Roland VS-1680 - Manual (Page 64)

IDE
IDE stands for Integrated Device and Electronics.
This is the standard data transmission method used by
the hard disk drives of recent personal computers. The
HDP88 series hard disk drives (sold separately) that
can be installed in the VS-1680 are IDE compatible.
MMC
MMC is an acronym for MIDI Machine Contorol. This
is rule that defines how MIDI system exclusive mes-
sage can be used to contorol multiple recording
devices from a single device. The VS-1680 supports
MMC. In addition to song playback, stop and fast-dor-
ward, you can also select the tracks for recording, etc.
MTC
MTC stands for MIDI Time Code. This is a group of
messages which are transmitted and received between
MIDI devices to synchronize their operation. Unlike
MIDI Clock messages, MTC specifies an absolute time.
Like SMPTE time code, MTC also supports a variety of
frame rates. If you wish to use MTC to synchronize the
operation of two devices, both devices must be set to
the same frame rate.
NTSC Format
Color television format used in Japan, the United
States, and other countries. Tapes recorded in the
NTSC format cannot be played back on video decks
utilizing the SECAM/PAL formats.
Phantom Power
This is a method of providing electric power to con-
denser mics via the mic cables. Generally, a mixer’s
internal phantom power source supplies 6–48 volts
(DC). Supplying phantom power to dynamic mics,
audio playback devices, or other such equipment may
result in damage to the equipment. Turn the phantom
power switch on only when connecting condenser
mics which need phantom power; otherwise, leave it
switched off.
Removable Disk Drives
Disk drives that have been able to remove the disk,
such as a Zip drive, are referred to as the "removable
disk drives."
RSS
RSS stands for Roland Sound System. This is an
effect which allows a sound source to be placed in
three-dimensional space when played back on a con-
ventional stereo system. The sound can be placed not
only in front of the listener, but also directly to the
side, above, below, and behind the listener.
S/P DIF
S/P DIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface
Format
. This is a specifications for transmitting and
receiving stereo digital audio signals between digital
audio devices. The VS-1680 provides coaxial connec-
tors which support S/P DIF.
SCMS
SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System.
This is a function that protects the rights of copyright
holders by prohibiting recording via a digital connec-
tion for more than two generations. When digital con-
nections are made between digital recorders that
implement this function, SCMS data will be recorded
along with the audio data. Digital audio data which
contains this SCMS data cannot again be recorded via
a digital connection.
SCSI
SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface.
This is a data transmission method that can transmit
large amounts of data in a short time. Since the VS-
1680 has a SCSI connector, external SCSI devices such
as hard disks or removable disk drive etc. can be con-
nected.
SECAM/PAL Formats
Color television formats used in Europe and other
areas. Tapes recorded in the SECAM or PAL formats
cannot be played back on video decks designed for the
NTSC format.
Shutdown
In order to turn the power off safely, you must first
make sure that the performance has been saved to
hard disk, and that the hard disk heads are parked.
This procedure is referred to as Shutdown.
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