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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4),
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). 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, Owner’s manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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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 013 101b In households with small children, an adult should provide The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their supervision until the child is capable of following all the location or position does not interfere with their proper rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ventilation. 014 101c Protect the unit from strong impact. This (RD-300NX) for use only with Roland stand KS-G8. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability caus- (D
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IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Repairs and Data 301 452 • 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 be by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), backed up USB memories, or written down on paper (when possible). or that contains a mo
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IMPORTANT NOTES Using External Memories Copyright 704 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 termina
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Contents Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . Return to the Beginning of the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . A . pplying Eff . . ects to the Sound (MFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Selecting Stored Settings (Live Set ) . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Preventing the [S1] [S2] buttons from Being Switched (S1/ Connecting to an External Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 S2 Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Settings for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using Program Change Messages to Switch LIVE SETs (LIVE Recording the Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Panel Descriptions F ront Panel 2 4 1 9 10 3 1. [ VOLUME] slider 4. CONTROL Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT LAYER LEVEL Slider jacks, and PHONES jack (p. 18). Adjusts the volume level for each part (p. 30). SONG/RHYTHM [SELECT] Button 2. EQUALIZER Displays a screen where you can select a song or rhythm (p. 36, p. 37). [LOW] Knob SONG/RH YTHM [ ] Button Adjusts the sound’s low-frequency range (p. 34). Start/stops playback of the song or rhythm (p. 36, p.
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Panel Descriptions 5 6 7 8 5. DISPLAY 7. FUNC TION 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. 58). [LAYER EDIT] Button This allows you to change the Layer settings (p. 49). [WRITE] Button Stores the current settings to “Live Set” (p. 41). You can also use this to assign functions in some screens. The function name is displayed by the bottom of the screen. B ANK [PRESET] button Selects a
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11. USB MEMORY Connector 18. Ground Terminal 927 Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD-ROM drive here (p. 18). Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface Use USB memory or a CD-ROM drive made by Roland. feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device’s metal portions. 12. USB MIDI C onnector This is due to an infi nitesimal electrical c
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Getting Ready Placing the RD-300NX on a Stand If you place the RD-300NX on a stand, you must use the KS-G8 (sold separately). When placing the RD-300NX on the KS-G8, place it in the position shown below. NOTE Using the RD-300NX 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 rear Align
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Getting Ready Connecting the AC Adaptor 1. Make sure that the [POWER] switch is off . 2. Move the [VOLUME] slider all the way down to minimize the volume . 3. Connect the supplied Power Cord to the included AC adaptor . AC Adaptor Power Cord AC Outlet Indicator 932 Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 4. Connect the in
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Getting Ready Connecting External Equipment to the RD-300NX The RD-300NX 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-300NX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-300NX or connected amp turned off ? 2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the RD-300NX, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet . 3. Connect the RD-300NX and the external devices . Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers. Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices. U
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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. T urning 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 [PO WER
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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 turn
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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-300NX to attach a CD drive (sold separately). You can use a CD drive to play back audio tracks from a music CD , or SMF music data and audio fi les from a CD-ROM. 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-300N
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Overview of the RD-300NX B asic Organization of the RD-300NX The RD-300NX 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-300NX About Live Sets The RD-300NX 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 Layer (UPPER 1) Tone MFX Focus Layer (UPPER 2) Tone Compressor Equalizer Layer (LOWER) Tone Rhythm Reverb Rhythm has only reverb Chorus Layer The RD-300NX features three
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Overview of the RD-300NX Basic Operation Main Screens S ong/Rhythm Screen 985 When the SONG/RHYTHM [SELECT] button is pressed, this screen is The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your displayed. unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., You can change Rhythm patterns, Songs, and the tempo (p. 36, p. 37). includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may
