Roland VS8F-3 Supplementary Manual
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Supplementary Manual
For users of VS-1680/1880/1824/1824CD
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the VS8F-3 Plug-In
Effect Expansion Board.
You can only use your VS8F-3 after updating the system program of
your VS-1680/1880/1824/1824CD.
Before updating this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"Supplementary Manual (this manual)" and "VS8F-3 Owner's Manual."
Contents
Before you use the VS8F-3 .........................................3
Rules for installing effect expansion boards.............................6
Installation procedure..................................................................7
Backing up your VS plug-in programs .....................................7
Re-installing your plug-ins .........................................................8
Uninstalling a plug-in ..................................................................8
Using the effects..........................................................9
Selecting and editing a plug-in...................................................9
Troubleshooting ........................................................11
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    For users of VS-1680/1880/1824/1824CD Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board. You can only use your VS8F-3 after updating the system program of your VS-1680/1880/1824/1824CD. Before updating this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “Supplementary Manual (this manual)”...
  • Page 2: Limitations On Vs-1680/1880/1824/1824Cd

    15 and 16. However, it is possible to edit track 15 and 16 even while the VS8F-3 Use Sw is turned On. If you need to record to or play back sound on track 15/16, turn the VS8F-3 Use Sw Off.
  • Page 3: Before You Use The Vs8F-3

    Before you use the VS8F-3 To use a VS8F-3 in a V Studio, the system program version of the V Studio must be compatible with the VS8F-3. Please check the system program version of your V Studio recorder before installing the VS8F-3. If you find the version is not compatible with the VS8F-3, please update the software using the SETUP DISC contained in this package.
  • Page 4: Using The Setup Disc To Update The System Version

    Using the SETUP DISC to update the system version Here's how to update the system program of your V Studio so that it will support the VS8F-3. You'll need to perform this step just once for V Studios whose system does not If you have already yet support the VS8F-3.
  • Page 5 Before you use the VS8F-3 9. Confirm that the “Please Reboot OK” message is displayed, then turn off the power of the V Studio. Please don’t forget to remove the SETUP DISC. 10. Turn on the power of the V Studio once again.
  • Page 6: Rules For Installing Effect Expansion Boards

    Do not install VS8F-3 to slot A of your V Studio while VS8F-3 Use Sw is turned Off. Both of slot A and slot B will not function if VS8F-3 is installed to slot A while VS8F-3 Use Sw is turned Off.
  • Page 7: Installing Plug-In Effects In The V Studio

    Installing plug-in effects in the V Studio The installed VS plug-in programs come in two forms: an Authorized version and a Trial version. For details, refer to the owner's manual of the VS8F-3 (p. 11). Installation procedure 1. Carefully read the included leaflet “License agreement for Roland software” and verify that you accept the conditions.
  • Page 8: Re-Installing Your Plug-Ins

    If you initialize (format) the hard disk of your V Studio, the VS plug-in programs on the hard disk will be lost, leaving you unable to use the VS plug-in programs even if the VS8F-3 It is able to use the is installed.
  • Page 9: Using The Effects

    Now that you've installed the VS8F-3 in your V Studio unit, let's try out the effects. A VS8F-3 effect can be used as an insert effect or loop effect in the same way as an effect on the VS8F-2. For details, refer to the owner's manual of your V Studio.
  • Page 10 Also, it may take time to change a screen after editing the Plug-In effects, refer to parameters. the VS8F-3 Owner’s • During playback of tracks, the system may display the message “Serial Rx Buffer Manual.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the VS8F-3 does not function correctly or as expected even after following the installation procedure shown in the owner’s manual, please check the following as well as things written on the Trouble Shooting Page on VS8F-3 owner’s manual.
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