Roland VR-700 important safety instructions Using the Unit Safely

Page 2

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

AboutWARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

..................................................................................................................................

Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

..................................................................................................................................

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

..................................................................................................................................

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty or sandy; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

..................................................................................................................................

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

..................................................................................................................................

The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear side of unit.

..................................................................................................................................

When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or

stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

..................................................................................................................................

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

..................................................................................................................................

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

..................................................................................................................................

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

..................................................................................................................................

In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation

of the unit.

..................................................................................................................................

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

..................................................................................................................................

4

Image 2
Contents Important Safety Instructions Copyright 2010 Roland CorporationUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Before Using USB MemoriesAdditional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Features of the VR-700 Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage KeyboardEasy operation-geared for live performances Equipped with player featureEnsemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds Beautifully refined designNames of Things and What They Do Top PanelEnsemble section Organ sectionDisplay section Favorite section RHYTHM/SONGRear Panel About the phone jacksPlacing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand Connecting the Power CordGetting Ready Turning the Power Off Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On Switch off the power to any connected external equipmentConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal Connecting PedalsConnecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting Headphones Connecting Playback EquipmentConnecting an Amp and Speakers About the XLR connector Output connectorsRemove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panel Connecting USB MemoryAttaching the Music Rest Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in placeListening to the Demo Songs Adjusting the VolumeUse the Volume knob to adjust the volume Simultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG buttonIndications in the Display Indications when editing settingsIndications in Function mode Bank number Favorite numberControls That can be Operated Even While Locked Turning the Lock Function On/OffRestoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Press the FUNCTION/ENTER buttonAbout the VR-700’s Parts When using an external Midi keyboardPlaying the VR-700 Upper PartPedal Part When using a pedal keyboardOrgan Sounds and Ensemble Sounds Organ soundsChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeLayering Ensemble Sounds Assigning an ensemble sound to the pedal part Layering Two Ensemble SoundsAssigning an ensemble sound to the lower part Ensemble soundLights red Lights green Ensemble sound Adjusting the volume balance of the ensemble soundsVolume Ensemble sound Ensemble soundLights green Ensemble sound Fig.ens-assign16.epsPlaying Only an Ensemble Sound Switching a layered part to only the ensemble soundPlaying Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually Playing Only the Organ SoundPlaying the upper part and pedal part Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard SplitPlaying the upper part and lower part Changing the split point Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split PointHow the Split Point Is Shown OctaveEffects applied to ensemble sounds Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the SoundBeam Effects Usable range of the D Beam controllerWhat is a Spring Reverb? What is the Wheel Brake?What is a Ring Modulator? About Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators ’ volumeCreating Organ Sounds Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic BarsTo create Using the Harmonic Bars to Create SoundsHarmonic Bars and Overtones Press the Manual buttonHow the harmonic bars are arranged What is footage?Tonewheel organ’s overtone structure Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack Changing the Vibrato or Chorus Type Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusTurning on Vibrato or Chorus About percussion on a tonewheel organDetailed settings for the rotary speaker Adding Rotary Speaker ModulationChanging the Reverb Type Adding Reverberation ReverbMaking the Sound Distort About the amp typesUsing a Pedal to Adjust the Volume Other settings for the organ soundOctave Shift Playing Ensemble SoundsSelecting an Ensemble Sound Effects for the Ensemble SoundSelecting a Favorite Storing Your Favorite Settings FavoritesSaving the Current Settings as a Favorite Initializing the FavoritesBacking up Favorites to USB Memory Restoring from USB MemoryButton operations for the Player function Playing Rhythms and Songs Player FunctionsPlaying Internal Rhythms Selecting the rhythm or song to playSongs inside a folder Playing Songs from USB MemoryChanging the Tempo Editing Parameter Values Various Settings Function modeOperations in Function Mode Confirming System ParametersPercussion Parameters Parameter ListOrgan Sound Parameters Button Parameter ValueRotary Parameters Ensemble Sound ParametersButton Parameter Value Factory setting Equalizer SettingsPedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings OFF, on PianoSlow Functions that can be assigned to the control pedalFunction Display Player Parameters OFF Midi Input/Output SettingsOFF Strings To LOWER/PEDAL Synth PAD To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCATTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth Lead To LOWER/PEDAL GuitarAbout master tune System SettingsUSB Memory Mode USB DriverLink Settings Button Parameter OperationDeleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Turning V-LINK On/Off Using V-LINK to Control Video EquipmentConnection Example Sound Generator Section Connecting Midi EquipmentVR-700’s Internal Structure Midi RoutingPlaying the Upper Part or Lower Part Playing a Desired Part Factory SettingsLocal Control Setting Midi sequencerUSB cable To USB Midi VR-700 Connecting your ComputerComputer Organ/ensemble Sound generatorEnsemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Internal Rhythm Pattern List NameKnobs No. Name Default Effect nameList of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds Serial Delay Delay3TAP PAN Delay Chorus DelayBass group HEXA-CHORUSList of the Factory Installed Favorites Upper Lower PedalSoft Slow Solid Type Fast Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Clean Type Soft Slow Vintage TypeTroubleshooting To play rhythm or a file Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard fromExternal equipment Lower regionError Messages Indication Situation ActionSpecifications Specifications UF2GBackup IndexPitch VIBRATO/CHORUSAvis For EU Countries Information