Roland AT800 User Manual

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.

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.

For the U.K.

WARNING: IMPORTANT:

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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: 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.

Safety grounding connection

001-50

Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a safety grounding connection.

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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

• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on a device that generates heat)

• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high humidity

• Locations exposed to rain

• Locations of excessive dust

• Locations subject to heavy vibration

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Do not place in an unstable location

007

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

008a

You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet of the correct voltage as marked on the device.

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

015

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

011

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

012a

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

014

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

026

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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Never expose Battery to excessive heat

027

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

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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

104

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

106

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

107b

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

108d

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.

• Check whether the knob bolts fastening the device to its stand have become loose. If they are loose, tighten them firmly.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect external devices.

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning

109a

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

110a

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 using batteries

111: Selection

Batteries may leak or burst if they are used incorrectly. Please observe the following cautions (p.

253).

• When inserting batteries, carefully observe the correct polarity (“+” and “-”).

• Do not mix new and partially used batteries, or batteries of different types.

• If you will not be using the device for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.

• If the batteries have leaked, use a soft dry cloth to carefully wipe the liquid off the battery compartment, and install new batteries. If liquid that leaks from a battery contacts your skin, it may cause skin irritation. Battery liquid that gets into your eye is dangerous; immediately wash out your eye with water.

• Do not carry or store batteries together with metallic objects such as pens, necklaces, or hairpins.

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Cautions when opening/closing the lid

116

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

117: Selection

You must observe the following cautions when using the seat.

• Do not play with the seat or use it as a stepstool.

• Do not allow two or more people to sit on the seat simultaneously.

• 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

118b

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

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Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker

121

Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker by any means. Speaker not user replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure.

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

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* XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha

Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Important Notes

Power Supply

301

• 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.

306b

• Batteries are included with this device. These batteries are for the purpose of testing the operation of this device, and their lifespan may be shorter than normal.

307

• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.

308

• 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

351

• 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.

352b

• 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.

354b

• 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.

355b

• 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.

356

• 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.

358

• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.

359

• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.

360

• 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

401b

• 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.

402

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol, since these can cause deformation or color change.

Servicing

452

• 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

551

• 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.

552

• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for the consequences of such loss.

553

• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or input/ output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug (not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken connections.

557

• 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.

560

• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.

562

• 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.

565

• 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.

Important Notes

566b

• 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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• 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)

651

• 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.

652

• 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

653

• 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.

654

• 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

704

• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.

705

• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them to become dirty.

708

• 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

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

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.

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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.

Addition

• 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.

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.

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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.

853

• 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.

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-800 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.

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.

Realistically expressing acoustic instrument performances (Articulation Voice)

In order to bring out the distinctive qualities of an acoustic instrument and perform in a musically significant way, it is essential to make use of the instrument’s rich variety of tonal changes and diverse performance techniques (articulations). The ATELIER contains “Articulation Voices,” which use Super Natural technology to realistically express the sounds and performance techniques of these acoustic instruments. For even more richly expressive performances, you can take advantage of aftertouch or a foot switch to modify the tone in various ways while you play.

Super Natural

Main Features

Proprietary Roland sound generation technology that realistically reproduces the tonal changes and performance techniques distinctive of an acoustic instrument, allowing you to perform music that is natural and richly expressive.

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.

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.

Main Features

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.

76-note lower keyboard for plenty of range

The 76-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.

Connect external speakers for even greater presence

Using the Aux Out jack, the accompaniment parts and an enveloping ambience of RSS reverb sound can be played through external speakers to create the impression that you’re playing along with a band or orchestra.

In addition, the drums, bass, and other sounds can be output separately, allowing you to adjust the volume balance during a concert.

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.

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.

• The AT-800 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.

• The diagram of the ATELIER at the top of the page shows the location of the buttons to be pressed, etc.

NOTE

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..........................................................................................21

Opening/Closing the Lid .................................................................................................. 21

Connecting the Power Cord ..............................................................................................22

Turning the Power On and Off ..........................................................................................22

Turning On the Power .............................................................................................22

Turning Off the Power ............................................................................................. 23

Using Headphones ..........................................................................................................23

Using a Microphone ........................................................................................................24

Using the Code Hook.......................................................................................................24

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings ............................................................................25

Using the External Memory ...............................................................................................26

Connecting the USB Memory ................................................................................... 26

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................. 27

Using a CD.....................................................................................................................28

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

Settings for Easy Performance............................................................................................ 44

Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................45

Contents

Selecting and Playing Sounds............................................................... 47

Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................. 47

About the Voices and Parts ...................................................................................... 47

Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons ................................... 48

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices ......................................................................49

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ...................................................................................... 50

Selecting Solo Voice ...............................................................................................51

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button ...............................................................52

Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) ...........................................................................54

Playing a Vintage Organ Voice................................................................................ 56

Realistically Expressing an Acoustic Instrument Performance (Articulation Voice) ......................61

Selecting a Articulation Voice...................................................................................62

Performing with an Articulation Voice........................................................................64

Using Aftertouch or the Expression Pedal...................................................................64

Making the Ideal Settings for Playing an Articulation Voice.......................................... 65

Tips for Performing with an Articulation Voice ............................................................66

Performing with an Active Expression Voice ........................................................................ 69

Performing with a Human Voice ........................................................................................70

Adjust the Volume Balance................................................................................................ 72

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)................................................................ 74

Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)................76

Changing Drums/SFX Sets....................................................................................... 77

Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)... 78

Changing the Manual Percussion Sets.......................................................................79

Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold) ......................................................... 80

Using Rhythm Performance .................................................................. 81

Selecting a Rhythm........................................................................................................... 81

Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...................................................................... 82

Rhythm Search .......................................................................................................83

Playing Rhythm................................................................................................................85

Starting at the Press of a Button ................................................................................85

Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) .86

Stopping the Rhythm ............................................................................................... 87

Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo............................................................................................. 87

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................... 88

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment................................................................... 88

Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment ................................................. 89

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)....................89

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)....................................................90

Leading Bass Function ...................................................................................................... 92

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) .................. 94

Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory.................................................................................. 96

Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory .................................................................... 96

Copying Rhythms.............................................................................................................97

Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms .......................................................................100

Renaming a Saved Rhythm..............................................................................................102

Deleting Saved Rhythm...................................................................................................104

Contents

Using the Registration Buttons ............................................................ 106

Storing Registrations....................................................................................................... 107

Recalling a Registration .................................................................................................. 108

How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) .................................................................. 108

How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) .................................................................. 108

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations ........................................................109

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................. 110

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set............................................................................ 111

Saving Registration Sets.................................................................................................. 113

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER ................................................ 116

Loading a Set of Registrations ................................................................................116

Loading an Individual Registration .......................................................................... 117

Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved (Load Next)................................ 120

Deleting a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................... 122

Changing the Name or Order of Registration....................................................................124

Copying Registrations ....................................................................................................126

Using the Performance Functions ........................................................ 130

Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) .................................................................130

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound...............................................................................131

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ..................................................................... 131

Using the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever .................................................................................. 132

Using the Foot Switches..................................................................................................133

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch ................................................................134

Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations ........................................................... 135

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal.................................................... 136

Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal............................................................. 137

Applying Various Effects to the Sound ................................................ 138

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) ........................................................ 138

Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type ................................................................139

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)................................................................. 141

Making Fine Adjustments to the Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed)............................142

Changing the Brightness of the Rotary Effect (Rotary Color)........................................143

Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus Effect)....................................................................144

Adding Resonance to the Sound (Sustain Effect)................................................................. 146

Changing the Sustain Length..................................................................................148

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb Effect)............................................................. 149

Changing the Reverb Type..................................................................................... 150

Changing the Wall Type ....................................................................................... 151

Changing the Depth of the Reverb .......................................................................... 152

Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment ....................................................... 154

Modifying the Sound.............................................................................................154

Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect................ 155

Contents

Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................. 156

Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard..................................................................... 156

Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ...............................158

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds.................................................................159

Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice ................................................................ 159

Changing the Solo Split Point.................................................................................160

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice ([Bass Split] Button) ..................................161

Changing the Bass Split Point................................................................................. 162

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) .......................... 163

Recording/Playing Back What You Play ............................................. 164

What is a Track Button? ........................................................................................165

Displaying the Track Buttons ..................................................................................166

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files.....................167

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) ............................................................................168

Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data.......................................................... 170

Viewing a Notation .......................................................................................................171

Changing the Notation Settings.............................................................................. 172

Recording a Performance................................................................................................ 174

Playing Back a Performance Song ...................................................................................175

Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In)............................................................175

Recording Each Part Separately....................................................................................... 176

Re-Recording.................................................................................................................177

Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) ........................................................................178

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename).......................................................178

Saving Performance Songs .............................................................................................180

Loading Performance Songs Into the ATELIER..................................................................... 181

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on “Favorites” or the USB Memory ................................ 182

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ..............................................................183

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song................................184

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) ............................................... 185

Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)......................................................... 186

Starting recording at the right moment (Count-In Recording) ................................................187

Copying Performance Song ............................................................................................188

Editing Your Musical Performance Data .............................................. 190

Deleting a Specific Measure (Delete Measure)................................................................... 190

Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ............................................................... 191

Erase Recording (Erase Event) .........................................................................................193

Copying Measures (Copy) .............................................................................................. 195

Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) ............................................................................196

Contents

Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ........................................ 198

Preparations for Creating User Rhythms............................................................................199

Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen................................................................. 199

Selecting the Division ............................................................................................ 200

Loading the Rhythm ..............................................................................................201

Making the Division Settings ..................................................................................202

Creating the User Rhythm ...............................................................................................203

Editing the Rhythm ................................................................................................ 203

Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used ...........................................................206

Deleting Rhythms You Have Created .......................................................................207

Saving the User Rhythm .................................................................................................. 207

Changing the Name of a User Rhythm (Rename) ...................................................... 207

Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or USB Memory......................................... 208

Various Other Settings ....................................................................... 209

Adjusting How the Instrument Responds............................................................................209

Turning Aftertouch On/Off ....................................................................................209

Adjusting the Depth of Aftertouch ...........................................................................209

Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity ....................................................................... 210

Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony......................................................................210

Performance Function Settings ......................................................................................... 211

Selecting the keyboard affected by the damper pedal...............................................211

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal.........................................................211

Choosing the keyboard for which Pitch Bend and Vibrato will apply...........................212

Changing the Pitch Bend Range .............................................................................213

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller ..................................................... 213

Rhythm Settings .............................................................................................................214

Turning Chord Hold On/Off .................................................................................. 214

Changing the Intro Countdown Sound (Count Down Sound) ......................................214

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically........................................... 215

Changing the Operation of [Intro], [Ending] Button and the Fill In Button .....................215

Registration Settings ....................................................................................................... 217

Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled ..................................217

Changing the Timing at Which Transposition Settings are Recalled............................. 217

Composer Settings ......................................................................................................... 218

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off ................................................................218

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose)............................ 218

Changing the Metronome Setting ...........................................................................219

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ...........................................................................219

Changing the Sound of the Metronome ................................................................... 220

Setting the Beat .................................................................................................... 220

Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ............................................................... 221

Adjusting the timing of a player piano CD’s piano sound and accompaniment ............222

Other Settings ...............................................................................................................222

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................................................... 222

Adjusting the Mic Echo .........................................................................................223

Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers ....................................................................223

Setting the PC Number..........................................................................................224

MIDI IN Mode...................................................................................................... 224

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................................................... 225

Contents

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display .................................................................... 226

Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen..................................................226

Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................... 227

Changing the Ext Drive Connector Setting ...............................................................227

Turning the Remote Function On/Off....................................................................... 228

Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons ............................................228

Using the V-LINK function ......................................................................................229

Repositioning the Touch Screen .............................................................................. 230

Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings................................................. 231

Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings ............... 232

Formatting a USB Memory (Format)..................................................................................233

Displaying a Graphic at Power-up ................................................................................... 234

Deleting an Image Stored in Internal Memory...........................................................235

Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory.............................................................236

Video-related Settings.....................................................................................................237

Specifying the Television Format.............................................................................237

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of the Video Output.........................................................238

Selecting the Type of Slide Show............................................................................239

Selecting the Interval at which Images will Change ................................................... 240

Viewing the Contents of the ATELIER’s Screen on a Television or Display ..................... 241

Connecting with External Device......................................................... 242

Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors .................................................................... 242

Connecting to Audio Equipment ......................................................................................243

Connecting a Computer.................................................................................................. 244

Making the Settings for the USB Driver ....................................................................245

Connecting MIDI Devices................................................................................................246

Connecting an External Display or Television ....................................................................247

Changing the settings when external speakers are connected.............................................. 249

Switching the Aux Out On/OFF ............................................................................. 249

Switching the Aux Out Mode ................................................................................. 249

Using the Remote...........................................................................................................253

Installing Batteries in the Remote.............................................................................253

Using the Remote.................................................................................................. 254

Remote Control Buttons.......................................................................................... 255

Enjoying Music and Video.................................................................. 257

Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs .........................................................................................258

Listening to a VIMA TUNES Song ...........................................................................258

Displaying a Slide Show while the Song Plays .........................................................260

Performing with Sounds that Match the Song

(Recommended Tones) ..........................................................................................262

Listening to Songs from Music CD ....................................................................................263

Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (Center Cancel) .................................................264

Appendices

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................265

Error Message...............................................................................................................271

Chord List ..................................................................................................................... 272

Glossary.......................................................................................................................274

Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use............................................................................... 275

The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files.......................................... 275

About the ATELIER Sound Generator ....................................................................... 275

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off........................................................ 276

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ..............................................276

Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons ................................................... 276

Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons.....................................276

MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................................................277

Demo Song List.............................................................................................................. 278

Short Cut List ................................................................................................................. 281

Main Specifications .......................................................................................................282

Index............................................................................................................................285

Contents

Panel Descriptions

24 25232221

1312 14 15 16

2827

Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72

Part Balance Indicator → p. 73

Lower Voice select buttons → p. 49

Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72 Level indicator → p. 73

Touch Screen → p. 29

[Harmony Intelligence] button → p. 138

Upper Voice select buttons → p. 49

Upper Organ Part Upper Symphonic Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72 Level indicator → p. 73

Solo Voice select buttons → p. 51

Solo Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 158 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72 Level indicator → p. 73

[Power On] switch → p. 22

D Beam → p. 154, p. 155

D Beam buttons → p. 154, p. 155

10.

Upper Harmonic Bars → p. 54 Solo Harmonic Bars → p. 54, p. 72

11.

12.

Vintage Organ buttons → p. 54

13.

Percussion buttons → p. 54

14.

[H-Bar Manual] button → p. 58

[Video Monitor] button→p. 261

15.

16.

[Value] dial → p. 32

17.

Pedal Harmonic Bars → p. 54

Lower Harmonic Bars → p. 54

18.

Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 130

19.

Panel Descriptions

17 18

Panel Descriptions

2019

Composer → p. 164

20.

[Song] button [Registration] button → p. 109–p. 126 [Demo] button → p. 33, p. 168 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 174

Lower

21.

[Drums/SFX] button → p. 76 [Manual Perc] button → p. 78

Lower Voice [Hold] button → p. 80

22.

23.

[Pedal Sustain] button → p. 146 Global Settings → p. 44

24.

[EZ One Finger] button [EZ Touch] button

Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 50

25.

Pedal Organ Part Pedal Orchestral Part [To Lower] button → p. 163 [Bass Split] button → p. 161

Rhythm select buttons → p. 81

26.

Variation buttons → p. 89 Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 87 Fill In [Auto] button → p. 89

[Break] button → p. 89 [Intro] button → p. 85–p. 87 [Ending] button → p. 85–p. 87 [Count Down] button → p. 88 [Sync Start] button → p. 86 [Start/Stop] button → p. 85–p. 87 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 88 [One Touch Program] button → p. 94

27.

[Master Volume] slider → p. 22

[Brilliance] slider → p. 131

28.

Pitch Bender/Vibrato lever → p. 132

29.

30.

Rotary Sound → p. 141

[On/Off] button [Fast/Slow] button

31.

Registration buttons

[Write] button → p. 107 [Manual] button → p. 110 Registration [1]–[12] buttons → p. 106 [Load Next] button → p. 120

Before You Start Playing

Setting Up the Music Rest

Attaching the Music Rest

Insert the supplied screws for the music rest into the

screw holes located on the top of the instrument, and lightly tighten them (two locations).

Screw

Removing the Music Rest

To remove the music rest, support it with one

hand while loosening the screws.

Remove the music rest.

After removing the music rest, don’t forget to retighten the screws.

Put the music rest between the screws and the

ATELIER’s body.

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.

NOTE

Before moving the piano, be sure to remove the music rest to prevent accidents.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE NOTE

NOTE

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Plug the speaker cable extending from the

stand into the Speaker connector located at the rear of the AT-800’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.

Speaker Cable

Organ

side

Speaker

box side

Opening/Closing the Lid

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To open the lid, hold handles with both hands

and lift it straight up. Then, slide it to the rear.

To close the lid, slowly pull it forward until it stops. Then, gently lower it into place.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended when small children are going to be using the instrument.

To prevent accidents, be sure to close the lid before moving the organ.

Before You Start Playing

Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet music) on the keyboard when you close the lid.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Connecting the Power Cord

First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at

the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in).

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Upper position

OFF

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet connector, then plug the other end into an

AC outlet.

Turning the Power On and Off

Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off power to your various devices in the order specified. By 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

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?

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Power Cord

Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument.

NOTE

Whenever you do not intend to use the instrument for extended periods of time, pull out the power cord from the

NOTE

AC outlet.

AC Outlet

Press the [Power On] switch to turn on the power.

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Lower position

The main screen will appear in the display.

Main Screen

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.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by

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.

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increase the volume

decrease the volume

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.

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Before You Start Playing

decrease the volume

increase the volume

Turning Off the Power

Before switching the power off, set the [Master Volume] slider to the Min (minimum) position.

Press the [Power On] switch to turn off the

power.

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Upper position

OFF

If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [POWER On] switch, then unplug the power cord from the

NOTE

power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

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.

Adjust the headphones volume with the

[Master Volume] slider and Expression pedal.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

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• 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.

Before You Start Playing

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).

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Connect your microphone to the [Mic] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.

Use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the

volume level for the microphone.

Using the Code Hook

If you’re using headphones or a mic, you can use the code hook to neatly bundle the cables near your feet.

Attaching the Cord Hook

Screw the cord hook (with wing nut) about 80% of the way into the screwhole located at

the bottom left of the organ.

After you’ve oriented the hook as desired, use

the wing nut to fasten it.

Screw Hole

Wing Nut

You can adjust the depth of the echo applied to sound from the microphone (p. 223).

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

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• 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.

Cord Hook

Restoring All the Factory

NOTE

Default Settings

Before You Start Playing

The confirmation message appears on screen.

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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.

The System screen appears.

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In the System screen, touch <Utility> to open the Utility screen.

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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

operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.

Never switch off the power while this operation is in progress!

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Before You Start Playing

In the Utility screen, touch <Factory Reset>.

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Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations currently in the memory of the ATELIER. To save the Registrations you are currently using, refer to “Saving Registration Sets” (p. 113).

If you want to restore settings other than those for User Memory (p. 82) to the factory-set condition, touch <Panel Reset> in the System Utility screen. If you want to restore only the user memory to the factory-set condition, refer to page 231.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

You can also use the following method to return to the factory-set condition.

Method 1

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.

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If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the Main screen.

Using the External Memory

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. 97, p. 126, p. 188). You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB

memory or a floppy disk (p. 167).

Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB device is used.

Connecting the USB Memory

Connect the USB memory to the External

Memory connector.

3. When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset

operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.

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.

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The following screen appears.

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

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. 233).

Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder

Before You Start Playing

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

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.

Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to the left or right.

External Memory

Holder

Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the mounting holes on the ATELIER’s bottom panel.

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

to the ATELIER’s Ext Drive connector.

Before You Start Playing

90 degrees to the left

Be sure to grasp the External Memory connector holder itself when rotating it. Never rotate the External Memory

NOTE

connector holder by holding the connected external memory.

Take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched

NOTE

when rotating the External Memory connector holder.

90 degrees to the right

Ext Drive Connector

USB Cable

Before You Start Playing

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

drive to be connected.

Connect the USB cable included with the CD

drive to the Ext Drive connector on the ATELIER.

Turn on the power to the ATELIER.

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/

About the Display

The ATELIER makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen

lightly.

Understanding the Main and Related Screens

Main Screen

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3 4

14 15

NOTE

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.

NOTE

The Touch Screen is operated by touching it lightly with your finger. Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the Touch Screen. Be careful not to press too hard, and be sure to use only your fingers to operate the Touch Screen.

About the Display

Number

11109

Description

Bouncing Ball

A ball will bounce in time with the Rhythm or song.

Beat

Transpose

Displays the keyboard transposition setting.

Chord Name

Displays the name of the chord that is played in the lower keyboard.

Indication button

Pressed to choose which name to have indicated; either the Rhythm Name, Song Name, or Registration Name. The name of the Rhythm will appear in the screen when you turn on the power. You can change this indication to the song name or the Registration name.

Rhythm Name/Song Name/Registration Name

Quick Registration

Press this when you want to use the Quick Registration function (p. 35).

Music Assistant

Press this when you want to use the Music Assistant function (p. 37).

NOTE

The positioning of the Touch Screen may become displaced due to changes in the surrounding environment and over time. If this happens, follow the steps in “Repositioning the Touch Screen” (p. 230) to correct the pointer position.

NOTE

Do not place items on the touch screen.

You can adjust the brightness of the screen (p. 226).

You can make settings so that the bouncing ball is not shown in the main screen (p. 226), and change the background of the main screen (p. 227).

About the Display

Number

Rhythm

13 Measure

You can play Rhythms from this instrument, or play or store Rhythms from USB memory or user memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here.

System

Make various settings.

Quick Guide

Displays the Quick Guide screen. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen (p. 41).

Tempo

Sound/KBD (Sound/Keyboard)

Select a voice (tone), or make settings for the effect depth, keyboard, etc.

Rec/Play

Play back or record a song. You can also view a notation display while a song plays.

Registration

Load Registrations from user memory into internal memory, or save Registrations. Registration-related settings can also be made here.

Main

Returns you to the main screen if any screen other than the main screen is open.

Description

Tempo, measure number, <Sound/KBD>, <Rec/Play>, <Registration>, and <Main> are always shown in the right side of the screen.

This icon is displayed when the V-LINK function is on.

➝

V-LINK function (p. 229)

This icon is shown for SMF music files.

This icon is displayed when any portion of the recorded song has been altered. This icon is also shown if you’ve recorded a song but not yet saved it.

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