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VP-8000 Channel Stopper

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I got my VP8000 yesterday and I was wondering if there is a way to make the channel knob free spinning. I saw that there was a tab in the switch, but can't figure out how to get it to free spin.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Right out of the Armada help:

Note: You should remove the physical rotary knob’s wrap-around stopper if Free-Spinning Mode is set, but this is not strictly required.
 

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I got my VP8000 yesterday and I was wondering if there is a way to make the channel knob free spinning. I saw that there was a tab in the switch, but can't figure out how to get it to free spin.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

You need a small screwdriver to stick in the hole on the knob and depress the spring. That'll let the knob slide up and off the shaft. Remove the stopper. Replace the knob. Enjoy.
 

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I must be missing something then. I am probably going to end up breaking the knob. Does anyone have any photos?

Got it after posting this. Much more involved than I thought.
 
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