Roland AT900 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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(For AT-900C) 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.

• Remove the music stand.

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(For AT-900) Cautions when moving this device

108a

Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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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 (p. 23).

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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.

255).

• 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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(For AT-900) Cautions when opening/closing the lid

116

Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 22). 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.)

• (For AT-900) When opening or closing the seat lid, be careful not to pinch your fingers. In particular, be careful not to pinch your fingers in the folding metal supports. (p. 27)

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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

• Screws for assembling the music rest

• Screws for attaching the music rest

• Cap for the stand screws on the rear of the AT-900C

• Stopper for the pedal keyboard included with the AT900C stand

• Stopper screws for the pedal keyboard included with the AT-900C stand

• AT-900C stand assembly screws

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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.

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* 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 life span 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

• (AT-900C) 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

• (For AT-900) 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

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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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• 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.

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• (For AT-900C) If you play at an excessive volume, a protection circuit will operate, causing the sound from the speakers to be temporarily muted. If this occurs, please lower the volume.

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.

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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.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

• 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.

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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.

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 copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

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-900 and AT-900C are 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 technology

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.

Main Features

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-900 and AT-900C are abbreviated in this manual as “ATELIER” respectively.

• In this manual, an illustration of the AT-900 is sometimes used for explanatory purposes.

• 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

Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900)....................................................................................20

Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900C).................................................................................. 20

Setting Up the Music Rest.................................................................................................. 21

Connecting the Speaker Cable (AT-900C) ..........................................................................22

Opening/Closing the Lid (AT-900).....................................................................................22

About the Adjuster (AT-900)..............................................................................................23

Connecting the Power Cord ..............................................................................................23

Turning the Power On and Off ..........................................................................................24

Turning On the Power .............................................................................................24

Turning Off the Power ............................................................................................. 24

Using Headphones ..........................................................................................................25

Using a Microphone ........................................................................................................25

Using the Cord Hook .......................................................................................................26

About the Hole of the ATELIER’s Cabinet.............................................................................26

About the Bench .............................................................................................................. 27

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings ............................................................................27

Using the External Memory ...............................................................................................29

Connecting the USB Memory ...................................................................................29

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................. 29

Using a CD.....................................................................................................................30

Connecting a CD Drive ...........................................................................................30

About the Display ................................................................................ 31

Understanding the Main and Related Screens ............................................................31

Convenient Functions ........................................................................... 35

Listening to the Demo Songs.............................................................................................. 35

Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection.............................................................37

Music Assistant Function ................................................................................................... 39

Music Assistant Search............................................................................................41

About the Quick Guide Function........................................................................................43

About the Index Menu.............................................................................................44

Settings for Easy Performance............................................................................................ 46

Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................47

Contents

Selecting and Playing Sounds............................................................... 49

Selecting Voices ..............................................................................................................49

About the Voices and Parts ...................................................................................... 49

Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons ...................................50

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices ......................................................................51

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ......................................................................................52

Selecting Solo Voice ...............................................................................................53

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button ...............................................................54

Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) ...........................................................................56

Playing a Vintage Organ Voice................................................................................ 58

Realistically Expressing an Acoustic Instrument Performance (Articulation Voice) ......................63

Selecting a Articulation Voice...................................................................................64

Performing with an Articulation Voice........................................................................66

Using Aftertouch or the Expression Pedal...................................................................66

Making the Ideal Settings for Playing an Articulation Voice.......................................... 67

Tips for Performing with an Articulation Voice ............................................................68

Performing with an Active Expression Voice ........................................................................ 71

Performing with a Human Voice ........................................................................................72

Adjust the Volume Balance................................................................................................ 74

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)................................................................ 76

Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)................78

Changing Drums/SFX Sets....................................................................................... 79

Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion) .80

Changing the Manual Percussion Sets.......................................................................81

Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold) .........................................................82

Using Rhythm Performance .................................................................. 83

Selecting a Rhythm........................................................................................................... 83

Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...................................................................... 84

Rhythm Search .......................................................................................................85

Playing Rhythm................................................................................................................87

Starting at the Press of a Button ................................................................................87

Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or

Pedalboard (Sync Start)...........................................................................................88

Stopping the Rhythm ............................................................................................... 89

Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo............................................................................................. 89

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ...................................................................90

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment................................................................... 90

Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment .................................................91

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)....................91

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)....................................................92

Leading Bass Function ...................................................................................................... 94

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) .................. 96

Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory.................................................................................. 98

Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory .................................................................... 98

Copying Rhythms.............................................................................................................99

Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms .......................................................................102

Renaming a Saved Rhythm..............................................................................................104

Deleting Saved Rhythm...................................................................................................106

Contents

Using the Registration Buttons ............................................................ 108

Storing Registrations....................................................................................................... 109

Recalling a Registration .................................................................................................. 110

How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) .................................................................. 110

How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) .................................................................. 110

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations ........................................................111

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................. 112

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set............................................................................ 113

Saving Registration Sets.................................................................................................. 115

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER ................................................ 118

Loading a Set of Registrations ................................................................................118

Loading an Individual Registration .......................................................................... 119

Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved (Load Next)................................ 122

Deleting a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................... 124

Changing the Name or Order of Registration....................................................................126

Copying Registrations ....................................................................................................128

Using the Performance Functions ........................................................ 132

Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) .................................................................132

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound...............................................................................133

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) .....................................................................133

Using the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever .................................................................................. 134

Using the Foot Switches..................................................................................................135

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch ................................................................136

Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations ...........................................................137

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal.................................................... 138

Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal............................................................. 139

Applying Various Effects to the Sound ................................................ 140

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) ........................................................ 140

Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type ................................................................141

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)................................................................. 143

Making Fine Adjustments to the Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed)............................144

Changing the Brightness of the Rotary Effect (Rotary Color)........................................145

Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus Effect)....................................................................146

Adding Resonance to the Sound (Sustain Effect)................................................................. 148

Changing the Sustain Length..................................................................................150

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb Effect)............................................................. 151

Changing the Reverb Type..................................................................................... 152

Changing the Wall Type .......................................................................................153

Changing the Depth of the Reverb .......................................................................... 154

Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment .......................................................156

Modifying the Sound.............................................................................................156

Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect................ 157

Contents

Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................. 158

Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard..................................................................... 158

Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ...............................160

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds.................................................................161

Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice ................................................................ 161

Changing the Solo Split Point.................................................................................162

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

Changing the Bass Split Point................................................................................. 164

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) .......................... 165

Recording/Playing Back What You Play ............................................. 166

What is a Track Button? ........................................................................................167

Displaying the Track Buttons ..................................................................................168

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files.....................169

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) ............................................................................170

Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data.......................................................... 172

Viewing a Notation .......................................................................................................173

Changing the Notation Settings.............................................................................. 174

Recording a Performance................................................................................................ 176

Playing Back a Performance Song ...................................................................................177

Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In)............................................................177

Recording Each Part Separately....................................................................................... 178

Re-Recording.................................................................................................................179

Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) ........................................................................180

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename).......................................................180

Saving Performance Songs .............................................................................................182

Loading Performance Songs Into the ATELIER..................................................................... 183

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on “Favorites” or the USB Memory ................................ 184

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ..............................................................185

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song................................186

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) ............................................... 187

Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)......................................................... 188

Starting Recording at the Right Moment (Count-In Recording) ..............................................189

Copying Performance Song ............................................................................................190

Editing Your Musical Performance Data .............................................. 192

Deleting a Specific Measure (Delete Measure)................................................................... 192

Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ............................................................... 193

Erase Recording (Erase Event) .........................................................................................195

Copying Measures (Copy) .............................................................................................. 197

Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) ............................................................................198

Contents

Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ........................................ 200

Preparations for Creating User Rhythms............................................................................201

Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen................................................................. 201

Selecting the Division ............................................................................................ 202

Loading the Rhythm ..............................................................................................203

Making the Division Settings ..................................................................................204

Creating the User Rhythm ...............................................................................................205

Editing the Rhythm ................................................................................................ 205

Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used ...........................................................208

Deleting Rhythms You Have Created .......................................................................209

Saving the User Rhythm .................................................................................................. 209

Changing the Name of a User Rhythm (Rename) ...................................................... 209

Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or USB Memory......................................... 210

Various Other Settings ....................................................................... 211

Adjusting How the Instrument Responds............................................................................211

Turning Aftertouch On/Off ....................................................................................211

Adjusting the Depth of Aftertouch ...........................................................................211

Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity ....................................................................... 212

Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony......................................................................212

Performance Function Settings .........................................................................................213

Selecting the Keyboard Affected by the Damper Pedal .............................................. 213

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal.........................................................213

Choosing the Keyboard for which Pitch Bend and Vibrato will Apply..........................214

Changing the Pitch Bend Range .............................................................................215

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller ..................................................... 215

Rhythm Settings .............................................................................................................216

Turning Chord Hold On/Off .................................................................................. 216

Changing the Intro Countdown Sound (Count Down Sound) ......................................216

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically........................................... 217

Changing the Operation of [Intro], [Ending] Button and the Fill In Button .....................217

Registration Settings ....................................................................................................... 219

Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled ..................................219

Changing the Timing at Which Transposition Settings are Recalled............................. 219

Composer Settings ......................................................................................................... 220

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off ................................................................220

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose)............................ 220

Changing the Metronome Setting ...........................................................................221

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ...........................................................................221

Changing the Sound of the Metronome ................................................................... 222

Setting the Beat .................................................................................................... 222

Setting the Type of CD to Be Played Back ................................................................ 223

Adjusting the Timing of a Player Piano CD’s Piano Sound and Accompaniment............224

Other Settings ...............................................................................................................224

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................................................... 224

Adjusting the Mic Echo .........................................................................................225

Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers ....................................................................225

Setting the PC Number..........................................................................................226

MIDI IN Mode...................................................................................................... 226

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................................................... 227

Contents

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display .................................................................... 228

Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen..................................................228

Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................... 229

Changing the Ext Drive Connector Setting ...............................................................229

Turning the Remote Function On/Off....................................................................... 230

Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons ............................................230

Using the V-LINK Function......................................................................................231

Repositioning the Touch Screen .............................................................................. 232

Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings................................................. 233

Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings ............... 234

Formatting a USB Memory (Format)..................................................................................235

Displaying a Graphic at Power-up ...................................................................................236

Deleting an Image Stored in Internal Memory...........................................................237

Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory.............................................................238

Video-related Settings.....................................................................................................239

Specifying the Television Format.............................................................................239

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of the Video Output.........................................................240

Selecting the Type of Slide Show............................................................................241

Selecting the Interval at which Images will Change ................................................... 242

Viewing the Contents of the ATELIER's Screen on a Television or a External Display ......243

Connecting with External Device......................................................... 244

Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors .................................................................... 244

Connecting to Audio Equipment ......................................................................................245

Connecting an amp to produce sound (AT-900C) .............................................................. 246

Connecting a Computer.................................................................................................. 246

Making the Settings for the USB Driver ....................................................................247

Connecting MIDI Devices................................................................................................248

Connecting an External Display or Television ....................................................................249

Changing the settings when external speakers are connected.............................................. 251

Switching the Aux Out On/OFF ............................................................................. 251

Switching the Aux Out Mode ................................................................................. 251

Using the Remote...........................................................................................................255

Installing Batteries in the Remote.............................................................................255

Using the Remote.................................................................................................. 256

Remote Control Buttons.......................................................................................... 257

Enjoying Music and Video.................................................................. 259

Performing with a Background Image from a Video Camera ............................................... 260

Performing with a Background Image from a DVD Player.................................................... 262

Enjoying Powerful Sound and Big-screen Playback from Your Portable Audio/Video Player ....264

Freely Switching Between Images ....................................................................................266

Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs .........................................................................................267

Listening to a VIMA TUNES Song ...........................................................................267

Displaying a Slide Show while the Song Plays .........................................................269

Performing with Sounds that Match the Song (Recommended Tones)...........................271

Listening to Songs from Music CD ....................................................................................272

Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (Center Cancel) .................................................273

Appendices

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................274

Error Message...............................................................................................................281

Chord List .....................................................................................................................282

Glossary.......................................................................................................................284

Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use............................................................................... 285

The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files.......................................... 285

About the ATELIER Sound Generator ....................................................................... 285

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off........................................................ 286

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ..............................................286

Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons ...................................................286

Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons.....................................286

MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................................................287

Demo Song List.............................................................................................................. 288

Short Cut List ................................................................................................................. 291

Main Specifications .......................................................................................................292

Index............................................................................................................................295

Contents

Panel Descriptions

26 27

252423

1413 15 16 17

3029

Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 74

Part Balance Indicator → p. 75

Lower Voice select buttons → p. 51

Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 74 Level indicator → p. 75

Touch Screen → p. 31

[Harmony Intelligence] button → p. 140

Upper Voice select buttons → p. 51

Upper Organ Part Upper Symphonic Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 74 Level indicator → p. 75

Solo Voice select buttons → p. 53

Solo Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 160 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 74 Level indicator → p. 75

[Power On] switch → p. 24

D Beam → p. 156, p. 157

Video Input buttons → p. 266

10.

D Beam buttons → p. 156, p. 157

Upper Harmonic Bars → p. 56

11.

12.

Solo Harmonic Bars → p. 56, p. 74

13.

Vintage Organ buttons → p. 56

14.

Percussion buttons → p. 59

[H-Bar Manual] button → p. 60

15.

16.

[Video Monitor] button → p. 270

17.

[Value] dial → p. 34

Pedal Harmonic Bars → p. 56

18.

Lower Harmonic Bars → p. 56

19.

20.

Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 132

Panel Descriptions

18 19

Panel Descriptions

2120

Composer → p. 166

21.

[Song] button [Registration] button → p. 118–p. 128 [Demo] button → p. 35, p. 170 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 176

Ext In jacks → p. 264

22.

23.

Lower

[Drums/SFX] button → p. 78 [Manual Perc] button → p. 80

24.

Lower Voice [Hold] button → p. 82 [Pedal Sustain] button → p. 148

25.

Global Settings → p. 46

26.

[EZ One Finger] button [EZ Touch] button

Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 52

27.

Pedal Organ Part Pedal Orchestral Part [To Lower] button → p. 165 [Bass Split] button → p. 163

Rhythm select buttons → p. 83

28.

Variation buttons → p. 91 Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 89 Fill In [Auto] button → p. 91

Fill In [Break] button → p. 91 [Intro] button → p. 87–p. 89 [Ending] button → p. 87–p. 89 [Count Down] button → p. 90 [Sync Start] button → p. 88 [Start/Stop] button → p. 87, p. 89 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 90 [One Touch Program] button → p. 96

29.

[Master Volume] slider → p. 24

[Brilliance] slider → p. 133

30.

Pitch Bender/Vibrato lever → p. 134

31.

32.

Rotary Sound → p. 143

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

33.

Registration buttons

[Write] button → p. 109 [Manual] button → p. 112 Registration [1]–[12] buttons → p. 108 [Load Next] button → p. 122

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

NOTE NOTE

Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900)

Detach the pedal cord that is temporarily fastened to the board on the upper part of the

Expression Pedal.

Connect the pedal cord to the connector

located at the right side of the Pedalboard.

Firmly tighten the screws of the pedal cable’s plug.

Slide the Pedalboard firmly all the way back

so that it is secure and unable to move.

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Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900C)

A PK series pedal keyboard (sold separately) can be connected to the AT-900C.

The AC adaptor supplied with the pedal keyboard is not used. The pedalboard will be turned on/off by the power switch of the AT-900C, regardless of the position of the pedalboard’s own power switch.

Make sure that the AT-900C and pedal

keyboard (PK series) are powered off.

Use the PK cable that is supplied with the AT-

900C to connect the AT-900C’s PK IN connector to the pedalboard’s PK OUT connector.

NOTE

Screw

Do not remove the fastener located near the Expression Pedal. Before transporting the AT-900, be sure to wind up the pedal cable so that there is no slack, and attach it to the fastener.

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

Turn on the power of the AT-900C (p. 24).

Make sure that the indicator on the rear panel of the pedalboard is lit.

Play the pedalboard. If you hear the pedal part of the ATELIER, connections are complete.

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.

For details on pedal keyboard settings, refer to the owner’s manual of the pedal keyboard.

For details on attaching the pedal keyboard and assembling the stand, refer to the leaflet that describes how to assemble the stand.

Setting Up the Music Rest

Attaching the Music Rest (AT-900)

Before You Start Playing

Attaching the Music Rest (AT-900C)

Place the music rest on top of the AT-900C and align the screw hole locations.

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

Put the music rest between the screws and the

ATELIER’s body.

Insert the included music stand fastening

screws into the screw holes of the music stand, and loosely tighten them (two locations).

Screw

Put the music rest between the screws and the ATELIER’s body.

Before You Start Playing

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.

To set up the music stand, always use both hands to lift the base, and pull it gently toward yourself.

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NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music rest.

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

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.

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.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE NOTE

NOTE

Connecting the Speaker Cable (AT-900C)

Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into the Speaker connector located at

the rear of the AT-900C’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

Opening/Closing the Lid (AT-900)

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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.

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

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

About the Adjuster (AT-900)

If you feel that the ATELIER has become unstable, for example after moving it to another location, turn the adjuster located on the bottom of the stand’s legs as shown in the following.

• Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the floor. Make adjustments so that there is no gap between the adjuster and the floor. In particular, when placing the ATELIER on carpet, turn the adjuster so that it is firmly in contact with the floor.

NOTE

The legs of the AT-900’s bench also have adjusters. If the bench is unstable, you can adjust its adjusters.

When turning the adjuster, be careful not to pinch your hand.

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.

AT-900

Before You Start Playing

Power Cord

AT-900C

AC Outlet

Power Cord

AC Outlet

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.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

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

NOTE

Turning On the Power

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turning on or off devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

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?

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

increase the volume

Turning Off the Power

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

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Lower position

The main screen will appear in the display.

Main Screen

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

NOTE

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.

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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).

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

Before You Start Playing

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.

Use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the

volume level for the microphone.

You can adjust the depth of the echo applied to sound from the microphone (p. 225).

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.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Using the Cord 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 screw Hole 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

About the Hole of the ATELIER’s Cabinet

AT-900

On the back of the AT-900 there are two holes through which you can pass cables.

When connecting an external device to the AT-900, you can pass the connection cables through these holes to the back.

Remove the cap from the cable pass-thru located on the back of the AT-900.

Pass the cables through the holes from which

you removed the cover.

If you remove a cap, keep it in a safe place so that it is not lost.

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Cord Hook

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• Avoid inserting fingers into this hole.

AT-900C

On the back of the AT-900C there a hole through which you can pass cables.

When connecting a DVD player or other external device to the AT-900C, this allows you to organize the cables neatly.

Remove the cover from the cable pass-through

located on the rear panel of the AT-900C.

Remove the screw that fastens the cover of the cable pass-thru.

Pass the cable through the hole from which

Cable pass-thru cover

you removed the cover.

Cable pass-thru cover

Cable pass-thru

Before You Start Playing

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.

The System screen appears.

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Before You Start Playing

* The side boards of the stand have grooves that allow the cables to be

routed inside. You may use these if desired. For details, refer to the

separate leaflet “STAND ASSEMBLY.”

About the Bench

The bench seat can be opened, and sheet music and other items can be stored inside.

Caution When Using the Bench

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• When opening/closing the seat, be careful not to pinch your fingers.

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AT-900

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

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In the Utility screen, touch <Factory Reset>.

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AT-900C

Before You Start Playing

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 System screen.

When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset operation will begin, and the settings will

return to the factory-set condition.

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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NOTE

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

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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. 115).

If you want to restore settings other than those for User Memory (p. 84) 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 233.

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.

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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+ 278 hidden pages

Roland AT900 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Main Features

Conventions Used in This Manual

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900)

Attaching the Pedalboard (AT-900C)

Setting Up the Music Rest

Connecting the Speaker Cable (AT-900C)

Opening/Closing the Lid (AT-900)

About the Adjuster (AT-900)

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Using Headphones

Using a Microphone

Using the Cord Hook

About the Hole of the ATELIER’s Cabinet

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

About the Bench