Roland AT15 Important Notes, Power Supply, Placement, Maintenance, Additional Precautions

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Important Notes

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In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2,

3 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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•Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the

electrical outlet.

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•Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions

and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

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•Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord's plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

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•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time.

Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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•When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation

has completely evaporated.

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•Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can

discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

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•Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or pedal board. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as

keys ceasing to produce sound.

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•Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Placement

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•Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of

interference.

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•This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such

receivers.

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•Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this

unit, or switch them off.

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•Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 6).

•Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

•Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

•Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.

Maintenance

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•To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can

damage the finish.

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•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

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•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk and internal memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation

assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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•Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks

and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.

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•When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 001 002a Using the Unit Safely Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsHandling the Floppy Disk Drive Before Using Floppy DisksHandling Floppy Disks Basic Concepts of the Atelier Series Main FeaturesConventions Used in This Manual Main FeaturesContents Using the Play Functions ContentsUsing the Registration Buttons Adding Various Effects to a VoiceAdjusting the Effects Contents Settings for the ComposerVarious Other Settings Connecting with External DevicesContents Appendices Memo Panel Descriptions Rhythm select buttons → p Connecting the Power Cord Setting Up the Music StandTuning On the Power Turning Off the PowerSome Notes on Using Headphones Using HeadphonesRestoring All the Factory Default Settings Displaying Basic Screens Adjusting the Contrast of the ScreenRhythm Screen Composer ScreenListening to the Demo Songs Selecting and Playing SoundsSelecting and Playing Sounds If the following screen appears About the Voices and Parts Selecting VoicesFunctions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons Press the Pedal Organ button indicator lights Press the Upper Organ Jazz button indicator lightsSelecting the Upper and Lower Voices Selecting Pedal Bass VoiceSelecting Solo Voice Press the Solo Trumpet button indicator lightsVoice name appears in the display Selecting a Voice Using the Others ButtonPedal Voice Bass part of Automatic Accompaniment Adjust the Volume BalanceRhythm performance Drums/SFX Press the Utility button Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units Octave ShiftUse the Value and + buttons to set the amount of shift Press the Drums/SFX button indicator lights Press the Pedal To Lower button so its indicator goes outSustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the KeyboardPress the Drums/SFX button once again Changing the Drum/SFX SetUsing the Rhythms of the Disk Button Using the Rhythm PerformanceSelecting a Rhythm Press a Rhythm button to select a Rhythm groupMaking the Intro Short and Simple Starting at the Press of a ButtonStarting with an Intro Stopping the Rhythm Using the Rhythm Performance Starting without an IntroStopping with an Ending Making the Ending Short and SimpleChanging the Tempo What is a Fill In?Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment stops Select a Rhythm p Press the One Touch Program buttonPress the Intro/Ending or Start/Stop button to stop Rhythm Indicator Eject button Floppy Disk Using a Rhythm from a DiskInserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style DiskLoading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory If the following screen appears Copying a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm Disk Button Deleting a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm Disk Button Using the Rhythm Performance If the following screen appearsFollowing screen will be displayed Adding Harmony to a Melody Harmony Intelligence Press the Harmony Intelligence button indicator lightsAdding Various Effects to a Voice Once again, press the Harmony Intelligence button Changing the Type of Harmony IntelligenceEffect obtained is equivalent to speakers Adding Modulation to the Sound Rotary EffectBeing rapidly rotated Effect simulating the slow rotation of speakersReverb Effect Basic screen reappear Sustain EffectPart Upper, Lower, Pedal Using the Play Functions Lower keyboard Solo voice Press the Transpose and + buttons Transposing to a Different Key Transpose ButtonsAdding Decay to the Sound Damper Pedal Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression PedalPress the left Foot Switch toward the left Using the Foot SwitchPress the right Foot Switch toward the right Storing Registrations Using the Registration ButtonsRecalling Voices and Other Panel Settings How to Recall a RegistrationRecalling a Registration Changing the Timing of Recalling RegistrationsAssigning a Name to a Registration Set Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel SettingsSettings by pressing the Manual button Using the Registration Buttons Only the name of the Registration will be recalled Copying Only the Name of a RegistrationPress the Save button to execute the save operation Press the Reset button to cancel the procedure If you wish to update the contents of the Registration detaRewriting of the Registration will be canceled Registration will be rewrittenPress the Load button to execute loading Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-15Loading a Set of Registrations Press the Rec button once again To cancel the operation, press the Utility buttonLoading an Individual Registration Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk Record and Playback Your Performance SMF Music Files Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy DiskPlayback of the performance data begins Silencing a Specific Track Track Mute Press the Track Mute button once again indicator lightsTrack whose indicator was turned off will be muted silenced Press the Play/Stop button to start recording Enter the recording standby mode by pressing the Rec ButtonRecording a Performance If you wish to save the performance song on a floppy disk If you wish to erase the performance songPlaying Back a Performance Song Press the Reset buttonTo stop playback at any point, press the Play/Stop button Rewinding and Fast Forwarding Through SongsRec button and the Play/Stop button indicators will go dark Press the Play/Stop button when your recording is CompletedRerecording Performance Data Recorded on the AT-15 You can record over recorded performance dataPress the Registration and Save buttons simultaneously Erasing a Performance SongFormatting Disks Press the Rec button again to perform the Format New name is now inserted Changing the Name of a Performance Song RenameYou can select either Original or SMF format Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy DiskSave data in Atelier format Saving in SMF Format for Atelier Sound ModulesIf the following screen will appear If you wish to update the contents of the performance dataPress the Save button to confirm the format To delete the performance song, press the Rec button again When erasing is completed, the basic screen reappearsDeleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording Press the Rec button to enter record-ready modeLayering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files Selected performance data will be loaded Re-recording a Performance Saved on Floppy DiskChanging the Metronome Setting Settings for the ComposerChanging the Key When Playing Back Songs Changing the Sound of the Metronome Adjusting the Metronome VolumeSilencing a Specific Track Setting the BeatExpression Pedal Operations Muting Individual Channels of Performance DataFunction During Recording Re-recording the Pedalboard PerformanceFunction During Playback Switching the Display of Lyrics On or OffChanging the Sustain Length Adjusting the EffectsSustain Effect Changing the Wall Type Changing the Reverb TypeChanging the Depth of the Reverb Turning Initial Touch On/Off Initial Touch Various Other SettingsUsing the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations Regist Shift Glide Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off Chord IntelliChanging How the Solo Voice Responds Solo Mode Using the Leading Bass Function Leading BassChanging the Solo Split Point Solo Split Point Layering the Solo Voice Lower Voice Solo To Lower ModeChanging the Sound Count Down Count Down Sound Playing a Count Sound When the Intro Ends Intro Count DownRegistration Arranger Update Arranger Settings Recall Timing Selecting the Midi Transmit Channel Tx Midi Channel Adjust the Standard Pitch Master TuneSpecifying Transmission of PC Numbers Send PC Switch Midi in ModeSetting PC Numbers Making the Connections Connecting with External DevicesConnecting the AT-15 to a Midi Instrument If You’re Using MidiNo sound is heard TroubleshootingBass note of the Automatic Accompaniment does not sound Troubleshooting100 Display Messages101 Display Messages102 Voice List103 Drum Set List104 Drum Set ListRhythm List 106 Chord List107 Chord List108 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off109 GlossaryGeneral Midi About Atelier Series Sound GeneratorGS format SMF with Lyrics111 Midi Implementation ChartMain Specifications Power Supply Main Specifications ConnectorsPower Consumption DimensionsProfile Demo Song ListHal Vincent Jonas Nordwall115 Ric IannoneRosemary Bailey 116 Index117 Index118 InformationAvis 03238612 ’05-2-4TP
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