Devices Cautions Concerning Installation of Optional Devices • Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the circuit board (model no. VS8F-2, VM-24C, VM...

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14 Installing Optional Devices 3 There are three connectors and nine plastic pins inside. Insert the VS8F-2 connector into the internal connector, and at the same time, insert the plastic pins into the holes of the VS8F-2 to firmly fix it in place....

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15 Installing Optional Devices Installing Optional Devices 3 Insert the VM-24E connector into the internal connector, and simultaneously insert the plastic pins into the holes of the VM-24E to fasten it in place. fig.3-07_65 4 Using the (specified)...

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16 Installing Optional Devices Installing the Cascade Kit (VM-24C) Roland also offers the VM-24C Cascade Kit, available for separate purchase. Once the VM-24C is installed, you will be able to use the CASCADE connector. By cascading two VM-7000 ser...

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17 Installing Optional Devices Installing Optional Devices Changing the Rack-mount Hardware (RO-7000) The VM-7000 series comes with pre-installed rack-mount brackets that allow the unit to be mounted in a system rack. As a separately sold option, a ...

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18 Installation de dispositifs optionnels Précautions à prendre lors de l’installation de dispositifs optionnels • Toujours éteindre et débrancher l’appareil avant de commencer l’installation de la carte. (modèle no VS8F-1, VM-24E, VM-...

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19 Installation de dispositifs optionnels Installation de dispositifs optionnels 3 Il y a trois connecteurs et neuf broches en plastique à l’intérieur. Insérer simultanément le connecteur du VS8F-2 dans le connecteur interne et les broches en...

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20 Installation de dispositifs optionnels 3 Insérer simultanément le connecteur du VM-24E dans le connecteur interne et les broches en plastique dans les trous du VM-24E pour le fixer fermement. fig.3-07_65 4 Utiliser les vis enlevées à l’é...

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21 Installation de dispositifs optionnels Installation de dispositifs optionnels Installation d’un kit Cascade (VM-24C) Roland propose aussi séparément le kit Cascade (VM-24C). Une fois le VM-24C installé, vous serez en mesure d’utiliser le ...

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22 Installation de dispositifs optionnels Changement du matériel de montage en rack (RO-7000) La série VM-7000 est fournie avec des supports pré-installés en rack qui permettent à l’appareil d’être monté dans un rack. Un différent ense...

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23 Basic Connections Basic Connections Connecting to the Console (VM-LINK) The VM-7200 (VM-7100) connects to Roland mixing consoles (VM-C7200, VM-C7100). Use the VM-LINK cable (AES/EBU digital audio cable) included with the unit. ■ Connecting to ...

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24 Basic Connections ■ Connecting to the VM-C7100 fig.4-02e If using headphones, connect the headphones to the VM-C7100’s PHONES jack. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn of...

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25 Basic Connections Basic Connections Turning On the Power 1 Switch on the POWER switch on the mixing processor (VM-7200, VM-7100), and confirm that the CTRL indicator is lit. fig.4-03e 2 Switch on the POWER switch on the mixing console (VM-C7200, V...

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26 Basic Connections Turning Off the Power 1 Lower the volume on all devices. 2 Turn off the power to the audio devices. 3 If needed, record the current operating settings internally to the console or to a memory card. 4 Press the mixing console (VM...

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27 Various Connection Setups Various Connection Setups Connecting Microphones and Instruments (Analog Connection) This section describes examples of connecting microphones and instruments to the processor. Precautions When Connecting Microphones �...

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28 Various Connection Setups 3 Raise the MASTER fader and the applicable channel fader. ■ Using External Effects (Insert) Use the INSERT jacks when you want use an external effects device (Insert) to process the sounds from microphones or instrume...

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29 Various Connection Setups 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 s...

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30 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) conne...

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31 Various Connection Setups Various Connection Setups ■ Connecting the TASCAM DA Series fig.5-09e 1 Use the R-BUS cable included with the DIF-AT to connect the DIF-AT and the processor. 2 Use a cable for use with TASCAM devices (sold separately) ...

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32 Various Connection Setups Connecting Two Processors (Cascade Connection) Roland also offers the VM-24C Cascade Kit, available for separate purchase. Once the VM-24C is installed, you will be able to use the CASCADE connector (p. 16, 21). By cas...

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33 Various Connection Setups Various Connection Setups 1 Use the R-BUS cable included with the VM-24C to connect the two processors. 2 Use the VM-LINK cable included with the console to connect the master processor and the consoles. Be careful not...

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34 Troubleshooting If it appears that the VM-7200 or VM-7100 is not operating properly, check over the suggested remedies below before assuming that the unit is experiencing a malfunction. If after checking the following you find that the problem p...

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35 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Effect Not Applied - The VS8F-2 has not been installed in the processor (p. 13, 18). - Channel effect send levels are lowered (refer to the console Owner’s Manual). - The effect is already being inserted into anot...

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36 MIDI Implementation Model: VM-7100/VM-7200, Version 1.00, Jun. 25 1999 1. Transmitted Data and Recognized Receive Data ■Channel Voice Message ●Polyphonic Key Pressure Transmits the level meter value according to the value of “Level Meter Tx...

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37 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation ❍ When the “MIDI C.C. Type (*1)” in the SYSTEM parameter is set to “Multi” When the “MIDI C.C. Type (*1)” is set to “Multi,” the MIXER parameters in the VM-7200/ 7100 is transmitted and rec...

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38 MIDI Implementation This message is transmitted with the MIDI channel set at the “MIDI Control Channel (*1).” “None Registered Parameter Number” value is equal to the “Start Address” referred in “2. Address Map for Data Transfer” s...

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39 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation : : E4H 5FH mmH MultiIn Bus 10 Send Level - CH24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- E4H 60H mmH Input Bus 11 Send Level -...

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40 MIDI Implementation 06H General Information (sub ID #1) 01H Identify Request (sub ID #2) F7H EOX (End of System Exclusive Message) The message is used to request the particular information of the VM-7200/7100. If this message is received right aft...

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41 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation 2. Data Transfer Address Map The each address value is expressed as a 7bit hex number. +———————————————————————————————————————�...

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42 MIDI Implementation | | | | | | +—————— Effect Board C | | | | | | +———————— R-BUS Board | | | | | +—�...

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43 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 03 | 28 - 46 | Input ATT (0dB:64[40H]) -24dB,,,+6dB | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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44 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 13 | 04 - 54 | MultiIn Feedback Delay LFD Freq (*1) 20,,,2kHz | |——————————+—————————+——————————————————————————————�...

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45 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation (*1) If you set it to “Int,” no audio is output from the Flex Bus Out. Even if you select “MultiOut / Assignable Out” for the Flex Bus Out, which is set to “Int.” ❍2-6. BUS 1-8 Parameter +—�...

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46 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 08#| 00 - 17 | FX Rch Insert Location (LSB) Ch1--ch24 | | | | (Bus1-12, Lch, Rch) | |——————————+—————————+—————�...

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47 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 12 | 00 - 01 | Gen/Osc Send Bus 12 | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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48 MIDI Implementation : : : | 00 01 0D | 20 - 7E | Effector - 2 Name -12 | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————...

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49 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 05 01#| 0bbbbbbb| 0:Reverb | | | | 1:Delay | | | | 2:Stereo Delay Chorus ...

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50 MIDI Implementation | 00 08 0E | 20 - 7E | Master Effector Parameter Area (See Below) | : : : | 00 08 7F | 20 - 7E | | +——————————+————�...

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51 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 33#| 0bbbbbbb| 20,,,800 = 200,,,8000Hz| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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52 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 1D#| 0bbbbbbb| -100,,,100| |——————————+—————————+——————————————————————————————�...

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53 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 15#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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54 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 50 | 0aaaaaaa| Metal: Level | | 00 00 51#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| |——————————+—————————+—————�...

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55 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 55#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,1000| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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56 MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00 00 1C |...

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57 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 20 | 0aaaaaaa| Comp/Limit A: Ratio | | 00 00 21#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,3 = 1.5:1,2:1,4:1,100:1| |——————————+————————�...

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58 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 23#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,1200ms| |——————————+—————————+——————————————————————————————�...

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59 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 29#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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60 MIDI Implementation ❍Algorithm 22 Lo-Fi Processor +——————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————...

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61 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation : : | 00 00 7F | 00 | | +——————————+—————————+—————————————�...

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62 MIDI Implementation | 00 00 1C | 0aaaaaaa| EQ: Low EQ Frequency | | 00 00 1D#| 0bbbbbbb| 2,,,200 = 20,,,2000Hz| |——————————+—————————+—————�...

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63 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 3D#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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64 MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00 00 1A |...

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65 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————————...

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66 MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00 00 43 |...

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67 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————————...

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68 MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00 00 24 |...

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69 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation | 00 00 34 | 00 - 0D | Expander Ratio (*4) 1:1.0,,,1:INF| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————...

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70 MIDI Implementation ●DEFERRED PLAY (MCS) Status Data Byte Status F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 03H F7H Byte Description F0H Exclusive Status 7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header Dev Device ID (or 7FH) 06H MMC Command Message 03H DEFERRED ...

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71 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation ●LOCATE (MCP) Format 1 - LOCATE [I/F] Status Data Byte Status F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 44H, 02H, 00H, nnH F7H Byte Description F0H Exclusive Status 7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header Dev Devi...

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72 MIDI Implementation ● Example of system exclusive message and Checksum calculation On Roland system exclusive message (DT1), checksum is added at the end of transmitted data (in front of F7) to check the message is received correctly. Value of c...

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73 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks De...

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74 Specifications VM-7200:48 Channel V-Mixing processor VM-7100:38 Channel V-Mixing processor Channels 48 *VM-7200 38 *VM-7100 Signal processing AD Conversion: 24 bits, 64 times oversampling DA Conversion: 24 bits, 128 times oversampling Internal Pro...

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75 Specifications Specifications Connectors and Jacks Input Jacks 1 – 10 (XLR-type, balanced, phantom power) Input Jacks 1 – 10 (1/4 inch phone type, TRS balanced) Input Jacks 11 – 20 (XLR-type, balanced, phantom power) *VM-7200 Input Jacks 11 ...

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76 DIF-AT Update Function DIF-AT Auto-update function Roland DIF-AT is an interface box to connect Alesis ADAT or TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100 Processors. If you connect the DIF-AT and the Processor with the R-BUS (RMDB2) cable and turn o...

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77 Index Index A AC IN ...............................................................................11 adat .......................................................................14, 19, 30 optical cable ...............................................

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78 POWER ......................................................................10, 25 POWER switch ..........................................................25 power amps .....................................................................25 process...

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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PE...

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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of June 11, 1999 ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206...