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Handling CD-ROMs
Additional Precautions
Repairs and Data
Main Features
Contents
Overview of the RD-700SX...................................................................28
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances............................46
Making Detailed Settings for Tones....................................................68
Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard.......................................60
Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones.......................73
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) .....................................78
Connecting External MIDI Devices....................................................101
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode).......................104
Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Panel Descriptions
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
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Getting Ready
Installing the Wave Expansion Board
Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board
Installing SRX Series Boards
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Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards
Installation de la carte dextension Wave(French language for Canadian Safety Standard)
Precautions lors de linstallation de la carte dextension Wave
Installer les cartes de serie SRX
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Verification des cartes dextension audio apres installation
Connecting the RD-700SX to External Equipment
Connect the RD-700SX and the external device.
Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
Connecting Pedals
About the Output Jacks
Turning On the Power
Adjust the RD-700SXs volume to obtain the proper volume level.
Adjust the volume of the connected external device.
Press the upper portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700SX to turn on the power.
The unit is powered up, and the displays backlighting comes on.
Turning the Power On and Off
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Press [ENTER] to display the Utility screen.
12,43,5,6,7
Press CURSOR [ ] to select 9.Utility.
Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.
Press CURSOR [ ] to select Factory Reset All.
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Notes
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Overview of the RD-700SX
Main Screens
Basic Operation
Units of Sound
The Tone Screen (Basic Screen)
About the Function Buttons
EXTERNAL Screen
The Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio Screen
The Setup Screen
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Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)
Press CURSOR [EXIT] or [F1(MENU)] to stop a song during playback.
Hold down [NUM LOCK] and press [EDIT].
Performing with the Keyboard
You can now press [F1] to switch the type.
Press [INC]/[DEC] to select the tone.
Press any of the TONE SELECT buttons to select the tone category.
Performing with a Variety of Tones
Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK])
Playing a Rhythm Set
Press [NUM LOCK] to turn on the button indicator.
Press EXPANSION [A] or [B] to make its indicator light.
Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones
Wave Expansion Board Tone Name Correspondence Table
Selecting Tones Without Pressing [NUM LOCK]
3. Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected tone.
Press [UPPER2] once more, and the indicator light goes out.
Press PART SWITCH [UPPER1] and [UPPER2], getting the indicators to light.
Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard
Performing with Layered Tones
Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT])
Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously
Hold down [SPLIT] and press a key.
Hold down [SPLIT] for several seconds.
Changing the Keyboards Split Point
Select the tone category with a TONE SELECT button, then press [INC]/[DEC] to select the tone.
Changing the Tone for a Zone
ZONE LEVEL Slider
ZONE SWITCH
Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE SWITCH/ZONE LEVEL Slider)
Hold down [TRANSPOSE] and press a key.
Hold down [TRANSPOSE] for several seconds.
To turn off Transpose, press [TRANSPOSE] so that its indicator goes off.
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])
1,2,3
Adding Breadth to the Sound ([CHORUS/DELAY])
Press the [CHORUS/DELAY].
Press the [REVERB].
Adjust the REVERB [DEPTH] knob to select the amount of reverb effect to be applied.
Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB])
Adding Liveliness to the Sound ([SOUND CONTROL])
Press the [SOUND CONTROL] button, getting its indicator to light.
Adjust the CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] knob to select the amount of chorus effect to be applied.
To cancel this function, press the [SOUND CONTROL] once more, extinguishing the indicator.
Changing the Sounds Pitch in Real Time (Bender/ Modulation Lever)
Pitch Bend Modulation
When the Numeric format is used
When the Graphic format is used
Turn the knobs to adjust the levels in each range.
Press EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] to make its indicator light.
To turn the equalizer off, press EQUALIZER [ON/OFF], extinguishing its indicator.
Adjusting the Level of the Sounds Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges ([EQUALIZER])
GRAPHIC NUMERIC
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Press a key below Middle C (C4).
Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light.
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Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button indicator light.
Press [RHYTHM/SONG] once more; the indicator goes out, and the Rhythm stops playing.
Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM/SONG])
Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen
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Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button indicator light.
Press [RHYTHM/SONG] once more; the indicator goes out, and the song stops playing.
Playing the Songs ([RHYTHM/SONG])
Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen
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Press MULTI-EFFECTS [ON/OFF], getting its indicator to light.
Adjust the amount of multi-effect applied with the MULTI-EFFECTS [CONTROL] knob.
To cancel the multi-effect, press MULTI-EFFECTS [ON/OFF], the indicator light goes out.
Applying Effects to the Sound (Multi-Effects)
1,2,3
Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)
What Are Feet?
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41 2,5
Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)
Changing the ZONE LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)
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Try playing the keyboard.
Press one of the TONE SELECT buttons to select a Setup.
Press [F2 (BANK CHANGE)] to select a bank.
Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])
2 1 3
Registering the Setups You Like (Favorite Setups)
Selecting Setups Other Than the Favorite Setups
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When [ENTER] is pressed, saving of the Setup begins.
Settings Not Saved in a Setup
Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard
Whats MIDI?
About MIDI Connectors
Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI OUT Port)
MIDI Send Channel Settings
Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device
Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (EXTERNAL Zone)
Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts (EXTERNAL)
Adjusting the Volume and Pan
Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Reverb/Chorus)
Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)
Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)
Setting the Key Range (Key Range Lower/Upper)
Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Range Lower/Upper)
Changing Tone Elements (ATK/DCY/REL/COF/RES)
Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)
Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)
Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Bender (Bend Range)
Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation Depth)
Turning Each Controller On and Off
Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC/USER CC Value)
Making Detailed Settings for Tones
Selecting the Tone
Making Zone Settings (Zone Info)
Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)
Setting the Key Range for Each Zone (Key Range)
Assigning Internal Parts to INTERNAL Zone (Part Assign)
Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off
Making Tone Settings (Tone Info)
Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Set (Part, Tone)
Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb/Chorus Amount)
Changing the Effect Applied to the Tone (MFX Type)
Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)
Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)
Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Time)
Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/ Resonance/Decay Time)
Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range)
Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones
Making the settings
Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Edit)
Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)
Changing the Characteristics of the Mic (Mic Type/Distance)
Adjusting the Resonant Sounds When the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance)
Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ SW/EQ Gain/EQ Frequency/EQ Q)
Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)
Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)
Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)
Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sens)
Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sens)
Finely Adjusting the Tuning (Micro Tune)
Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Sympathetic Resonance)
Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)
Making the settings
Making Detailed Settings for the E.Piano Tones (E.Piano Edit)
Selecting the E.Piano Sound Selecting the Amp Type(AMP Type)
Applying Effects to the Sound (Effect Type/Depth/Rate)
Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ-SW/EQ Gain/ EQ Frequency/EQ Q)
Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])
Parameters That Can Be Set
Setting Parameters
Making System Settings (System)
Assigning the Pedal Function When Pedal Mode is Set to SYSTEM
Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)
Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode)
Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal Mode)
Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain)
Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source)
Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out)
Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Control Channel)
Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)
Switching the Pedals Polarity (Pedal/FC1/FC2 Polarity)
Selecting the Display Appearance (Display Mode)
Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode)
Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)
Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)
Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset
Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)
Pedal and MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control)
Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign)
Changing the MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control Knob Assign)
Changing the Slider Settings (Slider Assign)
MFX Source
MFX Structure
Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (Effects)
Making Multi-Effects Settings
Making Reverb Settings
Other Chorus Settings
Chorus Type
Making the Sound Control Settings (Sound Control)
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Managing Setup Files (File Utility/USB)
Saving Setup Files to the Memory (Save SETUP File)
Calling Up Setup Files from Memory (Load SETUP File)
Deleting Files from Memory (File Delete)
Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Part Parameter)
Selecting the Part to Be Set (Part/Tone)
Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)
Setting the Volume and Pan
Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve)
Preventing Parts from Being Played (Part Switch)
Making the Effect ON/OFF Settings (MFX Switch)
Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers
Changing Patterns (Rhythm Pattern)
Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo)
Making the Rhythm and Arpeggio Settings (Rhythm/Arpeggio)
Making the rhythm Settings
Changing the Drum Set (Rhythm Set)
Changing the Pattern Without Changing the Drum Set (Rhythm Set Change)
Changing the Accent Strength (Rhythm Accent)
Changing the Beat Syncopation (Rhythm/Arpeggio Grid)
Making the Sound More Staccato or Legato (Rhythm/Arpeggio Duration)
Selecting the MIDI Output Connector (Rhythm MIDI Out Port)
Selecting the MIDI Output Channel (Rhythm MIDI Out Channel)
Adjusting the Tempo (Arpeggio Tempo)
Making Arpeggio Settings
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About V-LINK
V-Link Settings
Connection Examples
Other Functions (Utility)
Transferring the RD-700SXs Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
Bulk Dump Temporary
Bulk Dump SETUP
Restoring saved settings to the RD- 700SX
Factory Reset All
Factory Reset Current
Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset)
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Recording RD-700SX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer
Connecting to an External Sequencer
Recording the Performance
Exiting Rec Mode
About the Local Switch
RD-700SX
Playing the RD-700SXs Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device
Switching Tones
Making Connections
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)
Switching to MIDI Mode
Switching to USB Storage Mode
About USB Functions
Exchanging Files with Computers (Storage Mode)
Exiting Storage Mode
Connections
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)
Switching USB Drivers
Caution when disconnecting the USB cable
What is the USB MIDI Driver?
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Troubleshooting
Power Not Coming On
No Sound
No Sound for Specific Part
No Sound From the Connected MIDI Device
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Error Messages/Other Messages
Other Messages
Error Messages
Effect/Parameter List
05: SUPER FILTR (SUPER FILTER)
04: LOW BOOST
03: ISOLATOR
02: SPECTRUM
06: STEP FILTER
09: HUMANIZER
08: AUTO WAH
07: ENHANCER
10: SP.SIMULATR (SPEAKER SIMULATOR)
12: STEP PHASER
Specifications of each Speaker Type
13: MULT PHASER (MULTI STAGE PHASER)
17: TREMOLO
14: INF PHASER (INFINITE PHASER)
15: RING MODLTR (RING MODULATOR)
16: STEP R.MOD (STEP RING MODULATOR)
18: AUTO PAN
21: ROTARY
19: STEP PAN
20: SLICER
22: VK ROTARY
24: FLANGER
23: CHORUS
25: STEP FLANGR (STEP FLANGER)
28: SPACE-D
27: TREMOLO CHO (TREMOLO CHORUS)
26: HEXA-CHORUS
29: 3D CHORUS
31: 3D S.FLANGR (3D STEP FLANGER)
30: 3D FLANGER
32: 2BND CHORUS (2BAND CHORUS)
33: 2BND FLANGR (2BAND FLANGER)
A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-
A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-
34: 2BND S.FLN (2BAND STEP
35: OVERDRIVE
Specifications of each Speaker Type
38: VS DIST(VS DISTORTION)
37: VS OVRDRIVE (VS OVERDRIVE)
39: GTR AMP SIM (GUITAR AMP SIMULATOR)
40: COMPRESSOR
44: LONG DELAY
43: DELAY
42: GATE
45: SERIAL DLY (SERIAL DELAY)
Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right.
47: 3TP PAN DLY (3TAP PAN DELAY)
48: 4TP PAN DLY (4TAP PAN DELAY)
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50: REVERSE DLY (REVERSE DELAY)
Stereo location of each delay
This effect has four delays.
51: SHUFFLE DLY (SHUFFLE DELAY)
52: 3D DELAY
Adds a shuffle to the delay sound, giving the sound a bouncy delay effect with a swing feel.
53: T-CTRL DLY(TIME CTRL DELAY)
56: LOFI NOISE
55: TAPE ECHO
54: LONG TC DLY (LONG TIME CTRL DELAY)
57: LOFI COMPRS (LOFI COMPRESS)
61: PCH SHIFTER (PITCH SHIFTER)
58: LOFI RADIO
60: PHONOGRAPH
59: TELEPHONE
62: 2V P.SHIFTR (2VOICE PITCH
Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space.
64: REVERB
63: S.P.SHIFTER (STEP PITCH SHIFTER)
A pitch shifter in which the amount of pitch shift is varied by a 16-step sequence.
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76: FLN
This effect connects a chorus and a flanger in series.
77: CHO
This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series.
79: PIANO EFX (PIANO EFFECTS)
83: VR AUTO WAH
82: VR TREMOLO
81: VR CHORUS
86: *STEREO EQ (STEREO EQUALIZER)
85: ORGAN MULTI
84: VR PHASER
87: *OVERDRIVE
91: *ENHANCER
90: *SPECTRUM
88: *DISTORTION
89: *PHASER
92: *AUTO WAH
95: *LIMITER
94: *COMPRESSOR
93: *ROTARY
96: *HEXA-CHO (HEXA-CHORUS)
99: *STEREO CHO (STEREO CHORUS)
97: *TREMOL CHO (TREMOLO CHORUS)
98: *SPACE-D
100: *ST.FLANGER (STEREO FLANGER)
102: *STEREO DLY (STEREO DELAY)
101: *STEP FLNGR (STEP FLANGER)
103: *MOD DELAY (MODULATION
104: *TRIPLE DLY (TRIPLE TAP DELAY)
This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing an effect similar to a flanger.
The Triple Tap Delay produces three delay sounds; center, left and right.
105: *QUAD.DELAY (QUADRUPLE TAP
106: *T-CTRL DLY (TIME CONTROL
107: *2V PCH SFT (2 VOICE PITCH
108: *FBK P.SFT (FEEDBACK PITCH
110: *GATE REV (GATED REVERB)
109: *REVERB
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121: *FLANGR
note (2):
125: *CHO/FLNGR (CHORUS/FLANGER)
124: *FLANGR/DLY (FLANGER/DELAY)
DLY (FLANGER
note (1):
The RD-700SXs Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit.
Chorus Parameter
6: CATHEDRAL
Reverb Parameter
Tone List
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[STRINGS]
[ORGAN]
[GTR/BASS]
[RHY/GM2]
[VOICE/SYNTH]
[BRASS/WINDS]
Tone List
Rhythm Set List
Rhythm Set List
* -----: No sound.
Rhythm Set List
* -----: No sound.
Arpeggio Style List
Rhythm Pattern List
No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern
Setup List
Shortcut List
* [A] + [B] indicates that you are to hold down [A] and press [B].
You can easily change settings for the following functions using a number of related buttons.
MIDI Implementation
Control Change
Note on
Note off
Channel Voice Messages
Program Change
System Exclusive Message
System Realtime Message
Channel Mode Messages
Chorus Parameters
Master Coarse Tuning
Master Fine Tuning
Global Parameter ControlReverb Parameters
Universal Realtime System Exclusive Messages
Data Request 1 RQ1 (11H)
Key-based Instrument Controllers
Scale/Octave Tuning Adjust
Data Transmission
Volume (Controller number 7)
Data Entry (Controller number 6, 38)
Portamento Time (Controller number 5)
Pitch Bend Change
Program Change
System Exclusive Messages
System Realtime Messages
Channel Mode Messages
Indivisual Parameters
1 RD-700SX (Model ID = 00H 00H 03H)
3. Parameter Address Map
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<Example4> What is the nibbled expression of the decimal value 1258?
From the preceding table, 5AH = 90
<Example1> What is the decimal expression of 5AH?
Decimal and Hexadecimal Table
<Example2> Getting Temporary Performance data (RQ1)
<Example1> Setting CHORUS TYPE to DELAY (DT1)
How to calculate the checksum
<Example4> B3 64 00 65 00 06 0C 26 00 64 7F 65 7F
Setup Name of MIDI data are described the ASCII code in the table below.
ASCII Code Table
D: decimal H: hexadecimal * SP is space.
MIDI Implementation Chart
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Main Specifications
Index
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D
C
B
M
L
K
I
R
P
O
N
V
U
T
S
Z
W
Purpose-Oriented Index
Key Range
Control
Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Multi-Effects)
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