Roland RD-300SX owner manual Panel Descriptions, Front Panel

Page 9

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

fig.00b-01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

6

7

8

11

13

14

15

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3

4

5

 

9

10

12

 

17

 

 

1.VOLUME slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack (p. 14).

2.EQUALIZER/EFFECTS [LOW] knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-frequency range.

[HIGH] knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-frequency range.

3.[SOUND CONTROL/V-LINK]

[SOUND CONTROL] switches SOUND CONTROL on/off (p. 30). [V-LINK] switches the V-LINK function on/off (p. 51).

4.[REVERB]

Switches REVERB on/off (p. 27).

5.[MULTI EFFECTS]

Switches the multi-effects on/off (p. 28).

6.ZONE LEVEL sliders

Adjusts the volume level in each zone (p. 24).

7.[MIDI TX]

Enables control of external MIDI sound modules from the RD- 300SX (p. 46, p. 47, p. 48).

8.[RHYTHM/TEMPO]

[RHYTHM] is used to turn the rhythm performance on and off (p. 32). [TEMPO] is used to change the rhythm tempo (p. 33).

9.[SHIFT/EXIT]

[SHIFT] is pressed simultaneously with other buttons to execute various functions.

[EXIT] is pressed to return to previous screens.

10.[TRANSPOSE/ENTER]

[TRANSPOSE] sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 25). [ENTER] is used to finalize a value or execute an operation.

11.DISPLAY

This shows the Tone numbers and the values of various settings, etc.

12.[DEC], [INC]

This is used to modify values.

If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates.

13.ONE TOUCH [PIANO]

Selects the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 18).

[SETUP]

Calls up the stored settings (Setup) (p. 34).

14.MODE [DUAL]

Switches the RD-300SX to “Dual Mode,” which enables performances with two separate tones layered together (p. 21).

[SPLIT]

Puts the keyboard in “Split mode,” wherein you can use more than one tone by having different tones play in different parts of the keyboard (p. 22).

15.[LOWER SELECT/KEY TOUCH]

When this is switched to on, you can select the LOWER ZONE tone with the TONE SELECT buttons (p. 24). This button is also used to change the keyboard touch (p. 26).

16.FUNCTION [EDIT]

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p. 37). In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and [WRITE] (DEMO PLAY) (p. 17).

[WRITE]

Stores the current settings to “Setup” (p. 35).

17.TONE SELECT buttons

Pressed to select a tone’s category (p. 19).

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

fig.00b-02

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato (p. 30).

9

Page 8 Page 10
Image 9
Page 8 Page 10
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 Connecting External Midi Devices ContentsAbout V-LINK 220 Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelGetting Ready Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptorMaking Connections Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting Pedals Connecting the RD-300SX to External EquipmentTurning the Power On and Off Turning On the PowerPress the Power switch on the back of the unit Adjusting the Volume Turning Off the PowerAdjust the volume using the Volume slider Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Basic Organization of the RD-300SX Overview of the RD-300SXUnits of Sound Basic Operation of the RD- 300SXSong Name Composer/Copyright Listening to the Demo Demo PlayHold down Edit and press Write To stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch PianoPerforming with the Keyboard Piano Performances ONE Touch PianoPress ONE Touch Piano Tone Select button for the selected category lights Performing with a Variety of TonesTurning Dual or Split off turning the indicator off Switching to Single ModePlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Pressing ONE Touch PianoPress Dual once more, and the indicator light goes out Press DUAL, getting the indicator to lightPerforming with Two Layered Tones Dual Pressing Two Tone Select buttons SimultaneouslyKeyboard’s Split Point p Press SPLIT, getting the indicator to lightHold down Split for several seconds Changing the Keyboard’s Split PointChanging the Tone for a Zone Hold down Transpose for several seconds Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposeHold down Transpose and press a key Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose pPress SHIFT, and the indicator light goes out Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Hold down Shift and press Lower SelectAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Press REVERB, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Reverb Effect Type Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb DepthAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi Effects Press Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Effect Hold down Multi Effects and press INC or DECAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Changing the Multi-effects TypeWhile 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 Playing Rhythm Rhythm Press Rhythm to make the button indicator lightChanging the Rhythm Pattern Pattern List pChanging Rhythm Tempos Changing the Rhythm VolumePress SETUP, getting the indicator to light Selecting Stored Settings SetupPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Setup List pSettings Not Saved in a Setup Storing Settings to Setups WritePress WRITE, getting the indicator to light When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup beginsPress ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel Lock Disabling the Buttons Panel LockWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Making System Settings System Settings for Each Function EditHow to Make Settings Parameters That Can Be SetAdjusting the Tuning Temperament, Key Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningSwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Selecting the KeynoteUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal Shift Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal PolarityMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Indication Value DescriptionSetting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX Zone Setup-Related Settings CommonChanging the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function Press INC or DEC to select Common, then pressTone Settings Tone Parameter Press INC or DEC to select Tone, then press EnterParameter Value Description Changing the Pitch Fine Tune Changing the Bend Range Bend RangePress INC or DEC to select U-L, then press Enter Setting the Pan Part On/Off PartTurning Each Controller On and Off Transferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk Dump Utility Settings UtilityBulk Dump Setup Bulk Dump TemporaryPress Enter again to start the Factory Reset operation Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SXTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Press OrganSetting the Midi Tx Mode Switching Local Control On and OffIndication Connecting External Midi Devices Using the RD-300SX As a Master KeyboardWhat’s MIDI? Settings for Recording Connecting to an External SequencerConnecting External Midi Devices Recording the PerformanceSelecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi Device Switching SetupsMaking Connections Number Bank Select Program ChangeExchanging Midi Messages with Your Computer Switching USB DriversPress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description AgainAbout V-LINK How to Use the V-LINKHold down Shift and press Sound Control Hold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exitProblem Check/Solution TroubleshootingKeyboard is Played TroubleshootingWhen listening through speakers When listening through headphonesEffect name Overview Effects ListSPACE-D Effects List3TAP PAN Sympathetic Display Meaning Error MessagesTone Name Tone ListTone List 106 Rhythm Set ListRhythm Set List GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 ElectricGM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern Rhythm Pattern ListSelecting Stored Settings Setup p Setup ListShortcut List What to do OperationMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartConnectors Main SpecificationsKEY Touch IndexRhythm IndexFor the U.K Compliance Information StatementFor EU Countries For the USAInformation
Top Page Image Contents