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29—Expanding the VS-2480
Installing a VS8F-2 Effect Expansion Board
The VS-2480 ships from the factory with one VS8F-2 effect expansion board—this board
produces stereo Effects 1 and 2. You can install an additional three VS8F-2s—sold
separately—for a total of eight stereo effects, or 16 mono effects.
Installation Precautions
To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be caused by static
electricity, please carefully observe the following whenever you handle a VS8F-2.
• Before you touch the VS8F-2, always first grasp a metal object (such as a water
pipe), so you are sure that any static electricity you might have been carrying has
been discharged.
• When handling the VS8F-2, grasp it only by its edges. Avoid touching any of the
electronic components or connectors.
• Save the bag in which the VS8F-2 was originally shipped, and put the board back
into it whenever you need to store or transport it.
• Use the correct Phillips screwdriver—a Number 2 screwdriver—for the size of the
VS-2480’s screws. The head of the screw may become stripped if you use the wrong
screwdriver.
• To remove a screw, turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise. To tighten a screw, turn
the screwdriver clockwise.
• When installing a VS8F-2 effect expansion board, remove only the specified screws.
• Be careful that the screws you remove do not drop into the interior of the VS-2480.
• Re-attach the VS-2480’s bottom cover after the installation—do not leave its internal
components exposed.
• Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or connection terminals.
• Be careful not to cut your hand on the edge of the installation bay.
• Never use excessive force when installing a VS8F-2. If it doesn’t fit properly on the
first attempt, remove the VS8F-2 and try again.
• When the VS8F-2 installation is complete, double-check your work.
• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation
of the VS8F-2.
• Install only the specified circuit board(s) (model no. VS8F-2). Remove only the
specified screws (Page 380).
Before turning the VS-2480 upside-down to install a VS8F-2, obtain some newspapers
or magazines and place them under the four corners of the VS-2480—or at both ends—
to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Position the VS-2480 carefully to avoid
scratching or damaging it.
Install your VS8F-2 boards in order—Effect B, Effect C, Effect D—don’t skip slots.
Tighten Loosen
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