Roland VS-1824 Function Buttons, Jump button, Shift button, Select buttons, Cursor buttons

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Function Buttons

The function buttons are used for switching the display screen, executing an operation, changing settings, etc. For example, [F4 (Exec)] is used to proceed with (or execute) an edit or command. The function assigned to a function button is displayed directly above it in the LCD. White characters on a black background denote screen-switching functions, and black characters on a white background are used for changing settings and executing operations.

The PAGE (Jump) button

Some screens have more than six functions, and these multiple functions are presented on a number of pages. These screens will show page boxes and page marks. The number of / indicates the total number of pages, with the currently selected page indicated by . To switch the display screen to the next group of functions, press [PAGE].

Page Boxes

Page Marks

The SHIFT button

Press and hold [SHIFT] whenever you want to use a command indicated on the VS-1824 by a white outlined box with white lettering. For example, to locate to the end of your song using SONG END hold [SHIFT] and press

[SONG END] simultaneously.

You can immediately enter some of the VS-1824’s operating modes by holding SHIFT and pressing the desired function button, such as [SHIFT] and [F2] to enter the Track mode.

Track Condition System Condition

Song Condition Effect Condition Utility Condition

Most [SHIFT] commands are labeled on the VS-1824 front

panel.

The SELECT buttons

Press the SELECT buttons for either an input, a track, or an effect return to view its mixer settings. For example, press Track 3 SELECT to see all mixer settings for Track 3. Once in this screen, use one of two methods to move around: you can use the CURSOR buttons located above the TIME/VALUE dial or you can use the FUNCTION buttons.

The CURSOR buttons

The cursor is used to select a parameter on the screen. On the VS-1824, the cursor is indicated by a highlighted parameter.

Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the setting you want to change. For example, press Track 8

SELECT. Press [ ] to move the cursor to the MIX setting.

Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the Effects One switch. You may also use the FUNCTION buttons to instantly jump to a setting. The label for each of the FUNCTION buttons appears along the bottom of the display. Press [F1 (PAN)] to move the cursor instantly to the MIX setting. Press [F5 (V.Trk)] to move the cursor directly to the V-Track section.

Cursor

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