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Owner’s Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “Using the unit safely” (p. 3) and
“Important notes” (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of
every feature provided by your new unit, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved
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Prelude_e.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM For the U.K.
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Prelude_PL.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:19 PM 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 specific 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
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Prelude_PL.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:19 PM 011 101b • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, their location or position does not interfere with their etc.) to penetrate the unit. proper ventilation. .........................................................................................................
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Prelude_e.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” (p. 3), please read and observe the following: Power Supply Repairs and Data • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used •Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data
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Prelude_e.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Important notes • Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong impact. • Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–50 degrees C) • Do not allow USB memory to become wet. • Do not disassemble or modify USB memory. •When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the USB memory connector and insert it without using excessive force.
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Prelude_e.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Main Features The Ideal Music Keyboard for Entertainment High-quality sounds ● The latest sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128-voice polyphony ● High-quality localized sounds Three backing functions that assist your performances ● High-quality Music Style engine with the latest Styles ❍ Four variations each for Intro, Main, and Ending. ❍ Included “StyleConverter” software let
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Prelude_e.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Contents Changing the Key Touch ([KEY TOUCH]).... 21 Using the unit safely ..........................3 Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps Important notes .................................5 (OCTAVE Buttons).................................... 21 Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Main Features....................................7 Played Back (TRANSPOSE) ....................... 21
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Prelude_e.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM USB Memory Player System Settings ............................... 45 (SMF/Audio File Player)............................ 30 How to Make System Settings ([MENU]) ..... 45 Playing Back SMF/Audio Files .............................30 System Parameters ............................................. 45 USB Memory Player Screens................................31 Viewing Information about Prelude (System Versi
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Prelude_e.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire Prelude. Beware of excessive levels as they may cause the 1 speakers to distort for some sounds. 2. Pitch Bend/Modulation lever You can raise or lower the pitch by moving this lever to 2 the left or right. Push the lever away from yourself to apply modulation (normally vibrato) to the sound (p. 36). 3. PHONES 1 & 2 sockets 3 This is where you
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Prelude_e.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions 17 16 19 20 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 27 28 29 21 22 18 34 16. VALUE dial 26. V-LINK button Use this to edit the value of the parameters (settings) in the Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK screen. compatible video equipment (p. 50). 27. OCTAVE buttons EDIT section Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the 17. Cursor buttons ([ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]) keyboard in one-octave steps (p. 21). Use these
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Prelude_e.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. LCD CONTRAST knob 6. OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 16). The Prelude is fitted with the finest amplification system Roland has ever developed for its arranger keyboards. 2. MIDI OUT/IN connectors You therefore may not need to connect it to an external Connect MIDI devices to these connectors (p. 42). amplification system. These jacks output the audi
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Prelude_e.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction About Memory About the Prelude Performance settings are stored in what is referred to as What is a Performance? (p. 36) memory. There are three kind of memory: temporary, A “Performance” is a group of settings that specifies the Tone rewritable, and non-rewritable. and Style, the keyboard mode, and various other parameters. fig.Memory-Flow.eps What is a Tone? (p. 20) Prelude Temporary On the Prelude, each of the sounds
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Prelude_e.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Non-Rewritable memory Making Connections Preset memory Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call up settings from preset Performances into the temporary To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other area, modify them and then store the modified data in devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power rewritable memory. on all devices before making any connections. USB me
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Prelude_e.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction fig.codef.eps Cord hook Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold Prelude rear panel separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. Connecting an audio player to the EXT INPUT jack You can connect an MP3 player or other audio device to the Connecting External Equipment Prelude’s EXT INPUT jack, and listen to the playback. The Prelude contains a
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Prelude_e.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Main Screen Adjusting the Display Contrast ([LCD CONTRAST] knob) The following screen, which appears after you turn on the power, is called the “Main screen.” This screen will be shown most of the time you’re performing with the Prelude. 1. Turn the [LCD CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel. (1) (5) (2) Basic Operation (6) (3) (4) Changing a Value 1. The number and name of the currently selected Style or of the currently
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Prelude_e.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction 4. Press [ENTER] to execute the Factory Reset. If you press [EXIT] instead, you’re returned to the previous Listening to the Demo Songs screen and no Factory Reset takes place. 1. Press [MENU]. 5. Turn the power off and then on again. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Demo Play” then press [ENTER]. Restoring the factory settings will initialize the System and User 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the song you want to hear P
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Prelude_e.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Input settings for the EXT INPUT jack Here you can specify whether the sound from the EXT INPUT jack (p. 15) will be used. You can also specify whether the Center Cancel function will be applied to the sound from the EXT INPUT jack. When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the EXT INPUT sockets may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain re
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Keyboard_e.fm Page 19 Monday, January 19, 2009 3:53 PM Keyboard Mode Functions Using Split Mode ([SPLIT]) Playing Sounds from the Keyboard (Keyboard Mode) Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,” and the key where the division Immediately after you turn on the power, the Prelude will be in takes place is called the “Split Point.” a state where you can use the entire keyboard to play a piano While in
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Prelude_e.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Keyboard Mode Functions 3. To exit Dual mode, press [DUAL] once again so its light goes out. Switching to an Arabian Scale or Other Temperament Selecting a Tone ([TONE]) As an alternative to the temperament commonly used in The Prelude contains more than 1000 different Tones. You can Western music, you can adjust the pitch of each note to create use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Single, Split, temperaments used in ot
