My Roland VS-series recorder does not detect my Roland CDR.
Here is a short list of things to check and try that may help.
1. Check the software version of your VS. Press and hold the Track Status and Track Select buttons on Channel #1 while powering the unit on. The full software version should appear on the screen. The latest software version of your VS is (SEE BELOW) and can be downloaded at
http://www.rolandus.com/SUPPORT/SOFTWARE/UPDATES2.HTM
This is the most common cause of VS units NOT seeing the CDRs
VS840 = 1.02
VS840EX = 2.05
VS840GX = 2.52
VS880 = 3.204
VS880EX = 2.013
VS890 = 1.013
VSR880 = 1.031
VS1680 = 2.023
VS1880 = 1.014
VS2480 = 1.231
2. Make sure termination is ON. VSCDR and VSCDR2 have termination switches, that should be ON. The CDRack has a terminator which should be attached to the SCSI port (see CDRack manual for diagrams.
3. Try switching the SCSI ID of the CDR *(You should power all items off, change the ID, then reboot)
4. Try different SCSI cables.
If the options to not help, call Sweetwater Tech Support or Roland Tech Support.
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