Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VS-100 Roland
Go to page of 68
Hardware Manual VS-100_r_e.book 1 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
VS-100_r_e.book 2 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ............................................................
4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body.
5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .................................................................................................
6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • 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.
7 IMPORTANT NOTES Using SD Memory Cards • Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card.
8 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...........................................................................................
9 Connections ............................................................................... 37 Connections ................................................................................................................................ 38 Connecting the AC adaptor.
10 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Hardware manual p. 3; p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
11 Overview VS-100_r_e.book 11 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
12 Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 fig.fader.eps High-end spec audio interface functions • USB 2.0 audio interface supporting 8-in/6-out and 24-bit/96 kHz • Extraneous noise-resistant balanced .
13 Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 fig.fader.eps A digital mixer that supports a range of inputs • A digital mixer with 8 channel input • High quality sound design through digital signal proces.
14 Panel Descriptions fig.front01.eps 1. INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R Analog audio signal input jacks with a microphone preamp. You can use the [SENS] knob to adjust the input level of INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. The level is displayed on the screen. (See p. 18.) These inputs correspond to input 1-2 in the USB audio interface function.
15 Panel Descriptions fig.rear01.eps 4. Cord hook Hook the AC adapter’s cord here, see p. 38. 5. Power switch Turn the power on/off. For more information, see p. 40. 6. DC IN jack Connect the DC plug of the supplied AC adaptor here. 7. USB connector Use a USB cable to connect the V-STUDIO 100 to a personal computer.
16 Panel Descriptions INPUT fig.rear02.eps 11. INPUT 3L/MONO and 4R (1/4” TRS balanced input) Analog audio signal input jacks for line input. If you only plug into one INPUT 3L/MONO jack, it will function as a mono input. These inputs correspond to input 3-4 in the USB audio interface function.
17 Panel Descriptions fig.mixer01.eps fig.01.eps 1. [PAN] knob (INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R) Use this knob to adjust the balance between the right and left channels of the signal that is input from the INPUT 1L/2R. 2. [COMP/EQ] button Use this button to turn the compressors and equalizers on and off for each channel.
18 Panel Descriptions fig.02.eps 5. Compressor/equalizer setting button Use this button to switch the display on the setting screen between the compressor and the equalizer when using these effects. For more information about using the compressors and equalizers, see “Using the compressors and equalizers” (p.
19 fig.mixer03.eps If you connect SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer and turn the power on, the section within the bounding rectangle in this illustration functions as the control surface for SONAR VS. fig.ctrl-disp1.eps When you are using SONAR, pressing the [DISPLAY] button switches between the level meter screen and the control surface screen.
20 fig.daw01.eps This section controls SONAR’s track or bus parameters. 1. Track selection button Use this button to select the track (or bus) to control. [SHIFT] + track selection buttons Press this key combination to switch the current strip between the track and the bus.
21 4. Channel fader Use this to control the volume of the current strip. The channel fader has a touch-sensitive motor fader so it can move in response to the volume of the current strip. It also moves while playing, according to the automation information.
22 fig.daw02.eps This section controls playback of SONAR. 1. [LOOP] button Press this button to turn SONAR’s loop function on or off. * This button is not lit even when SONAR’s loop function is on. [SHIFT] + [LOOP] buttons Use this key combination to set the selected range for SONAR’s loop function.
23 fig.daw03.eps When you press the [ACT] button to turn on the ACT function, the button lights up and you can use the [R1]–[R4] knobs to control the parameters of plug-ins that support the function. You cannot control plug-ins that do not support the ACT function.
24 fig.proppage.eps The VS-100 properties page displays the names of the parameters that can be controlled with the [R1]–[R4] knobs. You can also configure the action of the footswitches or of the motor fader connected to SONAR V-STUDIO 100. To display the VS-100 properties page, in SONAR, select “VS-100” command from “Tools” menu.
25 WAVE Recorder VS-100_r_e.book 25 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
26 Using the WAVE recorder fig.mixer04.eps When you turn on the power of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 without connecting it to a computer, the [DAW/WAVE RECORDER] button lights up and you can operate the WAVE recorder. You can use the WAVE recorder to record signals that have been mixed in the digital mixer section.
27 Using the WAVE recorder Information displayed on the main screen fig.recorder02.eps 1. File name 2. Level meter • Displays the output level • When input signal was detected, displays the input level 3.
28 Using the WAVE recorder In SONAR V-STUDIO 100, data is recorded on an SD memory card. Inserting an SD memory card fig.sd-ins.eps NEVER insert or remove an SD memory card when the power of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is on. Doing so may result in the loss of data from the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 or the SD memory card.
29 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Check the input level. fig.recorder04.eps If the peak indicator at the right end of the level meter (indicated by the arrow in the illustration) is lit, turn the [MAIN MIX] knob to the left to reduce the level. 2. Press the (Record) button and start recording.
30 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the [PLAYBACK] knob to adjust the playback volume. If the sampling frequency of the file being played differs from the sampling frequency setting of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, you may hear a small amount of noise when the file is playing or stopped.
31 Using the WAVE recorder The finder screen lets you view the file size and file format. 1. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to open the finder screen (p. 26). 2. In the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the desired file, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob.
32 Using the WAVE recorder During playback or recording, you can insert markers at any point on the file. By inserting markers on a file, you can quickly jump to those positions by pressing the button or button. 1. Play back the file. 2. When the file reaches the point where you want to insert a mark, press the [MARKER] button.
33 Using the WAVE recorder This function allows you to play back any section (A-B) in the file repeatedly. After inserting marks A and B while the file is playing you can then repeat the section between the two marks. fig.repeat-a.eps 1. Play back the file.
34 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Press the [METRONOME] button. The metronome function is turned on and the [METRONOME] button flashes. 2. The metronome setting screen is displayed. Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome.
35 Using the WAVE recorder You can play back a file in the background and record only your playing at the same time. 1. Select the file to play back in the background (See p. 30). 2. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, and press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob.
36 Using the WAVE recorder A deleted file cannot be recovered. 1. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to access the finder screen (p. 26). 2. From the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the file that you want to delete, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob.
37 Connections VS-100_r_e.book 37 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
38 Connections Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100’s DC IN jack. fig.Connect-ACadpt.eps Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
39 Connections • Use a USB cable to connect your computer to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. • Connect your audio output devices such as headphones or speakers to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. * This package does not include audio output devices such as headphones or speakers.
40 Turning the power on * Once the connections have been completed (p. 38), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
41 Connections and signal flow fig.Connect-mic-guitar.eps * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT connectors may be low.
42 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing01.eps If you connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to your computer with a USB cable, you can use SONAR to record sounds input to INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. * The [PAN] knob does not have any effect on USB audio.
43 Connections and signal flow fig.Connect-various.eps * The sampling frequency of the input signal from digital equipment must be the same as that of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about setting the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, see “Sampling frequency setting” (p.
44 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing03.eps • To control the direct monitor volume for the input signal, use the [MAIN MIX] knob.
45 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with the WAVE recorder fig.routing04.eps • Signals input to INPUT 1–8 are mixed and recorded on the WAVE recorder. • To control the recording level of the WAVE recorder, use the [MAIN MIX] knob.
46 Connections and signal flow fig.connectFS.eps You can use footswitches to control the actions of the WAVE recorder and SONAR. If you are using SONAR, you can assign functions to footswitches in the VS-100 properties page (See p.
47 Compressor and Equalizer VS-100_r_e.book 47 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
48 Using the compressors and equalizers Each analog input on SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is equipped with a compressor and a 3-band equalizer. fig.compEQ01.eps When you press the [COMP/EQ] button on each channel, that channel’s compressor and equalizer are turned on.
49 Using the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ03.eps Pressing the compressor/equalizer toggle button switches between the screens for the compressor and the equalizer. fig.compEQ04.eps * The HI and LO bands are shelving type and the MID band is peaking type.
50 Using the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ06.eps Setting the compressors Meaning Changing the settings 1 Channel currently displayed Press the [COMP/EQ] button for each channel 2 Compressor by.
51 Appendix VS-100_r_e.book 51 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
52 System settings An SD memory card that you have just purchased or an SD memory card that has been used by a computer or other device must be formatted as described below before it can be used with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. When you format an SD memory card, all data on that card will be erased.
53 System settings The digital mixer section provides reverb that can be applied to the signal from each input. When you execute the system setting “Reverb” (p. 55), the reverb screen appears, allowing you to specify the reverb type and adjust the send levels for each input.
54 System settings To initialize all settings of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to their factory-set state, proceed as follows. The data in the SD memory card will not be initialized. 1. Power-off the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. 2. While holding down the [ACT]/[V-LINK] button and the compressor/equalizer setting button, power- on the SONAR V-STUDIO 100.
55 System settings Parameter list Parameter Description Value LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display. Higher values will make the display appear darker. 0–19 Sample Freq Specifies the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For details, refer to “Sampling frequency setting” (p.
56 LINE IN MAIN MIX MAIN MIX L IN R IN CHANNEL 3&4 MIC IN 2 1 3 PHANTOM POWER SENS LEVEL MID LO FREQ Q HI R IN RCA L IN PA N LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 CHANNEL 5&6 CO AXIAL IN CHANNEL 7&8 3 4 1 6.
57 About V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is functionality that allows you to perform music and video simultaneously. By connecting V-LINK compatible devices via MIDI, you can easily enjoy a variety of video effects that are linked with your performance.
58 Error Message List SD Card Slow/Push Any Key fig.sd-card-slow.eps Recording into the WAVE recorder was halted because writing to the SD memory card was not fast enough. Press any button to clear this message. Action: • Try formatting the SD memory card (p.
59 Error Message List Improper File fig.improper-file.eps The selected file cannot be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. Action: • Use SONAR or other software to convert the file to a format that can be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about playable formats, see “Specifications” (p.
60 Specifications Digital Audio Workstation: SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Audio Interface, Mixer Number of Input Channels 8 AD/DA Conversion Sample Rate: 44.1/48.
61 Specifications * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
62 Index A AB button .......................................................... 27 AC adaptor ....................................................... 38 ACT button ................................................ 18, 23 Active Controller Technology ..
63 Index P PAN knob .......................................................... 17 Phantom Power ....................................... 14, 16 Play button ................................................ 22, 27 Playback Loop ..........................
64 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countries For Canada 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.
65 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the .
66 For China VS-100_r_e.book 66 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
Information As of Jan. 1, 2009 (Cakewalk) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized Cakewalk/EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. U.S.A. Cakewalk, Inc. 268 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 U.
* 5 1 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 9 - 0 2 * VS-100_r_e.book 68 ページ ２００９年３月２５日 水曜日 午前９時３４分.
An important point after buying a device Roland VS-100 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Roland VS-100 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Roland VS-100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Roland VS-100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Roland VS-100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Roland VS-100, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Roland VS-100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Roland VS-100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Roland VS-100 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
