Basic Operation

Rear Panel

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FOOT SW Jack

This allows you to turn effects on and off and to switch memories, etc. (p. 25).

EXP PEDAL Jack

This allows you to control volume and wah (EFX) and control the SYNTH LEAD or SYNTH PAD filters.

EXT IN Jack

MIDI IN Connector

Connecting a foot controller here allows you to use your foot to switch memories (p. 22).

This lets you input sounds from an external device.

*Although this jack is compatible with stereo devices, sounds are output from the speaker and RECORDING OUT/PHONES in mono.

 

PCS-31

 

 

(optional)

 

 

FS1

FS2

Foot Controller

(white)

(red)

(GFC-50, FC-200 etc.)

Set the polarity switch as shown below.

CD/MD Player etc.

Foot Switch

Expression Pedal

Backing Machine etc.

(BOSS FS-5U)

(EV-5, BOSS FV-300L)

 

921

925

 

*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

*Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or BOSS FV- 300L; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Turning the Power On

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1.The device connected to GK IN, INPUT or EXT IN

2.VGA-3

3.The device connected to RECORDING OUT/PHONES

*This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. You should also turn down the volume level to protect the unit from any sudden peak in volume. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Roland VGA-3 owner manual Rear Panel, Turning the Power On