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Chapter 6. Supplementary Materials
Troubleshooting
This section explains the actions you should take if you
experience problems while using the V-Bass. If you suspect a
problem, please check this section before you contact Roland
customer service.
Problems with the sound
Something is wrong with the sound
Is the divided pickup set correctly?
Check the settings. (p. 15)
COSM BASS sound is not heard when
you play the bass
Are the audio cables and divided pickup connected
correctly?
Check the connections. (p. 12)
Is the power of the V-Bass and your bass amp or mixer
turned on?
Turn on the power to connected devices.
The V-Bass [OUTPUT LEVEL] may be set to "MIN."
Raise the level as appropriate.
The select switch of the divided pickup may have been
set to "BASS."
Set the select switch to "MIX."
The Volume function may have been assigned to the
expression pedal.
If the Volume function is assigned to the expression
pedal, there will be no sound if the pedal is in the fully
released position. Depress the pedal appropriately.
The Volume function may have been assigned to the
GK VOL.
If the Volume function is assigned to the GK VOL (p. 38),
there will be no sound if the knob is turned to the
minimum position. Please turn up the GK VOL knob.
The COSM BASS may be turned "OFF".
Turn "ON" the COSM BASS (p.21).
The GK CONNECTION may be set to "OFF".
Set the GK CONNECTION to "AUTO" or "ON" (p. 34,
68).
The CB(COSM BASS) level of the BALANCE
parameter in the COSM BASS MIXER section may be
low.
Increase the level of CB (p. 52).
The select switch of the divided pickup
does not switch the signal
[GK VOL] may have been set to "ASSIGNABLE."
Set this to "MASTER LEVEL," "PICKUP LEVEL," or
"MIXER LEVEL" (p. 38).
Something is wrong with the pitch
Is your bass tuned correctly?
Tune your bass (p. 18).
The tuning may not match the tuning of the other
instruments.
Set the standard pitch (p. 18).
Pitch shift may have been specified for the COSM
BASS.
Set the COSM BASS pitch shift to the correct setting (p. 47).
The GK SETTING might not be properly set.
Adjust the parameters in the GK SETTING (p. 9, 15).
Volume of each string is inconsistent
Has the sensitivity of each string been set correctly?
Adjust the sensitivity as necessary (p. 17).
Internal effects are not applied
Each effect may have been turned "OFF."
If an effect is turned "OFF," that effect will not operate.
Turn the effect "ON."
Is the level of each effect raised?
If the level of every effect is set to the lowest setting, there
will be no effect, and only the direct sound will be heard.
Set each effect level to an appropriate setting.
Could FX-BYPASS be turned on?
If an effect is turned "ON," that effect will not operate.
Turn the effect "OFF."
Hum (a buzzing sound) is heard
depending on the bass you use
Is the output jack of your bass connected to the normal
bass input jack of the GK-2B?
You must make this connection even if you are not
outputting the bass sound. For details, refer to the GK-2B
owner's manual.
The volume level of the instrument
connected to BASS INPUT is too low
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a
resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
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