Roland RK 100 Service Manual

Download

Page 1

Page 2

Here’s what the VIMA lets you do

Sing with your family or friends!

Enjoy singing together

The VIMA lets you connect two microphones for singing. You can also adjust the tempo of the song for more comfortable singing.

Enjoy karaoke with a music CD

You can enjoy karaoke by canceling the vocal sounds of a commercially available music CD and singing along. You can also change the key of the song to a pitch that’s more comfortable for the singer.

Apply effects to your voice

You can apply reverberation to your voice for more enjoyable singing, similar to the echo effect often used with karaoke microphones.

Easy and intuitive operation

Simple and functional design

The VIMA’s buttons are large and clearly labeled, ensuring that operation is easy. The operating buttons are also grouped by function---a sensible design that lets you quickly perform the operation you intend.

Perform music

Play using instrumental sounds suitable for the song

When you play along while listening to one of the VIMA’s songs, you can easily select and play instrumental sounds that are suitable for that song.

Play the melody along with a song

Using not only the songs built into the VIMA, but also SMF music data, you can mute or silence the melody and play it yourself.

Enjoy music more fully

Use CD-ROMs made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) to increase your repertoire

CD-ROMs made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) let you choose from a broad range of musical styles in addition to the 34 songs that are built into the VIMA. You can sing along with a wide variety of songs, and play along using instrumental sounds that are suitable for each song.

Large display for great visibility and easy operation

Lyrics and various settings are clearly displayed in large characters.

201a

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE

UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (pp.6–9). 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.

202

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Page 3

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the VIMA (RK-100). To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the VIMA’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully.

About the manual

The owner’s manual explains the basic operations you should understand in order to use the VIMA’s performance capability, as well as more advanced operations that let you connect various equipment to the VIMA so that you can enjoy music and video.

Conventions in this manual

In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following conventions.

• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a controller, such as the [ECHO] button.

• Text enclosed in angle brackets < > indicates text that appears in the screen, such as <Tone List>.

• Lines that begin with sure to read.

• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like this: (p. **).

Note

or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be

Page 4

Introduction........................................................................................... 3

About the manual ..............................................................................................................3

Conventions in this manual ........................................................................................3

USING THE UNIT SAFELY........................................................................ 6

IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 8

Names of things and what they do....................................................... 10

Before you play ................................................................................... 14

Getting ready to play ....................................................................................................... 14

Connecting the power cord .....................................................................................14

Turning the power on/off ........................................................................................14

Adjusting the volume...............................................................................................15

Attaching the music rest........................................................................................... 15

Listening through headphones ...........................................................................................16

Adjusting the brightness of the display................................................................................ 16

Listening on the VIMA .......................................................................... 17

Songs you can play using the VIMA...................................................................................17

Listening to the demo song................................................................................................18

Listening to internal songs .................................................................................................19

Changing the tempo of a song .......................................................................................... 21

Listening to songs from a CD-ROM.....................................................................................22

Listening to songs from a music CD .................................................................................... 26

Listening to songs saved in “Favorites” ...............................................................................30

Saving a song in “Favorites” (Copy) .........................................................................30

Playing a song from “Favorites” ...............................................................................31

Deleting a song from “Favorites” ..............................................................................32

Playing the VIMA................................................................................. 33

Selecting the sound played from the keyboard ....................................................................33

Playing sound effects or percussion instruments from the keyboard.........................................34

Performing with sounds that match the song (Recommended Tone).........................................35

Sounding a count to keep your timing accurate ...................................................................37

Adjusting the volume balance between the song and keyboard ............................................. 38

Using an expression pedal to make your performance expressive.......................................... 39

Using a damper pedal to play smoothly .............................................................................40

Muting the melody from a song (Melody Mute).................................................................... 41

Playing while you listen to the song melody (Melody Guide) .................................................42

Performing with your favorite sounds (Tone List) ................................................................... 43

Selecting instruments...............................................................................................43

Page 5

Contents

Singing along with the VIMA................................................................ 45

Connecting a microphone................................................................................................. 45

Adjusting the volume of the microphone .............................................................................46

Changing the song to a key that’s comfortable for singing (Key Control)................................. 47

Adding echo to vocals...................................................................................................... 48

Enjoying karaoke with a commercially available music CD (Center Cancel) ............................ 49

Connecting other equipment................................................................. 50

Connecting audio equipment ............................................................................................50

Playing the VIMA through connected speakers ...........................................................50

Playing the sound of an audio device through the VIMA..............................................51

Connecting a television ....................................................................................................52

Connecting MIDI equipment..............................................................................................53

Using a MIDI sequencer to play the VIMA .................................................................53

Playing a MIDI sound module from the VIMA ............................................................. 53

Connecting your computer ................................................................................................ 54

Settings ............................................................................................... 55

Playing the recommended sounds (Recommended Tone).......................................................55

Playing desired sounds (Tone List) ...................................................................................... 55

Playing all songs consecutively (All Song Play) ....................................................................56

Playing the same song repeatedly (Song Repeat) ................................................................. 56

Changing the melody channel (Melody Channel)................................................................. 57

Changing the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI Tx Channel) ........................................................ 57

USB driver settings (USB Driver).........................................................................................58

Restoring the factory-set condition (Factory Reset).................................................................58

Troubleshooting................................................................................... 59

If one of these messages appears......................................................... 63

Tone List.............................................................................................. 64

Internal Song List ................................................................................. 69

Music Files That the VIMA Can Use ....................................................... 70

MIDI Implementation Chart................................................................... 71

Main Specifications.............................................................................. 72

Index .................................................................................................. 73

Page 6

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.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

..........................................................................................................

002c

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

..........................................................................................................

003

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

..........................................................................................................

004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

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

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

..........................................................................................................

005

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

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.

008c

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

..........................................................................................................

009

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

..........................................................................................................

010

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

..........................................................................................................

011

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

..........................................................................................................

006

• When using the unit with a rack 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.

..........................................................................................................

Page 7

012c

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has

been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

..........................................................................................................

013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

..........................................................................................................

014

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

..........................................................................................................

015

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

..........................................................................................................

016

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

..........................................................................................................

023

• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

..........................................................................................................

101b

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

..........................................................................................................

101c

• This (RK-100) for use only with Roland stand KSRK100. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

..........................................................................................................

102d

• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.

..........................................................................................................

103b

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

..........................................................................................................

104

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

..........................................................................................................

106

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

..........................................................................................................

107d

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

..........................................................................................................

108b

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

..........................................................................................................

109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 14).

..........................................................................................................

110b

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

..........................................................................................................

118a

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

..........................................................................................................

Page 8

IMPORTANT NOTES

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 6, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

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

302

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

307

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

Placement

351

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

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

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

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce 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.

Maintenance

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.

402

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

Handling CD-ROMs

801

• 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.

Repairs and Data

452

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

Page 9

IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory by writing down on paper (when possible).

552

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

553

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

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

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

558a

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

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.

560

• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

562

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

985

• 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.

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha

Corporation.

204

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

206j

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®

operating system.”

207

* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

209

* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Page 10

Names of things and what they do

678

Top Panel

5 7 11

6 8

[Power On] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 14).

EXT IN

Here you can connect a DVD player or other video device, and view the images on an external display or play back music (p. 51, p. 52).

VOCAL

Here you can apply echo to the sound from the microphone (p. 48), and adjust the microphone volume (p. 46).

[BALANCE] knob

Adjusts the volume balance between the song and the keyboard (p. 38).

When playing along with a song, you can use this to turn down the song volume.

MELODY

Here you can soften or mute the melody or vocal sound of a song (p. 41, p. 42).

You can lower the volume of the melody or vocal of a song and enjoy karaoke, or temporarily mute the melody and play it yourself.

[TEMPO] knob

Adjusts the tempo of the song (p. 21). Allows you to change the tempo of a song so it’s easier

to sing or play.

[VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the overall volume of the VIMA (p. 15). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the

headphone volume (p. 16).

These buttons let you shift the key of the keyboard or song (p. 47).

This lets you transpose a song for easier singing, or transpose the keyboard without changing your fingering.

[DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the display.

KEY CONTROL

Page 11

151617

Names of things and what they do

[DEMO] button

Plays the demo song (p. 18).

[MENU] button

Lets you make various settings for the VIMA (p. 55).

Display

Here you can select songs and make a variety of settings. The display also shows the tempo and the name of the selected song.

SONG

Here you can select songs (p. 19, p. 23, p. 27, p. 31). You can also register a favorite or frequently played song (p. 30), or remove a song from the favorites list (p.

32).

PLAYER

Here you can play back the VIMA’s internal songs, songs from a CD-ROM, or songs you’ve saved in Favorites (p. 19, p. 30).

You can also sound a “count” to help you start singing at the correct timing (p. 37).

INSTRUMENT

Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play the keyboard (p. 33).

CD drive

This drive lets you play CD-ROMs made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), as well as commercially available music CDs and CD-ROM discs containing SMF music data (p. 22, p. 26).

VOCAL jacks

Here you can connect microphones. The VIMA lets you use two mics simultaneously, so two people can sing together (p. 45).

Page 12

Names of things and what they do

Rear Panel

2420

USB connector

You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance data (p. 54).

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 53).

This lets you control an external device from the VIMA, or send data to an external sequencer for storage.

EXPRESSION PEDAL jack

You can connect a separately available expression pedal (EV-5) to this jack and use it to add expression to the sound (p. 39).

DAMPER PEDAL jack

You can connect a separately sold damper pedal (such as the DP Series), and press it to sustain the notes you play (p. 40).

VIDEO OUTPUT/AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks

Here you can connect a television to view video (p. 52), or connect external speakers to reproduce the sounds of the VIMA (p. 50).

24 2621 25

22 23

PHONES jacks

Here you can connect headphones. The VIMA lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 16).

* The volume may be reduced if you use two sets of

Ground terminal

927

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

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 14).

headphones simultaneously.

dangerous in the event of lightning)

Cord hook

Use this to fasten the AC adaptor cord (p. 14).

Page 13

Main screen

Names of things and what they do

SONG/LYRIC

The name of the currently selected song is shown here in large characters.

SONG LOCATION

Here you can select the location in which the desired song is saved (the “song location”).

• PRESETS (internal songs)

• CD-ROM

• CD (music CD)

• FAVORITES

KEY

This indicates the key control setting. When you change the key, this will affect the key of both

the keyboard and the song.

TEMPO

This indicates the tempo.

Page 14

Before you play

NOTE

Getting ready to play

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that the [Power On] switch located at the left side of the keyboard is off (in the

upward position).

Connect the AC adaptor to the VIMA, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

You must use the power cord included with the VIMA.

fig.ACcord-e.eps

Cord Hook

Turning the power on/off

941

Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you can turn on the power using the following procedure. If you fail to perform these steps in the correct order, you risk causing a malfunction or damaging your speakers.

Turning the power on

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward

the left to minimize the volume.

fig.VolumeMin-e.eps

Press the [Power On] switch.

fig.PowerOn-e.eps

To the Power Outlet

The cord of the supplied AC Adaptor

924

* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit

(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

942

Due

to a circuitry protection feature, this unit requires a few moments after power is turned on before it is ready for normal operation.

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume

(p. 15).

Turning the power off

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to minimize the volume.

fig.VolumeMin-e.eps

Press the [Power On] switch.

The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.

Page 15

Before you play

NOTE

Adjusting the volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or CD song.

If headphones are connected, use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume.

Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall

volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.

fig.MasterVolume-e.eps

→

The microphone volume is adjusted with the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob (p. 46).

Attaching the music rest

Here’s how to attach the included music rest.

Insert the included music rest into the VIMA as shown in the illustration.

fig.MusicRestScrew.eps

When attaching the music rest, you must use your hand to support it firmly so that it does not fall. Be careful not to pinch your hand.

Don’t apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

Page 16

Before you play

Listening through headphones

Since the VIMA has two headphone jacks, two people can use headphones simultaneously. You can also use headphones to enjoy the VIMA without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks.

* The volume may be reduced if you use two sets of

headphones simultaneously.

fig.Headphones-e.eps

Headphones

Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack located at the VIMA’s rear panel.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the VIMA’s speakers.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

You can adjust the brightness of the VIMA’s display.

To adjust the brightness, turn the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob located at the left of the

VIMA’s display.

fig.Contrast-e.eps

Cautions regarding the LCD display

• You may notice vertical stripes in the screen; these artifacts are due to the way in which a liquid crystal display is constructed, and do not indicate a malfunction. By using the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob to adjust the brightness, you can minimize the visibility of these artifacts.

• The brightness may be affected by the temperature.

Use the VIMA’s [VOLUME] knob (p. 15) to

adjust the headphone volume.

Caution when using headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset.

• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume.

• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

Page 17

Listening on the VIMA

Songs you can play using the VIMA

You can listen to the internal songs, songs from the included CD-ROM, or commercially available music data.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select the location that contains the song you want to hear.

For details on how to play back these songs, refer to the explanations below.

What you can play

Demo songs

Presets The VIMA has 34 built-in songs.

Songs stored in “FAVORITES” You can store internal songs or songs from a CD-ROM in “FAVORITES”

CD-ROM included with the VIMA

CD-ROMs made for the VIMA You can play back commercially available CD-ROMs made for the VIMA

Music CD You can play back commercially available music CDs.

Explanation

You can play back a demo song that let’s you experience the VIMA’s beautiful sounds.

You can also view the lyrics in the VIMA’s screen while the song plays.

and listen to them.

The CD-ROM included with the VIMA contains 12 songs. You can also view the lyrics in the VIMA’s screen while the song plays.

(VIMA TUNES). You can also view the lyrics in the VIMA’s screen while the song plays.

* This instrument (RK-100) is not able to play back VIMA TUNES

images.

What is Location?

On the VIMA, “Location” refers to a place where songs can be found, such as “PRESETS (internal songs),” “FAVORITES,” or “CD-ROM.”

Page 18

Listening on the VIMA

Listening to the demo song

Here’s how you can play back a demo song that lets you experience the VIMA’s beautiful sounds.

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume (p. 15).

Press the [DEMO] button so it’s lit.

fig.Demo-e.eps

The demo song begins playing. When playback reaches the end of the song, it will resume again from the beginning.

Press the [DEMO] button once again to stop playback.

Page 19

Listening to internal songs

The VIMA contains 34 internal songs. Here’s how to select and play back one of these songs.

Selecting a song

fig.Panel-Preset-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

4, 5

fig.Location-preset-i-e.eps

Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit.

If either is lit, press the button to turn it off.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <PRESETS>.

The VIMA’s screen will show a list of the internal songs.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.

Page 20

Listening on the VIMA

Playing the song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The selected song will play.

Panel [ ] button and [ ] button

Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ ] button and [ ] button will do the following.

When the song is stopped

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

When the song is playing

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song.

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the playing song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

Stopping the song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again.

• You can also play back commercially available music CDs.

• If there’s a song that you’re practicing or that you particularly like, you can save it in “Favorites” for easy access.

→ “Internal Song List” (p. 69)

→ “Listening to songs from a CD-ROM” (p. 22)

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song.

Hold down this button to rewind the song.

Hold down this button to fast-forward the song.

→ “Listening to songs from a music CD” (p. 26)

→ “Listening to songs saved in “Favorites”” (p. 30)

Page 21

Changing the tempo of a song

Here’s how to change the tempo of a song. If a song is too fast for you to play or sing along comfortably, you can slow it down to a

more comfortable tempo. Changing the tempo will not affect the pitch. You can also change the tempo even while

the song is playing.

Turn the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the tempo.

Turning the [TEMPO] knob toward the left (“SLOW”) will slow down the tempo, and turning it toward the right (“FAST”) will speed up the tempo.

You can adjust the tempo in a range between half and double the original tempo (however, limited to a range between 20 and 250 quarter notes per minute).

fig.tempo.eps

Listening on the VIMA

Page 22

Listening on the VIMA

Listening to songs from a CD-ROM

You can play back songs from a CD-ROM containing SMF music data, the CD-ROM included with the VIMA, or a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES).

Inserting the CD-ROM into the CD drive

Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.

fig.disc-tray-e.eps

Disc Tray

CD Eject Button

Place the CD-ROM on the disc tray.

Press the [CD EJECT] button to close the disc tray.

NOTE

After you close the disc tray, a certain amount of time will be required for the CD-ROM to load.

The display backlight may flicker when the CD drive motor operates.

Page 23

Selecting a song from CD-ROM

fig.Panel-CDROM-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

4, 5

fig.Location-cdrom-i-e.eps

Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit.

If either is lit, press the button to turn it off.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <CD-ROM>.

The VIMA’s screen will show a list of the songs on the CD-ROM.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.

Page 24

Listening on the VIMA

Playing a song from a CD-ROM

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The selected song will play.

Panel [ ] button and [ ] button

Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ ] button and [ ] button will do the following.

When the song is stopped

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

When the song is playing

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the playing song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

Stopping the song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again.

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song. Hold down this button to rewind the song. By pressing the [ ] button while rewinding, you can rewind more rapidly.

Hold down this button to fast-forward the song. By pressing the [ ] button while fast-forwarding, you can fastforward more rapidly.

• You can also play the VIMA’s internal songs or commercially available music CDs.

• If there’s a song that you’re practicing or that you particularly like, you can save it in “Favorites” for easy access.

→ “Listening to internal songs” (p. 19)

→ “Listening to songs from a music CD” (p. 26)

→ “Listening to songs saved in “Favorites”” (p. 30)

Page 25

Removing the CD-ROM

Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.

Remove the CD-ROM from the disc tray.

If the disc tray does not open

If, due to a power failure or other problem, the disc tray fails to open when you press the [CD EJECT] button, switch off the RK-100’s power, then insert a straightened paper clip or similar object into the emergency eject hole to forcibly open the disc tray.

fig.Eject Hole-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

NOTE

Emergency Eject Hole

The emergency eject hole must be used only when the VIMA’s power is switched OFF. Using it while the power is on may damage the disc or cause serious problems.

Page 26

Listening on the VIMA

Listening to songs from a music CD

You can also play back commercially available music CDs.

Inserting the music CD into the CD drive

Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.

fig.disc-tray-e.eps

Disc Tray

CD Eject Button

Place the CD on the disc tray.

Press the [CD EJECT] button to close the disc tray.

NOTE

After you close the disc tray, a certain amount of time will be required for the music CD to load.

The display backlight may flicker when the CD drive motor operates.

Page 27

Selecting a song from a music CD

fig.Panel-CD-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

4, 5

fig.Location-cd-i-e.eps

Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit.

If either is lit, press the button to turn it off.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <CD>.

The VIMA’s display will indicate the track numbers of the songs on the music CD.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.

Page 28

Listening on the VIMA

Playing a song from a music CD

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The selected song will play.

Panel [ ] button and [ ] button

Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ ] button and [ ] button will do the following.

When the song is stopped

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

When the song is playing

[ ] button Returns to the beginning of the playing song.

[ ] button Selects the next song.

Stopping the song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again.

Pressing this button at the beginning of a song will select the preceding song. Hold down this button to rewind the song. By pressing the [ ] button while rewinding, you can rewind more rapidly.

Hold down this button to fast-forward the song. By pressing the [ ] button while fast-forwarding, you can fastforward more rapidly.

Songs from a music CD can’t be saved in “Favorites.”

Page 29

Removing the CD

Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.

Remove the CD from the disc tray.

If the disc tray does not open

fig.Eject Hole-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

NOTE

Emergency Eject Hole

The emergency eject hole must be used only when the VIMA’s power is switched OFF. Using it while the power is on may damage the disc or cause serious problems.

Page 30

Listening on the VIMA

Listening to songs saved in “Favorites”

If there’s a song that you particularly like or listen to often, you can register it in “Favorites” for easy access.

What is “Favorites”?

This is a storage area in which you can save songs from a CD-ROM or from presets. If you’ve saved a song in “Favorites,” you can simply choose “Favorites” and select that song at any time.

Since songs saved in “Favorites” will not disappear even if the power is turned off, you will find it convenient to save songs that you want to hear frequently.

Saving a song in “Favorites” (Copy)

fig.Location-okini-i-e.eps

Get ready to save the song.

If you’re going to save a song from CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive.

Songs from a music CD can’t be saved in “Favorites.”

Select the song that you want to save in “Favorites.”

Press the [COPY] button.

The currently selected song will be saved in “Favorites.” A “*” symbol is shown for the names of songs you’ve saved.

NOTE

Don’t remove the CD-ROM until the song has been saved. Also, you must never turn off the power until the song has been saved. Doing so will damage the VIMA’s internal memory, rendering it unusable.

NOTE

You can save up to 99 songs in “Favorites.” However, if the remaining amount of space is insufficient, an error message (p. 63) will appear and you won’t be able to save another song even though fewer than 99 songs have been saved. In this case, if you delete some of the songs in “Favorites” you’ll be able to save more songs (p. 32).

Approximately one minute of processing time may be required when you save a song in “Favorites.”

If you want to erase all of the content saved in “Favorites” and restore the VIMA to its factory-set condition, refer to “Restoring the factory-set condition (Factory Reset)” (p. 58).

Page 31

Playing a song from “Favorites”

Selecting a song

fig.Panel-okini-e.eps

Listening on the VIMA

4, 5

fig.Location-okini-i-e.eps

Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit.

If either is lit, press the button to turn it off.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <FAVORITES>. Alternatively, press the [CALL] button.

The VIMA’s screen will show a list of the songs saved in “Favorites.”

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.

NOTE

If no songs have been saved in “Favorites,” no song list will appear when you choose “Favorites” as the song location.

Page 32

Listening on the VIMA

Playing a song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The selected song will play.

Stopping the song

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again.

Deleting a song from “Favorites”

Select the song that you want to delete (p. 31).

Simultaneously press the [COPY] button and [CALL] button.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Now processing...”

Page 33

Playing the VIMA

Selecting the sound played from the keyboard

The VIMA has seven INSTRUMENT buttons. Press one of these buttons to select the sound you’ll play from the keyboard.

fig.tone-button-e.eps

Affixing the included note name label

fig.tone-button-e.eps

If desired, you can affix the included note ID label (two types) or drum sheet (one label) in the locations shown below. You may find this a helpful way to remember the note names, or useful when playing percussion instrument sounds.

Drum Key-Map Label

Note ID Label (Left)

Note ID Label (Right)

You can play two different sounds by pressing two INSTRUMENT buttons simultaneously. For example, if you press the [ORGAN] button while holding down the [PIANO] button,

a piano sound will play at the right side of the keyboard, while an organ sound will be heard from the left.

Page 34

Playing the VIMA

Playing sound effects or percussion instruments from the keyboard

You can play sound effects or percussion instrument sounds from the keyboard.

Press the [DRUMS] button so it’s lit.

Play notes in the C2–B3 range on the keyboard.

The white keys in the C2–B3 range will play drum sounds. The black keys in the C 2 to B 3 range will play sound effects.

Keys in the C4–C7 range will play the sound that was selected before the [DRUMS] button was pressed.

For example, if you had pressed the [PIANO] button and were playing the piano sound, and then pressed the [DRUMS] button, the keyboard will play the following sounds.

fig.DrumSound-e.eps

Drum sounds Piano sound

C2 B3 C4 C7

Muting the percussion instrument sounds

Press the [DRUMS] button to turn it off.

Page 35

Performing with sounds that match the song (Recommended Tone)

If you’ve selected a preset (internal) song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), you can conveniently select “recommended” sounds that are suitable for that song.

Choosing the Recommended tones

fig.Panel-osusume-e.eps

Playing the VIMA

fig.menu-osusume-e.eps

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Recommended Tone>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Recommended Tone> setting <On>.

Press the [MENU] button to turn it off.

Play along with the song.

When you press the [SCAT] button, [CHOIR] button, or [VIBRAPHONE] button, an instrument suitable for the selected song will automatically assigned to the keyboard.

Page 36

Playing the VIMA

Returning to the previous state

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Recommended Tone>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Recommended Tone> setting

<Off>.

Press the [MENU] button to turn it off.

You’re returned to the previous screen. In this state, pressing the [SCAT] button, [CHOIR] button, or [VIBRAPHONE] button will

select the corresponding instrument.

Page 37

Sounding a count to keep your timing accurate

You can make the VIMA sound a count at the end of the song’s introduction (i.e., before you begin playing). If you listen to this count, it will be easier for you to begin playing or singing along with the song at the correct timing.

fig.CountDown-e.eps

The introduction

fig.Count-e.eps

Example) A song in 4/4 time

Intro

1234

Count sounds

Press the [COUNT] button so it’s lit.

ends, and the melody begins.

Playing the VIMA

This enables the count to sound. A one-measure count sounds before the melody begins.

Stopping the count from sounding

Press the [COUNT] button to turn it off.

The count will not sound if you’re playing a song that does not contain count data (such as a music CD).

Page 38

Playing the VIMA

Adjusting the volume balance between the song and keyboard

You can adjust the volume balance between the song that’s playing and your performance on the keyboard.

If you’re performing along with the playback of a song, lowering the volume of the song will make it easier for you to hear your own keyboard performance.

Turn the [BALANCE] knob to adjust the volume balance.

fig.Balance-e.eps

Operation

Turning the [BALANCE] knob toward “SONG”

Turning the [BALANCE] knob toward “KEYBOARD” Decreases the volume of the song.

Explanation

Decreases the volume of the keyboard.

Page 39

Playing the VIMA

Using an expression pedal to make your performance expressive

You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately) and use it to adjust the volume. By adjusting the volume while you play, you can add dynamic expression to your

performance. The volume increases as you push forward on the pedal, and decreases as you release

the pedal.

fig.ConnectExp-e.eps

EV-5

Connect the expression pedal to the EXPRESSION PEDAL jack located on

the rear panel of the VIMA.

NOTE

Operate the expression pedal while you play the keyboard.

The volume of notes you play on the keyboard will change, allowing you to apply expression to your performance.

NOTE

You must use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). Connecting a product made by another manufacturer may cause the VIMA to malfunction.

The drum volume will not change.

Page 40

Playing the VIMA

Using a damper pedal to play smoothly

You can connect a damper pedal (sold separately) to help you play notes smoothly. As long as you hold down the damper pedal, notes will be sustained even after you take your finger off the key, causing the sound to decay slowly.

On acoustic pianos, pressing the damper pedal will cause sympathetic vibration to occur in strings other than the strings of the notes you actually played, producing a rich resonance. The VIMA simulates these sympathetic vibrations (damper resonance).

fig.ConnectDmp-e.eps

DP series

Connect the damper pedal to the DAMPER PEDAL jack located on the rear

panel of the VIMA.

925

NOTE

Press the damper pedal while you play the keyboard.

The notes you play on the keyboard will be sustained, producing a smoother performance.

You must use only the specified damper pedal (DP series; sold separately). Connecting a product made by another manufacturer may cause the VIMA to malfunction.

Page 41

Muting the melody from a song (Melody Mute)

You can play back a preset (internal) song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) with the melody portion muted. This is called the “Melody Mute” function. While listening to the song, you can play the melody yourself.

There’s also a “Melody Guide” function (p. 42), which lets you decrease the volume of the melody so that you can practice playing the melody along with the song, but still hear the melody until you’ve learned it.

Prepare to play back the desired song.

If you want to play back a song from a CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive (p. 22).

Select the song that you want to play (p. 19, p. 22).

Playing the VIMA

fig.CentereCancel-e.eps

Press the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button so it’s lit.

The Melody Mute function is turned on.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play back the song.

When the song plays, the sound of the melody will be temporarily muted. Play the melody yourself while listening to the other parts of the song.

NOTE

If the melody is not muted when you press the MELODY [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button, change the melody channel setting as it will depend on the song.

→

“Changing the melody channel (Melody Channel)” (p. 57)

To cancel the Melody Mute function

Press the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button to turn it off.

The Melody Mute function is turned off. When you play back the song, the melody will return to its original volume.

Page 42

Playing the VIMA

Playing while you listen to the song melody (Melody Guide)

You can play back a preset (internal) song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) with the melody at a lower volume. This is called the “Melody Guide” function. Until you’ve learned the melody, you can play back the song with the melody at a lower volume, and practice your performance.

Once you’ve learned the melody, use the Melody Mute function (p. 41) to perform with the melody completely muted.

Prepare to play back the desired song.

If you want to play back a song from a CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive (p. 22).

Select the song that you want to play (p. 19, p. 22).

fig.MelodyGuide-e.eps

Press the MELODY [GUIDE] button so it’s lit.

The Melody Guide function is turned on.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play back the song.

When the song plays back, the volume of the melody will be temporarily lowered. While listening to the song, play along with the melody. The melody will be heard at a

lower volume, so you can use it as a guide.

NOTE

If the volume of the melody does not decrease when you press the MELODY [GUIDE] button

, change the melody channel setting as it will depend on the song.

→

“Changing the melody channel (Melody Channel)” (p. 57)

To cancel the Melody Guide function

Press the MELODY [GUIDE] button to turn it off.

The Melody Guide function is turned off. When you play back the song, the melody will return to its original volume.

Page 43

Performing with your favorite sounds (Tone List)

The VIMA contains the sounds of numerous instruments in addition to the seven sounds accessible through the INSTRUMENT buttons.This lets you enjoy performing with sounds that are appropriate with a wide range of musical styles.

Selecting instruments

fig.Panel-tonelist-e.eps

Playing the VIMA

fig.menu-tonelist-e.eps

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Tone List>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Tone List> setting <On>.

fig.menu-tonelist-e.eps

Press the [MENU] button to turn it off.

The Tone List screen appears.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select an instrument.

By pressing a [LOCATION] button you can choose the first sound in each instrument group.

Play the keyboard.

You’ll hear the instrument you selected.

Page 44

Playing the VIMA

Returning to the previous state

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Tone List>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Tone List> setting <Off>.

Press the [MENU] button to turn it off.

You’re returned to the previous screen.

Page 45

Singing along with the VIMA

You can connect a microphone to the microphone jack and use the VIMA for karaoke or for singing along with your own playing. Since the VIMA has two microphone jacks, you can connect two mics simultaneously for a duet.

You can also apply echo to the sound of the microphone for additional enjoyment.

Connecting a microphone

Plug the mic(s) into the VOCAL jack(s) located at the right of the VIMA’s

front panel.

If you’re using only one microphone, you may connect it to either of the two VOCAL jacks.

fig.ConnectMic-e.eps

983

Cautions when using a microphone

• Be careful of the volume late at night or early in the morning.

• Lower the volume before you connect a microphone to the VIMA. If the volume is raised when you connect a microphone, noise may be output from the speakers.

• Acoustic feedback (a squealing noise) may occur depending on the position of the microphone and speakers. If this happens, take the following steps.

• Point the microphone in a different direction

• Move the microphone away from the speakers

• Lower the volume

Page 46

Singing along with the VIMA

Adjusting the volume of the microphone

You can adjust the volume of the sound from the microphone. If two mics are connected, this will change the volume of both mics.

Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume (p. 15).

If you’re singing along with the song, adjust the song volume by turning the [VOLUME] knob while the song plays.

If you’re playing the keyboard while you sing, adjust the keyboard volume by turning the [VOLUME] knob while you play the keyboard.

Turn the panel VOCAL [LEVEL] knob to adjust the microphone volume.

Turning the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob toward the left will lower the microphone volume, and turning it toward the right will raise the microphone volume.

fig.MicVolume-e.eps

NOTE

You cannot adjust the volume of the two microphones individually.

When you do not need to use a microphone, rotate the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob all the way to the left. This is to prevent noise from occurring.

Page 47

Singing along with the VIMA

Changing the song to a key that’s comfortable for singing (Key Control)

The “Key Control” function lets you play back a song at a different key. This is convenient when you’re singing along with the song, since you can shift the playback to a key that’s comfortable for the range of your voice.

You can also use this function to transpose the pitch of your playing without changing your fingering on the keyboard. For example, if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose to a key that’s easier for you to play.

Use the KEY CONTROL [ ] [ ] buttons to change the key (pitch).

Each time you press a KEY CONTROL [ ] [ ] button, the key is changed by a semitone. Pressing the [ ] button lowers the key, and pressing the [ ] button raises the key.

The value you specify is shown in the screen.

fig.KeyControl-e.eps

You can adjust the value in semitone steps over a range of -6--+5.

You can return to the original key by pressing the [ ] button and [ ] button simultaneously.

Page 48

Singing along with the VIMA

Adding echo to vocals

You can add echo to vocals arriving via the microphone. This will make singing more enjoyable.

fig.VocalEcho-e.eps

Press the VOCAL [ECHO] button so it’s lit.

Sing into the microphone.

Echo will be applied to the sound from the microphone.

To turn off the echo

Press the [ECHO] button to turn it off.

Page 49

Singing along with the VIMA

Enjoying karaoke with a commercially available music CD (Center Cancel)

You can eliminate sounds (such as vocals) localized at the center of a commercially available music CD, and sing the vocal yourself. This is a convenient way to use your favorite music CD to enjoy karaoke or for vocal practice.

Insert your CD into the CD tray, and select the song that you want to play

(p. 26).

Press the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button so it’s lit.

The Center Cancel function is active.

fig.CentereCancel-e.eps

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play the song.

When the song plays, sounds localized at the center (such as vocals) will be temporarily muted.

Sing along with the song.

NOTE

For some songs, the vocal sound may not be eliminated completely.

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to stop playback.

To defeat the Center Cancel function

Press the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button to turn it off.

The Center Cancel function is turned off. When you play back the song, the melody or vocal will be heard at its original volume.

The [MELODY MUTE] button won’t function if you’re playing a music CD.

Page 50

Connecting other equipment

Connecting audio equipment

By connecting the VIMA to your audio equipment or external speakers, you can play the VIMA’s sounds from your stereo system’s speakers or from other external speakers, or record your performance on an MD recorder or other recording device.

To make connections, use an audio cable with 1/4” phone plugs.

Playing the VIMA through connected speakers

fig.ConnectStereoSet1-e.eps

Speakers etc. Input L/R (Line In)

926a, 921

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the

volume level of equipment connected to the inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

* Before connecting the VIMA to other devices, you must

turn down the volume of all devices and turn off their power to prevent malfunctions or speaker damage.

Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the speakers.

Switch off power to the VIMA and the speakers.

Make connections using separately available audio cables.

Switch on the VIMA’s power.

Switch on power to the speakers.

Adjust the volume of the VIMA and the speakers.

When you play the VIMA’s keyboard, you’ll hear the sound from the connected speakers.

The VIMA’s Rear Panel

Turning the power off

Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the speakers.

Switch off power to the speakers.

Switch off power to the VIMA.

Page 51

Playing the sound of an audio device through the VIMA

fig.ConnectStereoSet2-e.eps

Portable audio player etc.

Connecting other equipment

Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the audio device.

Switch off power to the VIMA and the audio

device.

Make connections using separately available

audio cables.

Switch on power to the audio device.

Switch on the VIMA’s power.

Adjust the volume of the VIMA and the audio

device.

The sound of the connected audio device will be heard from the VIMA.

NOTE

There will be a difference in volume depending on the audio device that’s connected.

Turning the power off

Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the

audio device.

Switch off power to the VIMA.

Switch off power to the connected audio device.

Page 52

Connecting other equipment

Connecting a television

You can connect a video device to the VIMA and directly output the image from that video device to a television or other display equipped with a video connector.

fig.ConnectTV-e.eps

Portable audio player etc.

The VIMA’s rear panel

Video cable

Switch off power to the VIMA, and the television

and video device you’ll be connecting.

Connect the video device to the VIMA.

Use a video cable to connect your video device to the VIMA’s VIDEO connector.

VIDEO

connector

Video cable

Television or other display

equipped with a video connector

Turning the power off

You must observe the following order when you turn off the power.

Switch off the power on the television.

Connect the VIMA to your television.

Switch on the video device’s power.

Switch on power to the VIMA.

Switch on the television.

The image from the video input will appear on the television.

NOTE

The image received at the video input will be output without change from the VIDEO connector. It will not be shown on the VIMA’s display.

There will be a difference in volume depending on the video device that’s connected.

Minimize the VIMA’s volume.

Switch off the VIMA’s power.

Switch off the video device’s power.

Page 53

Connecting MIDI equipment

Performance data can be exchanged between the VIMA and external MIDI equipment, allowing them to control each other. For example, you can play one device from the keyboard of another device, or switch sounds remotely.

What’s MIDI?

“MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that allows performance data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers.

The VIMA provides MIDI connectors so that performance data can be transferred between it and other devices. By using these connectors to connect other devices with the VIMA, you can take advantage of a wide range of possibilities.

Connecting other equipment

Playing a MIDI sound module from the VIMA

fig.ConnectMIDI1-e.eps

MIDI Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT

MIDI Cable

The VIMA’s Rear Panel

Using a MIDI sequencer to play the VIMA

fig.ConnectMIDI2-e.eps

Roland MT Series

MIDI

OUT

MIDI Cable

The VIMA’s Rear Panel

NOTE

If you connect the VIMA with a MIDI sequencer, turn off the Thru function of the connected MIDI sequencer.

Making connections

Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the

MIDI equipment.

Switch off power to the VIMA and the MIDI equipment.

As shown in the illustrations, use MIDI cables to connect the VIMA and the MIDI equipment.

Switch on power to the VIMA and the

connected MIDI equipment.

Adjust the volume of the VIMA and the connected MIDI equipment.

If necessary, change the MIDI transmit

channel.

For details on the MIDI transmit channel, refer to “Changing the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI Tx Channel)” (p. 57).

Page 54

Connecting other equipment

Connecting your computer

If you use a USB cable to connect the USB connector located on the VIMA’s rear panel to the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things.

• Use the VIMA to play SMF data played back by MIDIcompatible software (such as Media Player).

• By transferring MIDI data between the VIMA and your sequencer software, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of possibilities for music production and editing.

Connect the VIMA to your computer as shown below.

fig.ConnectComp-e.eps

USB Connecter

USB Cable

Computer

The VIMA’s Rear Panel

If connection to your computer is unsuccessful...

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the VIMA to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the original driver may solve the problem.

For details on downloading and installing the original driver, refer to the Roland website.

Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

http://www.Roland-VIMA.com

Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver. For details, refer to “USB driver settings (USB Driver)” (p. 58).

* Refer to the Roland website for system requirements.

However, please be aware that the VIMA does not support Mac OS 9. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

* You can’t use the MIDI connectors while using the USB

connector.

Caution

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or speaker damage, always make sure to turn the volume all the way down and turn off the power on all equipment before you make any connections.

• Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via USB.

• A USB cable is not included. If you need to obtain one, ask the dealer where you purchased the VIMA.

• Switch on power to the VIMA before you start up the MIDI application on your computer. Don’t turn the VIMA’s power on/off while your MIDI application is running.

Page 55

Settings

group of tones

Playing the recommended sounds (Recommended Tone)

If you’ve selected an internal song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), you can conveniently select a “recommended tone” that’s suitable for that song.

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select

<Recommended Tone>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Recommended Tone> setting <On>.

Playing desired sounds (Tone List)

In addition to the seven sounds that can be selected by the INSTRUMENT buttons, the VIMA contains the sounds of numerous other instruments.

To select these instruments, proceed as follows.

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Tone List>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Tone List> setting <On>.

Press the [MENU] button to complete the

setting.

If you want to restore the settings to their original state, turn the above setting <Off>.

Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting.

The Tone List screen will appear.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select a tone.

You can use the [LOCATION] buttons to select the first tone in each group of tones.

Play the keyboard.

If you want to restore the settings to their original state, turn the above setting <Off>.

Page 56

Settings

Playing all songs consecutively (All Song Play)

Normally, when you select and play a song, playback will stop when you reach the end of the selected song.

However, if you wish, you can make the VIMA play back all the songs that are in the same location.

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <All Song Play>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <All Song Play> setting <On>.

Playing the same song repeatedly (Song Repeat)

Normally, when you select and play a song, playback will stop when you reach the end of the selected song. However, if you wish, you can make the VIMA play back the same song repeatedly.

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Song

Repeat>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Song Repeat> setting <On>.

Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting.

To return to the setting in which each song is played individually, turn the above setting <Off>.

Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting.

To return to the original state, turn the above setting <Off>.

Page 57

Settings

Changing the melody channel (Melody Channel)

If the Melody Guide function (p. 42) fails to lower the volume of the song’s melody, or if the Melody Mute function (p. 41) fails to mute the melody of the song, you should try changing this setting.

Most commercially available SMF music data consists of sixteen channels (parts).

Each channel contains a separate performance; for example, channel 1 might contain strings and channel 2 bass, with the drums on channel 10. The song data consists of these sixteen channels of performances, played back simultaneously.

fig.MelodyChannel.j.eps

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 10

Channel 16

Normally, when you play back Roland SMF music data (p.

70), the melody is assigned to channel 4. However, some commercially available SMF music data

assigns the melody channel to a different channel. In such cases, you’ll need to change this setting to the channel that is used by your music data.

Strings

Bass

Drums

Guitar

Changing the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI Tx Channel)

This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the VIMA will transmit.

MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16.

By connecting MIDI devices and specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those devices.

The VIMA will receive all sixteen channels (1--16).

For details on connecting MIDI devices, refer to “Connecting MIDI equipment” (p. 53).

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <MIDI Tx Channel>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to change the <MIDI Tx Channel>.

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Melody Channel>.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to change the

<Melody Channel>.

Settings (Channel)

1--16

Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting.

Settings (Channel)

1--16

Press the [MENU] button to complete the

setting.

Page 58

Settings

NOTE

USB driver settings (USB Driver)

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the VIMA to your computer via the USB connector. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the original Roland driver may solve the problem. If you do so, make the following setting to specify the USB driver you intend to use before you install the driver.

For details on downloading and installing the original driver, refer to the Roland website.

Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ For details on connecting the VIMA to your computer

via its USB connector, refer to “Connecting your computer” (p. 54).

Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.

The Setup Menu screen appears.

Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <USB

Driver>.

Restoring the factory-set condition (Factory Reset)

You can restore the settings you’ve changed on the VIMA to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory Reset.”

When you perform a Factory Reset, all the settings you have stored will be erased, and the VIMA will return to the factory-set condition. Use this operation with caution, since it will also erase all of the content you saved in “Favorites.”

Switch off the VIMA’s power.

While holding down the [MENU] button,

switch on the VIMA’s power. Press and continue holding down the [MENU] button until “Factory reset” appears in the screen.

The factory reset will be executed.

Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to change the <USB Driver>.

Setting

Generic Choose this if you want to use the

Original Choose this if you want to use a USB

Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting.

Explanation

standard USB driver that was included with your computer. Normally, you should use this mode. You do not need to install the driver.

driver downloaded from the Roland website. You have to install the driver yourself.

When the Factory Reset has been completed, switch off the VIMA’s power, then turn it back

on again.

Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Factory Reset...” Doing so will destroy the VIMA’s internal memory, rendering it unusable.

Turn the VIMA’s volume to the minimum setting. Next, switch off the power, then turn it

on again.

Page 59

Troubleshooting

If you think there’s a problem, read this first.

Symptom

Power does not turn on

Nothing appears in the screen

The screen shows vertical lines / Color is washed-out at the edge of the screen

Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”

Device connected to the input jacks has insufficient volume

No sound

Cause/Action Page

Is the AC adaptor connected correctly?

Since the VIMA uses a liquid crystal screen, it may happen that no text or graphics appear in the screen if the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

These are due to the nature of a liquid crystal screen, and are not malfunctions. You can adjust the screen brightness to minimize these artifacts.

Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector.

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Could the VIMA’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down?

Could headphones be connected? Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack? The speakers will not produce sound if headphones (or anything else) are connected to the headphone jack.

p. 14

–

p. 16

p. 39 p. 40

–

p. 15

p. 16

No sound (when a MIDI device is connected)

Not all the notes you play are sounded

Could the [BALANCE] knob be set all the way toward “KEYBOARD” or “SONG”? p. 38

Are all devices powered on?

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? p. 53

Do the MIDI channels of the VIMA and the connected device match? p. 57

The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 64 notes. If you are playing along with a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes the VIMA is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony, meaning that some of the notes will drop out.

p. 50

–

Page 60

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Notes don’t sound right

Pitch of the keyboard or song is incorrect

Keyboard volume is too low

The wrong instrument is selected when you press the [SCAT], [CHOIR], or [VIBRAPHONE] button

High-pitched ringing is heard

Cause/Action Page

Could you have made Key Control settings?

Could the [BALANCE] knob be all the way toward “SONG”?

The [SCAT], [CHOIR], and [VIBRAPHONE] buttons also function as buttons that select “Recommended tones”. If the Setup Menu item <Recommended Tone> is “On,” instrumental sounds appropriate for the song will automatically be assigned to these buttons, and can be selected by pressing the corresponding button.

If you hear this in headphones: Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial highfrequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction.

If you don’t hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

p. 47

p. 38

p. 35 p. 55

–

The sounds of multiple instruments are heard when you play the keyboard

Low notes sound wrong, or are buzzy

Could you have pressed the [DRUMS] button so the keyboard is set to play drum sounds? If the [DRUMS] button is lit, the white keys C2--B3 will play drum sounds. The black keys C#2--Bb3 will play sound effects, and keys C4--C7 will play the sound they were playing before you pressed the [DRUMS] button.

If you don’t hear this in headphones: Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the piano to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize resonances.

• Locate the speakers 10--15 cm away from walls or other surfaces.

• Keep the volume down.

• Move away from the objects that are resonating. If you hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

–

Page 61

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Song does not play correctly / Song won’t play

Can’t play back a song from CD-ROM

Can’t select a song

Can’t fast-forward or rewind by pressing the [ ] button or [ ] button

The song from CD-ROM does not play back immediately

Cause/Action Page

If you’re using a CD-ROM you yourself made, could you have saved the song inside a folder? When using your computer to save songs on a CD-ROM, don’t save the songs inside a folder.

You can’t select a song if no songs are saved in the selected location. For example, if no songs are saved in “FAVORITES” or if no CD-ROM is inserted, no song list will appear even if you choose “FAVORITES” or “CD-ROM” as the song location.

You can’t rewind or fast-forward while loading music data. Please wait.

If you play back data containing performance data that exceeds the VIMA’s storage capacity, there may be cases in which you will be unable to perform operations other than playback (e.g., fast-forward or rewind).

SMF music data comes in two types; Formats 0 and 1. In the case of format 1 data, it may take a certain amount of time for playback to begin. The format type is indicated on the booklet for the music data you’re using.

–

Lyric display is wrong

Song tempo becomes unstable

The name of a CD-ROM song is not displayed

Accompaniment or song volume is low

Can’t hear the melody of the music data

The vocal sound of a commercially available music CD is not eliminated when you press the Melody [MUTE/ CENTER CANCEL] button

For some types of music data, the lyrics may sometimes be displayed incorrectly.

When playing a song, the tempo may become unstable if there is an excessive amount of performance data.

Does the file contain song information (Sequence/Track Name Meta Event)? The song name will not be shown if the song information in the file is empty or consists only of spaces.

Is the filename extension “MID”? Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

Is the filename eight or fewer single-byte characters? If the filename is longer than eight single-byte characters, the file cannot be correctly handled as song data.

Could the [BALANCE] knob be set all the way toward “KEYBOARD”?

Could the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button be lit? If the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button is lit, the melody of the music data will be muted. Press the [MUTE/CENTER CANCEL] button to make the button go dark.

For some commercially available music CDs, the vocal portion cannot be eliminated.

–

p. 38

p. 41

–

Page 62

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Something’s wrong with the image in the connected television or external display

The image does not appear in the connected external display

Thin horizontal lines flicker in the television screen

No image is shown in the external display

Something’s wrong with the sound from the microphone

Mic volume is low or inaudible

Something’s wrong with the sound from the microphone

Cause/Action Page

Is the external display or television correctly connected?

Is the external display powered up? p. 52

In some cases you may notice thin horizontal lines flickering in the television screen, but this is due to the nature of television and is not a malfunction of the VIMA.

Is your video source device correctly connected to the VIMA?

Is the mic connected correctly?

Could the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob be set to the minimum position? The mic volume is adjusted with the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob, not the [VOLUME] knob.

Could the [ECHO] button be lit? If the [ECHO] button is lit, echo (reverberation) is applied to the sound from the microphone.

p. 52

–

p. 46

p. 48

Page 63

If one of these messages appears

Indication

File Not Found

Cannot Read

Illegal File

Memory Full

Favorite Full

File Too Big

Too Many Tracks

Too Many Lyrics

MIDI Buffer Full

Meaning

CD-ROM is not inserted. Insert a CD-ROM, and try the operation again.

An error occurred while reading. It is possible that the CD-ROM is damaged. Insert other CD-ROM and try the operation again.

The file cannot be read. The data format is not compatible with the VIMA.

The VIMA does not have enough storage capacity.

The number of Favorites has reached the limit. Delete one of the items saved in Favorites, and try the operation again.

The file size exceeds the maximum permissible size. The VIMA cannot handle this file.

The number of song tracks exceeds the limit. The VIMA cannot play back this song correctly.

The amount of lyric data in the song exceeds the limit. The VIMA cannot play back this song correctly.

A large amount of MIDI data was received from an external MIDI device faster than the VIMA was able to process it. Reduce the amount of data being sent by the external MIDI device.

MIDI Off Line

MIDI Error

Failed

A MIDI cable has been disconnected, or a similar problem has occurred. Connect the MIDI cable correctly.

A MIDI communication error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable connection and the MIDI device that is connected.

It is possible that there is a problem with the system. Try the operation once again. If this indication appears even after you’ve tried the operation several times, please contact a Roland service center.

Page 64

Tone List

Piano

NaturalGrand Piano 1 Piano 1w Piano 1d Piano 2 Piano 2w Piano 3 Piano 3w Honky-tonk Honky-tonk w E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 Detuned EP 1 Detuned EP 2 '60s E.Piano EP Legend EP Phase FM+SA EP St.FM EP Harpsichord Coupled Hps. Harpsi.w Harpsi.o Clav. Pulse Clav.

Organ

Perc.Organ 1 Perc.Organ 2 Organ 1 Organ 2 TremoloOrgan Chorus Organ Rock Organ '60s Organ Church Org.1 Church Org.2 Church Org.3 Reed Organ Puff Organ Accordion 1 Accordion 2 Harmonica Bandoneon

Strings

Mood Strings Strings Slow Strings Tremolo Str. PizzicatoStr '60s Strings Orchestra Violin Slow Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Syn.Strings1 Syn.Strings2 Syn.Strings3 Harp Koto Taisho Koto Fiddle

Guitar

Nylon-str.Gt Nylon Gt 2 Nylon Gt o Ukulele Steel-str.Gt 12-str.Gt Steel + Body Combo JazzGt Jazz Guitar Hawaiian Gt Clean Guitar Chorus Gt 1 Chorus Gt 2 Mid Tone Gt Muted Guitar Funk Guitar1 Funk Guitar2 Overdrive Gt Guitar Pinch DistortionGt Gt Feedback1 Gt Feedback2 Dist.Rtm Gt Gt Harmonics AcousticBass FingeredBass Finger Slap Picked Bass FretlessBass Slap Bass 1 Slap Bass 2 Mandolin Banjo Sitar 1 Sitar 2 Shamisen

Brass/Sax

Trumpet Dark Trumpet Romantic Tp Mariachi Tp MuteTrumpet1 MuteTrumpet2 Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Bright Tb Soprano Sax BlowAltoVib. Alto Sax TenorSaxVib. Tenor Sax Baritone Sax French Horn1 French Horn2 Tuba Brass 1 Brass 2 Synth Brass1 Synth Brass2 Synth Brass3 Synth Brass4 AnalogBrass1 AnalogBrass2 Jump Brass

Woodwinds

Flute Piccolo Recorder Pan Flute Oboe Clarinet English Horn Bassoon Bottle Blow Shakuhachi Whistle Ocarina Bagpipe Shanai

Page 65

Tone List

Percussion

Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Vibraphone w Marimba Marimba w Xylophone TubularBells Church Bell Carillon Santur Yang Qin Timpani Kalimba Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Castanets Taiko Concert BD Melodic Tom1 Melodic Tom2 Synth Drum TR-808 Tom Elec Perc. Reverse Cym.

(Rhythm Set) STANDARD Set ROOM Set POWER Set ELEC.Set ANALOG Set JAZZ Set BRUSH Set ORCH.Set SFX Set

Others

Choir 1 Choir 2 Voice Humming Jazz Scat Synth Voice Analog Voice Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass 2 Synth Bass 3 Synth Bass 4 WarmSyn.Bass Clav.Bass Hammer RubberSyn.Bs Attack Pulse OrchestraHit Bass Hit 6th Hit Euro Hit Square Lead1 Square Lead2 Sine Lead Saw Lead 1 Saw Lead 2 Doctor Solo Natural Lead SequencedSaw Syn.Calliope Chiffer Lead Charang Wire Lead Solo Vox 5th Saw Lead Bass + Lead Delayed Lead Fantasia Warm Pad Sine Pad Polysynth Space Voice Itopia Bowed Glass Metallic Pad Halo Pad Sweep Pad Ice Rain Soundtrack Crystal

Synth Mallet Atmosphere Brightness Goblins Echo Drops Echo Bell Echo Pan Star Theme Gt FretNoise Gt Cut Noise BsStringSlap Breath Noise Fl.Key Click Seashore Rain Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Bird 1 Bird 2 Dog Horse Gallop Telephone 1 Telephone 2 DoorCreaking Door Scratch Wind Chimes Helicopter Car Engine Car Stop Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Starship Burst Noise Applause Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps Gun Shot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion

Page 66

Tone List

STANDARD Set ROOM Set ELEC.SetPOWER Set

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Kick Drum 2 Kick Drum 1 Side Stick Snare Drum TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Mid Tom 2 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Mid Tom 1 High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Room Kick 2 Room Kick 1 Side Stick Room Snare TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Room Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Room Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Room Mid Tom 2 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Room Mid Tom 1 Room High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 Room High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Power Kick 2 Power Kick 1 Side Stick Dance Snare TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Power Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Power Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Power Mid Tom 2 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Power Mid Tom 1 Power High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 Power High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Electric Kick 2 Electric Kick 1 Side Stick Electric Snare 1 TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 2 Electric Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Electric Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Electric Mid Tom 2 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Electric Mid Tom 1 Electric High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 Electric High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal Reverse Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

: No sound.

* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

Page 67

ANALOG Set JAZZ Set ORCH.SetBRUSH Set

High Q

Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7]

Sticks

Square Click Metronome Click

Metronome Bell TR-909 Kick TR-808 Kick TR-808 Rim Shot

TR-808 Snare TR-808 Clap

Electric Snare 3 TR-808 Low Tom 2 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1]

TR-808 Low Tom 1

TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] TR-808 Mid Tom 2

TR-808 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] TR-808 Mid Tom 1 TR-808 High Tom 2 TR-808 Crash Cymbal

TR-808 High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal

Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine

Splash Cymbal

TR-808 Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2

Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo

TR-808 High Conga TR-808 Mid Conga

TR-808 Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale

High Agogo

Low Agogo Cabasa

TR-808 Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3]

Long Guiro [EXC3] TR-808 Claves

High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4]

Open Cuica [EXC4]

Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5]

Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets

Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Jazz Kick 2 Jazz Kick 1 Side Stick Jazz Snare TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Jazz Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Jazz Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Mid Tom 2 Jazz Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Mid Tom 1 High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom 1 Ride Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Jazz Kick 2 Jazz Kick 1 Side Stick Brush Tap Brush Slap Brush Swirl Brush Low Tom 2 Brush Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Brush Low Tom 1 Jazz Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Brush Mid Tom 2 Brush Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Brush Mid Tom 1 Brush High Tom 2 Brush Crash Cymbal Brush High Tom 1 Brush Ride Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Brush Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Ride Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]

-----

Tone List

Jazz Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Jazz Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1] Jazz Open Hi-Hat [EXC1] Ride Cymbal Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Concert Bass Drum 2 Concert Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Concert Snare Drum Castanets Concert Snare Drum Timpani F Timpani F# Timpani G Timpani G# Timpani A Timpani A# Timpani B Timpani c Timpani c# Timpani d Timpani d# Timpani e Timpani f Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Concert Cymbal 2 Vibra-slap Concert Cymbal 1 High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short High Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Short Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Claves High Woodblock Low Woodblock Mute Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree Castanets Mute Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6] Applause

-----

: No sound.

* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

Page 68

Tone List

SFX Set

-----

----High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Guitar Fret Noise Guitar Cutting Noise Up Guitar Cutting Noise Down String Slap of Double Bass Fl.Key Click Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps 1 Footsteps 2 Applause Door Creaking Door Scratch Wind Chimes Car Engine Car Stop Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Helicopter Starship Gun Shot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Dog Horse Gallop Birds Rain Thunder Wind Seashore Stream Bubble

-----

: No sound.

* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

Page 69

Internal Song List

applicable laws.

American Patrol

Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?

Can Can

Turkey in the Straw

Yankee Doodle Boy

Yellow Rose of Texas

Abide with Me

Amazing Grace

When The Saints Go Marchin’ In

Away In A Manger

Deck The Halls

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Star Spangled Banner

Entertainer

Stagecoach

Little Brown Jug

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star

Mary Had A Little Lamb

London Bridge

Liebestraume 3

Fantaisie-Impromptu

O Little Town of Bethlehem

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Jingle Bells

Silent Night, Holy Night

Joy To The World

Aloha Oe

America

America The Beautiful

For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow

Arabesque 1

An der schonen, blauen Donau

Clair de Lune

Page 70

Music Files That the VIMA Can Use

What Are Music Files?

Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the VIMA from music files saved in a CD-ROM and played back without change as songs. This is different than an audio CD, since the music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself. This makes it possible to change tempos and keys freely, allowing you to use it in many different ways.

Regarding Copyright

Use of the song data supplied with the Data Disk attached to this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

The VIMA Allows You To Use the Following Music Files

General MIDI

The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo. Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

General MIDI 2

The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.

In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.

VIMA TUNES

VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music data that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES” logo is played back on a device that bears the same logo, lyrics can be shown on the screen of a connected external display or television, letting you enjoy karaoke or watch a slide show.

* This instrument (RK-100) is not able to play back VIMA

TUNES images.

SMF Music Files

SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for music file that was formulated so that files containing music file could be widely compatible, regardless of the manufacturer of the listening device. An enormous variety of music is available, whether it be for listening, for practicing musical instruments, for Karaoke, etc.

SMF with Lyrics

“SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains the lyrics. When Music Files carrying the “SMF with Lyrics” logo are played back on the VIMA, the lyrics will appear in its display.

GS Format

The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive. Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI, Roland’s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS music files (music files that have been created with the GS Format in mind).

XG lite

XG is a tone generator format of YAMAHA Corporation, that defines the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and the structure and type of effects, in addition to the General MIDI 1 specification. XGlite is a simplified version of XG tone generation format. You can play back any XG music files using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some music files may play back differently compared to the original files, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.

Page 71

MIDI Implementation Chart

Digital Keyboard

Model RK-100

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Function...

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note ON Note OFF

Key’s Ch’s

98, 99

100, 101

0, 32

6, 38

10 11 64 65 66 67 84 91 93

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

4 1

Mode 3 x

**************

30–101

**************

x x

O O

x O

x O O x O O x O x x x

–16

1–16 1–16

Mode 3 Mode 3, 4(M=1)

0–127 0–127

O O

O*1

O O O O O O O O O O O O O (Reverb) O (Chorus) O O

*1 *1

*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1

Date : June 1, 2006

Version : 1.00

* 2

Bank select Modulation Portamento time Data entry Volume Panpot Expression Hold 1 Portamento Sostenuto Soft Portamento control Effect1 depth Effect3 depth NRPN LSB, MSB RPN LSB, MSB

Prog Change

: True #

System Exclusive

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Message

: Song Pos : Song Sel : Tune

: Clock : Commands

: All sound off

Reset all controllers

: : Local Control : All Notes OFF : Active Sense : Reset

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

0–127

**************

x x x

O x

x x x x O x

O 0–127

x x x

x x

O (120, 126, 127) O O O (123–125) O x

* 1 O x is selectable by Sys Ex. * 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M=1.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

Program number 1–128

O : Yes

X : No

Page 72

Main Specifications

[Keyboard]

Keyboard

[Sound Generator]

Maximum Polyphony

Parts 16 parts + Keyboard part

Wave Memory 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)

Tones

[Song Controls]

Tempo

Key Control -6 to +5 (in semitones)

61 keys (with velocity)

64 voices

Tones: 264 Drum Sets: 8 Drum sets + Sound Effects, Manual Drums GM2/GM/GS/XG lite Format

50--200%

[Others]

CD Drive

USB (MIDI)

Rated Power Output

Speakers 10 cm x 2

Display 240 x 92 dots (backlit graphic LCD)

Connectors

Media: CD-ROM, Music CD

Operating System Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later/ XP Professional Edition SP2 or later Mac OS X v10.2 or later

14.8 W + 14.8 W

Audio Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) Video Output Jack Phones Jacks 1/2 Vocal Jacks 1/2 MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT) Expression Pedal Jack Damper Pedal Jack USB Connector EXT IN (VIDEO, L/R) Jacks

Power Supply DC 12 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw 4000 mA

1119 (W) x 378 (D) x 144 (H) mm

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications

and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

44-1/16 (W) x 14-15/16 (D) x 5-11/16 (H) inches

9.2 kg / 20 lbs 5 oz (excluding AC adaptor)

Music Rest Owner’s Manual “Roland Photo & Music - Sample Disc”

VIMA TUNES CD-ROM Note ID Label (two types) Drum Key-Map Label AC Adaptor (PSB-7U)

Keyboard Stand: KS-RK100 Pedal Switch: DP Series Expression Pedal: EV-5

Page 73

Index

Adjusting

Brightness ............................................................. 16

Tempo .................................................................. 21

Volume ........................................................... 15, 46

All song Play .............................................................. 56

Audio equipment ........................................................ 50

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack ............................................ 12

[BALANCE] knob ........................................................ 10

CD drive .................................................................... 11

Center cancel ............................................................. 49

Changing

Key ...................................................................... 47

Computer .................................................................. 54

Connecting

Audio equipment ................................................... 50

Computer ............................................................. 54

Damper pedal ....................................................... 40

Expression pedal ................................................... 39

Headphones ......................................................... 16

Microphone .......................................................... 45

MIDI equipment ..................................................... 53

Power cord ........................................................... 14

Speakers .............................................................. 50

Television ............................................................. 52

Contrast .................................................................... 16

Copying

Favorites ............................................................... 30

Cord hook ................................................................. 12

Count sounds ............................................................. 37

Echo ......................................................................... 48

Emergency eject hole ............................................ 25, 29

Expression pedal ........................................................ 39

EXPRESSION PEDAL jack ............................................ 12

EXT IN ...................................................................... 10

Factory reset .............................................................. 58

FAVORITES ................................................................ 30

General MIDI ............................................................. 70

General MIDI 2 .......................................................... 70

Ground terminal ......................................................... 12

GS ........................................................................... 70

GS format .................................................................. 70

INSTRUMENT ............................................................ 11

Internal Song ............................................................. 69

Internal Song List ........................................................ 69

Internal song list ......................................................... 69

Internal songs ............................................................. 19

KEY .......................................................................... 13

KEY CONTROL .......................................................... 10

Key control ................................................................ 47

Location .................................................................... 17

Damper pedal ............................................................ 40

DAMPER PEDAL jack ................................................... 12

DC IN jack ................................................................ 12

Deleting

Favorites ............................................................... 32

[DEMO] button ........................................................... 11

Demo song ................................................................ 18

Display ...................................................................... 11

[DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob ......................................... 10

MELODY ................................................................... 10

Melody channel ................................................... 42, 57

Melody guide ............................................................ 42

Melody mute .............................................................. 41

[MENU] button ........................................................... 11

Microphone ............................................................... 45

MIDI equipment .......................................................... 53

MIDI IN/OUT connectors ............................................ 12

MIDI Tx channel ......................................................... 57

Music files ................................................................. 70

Music rest .................................................................. 15

Muting

Melody ................................................................ 41

Page 74

Index

Percussion instruments ................................................. 34

PHONES jacks ........................................................... 12

PLAYER ...................................................................... 11

Playing

CD-ROM .............................................................. 22

Favorites ......................................................... 30–31

Music CD ............................................................. 26

Percussion instruments ............................................ 34

Preset ................................................................... 20

Recommended tone ............................................... 35

Sound effects ........................................................ 34

Power ....................................................................... 14

Power cord ................................................................ 14

[Power On] switch ...................................................... 10

PRESETS .................................................................... 19

Recommended tone ............................................... 35, 55

Saving

Favorites ............................................................... 30

Selecting

Instruments ............................................................ 43

Recommended tones .............................................. 35

Sound .................................................................. 33

SMF with Lyrics .......................................................... 70

SONG ...................................................................... 11

SONG LOCATION ..................................................... 13

Song repeat ............................................................... 56

SONG/LYRIC ............................................................ 13

Sound effects .............................................................. 34

VIDEO OUTPUT jack ................................................... 12

VIMA TUNES ............................................................. 70

VOCAL ..................................................................... 10

VOCAL jacks ............................................................. 11

Volume

Microphones ......................................................... 46

Volume balance ......................................................... 38

[VOLUME] knob ......................................................... 10

XG lite ...................................................................... 70

Television ................................................................... 52

TEMPO ...................................................................... 13

Tempo ....................................................................... 21

[TEMPO] knob ............................................................ 10

Tone list ......................................................... 43, 55, 64

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 59

USB connector ............................................................ 12

USB driver ................................................................. 58

Page 75

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

RK-100 Digital Keyboard

Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

(323) 890-3700

Page 76

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland

distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel

25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.

11 Melle St., Braamfontein, Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105 FAX: (011) 403 1234

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24 Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA

TEL: (021) 799 4900

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili Chaoyang District Beijing 100011 CHINA TEL: (010) 6426-5050

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T.S.T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 2333 1863

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

SINGAPORE

SWEE LEE MUSIC COMPANY PTE. LTD.

150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676

SRI LANKA

Penguin Electronics (Pvt) Ltd.

115, Maya Avenue, Colombo 06, SRI LANKA TEL: (11) 2552376

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Soi Verng NakornKasem, New Road, Sumpantawongse, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 224-8821

VIETNAM

SAIGON MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR (TAN DINH MUSIC)

138 Tran Quang Khai Street Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TEL: (08) 848-4068

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA

For Australia Tel: (02) 9982 8266 For New Zealand Tel: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados TEL: (246)430-1100

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 Medellin, Colombia TEL: (574)3812529

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL:(305)5926866

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3 Ens.La Esperilla Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic TEL:(809) 683 0305

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - Ecuador TEL:(593-4)2302364

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo II, Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala Guatemala TEL:(502) 599-2888

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona 3 Ave.11 Calle S.O San Pedro Sula, Honduras TEL: (504) 553-2029

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle 97232 Le Lamantin Martinique F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 426860

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie 97200 Fort De France Martinique F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 715222

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F. MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago.#503 Managua, Nicaragua TEL: (505)277-2557

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira Asuncion PARAGUAY TEL: (595) 21 492147

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC Juan Fanning 530 Miraflores Lima - Peru TEL: (511) 4461388

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria Trinidad W.I. TEL: (868) 638 6385

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import #7 zona Industrial de Turumo Caracas, Venezuela TEL: (212) 244-1122

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Austrian Office

Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8, A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 26 44 260

BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

CZECH REP.

K-AUDIO

Kardasovska 626. CZ-198 00 Praha 9, CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 666 10529

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880, DK-2100 Copenhagen DENMARK TEL: 3916 6200

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Elannontie 5 FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0)9 68 24 020

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12 Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND

MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.

UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 679 44 19

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L. Portugal Office

Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL TEL: 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609

RUSSIA

MuTek

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6 117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (095) 981-4967

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35 08005 Barcelona SPAIN TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (0)8 702 00 20

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 927-8383

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108 P.O. Box 180 295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 17 211 005

IRAN

MOCO INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021) 285-4169

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192 JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO.

Abdullah Salem Street, Safat, KUWAIT TEL: 243-6399

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 165857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar, SAUDI ARABIA

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St. Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520, Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.37 Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd. (Head Office)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Office)

170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

*04237345 -02 *

As of April 1, 2006 (ROLAND)

04237345 06-08-2N

Roland RK 100 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

About the manual

Conventions in this manual

Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Names of things and what they do

Before you play

Getting ready to play

Connecting the power cord

Turning the power on/off

Adjusting the volume

Attaching the music rest

Listening through headphones

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Listening on the VIMA

Songs you can play using the VIMA

Listening to the demo song

Listening to internal songs

Changing the tempo of a song

Listening to songs from a CD-ROM

Listening to songs from a music CD

Listening to songs saved in “Favorites”

Saving a song in “Favorites” (Copy)

Playing a song from “Favorites”

Deleting a song from “Favorites”

Playing the VIMA

Selecting the sound played from the keyboard

Playing sound effects or percussion instruments from the keyboard

Performing with sounds that match the song (Recommended Tone)

Sounding a count to keep your timing accurate

Adjusting the volume balance between the song and keyboard

Using an expression pedal to make your performance expressive

Using a damper pedal to play smoothly

Muting the melody from a song (Melody Mute)

Playing while you listen to the song melody (Melody Guide)

Performing with your favorite sounds (Tone List)

Selecting instruments

Singing along with the VIMA

Connecting a microphone

Adjusting the volume of the microphone

Changing the song to a key that’s comfortable for singing (Key Control)

Adding echo to vocals

Enjoying karaoke with a commercially available music CD (Center Cancel)

Connecting other equipment

Connecting audio equipment

Playing the VIMA through connected speakers

Playing the sound of an audio device through the VIMA

Connecting a television

Connecting MIDI equipment

Playing a MIDI sound module from the VIMA

Using a MIDI sequencer to play the VIMA

Connecting your computer

Settings

Playing the recommended sounds (Recommended Tone)

Playing desired sounds (Tone List)

Playing all songs consecutively (All Song Play)

Playing the same song repeatedly (Song Repeat)

Changing the melody channel (Melody Channel)

Changing the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI Tx Channel)

USB driver settings (USB Driver)

Restoring the factory-set condition (Factory Reset)

Troubleshooting

If one of these messages appears

Tone List

Internal Song List

Music Files That the VIMA Can Use

MIDI Implementation Chart

Main Specifications

Index