Roland VE-7000 User Manual

CH EDIT CONTROLLER

VE-7000

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 2, 3; p. 5). 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.

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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.

•Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

•Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its

AC adaptor.

•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" page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

•Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration.

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•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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•Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the

installation matches the input voltage specified on

the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a

different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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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 general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

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.

•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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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

•Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when:

•The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

•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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•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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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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•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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• 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" page.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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•Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an

extended period of time, disconnect the AC

adaptor.

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•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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•Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

•Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with

wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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•Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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•Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 5).

•Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................	2
Contents ..................................................................................................	4
IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................	5
Main features...........................................................................................	6
Names of Things and What They Do.....................................................	7
Front panel...................................................................................................................................................	7
Rear panel ....................................................................................................................................................	9
Before you begin...................................................................................	10
Update the VM Console ..........................................................................................................................	10
Make connections.................................................................................	14
Placing the VE-7000 on the VM Console...............................................................................................	14
Turning on the power ...........................................................................	15
Basic operation (connected to the VM Console) ..................................................................................	15
Convenient functions to remember ....................................................	19
Operations in the channel edit pages
(connected to the VM Console) ..........................................................	20
Using the joystick to control surround
(connected to the VM Console) ..........................................................	21
Preparations for surround panning.......................................................................................................	21
Using the joystick to control surround panning ..................................................................................	22
Troubleshooting....................................................................................	23
MIDI Implementation.............................................................................	24
1. THRU'ed data .......................................................................................................................................	24
2. Control data transmission ...................................................................................................................	24
3. Control data transmission address map ...........................................................................................	25
4. Control data transmission data ..........................................................................................................	26
MIDI Implementation Chart ..................................................................	27
Specifications........................................................................................	28
MEMO.....................................................................................................	29
Information ............................................................................................	30

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-IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

•Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

•The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

•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.

Placement

•This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

•To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Maintenance

•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.

•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

•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.

•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.

•To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at night).

•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.

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Main features

The VE-7000 is a channel edit controller that enables a revolutionary leap in efficiency when operating the channel parameters of a VM-C7200/C7100 V-series mixing console (subsequently referred to as the VM Console) connected via MIDI.

The VE-7000 has the following features.

•Analog-feel operating panel for realtime control

29 rotary encoders and 25 buttons are arranged in a space-saving configuration.

Main parameters such as “GAIN,” “DYNAMICS,” “EQ,” and “SEND” of the desired input channel can be controlled simultaneously in analog-like operation.

•Joystick

A joystick can be used for surround panning.

•Compact

The VE-7000 can be easily placed in a vacant area of the VM-C7200 (console) and held in place with a rubber magnet.

•Easy connection

A single MIDI cable is all you need for basic connection.

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Names of Things and What They Do

Front panel

The front panel is divided into the areas shown below.

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PREAMP AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit PREAMP page.

DELAY/DYN AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit DELAY/DN page.

FLEX BUS AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit FLEX BUS page.

EQ AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit EQ BAND (or EQ GAIN) page.

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Names of Things and What They Do

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MAIN/CUE AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit MAIN/CUE page.

SURROUND AREA

Control the parameters of the channel edit SURROUND page.

CH VIEW AREA

Access the CH VIEW page and switch screens.

[SHIFT] button

Used when executing SHIFT functions.

POWER/MIDI Indicator

This will light when the power is on. This will blink when MIDI messages are received at the MIDI IN connector.

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Names of Things and What They Do

Rear panel

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1	MIDI connectors (MIDI IN/OUT)

These connectors are used to connect MIDI devices.

MIDI OUT is normally connected to the MIDI IN connector of the device being controlled by the VE-7000, such as the VM Console.

MIDI messages received at MIDI IN will be output (“thru'ed”) without change from MIDI OUT. Use this when you wish to send MIDI messages such as MTC (MIDI Time Code) from an external MIDI device to the VM Console.

2 POWER

This turns the power of the VE-7000 on/off.

3	AC Adapter Jack (DC IN)

Connect the included “PSB-1U” AC adapter to this jack. Never use any other

AC adapter.

4	Cable Hook

Hook the cable of the “PSB-1U” AC adapter around this hook to prevent

accidental disconnection.

The cord of

the supplied AC Adaptor

Cord Hook

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

To the Power Outlet

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Before you begin

Update the VM Console

In order to connect the VE-7000 to a V-mixing console and use it as a controller, the VM Console must be using system version 1.520 or higher and VM processor must be using unit1 (and 2) version 1.500.

Use the following procedure to check the version of your VM Console. Then, if necessary, perform the update as described in the following section

“Updating the VM Console system version.”

The “VM-7000 update card” required for the update is included with the VE-7000.

Notes when updating

The update procedure will erase all data from the project, library, and system user areas, and will return the unit to the factory settings.

Before you perform the update, save any important data, and restore the data after the update is completed.

Basic work flow

Check the version save your data perform the update check the version

restore your data

Update procedure

Check the version

1	Turn on the power of the VM Console and processor as usual.
2	Hold down [on Display], and press MEMORY/RECALL area
	[9].
3	The current version will be displayed. Verify that unit1 (and 2)
	in “System Version:” is 1.500 or higher.
4	When you press any button on the panel, the previous display
	will reappear.
5	Turn off the power of the VM System.

Take the procedure of

Update B if the current

“System Version” is under

1.500.

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Before you begin

Save your data

1	Insert the data memory card (2--16 MB) that you normally use.
2	Turn on the power of the console.
3	Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (UNDO/REDO)].
4	Press [F4 (OK]. The project will be stored.

Perform the update - Update A

(in case that unit 1(and 2) in “System Version” is 1.500 and higher)

1	Insert the supplied update memory card.
2	Turn on the power of the console. The display will indicate
	“Welcome to SSFDC program update,” and the update will
	begin automatically.
3	When the update is completed, the system will start up
	automatically.
4	Remove the update memory card and keep it in a safe place.

Perform the update - Update B

(in case that unit 1(and 2) in “System Version” is under 1.500)

1	Insert the supplied update memory card.
2	Hold down [PROJECT] and [F5], and turn on the power of the
	console.

Take the procedure of Update B if the current

“System Version” is under 1.500.

When the console has already newest system program, the system does not begin update.

Never turn off the power or remove the memory card while the update is taking place. Doing so will damage the internal system program, making it impossible to start up correctly.

Take the procedure of Update A if the current

“System Version” is 1.500 and higher.

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