Roland VR-760 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Check Solution

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Troubleshooting

If the VR-760 does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station.

* If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to “Messages and Error Messages” (p. 90).

Problem

Check

Solution

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No power

The power cable is not connected to the

Confirm that the power cable is

p. 16

 

 

 

VR-760 or to the power outlet.

properly connected.

 

 

 

No sound/Low

The power to the connected device is

Turn on the power to the amp, mixer, or

p. 19

 

 

volume

not turned on.

other connected device.

 

 

 

 

The amp, mixer, or other external device

Use an optional audio cable to properly

p. 17

 

 

 

is not properly connected.

connect the amp, mixer, or other device

 

 

 

 

 

to the VR-760.

 

 

 

 

The VR-760’s volume level is low.

Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to

p. 20

 

 

 

 

the right (clockwise) to raise the

 

 

 

 

 

volume.

 

 

 

 

The volume level for the connected amp

Raise the volume on the amp, mixer, or

p. 19

 

 

 

or mixer is low.

other connected device.

 

 

 

 

A part’s volume level is low.

Turn the [ORGAN VOLUME], [PIANO

p. 30

 

 

 

 

VOLUME], or [SYNTH VOLUME] knob

 

 

 

 

 

to the right (clockwise) to raise the

 

 

 

 

 

volume of the corresponding part.

 

 

 

 

The expression pedal has not been

Depress the pedal completely while

p. 32

 

 

 

depressed.

carefully monitoring the volume level.

 

 

 

 

(When sounds are heard from the

If sounds are audible from the

p. 17

 

 

 

headphones)

headphones, the problem may be a

 

 

 

 

 

short in the cable connecting the amp or

 

 

 

 

 

mixer, or the amp or mixer may be

 

 

 

 

 

damaged or malfunctioning. Check the

 

 

 

 

 

cable connections and the other devices

 

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

Local Control is set to OFF.

Set Local Control to ON.

p. 67

 

 

No organ part sound

All of the harmonic bars are completely

Pull out one or more of the harmonic

p. 33

 

 

 

pushed in.

bars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wheel brake is audible.

Press the foot switch to release the

p. 66

 

 

 

 

wheel brake.

 

 

 

 

The organ volume is turned down.

Turn the [ORGAN VOLUME] knob to

p. 30

 

 

 

 

the right (clockwise) to raise the volume

 

 

Appendices

 

 

of the organ part.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sounds play again

To enable glissandos and rapidly

You can turn off the Quick Firing

p. 66

 

 

when the keys are

repeated notes with the organ part,

function. When using MIDI to play

p. 82

 

 

released

sounds are produced with a shallow

sounds from an external sound

 

 

 

 

stroke (Quick Firing keyboard). This

generator, we recommend using the

 

 

 

 

results in the keys rebounding when

external part.

 

 

 

 

they are released quickly, causing the

 

 

 

 

 

notes to be played a second time.

 

 

 

 

 

However, this is characteristic of

 

 

 

 

 

traditional organs, and does not

 

 

 

 

 

indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Hold pedal does not

Organ Damper SW is set to OFF.

You can have the hold pedal applied to

p. 65

 

 

work on the organ

 

the organ part by setting Organ Damper

 

 

 

part

 

SW to ON.

 

 

 

Overdrive not being

The expression pedal is tilted all the

Press the pedal forward while carefully

p. 32

 

 

applied to organ

way back.

monitoring the volume level.

 

 

 

No sound from the 1’

PERCUSSION is turned on. Sounds

This is not a malfunction.

p. 38

 

 

harmonic bar

from the 1’ harmonic bar are not played

 

 

 

 

 

when PERCUSSION is on.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceBefore Using Cards Using Data CardsInstalling the card protector Main Features Other FeaturesEmphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use Contents Basic Operation of the Synth Part Using the D Beam Controller to Produce Common EffectsAbout the Edit Mode Menu Basic Operation of the Piano PartPiano Settings for Registrations Registration Piano Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally System MidiSettings of Registration Registration Common Organ Settings for Registrations Registration OrganRecording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi Sequencer Controlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760Front Panel Panel DescriptionsOrgan Section Panel DescriptionsSynth Section Pedal Jacks DAMPER, EXP, Control Rear PanelBefore You Begin Playing Connecting the Power CordConnect the VR-760 and the external device Connecting the VR-760 to External EquipmentBefore You Begin Playing Before you begin making connections, confirm FollowingConnecting Pedals Installing the Music StandUnit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes on Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Turning Off the PowerAdjusting the Volume Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjust the volume using the Master Volume knob Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast Press Cursor button to display the Factory Reset screenPress the Enter button Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Edit’s System Basic screen appearsYou are returned to the basic screen Sound Generator Section Overview of the VR-760Basic organization of the VR Keyboard Controller SectionTones and Memories Composition of the VR-760’s PartsBasic Operation of the VR Main ScreensBasic Screen Rules Controlling Parts Registrations About the Controller SectionListening to the Demo Songs Display returns to its previous screenSong Name Composer Copyright Performing with the Keyboard Press the ONE Touch Organ buttonButton Tone Release the Bank button and press the Registration Button Performing with a Variety of TonesExample Call up to Registration Performing with the KeyboardYou can select from the following three types Changing the Volume Level of Each PartPress the Reverb Type button to switch the reverb types Adding Reverberation to the SoundUsing the Controller Changing the Overall Tone Quality Master EQBender/Modulation Lever Control Pedal AftertouchDamper Pedal Expression pedalHarmonic Bars That Change the Composition of the Organ Tone Basic Operation of the Organ Part5th Root Performing with the Keyboard What Are Feet? Bar Manual buttonPress the Tone Wheel button to select the type of tone Organ SectionChanging the Organ Sound Tone Wheel Changing the Wheel TypeC-2, C-3 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusLeakage Noise V-2Second Second Percussion button This button switches Second Percussion on/offThis button switches Third Percussion on/off Adding Crispness to the Sound PercussionPerforming with the Keyboard Soft Soft Percussion button Switches the volume of the percussionSwitches the speed at which the percussion sound will decay Performing with the Keyboard Slow Slow Percussion buttonPercussion on a tone wheel organ Single Trigger Algorithm Press the Amplifier button to select the type of virtual Turn the Overdrive knob to adjust the amountChanging the Virtual Amp Amplifier Changing the Virtual AmpBrake button Adding the Rotary Speaker Effect Rotary SoundRotary on button SLOW/FAST buttonTones That Change the Piano Tone Basic Operation of the Piano PartPress the Type button to select the type Changing the Characteristics of the Sound Mic/AmpMic Modeling Amp ModelingTremolo PhaserApplying Effects to the Sound Multi Effects ChorusPress the or + button located above SRX Expansion button Basic Operation of the Synth PartTones That Change the Synth Tone Selecting Wave Expansion Board TonesSynth Part p Making Changes to the Tones Tone ModifyTimbre Adding Expression to the Sound Active ExpressionOFF FadeEffects Explanation Using the Advanced FunctionsUsing the D Beam Controller to Produce Common Effects Place your hand over the D Beam controllerAdjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller Using the Advanced FunctionsTo Adjusting Sensitivity of the D Beam Dividing the Keyboard Split Press the Split button to make its indicator lightStyle Beat Measure Playing Rhythm RhythmRhythm begins playing Following display is appear Changing the Rhythm Pattern and TemposPress the Rhythm on button Press Cursor button to go to the Rhythm screenSaving Settings to Registrations Press the Write buttonScreen like the one shown below appears Simple Method for Storing to Registrations Using a Control PedalSaving to the Memory Card Press Cursor button to display the following screen Formatting the Memory Card for the VR-760 FormatYou can use up to eight characters in naming a file Available characters/symbolsSaving Data to Memory Card Save File Repeat steps 4-5 to input the nameThis function rename file saved to the memory card Loading a File from Memory Card into the VR-760 Load FileRenaming a File Saved to the Memory Card Rename File Press the Cursor button to select filePress the Enter button to delete file Deleting a File Saved to the Memory Card Delete FileRename file Press the Cursor buttons to select fileConnection Example Using the DV-7PR What is V-LINK?Controlling an External Video Device V-LINK How to Use the V-LINK Function Switching Images with the Registration ButtonsSwitching Images with the Keyboard System Midi Detailed Settings for Each Function EditAbout the Edit Mode Menu System BasicRegistration Synth Detailed Settings for Each Function EditRegistration Organ Registration PianoSettings Affecting the Overall VR-760 System Basic Basic ProcedureSetting the Organ’s Quick Firing Keyboard Function Setting the Keyboard Video Switching During V-LINKChanging the Clock Timing Source Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally Connecting/Disconnecting the Sound Generator and KeyboardSetting the Device ID Number Switching Rotary Effect Messages Setting the Midi Channel for Each PartSettings of Registration Changing the Sensitivity of Aftertouch Changing the Pitch Bender SettingsSetting of Rhythm Transmitting Midi Tone Data When Switching RegistrationsOrgan Settings for Registrations Setting the Distance from the Rotary Speaker to the Mic Settings the Spread of the SpeakerSettings the Speaker Volume Level Setting the Rotary Shift TimePiano Settings for Registrations Playing Sound Monophonically Synth Settings for RegistrationsSettings Multi-Effect of Synth Part Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards SRX Info Convenient Functions UtilityConnect the VR-760 to Your Sequencer Message indicating that it is completed appears Bulk Dump Temp Bulk Dump AllFactory Reset Using a Memory CardRecording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi Sequencer Connecting External Midi DevicesConnecting to External Sequencer Settings for RecordingVR-760 Connecting External Midi DevicesRecording the Performance About the Local ControlSelecting VR-760 Sounds from An External Midi Device Setting the ChannelsSwitching Registrations Making ConnectionsControlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760 Settings for Controlling an External Midi DeviceConnecting External Midi Devices Switching Tones PC Variation Variation button’s indicator Off Red GreenInstalling SRX Series Boards Installing the Wave Expansion BoardInstalling the Wave Expansion Board Checking the Installed Wave Expansion BoardsFrench language for Canadian Safety Standard Installation de la carte d’extension WaveTurning On the Power p Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installationProblem Check Solution TroubleshootingPiano VOLUME, Synth Volume TroubleshootingAppendices Message Meaning Action Messages and Error MessagesDistortion PhaserEffects/Parameter List OverdriveRotary EnhancerAuto WAH Compressor15 ST.FLANGER Stereo Flanger Stereo DelaySPACE-D Stereo ChorusQuad TAP DLY Effects/Parameter List MOD Delay Modulation DelayTRI TAP DLY Triple Tap Delay Quadruple Tap Delay22 2V PCH Shift 2-voice Pitch Shifter Effects/Parameter List Time Ctrl DLY Time Control DelayFBK PCH Shift Feedback Pitch Shifter ReverbOD Chorus Overdrive Chorus OD Delay Overdrive DelayGated Reverb OD Flanger Overdrive FlangerChorus Delay Dist Flanger Enhancr DelayCHORUS/FLANGER Flanger DelayCHORUS/DELAY FLANGER/DELAYSynth Tone Tone ListRhythm Set List Piano Tone100 Settings You Can Alter and StoreSettings Stored to the System Settings Stored to the Registration101 Shortcut ListChannel Voice Messages Note off Midi ImplementationReceive data 102103 Midi Implementation104 Channel Mode Messages105 System Realtime MessageSystem Exclusive Message Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note off 106Data set 1 DT1 Stop 107System Realtime Messages StartIdentity Reply Message 108System Exclusive Messages Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message109 Midi Implementation Parameter Address MapRegistration Synth 110111 Decimal and Hexadecimal TableExamples of Actual Midi Messages Ascii Code Table How to calculate the checksum112 Example of an Exclusive Message Calculating a Checksum113 Midi Implementation Chart114 Specifications115 Index116 117 Africa InformationAvis 03128590 ’03-6-5N

VR-760 specifications

The Roland VR-760 is a versatile stage keyboard designed to cater to the requirements of both live performers and studio musicians. With a blend of organ sounds, electric pianos, and synthesizer textures, the VR-760 stands out for its exceptional sound quality and user-friendly interface.

One of the standout features of the VR-760 is its extensive collection of sounds optimized for live performance. It comes equipped with a sophisticated organ section that offers a range of vintage and modern tones. Musicians can achieve classic rotary speaker effects, which are essential for creating an authentic organ sound. The keybed is designed for expressiveness, ensuring that all nuances are captured, making it ideal for dynamic playing.

Additionally, the VR-760 features high-quality electric pianos that replicate the sounds of legendary models. With an expansive library of piano sounds, the keyboard allows for seamless transitions between soft ballads and powerful driving riffs, catering to various genres. The layered sound functionality enables users to combine multiple sounds for a richer audio experience.

The synthesizer section of the VR-760 includes extensive waveform options and modulation capabilities. Users can explore a wide range of synthesis styles, allowing them to manipulate sounds in real-time during performances. The advanced sound engine ensures that the sounds generated remain rich and full, even when heavily modulated.

Another key highlight of the VR-760 is its built-in effects processing, which includes reverb, delay, and chorus settings. These effects can be easily applied to enhance the overall sound output, providing a higher level of polish without the need for external equipment. The intuitive interface allows performers to adjust these effects quickly, ensuring seamless transitions between different sounds and styles during a live show.

Portability is also a major benefit of the Roland VR-760. Weighing in at a manageable size, it is suitable for gigging musicians who travel frequently. The robust construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of the road while delivering reliable performance night after night.

Lastly, the VR-760 offers seamless connectivity options, including MIDI and USB ports. This makes it easy to integrate with other devices, such as computers or external sound modules, enhancing its versatility in both performance and recording setups.

In summary, the Roland VR-760 combines powerful sounds, user-friendly controls, and portable design, making it a standout choice for musicians seeking a high-quality stage keyboard that does not compromise on performance.
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