Roland VG-99 User Manual Page 1

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-99.202Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATIONAll rights reserved. No part of this publicat

10Contents SYSTEM ...

100Chapter 8 Other Functions 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 3. 3. Press [F1] (F.RST). 4. Select the parameters you want to rest

101 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the VG-99’s parameters used to control them

102Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR AC (Acoustic Guitar) (p. 105) Parame

103COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 E.GTR (Electric Guitar) S

104Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITARE. GTR Common Parameters Besides the

105COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 AC (Acoustic Guitar) Sett

106Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITARNYLON SITARBANJO Parameter/RangeExpla

107COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 RESOVARI Parameter/RangeE

108Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITARAC Common Parameters Besides the othe

109COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 BASS (Bass Guitar) Settin

11 Main Features The VG-99 is the culmination of Roland’s COSM technology based guitar modeling systems. Featuring advanced software supported by th

110Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR SYNTH (Synthesizer) Setting the para

111COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 * With the GR-300 selecte

112Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITARBOWED/PIPE DUAL Parameter/RangeExplan

113COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 FILTER BASS SOLO Paramete

114Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITARPWMCRYSTLORGANBRASS Parameter/RangeEx

115COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 WAVE SYNTH Common Paramet

116Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR With the Alternate Tuning function,

117COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 Creating Harmony Scales (

118Chapter 9 Parameters Guide POLY POLY COMP (Poly Compressor) The compressor

119POLY FX (Poly Effect) Chapter 9 Chapter 9 POLY OCTAVE (Poly Octave) This

12 Names of Things and What They Do fig.00-020 1. D BEAM Switches the D Beam on and off. You can add a variety of effects to your sounds by moving yo

120Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) COMP (Compressor) This is an effect

121FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 *1 Setting available whe

122Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) WAH You can control the wah effect

123FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 EQ (Equalizer) This adju

124Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects)DELAY Common ParametersPANDUAL-S, DU

125FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 WARPMOD * Recording and

126Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) CHORUS In this effect, a slightly d

127FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 MOD1, MOD2 With MOD1 and

128Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) FLANGER The flanging effect gives a

129FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 T.WAH (Touch Wah) You ca

13Names of Things and What They Do 15. BALANCE Knob Sets the mix balance. (p. 35) 16. CHAIN Button Used to make settings for the effect and COSM guit

130Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shifter) This ef

131FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 *1 HARM1 and HARM2 are s

132Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) PEDAL BEND This lets you use the pe

133FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 ROTARY This produces an

134Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) SLICER This consecutively interrupt

135FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 SLOW GEAR This produces

136Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) RING MOD (Ring Modulator) This crea

137FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 LIMITR (Limiter) The lim

138Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) SUB DELAY (Sub Delay) This is a del

139FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 FV (Foot Volume) This is

14Names of Things and What They Do fig.00-030 1. Security Slot ( ) 988 Connect a commercially available anti-theft security cable here.http://www.ke

140Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP COSM technology simulates different pre

141COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 JC CLEAN / TW CLEAN / CRUNCH

142Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP *1 Setting available when SP TYPE is se

143COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 CUSTOM *1 The BRIGHT paramet

144Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP *1 Setting available when SP TYPE is se

145COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 BASS AMP MODERN Parameter/Ra

146Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER This mixes

147MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 OUTPUT This setting determines wh

148Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER DELAY/REVERB You can apply delay and reverb

149MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 DYNAMIC This function allows you

15 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds First install the GK-3 divided pickup (optional) on the guitar to be used. For installation instructions, re

150Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER CONTROL ASSIGN Adjust these settings if yo

151MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 PITCH PANEL CTL1/CTL2 (Control B

152Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTERFILTER This passes only portions of the sou

153MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 PITCHFILTER This passes only por

154Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal) Parameter/Ran

155MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 The controllers (sources) contro

156Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER *1 The TRIGGR, TIME, and CURVE parameters

157MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 TARGET PARAMETER Parameter (F4)P

158Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] COSM GTR/[B] COSM GTRAC RESOSUSTAINRES

159MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 [A] COSM GTR/[B] COSM GTREQEQ SW

16Chapter 1 Outputting SoundsTop PanelRear Panel Making the Connections Guitar with GK-3 / GK-2A /other GK-Compatible guitarGK cableGuitar Amp(for No

160Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] FX/[B] FXDELAY (HOLD)RECSTOPCHORUSCHOR

161MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 [A] FX/[B] FXMOD1 SLICER/MOD2 SL

162Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] COSM AMP/[B] COSM AMPBASS AMPGAINBASSM

163MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 NAME/KEY/BPM PATCH NAMECATEGORYK

164Chapter 9 Parameter Guide GUITAR TO MIDI PATCH These parameters are set for

165GUITAR TO MIDI Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 SYSTEM These parameters

166Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM LCD CONTRAST DIRECT PATCH GK SETTINGSYSTEM

167SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameter/RangeEx

168Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Separat

169SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 FC-300 PATCH LEVEL DECDecreases

17Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 921 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and tur

170Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM MIDI Parameter/RangeExplanation MIDI CH (M

171SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 Parameter/RangeExplanation PC (P

172Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM OUTPUT * The parameters enabled (MAIN OUT,

173SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 USB Parameter/RangeExplanation U

174Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM V-LINK CLIPASSIGN 1–2 V-LINK PATCH Paramet

175SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 *1 You cannot set the MIN or MAX

176Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEMMIDI CH (MIDI Channel) • The V-LINK screen’

177GLOBAL Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 EQ MAIN (Equalizer Main), EQ SUB

178Chapter 9 Parameter Guide TUNERSUB OUT LEVELMULTI MODE, SINGLE MODE Paramet

179 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Appendices MIDI Implementation ChartFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumberVelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramCh

18Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds * You can connect two FS-5Us using the special Roland PCS-31 connection cable (optional).* When an FS-6 is connected to

180Chapter 10 AppendicesFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumberVelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveCommonSystemRealti

181Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 V-LINKFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumberVelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem Exclusive

182Chapter 10 AppendicesPALETTE 1–32 (Palette Change)V-LINK FunctionTransmitted MIDI Message Transmitted ChannelCC 0 (Bank Select MSB): 0–31ch.A / c

183Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 Signal FlowGUITAR OUTMAINOUTPHONESSUB OUTDIGITAL OUTGUITAR INCHAIN ACHAIN BUSBDigital Recorderetc.ComputerAudio S

184Chapter 10 Appendices VG-99: V-Guitar System AD Conversion 24 bits + AF method DA Conversion 24 bits Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories

185Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 Dimensions 384.0 (W) x 218.0 (D) x 93.5 (H) mm15-1/8 (W) x 8-5/8 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches * EIA-5U rack mount typ

186Chapter 10 Appendices If there has been a mistake in an operation or if the operation is not executed properly, an error message will appear in th

187Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 ❏ Is each effect set correctly? → Use the “Meter function” (p. 34) in [CHAIN] to confirm the output level of each

188Chapter 10 Appendices Unable to save SYSTEM/USB USB IN settings → If the USB IN parameter is set to COSM GTR A, COSM GTR B, or NORMAL PU, then MA

189 Index Symbols -1OCTAVE LEVEL ... 119+1OCTAVE LEVEL ...

19Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 The VG-99 has a variety of Play screen variations, each providing different information about the current sta

190Index CURVE ... 156, 175CUSTOM ...

191Index FILTER DEPTH ... 115FILTER RESO ...

192Index LOW GAIN ... 104, 108–109, 115, 123, 137, 146, 177LOW LEVEL ... 132LOW

193Index INITIALIZE ... 88LEVEL ...

194Index SENS ... 106, 111, 119, 129, 134–135SENS 1st–6th ...

195Index VIBRATO ... 111, 133V-LINK ...

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21Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 The VG-99’s sound characteristics vary greatly depending on how the divided pickup is installed. To ensure co

22Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds * If the level meter registers in excess of the maximum level, it means the level is set too high. Lower the sensitivit

23Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 • [F6] (MUTE OFF, MUTE ON) This setting determines whether sounds from the output jacks are output or not whi

24Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds You can switch patches consecutively with the PATCH/VALUE Dial. 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. If a scre

25 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds First, let’s take a look at how the VG-99 is organized internally. ● COSM Guitars You can use COSM modeling to

26Chapter 2 Creating SoundsAbout Alternate Tuning Maybe insert a sentence in the beginning of this:The Alternate Tuning feature allows you to change

27Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. fig.01-060d 3. Select A or B with [F2] (A/B)

28Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 10. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do not want to save, press [EX

29Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. fig.01-060d 3. Select A or B with [F2] (A/B)

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30Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 2. fig.01-060d 3. Switch the function on or off with the F3

31Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 * You can use POLY FX in only one channel at a time (A or B). 1. Press [POLY FX] for the channel, either A or B

32Chapter 2 Creating Sounds You can freely set the order in which the effects and COSM amps are connected. 1. Press [CHAIN]. The Chain screen is disp

33Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [NAME/KEY/BPM]. 2. Press [F2] (KEY). 3. Set the song’s key with [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob. * The Al

34Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 1. Press [CHAIN]. 2. Use [F2] ( SEL) and [F3] (SEL ) to select the arrow indicating the connection point. 3. Use [F4] ( ←

35Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 For detailed about the block diagram, refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 183). 1. Press [MIXER]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to

36Chapter 2 Creating Sounds You can control the mix between the two channels according to how strongly the strings are picked. 1. Press [DYNAMIC]. 2.

37Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 This sets the signals and levels output for each of the VG-99’s output jacks and connectors. 1. Press [MIXER].

38Chapter 2 Creating Sounds The settings made to change a sound are temporary; when you switch to a different patch, the settings revert to the value

39 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) The Customize function allows you to make even more detailed changes to settings fo

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply

40Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) * You cannot customize the speaker when BASS AMP VINTAGE or BASS AMP MODERN is selected with P

41Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) Chapter 3 1. Press [FX]. The FX Edit screen appears. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. P

42 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) * The parameters described in this chapter are saved when the power is turned off. There is no need to c

43Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Settings” (p. 42) to display the GK SETTING screen. 2. Pr

44Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) On some guitars with the Divided pickup built in, the positions of the DOWN/S1 and UP/S2 switches are rev

45Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 Adjust the Divided pickup sensitivity for each string. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Se

46Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) This setting determines whether the VG-99 uses a single global GK setting or if the GK settings can be sp

47Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 You can assign up to ten user names, each containing up to eight characters. For example, you c

48Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Both MAIN OUT and SUB OUT feature four-band EQs. EQ (MAIN) is applied to the output from MAIN OUT; EQ (SU

49Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 This controls the overall reverb level settings in the individual patches. This is effective fo

5IMPORTANT NOTES 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you w

50Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) This setting determines whether or not the current settings for each controller (the expression pedals, t

51Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 The text and icons in the LCD screen may be difficult to make out sometimes, such as immediatel

52 Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 With an FC-300 (optional) connected to the VG-99, you can perform the following operations

53Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 Chapter 5 This sets the timing at which patches are switched when you press [ ] [ ] pedals

54Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 This switches the FC-300’s AMP CTL 1 and AMP CTL 2 parameters on and off.When the guitar am

55 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Using MIDI MIDI, an abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a universal standard that enables musical instru

56Chapter 6 Using MIDI Receiving Control Change Messages The VG-99 can receive Control Change messages to control specified parameters while a perfor

57Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 While the use of MIDI allows various devices to communicate with each other, this does not mean that it enables exch

58Chapter 6 Using MIDI Bank Select and Program Change are MIDI messages generally used for switching patches.Normally, patches are switched using Pro

59Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 MIDI Omni Mode When set to MIDI Omni mode, the VG-99 receives messages on all MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI

6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ...4Main Features...

60Chapter 6 Using MIDIMIDI PC OUT This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when the VG-99’s patches are switched. 1.

61Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Setting the TX PC MAP To set Program Change messages to be transmitted with individual patches, make the settings de

62Chapter 6 Using MIDI The table below shows the correspondence between the factory default Program change Map and the Program Change messages receiv

63Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 When Transmitting Data to Another VG-99 Connect the devices as shown below, then match the Device IDs for the transm

64Chapter 6 Using MIDI 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display P

65Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Selecting the Controller Used to Control the Hold Function (HOLD CTL) 1. Press [GUITAR TO MIDI]. The GUITAR TO MIDI

66Chapter 6 Using MIDISetting the MIDI Transmit Channel (BASIC CH) This sets the MIDI channel used for output of string performance data from the VG-

67Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Patch parameters are settings made individually for each patch. The Write procedure is required to save changes in t

68Chapter 6 Using MIDIAdjusting the Feel Produced in Playing the Guitar (PLAY FEEL) This selects the response of the synth sound relative to the pick

69Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Selecting How the Hold Functions (HOLD TYPE) This selects the Hold function type when the controller set with the HO

7Contents Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (PATCH LEVEL) ... 36Adjusting the Overall Patch Ton

70Chapter 6 Using MIDI The MIDI channel over which the messages are output in POLY mode is only the basic channel. In MONO mode, the messages are out

71 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB By using USB with the VG-99, you’ll be able to exchange digital audio signals

72Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USBAbout the Included Software In addition to the USB drivers, the included “VG-99 Software C

73Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 The following section describes the VG-99’s USB-related functions.Make these se

74Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F2] (USB). 4. Press P

75Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 In the computer application, set the audio input port to the VG-99.You can free

76 Chapter 8 Other Functions The sensitivity of the D Beam controller can vary depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the controller and

77Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can disable the D Beam controller for the entire device.If you are using the VG-99 rack-mounted or otherwis

78Chapter 8 Other Functions 4. To turn off the D Beam controller, press the button you pressed in Step 1 again so the indicator goes off. While the r

79Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 The ribbon controller allows you to change sounds by “scratching” or tracing your finger along the ribbon. You

8Contents About MIDI Channels ... 57Ba

80Chapter 8 Other Functions pedal, MIDI device, or any of a variety of other controllers. You can press the D BEAM or RIBBON CONTROLLER [PITCH] butto

81Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can press the D BEAM or RIBBON CONTROLLER [FILTER] button to apply the FILTER effect and add nuance to the

82Chapter 8 Other Functions You can assign parameters to the F1–F6 knobs to control the parameters as you play.Additionally, you can check (display)

83Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 Displayed screenControllerPITCH D BEAM T-ARM/D BEAM FREEZEControl of TREMOLO ARM/FREEZE with the D Beam control

84Chapter 8 Other Functions 3. Select the function you want to assign with PAGE [ ] [ ], [F1]–[F6], and the F1–F6 knobs. You can assign two different

85Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 F4: MODE (GK S1, S2 only)This specifies how the switches function. * Combinations of the actions below are poss

86Chapter 8 Other Functions 4. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do not want to save, press [EXI

87Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. 2. Press [WRITE]. The PATCH WRITE screen appears.“WRITE TO” is di

88Chapter 8 Other Functions You can set user patches to their initial conditions, with all effects switched off.This is convenient when you want to c

89Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can copy and reuse portions of patch parameters (such as COSM amps, effects, and other modules). 1. Go to t

9Contents Setting V-LINK ...

90Chapter 8 Other Functions The VG-99 includes a function that allows you to categorize patches into a number of different groups. This is called the

91Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. 2. Press [SYSTEM]. 3. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 4. Pres

92Chapter 8 Other Functions Here is an example using the compressor effect. 1. Press [FX]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 1. 3. Press [F1] (COMP). 4

93Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 There are two methods you can use to save changed tones. Saving to Patches 1. Press [WRITE]. The PATCH WRITE sc

94Chapter 8 Other Functions When storing Favorite Settings, you can also give the settings names.Carry out the following procedure in Step 2 of “Sav

95Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 9. You can scroll through the list using [F3] and [F4] or the F3 and F4 knobs. 10. Press [F5] (EXIT). The list

96Chapter 8 Other Functions The VG-99 features the V-LINK function.With the VG-99 connected to another V-LINK compatible device, you can use your gui

97Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F3] (V-LINK). The V-LINK screen appears. 4.

98Chapter 8 Other Functions You can use the VG-99 while attached to a PDS-10 stand (optional). 1. Turn the VG-99 over and remove the screws from the

99Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 By employing the separately available RAD-99 rack mount adaptor, you can use the VG-99 in a rack-mounted config