Owner's Manual

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Controlling the V-440HD from an
External Device Via MIDI
The V-440HD can be controlled from an external device using MIDI.
For example, you can use a Roland multitrack recorder to control
video performances that are synchronized to the sounds.
This section explains some basics of MIDI and describes the use of
MIDI messages with the V-440HD.
What is MIDI?
MIDI, an abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is an
international standard created to enable exchange of performance
data among devices. Any MIDI-compatible device can be connected
simply with a MIDI cable, allowing transfer of performance data and
control of device operations and settings.
Controlling the V-440HD from an External Device Via MIDI
After switching on the power (when V-LINK is off), MIDI messages are
output from MIDI OUT in response to adjustments with the corresponding
buttons and knobs. In addition, adjustments identical to those made with the
buttons and knobs are made when the corresponding MIDI messages are
received at MIDI IN.
* For more about MIDI messages, refer to the "MIDI implementation (p.
59).
MIDI Connectors
The following three types of connectors are used in exchanging MIDI
messages (data handled with MIDI). On the V-440HD, the MIDI
OUT and MIDI THRU are combined in one connector. The function
is switched according to the operation being performed.
MIDI IN: MIDI messages from other MIDI devices are received here.
MIDI OUT: MIDI messages from the V-440HD are transmitted from
here. MIDI THRU: MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN
connector are output as is.
Linking Operations Via MIDI
You can use MIDI to link the operation of multiple V-440HDs. To do
so, make the following settings.
• Linking operation of multiple V-440HDs
Select "14. MIDI Setup" (p. 55) from the menu and set "4. MIDI
Out/Thru Switch" to "Thru."
• Linking operation using "Multi-Screen Output" (p. 39)
For instructions on linking operation of multiple V-440HDs with
the Multi-Screen function, refer to "Multi-Screen Output" (p. 39).
Temporarily Switching Off Linked Operation
You can stop reception of MIDI signals temporarily by pressing the
MIDI button. This stops linked operation via MIDI and enables
independent functioning of one individual V-440HD.
To restore linked operation through MIDI, press the MIDI button
once more so the button is lit.
[Things that receives MIDI message]
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PANEL PRESET Button
1
MIDI Button
3
OUTPUT FORMAT Button
3
4
TIME Knob
1
2
4
5 5
OUTPUT FADE Button
6 7 8
18
19
20 21
9 10
11 12
22 23
24 25
13 15 16
26 28 29
14 17
27 30
6
7
8
9
10
11
POSITION Joystick (SD)
LOCK Button (SD)
SIZE Knob (SD)
P in P PATTERN Button (SD)
LEVEL Knob (SD)
KEY ON Button (SD)
12
13
14
15
16
17
TIME Knob (SD)
A-BUS Channel Button (SD)
B-BUS Channel Button (SD)
Video Fader (SD)
TRANSITION Button (SD)
AUTO Button (SD)
18
19
20
21
22
23
POSITION/SIZE Button (HD/RGB)
PAN/ZOOM Button (HD/RGB)
POSITION/PAN Joystick (HD/RGB)
LOCK Button (HD/RGB)
SIZE/ZOOM Knob (HD/RGB)
P in P PATTERN Button (HD/RGB)
LEVEL Knob (HD/RGB)
24 KEY ON Button (HD/RGB)
25 TIME Knob (HD/RGB)
26 C-BUS Channel Button (HD/RGB)
27 D-BUS Channel Button (HD/RGB)
28 Video Fader (HD/RGB)
29 TRANSITION Button (HD/RGB)
30 AUTO Button (HD/RGB)
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