Roland M-480 Installation and operating instructions

Version 1.5 Owner’s Manual Addendum
This document describes the features that have been added in this update.
In order to fully understand the M-480’s new features, please read this document together with the Owner’s
Manual for the M-480.
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Functionality added in version 1.5
✔New functionality has been added to scene memory.
• Fade function (p. 3)
• Detailed settings for the Recall Filter function (p. 5)
✔The following effects have been add to the effect types.
• CE-1 (p. 7)
• DD-3 x2 (p. 8)
• DM-3 x2 (p. 9)
• DIST x2 (p. 10)
• MASTERING (p. 11)
✔The delay time of each delay for the respective channels and monitors can be set at a maximum
of 1.2 seconds.
✔New functionality has been added to DCA groups (p. 17).
• DCA groups 9 to 24 added
• CHANNEL DISPLAY screen added for DCA groups
✔New functionality has been added for monitoring (p. 21).
• Dimmer function
• Prohibition of operation from the LEVEL knobs in the top panel's MONITOR section
✔Other new functionality
• LO SHELF 2 (LSV2) and HI SHELF 2 (HSV2) have been added to the 4-band EQ types for each channel (p. 23).
• Delay time can be set in sample units (p. 24).
• A function has been added to exclusively switch off sends to MAIN L/R or to MAIN C when sends to MAIN L/R and
MAIN C are on (p. 25).
• Functions that can be assigned to user buttons have been added (p. 25).
• A function has been added that automatically applies the channel names on the M-480 to the track names on the
R-1000 when an R-1000 48-track recorder/player is connected and the M-480 is used as a recording source (p. 26).
• The following RS-232C commands have been added.
For more information, refer to "V-Mixer RS-232C Reference."
◆Control commands
• Display blackout/cancel blackout
• Display brightness setting
• Panel brightness setting
• Lamp brightness setting
◆Request command
• REAC connection status request
• Display blackout status request
• Display brightness request
• Panel brightness request
• Lamp brightness request
◆Reply-use commands
• Error status
• Connection-destination REAC device error status

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New functionality for scene memory
• A fade function has been added.
• Detailed settings have been added for the Recall Filter function, enabling the individual range to be set
independently for channels, DCA/MUTE groups, and effects.
The fade function makes parameters change gradually over a specific interval when a scene memory is recalled.
The fade function can be set individually for each scene.
The parameters for which the fade function is enabled are shown below.
• Faders for the respective channels
• Pan (or balance) for the respective channels
1. At the SCENE MEMORY section, press [DISP].
The SCENE screen is displayed.
When the fade function is enabled for a scene memory, FADE is displayed in the STATUS field for the scene memory
on the scene list at the SCENE screen.
Fade function
Using the fade function

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New functionality for scene memory
2. From the scene list, select the target scene, then press [F4 (PARAM EDIT)].
This accesses the RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup.
❖FADE
USE FADE button
Selecting the check box enables the fade function.
Fade time
This sets the duration of the fade.
You can set it up to a maximum of 100 seconds.
PAN
Selecting this check box enables the fade function for panning (or balance) as well.
3. Select the check box for the USE FADE button.
4. Set the fade time.
5. Press [F8 (OK)] to apply the changes and close the popup.
Recalling a scene memory for which the fade function is enabled and then again recalling the same scene memory
causes the values registered to the scene memory to be updated instantly.
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New functionality for scene memory
Using the detailed settings for the Recall Filter function lets you recall the following individually.
• CH1 – 48
• RTN1 – 6
• MAIN L, R, C
• AUX1 – 16
• MTX1 – 8
• DCA Group 1 – 24
• MUTE Group 1 – 8
• FX1 – 8
• GEQ1 – 12
• EXT FX1 – 8
1. At the SCENE MEMORY section, press [DISP].
The SCENE screen is displayed.
The RECALL PARAMETERS box in the scene list is displayed as shown below, depending on the state of the detailed
settings for the Recall Filter function.
Detailed settings for the Recall Filter feature
Excluding a specific channel from scene recall
Display Meaning
Recall none.
Recall all.
Recall only some.

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New functionality for scene memory
2. From the scene list, select the target scene, then press [F4 (PARAM EDIT)].
This accesses the RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup.
The RECALL PARAMETERS selection buttons are displayed as shown below, depending on the state of the detailed
settings for the Recall Filter function.
In the case of , pressing [ENTER] displays the RECALL PARAMETER DETAIL popup.
3. Press [F4 (DETAIL)].
The RECALL PARAMETER DETAIL popup appears.
❖Channel recall range setting button
Specify the channels to include in the recall range. Clearing a check mark excludes the item from scene recall.
4. Press [F8 (CLOSE)] to close the RECALL PARAMETER DETAIL popup.
5. Press [F1 (RECALL FILTER)] to activate.
6. Press [F8 (OK)] to apply the changes and close the popup.
Display Meaning
Recall none.
Recall all.
Recall only some.

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Added effect types
This is a chorus modeled on the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.
The original has mono in and mono out (or wet/dry out) specifications, but the modeling adds a mode selection
switch that also enables use as an effect with stereo in or stereo out specifications. The modeling also provides a
level knob for adjusting the output level.
The CE-1 was launched in 1976 as the first Boss-brand product.
◆Functioning of function buttons
CE-1(Chorus Ensemble)
Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks
mode (mode selection switch)
mono
Signals input to IN L and IN R for use as mono in or mono out
effects are mixed.
The same signal is output from OUT L and OUT R.
mono-st Used as effects for mono in or wet/dry out
(OUT L: wet out, OUT R: dry out)
stereo Used as effects for stereo in or stereo out
level (level) 0 – 100 Adjustment of output level
chorus intensity (chorus intensity) 0 – 100 Adjustment of chorus effect
vibrato depth (vibrato depth) 0 – 100 Depth of vibrato effect
vibrato rate (vibrato rate) 0 – 100 Cycle of vibrato effect
normal/effect Sw
(switch between normal and effect)
normal No effects applied
effect Effects applied
vibrato/chorus Sw
(switch between vibrato and chorus)
vibrato Vibrato effect
chorus Chorus effect
Button Function
[ F1 (ON) ] Switch between normal and effect
[ F2 (DIRECT) ] Output/no output of direct sound
(effective only when mode switch is set to stereo)
[ F4 (ST MOD INVERT)] Inversion/no inversion of modulation effect during stereo
(effective only when mode switch is set to stereo)
[ F5 (CHORUS) ] Switch to chorus
[ F6 (VIBRATO) ] Switch to vibrato

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Added effect types
This is a delay modeled on the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay.
The original has mono in and mono out (or delay/direct out) specifications, but the modeling has dual mono
specifications that simulate two units in parallel.
◆Functioning of function buttons
DD-3 x2
Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks
E.LEVEL (effect level) 0 – 100 Level of delay sound
F.BACK (feedback level) 0 – 100 Repetition of delay sound
D.TIME (delay time) 0 – 100 Fine-tuning of delay time
Continuously variable from x0.25 to x1 of range setting
mode (mode selection switch)
S.50ms Delay time of 12.5 ms to 50 ms
M.200ms Delay time of 50 ms to 200 ms
L.800ms Delay time of 200 ms to 800 ms
HOLD
Delay time of 200 ms to 800 ms
[F1 (ON A)] or [F4 ON B)] performs unlatching (applying the
effect only while pressed)
Button Function
[ F1 (ON A) ] DD-3 A on/off
[ F2 (DIRECT A) ] Output/no output of DD-3 A direct sound
[ F4 (ON B) ] DD-3 B on/off
[ F5 (DIRECT B) ] Output/no output of DD-3 B direct sound

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Added effect types
This is a delay modeled on the Boss DM-3 Delay.
The original has mono in and mono out (or delay/direct out) specifications, but the modeling has dual mono
specifications that simulate two units in parallel.
◆Functioning of function buttons
DM-3 x2
Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks
REPEAT RATE (repeat rate) 0 – 100 Adjusts the delay time
ECHO (echo volume) 0 – 100 Level of delay sound
INTENSITY (intensity) 0 – 100 Repetition of delay sound
Button Function
[ F1 (ON A) ] DM-3 A on/off
[ F2 (DIRECT A) ] Output/no output of DM-3 A direct sound
[ F4 (ON B) ] DM-3 B on/off
[ F5 (DIRECT B) ] Output/no output of DM-3 B direct sound

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Added effect types
This is distortion/overdrive that has dual mono specifications with noise suppressor.
The DISTORTION/OVERDRIVE selection button enables use as either distortion or overdrive.
◆Functioning of function buttons
DIST x2
Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks
Type selection button DISTORTION Used as distortion
OVERDRIVE Used as overdrive
LEVEL (effect level) 0 – 100 Level of effect sound
TONE (tone) -50 – 50 Adjusts tone
GAIN (gain) 0 –100 Adjusts amount of distortion
THRESHOLD (threshold level) 0 – 100 Adjust the threshold level of the noise suppressor
DECAY (decay) 0 –100 Adjusts the decay time when the input level for the noise
suppressor falls below the threshold level
Button Function
[ F1 (ON A) ] DISTORTION A on/off
[ F4 (ON B) ] DISTORTION B on/off