Roland VR-700, V-COMBO Manual

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Roland VR-700, V-COMBO Manual

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbolor coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland is a registered trademark of ROLAND CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

AboutWARNING and CAUTION Notices

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.

About the Symbols

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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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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.

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• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

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

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty or sandy; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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

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The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear side of unit.

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

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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord 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 power-supply cord or the plug 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the

unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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This (VR-700) for use only with Roland stand KS-G8. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or

this unit.

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Please be sure to read and adhere to the cautionary notices contained in the instructions that came with this product.

Please note that, depending on the manner in which keyboard performances are carried out, you may

encounter situations where the keyboard falls off the stand or the stand topples over, even though you have followed all of the instructions and advice contained within the product’s manual. For this reason, you should always perform a safety check each time you use the stand.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug

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.

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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.

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

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• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• If you need to move the instrument, disconnect the

power cord and all cords coming from external devices. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move

the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 18).

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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Should you remove music rest attachment screws, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

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.

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.

Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

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.

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

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.

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. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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.

Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

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.

Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

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.

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Maintenance

To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

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

Repairs and Data

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 backed up on a USB memory, or 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.

Before Using USB Memories

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

Never touch the terminals of the USB memory. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the USB memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.

To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the USB memories.

Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the USB memories.

Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or vibration.

Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

Do not allow USB memories to become wet.

Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

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 on a USB memory.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

The usable range of D Beam controller will become extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this when using the D Beam controller outside.

The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

* is either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents

 

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

4

IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................

6

Features of the VR-700 ................................................................................

12

Names of Things and What They Do ..........................................................

14

Top Panel....................................................................................................................................................................................

14

Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................................

17

Getting Ready ..............................................................................................

18

Placing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand ..........................................................................................................................

18

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

18

Turning the Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................

19

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

19

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

19

Connecting Pedals ..................................................................................................................................................................

20

Connecting a Pedal Keyboard...............................................................................................................................

20

Connecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal ...................................................................................

20

Connecting Playback Equipment ......................................................................................................................................

21

Connecting an Amp and Speakers ......................................................................................................................

21

Connecting Headphones........................................................................................................................................

21

Connecting USB Memory .....................................................................................................................................................

22

Attaching the Music Rest ......................................................................................................................................................

22

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

23

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

23

Indications in the Display .....................................................................................................................................................

24

Disabling Panel Operations (Lock Function) .................................................................................................................

25

Controls That can be Operated Even While Locked......................................................................................

25

Turning the Lock Function On/Off ......................................................................................................................

25

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset).............................................................................................................

26

Playing the VR-700 ......................................................................................

27

About the VR-700’s Parts ......................................................................................................................................................

27

Upper Part ....................................................................................................................................................................

27

Lower Part.....................................................................................................................................................................

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Pedal Part......................................................................................................................................................................

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Organ Sounds and Ensemble Sounds..............................................................................................................................

28

Playing Organ Sounds and Ensemble Sounds Together (Layer)............................................................................

29

Layering Ensemble Sounds ....................................................................................................................................

29

Layering Two Ensemble Sounds ..........................................................................................................................

30

Playing Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually.........................................................................................

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Playing Only an Ensemble Sound ........................................................................................................................

33

Playing Only the Organ Sound .............................................................................................................................

33

Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard (Split) ........................................................................................

34

Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts (Split Point) ............................................................................

35

Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the Sound ....................................................................................................

36

D Beam Effects ............................................................................................................................................................

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Creating Organ Sounds ...............................................................................

38

About Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators ................................................................................................................

38

Varying the Sound in Real Time (Harmonic Bars) ........................................................................................................

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Using the Harmonic Bars to Create Sounds .....................................................................................................

39

Harmonic Bars and Overtones ..............................................................................................................................

39

Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack ....................................................................................................................

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Adding Modulation to the Sound (Vibrato and Chorus)...........................................................................................

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Turning on Vibrato or Chorus................................................................................................................................

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Changing the Vibrato or Chorus Type ...............................................................................................................

42

Adding Rotary Speaker Modulation .................................................................................................................................

43

Making the Sound Distort.......................................................................................................................................

44

Adding Reverberation (Reverb)..........................................................................................................................................

44

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

44

Using a Pedal to Adjust the Volume .................................................................................................................................

45

Playing Ensemble Sounds ...........................................................................

46

Selecting an Ensemble Sound ............................................................................................................................................

46

Octave Shift ...............................................................................................................................................................................

46

Effects for the Ensemble Sound .........................................................................................................................................

46

Storing Your Favorite Settings (Favorites) ................................................

47

Selecting a Favorite ................................................................................................................................................................

47

Saving the Current Settings as a Favorite.......................................................................................................................

47

Initializing the Favorites ........................................................................................................................................................

47

Backing up Favorites to USB Memory..............................................................................................................................

48

Restoring from USB Memory...............................................................................................................................................

48

Playing Rhythms and Songs (Player Functions)........................................

49

Playing Internal Rhythms......................................................................................................................................................

49

Playing Songs from USB Memory ......................................................................................................................................

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Changing the Tempo .............................................................................................................................................................

50

Various Settings (Function mode)..............................................................

51

Operations in Function Mode .............................................................................................................................................

51

Editing Parameter Values .....................................................................................................................................................

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Confirming System Parameters..........................................................................................................................................

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Parameter List ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Organ Sound Parameters........................................................................................................................................

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Percussion Parameters.............................................................................................................................................

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Rotary Parameters .....................................................................................................................................................

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Ensemble Sound Parameters ................................................................................................................................

53

Equalizer Settings ......................................................................................................................................................

54

Pedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings............................................................................................

54

Player Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................

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MIDI Input/Output Settings ...................................................................................................................................

57

System Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................

59

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

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Deleting Favorite Sets, Formatting USB Memory, Initializing the System ............................................

60

Deleting a Favorite Backup ..................................................................................................................................................

61

Formatting USB Memory ......................................................................................................................................................

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Appendix ..............................................................................

63

Using V-LINK to Control Video Equipment................................................

64

Connection Example ..............................................................................................................................................................

64

Turning V-LINK On/Off...........................................................................................................................................................

64

Connecting MIDI Equipment ......................................................................

65

The VR-700’s Internal Structure..........................................................................................................................................

65

Sound Generator Section........................................................................................................................................

65

MIDI Routing................................................................................................................................................................

65

Connecting an External MIDI Keyboard ..........................................................................................................................

66

Playing a Desired Part (Factory Settings) ..........................................................................................................

66

Playing the Upper Part or Lower Part .................................................................................................................

66

Connecting an External MIDI Sequencer ........................................................................................................................

66

Local Control Setting ................................................................................................................................................

66

Connecting your Computer.................................................................................................................................................

67

Local Control Setting ................................................................................................................................................

67

Ensemble Sound List ...................................................................................

68

Internal Rhythm Pattern List ......................................................................

71

List of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds.....................................................

72

List of the Factory Installed Favorites........................................................

75

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................

77

Error Messages.............................................................................................

79

Specifications ...............................................................................................

80

Index .............................................................................................................

82

Information ..................................................................................................

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*The MIDI implementation is available on Roland’s website. http://www.roland.com/products/en/

From the above page, proceed to the VR-700 page and download the MIDI implementation.

Convention used in this manual

 

 

 

 

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

Lines that begin with

 

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

 

(p. **) indicates a reference page.

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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Features of the VR-700

The Pursuit of Excellence—Redefining the Basic Stage Keyboard

An organ, piano, and synthesizer all condensed into a single instrument

A full-fledged organ, high-quality piano, and a synthesizer equipped with all the standard sounds—all of this and more contained in one easy-to-use, light, compact package. This one instrument is just about all you need for most any live performance; and since it’s highly portable, you save on the amount of time it takes to get set up for a performance.

Creating Organ Sounds ..........................................................................................

p. 38

Selecting an Ensemble Sound .............................................................................

p. 46

Ensemble Sound List ...............................................................................................

p. 68

A total organ sound–from sound generation to sound reinforcement

Equipped with a virtual tone wheel sound generator, which forms the core of the Roland organ sound. In addition, the VR-700 offers a completely realistic and expressive organ experience, including the characteristic effects and sound reproduction methods of vintage organs.

About Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators .................................................

p. 38

Rotary sound

What would an organ performance be without rotary speakers? The VR-700 faithfully re-creates the sound of rotating speakers, including the acoustical characteristics of the tweeter (which change depending on the angle), and the way that changes in the speed of the rotation occur. To enjoy a realistic, rotary sound that is filled with a sense of presence, all you need to do is connect a keyboard amplifier or powered monitor.

Adding Rotary Speaker Modulation ..................................................................

p. 43

Overdriven sound

Whether it be the unique characteristics of the vacuum-tube circuitry that was at the heart of the original rotary speakers, the acoustical properties of the speaker cabinets, or the frequency responses of a variety of amplifiers—all these and more are faithfully simulated by the VR-700. Simply by switching the amp type, you can enjoy a variety of sounds for your performances—from a warm, deeply resonating sound to a fat, overdriven sound typical of rock. In addition, for each amp type, you can select from a number of variations for the drive sound.

Making the Sound Distort .....................................................................................

p. 44

Enhanced playability thanks to 76-key waterfall keyboard and harmonic bars

With a waterfall keyboard and fast-firing algorithms, the VR-700 is capable of a wide variety of performance techniques, from delicate glissandos to fast, successive notes. And, it is equipped with nine harmonic bars, which are essential when you want to control the sound in real time. Thanks to this, a wide variety of organ sounds can be controlled at will. In addition, the VR-700 can essentially be turned into a two-manual + pedalboard organ—all you need to do is split the keyboard into two zones using the Split function, then add on an optional PK-25A/7A pedalboard.

Varying the Sound in Real Time (Harmonic Bars) .........................................

p. 38

Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard (Split) .........................

p. 34

Connecting a Pedal Keyboard..............................................................................

p. 20

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Features of the VR-700

Ensemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds

Comes with a stringently selected collection of sounds geared for ensembles. Thanks to the adoption of “88-key multisampling,” which results in very realistic sounds, you’ll be able to richly express every nuance of your music. Moreover, a wide variety of acoustic sounds, including analog synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments, and realistic string sounds have also been included, making it easy for you to contribute a wealth of sounds when playing in a band.

Ensemble Sound List ...............................................................................................

p. 68

Easy operation—geared for live performances

We’ve placed buttons or knobs right there on the panel for most of functions that a performer needs access to when playing live. And, since everything has been grouped together according to function, the VR-700 can be controlled simply and logically. Additionally, we’ve made the buttons self-illuminating, so you don’t need to worry about finding things when you’re on a dark stage. Together, this means that even the first-time user should experience no problems when using the VR-700, since it’s operation is intuitive.

And, once you have a certain combination of sounds you like, and have made a whole range of detailed settings, you can store your efforts as a “Favorite,” and have instant access to it later simply by pressing a button.

Names of Things and What They Do .................................................................

p. 14

Storing Your Favorite Settings (Favorites).......................................................

p. 47

Equipped with player feature

The instrument comes stocked with a variety of rhythm patterns, which can be used as a “rhythm guide.” Thanks to this, you can gain practice along more musical lines, when compared to simply using a metronome.

In addition, the inclusion of a USB memory connector allows you to make use of SMF, WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files stored on USB flash drives. Such files can be played back when practicing or be used as backing while performing.

Playing Rhythms and Songs (Player Functions) ............................................

p. 49

Beautifully refined design

The VR-700’s metallic-colored body presents a striking image on stage. And, the distinctive quality of it’s real wood side panels can only get better with age.

* Like all fine products made of wood, the wooden side panels can be easily scratched. Please treat them with the care they deserve.

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Names of Things and What They Do

Top Panel

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[V-LINK] button

This button turns V-LINK on/off (p. 64).

When this is on, the VR-700 can be used to control a V-LINK compatible video device connected to the VR-700.

[MASTER VOLUME] knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the output from the OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel and the PHONES jack (p. 23).

D Beam

You can vary the organ sound or ensemble sound by moving your hand above the D Beam controller (p. 36).

Organ control/Bender lever

You can use the lever to vary the sound in real time.

*The [ORGAN CONTROL] button and [BENDER] button cannot be turned on simultaneously.

Control

Function

 

 

When this button is pressed to turn it on, the lever

 

will control the organ sound (p. 43).

[ORGAN CONTROL]

 

Pitch up

button

 

Change speed of

Change speed of

 

* Only organ

speaker rotation

speaker rotation

 

sounds will be

 

 

affected.

 

 

 

If this button is pressed to turn it on, the lever will

 

vary the pitch of the sound or apply vibrato.

[BENDER] button

 

Modulation

* Only ensemble

 

 

sounds will be

 

Pitch up

affected.

Pitch down

 

Harmonic bars

Use these to create the organ sound. You can adjust the tone in real time while you perform (p. 38).

[ENSEMBLE VOLUME] bar

This adjusts the volume of the ensemble sound (p. 29).

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Names of Things and What They Do

fig.VR-700Front.eps

ORGAN section

HARMONIC BAR

Here you can select the part that will reflect the settings of the harmonic bars (p. 39).

Control

Function

 

 

 

These buttons select the part to which the organ

[LOWER] button,

sound settings of the harmonic bars will apply.

[UPPER] button

If you press both buttons simultaneously, the

 

harmonic bars will be assigned to the pedal part.

 

 

[ORGAN ON] button

Switches on/off the production of the organ

sound for all parts.

 

 

 

 

For the part selected by the [LOWER] button or

[MANUAL] button

[UPPER] button, this button updates the organ

sound of that part to the current state of the

 

 

harmonic bars.

 

 

VIBRATO/CHORUS

These buttons turn the vibrato and chorus effects on/off for the organ sound (p. 42).

PERCUSSION

These buttons specify the organ sound’s percussion (the attack heard when you press a key) (p. 41).

ROTARY SOUND

Here you can specify the rotary effect (the modulation produced by a rotating speaker) (p. 43).

Display section

Display

Control

Function

 

 

 

This indicates the state of the VR-700 or the

Display

current value of a setting (p. 24).

Indicators for TONE, PLAYER, and TEMPO are

 

 

located at the left of the display.

 

 

 

This button changes the content shown in the

[DISPLAY/EXIT]

display (p. 24). In Function mode, this button

button

operates as the [EXIT] button to exit Function

 

mode.

 

 

[FUNCTION/ENTER]

Press this button to switch to Function mode.

In Function mode, this button serves for the

button

[ENTER] button to execute an operation.

 

 

 

[+] button,

Use these buttons to edit a value.

[–] button

 

 

 

ENSEMBLE section

Tone buttons

Control

Function

 

 

Tone buttons

These buttons select the category of ensemble

sounds (p. 46).

 

 

 

[OCTAVE SHIFT]

This button sounds the selected ensemble sound

button

at a higher or lower octave (p. 46).

 

 

[TO LOWER/PEDAL]

This sounds the selected ensemble sound in the

button

lower part or pedal part (p. 29).

 

 

EFFECT

 

Control

Function

 

 

[CONTROL] knob

This knob adjusts the effect that’s applied to the

ensemble sound (p. 46).

 

 

 

[ON] button

This button turns the effect on/off for the

ensemble sound (p. 46).

 

 

 

REVERB section

Here you can apply reverberation to the organ sounds and ensemble sounds.

Control

Function

 

 

[LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the depth of the reverb effect (p. 44).

 

 

[TYPE] button

Selects the type of reverb effect (p. 44).

 

 

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Names of Things and What They Do

fig.VR-700Front.eps

PLAYER section

 

Here you can play back internal rhythm patterns, or MIDI files and audio files saved on external memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector.

PLAYER

Control

Function

 

 

[RHYTHM/SONG]

Use this button to specify playback of either

button

internal rhythm patterns or files stored on external memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

 

 

This button plays the file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

] (Play/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During playback, pressing this button will stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop) button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAVORITE section

FAVORITE

The organ sounds and ensemble sounds that you use frequently, together with their state, can be registered as Favorites. Once you’ve registered your favorite settings, you’ll be able to call them up simply by pressing one of the [FAVORITE] buttons.

Control

Function

 

 

 

This button divides the keyboard into two zones,

[SPLIT] button

allowing you to play a different tone in each zone

 

(p. 34).

 

 

[LAYER] button

This button allows you to play the ensemble

sound and the organ sound together (p. 29).

 

 

 

 

Use this button to register the organ sounds,

[WRITE] button

ensemble sound, and other panel settings as

favorite settings. For details refer to “Saving the

 

 

Current Settings as a Favorite” (p. 47).

 

 

[BANK] button

Use this button to select a bank of favorites (p. 46).

 

 

FAVORITE buttons:

Use these to callup favorite settings you’ve

[1]–[8]

registered (p. 46).

 

 

 

These buttons allow you to save or load all the

[FILE LOAD] button

favorite settings in the VR-700’s internal memory

[FILE SAVE] button

to or from USB memory connected to the USB

 

MEMORY connector (p. 48).

 

 

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Names of Things and What They Do

Rear Panel

fig.VR-700Rear.eps

[POWER] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 19).

*If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

AC IN (AC inlet)

Connect the included power cord here (p. 18).

USB connectors

Connector

Function

 

 

USB MEMORY

Connect USB memory (sold separately) here (p.

connector

22).

 

 

 

You can use a USB cable (sold separately) to

USB MIDI connector

connect this to your computer so that MIDI

 

messages can be transmitted and received (p. 67).

 

 

MIDI connectors

Connector

Function

 

 

 

You can use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to

 

connect this to a MIDI sound module or other MIDI

MIDI OUT/V-LINK

device, and transmit performance data from the

VR-700 to that device (p. 65).

connector

If you connect this to a V-LINK compatible video

 

 

device, your performance on the VR-700 can

 

control the video device (p. 64).

 

 

MIDI PEDAL IN

You can connect a pedal keyboard here, and

connector

perform using the pedals (p. 20).

 

 

 

You can use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to

MIDI IN connector

connect a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI device

here, and use that MIDI device to play the VR-700

 

 

(p. 65).

 

 

PEDAL connectors

Connector

Function

 

 

 

Connect a damper pedal here (p. 20).

DAMPER PEDAL

Even after you take your fingers off the keyboard,

connector

notes will be sustained as long as you hold down

 

the pedal.

 

 

EXP PEDAL

Connect an expression pedal here. You can use

connector

this pedal to adjust the volume (p. 20).

 

 

CONTROL PEDAL

Connect an expression pedal or damper pedal

here (p. 20). You can use this pedal to control

connector

various functions of the VR-700 (p. 55).

 

 

 

OUTPUT connectors

These are stereo output connectors for the audio signal. The same signal is output from the XLR connectors (L, R) and from the phone jacks (L/MONO, R).

About the phone jacks

If you connect a cable only to the L/MONO jacks of the phone jacks, the sound of the left and right channels will be mixed and output in monaural.

*The stereo signal will be output from the XLR connectors.

*We recommend that you use stereo output. If you use monaural output, the quality and character of the sound may be affected, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

PHONES jack

Connect headphones here (p. 21).

Even if headphones are connected, the audio signal will still be output from the OUTPUT connectors.

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Getting Ready

Placing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand

If you place the VR-700 on a stand, you must use the KS-G8 (sold separately).

When placing the VR-700 on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand.

When lifting the VR-700 onto the stand, make sure to enlist the help of at least one other person.

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

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

fig.VKvsKS-G8.eps

Front (keyboard) side

A

Top view

A

B

B

 

C

Rear panel side

C

1.Place the VR-700 in the position shown in the illustration.

Position rubber feet “A” on the outside of the stand’s rubber pads.

Position rubber feet “B” directly above the stand’s arms.

Position rubber feet “C” so that they contact the inside of the stand’s rubber pads.

* Make sure that the VR-700’s six rubber feet (A–C) are not resting on the stand’s rubber pads.

Connecting the Power Cord

1.Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

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

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

2.Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the VR-700, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

fig.ConnectPowerCoad.eps

Rear panel

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Getting Ready

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On

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

1.Before you turn on the power, make sure that the [VOLUME] knob is turned all the way down.

Also minimize the volume of any connected external audio

equipment.

fig.VolMin.eps

2. To turn the power on, press the upper part of the [POWER] switch located on the VR-700’s rear panel.

fig.P-On.eps

The power will turn on, and the display will light up.

*Minimize the volume before you turn on the power. Even if the volume is minimized, you may hear sound when turning on the power, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

*Due to a circuitry-protection feature, this unit requires a few moments after it has been powered up before it is ready for normal operation.

*If the power is turned off while a Factory Reset is being executed (p. 26), the internal data will be lost, and it may take some time to start up the next time you switch on the VR-700’s power.

3.Switch on the power to any external equipment that is connected.

4.Adjust the volume of any external equipment that is connected.

5.Adjust the VR-700’s volume to an appropriate level.

Turning the Power Off

1.Turn the [VOLUME] knob to the minimum position before you turn off the power.

Also minimize the volume of any connected external equipment.

fig.VolMin.eps

2.Switch off the power to any connected external equipment.

3.To turn the power off, press the lower part of the [POWER] switch located on the VR-700’s rear panel.

*If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

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Getting Ready

Connecting Pedals

Connecting a Pedal Keyboard

Connect your pedal keyboard (PK-25A or PK-7A; sold separately) to the MIDI PEDAL IN connector on the rear panel.

*When making connections, be sure to refer to the PK-25A or PK-7A owner’s manual as well.

*There’s no need to set the MIDI channel for the PK-25A and PK-7A.

fig.ConnectPedalKey.eps

To MIDI PEDAL IN connector

MIDI cable

To MIDI OUT connector

PK-7A

PK-25A

1.Make sure that the VR-700 and the pedal you’ll be connecting are turned off.

2.Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the PK-25A or PK-7A to the VR-700’s MIDI PEDAL IN connector. (The PK OUT connector is not used.)

3.If desired, connect the FOOT SW OUT connector of the PK-25A or PK-7A to the VR-700’s CONTROL PEDAL connector.

*For details on the functions that can be controlled by a foot switch connected to the VR-700’s CONTROL connector, refer to “Functions that can be assigned to the control pedal” (p. 55).

*There’s no need to make a connection between the EXPRESSION OUT connector of the PK-25A or PK-7A and the VR-700.

Connecting an Expression Pedal and

Damper Pedal

* When making connections, please refer also to the owner’s manual for the pedals you’re using.

fig.ConnectPedals.eps

Damper pedal

Footswitch

Expression pedal

1.Make sure that the VR-700’s power is turned off.

2.Connect your damper pedal to the DAMPER PEDAL connector on the rear panel.

3.Connect your expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL connector on the rear panel.

4.Connect your damper pedal, expression pedal, or foot switch to the CONTROL PEDAL connector on the rear panel.

*An expression pedal, damper pedal, and foot switch are not included. For details on the types of pedals that can be connected to the VR-700, refer to “Specifications” (p. 80). If you want to purchase these items, please contact the dealer where you purchased the VR-700.

*Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedal, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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Getting Ready

Connecting Playback Equipment

fig.ConnectPA.eps

Mixer, etc.

Headphones

Powered speaker

Power amp/speaker

About the XLR connector OUTPUT connectors

The XLR connectors are wired as shown in the illustration. Before you make connections, check the wiring of the equipment you intend to connect.

fig.XLRJack.eps

1: GND 2: HOT

3: COLD

About the 1/4” phone jack OUTPUT connectors

If you connect a cable only to the L/MONO jack of the phone jacks, the sound of the left and right channels will be mixed and output in monaural.

*The stereo signal will be output from the XLR connectors.

*We recommend that you use stereo output. If you use monaural output, the quality and character of the sound may be affected, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

Connecting an Amp and Speakers

1.Make sure that both the VR-700 and the equipment you intend to connect are switched off.

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

2.Use audio cables to connect the VR-700’s rear panel OUTPUT connectors to your playback equipment (amplified speakers, mixer, etc.).

*Audio cables are not included. If you want to purchase these items, please contact the dealer where you purchased the VR-700.

Connecting Headphones

1.Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack on the VR-700’s rear panel.

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

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Getting Ready

Connecting USB Memory

1.Make sure that the VR-700’s power is switched off.

2.Connect your USB memory to the VR-700’s rear panel

USB MEMORY connector.

fig.ConnectUSBmem.eps

Attaching the Music Rest

Here’s how to attach the included music rest.

1. Remove the two music rest fastening screws from the rear panel.

fig.MusicrestRemove.eps

Never insert or remove a USB memory device while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB memory.

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

If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the VR-700, refer to “Formatting USB Memory” (p. 62).

For details on USB memory device that can be used with the VR-700, refer to “Specifications” (p. 80). If you want to purchase USB memory, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the VR-700.

2. Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in place.

fig.MusicrestAttach.eps

When attaching the music rest, support it securely with your hand so that it does not fall.

Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers when attaching the music rest.

Use only the included screws.

To detach the music rest, support it with your hand and slowly remove the screws. After detaching the music rest, firmly tighten the fastening screws.

The music rest fastening screws you remove must be kept out of the reach of small children so that they will not be swallowed accidentally.

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Getting Ready

Adjusting the Volume

1.Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume, and turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.

You’ll also need to make appropriate volume adjustments on the

connected equipment.

fig.VolAdj.eps

Listening to the Demo Songs

The VR-700 contains 3 demo songs.

No.

Song Title

Composer/

Copyright

Performer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Desert Stroll

Mano Hanes

© 2010 Roland Corporation

 

 

 

 

2

The Odd Mistress

Kiyomi Otaka

© 2010 Roland Corporation

 

 

 

 

3

7th Dance on a Sun Ray

Ralf Schink

© 2010 Roland Corporation

 

 

 

 

*All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

fig.demo-play.eps

1. Simultaneously press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button and

the [

 

] (Play/Stop) button.

The VR-700 will enter Demo mode, and the display will indicate

.

The FAVORITE [1]–[3] buttons will blink.

In Demo mode, you can’t edit the organ sound, choose ensemble sounds, or perform.

2.The blinking FAVORITE [1]–[3] buttons correspond to the four demo songs. When you press one of the buttons, the corresponding demo song will begin playing.

When the demo song has finished playing, the next demo song will play.

3. To stop demo song playback, press the [

 

]

(Play/Stop) button.

 

 

4.To exit Demo mode, press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button.

*No data for the music that is played will be output from the MIDI OUT connector and USB MIDI connector.

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Getting Ready

Indications in the Display

fig.paneldisp.eps

Bank number

Favorite number

When you switch on the VR-700’s power, the current favorite number is shown in the display.

Pressing the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button cycles you through the following choices for what is displayed.

fig.disp-norm01.eps fig.arrow-right.eps fig.disp-tone01.eps

Normal state

Tone number of the

(indicates the favorite

ensemble sound

number)

 

fig.arrow-top.eps

fig.arrow-bottom.eps

fig.disp-tempo01.eps fig.arrow-reft.eps fig.disp-player01.eps

Tempo of the internal

Player function’s rhythm

rhythm or song (p. 50)

and song selection (p. 49)

Indications when editing settings

When you’re changing the reverb or chorus type, the display will indicate the respective type.

fig.disp-type01.eps

From this state, you can press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button to return to the previous display.

Indications in Function mode

fig.disp-func01.eps

When you press the [FUNCTION/ENTER] button, the VR-700 will enter Function mode. In Function mode you can specify Favorites and make detailed settings for the VR-700 (p. 51).

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Getting Ready

Disabling Panel Operations

(Lock Function)

Lock function is a function that disables operation of the panel’s buttons, and knobs. By locking the panel, you can prevent settings from being inadvertently changed while you’re on stage.

Controls That can be Operated Even While Locked

The following top panel controls can be operated even if the Lock function is turned on. This allows you to control the sound of the organ in real time even when the Lock function is on.

Harmonic bars (see illustration)

Some buttons and knobs of the organ section (see illustration)

D Beam controller

Organ control/Bender lever

Turning the Lock Function On/Off

1.Hold down the HARMONIC BAR [LOWER] button and press the PLAYER [RHYTHM/SONG] button.

When the panel has been locked, the VR-700 will be in the following state.

Song playback will stop.

The following will be shown in the display.

fig.disp-func01.eps

2.To turn off the Lock function, press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button.

Alternatively, you can turn off the Lock function by repeating the action of step 1.

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Getting Ready

Restoring the Factory Settings

(Factory Reset)

When you execute the Factory Reset operation, all Favorite settings in the VR-700 and the values of the system parameters that can be edited in Function mode will all be returned to their factory-set condition.

If you want to keep the Favorite settings that are stored in the VR-700 and the values of the system parameters, back them up to USB memory as described in “Backing up Favorites to USB Memory” (p. 48).

1.Press the [FUNCTION/ENTER] button.

The VR-700 will enter Function mode, and the display will indicate

.

2.Use the [–] button or [+] button to make the display indicate .

3.Press the [STRINGS] button.

The display will indicate

.

4.Press the [FUNCTION/ENTER] button.

The display will indicate .

5.To execute the Factory Reset, press the [FUNCTION/ ENTER] button.

The display will indicate while the Factory Reset is being executed.

Never turn off the VR-700’s power while the Factory Reset is being executed.

*If you decide not to execute the Factory Reset, press the [DISPLAY/ EXIT] button.

6.When the Factory Reset is completed, the display will indicates .

Turn the VR-700’s power off, then on again.

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Playing the VR-700

About the VR-700’s Parts

The VR-700 has three parts: Upper part, Lower part, and Pedal part.

You can play a different sound in each of the three parts.

Upper Part

When the Split function (p. 34) is off, the Upper part will sound when you play the keyboard.

fig.part-upper.eps

VR-700

Upper part

Lower Part

If you turn on the Split function, the higher range of the keyboard will play the upper part and the lower range will play the lower part.

fig.btn-split.eps

fig.part-uplo.eps

VR-700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower part

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper part

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more about the Split function, refer to “Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard (Split)” (p. 34).

When using an external MIDI keyboard

If you connect an external MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN connector on the rear panel, you can use your external MIDI keyboard to play the upper part while using the VR-700’s keyboard to play the lower part (or vice versa).

fig.part-uploWmidi.eps

External MIDI keyboard

MIDI

Upper part

VR-700

Lower part

If you’re using an external MIDI keyboard, change the Function mode setting Sub Keyboard Function to upper (or lower). For more about the Sub Keyboard Function setting, refer to “Various Settings (Function mode)” (p. 51) and “Sub Keyboard Function” (p. 57).

For details on connecting your external MIDI keyboard, refer to “Connecting an External MIDI Keyboard” (p. 66).

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