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Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Performance Keyboard VR-760.
201b
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p.
3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 5).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper
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To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. 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 REDUC
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to items
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012a: 101a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the • The unit should be located so that its location or power cord from the outlet, and request servicing position does not interfere with its proper venti- by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service lation. Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as .......................................................................................................... 101c listed on the “Information” page when: • This (VR-760) for use only with
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: 358 Power Supply • Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any to produce sound. 359 device that will generate line noise (such as an electric • Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like
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2. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. 3. Use the screws to fasten the card protector as shown Before Using Cards below. Using DATA Cards Card protector • The VR-760’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash memory cards. Microdrive storage media by IBM are not compatible. Inverted • CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association. • Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash TM and CF logo trademarks. • Fugu
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Main Features specialized control panel for easier operation, and by storing Emphasis on Basic Keyboard complex combinations of detailed settings from these Functions for Stage Use sections to the registrations, you can call them up very simply later on. In addition, you can immediately switch to ■ Handles Organ, Piano, and the optimal settings for organ, piano, or synth performances, even while performing in various different modes, just by Synthesizer Parts pressing the ONE TOUCH [ORGA
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................................................................ 5 Main Features..........................................................................................7 Panel Descriptions................................................................................
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Basic Operation of the Organ Part.......................................................................................... 33 The “Harmonic Bars” That Change the Composition of the Organ Tone............................ 33 [H-Bar Manual] button................................................................................................................. 35 Organ Section ...........................................................................................................................
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MIDI Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally (SYSTEM MIDI)............................................ 67 Connecting/Disconnecting the Sound Generator and Keyboard .............................. 67 Setting the Device ID Number......................................................................................... 67 Switching the MIDI Data Transmitted ........................................................................... 68 Switching the Tone Change Data Transmission/Reception Switch ....
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Connecting External MIDI Devices......................................................79 Recording VR-760 Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer ....................................... 79 Connecting to External Sequencer.............................................................................................. 79 Settings for Recording .................................................................................................................. 79 Recording the Performance ...........
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.panÇçelF A B C D ig.panelF A 67 1 2 34 5 1. [MASTER VOLUME] knob 5. CURSOR, etc Adjust the overall volume (p. 20). CURSOR [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] button Press these to switch pages and to move the cursor (p. 2. RHYTHM 26). RHYTHM [ON] button [DEC], [INC] button Switch the rhythm on/off (p. 53). This is used to modify values. [RHYTHM VOLUME] knob [ENTER] button Adjusts the volume level of the Rhythm part (p. 53). Use to finalize a value or execute an operation. 3. D
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Panel Descriptions ig.panelF B 67 91011 12 13 8 8. REGISTRATION 11.[EDIT] button You can change a variety of settings by holding down this [BANK] button button and pressing the REGISTRATION buttons [1]–[7] (p. Press these to select the REGISTRATION banks (p. 29, p. 65). 54). 12.REVERB [1] – [8] button Press these to select the REGISTRATION numbers (p. 29, p. REVERB [DEPTH] knob 54). Adjusts the amount of reverb (p. 30). Additionally, press these to select the Edit menu (p. 65). [REVERB TYPE
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Panel Descriptions ig.panelF D 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Piano Section 27.TONE MODIFY [ATTACK] knob 21.PIANO TONE This changes the time it takes for the sound occur after the PIANO [VARIATION] button key is pressed (p. 47). You can change the tone variation. Each Tone button holds [RELEASE] knob three different variations; as you switch the variations the This changes the time it takes for the sound to disappear button indicators changes, cycling through off, red, and after the key is
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.panelR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. [POWER] Switch Switch turns the power on/off (p. 19). 2. AC Inlet Connect the included power cable to this inlet (p. 16). 3. MEMORY CARD slot Insert a CompactFlash card here (p. 6, p. 56). 4. MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU) Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages (p. 76, p. 79). 5. LCD CONTRAST knob Adjusts the display contrast (p. 21). 6. PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, EXP, CONTROL) With a pedal switch
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Before You Begin Playing Connecting the Power Cord 1. Before making a connection, make sure that the VR-760 is turned off. 2. Connect supplied power cord to the VR-760, and plug the other end into a power outlet. fig.connection_e AC Outlet AC Inlet 16
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Before You Begin Playing Before You Begin Playing Connecting the VR-760 to External NOTE Equipment To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers The VR-760 is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to hear or other devices, always the sound, you will need to connect audio equipment such as a monitor turn down the volume, and speaker system or stereo set, or use headphones. turn off the power on all Audio cables, MIDI cables, and headphones are not included. Consult your
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Before You Begin Playing ■ Connecting Pedals NOTE Connect the optional pedal (DP-8, etc) to one of the Pedal jacks. Use only the specified When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be used as a damper expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately). By pedal. connecting any other Connecting the pedal to the CONTROL jack allows you to assign a variety expression pedal, you risk of functions to the pedal (p. 66). causing malfunction and/ fig.01-03(Connecting Pedals) or damage to the unit. NO
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Before You Begin Playing Before You Begin Playing Turning the Power On and Off NOTE Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. 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 switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by rotating the [MASTER VOLUME knob. Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio devic
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Before You Begin Playing Adjusting the Volume fig.01-05(Volume) 1. Adjust the volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] knob. Rotating the knob clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise rotation decreases it. Also adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level. Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) NOTE When using the VR-760 for the first time, start by returning the settings to Executing this operation their factory defaults so that the VR-760 operates as describ
