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3 Introduction About the Manual Conventions in this Manual4 Do not insert foreign objects Avoid extended use at high volume Use only the included power cord Do not place in an unstable location Use only a stand that is recommended Do not repair or replace parts Do not disassemble or modify Do not use or store in the following types of locations Connect the AC adaptor to an outlet of the correct voltage Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 6 Important Notes Power Supply Other Cautions Servicing Location Care Important Notes(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive) (Using USB Memory) 7 USB Memory HandlingFloppy Disk Handling CD Handling 8 Contents9 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones ................................................60 10 11 12 Panel Descriptions lZONE LEVEL/CONTROL EQUALIZER/EFFECTS VOLUME Slider [S1] Button, [S2] Button Front Pane Panel DescriptionsTONE SELECT Buttons SONG/AUDIO KEY FUNCTION ZONE SELECT Button ONE TOUCH DISPLAY 13 10. 9. 8. 15 Getting Ready If using the KS-12 stand If using the KS-18Z standIf you place the RD-300GX on a stand, you must use the KS-12 or KS-18Z (sold separately). Placing the RD-300GX on a Stand 16 Connecting the AC Adaptor17 Connecting the External Equipment to RD-300GX Before you begin making connections, confirm the following. Connect the RD-300GX and external devices. Connect supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN of the RD-300GX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. 18 Connecting Pedals Turning On the PowerAdjust the RD-300GXs volume to obtain the proper volume level. 5.Adjust the volume of the connected external devices. Turn on the power to connected external devices. Press the [POWER] switch on the back of the RD-300GX to turn on the power. Before you turn on the power, use the VOLUME slider to minimize the volume. 19 Turning the Power On and Off20 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob) Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD-300GXs rear panel. 21 Using a USB Memory22 Overview of the RD-300GXZone Part Tone Sound Generator Section Controller Section Basic Organization of the RD-300GX Units of Sound 23 Basic Operation Main Screens 24 About the Function Buttons Editing a Value 25 Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)26 Performance63 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) Parameters that can be SetUse the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value. Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a menu, then press the [ENTER] button. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the parameter to be set, then press the [ENTER] button. If you want to save the setting, press the [WRITE] button. Then, press the [ENTER] button. When you have finished making the settings, press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator. Setting Parameters 64 Making System Settings (System) Tuning to Other Instruments Pitches (Master Tune) Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) Using a Control Pedal to Switch Setups (SETUP Pedal Sft) 65 Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Ctrl Ch.) Making the Settings for the USB Driver (USB Driver) Changing the USB Memory Setting (USB Memory Mode) Switching the Pedals Polarity (Damper Polarity/Control Polarity) Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator Mode) 66 Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode) Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament) Selecting the Keynote (Temperament Key) Switching Between Reception of GM/ GM2 System On and GS Reset (Rx GM Sys ON, Rx GS Reset) Adjusting the Volume of Audio File Playback (Audio Volume) Having Song Playback Stop when You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode) 67 Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)68 Setup-Related Settings (Common) Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added (MFX Zone) Changing the Pedal Function (Ctrl Pedal Func) Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Func) 69 Tone Settings (Tone Parameter) (Reverb Amount) Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff Freq/Resonance/Decay Time) Setting the Amount of Reverb Applied to Each Tone Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune) Setting the Pan (Pan) Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range) 70 Making the Settings for Each Zone Individually (Zone Parameter) Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose) Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off 71 Part On/Off (Part Switch)72 File Management (File) Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light. Press the [ENTER] button. Formatting Memory (Format) Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select File, then press the [ENTER] button. Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select Format, then press the [ENTER] button. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the media that you want to format. Press the [ENTER] button once again to execute the Format operation. Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator. 76 Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function) Selecting the Song Playback Method (Play Mode) Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Trans) Performing Along with a Audio File (Center Cancel) 77 Utility Settings (Utility)78 Connecting External MIDI Devices Recording RD-300GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer Connecting External MIDI DevicesPerform on the RD-300GX. Bulk Dump the Setup. Begin recording with the external sequencer. Set the Rec Mode and the Local Control. Select the Setup for the performance to be recorded. Turn on the external sequencers Thru function. 79 About the Local Switch Recording the Performance When the performance is finished, stop recording with the external sequencer. Exiting Rec ModeRD-300GX SequencerKeyboard Controller Section Sound Generator Section Connecting External MIDI Devices Connect the external MIDI device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure above. As described in Turning On the Power (p. 19), turn on the power of each device. 80 Playing the RD-300GXs Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device Making Connections Selecting RD-300GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device Switching Setups 81 Connecting to Your Computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI ConnectorCaution What is the USB MIDI Driver? Connecting to Your Computer How to Use the V-LINKHold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the [SOUND CONTROL] button. Hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the [SOUND CONTROL] button once again to exit. 82 About V-LINK83 Troubleshooting Check the ON/OFF settings for the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, MFX Zone and level settings. No Sound Power Not Coming On No Sound for Specific Zone No Sound From the Connected MIDI Device No Sound From the Left Side No Sound in a Specific Range Not All Sounds Are Played Not all keyboard performance data could be processed 84 TroubleshootingSound is Distorted Tone Doesnt Change Tones are Altered Two Sounds are Produced When the Keyboard is Played Effects Not Applied/ Effects Sound Wrong Reverb Remains Even After Reverb is Lifted Sound Suddenly Changes at Key in Upper Octaves Sounds Come From Left or Right Each Time Key is Pressed (Panned) 85 TroubleshootingSound is Cut Off Pitch is Odd Sound Keeps Playing When Key is Pressed Song Data Not Played Back Correctly Pedal Has No Effect, or Effect Sticks High-Pitched Whine is Produced 86 Error Messages/Other Messages Error Messages Other Messages 87 Effect List91 Tone ListVOICE/SYNTH BRASS/WINDS GUITAR/BASS STRINGS/PAD ORGAN E. PIANO PIANO 92 Tone List RHY/GM2 93 Tone List 94 Rhythm Set List95 Rhythm Set List 96 Rhythm Set List 97 Rhythm Pattern List No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern 98 Setup ListShortcut List[RHY/GM2] [VOICE/SYNTH] [BRASS/WINDS] [GUITAR/BASS] [STRINGS/PAD] [ORGAN] [E. PIANO] [Piano] 100 Main Specifications101 Index A F E D C B G H I K 102 L R P O M S 103 T U Z W V As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) 104 Information distributor in your country as shown below. NORTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST ASIAEGYPT REUNION SOUTH AFRICA CHINA HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA VIET NAM PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd. 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