Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment | Roland specification

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Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment

The RD-300SX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.

* Audio cables, MIDI cables, USB cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.

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Stereo

headphones

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI sound module etc.

MIDI sequencer etc.

Expression pedal (EV-5, 7) or Pedal switch (DP Series)

Mixer etc.	Monitor speakers
	(powered)

Pedal switch (DP series)

Power amp.

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Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the RD-300SX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-300SX or connected amp turned off?

To prevent malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

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Use Stereo headphones.

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.

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Set the switch on the included pedal to “Continuous” when the pedal is connected.

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-300SX to one of the PEDAL jacks. When connected to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal. Connecting the pedal to the CONTROL jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p. 40).

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Roland owner manual Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment, Connecting Pedals

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 Panel Descriptions Front Panel Rear Panel Panel Descriptions Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptor Getting ReadyMaking Connections Before you begin making connections, confirm the following Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment Connecting Pedals Turning 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 Overview of the RD-300SX Basic Organization of the RD-300SXUnits of Sound Basic Operation of the RD- 300SX Listening 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 Piano Performing with the Keyboard Piano Performances ONE Touch PianoPress ONE Touch Piano Performing with a Variety of Tones Tone Select button for the selected category lights Switching to Single Mode Turning Dual or Split off turning the indicator offPlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Pressing ONE Touch Piano Press 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 Simultaneously Press SPLIT, getting the indicator to light Keyboard’s Split Point p Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down Split for several seconds Changing 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 p Changing 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 Select Press REVERB, getting its indicator to light Adding Reverberation to Sounds ReverbChanging the Reverb Effect Type Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb Depth Press 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 DEC Changing 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 tone Making 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 p Changing the Rhythm Volume Changing Rhythm Tempos Selecting Stored Settings Setup Press SETUP, getting the indicator to lightPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Setup List p Storing Settings to Setups Write Settings Not Saved in a SetupPress WRITE, getting the indicator to light When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup begins Press ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel Lock Disabling the Buttons Panel LockWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Settings for Each Function Edit Making System Settings SystemHow to Make Settings Parameters That Can Be Set Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Adjusting the Tuning Temperament, KeySwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Selecting the Keynote Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal Polarity Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal ShiftMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Indication Value Description Setup-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 press Tone 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 Utility Settings Utility Transferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk DumpBulk Dump Setup Bulk Dump Temporary Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SX Press Enter again to start the Factory Reset operationTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Press Organ Setting the Midi Tx Mode Switching Local Control On and OffIndication Connecting External Midi Devices Using the RD-300SX As a Master KeyboardWhat’s MIDI? Connecting to an External Sequencer Settings for RecordingConnecting External Midi Devices Recording the Performance Switching Setups Selecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi DeviceMaking Connections Number Bank Select Program Change Switching USB Drivers Exchanging Midi Messages with Your ComputerPress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description Again How to Use the V-LINK About V-LINKHold down Shift and press Sound Control Hold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exit Troubleshooting Problem Check/Solution Troubleshooting Keyboard is Played When listening through headphones When listening through speakers Effects List Effect name Overview Effects List SPACE-D 3TAP PAN Sympathetic Error Messages Display Meaning Tone List Tone Name Tone List Rhythm Set List 106 GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 Electric Rhythm Set List GM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm Pattern Setup List Selecting Stored Settings Setup pShortcut List What to do Operation Midi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Connectors Index KEY Touch Index Rhythm Compliance Information Statement For the U.KFor EU Countries For the USA Information