Roland VS-700R User Manual

Owner‘s Manual

Read this First

This manual provides instructions on how to use the VS-700R I/O on its own and how to add on a second VS-700R I/O.

For instructions on how to perform the installation, make the necessary settings, and operate the unit, please refer to
the “VS-700 Getting Started” and the “VS-700 Owner’s Manual.”

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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

13. 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:
IMPORTANT:

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.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, VS-700 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept
on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

001-50

• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides specific
instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing
to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” (separate leaflet).

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004

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level
and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands
that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions, or
as marked on the rear side of the unit.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with any other
device.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the
cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that
is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using
the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks,
etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe operation
of the unit.

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014

Protect the unit from strong impact.

•
(Do not drop it!)

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

015

•

Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords—the
total power used by all devices you have connected to
the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the
power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to
heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

•

Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” (separate leaflet).

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022a

•

Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord
before attempting installation of the circuit board
(ARX series; p. 14).

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026

•

Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the
unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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101a

•

The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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102b

•

Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.

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103a

•

At regular intervals, you should unplug the power
plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust
and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust
between the power plug and the power outlet can
result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

•

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed
so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the

•
unit.

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107b

Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet

•
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.

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108a

Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug

•
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.

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109a

•

Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 14).

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110a

•

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.

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115a

•

Install only the specified circuit board (ARX series).
Remove only the specified screws (p. 21).

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118a

•

Should you remove screws of the ARX expansion
board cover (p. 21) or the rackmount brackets (p. 29),
keep them in a safe place out of children's reach, so
there is no chance of them being swallowed
accidentally.

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120

•

Always turn the phantom power off when connecting
any device other than condenser microphones that
require phantom power. You risk causing damage if
you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic
microphones, audio playback devices, or other
devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to
check the specifications of any microphone you
intend to use by referring to the manual that came
with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10mA Max)

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to the same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an
inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave
oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending
on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power
supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may
produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate
electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between
this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or
damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER
switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has
been completely disconnected from the source of power. If
you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to
connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within
easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices,
such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.
Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or
while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you
should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater
distance from this unit, or switch them off.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices
that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or
otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat
can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets
(condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or
malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this
condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it
to stand for several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on
which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar
the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to
prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure
that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning, wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or
one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove
stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non­abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

555

• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during
normal operation.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal
elements.

557

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those
around you (especially when it is late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you
will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

562

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables
that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use
of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low,
or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications,
contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Copyright

851

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance,
or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual
works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a
third party in part or in whole without the permission of the
copyright owner is forbidden by law.

852a

• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual
material without being limited by certain technological copy­protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is
intended to be used for the purpose of producing original
music or video material, and is therefore designed so that
material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others
(for example, your own original works) can be recorded or
duplicated freely.

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853

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility
whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

IMPORTANT NOTES

204

* Microsoft and Windows and Windows Vista are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

206j

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®

operating system.”

ADD

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent

portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which
was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).
Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications

and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without
prior notice.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES .....................................................................................................................6

Checking the Contents of the Package................................................................................9

Using the VS-700R I/O in Standalone Mode.................................................................... 11

Connecting Two VS-700R I/O Units .................................................................................... 12

Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................................................. 14

Turning the Power On ............................................................................................................. 15

Connecting Recording Equipment..................................................................................... 16

Switching the Sampling Rate................................................................................................ 18

Audio Clock Source................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the ARX Expansion Board ................................................................................... 21

Installation de la carte d’expansion.................................................................................... 25

Attaching the Rackmount Brackets .................................................................................... 29

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Checking the Contents of the Package

As soon as you open the package, check that you have all of the included items.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* This package does not include the following items that are listed in “Checking the Contents of the

Package” (p. 6) of “VS-700 Getting Started.”

• VS-700C Console

• SONAR User’s Guide

• SONAR 8 DVD-ROM

• Beatscape DVD-ROM

• Dimension Pro DVD-ROM

• SONAR 8 additional content DVD-ROM

• Power Cord (one)

• Dedicated Connection Cable

VS-700R I/O Unit

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VS-700R Owner’s Manual

This is the manual you’re reading.

It explains how to add a VS-700R I/O unit to your system, and cautions regarding its use.

Keep this manual at hand for reference.

VS-700 Getting Started

This explains how to get set up when using the VS-700C console (sold separately) together with the VS-700R I/O unit
(this product). It also explains points to be aware of when installing the VS-700 series, and information you should
know when using the system.

VS-700 Owner’s Manual

This explains how to use the VS-700, as well as points of caution that you should remember. Keep this manual at
hand for reference.

SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM

This contains the VS-700R I/O unit driver and editor software.

Power Cord

The power cord is for the VS-700R I/O unit.

VS-700R Rackmount Brackets (two)

You can use this hardware to install the VS-700R I/O unit in a 19” rack.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

USB Cable

Use this cable to connect the VS-700R I/O unit to your computer’s USB connector.

* Please use the included USB cable.

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