Operating the VS-1824

The VS-1824 features a wide variety of features and settings. They are organized by type, function, operation, etc. Similar functions and operations are grouped together and are referred to as a “mode.” A list of the different modes is described as follows:

Play mode:

The default mode for recording and playback. The VS-1824 defaults to the Play mode whenever the power is turned on.

Input Mixer mode:

Used to make all Input Mixer settings and adjustments.

Track Mixer mode:

Used to make all Track Mixer settings and adjustments.

Master Block mode:

Used to make settings for the mixer’s Master section.

Song mode:

Used to make settings related to song maintenance and organization.

Track mode:

Used to make all track and phrase edits such as Cut, Erase, Copy, etc.

Effect mode:

Used to make changes and edits to the optional internal Effects.

CD-RW mode:

Used for mastering songs and for writing data to CD. In addition, use this mode to perform backups to CD, and to restore data.

System mode:

Used to make overall system settings. These settings will affect the entire operational environment.

Utility mode:

Used for other miscellaneous operations, including those relating to the internal hard drive, as well as external SCSI devices.

Here is a general explanation of some of the buttons used while operating and changing settings in the VS-1824.

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Basic Navigation

Adjusting the display Contrast

The text or icon display in the VS-1824’s operation display (LCD) may be difficult to read immediately after the unit is turned on or after it has been used for long periods, or depending on the environment in which the unit is used. If this occurs, rotate the CONTRAST knob to adjust the display contrast.

Chapter 2

If You Have Trouble Understanding Displays or Operations

If you are unfamiliar with what is displayed on a screen, or you find you are having difficulty understanding a certain procedure, press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. This allows you to return immediately to the screen that appears when the power is turned on. Then you can try whatever procedure you were working on from the beginning once more.

If you perform an operation incorrectly or it cannot be executed correctly, an error message may appear in the display. When this occurs, refer to “Error Messages” (Appendices p. 9), and perform the required action.

If, even after you perform an operation using the prescribed procedure, the result differs from that stated in the User Guide or Owner’s Manual, refer to “Troubleshooting” (Appendices p. 5).

If the above steps do not resolve your problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

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Roland owner manual Operating the VS-1824, Basic Navigation, Adjusting the display Contrast