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IMPORTANT NOTES

 

291b

 

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 
and 3–4, please read and observe the following:

 

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. The protection circuit helps ensure safety by operating when excessive input 
continues for a long time while the device is at a location with a high ambient temperature. Sound drop-out may occur when 
the protection circuit is actuated during use. Please read through the documentation carefully to ensure correct use.

 

Power Supply

 

301

 

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or 

variable lighting system).

 

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.

 

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.

 

354b

 

• 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. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very 
close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of 
time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

 

355

 

• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

 

356

 

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or 

otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

 

357

 

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on the 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.

 

359

 

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior 

finish.

 

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, non-abrasive 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.

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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