Roland VR-700 important safety instructions Connecting USB Memory, Attaching the Music Rest

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Getting Ready

Connecting USB Memory

1.Make sure that the VR-700’s power is switched off.

2.Connect your USB memory to the VR-700’s rear panel

USB MEMORY connector.

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Attaching the Music Rest

Here’s how to attach the included music rest.

1.Remove the two music rest fastening screws from the

rear panel.

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•Never insert or remove a USB memory device while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB memory.

•Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

•If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the VR-700, refer to “Formatting USB Memory” (p. 62).

•For details on USB memory device that can be used with the VR-700, refer to “Specifications” (p. 80). If you want to purchase USB memory, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the VR-700.

2.Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in place.

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•When attaching the music rest, support it securely with your hand so that it does not fall.

•Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers when attaching the music rest.

•Use only the included screws.

•To detach the music rest, support it with your hand and slowly remove the screws. After detaching the music rest, firmly tighten the fastening screws.

•The music rest fastening screws you remove must be kept out of the reach of small children so that they will not be swallowed accidentally.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions Copyright 2010 Roland CorporationUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Power Supply PlacementMaintenance 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 KeyboardEquipped with player feature Ensemble section offers high-quality piano and synth soundsEasy operation-geared for live performances 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 On/Off Turning the Power OnTurning the Power Off Switch off the power to any connected external equipmentConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal Connecting PedalsConnecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting Playback Equipment Connecting an Amp and SpeakersConnecting Headphones About the XLR connector Output connectorsConnecting USB Memory Attaching the Music RestRemove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panel Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in placeAdjusting the Volume Use the Volume knob to adjust the volumeListening to the Demo Songs Simultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG buttonIndications when editing settings Indications in Function modeIndications in the Display 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 buttonWhen using an external Midi keyboard Playing the VR-700About the VR-700’s Parts Upper PartWhen using a pedal keyboard Organ Sounds and Ensemble SoundsPedal Part Organ soundsChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeLayering Ensemble Sounds Layering Two Ensemble Sounds Assigning an ensemble sound to the lower partAssigning an ensemble sound to the pedal part Ensemble soundAdjusting the volume balance of the ensemble sounds Volume Ensemble soundLights red Lights green Ensemble sound Ensemble soundLights green Ensemble sound Fig.ens-assign16.epsSwitching a layered part to only the ensemble sound Playing Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds IndividuallyPlaying Only an Ensemble Sound 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 Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split Point How the Split Point Is ShownChanging the split point OctaveUsing the D Beam Controller to Modify the Sound Beam EffectsEffects applied to ensemble sounds Usable range of the D Beam controllerWhat is a Spring Reverb? What is the Wheel Brake?What is a Ring Modulator? ’ volume Creating Organ SoundsAbout Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic BarsUsing the Harmonic Bars to Create Sounds Harmonic Bars and OvertonesTo create 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 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and Chorus Turning on Vibrato or ChorusChanging the Vibrato or Chorus Type About percussion on a tonewheel organDetailed settings for the rotary speaker Adding Rotary Speaker ModulationAdding Reverberation Reverb Making the Sound DistortChanging the Reverb Type About the amp typesUsing a Pedal to Adjust the Volume Other settings for the organ soundPlaying Ensemble Sounds Selecting an Ensemble SoundOctave Shift Effects for the Ensemble SoundStoring Your Favorite Settings Favorites Saving the Current Settings as a FavoriteSelecting a Favorite Initializing the FavoritesBacking up Favorites to USB Memory Restoring from USB MemoryPlaying Rhythms and Songs Player Functions Playing Internal RhythmsButton operations for the Player function Selecting the rhythm or song to playSongs inside a folder Playing Songs from USB MemoryChanging the Tempo Various Settings Function mode Operations in Function ModeEditing Parameter Values Confirming System ParametersParameter List Organ Sound ParametersPercussion Parameters Button Parameter ValueRotary Parameters Ensemble Sound ParametersEqualizer Settings Pedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller SettingsButton Parameter Value Factory setting OFF, on PianoSlow Functions that can be assigned to the control pedalFunction Display Player Parameters OFF Midi Input/Output SettingsOFF Strings To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCAT To LOWER/PEDAL Synth LeadTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth PAD To LOWER/PEDAL GuitarSystem Settings USB Memory ModeAbout master tune 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 Connecting Midi Equipment VR-700’s Internal StructureSound Generator Section Midi RoutingPlaying a Desired Part Factory Settings Local Control SettingPlaying the Upper Part or Lower Part Midi sequencerConnecting your Computer ComputerUSB cable To USB Midi VR-700 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 Delay 3TAP PAN DelaySerial Delay Chorus DelayBass group HEXA-CHORUSList of the Factory Installed Favorites Upper Lower PedalSlow Clean Type Soft Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Solid Type Fast Soft Slow Vintage TypeTroubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard from External equipmentTo play rhythm or a file Lower regionError Messages Indication Situation ActionSpecifications Specifications UF2GBackup IndexPitch VIBRATO/CHORUSAvis For EU Countries Information