Roland VS-2400CD Owner's manual

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This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.

For EU Countries

Apparatus containing

Lithium batteries

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved

fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af

samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til

leverandøren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Använd samma batterityp eller en

ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av

apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enligt

fabrikantens instruktion.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

ADVARSEL

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av

batteri.

Benytt samme batteritype eller en

tilsvarende type anbefalt av

apparatfabrikanten.

Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til

fabrikantens instruks joner.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on

virheellisesti asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan

laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan

tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo

valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVIS

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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 U.K.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with same or equivalent type.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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001-50

• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains

socket outlet with a protective earthing

connection.

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002b

• Do not open or perform any internal modifica-

tions on the unit. (The only exception would be

where this manual provides specific instructions

which should be followed in order to put in place

user-installable options; see Chapter 28.)

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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” page.

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004

• 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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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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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply

only of the type described in the operating

instructions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.

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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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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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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an

amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be

capable of producing sound levels that could

cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for

a long period of time at a high volume level, or at

a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience

any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should

immediately stop using the unit, and consult an

audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable

material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind

(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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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.

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of death or severe

injury should the unit be used

improperly.

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 power-

cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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.

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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” page 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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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” page.

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020

• Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small

children. If a child has accidentally swallowed a

battery, see a doctor immediately.

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021

• Lithium batteries must never be recharged,

heated, taken apart, or thrown into a fire or water.

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022a

• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power

cord before attempting installation of the circuit

board (model no. VS8F-2; p. 373).

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023

• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional

audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a

level that could cause permanent hearing loss.

Damage to speakers or other system components

may result.

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026

• 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.

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101a

• The unit should be located so that its location or

position does not interfere with its proper venti-

lation.

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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:

• Any accumulation of dust between the power

plug and the power outlet can result in poor

insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away

such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the

power plug from the power outlet whenever the

unit is to remain unused for an extended period of

time.

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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. 78).

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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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113

• Use only the specified type (model no. CR2032) of

lithium battery

(Chapter 28). Be sure to insert it as

directed (to ensure correct polarity).

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114

• Used lithium batteries must be disposed of in

compliance with whatever regulations for their

safe disposal that may be observed in the region

in which you live.

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115a

• Install only the specified circuit board(s) (model

no. VS8F-2). Remove only the specified screws

(Chapter 28).

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118

• Should you remove ground terminal screw and

bottom cover screws, make sure to put them in a

safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no

chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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Important Notes

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on Pages 2 and 3,

please read and observe the following:

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 LCD and 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

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment

containing large power transformers) may induce hum.

To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this

unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-

ference.

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 initi-

ating 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.

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s disk drive.

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while

the drive is operating.

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.

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.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s

memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.

Important data should always be backed up on a storage

device (e.g., CD-R/RW disc), or written down on paper

(when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid

the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when

circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we

regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and

Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Memory Backup

501b

• This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s

memory circuits while the main power is off. When this

battery becomes weak, the message shown below will

appear in the display. Once you see this message, have the

battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to

avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery

replaced, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland

Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the “Information” page.

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Important Notes

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 save a backup copy of important

data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a storage

device (e.g., CD-R/RW disc).

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the

contents of data that was stored on a storage device (e.g.,

CD-R/RW disc) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation

assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s

volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use

headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about

those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using

some other make of connection cable, please note the

following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use

cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this

unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level

to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-

mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-

turer of the cable.

Handling Hard Disks

Important Performance and Image Data

811

• Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that

has been stored on it could be destroyed.

All hard disks eventually wear out.

We recommend that

you consider the hard disk not as a permanent storage

site, but as a place to store data temporarily. We also

recommend that you back up important performance that

cannot be recorded again onto the external media (e.g.,

CD-R/RW disc).

Note that Roland assumes no liability whatsoever,

including monetary compensation, for the loss of any

recorded content in the event of the malfunction of, or

physical damage to the hard disk, or for any direct or

incidental damages resulting from the loss of such data.

Precautions Regarding Setup and Use

812

• Certain hard disk setup procedures and usage conditions

may result in the corruption of recorded data, malfunc-

tioning, or physical damage to the disk, so be sure to

observe the following precautions.

• Do not subject the hard disk to vibration or shock,

especially while the unit is in operation.

• Before turning off the power of VS-2400CD, be sure to

perform the shutdown (see Page 78) procedure. Failure

to do so may result in the loss of project data or

damage to the hard disk.

• Do not turn off the power while the hard disk is

operating.

• Do not set up the unit in any location where it may be

affected by vibration from external sources, or on any

surface that is not stable and level.

• If the device includes a cooling fan, ensure that the fan

and the side panel air vents remain unobstructed.

• Do not leave the unit in any environment subject to

temperature extremes; for example, in a closed

automobile in summer or outdoors during winter.

• Do not use the unit in conditions of high temperature

and humidity or in any location subject to rapid

temperature changes.

• Do not unplug the power cord or switch off any circuit

breakers in the circuit to which the unit is connected

while the power is turned on.

• Do not move the unit while the power is turned on or

immediately after turning off the power. When trans-

porting the unit, first turn off the power and confirm

that the display screen has gone off, disconnect the

power plug, then wait at least two minutes before

moving the device.

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Important Notes

Emergency Procedures

813

* The following procedures are to be used as

emergency measures only, and are not recommended

for normal operation.

• If the device fails to respond to operational commands or

does not complete operations, turn off the power. If the

power does not shut off following normal shutdown

procedures, disconnect the power plug.

If the unit does not operate normally when the power is

turned on again, it may mean that the hard disk has been

damaged. In such instances, consult your dealer or the

nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that it may

not be possible to recover any data from the hard disk

once it has been lost.

If your device features drive check capabilities, use the

drive check function to regularly confirm that there are no

problems, even when the device is operating normally.

For more detailed information on the shutdown and drive

check procedures, see Pages 78 and 111.

Handling the CD-RW Drive

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free

from vibration.

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved

to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly

different than its former location. Rapid changes in the

environment can cause condensation to form inside the

drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the

drive and/or damage discs. When the unit has been

moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new

environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

• It is strictly restricted to eject tray using emergency eject

hall during VS-2400CD is operating (while the DISK

indicator of VS-2400CD or access indicator of built-in

CD-RW drive is lit).

• Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or

down.

• When you carry VS-2400CD, remove the disc from the

loading tray.

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert

only discs with into the CD-RW drive. Never insert

any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or

any other foreign objects inside the drive.

• Do not touch the lens.

• When the lens is dirty, clean

the lens with a commercial

lens blower.

Eject Button

Access Indicator

Emergency eject hole

Lens

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Important Notes

Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs

• DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on which

song data has been backed up) on a conventional audio

CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that

could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers

or other system components may result.

• Upon handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed

vehicle.

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside

(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs may

not read/write properly. Keep your discs clean using a

commercially available CD cleaner.

• Keep the disc in the case.

• Do not keep the disc in the CD-RW drive for a long time.

• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from

inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of

any kind.

• Do not bend the disc.

Handling CD-ROMs

801

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside

(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM

discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean

using a commercially available CD cleaner.

Copyright

851

• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending,

public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or

in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast,

public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held

by a third party is prohibited by law.

852a

• When exchanging audio signals through a digital

connection with an external instrument, this unit can

perform recording without being subject to the restric-

tions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS).

This is because the unit is intended solely for musical

production, and is designed not to be subject to restric-

tions as long as it is used to record works (such as your

own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights

of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-gener-

ation and later copying through a digital connection. It is

built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio

equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)

853

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a

copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi-

bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of

third-party copyrights arising through your use of this

unit.

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Table of Contents

Step-By-Step Instruction Finder 21

1—Welcome 29

About this Manual .......................................................................................................................................................... 29

How the

VS-2400CD Owner’s Manual

is Organized ........................................................................................... 29

Names ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Note, Tip, Glossary and Warning Icons ............................................................................................................... 30

Other Documents in the VS-2400CD Box .................................................................................................................... 31

Getting More Help .......................................................................................................................................................... 31

The Roland US Web site ......................................................................................................................................... 31

The Roland US Faxback System ............................................................................................................................ 31

Roland US Product Support ................................................................................................................................... 31

2—Getting Around 33

The Top Panel of the VS-2400CD .................................................................................................................................. 33

Analog Input Jacks .................................................................................................................................................. 33

Monitor/Display Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 34

Channel Strips Area ................................................................................................................................................. 35

Display Area ............................................................................................................................................................. 39

Keypad Area ............................................................................................................................................................. 41

Basic Controls and Navigation Tools .................................................................................................................... 45

The Rear Panel of the VS-2400CD ................................................................................................................................. 48

3—Introduction to the VS-2400CD 51

What’s Inside the VS-2400CD? ...................................................................................................................................... 51

Input Jacks and Connectors .................................................................................................................................... 51

The Mixing Console ................................................................................................................................................. 52

The Internal Effects .................................................................................................................................................. 54

The Hard Disk Recorder ......................................................................................................................................... 55

Output Jacks and Connectors ................................................................................................................................ 55

Signal Flow ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Projects .............................................................................................................................................................................. 56

Busses in the VS-2400CD ............................................................................................................................................... 57

What’s a Bus? ............................................................................................................................................................ 57

About Direct Paths ................................................................................................................................................... 58

Achieving Perfect Levels ................................................................................................................................................ 58

What’s “Clipping?” ................................................................................................................................................. 58

How Do I Get Good Levels? .................................................................................................................................. 58

The Importance of Backing Up ..................................................................................................................................... 59

4—Setting Up and Basic Operations 61

Things You’ll Need ......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Power ......................................................................................................................................................................... 61

A Way to Listen to the VS-2400CD ....................................................................................................................... 61

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Getting Ready .................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Powering Up .................................................................................................................................................................... 63

What Happens During the VS-2400CD’s Power-Up .......................................................................................... 63

Configuring the VS-2400CD .......................................................................................................................................... 64

Setting Up the VGA Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard .......................................................................................... 64

Setting the VS-2400CD’s Clock ............................................................................................................................... 65

A Few Fundamental Concepts ...................................................................................................................................... 65

Selection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Switches ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66

Parameters and Values ............................................................................................................................................ 66

Tools You’ll Use All the Time ........................................................................................................................................ 66

The Cursor/ZOOM Buttons ................................................................................................................................... 66

The F Buttons ............................................................................................................................................................ 66

Pages .......................................................................................................................................................................... 67

The Time/Value Dial ............................................................................................................................................... 67

The ENTER/YES and EXIT/NO Buttons ............................................................................................................. 68

The SHIFT Button ..................................................................................................................................................... 68

Using a Mouse .......................................................................................................................................................... 68

Using an ASCII Keyboard ....................................................................................................................................... 70

UNDO and REDO .................................................................................................................................................... 70

Naming ...................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Entering Numbers with the Numeric Keypad .................................................................................................... 72

If You’re Using DS-Series Monitors .............................................................................................................................. 73

Setting Up for Roland’s DS-Series Digital Monitors ........................................................................................... 73

Adjusting Your Listening Level .................................................................................................................................... 74

Playing the Factory Demos ............................................................................................................................................ 74

“Chemistry” .............................................................................................................................................................. 74

Other Demo ............................................................................................................................................................... 77

Turning Off the VS-2400CD ........................................................................................................................................... 78

Turning Off the VS-2400CD .................................................................................................................................... 78

5—Understanding Effects 79

Harnessing the VS-2400CD’s Effects ............................................................................................................................ 79

Dry and Wet .............................................................................................................................................................. 79

Effect Routings ................................................................................................................................................................. 79

Insert Effects .............................................................................................................................................................. 80

Loop Effects ............................................................................................................................................................... 80

Master Effects ................................................................................................................................................................... 81

External Effects ................................................................................................................................................................ 81

Getting the Most From Your Effect Processors ........................................................................................................... 82

6—Understanding the Hard Disk Recorder 83

VS-2400CD Hard Disk Drives ....................................................................................................................................... 83

What’s a Hard Drive? .............................................................................................................................................. 83

How a VS-2400CD Hard Drive Organizes Data .................................................................................................. 83

Preparing a Hard Drive for Use ............................................................................................................................. 84

How Audio Is Recorded on a VS-2400CD Hard Drive .............................................................................................. 84

How Recordings Are Played Back ................................................................................................................................ 84

Random Access ......................................................................................................................................................... 84

What’s Pointer-Based Playback? ............................................................................................................................ 84

Non-Destructive, Pointer-Based Editing ...................................................................................................................... 85

Pointer-Based Editing .............................................................................................................................................. 85

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What Is a VS-2400CD Track? ......................................................................................................................................... 87

The Power of V-Tracks ............................................................................................................................................ 87

Track Editing Basics ........................................................................................................................................................ 88

About Editing Phrases ............................................................................................................................................ 88

About Editing Regions ............................................................................................................................................ 88

7—Project and Drive Operations 89

Navigating the PROJECT Menu Screens ..................................................................................................................... 89

Working with the PROJECT LIST ......................................................................................................................... 89

About “Store Current?” Messages ........................................................................................................................ 90

Project Operations ........................................................................................................................................................... 91

About F6 (MARK) .................................................................................................................................................... 91

SELECT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 91

NEW ........................................................................................................................................................................... 92

NAME ........................................................................................................................................................................ 95

PROTECT .................................................................................................................................................................. 95

OPTIMIZE ................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Destination Drive Selection .................................................................................................................................... 97

COPY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 97

ERASE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 98

SPLIT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 99

COMBINE ............................................................................................................................................................... 100

BACKUP ................................................................................................................................................................. 101

RECOVER ............................................................................................................................................................... 103

IMPORT .................................................................................................................................................................. 104

EXPORT ................................................................................................................................................................... 105

Drive Operations ........................................................................................................................................................... 107

Disk Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 107

Fragmentation ........................................................................................................................................................ 107

Format Drive .......................................................................................................................................................... 108

Clear Partition ........................................................................................................................................................ 110

Drive Check ............................................................................................................................................................ 111

8—The Home Screen 115

Elements of the Home Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 115

Display Pop-Up Menu Button ............................................................................................................................. 115

Current Channel Display ...................................................................................................................................... 116

PAN Knobs ............................................................................................................................................................. 116

Meters Display ....................................................................................................................................................... 116

Position Bar ............................................................................................................................................................. 118

The Playlist ............................................................................................................................................................. 118

Meter Switches ....................................................................................................................................................... 120

Input Peak Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 122

Current Time Location Display ........................................................................................................................... 122

Clock, Calendar ...................................................................................................................................................... 123

Using the Fader/Pan Display ..................................................................................................................................... 123

The F/P Switches ................................................................................................................................................... 123

About The ID Buttons .................................................................................................................................................. 124

9—Working with Input Signals 125

Analog Input Signals .................................................................................................................................................... 125

Making Analog Connections ................................................................................................................................ 125

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Phantom Power ............................................................................................................................................................. 126

Setting Analog Input Levels ................................................................................................................................. 126

Digital Input Signals ..................................................................................................................................................... 127

Digital Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 127

Turning On the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs ............................................................................................ 127

Digital Considerations ........................................................................................................................................... 127

The Master Clock .................................................................................................................................................... 128

Recording Digital Input Signals ........................................................................................................................... 130

Routing Input Signals to Input Channels .................................................................................................................. 130

Choosing an Input Patching Screen .................................................................................................................... 131

How Input Connections Work ............................................................................................................................. 131

Patching Input Connections ................................................................................................................................. 132

10—Using the Digital Mixer 133

Changing Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 133

Switching Between Input, Track, Aux and FX Channels ................................................................................. 134

Channel Selection .......................................................................................................................................................... 134

Selecting a Channel for Editing ............................................................................................................................ 134

About the Channel Faders ........................................................................................................................................... 134

Controlling Fader Group Levels with the Channel Strips ............................................................................... 135

Setting a Fader to Unity Gain and Centering its Panning ................................................................................ 135

Adjusting Stereo Positioning Using Faders ............................................................................................................... 135

The FADER ASSIGN Button ........................................................................................................................................ 136

To Turn the FADER ASSIGN Feature On and Off ............................................................................................ 136

Activating Fader Control of Aux Send Levels ................................................................................................... 136

Controlling a Parameter of Your Choice ............................................................................................................ 136

The MASTER Fader ...................................................................................................................................................... 137

Muting and Soloing Channel Signals ......................................................................................................................... 138

Mute Mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 138

Solo Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 138

Scenes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 139

Basic Scene Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 140

Editing Scenes ......................................................................................................................................................... 141

Scenes in Safe Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 142

Resetting Mixer Parameters ......................................................................................................................................... 143

11—Input and Track Channel Tools 145

Viewing a CH EDIT Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 145

Introduction to the CH EDIT Screens ......................................................................................................................... 145

How the CH EDIT Screens Are Organized ........................................................................................................ 145

The CH EDIT Screens ................................................................................................................................................... 146

The CH EDIT VIEW Screen .................................................................................................................................. 146

The DYN Screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 152

The EQ Screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 157

The FX Ins Screen ................................................................................................................................................... 160

The Surrnd Screen .................................................................................................................................................. 160

The CH EDIT P.BAY Screen ................................................................................................................................. 160

The CH EDIT ASSIGN Screen .............................................................................................................................. 161

Parameter View ...................................................................................................................................................... 161

Assorted CH EDIT Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 163

The CH EDIT VIEW CpyPRM Button ................................................................................................................. 163

The DYN and EQ Screen RESET Buttons ........................................................................................................... 163

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12—Working with Input Channels 165

Introduction to Input Channel Routing ............................................................................................................. 165

Routing Linked Stereo Input Channels .............................................................................................................. 165

Routing an Input Channel Signal to a Track ............................................................................................................. 166

Quick-Routing Input Channels to Tracks .......................................................................................................... 166

Input Signal Routing on the EZ ROUTING VIEW Screen ............................................................................... 168

Input Channel Signals and the Main Mix .................................................................................................................. 169

Removing Input Channel Signals from the Main Mix ..................................................................................... 169

Adding an Input Channel’s Signal to the Main Mix ........................................................................................ 169

Routing an Input Channel Signal to a Direct Path ................................................................................................... 169

13—Operating the Hard Disk Recorder 171

The Transport Buttons .................................................................................................................................................. 171

The Main Transport Buttons ................................................................................................................................ 171

Special Transport Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... 171

The TRACK STATUS Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... 172

How the TRACK STATUS Buttons Work .......................................................................................................... 172

Recording ....................................................................................................................................................................... 172

Before Recording a Track ...................................................................................................................................... 172

Recording a New Track ........................................................................................................................................ 173

Playback ......................................................................................................................................................................... 173

Basic Playback Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 173

Moving Through a Project .................................................................................................................................... 173

Using Jump ............................................................................................................................................................. 174

Looped Playback .................................................................................................................................................... 174

Vari Pitch Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 176

Preview .................................................................................................................................................................... 177

Scrub ........................................................................................................................................................................ 178

Locators .......................................................................................................................................................................... 179

Basic Locator Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 179

Other Locator Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 180

Switching Automatically to Locator Mode ........................................................................................................ 181

Locators in Safe Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 181

Markers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 182

Placing a Marker .................................................................................................................................................... 182

Moving the Now Line to a Marker ...................................................................................................................... 183

Clearing Markers ................................................................................................................................................... 184

Editing Markers ..................................................................................................................................................... 184

Punching ......................................................................................................................................................................... 185

Monitoring During Punching .............................................................................................................................. 185

Before You Punch .................................................................................................................................................. 185

Punching In and Out Manually ........................................................................................................................... 186

Auto-Punching ....................................................................................................................................................... 186

14—Working with Track Channels 189

Bouncing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 189

The Mechanics of Bouncing ................................................................................................................................. 190

Mono and Stereo Bouncing .................................................................................................................................. 190

First Things First .................................................................................................................................................... 190

Link the Destination Tracks For a Stereo Bounce ............................................................................................. 191

Routing Tracks for a Bounce ................................................................................................................................ 191

Listening as You Bounce ....................................................................................................................................... 194

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Mixing the Bounce ................................................................................................................................................. 194

Performing the Bounce .......................................................................................................................................... 195

Sending a Track Channel’s Signal to a Direct Path .................................................................................................. 196

Routing a Track to a Direct Path .......................................................................................................................... 196

Mixing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 196

The Mechanics of Mixing ...................................................................................................................................... 196

15—Aux Busses and Direct Paths 199

Aux Busses ..................................................................................................................................................................... 199

Aux Bus Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 199

When Would You Use an Aux Bus? .................................................................................................................... 199

Sending a Signal to an Aux Bus ........................................................................................................................... 200

Stereo Aux Busses .................................................................................................................................................. 200

Aux Bus Levels ....................................................................................................................................................... 200

Configuring an Aux Bus ....................................................................................................................................... 201

Direct Paths .................................................................................................................................................................... 202

When Would You Use a Direct Path? ................................................................................................................. 202

Sending a Signal to a Direct Path ......................................................................................................................... 203

Direct Path Levels .................................................................................................................................................. 203

Configuring a Direct Path ..................................................................................................................................... 203

Aux Bus/Direct Path Strategy ..................................................................................................................................... 204

Sending Signals to Internal Effects ...................................................................................................................... 204

Sending Signals to External Devices ................................................................................................................... 204

Sending Signals to Tracks ..................................................................................................................................... 204

Creating a Headphone Mix Using an Aux Bus ......................................................................................................... 205

16—Using Effects 207

Using Loop Effects ........................................................................................................................................................ 207

Setting Up an Internal Loop Effect ...................................................................................................................... 207

Setting Up an External Loop Effect ..................................................................................................................... 209

Inserting an Effect .......................................................................................................................................................... 210

About Insert Effects ................................................................................................................................................ 210

Input and Track Channel Insert Effects .............................................................................................................. 210

MASTER Bus Insert Effects ................................................................................................................................... 213

Selecting, Editing and Saving Effect Patches ............................................................................................................. 214

The EFFECT VIEW Screen .................................................................................................................................... 214

The Algorithm View Screen .................................................................................................................................. 215

Selecting Effect Patches ......................................................................................................................................... 215

Editing Effect Patches ............................................................................................................................................ 217

Saving Effect Patches ............................................................................................................................................. 218

Speaker Modeling .......................................................................................................................................................... 219

Using Speaker Modeling ....................................................................................................................................... 219

Microphone Modeling .................................................................................................................................................. 220

RSS PAN ......................................................................................................................................................................... 220

17—Working with FX Return Channels 223

The FX Return Channel Fader ..................................................................................................................................... 223

FX Return CH EDIT Tools ............................................................................................................................................ 223

The Main FX Return CH EDIT Screen ................................................................................................................. 224

The FX Return Parameter View Screen ............................................................................................................... 227

Routing Effects to Tracks .............................................................................................................................................. 227

Quick Routing an FX Return Channel ................................................................................................................ 228

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FX Return Routing on the EZ Routing VIEW Screen ....................................................................................... 229

Adding Effects to a Headphone Mix .......................................................................................................................... 230

18—Editing Tracks 231

Editing Concepts and Overview ................................................................................................................................. 231

Phrases and Regions .............................................................................................................................................. 231

Edit Points ............................................................................................................................................................... 232

Using the IN, OUT, FROM and TO Buttons ...................................................................................................... 233

Performing Edits ........................................................................................................................................................... 234

The Appearance of Selected Tracks, Phrases and Regions .............................................................................. 234

Where Editing Takes Place ................................................................................................................................... 235

Selecting Phrase or Region Editing ..................................................................................................................... 236

Editing Methods ..................................................................................................................................................... 237

Edit Messages ......................................................................................................................................................... 237

Editing with a Mouse ............................................................................................................................................ 238

Editing from the TRACK Menu ........................................................................................................................... 245

19—Phrase Editing Operations 251

COPY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 251

MOVE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 253

TRIM IN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 253

TRIM OUT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 254

DELETE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 254

SPLIT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 254

NEW ................................................................................................................................................................................ 255

NORMALIZE ................................................................................................................................................................. 256

DIVIDE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 256

NAME ............................................................................................................................................................................. 257

PARAMETER ................................................................................................................................................................ 258

Take Mngr ...................................................................................................................................................................... 259

20—Region Editing Operations 261

COPY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 261

MOVE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 263

INSERT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 263

CUT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 264

ERASE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 265

COMP/EXP. .................................................................................................................................................................. 265

IMPORT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 267

EXCHANGE .................................................................................................................................................................. 268

ARRANGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 268

NAME ............................................................................................................................................................................. 270

21—Working with the VS-2400CD Outputs 271

The VS-2400CD Outputs .............................................................................................................................................. 271

Output Pairs ........................................................................................................................................................... 271

Analog Output Jacks ............................................................................................................................................. 271

Digital Output Connectors ................................................................................................................................... 271

Output Signal Routing ................................................................................................................................................. 272

Bus Routing ............................................................................................................................................................ 272

Track Direct Outs ................................................................................................................................................... 274

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22—EZ Routing 277

The EZ ROUTING Screens ........................................................................................................................................... 277

Navigating the EZ ROUTING Screens ................................................................................................................ 277

EZ ROUTING VIEW Screen ................................................................................................................................. 278

The EZ ROUTING PATCH BAY Screen ............................................................................................................. 278

The EZ ROUTING OUTPUT ASSIGN Screen ................................................................................................... 279

The EZ ROUTING LOOP EFFECT ASSIGN Screen ......................................................................................... 280

EZ Routing Tools ........................................................................................................................................................... 281

Saving and Loading EZ Routing Templates ............................................................................................................. 282

Saving an EZ Routing Template .......................................................................................................................... 282

Loading an EZ Routing Template ........................................................................................................................ 283

23—MIDI and Synchronization 285

MIDI Operations ............................................................................................................................................................ 285

VS-2400CD MIDI Basics ........................................................................................................................................ 285

V.Fader—The VS-2400CD MIDI Control Surface ............................................................................................. 286

Remote MIDI Control of the VS-2400CD ............................................................................................................ 287

Remote MIDI Storage of VS-2400CD Settings .................................................................................................... 290

MIDI Metronome ................................................................................................................................................... 291

Synchronization ............................................................................................................................................................. 293

Why Sync the VS-2400CD? ................................................................................................................................... 293

Basic Synchronization Concepts .......................................................................................................................... 293

Working with a Sync Track .................................................................................................................................. 297

Working with a Tempo Map ................................................................................................................................ 298

Syncing an External Device to the VS-2400CD .................................................................................................. 300

Syncing the VS-2400CD to an External Device .................................................................................................. 301

Synchronizing the VS-2400CD and Video Equipment ..................................................................................... 304

Exchanging Digital Audio Data During Synchronization ............................................................................... 308

24—Surround 309

What is Surround? ......................................................................................................................................................... 309

Surround Formats .................................................................................................................................................. 309

How the VS-2400CD Delivers Surround ................................................................................................................... 310

Turning on Surround Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 311

Positioning a Signal in the Surround Field ................................................................................................................ 312

Adjusting Master Surround Bus Levels ..................................................................................................................... 313

25—Automix 315

The Benefits of Automix ............................................................................................................................................... 315

How Automix Works .................................................................................................................................................... 315

The AUTOMIX Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 316

Activating Automix Mode .................................................................................................................................... 318

The AUTOMIX STATUS Buttons ........................................................................................................................ 318

Recording Automix Data ............................................................................................................................................. 319

Realtime Automix Recording ............................................................................................................................... 319

Realtime Punching of Automix Data .................................................................................................................. 320

Snapshot Recording of Parameter Values .......................................................................................................... 322

Playing Back Automix Data ......................................................................................................................................... 322

Editing Automix Data ................................................................................................................................................... 322

Automix Editing Concepts ................................................................................................................................... 322

Automix Editing Methods .................................................................................................................................... 324

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Automix Editing Operations ................................................................................................................................ 325

Micro-Editing Automix Data ............................................................................................................................... 328

Automix and V-Link ..................................................................................................................................................... 329

26—Mastering and CD-R/RW Operations 331

Mastering ........................................................................................................................................................................ 331

Mixing for Mastering ............................................................................................................................................ 331

Important Mastering Concepts ............................................................................................................................ 331

Working in the VS-2400CD Mastering Room .................................................................................................... 335

Editing Mastering Tracks ...................................................................................................................................... 338

Placing CD Track Markers ................................................................................................................................... 339

CD-R/RW Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 341

Creating an Audio CD .......................................................................................................................................... 341

Erasing a CD-RW Disk .......................................................................................................................................... 344

If You Encounter Error Messages During CD Burning .................................................................................... 345

The CD Player Feature .......................................................................................................................................... 345

.WAV File Importing ............................................................................................................................................. 346

Exporting Tracks and Phrases as .WAV Files .................................................................................................... 348

CD Capture ............................................................................................................................................................. 350

27—Utility Menu Parameters 353

The Main UTILITY Menu Screen ................................................................................................................................ 353

SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................................................... 354

PHANTOM SW ...................................................................................................................................................... 354

EXT LEVEL METER (MB-24) ............................................................................................................................... 354

VGA ......................................................................................................................................................................... 355

PS/2 MOUSE .......................................................................................................................................................... 356

PS/2 KEYBOARD .................................................................................................................................................. 356

GLOBAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 356

OPERATION DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................ 359

PROJECT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 359

DIGITAL I/O .......................................................................................................................................................... 359

DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................. 360

PLAYREC ....................................................................................................................................................................... 360

VARI PITCH ........................................................................................................................................................... 361

SOLO/MUTE ......................................................................................................................................................... 361

PREVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................ 361

MIDI ......................................................................................................................................................................... 362

SYNC ............................................................................................................................................................................... 362

TEMPO ........................................................................................................................................................................... 362

Metronome ..................................................................................................................................................................... 363

AUTO PUNCH/LOOP ................................................................................................................................................ 365

MARKER ........................................................................................................................................................................ 365

LOCATE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 365

V.FDR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 365

SCENE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 365

AUTOMIX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 365

SURROUND .................................................................................................................................................................. 366

Oscillator/ANALYZER ............................................................................................................................................... 366

Generator ................................................................................................................................................................ 366

Analyzer .................................................................................................................................................................. 368

DATE/TIME .................................................................................................................................................................. 370

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Parameter Initialization ................................................................................................................................................ 370

Resetting Mixer and UTILITY Parameters ......................................................................................................... 370

R-BUS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 371

RSS PAN SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................ 371

28—Expanding the VS-2400CD 373

Installing a VS8F-2 Effect Expansion Board .............................................................................................................. 373

Installation de la carte d’extension d’effets (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) ......................... 375

Connecting an MB-24 Level Meter ............................................................................................................................. 377

Replacing the VS-2400CD’s Battery ............................................................................................................................ 377

Remplacement de la pile du VS-2400CD.fs (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) ......................... 379

29—Using a VGA Monitor: Overview 381

About Chapters 29-35 ................................................................................................................................................... 381

The Main Display and the Info Display ..................................................................................................................... 381

Setting the Operation Target ................................................................................................................................ 381

About the Main Display ............................................................................................................................................... 382

The LCD as Main Display ..................................................................................................................................... 382

The VGA as Main Display .................................................................................................................................... 382

About the Info Display ................................................................................................................................................. 384

When the VGA is Designated as the Info Display ............................................................................................ 384

When the LCD is Designated as the Info Display ............................................................................................. 386

30—VGA Main Display Universal Elements 387

VGA Menus .................................................................................................................................................................... 387

The PROJECT Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 387

The TRACK Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 388

The EFFECT Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 388

The UTILITY Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 389

MIXER Menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 390

EZROUTING Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 390

CD-RW MASTERING Menu ................................................................................................................................ 390

VGA Control Bar ........................................................................................................................................................... 392

PAN Knob Strip ............................................................................................................................................................. 395

The VGA Input Clipping Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 396

VGA F Buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 396

Status Strip ...................................................................................................................................................................... 396

VGA Remaining Space Status Strip ............................................................................................................................ 396

31—VGA Main Display Home Screen 397

The Meters Strip ............................................................................................................................................................ 397

Working with the Meters Strip ............................................................................................................................. 398

The Playlist Area ........................................................................................................................................................... 400

Operating the VGA Playlist .................................................................................................................................. 400

VGA Playlist Track Controls ................................................................................................................................ 402

The Playlist’s Measure Bar .................................................................................................................................... 406

Editing VGA Playlist Track Audio ...................................................................................................................... 407

The VGA Playlist Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 409

The VGA Wave Display ........................................................................................................................................ 410

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32—VGA Main Display CH VIEW Screens 411

Displaying CH EDIT Parameters on the VGA .......................................................................................................... 411

Universal CH VIEW Elements .................................................................................................................................... 411

Input/Output Control Strip ................................................................................................................................. 412

AUX Send Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 413

DIR (DIRECT) 1-8 Selector ................................................................................................................................... 414

Channel-Specific Parameter Strips ............................................................................................................................. 414

Input Channel Parameter Strip ............................................................................................................................ 414

Track Channel Parameter Strip ............................................................................................................................ 415

FX Return Channel Parameter Strip .................................................................................................................... 416

Input and Track Channel CH VIEW Elements ......................................................................................................... 416

Track/V-Track Info ............................................................................................................................................... 416

Dynamics and EQ Controls .................................................................................................................................. 417

EFFECT INSERT Controls .................................................................................................................................... 419

FX Return Channel CH VIEW Elements ................................................................................................................... 420

LOOP FX ASSIGN ................................................................................................................................................. 420

Effect Algorithm Display ...................................................................................................................................... 420

33—VGA Main Display Mixer Views 421

Shared Elements ............................................................................................................................................................ 421

Shared MASTER Fader Strip ................................................................................................................................ 421

FADER Select Indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 422

Aux Send Sliders .................................................................................................................................................... 422

Input Mixer/Master Block View ................................................................................................................................ 423

Input Channel Strips ............................................................................................................................................. 423

Master Block Strips ................................................................................................................................................ 424

Track Mixer/FX Return Mixer View .......................................................................................................................... 425

Track Channel Strips ............................................................................................................................................. 426

FX Return Channel Strips ..................................................................................................................................... 427

Multi-Channel Strip Views .......................................................................................................................................... 428

The Multi-Channel View MASTER Strip ........................................................................................................... 428

Multi-Channel View Input Channels .................................................................................................................. 429

Multi-Channel View Aux and Direct Path Channels ....................................................................................... 431

Multi-Channel View Track Channels ................................................................................................................. 432

Multi-Channel View FX Return Channels ......................................................................................................... 434

Multi-Channel View V.FADER Channels .......................................................................................................... 435

Multi-Channel View Fader Group Channels ..................................................................................................... 435

34—VGA Main Display EZ ROUTING Screen 437

Making Connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 437

Routing on the VGA Using a Mouse .................................................................................................................. 437

Other Onscreen EZ ROUTING Tools ......................................................................................................................... 440

Phantom Power Switches ..................................................................................................................................... 440

Activating Digital Inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 440

Recording Bus Attenuation .................................................................................................................................. 440

35—VGA Main Display Automix Editing 441

Editing Automix Data on the VGA ............................................................................................................................ 441

Targeting Automix Tracks and Data for Editing .............................................................................................. 442

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Supplemental Information 443

R-BUS Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................. 443

DIF-AT Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 443

Using a Roland DIF-AT ......................................................................................................................................... 444

ADA-7000 Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 445

AE-7000 Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 446

VSR-880 Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 448

Using the VS-2400CD with a VM-7000 Mixing System ........................................................................................... 449

Using a Roland VE-7000 ............................................................................................................................................... 450

Connecting the VE-7000 ........................................................................................................................................ 450

Using the VE-7000 .................................................................................................................................................. 450

Roland MB-24 Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 452

Factory EZ Routing Templates .................................................................................................................................... 453

Recording Template ............................................................................................................................................... 453

Bouncing Template ................................................................................................................................................ 454

Mixdown Template ................................................................................................................................................ 455

Mastering Template ............................................................................................................................................... 456

Surround 2+2 Template ......................................................................................................................................... 457

Surround 3+1 Template ......................................................................................................................................... 458

Surround 3+2+1 Template .................................................................................................................................... 460

VS-2400CD Tick Resolution Table .............................................................................................................................. 461

MIDI Channels and Control Change Maps ............................................................................................................... 462

V-Fader Control Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 465

Automix Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................... 466

V-Studio Song/VS-2400CD Project Compatibility ................................................................................................... 468

Recording Mode Tables ......................................................................................................................................... 468

Parameter Translations .......................................................................................................................................... 468

Glossary 471

Index 479

Memo 505

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