Synchronizing with Video Equipment
When used in combination with the Roland SI-80S, you can control playback
and stop functions on the VS-880EX with video equipment featuring a consumer
video interface that conforms to (RCTC) time code. Make the connections as
shown below, and refer to the SI-80S owner’s manual and the owner’s manual
for your video device.
1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears in the dis-
play.
2. Press [YES].
3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS MID:SysEx.Rx.=”
appears in the display.
4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
SysEx.Rx. (System Exclusive Receive Switch)
Exclusive messages are received when this is set to “On.” At this time, set this to
“On.” The Exclusive messages can be received when the VS-880EX is in Play
condition.
5. Press PARAMETER [ ].
“SYS MID:MMC=” appears in the display.
6. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
MMC (MMC Mode)
This setting determines how the VS-880EX implements MMC. Set this to
“SLAVE.”
Off: MMC is neither transmitted nor received.
MASTER: MMC is transmitted. The VS-880EX functions as the master device
for external MIDI equipment.
SLAVE: MMC is received. The VS-880EX functions as a slave device for
external MIDI equipment.
7. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” appears in the dis-
play.
Video Cassette Recorder
MIDI IN
MIDI SYNC
OUT(MTC)
L-CONNECTORS
INLANC
SI-80S
VS-880EX
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