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Setup
1) Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the VS-840 to the MIDI IN jack of the VS-880.
2) Connect the left master output of the VS-840 to Input 1 (input B section) of the VS-880.
3 ) Connect the right master output of the VS-840 to Input 2 (input B section) of the VS-880.
NOTE: If you have any cables connected to Inputs 1 or 2 in the Input A section of the VS-880, you will
need to disconnect them.
VS-840
VS-880 Settings
1) Press SELECT so that INPUT>TRACK is lit.
2) Press SYSTEM until "Sync/Tempo PRM ?" is displayed and press YES/ENTER.
3) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "Syn:Source = EXT."
4) Press PARAMETER RIGHT three times so that "Syn:MTC Type" is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial
to select "30" (if necessary).
5) Press SYSTEM until "MIDI PRM ?" is displayed and press YES/ENTER.
6) Press PARAMETER RIGHT until "SysEx Rx =" is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "ON."
7 ) Press PARAMETER RIGHT until "MMC =" is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "SLAVE."
VS-840 Settings
1) Press UTILITY and use the CURSOR LEFT / RIGHT buttons to highlight the MIDI icon. Press YES/ENTER.
2) Press the CURSOR DOWN button and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "MASTER."
3) Press UTILITY and use the CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight the SYNC / TEMPO icon.
4) Press YES/ENTER and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "MTC."
5) Press the CURSOR DOWN button and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "30" (if necessary).
6) Press DISPLAY to return to the main screen.
Routing the Audio Signal
1) Set the MASTER fader on the VS-840 to 0db (approximately two-thirds of the way up).
2) Set the INPUT SENS 1 and 2 knobs to "-10" (straight up).
3) Press EDIT/SOLO on the VS-880 (above the master fader) until "MST StereoIn =" is displayed.
4) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "Digital."
5) Press PARAMETER RIGHT so that "MST STIn Level =" is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust
the overall level of the VS-840 as desired.
6) Press PARAMETER RIGHT so that "MST StIn Bal =" is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "0."
When you press PLAY on the VS-880, both units will start playing. The VS-880's mix output will contain audio
from both units.
Synchronizing with a Drum Machine (MIDI Clock)
The VS-840 can be synchronized with most drum machines using MIDI Clock messages. The VS-840 will
need to be the master device. Use the following procedure to synchronize the VS-840 with a drum machine:
Setup
1) Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the VS-840 to the MIDI IN jack of your drum machine.
© 1998 Roland Corporation U.S.
MIDI OUT
Master Out
VS-840 Synchronization
VS-840 Supplemental Notes
MIDI IN
Inputs 1 & 2
VS-880
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