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Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices
Chapter 15
Synchronization Using the
VS-1824 as the Slave
When you want to use the MIDI sequencer as the master to
control the VS-1824, use the following procedure:
1. Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sequencer as shown
in the following illustration.
fig.08-04
2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo
screen appears in the display.
fig.08-05
3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
settings.
Sync Error Level
This sets the interval (0-10) for checking MTC reception
when synchronizing the VS-1824 to MTC transmitted by
an external MIDI device. When MTC is not sent
continuously, the VS-1824 checks the MTC and cancels
synchronization if there is an error. By setting a longer
interval under such circumstances, synchronization can
continue, even if there are errors in the source MTC.
Sync MTC Type
This selects the MTC frame rate (30, 29N, 29D, 25,24).
Select the MTC rate that matches the rate used in your
MIDI sequencer.
4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
5. Set your MIDI sequencer to transmit MTC.
6. Press [EXT SYNC]. The button will begin blinking,
indicating the VS-1824 is set to synchronize using MTC
from the external MIDI sequencer.
7. Press [PLAY]. The button blinks green, indicating the VS-
1824 is in MTC receive-standby mode. When the MIDI
sequencer begins playback and begins transmitting
MTC, playback will begin on the VS-1824. During
synchronization, the EXT SYNC indicator and PLAY
indicator remain lit.
MIDI OUT
MIDI Sequencer
(implements MTC)
If MIDI Time Code is Unstable
When using MIDI sequencer software for personal
computers, depending on the hardware specifications
and the playing conditions, the MTC signal sent to the
VS-1824 may be unstable. If the synchronization is
erratic, try using the VS-1824 as the master device, or try
raising the VS-1824 Sync Error Level as described above.
