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Roland DIF-AT24 manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner’s Manual The DIF-AT24 lets you transfer up to 8 channels of 24-bit digital audio data between an R-BUS device and a device equipped with an ADAT interface. Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland DIF-AT24. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2, 3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifi- cations on the unit. .......................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    3 104 • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. ................................................................................................ 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ................................[...]

  • Page 4

    4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: 291a Power Supply 307 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement 352a • This device [...]

  • Page 5

    5 Contents Main Features ....................................................................................................................... 1 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................................................[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Panel descriptions Front Panel ADAT indicator This indicator will light green if an ADAT interface signal is being input to the ADAT digital IN connector. POWER indicator When the R-BUS device connected to the R-BUS connector is powered up, this indicator will light red to indicate that power is being supplied to the DIF-AT24. * Power is supplied[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Turning the power on/off Turning the power on Before you turn each device on, make sure that all devices are connected correctly. Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/ or damage to speakers and other device[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Connections and settings Connection example 1 Connecting the VS-2400CD and a computer Here's an example of synchronization with computer-based sequencer software or the VS-2400CD functioning as the master. Make connections as shown in the diagram. This example uses the UA-1000 to perform input/output with the computer via USB 2.0. To prevent[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Connections and settings ■ Sampling Frequency settings Set the sampling frequency of your sequencer software, the VS-2400CD, and the UA-1000 to the same setting (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). ■ Master Clock settings You'll also need to set the Master Clock for your sequencer software. For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual [...]

  • Page 10

    10 Connections and settings Connection example 2 Connecting the VS-2400CD and a computer Here's an example of synchronization with computer-based sequencer software or the VS-2400CD functioning as the master. Make connections as shown in the diagram. This example uses an ADAT interface and MIDI interface connected to your computer. To prevent [...]

  • Page 11

    11 Connections and settings ■ Sampling Frequency settings Set the sampling frequency of your sequencer software and the VS-2400CD to the same setting (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). ■ Master Clock settings You'll also need to set the Master Clock for your sequencer software. For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for your sequ[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Connections and settings Connection example 3 Connecting the VS-2400CD and an ADAT device This example allows digital audio signals to be transferred. Make connections as shown in the diagram. 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 co[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Connections and settings Connection example 4 Connecting the VS-2400CD with an ADAT device and BRC The BRC is used to operate the VS-2400CD and ADAT device in synchronization. Make connections as shown in the diagram. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all dev[...]

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    14 Connections and settings ■ Sampling Frequency settings Set the sampling frequency of the VS-2400CD and ADAT device to the same setting (48 kHz). ■ Master Clock settings You'll also need to set the Master Clock for the ADAT device. For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for the ADAT device. ■ Synchronization sett[...]

  • Page 15

    15 Connections and settings Connection example 5 Using the DIF-AT24 as an additional MIDI OUT for the MV-8000 Make connections as shown in the diagram. 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. In order to make these connection[...]

  • Page 16

    03454012 ’03-11-1KS This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of November 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4[...]

  • Page 17

    03564056 ’03-11-1KS VM-7100/7200 と接続する場合 VM-7100/7200 のシステム・ バージョンが 1.7 未満の場合、 DIF-AT24 は正常に動作しません。 以下の方法で VM-7100/7200 のバージョンを確認し、必ず 1.7 以降にバージョンアップして ください。 バージョンアップに関しては、 ?[...]