Roland RG-7 manual

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201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), 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 eve[...]

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 001-50 • Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ...........[...]

4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. .......................................................................................................... 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)[...]

5 111: Selection • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 32). 1 • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. 2 • Avoid using new batteries together with use[...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3, 4 and 5, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such [...]

7 IMPORTANT NOTES Automatic Keyboard Add • While the automatic keyboard is in operation, avoid doing anything that could hamper the action of the keys, such as using undue force to press a key, or forcing up a depressed key. By doing so, you risk causing malfunction. Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can b[...]

8 IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using CDs Handling the CD Drive Add • Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive [...]

9 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RG-7 Digital Grand Piano. The RG-7 is sure to be highly appreciated, not only for the authentic piano performances it offers, but also for its extensive selection of player piano functions. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, p[...]

10 Introduction Professional-Level Features and Specifications The instrument features a lid lock to prevent unauthorized operation of the controls or keys while the Moving Key function is in use, and an Ext Memory port lock to prevent theft of connected USB memory. Since the RG-7 is a digital instrument, it has no strings and therefore requires no[...]

11 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .......................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................................... 6 Introduction ............................................................[...]

12 Contents Connecting a Television .......................................................................................................................... 49 Making the Connections .............................................................................................................. 49 Switching Television Formats ......................[...]

13 Contents Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ................................................................................ 91 Initializing the User Memory or USB Memory .................................................................................... 92 Using the V-LINK Function ........................................................[...]

14 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 19). 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 20). 3. [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 20). 4. Tone Buttons They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups) played by the keyboard (p. 53). [Piano 1] button [Piano 2] button [Harpsicho[...]

15 Panel Descriptions Jack Panel (Left Side of Bottom Panel) 1. Phones jacks A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 21). 2. Mic Volume knob Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 21). 3. Mic jack Used for connecting microphones (p. 21). 4. Aux Input jack You can connect other sound generating devices or audio equipment here and have[...]

16 Panel Descriptions CD Drive (Right Side of Bottom Panel) 1. Access Indicator This indicator will light when the inserted CD is being read. 2. Disc Tray Place the CD to be loaded on this tray (p. 29). 3. Emergency Eject Hole This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of an emergency (p. 29). 4. Eject Button Press this button to eject the[...]

17 Before You Start Playing Opening and Closing the Top Opening only the front top Children must not be permitted to open or close the top on their own—adult supervision is required. Because the top is very heavy, always use two or more people when opening and closing the top, and be sure to handle it carefully. 1. Lift the right front (the upper[...]

18 Before You Start Playing Raising the Music Rest fig. 1. Open the front top (p. 17). 2. Hold the music rest with both hands, then raise it forward. 3. While supporting the music rest with one hand, adjust the angle of the music rest with the brace behind the music rest. ■ Extending the Music Rest The music rest can be pulled forward to make you[...]

19 Before You Start Playing NOTE Using undue force to open the lid when it is locked may damage the lid and/or the lock. Turning the lid lock when the lid lock is released while the keyboard lid is open may make the keyboard lid prone to closing. Always confirm that the keyboard lid is covering the control panel before locking the lid. Connecting t[...]

20 Before You Start Playing Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume. Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of the sound. fig.00-07.e The mark at the top of the [Volume] knob indicates the volume level typically produced by an acoustic piano. This is usually the most appropriate[...]

21 Before You Start Playing Connecting Headphones The RG-7 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without bothering others around you, even at night. fig.00-04.e 1[...]

22 Before You Start Playing Connecting USB Memory You can connect USB memory (sold separately) to the RG-7’s Ext Memory port. Connecting external USB memory enables you to do the following: • Play back songs stored on the USB memory device. • Save songs recorded on the RG-7 to the USB memory device. • Copy songs in the USB memory device to [...]

23 Before You Start Playing 4. Secure the anti-theft lock with the screws as shown below. NOTE Be sure to replace removed screws when securing the anti-theft lock. About the Screens Immediately after the power is turned on, the Song Select screen like the one below is displayed. ■ Main Screens Song Select Screen When you press the [Song] button, [...]

24 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Look at What You Can Do with the RG-7! Listen to the Internal Songs The various internal songs programmed in the RG-7 are categorized into “Jazz” and “Classical” genres. You can play back the songs in these genres in a variety of ways, playing all the songs in sequence or randomly, or just playing songs indi[...]

25 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Listening to Songs The RG-7 features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Jazz” and “Classical” genres. You can also use the RG-7’s CD drive to play back the included CD, CD-ROMs with songs saved in SMF format, commercially available audio CDs, and player piano CDs. Moreove[...]

26 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Listening to the Tone Demos The factory settings have tone demos registered in the “Favorites” (p. 25). 1. Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “Favorites” as the genre. 2. Press the [ ] button to start playback of the tone demos. You can select the tone demo to play back by pressing the [[...]

27 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Playing Back One Song To play a single selected song, use the following procedure. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the PLAY screen. fig. 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to g[...]

28 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Listening to Songs on CDs Cautions Handling CDs • Do not leave discs exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Handle CDs with your finger and thumb, holding the disc by the center hole and outer rim. Do not touch or scratch the disc’s recording surface (the green side). • Do not drop or stack d[...]

29 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Insert the CD in the CD Drive 1. Press the eject button and open a disc tray. fig. 2. Put a CD on a disc tray. 3. Press the eject button again to close the disc tray. Removing a CD 1. Press the eject button and open a disc tray. 2. Remove the CD from the disc tray. Playing Back Songs on CDs You can play back the CD [...]

30 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs The following screen appears. 3. Press the [ ] button to start playback of the CD’s songs. The songs on the CD are played. When the RG-7 is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically. After all of the songs on the CD have be[...]

31 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Playing Back Songs from USB Memory Not only can you listen to the songs on CDs, but you can also listen to songs saved on USB memory devices connected to the Ext Memory port. 1. Connect the USB memory device containing the songs you want to play to the Ext Memory port. 2. Press the [Song] button one or more time[...]

32 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Using the Remote Control You can use the included remote control to easily start and stop performances and switch songs. You can also use the remote control to select what is to be displayed on an external screen or television set connected to the RG-7 and assign functions to the buttons used in operating the remote[...]

33 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ How to Use the Remote Control When using the remote control, aim the remote control at the infrared receiver, keeping in mind the range of operation (below). Precautions Concerning Use of the Remote Control • The remote control is able to transmit only one operation at a time. • The remote control may not op[...]

34 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ About the Remote Control Button Explanation 1 TRANSFORM This changes the vocals from the microphone. You can also use this to change vocals on the CD included with the instrument (p. 41). The transform setting switches each time you press the button. “Male” → “Female” → “Kids” → “Off” → ?[...]

35 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 3 INTERNAL Selects the internal song genre. The internal song genre selection changes when the [INTERNAL] button is pressed. “Jazz” → “Classical” → “Jazz” .... FAVORITES Selects the “Favorites” genre. * This group cannot be selected if no songs have been saved to the “Favorites.” EXTERNAL Sel[...]

36 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Using the Aux Input Jack 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the AUX INPUT screen. 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get the value for “Mode” to flash. fig. 4. Press the [ ] (Value[...]

37 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Changing the Song Tempo This changes the song tempo. Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes. And you can change the tempo even when the song is in progress. 1. Press the remote control’s TEMPO [-] or TEMPO [+] button to adjust the tempo of the song. The tempo is indicated in the external displa[...]

38 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Changing the Key of the Song Being Played (Playback Transpose) SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback. When using the karaoke feature, you can raise or lower the key of the song to match your own pitch. 1. Select a song to play back (p. 26, 28, 31). 2. Press the [Functi[...]

39 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Adding Echo to the Mic Vocals (Mic Echo) This adjusts the microphone echo when a microphone is connected to the RG-7. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the MIC ECHO screen. fig. 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) b[...]

40 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Adding Harmonies to the Mic Vocals (Harmony) You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmony” function. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the VOCAL sc[...]

41 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Altering Vocals (Transformer) You can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called the “Voice Transformer” function. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the VOCAL screen. fig. 3. Pr[...]

42 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Copying Songs You can copy performances recorded with the RG-7, songs saved on CD-ROMs, songs on USB memory connected to the RG-7’s Ext Memory port, and other songs to the RG-7’s “Favorites.” Copying songs to the “Favorites” enables you to access these songs easily by pressing the [Song] button to select[...]

43 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 7 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to change the “COPY From” setting. 8. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “COPY From” song number is flashing. fig. 9. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the number of the song you want [...]

44 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 13 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “COPY To” song number is flashing. fig. 14 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the copy-destination number. 15 Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button. The song is copied. 16. Press the [Function] (Exit) button [...]

45 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites” or USB Memory This deletes songs saved to USB Memory (sold separately) and the “Favorites.” If deleting songs saved to USB Memory, connect the USB memory device to the Ext Memory port. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] ([...]

46 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 6. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select “Saved Song to Delete.” 7. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get the “song number” to flash. fig. 8. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the song to be deleted. 9 Press the [Moving Ke[...]

47 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television to the RG-7, enabling you to display the Song Select screen, your favorite images, song lyrics, and notations on a larger screen. For more information about external display settings, refer to “Selecting[...]

48 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television 3 Switch on the RG-7. 4 Switch on the connected display. Turning the Power Off After use, turn off the power using the following procedure. 1 Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-7. 2 Turn off the RG-7. 3 Turn off the connected display. ■ Changing the Display Settings 1. Pr[...]

49 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television Connecting a Television fig. ■ Making the Connections * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1 Turn off the power to the RG-7 and the television to be c[...]

50 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television Selecting What is To Be Displayed on the External Display or Television Here’s how you can specify what it is that you want to have displayed on the external display or television connected to the RG-7. 1. Press the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button to switch the content displa[...]

51 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television Displaying Favorite Images on an External Display or Television (Slide Show) With the RG-7, you can take desired image data saved in USB memory and display it on a connected external display or television set. First, you will need to have saved the image data and connected the USB [...]

52 Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television Running Slide Shows Through a Connected External Display or Television 1. Make sure the power to the RG-7 is turned off, then connect the external display or television (p. 47, p. 49). 2 Turn on the power to the RG-7 and the external display (or television). 3 Make the settings for[...]

53 Chapter 3. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The RG-7 contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. fig.01- Selecting a Tone Group 1 Press any Tone button. The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, you will hear a so[...]

54 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Changing the Volume Balance of the Layered Tones (Layer Balance) Some tones enable you to perform with two tones layered together. These are called “Layer tones.” When you select a Layer tone, you can also change the balance in the volume of the two Layer tones. 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator[...]

55 Chapter 3. Performance Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired. ■ Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Sel[...]

56 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response) This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function. On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which strikes a string to produce [...]

57 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance) You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are released) obtained when playing an acoustic piano. 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) [...]

58 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Resonance) When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already playing resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called “String Resonance.” 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to[...]

59 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (Damper Resonance) You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance. On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the[...]

60 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) The RG-7 features a built-in, three-band digital equalizer. An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to adjust the sound balance for the overall performance. For example, you can boost the highs to get a crisper sound, or[...]

61 Chapter 3. Performance Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Sound (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play. When ac[...]

62 Chapter 3. Performance Cancelling the Transpose Function 1 Press the [ ] (Value -) and [ ] (Value +) buttons simultaneously to select “0.” Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the RG-7’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The [...]

63 Chapter 3. Performance Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as “stretched tuning.” A graph that shows the changes in pitch of actual tuning compared with the ch[...]

64 Chapter 3. Performance Changing the Tuning You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence. By playing in the temperam[...]

65 Chapter 3. Performance When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key). 5 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. ■ Setting the Tonic When playing with tuning othe[...]

66 Chapter 3. Performance Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each[...]

67 Chapter 3. Performance ■ Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point). 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the SPLIT screen. fig. 3 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or[...]

68 Chapter 3. Performance Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the RG-7. Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the EFFECT screen. fig[...]

69 Chapter 3. Performance Assigning Functions to Pedals You can assign a variety of functions to the left and center pedals. You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding pedal. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the PED[...]

70 Chapter 3. Performance 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Pedal EX If you have a Layer tone (p. 54) selected, the original tone is played whenever the pedal is not being pressed as you perform. When you perform while pressing the pedal, an layer tone is played together with the original tone. The volume of the layer[...]

71 Chapter 3. Performance Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and the Keyboard You can also change the balance in the volume of songs or accompaniment and the volume of the keyboard as you play. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the B[...]

72 Chapter 3. Performance Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup) Normally, the various settings revert to their default values when the power is turned off. However, you can specify that the settings will be remembered even when the power is turned off. This function is called “Memory Backup.” 1. Press the [F[...]

73 Chapter 3. Performance Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can return the content stored with “Memory Backup” (refer to the previous page) to their original factory settings. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.” 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) butto[...]

74 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance ■ Notes Regarding Recording You can store your recorded performances to the “Favorites” (p. 25). If not first saved to the “Favorites,” recorded performances are erased when the RG-7’s power is turned off. If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to the “Favorites.” You ca[...]

75 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance Stopping Recording 6 Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button. Recording stops. The following screen appears. fig. ■ Play Back the Recorded Performance 1 Press the [ ] button. You will hear the recorded performance. Once again press the [ ] button, and playback will stop. You can save recordings or your perfor[...]

76 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance Saving Recorded Performances If not first saved to the “Favorites” in the RG-7’s memory or to USB memory, recorded performances are erased when the RG-7’s power is turned off. If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to the “Favorites” or to USB memory. 1 Press the [Function] [...]

77 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance 8 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the “save-destination number.” When a performance has already been saved to a number, the name of the performance is indicated. When a number has no performance assigned to it, this is indicated in the display in the following form: “1: [...]

78 Chapter 5. User Program Registration You can register the currently selected tone buttons, transposition and volume balance, and a variety of other settings as “favorite performance settings” (User Program). This allows you to call up the registered favorite performance settings whenever you need them. Registering the settings you often use [...]

79 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving Performance Settings (User Program) You can register up to 36 User Programs to the RG-7. 1 Set the Tone, and other data until the settings are the way you want them. 2 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 3 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to di[...]

80 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Calling Up Saved User Programs You can easily call up User Programs. 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. 2 Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the User Program you want to call up. fig. The display changes to i[...]

81 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving the User Program Sets The 36 separate configurations of User Programs registered in the RG-7 can be saved as sets in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory (sold separately). When saving the settings to USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p. 22). 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) butto[...]

82 Chapter 5. User Program Registration 7 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “User Program save-destination number” is flashing. fig. 8 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the “User Program save-destination number.” Value: UPG Set 01-UPG Set 99 To return to the original scree[...]

83 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Loading Saved User Program Sets You can load sets of User Programs saved in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory (sold separately) individually to the RG-7. When loading User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p. 22). 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indi[...]

84 Chapter 5. User Program Registration 6 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the “User Program to be loaded.” 7 Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button. 8 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “load User Program number” is flashing. fig. 9 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (V[...]

85 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to USB memory (sold separately) or in user memory (p. 25). When deleting User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p. 22). 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light[...]

86 Chapter 5. User Program Registration 6 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select “save-destination of the User Program to be deleted.” 7 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get “the number of the User Program to be deleted.” to flash. fig. 8 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +)[...]

87 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs You can use the Pedal as a dedicated switch for selecting User Programs in order. The User Programs are switched each time the pedal is pressed. 1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) [...]

88 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the Moving Key Settings ■ Stopping the Keyboard Movement Although you can have the keys of the RG-7’s keyboard move in correspondence with songs as they are played back, you can also temporarily stop the movement of the keyboard. 1. Press the [Moving Key] button so the indicator goes out. Now the[...]

89 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the Part That Makes the Keys Move With the RG-7, you can set the part to which the keyboard’s movement is to be linked when the keyboard moves automatically along with a song. SMF music files and other such songs are composed of 16 parts (channels), with various performances recorded to the differe[...]

90 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings ■ Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons You can change the functions assigned to the remote control’s buttons. → You can use the Memory Backup function to store these settings to the RG-7 (p. 72). 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Son[...]

91 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the CD Settings ■ Adjusting the CD Level This adjusts the CD volume during playback of CDs. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the CD screen. 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (S[...]

92 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Initializing the User Memory or USB Memory You can completely erase the content of the User Memory or USB memory and restore the original default factory settings (initializing). The RG-7 contains an internal memory area to which you can save recorded performances and other data. This area is called the “Us[...]

93 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Playing the Automatic Demos You can set the RG-7 so that it automatically starts a demo performance when you turn it on. You also can have a slide show of your favorite images play simultaneously in the connected external display or television. Preparing the Songs to Be Played 1. After connecting the USB memo[...]

94 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Specifying the Part to Be Muted 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the “MISC Minus One Part” screen. 3. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button. 4. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select [...]

95 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings 4. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to change the setting. 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Setting the Part to Which Harmonies Are Added (Harmony Part) When “Data” is selected as the Harmony type and you sing along with the playback of the music data,[...]

96 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the Infrared Transmission Function Settings Some digital devices equipped with an IrDA (infrared) port are able to transfer song data in SMF format to the RG-7. For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual for the digital device. NOTE Users are responsible for learning how to use infr[...]

97 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the RG-7 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a recording device. ■ Connectors Output Jacks (Main Output/Aux Output) You can connect audio equipment using audio cables (sold separately) [...]

98 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Playing Audio Equipment Sounds Through the Speakers on the RG-7 1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-7 and on the device you’re about to connect. 2. Turn off the power to the RG-7 and other connected equipment. 3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection. 4. Turn on the connected[...]

99 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices ■ Setup Examples With Aux Output Set to “Surround” The piano sound is played through the RG-7’s speaker, and the surround sound is played through the external speaker. Spacious Location Location Limited in Space Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance[...]

100 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices ■ Making the Connections NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-7 and on the device you’re about to connect. 2. Switch off the[...]

101 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices ■ Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control) When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to “OFF.” The setting is at “Local Control ON” when the RG-7 is powered up. As illustrated, information describing what has been played on the keyboard is passed to the so[...]

102 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices → For more information on the tones switched when Program Changes are received, refer to the MIDI Implementation (sold separately). Order the MIDI Implementation from your RG-7 dealer. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Sel[...]

103 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices If you wish to save the performance recorded on the RG-7, use the following procedure. In this situation, your external sequencer is set its MIDI Thru feature to be OFF. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer. 1. Connect a MIDI sequencer such as the MT series (p. 100). 2. Record [...]

104 Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t come on Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 19) Depressing a pedal has no effect, or the pedal effect doesn’t stop Is the pedal connected correctly? Make sure the pedal cord is securely connected to the pedal connecto[...]

105 Reverberation still audible even with Reverb turned off Since the RG-7’s piano sounds accurately reproduce the depth and reverberation of the original acoustic piano, you may find that reverberation is audible when the Key Off function is enabled. If you want to eliminate the reverberation, turn off the Key Off function (p. 57). In the upper [...]

106 Error Messages Indication Meaning Error 01: You can only read the music file. It can not be saved. Error 02: An error occurred during writing. The storage media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or the storage media may not yet be initialized. Error 10: No storage media is inserted. Insert the storage me[...]

107 Tone List ■ Piano 1 1 Superior Grand 2 Superior Grand + Str 3 Superior Grand + Pad 4 Piano + FM E.Piano ■ Piano 2 1 Natural Grand 2 Natural Grand + Str 3 Natural Grand + Pad 4 Piano + Bell ■ Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 Coupled Harpsichord 3 Harpsichord + Choir 4 Harpsichord + Str ■ Vibraphone 1 Vibraphone 2 Bell 3 Harp 4 Electric Piano [...]

108 Internal Song List 981a * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. 982 * No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT. Jazz Trio Grande Scrambled Egg Blue Sky Rag One Down And Easy Bop On The Rock Fly Free Late Night Chopin [...]

109 Parameters Stored to Internal Memory ■ Parameters Stored in Memory Backup ■ Parameters Stored in the User Program Screen Display Description Page KEY TOUCH Touch Key Touch p. 55 Hammer Hummer Response p. 56 RESONANCE KeyOff Key Off Resonance p. 57 String String Resonance p. 58 Damper Damper Resonance p. 59 EQUALIZER Master Master Level p. 6[...]

110 Music Files That the RG-7 Can Use What Are Music Files? Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the RG-7 from music files saved in USB memory and played back without change as songs. [...]

111 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’s 0, 32 1 5 6, 38 7 10 11 64 65 66 67[...]

112 Main Specifications RG-7 <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard with Escapement) Touch Sensitivity Touch: 100 levels Hammer Response: Light, Medium, Heavy, Off Keyboard Mode Whole, Layer (as layer tones. volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable) Moving Key Yes <Sound Generator> GM2 system, G[...]

113 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Connectors Main Output jacks (L/Mono, R), Balanced Output jacks (L, R)(XLR, Level Fixed), Aux Output jacks (L/Mono, R), Main Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Aux Input jacks (L, R), Mic jack, Phones[...]

114 Index [] (Select +) button ................................................ 14 [] (Value +) button ................................................ 14 [] (Value -) button ................................................ 14 A AC Inlet ..................................................................... 15, 19 Access Indicator ..................[...]

115 Index J Jack Panel ....................................................................... 15 K Karaoke Feature ............................................................ 37 Key Off Resonance ........................................................ 57 Key Touch ...................................................................... 55 L Layer [...]

116 Index MIC ECHO screen ................................................... 39 MIDI screen .............................................. 92, 100–103 MISC Harmony Part screen ................................... 95 MISC Moving Key Part screen .............................. 89 NOTATION screen ................................................. 94 P[...]

117 MEMO RG-7_e.book 117 ページ ２００５年２月１４日　月曜日　午前９時４５分[...]

118 MEMO RG-7_e.book 118 ページ ２００５年２月１４日　月曜日　午前９時４５分[...]

As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules H[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouill[...]

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