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XV-5080 OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland XV-5080.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Addi-
tionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided
by your new unit,
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For EU Countries The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Danger of explosion if battery is presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Replace only with the same or constitute a risk of electric shock to per
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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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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. ...............................................................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES 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: Power Supply Additional Precautions • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be device that will generate line noise (such as an electric irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the motor or variable lighting system). improper operation of the uni
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................5 Features .................................................................................................11 Panel Descriptions................................................................................12 Front Panel................................................................................
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Signal (PART) Flow .................................................................................................................... 117 Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 117 Digital Connections Using R-BUS........................................................................................................ 119 Settings for the Digital Interface ([SYSTEM/UTILITY] - [F2 (Output)]) ...
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Editing a Patch or Rhythm Set in the Performance Mode................................................................ 167 Palette Function........................................................................................................................... 167 Chapter 6 Creating Rhythm Sets.......................................................168 How Percussion Instruments Are Organized .................................................................................... 168 Using a MIDI Ke
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Transmitting to User Memory................................................................................................... 204 Protecting the Internal Memory (Protect)........................................................................................... 205 Resetting All Settings to Default Factory Settings (Factory)............................................................ 206 Registering Favorite Patches in the FAVORITE LIST ..........................................................
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SCSI Devices That Can Be Used................................................................................................ 239 What you need to know before making connections........................................................................ 239 Types of SCSI cables and SCSI connectors .............................................................................. 239 About SCSI Chains.........................................................................................................
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Features 128-Voice Polyphony and 32- Digital Out and R-BUS for Part Multitimbrality Complete Compatibility with Digital Systems The XV-5080 is a 32-part multitimbral sound generator that produces up to 128 simultaneous polyphonic voices. It provides The XV-5080’s output systems not only include eight parallel ample polyphony, even with Patches containing multiple Tones. analog outs that can also be used as four stereo pairs, but also S/ P DIF digital outputs (optical and coaxial) and R-BUS
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.0-001 E D F B G C H I J A A The function name is shown in the display. A When “” appears next to the function name in the lower row of the screen, it means that there are one or more further pages. VOLUME Knob (PHRASE PREVIEW) Press the corresponding [F1]-[F6] buttons to switch to such This adjusts the volume from the A (MIX) OUTPUT jacks and pages. PHONES jacks. The volume from the OUTPUT B, C and D jacks cannot be adjusted. [EXIT] You can press the knob
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Panel Descriptions E (MODE) H [PERFORM] (Performance) [SHIFT] Pressed to get into Performance mode. (p. 17) This is used in combination with other buttons. Holding down this button changes the functions of other buttons. Press this button while holding down [SHIFT] to switch to Part Play mode, enabling you to make changes to the settings for the Patch and Rhythm Set assigned to each Part. (p. 167) [UNDO] Use this to restore a modified parameter value to its original [PATCH] setting. Pressed
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.0-002 K L N M O Q P K O (OUTPUT) AC IN (AC Inlet) 1–8 INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT Jacks Connect the included power cable here. (Quick Start; p. 11) These jacks output audio signals in mono to an amp or mixer. (Quick Start; p. 11) L (MIDI) P (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) MIDI Connectors (IN 1/2, OUT, THRU) R-BUS (RMDB 2) Connector (OUTPUT A- These connectors connect the XV-5080 with other MIDI D/1-8) devices, enabling the sending and receiving of MIDI messages. (Quick Start; p. 1
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Panel Descriptions S/P DIF OUT Connector The XV-5080 features both optical and coaxial digital out connectors (conforming to S/P DIF). S/P DIF: This is a digital interface format used for consumer digital audio devices. * About the Optical Connector Protecting Cap • If you remove the protecting cap, be sure to keep in a safe place to prevent loss. • Always place the protecting cap on the optical connector when the connector is not in use. • If you use the optical connector, be sure that the
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Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound 4. Either by rotating the VALUE dial or by pressing [INC]/ Auditioning Sounds on the [DEC], set the value. XV-5080 (Phrase Preview) 5. Press [EXIT] to return to the previous page. The Phrase Preview feature allows you to audition Patches on the XV-5080 even when it’s not connected to a MIDI Preview Mode keyboard or sequencer. You can preview a Patch using a PHRASE: The Phrase associated with the Patch’s type/ Phrase that’s appropriate to the Patch’s ty
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Chap.1 Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound 6. After making the setting, press [EXIT]. Playing a Patch on the XV- 5080 from External MIDI Devices (MIDI Keyboard) Selecting a Mode (Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set) The XV-5080 produces sound in response to MIDI messages that it receives from an external MIDI device such as a MIDI In addition to Patch mode, the XV-5080 also features three keyboard or sequencer. In order for this to occur, the MIDI other modes: Performance mode, Rhythm S
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Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music You can directly select Tones contained on the card — even files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 without loading the files into the USER memory — by logo. In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, assigning banks (CD-A through CD-H) to the files on the which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to card. as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishin
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Chap.1 Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound If you want to get even more information, carry out the Selecting a Patch following operation. 3. Press the VALUE dial. Basic Procedure for Selecting a The Group List window will appear. Patch 4. Rotate the VALUE dial to select a group. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select the 5. Press [F6 (Select)] to call up the Category List window. desired Patch. 6. By rotating the VALUE dial, move the cursor to the VALUE Dial desired Patch, an
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Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound Rhythm&SFX The following categories can be selected. PRC PERCUSSION Percussion SFX SOUND FX Sound FX Category BTS BEAT&GROOVE Beat and Groove Group Category Contents DRM DRUMS Drum Set — NO ASSIGN No assign CMB COMBINATION Other Patches which use Split and Layer Piano PNO AC.PIANO Acoustic Piano EP EL.PIANO Electric Piano Internal organization Keys&Organ When you select a sound, the sound data is loaded into a KEY KEYBOARDS Other Keyboards temporary part
