Roland RG-7 manual Initializing the User Memory or USB Memory, Using the V-LINK Function

Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings

Initializing the User Memory or USB Memory

You can completely erase the content of the User Memory or USB memory and restore the original default factory settings (initializing).

The RG-7 contains an internal memory area to which you can save recorded performances and other data. This area is called the “User Memory.”

The following content is stored in the User Memory.

•Content registered in the “Favorites” (p. 25)

•Content in saved User Program (favorite performance settings) sets (p. 78)

1.To initialize your USB memory, first connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port.

2.Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

3.Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the FILE screen.

4.Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so “FORMAT” is flashing.

5.Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.

6.Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the memory to be initialized.

Value	Description
User Memory	Content of the User Memory
Ext Memory	Content of the USB memory connected
	to the Ext Memory port

7.Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.

A confirmation message appears in the screen.

To return to the original screen without deleting the content of the User Memory or USB Memory, press the [Function] (Exit) button.

8.Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.

The content of the User Memory or USB Memory is deleted

*Be sure not to turn off the power as long as “Executing...” is displayed. Turning off the power at this time may corrupt the RG-7’s internal memory and render it unusable.

*Executing this procedure does not initialize any settings other than the content of the User Memory. To restore the factory defaults for settings other than the User Memory content, carry out Factory Reset (p. 73).

Using the V-LINK Function

Connecting the RG-7 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the RG-7.

V-LINK

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance.

1.Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

2.Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the MIDI screen.

3.Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get the value for “V-LINK” to flash.

4.Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to switch the V-LINK function on or off.

Value	Description
On	The V-LINK function is switched on.
	You can control images using the twelve
	keys at the left end of the keyboard.
Off	The V-LINK function is switched off.

This is set to “Off” when you turn on the power.

NOTE

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

5.Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.

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