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Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in
Combination with an FC-300
Combination with an FC-300
With an FC-300 (optional) connected to the VB-99, you can perform
the following operations:
the following operations:
• Switch patches
• Have patch names be shown in the FC-300’s display
• Control tones with the FC-300’s pedals (Control Assign)
• Show the VB-99’s tuner in the FC-300’s display when the
• Have patch names be shown in the FC-300’s display
• Control tones with the FC-300’s pedals (Control Assign)
• Show the VB-99’s tuner in the FC-300’s display when the
TUNER function is used
• Switch the FC-300’s Amp Control on and off
Connect the VB-99 and FC-300 using the RRC2 cable included with
the unit.
the unit.
What is RRC2?
RRC2 is a Roland protocol that provides for the supply of
power and two-way data communications over a single cable.
power and two-way data communications over a single cable.
Devices can also be connected using a commercially available
ethernet cable instead of the included RRC2 cable.
ethernet cable instead of the included RRC2 cable.
• Be sure to connect the RRC2 OUT connector to a device with an
RRC2 IN connector. Use of the connection with LAN or other
devices may cause generation of heat and damage to the
equipment.
devices may cause generation of heat and damage to the
equipment.
• Carefully connect the RRC2 cable the way in—until it is firmly
to the RRC2 IN connector.
• Do not subject the RRC2 cable to stress or physical shock.
• If using commercially available ethernet cable as the RRC2
• If using commercially available ethernet cable as the RRC2
connecting cable, be sure that the cable meets the following
specifications:
specifications:
•
Category 5 (Cat5) or above
•
Maximum length of 15 meters
•
Cable designed for straight-through connection.
*
Ethernet cables designed for crossover connections cannot be used.
If connecting the VB-99 with an FC-300 using an RRC2 cable, make
the settings below as needed.
the settings below as needed.
This sets the method for controlling the FC-300.
1.
Press [SYSTEM].
2.
Press PAGE [
] to display Page 1.
3.
Press [F5] (FC-300).
4.
Set the SYS EX MODE with [F1] (OFF/ON) or
with the F1 knob.
with the F1 knob.
*
The FC-300 will not respond unless you return to the Play screen.
Connecting with the RRC2
IN Connector
IN Connector
Settings Related to the FC-
300
300
Settings for Control of the FC-
300
300
Available
Settings
Settings
Description
ON
When connected to the VB-99, the FC-300 automat-
ically changes to Exclusive mode and functions in
accordance with the settings made with the VB-99.
This is the setting normally selected. You can con-
trol the FC-300 even without matching the VB-99’s
and FC-300’s Device IDs.
Connecting an FC-300 automatically switches the
FC-300 to Exclusive mode. Normally, you should
select this setting.
ically changes to Exclusive mode and functions in
accordance with the settings made with the VB-99.
This is the setting normally selected. You can con-
trol the FC-300 even without matching the VB-99’s
and FC-300’s Device IDs.
Connecting an FC-300 automatically switches the
FC-300 to Exclusive mode. Normally, you should
select this setting.
OFF
Select OFF when using the FC-300 in a mode other
than System Exclusive mode.
The mode does not switch automatically.
than System Exclusive mode.
The mode does not switch automatically.
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