Roland DM-80F User manual

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RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
WARNING — This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J. of Part 15, of FCC rules. Operation with
non-certified or non-verified equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used property, that is, in strict accordance with our instructions,
it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such a inlerlerence in a rasidential installation
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure:
Disconnect other devices and their inpuloutput cables one at a time. if the interference stops, it is caused by either the other device or its VO cable.
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded l/O cables. For Roland devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non Roland
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H your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct the interference by using one or more ot the following measures.
Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio.
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is. make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits con-
trolled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and TV. If necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio — TV Interference Problems”
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For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
PRECAUTIONS
Power Supply
Care
Other
Copyright
INSTALLATION
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
DM BUSS CONNECTIONS
Connecting the Fader to the Rack Unit
Connecting the DM-80-R Remote Unit
Connecting Roland Track Manager. Software
USING MORE THAN ONE FADER UNIT
Cascading Audio Through Multiple Units
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
COMPU MIXER AUTOMATION
SELECTING AUTOMATION
All On or Off
Individual Tracks
RECORDING MIXER SETTINGS
UPGRADES AND SERVIGE
System Software
Returning For Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the DM-80 System Does Not Function
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Included ltems
Options
Dooonnara A oooooo N
ROLAND DM-80-F FADER UNIT + USER MANUAL 1

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Roland DM-80-F fader unit, a component
of the DM-80 hard disk recording system.
Inside the DM-80 is a fully automated 24-bit digital mixer. The mixer
includes 8 track inputs, plus 4 auxiliary input channels for incoming
mixer feeds, digital or analog. Each input has volume, pan and 2 band
EQ, and all signal processing is performed in the digital domain.
The DM-80-F Fader Unit provides physical controls for this mixer. All
adjustments to the DM-80-F are immediately transmitted to the DM-80.
24-bit interpolation yields a smooth mix without annoying steps.
in conjunction with Track Manager, up to four DM-80-F Fader Units
can be used to produce a 32 track stereo mix.
The DM-80's mixer also includes automation much like that found on
traditional consoles. All actions on the fader unit will be recorded by
the DM-80's compu mixer. The automated mix can be updated with
new values as many times as you wish.
All mix parameters are automated and are available for real time record
and update. Each parameter can also be selected for record, update, or
manual control. Mix automation is stored with the Project file and
automatically loaded with the Project.
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FEATURES
Eight channel mixer controller.
Provides physical controls for the DM-80's internal mixer.
Fader, Pan and EQ functions for each input.
Two pairs of auxiliary inputs.
Master output faders
All adjustments to the DM-80-F are immediately transmitted to the DM80.
All actions on the fader unit are recorded by the compu mixer.
PRECAUTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
CARE
OTHER
COPYRIGHT
Do not connect the DM-80-F to anything other than the DM-80-4 or
DM-80-8 rack mount unit or the DM-80-R Remote Unit.
For everyday cleaning, wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth, or one that
as been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt use a
mild neutral detergent. Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly
with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid
the risk of discoloration or deformation.
Do not subject the DM-80-F to strong shocks.
The DM-80-F may produce some heat when operating normally.
Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (e.g.. direct sunlight in
an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or humid
areas or areas that are subject to high vibration levels.
This unit may interfere with radio or television reception. Do not
operate in the vicinity of such receivers.
Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit. In the
event of such an occurrence, discontinue use immediately. Contact
qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a problem)
discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as
soon as possible.
Copyright ©1991 by ROLAND CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc., USA.
ROLAND DM-80-F FADER UNIT « USER MANUAL 3

INSTALLATION
SYSTEM
GONFIGURATION
DM BUSS
CONNECTIONS
The DM-80 system is available in two versions: the DM-80-4 which
contains four tracks and a single 100MB hard disk drive; and the DM-
80-8 which contains eight tracks and two 100MB hard disk drives. The
term DM-80 is used to mean either of these models, and the DM-80-F
can be used to control either version.
The DM-80-F is normally utilized in conjunction with either the DM-
80-R Remote Unit or Roland's Track Manager software for the Apple
Macintosh computer.
Note: Either the DM-80-R remote or the Track Manager software may be used to control the DM-80,
but not both simultaneously.
The Fader Unit is connected between the rack unit and system
controller, such as the DM-80-R or Apple Macintosh computer running
Track Manager software.
Note: Use the cables packed with the DM-80-4/8 and the DM-80-F. If any other than the above
cables are used, damage to the units may occur.
Note: When making connections, be sure the DM-80-4/8 is powered off. Do not apply power until
after all connections have been made. If not, the DM-80 system will not function.
Warning: Never disconneci any DM BUSS cable while operating the DM-80 system. If a DM BUSS
cable is disconnected and then re-connected, the system will cease functioning. You will need to
power off the unit before it can be restarted. If this occurs, all unsaved data will be lost.
Warning: The above conditions also apply to a system being controlled by Track Manager software.
Never disconnect any cable between the computer and DM-80 system—whether DM BUSS, MIDI or
R5-422—or the system may cease functioning. You will need to power off the computer and DM-80
and restart, If this occurs, mi data will be lost.
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CONNECTING THE
FADER TO THE UNI
CONNECTING THE
DM-80-R REMOTE
UNIT
Connect the cable packed with the DM-80-4/8 to the jack labeled DM
Buss Out. Connect the other end of this cable to the jack labeled DM
Buss In on the rear panel of the DM-80 rack unit, as shown below.
Use the cable supplied with the DM-80-F. Connect the cable between
the DM Buss In connector on the fader unit and the DM Buss Out
connector on the remote's rear panel, see diagram above.
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CONNECTING
ROLAND TRACK
MANAGER
SOFTWARE
USING MORE THAN
ONE FADER UNIT
CASCADING AUDIO
THROUGH MULTIPLE
UNITS
Track Manager duplicates the functions of the remote unit on the Apple
Macintosh screen.
Follow the diagram below. Using the cable supplied with the DM-80-F,
connect the DM Buss In connector on the fader unit to the DM Buss
Out connector on an IB-1 Interface Box. Connect the MIDI OUT of the
IB-1 to the MIDI IN of your Macintosh MIDI interface. Connect the
MIDI OUT of the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN of the IB-1.
Up to four DM-80 rack units can be operated simultaneously as one
system with up to 32 tracks, controlled from the Track Manager
software. Up to four DM-80-F units can also be employed as the
console for this large system.
When using more than one DM-80, you can utilize the internal mixer's
Aux Inputs to cascade several units into a single stereo mix, as shown
in the diagram on the next page. The cascaded unit will appear on the
AUX faders. Refer to the DM-80-4/8 manual for more information.
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FOLLOW THE DIAGRAM BELOW
WHEN CONNECTING SEVERAL UNITS TOGETHER:
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
EQ SECTION I
This section contains
the settings for the High
and Low frequency
equalizers on each
input. You can set the
EQ corner frequency
and level here.
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PAN CONTROLS
These are the Pan
settings for all eight
input channels, for the
DM-80's stereo master
mix. The Pan controls
do not affect the
DM-80's individual
outputs.
INPUT FADERS
These are the Level
settings for all eight
input channels.
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