Roland S-MADI User Manual
Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p.2),
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permis-
sion of ROLAND CORPORATION.
*5100017535-01*
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
For the U.K.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
S-MADI
Signal Converter
Roland Systems Group U.S.
801 West Orchard Drive, Suite 3, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)594-4282
Check the included items
The following items are included. Please make sure that all items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
S-MADI itself
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Power Cord
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REAC connector cover (two)
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Ferrite core (two)
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Rubber foot (four)
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Owner’s Manual (this document)
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What’s REAC ?
REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) is a proprietary audio-signal transmission protocol from Roland that is
based on Ethernet technology. It provides transmission of uncompressed 24-bit audio signals up to 40 channels.
REAC devices are connected using Cat 5e (Enhanced Category 5) Ethernet cable.
What’s MADI ?
MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) is a standard of digital audio transmission standardized by AES. It is an
expansion of AES/EBU which provides stereo (2 channels) transmission. MADI can transmit up to 64 channels of audio
signal through one cable.
MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture that
was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.
* Roland and REAC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
001-50
• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the
unit.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it
(except when this manual provides specific instructions
directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.
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004
• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in
an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and
sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could
wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied
power cord must not be used with any other device.
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008f
• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions, or as marked
on the side of the unit.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place
heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged
cords are fire and shock hazards!
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011
• Do not place containers coontaining liquid (e.g., flower
vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g.,
flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquid (e.g, water or juice)
to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits,
faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
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012a
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord
from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet when:
• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto
the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult should provide
supervision until the child is capable of following all the
rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet
with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have connected to the
extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can
cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually
melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.
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101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when
plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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103a
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and
clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other
accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and the
power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out
of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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107b
• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this
unit.
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108a
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the
outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the
power cord from the outlet (p. 8).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your
area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.
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118c
• Keep any screws or connector covers you may remove and
the included connector covers, ferrite cores or rubber feet in
a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of
them being swallowed accidentally.
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119
• The top panel and rear panel of this unit may become hot,
so take care to avoid burns.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by
an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or
that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to
malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a
separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all
units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers
or other devices.
308
• Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is
switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely
disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the
power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord's plug should be one
that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Placement
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as
cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could
occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should
you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless
devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them
off.
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it
to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the
unit.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
360
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which
you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You
can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this
from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not
slip or move accidentally.
361
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this
unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish,
spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills
on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To
protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we
recommend that you periodically write down save the important data
you have stored in the unit’s memory on paper.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,
sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts,
or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
557
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation.
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including
padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials.
928
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or
magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to
prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to
orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
929
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid
dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that
has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use
a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards,
be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
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Contents
Power Supply ..................................................................................................8
About Cord Hook....................................................................................................................................................8
Turning the Power On and Off.......................................................................9
Turning the Power On........................................................................................................................................... 9
Turning the Power Off........................................................................................................................................... 9
About Installation........................................................................................ 10
Important Notes When Installing....................................................................................................................10
Intake Port and Exhaust Port of Cooling Fan ........................................................................................................................10
About Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
About Rubber Feet ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Part Names and Functions .......................................................................... 12
Front Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating the SELECT Buttons ................................................................... 16
Connecting External Devices...................................................................... 17
Before Making MADI/REAC Connections.....................................................................................................17
Connecting MADI/REAC Devices ....................................................................................................................19
Connection Example 1 : Connecting Digital Snake and MADI Device ........................................................................ 19
Connection Example 2 : Dividing Output from a MADI Device to M-48 units.......................................................... 20
Connection Example 3 : Connecting a V-Mixer As a Monitor Console........................................................................ 21
Connection Example 4 : Long-distance Transmission of Optical Signals (1)............................................................. 22
Connection Example 5 : Long-distance Transmission of Optical Signals (2)............................................................. 23
Connection Example 6 : Configuring a 64-channel Input/Output System Using Two S-MADI Units .............. 24
About the Remote Controller ..................................................................... 26
Connecting a Dedicated Remote Controller...............................................................................................26
Connecting a Computer.....................................................................................................................................26
Appendices................................................................................................... 27
Main Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................27
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................................28
Memo ............................................................................................................ 29
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Power Supply
Connect the included power cord to AC INPUT connector on rear panel. Be sure to use the included power cord for AC
connection.
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AC cord
Be sure to connect the power plug only to a power outlet that meets the specifications given on the rating plate.
The rating plate is located on the side of the unit. If it cannot easily be checked on the installed unit, refer to “Main
Specifications” (p. 27).
About Cord Hook
Secure the power cord in place using the cord hook as shown below. This can help prevent power loss due to the plug being
pulled out if the power cord is accidentally yanked.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC INPUT connector.
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2. Secure the power cord in place with the cord hook.
Clamp the cord hook onto the power cord to secure it in place.
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Turning the Power On and Off
Turning the Power On
Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
When S-MADI is used as REAC Split device, turn on the power to connected REAC Master device and Slave device first. Then turn on the power to
S-MADI. Refer to “REAC MAIN Indicator and SELECT Button“ (p. 12) for REAC mode setting.
1. Connect the peripheral devices.
Connect the MADI and REAC devices. Make the connection with the power turned off for all devices, including the S-MADI.
2. Turn on the power to the S-MADI.
Set the POWER switch on the unit’s front panel to ON to turn on the power to the S-MADI. The POWER indicator lights up when
the power comes on.
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3. Turn on the power to the peripheral devices.
Turn on the power to the devices connected to the S-MADI.
Turning the Power Off
1. Turn off the power to the peripheral devices.
Turn off the power to the devices connected to the S-MADI.
2. Turn off the power to the S-MADI.
Set the POWER switch on the unit’s front panel to OFF to turn off the power to the S-MADI. The POWER indicator goes dark when
the power is turned off.
* When making connections to other equipment, to prevent malfunction or damage to speakers or other devices, be sure to lower the volume all
the way before you switch on the power.
* After powering down all devices, detach the power sources.
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
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About Installation
Important Notes When Installing
When installing the S-MADI, give attention to the points described below.
Intake Port and Exhaust Port of Cooling Fan
The S-MADI performs forced cooling by means of a cooling fan, and is provided with an intake port and a exhaust port at the
locations shown below.
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Exhaust
Never obstruct the intake port or exhaust port. Doing so may cause the temperature of the unit’s interior to rise, resulting in malfunction caused
by heat. Install the unit so that at least 2 centimeters of space are left in front of the intake and exhaust ports.
* Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away any buildup of dust or the like at the intake port or exhaust port.
Intake
About Rack Mounting
You can mount the S-MADI in a 19-inch rack.
When mounting the unit in a rack, observe the following precautions.
• Install in a well-ventilated location.
• Never obstruct the intake port or exhaust port on the S-MADI.
• Use an open-type rack to ensure that hot air from the exhaust port does not remain inside the rack.
• Never mount the unit in a sealed-type rack. Heated air inside the rack cannot escape, making efficient cooling impossible. If the unit must be
mounted in a sealed rack, use a rack equipped with a ventilation fan.
• When using the unit while mounted in a portable rack, remove the front and rear rack covers before use to ensure that the intake and exhaust
ports are not obstructed.
• When mounting the unit in a rack, never attach rubber feet to the unit’s bottom panel. If they are already attached, then remove them.
• Use due caution when mounting the unit in a rack to ensure that your fingers don’t become pinched.
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