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V ersion 2.0 USER GUIDE 02902301 ’04-4--3KS USER GUIDE To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right q Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p.
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of April 1, 2004 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.
3 Contents Contents Contents .................................................................................................. 3 Preparations ............................................................................................ 5 Required Preparations .
4 Contents Using Effects ......................................................................................... 50 Selecting the effect patch you wish to use ..........................................................................................
5 Preparations Preparations Required Preparations The VS-2480/2480CD is an audio recorder that allows multi-track recording to a hard disk. To make a multi-track recording, you will need at least the following items.
6 Preparations 2. Remove the front panel cover from the VS-2480. fig.01-02_50 3. With the warning label of the hard disk facing upward, slide it gently into the installation bay as far as it will go. You can hook the indentation of the attachment hardware over the protrusion on the chassis of the VS-2480.
7 Preparations Preparations fig.01-05_50 6. As described in “ Turning On the Power (p. 19),” turn on the power and verify that the VS-2480 starts up correctly. When you turn on the power after an unformatted disk has been installed, the "Format Drive" screen will appear automatically.
8 Preparations Installation de dispositifs optionnels (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) ■ Précautions à prendre lors de l’installation de dispositifs optionnels • Toujours éteindre et débrancher l’appareil avant de commencer l’installation de la carte.
9 Preparations Preparations 2. Enlever les vis indiquées sur le schéma suivant et détacher la plaque avant du VS-2480. fig.38 3. Orienter le disque dur de façon à ce que la face sur laquelle est collée l’étiquette de mise en garde se trouve sur le dessus.
10 Preparations 5. Pour ce faire, insérez une pièce de monnaie dans la fente et tournez dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre jusqu'à ce que vous entendiez un déclic. 6. Cela signifie que le disque est bien fixé. Les vis peuvent s’enlever avec les doigts.
11 Preparations Preparations Installing Effect Expansion Boards The VS-2480/2480CD contains one VS8F-2 effect expansion board (EFFECT A section). An additional three VS8F-2 boards can be installed in the VS-2480/2480CD. When four VS8F-2 boards are installed, you will be able to use up to eight stereo effects simultaneously.
12 Preparations fig.01-08_50 3. Inside, there are four connectors and 12 resin pins. Insert the connectors of the VS8F-2 in to the internal connectors, and simultaneously insert the resin pins into the holes of the VS8F-2 to fasten the unit in place. 4.
13 Preparations Preparations fig.01-09(FXAssign) If the Display Indicates “No EFFECT Board” The internal effect expansion board was not detected correctly. Turn off the power (Shutdown operation), as described in “ Turning Off the Power (p. 23),” and re-install the effect expansion board correctly.
14 Preparations Installation de la carte d’extension d’effets (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) Quand une ou deux cartes VS8F-2 sont installées, il est possible d’utiliser jusqu’à 2 effets stéréo pour chaque carte sans brancher aucun équipement additionnel au VS-2480/2480CD.
15 Preparations Preparations 2. A l’intérieur se trouvent deux connecteurs et 12 goupilles de plastique. Reliez les connecteurs de la VS8F-2 à ceux du VS-2480/2480CD tout en insérant les goupilles de plastique dans les orifices de la VS8F-2. fig.
16 Preparations How to Replace the Battery A lithium battery inside the unit powers its time-keeping functions, and provides the power for maintaining information about certain parameters.
17 Preparations Preparations fig.battery1_69 4. The battery should now be visible, as shown in the following. fig.battery2_69 5. If Effect Expansion Board (VS8F-2) installed on the EFFECT A section, remove the VS8F-2 of the EFFECT A section. 6. Replace the old battery with a new one.
18 Preparations fig.battery3_69 7. Reinstall the effect expansion board (VS8F-2) if removed in Step 5. Insert the plastic pin in the VS8F-2’s hole, making sure the board is securely fastened in place. 8. Use the screws that you removed in step 2 to fasten the cover back in place.
19 Preparations Preparations Be sure to ground the device to prevent any minor leakage of current from the VS-2480/2480CD, connectors, or other possible sources. Turning On the Power 1. The rear panel POWER switch turns on the power of the VS-2480/2480CD.
20 Preparations ■ Adjusting the Display Contrast fig.01-14_50 The text or icons in the VS-2480/2480CD’s display (Operation Display) may be difficult to read immediately after the unit is turned on or after it has been used for long periods, or depending on the environment in which the unit is used.
21 Preparations Preparations fig.01-17_50 1. Press [UTILITY] . Utility Menu screen will appear. 2. Press [PAGE] several times until function tab “Page3” will be appeared at the front. 3. Press [F6 (PrmIni)] . MIXER/UTILITY Parameter Initialize screen will appear.
22 Preparations Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock The VS-2480/2480CD contains a clock. When you record a performance, a time stamp is added which indicates the date and time of the recording. This is a convenience that helps you keep track of the date or order in which recordings were made.
23 Preparations Preparations Turning Off the Power If you simply turn off the power, not only can recorded content be lost, but the VS-2480/2480CD itself could malfunction. In order to safeguard the recorded performance and turn off the power safely, you must perform the Shutdown procedure when you are finished.
24 Preparations fig.dialog-poweroff 6. Lower the volume of your audio equipment. 7. Turn off the power of your audio equipment. 8. Use the rear panel POWER switch to turn off the VS-2480/2480CD. After the power is turned off, the hard disk will continue rotating for a time due to inertia.
25 Listening to the Demo Performance Listening to the Demo Performance A demo performance needs to be Recovered from CD-ROM of a belonging. Also, the CD-R/RW drive such as the Roland CD Recorder is necessary to the Recover. For details please see the leaflet “To Recover the demo performance” of a belonging.
26 Listening to the Demo Performance projects. 11. Select the recovery-destination. Press [F4 (SelDrv)]. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the recovery-destination, and press [F5 (SELECT)]. If you change your mind about the drive selection, press [F6 (CANCEL)].
27 Listening to the Demo Performance Listening to the Demo Performance For Making the Preparations Which Listen to a Demo Performance (Project Select) Select a demo song, when you listen to a demo performance. Use the following procedure to select a project.
28 Listening to the Demo Performance Playing Back the Demo Performance fig.02-01_30 1. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, the channel fader will adjust to the Track Mixer level of channel 1–16. fig.02-02_50 2.
29 Listening to the Demo Performance Listening to the Demo Performance 3. Press [F6 (To Pre)] to select pre level display, and press [F6 (To Pst)] once again to select post level display, alternately (except from the INPUT display or OUTPUT display).
30 Listening to the Demo Performance Listening to the Demo Performance with a Different Arrangement (Scene) Demo performance contain several completely different sets of settings for pan, playback track, and effects etc. These settings are collectively called a scene.
31 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording This chapter explains the basic procedure for recording on the VS-2480/2480CD. Please follow through these steps to understand the procedure. Creating a New Project (Project New) fig.03-01_50 1.
32 Making a Multi-Track Recording fig.03-01_50 6. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the Sample Rate (96kHz, 88.2kHz, 64kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz). Normally, choose “44.1k.” 7. Press [] to move the cursor to “Record Mode.” 8. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the Recording Mode (M24, MTP, CDR, M16, MT1, MT2, LIV, LV2).
33 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording Connecting Microphones Here we will explain how to connect two microphones and make a multi-track recording. One mic will record an acoustic guitar, and the other mic will record the vocal.
34 Making a Multi-Track Recording ■ Cautions When Connecting Microphones The pin wiring configuration of XLR type connectors is as shown below (the VS-2480/2480CD side).
35 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording Adjusting the Input Sensitivity fig.03-06_50 1. Press [HOME (DISPLAY)] . Home Condition screen will appear. 2. Press [PAGE] several times until “INPUT” will be appeared at the [F1]. 3.
36 Making a Multi-Track Recording Recording On a Track This section explains the procedure for using a mic connected to the ANALOG INPUT 1 jack to record an acoustic guitar performance to track 1. fig.03-06_50 1. Press [HOME (DISPLAY)] . Home Condition screen will appear.
37 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording fig.QuickRouting 7. Press [F4 (AllClr)] . 8. Press [IN 1-16 (SOLO)] . [IN 1-16 (SOLO)] indicator will light, and channel fader will adjust the Input Mixer channel 1–16. 9. Specify the recorded on which source.
38 Making a Multi-Track Recording Playing Back the Performance You Recorded Now let’s playback the performance that was recorded on track 1. fig.03-14_30 1. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, channel fader will adjust the Track Mixer channel level 1–16.
39 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording Canceling the Recording ■ Canceling a Record Result (Undo) If the recording level was too low, if you made a mistake in your performance, or if for any other reason you wish to re-do the recording, you can use the following procedure to cancel the contents of the recording.
40 Making a Multi-Track Recording ■ Re-Recording a Specified Portion (Punch-In/Punch-Out) When you listen to a performance that you recorded, you may notice that even though the overall performance is good, a mistake was made or the wrong lyrics were sung in just one location.
41 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording 9. Use the channel faders and master fader to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. ■ Erasing Just a Portion of a Recording (Track Erase) If instead of re-recording the portion where a mistake was made, you simply wish to erase the mistake, use the following procedure.
42 Making a Multi-Track Recording Recording On a V.Track The VS-2480/2480CD has 24 tracks, and each of these tracks has 16 supplementary tracks called V.Tracks. By using these V.Tracks you can record up to 384 (24 x 16) tracks of audio. The following example shows how to record a performance on V.
43 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording Comparing the Recorded content of Two V.Tracks If you have been following the procedures in the previous examples, V.Tracks 1 and 2 of track 1 contain recorded performances. Here’s how you can compare the performances of the two V.
44 Making a Multi-Track Recording Recording On Other Tracks (Overdubbing) The VS-2480/2480CD allows you to record new performances on other tracks while you listen to the playback of previously recorded tracks.
45 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording fig.03-28_50 8. Press [REC] . [REC] indicator will blink red. 9. Press [PLAY] . [PLAY] indicator will light green, recording will begin. 10. When you finish recording, press [STOP] . 11.
46 Making a Multi-Track Recording ■ Adjusting the Stereo Position of Each Track If you wish to adjust the stereo position (pan) of each track, use the following procedure. fig.03-34 1. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, [TRACK STATUS] will display the status of the Track Mixer channel 1–16.
47 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording fig.03-34 2. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, [CH EDIT] will be the Channel Edit button of the Track Mixer channel 1–16. 3. Press [CH EDIT] of the track that you wish to adjust the equalizer.
48 Making a Multi-Track Recording fig.03-44_35 3. Press [CH EDIT] of the track that you wish to adjust the equalizer. [CH EDIT] indicator will light. 4. Press [PAGE] several times until function tab “Page1” will be appeared at the front. fig.03-45_50 5.
49 Making a Multi-Track Recording Making a Multi-Track Recording Saving Your Performance (Project Store) The performance that you recorded will be lost if you simply turn off the power. It will also be lost if the power should be turned off by accident or power failure.
50 Using Effects If VS8F-2 effect expansion boards are installed, you can use up to eight stereo effects without needing to connect any external devices to the VS-2480/2480CD. Here’s how to use effects when VS8F-2s have been installed. The VS-2480/2480CD comes equipped with one internal effects expansion board (containing two effects processors).
51 Using Effects Using Effects fig.04-01_50 3. Press [PAGE] several times until function tab “Page1” will display at the front. 4. Press [F1 (FX 1)] . The effect algorithm used by effect 1 (FX 1) will be displayed. fig.fx-patch 5. Press [F1 (PATCH)] .
52 Using Effects Selecting the effect bus assignment When using the effect in a loop configuration, the AUX bus is used as the effect bus. Here we will explain how to assign the effect bus. fig.04-02_55 1. Press [EZ ROUTING (PATCH BAY)] . Routing View screen will appear.
53 Using Effects Using Effects Applying a Loop Type Effect During Playback It is common to apply a send/return type effect such as reverb or delay during playback. The following example shows how you can apply reverb (FX1) to track 1 during playback. fig.
54 Using Effects fig.04-04_30 6. Output the signal to AUX 1. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to AUX 1 Send switch, use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the send switch to a setting other than Off. 7. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to AUX 1 knob, use TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the effect send level.
55 Using Effects Using Effects Applying a Loop Type Effect Only to the Monitor Sound as You Record The following example shows how a source connected to the INPUT 1 jack can be recorded on track 2 directly (without effects) while you apply a send/return type effect such as reverb or delay to the monitor sound.
56 Using Effects 7. As described in “ Selecting the effect bus assignment (p. 52),” specify which AUX bus will be used as the effect bus. Here we will send the AUX1 signal to the Effect 1 (FX 1). fig.04-08_30 8. Press [CH EDIT] for the track mixer channel whose effect you wish to use.
57 Using Effects Using Effects Switching Effects During Playback While playing back the project for track 2 that you recorded in “ Applying a Loop Type Effect Only to the Monitor Sound as You Record (p. 55),” try switching the effect and listen to the result.
58 Using Effects 8. Press [TR 17-24/FX RTN (V.FADER)] . [TR 17-24/FX RTN (V.FADER)] indicator will light, channel fader will adjust the Track Mixer channel 17–24 and the Effect 1–8 Return level. 9. Raise and lower the FX1RTN fader. The effect depth will change.
59 Using Effects Using Effects Applying a Loop Type Effect While You Record Here we will give an example of how a loop type effect such as reverb can be applied to the source of the INPUT 1 jack, and the direct sound and effect sound recorded together on track 3.
60 Using Effects 7. As described in “ Recording On a Track (p. 36)” step 6–9, specify which you wish to assign as the source. For this example, effect return (FX RET) 1 and Input Mixer channel 2 are assigned to the recording track 3. 8. As described in “ Selecting the effect bus assignment (p.
61 Using Effects Using Effects Applying an Insertion-Type Effect During Playback When playing back an acoustic guitar or vocal, it is common to insert an effect such as “Guitar Multi” or “Vocal Multi.” Here we will give an example of applying an insertion-type effect such as Mic Modeling (FX2) to track 2 during playback.
62 Using Effects fig.04-17_60 5. Press [PAGE] several times until function tab “Page2” will be appeared at the front. fig.04-19-1 6. Press [F1 (FX Ins)] . Effect Insert screen will appear. 7. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “FX2.” 8. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select how effect 2 will be inserted.
63 Using Effects Using Effects ■ Inserting the Same Effect into Another Track as Well If in step 8 you selected “Ins” or “InsS,” that effect cannot be inserted into another channel/track. If you choose “InsL” or “InsR,” you can use the other effect on another channel or track with Insert.
64 Using Effects Applying an Insertion-Type Effect During Recording When recording electric guitar or vocals etc., it is common to insert an effect such as Guitar Multi or Vocal Multi. Here we will describe how you can connect an electric guitar to the GUITAR Hi-Z jack, apply an effect (FX2), and record it on track 1.
65 Using Effects Using Effects f 6. Press [PAGE] several times until function tab “Page2” will be appeared at the front. 7. Press [F1 (FX Ins)] . Effect Insert screen will appear. ig.04-19-1 8. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “FX 2.” 9.
66 Using Effects fig.04-25_30 12. Raise and lower the channel fader 16, and verify that the volume changes. The Input Mixer channel fader is used to make fine adjustments to the recording level. In order to record with optimal audio quality, the fader should normally be set in the 0 dB position.
67 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Here we will explain the procedure by which a recorded performance can be mixed down on the VS-2480/2480CD to a two-track stereo master, and then recorded as an original audio CD.
68 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project fig.05-02_30 5. Press track channel 7 or 8 [TRACK STATUS] several times until light goes off. Track channel 7 and 8 will turn off (silent). 6. Press [CH EDIT] of the track channel(s) to which you wish to apply the effect.
69 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project recorded on tracks 7 and 8 just as you hear it. It is best to record at as high a level as possible without allowing the sound to distort. 13. Press [IN 17-24/FX RTN (MUTE)] .
70 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 22. Hold [REC] and press channel 7 or 8 [TRACK STATUS] . fig.05-01_50 23. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, channel faders become the Track Mixer level for channel 1–16.
71 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 30. Press [REC] . [REC] indicator will blink red. 31. Press [PLAY] . [PLAY] indicator will light green, and recording will begin. 32. When you finish recording, press [STOP] .
72 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Mixing down to the mastering tracks (Mastering Room) Here’s how to select the mastering tracks (any V.Track of the track 23/24), and perform a mixdown.
73 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 5. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select “On.” A dedicated mastering track will appear. 6. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “STATUS.” 7. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select “Rec.
74 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project fig.05-10_35 16. Press [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] . [TR 1-16 (MASTER EDIT)] indicator will light, and channel faders will adjust the Track Mixer channel 1–16. 17. Hold [STOP] , press [TRACK STATUS] for the Track Mixer channel 1–24 which you want to mixdown.
75 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 23. Use the TIME/VALUE dial or the SHUTTLE ring to move to the time location (such as 00h00m00s00f) at which you wish to begin mixdown. 24. Press [REC] . The [REC] indicator will light in red.
76 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 3. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to switch. 4. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select “On.” A dedicated mastering track will appear. 5. Use [] [] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “STATUS.” 6. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select “Play.
77 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Erasing an Unwanted Portion (Track Cut) Project data that was track-bounced will be recorded to the CD-R disc starting form “00h00m00s00” of that track and ending at the end of the project (project end).
78 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial or SHUTTLE ring to move to the time location at which you wish to stop writing. 7. Press [2] . The end time of the project will be registered, and the [2] indicator will light. ■ Deleting an Unwanted Portion At the End of the Project fig.
79 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project ■ Deleting an Unwanted Portion At the beginning of the Project fig.05-08_50 1. Press [HOME (DISPLAY)] . Home Condition will appear. 2. Press [PHRASE/REGION] in TRACK EDIT several times until indicator light red.
80 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Adding Track Number Markers By placing two or more projects one after the other in the same track, you can write these projects consecutively to the CD-R disc. In this case, you can place markers between projects to function as track numbers, just as on a pre-recorded audio CD.
81 Add Finishing Touches to Your Project Add Finishing Touches to Your Project ■ Assigning Track Numbers When you write an audio CD, a track number will automatically be assigned to “00h00m00s00f.” For this reason, the track number markers and the actual project order will be as follows.
82 Creating an Original Audio CD This chapter explains how you can create an original audio CD by recording two tracks (stereo tracks) from the VS-2480/2480CD to the CD recorder. Connecting the CD-R/RW Drive A CD-R/RW drive allows you to use CD-R or CD-RW discs to create audio CDs.
83 Creating an Original Audio CD Creating an Original Audio CD fig.06-01_50 fig.(mastering-menu) 4. Press [F2 (CDWrit)] . 5. “STORE Current?” dialog will appear. If you wish to store the current project before you write the CD, press [ENTER/YES] .
84 Creating an Original Audio CD 12. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify whether or not to finalize the CD-R/RW disc after writing the project. For this example, select “Off.” 13. Press [] . The cursor will move to “Write Method.” 14. When two or more projects are written to the disc at the same time, select how the data will be written.
85 Creating an Original Audio CD Creating an Original Audio CD 16. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the speed at which the project will be written to the CD-R/RW disc. fig.06-01_50 17. Press [F5 (OK)] . “Audio CD-R Write Sure?” message will appear. 18.
86 Creating an Original Audio CD Auditioning the Project You Wrote To check (audition) the project you wrote to the disc, use the following procedure. 1. Insert the CD-R disc into the CD-R/RW drive. fig.06-06_50 2. Press [HOME (DISPLAY)] . Home Condition screen will appear.
87 About the Demo Performances About the Demo Performances.
88 About the Demo Performances :.
89 Index Index A After Rec ......................................................................... 73 B Band Eliminate Filter .................................................... 48 Band Pass Filter ..................................................
90 Index T Tone ................................................................................. 46 Track Cut ............................................................................. 77 Erase .....................................................
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of April 1, 2004 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.
V ersion 2.0 USER GUIDE 02902301 ’04-4--3KS USER GUIDE To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right q Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p.
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