Roland RG-3 инструкция обслуживания

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201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6–8). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good gras[...]

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 equilater[...]

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 012a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects ha[...]

5 109a • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 20). .......................................................................................................... 110a • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet. ............[...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3–5, 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 as[...]

7 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the uni[...]

8 IMPORTANT NOTES Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs) Add • When handling the discs, please observe the following. • Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc. • Do not use in dusty areas. • Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle. 801 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Dama[...]

9 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RG-3 Digital Grand Piano. The RG-3 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 • The RG-3 also is programmed with 20 carefully selected performance tones, including two types of grand piano tones, which you can select according to your own taste. What’s more, the settings for the “key touch,” “hammer response,” and other precision tone adjustment settings that performers demand can be stored in the[...]

11 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ....................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................................. 6 Introduction ......................................................................... 9 Main Features ...[...]

12 Contents Listening to the Tone Demos ............................................................................................................ 26 Listening to the Internal Songs ......................................................................................................... 26 Listening to Songs on CDs................................[...]

13 Contents Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Sound (Transpose) ................................................ 61 Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) .................................................. 63 Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretched Tuning) ................................................................... 64 Changing [...]

14 Contents Using the V-LINK Function ................................................................................................... 94 Playing the Automatic Demos ............................................................................................... 94 Muting or Reducing the Volume of a Specific Part (Minus One/Guide) ...............[...]

15 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-010 1 [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 20). 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 [Ha[...]

16 Panel Descriptions Jack Panel (RG-3’s Bottom Left Panel) fig.00-020 1 AC Inlet Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 19). 2 Pedal connector Connect the pedal cord here (p. 19). 3 Input jacks You can connect other sound generating devices or audio equipment here and have their sound be played through the RG-3’s speakers (p. 98). 4[...]

17 Panel Descriptions RG-3’s Bottom Right Panel fig.00-030 1 Ext Memory port You can connect USB memory (sold separately) here (p. 22). 2 Ext Memory port cover You can ensure the cover remains closed when you have USB memory connected (p. 22). * Be sure to close the cover of the Ext Memory port after connecting USB memory to the Ext Memory port. [...]

18 Before You Start Playing Opening and Closing the Top Raising the Music Rest Always be sure to raise the music rest in the upright position before opening and raising the piano top. Be sure to fold down the music rest in the upright position after closing the piano top. 1. Gently raise the music rest, then secure it in place. 2. To collapse the m[...]

19 Before You Start Playing Opening and Closing the Lid fig.00-0350 1. To open the lid, hold handles with both hands and lift it straight up. Then, slide it to the rear. 2. To close the lid, hold handles with both hands and slowly pull it forward until it stops. Then, gently lower it into place. • When opening and closing the lid, be careful not [...]

20 Before You Start Playing Turning the Power On and Off NOTE 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. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way down. 2. Press the [Power] switch. When you tur[...]

21 Before You Start Playing Connecting Headphones The RG-3 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.00-0420 1[...]

22 Before You Start Playing Connecting USB Memory You can connect USB memory (sold separately) to the RG-3’s Ext Memory port. Connecting external USB memory enables you to do the following: • Play back songs stored on the USB memory. • Save songs recorded on the RG-3 to the USB memory. • Copy songs in the USB memory to the RG-3’s User mem[...]

23 Before You Start Playing 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, the following screen is displayed. Each time you press the [Song] button in this screen, the song genre is switched. fig.00-0480d Functi[...]

24 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Look at What You Can Do with the RG-3! ● Listen to the Internal Songs The various internal songs programmed in the RG-3 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 [...]

25 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Listening to Songs The RG-3 features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Jazz” and “Classical” genres. Try giving these songs a listen. You can also play back the following kinds of songs (data). • SMF music files (when a USB memory, CD drive, or floppy disk drive is conne[...]

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. fig.01-011d 2. Press the [ ] button to start playback of the tone demos. You can select the tone demo to play back by pr[...]

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.01-030d 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) butt[...]

28 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Listening to Songs on CDs You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files. * You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland. Precautions Concerning Use of the CD • You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio[...]

29 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Playing Back a Song 1. Place the CD you want to play in the CD drive. (1) Press the eject button and open a disc tray. (2) Put a CD on a disc tray. (3) Press the eject button again to close the disc tray. * Reading of data from the CD starts when the CD is inserted in the drive. It may take a few moments to complete[...]

30 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 3. Press the [ ] button to start playback of the CD’s songs. The songs on the CD are played. When the RG-3 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 been played, playback automatica[...]

31 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Listening to Songs on USB Memory and Floppy Disks You can connect a USB memory or floppy disk drive and listen to songs saved on USB memory and floppy disks. Floppy Disk 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the songs you want to play to the floppy disk drive. 2. Press the [Song] button one or more times to selec[...]

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-3 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). fig.01-110 Precautions Concerning Use of the Remote Control • The remote control is able to transmit only one operation at a time. • The remote control[...]

34 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ About the Remote Control fig.01-120 Selecting the Song Genre Changing the T empo of the Song Switching the Screen of the External Display or T elevision Changing the V olume Muting the Sound Starting and Stopping Songs, Selecting Previous and Following Songs Selecting the T one Returning to the Piano T one Infra[...]

35 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Button Explanation 1 DISPLAY Switches the screens appearing in the connected external display or television screen (p. 48). You can display the Song Select screen, lyrics, slide show (p. 49), and notations in the external display or television. 2 TONE This switches the tone of the left-hand part, right-hand part, an[...]

36 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[...]

37 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Changing the Key of the Song Being Played (Playback Transpose) You can play back SMF music files and your own recorded performances with the notes transposed. You can also transpose the playback of songs on audio CDs and audio files. This function lets you change song keys to suit the singer‘s own vocal range.[...]

38 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 8. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. 9. Press the [ ] button to start playing the song. The song is played in the changed key. * Playback Transpose is cancelled (switched off) when you switch to a different song. Transposing the Song and Keyboard Separately You can transpose the song and [...]

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-3. 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.01-160d 3. Press the [Song] (Sele[...]

40 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Copying Songs You can copy songs contained in a USB memory connected to the RG-3’s Ext Memory port, songs on CD-ROMs, and songs saved to floppy disks to the “Favorites.” By copying songs to the “Favorites,” you’ll then be able to select the copied songs easily by selecting the “Favorites” genre from [...]

41 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 7. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to change the “From” setting. 8. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “COPY From” song number is flashing. fig.01-260d 9. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the number of the song you wa[...]

42 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 12. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “COPY To” song number is flashing. fig.01-280d 13. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the copy-destination number. 14. Press the [Enter] button. A confirmation message appears in the screen. fig.01-290d To r[...]

43 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites,” USB Memory, and Floppy Disks Use this procedure to delete songs saved to the “Favorites,” USB memory, and floppy disks. 1. Prepare the USB memory or floppy disk containing the song or songs you want to delete. • Connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port. • Ins[...]

44 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs 7. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select “Saved Song to Delete.” 8. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get the “song number” to flash. fig.01-360d 9. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the song to be deleted. 10. Press the [[...]

45 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television to the RG-3, 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[...]

46 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television 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-3. 2. Turn off the RG-3. 3. Turn off the connected display. ■ Changing the Display Settings 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is l[...]

47 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television Connecting a Television fig.02-040 ■ 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-3 and the television [...]

48 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 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-3. 1. Press the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button to switch the content displa[...]

49 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television Displaying Favorite Images on an External Display or Television ( Slide Show) With the RG-3, you can display desired image data (slide shows) saved to USB memory on a connected external display or television screen. You can also use VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland. This al[...]

50 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television 4. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to set the time a single image is to be displayed. Value: 2–60 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Running Slide Shows Through a Connected External Display or Television 1. Make sure the power [...]

51 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television ■ When Using a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) 1. Place the VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) in the CD drive. 2. Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “CD” as the song genre. If using the remote control, press the remote control’s [EXTERNAL] button and select “CD” for th[...]

52 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television Changing the Background for the Lyrics Screen You can have the background you prefer shown when displaying lyrics on an external display or television screen. Preparing the Images to be Displayed Prepare the desired image data on your computer and save the data to the USB memory. 1[...]

53 Chapter 3. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The RG-3 contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. fig.03-010 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 [...]

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 indicato[...]

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 [ ] (Se[...]

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 t[...]

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-3 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 Separately Transposing the Keyboard Sounds and the Song Being Played Back You can transpose the keyboard sounds separately from the song being played back by setting Link to “Off.” To accomplish this, carry out Steps 3–6 in the procedure described on p. 61. 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) butt[...]

63 Chapter 3. Performance Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the RG-3’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key. This tuning o[...]

64 Chapter 3. Performance Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretched 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 [...]

65 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[...]

66 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 oth[...]

67 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[...]

68 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.03-301d 3. Press the [Song] (Select -)[...]

69 Chapter 3. Performance Adding Reverberation to the Sound ( Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the RG-3. 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. fi[...]

70 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[...]

71 Chapter 3. Performance 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Octave When you play a key while pressing on the pedal, the note for the key being pressed and the note one octave above it are lay- ered and played together. You can adjust the volume of the sound one octave above the layer tone by changing the pressure used[...]

72 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[...]

73 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 [[...]

74 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 -) butt[...]

75 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-3’s power is turned off. If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to the “Favorites.” In add[...]

76 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance Stopping Recording 6. Press the [Enter] button. Recording stops. The following screen appears. fig.04-040d ■ 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 performanc[...]

77 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance Saving Recorded Performances You can save recorded performances to the RG-3’s “Favorites” and to USB memory and floppy disks. If not first saved to the “Favorites,” USB memory, or floppy disks, recorded performances are erased when the RG-3’s power is turned off. If you want to retain such perform[...]

78 Chapter 4. Recording the Performance 7. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get “save-destination number” to flash. fig.04-090d 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[...]

79 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 [...]

80 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving Performance Settings ( User Program) You can register up to 36 User Programs to the RG-3. 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 t[...]

81 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.05-070d The display cha[...]

82 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving the User Program Sets The 36 separate configurations of User Programs registered in the RG-3 can be saved as sets in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory. * When saving the settings to USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p. 22). 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its [...]

83 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.05-140d 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 ori[...]

84 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 individually to the RG-3. * 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 indicator to light.[...]

85 Chapter 5. User Program Registration 7. Press the [Enter] button. 8. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button so that the “load User Program Set number” is flashing. fig.05-210d 9. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the number for the User Program Set to be loaded. 10. Press the [Enter] button[...]

86 Chapter 5. User Program Registration Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to USB memory 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. 2. Press the [...]

87 Chapter 5. User Program Registration 7. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get “the number of the User Program Set to be deleted.” to flash. fig.05-270d 8. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to select the “the number of the User Program Set to be deleted.” 9. Press the [Enter] button. A con[...]

88 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. Each press of the pedal takes you to the next higher numbered User Program until you reach number 36, whereby pressing the pe[...]

89 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Preventing Changes to the Current Settings (Panel Lock) When “Panel Lock“ is activated, all buttons will no longer function. Thus, even if you press a button by mistake, the settings remain unchanged. Making the Setting 1. Set the desired tones and other settings. 2. Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button[...]

90 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the Remote Control Settings ■ Disabling Use of the Remote Control You can prevent the included remote control from controlling the RG-3 by turning the Remote Control function off. This prevents settings from being altered inadvertently if any buttons on the remote control are pressed by mistake. ?[...]

91 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Functions Assigned to the [FUNC 1] and [FUNC 2] Buttons 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Changing the CD Settings ■ Adjusting CD and Audio File Levels Use this procedure to adjust the volume level of the CD or audio file when playing back a CD or audio file. → You can use t[...]

92 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings ■ Enjoying Karaoke with Commercial CDs (Center Cancel) You can minimize the vocal portions of commercial audio CDs or audio files and sing these parts yourself. This is a handy way to enjoy karaoke and practice your singing with your favorite audio CDs or audio files. NOTE You may find that using Center Can[...]

93 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Initializing the User Memory, USB Memory, and Floppy Disks You can delete all of the data in the User memory, in USB memory, or on floppy disks and restore (initialize) the data to the original default factory settings. The RG-3 contains an internal memory area to which you can save recorded performances and [...]

94 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Using the V-LINK Function Connecting the RG-3 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the RG-3. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide r[...]

95 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Muting or Reducing the Volume of a Specific Part (Minus One/Guide) You can temporarily mute any specific part. This temporary muting of a specified part is called “Minus One.” You can also set a specific part to play at a lower volume. This allows you to use the sound of that part as a “guide” for you[...]

96 Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings Changing the Notation Display Settings When displaying notations on a connected external display or television, you can change the parts that appear in the notation and the way the score is displayed. 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button [...]

97 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-3. For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual for the digital device. NOTE Users are responsible for learning how to use infr[...]

98 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the RG-3 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a recording device. ■ Connectors fig.07-010 Output Jacks You can connect audio equipment using audio cables (sold separately) and play the s[...]

99 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument. ■ What’s MIDI? MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Int[...]

100 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Making MIDI-related Settings Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other MIDI related settings. ■ MIDI Transmit Channel Settings MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication to take place. The connected devices must be set to [...]

101 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices 1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light. 2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to display the MIDI screen. fig.07-110d 3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ ] (Select +) button to get the value for “Local” (Local Control) to flash. fig.07-151d[...]

102 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices 4. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button to set the Program Change number, Bank Select MSB, or Bank Select LSB. 5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. ■ Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out) When Composer MIDI Out is active, you [...]

103 Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices Connecting to the Computer You can use a USB connector to connect the RG-3 to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.” • Connecting your computer to the RG-3 for the first time requires installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the comput[...]

104 Appendices Troubleshooting 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 connector (p. 19). Has a different function been[...]

105 Troubleshooting The tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is off Have you set transpose? (p. 37, p. 61) Are the settings for the “Temperament” and “Stretch Tuning” correct? (p. 65, p. 64) Is the setting for the “Master Tune” correct? (p. 63) Reverberation still audible even with Reverb turned off Since the RG-3’s piano sounds ac[...]

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 prohib- ited) position, or the storage media may not yet be initialized. Error 10: No storage media is inserted. Insert the storage [...]

107 Tone List fig.08-010 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 + Pad[...]

108 Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * 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 Wedding S[...]

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-3 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-3 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-3 <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II ivory feel 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) <Sound Generator> GM2 system, GS format, XG lite compa[...]

113 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. External Display VGA, NTSC, PAL Song Select, Slide Show, Lyrics, DigiScore Controls Volume, Brilliance, LCD Contrast, Mic Volume Pedals Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal reco[...]

114 Index A AC Inlet ..................................................................... 16, 19 All Song .......................................................................... 27 Arabic .............................................................................. 66 Audio Equipment .......................................................... 9[...]

115 Index GS Format ..................................................................... 110 Guide ............................................................................... 95 H H ...................................................................................... 60 Hammer ..................................................................[...]

116 Index P PAL .................................................................................. 47 Panel Lock ...................................................................... 89 Part L ............................................................................... 96 Part R ..................................................................[...]

117 Index Slide Interval .................................................................. 49 Slide Show .......................................................... 48–49, 94 SMF Music Files ....................................................... 24–25 SMF with Lyrics ........................................................... 110 Soft ........[...]

118 MEMO[...]

As of August 1, 2006 (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 Her[...]

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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