Roland MV-8800 Production Studio User manual

Using the MV8-OP1
Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION
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Contents
About the MV8-OP1 ................................................................. 2
Panel Descriptions .................................................................. 3
Installing the MV8-OP1............................................................ 4
Installation de la MV8-OP1
(French language for Canadian Safety Standard)
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Using the MV8-OP1.................................................................. 8
Outputting analog audio from analog multi output.................. 8
Inputting audio via a digital connection (coaxial/optical) ........ 8
Transferring digital audio via R-BUS...................................... 9
Connections and settings for R-BUS devices ...................... 12
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About the MV8-OP1
The MV8-OP1 AUDIO I/O EXPANSION (sold separately) is an expansion board that adds six analog
multi-outputs, digital inputs (coaxial type and optical type), and an R-BUS connector to the MV-8800.
Installing the MV8-OP1 adds the following functionality.
● You can digitally connect a digital audio device (CD player, MD player, DAT recorder) and sample
without impairing the audio quality.
● You can input digital audio of a variety of sampling frequencies.
* Since the MV8-OP1 contains a sampling rate converter, there is no limitation on the sampling frequencies that can
be input. All signals will be converted to 44.1 kHz.
● You can connect devices that have an R-BUS connector, such as the Roland VS-2480CD or XV-5080,
for digital audio input/output via R-BUS (2-channel input / 8-channel output).
● You can individually output the audio signals of the MV-8800 to its multi outputs. This is convenient
when you are using the MV-8800 with an external mixer. (Analog output and R-BUS output are all
available.)
● When used with the DIF-AT24 (sold separately), an additional MIDI IN and OUT (16 channels) is added.
* Don’t connect the R-BUS connector to an RMDB connector, SCSI connector, RS-232C connector, or parallel
connector. Doing so will cause malfunctions.
* Don’t connect or disconnect the R-BUS connector while the power is turned on. Doing so will cause malfunctions.
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Panel Descriptions
The illustration shows the MV-8800 rear panel when the separately sold MV8-OP1 option is installed.
The jacks shown in items 1–3 are available if the MV8-OP1 AUDIO I/O EXPANSION (separately sold) is installed.
You can make output settings from the INSTRUMENTS screen (Screen Guide; p. 114) and the PARTIAL EDIT screen
(Screen Guide; p. 125).
DIGITAL IN Connectors
These are digital audio input connectors. “A” is a coaxial type connector, and “B” is an optical type connector.
R-BUS Connector
This is a digital 2-channel input/8-channel output connector. You can also set the input select setting to receive audio
input from R-BUS channels 1 and 2, or use the R-BUS channels 1–8 to output the audio from the MULTI OUTPUT bus.
ANALOG MULTI OUTPUT Connectors
These jacks output the audio from the MULTI OUTPUT bus.
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Installing the MV8-OP1
● To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be caused by static electricity, please carefully
observe the following whenever you handle the board.
❍ Before you touch the board, always first grasp a metal object (such as a water pipe), so you are sure that
any static electricity you might have been carrying has been discharged.
❍ When handling the board, grasp it only by its edges. Avoid touching any of the electronic components.
❍ Save the bag in which the board was originally shipped, and put the board back into it whenever you need to
store or transport it.
● Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways.
● Never use excessive force when installing a circuit board. If it doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt, remove the
board and try again.
● When circuit board installation is complete, double-check your work.
● When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four
corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so
no buttons or controls get damaged.
● When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
● Use a Philips screwdriver of the appropriate size to avoid damaging the screw heads (a number of 2
screwdriver). If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the screw may be stripped.
● Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen the screws-turn it clockwise to tighten them.
● Be careful not to let the screws drop inside the MV-8800’s body.
● Do not leave the option slot cover removed. After installation of the MV8-OP1 is complete, be sure to replace the
cover.
● Be careful not to cut your hand on the edge of the cover or the opening edge while removing the cover.
Precautions for expanding option
Always turn the unit off and unplug the AC plug before attempting installation of the MV8-OP1.
Install only the specified option. Remove only the specified screws.
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1.
Turn off the power of the MV-8800 and the connected devices, and disconnect all cables from
the MV-8800.
2.
Turn the MV-8800 upside down, and lay it on its face supported by objects at each corner so
that the panel buttons and knobs are not damaged.
3. Remove sixteen screws from the bottom panel
and two screws from the MV8-OP1 slot cover at
the locations shown in the illustration, and
detach the bottom cover and the slot cover.
4.
Insert the MV8-OP1 into the slot in the
orientation shown by the illustration.
5.
Plug the flat cable extending from the MV8-OP1
firmly into the connector on the main board of
the MV-8800.
6.
Use the two screws to fasten the MV8-OP1.
7.
Use the sixteen screws to fasten the bottom
cover as it was originally.
MV8-OP1 installation procedure
● Be careful not to cut your hand on any sharp edges of the installation slot, cover, or circuit board.
● When you lay the MV-8800 on its face, make stacks of magazines or newspapers to support each of the four
corners so that the weight of the unit does not damage the buttons and knobs. Make sure that no pressure is
being applied to any button or knob.
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Installation de la MV8-OP1
● Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand vous manipulez la carte afin d’éviter tout risque
d’endommagement des pièces internes par l’électricité statique.
❍ Toujours toucher un objet métallique relié à la terre (comme un tuyau par exemple) avant de manipuler la
carte pour vous décharger de l’électricité statique que vous auriez pu accumuler.
❍ Lorsque vous manipulez la carte, la tenir par les côtés. Évitez de toucher aux composants.
❍ Conservez le sachet d’origine dans lequel était la carte lors de l’envoi et remettez la carte dedans si vous
devez la ranger ou la transporter.
● Ne pas toucher aux circuits imprimés.
● Ne jamais forcer quand vous installez une carte de circuits. Si la carte ne rentre pas correctement, ressortez-la
et ressayez.
● Quand l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimés est terminée, revérifiez si tout est bien installé.
● Lorsque vous déposez le MV-8800 face vers le bas, placez des piles de journaux ou de magazines sous les
quatre coins (ou des deux côtés) pour le soutenir. Ainsi, les boutons, manettes et autres pièces ne seront pas
endommagés.
● En plaçant l’appareil sens dessus dessous, manipulez-le avec soin pour éviter de l’échapper, de le laisser
tomber ou de se renverser.
● Utiliser un tournevis cruciforme correspondant à la taille de la vis (un tournevis numéro 2). En cas d’utilisation
d’un tournevis inapproprié, la tête de la vis pourrait être endommagée.
● Pour enlever les vis, tourner le tournevis dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre. Pour resserrer,
tourner dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre.
● Attention de ne pas laisser tomber les vis à l’intérieur du MV-8800.
● Une fois l’installation du MV8-OP1 terminée, remettez le couvercle en place.
● Attention de ne pas vous couper les doigts au bord du capot ou au bord de l’ouverture lorsque vous enlevez le
capot.
Precautions concernant l’extension de la options
Toujours éteindre et débrancher l’appareil avant de commencer l’installation de la carte.
N’installez que les cartes de MV8-OP1. Enlevez seulement les vis indiquées.
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1.
Eteignez le MV-8800 et tous les appareils raccordés et débranchez tous les câbles du MV-8800
2.
Retournez le MV-8800 et placez quatre objets aux angles pour le soutenir de sorte que les
touches et boutons du panneau ne risquent pas d’être endommagés.
3.
Retirez quinze vis du panneau inférieur et deux
vis du cache du logement de l a MV8-OP1 aux
endroits indiqués sur l’illustration, et détachez
le capot inférieur et le cache du logement.
4.
Insérez la MV8-OP1 dans le logement en
l’orientant comme indiqué sur l’illustration.
5. Banchez le câble d’extension plat de la
MV8-OP1 à fond dans le connecteur de la carte
principale du MV-8800.
6.
Utilisez les deux vis pour fixer la MV8-OP1.
7.
Utilisez les quinze vis pour fixer le capot
inférieur dans sa position d’origine.
Procédure d’installation
● Attention de ne pas vous couper les doigts au bord du capot ou au bord de l’ouverture lorsque vous enlevez le
capot.
● Lorsque vous posez le MV-8800, posez des magazines ou des journaux aux angles pour protéger les touches
et les boutons. Aucune pression ne doit être exercée sur les touches ou boutons.
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Using the MV8-OP1
1.
Connect the MV-8800 with your output destination device.
2.
Press [MIXER].
The MIXER (AUDIO TRACK) screen (Screen Guide; p. 235) will appear.
3.
Set the Output parameter to MLT1–8 or M1/2–7/8.
Set the Output parameter of the part whose signal you want to send to the multi outputs. The signal sent to
each output will be output via the analog multi output.
The MV-8800 has both coaxial and optical type digital input connectors. You must choose either one or the
other type. You cannot use both simultaneously.
1.
Connect your digital audio device to the MV-8800.
2.
Press [SYSTEM].
The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear.
3.
With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F1](Global). Alternatively, select
the GLOBAL icon and press [ENTER].
The GLOBAL screen (Screen Guide; p. 173) will appear.
4.
Set the Input Select parameter to either “Coaxial” or “Optical.”
Select “Coaxial” if you want to input from the coaxial connector (DIGITAL IN A), or select “Optical” if you want
to input from the optical connector (DIGITAL IN B). When you change the setting, the illustration of the input
connector in the GLOBAL screen will also change.
Outputting analog audio from analog multi output
Value Destination bus Analog multi output
MLT1 Multi output 1 1
: : :
MLT6 Multi output 6 6
MLT7 Multi output 7 Not output
MLT8 Multi output 8 Not output
M1/2 Multi output 1/2 1 and 2
M3/4 Multi output 3/4 3 and 4
M5/6 Multi output 5/6 5 and 6
M7/8 Multi output 7/8 Not output
● The audio signal of multi output 7 and 8 cannot be output via analog multi output.
Inputting audio via a digital connection (coaxial/optical)
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Using the MV8-OP1
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If the MV-8800 is connected to another device that has an R-BUS connector, you can use two channels of
digital audio input and eight channels of digital audio output.
● You may connect only another R-BUS device to the R-BUS connector. Even if the connector has the same
shape, you must never attempt to connect a SCSI, RS-232C, or parallel interface. Doing so will cause
malfunctions.
● Use an R-BUS cable (RBC-1 or RBC-3: each sold separately) to make connections to an R-BUS connector.
● Before connecting or disconnecting the R-BUS cable, you must turn off the power of the MV-8800 and the
other R-BUS device. If you make connections while the power is on, the system may fail to operate correctly,
and malfunctions may also occur.
● R-BUS is the same specification as “RMDB2” and “RMDB II.” It can be used without any problems with
devices marked “RMDB2” or “RMDB II.”
● R-BUS is not compatible with “RMDB”.
● The RBC-5 (5 meter R-BUS cable: no longer available) cannot be used with the MV-8800. Please use the
RBC-1 (1 meter R-BUS cable) or RBC-3 (3 meter R-BUS cable).
Here’s how to specify whether the word clock master device (the device that produces the synchronization
signal that regulates transmission and reception of digital audio signals) will be the MV-8800 itself or the
external device connected to the R-BUS connector.
1.
Press [SYSTEM].
The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear.
2.
With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F2](R-BUS). Alternatively, select
the R-BUS icon and press [ENTER].
The R-BUS screen (Screen Guide; p. 183) will appear.
3.
Set the Word Clock parameter.
Normally, you should use the “External” setting.
Transferring digital audio via R-BUS
Caution when connecting an R-BUS device
Making word clock settings
● For details on word clock, refer to “Digital Connection with the Word Clock” (p. 10).
Value Explanation
External The word clock will be received from an externally connected R-BUS device. In this case, the sampling
rate of the signal sent from the MV8-OP1’s R-BUS connector will match the sampling rate of the external
R-BUS device.
Internal The word clock (44.1 kHz) will be generated inside the MV-8800, and transmitted via the R-BUS
connector. Set the external R-BUS device connected to the R-BUS connector to operate as the Slave.
● The signal transmitted from the MV-8800’s OUTPUT DIGITAL and the internal processing of the sampling
functionality and the like is always 44.1 kHz.
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Using the MV8-OP1
1.
Connect the MV-8800 with your R-BUS device.
2.
Press [SYSTEM].
The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear.
3.
With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F1](Global). Alternatively, select
the GLOBAL icon and press [ENTER].
The GLOBAL screen (Screen Guide; p. 173) will appear.
4.
Set the Input Select parameter to “R-BUS.”
Audio can now be input via R-BUS channels 1 and 2. When you switch the setting, the illustration of the input
connectors shown in the GLOBAL screen will also change.
Inputting digital audio into R-BUS
● You cannot use R-BUS channels 3–8 to input audio into the MV-8800.
● Since the MV8-OP1 contains a sampling rate converter, there is no restriction on the sampling rates that can
be input. All signals will be converted to 44.1 kHz.
Ordinarily, word clock is generated within, and output by the device transmitting digital signals (the master).
Meanwhile, the receiving device (the slave) receives the word clock and adjusts its operation (synchronizes)
to that clock. This means that the operation of the transmitting and receiving devices is based on the same
sampling rate. With some devices, however, the sampling rate used may differ.
The digital circuitry of the MV8-OP1 (optional), which can be combined with the MV-8800, features a built-in
sampling rate converter. This enables reception of digital signals, even when the sampling rate of the received
signals differs. The digital signals transmitted from the R-BUS are matched to the received sampling rate.
Also, with some R-BUS devices, you could encounter situations such as the following:
●No word clock can be generated (only slave operation is available)
●Due to circumstances with the connection, the device needs to be set to receive word clock (slave).
In such situations, you can make the MV-8800 the word clock master by setting it to “Internal.” However, the
sampling rate of the digital signals output from the R-BUS will be fixed at 44.1 kHz.
Digital Connection with the Word Clock
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