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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specic meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle. In should the unit be used improperly. the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012a 101a Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord The unit should be located so that its location or position from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the does not interfere with its proper ventilation. nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: 101c • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or This (RD-700NX) for use only with Roland stand KS-G8. Use • If smoke
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IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Maintenance 301 401a • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be or that contains a m
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IMPORTANT NOTES Using USB Memories Copyright 704 851 (C-01-1) • Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in; until it is firmly in • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or place. broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, 705 broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is • Never touch the terminals of the USB memories. Also, avoid getting the termin
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Contents Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . Return to the Beginning of the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . Rec . . or . ding Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Getting ready to record . . . . . . . .
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Contents Making System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Selecting the MIDI Output Connector (MIDI Out Port) . . . . . . 82 Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tune) . . . . . . . . . 67 Selecting the MIDI Output Channel (MIDI Channel) . . . . . . . . . 82 Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 About V-LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel 2 3 5 5 1 10 11 4 SOUND FOCUS [DEPTH] K nob 1. [ VOLUME] slider Allows you to enhance the sound’s defi nition (p. 34). Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT SOUND FOCUS [ ON/OFF] Button jacks, PHONES jack, and BALANCED OUT jacks (p. 18). Turns Sound Focus on/off (p. 34). 2. [V-LINK] Button 5. LAYER SWITCH/CONTROL Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK compatible video LAYER Switch equipment connected to the RD-700N
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Panel Descriptions 6 7 8 9 6. DISPLAY 8. FUNCTION This shows the Live Set names and the values of various settings, etc. [MENU] Butt on Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p. 65). [LAYER EDIT] Button This allows you to change the Layer settings (p. 56). [WRITE] Button Stores the current settings to “Live Set” (p. 45). You can also use this to assign functions in some screens. BANK [PRESET] button [ TONE EDIT] Button Selects a Live Set from the Preset bank. This allows
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 12. [POWER ON] Switch This switch turns the power on/off (p. 17). 13. AC IN Connector Connect the included power cord to this connector (p. 14). 14. USB MEMORY Connector Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD-ROM drive here (p. 18). Use USB memory or a CD-ROM drive made by Roland. 15. USB MIDI Connector You can connect this to your computer so that it can exchange performance data with the RD-700NX (p. 89). 16. [DISPLAY CONTR
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Getting Ready Placing the RD-700NX on a Stand If you place the RD-700NX on a stand, you must use the KS-G8 (sold separately). When placing the RD-700NX on the KS -G8, place it in the position shown below. NOTE Using the RD-700NX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or damage. For details on how to assemble the stand, refer to the owner’s manual that accompanied the stand. Seen from the side Align
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Getting Ready Connecting the Power Cord Rear Panel 1. Before you begin making connections, confi rm the following . Is the volume level of the RD-700NX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-700NX or connected amp turned off ? 2. Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD-700NX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet . 14
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Getting Ready Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700NX The RD-700NX is not equipped with an amplifi er 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, USB cables, MIDI cables, headphones, expression pedals, and USB memory are not included . Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these . NOTE 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or oth
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Getting Ready 1. Before you begin making connections, confi rm the following . Is the volume level of the RD-700NX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-700NX or connected amp turned off ? 2. Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD-700NX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet . 3. Connect the RD-700NX and the external devices . Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers. Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices. Us
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Getting Ready Turning the Power On and Off NOTE 941 Once the connections have been completed (p. 15), turn on power to your various devices in the order specifi ed. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning On the Power 1. Before you turn on the power, use the [VOLUME] slider to minimize the volume . Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. 2. Press the upper p
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Getting Ready Adjusting the Volume 1. Adjust the volume using the [VOLUME] slider . Move the slider up to increase the volume, or down to lower it. Also adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level. Adjusting the Display Contrast The characters in the display may be diffi cult to view immediately after turning on the power or after extended use; this may also be because of where and how the display is situated. In such instances, adjust the display contrast by turning
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Getting Ready Connecting the CD Drive If you’re using a stand (KS-G8), you can use the screw holes on the bottom of the RD-700NX to attach a CD dr ive (sold separately). MEMO For information on turning on/off your CD drive and how to insert or remove a CD, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your CD drive. 1. Connect the USB cable included with the CD drive to the RD-700NX’s USB MEMORY connector . Rear Panel NOTE When connecting the USB cable, make sure that it is oriented correctly, an
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Overview of the RD-700NX B asic Organization of the RD-700NX The RD-700NX can be divided into two sections: a controller section and a sound generator section. C ontroller Section This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, Sound Generator Section the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard, depressing a damper pedal, and so forth, are converted to MIDI messages and sent to t
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Overview of the RD-700NX About Live Sets The RD-700NX lets you store the sounds that you create. A sound you create is called a “Live Set”; you can use the buttons to recall a Live Set and then play it. Live Sets are organized into a “preset bank” and a “user bank.” Live Set Controller Section Sound Generator Section Sound Compressor Layer (UPPER 1) Tone MFX1 MFX2 Focus Equalizer Layer (UPPER 2) Tone MFX1 MFX2 Layer (LOWER 1) Tone MFX1 MFX2 Layer (LOWER 2) Tone MFX1 MFX2 Rhythm Reverb Rhythm h
