Roland 5100011346 -01, SD-50 User Manual

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Roland 5100011346 -01, SD-50 User Manual

Owner’s manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). 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.

Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of

ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland is registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

AboutWARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

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Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

Subject to salt exposure; or are

Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty or sandy; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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If you encounter any of the following circumstances, immediately switch off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor (if one is being used) from the power outlet. And request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information” when:

The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

If smoke or unusual odor occurs

Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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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.

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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

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Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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Never expose Battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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● The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from,

an outlet or this unit.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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● Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 20).

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● Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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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. 20).

Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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Should you remove the ground terminal screw, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

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 a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.

Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

For everyday cleaning, use a soft, dry cloth (such as those used to clean eyeglasses) to wipe the unit clean. If dust or dirt has settled on the surface, we recommend that you gently dust off the unit before you wipe it, since dust particles can act like an abrasive and scratch the unit‘s surface if you wipe it without clearing away the dust first. For stubborn dirt, use a cloth dampened with mild detergent. Note that some detergents may contain solvents; make sure that the detergent you use does not contain a solvent.

Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a USB memory, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

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 unit’s memory on a USB memory.

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal elements.

To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.

Before you open the included DVD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the DVD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

Do not allow cards to become wet.

Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Copyright

This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

Before Using USB Memories

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Using USB Memories

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● Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is

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firmly in place.

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USB Memories

GS () is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.

All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

Never touch the terminals of the USB memory. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.

To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

*MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

*MatrixQuest™ 2007 TEPCO UQUEST, LTD. All

rights reserved. The SD-50‘s USB functionality uses Matrix-Quest middleware technology from TEPCOUQUEST, LTD.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................

4

IMPORTANT NOTES...........................................................................................

7

Check the Contents of the Package ...............................................................

12

Getting Ready

13

Names of Things and What They Do..............................................................

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Front Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................

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Rear Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Side Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................

18

Bottom Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................

19

Turning the Power On/Off ..............................................................................

20

Before You Turn the Power On...................................................................................................................................

20

Using the AC Adaptor.....................................................................................................................................

20

Using Batteries ..................................................................................................................................................

20

Using Bus Power...............................................................................................................................................

21

Turning the Power On/Off............................................................................................................................................

22

Turning the Power On ....................................................................................................................................

22

Turning the Power Off....................................................................................................................................

22

Installing the Driver ........................................................................................

23

Windows 7/Windows Vista Users ..............................................................................................................................

24

Input/Output Device Settings .....................................................................................................................

26

Windows XP Users...........................................................................................................................................................

28

Input/Output Device Settings .....................................................................................................................

31

Mac OS X Users.................................................................................................................................................................

33

Input/Output Device Settings .....................................................................................................................

34

Verifying That You Hear Sound ..................................................................................................................................

38

Connecting Your Audio Playback System...............................................................................................

38

Playing Back the Sample Data .....................................................................................................................

39

Using Playlist Editor........................................................................................

40

Installing Playlist Editor .................................................................................................................................................

40

Windows 7 / Windows Vista users..............................................................................................................

40

Windows XP Users ...........................................................................................................................................

40

Mac OS X Users..................................................................................................................................................

40

Creating a Playlist ............................................................................................................................................................

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Contents

Operation

43

Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound Module .....................................................

44

About the Sound Generator........................................................................................................................................

44

Explanation of Terms ......................................................................................................................................

45

Polyphony...........................................................................................................................................................

45

Selecting a Tone For Each Part ...................................................................................................................................

46

Selecting From the Tone List .......................................................................................................................

46

Selecting by Category or Group .................................................................................................................

47

Viewing a Tone’s Program Change and Bank Select Numbers .......................................................

48

Adjusting the Settings of Each Part ..........................................................................................................................

49

Muting/Soloing a Part ....................................................................................................................................

49

Adjusting Each Part’s Volume......................................................................................................................

50

Adjusting the Pan and Effect Depth..........................................................................................................

51

Adjusting the Effect Settings.......................................................................................................................................

52

Saving a Studio Set .........................................................................................................................................................

54

Recalling a Studio Set .....................................................................................................................................

54

Using the SD-50 as an Audio Interface ..........................................................

55

Listening to Playback from Your Computer ..........................................................................................................

56

Recording Your Microphone or Guitar ....................................................................................................................

56

Getting Ready to Record ...............................................................................................................................

56

Recording............................................................................................................................................................

57

Recording Sound From the Line Input ....................................................................................................................

58

Getting Ready to Record ...............................................................................................................................

58

Recording............................................................................................................................................................

58

Input/Output and Effect Settings ..............................................................................................................................

59

Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Interface...............................................................

60

Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio Player ......................................................

61

Listening to the Demo Songs......................................................................................................................................

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Playing Back.......................................................................................................................................................................

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Selecting a Song ...............................................................................................................................................

64

Playing a Song...................................................................................................................................................

65

Changing the Tempo......................................................................................................................................

68

Changing the Key.............................................................................................................................................

68

Using Minus-One and Center Cancel (MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL)..........................................

69

Selecting Favorite Songs (FAVORITE).......................................................................................................................

70

Registering a Favorite Song .........................................................................................................................

70

Selecting a Favorite Song..............................................................................................................................

70

Adjusting the Input/Output Volume........................................................................................................................

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Contents

System Settings...............................................................................................

72

Basic Procedure for System Settings ........................................................................................................................

72

System Setting List ..........................................................................................................................................

73

Utility Functions ..............................................................................................

74

Basic Procedure................................................................................................................................................................

74

Backing Up User Data (BACKUP).................................................................................................................

75

Restoring Backed-Up Data to The SD-50 (RESTORE) ...........................................................................

75

Formatting USB Memory (USB MEM FORMAT) .....................................................................................

76

Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) ..........................................................................

77

Viewing Information About the SD-50 (INFORMATION)....................................................................

78

Appendix

79

Controlling DAW Software .............................................................................

80

About V-LINK ...................................................................................................

81

Driver Settings.................................................................................................

83

Reinstalling the Driver ....................................................................................

86

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................

88

Error Messages ..............................................................................................

104

Settings Saved as User Data .........................................................................

105

Solo Tone .......................................................................................................

106

MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................

108

Specifications ................................................................................................

109

Index...............................................................................................................

111

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Check the Contents of the Package

When you open the package, check that all items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

SD-50 (main unit)

SD-50 Owner’s Manual (the document you’re reading)

This explains how to use the SD-50, and includes cautions and other notes. Keep it at hand for reference.

Software Disc (DVD-ROM)

This disc contains the following.

SONAR LE (music production application software)

Playlist Editor (application software for managing songs)

SD-50 driver

*Do not touch the data surface (unprinted surface) of the disc. Doing so might make the data unreadable. If the disc gets dirty, clean it using a commercially available disc cleaner.

AC adaptor (with power cord)

This is a dedicated AC adaptor for the SD-50. You must use only the supplied adaptor.

USB cable

This cable connects the SD-50 to your computer’s USB connector.

*Please use the included USB cable. If you need a replacement because the included USB cable becomes damaged, please contact one of the service locations listed at the back of this manual.

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Getting Ready

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Names of Things and What They Do

Front Panel

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1 Display

Useful information relevant to the procedure at hand is shown here.

*The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

*If you continue playing even when the indicator is blinking, the display will indicate “Battery Low!” and further operation will not be possible.

3 COMPUTER indicator

This will light when the SD-50 is able to exchange data with the computer that’s connected to the COMPUTER connector.

2 BATTERY indicator

When running on batteries, this shows the amount of battery power that remains (p. 21).

4 [MENU] button

This button lets you make system settings (p. 72) or use the utility functions (p. 74).

Normally, this will be extinguished. It will light when the batteries run low. If you continue using the unit, the indicator will eventually start blinking; stop using the unit and replace the batteries.

5 [V-LINK] button

This button turns V-LINK on/off (p. 81).

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6 [TEMPO] button

This button changes the tempo of the song (p. 68).

7 [KEY CTRL] button

This button changes the key of the song (p. 68).

8 [MINUS ONE] (CENTER CANCEL) button

This button lets you mute a part in a song or reduce the volume of the melody (e.g., vocal), so that you can play that part or melody yourself (p. 69).

9 [ ] button

This button lets you repeatedly play a region between two points (the A-B region) of the song (p. 67).

10 [VALUE] dial

Use this dial to move the cursor, select parameters, or edit values.

11 [FAVORITE] button

You can register a favorite song (p. 70) or studio set (p. 54) for instant recall.

12 [PART] button

This button accesses a screen where you can edit the part settings (p. 49).

13 [INST] button

This button accesses a screen where you can edit the part’s sound (p. 46).

14 [PLAYER] button

This button accesses a screen where you can select songs (p. 63).

15 [ ] (STOP) button

This button stops song playback.

16 [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button

This button starts or pauses song playback.

17 [ ] (PREV) button

This button moves to the beginning of the song or selects the previous song. By holding down this button, you can rewind the song.

You can perform these operations while the song is playing or stopped.

18 [ ] (NEXT) button

This button selects the next song. By holding down this button, you can fast-forward the song.

You can perform these operations while the song is playing or stopped.

19 [EXIT] button

This button cancels the operation, taking you back to the previous screen.

20 [ENTER] button

Press this button to confirm a value or execute an operation.

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Rear Panel

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1 [POWER] switch

This switch turns the power on/off (p. 22).

Setting

Explanation

 

 

BUS

When connected to a computer and using bus

power, this setting turns the power on.

 

 

 

OFF

Turns the power off.

 

 

DC IN/

When using an AC adaptor or batteries (sold

BATTERY

separately), this setting turns the power on.

 

 

*This instrument is equipped with balanced (TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

TIP: HOT

RING: COLD

SLEEVE: GND

2 DC IN connector

Connect the AC adaptor here (p. 20).

* You must use the supplied AC adaptor.

3 COMPUTER connector

Use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer (p. 23).

4 MIDI connectors (OUT, IN)

Use MIDI cables to connect the SD-50 to another MIDI device (p. 60).

These connectors allow MIDI messages to be transmitted and received.

5 MIC/GUITAR IN connector

Connect your guitar or microphone here (p. 55).

This is an analog audio input jack with a microphone preamp. It can accept either balanced or unbalanced connections.

6[SETTING] switch

Set this appropriately for the device connected to the MIC/ GUITAR IN jack.

This switch will turn on the phantom power that is supplied to the MIC IN jack.

Setting

Explanation

Nominal

input level

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the “GUITAR (Hi-Z)” setting

 

GUITAR

if an electric guitar is

-30– -10 dBu

(Hi-Z)

connected to the MIC/GUITAR

 

 

IN jack.

 

 

 

 

 

Use the “MIC” setting if a

 

 

microphone that does not

 

 

require phantom power is

 

MIC

connected to the MIC IN jack,

-50 -30 dBu

 

or if a microphone is

 

 

connected to the MIC/GUITAR

 

 

IN jack.

 

 

 

 

MIC

Use the “MIC (DC 48V 10mA)”

 

setting if a phantom-powered

 

(DC 48V

-50– -30 dBu

condenser microphone is

10mA)

 

connected to the MIC IN jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Names of Things and What They Do

Set the [SETTING] switch to “GUITAR” or “MIC” unless you’ve connected a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.

Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone will cause malfunction. For details on the specifications of the microphone you’re using, refer to the owner’s manual for your microphone.

Before you change the position of the [SETTING] switch, set the volume to “0” using the [VOLUME] dial on the side panel. If you change the position of the [SETTING] switch while the volume is raised, loud noise may be emitted, possibly damaging your amp and speakers.

7 [SENS] knob

This knob adjusts the input level of the device that’s connected to the MIC IN jack or MIC/GUITAR IN jack. When recording, use this knob to adjust the recording level (p. 56).

*Setting [SENS] to the minimum position will not silence the input completely. If you want to silence the microphone input completely, set the Mic Input SW to the OFF setting (p. 59).

8 MIC IN jack

You can connect a microphone here (p. 55).

This is an analog audio input jack with a microphone preamp. It can accept either balanced or unbalanced connections.

*The MIC/GUITAR IN jack and MIC IN jack cannot be used simultaneously.

*The MIC IN jack can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing a phantom-powered condenser microphone to be connected.

Set the [SETTING] switch to the “MIC (DC 48 V 10 mA)” if a phantom-powered condenser microphone is connected to the MIC IN jack.

*This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

2:HOT1: GND

3:COLD

9 LINE IN jack

You can connect a portable audio player or similar device here (p. 58).

10 LINE OUT jacks

These jacks output the audio signal of the amp and mixer in stereo (p. 56).

11 Ground terminal

If necessary, you can connect this to an external electrical ground.

*Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

Unsuitable places for connection

Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

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Names of Things and What They Do

Side Panel

1

2

3

4

1 Security Slot ( )

http://www.kensington.com/

2 USB MEMORY connector

Connect USB memory (sold separately) here (p. 64).

*Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

3 PHONES jack

Connect headphones here.

4 [VOLUME] dial

This dial adjusts the overall volume of the output from the rear panel LINE OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack.

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Names of Things and What They Do

Bottom Panel

1

1 Battery compartment

Install six commercially available AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. This allows the unit to be used even when the AC adaptor is not connected.

Batteries that can be used

Please use nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries.

*Do not use zinc-carbon batteries.

Battery life for continuous operation is as follows.

Type of battery

Continuous use

 

 

Nickel-metal hydride

Approximately 4 hours

 

 

Alkaline batteries

Approximately 3 hours

 

 

*These times are for operation at room temperature. The length of continuous operation will differ depending on conditions of use.

Battery handling

If batteries are installed, and the power is turned on with the AC adaptor connected, the AC adaptor will be used preferentially.

If you want to use batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor from the SD-50.

If you want to switch the power from battery or AC adaptor, you must turn off the power first.

If batteries are installed, unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet while the power is turned on will cause the power to turn off.

The indication shown by the battery indicator is an approximation.

Do not use new batteries together with used batteries, and do not mix batteries of different types.

Improper use of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or chargers may cause electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion.

Before use, you must carefully read and observe the cautions and instructions included with your batteries, rechargeable batteries, and charger.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Before You Turn the Power On

Using the AC Adaptor

1.Connect the included AC adaptor and power cord.

2.Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the rear panel.

Indicator

2

 

AC adaptor

1

Power cord

To an electrical outlet

 

*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.

Using Batteries

1. Press the latches of the bottom panel battery compartment lid, and remove the lid.

When opening the battery compartment cover, make sure that no foreign objects (flammable items, coins, pins, etc.) or liquids (water, juice, etc.) enter the compartment.

When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

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Turning the Power On/Off

2.Making sure that each battery is oriented in the correct polarity (+/–), insert the batteries into the battery compartment.

3. Securely close the battery compartment lid.

Battery remaining indication

When the batteries run low, the BATTERY indicator will light.

If you continue use, the BATTERY indicator will blink. Please stop using the unit, and replace the batteries.

Full Light charge out

Light

replace Blink

*If you continue playing even when the indicator is blinking, the display will indicate “Battery Low!” and further operation will be impossible.

*The indication shown by the battery indicator is an approximation.

Using Bus Power

If the SD-50 is connected to your computer, it can operate using power supplied from your computer via the USB cable.

You must install the driver if you want to connect the SD-50 to your computer (p. 23).

*With some computers, the SD-50 might not operate using bus power. If so, please use the included AC adaptor.

*When using the SD-50 on bus power, you won’t be able to use phantom power with the MIC IN connector.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On

Once the connections have been completed (p. 20), 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.

[POWER] switch

[VOLUME] dial

1.Verify the following before you turn on the power.

The AC adaptor is correctly connected, or batteries are correctly installed.

If using bus power, the SD-50 is correctly connected to the computer and the driver is installed.

The peripheral devices are correctly connected.

The volume of the SD-50 and of the connected equipment is minimized.

2.Set the [POWER] switch to DC IN/BATTERY.

If you’re using bus power, set the [POWER] switch to BUS.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

3.Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume.

4.Adjust the volume of the connected equipment.

Turning the Power Off

1.Minimize the volume of the SD-50 and the connected equipment.

2.Switch off the power on the connected audio equipment.

3.Turn the [POWER] switch OFF.

The display will go dark and the power will turn off.

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Installing the Driver

A driver is software that transfers data between the SD-50 and the application software on your computer when the SD-50 is connected to your computer.

The procedure for installation and checking will depend on your system. Perform the following three steps to install and check the driver.

The procedure for installation and checking

Windows 7 /

Windows XP

Mac OS X

Windows Vista

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Install the driver

p. 24

p. 28

p. 33

 

 

 

 

2. Input/output device settings

p. 26

p. 31

p. 34

 

 

 

 

3. Verifying that you hear sound

p. 38

p. 38

p. 38

 

 

 

 

* If you are using the SD-50’s player function (p. 61), the SD-50 cannot be used while connected to a computer.

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Installing the Driver

Windows 7/Windows Vista Users

Steps to be performed on the SD-50 sound module itself are marked by a Operation of the SD-50 symbol. Don’t connect the SD-50 to your computer until you are told to do so.

* The example screen shots included here are taken from Windows 7.

1.With the SD-50 disconnected, start up Windows.

Disconnect all USB cables from your computer, with the exception of those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

2.Close all currently running software.

3.Insert the included DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive.

When the auto-play dialog box appears, click [Open folder to view files].

4.In the appropriate folder within the included DVD-ROM, double-click the [Setup] icon to start up the installer.

OS

Folder

 

 

Windows 7

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Win7]

 

 

Windows Vista

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Vista]

 

 

Windows 7 64-bit edition

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Win7]

 

 

Windows Vista 64-bit edition

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Vista]

 

 

If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported” or “The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you’re running,” or if you don’t know the version of your operating system, check your operating system as described below.

If “System type” indicates “64-bit Operating System,” you have the 64-bit version.

Windows 7 users

Open “Control Panel,” click “System and Security,” and then click [System].

If the Control Panel shows the icon view, click [System].

Windows Vista users

Open “Control Panel,” click [System and Maintenance], and then click [System].

If the Control Panel shows the classic view, double-click the “System” icon.

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Operation of the SD-50
Operation of the SD-50

Installing the Driver

5.A user account control confirmation screen will appear.

Click [Yes] if you’re using Windows 7, or click [Continue] if you’re using Windows Vista.

6.The screen will indicate “SD-50 Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

7.To begin the installation, click [Next] once again.

Installation will begin.

If a Windows security dialog box appears, click [Install].

8. Turn the SD-50’s [POWER] switch OFF (p. 22).

9. When the screen indicates “Ready to install the driver,” use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer.

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

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Installing the Driver

10. Operation of the SD-50 Switch on the SD-50’s power (p. 20).

The driver will be installed automatically.

* It can take several minutes for the driver installation to complete.

When the installation is completed, the “SD-50 Driver Setup” dialog box will indicate “Installation has been completed.”

11.Click [Close] to close the “SD-50 Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will automatically restart. Now let’s check to make sure that installation was successful.

Input/Output Device Settings

In order to use the SD-50 with your software, you’ll need to select the SD-50 as the audio and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software.

*If you’re unable to select the SD-50 as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with Settings” (p. 94) in the Troubleshooting section.

Audio input/output device

Audio output device

OUT (SD-50)

 

 

Audio input device

IN (SD-50)

 

 

* If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the SD-50 in the ASIO settings of your software.

MIDI input/output device

 

SD-50

MIDI output device

 

SD-50 MIDI

 

 

 

SD-50 CONTROL

 

 

 

SD-50

MIDI input device

 

SD-50 MIDI

 

 

 

SD-50 CONTROL

 

 

*The Windows Media Player included with Windows 7 or Windows Vista cannot use the SD-50’s MIDI input/output device.

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Installing the Driver

Settings when using the SD-50 in Windows Media Player

Here’s how to specify the SD-50 as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player.

*In “Verifying That You Hear Sound” (p. 38), you’ll use Windows Media Player to play back sample data. Be sure to make the settings described below.

1.Open the “Control Panel,” click the Hardware and [Sound and click Sound].

If you’re using the Icon view or the Classic view, double-click [Sound].

2.Open the [Playback] tab, select the SD-50’s [OUT], and click [Set Default].

3.Click [OK] to complete the setting.

If you select the “SD-50” as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from Windows will also be output from the SD-50, and therefore will not be heard from your computer’s speakers.

Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the SD-50 to record or play back.

Connect the SD-50 to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.

Do not disconnect the SD-50’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the SD-50’s USB cable from your computer.

This completes driver installation and settings.

Next, verify that you hear sound from the SD-50. “Verifying That You Hear Sound” (p. 38).

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Installing the Driver

Windows XP Users

Steps to be performed on the SD-50 sound module itself are marked by a Operation of the SD-50 symbol. Don’t connect the SD-50 to your computer until you are told to do so.

1.With the SD-50 disconnected, start up Windows.

Disconnect all USB cables from your computer, with the exception of those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

2.Close all currently running software.

3.Insert the included DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive.

4.On the included DVD-ROM, open the [Driver] folder and then the [XP] folder, and double-click the [Setup] icon.

If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported” or saying that the application is invalid, check the version of your operating system.

If the “Install Program As Other User” dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to terminate the installation, log on to Windows using an administrator account, and perform the installation once again.

5.The screen will indicate “SD-50 Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

6.To begin the installation, click [Next].

If the “Software Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to continue the installation.

If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] in the dialog box to terminate the installation. Then change the setting as described in “Driver Signing Option Settings (Windows XP)” (p. 99), and perform the installation once again.

7. Operation of the SD-50 Switch off the SD-50’s power (p. 22).

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Installing the Driver

8. Operation of the SD-50 When the “Ready to install the driver” message appears, use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer.

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

9. Operation of the SD-50 Switch on the SD-50’s power (p. 20).

The indication “Found New Hardware” will appear in the lower right corner of your screen.

* It may take several minutes for the “Found New Hardware Wizard” to appear.

10.If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose [No, not this time] and click [Next].

11. Choose [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], and click [Next].

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Installing the Driver

12.If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to continue the installation.

If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] in the dialog box to terminate the installation. Then change the setting as described in “Driver Signing Option Settings (Windows XP)” (p. 99), and perform the installation once again.

13.The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

When installation is complete, the “SD-50 Driver Setup” dialog box will indicate “Installation has been completed.”

14.Click [Close] to close the “SD-50 Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

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