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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 their location or position does not interfere with drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. their proper ventilation. .......................................................................................................... 102c ..........................................................................................................
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Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................9 Introduction.................................................................... 11 Before you begin...................................................................................12 Check the contents of the package....................................................................................................... 12 Main features of the CDX-1..........................................
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Playing an audio CD....................................................... 47 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player...........................................48 About the Display ................................................................................................................................... 48 CD Player screen ........................................................................................................................... 48 Switching the time display ...............
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Preventing specific samples from sounding simultaneously—Mute Groups ............................ 74 Playing a sample from a connected foot switch ................................................................................ 75 Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch............................................................................... 75 Specifying the pad sample that will be played by the foot switch ........................................ 75 Editing the sample of a pad .......
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Tuning an instrument—Tuner............................................................................................................ 114 Adjusting the Tuning.................................................................................................................. 114 Setting the reference pitch of the tuner.................................................................................... 115 Using the rhythm guide ......................................................................
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Taking full advantage of the CDX-1.............................. 137 More functions for the CDX-1 ............................................................138 Undoing a recording/editing operation ............................................................................................ 138 Undoing a recording or editing operation—Undo ................................................................ 138 Canceling the Undo—Redo ................................................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions 301 552 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents device that will generate line noise (such as an electric of data that was stored on a CD-R/RW disc once it has motor or variable lighting system). been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability c
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*** ❍ Supply the power to CDX-1 and the receiver from the • Keep the disc in the case. different power outlet. *** ❍ Consult your nearest Roland Service Center or autho- • Do not keep the disc in the CD-RW drive for a long time. rized Roland distributor in your country. *** • Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc. Laser beam *** • Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from *** inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference. • If you operate the operating section, control
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Introduction 11
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Before you begin Check the contents of the package The CDX-1 is packaged with the following items. Please make sure that you have all of them. ❒ CDX-1 (one unit) ❒ CD-RW blank disc (one) ❒ Demo disc (Songs, Samples) (one) ❒ CDX-1 Owner’s Manual (this document) ❒ Effect Patch List ❒ AC Adopter: USB-2U About the included disc DO NOT play the demo disc ● Demo disc (multitrack recording) on a conventional audio CD This is a demo disc containing a multitrack recording. When you play it back, the
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Before you begin Before you begin A diverse array of connectors ● The CDX-1 provides four type of input jacks. Since a high impedance phone jack (GUITAR/BASS) is also provided, a guitar or bass can be connected directly. ● RCA phone type MASTER jacks (stereo) are provided. ● Both coaxial type and optical type digital I/O connectors are provided, allowing digital connections to audio devices (e.g., CD players, DAT recorders, MD recorders). ● MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) are provided. You can
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Expanding the memory The CDX-1 comes with 32 MB of memory into which audio samples can be loaded. However, in some cases, 32 MB of memory will be insufficient for loading large If you add 128 MB of amounts of data. In such a case, you will have to add separately sold memory separately sold memory, the (DIMM). Memory can be expanded up to 128 MB. standard 32 MB of memory will no longer be used. Before expanding the memory, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or a
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Expanding the memory Expanding the memory How to expand the memory 1. Turn off the power to the CDX-1 and any connected equipment, and then disconnect all cables attached to the CDX-1. 2. Turn the CDX-1 upside-down, and remove the expanding memory cover. fig.12-02a When turning the unit upside- down, get a bunch of the expanding memory cover newspapers or magazines, and screws to be removed (two) place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and control
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Expanding the memory Removing the memory To remove the memory module, reverse the installation procedure. 1. Simultaneously press outward the white clips located at either end of the socket. fig.12-05 2. Remove the memory module from the socket. Verifying that the memory is recognized by the CDX-1 Before re-connecting the CDX-1 to any peripheral devices, check to verify that the added memory is being correctly recognized. Verify that the memory module has been installed in the In case of expan
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Expanding the memory Expanding the memory Memory read/write test—DIMM diagnostics You can perform a read/write test to see whether the additional wave memory you installed can be used by the CDX-1. Perform this test after installing memory, or if an error message relating to memory is displayed. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.2-06 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the DIMM “Diagnosis: ??” means that the Diagnosis icon. DIMM has not been diagnosed. Even if the memory ha
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Learning about CD-R/RW discs What is a CD-R/RW disc? The CDX-1 lets you record your performances on a CD-RW disc, and finally use a CD-R disc to create an original audio CD. First, here’s some basic information on CD- R discs and CD-RW discs. What is a CD-R disc? CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can be written. Data can be written only once to a CD-R disc. It is not possible to erase or move the data that has been written. However, you make up to 99 additions to a CD-R dis
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Learning about CD-R/RW discs Learning about CD-R/RW discs Discs for use on the CDX-1 The CDX-1 contains various functions, and the discs it uses will differ depending on the function. List of usable discs for each operation fig.13-01e Disc high-speed compatible CD-R discs Operation CD-RW discs Playing a audio (CD-DA) OK Multitrack recording OK Creating a original audio CD OK Backing up song data OK Saving pad/sequence data OK OK CD direct recording Recommended CD-R/CD-RW discs ● CD-R Disc Yo
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Learning about CD-R/RW discs CD-R/RW disc handling and cleaning Disc handling ● Do not place a disc in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. ● Hold a disc by inserting a finger in the center hole and pressing your thumb against the outer edge. Be careful not to get fingerprints on, or scratch the recording surface of the disc (the green surface). fig.13-05 ● Do not drop or stack discs. ● Do not place heavy objects on a disc, or subject it to strong physical shock. ● Do not affix stic
