Roland RD 700GX Service Manual

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.

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

For the U.K.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and “Important Notes” (p. 7). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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

002b

Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. (The only exception would be where this manual provides specific instructions which should be followed in order to put in place userinstallable options; see p. 143.)

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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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Use only a stand that is recommended

005

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

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

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

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

Do not place in an unstable location

006

When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

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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.

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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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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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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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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 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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Do not use overseas

016

If you wish to use this device overseas, please contact your dealer or a service center.

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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Turn off the power before installing expansion boards

022a

Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the circuit board (SRX Series;

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p. 22

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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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Use only the specified stands

101c

This (RD-700GX) for use only with Roland stand KS12 or KS-18Z. Use with other stand is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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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.

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. 22).

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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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Caution when installing expansion boards

115a

Install only the specified circuit board(s) (SRX Series). Remove only the specified screws (p. 143).

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

118a

Should you remove the screws fastening the board slot cover, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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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: Selection

When moving this device, please check the following cautions. Then, make sure that at least two persons work together in lifting and carrying the device, all the while making sure to keep it level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your hands or drop the device on your feet.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect external devices.

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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.

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

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

352b

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

354a

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

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.

358

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

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

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

Addition

• 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 a 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 a 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

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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.

559a

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

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; available separately). Connecting a pedal made by a different manufacturer may cause this device to malfunction.

Important Notes

USB Memory Handling

(Using USB Memory)

• 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

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.

Addition

• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the USB MEMORY connector and insert it without using excessive force. The USB 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 USB MEMORY connector. Doing so will damage the USB MEMORY connector.

Addition

• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.

Addition

• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of time, close the USB memory cover.

CD Handling

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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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• Do not touch or scratch the recording surface of a CD. Doing so may render the data unreadable. If a CD becomes soiled, clean it 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.

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.

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

238

* MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

Here’s what’s amazing about the

The RD-700GX shows its power in live performance

The RD-700GX features the PHA II ivory-feel keyboard. Its ability to absorb moisture means that your fingers will be less likely to slip during your performance, reducing the possibility of accidental notes. The progressive hammer action keyboard has a solid feel in the lower register and a lightly responsive high range. This keyboard replicates the unique playing feel of a grand piano, with keys that descend smoothly when you play lightly, yet provide an appropriate weightiness in response to strong playing. You’ll be able to play using a full range of expression, from pianissimo to fortissimo. The keyboard also features an escapement, so that notes will not be lost when you play softly.

The buttons are designed with indicators that are highly visible when lit, making it easy to see the buttons that are selected. You also have the option of leaving the button indicators dimly lit even when their function is turned off. This allows you to easily locate buttons, even on dimly lit stages.

Perform with high-quality piano sounds

You can perform using three different piano sounds created using “88-key multisampling” which samples each note individually. This ensures that every expressive nuance of your performance will be conveyed as sound.

The sound of the strings that sympathetically resonate when you play a grand piano, the difference in sound produced by opening or closing the lid of the piano, the touch used for the keys and the subtle sound heard when you press and release the damper pedal can all be adjusted to create the perfect piano sound for your performance.

NOTE

Here are some more things you can do

Play back audio data while you perform

Apply effects to the sound, add sounds, or control external devices

Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the [EDIT] button.

Lines that begin with or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure to read.

(p. **) indicates a reference page.

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.

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Perform with the classic E.piano sounds of the past

The RD-700GX features a SuperNatural E. Piano (electric piano) sound generator that faithfully reproduces the tonal character of E.Pianos from the ’60s through ’80s. A wide variety of E. Piano sounds are available for immediate selection and performance.

While you perform, you can play back audio such as WAV/AIFF/MP3 data saved on USB memory, or connect a commercially available CD-ROM drive and play back music CDs.

The “Audio Key” function lets you switch to prepared audio files whenever you want during a performance, giving you additional possibilities when performing on stage.

In addition to selecting and playing sounds, you can also vary your sound by using a wide range of effects. You can also install separately sold expansion boards to widen your selection of sounds. Since the RD-700GX lets you simultaneously use up to three MIDI OUT ports, you can use it as a master keyboard, taking advantage of its sliders or connected pedals.

* What’s SuperNATURAL?

SuperNATURAL is Roland’s breakthrough sound-generating technology that enables a new level of realism and expression. SuperNATURAL reproduces the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of acoustic and electric musical instruments.

This sound generator simulates not only the sound-generating portion of these classic instruments, but also the characteristics of their amp, speakers, and tremolo.

You can also vary the E. Piano sound by changing the effect or amp type to create E.Piano sounds that have never been heard before.

Convention Used in This Manual

Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY........................................................................................... 4

Important Notes........................................................................................................ 7

Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................18

Front Panel...........................................................................................................................18

Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................20

Getting Ready......................................................................................................... 21

Placing the RD-700GX on a Stand.....................................................................................................21

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

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700GX................................................................................23

Connecting Pedals ................................................................................................................24

Turning the Power On and Off..........................................................................................................25

Turning On the Power............................................................................................................25

Turning Off the Power............................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Volume.......................................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob) ...............................................................26

Using the USB Memory ....................................................................................................................27

Connecting the USB Memory..................................................................................................27

Overview of the RD-700GX.....................................................................................28

Basic Organization of the

RD-700GX......................................................................................................................................28

Units of Sound ................................................................................................................................28

Basic Operation..............................................................................................................................29

Main Screens .......................................................................................................................29

Special Indications................................................................................................................30

About the Function Buttons .....................................................................................................31

About the Cursor Buttons........................................................................................................31

Editing a Value.....................................................................................................................32

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)......................................................................... 33

Performance ........................................................................................................... 35

Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH PIANO)........................................................................................35

Performing with a Variety of Tones ....................................................................................................36

Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK] Button) ...........................................37

Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones ..................................................................................39

Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard ..........................................................................................41

Performing with Layered Tones ...............................................................................................41

Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT] Button) .........................43

Changing the Tone for a Zone................................................................................................45

Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE SWITCH/ZONE LEVEL Slider)............................46

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button)................................................................47

Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB] Button)..........................................................................48

Adding Breadth to the Sound ([CHORUS/DELAY] Button).....................................................................49

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever) ................................................50

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (SOUND CONTROL [ON/OFF] Button) .................................................50

Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range ([EQUALIZER] Button) .....................................................51

Disabling the Button (Panel Lock) .......................................................................................................53

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances....................................................... 54

Playing Arpeggios ([ARPEGGIO] Button)............................................................................................54

Changing the Arpeggio Style .................................................................................................55

Changing Arpeggio Tempos ..................................................................................................55

Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM] Button) ....................................................................................................56

Changing Rhythm Tempos......................................................................................................56

Changing the Rhythm Pattern..................................................................................................57

Playing the Songs ([SONG] Button) ...................................................................................................58

Selecting the Song ................................................................................................................59

Changing Song Tempos.........................................................................................................60

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song......................................................................................60

Return to the Beginning of the Song.........................................................................................60

Applying Effects to the Sound (MULTI-EFFECTS)...................................................................................61

Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode) ...............................................................62

Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)........................................................63

Changing the ZONE LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)............................................64

Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button)...........................................................................................65

Registering the Setups You Like (Favorite Setups).......................................................................66

Storing Settings to Setups ([SETUP WRITE] Button) ...............................................................................67

Performing with Audio Files (Audio Key).............................................................................................70

Performing with Audio Files from USB Memory .........................................................................70

Selecting the Audio File Set....................................................................................................73

Changing the Audio File Settings ............................................................................................74

Performing with Audio Files that are Built Into the RD-700GX......................................................75

Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Key ....................................................................................76

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones ................................................77

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Designer) .............................................................77

Making the Settings...............................................................................................................77

Selecting the Piano Sound......................................................................................................77

Changing the Width of the Sound (Stereo Width) .....................................................................77

Changing the Sound’s Nuance (Nuance).................................................................................77

Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Amount).............................................................78

Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)........................................................................................78

Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise) ...........................................................................78

Adjusting the Resonance of the Aliquot Strings (Duplex Scale) ....................................................78

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds When the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance).............................78

Adjusting the String Resonance Produced when a Key is Released (Key Off Resonance) ................78

Adjusting the Sound of the Hammer Strike (Hammer Noise) .......................................................79

Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)..............................................................79

Changing the Sound’s Response to Strong Playing (Dynamics)....................................................79

Changing the Sound’s Response to Soft Playing (Sound Lift) .......................................................79

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch) ......................................................................................79

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)............................................79

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) .................................80

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)..................80

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity) ...........80

Changing How Volume Responds to Your Dynamics (Key Touch Mode).......................................80

Finely Adjusting the Tuning (Micro Tune)..................................................................................80

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Sympathetic Resonance)....................81

Making the Equalizer Settings (EQUALIZER) .............................................................................81

Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify) ........................................................................81

Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions (Initialize) ....................................................................81

Making Detailed Settings for the E. Piano Tones (E. Piano Designer)......................................................82

Making the settings ...............................................................................................................82

Selecting the Sound (Tone Type) .............................................................................................82

Adjusting the Thickness of the Sound (Bar Angle) ......................................................................83

Adjusting the Nuances of the Sound (Pickup Distance)...............................................................83

Adjusting the Character of the Attack (Bell/Thump) ...................................................................83

Adjusting the Character of the Bell (Bell Character) ...................................................................83

Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise) ...........................................................................83

Adjusting the Key-off Sound (Key Off Resonance)......................................................................83

Adjusting the Hum Noise (HUM Noise)....................................................................................84

Changing the Tuning Type (Tuning Type) .................................................................................84

Adjusting the Volume (Level)...................................................................................................84

Selecting an Effect (Effect Type)...............................................................................................84

Selecting the Type of Amp (AMP Type) ....................................................................................86

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response (Key Touch Edit) ..........................................................87

Restore the settings to initial conditions (Initialize)......................................................................87

Making Detailed Settings for Tones.......................................................................... 88

Making Tone Settings

(TONE INFO) .................................................................................................................................88

How to Make Settings ...........................................................................................................88

Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Set (Part/Tone).................................................................89

Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb Amount/Chorus Amount) ............................................89

Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)............................................................................89

Changing the Effect Applied to a Tone (MFX 1 Type/MFX 2 Type)..............................................89

Controlling the Multi-Effect Parameters in Real Time (MFX 1/2 Control)........................................90

Other Multi-Effect Settings ......................................................................................................90

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune) ............................................................................90

Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Portamento Time)........................................90

Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range) .................................................................................90

Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/Resonance/Decay Time)...................91

Making Zone Settings (ZONE INFO) .................................................................................................91

How to Make Settings ...........................................................................................................91

Selecting the Tone (Tone) .......................................................................................................92

Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan) ...............................................................................92

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)....................................................92

Setting the Key Range for Each Zone (Key Range).....................................................................92

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard

(Velocity Range/Sensitivity/Max)............................................................................................93

Assigning Internal Parts to INTERNAL Zone (Part Assign)............................................................93

Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off......................................................................93

Using the RD-700GX As a Master Keyboard ............................................................ 94

What’s MIDI? .................................................................................................................................94

About MIDI Connectors..........................................................................................................94

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators ........................................................................95

Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (EXTERNAL Zone) .........................................................................96

Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI OUT Port) ...........................................................97

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI OUT Channel) .......................................................................98

Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device (MSB/LSB/PC) ...............................................................99

Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts (EXTERNAL) ............................................................................100

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................100

Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)..........................................................................100

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Reverb/Chorus) ......................................................100

Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)..........................................................................100

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)..................................................101

Setting the Key Range for Each Zone (Key Range)...................................................................101

Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Velocity

(Velocity Range)..................................................................................................................101

Changing Tone Elements (ATK/DCY/REL/COF/RES) ..............................................................102

Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento) .............................................................................102

Setting the Change in Volume

According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Sensitivity/Max).............................102

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune) ..........................................................................103

Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Pitch Bend Lever (Bend Range).......................103

Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation Depth).................................................103

Turning Each Controller On and Off......................................................................................103

Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC)...........................................................................103

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button)................................................... 104

Setting Parameters.........................................................................................................................104

Parameters That Can Be Set............................................................................................................104

Making System Settings (System).....................................................................................................106

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................106

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tune)...................................................................106

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)...................................................................................106

Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode) .................................................106

Preventing Sound Control Settings from Being Switched (Sound Control Mode)...........................107

Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal Mode) ...................................................107

Preventing the [S1] [S2] buttons from Being Switched (S1/S2 Mode) ........................................108

Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones are Switched (Tone Remain) ................................109

Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source) ................................................................109

Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out) ................................................................110

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Control Channel).............................110

Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)...............................................................................110

Selecting the USB Driver (USB Driver) ....................................................................................110

Switching the USB Memory Mode (USB Memory Mode) ..........................................................110

Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch (USB MIDI Thru Switch) .....................................................110

Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 3 Connector (MIDI OUT3 Mode) .........................110

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Damper/FC1/FC2 Polarity) ......................................................111

Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator Off Mode)..................................................................111

Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode) .............................................................................111

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key).......................................................................111

Switching Between Reception of

GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset (Rx GM/GM2 System ON, Rx GS Reset)...........................112

Adjusting the Volume of Audio File Playback (Audio Volume) ...................................................112

Having Song Playback Stop When You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode) .............112

Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)...........................................................................................113

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................113

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch) ....................................................................................113

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)..........................................113

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) ...............................114

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)................114

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity) .........114

Changing How Volume Responds to Your Dynamics (Key Touch Mode).....................................114

Pedal and MULTI-EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control) ..........................................................114

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................114

Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign) ...........................................................115

Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Assign).....................................................116

Changing the MULTI-EFFECT 1 [CONTROL] Knob/

MULTI-EFFECT 2 [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control 1/2 Knob Assign).....................................116

Assigning Functions to the ZONE LEVEL Sliders (Slider Assign) .................................................116

Changing the Harmonic Bar Settings (Harmonic Bar)...............................................................116

Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (Effects) ...............................................................117

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................117

Making Multi-Effects Settings ................................................................................................117

Making Reverb Settings .......................................................................................................118

Setting Chorus and Delay ....................................................................................................118

Making the Sound Control Settings (Sound Control)...........................................................................119

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................119

Selecting the Type of Compressor (Sound Control Type)...........................................................119

Detailed Settings of Compressor ...........................................................................................120

File Management (File)...................................................................................................................120

Saving a Setup File (Save SETUP File)....................................................................................120

Calling Up Setup Files (Load SETUP File)................................................................................121

Deleting a Setup File (Delete SETUP File) ................................................................................122

Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP File).................................................................................123

Deleting a Song (Delete SONG File) .....................................................................................124

Copying a Song (Copy SONG File)......................................................................................124

Formatting Memory (Format).................................................................................................125

Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Part Parameter).......................................................................................126

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................126

Selecting the Part and Tone to Be Set (Part/Tone)....................................................................127

Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel).......................................................................127

Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan) .............................................................................127

Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve) ......................................................................127

Preventing Parts from Being Played (Part Switch) .....................................................................127

Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers .......................128

Making the Rhythm and Arpeggio Settings (Rhythm/Arpeggio)...........................................................128

How to Make Settings .........................................................................................................128

Making the Rhythm Settings..................................................................................................129

Making Arpeggio Settings....................................................................................................131

About V-LINK................................................................................................................................133

Connection Examples ..........................................................................................................133

Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF ................................................................................................133

V-LINK Settings ...................................................................................................................133

Detailed Settings of V-LINK...................................................................................................134

Other Functions (Utility)..................................................................................................................135

Changing Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function) ...................................................135

Transmitting Setup Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)...............................................135

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset) ..................................................136

Connecting External MIDI Devices .......................................................................... 138

Recording RD-700GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer.....................................................138

Connecting to an External Sequencer ....................................................................................138

Settings for Recording (Rec Setting) .......................................................................................138

Recording the Performance...................................................................................................139

Exiting Rec Mode................................................................................................................139

About the Local Switch.........................................................................................................139

Playing the RD-700GX’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device..................................140

Making Connections ...........................................................................................................140

Setting the Channels............................................................................................................140

Selecting RD-700GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device ......................................................140

Switching Setups.................................................................................................................140

Connecting to Your Computer................................................................................141

Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector...........................................................141

Switching USB Drivers .........................................................................................................142

Changing the USB Memory Setting .......................................................................................142

Using the RD-700GX as a USB MIDI Interface (USB MIDI Thru Sw)............................................142

Installing the Wave Expansion Board..................................................................... 143

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board..............................................................143

Installing SRX Series Boards .................................................................................................143

Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards......................................................................144

Installation de la carte d’extension Wave (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) ...................145

Precautions lors de l’installation de la carte d’extension Wave..................................................145

Installer les cartes de serie SRX .............................................................................................145

Verification des cartes d’extension audio apres installation ......................................................146

Appendices

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................147

Error Messages/Other Messages ....................................................................................................152

Error Messages...................................................................................................................152

Other Messages .................................................................................................................153

Effect/Parameter List......................................................................................................................154

Multi-Effects Parameter.........................................................................................................154

Chorus Parameter ...............................................................................................................186

Reverb Parameter................................................................................................................187

Tone List.......................................................................................................................................189

Rhythm Set List ..............................................................................................................................192

Arpeggio Style List.........................................................................................................................195

Rhythm Pattern List.........................................................................................................................196

Setup List......................................................................................................................................197

Shortcut List ..................................................................................................................................198

MIDI Implementation......................................................................................................................200

Main Specifications.......................................................................................................................202

Index ...........................................................................................................................................204

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

[V-LINK] Button

Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK compatible video equipment connected to the RD-700GX (p. 133).

VOLUME Slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks, PHONES jack, and BALANCED OUT jacks (p. 26).

EQUALIZER/SOUND CONTROL

SOUND CONTROL [ON/OFF] Button

Switching this on will reduce inconsistencies in the volume, and produce a more stable, consistent sound (p. 50).

[LOW] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-frequency range (p. 51).

[REVERB] Button

Changes the reverb type (p. 48).

CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] Knob

Adjusts the amount of chorus (p. 49).

[CHORUS/DELAY] Button

Changes the chorus type (p. 49).

MULTI-EFFECTS 1 [CONTROL] Knob

Adjusts the depth of multi-effect 1 (p. 61).

MULTI-EFFECTS 1 [ON/OFF] Button

Switches the multi-effects 1 on/off (p. 61).

MULTI-EFFECTS 2 [CONTROL] Knob

Adjusts the depth of multi-effect 2 (p. 61).

MULTI-EFFECTS 2 [ON/OFF] Button

Switches the multi-effects 2 on/off (p. 61).

[LOW MID] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-midrange frequencies (p. 51).

[HIGH MID] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-midrange frequencies (p. 51).

[HIGH] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-frequency range (p. 51). You can adjust the center frequency of each band by

holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and turning the corresponding EQUALIZER knob ([LOW] knob / [LOW MID] knob / [HIGH MID] knob / [HIGH] knob).

EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] Button

Turns the equalizer on/off (p. 51).

REVERB, CHORUS/DELAY, MULTI-EFFECTS 1, MULTI-EFFECTS 2

REVERB [DEPTH] Knob

Adjusts the amount of reverb (p. 48).

ZONE SWITCH/CONTROL

ZONE SWITCH

Turns each ZONE’s sound on and off (p. 46).

ZONE LEVEL Slider

Adjusts the volume level for each part (p. 46). If the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, these sliders control the various parts of an external MIDI sound module (p. 96). If the “CONTROL” indicator is lit, you can use these sliders to control the assigned parameter or function of the sound in real time (p. 116).

[EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Button

Puts the RD-700GX in control of the external MIDI sound generator (p. 98).

[RHYTHM] Button

Switches Rhythm on/off (p. 56).

[CONTROL/ZONE LEVEL] Button

This determines the function of the ZONE LEVEL sliders (p.

116).

Panel Descriptions

[ARPEGGIO] Button

Switches Arpeggiator on/off (p. 54).

[SPLIT] Button

This button selects “Split mode,” whereby the keyboard is divided into two regions, allowing you to play separate sounds with the right and left hands (p. 43). In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the [TRANSPOSE] button (DEMO PLAY) (p. 33).

[TRANSPOSE] Button

Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 47). In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the [SPLIT] button (DEMO PLAY) (p. 33).

DISPLAY

This shows the Tone names and the values of various settings, etc.

[F1/TONE INFO] Button

This allows you to change the tone settings (p. 88).

You can also use this to assign functions in some screens.

[F2/ZONE INFO] Button

This allows you to change the zone settings (p. 91).

You can also use this to assign functions in some screens.

[DEC] Button, [INC] Button

This is used to modify values. If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates.

7 98

[EXIT/SHIFT] Button

Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is in progress. Additionally, you can easily call up Edit screens for related parameters for the following functions by holding down this button while pressing buttons, turning knobs, or operating other controllers (p. 198).

[ENTER] Button

This is used to finalize a value or execute an operation.

ONE TOUCH

[PIANO] Button

Selects the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 35).

[E. PIANO] Button

Selects the optimum settings for E. Piano performances (p.

35).

[SETUP] Button

Calls up the stored settings (Setup) (p. 65).

EXPANSION [A]

These select a sound from a wave expansion board, sold separately (p. 39).

FUNCTION

[EDIT] Button

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p.

104).

Button

, [B]

Button

VALUE Dial

This is used to modify values.

Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Buttons

Press these to switch pages and to move the cursor.

[SETUP WRITE] Button

Stores the current settings to “Setup” (p. 67).

[NUM LOCK] Button

You can input numerical values with the TONE SELECT buttons when this button is lit (p. 32, p. 37).

Panel Descriptions

10.

SONG/AUDIO KEY

[SONG] Button

Switches Song on/off (p. 58).

[AUDIO KEY] Button

Switches Audio Key on/off (p. 70).

11.

TONE SELECT Buttons

Pressed to select tones (p. 36). You can also input numerical values with these buttons when the [NUM LOCK] button is on. The [NUM LOCK] button turns on automatically in the Edit and other screens, enabling input of numerical values with the buttons.

Rear Panel

fig.rear

17 18 19

12.

[S1] Button, [S2] Button

You can assign various functions to these buttons (p. 116). While performing, you can press these buttons to use the assigned functions.

13.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato (p.

50).

22 23

[POWER ON] Switch

14.

This switch turns the power on/off (p. 25).

AC Inlet

15.

Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 22).

16.

Wave Expansion Board Installation Slot

Remove the cover for installation of optional wave expansion boards (SRX Series) (p. 143).

USB MEMORY Connector

17.

Separately sold USB memory or a commercially available CD-ROM drive can be connected here (p. 27).

USB MIDI Connector

18.

You can connect this to your computer so that it can exchange performance data with the RD-700GX (p. 141).

[DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob

19.

Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 26).

20.

PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2)

Connecting the pedal switch (DP series) provided with the RD-700GX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.

With a pedal connected to the FC1 or FC2 jack, you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal

115).

(p. 93, p.

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2, THRU/

21.

OUT3)

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages (p. 94, p. 126, p. 138). The THRU/OUT3 connector’s function can be switched to operate either as MIDI THRU or as MIDI OUT (p. 110).

22.

OUTPUT L (MONO)/R Jacks

Provide output of the audio signals. These are connected to an amp or other device. For monaural output use the L/ MONO jack (p. 23).

23.

BALANCED OUT L/R Jacks

Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals. Connect to mixers and other such gear (p. 23).

24.

PHONES Jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 23). Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED OUT jacks.

Getting Ready

Seen from the side

Place the RD-700GX so that its front edge is aligned with the tip of the stand’s arm.

Position the four rubber feet located on the bottom of the RD-700GX so that they are inside the arms of the stand.

Seen from the rear

Rubber Feet

Arm

Placing the RD-700GX on a Stand

If you place the RD-700GX on a stand, you must use the KS-12 or KS-18Z (sold separately).

When placing the RD-700GX on the KS-12 or KS-18Z, place it in the position shown below.

NOTE

Using the RD-700GX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or damage.

For details on how to assemble the stand, refer to the owner’s manual that accompanied the stand.

If using the KS-18Z stand

• Adjust the stand to a level no higher than the fourth level from the bottom.

• Adjust the width of the stand to the maximum width.

If using the KS-12 stand

• Position the stand so that its arms extend toward the performer.

• Adjust the stand to the sixth level (842 mm) of the seven steps of width.

Seen from the rear

When placing the RD-700GX on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the

NOTE

instrument and the stand.

842 mm

Rubber Feet Arm Hole

Performer

Position the four rubber feet located on the bottom of the RD-700GX so that they go into the holes in the arms of the stand.

Getting Ready

Connecting the Power Cord

Rear Panel

Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the RD-700GX or connected amp turned all the way down?

Is the power to the RD-700GX or connected amp turned off?

Connect supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the RD-700GX, and plug the other end

into an AC outlet.

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700GX

Stereo

headphones

to Power outlet

Mixer etc.

Power amp.

Monitor speakers

(powered)

Expression pedal (EV-5/7) or Pedal switch (DP Series)

Pedal switch

(DP Series)

Computer

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI sound module etc.

V-LINK-compatible

video equipment.

MIDI sequencer etc.

The RD-700GX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you

need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.

* Audio cables, USB cables, MIDI cables, headphones, expression pedals, and USB memory are not

included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.

Getting Ready

fig.00-08e

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

Getting Ready

Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the RD-700GX or connected amp turned all the way down?

Is the power to the RD-700GX or connected amp turned off?

Connect supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the RD-700GX, and plug the other end

into an AC outlet.

Connect the RD-700GX and the external devices.

Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers.

Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices. Use USB cables to connect computer.

If you are using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack.

Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary.

NOTE

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-700GX to one of the PEDAL jacks.

When connected to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal.

Connecting the pedal to the FC1 or FC2 jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the

pedal (p. 93, p. 115).

NOTE

About the Output Jacks

922

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

fig.XLRJack

Use Stereo headphones. Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; sold separately). By connecting any other

expression pedal, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. You can connect a floppy disk drive (sold separately) or a commercially available CD drive to

the USB MEMORY connector. You can use a floppy disk drive or CD drive to play back songs from a floppy disk or CD.

Set the switch on the included pedal to “Continuous” when the pedal is connected.

Turning the Power On and Off

941

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order

NOTE

Turning On the Power

Before you turn on the power, use the VOLUME slider to minimize the volume.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.

fig.00-09

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

Getting Ready

fig.00-10

Press the upper portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700GX to turn

on the power.

The unit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes on.

NOTE

Turn on the power to connected external devices.

To prevent incorrect functioning of the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (p. 50), refrain from touching the lever while the power to the RD-700GX is turned on.

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.

In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset (p. 22) is in progress, the data may become corrupted, and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the next time.

Adjust the volume of the connected external devices.

Adjust the RD-700GX’s volume to obtain the proper volume level.

Getting Ready

Turning Off the Power

Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by moving the

VOLUME slider.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.

Turn off the power to connected external devices.

Press the lower portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700GX.

The power is switched off.

NOTE

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. 7).

Adjusting the Volume

fig.00-11

Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slider.

Move the slider up to increase the volume, or down to lower it.

Also adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level.

Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)

The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the power or

after extended use; this may also be because of where and how the display is situated.

In such instances, adjust the display contrast by turning the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob on the

rear panel.

fig.00-17p

Rear Panel

Using the USB Memory

Rear Panel

You can copy Setup files and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping.

You can also play back SMF music files that’s saved on USB memory (p. 58), or play audio files

from USB memory (p. 70).

You can also use a separately sold floppy disk drive to copy data to a floppy disk. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your floppy disk drive.

Getting Ready

NOTE

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 your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD-700GX’s

rear panel.

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

If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the RD-700GX. For details, refer to “Formatting Memory (Format)” (p. 125).

You can also connect a commercially available CD drive or floppy disk drive (sold separately) to the USB MEMORY connector.

Overview of the RD-700GX

Basic Organization of the RD-700GX

The RD-700GX can be divided into two sections: a controller section and a sound generator section.

fig.00-G01e

Sound

Generator

Section

Play

Controller Section

(controllers such as keyboard, pitch bend lever, etc.)

Controller Section

This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard, depressing a damper pedal, and so forth, are converted to MIDI messages and sent to the sound generator section, or to an external MIDI device.

Sound Generator Section

Units of Sound

When using the RD-700GX, you will notice that a variety of different categories come into play when working with sounds. What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category.

Tone

The individual sounds used when playing the RD-700GX are referred to as “Tones.” Tones are assigned to each part.

The Tones also include various groups of percussion instrument assembled into “Rhythm Sets.” Each key (note number) of a Rhythm Set will produce a different percussion instrument.

Part

A sound generator of this type which can control multiple sounds using one device is referred to as a multitimbral sound generator. The RD-700GX contains a multitimbral sound generator capable of playing sixteen Tones simultaneously.

“Parts” are where Tones that are created when the RD-700GX is used as a sound generator are assigned. Since different Tones can be assigned to each of the Parts and controlled individually, you can have multiple Tones play simultaneously, divide the keyboard into separate ranges and have different Tones sound in the different parts (Split), and enjoy playing ensemble performances.

The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700GX’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.”

The sound generator section produces the sound. Here, MIDI messages received from the controller section or external MIDI device are converted to musical signals, which are then output as analog signals from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

Zone

The RD-700GX features four Parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2) that you can use for freely controlling the Internal Parts with the RD-700GX’s buttons and keyboard. These four Parts that are used for controlling the Internal Parts are collectively known as the “INTERNAL Zone.” Four of the sixteen Internal Parts are assigned to the INTERNAL Zone for control (the RHYTHM Part is fixed at Part 10).

Furthermore, you can freely control external MIDI sound generators with the RD-700GX in the same manner as with the INTERNAL Zone. You can likewise control the external MIDI sound generator with the four Parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2), with this group of four Parts being referred to as the “EXTERNAL Zone.” The external MIDI sound generator is assigned to these four Parts for control.

Basic Operation

Main Screens

ONE TOUCH Screen

When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button or ONE TOUCH [E. PIANO] button is pressed, setting the RD-700GX to the optimal status for Piano or E. Piano performances, this screen is displayed (p. 35).

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Tone Screen (Basic Screen)

The names of the Tones currently selected for the INTERNAL Zone are displayed. This is the screen that is ordinarily displayed.

You can change the INTERNAL Zone (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2) Tones and tempo.

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Overview of the RD-700GX

Setup Screen

The currently selected Setup is displayed (p. 65). When the Tone screen or the Tone Wheel screen is displayed,

pressing the Cursor [ ] button several times will take you to this screen. You can also have this screen displayed by pressing the [SETUP] button. You can change the Setups.

Pressing the Cursor [ ] button when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen or Tone Wheel Screen.

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Rhythm/Arpeggio Screen

Pressing the Cursor [ ] button when the Tone screen is displayed switches the RD-700GX to this screen.

You can change Rhythm patterns, Arpeggio patterns, and the tempo (p. 55, p. 56, p. 60).

Pressing the Cursor [ ] button when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen.

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Tone Wheel Screen

In the Tone screen, when any ORGAN Tone “Tone Wheel 110” is selected for any of the INTERNAL Zone, this screen is displayed when the Cursor [ ] button is pressed.

The mode when this screen is displayed is called “Tone Wheel mode,” and while in this mode you can simulate the creation of sounds using an organ’s harmonic bars (p. 62).

Pressing the Cursor [ ] button when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen.

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Audio Key Screen

Pressing the [AUDIO KEY] button switches the RD-700GX to this screen.

You can perform while playing back audio files you’ve saved on USB memory (sold separately) (p. 70).

Overview of the RD-700GX

Song Screen

Pressing the [SONG] button switches the RD-700GX to this screen.

Here you can select and play songs (p. 58). You can also connect USB memory (sold separately) to the

USB MEMORY connector and play SMF music files or audio files that you’ve saved in the USB memory.

If SMF music file is selected, the measure number is shown in the upper right of the screen. If an audio file is selected, the playing time is shown in the upper right of the screen.

Special Indications

Indication

A mark is displayed to the right of the tone name when you select an 88-key multisampled piano tone in the Tone screen.

A mark is displayed to the left of the tone name when you select “TW-Organ 1–10” in the Tone screen. Pressing the Cursor [ ] button while this mark is displayed brings up the Tone Wheel screen (p. 62).

With Clock Source (p. 109) set to “EXT,” the tempo indication changes to “E:” for each screen. The tempo can be changed with the external MIDI devices when this mark is indicated.

When you select the SuperNATURAL E. piano sound in the Tone screen, this symbol will appear at the right of the tone name.

Explanation

EXTERNAL Screen

When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button is pressed, the EXTERNAL indicator lights up, and the RD-700GX switches to the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound generator. The status of this button determines whether the RD700GX’s buttons are used to control the INTERNAL Zone (INTERNAL indicator lights up), or to control the EXTERNAL Zone (EXTERNAL indicator lights up). In addition, you can make detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the external sound generator (p. 98).

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Roland RD 700GX Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Getting Ready

Placing the RD-700GX on a Stand

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700GX

Connecting Pedals

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)

Using the USB Memory

Connecting the USB Memory

Overview of the RD-700GX

Basic Organization of the RD-700GX

Units of Sound

Basic Operation

Main Screens

Special Indications