Roland VR-700 important safety instructions Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If you think there’s a problem, read this first.

Symptom

Cause/Action

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Power will not turn on

Is the power cord correctly connected to the VR-700 and to an AC outlet?

p. 18

 

 

 

 

Could Panel Lock be enabled?

 

 

Hold down the HARMONIC BAR [LOWER] button and press the PLAYER [RHYTHM] button to

p. 25

Buttons don’t work

release Panel Lock.

 

 

 

 

Could the VR-700 be in Demo mode?

p. 23

 

Press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button to exit Demo mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is your playback equipment (amp and speaker) powered up?

p. 19

 

 

 

 

Could the volume of your playback system (amp and speaker) have been lowered?

p. 19

 

Check the volume of your playback system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are your amp, speakers, or headphones connected correctly?

p. 21

 

 

 

No sound/Insufficient volume

Could the VR-700’s volume be lowered?

p. 14

 

Check the setting of the [MASTER VOLUME] knob and the [ENSEMBLE VOLUME] bar.

p. 23

 

 

 

 

Could the expression pedal have been used to adjust the volume?

p. 45

 

While being careful about the volume depress, step on the pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Could the Local Control setting be off?

p. 57

 

Turn the Local Control setting on again, or turn the VR-700’s power off, then on again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Could all of the harmonic bars be pushed in?

p. 38

 

Pull the harmonic bars toward yourself.

Organ sound is not heard

 

 

 

Could the wheel brake key be applied?

p. 43

 

 

Use the foot switch or D Beam to release the wheel brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull out the [ENSEMBLE VOLUME] lever to increase the volume of the ensemble sound.

p. 14

Ensemble sound is inaudible or

 

 

Could the volume have been adjusted by the expression pedal?

 

not loud enough

 

If the Ensemble Expression Switch is on, the volume of the ensemble sound will be controlled

p. 54

 

 

by the expression pedal. While being careful about the volume, depress the expression pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

Noise is heard when you press or

The VR-700 reproduces the noise that is heard when a key of a tonewheel organ is turned on/

p. 45

release a key

off. You can eliminate this noise by setting the Function mode Key On Click Level and Key Off

 

 

Click Level settings to 0.

 

 

 

 

 

Could the tuning be incorrect?

 

 

The pitch of the organ sounds can be adjusted by the Function mode setting “Organ Fine Tune”

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(p. 52), and the pitch of the ensemble sounds can be adjusted by the “Ensemble Fine Tune”

 

 

 

setting (p. 53) The overall pitch is adjusted by “Master Tune” (p. 59). Check these settings.

 

Pitch is incorrect

 

 

Could the VR-700 be transposed?

p. 59

 

 

Either disable the transpose setting, or re-specify it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Could the wheel brake have been left on?

p. 43

 

Operate the foot switch or D Beam, to release the wheel brake.

 

 

 

 

 

Harmonic bar 1’ is not heard

Could percussion be on?

p. 41

If percussion is on, the 1’ harmonic bar will not sound.

 

 

 

 

 

MIDI messages are not

Is each part’s MIDI channel set correctly?

 

In the Function mode MIDI group of settings, specify the correct MIDI transmit/receive channel

p. 57

transmitted/received correctly

for each part.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the pedal connected correctly?

p. 20

 

Check the pedal connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the pedal polarity set correctly?

 

 

Set the Function mode parameters “Damper Pedal Polarity” and “Control Pedal Polarity”

p. 54

Pedal doesn’t work, or is stuck

appropriately for the polarity of the pedal you are using.

 

 

 

If you connect a pedal while the power is on, the pedal effect may be “stuck.” Make sure that

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you connect pedals after you’ve switched off the VR-700’s power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you assigned a function to the pedal?

 

 

A variety of functions can be assigned to the pedal connected to the CONTROL PEDAL

p. 54

 

connector. Check the Function mode setting “Control Pedal Assign.”

 

 

 

 

 

Are you using USB memory (sold separately) made by Roland?

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We cannot guarantee operation if other USB memory is used.

Can’t read/write USB memory

 

 

 

If you’re unable to read or write USB memory, try changing the Function mode setting “USB

p. 59

 

 

Memory Mode.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Copyright 2010 Roland Corporation Important Safety InstructionsUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Before Using USB Memories Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceAdditional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage Keyboard Features of the VR-700Beautifully refined design Equipped with player featureEnsemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds Easy operation-geared for live performancesTop Panel Names of Things and What They DoOrgan section Display sectionEnsemble section RHYTHM/SONG Favorite sectionAbout the phone jacks Rear PanelConnecting the Power Cord Getting ReadyPlacing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand Switch off the power to any connected external equipment Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On Turning the Power OffConnecting Pedals Connecting a Pedal KeyboardConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal About the XLR connector Output connectors Connecting Playback EquipmentConnecting an Amp and Speakers Connecting HeadphonesTighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in place Connecting USB MemoryAttaching the Music Rest Remove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panelSimultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG button Adjusting the VolumeUse the Volume knob to adjust the volume Listening to the Demo SongsBank number Favorite number Indications when editing settingsIndications in Function mode Indications in the DisplayTurning the Lock Function On/Off Controls That can be Operated Even While LockedPress the FUNCTION/ENTER button Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetUpper Part When using an external Midi keyboardPlaying the VR-700 About the VR-700’s PartsOrgan sounds When using a pedal keyboardOrgan Sounds and Ensemble Sounds Pedal PartAdjusting the ensemble sound’s volume Layering Ensemble SoundsChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Ensemble sound Layering Two Ensemble SoundsAssigning an ensemble sound to the lower part Assigning an ensemble sound to the pedal partEnsemble sound Adjusting the volume balance of the ensemble soundsVolume Ensemble sound Lights red Lights green Ensemble soundFig.ens-assign16.eps Lights green Ensemble soundPlaying Only the Organ Sound Switching a layered part to only the ensemble soundPlaying Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually Playing Only an Ensemble SoundPlaying the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard Split Playing the upper part and lower partPlaying the upper part and pedal part Octave Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split PointHow the Split Point Is Shown Changing the split pointUsable range of the D Beam controller Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the SoundBeam Effects Effects applied to ensemble soundsWhat is the Wheel Brake? What is a Ring Modulator?What is a Spring Reverb? Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic Bars ’ volumeCreating Organ Sounds About Virtual Tonewheel Sound GeneratorsPress the Manual button Using the Harmonic Bars to Create SoundsHarmonic Bars and Overtones To createWhat is footage? Tonewheel organ’s overtone structureHow the harmonic bars are arranged Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack About percussion on a tonewheel organ Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusTurning on Vibrato or Chorus Changing the Vibrato or Chorus TypeAdding Rotary Speaker Modulation Detailed settings for the rotary speakerAbout the amp types Adding Reverberation ReverbMaking the Sound Distort Changing the Reverb TypeOther settings for the organ sound Using a Pedal to Adjust the VolumeEffects for the Ensemble Sound Playing Ensemble SoundsSelecting an Ensemble Sound Octave ShiftInitializing the Favorites Storing Your Favorite Settings FavoritesSaving the Current Settings as a Favorite Selecting a FavoriteRestoring from USB Memory Backing up Favorites to USB MemorySelecting the rhythm or song to play Playing Rhythms and Songs Player FunctionsPlaying Internal Rhythms Button operations for the Player functionPlaying Songs from USB Memory Changing the TempoSongs inside a folder Confirming System Parameters Various Settings Function modeOperations in Function Mode Editing Parameter ValuesButton Parameter Value Parameter ListOrgan Sound Parameters Percussion ParametersEnsemble Sound Parameters Rotary ParametersOFF, on Piano Equalizer SettingsPedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings Button Parameter Value Factory settingFunctions that can be assigned to the control pedal Function DisplaySlow Player Parameters Midi Input/Output Settings OFF StringsOFF To LOWER/PEDAL Guitar To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCATTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth Lead To LOWER/PEDAL Synth PADUSB Driver System SettingsUSB Memory Mode About master tuneButton Parameter Operation Link SettingsDeleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Using V-LINK to Control Video Equipment Connection ExampleTurning V-LINK On/Off Midi Routing Connecting Midi EquipmentVR-700’s Internal Structure Sound Generator SectionMidi sequencer Playing a Desired Part Factory SettingsLocal Control Setting Playing the Upper Part or Lower PartOrgan/ensemble Sound generator Connecting your ComputerComputer USB cable To USB Midi VR-700Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Name Internal Rhythm Pattern ListNo. Name Default Effect name List of Effects for the Ensemble SoundsKnobs Chorus Delay Delay3TAP PAN Delay Serial DelayHEXA-CHORUS Bass groupUpper Lower Pedal List of the Factory Installed FavoritesSoft Slow Vintage Type Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Clean Type Soft Slow Solid Type FastTroubleshooting Lower region Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard fromExternal equipment To play rhythm or a fileIndication Situation Action Error MessagesSpecifications UF2G SpecificationsIndex BackupVIBRATO/CHORUS PitchAvis For EU Countries Information
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