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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

 

001

 

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the 

instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002a

 

• Do not open or perform any internal modifica-

tions on the unit.

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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” sheet.

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004

 

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• 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

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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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 instruc-
tions, or as marked on the unit.

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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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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. 

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

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 power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 

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. 

Summary of Contents for VGA-3

Page 1: ...he combo type to the large stack s massive distortion sound and also an original flat amp perfect for use with acoustic guitar and synthesizer sound EFFECT Including a newly developed spring reverb th...

Page 2: ...electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet WARNING IMPORTANT As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the term...

Page 3: ...oducing 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 r...

Page 4: ...s can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through 016 Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authoriz...

Page 5: ...u experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off 354b Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near de...

Page 6: ...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 prefe...

Page 7: ...AR 19 WARM 19 DOUBLING 19 REVERB 20 PLATE 20 SPRING 20 MEMORY 21 Calling Up Memory 21 Changing the Memory Settings Edit 21 Storing Knob and Button Settings to Memory Write 21 Confirming the Settings S...

Page 8: ...ssion in your performances Settings for the GK Pickup p 11 COSM GUITAR p 15 TUNER This is a built in chromatic tuner When you press the button the indicator lights and the tuner is activated Tune your...

Page 9: ...n use MASTER Knob Adjusts the VGA 3 s speaker volume level or the volume from RECORDING OUT PHONES The MASTER knob settings are not stored in memory POWER Switch This turns the VGA 3 s power on and of...

Page 10: ...s 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 y...

Page 11: ...ormal pickup of the guitar GUITAR When using the normal pickup of the guitar About the SYNTH VOL knob of the GK Pickup This controls the volume of the COSM guitar About the S1 S2 button of the GK Pick...

Page 12: ...YPE to select LP GK DIRECTION 2 Press the MEMORY button 1 or 2 to select the direction in which the pickup is attached fig 0030 If it is difficult to determine the direction in which the GK pickup was...

Page 13: ...ng Set this to a value such that the center C indicator lights and the upper F indicator flashes from time to time during the most dynamic moments of a performance Also monitor the actual sound to mak...

Page 14: ...o set the level for the GK pickup The level increases the higher you set the value resulting in higher volume levels Move the select switch of the GK pickup between SYNTH and GUITAR and adjust the vol...

Page 15: ...ING This is the sound of an acoustic twelve string guitar SPECIAL SYNTH LEAD This is an analog synth sound that is suitable for lead and solos This features a fat tone with a boosted midrange SYNTH FI...

Page 16: ...2 GK WAH EXP PEDAL MODE Setting p 25 POLY OCTAVE STRING SELECT When POLY OCTAVE is selected you can then select the strings to which the octave sound is added As set at the factory an octave sound is...

Page 17: ...ED This is modeled on the Fender Bassman 4 x 10 Combo The amp features a clear upper midrange with a fat low end and the persistent distortion attained with a crunch tone is a favorite of Blues Rock g...

Page 18: ...onal foot switch BOSS FS 5U to switch EFX on and off FOOT SW FS1 FS2 Setting p 25 CHORUS This adds a slightly detuned sound to the direct sound to give it a sense of breadth and more body fig 0060 FLA...

Page 19: ...with TAP Input When CLEAR or WARM is selected as the delay variation you press TAP twice in time with the tempo of the song being performed the TAP indicator flashes at the tempo at which the button...

Page 20: ...proximate Check the sound of the effects as you make adjustments PLATE This simulates a plate reverb reverb unit that uses the vibrations of a metal plate Provides a bright reverberation with an exten...

Page 21: ...that time If before the setting is stored the mode is switched to Manual or Memory or the power is turned off all changes in the settings will be discarded Whenever working with important settings be...

Page 22: ...of the memories The forty memories can be accessed by specifying them in terms of the GFC 50 s banks 0 3 and numbers 1 10 fig 0190 How to Call Up the VGA 3 s Memories Using the GFC 50 fig 0200 1 Pres...

Page 23: ...he WRITE indicator flashes rapidly the write is completed when the WRITE indicator stops flashing and stays off Control Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal Connecting an external foot switch or exp...

Page 24: ...eady stored in the VGA 3 Always be sure to exit from SYSTEM Setup mode before turning off the power When you have finished SYSTEM Setup press TUNER once more There is no prescribed sequence for the SY...

Page 25: ...1 Rotate AMP TYPE to select MATCH EXP PEDAL HOLD 2 Press MEMORY button 1 or 2 to select the function for the expression pedal Memory button Setting 1 10 0 Off 9 Memory button Setting 1 EFX DELAY FS1 S...

Page 26: ...2 Press MEMORY button 1 or 2 to set the MIDI OMNI MODE Finishing the SYSTEM Setup 1 Press TUNER The settings are stored in the VGA 3 at the time the settings values are changed No separate action is n...

Page 27: ...E while you switch ON the POWER switch MEMORY 1 flashes while MEMORY 2 and 3 remain lit 2 Press MEMORY button 2 MEMORY 2 flashes while MEMORY 1 and 3 remain lit fig 0240 If you want to cancel the rese...

Page 28: ...that you want to call up switch ON the POWER switch To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 0 tone settings 1 6 To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 1 tone settings 2 7 To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 2 tone s...

Page 29: ...ORDING OUT PHONES jack Disconnect the plug No sound is output from the built in speaker when anything is plugged into the RECORDING OUT PHONES jack The COSM GUITAR sound isn t right Is the GK pickup s...

Page 30: ...ct is placed either before or after the COSM amplifier depending on the effect selected WAH is before and others are placed after TUNER Acoustic Guitar Simulator EFX WAH EFX COSM AMP DELAY REVERB AMP...

Page 31: ...I ON OFF X X X X X X X O 1 40 O X X X X X X X X X X Volume Volume GK Wah EFX Memory down Tap Manual Delay Memory up Delay Tuner 1 Depends on extension pedal 2 Depends on extension pedal Functions the...

Page 32: ...7 3 8 4 9 5 10 WRITE Button MASTER Knob POWER Switch Connectors GK IN Connector INPUT Jack RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack EXT INPUT Jack EXP PEDAL Jack FOOT SW Jack MIDI IN Connector Power Supply AC 117 V...

Page 33: ...CLEAR 6 HAZY DRIVE ST CLASSIC I PLATE 7 AIRY LEAD ST CLASSIC I II WARM SPRING 8 TRUE BRIT LP MODERN WARM PLATE 9 METAL STACK LP METAL CLEAR PLATE 10 LOW RIFFS LP R FIER DOUBLING 2 1 MIXED PICKUP ST J...

Page 34: ...34 MEMO...

Page 35: ...communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can...

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