Roland VGA-3 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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Contents Main Features Cosm AmplifierImportant Safety Instructions Page Fig. a Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional Precautions Contents Basic Operation Front PanelWrite Button Turning the Power On Rear PanelBasic Setting Procedure Settings for the GK Pickup GK SetupPreparations for using the GK Pickup GK Direction Setting Type of SettingsGK Setting Settings GK Sens 6-1 Settings GK Phase SettingGK S1/S2 Setting Rotate Guitar Type to selectGK Setup Chart GK Level SettingFinishing the GK Setup Press TunerAcoustic List of Guitar TypesElectric SpecialPoly Octave String Select More Advanced OperationSynth Filter Select Poly Octave Press Pickup to select the patternCombo List of Amp TypesStack Effects Clear Setting the Delay Time with TAP InputChanging the Doubling Delay Time WarmPlate SpringCalling Up Memory Storing Knob and Button Settings to Memory WriteOperate the knob for the setting you want to check Press Memory button to select the memory to be called upHow to Call Up the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50 Using the GFC-50 to Operate the VGA-3Connecting the VGA-3 and the GFC-50 Switching Memories With the GFC-50Press the VGA-3’s Write 1 once more Storing Writing to the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50Control Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal Tuner Level Setting Making the System Settings System SetupTuner Pitch Setting Start the System SetupEXP Pedal Mode Setting NS Threshold SettingFoot SW FS1/FS2 Setting EXP Pedal Hold SettingMidi Omni Mode Setting System Setup Chart Finishing the System SetupHold down Write while you switch on the Power switch Restoring the Factory SettingsWhen Restoring All Settings to Their Factory Settings Additional DataPress Write two times Trouble with the Sound TroubleshootingOther Problems Block Diagram/Effect Connection Procedure Midi Implementation Chart Specifications VGA-3 V-GUITAR AmplifierMemory Sheet Factory Settings Guitar Type AMP Type EFX Delay ReverbMemo Avis
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