Roland V-Mixer VM-7100 Instruction Manual

R-BUS Equipment Connection
and Setting Guide 2
In this booklet, connections and parameter settings for R-BUS equipment and other
digital audio systems are introduced. Please refer to the application example which
is similar to the system you wish to construct, and also the "Basic Conditions for
Digital Audio Connection" at the end of this booklet.
* ADAT( ) is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation.
* TASCAM ( )is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
* ProTools is a registered trademark of Digidesign or Avid Technology, Inc.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
* RMDB II, RMDB2 and R-BUS are the same standard of the Roland.
* R-BUS (RMDB2) is not compatible with the older RMDB.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Web Site: http://www.roland.co.jp/

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Contents
Important Note Concerning R-BUS Cables............................................................................................3
■ VM-7200/7100
(1) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (six) VSR-880s with the VM-7200/7100 .....................4
(2) Connecting one VSR-880 to the VM-7200/7100...............................................................................6
(3) Connecting an ADAT to a VM-7200/7100 and controlling the system with
the VM-C7200/C7100 ................................................................................................................................ 7
(4) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) ADATs with
the VM-7200/7100 with word clock........................................................................................................8
(5) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) ADATs with the VM-7200/7100.......................9
(6) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) TASCAM DA series recorders with
the VM-7200/7100 with word clock......................................................................................................10
(7) Connecting a TASCAM DA series recorder to the VM-7200/7100 and controlling
the system with the VM-C7200/C7100 .................................................................................................12
(8) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) TASCAM DA series recorders with
the VM-7200/7100....................................................................................................................................13
(9) Connecting ProTools and two 888 I/Os to the VM-7200/7100 via AES/EBU..........................14
(10) Connecting an ADA-7000 to the VM-7200/7100 .........................................................................16
(11) Connecting a computer-based recording system to the VM-7200/7100
via ADAT interface ..................................................................................................................................17
■ VM-3100Pro
(12) Connecting a VSR-880 to the VM-3100Pro....................................................................................18
(13) Connecting an ADAT to the VM-3100Pro.....................................................................................19
(14) Connecting a TASCAM DA series recorder to the VM-3100Pro...............................................20
(15) Connecting an ADA-7000 to the VM-3100Pro..............................................................................21
(16) Connecting ProTools and the 888 I/O to the VM-3100Pro with AES/EBU ............................22
(17) Connecting a computer-based recording system to the VM-3100Pro
via an ADAT interface.............................................................................................................................23
■ VSR-880
(18) Connecting an ADAT to the VSR-880............................................................................................24
(19) Connecting a TASCAM DA series recorder to the VSR-880 ......................................................25
■ VS-2480
(20) Connecting a VSR-880 to the VS-2480............................................................................................26
(21) Connecting a XV-5080 to the VS-2480............................................................................................27
(22) Connecting a VM-7200/7100 to the VS-2480 with word clock ..................................................28
(23) Connecting a ADA-7000 to the VS-2480........................................................................................29
(24) Connecting a AE-7000 to the VS-2480............................................................................................29
■ Others
Basic conditions for Digital Audio Connection ...................................................................................30

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Important Note Concerning R-BUS Cables
The RBC-5 (5-meters R-BUS cable/discontinued) does not support the use of 64 kHz or higher sampling frequencies.
When using sampling frequencies of 64 kHz or higher, please use the RBC-1(1-meter R-BUS cable) or the RBC-3(3-meters R-BUS
cable).
Operation may be unstable when using the RBC-5 with the DIF-AT or AE-7000.
Use the RBC-1 or the RBC-3 when using these devices.

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(1) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (six) VSR-880s
with the VM-7200/7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between multiple VSR-880s and the VM-7200/7100.
• VSR-880 can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.01
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 (1st and 2nd units) [equipped with the VM-24E and VM-24C sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, VSR-880
[internal IDE hard disk installed], RBC-1/5 R-BUS cables, MIDI cables
* DAT recorder, MIDI sequencer (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
VSR-880 (1st to 6th units) ➔ VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔ VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
• INTERNAL SAMPLING RATE: in accordance with the VSR-880 song
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MTC
• FRAME TYPE: 30 (in accordance with Syn:MTC Type on the VSR-880)
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: HD
SYS MIDI page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F4](MIDI)
• MIDI THRU CONSOLE: THRU
Press [LEVEL METER] to go back to the basic page.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI THRU
MIDI THRU
MIDI THRU
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
R-BUS
R-BUS
R-BUS
R-BUS
R-BUS
R-BUS
VM-LINK
CASCADE
CASCADE
COMPUTER
(MIDI Sequencer)
VSR-880 (1st unit)
VSR-880 (2nd unit)
VSR-880 (3rd unit)
VSR-880 (4th unit)
VSR-880 (5th unit)
VSR-880 (6th unit)
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
VM-7200/7100
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
S
C
T
C
S
S
S
S
C1-8
9-16
17-24
C
C
C
C
C
C
T
T
T
T
T
T
1-8 9-16
17-24
S
S
S
MIDI INTERFACE
C
C
C
C
C
MIDI THRU MIDI IN
C
T

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VSR-880
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS System PRM ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ] [ ])
• SYS MasterClk=: R-BUS → [ENT/YES]
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS MIDI PRM ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ] [ ])
• SYS MID:Thru=: 1st VSR-880 Out
2nd VSR-880 and all others Thru
• SYS MID:SysEx.Rx=: 2nd VSR-880 and all others On
• SYS MID:SysEx.Tx=: 1st VSR-880 On
• SYS MID:MMC=: 1st VSR-880 MASTER
2nd VSR-880 and all others SLAVE
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ] [ ])
• SYS Syn:SOURCE=: 1st VSR-880 INT
2nd VSR-880 and all others EXT
• SYS Syn:InSel=: 2nd VSR-880 and all others MIDI
• SYS Syn:Gen.=: 1st VSR-880 MTC
2nd VSR-880 and all others OFF
• SYS Syn:MTC TYPE=: 30 (in accordance with FRAME TYPE on the VM-C7200/C7100.)
[LEVEL/BALANCE] → (PARAMETER[ ] [ ])
• MST Direct OUT=: On
[SHIFT]+[IN MIX(LEVEL/BALANCE)] → (PARAMETER[ ] [ ]) → “Input=” → [SHIFT]+STATUS[1] to [8]
• IN1 (2, 3, ... 8) Input=: R-BUS
Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)] to go back to the basic page.
To set the parameters on the SLAVE (2nd unit) of the VM-7200/7100 processor in cascade with the VM-C7200/C7100, save the
current project or create a new project on the memory card. The [2nd UNIT] button on a VM-C7200/C7100 works only on a
project saved with a cascaded system.
• PROJECT page [PROJECT] → (CURSOR) → [F1](STORE) or [F2](NEW)
If you wish to control the track status of the VSR-880 with the VM-C7200/C7100, set CH STATUS MODE[AUDIO] and
SECTION[MULTI OUT 1-24] on the VM-C7200/C7100 to On.
If the sample rate is set to 48.0kHz, the maximum number of simultaneous recordable tracks on the VSR-880 is six tracks per unit.
The following function is implemented with the VM-C7200/C7100 Ver.1.1 or later.
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →
[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2/3)
• Song Select
• Song Store
• Shut Down
Basic page [SHIFT]+[PLAY]
• Scrub Playback / stop with [F6](EXIT)

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(2) Connecting one VSR-880 to the VM-7200/7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the VSR-880 and the VM-7200/7100.
•AVSR-880 can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.02
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, VSR-880 [internal IDE hard disk installed],
RBC-1/5 R-BUS cables (sold separately)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
VSR-880 ➔ VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔ VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
• INTERNAL SAMPLING RATE: in accordance with the VSR-880 song
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] → (CURSOR) → [F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MULTI 1-8
• FRAME TYPE: 30(in accordance with Syn:MTC Type on the VSR-880)
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: HD
Press [LEVEL METER] to go back to the basic page.
VSR-880
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS System PRM ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ][ ])
• SYS MasterClk=: R-BUS → [ENT/YES]
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS MIDI PRM ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ][ ])
• SYS MID:MMC=: Off/R-BUS or MASTER
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM( )] → “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” → [ENT/YES] → (PARAMETER[ ][ ])
• SYS Syn:SOURCE=: INT
• SYS Syn:Gen.=: R-BUS
• SYS Syn:MTC TYPE=: 30 (in accordance with FRAME TYPE on the VM-C7200/C7100.)
[LEVEL/BALANCE] → (PARAMETER[ ][ ])
• MST Direct OUT=: On
[SHIFT]+[IN MIX(LEVEL/BALANCE)] → (PARAMETER[ ][ ]) → “Input=” → [SHIFT]+STATUS[1] to [8]
• IN1 (2, 3, ... 8) Input=: R-BUS
Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)] to go back to the basic page.
• If you wish to control the track status of the VSR-880 with the VM-C7200/C7100, set CH STATUS MODE[AUDIO] and
SECTION[MULTI OUT 1-24] on the VM-C7200/C7100 to On.
* If the sample rate is set to 48.0kHz, the maximum number of simultaneous recordable tracks of the VSR-880 is six tracks per unit.
• The following function is implemented with the VM-C7200/C7100 Ver.1.1 or later.
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)]
→
(CURSOR)
→
[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG)
→
[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2/3)
• Song Select • Song Store • Shut Down
Basic page [SHIFT]+[PLAY]
• Scrub Playback / stop with [F6](EXIT)
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100 R-BUS VSR-880
CTCT
S
1-8
Sampling Clock
SControl SignalC
Time Code
T

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(3) Connecting an ADAT to a VM-7200/7100 and controlling
the system with the VM-C7200/C7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the ADAT and the VM-7200/7100.
• ADAT can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.03
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, ADAT, ADAT Optical cables, ADAT
Sync cable
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
ADAT ➔ VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔ VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET: ADAT
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MULTI 1-8
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: TAPE
ADAT
• INPUT: DIGITAL
If audio only is transferred without an ADAT SYNC cable connection, sample clock is supplied to the ADAT via ADAT Optical
cable. In this case, please set CLOCK SELECT on the ADAT to DIG.
When an ADAT SYNC cable is connected as shown in the above picture, the ADAT automatically receives the sample clock via
the SYNC cable, and displays “CLOCK : EXT” (ADAT XT/LX20). If this is not displayed, check the connection and reboot all the
equipment again.
When you format the ADAT tape, disconnect the SYNC cable. After the formatting is done, connect the sync cable and reboot the
ADAT.
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
POWER
OPTICAL
SYNC
SYNC IN
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
S
CT
CT
S
C
T
1-8
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(4) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) ADATs with
the VM-7200/7100 with word clock
• Transferring audio via digital connection between multiple ADATs and the VM-7200/7100.
• The ADATs can be controlled with the BRC’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.05
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, ADATs, ALESIS BRC, Word Clock
Master device, ADAT Optical cables, ADAT Sync cable * DAT recorder, MIDI sequencer (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
BRC ➔ADATs (1st and 2nd units) ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET: ADAT
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK IN
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MTC
• MMC MASTER: MIDI
SYS MIDI page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F4](MIDI)
• MIDI THRU CONSOLE: THRU
BRC
• Clock Source: 48kHz Input •Generate Sync: MTC
• Locate Reference: Internal •GEN SYNC: On
• EXT SYNC: On
•ΑBRC transmits MMC Pause when [STOP] is pressed once, and then MMC Stop when [STOP] is pressed again. To
set the VM-C7200/C7100 to “stop” status, press the BRC’s [STOP] button twice.
•WORD CLOCK OUT on the VM-7200/7100 can be used as the word clock master. In this case, the setting on the
VM-C7200/C7100 is as follows.
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100
VM-7200/7100
POWER
OPTICAL
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
POWER
OPTICAL
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
SYNC OUT
SYNC IN
COMPUTER
(MIDI Sequencer) DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
WORD CLOCK MASTER
SYNC IN
ALESIS
BRC
SYNC OUT
WORD CLOCK IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI THRU
T
S
S
S
S
T
C
C
T
T
1-8
9-16
S
S
48kHz IN
REMOTE OUT
TO ADAT
C
C
MIDI
INTERFACE
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(5) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) ADATs with
the VM-7200/7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between multiple ADATs and the VM-7200/7100.
• An ADAT can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.04
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, ADATs, ADAT Optical cables, ADAT
Sync cable * DAT recorder, MIDI sequencer (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
ADATs (1st and 2nd units) ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET: ADAT
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MULTI 1-8
• MIDI SYNC Tx SW: MTC
• MMC CONTROL: ON
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: TAPE
SYS MIDI page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F4](MIDI)
• MIDI THRU CONSOLE: OUT
ADAT
• INPUT: DIGITAL
When an ADAT SYNC cable is connected as shown in the above picture, ADAT automatically receives the sample
clock via the SYNC cable, and displays “CLOCK : EXT” (ADAT XT/LX20). If this is not displayed, check the
connection and reboot all the equipment again.
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
POWER
OPTICAL
SYNC
SYNC IN
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
POWER
OPTICAL
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
SYNC OUT
SYNC IN
COMPUTER
(MIDI Sequencer)
DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
CT
1-8
9-16
S
CT
S
C
T
TC S
S
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
C
T
MIDI INTERFACE
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN OUT
OUT IN
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(6) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) TASCAM DA
series recorders with the VM-7200/7100 with word clock
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100.
• TASCAM DA series can be controlled with TASCAM RC-848.
* TASCAM DA series: DA-98/88
■ Connection
fig.08
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, TASCAM DA-98/88*, TDIF cables
(PW-88D), SYNC cables (PW-88S), RC-848, RC-848 Remote cable, MIDI cable
* SY-88 Synchronizer Board is required to use MIDI with the DA-88
* DAT recorder, MIDI sequencer (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
DA-98/88 (1st and 2nd units) ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET: DA-88 (1st and 2nd units)
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: MULTI 9-16
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MTC
• FRAME TYPE: in accordance with the DA-98/88
Default setting on the DA-98 is 29.97DF (29D).
SYS MIDI page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F4](MIDI)
• MIDI THRU CONSOLE: THRU
Press [PLAY] and wait for the time code coming in.
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100
VM-7200/7100
POWER
R-BUS DIF-AT
POWER
R-BUS DIF-AT
SYNC OUT
SYNC IN
COMPUTER
(MIDI Sequencer)
DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
WORD CLOCK MASTER
SYNC IN
TASCAM
RC-848
WORD
SYNC IN
TDIF
TDIF
MIDI OUT
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
TASCAM
DA series
TASCAM DA series (CHASE)
T
T
TCS
C
S
S
1-8
9-16
MIDI INTERFACE
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T
S

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TASCAM DA-98/88
1st unit
• MACHINE ID: DA-98: 1, DA-88: 0
• CLOCK: WORD
• DIGITAL IN: ON
2nd unit (chase)
• MACHINE ID: DA-98: 2, DA-88: 1
• CHASE: ON
• DIGITAL IN: ON
VM-C7200/C7100 cannot be controlled with the [PLAY] and [STOP] buttons on the RC-848. To play in
synchronization, press [PLAY] button on the VM-C7200/C7100 to wait for the time code, then press [PLAY] button on
the RC-848.
■ To connect the DA-98 and the VM-7200/7100 with the word clock
To synchronize the sampling clock of the TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100 using an external WORD CLOCK
MASTER device, the following connection is possible. But in this case, the routings of the digital audio data (via R-BUS and
TDIF) and the sampling clock (via word clock cable) are different. If the delay of the signals is significant in either routing,
they may be out of sync and cause noises.
•For multiple DA series connection with word clock synchronization, the example in p.10 is recommended.
•To connect WORD CLOCK OUT on the VM-7200/7100 and WORD SYNC IN on the DA-98, please use a
word clock cable shorter than 5 meters.
fig.082
In this case, the clock source setting on the VM-7200/7100 is as follows.
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F4](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK IN
Other settings are the same as mentioned above.
If the word clock signal from the WORD CLOCK MASTER is input directly to the DA-98, the phase is different
from the digital audio data and it cannot be synchronized. Please route it from WORD CLOCK OUT on the VM-
7200/7100 to WORD SYNC IN on the DA-98.
Phases of WORD CLOCK IN/OUT on the VM-7200/7100 and the digital audio data of R-BUS/TDIF are as shown below.
fig.083
If an external word clock device is not used, connect WORD CLOCK OUT on the VM-7200/7100 and WORD
SYNC IN on the DA-98, and set WORD CLOCK SOURCE on the VM-7200/7100 to INTERNAL.
VM-7200/7100
POWER
R-BUS DIF-AT
WORD CLOCK MASTER
WORD
SYNC IN
TDIF
TASCAM
DA series
S
1-8
VM-LINK
WORD
CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT
S
(Shorter than 5meters)
Sampling Clock
S
Odd Channnel MSB Even Channnel MSB
WORD CLOCK MASTER OUT /
VM-7200/7100 WORD CLOCK IN
VM-7200/7100 WORD CLOCK OUT /
DA-98WORD SYNC IN
R-BUS / TDIF DIGITAL AUDIO DATA

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(7) Connecting a TASCAM DA series recorder to
the VM-7200/7100 and controlling the system with
the VM-C7200/C7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100.
• The TASCAM DA series can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
* TASCAM DA series: DA-98/88
■ Connection
fig.06
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, TASCAM DA-98/88, TDIF cable
(PW-88D), SYNC cable (PW-88S)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
DA-98/88 ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG)
→[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET DA-88
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: MULTI 1-8
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MULTI 1-8
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: TAPE
TASCAM DA-98/88
• MACHINE ID: DA-98: 1, DA-88: 0
•CLOCK: INT
• DIGITAL IN ON
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
POWER
SYNC
SYNC IN
R-BUS DIF-AT
TDIF
TASCAM DA series
CT
S
CT
S
1-8
C
T
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(8) Connecting and synchronizing multiple (two) TASCAM DA
series recorders with the VM-7200/7100
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the TASCAM DA series and the VM-7200/7100.
• The TASCAM DA series can be controlled with the VM-C7200/7100’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
* TASCAM DA series: DA-98/88
■ Connection
fig.07
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, TASCAM DA-98/88, TDIF cables
(PW-88D), SYNC cables (PW-88S) * DAT recorder, MIDI sequencer (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
DA-98/88 (1st and 2nd units) ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET: DA-88 (1st and 2nd units)
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: MULTI 9-16
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MULTI 1-8
• MIDI SYNC Tx SW: MTC
• MMC CONTROL ON
• MMC MASTER: INT
• MACHINE TYPE: TAPE
SYS MIDI page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F4](MIDI)
• MIDI THRU CONSOLE: OUT
TASCAM DA-98/88
1st unit 2nd unit (chase)
• MACHINE ID: DA-98: 1, DA-88: 0 •MACHINE ID: DA-98: 2, DA-88: 1
•CHASE: ON
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
POWER
SYNC
SYNC IN
R-BUS DIF-AT
TDIF
POWER
R-BUS DIF-AT
TDIF
SYNC OUT
SYNC IN
COMPUTER (Sequencer)
DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
TASCAM DA series (1st unit)
TASCAM DA series (2nd unit)
(CHASE)
CTCT
S
C
T
S
C
T
1-8
9-16
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI INTERFACE
C
T
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T
S

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(9) Connecting ProTools and two 888 I/Os to the
VM-7200/7100 via AES/EBU
• Transferring audio via digital connection between 888 I/O and the VM-7200/7100.
■ Connection
fig.09
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, AE-7000, 888 I/O (+ ProTools system), USD,
WORD CLOCK MASTER device
* MIDI Interface, MIDI cable, DAT recorder (if necessary)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
ProTools ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK
* AE-7000 can be set on the display of the VM-C7200/C7100 Ver.1.10 or later.
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2)
• CLOCK SOURCE: R-BUS
AE-7000
• CLOCK SOURCE: R-BUS
ProTools, USD
Set the clock reference of the USD to word clock.
• Clock Ref: Digital (Word Clock)
If the external word clock device is not used, connect WORD CLOCK OUT on the VM-7200/7100 to the USD, and set WORD
CLOCK SOURCE on the VM-7200/7100 to INTERNAL.
888 I/O
AE-7000
R-BUS
DIGITAL INPUT
(AES/EBU)
AES/EBU OUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
(AES/EBU)
SLAVE
CLOCK IN AES/EBU IN
ProTools
888 I/O(CASCADE)
AE-7000
R-BUS
SLAVE
CLOCK IN
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100
DAT Recorder
DIGITAL B
(AES/EBU) IN/OUT
or
DIGITAL A IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT
WORD CLOCK MASTER
WORD
CLOCK IN
AES/EBU IN
DIGITAL OUTPUT
(AES/EBU)
DIGITAL INPUT
(AES/EBU)
AES/EBU OUT
S
S
S
1-8
9-16
SUPER
CLOCK OUT
WORD CLOCK IN USD
S
S
S
Sampling Clock
S

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■ Settings for Time Code (MTC) synchronization
Connect MIDI OUT on the ProTools and MIDI IN on the VM-C7200/C7100 with a MIDI cable.
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS SYNC/MMC page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MTC
Press [PLAY] and wait for the time code coming in.
ProTools
• Set the MTC (MIDI TIME CODE) to be transmitted.

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(10) Connecting an ADA-7000 to the VM-7200/7100
• Connecting an ADA-7000 to the VM-7200/7100 and add analog inputs and outputs.
■ Connection
fig.10
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, ADA-7000
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
ADA-7000 ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■ Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
* ADA-7000 can be set on the display of the VM-C7200/C7100 Ver.1.10 or later.
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG)
→[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1/2/3)
• CLOCK SOURCE: R-BUS
ADA-7000
CLOCK SOURCE:R-BUS
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100 VM-7200/7100 R-BUS
R-BUS
R-BUS
ADA-7000
ADA-7000
ADA-7000
S
S
S
1-8
9-16
17-24
Sampling Clock
S

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(11) Connecting a computer-based recording system to the
VM-7200/7100 via ADAT interface
• Transferring audio via digital connection between a computer-based recording system with an ADAT interface and the
VM-7200/7100.
■ Connection
fig.11
■ Equipment required
VM-7200/7100 [equipped with the VM-24E sold separately], VM-C7200/C7100, DIF-AT, computer-based recording system,
ADAT interface*, WORD CLOCK MASTER device, MIDI interface, MIDI cable, etc.
* ADAT interface: Digidesign ADAT Bridge I/O, Mark of the Unicorn 2408 AUDIO INTERFACE, etc.
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
Computer-based recording system ➔VM-7200/7100 Processors ➔VM-C7200/C7100 Console
■Settings
VM-C7200/C7100
R-BUS CONFIG page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](SYSTEM CONFIG) →[PAGE DOWN](R-BUS 1)
• DIF-AT CONTROL TARGET ADAT
OSampling clock master: External word clock
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK IN
Computer-based recording system
Set the sampling clock source to WORD CLOCK IN or OPTICAL IN.
OSampling clock master: VM-7200/7100
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: INTERNAL
Computer-based recording system
Set the sampling clock source to OPTICAL IN.
If the word clock is connected as shown by the dotted line in the above drawing, set the sampling clock source toWORD CLOCK IN.
OSampling clock master: Computer-based recording system
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS DIGITAL page [SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F1](DIGITAL I/O)
• WORD CLOCK SOURCE: MULTI 1-8
Computer-based recording system
Set the sampling clock source to INTERNAL.
●Receiving the MTC (MIDI Time Code) from the recording system
VM-C7200/C7100
SYS SYNC/MMC page[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM(PROJECT)] →(CURSOR) →[F3](SYNC CLOCK)
• SYNC MASTER: EXT, MTC Press [PLAY] and wait for the time code coming in.
Computer-based recording system
Set the MTC (MIDI Time Code) to be transmitted.
VM-LINK
VM-C7200/C7100
VM-7200/7100
POWER
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI INTERFACE
PC-based Recorder
adat OPTICAL
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
R-BUS
1-8
T
WORD CLOCK MASTER
AUDIO INTERFACE
(adat OPTICAL INTERFACE)
WORD
CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT
WORD
CLOCK IN
Time Code
T

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(12) Connecting a VSR-880 to the VM-3100Pro
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the VSR-880 and the VM-3100Pro.
• The VSR-880 can be controlled with the VM-3100Pro’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.12
■ Equipment required
VM-3100Pro, VSR-880 [internal IDE hard disk installed]
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
VSR-880 ➔VM-3100Pro
■ Settings
VM-3100Pro
SYSTEM PREF page [SYSTEM]
• MasterClk: INTERNAL
• LocatorType: TIMECODE
• RecorderType: HD
SYSTEM MIDI page [SYSTEM] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](MIDI)
• DeviceID: 17 (in accordance with MID:DeviceID on the VSR-880)
• TimingMon: TIMECODE
• TC Fmt: 30ND (in accordance with Syn:MTC Type on the VSR-880)
• Transport: RECORDER
EZR OUT page [EZ ROUTING] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](OUT) →(CURSOR )
Transmitting the output from channels 1-8 directly to R-BUS 1-8
• Tr1/2=: CH01/02 •Tr3/4=: CH03/04
• Tr5/6=: CH05/06 •Tr7/8=: CH07/08
VSR-880
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM ( )] →“SYS System PRM?” →[ENT/YES] →(PARAMETER [ ][ ])
• SYS: MasterClk: R-BUS
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM ( )] →“SYS MIDI PRM?” →[ENT/YES] →(PARAMETER [ ][ ])
• MID:DeviceID: 17 (in accordance with MID:DeviceID on the VSR-880)
• MID:MMC: Off/RBUS
[SHIFT]+[SYSTEM ( )] →“SYS Sync/Tempo PRM?” →[ENT/YES] →(PARAMETER [ ][ ])
• Syn:Source: INT
• Syn:Gen.: R-BUS
• Syn:MTC Type: 30 (in accordance with TC Fmt on the VM-3100Pro)
[LEVEL/BALANCE] →(PARAMETER [ ][ ])
• MST Direct Out: On
[SHIFT]+[IN MIX (LEVEL BALANCE)] →(PARAMETER [ ][ ]) →“Input=” →[SHIFT]+STATUS [1] to [8]
• IN1 (2, 3, ... 8) Input=: R-BUS
In addition to Play and Stop, the following control of the VSR-880 is possible with the VM-3100Pro. For the details,
please refer to “VSR-880 Connecting the VM-3100Pro” attached to the VSR-880 owner’s manual.
• Playback Time [SHIFT]+[LEVEL METER (BIG TC)] →Value dial
• Scrub [SHIFT]+[LEVEL METER (BIG TC)] →Hold [ ] →Switch tracks with [SELECT] 1-8
• Song Select *Operate with all the faders down to the lowest position.
[LEVEL METER] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F3] (MTR) →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F4] (SONG) →
Select a song with the value dial →[ENTER/YES]
• Song Store [SHIFT]+[ ] →[ENTER/YES]
VM-3100Pro
R-BUS VSR-880
S
CT
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(13) Connecting an ADAT to the VM-3100Pro
• Transferring audio via digital connection between the ADAT and the VM-3100Pro.
• The ADAT can be controlled with the VM-3100Pro’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
■ Connection
fig.13
■Equipment required
VM-3100Pro, DIF-AT, ADAT
■Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
ADAT ➔VM-3100Pro
■ Settings
VM-3100Pro
SYSTEM PREF page [SYSTEM]
• MasterClk: INTERNAL
• LocatorType: TIMECODE
• RecorderType: TAPE
After you turn on the VM-3100Pro, even if MasterClk is set to INTERNAL, move the value dial to select another
setting, then set it again to INTERNAL to make the setting active.
SYSTEM MIDI page [SYSTEM] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](MIDI)
• TimingMon: TIMECODE
• Transport: RECORDER
DIF-AT PREF [LEVEL METER] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F3](MTR) →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F4](PREF)
• ClockSel: RMDB-2
• AudioSel: adat
• TC Master: adat
To transfer the time code from the DIF-AT to the VM-3100Pro, and output it as MTC (MIDI time code) from the MIDI
OUT on the VM-3100Pro
• ThruToMTC: ON
The track status on the ADAT can be changed with the VM-3100Pro.
REC TRACK SEL page [LEVEL METER] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F3](MTR) →[SELECT] 1-8
EZR OUT page [EZ ROUTING] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](OUT) →(CURSOR )
Transmitting the output from channels 1-8 directly to R-BUS 1-8
• Tr1/2=: CH01/02
• Tr3/4=: CH03/04
• Tr5/6=: CH05/06
• Tr7/8=: CH07/08
ADAT
• INPUT: DIGITAL
The VM-3100Pro works with only a 44.1kHz sampling rate, and there are some limitations upon connecting the ADAT
digitally via the DIF-AT. For the details, please refer to the VM-3100Pro owner’s manual p. 64.
POWER
OPTICAL
SYNC
SYNC IN
R-BUS DIF-AT
adat
VM-3100Pro
S
CT
S
C
T
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T

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(14) Connecting a TASCAM DA series recorder to the VM-3100Pro
• Transferring audio via digital connection between TASCAM DA series and the VM-3100Pro.
• The TASCAM DA series can be controlled with the VM-3100Pro’s transport buttons such as play and stop.
* TASCAM DA series: DA-98/88
■ Connection
fig.14
■ Equipment required
VM-3100Pro, DIF-AT, TASCAM DA-98/88, TDIF Cable (PW-88D), SYNC Cable (PW-88S)
■ Turning on the system
Connect the equipment and then turn the power on in the following order.
TASCAM DA series ➔VM-3100Pro
■Settings
VM-3100Pro
DIF-AT PREF [LEVEL METER] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F3](MTR) →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F4](PREF)
• ClockSel: DA-88
• AudioSel: DA-88
• TC Master: DA-88
To transfer the time code from the DIF-AT to the VM-3100Pro, and output as MTC (MIDI time code) from MIDI OUT
on the VM-3100Pro
• ThruToMTC: ON
SYSTEM PREF page [SYSTEM]
• MasterClk: RMDB-2
• LocatorType: TIMECODE
• RecorderType: TAPE
SYSTEM MIDI page [SYSTEM] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](MIDI)
• TimingMon: TIMECODE
• Transport: RECORDER
EZR OUT page [EZ ROUTING] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →[F2](OUT) →(CURSOR )
Transmitting the output from channels 1-8 directly to R-BUS 1-8
• Tr1/2=: CH01/02
• Tr3/4=: CH03/04
• Tr5/6=: CH05/06
• Tr7/8=: CH07/08
The track status on the TASCAM DA series can be changed with the VM-3100Pro.
REC TRACK SEL page [LEVEL METER] →[F1-F4 ON/OFF] →→ [F3](MTR) →[SELECT] 1-8
TASCAM DA-98/88
• CLOCK: INT
• DIGITAL IN: ON
The VM-3100Pro works with only a 44.1kHz sampling rate. So the tape for TASCAM DA series should be formatted for
44.1kHz.
POWER
R-BUS DIF-AT
VM-3100Pro
SYNC
SYNC IN
TDIF
TASCAM DA series
S
CT
S
C
T
Sampling Clock
Control Signal
Time Code
S
C
T