Function Buttons - Roland VS-1824 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Function Buttons

The function buttons are used for switching the display
screen, executing an operation, changing settings, etc. For
example, [F4 (Exec)] is used to proceed with (or execute) an
edit or command. The function assigned to a function button
is displayed directly above it in the LCD. White characters on
a black background denote screen-switching functions, and
black characters on a white background are used for
changing settings and executing operations.
The PAGE (Jump) button
Some screens have more than six functions, and these
multiple functions are presented on a number of pages.
These screens will show page boxes and page marks. The
number of
/
indicates the total number of pages, with
the currently selected page indicated by
display screen to the next group of functions, press [PAGE].
fig.02-01b
Page Marks
The SHIFT button
Press and hold [SHIFT] whenever you want to use a
command indicated on the VS-1824 by a white outlined box
with white lettering. For example, to locate to the end of your
song using SONG END hold [SHIFT] and press
[SONG END] simultaneously.
You can immediately enter some of the VS-1824's operating
modes by holding SHIFT and pressing the desired function
button, such as [SHIFT] and [F2] to enter the Track mode.
fig.02-01c
Track Condition
Song Condition
Effect Condition
Most [SHIFT] commands are labeled on the VS-1824 front
panel.
36
. To switch the
Page Boxes
System Condition
Utility Condition
The SELECT buttons
Press the SELECT buttons for either an input, a track, or an
effect return to view its mixer settings. For example, press
Track 3 SELECT to see all mixer settings for Track 3. Once in
this screen, use one of two methods to move around: you can
use the CURSOR buttons located above the TIME/VALUE
dial or you can use the FUNCTION buttons.
The CURSOR buttons
The cursor is used to select a parameter on the screen. On the
VS-1824, the cursor is indicated by a highlighted parameter.
Use [
], [
], [
], and [
the setting you want to change. For example, press Track 8
SELECT. Press [
] to move the cursor to the MIX setting.
Use [
] and [
] to move the cursor to the Effects One
switch. You may also use the FUNCTION buttons to
instantly jump to a setting. The label for each of the
FUNCTION buttons appears along the bottom of the display.
Press [F1 (PAN)] to move the cursor instantly to the MIX
setting. Press [F5 (V.Trk)] to move the cursor directly to the
V-Track section.
fig.02-05
Cursor
] to move the cursor to

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