Roland AT-500 User Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of 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 © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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For the U.K.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE: BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL LIVE

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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.
Do not disassemble or modify
002a
Do not disassemble or modify this device.
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Do not repair or replace parts
003
Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center.
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Do not use or store in the following types of locations
004
• 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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Do not place in an unstable location
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Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and level location.
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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct voltage
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You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet of the correct voltage as marked on the device.
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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 power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Use only the included power cord
008e
You must use only the power cord included with the device. Do not use the included power cord with any other device.
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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it
009
Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will damage the power cord, and may cause short circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in fire or electrical shock.
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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices
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Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical devices to a single power outlet. In particular, when using a power strip, exceeding the rated capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the cable.
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Avoid extended use at high volume
010
This device, either by itself or used in conjunction with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is capable of producing volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. If you experience impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi­ately stop using the device and consult a medical specialist.
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Do not insert foreign objects
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Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects, coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device. This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs
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If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced.
• The power cord is damaged
• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell
• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid spills into the device
• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)
• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device
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Do not allow children to use without supervision
013
In households with children, take particular care against tampering. If children are to use this device, they must be supervised or guided by an adult.
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Do not drop or subject to strong impact
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Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact.
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Do not use overseas
016
If you wish to use this device overseas, please contact your dealer or a service center.
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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or DVD player
023
If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.
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Do not place containers of water on the device
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Do not place containers of water (such as a flower vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device. Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty operation.
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Place in a well ventilated location
101a
When using this device, ensure that it is placed in a well ventilated location.
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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the power cord
102b
When connecting or disconnecting the power cord to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug
103a
From time to time, you should unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt that accumulates between the power cord plug and the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly resulting in fire.
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Manage cables for safety
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Ensure that the connected cables are organized and managed in a safe manner. In particular, place the cables out of reach of children.
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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device
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Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects on it.
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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands
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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the device or AC outlet while holding the power cord plug with wet hands.
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Cautions when moving this device
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If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. Since this product is very heavy, you must make sure that a sufficient number of people are on hand to help, so you can lift and move it safely, without causing strain. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.
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• Check whether the knob bolts fastening the device to its stand have become loose. If they are loose, tighten them firmly.
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• Disconnect the power cord.
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• Disconnect external devices.
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• Close the lid.
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• Remove the music stand.
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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning
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Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immedi­ately turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
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Cautions when opening/closing the lid
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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 21). Adult super­vision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.
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Cautions when using the seat
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You must observe the following cautions when using the seat.
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• Do not play with the seat or use it as a stepstool.
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• Do not allow two or more people to sit on the seat simultaneously.
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• Do not sit on the seat if the bolts fastening the legs are loose. (If they are loose, use the included tool to retighten them.)
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Keep small items out of the reach of children
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To prevent small items such as the following from being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the reach of children.
• Included items
• Music rest attachment screws
• Screws for assembling the stand
• Cord clamps
• Caps
• Knob bolts
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland
Corporation.
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* XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha
Corporation.
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* All product names mentioned in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Important Notes

Power Supply
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• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.
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• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.
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• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the Power switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the Power switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Location
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• If this device is placed near devices that contain large transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or change its orientation.
352a
• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device farther away.
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• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be heard when a call is received or initiated, or during conversation.
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• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same location on this device for an extended time. This can cause deformation or color change.
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• If you move this device between locations of radically different temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the condensation to disappear before you use the device.
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• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on top of this device for an extended time. This can cause deformation or color change.
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• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or pedal board. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
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• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.
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• 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.
Care
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• For everyday care, wipe with a soft dry cloth, or remove stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung-out cloth. If this device contains wooden components, wipe the entire area following the direction of the grain. The finish may be damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location.
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• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.
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• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol, since these can cause deformation or color change.
Servicing
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• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of memory may be lost. Please store important contents on USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when performing service, but there may be cases when the stored content cannot be recovered because the memory section has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for any consequences of such loss.
Other Cautions
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• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the device or because of inadvertent operation. You should back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard against such loss.
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• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for the consequences of such loss.
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• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or input/ output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.
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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
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• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.
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• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug (not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken connections.
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• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this is not a malfunction.
558a
• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.
559b
• When transporting or shipping this device, package it in an appropriate amount of cushioning material. Scratches, damage, or malfunctions may occur if you transport it without appropriate packaging.
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• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.
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• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables not containing a resistor.
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• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.
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• The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.
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Important Notes
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• In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the ATELIER uses a TFT liquid crystal display. Due to the nature of a TFT liquid crystal display, the screen may contain pixels that fail to light or that remain constantly lit, but please be aware that this is not a malfunction or defect.
Floppy Disk Handling
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
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• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C (50–122 degrees F).
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,
such as those generated by loudspeakers.
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• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps
Rear side of the disk
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
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• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
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• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
USB Memory Handling
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• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.
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• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them to become dirty.
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• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic components, so please observe the following points when handling it.
• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,
discharge any static electricity that might be present in your body before handling USB memory.
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal
object.
• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong
impact.
• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in
locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–50 degrees C)
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
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• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the external memory connector and insert it without using excessive force. The external memory connector may be damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB memory.
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• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire, coins, other types of device) into the external memory connector. Doing so will damage the external memory connector.
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• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.
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• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of time, close the USB memory cover.
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Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)
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• 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.
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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.
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• Keep the disc in the case.
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• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.
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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.
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• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.
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• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.
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• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction.
Copyright
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• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection 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.
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• 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.
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Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER.” The ATELIER is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
* The AT-500 is abbreviated in this manual as “ATELIER” respectively.
Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series
A full complement of organ sounds
A wide range of basic organ sounds, ranging from jazz organ and pipe organ to theatre organ, are onboard so you are sure to enjoy having access to all the sounds you expect from an organ.
Panel layout based on a tradition of emphasis on realtime operation
Based on the idea that you should be able to sit down and begin playing immediately, the operation buttons of the panel are arranged by function as dictated by classic organ traditions, ensuring easy and intuitive operation. All models of the ATELIER series feature the same operability, allowing you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.
High-quality sounds that you can use without editing
In addition to a full range of organ sounds, high-quality sounds such as strings and brass are also included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ—no need to perform complicated editing operations.
Expansive lower keyboard with damper pedal for piano-like expressiveness
The piano is indispensable to contemporary music performance. All models of the ATELIER series contain high-quality grand piano sounds that you will enjoy performing. In addition, the range of the lower keyboard has been expanded, giving you greater expressive capabilities on the piano. A damper pedal and initial touch sensitivity are also provided, both necessities for piano performance.
Design utilizes your existing music data
The ATELIER series is designed so that even on new models, you will feel right at home and can begin playing immediately. Consideration has been given to data compatibility, and existing song data or Registration data can be moved to USB memory or used by connecting a floppy disk drive.
Music styles from around the world
Many of the best-loved musical styles from around the world (Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of performances.
Utilizes SMF music files
Compatible with General MIDI 2, the world standard in SMF music files. Since an external memory connector is provided, you can connect separately available USB memory or a floppy disk drive and take advantage of the wide range of commercially available SMF music files. You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy performing ensemble with the music files.
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Features
Harmonic bars for creating organ sounds
The organ is equipped with “Harmonic bars,” which are much like the controllers used on traditional jazz organs. By operating the harmonic bars, you can easily create a diverse variety of organ sounds.
By using the solo harmonic bars you can add orchestral sounds to the organ sounds for even more expressive performance potential.
USB Memory
You can connect separately sold USB memory or a floppy disk drive, and play back SMF music files. Performances you record or Registration data you create can also be saved on USB memory or a floppy disk, or you
can save SMF music files or Registrations from USB memory or a floppy disk into internal user memory.
“Quick Registration” and “Music Assistant” functions
The “Quick Registration” function lets you use keywords to select wonderful Registrations created by top-ranking organists such as Hector Olivera. The “Music Assistant” function makes it easy to recall appropriate Rhythm and sound settings simply by selecting a desired atmosphere for your song.
Main Features
Highly realistic Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniment functions
All Rhythms use data from performances by professional drummers, featuring high-quality patterns with all the grooves and subtle nuance of the real thing. In addition, you can use Automatic Accompaniments that are perfectly matched to each Rhythm to enjoy the feeling of playing with your own band in the background.
Human voices and phrases
In addition to a full array of organ sounds, the ATELIER series provides human voices such as “Jazz Scat,” and human voice phrases such as “Amen.”
Active Expression sounds
For some of the sounds, moving the expression pedal will vary not only the volume but also the tone, or add other sounds. From pianissimo to fortissimo, the tonal character of the sound itself will change as you perform a crescendo, or strings may appear behind the piano, creating dynamic changes in tonality.
Harmony Intelligence
The Harmony Intelligence function automatically adds harmony to the upper keyboard sound according to the chord you play in the lower keyboard. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance.
64-note lower keyboard for plenty of range
The 64-note range can be split into zones, allowing a solo voice, pedal bass voice, percussion, etc., to be played independently for an even wider range of performance possibilities. Since the lower keyboard can be divided into a maximum of four parts, you have at your command expressive power that rivals that of a three-manual organ.
In addition, you can use the Drums/SFX function to play drum sounds or sound effects from the entire lower keyboard.
Large, wide LCD
For convenience, the frame area of the wide LCD screen always displays buttons for frequently used functions. You can also view the tempo and measure number in any screen. The color liquid-crystal touch panel ensures excellent visibility and easy operability.
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Main Features

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.
• The AT-500 is abbreviated in this manual as “ATELIER” respectively.
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Drums/SFX] button.
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.
•[▲] [▼], [ ] [ ] means that you should press one or the other button. Example: Reverb [▲] [▼] buttons, Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons.
• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors.
• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”
• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored.
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
NOTE
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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY........................................................................ 3
Important Notes..................................................................................... 6
Main Features........................................................................................ 8
Conventions Used in This Manual.............................................................................10
Panel Descriptions................................................................................ 18
Before You Start Playing ...................................................................... 20
Setting Up the Music Rest.................................................................................................. 20
Connecting the Speaker Cable..........................................................................................20
Opening/Closing the Lid .................................................................................................. 21
Connecting the Power Cord ..............................................................................................21
Turning the Power On and Off ..........................................................................................22
Turning On the Power .............................................................................................22
Turning Off the Power ............................................................................................. 22
Using Headphones ..........................................................................................................23
Using a Microphone ........................................................................................................23
Using the Code Hook.......................................................................................................24
Restoring All the Factory Default Settings ............................................................................24
Using the External Memory ...............................................................................................26
Connecting the USB Memory ................................................................................... 26
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................. 27
Using a CD.....................................................................................................................27
Connecting a CD Drive ........................................................................................... 28
About the Display ................................................................................ 29
Understanding the Main and Related Screens ............................................................29
Convenient Functions ........................................................................... 33
Listening to the Demo Songs.............................................................................................. 33
Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection.............................................................35
Music Assistant Function ................................................................................................... 37
Music Assistant Search............................................................................................39
About the Quick Guide Function........................................................................................41
About the Index Menu.............................................................................................42
Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................44
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Selecting and Playing Sounds............................................................... 46
Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................. 46
About the Voices and Parts ...................................................................................... 46
Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons ................................... 47
Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices ......................................................................48
Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ...................................................................................... 49
Selecting Solo Voice ...............................................................................................50
Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button ...............................................................51
Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) ...........................................................................53
Playing a Vintage Organ Voice................................................................................ 55
Performing with an Active Expression Voice ........................................................................ 59
Performing with a Human Voice ........................................................................................60
Adjust the Volume Balance................................................................................................ 62
Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)................................................................ 64
Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)................66
Changing Drums/SFX Sets....................................................................................... 67
Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)... 68
Changing the Manual Percussion Sets.......................................................................69
Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Hold) ..................................................................70
Using Rhythm Performance .................................................................. 71
Selecting a Rhythm........................................................................................................... 71
Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...................................................................... 72
Rhythm Search .......................................................................................................73
Playing Rhythm................................................................................................................75
Starting at the Press of a Button ................................................................................75
Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) .76
Stopping the Rhythm ............................................................................................... 77
Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo............................................................................................. 77
Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................... 78
Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment................................................................... 78
Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment ................................................. 79
Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)....................79
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)....................................................80
Leading Bass Function ...................................................................................................... 82
A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) .................. 84
Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory.................................................................................. 86
Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory .................................................................... 86
Copying Rhythms.............................................................................................................87
Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms .........................................................................90
Renaming a Saved Rhythm................................................................................................92
Deleting Saved Rhythm.....................................................................................................94
Using the Registration Buttons .............................................................. 96
Storing Registrations......................................................................................................... 97
Recalling a Registration .................................................................................................... 98
How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) .................................................................... 98
How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) .................................................................... 98
Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations ..........................................................99
Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................. 100
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Assigning a Name to a Registration Set............................................................................ 101
Saving Registration Sets.................................................................................................. 103
Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER ................................................ 106
Loading a Set of Registrations ................................................................................106
Loading an Individual Registration .......................................................................... 107
Deleting a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................... 110
Changing the Name or Order of Registration....................................................................112
Copying Registrations ....................................................................................................114
Using the Performance Functions ........................................................ 117
Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) .................................................................117
Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound...............................................................................118
Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ..................................................................... 118
Using the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever .................................................................................. 119
Using the Foot Switches..................................................................................................120
Changing the Function of the Foot Switch ................................................................121
Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations ........................................................... 122
Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal.................................................... 123
Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal............................................................. 124
Applying Various Effects to the Sound ................................................ 125
Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) ........................................................ 125
Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type ................................................................126
Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)................................................................. 128
Making Fine Adjustments to the Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed)............................129
Changing the Brightness of the Rotary Effect (Rotary Color)........................................130
Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus Effect)....................................................................131
Adding Resonance to the Sound (Sustain Effect)................................................................. 133
Changing the Sustain Length..................................................................................135
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb Effect)............................................................. 136
Changing the Reverb Type..................................................................................... 137
Changing the Wall Type ....................................................................................... 138
Changing the Depth of the Reverb .......................................................................... 139
Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment ....................................................... 141
Modifying the Sound.............................................................................................141
Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect................ 142
Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................. 144
Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard..................................................................... 144
Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ...............................146
Changing How the Solo Voice Responds.................................................................147
Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice ................................................................ 147
Changing the Solo Split Point.................................................................................148
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split)..............................................149
Changing the Bass Split Point................................................................................. 151
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) .......................... 152
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Contents
Recording/Playing Back What You Play ............................................. 153
What is a Track Button? ........................................................................................154
Displaying the Track Buttons ..................................................................................155
Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files.....................156
Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) ............................................................................157
Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data.......................................................... 159
Viewing a Notation .......................................................................................................160
Changing the Notation Settings.............................................................................. 161
Recording a Performance................................................................................................ 163
Playing Back a Performance Song ...................................................................................164
Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In)............................................................164
Recording Each Part Separately....................................................................................... 165
Re-Recording.................................................................................................................166
Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) ........................................................................167
Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename).......................................................167
Saving Performance Songs .............................................................................................169
Loading Performance Songs Into the ATELIER..................................................................... 171
Deleting Performance Songs Stored on “Favorites” or the USB Memory ................................ 172
Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ..............................................................173
Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song................................174
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) ............................................... 174
Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)......................................................... 175
Starting recording at the right moment (Count-In Recording) ................................................176
Copying Performance Song ............................................................................................177
Editing Your Musical Performance Data .............................................. 179
Deleting a Specific Measure (Delete Measure)................................................................... 179
Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ............................................................... 180
Erase Recording (Erase Event) .........................................................................................182
Copying Measures (Copy) .............................................................................................. 184
Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) ............................................................................185
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ........................................ 187
Preparations for Creating User Rhythms............................................................................188
Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen................................................................. 188
Selecting the Division ............................................................................................ 189
Loading the Rhythm ..............................................................................................190
Making the Division Settings ..................................................................................191
Creating the User Rhythm ...............................................................................................192
Editing the Rhythm ................................................................................................ 192
Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used ...........................................................195
Deleting Rhythms You Have Created .......................................................................196
Saving the User Rhythm .................................................................................................. 196
Changing the Name of a User Rhythm (Rename) ...................................................... 196
Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or USB Memory......................................... 197
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Contents
Various Other Settings ....................................................................... 198
Adjusting How the Instrument Responds............................................................................198
Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity ....................................................................... 198
Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony......................................................................198
Performance Function Settings ......................................................................................... 199
Selecting the keyboard affected by the damper pedal...............................................199
Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal.........................................................199
Choosing the keyboard for which Pitch Bend and Vibrato will apply...........................200
Changing the Pitch Bend Range .............................................................................201
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller ..................................................... 201
Rhythm Settings .............................................................................................................202
Turning Chord Hold On/Off .................................................................................. 202
Changing the Intro Countdown Sound (Count Down Sound) ......................................202
Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically........................................... 203
Changing the Operation of the Fill In Buttons ...........................................................203
Registration Settings ....................................................................................................... 205
Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled ..................................205
Changing the Timing at Which Transposition Settings are Recalled............................. 205
Composer Settings ......................................................................................................... 206
Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off ................................................................206
Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose)............................ 206
Changing the Metronome Setting ...........................................................................207
Adjusting the Metronome Volume ...........................................................................207
Changing the Sound of the Metronome ................................................................... 208
Setting the Beat .................................................................................................... 208
Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ............................................................... 209
Adjusting the timing of a player piano CD’s piano sound and accompaniment ............210
Other Settings ...............................................................................................................210
Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................................................... 210
Adjusting the Mic Echo .........................................................................................211
Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers ....................................................................211
Setting the PC Number..........................................................................................212
MIDI IN Mode...................................................................................................... 212
Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................................................... 213
Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen..................................................214
Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................... 214
Using the V-LINK function ......................................................................................215
Viewing the Contents of the ATELIER's Screen on a Display........................................ 216
Repositioning the Touch Screen .............................................................................. 217
Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings................................................. 218
Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings ............... 219
Formatting a USB Memory (Format)..................................................................................220
Displaying a Graphic at Power-up ................................................................................... 220
Deleting an Image Stored in Internal Memory...........................................................222
Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory.............................................................223
Video-related Settings.....................................................................................................224
Selecting the Type of Slide Show............................................................................224
Selecting the Interval at which Images will Change ................................................... 225
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Contents
Connecting with External Device......................................................... 227
Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors .................................................................... 227
Connecting to Audio Equipment ......................................................................................228
Connecting a Computer.................................................................................................. 229
Making the Settings for the USB Driver ....................................................................230
Connecting MIDI Devices................................................................................................231
Connecting an External Display.......................................................................................232
Enjoying Music and Video.................................................................. 233
Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs .........................................................................................234
Listening to a VIMA TUNES Song ...........................................................................234
Displaying a Slide Show while the Song Plays .........................................................236
Performing with Sounds that Match the Song
(Recommended Tones) ..........................................................................................238
Listening to Songs from Music CD ....................................................................................239
Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (Center Cancel) .................................................240
Appendices
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................241
Error Message...............................................................................................................248
Chord List ..................................................................................................................... 249
Glossary.......................................................................................................................251
Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use............................................................................... 252
The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files.......................................... 252
About the ATELIER Sound Generator ....................................................................... 252
Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off........................................................ 253
Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ..............................................253
Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons ................................................... 253
Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons.....................................253
MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................................................254
Demo Song List.............................................................................................................. 255
Short Cut List ................................................................................................................. 257
Main Specifications .......................................................................................................258
Index............................................................................................................................260
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MEMO
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Panel Descriptions

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22
23
9
24
1 2
11
10
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29
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3
12
4
1413 15 16 17
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1.
Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62 Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 49
2.
[Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 152 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62
3.
Lower Voice select buttons → p. 48
Lower Organ Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62
Touch Screen → p. 29
4.
[Harmony Intelligence] button → p. 125
5.
6.
Upper Voice select buttons → p. 48
Upper Organ Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62
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7.
Solo Voice select buttons → p. 50
Solo Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 146 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62
[Power On] switch → p. 22
8.
D Beam → p. 141, p. 142
9.
10.
D Beam buttons → p. 141, p. 142
11.
Upper Harmonic Bars → p. 53 Solo Harmonic Bars → p. 53, p. 62
12.
13.
Vintage Organ buttons → p. 53
14.
Percussion buttons → p. 56
[H-Bar Manual] button → p. 57
15.
[Video Monitor] button→ p. 237
16.
17.
[Value] dial → p. 32
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18.
Pedal Harmonic Bars → p. 53
Lower Harmonic Bars → p. 53
19.
20.
Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 117
Panel Descriptions
6
5
18 19
7
Panel Descriptions
2120
21.
Composer → p. 153
[Song] button [Registration] button → p. 99–p. 114 [Demo] button → p. 33 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 163
[Drums/SFX] button → p. 66
22.
23.
[Manual Percussion] button → p. 68
24.
Rhythm select buttons → p. 71
Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 77 Fill In [Auto] button → p. 79
Fill In [Break] button → p. 79 Variation buttons → p. 79 [Intro/Ending] button → p. 75–p. 77 [Count Down] button → p. 78 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 78 [One Touch Program] button → p. 84 [Sync Start] button → p. 76 [Start/Stop] button → p. 75–p. 77
25.
[Pedal Sustain] button → p. 133
[Master Volume] slider → p. 22
26.
[Brilliance] slider → p. 118
27.
28.
Pitch Bender/Vibrato lever → p. 119
29.
Rotary Sound → p. 128
[On/Off] button [Fast/Slow] button
30.
Registration buttons
[Write] button → p. 97 [Manual] button → p. 100 Registration [1]–[8] buttons → p. 96
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Before You Start Playing

Speaker Cord
Organ side
Speaker box side

Setting Up the Music Rest

Attaching the Music Rest
Insert the supplied screws for the music rest into the
1.
screw holes located on the top of the instrument, and lightly tighten them (two locations).
Removing the Music Rest
To remove the music rest, support it with one
1.
hand while loosening the screws.
2.
Remove the music rest.
After removing the music rest, don’t forget to retighten the screws.
Screw
Screw
2.
Put the music rest between the screws and the ATELIER’s body.

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Plug the speaker cable extending from the
1.
stand into the Speaker connector located at the rear of the AT-500’s bottom panel.
Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.
3.
While supporting the music rest with one hand, secure it in place by turning the screws.
When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get your fingers pinched.
Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.
NOTE
Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music
NOTE
rest.
Before moving the organ, be sure to remove the music rest
NOTE
to prevent accidents.
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Before You Start Playing
NOTE
NOTE

Opening/Closing the Lid

fig.00-22.eps
To open the lid, hold it with both hands and
1.
slide it to the rear.
2.
To close the lid, slowly pull it forward until it stops.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended when
NOTE
small children are going to be using the instrument.
To prevent accidents, be sure to close the lid before moving
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the organ.

Connecting the Power Cord

First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at
1.
the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in).
fig. 00-27.eps,fig.00-27-2.eps
Upper position
OFF
2.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet connector, then plug the other end into an
AC outlet.
Before You Start Playing
Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet music) on
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the keyboard when you close the lid.
AC Outlet
Power Cord
Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument.
Whenever you do not intend to use the instrument for extended periods of time, pull out the power cord from the AC outlet.
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Before You Start Playing
NOTE

Turning the Power On and Off

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Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off power to your various devices in the order specified. By
NOTE
turning on or off devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

Make sure of the following before the power is
1.
turned on.
• Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC inlet?
• Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC outlet?
• Is the [Master Volume] slider (located at the left of the Lower Keyboard) set to the Min (minimum) position?
fig.00-26.eps
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by
3.
moving the [Master Volume] slider or operating the expression pedal.
Now adjust the [Master Volume] slider to a suitable level. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned.
fig.00-28.eps
increase the volume
decrease the volume
decrease the volume
increase the volume

Turning Off the Power

2.
Press the [Power On] switch to turn on the power.
fig. 00-27.eps, fig.00-27-3.eps
Lower position
ON
The main screen will appear in the display.
Main Screen
1.
Before switching the power off, set the [Master Volume] slider to the Min (minimum) position.
Press the [Power On] switch to turn off the
2.
power.
fig. 00-27.eps,fig.00-27-2.eps
Upper position
OFF
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If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [Power On] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).
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NOTE
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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.
Before You Start Playing

Using Headphones

The ATELIER features Phones jacks. These allow you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.
fig.00-29.eps
1.
Connect your headphones to the [Phones] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.
The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Now, sound is heard only through the headphones.

Using a Microphone

Since this instrument has a Mic jack, you can use a microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing along with your performance, or singing along with SMF music files (sold separately).
fig.00-32.eps
1.
Connect your microphone to the [Mic] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.
Before You Start Playing
Adjust the headphones volume with the
2.
[Master Volume] slider and Expression pedal.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
fifig.00-31.eps
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by the headset or the plug.
• Headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high when they are plugged in. Lower the volume on the ATELIER before plugging in headphones.
• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used at an excessively high volume. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.
• Accepts connection of Stereo headphones.
• If plugs of the headphones are plugged into the [Phones] jack, no sound will be heard from the ATELIER’s speakers.
Use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the
2.
volume level for the microphone.
You can adjust the depth of the echo applied to sound from the microphone (p. 211).
The microphone must be purchased separately. When purchasing a microphone, please consult the vender where you bought the ATELIER.
Some Notes on Using a Microphone
fig.00-31.eps
• To avoid disturbing others, be careful of the volume level when playing late at night or very early in the morning.
• When connecting a microphone to the ATELIER, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.
• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
• Changing the orientation of the microphone.
• Relocating the microphone so it is farther from the
speakers.
• Lowering volume levels.
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Before You Start Playing

Using the Cord Hook

If you’re using headphones or a microphone, you can use the cord hook to neatly bundle the cables near your feet.
Attaching the Cord Hook
1.
Screw the cord hook (with wing nut) about 80% of the way into the screw hole located at
the bottom left of the organ.
After you’ve oriented the hook as desired, use
2.
the wing nut to fasten it.
Screw Hole
Wing Nut
Cord Hook

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

You can restore all of the settings stored in the ATELIER to what they were when the instrument shipped from the factory. This function is called “Factory Reset.”
Touch <System> on the Main screen.
1.
The System screen appears.
fig.00-37.eps
2.
In the System screen, touch <Utility> to open the Utility screen.
fig.00-38.eps
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In the Utility screen, touch <Factory Reset>.
3.
fig.00-39.eps
The confirmation message appears on screen.
fig.00-40-1.eps
Before You Start Playing
You can also use the following method to return to the factory-set condition.
Method 1
If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen.
When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset
4.
operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.
Never switch off the power while this operation is in
NOTE
progress!
fig.00-40-2.eps
1. Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen,
to display the Quick Guide screen.
2. Press the [One Touch Program] button.
The confirmation message appears on screen.
fig.00-40-1.eps
If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the Main screen.
3. When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset
operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.
Before You Start Playing
Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations currently in the memory of the ATELIER. To save the
NOTE
Registrations you are currently using, refer to “Saving Registration Sets” (p. 103).
If you want to restore settings other than those for User Memory (p. 72) to the factory-set condition, touch <Panel Reset> in the System Utility screen. If you want to restore
NOTE
only the user memory to the factory-set condition, refer to page 218.
Method 2
1. Turn down the volume to the minimum
level, then turn off the power.
2. While holding down the [One Touch
Program] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on.
fig.00-41.eps
The following screen appears.
fig.00-40-3.eps
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Before You Start Playing
NOTE
NOTE

Using the External Memory

Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder
Songs you record on the ATELIER and Registration sets you create can be copied to separately available USB memory for safekeeping. You can also copy songs to a floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive (p. 87, p. 114, p. 177).
You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory or a floppy disk (p. 156).
Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB
NOTE
device is used.

Connecting the USB Memory

Connect the USB memory to the External
1.
Memory connector.
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Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.
The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right. Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the connected external memory if something happens to bump against it.
1.
Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to the left or right.
External Memory
Holder
If you’re using new USB memory or floppy disk, you’ll need to initialize (format) it on the ATELIER. For details, refer to “Formatting a USB Memory (Format)” (p. 220).
90 degrees to the left
Be sure to grasp the External Memory connector holder itself when rotating it. Never rotate the External Memory connector holder by holding the connected external memory.
Take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched when rotating the External Memory connector holder.
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Security Slot ( ) http://www.kensington.com/
90 degrees to the right
Security Slot
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Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the mounting holes on the ATELIER’s bottom panel.
Before You Start Playing
For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the floppy disk drive.
Connect the USB cable of the floppy disk drive
1.
to the ATELIER’s Ext Drive connector.
Ext Drive Connector
Before You Start Playing
USB Cable
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Before You Start Playing
NOTE
NOTE

Using a CD

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
• The ATELIER is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the official standards-those that carry the “COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.
• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs, please consult the disc vendor.
• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete songs recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.

Connecting a CD Drive

CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector cannot be used.
Ext Drive Connector
USB Cable
Switch off the power to the ATELIER and the CD
1.
drive to be connected.
Connect the USB cable included with the CD
2.
drive to the Ext Drive connector on the ATELIER.
3.
Turn on the power to the ATELIER.
4.
Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.
For information on how to perform the following CD-drive operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the drive.
• Switching the power on and off
• Inserting and ejecting a CD
A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/
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