without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION
202Copyright 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
Owner’s Manual
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Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor
The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged or
Power Supply
IMPORTANT NOTES
Placement
Maintenance
Main Features
Contents
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Getting Ready
Settings for Each Function EDIT
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Connecting to Your Computer via USB USB Mode
Contents
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Setup List
MIDI Implementation Chart
Refined Design and a Compact, Lightweight Body
Main Features
88-Key Multi-Sampled Piano
A Full 128 Voices
Front Panel
Panel Descriptions
14. MODE
This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato p
Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
Making Connections
Getting Ready
Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptor
Before you begin making connections, confirm the following
Connecting Pedals
Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment
Getting Ready
Before you begin making connections, confirm the following
Turning On the Power
Turning the Power On and Off
VOLUME slider
Press the POWER switch on the back of the unit
Turning Off the Power
Adjusting the Volume
VOLUME slider
Turn off the power to connected external devices
2,6 2,4
Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune
Press EDIT, getting the indicator to light
If you want to save the settings, press WRITE
Overview of the RD-300SX
Changing the Settings Values
Basic Organization of the RD-300SX
Units of Sound
Song Name
Listening to the Demo Demo Play
Composer/Copyright
Hold down EDIT and press WRITE
Performing with the Keyboard
Piano Performances ONE TOUCH PIANO
Press ONE TOUCH PIANO
Performing with the Keyboard
Performing with a Variety of Tones
Press ONE TOUCH PIANO
Press any of the TONE SELECT buttons to select the tone category
Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard
Switching to Single Mode
Turning DUAL or SPLIT off turning the indicator off
Performing with the Keyboard
Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously
Performing with Two Layered Tones DUAL
Press DUAL, getting the indicator to light
Press DUAL once more, and the indicator light goes out
Performing with the Keyboard
Press SPLIT, getting the indicator to light
Performing with the Keyboard
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point
Hold down SPLIT for several seconds
point
Changing the Tone for a Zone
Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Zones ZONE LEVEL sliders
Performing with the Keyboard
with INC or DEC
1, 2
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TRANSPOSE
To turn off Transpose, press TRANSPOSE so that its indicator goes off
Performing with the Keyboard
Changing the Keyboard’s Touch
Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to “Fixed”
Press SHIFT, and the indicator light goes out
When “OFF” is selected in Step 2 above, holding down LOWER SELECT and
Changing the Reverb Effect Type
Adding Reverberation to Sounds REVERB
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb Depth
Press REVERB, getting its indicator to light
Changing the Depth of Effect
Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound MULTI EFFECTS
Press MULTI EFFECTS, getting its indicator to light
indicator
Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect
Changing the Multi-effects Type
Performing with the Keyboard
While holding down SHIFT, press MULTI EFFECTS
Making a More Consistent Sound SOUND CONTROL
Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time Bender/Modulation Lever
Press SOUND CONTROL, getting its indicator to light
Performing with the Keyboard
Performing with the Keyboard
Turn the EQUALIZER knobs to adjust the levels in each range
Changing the Rhythm Pattern
Playing Rhythm RHYTHM
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Press RHYTHM to make the button indicator light
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Changing the Rhythm Volume
Changing Rhythm Tempos
While holding down SHIFT, press RHYTHM
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Selecting Stored Settings SETUP
Press SETUP, getting the indicator to light
Press INC or DEC, or TONE SELECT buttons to select a Setup
Settings Not Saved in a Setup
Storing Settings to Setups WRITE
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Press WRITE, getting the indicator to light
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Disabling the Buttons Panel Lock
Press ONE TOUCH PIANO or EXIT to cancel Panel Lock
While holding down EDIT, press ENTER
Making System Settings System
Settings for Each Function EDIT
How to Make Settings
Parameters That Can Be Set
Adjusting the Tuning Temperament, Key
Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning
Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity
Settings for Each Function EDIT
Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups Setup Control Channel
Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal Polarity
Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal Shift
Making the Settings for the USB Driver
Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX Zone
Setup-Related Settings Common
Changing the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function
How to Make Settings
Setting the Amount of Reverb Applied to Each Tone Reverb Send Level
Tone Settings Tone Parameter
Changing Tone Elements Cutoff/Resonance/Attack Time
Decay Time/Release Time
Changing the Pitch Fine Tune
Making the Settings for Each Zone Individually Zone Parameter
Changing the Bend Range Bend Range
How to Make Settings
Part On/Off Part
Setting the Pan
Changing the pitch of the tone in semitone steps Key Transpose
Turning Each Controller On and Off
Transferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk Dump
Utility Settings Utility
Bulk Dump Setup
Bulk Dump Temporary
Restoring the settings to the factory condition Factory Reset
Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SX
Settings for Each Function EDIT
You cannot save the System settings by Bulk Dump
Switching Local Control On and Off
Setting the MIDI Tx Mode
Settings for Each Function EDIT
Value
Using the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard
Connecting External MIDI Devices
About MIDI Connectors
Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators
Settings for Recording
Connecting to an External Sequencer
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Recording RD-300SX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer
Selecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External MIDI Device
Switching Setups
Making Connections
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer
Switching USB Drivers
Connecting to Your Computer via USB USB Mode
Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB
About V-LINK
How to Use the V-LINK
Problem
Troubleshooting
Check/Solution
Problem
Problem
Troubleshooting
Check/Solution
Problem
Problem
Troubleshooting
Check/Solution
When listening through headphones
Effect name
Effects List
Overview
number
Effect name
Effects List
Overview
number
Effect name
Effects List
Overview
number
Effect name
Effects List
Overview
number
Error Messages
Tone List
Some tones sound for only one pressed key mono tones
Tone List
Rhythm Set List
No sound
Rhythm Set List
No sound
Rhythm Set List
Rhythm Pattern
Rhythm Pattern List
Shortcut List
Setup List
Selecting Stored Settings SETUP p
“A + B” indicates that you are to hold down A and press B
MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart
DIGITAL PIANO Model RD-300SX
Date Oct. 20 Version
Main Specifications
Index
Index
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