Updated roland vs 1680 to 2.500 then replaced hard drive with 20 gig hitachi and after drive format and surface scan the 1680 displays shut down screen and never shuts down (displays shutdown screen for at least an hour). Turned off, then back on 1680 works fine(records 8 simultanous, moves through drives saves / loads songs, just doesn't shut down properly). Shift / Shut/eject still displays shutdown screen (never tested time more than an hour with first occurance). Re updated to 2.200 and still occuring so probably not a OS problem. Could it be the hard drive, HD install error( I'll check drive install next). Any help would be appreciated. I have an 1880 and did the same process with twin drives from the same store, shipped together. It is working perfectly... Wierd huh....

Your VS-2000 is showing symptoms of fragmentation--resulting in the unit freezing or failing to completely load. The only possible solution is formatting the hard drive. Formatting erases all data on the drive.

Note: If you have any files that you need to keep, you may contact our Roland Customer Support department (323-890-3740) to arrange a "Data Recovery" service. Our service technicians can attempt to recover any data that is in your hard drive. Customer Support is available M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Pacific time.

CAUTION!!! Formatting the hard drive erases ALL recordings and data on the drive. This includes any installed plug-ins as well. Be sure to back up all of your project data (recordings) and plug-ins to CD/DVD(s) before formatting the drive.

Unlocking the System:
1. With the VS-2000 powered off, press and hold the TRACK/STATUS button for track 4 and the FX 2 button.

2. With both buttons pressed, turn on the VS-2000's power. Continue holding the two buttons until the display has loaded completely. This can take several minutes.

3. Once the system has loaded completely, release the buttons.

Formatting the Hard Drive:
Note: The format steps below pertain to using the VS-2400's on-board LCD screen. If you're using an external VGA (video monitor), press and hold HOME and press F6 to switch to the on-board LCD.

1. Press SHIFT AND F1/PROJECT.

2. Use the CURSOR buttons to Select "IDE:0".

3. Press PAGE until "FmtDrv" is displayed above F2.

4. Press F2.

5. CURSOR to "Physical Format".

6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial until "ON" is selected.

7. CURSOR to "Surface Scan".

8. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial until "On" is selected.

9. Press F5 (OK).

10. Press ENTER/YES twice.

The last time i used a VS-1680 was probably over 7 years ago, but if memory serves me right the only way of taking the tracks of to a pc, was by using an spdif line out to the pc and recording them that way, which if i remember right was a dog slow process as you were limited in how many tracks you could record at a time. there is an old forum i used to frequent with a guy quoting this
http://homerecording.com/bbs/user-forums-brand/roland-boss-vs-series-forum/roland-vs1680-pc-file-transfers-96373/#post906840
so that may be another way of doing it

Sorry i couldnt be any more help

Reformat your 120 gig and try again

Back up all info

Insert CD / DVD Win OS into Cd / DVD drive

Shut down laptop / remove battery / depress strat button several times to de-energise system.

Remove tiny screws under the laptop to access HDD, Be very careful prizing off cover so as not to break it.

Remove HDD carefully, you may need to unscrew HDD

Replace with new HDD / replace cover

Start Laptop and depress F1 or F2 to get into bios, alter boot sequence to CD as first boot.

Follow on screen instructions to format HDD / load Windows.

You must have a legit copy of the Windows disc and CD key

Roland has excelent Tech support.

I might try with the Web site below -

http://www.rolandus.com/support/?tab=contact

Please let me know what you find and or re-contact me if you can't get anywheres with Roland only I think they will be more than happy to help.
Blessings,
A/V Media Guy

Since it is an old drive. It could just been formatted on 2 gig where FAT system that can run using windows OS. Just partition the rest that is remaining, activate it and then format it to make it usable. You can use third party partitioning software if you like. And before I forgot check also its jumper if setting is lock to access on 2 gig only.

Just for input.
Regards

The hard drive needs to be replaced. You can contact their customer service as to how to do this. It is relatively pain free and inexpensive as well.

323-890-3741

could you please be more specific


thanks,
Nate

that would depend on where you are located in the USA doesn't fix ya have people who do repair work in another section.?

I have figured out a way to get around this problem without losing your data or sending it to Roland. I have three roland 2480s and have 4 hard drives. Buy another spare drive and when you load up to a different IDE drive shut it down, then put the old drive back into the unit and it will boot from the last known ide. Make sure it is not the same IDE # that was giving you the problem. You will get at your files but you better start to backup and defrag. I will not delete files on my roland unless I am willing to defrag. Buy an extra drive from a third party. You can see a company that sells this stuff on ebay and they are very good. "VS something store."