Roland RD-300SX owner manual Important Notes

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, 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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•The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a

cause for concern.

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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.

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 initi- ating 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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•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.

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 objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

Maintenance

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•For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe

the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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

Repairs and Data

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•Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

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•Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI

device (e.g., a sequencer).

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•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) 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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•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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•To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about

those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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•When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,

you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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•Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Handling CD-ROMs

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•Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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Contents 201a Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Important Notes Contents Contents Connecting External Midi DevicesAbout V-LINK 220 Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsConnect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptor Getting ReadyMaking Connections Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment Connecting PedalsTurning On the Power Turning the Power On and OffPress the Power switch on the back of the unit Turning Off the Power Adjusting the VolumeAdjust the volume using the Volume slider Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Overview of the RD-300SX Basic Organization of the RD-300SXUnits of Sound Basic Operation of the RD- 300SXListening to the Demo Demo Play Song Name Composer/CopyrightHold down Edit and press Write To stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch PianoPiano Performances ONE Touch Piano Performing with the KeyboardPress ONE Touch Piano Performing with a Variety of Tones Tone Select button for the selected category lightsSwitching to Single Mode Turning Dual or Split off turning the indicator offPlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Pressing ONE Touch PianoPress DUAL, getting the indicator to light Press Dual once more, and the indicator light goes outPerforming with Two Layered Tones Dual Pressing Two Tone Select buttons SimultaneouslyPress SPLIT, getting the indicator to light Keyboard’s Split Point pChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down Split for several secondsChanging the Tone for a Zone Transposing the Key of the Keyboard Transpose Hold down Transpose for several secondsHold down Transpose and press a key Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose pChanging the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to Fixed Press SHIFT, and the indicator light goes outChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Hold down Shift and press Lower SelectPress REVERB, getting its indicator to light Adding Reverberation to Sounds ReverbChanging the Reverb Effect Type Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb DepthPress Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to light Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi EffectsChanging the Depth of Effect Hold down Multi Effects and press INC or DECChanging the Multi-effects Type Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectWhile holding down SHIFT, press Multi Effects Press Organ and select the organ toneMaking a More Consistent Sound Sound Control Turn the Equalizer knobs to adjust the levels in each range Press Rhythm to make the button indicator light Playing Rhythm RhythmChanging the Rhythm Pattern Pattern List pChanging the Rhythm Volume Changing Rhythm TemposSelecting Stored Settings Setup Press SETUP, getting the indicator to lightPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Setup List pStoring Settings to Setups Write Settings Not Saved in a SetupPress WRITE, getting the indicator to light When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup beginsDisabling the Buttons Panel Lock Press ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel LockWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Settings for Each Function Edit Making System Settings SystemHow to Make Settings Parameters That Can Be SetTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Adjusting the Tuning Temperament, KeySwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Selecting the KeynoteSwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal Polarity Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal ShiftMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Indication Value DescriptionSetup-Related Settings Common Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX ZoneChanging the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function Press INC or DEC to select Common, then pressPress INC or DEC to select Tone, then press Enter Tone Settings Tone ParameterParameter Value Description Changing the Bend Range Bend Range Changing the Pitch Fine TunePress INC or DEC to select U-L, then press Enter Part On/Off Part Setting the PanTurning Each Controller On and Off Utility Settings Utility Transferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk DumpBulk Dump Setup Bulk Dump TemporaryRestoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SX Press Enter again to start the Factory Reset operationTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Press OrganSwitching Local Control On and Off Setting the Midi Tx ModeIndication Using the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard Connecting External Midi DevicesWhat’s MIDI? Connecting to an External Sequencer Settings for RecordingConnecting External Midi Devices Recording the PerformanceSwitching Setups Selecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi DeviceMaking Connections Number Bank Select Program ChangeSwitching USB Drivers Exchanging Midi Messages with Your ComputerPress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description AgainHow to Use the V-LINK About V-LINKHold down Shift and press Sound Control Hold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exitTroubleshooting Problem Check/SolutionTroubleshooting Keyboard is PlayedWhen listening through headphones When listening through speakersEffects List Effect name OverviewEffects List SPACE-D3TAP PAN Sympathetic Error Messages Display MeaningTone List Tone NameTone List Rhythm Set List 106GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 Electric Rhythm Set ListGM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm PatternSetup List Selecting Stored Settings Setup pShortcut List What to do OperationMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartMain Specifications ConnectorsIndex KEY TouchIndex RhythmCompliance Information Statement For the U.KFor EU Countries For the USAInformation
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